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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05181976-cc_CCv0001.pdf 1 i I i i 7 S of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on May 18, 1976, at 7 :10 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Presentation tions as Grade TI Operators to William D. Soristo and Urban N. two city employees who have been pursuing studies on their own to better qualify them for their work for the City. Acting City Manager Mitchell then introduced to the Council and audience Mr . Robert Dale, who will be the new Building and Safe Director of the City of Redlands and who was present for this meeting . PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on Ordinance No. 1580, an ordinance of the City Council of the Cit Redlands amending the City Code relating to the City Manager po Mayor DeMirjyn opened the meeting as a public hearing- Mrs . Ph Clark, president of the League of Women Voters , read a prepared statement adopted by the League recommending some severance pay a City Manager and a longer time than the proposed 30-day perio following a municipal election for firing of the CityManager. being no further comments from the floor , the public hearing wa Ordinance declared closed. Dr . Miller moved that the Ordinance be tabled No. 1,580 the purpose of obtaining professional advice concerning the thr City Manager following matters : pros and cons of the inclusion of severance (tabled) in a City Manager ' s contract; the pros and cons of reducing the firing period following a municipal election from 90 days to tb proposed 30 days ; and -the consulting of the following two autho the League of California Cities , c/o Don Benninghoven, Executiv Director , and the international City Managers Association. Cou Miller stated that the International City Managers Association includes Canada, South America, Europe, as well as the United S and added that any additional informed source would be welcome. Councilman Knudsen asked that Councilman Miller add to the moti the inclusion of a set of performance standard for the City Man as well as a plan for a yearly review. Councilman Miller agree this addition4, Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion to table ordinance, and it was adopted unanimously. This being the time and place also advertised for public hearin Ad hoc the proposed water rate increase, Mayor DeMirjyn opened the mee Committee as a public 'hearing. Mr . David Turner summarized the workof th Water Rate hoc committee which analyzed the proposed rate increase. He st Increase that Mr . Eldon Vincent would report on the physical condition o water system and Mr. Jerry Dibble on the Financial condition. Mr . Vincent gave a comprehensive summary of the accomplishmerts the Water Department for the 1960s and early 1970s as related t new installations and the conditions of pipe and water service in detail . He explained it to the Council and to those present in the audience. This report will be on file in the offices of the City Clerk and the Public Works Department. Mr. Turner read the summary of page one of the report and recom- mended that any rate increase be delayed until a five-year departmental,) projection is made and approved. No further comments coming from the audience, the public .hearing was then declared closed. Mr . Shefchik was asked for his comments and stated that because the report was received yesterday, he would request time for departmental review, study by the Public Works Department, the Public Works Commission, and the City Water Consultant. He pointed out some of the recommendations which are already being carried out by the Department. j anon Mr, Mitchell also requested that Council defer decision until 3255 June 1, 1976. Following discussion of the report, and expressions Rate of appreciation to all those who took part, on motion of Councilman ase Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, Resolution No. 3255, a resolution which delays decision upon this matter until June 1, 1976, was unanimously adopted. 3ION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission - Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on May 18, 1976, at 3 :00 P.M. Present : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller , Grace, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn; Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick lTentative Map Tract No. 9304 - W. J. E. Corporation Following the appeal of Mrs . George Bartch at. the Council meeting on Planning matters held April 20, 1976, the Planning Commission held a second public hearing and reconsidered Tentative Map for Tract No. 9304 . It was unanimously recommended by the Commission to approve Tentative Map Tract No. 9304 in accordance with the departmental study map and the recommendations of all departments which were revised to correspond with the study map. Planning Director Schindler discussed the decision of the Planning Commission and the map changes which have been prepared, Mrs . George Bartch again addressed Council to request that the cul-de-sac be removed an additional 25 feet away from her property, and on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, unanimous approval was given to the departmental recom- mendations and the study map as presented in Planning jl Commission minutes dated May 11, 1976, with the provision that the cul-de-sac be 75 feet from the property to the south. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 249 - Phototron Co. - dba to existing buildings and should be utilized to corrE problems and not be permitted to create future problc Council concurred in the recommendation to the staff Commission. Park Commission - Councilwoman Grace announced a park Commisior meeting on May 20, 1976, and Mated the Commission will receive Phase I Development of Prospect Park. "Traffic Commission - The following recommendations were receiVE from the 'Traffic Commission meeting of April 22, 1976 ; Resolution Pursuant to Article 677, Section 67709 of the Redlands 'Traffic No. 3252 Ordinance. Traffic 1 . Extend no parking on the south side of Central Avenue from Code Church Street east to the end of the school property. Amendments 2 . Establish no parking on the north side of Central Avenue between 9th. Street and Redlands Boulevard. .Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded Councilman Elliott, Resolution No. 3252, which embodies the abc recommendations , was unanimously adopted by City Council. Recreation Commission - Councilman Miller reported that the swi pools will be painted by volunteer help, which will make the px quite inexpensive. He commended all participants in the recent Special Olympics fc handicapped people. He added that the "Family of Vans" providE transportation for the children and were a great help in this endeavor . Dr . Miller stated that this is a group of van owners who are trying to improve the image of van ownership. Public Works Commission - Councilman Knudsen announced that the Public Works Commission has studied the report of the ad hoc committee and commented on the conciseness of the report and it understandibility for the layment. APPLICATIONS AND PE'TIT'IONS On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Elliott Associates unanimous approval was given to the request by the Associates c of the the Redlands Bowl for waiver of business license for the annual Redlands Bowl. summer benefit which will be held at the Redlands Municipal Air on July 17, 1976, from 7 :.00 P.M. to midnight. Mrs . Grace adder that Mr . Donnelly had arranged for off-duty police and for clew Mr . Mitchell presented from the Department of Alcoholic Beverae Control an application for an off-sale beer and wine license at the Olive Avenue Market . COMMUNICATIONS LibraryCouncilwoman Grace called Council ' s attention to the library be Bond brochure which so beautifully presents the need for success of Brochure bond measure. She commended the committee for the publication. Mayor DeMirjyn announced communications from the Redlands-Yuca= k.;uunciimdn Y\nuasun presenzea an aeriui pnozograpn or me ban bernarainoij County Museum which was given to the City by Dr . Gerald Smith, 'n graph curator of the County Museum. Councilman DeMirjyn briefly recalled the cooperative efforts of so many people in finalizing the placement of the museum in this area; the land was donated by Mr . Donald WilcottA H H of On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, -Ig resignation of the Board of Parking Place Commissioners was accepted with authorization of letters of appreciation for signature by the rs Mayor . At a personnel session this afternoon Councilman Knudsen was appointed H atments representative to the East Valley Planning Agency Airport Land Use Commission, Mrs . Grace was appointed as alternate. 31NESSit anonResolution No. 3251, a resolution of the City Council of the City of 3251 Redlands declaring intention to vacate a portion of Henrietta Street fl a and setting the public hearing for June 1, 1976, was adopted unanimous)',' Etta St. on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Resolution No. 3253, a resolution of the City Council of the City of -ition Redlands declaring intention to vacate a portion of Fourth Street 3253 and setting the public hearing thereon for June 1, 1976, was St, unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller . H ince Ordinance No. 1582, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of 1582 Redlands authorizing an amendment to the PERS Contract, was given act first reading of the title and laid over under second reading set 11 -nent for June 1, 1976. Councilwoman Grace called attention to Proposition 5 and recommended it fl anonadoption of a resolution of the City Council supporting this measure. 3256 On motion of Mrs . Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, Resolution rt No. 3256, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands 3ition in favor of Proposition 5 which changes the vote from 2/3 to a simple 11 majority on taxes on banks and other corporations, was unanimously adopted. . NAGE R On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, eight Deeds grant deeds in connection with the widening of San Mateo Street were ateo accepted by the City Council with the Acting City Manager authorized t to sign the certifications of acceptance. The payment of $4, 175. 00 for these properties was approved unanimously on motion of Council- man Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller . Councilwoman Grace commended those property owners who had donated their property and fl 1 A -P-, 4-'hn A -M 1 On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace East Core Bill Tunkin, Paul Lohman, Ross Maddox, Bud Nichols, and Laura Planning Creatura were appointed to serve on the East Core Area.. Planning committee Committee which will be set up as an advisory committee to the Redevelopment Advisory Board under staff support of the Directo Redevelopment. As an information matter only, Mr. Mitchell stated that a helic Helicopter will land at 10 .00 A.M. on Thursday, May 20, 1976, on the Frank School grounds , On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace Funds expenditure of up to $5, 000.00 for the interim financing of the Library library bond issue was authorized from the General Fund. These Band Issue funds are to be reimbursed to the General Fund if the bond issu carries . Contract B On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, Water Contract B Water Transfer was approved from Carl H. and Mary B . Transfer Holmberg to William E. andJanet Brown. CITY MANAGER City Attorney Taylor made a comprehensive report on the litigat between the City and the Progress Group concerning the undergro garage. He stated that the resulting settlement will convert t 12-year-old lease-option into an agreement to purchase, and exp the matter in detail. He added that the funds paid will be fro revenue producing funds ; that a requirement of the agreement wi Underground the maintainance of a special fund containing $140, 000.00 on de Garage set aside for this purpose. He added that the Progress Group w maintain and administer the parking for the City for $200.00 a and that an additional consideration of $2,000. 00 will be paid the Progress Group. Following discussion and explanation from Mr . Taylor, Councilma Miller moved as follows : I move approval of the contract for purchase of real property between the City of Redlands and the Progress Group, which supersedes and substitutes for the agreem entitled "Contract of the City of Redlands to Acquire Real Prop for Public Use (Lease-Option) " for the purpose of establishing public premises as tax-exempt public property; further, that th balance due on the new contract shall be no more than would be and owing on the previous agreement, except that the sum of $2, shall be added as consideration to seller for executing the new contract if its pending action against the City on the matter i settled and dismissed; further provided that any repurchase opt of the premises shall not be part of said contract; and further Councilman Miller then moved as follows : To implement the contract for purchase of real property from the Progress Group, I move that all funds necessary to carry out said agreement shall be transferred to the Parking Authority Fund, as special funds containing not less than $140, 000.00 at the time of execution of the agreement, which amount may be reduced by $7, 500. 00 per year . Motion was seconded by Councilman Elliott and unanimously adopted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, at 9 :00 P.M. Next regular meeting June 1, 1976 . Mosele,/y, City lerk Mayor of Ac-'dlat,d"S 7 pr 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0