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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07151975-cc_CCv0001.pdf S of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in th Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on July 15, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. i` Planning Commission Items 3 .00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 .00 P.M. i. T Jack B. Cummings, Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Vice Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Edward F. 'Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Pat. Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun i None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by j I Councilman DeMirjyn " s request for the Council and audience to join i 3; singing one stanza of "America The Beautiful" in lieu of an invocation, in honor of the Bicentennial . Mr. DeMirjyn began the song and all joined in wholeheartedly. Mayor Cummings expressed pleasure and stated! that this was the first time he had seen this done in the Council Cham% bens . The minutes of the regular meeting of July 1, 1-975 were presented for approval. Councilman DeMirjyn asked for an explanation from Mr. fl Merritt of the statement concerning adoption of Resolution No. 31.57 (page 6) : "a frugal increase of 2-1/2 to 5 percent" whereas Resolution No. 3187 as adopted July 1, 1975 shows a raise of four ranges for the <? position of Assistant City Manager and three ranges for some other job ti ussion z lution descriptions. Mr. DeMirjyn added that each range is approximately fivj 3187 percent. Mr. Merritt stated that this matter had been discussed at budget session, and in this particular instance, the person had assumed additional responsibility with raise to the level of department head Mr. DeMirjyn replied that this amount of money is not frugal in his opinion, and he believes excessive raises of certain individuals is ii underming to the general morale of competent employees . Mr. Knudsen added that in a comparison with similar salaires at the state :level, fI the City ' s are considerably higher and commented that governor Brown had set $34,000 as the highest level of state salary. 72 Mayer Cummings supported Mr. Merritt completely, then asked if anyone wished to change their vote on Resolution No. 3187; the vote remained the same and the minutes were accepted as submitted. available in connection with the redevelopment. Councilman Miller moved to reestablish the parking on the south Citrus Avenue between Fourth and Sixth Streets, with Fourth Str( Do town remaining to allow access to Parking Lot No. 5; that Parking Lot Parking be for customer parking as long as possible during the construct " the mall, with no heavy equipment parked on this lot, he include recommendation that a "Parking" or "No Parking" study relating 1 south side of Citrus be included in the traffic study for the m< motion was seconded by Mayor Cummings, who stated that he was al when the parking was removed from Citrus Avenue and that he bel: inappropriate to change any parking in the area of downtown Red' including that on Olive Avenue The motion was carried by the J roll call vote AXES : Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Grace, Mayor Cummings NOES . Councilman Knudsen ABSENT: None Mr. Knudsen repeated his statement of this afternoon urging ear' removal of the Security Building as this would relieve the trafJ problem somewhat and add space foe heavy equipment parking CO ISSIONRECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Cc at a regular meeting thereof held on July 15, 1975 at 3 :00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayoi Cummings; City Attorney Taylor 1. R.P.C. No. 426 - Redlands Subdivision Ordinance That R.P.C. No. 426, a resolution of the Planning Commission foi adoption of the Redlands Subdivision Ordinance, which is a nevi: Ordinance No. 1548 and establishes subdivision requirements for City of Redlands in accordance with the California Code, be adol Director of Community Development Schindler explained that no ac had been made to Ordinance No. 1548, merely deletions therefrom, motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, F No. 426 was approved and Ordinance No. 1.562, an ordinance estabw the Redlands subdivision requirements was given first reading of title and laid over under the rules, with public hearing set foi 5, 1975 at 7 :00 P.M. 2 . Conditional Use Permit No. 239 - Pacific Southwest Realtfor SE Pacific Bank That Conditional Use Permit No. 239 be approved subject to all i vents of the various departments as outlined in Planning Commis: minutes dated July 8, 1975, and subject to negotiation with the ments and/or City Council on items brought up for discussion. D Frank Gilbert addressed Council and requested that Item 7 be us( replace Item 5 under the Planning Department requirements, therE becoming Item 5; this relates to the driveway and approach to tl drive-through facility. Mr. Gilbert also asked waiver of the d( tion to provide a 30-foot half street on Seventh Street, explain such dedication would serve no public use, Street SuperintendeT Donnelly stated that this would be satisfactory to the Street DE meat as there is no parking permitted on the north side of Sever Street at this time. Following further discussion, on motion of cilma.n DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous apprc ai i.Tpn f-n (Inn rli f innA 1 TT T)=srmi f- NT "iq w i f-h f-h€s f-wn r-1-i-4nrr c re�r hydrant; and asks City assistance in closing and filling in the drain- fl age ditch. Chief Budd spoke to the matter of the fire hydrant, ex- plaining that hoses could not be run over fences and through private 11 property, and that hoses were laid down by vehicles at the time of a fire; he stated that he could not recommend waiver of the hydrant. Utilities Superintendent David Garcia described the water requirements ' from the original lot split to the present time and explained the reasons the present requirements are made. Council discussed the drainage ditch running across the property and fl referred this to staff for study relative to closing and filling. Fol_4'! lowing further lengthy discussion, Councilman Knudsen moved, seconded by Councilman Miller, to waive the water credit requirements but to H require the installation of the fire hydrant and to delete the fifteen-4i gallon trees proposed under Section 4, but to retain the remainder of Section 4. This motion was adopted unanimously. C.R.A. for Conditional Use Permit No. 225 - Hope Protestant Reformed School The school requests waiver of the installation of a masonry wall along1l, the side of the school building, which is being constructed at the rear of the lot on which the church stands . Community Director Schindler explained that there is a satisfactory chain link fence and i! that installation at this time serves no useful purpose, but that thisil is a requirement by ordinance. Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this waiver was granted unanimously by the Council. Non-Conforminq Use - Gearhart Grocer Community Community Director Schindler reported that more than 60% of the resi- dents in the immediate neighborhood of Gearhart Grocery, located at 1136 Texas Street, supported a request for extension of this non-con- forming use. Mayor Cummings asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak to this matter. There was no reply. The City Council ;l concurred in the continuation of this use, subject to the two specifi- !� cations of Mr. Schindler; one regarding painting, the other regarding I signs. A resolution so directing was authorized for presentation at the Council meeting of August 5. Councilman Knudsen brought up the matter of Wabash Avenue, which is currently being discussed at the Planning Commission level . He moved that Council authorize Community Director Schindler to take as Councilfl directive the recommendation the Planning Commission has made. This motion was seconded by Councilman Miller, and approved by the followin roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace NOES : Mayor Cummings, who believes that this is not at the Council fl level at this time, and who also wishes that Wabash Avenue be developed in both directions at the same time. ABSENT: None There being no further business, the Council then adjourned to a Re- development Agency meeting. Traffic Commission - Councilman DeMirjyn introduced Resolution No. 3192, which was a recommendation from the Traffic Commission for removal of angle parking on Olive Avenue with change to parallel park- ,! ing. Mr. Merritt reminded Council of the many changes in storage park-�, ing in the Redlands business district and urged that no more changes ing be made until the overall parking situation is settled in connection ji with redevelopment. Mr. Merritt stated that angle parking on Olive e Avenue is not a safety hazard and it furnishes parking for many peoplefl ue employed in the downtown area, and that it is also heavily relied on I by the churches for Sunday services. Mr. DeMirjyn moved to table Resolution No. 3192 indefinitely - Council concurred unanimously. Recreation Commission - Mr. Knudsen reminded Council of the coming Recreation Commission meetinq Thursdav at 7 :00 A.M. to discuss policin4 �r COMMUNICATIONS Councilman DeMirjyn read a letter from residents of the 600 bloc Hibiscus Avenue listing complaints about noise at Lucky Market V Noise abutts their property, Mr. Merritt stated that these complaint: Abatement been acted upon, that cooperation was being given by Ducky Mark( that the Planning Department is keeping a watchful eye on this I Councilwoman Grace moved for Council expression of appreciation ADZE Committee Frank Maloney and the ABLE Committee for their diligent work of past four months. Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Larry Hales uz reevaluation of the trellis project of East Mate Street, and rc of a letter from Mrs. O'ane Hillsen concerning parking. In answer to Councilwoman Grace ' s question, Director of Finance Accounting Archbold replied that the Marshall Stevens study will be avvailal shortly and will put the City on Fixed--Asset accounting. ill NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1563, which is the next step in the amendment of t 111/3 PERS Contract to add "one--half widow' s continuance", was given t Widow` s Continuance" reading of the title and laid over under the rules, with the sec i' reading set for August 5th. Resolution Resolution No. 3191, a resolution of the City Council providing No. 3191 placement of costs resulting from the abatement of weeds on the Weed went rolls, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman DeMi Abatement seconded by Councilman Miller. CITY MANAGER i City Manager Merritt presented Resolution No, 31.93, a resolutior Resolution City of Redlands adopting an equal employment. opportunity affirn No. 3193 action plan for the City of Redlands. He stated that this has I Affirmative reviewed by many groups and sets goals and schedules for future Action Plan He added that this policy has been in effect for many years. RE tion No. 3193 was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Mi seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. Councilman Knudsen commented t resolution did not include the handicapped specifically. Drain Authorization to assign the Garden Street Storm Drain contract. I Design Omer Brodie and Associates to John G. Egan Associates was unanin Contract approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman GraCE Highway agreement for maintenance of state highways in the City of Redly Maintenance Agreement approved. This agreement defines the responsibilities of the Ci s sets up the reimbursement amount for maintenance of the state hi " A $3, 600,00 sum was authorized to cover inflationary increase ar ernmental mandated costs which resulted in overall increase in c j t Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace. i The authorization of laid call for the construction of the new Highland -all Avenue Reservoir with a storage capacity of ten million gallons was j land ue unanimously approved with bids being opened on August 14, 1975, and rvoir consideration of award at the following meeting, August 19, 1975, on �1 t� motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, i The City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for purchase of a -all 30,000 GVW dump truck for the Street Division of the public Works � Truck Department, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman i DeMir