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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 -vr i a 1 eatroi 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 . (M'ayo' r of the City of Aedlands erZ .17 -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-