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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06031969-cc_CCv0002.pdf of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on June 3, 1969 at 7: 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 P.M. Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor Norman N. Martinez, Councilman Jack B. Cummings, Councilman Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Cbresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun He also presented two certificates of special recognition for comp] of a course in Water Utilities Practices and water Treatment to Dee Rauscher and Charles Wyatt of the Water Department, who have taken course on their own time to improve their capabilities and their se to the city. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 1969 were approved as mitted. BIDS The following bids for furnishing 800 ' of cement mortar lined and c steel pipe were opened and publicly declared in the office of the C Clerk at 10: 00 A.M. this date: American Pipe & Construction Co. Steel Azusa, California $7,640.00 Pipe United Concrete Pipe Corp. Riverside, California $7, 600.00 It is the recommendation of the Water Department that the low bid i amount of $7,600.00 be accepted as it meets all specifications. or motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unar. approval was given to award of this bid to the United Concrete Pipe poration in the amount of $7,600.00. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held 3, 1969 at 3: 00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs, Attorney Edward F. Taylor 1. R,P.C. No. 307 - Zoning Proposal for Annexation No. 40 That R.P.C. No. 307, a resolution of the Planning Commission recomn the zone classification for property to be annexed to the City of Redlands, known as Annexation No. 40, be approved. on motion of Cc man DeM-irjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, R.P.C. No. 307 was a and Ordinance No. 1392, an ordinance amending ordinance No. 1000 of City of Redlands, was introduced and laid over with public hearing for June 17, 1969 at 7: 00 P.M. 2. Lot Split No. 410 - J. Robert West That the request of J. Robert West for permission to split property sated on the north side of Center Crest Drive approximately 700 fee of the intersection of Center Street and Center Crest Drive - Lot S No. 410 - be approved subject to the recommendations of all departm as contained in Planning commission minutes dated May 27, 1969. On tion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, this mendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Counci 3. Lot Split_ No. 411 - J. Robert West That the request of J. Robert West for permission to split property sated on the east side of Center Street approximately 400 feet nort of the intersection of Center Street and Center Crest Drive - Lot S No. 411 - be approved subject to the recommendations of all departm as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated May 27, 1969. on tion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, this mendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Counci Following the above, regular agenda items, Council briefly discusse FP-1 and FP-2 zones prescribed by the County for the Santa Ana Rive and since approved by the County Planning Commission. NO. 14U. Letter on the in ottice of the city clerk. City Manager Merritt also read requirements from the Department of Public Works and Planning and the Fire Department for this development. Each recommendation contained statements by the department heads expressing grave concern for future complications relative to access; vehicular traffic - both private and public; parking; inadequate fire protection and drainage problems . The Council then restated the position that approval of this development was given only subject to resolution of such problems and the meeting of all departmental requirements by the developer. ,,'COMMENDATIONS City Manager Merritt read a report from Park Superintendent Charles Dawson stating that the new Redlands Bowl benches had been installed, that there are now 3, 186 seats, an increase of 614 above the old number, and that this was done for a cash outlay of $12, 700. All labor was done inds by regular Park Department personnel. Manager Merritt expressed special appreciation to Bob Sewell, Harry Main and Paul Hill, Park Department em- I .ation Plovees directly involved in this work, and also appreciation to Mr. Dawson. A cement floor has also been installed under the benches. Prior to the Park Department ' s undertaking this work, bids had been received varying from $25,000 to $60, 000 for the total installation. The Council commended Park Superintendent Dawson on his efficient and thrifty manage- ment of this project. 'CATIONS Councilman Knudsen brought to Council attention a letter from Mr. Carl Doss requesting removal of two driveways on Vine Street by the Footlight- er's Theater, with the suggestion that two parking meters be installed in these areas. Councilman Knudsen was assured the Traffic Commission would receive this matter on the next agenda. .ng Councilman DeMirjyn was told that the parking on Oak Street had been con- sidered by the Traffic Commission. Manager Merritt read a letter from the Federal Aviation Administration stating that the City' s request for aid to further develop Redlands Muni- )rt cipal Airport was not included in the 1970 Federal-aid Airport Program due to limitation of funds . Mayor Burroughs read a proclamation from the City of Palm Springs ex- pressing appreciation for the aid given the city during their Easter week turmoil, and commending the officers taking part in this assistance pro- Igs gram for their coolness, courage and efficiency. The Council expressed iation appreciation to Detective Dirk Brinkman, officer Les Davidson, and Chief Graefe of the Police Department. ;HED BUSINESS Resolution No. 2757, a resolution approving the annexation of certain un- inhabited territory designated as Annexation #40 to the City of Redlands in conformity with the Government Code of the State of California and as .3,! ..... -3.-a 1.... ,1.1... V ---I 'A----.. T.-...,....J-4, -- ^___Z--4 __ ..I-- 1.­ J-U- ly $20, 000 for the first year. Hours Mayor Burroughs thanked Mr. Darkens for his straightforward present Reduction Fire in the discussion which followed, Council concurred in the validity Department the request, stated that at 'the budget session it was believed that general raise was of greater priority at this time, and assured Mr. Darkens that this problem will be kept before Council with consider of a revision when the cost can be funded. The Budget for 1969-1970 was unanimously approved by the City Counc follows: Tentative approval, subject to the receipt of 1968 tax informs in August, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Counci DeMirjyn, was given to: General Fund, Recreation Fund, Park F Budget and Library Fund. 1969-1970 Final approval was given on motion of Councilman Cummings, sec by Councilman Martinez, to: Special Aviation Fund, Cemetery F Sewer Rental Fund, Water Fund, Legal and Capital Fund, Parkinq Fund, Parking District Fund, Special Gas Tax Fund, Section 18E Tax Fund, Traffic Safety Fund, In-lieu Tax Fund, Building Fund Sewer Bond Redemption Fund. Manager Merritt recommended a cost-of-living retirement benefit adj ment for retired City employees , varying between two and twelve pel depending on length of retirement, which would cost the City $7,392 Retirement Fund Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by cilman Martinez, approval was given to this amendment to the retire contract with the State Employees Retirement System, and the Retire Fund was given tentative approval with this adjustment. Manager Merritt presented Resolution No. 2759, a resolution of the Resolution of Redlands establishing schedule of rates to be charged by the Dis No. 2759 Department. This resolution implements a 10% increase in the dispc Disposal charges which is necessitated by increased cost of maintenance and Charges tion of the department. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded Councilman Cummings , Resolution No. 2759 was adopted by the City Cc and the Disposal Fund Budget given unanimous final approval. Resolution No. 2758, a resolution of the City of Redlands establish salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees and reflec Resolution the changes in the budget, was presented and unanimously adopted on No. 2758 Salary tion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. This fishes a one-range increase for all employees, effective June 16, 1 upon the recommendation of the department head. The $9,000 set aside in this budget for one-year financing of bus s was discussed. Councilman DeMirivn outlined briefly the efforts ma a1391 the latest electrical codes , was given first reading of the title and trical laid over under the rules , with public hearing set for June 17, 1969. s on motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman Martinez, Reso- lution lution No. 2760, a resolution requesting the Corps of Engineers to work 2760 Creek in the Mill Creek channel to afford protection at the intersection of Florida Street and Greenspot Road, was unanimously adopted by the City Council. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Cummings, unani- ort mous approval was given to the Municipal Airport Master Plan, with autho er ization that a copy thereof be forwarded to the Director of the State Division of Aeronautics . On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, the .t Deeds following two Grant Deeds to the City were accepted, with the City Manager authorized to execute the certificates of acceptance in behalf of the City: um From B. P. and B. E. Marcum, for street right-of-way purposes on Sunset Drive. ich, From Emerich, Zander, Hansberger, Allen and Fallows, for street .er, et al right-of-way purposes on Colton and Tennessee Streets. A claim against the City from owners of the Redlands Village Green for M sewer back-up damage in the amount of $370, was denied in routine manner on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, and referred to the City' s insurance carriers. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee . Before adjourning Council briefly discussed the progress of abatement of dead orange groves, and requested that the Fire Chief and Administrative Assistant prepare a list of non-cooperating owners for direct action by the City Attorney. There being no further business scheduled for this meeting, on motion, the Council adjourned at 9: 00 P.M. Next regular meeting, June 17 , 1969. Mayor of the City of lands .yerk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0