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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1064Bowi Use Meo. of Agreement 1959-1960- Assessed property values Social Security Plan MINUTES PRESENT: ABSENT: BIDS could dispose of this property by calling for bids or by outright sale. The Council dis- cussed briefly the possibility of an increase in the value of this property after the free- way goes through. No action was taken at this time. Mr. Workman remined the Council of a meeting on smog problems to be held tonight at the Security Bank Building. From the University of Redlands, a request to use the Redlands Community Bowl for the annual Pajamarino on September 18, 1959. This request was approved on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Burroughs, subject to a minimum charge of $15.00. From the State Division of Highways, first supplemental agreement providing for the expen- diture of gas tax allocations for major citystreets during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1960, presented and approved by the adoption of Resolution No. 1061, on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Burroughs. Assistant Manager Merritt reported to the Council on the preliminary estimate of the assessed value of real and personal property within the City for the year 1959-1960. Amount submitted. by the City Auditor $34,250,400.00. On motion of Councilman Burroughs, seconded by Councilman Martinez the City Manager was authorized to present to the Cityemployees for preliminary consideration a plan for the integration of Social Security with the State Retirement Plan. No further business demanding attention at this ATTEST: Harry R. Whaley City Clerk time on motion, the Council adjourned. Mayor o y of ands, California -0-0-0-0-0- of a regular meeting of the City. Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on August 17, 1959, at 7:00 P.M. Harry G. Wilson, Mayor Charles C. Parker, Vice Mayor Norman N. Martinez, Councilman. Waldo F. Burroughs, Councilman Harry R. Whaley, City Clerk Fred H. Workman, City Manager R. P. Merritt, Jr., Asst. Manager Hazel Mn Soper, Deputy Clerk R. Winn Ward, Councilman Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney The meeting was opened with the pledge or allegiance, followed Reverend Aaron Eurich Temple Baptist Church. Minutes of the regular Council meeting of August 3rd and of an August 10, 1959, approved as submitted. by the invocation by adjourned meeting of As this was the time and place set for opening of bids on a packer unit for Departure t, the following bids were publicly opened and declared: From: Loge and Yount Wilson Equip. Co. Lynn Truck & Equip. Redlands Colton San Bdno. Ford (Leach) Int. (Leach) GMC (Leach) the Disposal 93560 • 63 9,349•60 9,00024 AA* 100,00 OWN These bids were referred to the Disposal Superintendent and. Purchasing Agent for study. Packer - unit Later in the meeting a recommendation was returned that the bid of the Wilson Equipment 4 Disposal 4 Dept. Company, being the lowest submitted and meeting all specifications, be accepted. On motion of Councilman Burroughs seconded ly Councilman Parker this recommendation was approved 4 by the City Council. PUPLICrARINCS Ordinance No. 1128 esolution No.1062 being the time and place set for Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 112i, an ordinanco of intention to close a portion of West State Street, Mayor Wilson at this time declared the meeting open as a public hearing for the purpose of hearing any protests or objections to the closing. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, detailed second. reading waived on motion of Councilman Murtinez, seconded by Councilman Burroughs, and the ordinance adopted on motion of Councilman Parker, with the following roll -call vote: h AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Burroughs Parker, Mayor Wilson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Ward. The City Clerk then presented Resolution No. 1062, a resolution of the City of Redlands ordering the work of closing that portion of West State Street as described in the foregoin Ordinance of Intention No. 1128. On motion of Councilman. Parker seconded. by Councilman Martinez, Resolution No. 1062 was unanimously adopted by the City Council. ORAL PETITIONS 4 11. 11 Drainage- E.Sunset Drive No. APPLICATIO Mr. David Randal, 151 East Sunset Drive North, addressed the Council relative to water fro. Sunset Drive backing dour into hia driveway in the event of heavy rains. This petition was referred to the Department of Public Works and Manager *rkman, with report to come at next Council meeting. AND PETITIONS Marketeer From the Marketeer Electric Company, a request that their need for a larger water meter Electric Co. water from 3/h" to 1- for their premises on West Highway 29, be considered at the earliest date service possible in the event there is some relief from the Judge Ross decision. This request was referred to the Water Department for study and recamnendation. ICATIONS ret sewer lines NEW 3 1 - From Esther P. Page, 902 College Avenue, a letter asking the Ci ty. to check carefully the possibility of the sewer serving that section being overloaded. The City Manager informed the Council that this sewer line has received a high degree of maintenance recently and tha he did not feel that there was any negligence on the part of the City. City Clerk Whaley presented Resolution No. ]063, a resolution of the City of Redlands changin the name of Orange Hill Lane in Tract 3940 to Fountain Avenue. On motion of Councilman Resolution No.1063 Burroughs, seconded ly Councilman Parker, Resolution No. 1063 was unanimously approved by CITY MANAGER Bid call- L.L. Ball Field ' Bid call- ' hth JSt. imp. the City Council, Manager Workman requested authorization to have the City Clerk call for bids for the concrete curb and gutter work for the improvement of the new Little League Ball Field. This request approved on motion of Councilman Burroughs, seconded by Councilman Martinez. Authorization was also given for bids to be called for the improvement of Fourth Jtroet (a gas tax project. approved on the 1958-1959 budget) on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Parker, 296 From the League of California Cities, a bulletin urging all municipalities to give vigorous League of support to the proposed one -cent Federal gas tax as a means of financing highway improvements; Calif.Cities Bulletin As the rate of progress in freeway construction through the City ofRedlands hinges largely on continued Federal aid to the Interstate Highway Program, the Council, on motion of Coun- cilman Parker, seconded by Councilman Martinez, unanimously authorized the Mayor to send supporting telegrams to the City's elected representives. Install. water lines in subdiv. Title change Street improve- ment Report The City Manager informed the Council that subdividers had been approached by labor union representives relative to City street crews installing water lines in subdivisions. It was suggested that it might be wise to adopt an ordinance requiring that this work be done by the City according to their own spvcif ications. The Council concurred and directed that such an ordinance be prepared and submitted for study. A change in title from Foreman to Field Superintendent for an employee of the Street Division Department of Public Works, authorized on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Burroughs. Mr. Workman presented a tentative plan for improvement of the problem corner of Brookside Avenue, Eureka Street, Nbst State Street, and Second Street, and asked permission to submit this plan to the Planning Department for study and recommendation. The Council unanimously agreed to this request. Councilman Parker reported on the last City -County Coordinating Committee meeting, stating that new plans were being considered for agendas and that questionaires would be sent out relative to time of meetings, etc. ASSISTANT MANAGER Assistant City Manager Merritt presented the Council with a brief resume of the steps necessary to bring about the integration of Social Security with the State Employeest Retire- ment System. (At a recent meeting of the City employees, said employees had indicated by a large majority their wish to be given the opportunity to vote on this plan of integration). Resolution No. 10641 a Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the State Employees' Retirement System and the City Council, City of Redlands, was presented by Mr. Merritt and unanimously adopted by the City Council on motion of Councilman Parker, seconded by Councilman Burroughs. Finance Director and Assistant Manager Merritt was designated to conduct such an election in accordance with law, regulations and Resolution No. 1061. Said election will be held August 28, 1959. A contract between the City of Redlands and the firm of Coates, Herfurth and England, Consulti Actuaries, for determining the approximate contribution which would be required because of Public Agency's participation in the State Employees' Retirement System, presented and unani- mously approved on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Burroughs. Mr. Merritt pointed out that none of these steps are applicable if the plan fails to be carried through. If plan approved, effective date, January 1, 1960. Councilman Parker reported that Councilman Ward, absent from recent Council meetings because of illness, was in the hospital, and that, while no visitors are permitted at present, mail would be appreciated. Integration Plan - S.E.R.S. & OASDI • 1 1 • 1 1 1 • • 1 1 1 • 1 1 • Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, the Council adjourned to an - adjourned regular meeting Monday, August 24, 1959, at 8:00 A.M. ATTEST: 665-elt„\ Harry R. Whaley -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- or of tKe City of Redlands, California MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, on August 24, 1959, at 8:00 A.M. PRESENT: Harry G. Wilson, Mayor Charles C. Parker, Vice Mayor Norman N. Martinez, Councilman Waldo F. Burroughs, Councilman Harry R. Whaley, City Clerk Fred H. Workman, City Manager R. P.-Merritt, Assistant Manager ABSENT: R. Winn Ward, Councilman Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney NEW BUSINESS After a short budget session, Ordinance No. 1129, an ordinance of the City of Redlands fixing Ordinance the rate and levying the property tax for the fiscal year 1959-1960, was presented, read in No. 1129 full, and unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Parker, seconded by Councilman Burroughs 1959-1960 Tax Rate with the following roll -call vote: AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Burroughs, Parker, Mayor Wilson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Ward No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, the Council adjourned. i ATTEST: Harry R. Whaley City Clerk -0-0-0-0-0-0-0- a or o e ty o e ands, California MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall September 1, 1959. PRESENT: Harry G. Wilson, Mayor Charles C. Parker, Vice Mayor Norman N. Martinez, Councilman Waldo F. Burroughs, Councilman Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney R.P. Merritt, Jr, Asst. Manager Fred H. Workman, City Manager Hazel M. Soper, Deputy Clerk ABSENT: R. Winn Ward, Councilman Harry R. Whaley, City Clerk The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invocation by Reverend E.K. Burkett, Trinity Baptist Church. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 17 and of an Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 24., 1959, approved as submitted.