HomeMy WebLinkAbout03091978-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES , of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redland
in the Council Chambers , Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on March
at 3 :00 P.M.
PRESENTCharles C. DeMirjyn, Mayor
Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor
Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman
Bertha Rose MacFarland, Councilwoman
Warren R. Elliott, Councilman
Robert H. Mitchell, City Manager
Edward F. Taylor, City attorney
Bruce Atkins, Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts
Mike Murphy, San Bernardino Sun
ABS E 4T None
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by th
tion by Councilman Warren R. Elliott.
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 21, 1978, were s.pprov
BIDS
At this time it was the recommendation of City Manager Mitchell that
bids for a weed abatement contract with the City, which were opened
licly declared on January 7, 1978 and have been under study, now be
and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids again wi
ferent specifications .
Lot No. 3, Fifth Street and Redlands Boulevard, which was made by her clients,
Craddock and Hart. She briefly reviewed the City' s offer to sell this park-=
ing lot which was first presented in the minutes of July 19, 1977 . Mrs ,
Lauer discussed the original work done by Mr, Les Blah, and explained her
interest in the sale was due to her taking it over upon Mr . Platt ' s death,
Mrs . Lauer staunchly defended the intent of her clients to comply with the
requirements of the City in going into escrow on this property.
Mr. Mitchell responded briefly to Mrs . Lauer, stated that the agreed price
on the property had been low, that the City' s requirements at the time of
the escrow had not, been fulfilled, and that a great deal of interest had
developed among the downtown property owners for the continuation of parking;
upon this property.
Council discussed the matter informally and noted that time for completion
of the escrow had passed.
Councilman Miller observed that a petition had been received .from the Busi-
ness Improvement District regarding this property.
CCN RECOMMENDATIONS
Planning Commission
Tentative Map Tract No, 10147 - BFM Enterprises,, Inc. ,
That the tentative map for Tract No. 10147, located at the northeast corner
of Citrus Avenue and LaSalle Street,49 lots, R-1 Zone, be approved in accor-'
dance with all recommendations as contained in Planning Commission minutes
dated February 28, 1978, and that Lots 10 and 12 be held in abeyance and
subject to review by the departments and Commission Review and Approval as
to the requirements with regard to the requests stated at the Planning Com-
mission. Mr. Schindler explained that these unusual requests were related
to access on Citrus Avenue and would be further considered. On motion of
Councilwoman MacFarland, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous Council
approval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Minor Subdivision No, 49 - Terror D. Riter
That the minor subdivision of property located between San Bernardino .Avenue '
and Pioneer Avenue, 1, 320 feet west of Judson Street, 2 lots, A-i_ Zone, be
approved in accordance with all departmental recommendations as outlined in
Planning Commission minutes dated February 28, 1978, and adding Planning
Department Recommendation No. 6 that the tree stumps be removed or moved out :
of sight on Pioneer Avenue. Following brief discussion, on motion, of Coun- ;
ci.lwoman MacFarland, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous Council ap-
proval was given to this recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Minor Subdivision No. 50 - dose h Rhour
That the minor subdivision of property located on the south side of Sunset
Drive and west of Valley View Drive, 4 lots, R-E Zone, be approved subject
to the recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning Co ission
minutes dated February 28, 1978.
Mr, Jim Foster of 1.515 Helena Lane addressed Council concerning Items 6, 8,
and 9 of the Engineering Division; he spoke at length about these matters .
Mr . Donnelly stated to Council that this was a new request to him and that
woman macrariana, seconaea Dy Q;ouncra..man miiier, unanimous approvar
en R.P.C. No. 472 and Resolution No, 3451, a resolution of the City
adopting Precise Street Plan No. 20 and setting the public hearing c
matter for April 4, 1978, at 7 :00 P.M. was approved.
5. Tract No. 100165 - Ronald J. Gustafson - Final Approval
.All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated November 15, 1
Tract No. 10065, located on the east side of Church Street 500 feet
of San Bernardino .Avenue, having been completed, it is the recommenc
of the Planning Department that final approval be given this Tract.
tion of Councilwoman MacFarland, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Una
approval was given Tract No. 10065.
Addenda
Tract No. 9191 - Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee reviewed the request for deletion of the requ
for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in the development of the Tract Nc
It was the recommendation of the Advisory Committee that curbs, Butt
sidewalks be installed.
Barbara Cram Riorden of 1665 Dwight Street, addressed Council statir
there is sidewalk on only one of the other porperties . She added tY
present owners in this area were not the owners when the problem lot
developed, and expressed the view that the sidewalk would endanger t
trees and would end at a ravine. She requested that Council waive t
quirement for sidewalks . On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded
cilwoman MacFarland, the deletion of requirement for sidewalks was u
ly approved by Council to preserve the trees. It was noted that the
would be installed on the old alignment.
Mr. Mitchell reported briefly on Mr. Caruthers ' request concerning c
on the tract under discussion. The problem is that the grading is r
ently completed and so the water does flow on adjacent property, but
Mitchell assures Council that when the grading is completed the prot
be solved,
APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, the
ing of waiver of business license to four non-profit organizations
Waiverof imously approved as follows :
Business 1. Redlands Campfire District, a rummage sale on March 11, 1.978
License 2. Sapphire Rebekah Lodge 185, rummage sale on March 11, 1978
3. San Bernardino County Mousing Authority, swap meet April 15, 1
4. American Red Cross, annual Flea Mart .April 8, 1978.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance No . 1640, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending th
Ordinance ante code and Ordinance No. 1597 to delete Section 6 therefrom, whit
No. 1640 prohibits peddling and solicitation door to door, was given second r
Door to of the title and adopted with waiver of the reading of the ordinance
Door on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman MacFarland.
Solicita-
tion motion was by the following roll call vote:.
ACES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, MacFarland, Elliott; Mayor E
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
NEW BUS. NESS
3454 cities in supporting the City of Montclair and the Board of Supervisors of
San Bernardino County in connection with the construction of a tunnel for
old Archibald Avenue, as part of the expansion of Ontario :International Ai.rport,'
was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Coun-
cilman Miller .
IAGER
On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous
Lion approval was given to acceptance of dedication of property required for the
construction of traffic signals at the intersection of Redlands Boulevard
Ly and Alabama. Street and the realignment and construction of new curb and
gutter on Alabama, from Julia L. Riess and Merle C. Liess .
A Grant Deed to the City from Claude N. Williams and Helen I . Williams and.
a Grant Deed from Felipe Roque and Vicenta Roque in connection with the
development of Tract No. 10065, were unanimously accepted by the City Coun-
cil on motion of Councilwoman MacFarland, seconded by Councilman Elliott.
I.ant In a consultant agreement between the City and Virgil Barham, Engineer, for
int contractural work with the City as construction inspector was unanimously
approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller .
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman MacFarland, unani-
mous approval was given to delivering outside-the-City water service to
Father Peter ' s Community Schools on Mentone Boulevard, across from 2279
Mentone Boulevard.
Mr. Mitchell introduced Miss Betty Ritchli, who will be serving as a full-
time attorney-trainee.
Mr. Mitchell announced that the staff is conducting study sessions to develop
tion recommendations for presentation to the Council of a contingency economy
plan to cope with the impact of the Jarvis Bill (Proposition 13) if it is
adopted by the voters at the June 6 election.
Vice Mayor Knudsen commended the staff for their herculean efforts during
s- the past storms and requested that letters be addressed to each department
and to those who have worked so tirelessly in furnishing services to the
citizens .
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, to an
adjourned, adjourned meeting on March 14, 1978, at 7 :00 P.M.
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