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Home My WebLink About09171968-cc_CCv0002.pdf Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Michael R. Quinn, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Malcolm Schwartz, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Norman N. Martinez, Councilman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by t invocation by Reverend John D. Foerster of the First Evangelical Ll Church. The minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 3, 1968 wei approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on Ord� No. 1376, an ordinance of the City of Redlands approving Annexatior ordinance 36 and No. 37 to the city, Mayor Burroughs at this time declared t1 No. 1376 meeting open as a public hearing of any protest or comment relativt Annexations this ordinance. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was dec No. 36 & 37 closed and ordinance No. 1376 was adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with waiver of the readir full, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Martinez PLANNING RECOMMENDATIONS Lot Split No. 402 - Mrs . Miriam Burley - Final A2proval The Planning Department reports that the requirements of all depart as outlined in Council minutes dated September 3, 1968 have been ft filled with the exception of the street lighting requirements, whic Burley requests be deleted. It is the recommendation of the Depart of Public Works that as an existing street light is already in plac this lot, and any additional street lights would be placed on the I poles, this street lighting requirement for Lot Split 402 be deletE motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, finE approval was given for Lot Split No. 402, with deletion of the strf lighting requirement. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, t Grant Deeds grant deeds from Mrs. Miriam C. Burley to the City of Redlands for Burley right-of-way purposes on Pacific Street and Burke Street, as requii Lot Split 402, were accepted by the City Council, with the City Mar authorized to execute the certificates of acceptance in behalf of t City. TRAFFIC RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Knudsen brought to Council attention a traffic problem E Wrong-way ing at Citrus Avenue and Fifth Street where cars attempt to make a on way turn into Fifth Street to go north. He suggested a red arrow I Fifth Street painted in this lane of Fifth Street and also that "Wrong-way" sigr erected at a fairly low level so they will be seen by a driver atte such a turn. (See correction in minutes of October 1, 1968. ) Councilman DeMirjyn also brought a request from residents on RooseN Road that a crosswalk be established on Cvuress Avenue at Roosevelt between the San Bernardino valley College and the City of Redlands, in which the City proposes to provide water and sewer, service to the new Cyafton Hills college site. Mr . Shone described the lines and equipment .ey necessary, the facilities which would teed to be constructed, and present- ege ed a cost estimate of the expense to be borne by the City and the expense �ment to be borne by the college. Following Council discussion, Councilman Cummings expressed appreciation of the professionalism of this proposal and moved that the agreement as submitted be approved by the City Council. Motion seconded by Councilman Knudsen and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: councilmen Cummings , DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Martinez Councilman Cummings congratulated Councilman DeMirjyn on the success of the recent celebration of Mexican Independence Day with the participation by the mayor of Redlands ' Mexican Sister City, San Miguel de Allende. Councilman DeMirjyn expressed his appreciation to the many, many people an who participated in this enterprise, especially the Golden West Airlines , ndence who furnished transportation to and from Los Angeles for the visiting ation mayor, his wife, and those welcoming them. He also expressed gratitude for the very generous press coverage by both newspapers, and the efforts of the city staff. Mayor Burroughs praised the atmosphere of general cooperation exhibited in this celebration, and emphasized the courtesy displayed by the store clerks and customers toward the visiting dignitaries . CATIONS Manager Merritt brought a request from the League of California Cities that the Council designate a voting delegate for the forthcoming League meeting in October. on motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the Mayor was authorized to vote for the City and the Vice Mayor, as his alternate. Manager Merritt brought notice that the Public Utilities Commission hearing on the Southern California Edison Company's request for an in- crease in rates will be held September 23, 1968 at 10: 00 A.M. in the State Office Building in Los Angeles. Mr. Merritt also brought notice of a time extension granted by the LAFC to the City regarding Annexation No. 30. This extension is to April 25, 1969. Councilman Cummings leaves the Council chambers at 7:40 P.M. HED BUSINESS Council reviewed the problem of the disposal of abandoned orange groves, ution and following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by �%-1 r%.A ^ I— -A--4--A 0-1-4-4 — 'NT— ') 7 r%A � r—-—I,14-; ,n ra F +-"k ('i 4- Mr. Cummings returns to Council chambers at 7: 55 P.M. At this time City Manager Merritt requested authorization from the cil for the expenditure of $17, 000 already budgeted to participate matching funds project with funds from the California Aeronautics I Airport sion for the purpose of promoting flight safety at the airport. TI Improvements improvements consist of: installation of drainage system to serve way and taxiway, installation of safety fencing along east boundar, part of south boundary of airport; undergrounding of approximately feet of telephone lines . Following lengthy discussion, on motion Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, approval was for the expenditure of this $17, 000 . On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn; seconded by Councilman Knudsen; Grant Deed deed from Marie B. Hamner to the City of Redlands for the property Hamner Grant Street, which was recently purchased by the City, was accepts to with the City Manager authorized to execute the certificate of acco City in behalf of the City. Manager Merritt presented a claim from the Edison Company for dama(. Claim an Edison power pole which was caused by breakage of a water main. Edison motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Cummings, thi! was denied in the routine manner and referred to the City' s insural carrier. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, Claim claim in behalf of Carrie Lynn Brandon for damages sustained in a J Brandon was also denied in routine manner and referred to the City's insuri carrier. Grant Deed A grant deed from Smart and Final Iris Company to the City of RedL Smart & Final for street right-of-way purposes as required in Conditional Use Pei to No. 143 was accepted by the City Council, with the City Manager aul City ized to execute the certificate of acceptance in behalf of the Cit! Manager Merritt presented a request from the Department of Finance Funds funds outstanding at the end of the 1967-68 fiscal year be re-apprc Re-appropriat- ed ed in the amount of $1101, 560. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, s( by Councilman Cummings ; this requested approval was given by the CJ Council . Manager Merritt reported the City's misfortune in the loss today of of the Disposal Department packer-trucks which rolled off of Sierr2 Drive when the brakes failed to hold. As it is a total loss, he r( Purchase mends that the Council authorize placement of order with Lange and Disposal for another truck identical to the one ordered in June, 1968. Thii Truck truck was purchased in the routine manner by calling for bids, and and Runkel was the lowest bidder by approximately $1,000; they are maintenance of two other identical packers, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, authorization was given for purchase of a disposal-packer in the amount of $15, 538.80. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, the Council adjourned at 8t25 P.M. Next regular meeting, October 1, 1968. -/ayor of the City o edlands "i T T 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0