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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02021965-cc_CCv0002.pdf Norman N. Martinez , Councilman Robert J. 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 Bernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed invocation by Mr. Troy Cummings, Central Church of Christ . Minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 1965 approved as submitted. An award for meritorious service was presented to Mr. Jack Wie: Award retiring after 21 years with the Department of Public Works . Meritorious Burroughs spoke highly of the type of service rendered the Cit• Service Mr. Wiersma. BIDS This being the date advertised for opening of bids on a hydrau. for the Water Division, Department of Public Works, the follow were publicly opened and declared in the office of the City Cl 10;00 A.M. this date : Jumbo Equipment Company 10, 198.12 Hydraulic Huntington Park, California Boom United Equipment Company 14 , 418.00 Water Ontario, California Division It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works tha low qualified bid of the Jumbo Equipment Company in the amount $.10, 198.12 be accepted. On motion of Councilman Wagner, secon4 Councilman Martinez, the above recommendation was approved by City Council. ORAL PETITIONS Mr. John E. Hickman, 845 Sharon Road, addressed the Council at 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. Wate: Water intendent Lowry explained that every effort is being made to w Bills this problem for Mr. Hickman, but that the sandy soil on the n 845 Sharon Rd. side does use more water; that Mr. Hickman has been taught to meter in order to check his consumption; that meter tests are open to inspection, and that meter readers are constantly rota prevent collusion. The Council assured the petitioner that th are the same for everyone and that the books are open for an a- an accredited accountant at any time. The City Manager inform Council that much time has been spent on this account, and tha City has no responsibility beyond the meter. Mr. Merritt agre have the staff wend whatever time necessary to neo over the bi 1. R.P.C. 239 - Zoning Proposal for Annexation No. 24 That R.P.C. 239, a resolution recommending the zone 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 Change No. 83 - Adeline Lopez and A. W. Guse 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 f 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 4 residents. This request was withdrawn at the request of the applicants . No council action. 3. Tentative and Diagrammatic Maps - Tract No. 7538 - Byron-Clark, tnc . 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 minutes 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 . 4 . Home Occupation Permit No. 85 - Sylvia Louise Luetcke That the requ*st 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 Department requirements for such permit . (Initial time limit of one year - expires December 31, 1965) . On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Wagner, this recom- mendation was adopted. 5. Home Occupation Permit No. 72 - Louise S. Cargill Time Extension That the request of Louise Summers Cargill for a 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. Following 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 a 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 I were authorized to make a thorough study of the proposal . Mr. Merritt also presented a letter from Mrs . Patricia Paulus Wagner, seconded by Councilman Hartzell, the recommendation of the Advisory Committee was adopted by the City Council. 3. That the request of Mr. Glenn W. Emmerson for permission to si the Improvement Ordinance Agreement in lieu of curb, gutter an( sidewalk as required in Lot Split 354 as per Ordinance 921 for property located on the southwest corner of Brookside Avenue az Center Street be approved and installed when the total street can be improved. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded b) Councilman Martinez , the recommendation of the Advisory Commiti was adopted by the City Council. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS From the Redlands Day Nursery, a request that the filing fee f< proposed Conditional Use Permit be waived in connection with tk application to operate a branch of the Redlands Day Nursery at corner of Brockton Avenue and Ohio Street . In the discussion J Redlands pointed out that there was no precedent of waiver of filing fe( Bay charitable organizations, that the Assistance League, the Girl Nursery C.U.P. the Seventh Day Adventists, the Housing Authority and the Comm: Hospital have all paid the required. fees. Because these charg( all for out-of-pocket services rendered - advertising, map preT and mailing of notices - Councilman Hartzell stated that while sympathy with the cause, he could not feel a precedent should t fished. Councilman Cummings moved that the request be denied. seconded by Councilman Wagner and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were read by Mayor Burroughs : From the Redlands Employees Association - an invitation to the Council to attend the R.E.A. Valentine Dance, February 6, 1965 the P.A. Hall, Mentone. From Charles Lingenfelter : an invitation to the Council to toL Rettig' s Machine Shop�:s:at 10 :00 A.M. February 4, 1965. From the State of California, Division of Highways, relative tc Resolution No. 2354 and No. 2424 of the City of Redlands, reque Freeway construction and improvement of a frontage road paralleling the Frontage boundary of the Redlands freeway between Orange Street and Si.xt Road Orange Street in order to facilitate freeway access to east-bound traf ,to Mr. Kane, District Engineer, Division of Highways, informs the Sixth that he does not believe the requested facility can be supporte primarily a freeway responsibility, but that if the City Indica interest in participating in the cost of the road work, ..the Di will be glad to pursue the matter further. The Council directe Director of Public Works Shone to obtain cost estimates and rep back to the Council . FINISHED BUSINESS At the regular meeting of February 19, 1965, the request of Hes the Council first, presenting in turn Mr. Ray Snyder, San Bernardino County Agricultural Commissioner; Mr. Len Foote, Supervisor of Apiary Inspection of the State of California; Mr. Larry Atkins, U.C.R. Department of Entomology; and Mr. William Houston of the Houston. )ermi.t looney Company of Corona. All speakers presented a case for the bee rates keeper, citing controls used 'in other communities, with a streamlined Ordinance to protect the conscientious operator and eliminate the unreliable oyes. 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 actility could not be revised so that yearly permits fvom 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 hue been under study for some time, and is necessary for line maintenance and extension. In Lution the final Council discussion Councilman Cumings asked about the * L>426 possibility of monthly billings for City sae ices ,anal was informed ter that much thought has been given to this, but that it would neceseaari les ly mean increased staff costs. Councilman Hartzell stated that he felt the increase is mandatory if we are to operates an adequate sewer systom. Councilman Wagner doe.:-..: not tool that the tax payer should be subject to higher services bills and expresses concern over the in- creasie. Director of public Works Shone summarized the budgeting of the funds and reasons for the proposed incroaao. Councilman Hartzell than moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 220, to be effective f'ebruary 3, 1963,. Motison 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 LARTS for this meeting was tabled for two weeks on motion of Councilman MOM Wagner, seconded by Councilman Martinez. 5IN&SS Ordinance No. 1283t an ordinance sof the City of Redlands amending Ordinance No. 1235, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands Tee totablishing the Regulations of Excavations and Fills For Any Lot$ 28,3 Subdivision or ,parcel of Ground" , presented, detailed first reading ,i.ono waived on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Wagner d laid over under the rules with publics hearina thereon set for February 16, 1965. Ordinance No. 1284, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Resolution No. 2429 - a resolution of the City of Redlands amer Resolution No 2394 and 2405 establishing salary schedule and cc cation plan for City employees, presented and adopted on motior Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Hartzell. This sal adjustment is to be effective February 16, 1965 in the amount c $13 , 105. 00, and financed as followse Resolution From General Fund Budget Surplus $ 11, 500.0( No. 2429 Salary From Retirement Fund Budget Surplus 950.0( Schedule From Water Fund Budget Surplus )35.0( From Parking Meter Fund Budget Surplus 90. 0( From Sewer Rental Fund Budget Surplus 230.0( Resolution No. 2430 - a resolution of the City of Redlands solj the assistance of the United States Army Corps of Engineers to Resolution take and complete a survey re San Bernardino County Flood Conti No. 2430 District, presented and adopted on motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Cummings. CITY MANAGER A request for additional appropriation PPropriatian in the amount of $1500.( Additional additional development of Reservoir Park. Councilman Wagner me Appropriation that the request for additional appropriation in the amount of for additional development of Reservoir Park be approved and tk same be financed from ,Park Fund Surplus . Motion seconded by Cc man Cummings and carried. On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Hartzell City Council approved the first principal payment of $3600.00 c Lange & Runkel Lange and Runkel parking lot . This to be paid from income rest Parking Lot from the matching City and property owner' s funds , and subject Payment review of the situation in March of 1966. From the Water Division, a request for authorization to purchae acres of land adjacent and immediately east of the existing Cot Land Purchase Club Reservoir site for an additional reservoir site. Purchase Reservoir site $12, 500.00 Authorization for the City Manager to enter into e€ for this property was given on motion of Councilman Cummings, by Councilman Hartzell. An easement to the City of Redlands from Ike Langley, at al, fc Langley of way for a water line at 316 Western Avenue - approved on mot Water Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Wagner, with the C1 Easement Manager authorized to execute Certificate of acceptance on behe the City. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee . No further business demanding attention at this time, on metior