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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07151969b-cc_CCv0002.pdf Jack B. Cummings, 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 None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Reverend Harold R. Hudspeth of IMPACT of Redlands . Mayor Burroughs welcomed the citizens in attendance. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 1, 1969 were approved as sub- mitted. HEARINGS Resolution No. 2762, adopted on June 17, 1969, set the public hearing on the vacation of a portion of Stuart Street for this time and place. .ution Mayor Burroughs declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any 2765 -ing comments or questions concerning this street vacation. No questions !losing being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Resolution *t St. No. 2765, a resolution of the City of Redlands ordering the work on the vacation of a portion of Stuart Street, was unanimously adopted by the City Council, on motion of Councilman Knudsen seconded by Councilman Cummings , by the following roll call vote: AYES : councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSENT: None Public hearing on Resolution No. 2766, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands providing for the assessment of costs resulting from the abatement of weeds which constitute a fire hazard and ordering the placement of these charges on the tax roll against each property by caution the County Assessor, was set for this time and place. Mayor Burroughs 2766 Abate- again .declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or Costs comments concerning this resolution. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Council discussed the matter and considered the long list of properties on which weeds had been abated. They also remarked on the very high fire hazard and the recent fires in this and other areas . Resolution No. 2766 was unanimously adopted by the City Council, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. Councilman Cummings commended the Fire Chief and Fire Depart- ment on this program. Councilman DeMirjyn presented a list of approximately forty parcels con- e taming dead orange groves and questioned why this same approach would not be applicable to these properties . The approximate cost of $5 .00 per nt tree for ahatempnf annparpH fin hp a iArni:* i nxYPc i-mF%ni- of e-ii­ur fnnr1cz in and that the expected date would be for one year hence. Mrs. Koet- requested that the Council do anything possible to expedite this m Petition and asked that her group be kept informed. Councilman Knudsen addi Crossing in discussing the matter informally with the State Highway Departm, Signals was suggested that a direct request from the City Council might br, about a higher priority to this crossing. Councilman Knudsen mover the Council request the State to give the highest possible priorit, this crossing installation consistent with good design and practice Motion seconded by Councilman Cummings and carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION REC2MMENDATIONS As considered by the City, Council at a regular meeting thereof hell 15, 1969 at 3:00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs; Attorney Michael R. Quinn 1. R.P.C. No. 309 - Zone Change No. 112 That R.P.C. No. 309, a resolution of the Planning Commission for at of Zone Change No. 112 - a change of zone from M-2 (General Indust: District to I-P Industrial District for approximately fourteen acre land located on the north side of Park Avenue between Tennessee St: and Kansas Street, be approved. on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the recommendation of the Planning mission was adopted by the City Council. Ordinance No. 1396, an oi nance of the City of Redlands establishing said zone Change No. ll; presented, given first reading of the -title and laid over under tho rules with public hearing thereon set for August 5, 1969. 2. Lot Split No. 412 - Security Pacific National Bank That the request of the Security Pacific National Bank for permiss-. split property located south of Pepper Way between Henrietta Street Dwight Street - Lot Split No. 412 - be approved subject to the rec< tions of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minuto dated July 8, 1969. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by cilman Martinez, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City Council. 3. Lot Split No. 413 - Arthur Gregory, Jr . That the request of Arthur Gregory, Jr. for permission to split pr( located south of the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Burgis S1 Lot Split No. 413 - be approved subject to the recommendations of i departments as contained in Planning _commission minutes, dated July 1969. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cul the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted' by the C: Council. Addendum: Notice was brought to Council of approval by the County Planning C( sion of the realignment of Barton Road within the City of Redlands Councilman DeMirjyn reported on the proposed East Valley Planning i and recommended that the City of Redlands join with the cities of E Bernardino, Colton, Rialto and Fontana and the County of San Bernal in signing of a Joint Powers Agreement creating the East Valley Pli Agency. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, si by Councilman Knudsen, this agreement was approved with the Mayor i ized to sign in behalf of the City. on motion of Councilman Knuds( seconded by Councilman Martinez, Councilman DeMirjyn was appointed Redlands ' representative on this board, with Councilman Cummings a! nate. It was announced that Mr. oral A. Baker has been elected Chairman or the Redlands Park Commission, to succeed Dr. Paul F. Allen, who will be traveling extensively during the coming year. ATIONS AND PETITIONS City Manager Merritt brought to Council attention notice from the Depart- ment of Alcoholic Beverage Control of a person transfer of off-gale beer and wine at 1221 Orange Street. ICATIONS From the Redlands City Employees Association, a letter expressing appre- ciation for the one-range increase in salary and the increased benefits granted recently and those still being considered. From the Citrus Belt Division of the League of California Cities, a reso-, lution to be directed to the League of California Cities ' annual confer- ence in San Francisco concerning placement of certain state holidays on Monday. This resolution will be considered at the Citrus Belt Dinner meeting on July 25. A letter from the City of Upland expressing appreciation for the City ' s hospitality and courtesy upon the City of Upland ' s Special Sign Review Committee ' s visit to Redlands . SHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1393, establishing a bus franchise for passenger bus serv- ice in the City of Redlands, was again revised with Item 7 of Section nance Ten being amended to read "Standees will not be permitted unless adequatc 1393 safety facilities are installed. " With this change, the ordinance was chise again given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with second reading set for August 5, 1969. Ordinance No. 1394, an ordinance of the City of Redlands required to nance amend the contract with the Public Employees Retirement System in order 1394 to increase cost of living for retired employees, was given second read- d ing of the title and adopted unanimously on motion of Councilman rement Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, with waiver of the reading of ract the ordinance in full, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs NOES: None ABSENT: None SINESS Ordinance No. 1395, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of nance Redlands amending ordinance No. 1300, which grants a franchise for oper- 1395 lance ation of an ambulance service within the City of Redlands, was given chise first reading of the title and laid over under the rules, with second reading set for August 5, 1969. TMENTS Mayor Burrouqhs brought to Council attention a letter of resignation to the City one hour -,of Mill Creek Stream water for $7,000 plus isc of a "B" Contract to him in the amount of 155 inches. Water Superintendent Emmett Lowry outlined the history of water pus by the City, answered questions, and recommended that the City main Mill Creek its established policy of paying $6,000 per hour for water. Mr. Lc Water also recommended that 155 inches of "B" Contract water be offered V Stock Curtis in exchange for "C" Contract water which he presently owns. motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez, apr was given to the recommendation of Mr. Lowry, with Councilman KnudE abstaining from voting. The City Council accepted a grant deed from John F. , Janaleej Fred Grant Deeds and Arvella Weibel for street right-of-way purposes as required by Weibel No. 137, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, with the City Manager authorized to execute the certific� acceptance in behalf of the City. Council alto accepted, with appreciation, a grant deed for right-of for street widening on Sixth Street and the southeast corner of Rec Munzig Boulevard from Miss Elsie Munzig, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, with the City Manager authorized t execute the certificate of acceptance in behalf of the City. City Manager Merritt presented Ordinance No. 1397, an ordinance of Ordinance City of Redlands amending Chapter 62 (Parking Meters) of the Redlar No. 1397 ordinance Code, and explained that the changes in the Ordinance Coe Meter tain mainly to placing parking enforcement under the Director of Fj Maids rather than the Police Department, and authorizing meter maids for ing parking citations. The ordinance was given first reading of ty title and laid over under the rules, with second reading and adopti for August 5, 1969. Council discussed at length complaints concerning the auto dismantl operation on Tennessee Street. Manager Merritt described some of t Auto problems and Councilman DeMirjyn suggested that a specific time be Dismantling to this business to conform to regulations. Council accepted the 5 recommendation that reasonable pressure be applied to speed up corn of the violations, and that the City consider sending some vehicles where for disposition. Mayor Burroughs read an invitation from Larry Lanterman, chairman c Miss Redlands contest, inviting all councilmen, City Manager and st attend the dinner for Miss California on Saturday at 7: 30 in Terris and to be present at 1:00 P.M. in front of the United California Ba when a motorcade will bring Miss California to Redlands . Mayor Bur also expressed the Junior Chamber ' s appreciation for the Council' s assistance in this nrnaram- There being no further business demanding attention at this time, Council adjourned on motion at 8: 20 P.M. Next regular meeting, August 5, 1969. A" Mayor of the City of dlands 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0