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Home My WebLink About10071975-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, het the Council Chambers, Safety Hall , 212 Brookside Avenue, on Oct 1975 at 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 :00 P. PRESENT Tack. B. Cummings , Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller , Vice Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman Garry W. Brown, Assistant City Manager Bill Brunick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed invocation by Reverend Eleanor Saffell of the Church. of Religic Science. Mayor Cummings welcomed the large audience in attendance, filli chambers to capacity. Many of those present were members of ac education and high school classes in American Government . The minutes of the meeting of September 16, 1975 were approved submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing on the vacation of an alley from 7th to 8th Strc between State ,Street and Redlands Boulevard was advertised for evening . Mayor Cummings declared the meeting open as a public of this matter . No questions or comments being forthcoming, tl public hearing was declared closed and Resolution No. 3208, a r lution of the City Council finding that a portion of a certain is unnecessary and ordering the vacation of said portion, was u mously adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Cc r man Knudsen. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City C at a regular meeting thereof held October 7 , 1975 at 3 : 00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayc Cummings ; City Attorney Taylor 1 . C.U.P. No. 241 - Paul Kouri L'-___-- --- ___- - ---- --- - ---n.._..... -- - - , --" - - ___-- __X_7r--- , -__ .._...i ___- -__ ____ tectural Advisory Commission prior to issuance of a building permit. Following discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved, with the added condition and the under- 0 standing of the Council that the sewer will be installed at this time. ;; Commission Review and Approval No. 322 - Clams_ Myers - Time Extension That a time extension of one year, from October 10, 1.975 to October 10, 1976, for C.A.A. No. 322, a garage on North Orange Street, be approved. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller., seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of the Planning Department was approved. Preservation and Use of older BuLldings Council briefly considered methods of adjusting requirements in order that desirable older buildings in the commercial and A-P districts could be preserved and used for business purposes. Mr. Mitchell explained the matter briefly and urged that each property be viewed individually. Park Commission - Garry Brown brought a request from the Bank of America for removal of the trees in the planters at their new loca- tion. This request has been reviewed by the Park Commission, which A recommends that the trees remain as planted, except that the two ing trees which block the security television camera be removed. Council discussed this briefly. The recommendation of the Park Commission was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Miller , seconded by Councilman Knudsen. H H Traffic Commission - Mayor Cummings explained to the students present ntment that Brian Guggisberg has been recommended as student representative on the Traffic Commission. This appointment was unanimously approved it on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller. it ,TIONS AND PETITIONS On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was given to a request for rate increases by �ase g Stan' s Towing Service and A & H Towing Service as outlined in the � & age memorandum from the Manager ' s office and recommended by the Police Department. This is the first increase in five years and brings fees into line with those in neighboring cities. Unanimous approval was also given to the request by the Yucaipa Strong Sheriff' s Reserve organization for permission to hold the John Strong s Circus in the City of Redlands at State and New York Streets on October 24, 1975. Motion was by Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace. Notice was brought from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of an off-sale beer and wine license at the Olive Street Market, 530 West Olive Avenue. 'CATIONS Mayor Cummings announced the dedication tomorrow of the new bus for the medically handicapped. This will take place at 2:00 P.M. at the County Building, 216 Brookside Avenue. (. .✓ ....w.,iu\.++.A i....lLw,.„L1. A4..u11W ,l.tt 4t6::4.,:c.4,L,L, l..t„LirTt,..l.[c:}aA— A i,,.l1.N .LttVL..1.'jG74..Lv1A k-114+� House Use already made, and expressed willingness to conform to any recom; dons of the Council . Ms . Land comes from Atlanta, Georgia, wh interest in preservation and use of historical buildings is ver and she wishes to emulate that type of restoration which has be successful in the south. The applicants stated that they did ni intend, at any time, to use the residence as a full-time restau. Council congratulated the ladies on their interest, study, and thus far, and concurred in referring the matter to the .Manning Commission with the comment that the Council finds no oppositio: this enterprise. This was done unanimously on motion of Counci, Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ordinance No. 1565, an ordinance of the City of Redlands imposi Ordinance sales and use tax to be administered by the State Board of Equa. No. 1565 tion, was given second reading of the title and adopted, on mot Sales & Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, with waiver Use Tax reading of the ordinance in full , by the following roll call vo� ACES. Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayo: Cummings NOES None SE None Resolution No. 3209, a resolution of the City Council. rescindin6 Resolution Resolution No. 2944, which had provided irrigation water rates No . 3209 Water Rates Redlands Country Club when this facility was open to the public Country Club unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. The resolution included the stipulation t] rescinding of irrigation water rates be retroactive to August 1 at which time the Redlands Golf and Country Club was closed to public. Unanimous approval was given to a change of the parking time pe: on the lots to four hours, with two-hour parking remaining on t] Parking streets, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilmai Four-hour Miller. Mrs. Grace stated that she had concern for this plan a7 On Lots that possibly with the tight parking which now exists and the cc holidays, Council may wish to return to two-hour parking. ,, NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, Voting Mayor Cummings was unanimously appointed as voting delegate to 1 Delegate League of California Cities, with Councilwoman Bertha Rose Grac( alternate, Dr. William G. Moore, president of the Board of Trustees of the sE Smiley Public Library, introduced the members of the Library Boz project. Dr. Moore presented the request of the Library Board that `{ 1 t the Council place on the ballot for the June 8, 1976 primary election re a measure for a General Obligation Bond Issue to support this endeavor F1 Dr. Moore estimated that the cost per square foot, architect' s fee, ry furnishings, inflation factor and other costs might brine the need to fl $800,000.00, but that the exact amount could be decided at a later a 3? date, He added that it would not be realistic to expect funds to be if donated to the library in that amount, hence the only alternative is a bond issue, j 3 Council congratulated Dr. Moore on the effort and study already given this undertaking, and on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, agreed to place the measure on the June ballot. 11 3 Mr, Leonard Jones , of 1305 Center Crest Drive, addressed Council with the request that the City establish a Business Improvement i? District for the core area under Assembly Bill 103, adopted in 1965.ess Ij vement Mr . Jones anticipated an income of approximately $40, 000, of which ict $26, 000 would be used for advertising, $9, 000 for administration, ii $5,000 for improvements, such as bicycle racks and plantings . The request specified that this district be created by the January 1 mailing of business licenses for 1976. Following discussion with the Council, Mr, Jones was encouraged to secure the required number of 1 signatures on the petition to enable Council to adopt a resolution setting the public hearing for the establishment of a business j improvement district. Council agreed to set a public hearing with the ') expectation that a majority of businesses within the district. will 3 have signed the petition by that date. On motion of Councilman j Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, a public hearing was set for October 28 at 7 :00 P.M. AGER . Garry Brown presented maps clarifying a requested change in the bus'; jute route to reach medical buildings that are not now convenient and e possibly to serve a larger number of people. The estimated cost of this change would be $2, 625.00. Following discussion, on motion of zx Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, unanimous approval. ;d �j was given to this change in the bus route. Garry Brown brought a request from the San Bernardino Transit System �1 for a specific wording of the minute order approving the 1975--76 i; budget. This minute order has been updated to include the figures in the previous motion changing the bus route. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the following minute action was unanimously approved: 1i roval "The City of Redlands approves $109, 934.00 and. authorizes Southern �� the SA AG technical committee should be expanded to include al I managers plus two county administrators. This amendment as dec by Mr. Brown was approved unanimously on motion of Councilwomar Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Funds A list of encumbrances submitted by the Director of Finance foi Reappro-- approval and reappropriation for 1975-70 fiscal year was unanin priation approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by CouncilA Grace, To be entitled to Federal funds under `title 1 of Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Council must appoint a CPAC committee, In executive session Council decided to appoint the Appointments following persons to this advisory committee: Manuel Villegas, CPAC Com- Gonzalez, Jr. , Anita Dimery, Leanora Jimenez, Louise Linton, ar mittee - Community Capt... David Johnstone. Center These appointments were unanimously approved on motion of Counc Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller. Mr. Schindler volunteE call the first meeting. Council added that Captain Johnstone asked to chair the first meeting, with the delegates to elect a permanent chairman at that meeting. Resolution No. 3210, a resolution of the City Council of the Ca Redlands amending the Redlands Redevelopment Area for project s purposes, was considered at this afternoon' s Redevelopment Ager. Resolution meeting, and is presented for Council action this evening. Thi No. 3210 resolution includes the area recently annexed to the City of RE Amending for the K-Mart development, Dr. Miller moved for adoption of Redevelop- Resolution No. 3210 ; motion seconded by Councilwoman Grace, ment Area The statements of this afternoon for and against the motion wer restated, with Mayor Cummings totalling the amount of money whi might be forfeited by the City to other taxing entities in a 25 `I period, in the event the K-Mart property were not annexed to th .Redevelopment Area, to be more than one and one-half million do Following further discussion, Resolution No. 3210 was adopted b following roll call vete: AYES : Councilmembers Miller, Grace, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen ABSENT: None The following grant deeds were accepted by the City Council : Grant Deeds From the Estate of Lois E. Barr to the City of Redlands, the pr Barr adjacent to the Fire Station, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Mayor Cummings. Two grant deeds from J. O, and P. D. Pratt for alley right-of-w Pratt motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller . .r. L I 1 __ _1 _ ___ _ ..L.�a....�..�...._ � .... ,ae cityit signed the annexation agreement and Council approval was needed as ce the size of the line is larger than that approved routinely* i A claim against the City by Viola A. nreizen was denied in routine ;en manner and referred to the City' s insurance carriers on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. 'all The City Clerk was authorized to advertise for a tractor-loader with il ,or- backhoe for the Water Department on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, ,r ;1 seconded by Councilman Miller, bids to be opened on October 27. jl II Mayor Cummings requested that minute notice be made showing receipt of a letter from Mr. Harold Walker. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8: 30 P.M. 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