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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12071976-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on Dece 1976, at 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 :00 PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman Robert H. Mitchell, Acting CityManager Ron Miller, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun Russ Van Arsdale, KCAL Charles Roberts, KBON ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed b invocation by Reverend Richard LeGros of the Westside Church of Christian. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 16, 1976, were ap as submitted. At this time Mayor DeMixjyn called to the podium the following r city employees: Joseph Budd, retiring Fire Chief; George McNutt George Van Kalsbe6k of the Fire Department; and Manuel Yglecias Street Department. He presented them with certificates of appxe Nelson F. Sembach Redlands, CA 11180.00 These bids were referred to the Department,--.of Public Works for study and recommendation. At this time it is the department recommendation that the bid be awarded to Consolidated House Movers, Inc. , their bid being the highest ward - and meeting all specification requirements. On motion of Councilman 9 Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the bid for sale and removal of structures at 1201 West olive Avenue was unanimously awarded to Consolidated House Movers, Inc. , in the amount of $1, 976.00. The following bids for a disposal truck complete with packer body were publicly opened and declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M. on December 3, 1976: T & J Garage (Sunnyvale Truck & Equipment) Huntington Beach, CA $47, 863.87 Cochran & Nichols, Inc. Ontario, CA 54, 726. 74 Dieterich International Colton, CA 53,999.67 These bids were referred to the Purchasing Department for study and recommendation. Mr . Mitchell read the following recommendation: "The bid of T & J Garage (Sunnyvale Truck & Equipment) does not meet specifications and should be disqualified. It is the recommendation of the Disposal Superintendent, Shop Superintendent, and the Purchasing Agent that award be made to Cochran Nichols, Inc. , Ontario, CA, who is the low qualified bidder for the latest model equipment. " Mr . Jack Dieterich addressed Council, explaining that he was prepared to lower his bid price 6% because of a factory bid assist. Council discussed the possible advantages of this offer . Mr . Harold Moore, Sanitation Director, explained that the capabilities of the two trucks had been studied thoroughly, and that the truck offered by Cochran & Nichols, Inc. , far exceeds the original specifications . ward on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace; the Sal bid fora disposal truck with packer body was unanimously awarded to Cochran & Nichols, Inc. , in the amount of $54, 726. 74. This bid exceeds the budgeted estimate. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Council unanimously approved Sal expenditure of the following additional amounts from the disposal reserve account: $20, 800 for the truck, $10, 000 for containers, and $6, 900 for a tailgate. At this time Mayor DeMirjyn welcomed a group of Boy Scouts from Troop Vacating public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this st Portion of vacation. None being forthcoming, Resolution No. 3305, a resol. Highland Ave. of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the work o vacation, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Ellio seconded by Councilman Miller . Resolution No. 3,301, adopted on November 16, 1976, set the publ hearing for the vacation of a portion of South Avenue, Tract 93 Resolution for this time and place. Mayor DeMirjyn opened the meeting as No, 3306 public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this st Vacating vacation. None being forthcoming, Resolution No. 3306, a resol Portion of South Ave. of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the work o vacation, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Mille seconded by Councilwoman Grace. ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs . Lawrence Patton, 440 South Buena Vista Street, addressed C giving a detailed and glowing report of the Redlands Town Meeti which was held on October 16, 1976. She urged the Council to s a public meeting so people can get together like this again. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Commission - Planning Commission recommendations as co by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on Decemb 1976, at 3 :00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn; City Attorney Taylor 1. Minor Subdivision No. 19 - Orange Hill Investment Co. , Inc. That application for a minor subdivision proposed on the east s Center Street approximately 300 feet northwesterly of Center Cr Drive, R-E Zone, be approved in accordance with the revised map all departmental requirements as outlined in Planning Commissio minutes dated November 23, 1976. Following discussion, on moti Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Minor Subdi No. 19, according to the revised map, was unanimously approved Council. 2. R.P.C. No. 443 - Zone Change No. 170 - C. H. J. Engineering, In That R.P.C. No. 443, a resolution of the Planning Commission fo adoption of Zone Change No. 170 - creating a change of zone fro (Agricultural) District to R-1 (Single Family Residential) Dist for 4 .75 acres of property located on the south side of San Ber Avenue, 660 feet west of Orange Street, be approved. on motion Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, R.P.C. No. approved and ordinance No. 1598, an ordinance of the City Counc incorporates Zone Change No. 170, was given first reading of th and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for Decem 1976, at 7 :00 P.M. 3. R.P.C. No. 444 - Zone Change No. 171 - Rune Johansson That R.P.C. No. 444, a resolution of the Planning Commission fo adoption of Zone Change No. 171 - creating a change of zone fro (Agricultural) to R-S (Surburban Residential) District - for 5. acres located on the east side of Dearborn Street, 390 feet nor 4. Tentative Map Tract No. 9537 - E. Schonsted and R. Johansson That tentative map for Tract No. 9537, located at the northwest corner of LaSalle Street and Citrus Avenue, R-I Zone, 57 lots, be approved in accordance with the departmental study map and subject to the requirements of all departments as outlined in Planning Com- mission minutes dated November 23, 1976, and including County Flood Control requirements . This matter was discussed at length. Community Director Schindler explained that rear lots lines, which are offset, create problems over the years with gradingproblems, mis-matched fences, and house placement irregularities. Bill Snell addressed Council with a request that the developer 's map be approved as it allows 57 lots rather than the 56 allowed by the departmental study map. He stressed the economic problems and stated that this type of tract map was acceptable in the County. Following discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, tentative map of Tract No. 9537 was given unanimous approval in accordance with the departmental study map. 5. Tentative Map Tract No. 9538 - Justin E. Nippold That the revised tentative map of Tract No. 9538, located between between Colton Avenue and Brockton Avenue, 284 feet west of Lincoln Street, R-1 Zone, 55 lots, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated November 23, 1976. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved. 6. Tract No. 9332 - Rune Johansson - Final Approval Conditional Use Permit No. 238 - Rune Johansson All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated August 3, 1976, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval for Tract No. 9332 and approval for C.U.P. No. 238, for planned residential development proposed on the east side of Bellevue Road, 445 feet north of Fern Avenue, be given. On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, unani- mous approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Department. 7. Tract No. 8786 - Colwell Company - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated June 1, 1976, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given for this tract located at the northeast corner of Ford Street and Highland Avenue. on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, -unanimous approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Department. Mr. Schindler explained that the Colwell Company is requesting permis- sion to utilize Lot No. 29 of Tract No. 8786 as a temporary off-street parking area to serve their sales complex. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, approval of this use was given for two years with the proviso that no paving will be done in the set-back area, and that the pavement will be removed at the end of this usage. S. Tract No. 9328 - City Wide Homes - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated May 4, 1976, having been complied with, with the exception of a minor easement problem between the owner and the Edison Company, it is the recommen- dation of the Planning Department that final approval be given to this tract located at Roosevelt Road and Palm Avenue. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, final approval was given to Tract No. 9328, provided that prior to recordation the ease- described in detail the interior use and the use or the land or Washington Park. It was pointed out that the tennis courts will retained; that a basket ball court will be added; and that few I will be removed. The Council expressed gratification with the 1 use of the Community Center by many age groups, and for a maximi amount of time. They also briefly discussed the staffing, the r finance a paid manager, and the desirability of having the facil under the Recreation Commission. Mayor DeMirjyn thanked Mr. Armantrout for his presentation. Mr . Schindler introduced Mr . Joe Gonzales, Mr. Dick Granillo, and Mi Manuel Villegas, members of the CPAC Committee who have been vel active in this project. Park Commission - On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by man Miller , Mark Roberts was unanimously appointed as student cc sioner, with Karen Abele as alternate. Housing Commission - On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded b; Councilman Knudsen, Council unanimously approved the following appointments and reappointments to the Housing Commission: Rob( Wallace, 4 years ; Robert Cedergren, 4 years ; David Goodwin, 3 ye Gertrude Hagum, 2 years ; and Emilie Perenchio, 2 years _ On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimously authorized a meeting of the Housing Commission to b( on December 16, 1976. Recreation Commission - There will be a meeting Thursday, at 7 :( Public Works Commission - There will be an organizational meetir Monday at 4:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at City Hall. COMMUNICATIONS Council accepted the Quarterly Report of Environmental Health S( submitted by the Environmental Improvement Agency. Mr . Dave Goldie addressed Council, describing an event proposed Celebration held in Redlands next July. It is planned as a "Celebration of of the Arts, Arts" which will encompass many activities, and involve the Cit] University, Crafton Hills College and the High School. It is b( planned by the Council of Arts, which it is hoped will eventual! be a non-profit organization known as Redlands Council of Arts , The event is planned in conjunction with the regular summer Bowl program for July 7, 8, 9, and 10. Mr . Goldie has already contac other organizations which might wish to be involved. Councilman Elliott called Council attention to a letter he had i from Mrs . Roman Lengerich, 415 Terracina Boulevard, concerning I amount of traffic which will be generated by the dump site in S< Timoteo Canyon. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1580, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amendix -- removed following a municipal election. Mrs . Clark stated that this ince is a reasonable compromise between the 90-day stipulation in the .580 original ordinance and the proposed 30-day period. �r Following this presentation, Councilman Miller agreed that 60 days would be a more realistic period of time, and moved that this section be amended accordingly. Councilwoman Grace seconded the motion, which failed by the following vote: AYES : Councilman. Miller, Councilwoman Grace NOES: Councilmen Knudsen, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Mrs . Grace reviewed her election to the Council in 1974 and described the responsibilities, phone calls, letters and communications which needed special attention. She stated that 30 days was not sufficient time in which to become familiar with the workings of the City and to evaluate the effectiveness of the City Manager. Mr. Elliott stated he believed certain individuals might have more problems in that area than others . Councilman Knudsen then moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1589, with waiver of reading of the ordinance in full. Councilman Elliott seconded, with the following vote: AYES : Councilmen Knudsen, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn NOES : Councilman Miller, Councilwoman Grace ABSENT: None Attorney Miller at this time informed Council that reading of the ordinance in full could not be waived unless the vote was unanimous . Councilman Knudsen moved to waiveR -Unllass tbe vot-a- A .q"e4*a_. the reading. Councilman Elliott seconded the motion, with the following vote: AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Grace, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn NOES : Councilman Miller ABSENT: None On instruction of Attorney Miller, Mayor DeMirjyn then read ordinance No. 1580 in full . Councilman Knudsen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1580 as read. Council- man Elliott seconded, and ordinance No. 1580, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 13 of the Redlands Ordinance Code, entitled "City Manager" was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen Knudsen, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: Councilman Miller, C6uncilwoman Grace ABSENT: None NE Ordinance No. 1597, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of .nce __ — I I I , — . . I - 11 . 1 Bid Call - on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Weed Council authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids for a ne Abatement contract for weed abatement work. The present contract expires Contract January 20, 1977. Bid Call - on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, Ball Field City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for community ba Lighting field lighting. Resolution on motion of Councilman Miller, secon&>*d by Councilwoman Grace, No. 3307 Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 3307, declaring inten Cone Camp . Road vacate a portion of Cone Camp Road, with public hearing set for December 21, 1976, at 7 :00 P.M. Grant Deed on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Leonard, Council unanimously accepted a grant deed from F. A. Leonard and King L. King for street right-of-way purposes in connection with Trac No. 8786, revised. Option B Transfer of an Option B Water Contract to Kenneth F. and Janice Contract, Shaddoc was approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Shaddox Councilman Elliott. Claim On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace., De La Graza Council unanimously denied a claim against the City by Mark De L Graza, in routine manner, and referred the claim to the City' s insurance carrier. Appointment Councilman Miller moved that since Mr . Mitchell has been Acting City Manager Manager for six months, he whould be appointed City Manager at t time. Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion, and Mr. Mitchell unanimously appointed to the position of City Manager. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There4')being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, a 8: 25 P.M. Next rqgular meeting, December 21, 1976. ATTEST: -2 zi Cit k Mayor o the ity o Re nds -0-0-0-0-o"o- 0-0- Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S. Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun Russ Van Arsdale, KCAL None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Reverend Eleanor Saffell of the Church of Religious Science. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 1976, were approved with the following correction to the minutes of November 16, 1976, ward which were approved at the meeting of December 7, 1976: The amount of action the bid award for construction of the Joslyn Senior Center should should have been $259, 582.00 rather than the $259, 982.00 as shown on page 3 of the minutes of November 16, 1976. At this time Mayor DeMirjyn called to the podium retiring employees Clifford Damon and Louis Cruz. Mayor DeMirjyn presented each with a certificate of appreciation for faithful service to the citizens of Scouts ' Redlands . -Up nds Anne Reid representing Girl Scout Troop No. 48 and Brownie Troop No. 608 of the Redlands-Yucaipa Community Association requested city cooperation in the Girl Scouts ' project to honor the United Way. These Girl Scouts wish to have a "Clean-Up Redlands Day" and will have the support of the Noon Kiwanis. They wish to have a trash truck pick up the debris they collect. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the Council concurred in this project and offered support and requested that Harold Moore be contacted for the necessary disposal assistance. HEARINGS Public hearing having been advertised for this time and place on ance Ordinance No. 1598, a change of zone from A-1 (Agriculture) to R-I 1598 (Single Family Residential) for property on the south side of San Bernardino Avenue, 660 feet west of Orange Street, Zone Change No. 170, e the Mayor declared the meeting open for any questions or comments concerning this change of zone. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1598 was adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, by the following roll call vote with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full. AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES : None ABSENT: None Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Resolu-