HomeMy WebLinkAbout01161968-cc_CCv0001.pdf William T. Hartzell , Councilman
;Tack B . Cumanings , Councilman
Charles G. DeMi,rjyyn, Councilman
Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager
Names A. Smith, Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Ron Libby, Redlands Daily Facts
Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun
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The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by
invocation by Reverend. George Graham of the University of Redland
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 1968 were approv
submitted.
BIDS The bids for paving material and equipment rental for the City of
Redlands for 1..968 were readvertised following the recormnendation
Department of Public Works to Council. on January 2, 1.968 . Bids W
Paving opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk. at 1
Material
A.M. this date from Industrial Asphalt, Inc. and. Matich Corporati
1.968 referred to the Department of Public Works .. At this time it is t
recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the bid: of
Matich Corporation, being the lower qualified bid, he accepted.
motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cu unin.gs, t
was approved by the City Council_, and. award: made to the Matich Ccs
tion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings having been advertised for this time and place or
Resolutions l.uti.on. No. 2642, Annexation 31, and. Resolution No. 2643, Annexati
No. 2642
No. 2643 Mayor Burroughs at this time declared the meeting open as a publ.i
Annexations ing for any protests, comment or questions relative to these prof
3.1 and 32 annexations . None being forthcoming, the public hearing was decl.
closed.. The annexation of these uninhabited properties was unani
approved on motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilmar
ordinancesMartinez . Ordinances No. 1334 and. 1.355, ordinances of the City s
No. 1.354 Redlands approving Annexations No. 31 and 32, were introduced, gi
No. 1.35' first readincl of the title and laid over under the rules, with, sew
Annexations
reading scheduled for the Council meeting of February 6, 1968.
31 and 32
Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Circ,
Ordinance No. 1.35:3, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing a zor.
No. :1.:353 classification for property to be annexed to the city. At this t
Mayor Burroughs declared the meeting open as a public hearing for
zoning -
commeants relative to this zoning proposal_. None being forthcomir
Annexation
public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1353 was ac
by the City Council on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded bl,
cil.man Hartzell., with waiver of the reading in fall , by the foll_c
As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held
January 1.6, 1968 at 3. 00 P.M.
Present: Councilmen Martinez, Hartzell_, Cummings, DeMirlyn, Mayor
Burroughs, ,Attorney Edward Taylor
Hat lit No. 39.3 - Mrs . Vena Ma Sandefur Resubmission
That the request of Mrs. Vena May Sandefur for permission to split
property Located. at 1800 Country Club Drive - Lot Split. No. 391 - be
approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained ,
in Planning Commission minutes dated. January 9, 1.968 . On motion of
Councilman Hartzell., seconded by Councilman Cummings, the recommendation
of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council. .
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Lot S aiit No. 394 Arthur Greccar
That the request of Arthur Gregory for permission to split property
located on the south side of Elizabeth Street. approximately 250 fee:]t
east of Elizabeth Crest Drive - be approved subject to the recommenda-
tions of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes
dated January 9, 1.968. on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by
Councilman Martinez, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was
adopted by the City Council..
Following the agenda. items, Council discussed the problem of derelict
orange groves which are Left when property d.eve:l.opment is not completed
Attorney Taylor explained that under present ordinances there is no way
to farce the removal. of these groves .
Also, City Manager Merritt, presented a map outlining the proposed
street vacations which will be required in connection with the "Town
Square development. The areas were described and the reservations
which the City would retain explained.
'OMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Councilman Cummings brought Council notice of the establishment of two
committees within the Park Commission; one to study the landscaping
around the library, and the second to make recommendations for beaut ..fi ,
cation of the entrances to the city, particularly relating to the north
adv _ central area of Redlands. The Park. Commission is concerned about the
'-rances
minimal_ Landscaping along the freeway in Redlands, and requests that
city
the Council. go on record encouraging the local. senator and congressman
to give support to having the freeway reflect the beauty of Redlands .
Following discussion of the original problem concerning the landscaping
of the: freeway at the time of its installation, and also the possible
availability of water at this time for landscaping, this matter was
referred to the staff for study of the situation and a resort at they
next meeting.
:C COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
ONS
Manager Merritt brought to Council, attention a memorandum :from. Captain
Pattison which recommended improvements on Lincoln Street to make it a
>way
safer route for the children attending Moore Junior :High School . These
would consist of a. paved strip on either shoulder of the street and
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removal. of about 60 orange trees which are located in the street r�i.ght-- ,
of-way. These improvements are estimated to cost about $3, 000. On
motion of Councilman Cummings, Seconded by Councilman De irjyn, approval;
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unanimously authorized the staff to support this legislation in t
Mayor ' s name.
City Manager Merritt brought to Council attention the standof th
Redlands Chamber of Commerce in regard to the locating of a veter
Veterans ' hospital in the Loma Linda area, which offers the Chamber ' s firm
Hospital. ,cart and recommends that the legislators take every possible
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toward the appropriation of necessary funds for this project.
UNFIS l fl fD BUSINESS
Resolutions Nos . 2625 (Fourth St . ) , 2626 ('Third St . ) , and. 2627 (
Resolutions St. ) , resolutions of the City Council of the City of Redlands dec
No. 2625 the intention to vacate certain streets within the City of Redlan
No. 2626 dere unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Cummings, second
No . 2627
Councilman DeMir jyn, with public hearing set for February 6, 1.968
Street
lowing discussion, on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded. by
Vacations
man Martine, it was unanimously agreed not to consider closure o
Town portion of Fourth Street easterly of the centerline until. all pro
Square of: ownership are worked out with adjacent parties who may claim a
rights .
NEW BU :.NESS
ResolutionsResolution No. 2652 (Annexation No. 34) and Resolution No. 2653
No . 2652 & tion No. 35) resolutions of the City Council declaring its intent
No. 2653
initiate annexation proceedings on two non-contiguous well-site l-
Annex. 34 & 35 tries of the City ' s, were unanimously adapted on motion of Council
Well-sites Martinez, seconded. by Councilman Cummings .
Resolution Resolution No. 2654, a resolution of the City Council., following
Na. 2654 request of 'the San Bernardino Municipal Water district urginc the
lature to provide sufficient funds to complete the California War
Calif. mater Project on schedule, was unanimously adopted on motion of Council
Project DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez .
CITY MANAGER
On motion of Councilman DeMi_r jyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings
Resolution mous approval was given to Resolution No. 26.55, a resolution of t
No. 2055
AmbulanceCity of Redlands increasing the ambulance rates . This increase i
Rates necessitated by the raise in the minimum wage of the ambulance err
On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded. by Councilman CieMirjyr,
Grant Deed.
chant deed and a quitclaim deed from the Southern California Edis
Quitclaim geed parry, in accordance with the agreement executed by the City Cot-Inc
deeding the old fish hatchery property to the City, for the purpc
Edison sn Co. a pipe line, were approved by the City Council.., with the City Mar.
authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance.
An easement for storm drain purposes at Fern and Lakeside Avenue
Easement H. B. and S . K. Boom to the City was accepted on motion of Counci
--ract '111t! (.�UTILIciUU LJUL.WUerl LIIf-I or k(ectiancis aria Nov v. bnuLr- ror Lne
removal of wet garbage from markets, schools and hospitals was renewed
Shutt for the calendar year 1968 on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded
by Councilman Martinez.
An agreement between the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and thel'
elution City for installation and maintenance of crossing protection at the
2656 intersections of Alabama Street and of Orange Street with the Santa Fe
Railroad were approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by
;sing
Councilman Martinez, with the additional approval of Resolution No.
:ection 2656, which authorizes this agreement, with the Mayor and City Clerk
authorized to sign in behalf of the City.
Resolution No. 2657, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
elution
2657 Redlands authorizing the application to the Public Utilities Commissioni
Lication for allocation from the State Crossing Protection Fund for crossing
protection installed at Grove Street and the Southern Pacific crossing
:or
was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by i
)ssing
irsement Councilman DeMirjyn, with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign
the necessary agreement .
On motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the
I Call City Clerk was authorized to call for bids for the installation of
?r Lines water lines, bids to be opened February 6, 1968. The installation of
this line is intended to tie the new Agate Avenue reservoir to the city
system.
Mr- Randall Brown of 650 Cajon Street addressed Council concerning an
"Abandoned Vehicle" sticker placed on his car and the ensuing towing
and storage by the police. Manager Merritt explained that procedure I
had been in conformance with requirements of the State Vehicle Code.
Council explained to Mr. Brown that it was unable to act on a matter
controlled by the State Vehicle Code.
Manager Merritt presented a claim from the A. & P. Pipeline Company
against the City concerning two contracts the company had for work on
the Mill Creek Plant and on the Sunset Reservoir, and recommended denial;
and referral to the City ' s insurance carrier and to the City Attorney,
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On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the
claim was denied and was referred to the City ' s insurance carrier and
to the City Attorney.
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Com-
mittee-
No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, the
Council adjourned at 8: 35 P.M.
Next regular meeting, February 6, 1968 .