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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-1218_CCv0001.pdf Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Sam S . Sewall, Councilman R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager William Brunibk, 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 I invocation by the Reverend Eleanor Saffell of the Church of Reli Science. The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Deceml 1973 were approved as submitted. BIDS The following bids for air conditioning and electrical work in t Hall, electrical work at Lincoln Shrine, and security lighting I 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 Candi- San Bernardino, California Base Contract $118, 570.00 tioning Refrigerating Equipment Co. Lighting San Bernardino, California Base Contract $123,800.00 Weight ' s Manufacturing, Inc. Colton, California Base Contract $122, 717.00 The bids have been thoroughly studied by the staff. Note is mac the four percent spread between the three low bids, and attentic called to a continuing increase in the cost of mechanical and el trical at a rate of about one percent per month. Council consic these matters, reviewed the original allocation of funds for the projects, and unanimously approved the departmental recommendata award to Baseline Sheet Metal, Inc. , in the amount of $118, 570.0 motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall. Bids were opened and publicly declared in the office of the Citi at 10:00 A.M. this date for the construction of Ford Street fron 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 Jesse Hubbs & Sons Rialto, California Total Bid $126, 144. 50 Matich Corporation Total Bid $103, 307.00 Colton, California (corrected) menuation tnar awara oe mace to tne maticn corporation, the lowest 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 asphalti( paving material and equipment rental for the calendar year 1974. Only 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 Award 2. 500 tons open graded plant-mixed ng asphaltic paving materials 7.95 9. 20 rials 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 :HOTJR A. Barber-Greene Finithing 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 1 through 5 to Matich Corporation at the prices listed, with the department authorized to negotiate for the use of equipment on a need basis . TITIONS 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 installed three of the required street lights on the property which he it 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 ­a 9___ C­—1 1 -----A—,l I­ V­A8- 4-�1,1 c A Planning Director Schindler explained that this amendment to Sec 52.00 A of ordinance 1000, Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Permit, was developed to control the locating of family care hon foster homes, or group homes in single-family residential areas . Schindler spoke of Assembly Bill 1856, by which the State legisl plan to permit such uses, and added that the Conditional Use Per would be the proper medium for control. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded b Councilman Miller, R.P.C. No. 398 was unanimously adopted. Ordi No. 1527, an ordinance of the City Council adopting Amendment No to Ordinance 1000, was given first reading of the title and laid under the rules, with public hearing authorized for January 2, 1 at 7:00 P.M. 2. Lot Split No. 448 - John Tyler - Final Ag2roval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated November 2 having been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given to Lot Split No. 448. 0 motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, t recommendation of the Planning Department received the unanimous approval of the City Council. Wastewater Treatment Plant - Report - Gail Lynch Mr. Gail Lynch of John Carollo Engineers gave a progress report work at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He showed slides of the struction and explained that delay in delivery of mechanical equ is impeding the completion of the plant. Mr. Lynch stated that contractor is approximately 75% finished and is attempting to co to the time schedule. He explained that it is a seller ' s market which the great interest in ecology has produced a rise in busin without a concurrent increase in equipment supply development. Lynch believes that the City will need to request a time extensi Director of Public Works Shefchik stated that he had notified th Quality Control Board two weeks ago of this approaching problem. Shefdhik added that the Yeager Company is doing its utmost to co the construction, has done a good job, and if the equipment had available, they would have met the schedule or been finished ahe time. Council thanked Mr. Lynch for his efforts . Election Discussion Council briefly discussed the filing of candidacy for the coming election, and it was recommended by Mr. DeMirjyn that the fee of be made a requisite for taking out papers rather than filing the may not be permissible in City elections; however, the Clerk was requested to research the law and prepare a recommendation fox t next election. Park Commission - This Commission is studying community gardens. Council briefly discussed the various agencies involved in trans tation planning, and agreed that SANBAG is doing a great deal in direction. Airport Land Use Committee - Requirements of the State were brou Council attention by Councilman Sewall. Recreation Commission - There will be a joint meeting with the P Commission on January 10, 1974. The Recreation Commission is co of a benefit concert on Saturday, December 22, 1973 to aid the Di Recreation Commission to be used for purposes for which revenue sharin funds are permitted. This motion was repeated at the Council meeting me and seconded by Councilman Miller. Council discussed this matter at ,rig 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 I 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 �( A Na Councilmen DeMirjyn, Sewall, and Mayan Cummings ABSENT. None The recommendation for authorization to expend $1, 500 of revenue I` ,ark sharing funds for coordination of lighting at the ballpark with ing 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 wasp mentioned. Vice Mayor DeMirjyn requested that consider- ation be given to establishment of a Northside branch library i connection with the proposed Fire Station. !QATIONS City Manager Merritt brought notice that on January 1., 1974 the speed E limit will be 55 miles per hour as established by Assembly Bill 1969 signed by Govern-car Reagan. Councilman Miller commented on the pleasur 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 Tammy 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 c' Avenue to be held December 191 1973. Chief Graefe will check: this. MP- us. E Cs Ordinance No. 1526, an ordinance of the: City Council of the City of ante Redlands, amending the CATV ordinance, was given second reading of the 1526 title and adopted with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewall, by the �' xesoiution - NO. 3086 Resolution No. 3086, a resolution of the City Council of the Citi Water Line Redlands authorizing agreement for installation of water lines f( Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company right-of-way was t imously adopted, with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sigi behalf of the City. Resolution Resolution No. 3087, a resolution of the City Council authorizinc NO. 3087 agreement for installation of a water line through the Southern I Water Line Transportation Company right-of-way was unanimously adopted, on r 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 downtown Beautifi- planter boxes , benches and parking lots was unanimously approved cation motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, wit funds to be divided between the proper budgets . ,Acting Chamber of Commerce Manager Marlene Kxuft was introduced E congratulated on her appointment. Approval of outside the City water service to the Kimura Nurseri( the northwest corner of Alabama Street and Lugonia Avenue was unz mously approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Cour Outside DeMirjyn, subject to compliance with the following requirements: Water 1. Sell to the City acceptable water stock with a delivery of 5E 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 Alaba Street. 5. Payment of appropriate service connection cost, dependent upc meter size requested. 6. Correction of site plan deficiencies as noted in Planning Der ment memo: a. Minimum of 101 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 on building shall be subject to sign code regulation. The Redlands Unified School District has requested opportunity tc purchase the Ruby Reservoir site on the east side of Crafton Aver. Ruby approximately mid-way between Mentone Boulevard and Madeira Avent Reservoir This property is no longer needed by the City. Following a very discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Council Miller, authorization was given to proceed to declare the propert surplus in anticipation of sale. The Howard Ambulance Company requested withdrawal from the agenda 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 A. the previous action be rescinded; that the fee be re-established at rt - lance $35.00 for a single person ambulance call ; and further that a Certifie" ice public Accountant report be made available to the City. Fallowing 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 ment right-of-way was accepted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded ow 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 taixi-way, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, authorization was given for the City Manager to ort enter into a thirty-day escrow to acquire, for $30,160 plus escrow nsion 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 days 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 . t Council briefly discussed the problem of the Council meeting falling on New Year 's Day and concurred to meet instead on Wednesday, ing January 2, 1974, unanimously, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen..