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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12021975-cc_CCv0001.pdf ill S of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, 'held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on December 2, : 1975 at 7 :00 P.M. j Planning Commission Stems 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 .00 P .M. T Jack B. Cummings, Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Vice Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman Garry W. Brawn, Assistant City Manager Edward F. 'Saylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S. Hein, Redlands Daily Facts ' Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun Charles Roberts, KCAL None Mayor Cummings welcomed 124 people seated in the Council Chambers and many standees in the foyer. i. The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Reverend John Inglis of the First Presbyterian Church„ The minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 1975 were approved 11 11 as submitted.. Bids from Industrial Asphalt, San Bernardino, and Matich Corporation, Colton, for the furnishing of asphaltic paving materials and equipment ,, rental for the calendar year 1976 were opened and publicly declared, in the office of the City Clerk at 10 :00 A.M. this date. Following study Award by the Department of Public Works it is the recommendation of the j ng department that the lower and qualified bidder, Matich Corporation, bell Tial approved for the first four items and that item 5 be deleted. The department has found that better prices can be obtained on equipment rental by negotiation. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by l Ij Ouc-_LL1%__Z>ID Cummings Purposes NOES : None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 3211, adopted October 28, 1975 , set public hearir the Business Improvement District for this time and place. Mayc li Cummings again declared the meeting open as a public hearing. 1 Leonard Jones, of 1305 Center Crest Drive, chairman of the Busir provement District Study Committee, summarised the work and stuc have gone into the preparation of the proposed Business Improven District. Mr. Jones stated that City Treasurer O 'Donnell report the signatures obtained in favor of the Business Improvement Di..: and submitted to the City Clerk represented 67%j in dollar amount in favor of the Business District or not opposing it. At least Business people in attendance rose in request of a favorable vote by Cour Improvement District Eileen Hannah, of 22 Redlands Plaza , spoke against the District, felt it was unfair to the businesses near the circumference of t Also speaking against it were George Garner, of Beneficial Finar Glen King, of the Snack Shop, 11 North 5th, Anthony Martinez, Dz Smith , Jack Woodward, of Redlands Plaza, Steve Cable and Luther of 210 East Sunset Drive North. Mr. Fisher challenged Mr. Jones ' list of signatures and stated t had received signatures today opposing the Business Improvement trict by people who had signed the original petition in favor of District, Mrs. Fisher reiterated this. Ingrid Mack, of Marjo Cosmetics, 300 East Citrus, came in from t foyer to state that she believed businesses in the periphery of trict will benefit by the over-all beautification and improvemer downtown Redlands as a whole. Mr. Leonard Jones stated that it be very simple to check the signatures and added that no one wo-L a signature which was not valid. The proposal of a secret ballot was discussed briefly. City Attorney Taylor explained the law, stated that the proponer the District had proceeded in all matters according to the lettE the law, and stated that the signers must be named either pro ox as the assessed valuation of each signature affected the final age. it Mr. J. Charles urged adoption of the ordinance. Mr. Stanley !i Lichtenstein, of 1060 San Mateo, manager of J. C. Penney ' s, urgE independent business people to band together with the larger mei to bring about revitalization of the present business district i order to work hand in hand with the new shopping area that will developed. Mr. Larry Wormser, of Redlands Camera, stated that E concerning the District. Mr. Richard Kennedy, of 320 Alvarado, reminded Council that one never has full agreement on a project of this type, and urged adoption of the District as the best solution to a coming problem. He added that he was willing to pay to try to see if it works . Mayor Cummings then declared the public hearing closed, and stated that the discrepancies in signatures should be checked, with those signers whose names appeared on both lists being called to remove theiX nance names from one list. On motion of Councilman.Miller, seconded by 1570 Mayor Cummings, Ordinance No. 1570, an ordinance to establish Parking ness and Business Improvement District, was given first reading, with waive. 'ovement of reading of the ordinance in full, and laid over under the rules , .riot with second reading set for December 16, 1975. This motion was adopte� by unanimous vote. The Council recessed briefly while the Council Chambers were emptied and a second seating arranged. On reconvening, Mayor Cummings called Mr. Gabrief Epstein to the fornia podium and stated that it was a great pleasure to present the California and Park and Recreation Society Award of Layman of the Year to Mr. Epstein eation for his work. Mayor Cummings stated that Mr. Epstein was involved in ety d to the establishment of the citrus industry in Palestine before it became Epstein Israel, he has served 27 years in the Soil Conservation Service, and has been a member of the Park Commission since May, 1971 and chairman since 1973 . Mayor Cummings congratulated Mr. Epstein on receipt of thE award. Mayor Cummings again declared the meeting open as a public hearing related to Community Development Block Grant Application - Joint Power Agreement. Garry Brown explained that the Council will act on three items, as fol- lows : 1 . Joint Powers Agreement; 2 . Cooperation Agreement; 3 . Sec- tion 8 resolution. The Joint Powers Agreement priorities are as fol- �unity lows : �lopment First Priority (Second Year) ,k Grant kation (a) Additional Funding for Senior Center $ 66, 000 . (b) First phase funding for Community Center 234, 000. TOTAL $300, 000. Second Priority (Third Year) (a) Balance of funding for Community Center $191, 000 . (b) Street lighting (3 areas) 145, 000. (c) Master Plan of Parks 50, 000, W Recreation Facilities for Ford Park,, 40, 000 , Community Ball field lighting 25, 000 , walks . Following discussion of the problem with the Council, Da, asked to speak with Chief Graefe and Chief Budd. Mr. Jim Verdieck, of 514 Lytle Street, spoke in behalf of tennis i urged the rapid development of Ford Park as a tennis center. He that tennis is a twelve-month program for everyone. Mrs . F. D. Atkinson addressed Council concerning the Senior Cent expressed concern about reduction of the original allotted $90, 0 asked for reassurance that the money for off--site expenses would made available. Mayor Cummings requested that the record show that the ABLE Comm CPAC - would be the CPAC for this development, stating that there would Senior added members . This stipulation was approved unanimously on mot Center Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Joe Gonzales, of 1026 Webster, spoke concerning delay of both th, Senior Center and the Community Center, and the Council assured l Gonzales that if this HUD money allotted was not spent in the Ci Redlands it would be spent in some other community. Following considerable Council discussion, Councilman Knudsen re Joint mended acceptance as outlined, with two revisions in the listing Powers Ford Park precede the master plan for parks, and that Community Agreement Field lighting be set one year ahead. Motion was seconded by Co' Miller and approved unanimously. Cooperation The Cooperation Agreement was unanimously approved on motion of , Agreement man Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Resolution Resolution No. 3227, a resolution relating to Title II - Section No. 3227 the Housing and Community Development Act of 1.974, was unanimous Section S - approved on motion of Councilman. Miller, seconded by Councilman Housing ! COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Co at a regular meeting thereof held on December 2, 1975 at. 3 :00 P.1 Present: Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor Cummings; City Attorney Taylor 1.. C .U.P. No. 245 - Park De artment, Cit of Redlands That the application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a theater in Prospect Park, located at the southwest corner of Hig'. Avenue and Cajon Street, O - Open Land District, be approved in ante with the recommendations of the city departments as contain, Planning Commission minutes dated November 24, 1975 . Councilman Knudsen commented that Chairman -[ales voted "no" on t matter because no parking was provided. Mr. Knudsen joined in t: position, and added that there exists a parking problem at the R Bowl. Councilwoman Grace mentioned that there is need for parki at other city parks . The matter was discussed at length, with P. Director MacKenzie making several recommendations , Councilman D and Mayor Cummings expressed concern about internal parking; Mr. of issuance and that in the meantime the Park Director try to arrange for additional parking. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Grace, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilman Knudsen ABSENT: None R.P.C. No. 431 - Commission Determination No. 27 - Covington Engineer- ing Corporation That R.P.C. No. 431, a recommendation of the Planning Commission deter- mining that it is appropriate to utilize an industrially designed and constructed building for industrial purposes in the C-4 Highway Com- mercial District, be approved, subject to the conditions listed in the resolution. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirj' yn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, R.P.C. No. 431 was approved and Commis- sion Determination No. 27 was authorized subject to the conditions listed in R.P.C. No. 431. Con-mission Review and Approval No. 322 - Clay Myers No Council action was required on this C.R.A . ; however, Council. dis- cussed the open garage doors which might be visible from the street. It was concluded that as the development is back on the property this will not be offensive as it is presently designed. Amended Preliminary Plan - Redevelopment Project Area Council discussed at length the fact that a motion for approval of the Amended Preliminary Plan for the Redlands Redevelopment Project Area failed to carry at the Planning Commission meeting of November 24, 1975 . Mr. Schindler read the California Community Redevelopment law, which Mr. Taylor explained. Following lengthy discussion, two motions were approved. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the Amended Preliminary Plan - Redevelopment Area was returned to the Planning Commission. This action was unanimously approved. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, the City Council recommends that the Planning commission select as the project area the present project area plus the K-Mart property. This motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Miller, Grace, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen ABSENT: None Discussion - Tax Loss to School The Possibility of loss of revenue to the schools being brought about by the redevelopment process was discussed. Park Commission - Upon the recommendation of the Redlands Park Commis- ntment sion, the City Council unanimously appointed David A. Beall, of 1374 nt Park Oak Street, a Junior, as student park commissioner, with his term ssioner running from January to December, 1976, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. Public Works Commission - On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, the Public Works Commission was requested to con- sider street light spacing and types of street lights, and to review the master plan of water distribution system and sewer and drainage system. tments Architectural Advisory Commission - Mr. Paul Ulmer was unanimously re- appointed and Mr. Swen Larson was unanimously appointed to four year present. The Mayor requested that a copy of the enabling resole with the letters of appointment. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS Mr. Garry Brown brought notice of an off-sale liquor license apF at 1560 North Orange Street. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Cummings announced that at 11 :00 A.M. tomorrow Dick Whitt] who has been commenting on Redlands over Station KFI for the pa: will land at the Redlands Municipal Airport for a presentation. Mrs. Bev Poindexter, representing the Redlands Racquet Club, apj with four young members of the boys ' and girls ' tennis teams. I tennis teams have been consistent CBL winners . The young peoplE Tennis cribed the condition of the high school tennis courts. Mr. Jim Courts requested that the Council renew the deteriorated courts at the school at a cost of approximately $3, 000 a court. It was point( that at the last meeting the Recreation Commission considered r( four of the courts. Following lengthy discussion concerning the lems, the responsibilities, Baseball for Boys, and other financi needs of the city, it was agreed that the matter would be put or agenda for budget consideration in 1976, on motion of Councilmar Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller. Mayor Cummings reminded those present that $150,000 of Revenue monies had been spent last year for police salaries, and this mJ be available this year, hence capital improvements would be curt One hundred and eight people representing tennis enthusiasts del from the Council Chambers. Try Mayor Cummings presented a resolution recognizing the month of I Redlands as "Try Redlands First" Month. This resolution was unanimously First Month on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyr Mr. Tom Ditchfield addressed Council with a request for $2, 000 1 port for the Committee for July 4th celebrations. Mr. Ditchfie-' plained that this is to be a special celebration in honor of th( centennial, and added that Council underwriting to this extent July 4th allow the tickets to be sold for $1.00 each, and thus make the Celebration tion available to all segments of the community. Following disc on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, $2 , 000 was approved for the July 4th celebration, with the stipi that any surplus of funds over $1, 000 would be returned to the Fund. Mayor Cummings announced receipt of a communication from CPAC rf ing the addition of three names to the committee. He stated the would be handled at a later executive session and requested a nc 1568 tion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, by the Norm following roll call vote: Lng AYES : Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor Cummings NOES : None ABSENT: None elution Resolution No. 3226, supporting AB 997 and SB 174, Recreation Program 3226 Funds, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconde(, -eation by Councilman Knudsen. Is =ement A new agreement required by the State Board of Equalization for State �s and administration of local sales and use tax as a result of ordinance No. Tax 1565 adopted October 7, 1975 was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with the Mayor authorized to sign. Councilman Knudsen announced that the State saved $600, 000 by appoint- inq the Santa Ana Water Quality Control Board as the committee to do the 208 Study rather than SCAG. JSINESS elution Resolution No. 3225, a resolution of the City Council calling and III 3225 declaring the election for March 2, 1976, was unanimously adopted on -tion - motion of Councilman DeMirjyn; seconded by Councilman Miller, with the .h 2, pay for precinct workers as recommended. Notice was given of the first day to file for the March 2, 1976 elec- tion - December 4, 19757 the closing date to be December 24, 1975 at _ng Fee 5 :00 P.M. Council confirmed Ordinance No. 1522, adopted November 2, 1973 , which set a $25.00 filing fee for candidates for elective office TANAGER Mr. Garry Brown brought a report on the use by the Ecology Task Force of the old City Yards for a recycling center, and stated that there had been no complaints. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, the continued use of the site was unanimously ap- proved, with the stipulation that review will be made at any time rcling there is a complaint. 'er Mrs . Evelyn Ifft spoke briefly to the Council, stating that the com- mittee has $4, 500 which they have raised by the sale of metal, aluminum and glass. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, ap- proval was given for the abatement of nuisance on a parcel of property )f at Via Vista and Marilyn Lane, with the abatement costs plus 10% fee 3ance to be placed on the tax rolls in routine fashion. Director of Build- ing and Safety Mitchell stated that the proper notices have been given to the property owners. study at a later date. .Dills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance tee, There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, 10 ;10 P.M. Next regular meeting, December 16, 1975. ATTEST: r yor of the City 6f Redlands .I -erk / td i `i i°