HomeMy WebLinkAbout06151976-cc_CCv0001.pdf of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands , held in
the Council Chambers , Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on June 15,
1976, at 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission .Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular l
Agenda 7 :00 P.M.
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Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor
Chresten M. Knudsen, Nice Mayor
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Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman s
Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman
Warren R. Elliott, Councilman
Robert H. Mitchell, Acting City Manager
Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts
Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun,
Charles Roberts, KCAI, '+,
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The meeting was opened with the Pledge of allegiance, followed by the
Following discussion, can motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded
Bid Award Councilman Elliott, award was authorized to the A. J. Construct
Citrus Ave. in the amount of $64, 658. 21. This bid was recommended by the P
Improvement
Works Department following study of the lowest and qualified bi
Mr. Mitchell stated that the cost of moving the crepe myrtle tr
was unrealistic and, instead, the department would try to remov
salvage the trees, if possible. New trees will be planted by t
developer .
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearing was set for this time and place for Ordinance No
an Ordinance of the City Council amending Zoning Ordinance No.
Ordinance pertaining to Rear Yard Projections . Mayor DeMirjyn announced
No. 1583 meeting opened as a public hearing for any questions or comment
Rear Yard cerning this ordinance. None being forthcoming, the public hea
Projections
was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1583 was adopted, with w
of reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Mi
seconded by Councilwoman Grace, by the following roll call vote
AYES : Councilmembers, Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott, Mayo
DeMirjyn
NOES . None
ABSENT; None
ORAL, PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Dr . Alvin T. Fishman of 4 East Palm Avenue, addressed. Council w
request for endorsement of the Johnston Senior Day Center. Dr.
man explained the aims and advantages of this project.. He stat
that senior citizens should have the opportunity of remaining a
and independent members of their community as long as possible
Johnston this project will assist this goal. The project is under the a
Senior of the Johnston College of the University of Redlands , the Prof
Day
Center Health Care Services Associates , the Lassen Foundation, and Lom
University. Following elaboration of the subject by Dr . Fishma
questions by the Council, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, sero
by Councilman Miller, Council unanimously accepted the project
presented and endorsed the establishment of the Johnston Senior
Center with the understanding that it will involve no expenditu
city funds ..
Waiver of business license to pairt numbers on curbings was requ
Business.
by Amy Green, Melanie Green, and Jenny West, who stated they wi
License to earn money to attend summer camp and for school expenses . A
Waiver was unanimously given on motion of Councilman Miller , seconded
Councilwoman Grace, subject to compliance with all requirements
the street department,
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
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corner of Colton Avenue and Tennessee Street, C-M Zone, be approved
subject to the departmental recommendations . During the Council
discussion of this matter, Mr. Dave Garrison of Carl ' s Jr . requested
release from the requirement of installation of sewer on Tennessee
Street. He explained that both businesses across Tennessee Street
are sewered to Colton Avenue; hence, Carl ' s Jr . would not be able to
obtain any monetary rebate from the cost of installation. He added
that there are only four lots on this portion of Colton Avenue, and
these are already developed. Mr . Donnelly pointed out that occasionally
developers are permitted to post bonds or to sign construction agree-
ments for a dry sewer, which is what this sewer would be. Following
further discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by
Councilman Elliott, Conditional Use Permit No. 253 was approved
subject to all departmental recommendations as outlined in Planning
Commission minutes dated June 8, 1976, with the added permission that
applicant may either install sewers as requested, post a bond, or sign
the agreement for installation of the sewer .
Tentative fl
That tentative map Tract No. 9368, located on the northwest corner of
South Avenue and Cajon Street, R-E Zone, be approved. Following
discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman
Knudsen, tentative map Tract No. 9368 was approved unanimously subject ill
-to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning
Commission minutes dated June 8, 1976, and in accordance with Study
Map A.
Minor Subdivision No. 9 - Robert I . Stern
That Minor Subdivision No. 9, located on the west side of Judson
Street between Central and Citrus Avenues , R-2 and C-1 Zones , be
approved. on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman 11
Miller, unanimous approval was given to Minor Subdivision No. 9
subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in
Planning Commission minutes dated June 8, 1976.
Minor Subdivision No. 10 - Frank Sexton
That Minor Subdivision No. 10, located at 325 West South Avenue, R-E It
Zone, be approved. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman
Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given
to Minor Subdivision No. 10 subject to all the requirements as
outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated June 8, 1976.
Minor Subdivision No. 11 - Anthony :E for
That Minor Subdivision No. 11, located on the north side of North
Place, 350 feet east of Center Street, R-S Zone, be approved. During
discussion on this matter , Mr . Langley requested that because each lot 11
is one acre in size, Council give permission to waive the requirement 11
for attachment to the nearest sewer (500 feet from nearest lot) , and fl
that developer have the option of leaching systems and septic tanks . fl
Mr . Knudsen questioned the plans for the development and was told that fl
the present plan is for one house on each lot with the possibility
of future additions . Following discussion, on motion of Councilman
Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, approval of Minor Subdivision
No. 11 was unanimously made subject to all requirements as contained
in Planning Commission minutes dated June 8, 1976, with option to
waive installation of sewer for the two structures now planned subject
to recordation of sewer installation agreement to cover any further
construction on either parcel .
)E UM Spheres of Influence -- City-County Planning Commissions
Community Development Director Schindler briefly outlined the efforts 11
being made between the County Planning Commission and the City Planningli
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Commission to improve communications and prevent differences in H
application of zoning requirements within the City ' s zone of influence. 11
No. 3263 from the Traffic Commission. Chief Graefe explained that the c
Elizabeth from a 35-mile-an-hour speed limit did require a Council resolu
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on motion of Councilman Miller , seconded by Councilman Knudsen,
unanimous approval was given to Resolution No. 3263.
The Traffic Commission recommended the closure of Myra Street a
Elizabeth Street following the tragic death of a young teenage
at the intersection. It is the recommendation of the City Atto
Resolution that the usual street closure procedures be followed in this in
No. 3264 On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace,
Myra Street Resolution No. 3264, a resolution of the City Council of the Ci
Redlands, declaring its intention to close a portion of Myra St
t Elizabeth Street, and setting the public hearing for July 6,
at 7 :00 P.M. , was unanimously adopted. The staff is requested
furnish the City Clerk with the necessary legal description to
Complete this resolution.
Traffic problems on Citrus Avenue between grange Street and Bro
Avenue were discussed. Mr . Shefchik pointed out that center li
will be painted on the street as soon as yellow paint is availa
Recreation Commission -- Mr. Knudsen commented on the recent Rec
Commission meeting and stated that the four-page announcement r
delivered by the Redlands Daily Pacts presented something for e
He added that the Department has done an excellent job and that
Commission is looking for a system of sponsoring different pro-j
Councilman Miller commended Dorothea Hartzell for her work on t
brochure, and her continuing efforts to produce superior materi
the Recreation Department.
APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
Acting City Manager Mitchell_ brought announcement of the transfe
an on--sale beer license at 614 West Colton Avenue.
COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Miller read a letter from the Inland. Empire Plumbing
Peal. Company requesting that pool companies be notified that pool dr
Draining
must be done into the city sewer system and not on private prop
This problem was directed to the Department of Building and Saf
Councilman Elliott brought to Council ' s attention the fact that
OMNI"TRANS San Bernardino Valley Transit System will cease activity on Jul
1976; after which the entire transportation system for the Coun
east portion of Los Angeles County will be under OMNITRANS .
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Resolution No. 3262, a resolution of the City Council of the Ci
No. 3262 Redlands urging the County of San Bernardino to continue the Na
Narcotics Enforcement Task Farce, was unanimously adapted on motion of Cou
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-Mill which has been under study a grew length of time, was unanimously j
tentWater approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman
Miller, with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the
agreement. 3fl
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City .Attorney Taylor spoke briefly on the value of the agreement.
In presenting the 1976-77 budget for Council approval, Director of
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Finance and Assistant City Manager Archbold pointed out that no pro-
vision for Employees Associations ' requests are included in this
budget, and will have to come at a later date. He stated that this
present budget reflected a . 0125 tax increase, and if there are salary
increases , they will be reflected in the tax. 1
Councilman Miller stated that he was not happy with the drastic cut
in the funds to the Chamber of Commerce as he believes the Chamber
contributes a great deal to our City. Mrs . Grace added that though
the City may be in a tight financial situation, there is a point at
which public relations and promotional funds bring in added tax
dollars and sales tax to the City. Mr . Knudsen expressed the belief I�
thatgreat advantages and progress would result
from the Business Improvement District activities . Councilman 3
Elliott expressed hope that the helicopter patrol would be reinstated 11
in the budget. Mayer DeMirjyn stated that the Council is not "locked- fl
in" by this budget, and that the Council can re-evaluate at any time. fl
In the discussion, the Council members concurred that the budget funds
were completely understood during the budget session and thanked the fl
staff for the many hours of work and conscientious effort.
Tentative approval was given to the following funds : General, Library, j
Park and Street Trees, Recreation, Retirement, and Sewer Rental.,
pending receipt of the 1976-77 gas information in August. Final
77 approval was given to the following funds : Parking Meter, Traffic
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val Safety, Gas Tax, Sewer Construction, Water Construction, Public i
Building, Sewer Pond. Redemption, Disposal, Water Stock, Legal and
Capital, and Cemetery Endowment. The above approvals were unanimous, 11
on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen.
The water service problem involving the Merritt-Tilton properties ,
which had been before Council on February 4, 1975, and March 4, 1975, x!
was reviewed in detail and entirety. following lengthy discussion, a.
presentation by Mrs . Tilton, and clarification of Ordinance No. 1441.
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by City Attorney Taylor, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by
Councilman Knudsen, the requirements of Ordinance No. 1441 were a
ordered to be complied with, and Mrs . Tilton was given 160 days in
which to arrange for installation of a water meter to serve her pro- a=
perty. This motion was unanimously adopted.
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C.i.aim claim against the city by tiinLxote was aeniea in routine manne
referred to the City ' s insurance carrier .
Pills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance
Committee.
`here being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion,
8 : 30 P.M.
Next regular meeting July 6, 1976.
ATTEST:
Pe Mos ey, � ty� Clerk Mayo f y of elands
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