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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01161968-cc_CCv0002.pdf William T. Hartzell, Councilman Jack B. Cummings, Councilman Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager James A. Smith, Attorney' Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Ron Kibby, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None 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 1968 were readvertised following the recommendation Department of Public Works to Council on January 2, 1968. 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, 1968 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, be accepted. i motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, t' was approved by the City Council, and award made to the Matich Co tion. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public 'hearings having been advertised for this time and place on Resolutions lution No. 2642, Annexation 31, and Resolution No. 2643, Annexatii No. 2642 No. 2643 Mayor Burroughs at this time declared the meeting open as a publi, Annexations ing for any protests, comment or questions relative to these propi 31 and 32 annexations . None being forthcoming, the public hearing was decl closed. The annexation of these uninhabited properties was unanii approved on motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Ordinances Martinez. Ordinances No. 1354 and 1355, ordinances of the City o No. 1354 Redlands approving Annexations No. 31 and 32, were introduced, gi- No. 1355 first reading of the title and laid over under the rules, with sei 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 Ord. Ordinance No. 1353, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing a zon, No. 1353 classification for property to be annexed to the city. At this t, Zoning - Mayor Burroughs declared the meeting open as a public hearing for comments relative to this zoning proposal. None being forthcomin, Annexation public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1353 was adi by the City Council on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by oilman Hartzell, with waiver of the reading in full, by the folloi As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held January 16, 1968 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Martinez, Hartzell, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs, Attorney Edward Taylor 1. Lot Split No. 392 - Mrs . Vena May Sandefur (Resubmission) That the request of Mrs. Vena May Sandefur for permission to split property located at 1800 Country Club Drive - Lot Split No. 392 - be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated January 9, 1968. On motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Cummings, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council. 2. Lot Split No. 394 - Arthur Gregory That the request of Arthur Gregory for permission to split property located on the south side of Elizabeth Street approximately 250 feet east of Elizabeth Crest Drive - be approved subject to the recommenda- tions of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated January 9, 1968. 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 development is not completed. Attorney Taylor explained that under present ordinances there is no way to force 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. COMMISSION 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 beautifi- cation of the entrances to the city, particularly relating to the north udy - central area of Redlands. The Park Commission is concerned about the trances 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 report at the next meeting. IC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Manager Merritt brought to Council attention a memorandum from Captain Pattison which recommended improvements on Lincoln Street to make it a kway safer route for the children attending Moore Junior High School. These coln would consist of a paved strip on either shoulder of the street and eet removal of about 60 orange trees which are located in the street right- of-way. These improvements are estimated to cost about $3, 000. On motion of Councilman Cummings, Seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, approva. vi i—1-4A JYALI r9W4vaauLu a .Y L---A­AA I unanimously authorized the staff to support this legislation in t] Mayor ' s name. City Manager Merritt brought to Council attention the stand of thl Redlands Chamber of Commerce in regard to the locating of a veteri Veterans ' hospital in the Loma Linda area, which offers the Chamber ' s firm � Hospital port and recommends that the legislators take every possible actio toward the appropriation of necessary funds for this project. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolutions Nos . 2625 (Fourth St. ) , 2626 (Third St. ) , and 2627 (S 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 Redlan4 No. 2626 were unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Cummings, second, No , 2627 Councilman DeMirjyn, with public hearing set for February 6, 1968 Street lowing discussion, on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by i Vacations man Martinez, 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 BUSINESS Resolutions Resolution 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 hon-contiguous well-site p: Annex. 34 & 35 ties of the City' s, were unanimously adopted on motion of Councils Well-sites Martinez, seconded by Councilman Cummings. Resolution Resolution No. 2654, a resolution of the City Council, following No. 2654 request of the San Bernardino Municipal Water District urging the lature to provide sufficient funds to complete the California Wats Calif. Water Project on schedule, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councils Project DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, CITY MANAGER On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings Resolution mous approval was given to Resolution No. 2655, a resolution of t] No. 2655 Ambulance City of Redlands increasing the ambulance rates. This increase ii Rates necessitated by the raise in the minimum wage of the ambulance em] On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn Grant Deed grant deed and a quitclaim deed from the Southern California Edis( Quitclaim Deed parry' in accordance with the agreement executed by the City Counc. deeding the old fish hatchery property to the City, for the purpo; Edison Co. a pipe line, were approved by the City Council, with the City Man: 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. 'xne conr-racr- iDe-cween r-ne airy or Rea-Lanas anct xoy v. Shutt tor the .tract 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 the olution 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 ssing Councilman Martinez, with the additional approval of Resolution No. tection 26560 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 olution Redlands authorizing the application to the Public Utilities Commission 2657 lication for allocation from the State Crossing Protection Fund for crossing for protection installed at Grove Street and the Southern Pacific crossing ossing was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by ursement Councilman DeMirjyn, with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign the necessary agreement . On motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the d Call City Clerk was authorized to call for bids for the installation of er 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 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. 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.