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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03161971-cc_CCv0001.pdf 1 MINUTES of za regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 21..2 Brookside Avenue on Marcia 16, at 7: 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3. 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7: 00 P.M. PRE: E `C' Jack B . Cummings , Mayor Charles G. DeMir-;yn, Vice Mayor' Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Sam S . Sewall, Councilman Ralph P. Merritt, Jr . , City Manager Bill Brunick, :Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands ]wily Facts !i 'SENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed br invocation by Nice Mayor Charles G. DeMir-,"Lin. `.I'he minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 1971. were approve( submitted. Mayor Cummings presented certificates for Grade :IV Water Treatmet Operator, :issued by the California DeT.Partment of Public Health, 1 following three employees. Mike Huffst.utl.er, Ruben Pasillas and Schul..telaenrich. Mayor Cummings congratulated these men on their achievements, which resulted from attending classes at San Bernal Valley College and passing the State examination. BIDS The following bids for street improvements on Dearborn Street lre Citrus Avenue to Sylvan Boulevard were opened and publicly decLal the office of the City Clerk at 10: 00 A.M. this. date- Richard D. Holmes $46, 688, Riverside, Calif. Leroy Wilkins n Tq--r r)arrline- f a1 i f A k r,PQ Fontana, Calif. $51, 989. 75 Matthews Company Redlands , Calif. 52, 579. 65 Ducon, Incorporated Baldwin Park, Calif. 52, X384. 98 C. E. Cooke So. El Monte, Calif. 54, 929. 05 E. L. Yeager Riverside, Calif. 55, 1.83. 98 A. S . Subbs sward Colton, Calif. 59, 655. 53 at Im- These bids were referred to the Department of Public Works for study and :mems, recommendation. The Department of Public Works reports that the )orn �t apparent second low bid. of Leroy Wilkins contained a mathematical error,,! correction of which resulted in this becoming the low bid, in the amount of $46, 539.13 . Both Leroy Wilkins , low bidder, and Richard R Holmes, apparent: low bidder, have been notified of this error . It is i now the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that award be made to the firm of Leroy Wilkins in the amount of $46, 539. 13, as it is the lowest bid and meets al_1 specifications . to motion of Councilman! LeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, unanimous approval. was given to the award of this construction to Leroy Wilkins . HEARINGS This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on Ordi- nance No. 1434, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands ordinance Code by the adoption of the 1.970 Edition of the Uni- form Dousing Code, Mayor Cummings at this time declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any comments or questions concerning this Bance ordinance. None being forthcoming, public hearing was declared closed. 1434 and Ordinance No. 1434 was adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, arm seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, with waiver of the reading of the ordil _rig nance in full, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen EeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings NOES: None SENT: None Resolution No. 2866, which was adopted on February 16, 1.971, sets the public hearing on the closure of portions of New York Street and. Pine ution Avenue for this time and. place. Mayor Cummings again declared the 2871 meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concern- li ing this street closure. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was" New declared closed, and Resolution No. 2871, a resolution of the City of St. & Ave. Redlands ordering the vacation of portions of New York Street and Paine Avenue, was unanimously adopted by the City Council on motion of Coun- cilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. ?TITIONS I Mr. Rim Nelson, of Curtner Hall, University of Redlands, invited the This request for permission to split property located at 1.25 Frai Avenue came to Council from the Planning Commission with recommei that approval be given subject to the .recommendations of the var. departments and in accordance with the study map prepared by the na_ng Department. :However, at this time City Manager Merritt rea€ request from the developer that the matter be tabled. On motion Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, this lot spli- tabled at the request of the applicant... 2 . Dotl:it No. 426 -- Town S uare That the request of Town Square for permission to split property at the east end of Center Crest Drive - Lot Split No. 426 - be al subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained ii ping Commission minutes dated March 9, 1971, and adding engineer.- division ngineer:division recommendation No. 3: Applicant to sign the sewer conn( agreement, and with the added stipulation that applicant be alloy sign an improvement agreement: in connection with the instal.latioi sidewalks . On motion of Councilman DeMiryn, seconded. by Counci: Sewall, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopte< the City Council.. Addenda: At this time Attorney William A. Flory addressed Council in beha: his client, Mr, Henry Henschel, with a request that Mr. Henschel mi.tted to present alternative proposals in connection with his pi development at the northwest corner of New York Street and Pine Following lengthy consideration, Council concurred in delay of pi hearin€ notification on C.U.P. No, 166 in order that Mr. Hensche: be permitted to present, informally, his alternative proposals of next Council meeting, 3: 00 P.M. on April 6, 1971... PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Sewall brought a request from the Park Commission tha# Increase in membership be increased from seven to nine members . Following d: Membership si.on, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Mil Council agreen to adopt a resolution for this purpose, to be coral. by the City Attorney' s office. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, t placing of a memorial plaque to commemorate the original Congregz Memorial, Church in Redlands at the corner of Church Street. and The TerraCE Plaque unanimously approved, with the Park. Department authorized to locz memorial which will be furnished by the Congregational Church. Councilman Sewall reported that Mr. Arthur Sidler of Zone 3 Flooe trot District visited the Park Commission and reported on the .arc of the Zama. work, At this time Mayor Cummings deviated from the agenda to call Red] Boys ' Club Director RudyRodriguez forward with his two young Boi Boys ' members . Mayor Cummings then read a proclamation declaring March Club April 3 as National Boys ' Club Week, presented Director_ Rod.rigue2 a signed copy of the proclamation, and wished the boys well in tl week of celebration. j LRA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS as On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, .ig fourth 'Thursday of the month, and that the new commissioners will review the recommendations of the High School as to a student member. 'IONS AND PETITIONS Manager Merritt brought notice from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage , Control of a license transfer for off-sale beer and wine at the market at, 1.221 Orange Street „ 3 AT I ONS Mayor Cummings announced that the term of Mr. Edward Harp on the Board tment of Parking Place Commissioners expires in April, commended his good work ;, of on the commission, and requested his reappointment. On motion of Coun-- Ig cilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was sinners given to the reappointment of Mr. Edward Harp for another three-year term. A letter of appreciation was directed to be sent over the Mayor ' s signature. March 26 was announced as the date of the Citrus Belt Dinner, at which senators and assemblymen will be present. A goad turnout was requested. LNESS City Manager Merritt explained the background pertaining to establish- ment of a Redevelopment Agency in the City of Redlands, and presented Ordinance No. 1436, an ordinance of the City of Redlands declaring the need for a. Redevelopment Agency in the City of Redlands and declaring the City Council to be the agency. Council discussed this ordinance at length, were assured that the State �pmen t law permitted the Council to delegate or re-assume the duties as RedeveI opment Agency at any time. Councilman DeMirjyn stated that he did not we believe the Councilmen generally were qualified to act as Redevelopment 36 Agency members, and that, he would prefer appointing competent citizens in this capacity. The other Council members concurred that at this time , it was practical for the Council to act as Redevelopment Agency. Follow,1111 i Mr. dose Tunny Martine, co-executive director of the Redlands Cc Coalition addressed. Council with an invitation to attend their opening meet April. 17 at Cope Junior High School. This will. be a half--day se.- from 9: 00 A.M. to 12: 30. P'CITY MANAGE Authorization was given for the City to provide outside-city wate Outsideservice to a 30-unit development to be constructed on Amethyst Ac Water Mentone, with the understanding that the development has been app Connection as conforming to the Planning Department requirements and is subj compliance with all requirements as per ordinance in effect at tf of application; unanimously approved on mention of Councilman Demi seconded by Councilman Miller , Resolution No. 2872, a resolution of intention to vacate the a11.c Resolution between. Rosette Street and. Redlands Boulevard as re by the No. 2872 requested Tabled back Council of Boy Scouts , was tabled for further study on motic Councilman :Knudsen, seconded. by Councilman Sewall... City Manager Merritt described the efforts that have been made by City to bring the sewage effluent to the standard required by the Water Ana Regional. Water Quality Control. Board, and presented a request Treatment the Department of Public Works that the City authorize an agreeme t#°a c i.l 1.ty Study the firm of 0ohn Carollo :Engineering to perform an in-depth study water waste treatment facility and make recommendations as to wha str_uction or reconstruction will be required to obtain the necess results . Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, s by Councilman Knudsen, approval was given to the negotiation of a tract with the John Carollo Engineering firm. City Manager Merritt presented the recommendation of the Departmc Public Works that in order to preclude forfeiture of the 1969- 0 funds, authorization be given to the firm of L ampman and. Associat TOPICS Pomona to perform the required TOPICS study for the City of Redla The firm is well qualified and has completed studies for many cit the area. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Coun.cilm Miller, this study was approved by the Cite Council, and will be f by gas tax funds in an amount between $11, 000 and $13, 000. Manager Merritt explained in detail the Memorandum of tlnderstandi between the City and the Redlands Police Officers ' Association, I MemorandumThis memorandum approved maximum pay fortwelve hours per quarter of mandatory training on off-duty time for all officers up through t Understanding of Sergeant, with limitations as specified in the statement; set incentive pay increases to all officers up through the rank of Li who have attained Intermeda_ate and/or Advanced P.O,S .` . certifica outlined requirements for maintaining continued eligibility for e oilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, appro �L tan al was given for the change from five-day eight hour schedule to four ule day ten hour schedule for a trial period of ninety days for the appro- priate officers of the Police Department. City Manager Merritt announced to Council that Redlands Police Lieuten- ant Edward Olmos has been named Policeman of the Year by the Veterans of: eman Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans; he expressed his own appre--i' e c at .on to Lt. Olmos for his outstanding efforts . on motion of Council-ii man Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, a letter of commendation to be signed by all the Council was unanimously directed to be written. Councilman Knudsen commended Mr. John Wagner for the development of the flood control application and the Redevelopment Agency ordinance. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as aper owed by the finance Commit-::, tee, City Manager Merritt added that Mr. Wagner had received high praise frolm, a highly knowledgeable source on a presentation he had developed can an industrial inquiry. Vice Mayor DeMirjyn invited anyone interested to a fund-raising meeting ans which will be held in the American Legion Hall at 'Texas Street and High ia1 way 99 tomorrow evening to develop plans for financing the veterans Memorial. Where being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, at. 8:45 P.M. Next regular meeting, April 6, 1971 . is Yrrr of the City of 1edlands erk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0