HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-0417_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 17, 1973
at 7:00 P.M.
Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 P.M.
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 following bids for the painting and coating of the Texas Street
Reservoir and the Sand Canyon Reservoir were opened and publicly declarel
in the office of the City Clerk at lOtOO 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
St. & San Bernardino, California Sand Canyon $37, 270-00
Canyon At the request of the department of Public Works, decision on these bids
-voirs 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.
aTITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Raymond Chaves addressed Council with the request that he be relievee
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,
ition with Director of Building and Safety Mitchell and Associate Planner
)et Burkhart concurring that the additional requirement was toward aesthet-
ics only. Mr. Mitchell further explained that new construction in the
area designated for redevelopment must be evaluated by the Architectural �
That the tentative map for Tract No. 8786, located on the north
Highland Avenue east of Judson Street, R-S zone, be approved sub
the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning
cion minutes dated April 10, 1973, with the exclusion of Enginee
Division recommendation No. 12 . On motion of Councilman Sewall,
seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of the Plann
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 prop
located at 1135 South Center Street, R-S zone, be approved subje
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 draina,
needs of the property. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded
Councilman Miller, this recommendation of the Planning Commissio:
adopted by the City Council, by AYE votes of all present.
3 . Lot Split No. 440 James Milliron - Final Approval
All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated April 3, 1
having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Plann
partment that final approval be given for Lot Split No. 440. On
motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, app,
was given to this recommendation of the Planning Department.
Park Commission - Vice Mayor DeMirjyn reported that Park Commiss.
Armantrout, Mr. Jack Shefchik, Mr. John Donnelly and he went to .1
Lighting Bernardino to view the use of lighting for aesthetics and landsci
in addition to safety purposes, and that the Park Commission will
this type of use.
Recreation Commission - Councilman Knudsen announced that the buy
had been adopted, with four recommendations to come to Council fi
consideration under capital improvements.
Public Works Commission - Following the presentation of a reques-
City Manager Merritt, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded I
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 t]
Emergency event of a water supply emergency, as proposed originally in the
Plan
Scheduled utes dated March 6, 1973 . Stating that he would like a minute ni
the following, Councilman Sewall pointed out that the decision as,
drilling a well as recommended by the Director of Public Works w;
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 Smith
Zanja meeting in the Council Chambers on April 25 at 7:00 P.M. wherein
Meeting Board of Supervisors and the Army Corps of Engineers will discus:
interested citizens the proposed study of the Zanja.
Councilman Knudsen commented upon receipt of the brochure "Preset
Redlands" prepared by the Chamber of Commerce, and congratulated
on the excellence of this publication.
1514 AYES: Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Vice Mayor DeMirjyn
sage NOES; None
lors ABSENT: Mayor Cummings
Ordinance No. 1515, an ordinance amending the Redlands Ordinance Code
fixing dog license fees to make separate fees for altered and unaltered
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 recommendation
that the fee not be changed, as he feels the low fee encourages a large
number of rabies inoculations of dogs, which is the intent of the
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.
inance Addressing Council in favor of the ordinance were the board members of
1515 the newly formed Redlands Humane Society, President Mrs. Joan Halsey
License of 1419 West Cypress Avenue, Secretary Mrs. Melissa Moore of 1053 West
s
Sunset Drive, and Mr. Rocky Ridge, Vice President. Also speaking from
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 ordinance
was adopted, with waiver of the reading in full, by the rollowing roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall
NOES: Vice Mayor DeMirjyn
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-
Ver of pire Human Resources Center. Mr. Taylor stated that granting the
mess
anse request for waiver of business license would be consistent with past
exemptions made by the City Council. He explained that the program is
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
Inland Empire Human Resources Center was granted by AYE votes of all
present.
Councilman Miller removed from the table the request of Mr. Vander Ven
of Sunset Tile for payment of the balance due on the Veterans ' Memori-
al. This was discussed briefly. Vice Mayor DeMirjyn stated that the
veterans ' organizations intended to have a fund raising project in the
next two weeks. Councilman Knudsen pointed out the obligation to Mr.
erans ' Vander Ven, and expressed hope that there would be no further delay in
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way obligated the City. Following discussion, on motion of Coun
Miller, seconded by council-man Sewall, Resolution No. 3039 was a
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 compli
Appointment with Article 133 of the Redlands Ordinance Code, of the appointm
Acting Mr, Jack Shefchik as Acting Director of Public Works. This appo
Public Works ment was ratified by AYE votes of all present, on motion of Coun
Director Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Vice Mayor DeMirjyn sta
that he has worked in both city business and community activitie
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. 3041
Resolutions resolutions approving the establishment of two different deferre,
Nos. 3040 & pensation plans to be available to city employees. Following di
3041
Deferred sion, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knu,
Compensation Resolutions No. 3040 and No. 3041 were adopted by AYE votes of a
Plans present.
City Manager Merritt brought a request for allocation of $12, 300
Revenue Sharing Funds to the Park Department. The Park budget i
expended in the amount of $7, 100 in order to meet the OSHA requi
Revenue ments, for street tree and park equipment, particularly high-rang,
Sharing
Funds and bowling green safety lighting; and the department is also in
Park of an additional gang mower at a cost of $5, 200; both needs are
Department gible for Revenue Sharing Fund use. Following discussion of the
and the use of this equipment, and a warning by Councilman Sewal
the dangers of "nibbling away" at Revenue Sharing Funds, authori,
for this expenditure was approved on motion of Councilman Knudsej
seconded by Councilman Miller, by AYE votes of all present.
Council briefly discussed Revenue Sharing Funds. City Manager MI
pointed out that they will consider the entire priority list at ]
time.
On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, aj
was given for the loan of $4,500 to the Special Aviation Fund fo.
appraisal and survey of the additional five acres of property nel
Special for runway alignment at the Municipal Airport. This is necessar,
Aviation apply for a federal grant for 53% of the funds needed for the pu.
Fund of this additional five acres. The motion carried by the follow.
roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall
NOES: Vice Mayor DeMirjyn
ABSENT: Mayor Cummings
To the City from Phillip A. and Lupe R. Chavez for street and alley
arez right-of-way in connection with a building permit, on motion of Council-,
man Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen.
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Com-
mittee.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, at
8:40 ,P.M.
Next regular meeting, May 1, 1973 .
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