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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02061968-cc_CCv0002.pdf WC16.;P, D . t-ultutt.LIL�JZf %-UtA11'-;.L "UCL11 Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Ron Kibby, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT William T. Hartzell, Councilman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by invocation by Reverend Robert P. Perry of the University Methodis. The minutes of the regular Council meeting of January 16, 1968 we: approved as submitted. Mr. Frank Jacinto, of the United States Soil Conservation Service introduced Mr. Brock, who has completed a soil conservation surve, Soil the City of Redlands which was begun in July, 1966. He presented Conservation General Soils Map and a report relating to the soil of Redlands ai Report adjacent area. This study concerns the pattern of the occurring i and delineates the qualities, limitations, hazards and uses, and suitable in a general way for planning. Following the conclusion report, Mayor Burroughs thanked Mr. Brock and said that copies of maps would be made available for soil conservation use. BIDS The following bids for a truck for the Park Department were opener publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at lOzOO A.M. t] date: Jack Coyle Chevrolet Bid Award San Bernardino, Calif. $5, 396. 50 incl. tax Truck Dieterich International Truck Sales Park Dept. Colton, Calif. 5, 246.85 incl. tax Lange & Runkel, Inc. Redlands, Calif. 5, 059.36 incl. tax These bids were referred to the Park and Purchasing Departments f( study, and at this time it is the recommendation of the Park Depa,, that the low qualified bid of Lange and Runkel, in the amount of $5, 059. 36, be approved by the City Council. On motion of Councilr Martinez, seconded by Councilman Cummings, the City Council award( bid to Lange and Runkel, Inc. The following bids for installation of 24" , 20" , and 12" water ma: opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at D A.M. this date: J. L. Scott Company Anaheim, Calif. $98, 700.00 Montclair Sewer Ontario, Calif. 83, 000.00 Bid Award Ace Pipeline ConstructionCo. Water Main Pomona, Calif. 60, 488. 00 Rogers & Davies Barron & zcKnart, zng. uontr. South El Monte, Calif. $55, 628.00 Rosecrans Construction Co. Compton, Calif. 53, 888.00 Following study of these bids, it is the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the low bid of the Rosecrans Construction Company, meeting all specifications, be accepted, in the amount of $53,888. 00. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the bid for the pipe line was awarded to the Rosecrans Construction Company. HEARINGS This is the time and place advertised for the public hearing on Resolu- Dlutions tions No. 2625, 2626, and 2627, resolutions of intention to vacate a 2625 portion of Fourth Street, a portion of Third Street and a portion of 2626 State Street, as relates to the Town Square development. Mayor Burrough 2627 at this time declared the meeting open as a public hearing of any pro- tests, comments or questions about these vacations . None being forth- eet coming, the public hearings were declared closed. Attorney Taylor ations n stated that the adoption of these resolutions and the holding of the are public hearings shows the intention of the City to proceed with these vacations at the time when the progress of the Town Square project has reached a point where it appears that it will be completed. PETITIONS Mr. Julian Blakeley brought a report from Dr. Dombrowski, the chairman of the Prospect Park committee. He stated that in the original drive for funds, $124, 527.42 were raised. In the current drive to raise funds, a total of $106,806. 50 has been obtained, which amounts to spect $231, 333. 92 of the $280, 000 .00 needed to match the HUD funds . There k remains $48, 666.08 to be obtained by the time the federal money is art available, Mr. Blakeley reminded Council that it is very seldom that people have the opportunity to obtain a fully developed park of such beauty to donate to a city, and stressed that the offer of a donation of her home and grounds to the "People of Redlands" by Mrs. Elbert Shirk will spur the drive on to success . Mayor Burroughs thanked Mr. Blakeley and his committee and agreed that of course they will succeed. Manager Merritt reported that Administrative Assistant John Wagner is at present in San Francisco conferring with the Office of Housing and Urban Development relative to a schedule for the obtaining of the government funds . ING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held February 6, 1966 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs, City Attorney Taylor Absent: Councilman Hartzell 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 137 - Fred and John Weibel sidered at the next Council meeting - February 20, 1968 at 7: 00 P 3 . Tentative Map - Tract No. 7918 - Bill Buster That the tentative map of Tract No. 7918, lotated on the east sid Alvarado Street approximately 180 feet north of Highland Avenue ( lots) be approved subject to the recommendations of all departmen contained in Planning Commission minutes dated January 23, 1968 a modifying Item 3 of Planning Department recommendations to read: ing orange grove to be properly maintained until start of constru or removed. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Counci Martinez, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopt the City Council. 4. Lot Split No. 395 - Bill Buster That the request of Bill Buster for permission to split property on the east side of Alvarado Street approximately 180 feet north Highland Avenue - Lot Split No. 395 - be approved subject to the mendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated January 23, 1968. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn seconded by Councilman Martinez, the recommendation of the Planni: mission was adopted by the City Council. 5. Tract No. 7790 - G. H. Fuller - Time Extension That a time extension of one year be granted for Tract No. 7790, March 20, 1969. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Col man DeMirjyn, the recommendation of the Planning Department was al by the City Council . 6 . Lot Split No. 392 - Mrs. Vena May Sandefur - Final Approval All provisions as contained in council minutes dated August 15, 1 having been complied with or guaranteed by agreement, it is the r, mendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Lot Split No. 392. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the recommendation of the Planning Departmen, adopted by- the City Council. 7. Lot Split No. 375 -- Philip B . Lukei - Final Approval City Manager Merritt read a letter from Philip B . Lukei requestini waiver of requirement to install a street light on his lot at the section of La Mirada and Valley View Drive. Following lengthy Col discussion, Councilman Cummings moved that the light on the north) portion of Lot C be included in the call-out for Lot Split No. 37, Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and carried. All provisions as contained in Council minutes dated July 5, 1966 been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depa: that final approval be given for Lot Split No. 375. On motion of Gilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the recommendat: the Planning Department was adopted by the City Council. 8. Request by Frank 1 . Tobin concerning Tentative Approval of Tract 1 6953 (August 1, 1967) City Manager Merritt presented a letter from Developer Frank I. T( requesting amendments to the original requirements for tentative i of Tract No. 6953 as outlined in Planning Commission minutes date( 25, 1967 . This request dealt with requirements for water line on Fern Avenuf storm drain along the southeast of the tract; various improvement: the oronertv line of Mr- Jamp.q Ri-t`ht-1 , n;vuinty of rprn AwAniiin_ inal Following lengthy presentation by Mr. Tobin and his attorney, Mr. Ray Lapica, and Council discussion, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the requirements for Tract No. 6953, as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated July 25, 1967, were amended as- follows: 1. In accordance with the established rule of the City of Redlands on construction of water lines in excess of 8-inch, the City reimburses developers only for the difference in material cost between the required size and material cost for an 8-inch pipe. 2. In accordance with the established City rule, the developer is required to install drainage pipes of an adequate size to accommodate anticipated drainage and the City does not participate in the cost of such drainage pipes. 3. A separate bond from Mr. Bethel or another responsible person for the improvements fronting his property is acceptable provided that the bond for these improvements shall be posted prior to recordation of the tract map for Tract 6953 and the improvements should be completed prior to release of the tract. 4. The City of Redlands agrees to pay street improvement costs on Fern Avenue south of the centerline with the developer paying all costs of improvement north of the centerline of Fern Avenue, which improved street area is shown in yellow on the map attached hereto. 5. The City agrees to pay for the cost of pipeline installation south of the centerline of Fern Avenue on this drain, provided that the developer assumes the cost of any existing pipelines which must be removed to facilitate construction. Such pipeline installation is shown on the map attached hereto in blue. 6. The requirement for extension of sewer mains to streets rather than termination in easements is required to provide proper access for sewer main maintenance purposes , and the location of sewers shall remain as defined and required by the Public Works Department. 7. The curb height on Lakeside, Fern and Bellevue Streets may be reduced from 8 inches to 6 inches; although the standard street section for collector streets and secondary highways within the city is for an 8-inch curb face, the 6-inch curb face will have no detrimental effect on drainage capacity and traffic control. It is hereby expressly found and determined that each of the foregoing amendments to the conditions and requirements of approval of the Tenta- tive Map for Tract No. 6953; which amendments were requested by the tract developer, Frank I . Tobin, are consistent with the public health, safety and welfare. Advisory Committee Recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held February 6, 1968 1. That the request of the Bank of California (Mrs . Vena May Sandefur) for permission to sign the offsite improvement agreement in lieu of the installation of sidewalks as required in Lot Split No. 392 for property known as 1800 Country Club Drive be approved as this sidewalk would not tie in with any existing improvements, nor does it appear that sidewalks will be in this area in the foreseeable future. On motion of Council- man DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, the recommendation of the Advisory Committee was adopted by the City council . IC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Martinez reported that the Traffic Commission will meet on To permit the parking of vehicles for a time longer than 2 h on Pouttb Street between Vine Street and Olive Avenue with t exception of approximately 300 feet from the centerline of V Street south on the west side of the street. SECTION THREE: Pursuant to Article 677, Sections 677 .1 and of Chapter 67 of the Redlands Ordinance Code, Parking: To repeal that portion of Resolution No. 890 establishing a parking limit on Fourth Street between Olive Avenue and Vine Street. Resolution No. 2663 was adopted by the City Council, on motion of cilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez. COMMUNICATIONS Manager Merritt brought to Council attention a contract with the for the use of one room in Safety Hall for Civil Defense equipmen $1.00 per year. This is effective from February 1, 1968 to Janua 1969. Mayor Burroughs read a letter from Antonio Gil Vega, the Municipa President of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. This letter expresse appreciation for the invitation by Redlands to join in a Sister C Sister City affiliation and offers to do all that is necessary in order that between the two cities be truly close. Mayor Burroughs requested San Miguel Councilman DeMirjyn, who initiated this sister city affiliation, the information to his committee. Councilman DeMirjyn stated tha committee plans to have several projects in connection with this affiliation; the first will be an exchange of art. Councilman DeMirjyn mentioned that he had had many requests from residents on Roosevelt Road in the vicinity of Home Place concern opening of that street through to Redlands Boulevard to allow ano exit to the Boulevard for school traffic. It was agreed that thi situation would be discussed with the school at a meeting to be h soon, and also that it would be considered at budget time since i a very sizable amount. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinances No. 1354 and 1355, ordinances of the City of Redlands ing the annexation of uninhabited territory to the City of Redlan� Ordinances which are designated as Annexation Districts #31 and #32, were gi- No. 1354 second reading of the titles and adopted, on motion of Councilman No. 1355 Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez, with waiver of the rea, the ordinances in full, by the following roll call vote: Annexations AYES : Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs Nos . 31 & 32 NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hartzell NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 2658, a resolution of the City of Redlands declaril Resolution proceedings have been initiated by the Council to annex certain ul No. 2658 habited territory to the City, designated as Annexation #33, and Annexation the public hearing on this annexation for March 5, 1968 at 7: 00 P No. 33 was adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councill Martinez. This property to be annexed is adjacent to the Redland! ntments 1. To the Personnel Board, reappointment of Mr. William O. Mulligan for a second term of three years, beginning January 15. On motion of nnel Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez, this reappoint ment was approved by the City Council, and a letter of appreciation lligan to Mr. Mulligan directed to be sent over the Mayor' s signature. 2. Clare Henry Day was recommended for reappointment to the Board of of Appeals for a five year term. On motion of Councilman Martinez, is seconded by Councilman Cummings, this reappointment was approved by H. Day the City Council, and a letter of appreciation for his services directed to be sent over the Mayor' s signature. ution On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Reso- 2659 lution No. 2659, a resolution of the City Council giving notice of the ng holding of a General Municipal Election in the city on April 9, 1968, ipal naming the offices, and appointing certain election officers, was adopte ion by the City Council. AGER A Grant Deed- from Andrew B . Lee and Janet B. Lee for street right-of-way t Deed purposes at Orange and Sun Streets was adopted on motion of Councilman Lee Martinez, seconded by Councilman Cummings, with the City Manager author- ized to execute the certificate of acceptance on behalf of the City. lution Resolution No. 2660, a resolution of the City Council of the City of 2660 Redlands authorizing the application to the Public Utilities Commission for allocation from the State crossing protection funds for crossing cation - protection at Texas Street and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail- ing road with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign the application, was adopted on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. A budget request from the Department of Public Works for a frequency uency, meter in the amount of $2, 400.00 was approved on motion of Councilman r Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the money to come from Budget is Surplus of the General Fund. This meter will be used to service the s nine different radio stations operated by the City, in addition to the radios which serve the ambulance and the airport. Permission for the Downtown Redlands Association to have free use of A. from one to three parking spaces for a period up to three days for acti- of vities which are of general promotional benefit to the downtown bus - e nesses was recommended by the Board of Parking Place Commissioners, and red given Council approval on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by es Councilman Martinez, with recommendation that the Manager's office and the Downtown Redlands Association observe the effect of this and discon- tinue it if it is not an advantage to the business area. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, a t Deed - - r - . __ , - __- Council and the Mayor authorized to sign in behalf of the City. Bid Call The City Clerk was authorized to advertise forbids for installat traffic signals at the intersection of Redlands Boulevard and Ten: Traffic Street, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Signals Cummings . At this time Council discussed a letter received from the San Ber: Harrison Chamber of Commerce requesting support for the extension of the H Street Street freeway through Loma Linda to Highway 60 near Sunnymead. Freeway ing discussion, it was determined that Redlands is most keenly in ed in development of the Foothill Freeway. Director of Public Wo. Shone was directed to request that a survey be made by the Divisi, Highways relating to the feasibility of the location of the propo, Harrison freeway extension. Ordinance Ordinance No. 1356, an ordinance of the City of Redlands outlinini No. 1356 drainage requirements for land development, was introduced, given Drainage reading of the title and laid over, with second reading scheduled Requirements the next Council meeting. The Building and Safety Department reports that a serious hazard across from 1333 East Palm Avenue - a large pit, 15 to 20 feet del with an inadequatewoodcover. The Department requests Council aj for filling of this pit by a City crew, with the cost to be asses! the property. The owners, Surety Savings and Loan, have agreed t� On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Cummings cil approval was given to this procedure. Manager Merritt thanked the Council for the opportunity to attend outstanding educational "Advanced Management Training Program" gi, under the direction of the Institute of International City Manage: Association. Council discussed maintaining an inventory of the building constri lot splits and subdivisions which are in progress in the city. M. Schindler stated that this would be possible, since records of the formation have always been kept, and it would only be a matter of assembling the data. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance C( tee. No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, I Council adjourned at 8: 55 P.M. Next regular meeting, February 20, 1968. ATTEST: