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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10181977-cc_CCv0001.pdf Bertha Rose Grace, councilwoman Robert H. Mitchell, City Manager Edward F. Taylor , City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Mike Murphy, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT Warren R. Elliott, Councilman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by invocation by Dr. Ellsworth E. Miller . The minutes of the regular meeting of October 4, 1977, were appro" the addition of the word, "grading" added to page five, line two, correct the statement "hillside grading ordinance" as presented b� man Knudsen. BIDS The following bids were opened and publicly declared by the City C at 10 :00 A.M. this date for a rear-loader truck for the Disposal I ment. Cochran. and Nichols Ontario, California 91761 $41 , 870-00 Disposbi Dietrich International Truck Sales Truck Colton, California 35, 973. 79 (Alternate body Mark IV Hiel deduct $1, 059. 00 + 6%) T & J. Garage, Inc. Gardena, California 90249 40, 957 . 73 Universal Truck Body, Inc. Los Angeles, California 90058 38, 846-88 Transwest Ford Truck Sales Fontana, California 92335 41, 394 . 47 (Alternate body) Universal 34,462,15 Sani Cruiser 35, 478. 69 It is the recommendation of the Disposal Department that award be Transwest Ford Truck Sales of Fontana, in the amount of $34, 462- 11- lowest, fully qualified bid meets all specifications . Noting that is a diesel truck, Mrs . Grace moved for the award as stated, motic seconded by Councilman Knudsen and carried by AYE votes of all prE One bid was received, opened and declared for the installation of turn signals at Redlands Boulevard and Highland Avenue as follows ; Installation Steiny and Company, Ltd. Turn , Anaheim, California 92807 $12, 770.00 Signals At this time it is the recommendation of the Department of Public that award be made to the Steiny Corporation in the amount of $12 , bid, as this amount was well below the estimate. On motion of Cot Miller , seconded by Councilman Knudsen. award was made to the Stej Whittier, California 90603 $338, 404 . 00 Brage Construction Co . , Inc . Diamond Bar, California 91.765 328, 901. 25 Peter C. David Company Garden Grove, California 92643 337, 245. 00 ist Albert W. Davies Cucamonga, California 91730 314, 945 . 00 Mike Masonovich I Arcadia, California 91006 331, 306 . 00 Edmond J. Vadnais Brea, California 92621. 351, 191. 60 W. R. Company Los Angeles , California 90027 299, 980. 78 These bids were referred to the Department of Public Works for study. At 1! this time it is their recommendation that award be made to the lowest, full qualified bidder, W. R. Company, Los Angeles, in the amount of $299, 980. 78 This bid meets all crualifications . On motion of Councilwoman Grace, sec- onded by Councilman Knudsen, award was made as recommended above by AYE votes of all present. Bids were reported in the minutes of the meeting of October 4 , 1977, for Irrigation and Turfing for Parks at Smiley, Lugonia and McKinley Elementary Schools . These bids were sent to the School Board for their study as it is a cooperative program. At this time, the School Board concurs with the arks City Council for awards of contract to Environmental Landscaping Contractois of Apple Valley, in the amount of $69, 385. 00, On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, this award was approved by AYE votes of all present. Mrs . Leda Stockton came to the podium and expressed appreciation to the Council and the School Board for helping the Friends of San-Cypress Park in the creating of 'these parks . Mayor DeMirjyn thanked Mrs . Stockton for her efforts and for the engineering assistance of Steve Stockton- 'TTIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Richard McElvey, of 610 Cardinal Lane, presented letters to each Councilmember in connection with Tract No. 9694, which was discussed at th­:i last Council meeting . Mr . McElvey ' s letter is on file in the office of th 14 City Clerk. Mayor DeMirjyn and Councilman Knudsen spoke with Mr . McElvey about his complaints . On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, the Council voted to support Mr . Mitchell ' s letter, a copy of which is on file, to Mr . McElvey as a statement of the City ' s position. Mrs , Gloria Lee, President of the League of Women Voters , read a letter supportinq the Citv ' s land use Dlanninq orooram and recommending assessment Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Coun a regular meeting thereof held on October 18, 1977, at 3 :00 P.M. Present ; CoQncilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Mayor DeMirjyn; City Attorn Absent : Councilman Elliott l . i Conditional Use Permit No. 287 - First Baptist Church That the request for permission to establish a "Child Care" home i idence located at 729 South Grove Street, be approved in accordanc the recommendation of all departments as contained in Planning Com minutes dated October 11, 1977 . In discussion of lengthy hearing Planning Commission consideration of this matter, Mrs . Grace state she felt that all interested citizens had an opportunity to speak. Council received a brief report on Child Care homes and Foster hom San Bernardino county. It was stressed that no delinquent childre be placed in the "Child Care" home. MIS . Grace moved for approval of C.U.P. No. 287 as stated above, C man Miller seconded the motion. Mayor DeMirjyn expressed the opin the "Child Care" home would be better located in an area not so cr The motion carried by the following roll call vote : AYES -, Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace NOES : Mayor DeMirjyn ABSENT- Councilman Elliott 2 . Conditional Use Permit No. 287 - First Baptist Church - Final Appr All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated October 18, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Plannin ment that final approval be granted to C.U. P. No. 287. On motion Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, final Council was granted. C.U.P. No. 287 by AYE votes of all present . 3. Home Occupation Permit No. 194 - Van D. Banks Community Development Director Schindler reported that a complaint been received that Mr . Banks was selling tennis equipment in addit stringing tennis racquets . This matter and the general limitation on Home Occupation Permits was discussed briefly. on motion of Co woman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the Council referred ter to the staff for handling, with authorization to take any need to prohibit selling, and Council will approve the action. This mo carried by AYE votes of all present. Mr. Overton Pratt spoke briefly stating that Mr . Banks knew the 1i of the Home Occupation Permit as it was spelled out in the Plannin Sion minutes granting the permit; that this was unfair competition legitimate merchants , and recommended that the permit be withdrawn City Manager Mitchell brought to Council attention the escalating Garage of garage sales and said that he had received complaints about : 1. Signs nailed on trees Sales 2 . Obviously repeated sales , week after week After discussion, Council referred this to the City Attorney with that he develop legislation to control this problem. Dr . Miller suggested aligning the Redlands Mobile Home requirement Mobile those in effect in the County. Mr . Schindler recommended no chang Homes Mrs . Grace stated that she does not wish to see any lowering of Re zoning requirements . ments Petersen be appointed to fill the two existing vacancies on the Housing Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen and approved by AYE votes of all present- Letters of appointment and appreciation to the outgoing members were directed over the Mayor 's signature. Recreation Commission - Mr. Knudsen gave a comprehensive report on the recent recreation meeting, including the complications of financing, and the continuation of the Commission itself. Public Works Commission - The Commission is still working toward develop- ing a connection fee schedule. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, the following members were appointed to the revised Community Centex Advisory ty Committee: Joe Gonzales, Annie Upshaw, John Coleman, Bob Best, Leanora Jimenez, Angie dee Yglesias, Patricia Lumas, Claude Duckett, Stan Leqimond, Paul McMillan, Manuel Villegas . Student Members : Dawna Campos, Ed Young Advisors : Bud Shirtcliff, Dana Snell, Helen Reynoza, Anita Dimery Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - The Commission is working on the list of houses to be preserved in the City_ �IONS AND PETITIONS T Waivers of business licenses were granted for the following activities ; A -haunted house at the Y.W. C.A. on Saturday, October 29, 1977, from 6 :00 s P,,M. to 10:00 P.M. on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Council- i woman Grace. The Kiwanis Junior Achievement Program, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller . �ATIONS Councilwoman Grace stated that while attending the SCAG regional meetings, le she met Mr . Jerry Daniels, president of the Hillside Grading Association, representing a group of fifteen communities . She obtained from him grad- ing information and standards for grading of hillsides. This material was made available to Mr. Mitchell and the Planning Department. Councilman .Miller brought a request from Mrs . Edith Howell on West Cypress Avenue for relief from the intrusion of advertising material on her private property. Mrs . Howell pointed out the unsafe conditions created by un- wanted advertisements being left on doorsteps or walks when people are ;ling away from their homes for a period of time. City Attorney Taylor stated that it is possible to develop legislation to prevent this intrusion, if property owners or residents make necessary re- quests . He volunteered to draft legislation to enable citizens to registe� their requests with the City Clerk's office and that such a procedure has been approved by the Supreme Court. Dr . Miller requested the Attorney to prepare such documents . Mayor DeMirjyn announced the Citrus Belt Leaque dinner on Wednesdav, Octo- , On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, c the city water connection was authorized for a parcel of land at I outside Avenue and Crafton Avenue, adjacant to the Fifth Avenue Reservoir, City authorization is given in accordance with a Letter of the Public Water Department. Mr . Knudsen explained briefly that this is an uusua Connection and permission relates to an agreement of 1934 in obtaining easem( location of the High Line.. This authorization was given approval votes of all present. Resolution No, 3406, a resolution of the City Council, ;Mating th{ Water the City will pay for certain water stocks, was adopted by AYE vol Stock all present on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Counc.ilwe Grace. The resolution will go into effect on January 1, 1978. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, al Parking tion was given for the additional appropriation of $38, 200, 00 fro[ Distract District funds to complete purchase of the parking lot property o[ Funds southwest corner of Citrus and Fourth streets . Need for parking town Redlands was discussed briefly, City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bads for the installat: Bid approximately 11, 500 feet of 6 inch through 12 inch water main in Call Bryn Mawr area. This is under the local Public Works Grant Progr< through the office of Economic Development Administration. Autho: was given on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman City Manager Mitchell, recommended that Council refuse an offer fc chase of parking lot No. 3 in the amount of one hundred two thousi Parking la s . On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Mi: Lot N6. offer was refused by AYE votes of all present. Council discussed matter at length concurring that a minimum limit will be placed ii next advertising. Mr . Les Platz, addressed the Council concerning the bid which his has submitted. He added that he felt his client should be entity return offer now that the Council has agreed on a price and a pro+ Following further discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, se, Bid Call by Councilman Miller , the City authorized advertising for bids fo. Parking lot No. 3 ; bids to be opened at 10 :00 A.M. on November 1, 1977; w Lot No. 3 hundred twelve thousand net to the City being the minimum and all. to be received within eighteen months and at 9% interest ; with $5 into Escrow which would be forfeited to the City if the Escrow di( close. This motion was adopted by the following roll call votes : AYES ; Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace tion was given to engage Mr . Bill Brunick as the Attorney to provide ex- clusive legal services to the City of Redlands on personnel and employee relations . The motion was adapted by AYE votes of all present. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. '' There being no further business, the Council adjourned, on motion, at 8.45 P,M. Next regular meeting, November 1, 1977 . f r rk Mayor ofa thy' C t of a, eId'l afids � 0-0-0°-0-0:77-0--770--()-0-0-