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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10061970-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 October 6, 1970 at 7: 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7: 00 P.M. 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 None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Bishop Keith L. Henrie of the Redlands Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints . The minutes of the regular meeting of September 15, 1970 were approved with the following addition: Paragraph one, page five - "with transfer of $3,800 to General Fund from General Fund Unbudgeted Surplus" on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller. Mayor Cummings welcomed a very large group of Girl Scouts and their sponsors, Mrs . Allen Brett and Mrs . Larry Harville, who were present in the audience. UTIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Joe Mulder, president of the Calimesa Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council concerning a problem of dumping of raw sewage at the Tri-City Rock and Gravel Plant. He states that this is being done by trucks used for the cleaning of septic tanks . Director of Public works John Shone added that the dumping pond is two to three acres in area. Mr. Mulder showed Council a letter from the State Health Department, stating that this matter did not create a health hazard for the reason that the disease organisms were removed. Following Council discussion, the matte was referred to the staff for study and recommendation, with a possible Letter to be written over the Mayor' s signature. This matter was tabled to this meeting from the September 15, 197( cil meeting. At this time it is the report of the Planning Depart that all requirements of Conditional Use Permits No. 129 and 137 1 been complied with by the applicants . Councilman Miller reported he had viewed the Weibel establishment and believed that it preser complies with the requirements. On motion of Councilman Miller, E by Councilman DeMirjyn, Council unanimously voted to drop the proc for revocation of Conditional Use Permits. 2. The Long Range Capital Improvement Program (Workable Program) was referred to the City Council from the Planning meeting of August 1 1970 with the recommendation that it be adopted. At this time Cil Manager Merritt gave a detailed resume of the Capital Improvement Each department was discussed in detail, with comments by the dept heads . Following lengthy Council consideration, on motion of Cour Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, unanimous approval was give the Capital Improvement Budget. Council briefly discussed the proposals relative to the redesign freeway offramps at San Bernardino Avenue which are expected from State Division of Highways. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS At the meeting of the Traffic Commission held September 24, 1970 1 following recommendations were submitted for Council consideration SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 673, Section 67306 (a) of the R( Traffic ordinance: 1. Modify island and close Park Avenue east of intersection with Resolution York Street. No. 2837 Pursuant to Article 673, Section 67303 (a) of the Redlands Traffic Traffic nance: 1. Establish a stop sign on Park Avenue to stop eastbound traffic the intersection with New York Street. SECTION TWO: Pursuant to Article 673, Section 67303 (a) of the R( Traffic Ordinance: 1. Modify traffic signals to include left turn phase signals on I Cypress Avenue and Redlands Boulevard. Pursuant to Article 673, Section 67306 (a) of the Redlands Traffic nance: 1. Install median strips on Cypress Avenue in an easterly direct. in a westerly direction of sufficient length to accommodate lc turn bays at Redlands Boulevard. Pursuant to Article 678, Section 67805 (a) I of the Redlands Trafj Ordinance: 1. Establish "No Parking" zone on both sides of Cypress Avenue fc distance of 5001 west from Redlands Boulevard and 350 ' east fj Redlands Boulevard. Following lengthy Council discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewi seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the recommendations outlined in S( One were approved, and Resolution No. 2837, a resolution of the C: Council establishing the changes approved, was adopted by the Coui The items listed under Section Two were tabled at this time, with request that the staff call attention of this problem to the prop4 owners who will be involved in the changes, those at the corner of Cypress Avenue and Redlands Boulevard. Company, addressed. Council with a request that additional water service i be extended to November 30, 1970. Mr. Schroeder explained that this -ce water is needed for cooling on days when the temperature goes above 750 is ion in order, to prevent fungus growth on the lumber. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, an extension of water service 'i to Big Bear Timber to November 30 was approved by the City Council. :CATIONS Councilman Knudsen brought a request from Barbara Radford, a 4-H Club member who is training a guide dog for the blind, that she be granted a i3 courtesy license for the dog to cover the period of time she has it for training. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen; authorization was unanimously given for the providing of a courtesy dog license to this young citizen. Mayor Cummings brought the ribbon cutting of Western Audio Visual, Inc. on Tuesday, October 13, at 9: 00 A.M. to Council attention, and reminded Council of the City-County Coordinating Committee dinner on Wednesday night, October 14, at the Pirates ' Den in San Bernardino. He also sug- gested the Council and staff keep in mind the League of California Citiesfill meeting in San Diego, October 25 to 28. Mr. Merritt read a letter from Major General Bill Kingsbury expressing gratitude to the Redlands Fire Department for effectively saving his homer from the destructive brush fire of September 25. s Mr. Merritt recommended the Council go on record in expressing apprecia- 1`1 H tion to Jack D. Burke, State Forest Ranger, in command of the San 1 Bernardino County Forestry Units, and also to thank the City of River- ...... 7 side and. Corona which assisted Redlands in the September 25th fire; and to express appreciation to Joe Budd and the city personnel in a most heartfelt way. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, letters of appreciation were authorized to the above recipients!, Mayor Cummings also praised all city crews who aided in this major, under- taking. He added commendations to the Police Department for handling theta problems arising with young people in the city, and also in the handling of the tragic death of the University coed. Mayor Cummings expressed special thanks to the Fire Department, the Police, the Public Works crews;, and. all city employees . HED BUSINESS lj At this time Planning Director Schindler presented the City' s recd enda-i? tion concerning the requested annexation to the City for the property of u28352Ralph Gardner. Mr. Schindler recommends that the section of property 835 1 ration bounded by Tennessee Street, Bartin Road, Orange Avenue and Kansas Street'; be included in this annexation. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded f by Councilman Knudsen, Resolution No. 2835, a resolution of the City 3 APPOINTMENTS On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, James Fallows was appointed to the Ecoj�o4ical Task Force. NEW BUSINESS City Manager Merritt described the study and efforts relating to twining ambulance service for the City of Redlands. He presentee nance No. 1417, an ordinance of the City of Redlands rescinding former ambulance ordinance, No. 1300. Following discussion, Ord No. 1417 was given first reading of the title and laid over unde rules with second reading and adoption scheduled for the adjourn cil meeting of October 13. City Manager Merritt then presented ordinance No. 1418, an ordin Ordinance the City Council establishing rules and regulations for conduct No. 1418 ambulance franchise within the City of Redlands. Following Coun Ambulance cussion this ordinance was given first reading of the title by C Franchise Attorney Taylor and laid over under the rules, with second readi: for October 13 . City Manager Merritt explained that an interview of the qualifie, sons wishing to establish the ambulance service in Redlands was : sary, and a resolution awarding a franchise to the best qualifie, son would be presented at the adjourned meeting at 8:00 A.M. Tua October 13. City Manager Merritt expressed appreciation to Mr. George DeLang the Redlands Community Hospital and Mr. Reichle of the Springs A Service of Palm Springs for their assistance to the city in this concerning ambulance service. A letter over the Mayor' s signatu, pressing appreciation to Mr. Reichle was authorized. CITY MANAGER Director of Public Works Shone described the increased sewer dis- Resolution regulations and restrictions, the increased cost of materials an No. 2839 labor for running a sewer treatment plant; and presented Resolut Sewer 2839, a resolution of the City of Redlands establishing sewer ch Charges Resolution No. 2839 was unanimously adopted on motion of Council] Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Grant Deeds The following grant deeds were accepted, with the City Manager a: ized to sign the certificates of acceptance in behalf of the Cit; DeWitt From D. C. and F. B. DeWitt for alley purposes at 818 East Brock Avenue, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman From R. D. and V. V. Stitt to the City for street right-of-way p� Stitt in connection with Lot Line Adjustment No. 80, on motion of Coun, DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller. city Manaapr Merritt read a letter frnm fhn Rerlland.c4 city Rmnlnv ree was given to the establishment of this day for an employee holiday. Ther iy letter also expressed appreciation to the City Council for the cost of living increase and the modification to the vacation and holiday sched- ule as approved in June :for the benefit of the employees. Two claims against the City, one for plumbing damage at 108 West Calton 4,f Avenue and the other for personal injury and humiliation, were brought Ii a to Council attention, denied in routine manner and referred to the City' insurance: carrier, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Council- man DeMirjyn. ' On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Ynudsen, an hent agreement between the City and the Redlands Unified School District in , which the School District will reimburse the City for electrical work Lct done in connection with the Citrus Avenue project, was unanimously ap- proved, with the City Manager authorized to sign in behalf of the City. 3 Director of Public Works Shone gave a brief report on the conversion of f} the city vehicles to the use of propane fuel to reduce smog emission. Bills and :salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commit- tee. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 8: 55 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting at 8.-00 A.M. on October 13, 1970. Next regular meeting, October 20, 1970. Ikk, I yon` of the City of .(ediands �s r s rk s 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 ,s