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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05061969-cc_CCv0001.pdf I;NUVEfS of a regular meeting of the City Council , City of Redlands , held :i Council. Chambers, Safety Hall , 21.2 Brookside Avenue, on May 6 , 19C 7 : 00 P.M, Waldo F. Burroughs , Mayor _. Igo- nl<,::�n N. Martinez , Councilman Jack B . Cummings , Councilman an Charles G. D Mi r LL yn, Councilman Chreten MM Knudsen, Councilman. Ralph P. Merritt , Jr. , City Manager Edward F . Taylor. , City Attorney Alice G. Walls, Deputy City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun S EN'l:' Non e The meeting ng waopened with the pledges of allegiance, followed by invocation by Reverend Wesley L. Keller of the Free Methodist Cbuy Mayor Burroughs welcomed the many interested citizens and students The t::,` minutes of the regular i...l_ar meeting of }"gypr_l,l 15, 1969 `:dere'° approve(- submitted. pp.Z'o}, eC=submi 'te'.d. BIDS, rl:`he following bids for sewer lines installation on Palmetto Avenue of Alabama Street were publicly opened and declared in the: office City Clerk rk a t: 10:00 A.M. this date: Lloyd R. Johnson Ff:i d Award Rialto, Cul :f ornwi"a $11,41V00 Sewer Line Lynam 'Wood Construction ! Installation Coronr". Del Mar, California $ 9, 754. 00 Montclair Sewer Ontario, California $12, 184.00 C.11tIUUJIi_ (_7..L yaj, /D4.uu was me a.owesr. suoma.trea a.no meets c?. 1.1. spt=?G.:.1.t1ca` .t(:".tns ., On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen , the bid was awarded unanimously to Lynam Wood Construction in the amount of $9, 754. 00 3 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Conditionals. Use Permit No. 1.52 - Phvllis A. Morris That the request of Phyllis A . Morris, individually and as Trustee under the will of E3arold. R. Morris, deceased, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a restaurant can property located at the northeast corner of Colton Avenue: and Alta Street, R-2 zone, be approved subject. 'to the recom- mendations of all departments as contained. in Planning Commission minutes dated April,. 22, 1-9019 and in accordance with revised map "A" submitted by the applicant. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded. by Councilman Knudsen, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council . Lot 1. o. 393 -, Tu Cardoza - Time Extension That an extension of one year, from May 7 , 1909 to May 7, 1970, be granted for Lot Spalit. No. 393 at the northeast -corner of Church Street: and. Pennsylvania Avenue. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Coun " oilman DeMirjyn, the recommendation of the Planning Department was adopter by the City Council. . Lot SpLit L2 1._ ._.:Robert Crum .._Final -A ro /a.l All :requirements for Lot Split No . 401 as outlined area Council minutes dated March 18, 1.969 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given for Lot Split No. 401 . On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of the Planning Department was adoptees by the City Council . variance 2plic tion to Cypaan y Plann ..Commission i �ea a Timber At this time City Manager Merritt recomended that: the City Council clarify the City' s position with regard to the application to the County Planning , Commission by Big Bear Timber Company for a variance to construct a ware- house. The Redlands Planning Commission considered this application at their meeting of April 22, 1909, and at that time recommended that the County Planning Commission support the recommendations of the County Flood Control District . This recommendation was made before the County Flood Control District indicated opposition to the variance application, and has been interpreted to indicate that the City of Redlands is opposing the variance request . Council discussed the variance request , and indicated their concern not only for, the flood potential of the Santa. Ana River, but: also for the economic and emp.loyrment loss which would result if the company should move from. San Bernardino County. On motion of Councilman tcnudse:n, sec- onded by Councilman Cummings , the City Council. directed that a letter be sent to the County Board of Supervisors stating the City' s concern i.11. this matter. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS At the regular meeting of the Traffic Commission on April 17t 1969 the following recommendations were submitted for Council consideration: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 676, Section 67605 of the Redlands : Traffic Ordinance: To establish stop signs on Citrus Avenue to stop eastbound and west- bound traffic at intersection of Sixth Street. tion SECTION O: Pursuant to Article 675, Section 67501 (b) of the 2751 Redlands Traffic Ordinance: Parking Meter Ordinance: To establish two-hour limit parking meters on the north, side Citrus Avenue between Sixth and. Seventh Streets . SECTION SIX: Pursuant to Article 675, Section 67501 (a) of th Redlands Traffic Ordinance: Post the alley eastbound only from Sixth Street to Seventh St between State Street and Citrus Avenue. SECTION SEVEN: Pursuant to Article 674, Section 67401 ( ) of Redlands Traffic Ordinance: Erect proper signs and markings prohibiting left turns at sou exit of Security Pacific Bank parking lot on. Citrus Avenue. The Council members had received copies of a letter froman adjoin property owner concerned with the ,loss of parking spaces on Sevent Street between Citrus Avenue and State Street Mr . Larry Myers , m of Security Pacific Bank, explained the traffic problems in this a the proposed solutions . He stated that the bank will relocate sev parking meters on Citrus Avenue. Following discussion, can motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded b c.i_1_aaaan DoMirjyn, the above recommendations of the Traffic Commissi, approved, and Resolution No. 2751, establishing these changes, was '5.`f^�7- t- qrg pl y,C�-* adopted PETITIONS the City Council . AND Manager Merritt brought to Council attention notice of transfer of ahip of alcoholic beverage license for off-sale of beer_ and wine a E. Redlands Boulevard - from A & P to E. E. MacDonald Shopping Bag Stores , Inca COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Knudsen informed Council that on two occasions recently had been visited at his office by citizens commending the Disposal_ merit and expressing appreciation for the good service they receive Manager Merritt read a memorandum from Water Superintendent Lowry ing the Council that the final gas rate :increase approved by the P t:ttilit.ies Commission reflected changes in Line with the objections by Council resolution. Manager Merritt read a letter of appreciation from David Murphy, o Nest Highland Avenue, commending the Fire Department, Police Depar sand Explorer Scout. Troop for their efficient work in controlling t at his honte on April- 28. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Manager Merritt reported on further' study which had been made of t: proposed bus service, covering planned routes, fares, and compara.t costs ..ander two plans of operation. The ori.ginal proposal_ for thi, service was to lease vehicles for a 90-days trial. It has been det that no firm will, lease vehicles for this period, and it would be tives for providing the service: a cutback in service in some other area;: or a 1.1� ` raise in the tax rate. Mr . Garcia, Mr. Johnson, Mr . Deter Amos, Mr. Simader, and Mrs . Jennies Lee : spoke of the urgent need for this service. Following the discussion, Councilman Martinez moved that they bus service be conside=red at the Council budget session on May 23, and if it is feasible at that time, enact the program in June if possible. Councilman Cummings seconded the motion. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings , Mayor Burroughs NOES : Councilmen DeMir3yn, Knudsen ABSENT: None Manager Merritt, recommended that ordinance No. 1.388, which wolIld amend a.nce the Business License section of the Citi' Ordinance Code, and which was 1,388 given first reading at the meeting of April_ 1, be dropped at this time ess and referred to the City Treasurer for further study and referral back to se the Council. On motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilmen Knudsen, this recommendation was adopted unanimously by the City Council. Ordinance No. 1389, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the City Code to establish specific closing times for some parks within the city, was given second reading of the title and adopted on motion of a:nce Councilman DeMar jyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, with waiver of the 1389 reading of the ordinance in full, by the following roll call vote: A°°:�t i o n s AYES : Councilmen Martinez, Cummings , DeMirlyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES : None ABSENT: None At the Council meeting of April .15 the Councilrequested a study of .the feasibility of furnishing police and fire service under contract to Celebrity Homes, outside the city limits of Redlands . Manager. Merritt c e presented a report based can information furnished by the League o de California Cities , the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau, the Redlands Insurance Agents ' Association, and City Attorney Taylor . At the conclusion of the report, Councilman DeMir-jyn moved that the request be denied because of the fact there is no state constitutional, or statutory law for a munici- pality to furnish continuous police or fire protection outside the corpo- rate limits of the City. Motion seconded. by Councilman Martinez :arid carried unanimously. fNEEd ince Ordinance No. 1 :390, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the 1390 Redlands Ordinance Code by adding Chapter 44 - .Parades Public Assembly, es _° was introduced, given first reading of the title, and laid over tinder the bly rules, with second. .reading scheduled for May 20, 1969. Resolution No. 2752, a resolution of the City Council authoriz net the The City ClerF; was authorized to call for bids for furnishing and Bid Call lation of 24" water main in easement north and south of Country Cl Water main Reservoir , on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilma Martinez, bids to be opened May 20 at 10: 00 A.M. A grant of easement from Sam Perricone and Louis Romoff for right- Easement purposes for sanitary sewer installation east of Alabama Street at Perricone & Palmetto was accepted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded t Romoff to city Councilman Knudsen, with the City Manager authorized to execute th tificate of acceptance in behalf of the City. Deed A quitclaim deed relinquishing all City rights to the storm ditch City to as the Morrey Arroyo north of Brookside Avenue was approved on mot County Flood Control Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with the Mayc City Clerk authorized to sign in behalf of the City. Deeds Two grant deeds from Redlands Security Company for street right-of Redlands purposes on Redlands Boulevard and on State Street as required by Security Company to mission Review and Approval No. 229 were accepted on motion of Cou City man DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, with the City Manag authorized to execute the certificates of acceptance in behalf of City. A grant deed from Suzanne S . Stout and Walker Smith, Jr . for alley Deed of-way purposes as required for building permit under Ordinance Nc Stout & was accepted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Council- Smith to Cummings, with the City Manager authorized to execute the certific City acceptance in behalf of the City. Manager Merritt presented a request from Lester, Ryons and Company deletion of the requirement for street improvements at their propc parking lot at Sixth Street and Redlands Boulevard. Since this cc is developing off-street parking, which is highly desirable in thi it would seem to be in the public interest for the City to partici in this project. The following alternatives are recommended: Parking 1 . Delete the requirement to pave the alley and offer to install Lot, Sixth street improvements as a part of the signal project to be budg St. & Redlands next year providing the owners dedicate right-of-way on, Sixth Blvd. 2. If the owner does not wish to dedicate right-of-way, offer to the improvements on Redlands Boulevard as a part of the signal ect with the owner being responsible for the improvements on S Street. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, ity was given for these offers to be presented to the property own k A grant deed from the Southern California Gas Company for street r Deed of-way purposes on Redlands Boulevard west of Kendall Street was a Forest Service expressing concern because of the closing of the Oak Glen. Job Corps facility. This facility was originally established about 1950 as a Forestry Conservation Camp consisting of State Prison inmates to pro-, vide highly skilled crews for forest fire fighting and for fire and flood protection work. In 1960 the crews were replaced by a State Youth PrograM, which later became a Federal Job Corps Center . The Oak Glen Job Corps ls �] being disbanded, and a force of 170 men will be lost from forest fire fighting strength. It is their hope that the Director of Corrections, thq Ig of -en Director of Conservation, and the State Legislature will rein steat e Oak >rps Glen as an active conservation camp for the east end of San Bernardino Valley. After discussion, Councilman Cummings moved that letters to the appropri- : ate departments be sent over the Mayor ' s signature requesting considera- tion of reinstatement of Oak Glen as an active conservation camp . Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and carried unanimously. Manager Merritt presented a letter from Mr . W. L� Gill requesting annexa- tion to the City of Redlands of a 4. 93 acre parcel of land located on the � tion 2753 northeast corner of Citrus and Nan sas . Resolution No. 2753, a resolution ! ition of the City of Redlands declaring its intention to initiate proceedings to annex 4. 93 acres located at the northeast corner of Citrus and Kansas Streets - Annexation No. 40 - was adopted on motion of Councilman Cumninga, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn . Councilman Knudsen abstained . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committek No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, the Council adjourned at 9: 15 P.W Next regular meeting, May 20, 1969. Mayor of th�e (fl-ey of FfeW�tands A L :ity Clerk-, 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 ..........