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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-1121-cc_CCv0001.pdf William T. Hartzell, Councilman Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Carl E. Davis, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Ron Kibby, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Jack B. Cummings, Councilman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by invocation by Reverend Luther G. Hardyman of the State Street Chr Church. The minutes of the Council meeting of November 7, 1967 were appro submitted. BIDS The following bids for a three million gallon reservoir, to be co strutted on Agate Street in Mentone, were opened and publicly dec in the office of the City Clerk at 10: 00 A.M. this date: American Bridge Division Los Angeles, California $111, 388. 00 Chicago Bridge & Iron Pasadena, California $114, 645.00 J. D. Diffenbaugh Agate St . Riverside, California $108, 975. 00 Reservoir General American Transportation Los Angeles, California $115, 208. 00 Gunther-Shirley Penn Baldwin Park, California $154, 585. 00 Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co. Whittier, California $109, 240 . 00 Southwest Welding & Manufacturing Co. Alhambra, California $110, 115.00 These bids were referred to the Water Department for study and re dation. At this time it is the recommendation that the bid of th Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company, in the amount of $109, 240.00 the lowest bid which meets all specifications, be accepted. The bid submitted by the Diffenbaugh Company was based on a pre-stres trete structure with an inflatable roof. It is the opinion of th partment that maintenance on this structure will be much higher maintenance on the structure in the Pittsburgh bid, On motion of oilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, the bid of the burgh-Des Moines Steel Company, in the amount of $109, 240.00, was accepted by the City Council. Bids were also called for 10: 00 A.M. November 20, 1967 on threep of automotive equipment. Only one bid was received. It is the r mandation of the City Manager that this bid be tabled until the m of December 5, 1967. This recommendation was accepted by the Cit: cil . PUBLIC HEARINGS Business Improvement Area" Mayor Burroughs at this time declared the meeting open as a public hearing for the purpose of hearing any comments or protests relative to the adoption of this parking and business im- provement area. Addressing Council with comments and questions were: Mr. Maurice Clapp, Mr. Charles Bastow of the Fox Theater, Mr. Howard Barnett, Mr. Tad Garnsey, Mr. Larry Wormser, Mr. Arthur Gregory, Mr. Zafon Hartman, Mr. Art Ludwick, and Mr. Don Leonard. In the ensuing discussion, considera- lution tion was given to the advantages of the proposed area, the costs, the 2636 amount of study in the preparation of this improvement area, and the benefits to the city as a whole resulting from the increased sales tax iness expected from the improvement in the business climate generally. Coun- nd oilman Hartzell suggested that a third class of businesses be listed to king include a manner for excluding those businesses who had provided ade- Dvement quate parking as outlined by ordinance, either voluntarily or at the rea request of the City. Also under discussion were the costs assessed for different businesses and the expected increase in parking availability in the metered spaces on streets due to the fact that more people will be availing themselves of the validated parking in lots. Following lengthy discussion, Councilman Hartzell moved that the hearing on the proposed parking and business improvement area pursuant to Resolution No. 2636 be continued to November 29, 1967 at 8: 00 A.M. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and carried. Councilman Hartzell moved that the City Manager study the amendment of ordinance No. 1349 to possibly establish a third class to exclude busi- nesses that have been required to provide their own off-street parking or who have done so voluntarily or by lease as required by ordinance. Motion seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn and carried. The Council then determined to adjourn this meeting to an adjourned Council meeting to be held at 8: 00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 29, 1967 . ETITIONS Gilbert Prince, of the Redlands Junior Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council with a request for $500 to assist in financing a contestant in the California Miss America contest. Mr. Prince stated the Chamber will also have a Redlands representative in the Orange Show. The Junior Cham- ber has taken on increased responsibility and reduced their request from the original $1500 to the present request for $500. The Chamber of Com- merce will give moral support, assist in ticket sales and aid the Junior Chamber in the staging of this production. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, it was moved to transfer $250 from the unbudgeted General Surplus Fund to add to the already budgeted $250 and make these funds aVail'able for this purpose. Motion carried. %-1W4L"_L Va7c 9-c1M_L . A.M%J .JA- 3.11 . UGUtt:a7 11• A16GVA41.L That the request of Dr. James M. Kenny for a Conditional use Perm an A-P, Administrative-Professional, Zone to allow construction o prescription pharmacy and medical offices on property located at Cajon be approved subject to the recommendations of all departmen contained in Planning Commission minutes dated November 14, 1967 . motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Hartzell, t recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City cit. The Council informally discussed the proposed conceptual developm the area bounded by Texas, Church, Colton and Redlands Boulevard, was decided that it was too early in the discussion to consider a ing a study committee for this matter. PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. Hartman commended the Park Department for their promptness in plying with the request for tree trimming in the downtown area, a stated that this had brought many favorable comments. Mr. Merritt reported at this time on study of replacement of the ler system in Sylvan Park. It is the conclusion that as there wi extensive sprinkler work to be done, the Park Department should p a trencher and do their own work during the more quiet winter mon The money budgeted for sprinklers in Isaac Ford Park will pay for purchase of the trencher and for the required pipe. At a later d this machine can also be used to do the work in Sylvan Park. Cou approval was given to this plan. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS At the regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on November 1967, the following recommendation was submitted to the Council f consideration: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 677, Section 677. 9 of the Redlands Traffic Ordinance: (a) To establish a "No Parking" zone on the East side of Or Street from the North curb line of Lugonia Avenue to a point approximately 150 feet North. Resolution (b) To establish a "No Parking" zone on the East side of or No. 2640 Street from the South curb line of Lugonia Avenue to a point approximately 260 feet South. Traffic (c) To establish a "No Parking" zone on. the West side of or Street from the North curb line of Lugonia Avenue to a point approximately 285 feet North. (d) To establish a "No Parking" zone on the West side of Or Street from the South curb line of Lugonia Avenue to a point approximately 160 feet South. Resolution No. 2640, a resolution of the City of Redlands amendin Traffic Ordinance as above recommended, was presented and adopted motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez . The Traffic Commission also recommended that Council consider req the State to install three-phase signals at this corner and also ing the State to widen Orange Street from Colton Avenue to the ci limits. On motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, such a request will be forwarded to the State Division Councilman DeMirjyn reported on a meeting he attended at the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce relating to the Foothill Freeway. Council discussed the proposed freeways in the area and requested Public Works Director Shone to forward a letter to Mr. C. V. Kane stating that hill the installation of the Foothill Freeway would save a duplication of ex- way penditures as related to the cost of maintaining Alabama Street. Councilman DeMirjyn reminded the Council of the Foothill Freeway dinner at Arrowhead Country Club December 6. ANAGER Calls on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for the following two items: went 1 . Cement mortar lining, in place, of approximately 13, 530 feet of 16- ning inch water main, generally located in Brockton Avenue, Sixth Street, and the alley between Citrus and State. Line 2. Pipe line materials for the water line to connect the new Agate ials Street reservoir to the city water system and to connect the high line to the Agate Street reservoir. Manager Merritt presented Resolution 2639, a resolution of the City of lution Redlands declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Western Avenue. 2639 Following discussion, on motion of Couhcilman DeMirjyn, seconded by reet Councilman Hartzell, Resolution No. 2639 was adopted, with public hear- ation ing set for the Council meeting of December 19, 1967 at 7 : 00 P.M. ements On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, two tate easements from the State Division of Highways to the City of Redlands sion of for water and sewer facilities owned by the City and located on the State hways right-of-way were accepted by the City Council, with the City Manager authorized to execute the certificates of acceptance for both easements. An easement from Diversified Data Processing Company to the City of ified Redlands for a one-inch domestic water line was accepted on motion of roces- Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, with the City Dmpany Manager authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance. Bills and salarieswereordered paid as approved by the Finance Com- mittee. No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, the Council adjourned at 9: 25 P.M. to an adjourned meeting on Wednesday, November 29, at 8: 00 N.M. Next regular meeting, December 5, 1967. 4affyor of t City nVRedlands