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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03181969b-cc_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held it Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on March 18, 1 at 7: 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor Norman N. Martinez, Councilman Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Michael R. Quinn, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Jack B . Cummings, Councilman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by t invocation by Tim Mahoney, Chaplain of the Redlands Chapter of DeMc Mayor Burroughs welcomed the members of the Chapter of DeMolay attE this Council meeting as a part of their activities for DeMolay Weep Brundage, senior counselor, outlined the activities for the week, '0 included church attendance, flag raising, passing out of health mat DeMolay planting trees , and a family picnic and ball game. He introduced E Riddle, master counselor, who requested Mayor Burroughs ' signature resolution in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of DeMolay and decl this year "International DeMolay Year" . Counselor Riddle thanked t Council for their support of the DeMolay over the past years . After receiving authorization by Council to advertise for bids for the pump house shell at the Country Club reservoir, the Department of Public Works discovered that possible savings could be made by redesigning the structure. Therefore, it is requested at this time that authorization bE: given to return to the contractors unopened the bids submitted at 10: 00 House A.M. this date, and to readvertise this project at a later date after other alternatives have been investigated. On motion of Councilman !rvoir DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, authorization for return of the bids was made by the city Council, with the construction to be adver- tised for bid at a later date. HEARINGS Resolution No. 2736, adopted on February 18, 1969, set the public hear- ing for the closing of Stanford Street at this Council meeting. Mayor ilution Burroughs at this time opened the meeting as a public bearing of any 2739 comments or questions concerning this street closure. None being forth- 'ing coming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Resolution No. 2739, Mord yet ordering the work on the closing of Stanford Street, was adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Cummings Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on ordinance No. 1387, an ordinance of the City Council amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1000 by setting development provisions for service stations . Mayor Burroughs again opened the meeting as a public hearing for any questions .nance or comments concerning this ordinance. None being forthcoming, the pub_ 1387 lic hearing was declared closed, and ordinance No. 1387 was adopted on ,ice motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, with dons waiver of reading of the ordinance in full, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Cummings NG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held March 18, 1969 at 3: 00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs, Attorney Michael R. Quinn Lot Split No. 407 - M. H. Emerich and Edmund L. Zander That the request of M. H. Emerich and E. L. Zander for permission to split property located at the southwest corner of Colton Avenue and Tennessee Street - Lot Split No. 407 - be approved subject to the recom- mendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated March 11, 1969. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City cit. 3. C.U.P. No. 140 - Southwest Broadcasting Co. - Time Extension That a time extension of one year be granted for Conditional Use E No. 140, to April 2, 1970. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, secc by Councilman Martinez, this recommendation of the Planning Depart was adopted by the City Council, with Councilman Knudsen abstainir 4. C.U.P. No. 142 - Van Wieren Brothers - Time Extension That a time extension of one year be granted for Conditional Use E No. 140, to April 16, 1970. On motion of Councilman Martinez, sec by Councilman DeMirjyn, this recommendation of the Planning Depart was adopted by the City Council . 5. Tract No. 7790 - G. H. Fuller - Final Approval All provisions as contained in Council minutes dated September 20, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Plannir, partment that final approval be given for Tract No. 7790. On moti Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommer of the Planning Department was adopted by the City Council. 6. Lot Split No. 362 - A. B. Rezendes -- Final Approval All provisions as contained in Council minutes dated September 7, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Plannir partment that final approval be given for Lot Split No. 362. On a of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the recona tion of the Planning Department was adopted by the City Council. PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Knudsen announced that the Park Commission at their las meeting had chosen Bill Hatfield, a sixteen-year-old Redlands High Junior, to fill the existing vacancy on the Park Commission as a s member with full voting rights, with term of office to end Septemb Appointment 1970, and moved for Council ratification of this appointment. The tion was seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn and carried. mayor Burrc explained to the audience that this was the first step Redlands ha taken in youth participation on commissions . COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Burroughs called Council attention to the League of Californ Cities Institute for Mayors and Councilmen to be held in Sacrament 14 - 16. Manager Merritt requested that reservations for this mee be made as soon as possible. Announcement was made of the following meetings: 1 . Dinner honoring Councilman Cummings on his retirement as presi of REDCO to be held Friday, April 11, in Rialto. 2 . Citrus Belt dinner March 26 at Riverside. 3. A freeway Committee dinner in Pomona March 27. Councilman DeMirjyn brought a request that the Traffic Commission the possibility of limiting parking on Oak Street to one side of t street to facilitate traffic flow. Chief Graefe will take this ma to the commission. i._JJ_%d MY ".1..Jr--W WA. V!. ,rU&J1.,.& {"%JJ.MZ3 OILVI1C L11CAl. L11.1.m 1P5 `.9C:11"(UUlCU LUL L11`3LClL" lation by the State in the 1969-1970 .fiscal year. Mayor Burroughs announced the expiration on April 1 of the terms of Mr. Ray Canterbury and Mrs. Lorelei. Richards on the Board of Parking Place Commissioners. Mr. Canterbury desires to retire from the commission; Mrs. Richards is willing to serve again. The name of Mr. Jim Piper, a busines than interested and concerned with the downtown business development, was placed in nomination for the vacancy created by Mr. Canterbury's retire- ment. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded; by Councilman DeMirjyn, approval was given to the appointment of Mr. Piper to a three-year term ing beginning April 1, 1969. e inners Stating that Mrs . Lorelei. Richards had been very helpful on the commis- sion and was active in many community activities, Councilman Knudsen moved that she be appointed to another three-year term. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and carried. Mayer Burroughs announced an opening also on the Personnel Advisory Board due to the resignation of Mr. Bill Mulligan, who has served as member and nnel farmer chairman. Mayor Burroughs recommended the name of Mr. Ed ory Berresford to fill the unexpired term, to January 15, 1972, of Mr. Bill Mulligan. on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, approval was given to appointment of Mr. Berresf'ord to the Per- sonnel Advisory Board. Council also requested that letters of appreciation to all members be written over the Mayor's signature. HED BUSINESS The matter of a proposed amendment to the business license ordinance, which was tabled at the meeting of March 11, was brought up at this time. Manager Merritt outlined the complaints concerning the limited time be- tween receipt of notification of the amount of tax due and the deadline for payment of this bill, and recommended that the time be lengthened to create a less restrictive situation for businesses within the city. City Treasurer Poyzer explained the business license ordinance and likened the ess time for payment to that of sales tax and employer tax, which have the se same deadline. He also gave a brief summary of business licenses in other meat nearby cities. Following lengthy Council discussion, Mayor Burroughs handed the gavel. to Vice Mayor Martinez and moved that the Council amend the business license ordinance to give an 'extension"of fifteen days for payment of business license tax to February 16. Motion seconded by Coun- cilman DeMirjyn and carried, with AYE votes of all present. Council then considered the possibility of making the amendment retroactive to January 1, 1969, and further discussion ensued, but no action on this matter was taken. The Attorney was requested to draw up the ordinance to take ef- Manager Merritt stated that Mr. Vander Linde, the Superintendent, i vestigating possible protective measures . NEW BUSINESS City Manager Merritt brought the following four items as requested representatives of the Presbyterian Church: 1. That funds received from the sale of the Cajon Street parking I utilized to obtain property for parking purposes in the Civic C area, and to also amplify the Presbyterian Church parking. 2. That the City agree to pave the south half of Vine Street betwE Cajon and Fourth Street as this additional area will be used fc widening of Vine Street due to the fact that the location of tb Hall precluded the widening on the north side of Vine Street. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Martine authorization was given for a budget commitment in the amount c proximately $2, 800 to pave this section of Vine Street. 3. That the City coordinate with the church landscaping plan in it requirements for the placement of street trees, street lights a Presbyterian fire hydrants . Church Development Council agreed that when the church landscaping plan is determ! Requests it will request the Park Commission to work with the church for best aesthetic results . 4. The church requests that the City refund the full amount of mor paid by the church in taxes on the land which was transferred t church in December, 1965, but from which the City has been obta revenue for three years . This amount is approximately $1,800. The staff and Attorney' s office will investigate this problem a report on the matter at the meeting of April 1. Following the presentation, Mr. Robert Rigney expressed appreciatic the committee for the City' s cooperation, City Manager Merritt reported a request from Mr. A. B. Braswell for vexation to the City. Manager Merritt reported that the Braswell Braswell ty was not contiguous to the city, and that it had been recommended Annexation Mr. Braswell that he contact the neighbors on either side who have Request necessary 200-foot contiguity to the city which would make annexati possible. As nothing has been heard from Mr. Braswell, this matter be held in abeyance until the next meeting. CITY MANAGER The need of the Redlands Ambulance Service to change from citizens ' Funds - radio to FM frequency was explained by the City Manager. On motion Ambulance Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, this change % Radio authorized, and authorization was also given for transfer of $700 f the General Fund Budaet Surplus to assist in this chanceover- Deect )Ws Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with the City Manager authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance in behalf of the City. Following a summary of the manner in which surrounding cities handle Good Friday time off, Manager Merritt made the following three recommen- dations: 1. That City Hall be closed between 12:00 and 3: 00 P.M. 2. Field crews to commence work early enough to have six hours completed Friday by noon. 3 . All basic essential services, where employees cannot be given time off, to receive either two hours compensatory time or pay. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, this policy was adopted by the Council, with AYE votes of all present. Resolution No. 2740, a resolution of the City Council authorizing an .ution agreement for installation of a water line through the Atchison, Topeka 2740 and Santa Fe Railway Company right-of-way, was approved on motion of * Line RR Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn# with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign the agreement. Manager Merritt presented a request from the EDA that the City supply a .ution resolution stating that $150, 150 in City funds are available and will be 2741 spent on the San Bernardino Avenue sewer project, provided that an EDA ;rant grant for like amount is approved. on motion of Councilman DeMIr3'yn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Resolution No. 2741, so stating, was adopted by the City Council . Ll The annual report of the Redlands Police Department, as developed by !e Police Chief Graefej was accepted by the City Council. .t Council was reminded of the airport night landing demonstration to be held at 6: 00 P.M. Thursday, March 20. 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 9: 20 P.M. Next regular meeting, April 1, 1969. Mayorofthe City or Redtraffids 4er 7 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0