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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12071965-cc_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, hel the Council Chambers, _safety Building, 212 Brookside Avenue , on December 7, 1965, Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Meeting 7 :00 P.M. PRESENT Waldo F. Buroughs, Mayor William T. Hartzell, Vice-Mayor Norman N. Martinez , Councilman Robert J# Wagner, Councilman Jack B. Cummings , Councilman Ralph P. Merritt , Jr. , City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Ron Bibby, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, Sari Bernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed invocation by Reverend Jack H. Mottweiler of the Free Methodist The minutes of the regular meeting of November 16 and the adjou meetings of November 22 and 26 were approved as submitted. Introductions City Manager Merritt introduced Mr. Edward L. Sholl, newly appo Director of Finance for the City, to the Council. City Attorney Taylor then introduced his young daughter Cathy w accompanied him to attend this meeting. BIDS Bids had been opened at 10 :00 A.M. , this date, in the office of City Clerk, on -two trucks and bodies for the disposal departmen follows : Item (A) Item (B) Bid Award Jack Coyle 11 , 200-31 $ 11 , 895 - 03 Disposal San Bernardino Department Ray Gaskin Service 11 , 307 - 92 11 , 801 . 92 Pasadena Wilson Equipment Company 11 , 699 . 46 12, 404.58 Colton At this time, it is the recommendation of the Disposal Departme on Item A, the low qualified bid of Jack Coyle Chevrolet in the of $11 , 200- 31 , meeting the Department ' s specifications, be acce bid of Ray Gaskin on Item B does not conform to specifications in that ( 1 ) the body design prevents proper rear closure , and (2 ) the revolving blade protrudes into the rear dumping compartment preclud- ing the most efficient use of theestablished packing operation of thc City, I move this bid be rejected and the award be made to Jack CoyI4 Chevrolet in the amount of $11 , 895 . 03 , " 'Motion carried. This being the date advertised for the opening of bids on the Street Improvements for the Moore Junior high School , the following propo- sals were opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Award Clerk at 10 :00 A.M. , this dates and. referred to the Department of reet Public Works for study and recommendation: vements Junior Leroy Wilkins $ 77, 439.07 School San Bernardino BWB Construction 88, 990. 04. San Bernardino Triangle Construction 93, 265. 95 San Bernardino Mathews Company 98, 505 - 51 Redlands A. S. Hubbs 99, 998- 75 Colton Yeager Construction 104, 774. 84 Riverside It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the low qualified bid of Leroy 'Wilkins, San Bernardino, In the amount of $77 , 439 -07 be accepted. On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Martinez , the recommendation was adopted by the City Council , HEARINGS This being the time and place scheduled for public hearing on Ordin- nance ance No . 1304 , an ordinance of the City of Redlqnds establishing a 1304 salary schedule for Council Members , Mayor Burroughs at this time ary opened the meeting as a public hearing of any protests or comment cil ers relatf*e to the ordinance . Mr. Robert L. Miller, President of the Chamber of Commerce, read a prepared statement from the Executive Committee of the Chamber to the effect that many comments were re- ceived from the citizens of Redlands and all had been in favor of Ordinance No. 1304. There being no further comments forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed and Ordinance No. 1304 adoptec by the City Council , on motion of Councilman Martinez , seconded by Councilman Wagner with the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmen Martinez , Wagner, Cumml.ngs , Mayor Burroughs NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Hartzell TITIONS Mr. Harold F. Simon Who owns a liquor store located in the North Red lands ShooninLy Center presented a petition sinned by 250 customers ol That R.P.C . No . 254 , a resolution recommending the zone classi f1cation for property to be annexed to the City of Redlands - Annexations No. 26 and 29 - consisting of approximately 230 acres of contiguous and non-contiguous parcels, be approved. On motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Wagne R.P .C . No . 254 was approved ; and Ordinance No. 1307 , an ordin- ance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of Redland was introduced and laid over under the rules , with public hear ing thereon set for December 21 , 1965 at 7 :00 P.M. 2. Variance No . 126 - Federal Sign and Signal Corporation That the request of the Federal Sign and Signal Corporation fo a variance in an R-E zone to permit an increase in the height of an existing sign from 35 feet to 86 feet for the Union Oil Company service station located on the northwest corner of Parkford Drive and Ford Street be denied as it does not meet the conditions established in the ordinance for the granting of a variance. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Hartzell, this recommendation of the Planning Com- mission was adopted by the City Council. 3 . Lot Split No. 365 - Tony Frietas - Final Approval All provisions as contained in Council minutes dated November 16, 1965 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given for lot Split No. 365. On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Hartzell, the recommendation of the Planning De- partment was adopted by the City Council. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS At a regular meeting of the Traffic Commission, held on Novemb 1965 , the following recommendations were submitted for Council sideration : Resolution Pursuant to Article 677, Section 677 . 9 (b) of the Redlands No . 2491 Traffic Ordinance and Article 621 , Section 6211 of the Meter Ordinance : Traffic To permit the removal of a twelve ( 12) minute parking limit on East side of Orange Street from a point approxi- mately 1621 North of North curb line of Stuart to a point approximately 1821 North of North curb line of Stuart . Pursuant to Article 678, Section 678. 1 (a ) and 678. 2 of the Redlands Traffic Ordinance : To establish a loading zone on the East side of Orange Street from a point approximately 1621 North of North curb, line of Stuart to a point approximately 1821 North of North curb line of Stuart . Pursuant to Article 676, Section 678. 8 of the Redlands Traffic Ordinance . I To establish a "Yield" sign on Washington Street to re- quire Northbound and Southbound vehicles to yield right- of-way at Western. Pursuant to Article 676, section 676. 8 of the Redlands Traffic Ordinance : To establish a "Yield" sign on the South leg of Country Club Drive to require Northbound vehicles to yield right- of-way at Palo Alto. Resolution No . 2491 , a resolution of the City Council amending Traffic Ordinance as above recommended, presented and adopted tion of Councilman Wa--ner. seconded by Councilman Hartzell . the Chamber of Commerce and the merchants for their participation. ,HED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1305, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending sections one and two of Ordinance No. 1207, fixing and establishing ance charges for construction of the City Sewerage Facilities , presented, 1305 second detailed reading waived on motion of Councilman Hartzell, sec. 'er onded by Councilman Martinez , and adopted by the following roll call ,ge s vote : I AYES : Councilman Martinez , Wagner, Hartzell, Cummings , Mayor Burrouflhs NOESt None ABSENT-. None INESS Resolution No . 2492 , a resolution of the City of Redlands adopting ution budget for expenditure of funds allocated from the State Highway Func 492 to cities , presented and adopted on motion of Councilman Hartzello seconded by Councilman Wagner. Resolution No . 2493, a resolution of the City of Redlands declaring union that proceedings have been initiated 'by the Council and setting the 2493 time of Public Hearing on Annexation District No. 29, presented and ation unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by 29 Councilman Wagner, with date of said public hearing being January 18, 1966, at 7 :00 P.M. Atthis time, City Manager Merritt presented the following recommen- dation from the Engineering and Water Departments : That the City chase purchase 1000 shares of Peterson Water Company stock from the Garniei erson Machinery and Equipment Company. This company has been serving watex Company to the 135 homes in a tract located on the southeast corner of Red- ock lands Boulevard and Mountain View. The City would serve these users - a benefit to them in having a dependable water supply; and the City would benefit because the purchase would bring substantially more water than is necessary for the above mentioned service . Purchase amount to be $32, 560. On motion of Councilman Wagner , seconded by Councilman Hartzell , this recommendation was adopted by the City Council, with the Mayor and City Manager authorized to execute all documents necessary to acquire this water stock. .NAGER Under the City' s present insurance contract , we are required to have surveys by Marshall and Stevens , Appraisers , in order to be brought sent up to date as to sound insurable values . Since the last appraisal , ty the City has acquired the sewer plant , the new city yards and the re .rance southside fire station. The City carries five policies - one re- newed each year. To bring these up to date would require S2 , 6o6.00 In addition to the normal premium, and an annual continuation paymen1 of $945 .00. Association to place all City fire insurance policies on a Rep meat Cost Basis, effe tIve at once, and (b) an additional appr tion of $1 , 800. 00 be approved for the premiums due for this Re ment Cost coverage, atiocated as follows : Water Fund, $514 ; C Fund, $ 160 ; Sewer Fund, $80; Park and Recreation. Fund, $158 ; a eral Fund, $888. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and c unanimously. On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Hartzel Bid Call thorization. was given to call for bids on the paving material Paving Material year 1966. Bids to be opened in the office of the City Clerk December 21 , 1965, at 10 :00 A.M. Bid Call Authorization was also given on motion of Councilman Cummings, Storage onded by Councilman Martinez , to call for bids on the construe Facilities Cemetery additional storage facilities for Cemetery Department equipmen Manager Merritt presented a .request from the Park Department f Budget additional appropriation of $1 , 000 to be added to the $4 , 000 b Addition in order to purchase a Stump Kang stumper, which has been foun Park the safest and most efficient stumper available . Councilman W Department made the following motion which was seconded by Councilman liar "I :move that appropriation for an additional $1 , 000 for stump be approved, that it be financed from Park Fund Budget Surplus Manager Merritt presented a request from the Southern Californ Association of Governments (SLAG) for an advance of $100. 00 ag Interim basic fees, to defray operating- expenses of this organization Payment ,tune 30, 1966 - this amount to be deducted from any future ass SLAG agreed upon by member cities and counties. 'Phis expenditure w proved on motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilma Wagner. At this time, Councilman Wagner gave a brief resume o formation, progress and aims of SCAG and LAHTS. .Waiver Approval was given for waiver of business license for the Elks License to be held March 5 , 1966, in Clock Auditorium, on motion of Co Elks Circus man Martinez , seconded by Councilman Cummings . On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Hartz Donation Fire Chief Budd was authorized, on a continuing basis , to dona Fire Equipment the Southern California Fire Chiefs Association any fire equi to no longer needed by the .Department and which is considered ung Mexican Cities for use . This equipment is to be distributed by the Associati various Mexican Fire Departments . The lease between the County and the City ,for use of the dump located between California and Alabama Streets in the Santa An Dump Area wash area ext)ires December 31 , 1965. At this time , City Manag Lease Merritt requests Council authorization to arrange extension of Croft Wright E. G. Burgeson Brooke Sawyer Council directed that letters of appreciation be sent these members for their unselfish service ,, t,o , the community. To facilitate the purchase of water stock in the Peterson Water Com- pany, which had already received Council approval, Councilman Wagner chase made the following motion: "I move that authorization be given for Stock transfer of $33 ,000 from the Water Fund to the Water Stock Acquisi- tion Fund for purpose of purchasing Peterson Water Company water stock, and that a correpponding reduction of appropriations be made in the Water Fund capital outlay account known as " Wells. "' On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Cummings, Deed approval was given a grant deed from the City of Redlands to William Brown E. Brown, Jr. , and Janice B. Brown in connection with the realignment of Cypress Avenue and Terracina, with the Mayor authorized to nego- tiate in behalf of the City of Redlands, The exchange of property between the City and the Presbyterian Church - the City-owndd Cajon Street parking lot - which was origi- srty nally discussed at the Council meeting of September 21 , 1965, again Lnge and comes to Council with an offer from Mr. Robert Rigney, Chairman of ;erian the Church Development program, to enter into escrow at the $50, 000 ch appraised price submitted by appraiser Ray F. Canterbury, with a pay- ment of $33 ,000 in cash to the City and the balance in trade. On motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Wagner, the matter was tabled for two weeks for committee study and recommenda- tion. Mayor Burroughs appointed a committee consisting of Councilma Hartzell, Councilman Wagner and City Manager Merritt to study the above matter. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by he Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, the Council adjourned at 9 :30 P.M. Next regular meeting, December 21 , 1965. SZ Waldo F. Burrou s .Mayor of the City of Uedlands .erk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0