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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02021965-cc_CCv0001.pdf IR L-L-L.tEX111 I # rlC*k L4t:1-LJ. , V LI.; ---IJICLYVI Norman N. Martinez , Councilman Roberti. 'Wagner, Councilman Jack B . Cummings , Councilman Ralph P. Merritt . Jr. , City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Hazel M. Soper, City Clerk Ron Kibby, Redlands Daily Facts Charles Palmer, San Dernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followe invocation by Mr . Troy Cummings , Central Church of Christ . Minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 196> approved a submitted. An award for meritorious service was presented to Mr. Jack Wi Award retiring after 21, -years with the Department of Public Works. Meritorious Burroughs spoke highly of the type of service rendered the Gi Service Mr. Wiersma . BIDS This being the date advertised for opening of bids on a hydra for the Water Division, Department of Public Works , the follo were publicly opened and declared in the office of the City C 10- 00 A. M. this date ; Jumbo Equipment Company- 10, 198 .12 Hydraulic Huntington Park, California Boom United Equipment Company i1j , 4i8 . 00 Water Ontario , California Division, It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works tea low qualified bid of the Jumbo Equipment Company in the amouu be accepted. On motion of Councilman Wagner, seco Councilman Martinez , the above recommendation was approved by City Council . ORAL PETITIONS Mr. John . Hickman, 8145 Sharon. Road , addressed the Council a time relative to bills for domestic water service at his home states that these seem unduly high, even though the meter has changed three times , and he questions the rates charged, 'Wat Water intendent Lowry explained that every effort is being made to Bills this problem for Mr . Rickman, but that the sandy soil on the 8145 Sharon Rd . side does use (nore water; that Mr. Hickman has been taught to me-ter in order to check his consumption , that me-ter tests hre open to inspection , and that meter readers are constantly rot prevent collusion. The Council assured the petitioner that t are the same for everyone and that the books are open for an an accredited accountant at any time , The City Manager infor, Council that much time has been spent on this account , and. th City has no responsibility beyond the meter, Mr. Merritt agr R. P .C Anne xa t ion No . 24 That R.P. C. 239, a resolution recommending the on classification for property to be annexed to the City of Redlands known as Annexa- tion No. 24, be approved. On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Cummings, R. P. C. 239 was approved; and Ordinance No. 1285, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of Redlands , was introduced and laid over, with Public Hearing set for February 16, 1965 at 7 :00 P.M. 2 . Zone Chnnop­ Chase That the request of Adeline Lopez and A. W. Guse for a change of zone from R-2 (Multiple Family Residential) District to M-1 (Light Industrial ) District for two parcels of property located on the southwest corner of Pearl Street and Second Street be denied for the reason that there is an R-2 zone in existence and rezoning in this manner would jeopardize the use of their property by the residents . This request was withdrawn at the request of the applicants . No council action . 3 . Tentative and DQEEammatic tree.ka_j T ct Nao- 11C . L5 That the tentative and diagrammatic maps of Tract No . 7538, a condominium, located on the east side of Hibiscus Avenue, R-2-2000 zone , be approved subject to the recommendations of all depart- ments as contained in Planning Commission m.l.nutes dated January 26, 1965 - On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Hartzell , the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council . f. Home 0ccUgQ12n,lex miJ No. B5 - Sylvia Louise Luetcke That the request of Sylvia Louise Luetcke for a Home Occupation Permit to conduct a mail order retail stamp business in her residence at 1416 Elizabeth Crest Drive, be approved subject to Planning Depay,tinent requirements for such permit . (initial time limit of one year - expires December 31, 1965) - On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Wagner, this recoln- mendation was adopted. Horme Occaip,2on Permit Nay. 72 - Louise S Car-ill - Time Extension That the request of Louise Summers Cargill for as time extension for home occupation permit to paint and dress small ballerina dolls in her home at 813 Church Street , be approved subject to Planning Department requirements for such permit . Followin p Mrs . Cargills statement to the Council that all business was mail- order and absolutely no business was conducted by phone , on motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Cummings, this time extension was granted with waiver of the requirement of a private or business telephone . City Manager Merritt read the Council a letter from Mr. Merle M. Williams of the Redlands Footlighters expressing the organization' s desire to relocate in a permanent theater of their own. It is their desire to purchase land and build to their own needs . They request council consideration of the possibility of the purchase by the organization of as parcel of city-owned property - about one acre - adjacent to Reservoir Park. They also suggest the possibility of Footlighters constructing nearby a one-acre parking area on city-owned land in exchange for the use thereof. Following favorable comments by the Council members , on motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Cummings , the City Manager and staff were authorized to make as thorough study of the proposal . Mr. Merritt also presented a letter from Mrs . Patricia Paulus constructed l'or the entire street , On motion of' UounclIman Wagner, seconded by Coincilman Hartzell , the recommendation c the Advisory Committee was adopted by the City Council . That the request of Mr. Glenn W . Emajerson for permission to iE the Impro-vement Ordinance Agreement In lieu of curb, gutter 2 sidewalk as required in Lot Split 354 as per Ordinance 921 fc property located on the southwest corner of Brookside Avenue Center Street be approved arid installed when the total street can be improved. On inotion of' Councilman Cummings , seconded Councilman Martinez , the recommendation, of the Advisory Comad was adopted by the City Council . APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS From the Redlands Day Nursery, a request that the fililig fee proposed Conditional Use Permit be waived in connection with application to operate a branch of the Redlands Day Nursery, z corner of Brockton Avenue and Ohio Street . III the discussior. Redlands pointed out that t4ere was no precedent of waiver of filing f Day charitable organizations, that the Assistance League, the Gly Nursery C. U.P . the Seventh Day Adventists, the Housing Authority and the Coil Hospital have all paid the required fees . Because these chax all for out-of-pocic.et services rendered - advertising, map px and mailing of notices - Councilman Hartzell stated that whil sympathy with the cause, fie could not feel- a precedent shouic lished. Councilman Cummings moved that the request be deniec seconded by Councilman Wagner and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were read by Mayor Burrouglas : From the Redlands Employees Association - an invitation to tY, Council. to attend the R.E.A. Valentine Dance, February 6, 196 the P.A. Hall , Mentone. From Charles Ungenfelter : all invitation to the Council to t Rettig' s Machine Shop at 10 :00 A.M. February 4 , 196,5 , From the State of California , Division of IfighWays , relative Resolution No . 2354 and No. 24214 of the City of Redlands, req, Freeway con,struction and improvement of a frontage road paralleling t Frontage boundary of the Redlands freeway between Orange Street and Si Road Orange Street in order to facilitate freeway access to east-bound ty to Mr. Kane , District Engineer, Division of Highways , informs tf, Sixth that he does not believe the requested facility can be suppor primarily a freeway responsibility, but that if the City indi interest in participating in the cost of the road work, the will be glad to pursue the matter further. The Council direr Director of Public Works Shone to obtain cost estimates and r back to the Council . UNFINISHED BUSINESS At the regular meeting of February 19 , 1965 , -the request of 1-, the Council first , presenting in turn Mr. Ray Snyder, an Bernardino County Agricultural Commissioner ; Mr. Len Foote, Supervisor of Apiary Inspection of the State of California; r. Larry Atkins , U. C.R. Department of Entomology ; and Mr. William Houston of the Houston 'Mit Honey Company of Corona. All speakers presented a case for the bee ;es keeper, citing controls used in other communities, with as streamlined Ordinance to protect the conscientious operator and eliminate the unreliable ones . All agreed that if bee colonies are provided with water they will not swarm, and that the nuisance swarms are usually wild bees . Councilman Cummings asked if the ordinance controlling this actiVity could not be revised so that yearly permits from the Council would not be required. The request of Mr. Yates was then approved on motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman Wagner, with the ordinance referred to the City Attorney for revision. Resolution No. 2426 - a resolution of the City of Redlands establish- ing rates and charges of the Sewer Division as provided by Section Four - Ordinance 948. This rate increase has been under study for some time, and is necessary for line maintenance and extension. In �ion the final Council discussion Councilman Cummings asked about the r26 1ossibility of monthly billings for City services 'and was informed t'J'tat much thougbt has been given to this , but that it would necessari- ly mean increased staff costs . Councilman Hartzell stated that he felt the increase is mandatory if we are to operate an adequate sewer system. Councilman Wagner does not feel that the tax payer should be subject to higher services bills and expresses concern over the in- crease. Director of Public Works Shone summarized the budgeting of the funds and reasons for the proposed increase. Councilman Hartzell then moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2426, to be effective February 3 , 1965 . Motion seconded by Councilman Cummings and carried. Councilman Wagner voted "No" for the reasons set forth in the discussion . Council action on the LARTS and SCAG programs scheduled on the agenda XTS for this meeting was tabled for two weeks on motion of Councilman is Wagner, seconded by Councilman Martinez . IESS Ordinance No. 128') , an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Ordinance No . 1235, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands I Establishing the Regulations of Excavations and Fills For Any Lot , I Subdivision or Parcel of Ground" , presented, detailed firstreading )ns waived on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Wagner, and laid over under the rules with public hearing thereon set for February 16, 1965- Ordinance No. 1284, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending by uounciiman uummings , Resolution No. 242; - a resolution of the City of Redlands au Resolution No 2394 and 2505 establishing salary schedule and sation plan for City employees , presented and adopted on roti Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman Hartzell . This -- adjustment is to be effective February 16, 1965 in the amount $13 , 105 -00, and financed as follows : Resolution From General Fund budget Surplus $ 11 , 500. No. 0429 Salary From Retirement Fund Budget Surplus 950. Schedule From Water Fund Budget Surplus 335 , From Parking Meter Fund Budget Surplus go. From Sewer Rental Fund Budget Surplus 230. Resolution No . 2430 - a resolution of the City of Redlands sc the assistance of the United States Army Corps of Engineers t Resolution take and complete a survey re San Bernardino County Flood car No . An District , presented and adopted on motion of Councilman Wagne seconded by Councilman Cummings . CITY QNAGER A request for additional appropriation in the amount of $150( Additional additional development of Reservoir Park. Councilman Wagner Appropriation that the request for additional appropriation in the amount C for additional development of Reservoir Park be approved and same be financed from Park Fund Surplus . Motion seconded by man Cummings and carried. On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman HartzE City Council approved the first principal payment of $3600. 00 Lange & Runkel Lange and Runkel parking lot. This to be paid from income re Parking Lot from the matching City and property owner' s funds , and aubjec Payment review of the situation in March of 1966 . From the Water Division, a request for authorization to purcy acres of land adjacent and immediately east of the existing C Land Purchase Club Reservoir site for an additional reservoir site. Puroh-E Reservoir site $12 , 500.00 Authorization for the City Manager to enter into for this property was given on motion of Councilman Cummings , by Councilman Hartzell. An easement to the City of Redlands from Ike Langley, et al . Langley of way for a water line at 316 Western Avenue - approved on a Water Councilman hartzell , seconded by Councilman Wagner, with the Baseme"t Manager authorized to execute Certificate of acceptance on be the City. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finar Committee . No further business demanding attention at this time, on moti