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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11041975-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, heli Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on Novembe: 1975 at 7 :00 P.M. PRESENT Jack B. Cummings, Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Vice Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Bill Brunick, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A . Moseley, City Clerk j) Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None Four bids for a tractor-loader with backhoe were opened and publicly b' 1 declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10 :00 A.M. on October 27, 1975, At the Council meeting on October 28 award of the bid was fl l i? deferred to the meeting of November 4 at the request of the department sward to allow time for study, 1� --or- Following a review by the Utilities and Shop Divisions, it is recom-- =r with mended that Council award the bid for furnishing tractor-loader with il ioe backhoe to the third low bidder, Whitney Tractor Company of Riverside, in the amount of $15, 900.00, as this bid is the lowest that meets all. requirements and specifications . On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, the bid of the Whitney Tractor Company ] of Riverside in the amount of $15, 900 .00 was unanimously accepted la ETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs . Mary Voeller addressed the Council in behalf of the senior citizens 11 of Redlands . She stated that they have no place to work, to meet, and j Dr to be of service to the community, and requested that Council proceed 7-en with the establishment of a senior citizen center. Mrs . Voeller des Dr cribed a conversation with Mr. Harlan Burns of HUD in Washington, and stated that a letter outlining this discussion would be forthcoming. Council discussed the need for such a facility with Mrs . Voeller, con-- tt curred that it would be desirable to be in a position to accept the f Joslyn grant, explained the problems outlined in the letter from Mrs Siracusa of the Environmental Improvement Agency, and received co encs 7 from other members present in the audience. r' Mr. Frank Maloney reported on his meeting of November 4 with Mr. WeldonE J. Fulton, architect. He stated that the City of Redlands had received]' a two-week extension, to November 20, for the consideration of the { Yn Joslyn grant. Mr. Maloney added that the city is being considered undek ill rasion a new act, the November, 1974 Housing and Community Development Act. Council stressed the need to be in conformity with all Federal require-11 1 ments in developing this project. Mr. Knudsen expressed concern at thejl delay, and the possibility of losing both the Joslyn offer and the il first--year funds . The Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Maloney for his continuing efforts and for his trip into Eos Angeles today. l The Mayor urged that those in attendance write letters to their elected] and appointed officials in Washington. I'< Mr. Joseph L. Walker of 136 Doyle Drive, representing the Roundhouse i !< Gang, invited the Mayor, the Council, and the audience, to attend the fl First Annual Model Railroad Show on november 15 at Cope Junior High. jl l3 1 Stating that this is an effort to bring senior citizens and, youth to road gether, Mr. Walker requested permission to post fifteen small direc- tional signs about the community in order to direct people to Cope October 28, 1975 and deleting the ward "automatic" from Planninc ment recommendation No. 11, deleting engineering division recomn tion 5c, and amending engineering division recommendation 7 : Cc sidewalks along Rosette and Highland adjacent to curb; sidewalk Highland shall transition to standard section adjacent to propel as it approaches applicant' s westerly property line. On motion Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recommc of the Planning Commission was unanimously adopted by the City C Park Commission - The Park Commission will meet at 1.45 P.M. on " November 6. Traffic Commission - The Traffic Commission at its meeting of Oc 23 , 1975 referred the following recommendations for Council appz SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 676, Section 67603 of the Red] Resolution Traffic Ordinance. No. 3215 1 . Install stop signs on Palm Avenue at intersection with Redlc Traffic Street. 2 . Install stop signs on Western Avenue at intersection with 6t �r Street. SECTION TWO: Pursuant to Article 678, Section 67805 (a) of the Redlands Traffic Ordinance: 1 > Paint white curb for passenger loading and unloading on the side of Pennsylvania Avenue from the main driveway of Lugoni School to a point 130 " west. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudser i cil unanimously adopted Resolution No. 3215, which embodies then o recommendations of the Traffic Commission. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Cummings announced a SANBAG meeting tomorrow morning, and described the transit problems which exist at this time with Sar. Bernardino County and City operating different systems. Mayor C expressed the hope that these problems would be resolved in ordE all residents of San Bernardino County may receive service equal that in Redlands. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1566, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amendin Ordinance Redlands Ordinance Code to bring the Sign Code regarding adverb No. 1566 signs into conformity with State requirements, was given second Amending of the title, and adopted, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, secc Sign Code Councilman Miller, with waiver of reading of the ordinance in fu the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor NOES : None ABSENT: None The request for annexation of property on Alabama Street, south Resolution Redlands Boulevard, by Robert Kling was approved and Council un; No. 3218 ly adopted Resolution No. 3218, which states Council intention I lution Redlands establishing policies and procedures for employee negotia- 3216 tions regarding wages, fringe benefits and working conditions for thej ogee dations 1976-77 fixcal year, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace. City Manager Merritt presented and explained corrections to SANBAG t ,joint Powers Agreement Amendment No, 3 . Following this, on motion of rs ement, Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, the corrections AG were approved as submitted, with the Mayor authorized to sign the necessary agreements. na.nce Ordinance No. 1567, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending 1567 Chapter 63 , Bicycles, of the City of Redlands Ordinance Code to bring 3 i cle this code into conformity with the State regulations, was given first I nsing reading of the title and laid over under the rules with second readingil set for November 18, 1975 . Mrs . Mary Ann Mayo, of 582 Sunnyside Avenue, addressed Council with a I 3, request that bus service be furnished to the Redlands Bowl summer Service programs . Mrs . Mayo explained that bus service would make the Bowl_ .edlands programs available to people, particularly in north Redlands, who do not have transportation and would enjoy attending programs. Council discussed the matter at length, expressed appreciation of the worthi ness of the cause, and felt concern for the City' s lack of funds . Mrs ;; Joyce Nehlsen of 1609 Marjorie Crest also spoke. Following discussion; Council concurred that the matter would be considered in the budget session. On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, Reso- lution No. 3217, a resolution of the City of Redlands in support. of i elution designating the Southern California Association of Governments as an 3217 areawide planning agency for 208 water quality planning, was adopted 'r by the following roll call votes ity .Hing AYES : Councilmembers Miller, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilman DeMirjyn ABSENT: None Bills and salaries were ordered paid as authorized by the Finance Com f mittee. There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, at I �3 8 :20 P.M. Next regular meeting, November 18, 1975 . yor of the City o � Redla.nds