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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-0607_CCv0001.pdf Ralph P. Merritt , Jr. , City Manager Carl Davis , Attorney Peggy A. Moseley ; City Clerk Ron Kibby, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun William T. Hartzell , Vice-Mayor The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by the invocation by Councilman Jack B. Cummings. The Mayor introduced his cousin, Mrs. Virginia Schneider, who had served recently as the only American nurse on the staff of the late Dr. Albert Schweitzer, Also present in the audience were members of Mr. Bernard Corrigan' s American Government Class in the high school: Minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1966, and of the adjourned regular meeting of May 31 , 1966, were approved as submitted. HEARINGS This being the time and place set for public hearing on Ordinance No 1317, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Zoning Ordinance nance No . 1000 by adoption of. Amendment No . 67 -- transitional uses and 1317 problem areas , Mayor Burroughs at this time declared the meeting blem open as a public hearing of any protest or comments on the amendment eas None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed and Ordinance No. 1317 was adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez , with waiver of reading in full, by the following roll call vote ; AXES . Councilmen Martinez , Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hartzell ETI.` T. IONS Mr. Sylvester V. Burke , 28 East Hilton Avenue, addressed the Council concerning his complaints regarding the bridle trail in front of his idle home. Following discussion of this situation, Councilman Martinez ails pointed out that a group of interested horsemen had formed a commit- tee, headed by Mr. James McCririe , and were meeting on June 8 , 1966 , at 8:00 P.M. , to discuss equestrian activities in general , ,and that this complaint would be brought to their attention. EPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Park Superintendent Dawson reported concerning the rearing of fish for placement in the fish pond in Ford Park. He stated these fish lution would not be of a practical size for catching until. September and 2524 Laing recommended that fishing be prohibited until that time. Following lea lengthy discussion, on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez , Resolution No. 2524, a resolution of the City of Redlands establishing rules and regulations concerning fishing in Ford Park was adopted by the City Council . SHED BUSINESS No answer to Mr. Merritt ' s communication, stating costs and zoning installation is requested prior to the coming September footba season if possible. The Santa Fe Railroad has offered to inst flashing lights at the Texas Street crossing. Director of Public Works Shone also gave a comparison cost stu replacement of street lights in downtown Redlands. The instal Downtown of 164 lights in this area to be owned and maintained by the E Street Company Lighting P Y will cost $98, 844 with a monthly maintenance charge of In a 40-year period this would amount to $435 , 524 . The same n of lights to be installed and owned by the City would cost $13 with a monthly cost of $291 and with a 40-year installation an sting expense of $362 ,00$, Mr. Shone pointed out that the Cit poles would have facilities for installation of a .loud speaker as requested by the downtown merchants and could serve as Supp for Christmas decorations , downtown banners and similar exhibi authorized by the City Council. Mr . Zafon Hartman requested m statistics on this study for presentation to the Downtown Reds Association for possible merchant participation program. NEW BUSINESS The terms of General John W. Sessums and Leroy Handley on the Appointment Advisory Board will expire on July 1 , 1966. Both of these gen Airport are willing to serve again. On motion of Councilman Martinez , Advisory seconded by Councilman Cummings , General Sessums and Mr. Handl .Board reappointed to the Airport Advisory Board and letters of appre for past services will be mailed to each from the Mayor' s offi The term of Mrs . Florence Hayes on the Park Commission expires Appointment June 16, 1966. On motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by Park man Martinez , Mrs .' Hayes was reappointed to the Park Commissioi Commission a letter of gratitude for her services to be sent from the May, office . On motion of Councilman Martinez , seconded by Councilman DeMir Resolution No . 2523 Resolution No. 2523, a resolution of the City of Redlands oppo. Marijuana the proposed constitutional initiative to legalize the manufac sale , purchase, possession and transportation of marijuana was CITY MANAGER The Budget for 1966-67 was approved by the City Council as fol: Tentative approval , subject to tax information in August , on motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn , were given to : General Fund ; Park Fund; Recre- Budget ation Fund ; Retirement Fund. 1966-67 Final approval was given on motion of Councilman Martinez seconded by Councilman Cummings to : Legal and Capital Fund; Water Fund; Disposal Fund; Special Aviation Fund; Parking District Fund; Cemetery Fund ; Sewer Rental Fund; and Parking Meter Fund. The Department of Public Works reported that in the past eight months . since Jannary 1Q6v; . nity e-_viP m hnArA in%atallcart annrnTim: it ueea the Urant DeedromMary L. ynct N1cK L. Lionzales to my uxtyror males street and alleyright-of-w& was accepted and the Cit Manager au- thorized to execute certificate of acceptance on behalf of the City. The Water Division recommends the quitclaim deeding of a parcel of :claim lana from the Crafton Water Company to the U. S. Forestry Service =ed for roadside rest and picnic areas. It is necessary that the City, ifton as a member of the Mill Creek Owners Asssociatibn, give approval. On iter motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Quit apany claim Deed to the above-mentioned property was approved with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to negotiate in behalf of the City. Six Grant Deeds were accepted from the Redlands Unified School Dis- trict in connection with new construction and street repair. These Deeds were located on Dearborn Street , Fifth Avenue, Redlands Street , `ands Church Street , Citrus Avenue (2 ) . On motion of Councilman Cummings , cool .rict seconded by Councilman Martinez , these Grant Deeds were accepted and the City Manager authorized to execute certificates of acceptance on behalf of the City. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn , a iget budget addition to the General Administration Fund from the General :tion Fund Budget to cover installation of two furnace ducts and replacing of gas distribution lines in the amount of $2 , 345 was approved by the City Council. Following a square-foot-value comparison study of property purchased in the last few years, the Department of Public works recommends the >perty purchase of property on the southeast corner of Eureka and State chase Streets . This property will be needed for the widening of Eureka Street. The cost is $20w500 plus escrow -- monies to be taken from Gas Tax Fund. On motion of Councilman Martinez , seconded by Council man DeMirjyn, the City Manager was authorized to enter into escrow for the above-described property. LTTORNEY Attorney Davis presented a motion to repeal Resolution No . 2521 , a solution resolution declaring intention to vacate a portion of Laurel Avenue. ) . 2521 This street vacation will be done at a later date. Councilman Cum.• sealed mings made a motion to this effect , which was seconded by Councilman Martinez and carried. '_NG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held .Tune 7 , 1966, at 3 :00 P.M. Present : Councilmen Hartzell, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs; Attorney Taylor Absent : Councilman Martinez 1 . Conditional Use Permit No. 124 - LeRoy Gish That the request of LeRoy Gish for a Conditional Use Permit in That a time extension of one year be granted for Tract No . 6741 from May 3 , 1966, to May 3 , 1967. On motion of Councilman Hartzell , seconded by Councilman Cummings, the recommendation of the Planning Department was adopted by the City Council. 5 . COMMISSION REVIEW OF CAPITAL IIMPROVEMF.NT BUDGET That the Capital Improvement Budget, as submitted by Mr. John Wagner, Assistant to the City Manager, be approved. On motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman Hartzell, the Long Range Capital Improvement Budget , 1966 to 1986, was ac- cepted, with an expression £iE appreciation to Mr. Wagner for his excellent compilation. ATlVISORt COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS as considered by the City Council at a regal meeting thereof held June 7, 1966, at 3 :00 P.M. 1 . That the request of Roger Moore for permission to sign the off- site improvement agreement in lieu of installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving, as required in Ordinance No , 1193 for property located on the west side of Third Street approxi- mately 50 feet south of Pearl Avenue be approved, as applies to curb, gutter and paving for the reason that installation at this time would create a drainage problem, but that the side- walk be installed at this time as was required of the Sanborn property across the street . On motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the recommendation of the Advisory Committee was adopted by the City Council . 2. That the request of Robert Fullerton for permission to sign the offsite improvement agreement in lieu of installation of im- provements for parcel "A" as required in Lot Split No. 218, as per Ordinance No. 921 , for property located on the north side of Colton Avenue approximately 460 feet west of Texas Street be denied for the reason that the lot split request is no longer in effect . On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Hartzell , the recommendation of the Advisory Committee was adopted by the City Council for the reasons out- lined in the recommendation of the Advisory Committee, dated June 6 , 1966 . 3. That the request of George Ide for permission to sign the off- site improvement agreement in lieu of improvements as required in Lot Split No . 149 for property located on the south side of Sunset Drive , +approximately 150 feet east of Kincaid Street ex- tended, be approved for the reason that the City has not yet determined the line or grade that curb and gutter will be in- stalled. 4 . That the request of Victor Macias for permission to sign the offsite improvement agreement in lieu of curb, gutter, side- walk and paving as required in Ordinance No. 1193 for prop- erty known as 1205 Lawton Street be approved as it applies to curb , gutter and paving, as installation at this time would create a drainage problem, but that the sidewalk be installed at this time. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Hartzell, the recommendation of the Advisory Com- mittee was adopted by the City Council . 5 . That the request of Salvador MarMalejo for permission to sign the offsite improvement agreement in lieu of offsite improve- ments as required in House Moving Permit No . 51 , as per Ordi- nance No . 1000 , for property known as 933 Columbia Street be handled as follows : existing driveway be closed and standard curbing replace the existing rock curb ; the sidewalk remain as it is unless it is damaged during construction, in which case it shall be repaired; the Public Works Department requirement of a 10-foot wide strip of pavwd alley be signed for in an agreement . On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Hartzell . this recommendation of the Advisory Com- There being no further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, the Council adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Next regular meeting June 21 , 1966 . Ror of t4b"Cit"y of fibdiands