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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11161976-cc_CCv0001.pdf �nINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council , City of Redlands , held j the Council Chambers . Safety Rat 1 . 21 9 Rrnnkq i HP AWpn>» nn t47nN79 mM Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk �a Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun Russ Van Arsdale, KCAL, ' None ,3 The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the a invocation by Dr . Ellsworth E. Miller . t The minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 1976, were approved as submitted. Mayor DeMirjyn stated that Vice Mayor Knudsen would like the minutes to reflect that he was absent from the meeting of November 2 for the r purpose of appearing before the Fontana City Council. in behalf of Redlands ' efforts to bring about the completion of Route 30 at Tennessee Street. 4F '. HEARING fs Stating that Council would adjust the agenda in order that members of the Los Angeles District Office of Corps of Engineers might make j their presentation, Mayor DeMirjyn introduced Lt. Col. Reinen, Harry Howard, Dino DePietro, Harry Ely, Chuck Laird, and Arthur Sidler who i1 were present in the audience. Col . Reinen addressed the Council and audience stating that he was a �ol former San Bernardino resident and particularly enjoyed the beautiful. j! 1? �ntation trip to Redlands this day. Col. Reinen is the Deputy District Engineerl of the Los Angeles District office of the Corps of Engineers . He gave a brief background view of the basin-side flood problem, including the results of a study made between 1940 and 1.946 . He stated that four projects were completed following that study, one �3 being the Mill Creek Levee. Changing population and increased land development brought about �z authorization, in May, 1964, of another study of the Santa Ana River, including the zanja which is one of its tributaries . In 1973, to launch the study, several meetings were held by the Corps with the San Bernardino County Flood Control District people and a citizens ' committee. Col . Reinen described the study in detail which divided r the Zanja between Wabash Avenue and the Santa Ana River into five ?l separate areas and made individual recommendations for each. He il added that these recommendations were not made entirely be the citizens; 11 committee but were the result of joint input by the three groups , Col . Reinen outlined the guidelines by which the Corps tests projects and by which Congress established priorities and funding. He also fl explained the time factor of the planning of the project, the State review, and the final presentation to Congress . He stated that On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, < unanimously voted to authorize Vice Mayor Knudsen and the staff i communicate with the Southern Pacific Railroad concerning the ab< ment of their property and have input in the forthcoming public hearing on this matter . Col . Reinen answered questions from members of the audience. Sp( were Mr. Russell Wilmot, 1201 Brookside Avenue; Holly Bass, 1471 Laramie Avenue; Mr . Rocky Ridge, 30 Ryan Street; and Mr . H. A. Di 924 Central Avenue. Council explained that both Mr . Ridge and Mi Durrell had suffered loss from flooding of many of the units in 1 apartment developments . Mr . Durrell requested some immediate woj done to build up the Zanja. Following the discussion, Council thanked Col. Reinen and the otl members for attending the meeting. BIDS The following bid for cleaning of large diameter sewer mains was and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10 :00 A November 15, 1976: Rodding-Cleaning Machines, Inc. Los Angeles , California $14, 512 . The Department of Public Works believes that this bid is high an( recommends it be rejected. They further request that the departr be authorized to contract with Rodding-Cleaning Machines on a da- Sewer basis for this work at the rate of $585.00 per day, not to exceec Cleaning budgeted amount of $9, 000.00. Following discussion, on motion o.- Councilman .Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, the bid was r( and the department authorized to contract on a daily basis as out above. The motion was adopted unanimously. The bids for construction of the Joslyn Senior Center, which werc opened and publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk on I ber 2, 1976, have been reviewed by HUD and the County Office of Community Development and approval given for award. Bid Award On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, t Joso]_yn for the construction of the Josolyn Center was made to Harry Marl Senior Inland Contractors in the amount of $259, 982.00 by unanimous apps Center of the Council . It was pointed out that this is a local firm, PUBLIC HEARINGS As this was the time and place advertised for public hearing of Ordinance No. 1596, an ordinance of the City Council establishinc Industrial Zone classification for property included in Annexatic Ordinance 52, Mayor DeMirjyn opened the meeting as a public hearing for anE No . 1596 cerning the engineering requirements relating to Minor Subdivision No. 11 z; ewer 18. Mr . O 'Brien requested to be allowed to sign the improvement agree- a llation ment for the installation of dry sewers along the frontage of property i included in Minor Subdivision No. 18. The matter was discussed at length; Council concurred that the staff investigate the problem. Mr . J. L . Merritt made a film presentation to Council in connection with his request for a change in the assessment for the business ?3 i license of his firm. He also asked that the definition of gross ` receipts not include amounts which pass through his books ; suchas , II} t travel and vehicular expense which is a fee paid by clients . Following ' Inc. 11 his presentation, Mr . O 'Donnell explained to Council that the gross 1i E'ss receipts system is used b seven cities in the area and none of these se p y y 3 1 cities provide any deduction for overhead expenses . Council discussed t, fees and sales tax. Following a brief discussion, on motion of Mayor DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, the Council unanimously moved to comply with the ordinance of the City and deny the appeal. and follow the direction of the Treasurer . i 1; Officer Bruce Rouse of the Redlands Police Department addressed Council !, explaining that he had the following concerns to bring directly to Council . He stated that it had been brought to his attention that e there has been conversation in town regarding what the fact finder willil iation determine. It had also been brought to his attention it has been is rns stated by a member of the Council that no matter what the fact finder decided, the matter was a dead issue, that Council would not review any ! recommendations . Officer Rouse asked whether the association is 0 r 3 is spending $300.00 per day for a fact finder, with the minds of the Council already made up. Mayor DeMirjyn replied that the fact finder was asked to find facts, not make recommendations, and that he intended to make a motion to thatil effect this evening. �s Dr . Miller stated that his mind is not made up. Mr . Knudsen explained that the origin of the problem was that there was ; a difference of opinion concerning the validity of the facts provided by the City, with the sole purpose of the fact finder being the verification that the facts were the correct data. i Councilman Knudsen then moved to restate the intent of engaging a fact finder, saying the intent and purpose of this Council is for the fact I,= finder to substantiate the accuracy and authenticity of data presented f Finder ° 1 by the City and by the Police and Fire Departments , and that he is not ? to make recommendations or suggestions , only to verify facts . The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and carried by unanimous vote. 33 Dr . Miller added that his mind is open to look at the presentati, Mr . Rouse concluded his comments to the Council with the stateme.. negotiations had been going on since February and seemed to be g, continue until next year . He expressed the feeling that if the and fire association representatives could have sat down directl the five councilmembers , the matters could have been handled in briefer time. Mayor DeMirjyn stated that after this problem is efforts will be made to do this very thing. Mayor DeMirjyn expr appreciation for the members of the police and fire departments . APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS Mrs . Leah Hickok brought two representatives of Troop 31, Pack 3. the Boy Scout group of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and req- Business eq.Dus .nes waiver of business license to sell boxed donuts door-to-door on License Waiver Saturdays until the end of the year . On motion of Councilman Mi. Bou Scouts seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous approval was given to waiver of business license and permission to sell until the firs 1977. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Planninq Commission - The following Planning Commission recommen, were considered by the City Council . 1. Minor Subdivision No. 12 (Revised) - Redlands Hills Country Club Estate Inc. That the application for revised Minor Subdivision map for prope. located at the southern terminus of Country Club Drive, R-A Zone approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as ou in Planning Commission minutes dated November 9, 1976. Followin, discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councili Miller, unanimous approval was given to this recommendation of t'.. Planning Commission. 2 . Minor Subdivision No. 4 - E.G.S . Metro Construction Corp. - Fina. A royal All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated December D having been completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning 7 ment that final approval be given for Minor Subdivision No. 4. t motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, ung approval was given this recommendation of the :Planning Departmen, 3 . Tract No. 9304 - W.J.E. Corporation - Final ApnEoval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated April 20, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Plann: Department that final approval be given to Tract No. 9304. On m( of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this recoi dation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. Park Commission - Councilwoman Grace announced that the Park Comr will meet at 1 :30 P.M. , Thursday, November 18, in the Conference Trattic Commission - Recommendations trom the T'ratric Commission meeting ,inion of October 28, 1976, were embodied in Resolution No. 3298. Following 3298 is discussion, on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to Resolution No. 3298. Resolution No. 3302, a resolution of the City Council authorizing j I .ution installation of a stop sign to stop eastbound traffic on Citrus Avenue, '? 3302 Si n at the intersection of Citrus and Wabash Avenues, was unanimously g adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. ,1 Public Works Commission - Ordinance No. 1594 reorganizing a Public ' works Commission was adopted on October 19, 1976. On motion of t ntments Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, John Munn, John fl ji il Egan, Harold Tlartwick, Ken Kienow, and Charles Bishop were unanimously appointed to this commission as provided in the ordinance with ;3 authorization for the men to draw lots for determination of their l i initial terms of service. a [ICATIONS Acknowledging a request from the Chamber of Commerce, Council con- curred in deferring the removal of parking on the Southside of Citrus I1 Avenue until after Christmas . I' z ;STIED BUSINESS is Ordinance No. 1580, an ordinance amending the Redlands Ordinance Code pertaining to the city manager, was given first reading at the meeting of October 19, 1976, and deferred to this time for second reading. Councilman Knudsen moved that Ordinance No. 1580 not be 1, lance adopted as presented; and in Section 13105 the maximum severance pay 1580 for the city manager be limited to one month ' s pay; and the number of der days after an election, Section 13204, in which a city manager can be fired be set at thirty days . This motion was seconded by Councilman 37 Elliott, and adopted by the following roll call vote: _ AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn NOES : Councilmembers Miller (who stated it was too restrictive) and Grace ABSENT: None z II Ordinance No. 1580, as amended, was given first reading of the title 11 and laid over under the rules with second reading set for the meeting of December 7, 1976, 1S I NESS .ution Resolution Nos . 3299, 3300, and 3301, which declare the City' s 3299 intention to vacate certain portions of Highland Avenue and a portion 3300 of South Avenue, were unanimously adopted on motion of Councilwoman 3341 _and Ave. Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, These resolutions set the public!, i Ave, hearings on each closure for the Council meeting of December 7, 1976. vacs �y . The payment of $13, 000.00 from a special suspense account in the General Fund to make the annual lease payment for the City' s par, Funds pation with the County in the construction of the ;an Bernardino County County Museum was unanimously authorized on motion of Councilman Museum Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace. This is in connection the Joint Powers Agreement. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business , Council adjourned, on motion, a- 9:10 P.M. Next regular meeting, December 7, 1976. ATTEST: C�ier k Mayors of , e y edl s Z