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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-0920_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held it Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on September at 7: 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 P.M. PRESENT William T. Hartzell, Vice-Mayor Norman N. Martin6z, Councilman Jack B. Cummings, Councilman Charles G. Demirjyn, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Carl Davis, Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Ron Kibby, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by invocation by Councilman Jack B. Cummings . Vice-Mayor Hartzell welcomed a large group of students from the High School Student Government class of Mr. Robert Earp and congral these young people on their interest in government and urged them I continue their studies in this area so that they could one day tak4 active part in government. Minutes of the Council meeting of September 6, 1966, were approved submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on Ordinance No. 1320, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting i Ordinance establishing rules and regulations for electrical installations wil ince and M-2 districts, the meeting was declared open as a public hearing for 321 any comments relative to this ordinance. None being forthcoming the ig public hearing was declared closed. Councilman Martinez moved that ordinance No. 1321 be adopted with waiver of the reading in full. Motion seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn and carried. A public hearing was also advertised on Ordinance No. 1322, an ordinance ince of the City of Redlands relating to the acquisition of stocks and water 322 rights by the City. Vice-Mayor Hartzell at this time declared the meeting !r open for a public hearing for comments relative to this ordinance. None being forthcoming, the meeting was declared closed. on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Ordinance No. 1322 was adopted by the City Council with waiver of the reading in full. -.NG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held September 20, 1966, at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Vice-Mayor Hartzell; Attorney Taylor Absent: Mayor Burroughs Tentative Map - Tract No. 7790 - G. H. Fuller That the tentative map of Tract No. 7790, located on the east side of Center Street approximately 370 feet south of Cypress Avenue - R-S Zone - be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated September 13, 1966, but amending engineering division recommendation 2a to change the right-of-way of Clifton Avenue from 60 to 50 feet, and in accordance with the amended lot line adjustments shown in red on the map, and amending water division requirement No. 2 to allow applicant credit for five miners ' inch days for two houses to be removed. on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Cummings, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council. Commission Review and Approval of C.U.P. No. 106 - Buin Corp. No council action was required on this item, however, a group of citizens from the southeast section of Redlands addressed the Council concerning this matter. Attorney Taylor stated that machinery had been established in the recently adopted ordinance No. 1319 to allow for appeal to the Council relative to decisions of the Planning Commission, and recommended that this matter be presented to Council in accordance with Section 32. 20, Article E, of that ordinance. Mr. Max Kreston, who had prepared a presentation for Council, stated that he would submit such an appeal. Following discussion of a time for hearing such an appeal, Councilman Cummings made the following motion "Council will receive the appeal and have it available to both parties involved; the Mayor will determine the . ground rules under which this matter will be held, and if at all possible, this will be held in an evening session for the convenience of all parties. " Motion seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn and carried. Conditional use Permit No. 106 - Buin Corp. - Time Extension That a time extension of one year be granted for C.U.P. No. 106 to September 28, 1967. on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn this request was set over pending the hearing referred to in Item 2 above; and proponent shall not be prejudiced by the extension PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Cummings read a report concerning the burning of palm t: Palm Tree since July 1, 1966. He emphasized the added cost incurred to the I burning for the actual fire control and later the cost of cleanup of the a, involved. Councilman Cummings also pointed out the fact that conv, of involvement in this palm tree burning would be considered a fele with a possible prison term of one to ten years. He requested the assistance of the young people in attendance at this meeting and e: ed the opinion that the individuals involved in this vandalism wou, indeed be apprehended. Councilman Cummings also recommended that consideration be given ii year ' s budget to the purchase of a 52-foot Hi Ranger and the addit. another street tree crew. COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Merritt presented a letter from Servomation Western, regarding the business license fees charged by the City of Redland; Vending vending machines within the City. on. motion , of Coupcilman - Cumming� Machine seconded by Councilman Martinez, the letter will be referred to tbi Fees City Treasurer for study and a report at the next Council meeting. Vice-Mayor Hartzell reminded the Council of the invitation by the Redlands Masonic Lodge to the ceremony of dedication and corner-sti laying of the Moore Junior High 'School, to be held on September 30 Vice-Mayor Hartzell commended Mr. W. C. Schindler and Mr. William who recently received Master of Science degrees from the Universit,. Southern California. Parkway At this time Councilman Cummings made the recommendation that Coun Ford Street consider the establishment of a Parkway divider in the ultimate pl for Ford Street as it goes from Redlands Boulevard to Garden Stree stated this street would be a main entrance to southeast Redlands parkway could take the place of a park in providing open-space aff, and requested that Park Superintendent Dawson report this to the P commission. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution No. 2551, a resolution of the City of Redlands establis*. ( Resolution rates and charges of the Water Department and repealing Resolution No. 2551 No. 2289 in accordance with ordinance No. 1311 was adopted on moti, Water Rates of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Resolution Resolution No. 2552, a resolution of the City of Redlands providin, No. 2552 water services outside the boundaries of the City of Redlands subj, Water to certain conditions and requirements was adopted by the City Cou: CITY MANAGER City Manager Merritt presented Resolution No. 2553, a resolution o Resolution City of Redlands requesting the State Department of Finance to fur: No. 2553 an estimate of the population of Redlands, as of October 1, 1966. les general fund unbudgeted surplus to the Parking District fund, in order to jround repay Westgate California Corporation for the City' s share of the 1965-66 :age taxes on the underground garage. Authorization for this fund transfer was given on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez. Mr. Zafon Hartman at this time reported to Council that 161 spaces are now occupied in the underground garage. City Manager Merritt presented Resolution No. 2554# a resolution of the ition City of Redlands establishing salary schedules and compensation plan for ?554 City employees. This resolution establishes a one-half step raise across iry the board for all City employees. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Resolution No. 2554 was adopted by the Council, to become effective September 16, and the added provision made that the salary schedule will be reconsidered in January for a possible additional 2' per cent increase. Manager Merritt made the following presentation relative to the employees ' .onal insurance benefits: (1) That the daily hospital benefit be increased sfits from $16. 00 per day to $30.00 per day and (2) that the major medical ince benefit be restored at the rate of $1, 000 annually at any time an employee ; in had used the maximum $10, 000 benefit. on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Cummings, these additional benefits to the employee4 ' insurance plan were adopted by the City Council. A Grant Deed from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District to the Deed Citv of Redlands for a parcel of land adjoining the City of Redlands , )d airport was approved on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by -01 Councilman DeMirjyn, and the City Manager authorized to exechange for -ict property adjoining Alabama Avenue and Plunge Creek, which the City deeded to the Flood Control District previously. Deed on motion of Councilman Martinezo seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, a .-d Grant Deed to the City of Redlands from Thomas R. and Wathene Ward for street right-bf-way purposes at the intersection of East Lugonia Avenue and Judson Street, was accepted, with the City Manager authorized to execute a certificate of acceptance on behalf of the city. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, ids authorization was given to reappropriate funds necessary to cover bills ')6 outstanding at the end of the fiscal year 1965-66. ition Resolution No. 2555, a resolution of the City of Redlands, amending ,555 Resolution No. 2554 and relating to the Water Division salaries was adopted, on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez. id Transfer of $7, 000 from Account No. 8346-71 to Account No. 8377-71 for .er acquisition of a tractor-mounted backhoe and loader and transfer bf !r $6,000 from Account No. 8346-71 to Account No. 8373-71 for the acquisition Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding attention at this time, motion, the Council adjourned at 9: 00 P.M. Next regular meeting October 4, 1966. ATTEST: -� Mayor of the City of Red ds CitVayrk t 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0