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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04171973-cc_CCv0001.pdf of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on April 1.7, 1.973 at 7 : 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 :00 P.M . r Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Sam S . Sewall, Councilman R. 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 Jack B . Cummings, Mayor The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 1973 were approved as submitted. The followinq bids for the painting and coating of the Texas Street Reservoir and the Sand Canyon Reservoir were opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10 :00 A.M. on April 3, 1973 : C. W. Looney Texas Street $ 7, 388 .00 Arroyo Grande, California Sand Canyon $23, 470 .00 %ward Lundeen Coatings Associates Texas Street $12, 560 .00 S St. & San Bernardino, California Sand Canyon $37, 270 .00 Canyon At the request of the department of Public Works, decision on these bids rvoirs was deferred for study. At this time, after investigating the capability of the low qualified bidder, C. W. Looney, it is the recommendation of the Department of Pub- lic Works that the award be made to this firm. Following brief discus- sion, on motion. of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, award was made to C. W. Looney in the amounts specified above. ETITIONS FROM .THE- FLOOR Mr. Raymond Chaves addressed Council with the request that he be relieved from the requirements of the Architectural Review Committee for a build- ing he is constructing at 508 Stuart Avenue. For aesthetic purposes only, the Committee recommended a five-foot elevation of the parapet. Councilman Sewall entered at this time. This was discussed at length, That the tentative map for Tract No. E786, located on the north Highland Avenue east of Judson. Street, R-S zone, be approved sul the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning sion minutes dated April 10, 1973, with the exclusion of Engine( Division recommendation No. 12 . On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of the Planr Commission was adopted by the City Council, by AYE votes of all 2 . Lot Split. No. 441 - Donald C. Scott That the request of Donald C. Scott for permission to split prof located at 1135 South Center Street., R-S zone, be approved subj( the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning mission minutes dated April 10, 1973, with revision of Building Safety Department requirement No. 3 to reflect: the actual drainz needs of the property . On motion of Councilman Sewall, secondee Councilman Miller, this recommendation of the Planning Co issic adopted by the City Council, by ASE votes of all present. 3 . Lot S lit No. 440 - Names Milliron Final_hpprgval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated April 3, 1 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planr partment that final approval be given for Lot. Split No. 440 . Or motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, apj was given to this recommendation of the Planning Department. Park.. Commission - Vice Mayor DeMzrjyn reported that Park. CommisE Armantrout, Mr.. Tack Shefchik, Mr. John Donnelly and he went to Fighting Bernardino to view the use of lighting for aesthetics and lands( in addition to safety purposes, and that the Park Commission wig this type of use. Recreation Commission - Councilman Knudsen announced that the b- had been adopted, with four recommendations to come to Council f consideration under capital improvements . Public Works Commission - Following the presentation of a reque: City Manager Merritt, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded Water Councilman Miller, the Public Works Commission was requested to Supply and set 'up an emergency plan to cut off bulk users of water in B Emergency event of a water supply emergency, as proposed originally in th( Plan Scheduled utes dated March 6, 1973 . Stating that he would like a minute r the following, Councilman Sewall pointed out that the decision z drilling a well as recommended by the Director of Public Works v purely in an effort to economize; he added that he hoped the cit would note this effort in the event of a water shortage. COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Knudsen brought notice from Supervisor Chairman Smitl an a meeting in the Council Chambers on April 25 at 7 :00 P.M. whereir Meeting Board of Supervisors and the Army Corps of Engineers will discuw interested citizens the proposed study of the Zana. Councilman Knudsen commented upon receipt of the brochure "Pres( Redlands" prepared by the Chamber of Commerce, and congratulate( on the excellence of thispublication. 1514 AYES : Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Vice Mayor DeMirjyn it age NOES : None ors ABSENT: Mayor Cummings Ordinance No. 1515, an ordinance amending the Redlands Ordinance Cade fixing dog license fees to make separate fees for altered and unaltered; l; dogs, was given second reading of the title. Councilman Sewall moved to adopt the ordinance. Motion was seconded. by Councilman Knudsen. City 'Treasurer Poyzer addressed the Council with the reconunendation li that the fee not be changed, as he feels the low fee encourager a large! number of rabies inoculations of dogs, which is the intent of the I present.. ordinance. Mr. Poyzer also expressed concern for the added cost of administration of a divided fee ordinance. He explained that twenty years ago when such a fee had been in effect, it had not deterred the increasing number of dogs, and added that he feels it would not achieve the desired results at this time . nance Addressing Council in favor of the ordinance were the board members ofl 1515 h the newly formed Redlands Humane Society, President Mrs . Joan Halsey License of 1419 West Cypress Avenue, Secretary Mrs. Melissa Moore of 1053 West Sunset :give, and Mr. Rocky Ridge, Vice President. Also speaking froml; the audience was :Mrs . Grace Spoor, Following very lengthy discussion of this matter and concurrence by the Council that they would like to try the divided fee, the ordi.nance ,l was adopted, with waiver of the reading in full, by the roll.ow:ing roll.. ,? t; call vote. E AYES. Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall NOES : Vice Mayor EeMirjyn 3{ ABSENT: Mayor Cummings City Attorney Taylor reported that he had reviewed the articles of incorporation and the application for exempt status of the Inland Em er of pine Human Resources Center. Mr. Taylor stated that granting the nes nse request for waiver of business license would be consistent with past 1 i exemptions made by the City Council. He explained that the program is l designed to assist the reusing of human tissues, and that donors will be the individuals served. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded. by Councilman Miller, approval of waiver of this business license for it Inland Empire Human Resources Center was granted by AYE votes of all present. Councilman Miller removed from the table the request of Mr. Vander Venli of Sunset Tile for payment of the balance due on the Veterans ' Memory al. This was discussed briefly. Vice Mayor DeMi.rjyn stated that the ill veterans ' organizations intended to have a fund raising project in the { II next two weeks . Councilman Knudsen pointed out the obligation to Mr. 3 rani ' Vander Ven, and expressed hope that there would be no further delay in ,r^i n 1 ,< way obligated the City. Following discussion, can motion of Coui Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, Resolution No. 3039 was < by AYE votes of all present. Following a summary of Mr. Shefchik° s experience and service wit City, City Manager Merritt requested Council, approval, in copl: Appcaamn ent with Article 133 of the Redlands Ordinance Code, o the appointr Acting Mr. :Tack Shefchik as Acting Director of Public Works. This app( Public Works went was ratified by AYE votes of all present, on motion of Cour Director Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Vice Mayor DeMirjyn st< that he has worked in both city business and community activiti( Acting :Public Works Director Shefchik, and is proud to say it is great advantage to the city to have this gentleman. CITY MANAGER City Manager Merritt presented Resolutions No. 3040 and No. 304' Resolutions resolutions approving the establishment of two different deferr( Nos, 3040 & pensation plans to be available to city employees. Following d-- 3041 Deferred cion, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Kni ii Compensation Resolutions No. 3040 and No. 3041 were adopted by AYE votes of Plans present, City Manager Merritt brought a request for allocation of $12, 30( Revenue Sharing Funds to the Park Department. The Park budget expended in the amount of $7,100 in order to meet°. the OSHA requ- Revenue ments for street tree and park equipment, particularly high--ranc Sharing Funds and bowling green safety lighting; and the department is also it Park of an additional gang mower at a cost of $5, 2007 both needs are Department gible for Revenue Sharing Fund use. Following discussion of th( and the use of this equipment, and a warning by Councilman Sewa-- the dangers of "nibbling away" at Revenue Sharing Funds, author-' for this expenditure was approved on motion of Councilman Kuds( seconded by Councilman Miller, by AYE votes of all present Council briefly discussed Revenue Sharing Funds . City Manager b pointed out that they will consider the entire priority list at time. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, r was given for the loan of $4, 500 to the Special Aviation Fund f( appraisal and survey of the additional five acres of property n( Special. for runway alignment at the Municipal Airport. This is necessas Aviation apply for a federal grant for 53% of the funds needed for thept Fund of this additional five acres . The motion carried by the follov roll call vote: AYES ; Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall NOES : Vice Mayor DeMirjyn ABSENT': Mayor Cummings 11 To the City from Phillip A. and Lupe R. Chavez for street and alley ez right-of-way in connection with a building permit, on motion of Coi.incil man, Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Com- '! mittee. Where being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, at 8:40 P.M. Next regular meeting, May 1, 1973 . yor of the City of edlands.. ,_._ __ i ' z er -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-