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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09181973-cc_CCv0001.pdf 1973 at 7:00 P.M. I Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 :00 P.M. j Jack B . Cummings, Mayor Charles G. BeMrjyn, Vice Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Sam S . Sewall, Councilman R. P . Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Edward E. '.Taylor, City attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck. Palmer, San Bernardino Sun "one The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by tie invocation by Mayor 0"ack Cummings . II The minutes of the meeting of September 4, 1973 were approved as submitted. Mayor Cummings welcomed Mr. Knudsen back from Canada, Mr. Taylor back from Africa, and mentioned that City Manager Merritt will be absent 11 H for two weeks to attend a professional conference and have a vacation Police Chief Robert Graefe introduced Mr, dames Celano, Manager of the 3� Automobile Club of Redlands , who presented Mayor Cummings with a. Safetyf Citation from the American automobile Association. This is a special 11 award for 1973 . Mayor Cummings in turn presented the award to Officer Charles Alexander, whose work is primarily with safety education, and 11 thanked Officer Alexander for his efforts , which have helped the Citi 3i li earn this citation. Mayor Cummings requested a letter of appreciation to the Automobile Club for the services they rendered to the citizens in sponsoring this d fl award. it i I City Manager Merritt read a Resolution of the City Council_ of the Ca.ty y of Redlands declaring the week of September 24 - 30 as 'Traffic Safety Week. This resolution is requested by the Governor, and unanimously j ,i adapted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen S�rink.ler stem - I,ibrar Only one bid was received for installation of a. sprinkler system at the,; Library, that of the firm of Herzig Corporation, Pomona, California., inli the amount of $43,430.00. a; Followingl' study, it is the of the Department of Build�ncl fl and Safety that the bid be rejected and reevaluated, as this exceeds the department estimate. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by h Councilman Sewall, this bid was rejected and reevaluation recommended. The following bads were opened and publicly declared in the office of It 11 the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M. this date: 11 System and recommendation- It is the request of the department that de Tabled ation be delayed until the first meeting in October . On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, decision on these bids was set for October 2, 1973. Via Vista Sewer Construction Beecher Construction Co. 8" Main, $12.00/lineal foot West Covina, Calif. Manholes, 5450.00/manhole Total Basic Bid $37, 386.00 Add for sand - $4.00/L.F. Laterals - $260.00 each Michael Mize 8" Main, $11 . 95/lineal foot San Bernardino, Calif. Manholes, $500.00/manhole Via Vista Total Basic Bid $38,199.00 Sewer Add or deduct for sand - 0 Award Laterals - $186.00 each Montclair Sewer 8" Main, $12. 25/lineal foot Ontario, Calif. Manholes, $375 .00/manhole Total Basic Bid $37, 858. 75 Add for sand - $5.00/L. F. Laterals - $175.00 each Following a detailed study by the Department of Public Works , it recommended that the bid of Montclair Sewer in a total amount of $37, 858.00 meets all qualifications and represents the greatest to the taxpayer. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman seconded by Councilman Sewall, award of the sewer construction w to Montclair Sewer of Ontario, Calif. COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Commission Recommendations as considered by the City Cc at a regular meeting thereof held September 18, 1973 at 3:00 P.Y Present: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cu Deputy City Attorney DeSilva 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 218 - A-1 Grit Company That the request of the A-1 Grit Company for a conditional use to construct an office and security building on the northerly pc of the Tri-City Concrete property, approximately 1360 feet east Alabama Street be approved. Councilman Sewall explained that th permit must be considered by Council because the property is zon Open Land, and requires Council approval for any construction; h added that the Planning Commission found no problems . On motion Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, this recommend of the Planning Commission was approved unanimously. Vice Mayor DeMirjyn then spoke of the lease with the Tri-City Cc Company and questioned whether the City was receiving a proper r from a business such as the above which is being conducted on Ci property. Councilman Knudsen spoke of the mineral rights with F bility of gold being recoverable. The lease was discussed at gr length, with Dr. Miller stressing that this facet of the lease b studied at the next renewal. 2. Pioneer Acres - Commission Review and Approval for Conditional U Permit No. 207 This matter was approved by the Commission and required no Counc consideration at this time; however Mrs . Harry Eldridge, 441 Via Drive, recruested permission to read from the Redlands Facts, V�.%JL-),=.L U'Y aY_LIILJ t=GEo L, vi L.IIU r-LUIIct--- IiU.L�.-j PIUPt:,-L LY IL1 LIIt! UVe-F1L -CI'lriL a developer wishes to use gravity flow. Mr . Robert Van Roekel, speaking in behalf of Pioneer Acres, offered an easement across this property to be made available to the City for sewer purposes . Councilman Miller moved that such an easement be accepted at this time. Council was reluctant to do this at this time as no document was prepared. The motion died for lack of a second. The continuing informal Council discussion touched upon sewer design plans and location,; street and roadway locations ; drainage; handling of services under PRD development; and zoning. 3 . Requirements for Conditional Use Permit No. 188 - Zeinef-Higdon The request of applicants for permission to proceed with the addition of 40 spaces (Phase 2) to the Lugonia Fountains Mobile Home Park at this time, and to delay installation of main sewer line as required by Engineering Division Requirement No. 7, until development of Phase 3, was approved on motion of Councilman DeMirj'yn, seconded by Councilman Miller, by unanimous vote. 4 . Freeway Landscaping Council briefly discussed freeway landscaping, considered possible sources of water for such project, and requested the Director of Public Works to study this and prepare recommendations . Park Commission - At this time, Council received a presentation from Mr . John Cyprien, of Lampman and Associates, consultants for Community Park. Mr. Cyprien described the shelter designs , the parking lot con- figurations , and the plantings chosen for the park, and also described the play equipment in detail. Council discussed the matter at length, and received the information that ideally bids should be called the last part of October, and award made at the first meeting of November in order to meet the schedule required to qualify for the HUD funds . on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, nity authorization for the City Clerk to advertise for bids for this project Bid was given, with the understanding that the money raised throughout the community for this project will be on deposit with the City Treasurer. Approval was given unanimously. Mrs . Phyllis Williams briefly addressed Council, stating that the Park and Recreation Task Force will be happy to make available the remaining funds which have been earmarked matching funds for this park. Traffic Commission - Council acknowledged receipt of many communications relative to a request sponsored by the Beaver Clinic for a special crosswalk on Fern Avenue west of Cajon Street. The Council discussed walk briefly the inadvisability of such a crosswalk, Studies show that r c pedestrians are not alert when they are in a crosswalk, and traffic could back up onto Cajon Street. Council concurred in the thought that other parking lot design would have been more satisfactory, or that the parking for patients should be on the same block as the Clinic, with employee personnel using the parking across the street. Housing Commission - On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by r"ni I n r-i 7 M n n q'=wn 1 1 r a_ir-,r-,n i n+-m=,"* of A n 4 #-n n i r�v-x Y V^0= vnmro n"A license at the Pizza Chalet, 130 E. State Street. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Cummings announced the Citrus Belt Division Meeting of the League of California Cities on Friday night, September 31, at the L.A. C( Meeting Fairgrounds , Mated that he would be unable to attend and urged o members to attend if possible. On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, SA AG Councilman :Knudsen was appointed as alternate delegate to the Gen, Assembly of SANBAG for the bi-monthly meetings .. Councilman Sewall brought a request from Senator Craig Riddle for Senate support of Senate Bill 479, a bill providing for inspection and m Bill 479 enance of motor vehicle pollution control devices, which will be + Governor ' s desk.. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman S, seconded by Councilman Miller, Resolution 3066, a resolution of t Council urging Governor Reagan to sign Senate Bill 479 was unanim# adopted by the City Council , and a copy directed to Governor Reag Vice Mayor DeMirjyn brought to Council attention the need of the station and the taxi cab dispatch to relocate, due to a large ren increase being made by the Santa Fe Railroad. Appointment- On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman ;Knudsen, u: Parking mous approval was given to the reappointment of Mr . William dunki: Place Co -tmission the Board of Parking Place Commissioners for a term of three year NEW BITS INLSS Resolution No. 3059, a resolution of the City Council of the City .Redlands , approving agreement for maintenance of the State Nighwa State in the City of Redlands, and authorization for the Mayor and the Highway Clerk to sign the agreement to initiate this resolution, were una Agreement ly adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilm Sewall . This agreement will result in the State Department of `I'r Cation assuming maintenance of roadsides which was formerly a Cit. function and an increase in the allotment for City sweeping of St Highways . Mayor Cummings announced League of California Cities meeting from October 21 to October 24 . Councilman Sewall reported briefly on the recent SCAG meeting whi considered transportation plans for the South Basin. In order to comply with Federal Aviation Administration Regulatio connection with the City' s application for reimbursement for 1965 Municipal 1966 land purchases at the Redlands Municipal Airport, Council apk Airport unanimously, on motion of Councilman :Knudsen, seconded by Councilz Basements 4 11r Fhr rrrarlt nF fs7n 1Ci fr,rsi sTi � �sr ear rrnttrtr trm€ rti Jnr amendment to the memoranda of understanding reached on dune 1 , 1973 -ander between the City of Redlands and the San Bernardino Public Employees Z ssociation as presented by the City Manager was approved unanimously. -standing This relates to a recommended salary schedule for general. employee positions in the City of Redlands incorporating realignment and re- classification of positions with a cost of living increase of approx- imately 5% to be effective December 16, 1973 . Demolition of a structure located at 914 Webster Street, as requested by .Director. of Building and Safety Mitchell, was authorized on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, with the cost of the demolition to be assessed against the property. City Manager Merritt brought notification from the State Compensation tion- Insurance Fund that the City' s premium will be adjusted to a 70"/ of nsation premium, computed at Basic or Schedule rates . This represents a 30% discount over last year ' s schedule. City Manager Merritt announced certification by the State Department of ation Finance of the City of Redlands population at 37, 700, affective April 1, 1973 . An authorization to enter for construction purposes , including a Hold met- Harmless Agreement, given by the Redlands Unified School District for nds the purpose of street widening of Lugonia Avenue through school property, ed Is was approved, with the Mayor authorized to sign, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Unanimous approval was given on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, to the following list of encumberances as presented by Finance Director Archbold: 1 . Revenue Sharing 129,400 2 . Approve Street Const. (Gas 'Tax) 379,000 . Sewage 'Treatment Plant 2, 910, 000 4. Property for Parking Fac. 1.76, 500 5. Reservoirs and Equipment 353, 000 6. Miscellaneous incomplete purchase orders and projects 77,000 Chief Graefe reported that the polygraph machine has been purchased by the Police Department, that a man is being trained for this machine, and a room is being prepared. Council received a comprehensive report on the student intern program from Assistant to the City Manager John Wagner. The City will. have six high school interns and one college intern this coming year. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the. Finance Committee. There being no further business to come before Council, the Council adjourned, on motion, at 5: 25 P.M.