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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06181974-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, hel( the Council Chambers, Safety Ball, 212 Brookside Avenue, on Tun( 1974 at 7 .00 P.M. PRESENT "Tack B. Cummings, Mayer Ellsworth E. Miller, Mice Mayer Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager William Brunick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, Ban Bernardino Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed I invocation by Dr. Thurman P. Rynbrandt of the Bethany Reformed t The minutes of the regular meeting of dune 4, 1974 were approve( submitted. Before beginning the agenda of the meeting, Mayor Cummings stat( he had: the pleasure of delivering several awards, and called to Certificate podium the following City employees; Presentation dames F. Stewart, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Grade I Charles G. Wyatt, Water Treatment Operator, Grade III John Lemberger, Water Treatment Operator, Grade IV; Stephen Pb Stockton, Water Treatment Operator, Grade V; 0"ohn Shefchik, Water Treatment Operator, Grade V Mayor Cummings stated that he expressed his own appreciation an( of the Council to all these men for the effort and time they ha, spent in improving their technical ability to better serge the Following the Mayor ' s presentation, Mr. Shefchik reported that Stockton had also just received his notification of receipt of State Civil Engineering License. Also receiving awards were Iv, Vowell, Water Treatment Operator, Grade III and Michael Huffstu Water Treatment Operator, Grade V. The audience present applaul enthusiastically.. BIDS -c-nu�5 x ia. i oe neia ana awaraea at the next meeting. un motion or l Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, unanimous approval 3i was given to tabling this matter to the next meeting. EAFrI G a ..tion Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Resolution 3122 fl No. 3122, a resolution of ,intent to vacate a portion of property within ` ion the city of Redlands , Mayer Cummings declared the meeting open as a � hearing for any questions or comments concerning this street. closure. ..tion None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed and 3126 Resolution No. 312 +, a resolution of the City of Redlands ordering the ;i re work on this closure, was unanimously adopted, on motion of Councilman 3 DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. PITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs. Atkinson requested permission to speak following the presentation fl of the result of the salary negotiations, j A Dr . Miller introduced Mrs. Mary Voeller, who stated that she was Joint j Legislative Representative for the NRTA and the AARP for the Gan Ber- nardino and Riverside County areas . She stated that she believed ie cities are not handling Revenue Sharing monies as according to the Ig population and age within their jurisdiction, { Mayor Cummings suggested that Mrs. Voeller familiarize herself with 3' what the City is already doing, stressed improved City services benefitil 1i residents of every age, and stated that Council would be happy to 3 receive Mrs . Voeller ' s information. A congratulatory proclamation for Coach DeMaggio for his high School baseball team for winning the C.B.L. and making a fine showing against f the final winner of the C.I.F. was approved by unanimous vote, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Councilman DeMirjyn stated that Mr, Joe Eeljan of 305 East Clark Street; had received further damage to his roof - this was referred to the 3 City' s insurance carrier previously. Mr. Eeljan repaired the damage himself and now is receiving further damage to the roof and to a fence. 1, Mr. DeMirjyn requested that this matter be taken to the Recreation Commission, as the Recreation Department is in charge of the baseball 11 program at the YMCA Field. Councilman Miller requested that this be ;' put on the Recreation Commission agenda. 33' 3 Councilman DeMirjyn stated that permission was given recently for a 11 carnival on the Lucky parking lot sponsored by the Jaycees. This use f ra resulted in very many complaints from neighbors about noise, dirt, trash and nuisance. He added that another carnival appears to be setting up again in the same location. M; -- 'D-."h,- n- ,-,- --P n-Al -,,-,Ae-, TT- T,---44-.,. ne+4--.4-. .-..« rrr rr^4 T^ .,X17,..- «..- `5 ., The Council then suggested some possible areas . The motion was by the following roll call vote. AYES : Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Knudsen and Grace ABSTAIN: Mayor Cummings NOES: Councilman Miller ABSENT: None Chief Graefe was requested to dispatch a car to the Lucky parkir to notify the carnival people that it would be necessary to fine another location. " COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS .Planning Commission Recommendations as considered by the City Ce at a regular meeting thereof held June 18, 1974 at 3:00 P.M, Present: Councilmembers Miller, DeMiryn, raudsen, Grace, Mayoi Cummings ; City Attorney Taylor 1 . Conditional Use Permit No. 225 - Uo e Christian School Society That the request of the Hope Christian School Society of Redlanc a Conditional Use Permit for site approval for a church and educ facilities on approximately four acres of property located on ti side of Brockton Avenue approximately 250 feet east of Grove Sta R-1 and A-1, zones, be approved. On motion of Councilman DeMir seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of the Planr Commission was unanimously approved subject to the recommendatic all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dat( June 11, 1974. Park Commission The Park Commission sent three recommendationE Council : (l) that the proposed reservoir in Ford Park be accel with the Water Department ' s new plan featuring top area for reci Community tional facility; (2) that the permanent name for Community Pai Park "Community Park" ; and (3) that no further action be taken witl Sylvan respect to the replacement of Sylvan Plunge until more is known Plunge detail about the existing problems, and that a public hearing b( in the fall . The Council unanimously concurred in the above recommendations . Recreation Commission - It was recommended by the Recreation Con that Council accept the changes in the Joint Powers Agreement bE the City and the School District for the Recreation Department, follows : oint: 1. . State the City' s allocation for the Department ' s operation � Powers based on .08 ' and the School District's at .05 of their re.< Agreement assessed valuations , and rescind the amendment dated duly 11 respective to the capital improvement fund. 2 ,. Enable the Commission to authorize rules, fee schedules and programs, and purchase supplies and equipment, while contini to recommend capital improvements . 3. Provide that the Director of Recreation ' s appointment or di: be by the Recreation Commission subject to ratification by I City Council and School District. Provide that the Directoi appoint or remove other personnel subject to the personnel c nances, rules and regulations of the City. separate meetings of their governing bodies . " These recommendations were approved unanimously on motion of Councilman! 11 Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller. Councilman Knudsen also announced that the Recreation Commission has determined to abide by the same smog requirements as are mandated by the State to the Schools . This will bring the control, at the Recrea- tion facilities in line with the use permitted by the Schools . Public Works Commission - Chairman Ford reported that the Commission. 1] had studied the Lugonia Park Water Company request for service by the I City and recommended against this at this time. On motion of Council d man Knudsen, seconded. by Councilman DeMirjyn, the request of the Lugonia Park Water Company was denied, unanimously. zl Mice Mayor Miller reported briefly on the groundbreaking for the Veteran' s Memorial Hospital, stating that it was an impressive ceremonyli t and that Mr. Hein's speech was well-received. it Mayor Cummings expressed some concern that the 54 to $64 million hospital may bring some competition in the hiring of competent medical personnel, and states that hospitals and education facilities are studying this development now. #x 3ATIO NS Mayor Cummings announced: 1. San Bernardino Associated Governments (SA AG) meeting on July 10, 1974 in Victorville; 2. San Bernardino Transit meeting 'Tuesday morning, July 9, 1974; 3 . Rotary dedication plague. on Thursday noon in Ford Park.; 4. Opening of Assemblyman Jerry Lewis ' office on Vine Street at 5 :00 P.M. Thursday, June 20, 1974. 5. We T.I.P. Mayor ' s Luncheon on Friday, .lune 28, 1974 in Johnston College Commons . Councilman Knudsen presented a resolution of the City of Upland in protest concerning Senate Bill 21.77. This was discussed at length and � the staff authorized to write letters of disapproval to the legislature City Manager Merritt brought notice of an off-sale beer and wine { license transfer at the Brookside Market, 1275 Brookside Avenue. NESS Following an explanation by the City Manager that the Federal_ Aviation , Administration was providing $126,000, the California State Division fl anon of Aeronautics providing $13, 955, and the City to use $18, 933 from 3125 former monies reimbursed by the Federal Government for land purchaser i 11 rt at the Airport, for the taxi-way extension, REIL lights, and safety fencing, Resolution No. 3125, a resolution of the City of Redlands Miller . City Manager Merritt brought to Council attention the approachir Variance expiration of the three year ' s time limit to bring into conform£ No. 153 Non-conform- the freeway-oriented sign under Variance No. 153 for the sign at ingSign Top Deck: Restaurant . Mr. Merritt recommended that, as the City a $1, 000 bond for removal of this sign, the Attorney be authori proceed with enforcement of the brand before it expires . This al was given unanimously, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded Councilman DeMirjyn. Mrs . Patton addressed Council briefly with a recommendation to i the variance procedure from the ordinance; however Director of ] Schindler explained that there is a Mate law requiring the vara: procedure be contained in the ordinance. City Manager Merritt presented a recommendation from the Ad Hoc Committee on Revenue Sharing as follows : 1 . That they fund an employment service in the amount of $10,0( retaining the services of EDD; Revenue 2 . That the Revenue Sharing Committee be permitted to negotiat( Sharing Ad Hoc the Mayor ' s advice, a contract with EDD; Committee 3 . That the office be housed in the County facility on Brooksi( Avenue; 4 . That a contract with EDD include the training of at least 2 persons bearing in mind that a branch service will be locat( trial basis at a location on the north side of the City. Following considerable discussion, this recommendation was aper( on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Mayor Cummings, wit] addition to Section 2 "that the contract be reviewed by the Cit, .Attorney and approved by the Council" , by the following roll ca' A Councilmembers Miller, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Mayor Cummings requested letters of thanks to all. Ad Hoc Commitl members and asked Mrs . Lee to rise in the audience for an expre of appreciation A recommendation developed by Mr. John Wagner explaining the ad, tapes of joining with the County in a special population census 1975 taken during the year 1975 by the Federal Bureau of Census in o: Special_ Census establish additional payments due the City by tax subvention wa: presented. Authorization to participate in the special populat.. census with the funds to come from general fund unallocated fun( approved on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman for Fiscal Years 1.974-75 and 1975-76 between the three negotiating it ix representatives of City employees . The three memoranda were unani- mously approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Council- I 1 man Knudsen. Referring to the salary increases received by City employees over the 11 past years as " inflationary grants made to City employees" , .Mrs . �I Atkinson expressed great personal concern for all those citizens of Redlands who are on fixed incomes, are retired, elderly or have other i! reasons for not being able to be wage earners . She stated that the increasing cost of City services, food, and other spiraling expenss are causing great hardship for these people. The Council_ concurred with deep concern for this group of citizens and assured :Mrs . Atkinson { and Mrs . Voeller that any recommendations toward solutions would be gladly considered. Councilman Knudsen suggested preparing a resolutionlj expressing concern with inflation for mailing to our representatives at the State and Federal level. a Following this discussion, Resolution No. 3127, which establishes a II ution salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees , was unani 3127 mously adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Counci..lmana Vfl ile Knudsen. The Council expressed satisfaction with the manner in which negotiations had been handled without outside representation, and ?' 11 Councilman Knudsen expressed the hope that a greater understanding had j been developed through this agreement. j 1 The new Police Communications System, the Redlands Bowl Lighting pro- ject, and a new pumper built by the Fire Department were described as Redevelopment Fund expenditures which benefit all segments of the i } coazarnuni Ly s §j £,t City Manager Merritt stated that each Councilman had received copies of the proposed budget for 1974-75, and added that copies will be available in the City Clerk' s office. He stated that the tax--supported funds should be adopted tentatively, subject to receipt of 1974-75 tax information. Councilman DeMirjyn moved to approve the budget, with,; deletion of the $10,869 for the Chamber of Commerce, calling the work of the Chamber political and not a proper expenditure of City funds, 3 Motion seconded by Councilman Knudsen. Mr. Martins presented a brief resume of the work done by the Chamber, the reasons for the need within the City of Redlands, and outlined the services that would be no longer available to the City if this support is withdrawn. Mr . Ii Merritt stated that these duties can be taken up by the City employees II if additional staff is provided. Mrs. Patton reviewed the history of the Chamber. Mr. Merritt reminded Council that many of the services provided by the Chamber at this time are obtained at a much lesser fee —A v.r i+-'k r. 4- +-k- 4:- 1, -F 4 k-c -1,4 -1, A 1-, 4 v r.>A ---' 4-1—r. t'-4 i-+> ' Committee. There being no furter business to come before Council, Council adjourned, on motion, at 9:45 P.M. 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