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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3937_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 3937 IZESOLUT10N OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA) CONFIRMING THE FORMATION OF FOUNTAIN AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, OVER- RULING PROTESTS, AND DIRECTING SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS TO CONSTRUCT WHEREAS,, the City Council of the City of Redlands , California, adopted Resolution No . 39Z6 commencing proceedings pursuant to the provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911, Division 7, Part 3, Chapter 27 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, for the construction and installation of an S-inch diameter sewer main, including sewer laterals to the street curb lines of parcels within Fountain Avenue , south of Elizabeth Street , in the City of Redlands ; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Streets has re- ported to the City Council that petitions signed by the owners of more than 60 percent of the front footage of the properties along Fountain Avenue within the proposed <asses: menta district have requested the installation of said sewer main ; and. WHEREAS, a public hearing on the formation of the proposed assessment district and the construction of said sewer main and sewer laterals w-as set and held before the City Council on the 15th day of November, 1983, pursuant to notice given in the inanner and time required by law; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing the City Council heard all, persons interested in this matter and has deter- mined that all protests should be overruled and, that the above improvements should be constructed within the assess- ment district, pursuant to and subject to the terms and pro- visions of Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911, and within the time and manner contained in the Notice given by the Superintendent of Streets for the installation of said improvements ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands , California, that it does hereby find, resolve, determine and order as follows : SECTION 1 : It is hereby found and determined that petitions signed by the owners of more than 60 percent of the front footage of the properties within the proposed Foun- tain Avenue Assessment District have been filed with the City Clerk requesting the construction of an 8-inch diameter sewer main, including sewer laterals to the street curb lines of parcels within Fountain Avenue , south of Elizabeth Street, SECTION 2 : Plans , specifications , and cost esti- mates have been furnished by the City Engineers for the im- provements in said assessment district , and they are hereby approved and adopted. SECTION 3: The City Council does hereby overrule all protests , and orders and directs the above improvements and all incidental work be constructed in accordance with said plans and specifications within the assessment district . Said work is briefly described as follows : -2- Construction of an 8-inch diameter sewer main, including sewer laterals to the street curb lines of parcels within Fountain Avenue , south of Elizabeth Street, by the City of Redlands . If said work is not commenced within the time specified in Notice of the Superintendent of Streets , and thereafter prose- cuted to completion with due diligence by the owners or re- presentatives thereof, and as required by the Notice of the Superintendent of Streets, the Superintendent of Streets shall cause said improvements to be constructed and the costs thereof shall be a lien against the parcels fronting said improvements following hearing and subject to confirmation as required by Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911. The estimated total cost of the proposed work is $33,000 . SECTION 4: The Superintendent of Streets is authorized and directed to cause said work to be done in the manner required by law. SECTION 5: The City Council hereby declares that the territory within the boundaries set forth on Exhibit "A" is the district to be benefited by said work and to be assessed to pay the cost and expenses thereof; that the expense of said work is hereby made chargeable upon said district; and that the exterior boundaries of said assessment district are hereby specified and described to be as shown. on that certain, map now on file in. the Office of the City Clerk entitled "Fountain Avenue Assessment District , City of Redlands , State of Cali- -3- fornia , Boundary Map and Assessment Diagram," which said map indicates by a boundary line the extent of the territory in- cluded within the assessment district , Said map shall govern all details as to the extent of the assessment district . SECTION 6 : All public streets , alleys , easements and ways , and all publicly owned properties in said assessment district in use in the performance of a public function, shall be omitted from said assessment hereafter to be made to pay the cost and expenses of said work. ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 6th day of December, 1983. MayiT ATTEST: C T I , Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk, City of Redlands , hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof he on the 6th day of December, 1983, by the following vote : AYES: Mayor Beswick; Councilmein&rs Johnson, Martinez , DeMirjyn, and Larsen NOES: None ABSENT: None i tj/ C Te'r -4- FOUNTAIN AVENUE SEWED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT :aOUTII OF 'ELIZABETH AVENUE C TTY OF RFDLANDS COUNTY OF STN BERNARDI NUJ That portion of 'Tract No. 3940 Elizabeth Heights being a subdivision of Lot 4 , Block 49 , Lot 1 , Block 9 , and portion of Lot 1 , Block 8 , Sinith' s subdivision No . 1-, ars <a portion of abandoned Medlands Street , Cit} of Redlands;, as recorded in Book S3 of daps , Page 46 , County of San Bernardino , California, more particularly described as follows : Commencing at the intersection sof centerline of Elizabeth Street and Fountain Avenue , thence Southerly on a line Eyeing the centerline of Fountain Avenue South 17' 43"' 15 West 165 . 31 feet to the point of beginning; thence South. 79' S61 00" East 2'S . S' feet to a point being the Northwesterly corner of Lot No. 11 ; thence continuing South 79' 561 00" East 263. 00 feet to a point being the Northeasterly corner of Lot No . III ; thence along a lino South 17° 43 ' 15'" West 1.97 . o' feet to a point on a curve concave Southerly with a radius of 20 feet ; thence Northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 3' 071 08`" and an arc distance of 1 . 09 feet to a point of reverse curvature and a. curve concave Northerly with a -radius of 40 feet ; thence Easterly along said curve through a central angle of 101' 30 ' 00" and an arc distance of 70 .`86 feet to a point being the Northwesterly corner of Lot 14 ; thence along a line South 75' 44 ' CICS" Fast 160 . 53 feet ; thence South 6' 51 3'0" East 245 feet to a point being the Southeast corner of Tract No. 3940 ; thence North 86' 31 ' 30" West 229 . 70 feet ;; thence South 80' 431 0011 West 194 . 88 feet ; thence North ' 43 ' So" Fest 134 . 99 feet , thence South 74°` 27 ' 45" West 326 . 52 feet; thence 'Forth 1S' 321 1S" west 278 . 34 feet ; thence North 74* 27 ' 4S" East 142 . 85 feet ; thence South 29' 42 ' 4S" East to a point on a curve concaved Northerly, said pont Feeing on a curve whose radius is 40 feet ; thence Easterly along said curare 33>. 92 feet and 'through a. central angle of 48' 35 ' 26" to a point; thence North 29" 42 ' 4S" West 234 . 65 feet ; thence South 78° 221 30" East ; thence South 10' 23 ' 30" West 21 feet ; thence South 78' 22 ' 301" East 74 . 5:5 feet ; thence South 38" 46 ' 00" East 121 . 50 feet to a Point on a curve with a radius of 100 feet, being the Northwesterly line of Fountain Avenue ; thence South 83' 161 4S" East to a point on a Line Fearing South 17° 43 " 15" West also being the North-South centerline of k Fountain Avenue ; thence North 170 43 ' 15" East along said center- line to the pont of beginning . Exhibit A r Resolution No. 393 Page e Four LAW OFFICF-S OF ARTHUR L.LITTL9WORTH MICHAEL 13PANT BEST, BEST & KRIEGER PALM SPRI14GS OFFICE GLEN C,STF-PHENS FRANCIS J.SAUM A 0ART".tRS..0 MICLW01.0 W-0'r534*-.clo" R.^"*-s 600 CAST TAMOUIT2-149CAILLUM WAY WZIAM k.0.W0'_F ANNE T_THOMAS aAR7ON C.OAUT- GEORGE M.REYES 4,200 ORANGE STREET PALM SPRINGS,CALIFOR141A S2262 CHARLES 0,FIELD WH.WAM!W.FLOYO-JR. PAUL T.SELZER MICHAEL A.CWSTE (619) C P.0,E30X $028 MARLrS 01 W4 H RICARD C14OSS OAI_�.AS HOLM ES 0,MARTIN NETHERY RIVERSIDE,CAUFORNIA 92502 HQ1Si0A"Eq CARPENTER- CLIZASCTH L.HANNA R PCHARO 7.ANOEOSON. GRXI,ORY V,MOSER JOHN D,WAHLtN- iRH WIN 1­00LOS TELCPON C(714)6a6-1450,). JAMES B.00015QMCHr COVF45" MICHAEL O�HARRIS ANTONIA G-)N9FNtR JOYCE W.WHEELER RAYMOND BEST(faOS-49S7) w,CURT £A LY jv'.�. JAMES M.KPIF-OEP THOMAS S SL MARLEY L.SJFLLANO JOHN ;:,r$Row N JEF7FRET M.RICHARD CUGrME BEST(1893-1991) "0 NALO J KOH U r DAVID L.OARON 1983 CHASL q1OCCELL LOU ANN MERRItT December 2, '" REOITH A«JURY- VIRGINIA A,LTTINOCA P 6SERT J SEPE KARL fC KNiCXMr1YER.JA: *A P"OFESSiONAL CORIAOR-N'.- Mr. John E. Holmes City Manager City of Redlands P.O. Box 280 30 Cajon Street Redlands , CA 92373 Re: Fountain Avenue Assessment District Dear John: Enclosed is my proposed redraft of Resolution No. 3926 . However, new information supplied by Morrie last Tuesday reveals a problem which requires your decision as to whether you wish to have this resolution adopted next Tuesday. I first learned of the proposed formation of this assessment district from Dave Garcia, who telephoned me with a specific question several weeks ago. In that tele- phone conversation, he advised me that he had already pub- lished notice of the hearing to be conducted on November 15, 1983, for the formation of a proposed assessment district. He wanted to know whether posting and mailing of notice was required in addition to publication. I confirmed that posting and mailing of notice was , indeed, required by law, and he asked me to help him prepare that notice . I asked him to send me a copy of the resolution of intention calling for the pulblic hearing and containing the informati6n needed to prepare the notice . He sent me a copy of Resolution No . 3926 as originally drafted, and by telephone , he stated his understanding that the resolution had previously been adopted by the City Council . With the information contained in that resolution, I prepared the notice to be mailed and posted, and I transmitted the notice to Dave, along with appropriate instructions . I was surprised to find Resolution No. 3926 in the agenda packet for the City Council meeting of November 15 , 1983. By telephone, I asked Dave why the City Council was �,ftw OFFICVS OF BEST, BE & KRIEGER John E. Holmes December 2, 1983 Page 2 again considering a resolution already adopted, calling for a public hearing that very day. I advised Dave that followin the public hearing, another resolution would have to be adopt overruling protests and directing City staff to proceed with, the work. He asked me whether I could help prepare that re- solution in a hurry, but when you and I talked, we decided to simply conduct the hearing and adopt the resolution at the next following Council meeting. Last Tuesday I learned from Lorrie that a resolution of intention never has been adopted by the City Council, and that was why- Resolution No. 3926 had appeared for adoption on November 15. Thus , a public hearing was conducted without a resolution of intention ever having been adopted. Correct procedure is to adopt the resolution of intention first, then conduct a public hearing, then adopt another resolution over- ruling the protests . The applicable law in this case, See tion 5132 of the Streets and Highways Code, provides that the resolution of intention must be adopted calling a public hearil no sooner than 15 days after adoption of the resolution. We note from the assessment district expertise in our office that adoption of the resolution of intention at least 15 days befog( the public hearing is jurisdictional, and that failure to adopt the resolution of intention will invalidate the assessments i LAW OFFICES OF BEST, BEST & KRIEGER John E. Holmes December 2, 1983 Page 3 proceedings commenced as prescribed by law. We have an abundance of expertise in assessment dis- trict procedures . In this instance, it probably would have been wise to get us involved before a public hearing was called. In defense of Dave, I understand that he was trying to follow the same format used by the City for an assessment proceeding conducted a -number of years ago. However, I do not think either he or Lorrie understood the steps involved. Enclosed for your information and theirs is a copy of a Calen- dar of Events which we prepared for use in a similar assessment district formed in the City of Corona. Please give us a call and let us know which way you would like to go in this matter. Sincerely yours , Michael T. Riddell of Best, Best & Krieger Enclosures MTR/pc PINE STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT City of Corona, California Calendar of Assessment District Proceedings RESOLUTION DATE NUMBER ACTION 1981 April 15 City Council adopts Resolutions : - Appointing Superintendent of Streets . - Designating newspaper for publication of notice. - Designating "block. " - Instructing Superintendent of Streets to notify property owners to construct improvements . (S and H Section 5876) . April 20 NOTICE TO CONSTRUCT MAILED Superintendent of Streets mails Notice to Construct to owner of property facing upon the side- walks or curbs to be constructed. (S and H Section 5877) . Notice sets day and time for hearing of protests no earlier than ten (10) days after giving notice . (S and H Section 5878) . HEARING DATE: May 6 , 1981 , 6 : 30 p .m. April 21 Superintendent of Streets posts Notice to Construct , printed on a card of not less than 8 inche, by 10 inches in size , in a con- spicuous place on property facing n upothe sidewalks or curbs to be constructed. (S and H Section 5878) . PINE STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT RESOLUTION DATE NUMBER ACTION 1981 May 6 PUBLIC HEARING ON OBJECTIONS AND TRUTETT s Public hearing upon objections and protests . City Council may overrule objections and protests by four-fifths vote of the Council. _ (S and H Section 5878. 1) . Unless proceedings terminated at this point, City Council finds that public con- venience and -necessity requires the installation of such improve- ments . City Council adopts resolution: Overruling protests . June 25 LAST DAY FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION July I If construction commenced by property owners and completed, City Council adopts resolution: Terminating proceedings . S and H Section 5879 provides that if property owner does not commence construction of improve- ments within sixty (60) days after Notice to Construct is given, the Superintendent of Streets shall construct the improvements . If proceedings not terminated by private construction , City Council adopts resolution : July 1 Authorizing and directing Superintendent of Streets to construct improvements . -2- s .s 1 } FINE STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT RESOLUTION f DATE NUMBER ACTION 1981 July 2 NOTICE OF COST OF CONSTRUCTION MAILED [ Superintendent of Streets mails Notice of Cost ofCon- struction to all property owners liable to be assessed for the cost of said construction. (S and H Section 5881) . Hearing on report of Superintendent of Streets on the coat of the construction together with hearing on any objections anal/gar protests set no earlier than ten 10 days after giving of notice, (S and H Section -5883) . HEARING DATE : July 1.5, 1981 , 6 :30 p .n RECEIVE REPORTON COST OF C N TRHCTIGN (Summarize eprrt July 15. City Council adapts resolutions : Overruling protests . Confirming Report on Cost of Construction and Assessment. July 20 Last day to pay assessment. Mustl be paid within five 5 days after confirmation of assessment by Ci Council . S and H Section 5890) . ; x_ If assessment not paid, S perint ent of Streets : f July= 21 - Files Notice of Lien in office of the County Recorder. S and Section 5891) Mails Notice of Lien to county � tax assessor after recordation for addition to newt regular property tax bill. (S and H Section_ 58 3 � UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) Ordinance No. 1829, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending ordinance No. 1000 to permit certain benefits to be granted by density ordinance bonus agreements, was given second reading of the No. 1829 title, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full by AYE votes of all present on motion of Density Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, Bonus and adopted on motion of Councilman Martinez, Agreement seconded by Councilman Johnson, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez , Johnson; Mayor Roth NOES: Councilman Gorman ABSENT: Councilman DeMirjyn NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 1830, an ordinance 'of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands Ordinance Code and establishing parking spaces for the exclusive use of Ordinance physically handicapped persons as authorized in the No. 1830 California Vehicle Code and rescinding Resolution No. 3553, was given its first reading of the Handicapped title in full on motion of Councilman Johnson, Parking seconded by Councilman Gorman, and was by AYE votes of all present introduced and laid over under the rules with second reading set for November 1. , 1983 , on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Martinez. Cheryl Cairns, Southern California Edison Company Area Manager, explained the background of Edison Company' s efforts to relicense two hydroelectric Resolution generating systems which municipalities have applied No. 3924 for licenses and currently have a preferred status under the Federal Power Act, and urged support of Hydroelectric Resolution No. 3924. On motion of Councilman Johnson, Projects seconded by Councilman Martinez, Resolution No. 3924, Relicensing a resolution of the City Council supporting relicensing of hydroelectric projects to the Southern California Edison Company (FERC Projects Nos. 1,388 and 1389) , was approved by AYE votes of all. present. A petition has been received for the purpose' of forming a sewer assessment district using the short Resolution form Improvement Act of 1911. On motion of Councilman No. 3926 Johnson, seconded by Councilman Gorman, Resolution No. 3926, a resolution of intention, to form an assessment district for the purpose of installation October 18, 1983 Page fourteen UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued)` contract is not likely to' result in the removal_ of adjacent lands from agricultural use. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and carried by AYE votes of all present... As the proposed industrial subdivision is in compliance with the Redlands General Plan and Master Plan; of the Redlands Airport and both plans cell for area, to be Industrial-Urban Services uses, Councilman Gorman roved to find.: that the cancellation of this contract NEW BUSINESS (Continued) Resolution of a sewercollection system within Fountain Avenue, No. 3926 south of Elizabeth Street subject to the preparation, Fountain of specifications by the Department ent cf Public Works, Avenue Sewer was authorized by AYE votes of all, present for public Assessment hearing to be held on November 1-5, 1983. Public Works Director Donnelly explained that the existing nitrification basins of the Wastewater Treatment Plant have a coarse bubble diffusion system that was installed in 1972 when the plant was expanded. Because of the, high cast of energy and gather factors, the Council: authorized the, "En.erg ,Bid Call Utilization Study" to be prepared,. The study, prepared by John Carcllo Engineers, indicates that if Wastewater a high efficiency aeration {fine bubble diffusion) Treatment system was installed at the Plant, the City could Plant save approximately $108,000 annually in energy coast Improvements with an estimated payback in 4. 7 years. on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman Council authorized by AYE votes of all present the City Clergy, to advertise for bads for the installation of a fine bubble diffusion system in the nitrification basins of the Wastewater. Treatment Plant. .An Architect Selection Committee interviewed seven architectural firms that expressed an interest in preparing plans and specifications for the Joslyn Senior Center addition. The Committee recommended that the contract for architectural services be awarded to the firm of Weldon F. Fulton, Associates of Big }leas Late with the fee to be eight percent of Joslyn estimated construction coast of $100 , 000. Councilman Senior Johnson said, there seemed to be no basis on which to Center make a decision and: fell a fee should be set: for the Addition services Council questioned the need for an architect and concurred to continue this item until :staff had looked into using a Building Designer rather than an architect and the open-endedness of the cost. Councilman Gorman stated he was willing to go along with this delay to allow staff to investigate the legalities involved, but, if there was no clear cut answer to this in terms of cost,, he would be disposed to rely on the staff recommendation. r Council briefly recessed. at 8 .40 P.M. and reconvened at 8:50 P.M. October 18, 1983 Page fifteen NEW BUSINESS (Continued) Councilman Johnson stated he would= disqualify himself from the legislative proceedings and vote regarding the water facilities development report as he is the General. Manager of Bear Valley Water Company. Public Works Director john Donnelly reported on water facilities development since September 1, 1981 when Council approved the J. M. Montgomery Water Master Flan Update and authorized the engagement of an engineering consultant to design the recommended new water treatment plant. He concluded his report with the staff and Public Warks Commission recommendation to proceed immediately with the design and construction of a twelve million gallon per day water treatment plant. 12 MCAD Stating Council had received considerable information Wager over the past two years can this, Councilman Martinez Treatment moved to proceed with the construction of the new Plant water treatment plant. Motion 'seconded by Councilman Gorman. Mrs. Mabelle Nizikoglu of Mentone expressed her concern that her water rates would continue to increase and urged opposition to the proposed ligate Plant. Civil Engineer Ken Kind, who worked on the original water exchange agreement, urged postponement of a decision to allow others in the water business to have an opportunity for their input. Councilman Gorman started he had never_ seen a City review done as thoroughly and professionally as this. one and that with all of the reviews done by qualified people over a lengthy period, the results of all 'these studies had been continuously the same. She concluded b saying he felt this was the appropriate decision in the best interests of everyone 'involved. The motionra t proceed with the design_ and construction of a 12 MGD grater treatment plant was approved by the following vote, AYES. Councilmen Martinez, Gorman; Mayor Roth NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Johnson ABSENT: Councilman D Mi r jyn 6 �t October 18, 198 Page sixteen' t PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Continued) Tentative Tract Map No. 11937 - Arthur D. John and Joseph P,.,- Buove - Final Approval All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated September 7, 1982 , having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department that final approval be given Tentative Tract Map No. 11937. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, this recommendation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Holmes conveyed two requests from the League of California Cities to join other cities in Friends of the Court briefs at no cost to the City. The first brief being prepared concerns the Los Angeles County case where the County is appealing the ruling that found the anti-strike e initiative Friends provisions unconstitutional. Councilman DeMirjyn of the moved to join the Friends of the Court brief for this Court pending case. Motion seconded by Councilman Gorman Briefs and carried unanimously. The other brief being prepared regards the Chula Vista case which called into question the City of Chula Vista ' s entering into exclusive trash collection franchise without competitive bidding. Councilman Martinez moved to join this Friends of the Court brief. Motion seconded by Councilman Gorman and carried unanimously. Council recessed at 3 :07 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3 : 20 P.M. to a 'closed session for the purpose of discussing. items covered under the attorney/client privilege. Council reconvened at 7: 00 P.M. BIDS The City Clerk was unanimously authorized to Paving advertise for bids for paving materials for 1984 on Materials motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Johnson. PUBLIC HEARING ,Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Resolution No. 3926 , a resolution of the City Council establishing the Fountain Avenue Sewer Assessment District for the construction of an 8-inch November 15, 1983 Page two - MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, Safety Ball, 212 Brookside Avenue, can November 15, 1983, at. 3:0 P PRESENT Kenneth Roth Mayor Charles G. De iir jyn, Vice Mayor rr Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. , Councilman James W. Garman, Councilman Tim Johnsen, Councilman Jahn B. Holmes, City Manager Dallas Holmes, City Attorney Lorrie P y er, City Clerk Glenn Cunliffe, Redlands Daily Facts (evening session: only) Janes Nickles, The Sun ABSENT Non The meeting was opened by Mayer Rech with the pledge of allegiance, followed with "dice Mayor BeMirjyn leading the audience in the singing of ` cad Bless America. " Minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 1983, were approved a submitted Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. PLANNING :AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Resolution No. 3929 - Street Vacation No. 80 -- Robert Wagner That the request to vacate a; portion of a street generally located can the northeast corner of Ford Street and Reservoir Road be approved subject to the recommendations of alldepartments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated November 8, 1983 . On motion of Councilman DeMir.jyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Resolution No. 3929, a resolution of the City Council declaring its intention to vacate a portion of a street generally located on the northeast darner of Ford Street and Reservoir Road and, setting the public hearing on this street vacation for December 6 , 1983, was unanimously approved by Council 6� November 15, 1983 Page one - r gym, �r s%�P' PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) diameter sewer main including sewer laterals to the street curb lines of parcels within Fountain Avenue, Resolution south of Elizabeth Street. Public Words ]director, No. 3926 Donnelly stated that all posting as required by law had; been done, all property owners were notified of Fountain this public hearing, and that no written protests Avenue have been received. Mayor Roth declared the meeting Sewer seen as a public hearing for any quesions or comments Assessment concerning the establishment of the Fountain Avenue> District Sewer Assessment District. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was dec,lared closed. On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Resolution No., 3926 was unanimously continued to December 6f 1983, as recommended by the City Attorney. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS At its September 27, 1983, meeting, the Planning Commission denied Variance No. 282 which requested; approval of two sign code variances for Pep Boys '` new store on Redlands Boulevard and Texas Street., An Appeal: appeal to this decision was filed: by Superior Electrical Advertising and a hearing was set: for this Pep Boys time and place. Community Development Administrator Signs Schindler reported he had received a phone call this morning from, Pep Days indicating they would comply with all City ordinances, and they wished to withdraw the appeal.. On notion of Councilman Johnson, seconded y Councilman- Gorman, the appeal was denied` unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS NICATION Councilman: Johnson reported the Senate Local Government Committee will hold a hearing can: November 22 in San Bernardino to discuss the 'need for long-term financing for cities. With Council " permission, Councilman Johnson will attend this hearing and will strongly support this concept on behalf of the Council:. NEW BUSINESS On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded; by, Engineering Councilman Martinez, the Department of Public darks Services was unanimously authorized to engage John Carollo Engineers at a cost not to exceed 1.7, 940. 00 to Wastewater provide technical services .relative to the Wastewater Treatment Treatment and Disposal Facilities' 1983 N :trification h Plant Basin Upgrade Construction. November 1.5, 1983' Page three sr,:�iMANY NEW BUSINESS (Continued) City Treasurer Reynolds provided copies of Articles 413 and 415 of the Redlands Ordinance Code regarding solicitation for discussion. Mr . Reynolds explained that Article 413 ars a general regulation of solicitation providing procedures for police; registration; Article 415 pertains to the distribution of advertising materials and limits peddling and soliciting in the residential areas. Councilman Johnson explained that there were legitimate retail businesses in torn who historically go door-to-door to sell their product and he wished Solicitation Council to discuss these currrt ordinances. Citing ordinances Section 41502 (b) which states that. door-to-door commercial: solicitation cif unwilling recipients by salesmen of goods and services -jeopardizes the right of residents in this City to enjoy the privacy of their homes and serious public offenses have been ,committed by purported solicitors, Mayor Roth stated he supported' this ordinance fully.. Councilman DeMirjyn echoed.. the Mayor' s fceliugs. Mr. Bob Hark owner of Kirby Vacuum Gleaner, felt that many fine products were sold in the convenience of the home, that this ordinance was discriminatory; and that if the residents did not want solicitors at their door, they could post their homes. On motion of Councilman DeM.irjyn,, seconded b Councilman Gorman_ the following` holidays for the City of Redlands for calendar year 1984 were unanimously approved:< 1984 Holidays January 2 New Year's gay February 20 Washington' Birthday -May 28 Memorial .Darr July 4 Independence Day September 3 Labor Day November 22 & 23 'thanksgiving December 24 & 25 Christmas December 31 New Year' s Eve 4n motion of Councilman DeMir n, seconded b �y y Councilman Gorman, claims in the names of tae Gab Claims Kim, Myrtle McLarran, Robert Collins, and John Bakes were unanimously found not to be proper charges against the City and therefore rejected. Ay November 15, 1953 Page four