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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04061976a-cc_CCv0001.pdf i I i 7 3 t 1 i f { I 1 i i 3 i 3 3 1 3 a of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands , held in l; the Council Chambers, Safety Nall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on April 6, is 1976, at 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 : 30 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 :00 P .M. 3 i Charles Gro DeMirjyn, Mayor Chres-ten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman I? R. P. Merritt, Jr . , City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk i Erwin S . Mein, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun Charles Roberts , KCAL x i? None The meeting was opened with the singing of one stanza of God Bless America, the pledge of allegiance, and the invocation by Councilman ?j Miller . Minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 1976, were approved as submitted as were the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 23, 1976. ION RECOMMENDATIONS Park Commission - City Manager Merritt brought the Park Commission recommendation from the meeting of March 18, 1976, that the Council purchase equivalent land to replace all park land used for any other purpose than parks . Also the Commission inquired what plans were being made for replacing the 1. 87 acres of park land and open space3 r arnaa in T, omnia Park heina aiven to the Northside Community Center. 1 rented the recommendation of the Public Works Department staff for restructuring the City' s existing water rates as shown on Table 9, Appendix B, Page B-24, of the Redlands Water Master P1 prepared by J. M. Montgomery, Engineers . He explained the rate briefly and stated that the Public Works Commission approved t1- recommendation at their meeting of March 29, 1976. Mr . David 9 Water read a statement questioning the Montgomery Report and requesti Rate a delay in this matter . Mr . David Garcia, Director of MunicipE Increase Services, explained the years of deterioration which the water has suffered, particularly the 60-65 miles of four-inch piplinE which are no longer capable of adquate water delivery; stresses fire hazard; and explained that a six percent (6%) increase in connections has been added while the water staff has been reduc 8.6 percent. Fred Ford, Chairman of the Public Works Commission, addressed Council requesting the implementation of the Montgomery recommc tion and the acceptance of the Montgomery report, Mr. Eldon Vincent, present in the audience, gave a comprehensi" comparison of the water system with that of Azuza and projectes future costs of the water uses in Redlands . Mr Louis Fletcher explained that gravity water, while reasonable, was not without: cost. Mr . Turner suggested that the City develope alternates a and recommended a twenty-one percent (21%) increase. Mr .. Garci further explained that the requested increase is to maintain tl present level at which the City is receiving water service and for capital improvement nor for projected population increase, added that surplus funds are now depleted, Fire Chief Budd cited one instance of a costly home on Knoll Re which was lost to fire due to the inadequency of the water prey in the early 1950 ' s , Councilman Miller moved to accept the Corr recommendation and approve the rate increase. The motion was s by Councilman Elliott with each Councilmember expressing concer the citizens ' situation brought about by this increase,. Unanirr approval was given the rate increase as shown on Table 9, Apper Page B-24, and depicted in Resolution No.. 3247 . On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, Montgomery Report was approved as requested by Mr . Ford. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS Mr . Names Le Thomas of Fairview Lane, Mentone, addressed Counci i concerning an unauthorized water connection at 127 Sliger Road, Outside Mentone, Two residences are presently being serviced by one wa City meter and this is in conflict with Ordinance No. 1441. Council .. TAT m Councr_c.man Miller, the council movea to arrect the water Department to study the matter further to see if there is an alternative which might be available to the Thomas ' . Motion carried unanimously. I City Manager Merritt presented a notice from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of an off-sale beer and wine license at Woody ' s Market, 1221 Orange Street. This is for information purposes only. I' 37 Can motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, 1 unanimous approval was given to the use of the parking lot east of Fifth Street and south of Redlands Boulevard by the Boy Scouts Gray- back Council for a Scout-O-Rama on May 8, 1976, between 11 :00 A.M. and 5 :00 P.M. A request of Reverence Issac Allen of Tabernacle of Faith in San L Bernardino for permission to sell candy at businesses and door-to-door > twice a month in Redlands was unanimously denied on motion of Council- z° man Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. [CATIONS ii on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, the report of the Environmental Improvement Agency health Services r Department was noted as received. j The request of the Red Cross for permission to hold a Flea Mart in foss Sylvan Park to sell merchandize on May 1, 1976, from 8:30 A.M. to dart 5 :00 P.M. with awaiver of the business license was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman ' Knudsen. Mayor DeMirjyn announced the League of California Cities Human Resources Institute May 19-21, 1976. xs 3? Councilman Miller brought several complaints expressing concern with E, hives of bees that are located too near residences within the City z requested staff attention to the matter . s= SHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1574, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of S3 ince Redlands , giving notice of a special election for a bond sale for the L574 A. K. Smiley Public Library was given second reading of the title and ry adopted with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, and approved �? by the following roll call vote: 1 AYES : Councilmembers Miller, Knudsen, Grace, Elliott, and Mayer DeMirj yn NOES: None '1 ABSENT: None Resolution No. 3240, a resolution of intention to approve an amend- 2 .,.,,,-.....7_. ,t..'L.— ,.....,,..�....,....3-. t-.r,J-..r r,r^.,-. l-'L,r-. n—-r ra r.-P 71 A-4 r.4 c 4-r,#-i-- ,n-F 4-1,n , i sae returned to the Gas Tax Fund. This recommendation was unani approved on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by CouncilmG Elliott. Resolution At the Council meeting of March 23, 1976, the City Council tabl No. 3232 for the second time, Resolution No. 3232, a resolution of the C Inland Council of the City of Redlands, recommending the term "Inland Empire Postmark Empire" for mail postmarked through San Bernardino. At this to Resolution No. 3232, was unanimously adopted on motion of Counc Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance Ordinance No. 1578, an ordinance of the City Council of the Cit No. 1578 Redlands , amending the Ordinance Code relating to alarms and al Alarms systems , was given first reading of the title and laid over une rules with second reading set for April 20, 1976. Ordinance Ordinance No. 1579, an ordinance of the City Council of the Cit No, 1579 Redlands , amending the Ordinance Code under the section "Welfar Wild and relating to wild and undomesticated animals, was given first rE Undomesti- cated 7ndomesti- cated of the title and laid over under the rules with second reading Animals for April 20, 1976. A Resolution of Commendation honoring Robert A. Covington on hi Resolution retirement was read in its entirety by City Attorney Taylor and R. A. was adopted unanimously on motion of Councilman Knudsen, second Covington by Councilman Miller . Mayor DeMirjyn announced the date of Mr . Retirement Covington' s retirement party as April 22, 1976. At the request of SCAG and SA AG, the following appointments w Appointments confirmed: SCAG, Mrs . Grace with Dr. Miller as alternate; SAN:BA Mr . Knudsen with Mr. Elliott as alternate; San Bernardino Trans Association, Omnitrans, Mr . Elliott. CITY MANAGER Resolution No, 3246, a resolution of the City Council of the Ci Resolution No, 3246 Redlands , authorizing amendment to Prospect Park Project No. 36 Amendment State Beach, Park, Recreational, and Historical Facilities Bond Prospect of 1974, to delete irrigation of an eleven acre citrus preserve Dark Plan add a restroom, was unanimously approved on motion of Councilwo Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace Televents request of Televents , Inc. for a reduction of their ,,titter of C Letter of from $100, 000. 00 to $25, 000. 00 was unanimous) approved for the Credit y pp reason that the cable television system is 92. 5 percent complet Pay T.V. within the City as of March 8, 1976. Televents also announced pay television will be available on the Televents circuit at an Unanimous approval was given to a Grant of Easement to the Southern California Edison Company from the City of Redlands for a strip of land presently under lease to Tri-City Concrete. The Mayor and City �nt Clerk were authorized to sign in behalf of the City. It is understood Co. that when the need for this property no longer exists, the property will be quitclaimed to the owner . This motion was made by Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. 33 -anon on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Coancilman Miller, a Declaration of Dedication from Robert P. Kling and Dwanna M. Kling H ation H as required for alley right-of-way in connection with Commission Reviewdl and Approval No. 319 was unanimously approved. ration Two Declarations of Dedication from Bryant Smith and Mavis M. Smith d to the City of Redlands in connection with street and alley rights-of- way for House Moving Permit No. 67 were unanimously approved on the motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott. sz The remainder of Lot A, Tract 6640, was unanimously authorized Laim quitclaimed from the City to Ned R. Curtis and Anne L. Curtis , whose 3 property abutts this parcel, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign in behalf of the City. The City' s first payment, $13, 000.00, to San Bernardino County for lease of the County Museum facilities was unanimously approved on 11 motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with the funds to be taken from General Fund Unappropriated Surplus . This payment is in accord with the joint powers agreement signed by the City Council on July 1, 1975 . Director of Finance Archbold was requested to write a letter to Mr. Donald Wilcott of Orange Tree to request information on the $50, 000. 00 remaining due in his offer to the city. ITORNEY H City Attorney Taylor reported on an Executive Session in the Council �1 Q Chambers this afternoon during which he was directed to draft a r contract with Mr . Merritt dated April 6, 1976. He then read the Let following terms and conditions to be included in the contract : 1. Effective Thursday, April 15, 1976, City Manager R. P. Merrit, Jr . , is placed on leave, with severance pay as required by ordinance, together with accumulated leave, until the date of his retirement, effective February 1, 1977 . 2. The City Council agrees to pay Mr . Merritt his full salary and fringe benefits , including retirement, on a monthly basis , from April 15, 1976, through January 31, 1977 . Said salary and benefits to be those currently in effect as of April 1, 1976. Automobile rental allowance will terminate effective April. 15, 1976.11 q A/1- AA---4 4-4- -4 +-1, City Manager Merritt gave a very brief summary of the situatior 4 facing the City at this time as compared with the conditions wr he took office in 1964. He stressed that the City organizatior in a far stronger financial position at this time. Mr . Merritt expressed deep admiration, appreciation, and affect for all employees of the City and stated it had been a privilec serve with them. To the Council and Bob Mitchell, he expresses best wishes for the days and months ahead. Bills and salaries were order paid as approved by the Finance Committee. Councilmebers were reminded of the April 9, 1976, due date fox filing of the Statements of Economic Interest. There being no further business , Council adjourned, on motion, 9:20 P.M. Next regular meeting, April 20, 1976. ATTEST . Cry €ws, erk ay r o ed n �E