HomeMy WebLinkAbout12181973-cc_CCv0001.pdf Ellsworth E. Miller , Councilman
Sam S . Sewall , Councilman
R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager
William Brunick, Deputy City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts
Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun
ABSENT.. None
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed
invocation by the Reverend Eleanor S affell of the Church of Rel
Science,
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Decem
1973 were approved as submitted.
BIDS The following bids for air conditioning and electrical work in
Hall , electrical work at Lincoln Shrine, and security lighting
Smiley Library were opened and publicly declared on December 13
in the office of the City Clerk:
Air Handlers , Inc,
Award Rialto, California Base Contract $131, 844. 00
Electrical Baseline Sheet Metal, Inc.
Air Condi- San Bernardino, California Base Contract $118, 570,00
tinning Refrigerating Equipment Co.
Lighting San Bernardino , California Base Contract $133,500 .00
Wright ' s Manufacturing, Inc.
Colton, California Base Contract $122, 71,7 .00
The bids have been thoroughly studied by the staff. Note is ma
the four percent spread between the three low bids , and attenti
called to a continuing increase in the cost of mechanical and e
trical at a rate of about one percent per month. Council consi
these matters , reviewed the original allocation of funds for th
projects , and unanimously approved the departmental recommendat
award to Baseline Sheet Metal, :Inc. , in the amount of $118, 570 .
motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall .
Bids were opened and publicly declared in the office of the Cit
at 10:00 A.M. this date for the construction of ford Street fro
Redlands Boulevard to Sunset Drive, as follows ;
Bonadiman-McCain, Inc.
San Bernardino, California Total Bid $117, 376. 70
Fontana Paving
Fontana, California Total Bid $117, 336, 75
Alan M. Hess & Sons
Bid Award Ontario, California Total Bid $124, 141. 60
Ford Street A. S . Hubbs
Colton, California Total Bid $151, 752. 00
,nesse Hubbs & Sons
Rialto, California Total Bid $1.26, 144 . 50
Matich Corporation Total Bid $103, 307, 00
Colton, California (corrected)
menuaLion rnaL awara De mane to the matien corporation, the iowest
qualified bidder, in the amount of $103, 307. 00. Following discussion,
on motion of CounCilman Miller , seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unan-
imous award of this bid was made to Matich Corporation.
Bids were also advertised for this date for the furnishing of asphaltic:
paving material and equipment rental for the calendar year 1974. Onlyl
one bid was received, from the Matich Corporation, as follows :
Price/Ton Price/Ton
FOB Plant Job Site
1. 10, 000 tons dense graded plant-
mixed asphaltic paving material $6. 70 $8.00
ward 2 . 500 tons open graded plant-mixed
9 asphaltic paving materials 7.95 9. 20
ials 3. 200 tons rock screenings 8.65
4. 2, 000 gallons asphaltic emulsion . 50/gal,
5. 2, 000 gallons liquid asphalts . 60/gal .
6. Equipment Rental : PRICE PER :HOUR
A. Barber-Greene Finishing Machine $56.00
B . Emulsion Distributor 22.50*
C. Tandem Roller 24.00
D. Pneumatic-Tired Roller 24.00
*Charge of $ .40 per gallon for penetration type emulsion
used as tack coat for plant-mixed surfacing.
It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the
award be made to the Matich Corporation, as the prices are considered
reasonable in view of the present shortage and the rise in cost of all
types of oil.
Council discussed the matter at length, concurred in the opinion that
the bid should be divided, and that award of Items 1 through 5 to
Matich Corporation be approved. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn,
seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to the
award of Items I through 5 to Matich Corporation at the prices listed,
with the department authorized to negotiate for the use of equipment
on a need basis .
FITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr . Gus Argeris of Long Beach requested release of the bond he posted
for installation of street lights at Texas Street and Colton Avenue
in connection with Lot Split No. 437. Mr. Argeris stated that he has
t installed three of the required street lights on the property which he
t developed, that he no longer owns the third parcel, which is the
location for a fourth light, and wishes to be released from the
obligation to install the light. Director of Public Works Shefchik
pointed out that installation of lights was a requirement of the
original Lot Split No. 437. Council discussed this briefly, and on
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Planning Director Schindler explained that this amendment to Se
52.00 A of Ordinance 1000, Uses Permitted Subject to Conditiona.
Permit, was developed to control the locating of family care hoi
foster homes , or group homes in single-family residential areas
Schindler spoke of Assembly Bill 1856, by which the State legis:
plan to permit such uses , and added that the Conditional Use Pe:
would be the proper medium for control.
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Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded 1
Councilman Miller, R.P.C. No. 398 was unanimously adopted. Ord.
No . 1527, an ordinance of the City Council adopting Amendment N(
to Ordinance 1000, was given first reading of the title and lai(
under the rules, with public hearing authorized for January 2 ,
at 7 .00 P.M.
2. Lot Split No. 448 - John Tyler - Final Ap2roval
All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated November
having been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning
Department that final approval be given to Lot. Split No. 448. t
motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn,
recommendation of the Planning Department received the unanimous
approval of the City Council.
Wastewater Treatment Plant - Re ort - Gail Lynch
Mr. Gail Lynch of ,john Carollo Engineers gave a progress report
work at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.. He showed slides of th,
struction and explained that delay in delivery of mechanical_ eq,
is impeding the completion of the plant. Mr . Lynch stated that
contractor is approximately 75% finished and is attempting to c(
to the time schedule. He explained that it is a seller ' s marke
which the great interest in ecology has produced a rise in busi:
without a concurrent increase in equipment supply development.
Lynch believes that the City will need to request a time extens
Director of Public Works Shefchik stated that he had notified t:
Quality Control Board two weeks ago of this approaching problem
Shefchik added that the Yeager Company is doing its utmost to c,
the construction, has done a good job, and if the equipment had
available, they would have met the schedule or been finished ah
time. Council thanked Mr . Lynch for his efforts ,
Election Discussion
Council briefly discussed the filing of candidacy for the cumin
election, and it was recommended by Mr . DeMirjyn that the fee o
be made a requisite for taking out papers rather than filing th
may not be permissible in City elections; however, the Clerk wa
requested to research the law and prepare a recommendation for
next election.
Park Commission - This Commission is studying community gardens
Council briefly discussed the various agencies involved in Iran
Cation planning, and agreed that SANBAG is doing a great deal is
direction.
Airport Land Use Committee - Requirements of the State were bro
Council attention by Councilman Sewall .
Recreation Commission - There will be a joint meeting with the
Commission on January 10, 1974 . The Recreation Commission is c,
of a benefit concert on Saturday, December 22, 1973 to aid the
Recreation Commission to be used for purposes for which revenue sharing
funds are permitted. This motion was repeated at the Council meeting
ie and seconded by Councilman Miller . Council discussed this matter at
ig length, with concern being expressed for the possible escalation of
the number of accounts which would be developed if all allotted monies
were put into separate interest-bearing funds . Director of Finance
Archbold pointed out that this process would defeat the budgetary
process of the City. Mayor Cummings took exception to the fact that
revenue sharing funds would then be expended without direct control of
the City Council . Following discussion, the motion was defeated by
the following roll call. vote:
AYES : Councilmen Knudsen and Miller
NOES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Sewall, and Mayor Cummings
ABSENT: None
The recommendation for authorization to expend $1 , 500 of revenue
irk sharing funds for coordination of lighting at the ballpark with
.ng Community Park Development was unanimously approved on motion of
Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller .
In the discussion of revenue sharing funds , enlargement of Smiley
Library was mentioned. Vice Mayor DeMirjyn requested that consider-
ation be given to establishment of a Northside branch library in
connection with the proposed Fire Station.
"AT IONS
City Manager Merritt brought notice that on January 1 , 1.974 the speed
limit will be 55 miles per hour as established by Assembly Bill 1969
signed by Governor Reagan. Councilman Miller commented on the pleasure
of driving at this speed.
Note was made of the meeting of the General Assembly of San Bernardino
Associated Governments and the East Valley Managers and Mayors
Association.
Note was made by Councilman Sewall of receipt of letters from Super-
visor Hansberger and Assemblyman Lewis concerning a request regarding
noise on Interstate 10.
Councilman Sewall noted that Tommy Phillips did very well in the Pass ,
Punt and Kick contest in Miami. He was second in his age group_
Council was notified of a go-kart racing exhibition on San Bernardino
Avenue to be held December 19, 1973 . Chief Graefe will check this .
[ED BUS INES S
ordinance No. 1526, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
ince Redlands , amending the CATV ordinance, was given second reading of the
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title and adopted with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full,
on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, by the
t4esoiution
No. 3086 Resolution No. 3086 , a resolution of the City Council of the Cit
Water Line Redlands authorizing agreement for installation of water lines I
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company right-of-way was
imously adopted, with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sic
behalf of the City.
Resolution Resolution No. 3087, a resolution of the City Council authorizir
No. 3087 agreement for installation of a water line through the Southern
Water Line Transportation Company right-of-way was unanimously adopted, on
of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, with the
and City Clerk authorized to sign.
A request from the Downtown Redlands Division of the Chamber of
Downtown Commerce for reinstatement of $1,450 for maintenance of downtowr
Beautifi- planter boxes , benches and parking lots was unanimously approvec
cation
motion of Councilman DeMirj'yn* seconded by Councilman Miller, wi
funds to be divided between the proper budgets .
Acting Chamber of Commerce Manager Marlene Kruft was introduced
congratulated on her appointment.
Approval of outside the City water service to the Kimura Nursery
the northwest corner of Alabama Street and Lugonia Avenue was ur
mously approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Cot
Outside DeMirjyn, subject to compliance with the following requirements:
Water 1. Sell to the City acceptable water stock with a delivery of
Service
2. Payment of Water Stock Acquisition Fund of $1, 740.00 .
3 . Payment of sewer frontage charge of $2, 810. 00.
4 . Construction of required 8-inch water main extension on Alat
Street.
5. Payment of appropriate service connection cost, dependent ur
meter size requested.
6. Correction of site plan deficiencies as noted in Planning DE
ment memo:
a. Minimum of 10 ' landscaped strip to be provided along all
frontages. Provide a minimum of 15 gallon trees at fiVE
intervals adjacent to parking.
b. Sidewalks to be provided along all street frontages .
C. Maximum height sign to be 25 feet. Any signs painted or
building shall be subject to sign code regulation.
The Redlands Unified School District has requested opportunity t
purchase the Ruby Reservoir site on the east side of Crafton AvE
Ruby approximately mid-way between Mentone Boulevard and Madeira Aver
Reservoir
This property is no longer needed by the City. Following a verb
discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Counci
Miller , authorization was given to proceed to declare the propel
surplus in anticipation of sale.
The Howard Ambulance Company requested withdrawal from the agenc I
in seven months . Councilman Sewall stated that he believed this is an
unnecessary profit at an expense to the citizens of Redlands . The
discussion of fees begun at the November 6, 1973 meeting was re-opened
at this time and continued at length. Councilman Sewall moved that
the previous action be rescindedT that the fee be re-established at
t
ance $35.00 for a single person ambulance call ; and further that a Certified
ce Public Accountant report be made available to the City. Following
lengthy discussion, there was no second. Councilman Knudsen stated
that the owner and his wife work a 24-hour day seven days a week and
that in seven months this is not an unreasonable payment for their
services , Following discussion of requirement for C. P.A. report,
Assistant to the City Manager John Wagner was directed to prepare an
ordinance requiring that a Certified Public Accountant statement, with
breakdown of the income from within the City and from the County, be
presented prior to any increase in rates . This motion by Councilman
Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, was unanimously approved.
An easement to the City of Redlands from James J. Barlow for pipeline
ent right-of-way was accepted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded
w by Councilman Miller, with the City Manager authorized to execute the
Certificate of Acceptance on behalf of the City.
City Manager Merritt brought notice of an allocation by the Federal
Aviation Administration of $107, 056 (80%) of the funds for recently
approved airport improvements and the 4.6 acre land purchase to
extend the taxi-way. on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by
Councilman Miller, authorization was given for the City Manager to
rt enter into a thirty-day escrow to acquire, for $30, 160 plus escrow
sion
costs, the necessary 4.6 acres of land to provide for the taxi exten-
sion. Funds for land purchase to be provided from the funds available
for -repayment of the loan to the Airport Fund. These funds will be
replaced when the Federal grant for these improvements is received.
Approval by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings
NOES : Councilman DeMirjyn
ABSENT: None
City Manager Merritt brought notice of the ten guaranteed holidays
ays which are provided to City employees in connection with the Meyers-
Milias-Brown Act, and listed the dates for 1974 . This matter was
approved unanimously on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by
Councilman Miller.
Council briefly discussed the problem of the Council meeting falling
on New Year ' s Day and concurred to meet instead on Wednesday,
ng January 2, 1974, unanimously, on motion of Councilman Miller,
seconded by Councilman Knudsen.