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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06021970-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, helc Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on June 2, 7: 00 P.M. PRESENT Jack B . Cummings, Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Sam S . Sewall, 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 ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed I invocation by Reverend Ted Hurlburt of the Church of Christ Chri The minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 1970 were approvec the following correction: "Report on the Zanja to be made at tl meeting of June 16. " BIDS The following three sets of bids were opened and publicly declai the office of the City Clerk at 10: 00 A.M. this date. Evaporation Basin for Industrial Waste Mud. Company, being the low bid and meeting all specifications , receive the award. Can motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirj yn, award for the construction of the evaporation basin was urian i mously made to the McNit.trick: Mud Company in the: total amount of $7, 799.00 Traffic Signal System & Street Improvements Paul Gardner Corporation Ontario, Calif. Total $27 , 859. 68 Smith. Electric Supply ;ward Stantcan, Calif. Total. $23 ,435. 30 c These bids were referred to the Department of Public Works for study 't I and recommendation. At this time it is the recommendation of the De- partment of Public Works that the low bid of the Smith Electric Supply, meeting all, qualifications, receive the award. On motion of Councilman ,'!! i Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, award of the installation o: ii traffic signals at Sixth Street and. Redlands Boulevard was made to they Smith Electric Supple Company, in the amount of $33,435 . 30. Dearborn Street & New York Street Improvements Fontana Paving, Inc. Fontana, Calif-. ;New York Street:, Colton to Brockton $26, 587 .60 Dearborn Street, Highland to Citrus 18, 747 ., 35 A. S . liubbs Colton, Calif. New York Street, Colton to :Brockton $28, 396 .00 Dearborn Street, Highland to Citrus 22, 253 . 00 Matthews Company ,7ard Redlands, Calif. New York. Street, Colton to Brockton $27,889. 50 moments Dearborn Street, Highland to Citrus 26, 989. 50 Leroy Wilkins San Bernardino, Calif. New York Street, Colton to Brockton $20, 40.00 Dearborn Street, lichl.and to Citrus 18, 140. 50 I F. L. Yeager Company Riverside, Calif. New York Street, Colton to Brockton $32, 545.40 j Dearborn Street, Highland to Citrus 21, 546.00 `'hese bids were referred to the Department of Public Works for study and recommendation. It is the departmental recommendation that the I bid of Leroy Wilkins, being the lowest combined bid, receive the award. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded. by Councilman De.Mi..r y;n, unani mous approval was given to the award of the bid for Dearborn Street and New fork Street improvements to Leroy Wilkins in the amount of $ 4, 5597 1ITIONS Mr. Ray Green, of Sal Robinhood Lane, speaking for himself and his }i neighbors, brought to Council attention a problem concerning construe- 11 tion adjacent to their property, Mr. Green states that the main com- plaint is the grading of a bank approximately six feet in height adja- proval is given to the lot. Mr. Mitchell pointed out the advant having the property owner 's fence at the top of the grading, as gives increased privacy to the lower lot. Following lengthy diE Mayor Cummings suggested that Mr. Mitchell meet with the neighbc Mr. Phillips , the developer, to discuss what arrangements could Councilman Sewall invited Mr. Green back if the results were not factory. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 1 . Lot Split No. 423 - Josephine M. Apodaca That the request of Mrs . Josephine M. Apodaca for permission to property located at 615 W. Lugonia Avenue, R-2 zone, be appro'vec to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planni mission minutes dated May 26, 1970, and including the recommend that the applicant request the Advisory Committee to review the offsite improvements for signing the improvement agreement, and calling to the attention of the applicant that approval of this split is subject to dedication of one-quarter of the cul-de-sac time as the adjacent property develops . On motion of Councilmar DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Ynudsen, the recommendation of Planning Commission was unanimously adopted by the City Council. 2 . Lot Split No. 410 - J. Robert West - Time Extension That a time extension of one vear, from June 3 , 1970 to June 3, granted for Lot Split No. 410 . On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, the recommendation of the Plannir partment was adopted by the City Council. 3 . Lot Split No. 411 - J. Robert West - Time Extension That a time extension of one year, from June 3 , 1970 to June 3, be granted for Lot Split No. 411. on motion of Councilman DeMii seconded by Councilman Sewall, the recommendation of the Plannir partment was adopted by the City Council. Addenda Items : A. Eureka Street off ramp B. Low Cost Housing - Lugonia & Church Streets C. County Planning Department hearing re zone c on Alabama and Citrus D. Dearborn Reservoir The Planning Commission, considered these four items ; -however, tT no Council action. PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Sewall gave a brief report of the picnic in Prospect Prospect held on Memorial Day. He stated that over 300 citizens attendec Park Picnic that fifteen or so booths were manned by various organizations . pressed appreciation to Mr. Perry and to the Park Department for cooperation. At this time Mayor Cummings announced that Commissioner Armantrc term on the Park Commission expires on June 16, stated that Mr. trout has been a very satisfactory commission member, and asked Council ' s pleasure concerning his reappointment. Councilman DeP pointed out that some time ago Council had decided to discuss aF ments on boards and conunissions in executive session, and requeE that this be done. Mayor Cummings stated that this would then t of contracts for Option B Water was unanimously approved. 3AT I ONS Mayor Cummings read letters from Father Henry Keane, President of the Redlands Council of Churches, and Miss Gertrude Hagum urging that Coun- cil establish as soon as possible a Redlands Housing Commission. At this time, City Attorney Taylor presented a comprehensive study of the legal powers .and responsibilities of a Housing Authority, as estab- lished by a city under California law, and gave a brief outline of the procedure for forming an authority. Mayor Cummings stated that he was in favor of establishing a Housing Board as a continuing, on-going board to look into and bring recommendations to the City Council on matters of low-cost housing, mobile homes and senior citizen housing. Councilman DeMirjyn said it would be well to have an outline of duties and time required before approaching citizens to serve on such a board. It was suggested that the board contain seven members and be called "Housing Advisory Board" . Mayor Cummings announced the following events: The REAL dinner honoring Dr. Heisner, at which Dr. and Mrs . Miller will represent the Councils Foothill Freeway dinner which Mr. Sewall will attend. 7 The Open House of the Redlands District Office Welfare Department on June 4, from 2: 30 to 4: 30 . Ribbon cutting at 9: 00 A.M. Tuesday, June 9, for "Fashions That Talk" . Ribbon cutting at 9: 30 A.M. , Tuesday, June 9, Mr. Baker ' s . The opening at 314 Orange Street on June 12 of the Christian Light Boole Store. Councilman DeMirjyn read a letter suggesting changes in the Sunset Drive names which the writer considered would make addresses more understand- able. This was discussed at length, and it was pointed out that any name changes would necessarily be coordinated with the County. Council discussed the desirability of including in the City Code a re itic quirement that automatic flue extinguishers be required installation in restaurants attaining a certain level of activity. Director of Building wish- restaurants Safety Mitchell stated that he would be happy to add such a section to the new City Mechanical Code now under preparation and bring it to Council for consideration. Councilman Knudsen expressed great satisfaction in the retirement cere- � P est monies for Dr. George Armacost, called attention to the nationwide res �ment ponse to this occasion, and congratulated Mayor Cummings on the excel- lent program. Council discussed noise and general disturbance in the Fox Theater, and Mr. Joseph Kicak of the Engineering Department gave a very comp: i sive report can the planned widening of Citrus Avenue from Redlal C'.�_trus Boulevard to the Freeway overpass, explained the installations i Avenue various problems concerning necessary dedication. Director of I Widening Works Shone Mated that as the Edison. Company and. Telephone Com] underground their utilities in conjunction with this widening, create a very extensive project. City Manager Merritt brought additional information can the tele] elephoxae rate increase, statin that the rate for Redlands residences of Rates is the lowest increase being made, and that the business rate i1 f is also comparatively low, NEM BUSINESS Resolution No. 2818, a resolution of the City Council of the Ci Resolut::ion No. 61.. Redlands signifying its intention to engage in the TOPIC" progr; TOPICS expressing the desire to accumulate TOPIC funds to combine 1.96' Program. 1970-71 approtionment in order to finance more substantive proj� unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded ] cilman Miller. z CITY MANAGER The Coity Manager was authorized to execute the certificates of ante on behalf of the City for the following two Grant deeds. From Charles R . Willard, "Trustee sander will of Katheri.n.e Zeller Willard City of .Redlands, for street widening purposes, accepted on mot, j�. Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. From M. C. Theos to the City for street and alley right-of--way l Theos Ordinance No. 1193, accepted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, s, by Councilman DeMirjyn. City Manager Merritt read a detailed memorandum concerning the of the California Street Landfill Property, explained the rea.so:. become necessary to reserve the remaining use of this area excl for the City of Redlands, and outlined the cost of equipment an, tional_ operating personnel. required for the City to operate thi; ' fill. He stated that the staff would prepare a resolution outl rate increases necessary to keep the disposal service self_supp, for presentation to Council . He requested Council approval for closure of this property to all except City trucks effective Ju. California 1970. Street Landfill Following lengthy Council consideration, on motion of Councilma:, DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, this approval to close landfill to all except City trucks was unanimously made by the d Council . 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