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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05071968-cc_CCv0001.pdf Jack B . Cummings, Councilman Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A, Moseley, City Clerk Ron X-ibby, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge. of allegiance, followed b� invocation by Reverend Gene Beezer of the Christian Missionary Al Church. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 16, 1968 were approved as mitted. Approval of the minutes of the adjourned regular meetinc April 30 was tabled to May 21 . BIDS At the opening of bids for a truck for the Disposal Department t1" morning at 10: 00 A.M. , only one bid was received, that of the DiE International Truck Sales in the amount of $23, 696,40 . At this t Truck - is the recommendation of the department that this bid be rejecter Disposal far exceeds the appropriation for this truck, and that the specif be revised and readvertised. on motion of Councilman Cummings, s by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was given to this recc tion . I!, ORAL PETITIONS Mr . Howard Fuller appealed to Council concerning departmental rec meats for approval of Tract No. 7790 . These requests related to removal of one palm tree (this matter already handled to Mr. Full satisfaction by the Park- Commission) , the installation of three s Recplirements lights, and the requirement of connecting to a 6" water line in C Tract Street. Mr. Puller requested that he be allowed to install one c No. 7790 light rather than the three required by the department. Followir lengthy discussion as to the relative need, of one or two street I on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Cummings requirement for installation of two street lights was approved b� following roll call vote: AYES- Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, Mayor Burroughs NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen ABSENT: None Mr. Fuller also questioned the requirement of attaching the homes new 6" water line in Center Street. Following lengthy discus5ior motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, t decision on the water installation requirement was tabled to allc ther study by the Department of Public Works . Mr. Philip Hawthorne, speaking in behalf of the board of the Humz tions Council . oresented an additional 363 sianatures re,-Tues-Lina to rye nelc an May i / in the School Board Room, during which a panel dis- cussion will be Yield by representatives of the Riverside and San Bernardino Human Relations Commissions . ii City Attorney Taylor summarized his studies of information regarding In human relations councils and commissions, pointed out that the area of �i .ions investigating or prosecuting activities of a discriminatory nature is ly rapidly becoming a state and federal field, and emphasized that all com- missions serve only as advisory agencies to the Council. Council expressed their continuing concern in the matter of community relations , especially in the field of communications. IG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting 'thereof held May 7 , 1968 at 3:00 P,M. Present: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs , Deputy Attorney Michael R. Quinn Absent: None R.P.C. No. 293 - Zoning Proposal for Annexation No. 34 That R. P.C. No . 293, a resolution recommending the zone classification for property to be annexed to the City of Redlands known as Annexation No. 34, be approved. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, R.P.C. No. 293 was approved, and Ordinance No, 1367 , an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of Redlands, was introduced and laid over -tinder the rules with public hearing set for May 21, 1968 at 7: 00 P.M. R.P.C. No. 294 - Zoning Proposal for Annexation No. 35 That R. P.C. No. 294, a resolution recommending the zone classification for property to be annexed to the City of Redlands known as Annexation No. 35, be approved. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, R.P.C. No. 294 was approved, and ordinance No. 1368,11 an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of Redlands, was i introduced and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for May 21, 1968 at 7: 00 P.M. Lot Split No. 399 - Henry Van Mouwerik et al That the request of Henry Van Mouwerik et al for permission to split property located on the east side of Sunnyside Avenue approximately 220 feet south of Clifton Avenue - Lot Split No. 399 - be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Com- mission minutes dated April 23, 1968. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission was adopted by the City Council. Recommendations for development of the North Central Area Following completion of the regular Council agenda, Larry Hendon present4 ed Council with a map and outlined the Chamber of Commerce recommenda- tions for implementation of the recently adopted North Central Develop !I - ment Plan. These included: development of a Master Plan for the area, including establishment of setbacks ; improvement of traffic circulation through and around the area with changes in freeway on and off ramps ; two-way extension of Pearl Street; street widening and installation of traffic signals ; development for some type of parking for the area; and beautification. Councilman Cummings moved that the Council receive the report, express appreciation for the work of the Chamber, and recommend additional study toward implementation as soon as financially feasible. Motion seconded 4...iiC2.i.Y 011 A .?GJ`-.e.../11 c.ilmaan Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous mous appro given for the acquisition of this property, through the use of Pa Surplus F"sands . Mayor Burroughs reported that Dr. Paul. Allen ' s term on the Park Appointment cion would expire in June, and stated that Dr. Allen would be wil Lir. Alen serve another five-year term. On motion of Councilman Cummings, ed by: Councilman Martinez, unanimous approval was given to the re went of Dr. Paul. Allen to the Park Commission, and a :letter of a tion directed to be sent to him over the Mayor ' s signature. Mayor Burroughs also brought notice that Lir.. Robert L . West is re from the Park.. Coimnission because of the demands of business commi Resignation Council expressed appreciation of Dr. West ' s services on the Comm Dr. West and directed that a, letter be written thanking him, over the sign of the Mayor. The filling of the vacancy thus created was tabled the next meeting, and Council asked volunteers who would, be inter in. serving to come forward . TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS At the regular meeting of the Traffic Con inion helc? on April l the following recommendation was submitted to the City Council :fo s_ider"at:a()n SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 676, ectnona 676. 1. and 67 Resolution the Redlands Traffic ordinance: No. 2679 To establish a "Stop" sign on Roosevelt Road to atop Nor_thbo and Southbound vehicles at the intersection of Palm Avenue. Traffic Resolution No. 2679, aa_ resolution, of the City of Redlands amendin Traffic ordinance as above recommended, was presented and as as ana_mo adopted on motion of, Councilman Martinez, seconded. by Councilman DeMi.rjyra.. AP.TILICAIIIONS AND PETITIONS Manager Merritt brought for Council information notice of two aapf tions for alcoholic beverage licenses , one in the 7-11 Food. Store 1265 Citrus Avenue, the other in the Kooiwman Market at 1.221. Orang Street.., both for off--wale beer and gine. COMMUNICATIONS ION Armed Mayor Burroughs read a letter to Council from the Air: Force annou Forces Armed Forces Day to be held. May 18, 1968 at Norton Flight L ine, Day Air Force Base, between the hours of l.0:00 A.M. and 4: 00 P.M. F� is invited. Councilman DeMi..rjyn brought the request from the residents of the Thr aesaa;.a.r Apartments that the island installed in the curve on Cent ;street be restudied. This matter was refer°red to the Traffic Corr by Co-uncil . CIA-Ully EU.Lt!r�a Lu �_Uj_uori, -crien 'rexas zo j.jugoni-a to urange anct opo 11.t an back to the bus station. He suggested 'that i.nterest in such a service ansit be appraised with the possibility of forwarding a request to the Trans- it Company. The City Manager was requested to study this recoiimienda- tion. Councilman Cummings announced that the appointment of a Director for :)CO REDCO was being considered at this time. Councilman Curt-imings also received congratulations on his appointment as president of REDCO Manager Merritt brought a request from SCAG concerning the appointment Dintments of representatives to that association. Following discu,ssion, Council- ��: 2AG man Knudsen was unanimously approved as the representative of the City & of Redlands to SCAG, LARTS and TASC. reation Councilman Knudsen was also unanimously appointed to fill former Coun- iiissi.on cilman William 1--lartzell ' s unexpired term on the Recreation Commission. Manager Merritt read a letter from Carl Arthur Walilquist praising city employees Manuel Yglecias and Ramon Velasquez for assisting Mrs . Louise � Ruff who had fallen and was severely inj,i.,ired in Tier home. [SHED BUSINESS At this time City Attorney Taylor reported on study of the ordinances of the City relating to the various commissions - Park, Traffic, Air- port Advisory, Board of Parking Place Commissioners and Library Bozird . He stated that Council could, at their discretion, increase the ni,,imber argement of members on these boards by amending the ordinances . of ni ss ions In order to give rep,resentation to a lzirger segment of population of tIIo:: city, the Council decided to consider enlarging these commissions, and City Manager Merritt was directed to draw recommendations concerning the Traffic Commission, the Airport Advisory Board and the Park ComMis_ � sion. Councilman Knudsen volunteered -to speak to members of the Librar Y Board and Board of Parking Place Commissioners relative to possible en— largement. ordinance No. 1366, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Sign Ordinance No. 1342 as relates to "For Rent" or "For Sale" signs placed i Lnance on property by owners, which was scheduled to have second reading at 1366 'this meeting, was tabled on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by i.gns Councilman Cummings, in order that Building and Safety Superintendent Mitchell might speak with members of the Board of Realtors to explain the ordinance in detail , JSINESS Resolution No. 2680, a resolution of the City Council. of the City of )1ution Redlands approving the report of the City Engineer outlining street 2680 construction needs and deficiencies, which was prepared as a reqttire- �et ment of the California Division of Highways, was unanimously adopted on � 'J ------ Vehicles imbursement. He then stated that the Department of Public Works Public great need of replacement of four pieces of equipment, three dumE Works all over twelve years old and one flat bed truck over fifteen yez Department The replacement cost of these vehicles is estimated at $18, 500. Police He also requested that the Council consider purchasing helmets, i and leather goods in order to supply these to potential members c Reserve Equipment Police Reserve. It is felt that the reserve can be enlarged if t material could be furnished to the members. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman CummingE placement of the four vehicles was approved, with call for bids E ized, purchase of the Police Reserve equipment outlined approved, transfer of funds authorized from the General Fund Surplus . Manager Merritt presented an insurance claim against the City by Claim Kooiman for damage his airplane received at the Redlands Municipz Kooiman port. Following recommendation, on motion of Councilman Martinet seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, this claim was denied in the roL manner and referred to the City ' s insurance carrier. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance C tee. No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, Council adjourned at 9: 10 P.M. Next regular meeting, May 21, 1968. ATTEST: 7- mayor of t City of Redla C7 , 1 e r k 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0