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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06151971-cc_CCv0002.pdf rJ.L.LbWUL U11 ri. 1.1L11CL, I.UU11U11111CH1 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 Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice Mayor The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed b, invocation by Father Augustine McKeogh of El Carmelo Retreat Hou, Before beginning the meeting, Mayor Cummings announced that Vice DeMirjyn, who has recently undergone major surgery, is making a i factory recovery, but is still not allowed to have visitors. The minutes of the meeting of June 1, 1971 were approved as subm: BIDS The following bids for widening of the runway at the Redlands Mul Airport were opened and publicly declared intheoffice of the C: Clerk at 10:00 A.M. this date: Fontana Paving Fontana, California 8,794.88 Kelly-Corkill Construction Plasencia, California 8, 974.45 E. L. Yeager Riverside, California 11,307.60 Bid Award McLaren Construction Widening Bloomington, California 11, 715 .84 Airport Holland Paving Co. , Inc. Runway Upland, California 11, 904.59 Erwin Construction Company Bloomington, California 12, 185,35 Leroy Wilkins San Bernardino, California 13,412 .25 A. J. Construction San Bernardino, California 13,850.75 At this time it is the recommendation of the Department of Public that award of the contract be made to the Fontana Paving Company lowest bidder meeting all specifications . On motion of Councilmi Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, award of the airport rune widening was made to the Fontana Paving Company for $8, 794.88. PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 2883, which was adopted by the Council on May 18, public hearing for the closure of the alley between High Avenue i Freeway for this time and place. Mayor Cummings at this time deo Resolution the meeting open as a public hearing of Resolution No. 2889, a re No. 2889 tion of the City of Redlands ordering the work on the vacation o.- Alley alley. No comments or questions being forthcoming, the public ho Vacation was declared closed. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded bi cilman Knudsenj Resolution No. 2889 was adopted by the following nail vnfp. permission to have a fireworks display on July , 3 . Dr. Loper assured Council that the display area could be located in the center of the property, and thus be entirely surrounded by lawn. Following discus- sion, Council recommended that this be handled at the administrative level. G COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held June 15, 1971 at 3 :00 P.M. Present: Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings; Deputy City Attorney Bill Brunick Absent: Vice Mayor DeMirjyn R.P.C. No. 346 - Amendment No. 99 to Ordinance 1000 That R.P.C. No. 346, amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1000, Section 52.00G, permitting time extensions in exceptional situations for Conditional Use Permits, be approved. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, R.P.C. No. 346 was approved and Ordinance No. 1449, an ordinance adopting Amendment No. 99 to Zoning Ordinance 1000, was introduced and laid over under the rules with public hearing set for July 6, 1971 at 7:00 P.M. A2geal to Commission Denial of Variance No. 153 - Quiel Bros. Sign Com- pany, VELCE Investment, Inc. The Planning Commission, at their meeting of May 25, 1971, denied appli� cation for Variance No. 153, to allow a 65 foot high sign containing 180 square feet in area for the Texaco Service Station and Top Deck Restaurant to be constructed on the southeast corner of Eureka Street and Pearl Avenue. On May 28, 1971, Quiel Bros. Sign Co. filed an appeal requesting revers al of the denial, the use of the Freeway as the relative grade, and flag test to be seen at the elevation requested. Mr. Sid Smith of Quiel Bros. addressed Council at this time. He stressed that the business proposed was entirely freeway oriented, that the land under consideration had no other practical use, that the South side of the freeway was at a disadvantage as to visibility in compariso with the north side, and that his firm would be willing to accept a three-year limitation on the sign requested. Following lengthy discussion of this sign, freeway orientation, defini- tion of "freeway-orientation, " and the proliferation of signs presently existing in the Colton area of the freeway, the staff was requested to proceed with study and recommendations for "freeway-oriented" signs. Councilman Miller moved to grant the variance as requested in the appeal. Councilman Sewall stated that he felt that granting this re- quest would prejudice the requested study. After additional discussion, Councilman Miller rephrased his motion to include a three-year limitation to the variance with the sign to con- form with all ordinances at that time, and a performance bond to be fur- nished to guarantee that this be done. Motion seconded by Mayor Cummings and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilman Sewall ABSENT: Vice Mayor DeMirjyn Lot S21it No. 426 - Town Square - Final Approval All provisions as contained in Council minutes dated March 16, 1971 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given for Lot Split No. 426. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, this recom- cultural) District to R-2-2000 (Multiple Family Residential) Disl for approximately 4.78 acres of land located on the south side of Lugonia Avenue approximately 330 feet east of University Street ( be approved. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Counc: Miller, R.P.C. No. 348 was approved, and Ordinance No. 1452, an ( nance to establish Zone Change No. 131, was introduced and laid ( under the rules with public hearing set for July 6, 1971 at 7 :00 6. Tentative Map - Tract No. 8049 - Newport Investment, Inc. That the tentative map of Tract No. 8049, located on the west sic Grove Street between Palm Avenue and Highland Avenue - R-S Zone - approved subject to the recommendations as contained in Planning cion minutes dated June 8, 1971. On motion of Councilman Knudsei seconded by Councilman Miller, the recommendation of the Planninc mission was adopted by the City Council. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Cummings expressed appreciation of the valuable service rel Commission to the City by its many commissions, and requested that Mr. Tayl( Guide-lines guide-,lines of responsibilities and duties of commissioners in o: that these volunteer citizens fully understand the manner in whit commissions assist the Council, Mayor Cummings read a letter from Mr. William F . Nance of the Reo Senior High School, expressing appreciation to all the City staf: particularly the Police, in the handling of the graduation exert: the Redlands Bowl. Mayor Cummings also read a letter from the City of Upland reques- study of the economic and ecological impact of the Foothill Freer This was referred to the City Manager for staff appraisal. Councilman Miller announced the resignation of Mr. E. G. Brown f: Housing Commission. Mayor Cummings reminded the Council of the trip to Cedar Springs voir on June 23 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS Tabled to this time was consideration of the renewal of the Tri-I Concrete Agreement with the City of Redlands for the purchase of and gravel. Councilman Knudsen presented a comprehensive study of sand and g: contracts in the local area. His study covered the area within airline miles from the city, and tabulated material contained in een leases. Following this presentation, further Council discussion, and corm from the floor by Mr. Jay Watkins, president of Tri-City Concretq cil directed that the material presented be sent to the original tee which considered the renewal of this agreement, with request report to the Council for the July 20th meeting. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1451, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amendinc, A request for outside water service from Donald Gustafson, at 2093 Lde City Mentone Boulevard, which has been approved by the Planning Department, Lce and for which the facilities are adequate in this area, was approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, with the Mayor authorized to sign the agrement in behalf of the City. Councilman Sewall presented Resolution No. 2892, a resolution of the City Council requesting the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to give close attention to possible air pollution which might be caused by the proposed development of switching yard planned by the Southern Pacific Railroad, at the request of Vice Mayor DeMirjyn, who attended the East Valley Planning Agency meeting and brought pertinent informa- _cation tion concerning air pollution which might be caused by the large switch 2892 ing yard planned for the Bloomington area by the Southern Pacific Rail- road. Resolution No. 2892 was adopted by the following roll call vote: ition AYES: Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall NOES : Mayor Cummings - for the reason that he feels the matter needs further study ABSENT: Vice Mayor DeMirjyn STAGER City Manager Merritt read identical Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Redlands and the Redlands City Employees ' Association, the Redlands Professional Firefighters ' Union, and the Redlands Police Officer Association, as follows: "The City Manager will recommend that the City Council increase the approved salary schedule and compensation plan for all personnel in the City of Redlands by a 2-1/2% ' cost-of- living' increase and approximately 2-1/2/ 'merit' increase. " 1n addi- tion, for the Redlands Professional Firefighters ' Union, the following: Residence Requirement: "The City Manager will recommend to the City -anda Council that the response time requirement placed on the Fire Department Lder- personnel from their residence to the headquarters station be extended ting From ten to fifteen minutes at normal driving speed. " Uniform Replacement: "The City Manager will recommend that the City Council approve the replacement of fire uniforms damaged in line of dut as determined by the Fire Chief. " The Mayor recognized the receipt of the memoranda and stated that each Councilman appreciates the value of the caliber and quality of the city staff and does not take lightly the responsibility and concern for the requests of the personnel. Mayor Cummings added that this was a well- managed budget session, with staff work well presented. Adoption of Budget Tentative approval, subject to the receipt of the 1971-72 tax informa- tion in August, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, was given to: General Fund, Library Fund, Park Fund, Recreatio seconded by Councilman Miller, by AYE votes of all present. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, approval was given to the change from ten to fifteen minutes dri, time and the replacement of uniforms for the firefighters as men in their Memorandum of Understanding. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, Grant Deed deed for street right-of-way purposes at the northwest corner of Zander - Street and Redlands Boulevard was accepted by the City Council, Beckord City Manager authorized to execute the certificate of acceptance behalf of the City. City Manager Merritt brought to Council attention concern for th, security problem arising from unscheduled use of the Council Chas by people not known to the Duty Officers. Mr. Merritt suggested Council of the time and use of the chambers and the installation of lock, Chambers doors. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman � locks for Cbuneil Chamber doors, and controlled scheduling of thi of the Chambers by the City Clerk's office were approved by AYE of all present. Manager Merritt presented Resolution No. 2891, a resolution suppi President Nixon' s proposed government guarantee of $250,000,000 loans for the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. Mayor Cummings and Gilman Miller spoke in behalf of the resolution. Councilmen Sewi Knudsen spoke against this type of government guarantee. Follow. cussion, consideration of Resolution No. 2891 was tabled. CITY ATTORNEY Contract City Attorney Taylor presented a summary of contract awarding pr4 Award conforming to state law and being essentially undhanged from thoi Procedures recommended by Mr. Fred Ford at the Council meeting of June 1. City Attorney Taylor brought to Council attention the recent inti plan adopted by the Water Quality Control Board. He stated that Water Director of Public Works Shone believe that this particular inter Quality plan makes requirements that are much more stringent than the qu; Control the Colorado River water which is being imported, is unrealistic Board places a burden upon the upper stream to maintain higher quality Colorado River water. It is their intention to carry their objet to this segment of the interim plan to the state level. He aske( Council approve this position. On motion of Councilman Sewall, by Councilman Knudsen, Council concurred in the position stated I Taylor, and recommended following through to the necessary state Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance tee. -40 yor of the City of edlands .erk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0