HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-0215 rda_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Redlands, held in the Council
Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on
February 15, 1977, at 3:20 P.M.
PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Chairman
Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Chairman
Ellsworth 3. Miller, Member
Bertha Rose Grace, Member
Warren R. Elliott, Member
Robert H. Mitchell, Executive Director
Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney
10 Peggy A. Moseley, Secretary
Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts
Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun
Mike Murphy, San Bernardino Sun
ABSENT None
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 1,
1977, and the adjourned meeting of February 8,
1977, were approved with a correction of Mr.
Knudsen' s name, rather than Mr . Mitchell, on the
possible R.O.P. use of the Stevens Hosiery Factory,
in the minutes of February 8, 1977, page 2 .
Mr. Mitchell introduced Mr. Mike Parrish, who is
the Redlands Mall Manager. Mr. Parrish spoke
Redlands briefly about Circus Vargas and stated that this
Mall
Manager circus has appeared at Montclair Plaza twice in
similar surroundings with no problems, no carnival
atmosphere, and very satisfactory results .
Mr. Parrish further explained his reasons for
wishing the two days at the end of March in order
that the Redlands Mall benefit by the media
publicity as this is the first appearance of
Circus Vargas in California before going to
Hollywood. He added that the circus would
provide 5, 000 children ' s tickets which could b
distributed throughout the downtown stores . He
explained that he wished to have the circus
located on the Mall property in order to bring
people into the Mall where he expected many
stores to be occupied. He also mentioned the
possibility of using the Von' s area for the
circus tent.
Mrs . Grace stated that she had been outspoken
previously against the circus, that she had
heard several excellent reports, but still had
concern about the tent which would seat 5, 500
people and which would have twelve 50-foot semi-
trucks carrying the seats for this tent. She
Circus stated that she did not believe this could be
Vargas installed without damage to the landscaping,
for curbs, and other improvements . Mr. Parrish
Mall
Opening assured Mrs . Grace that very adequate insurance
and bond coverage were furnished by the circus .
Mr . Knudsen moved to grant permission to the
Redlands Mall Merchants Association to locate
the Circus Vargas on the Redevelopment property
on the north side of Redlands Boulevard during
the last two days of March, with all circus
related vehicles parked on the north side of
Redlands Boulevard. This motion was seconded
by Member Miller and approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES : Members Knudsen, Miller, Elliott
NOES : Member Grace; Chairman DeMirjyn
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ABSENT: None
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Mr . Mitchell asked for Agency approval of a
r Grant of Easement from the Agency to the General
Easement Telephone Company to construct, maintain, and
To General repair underground conduits, manholes, cables,
Telephone wire and appurtenances on the southerly five
feet of Lots 1 to 12 inclusive in Block B,
Orange Grove Addition. This easement was
authorized on motion of Member Grace, seconded
by Member Knudsen, with the Chairman and Secretary
authorized to sign in behalf of the Agency.
Mr . Mitchell also requested Agency approval of
Bill of Sale a Bill of Sale to the General Telephone Company
General covering the appurtenances in the above easement.
Telephone Mr. Mitchell pointed out that this Bill of Sale
to General Telephone Company would facilitate
the removal of the unsightly poles along the alley.
On motion of Member Miller, seconded by Member
Knudsen, this Bill of Sale was unanimously
authorized by the Redevelopment Agency to the
General Telephone Company, subject to approval
by the attorney, with the Chairman and Secretary
authorized to sign in behalf of the Agency.
The Agency members discussed parking briefly;
regretted that there was no parking for users
Post Office of the Post Office; commented on the great traffic
Parking congestion at the pest office at certain times
of the day; and authorized Agency Director
Mitchell to address a letter to Mrs . Pettis over
the Chairman' s signature.
Director Mitchell reported that the Kahn people
will come tomorrow to discuss the underground
Underground garage costs and to arrange the return of Parcel 4,
Garage
Property the underground garage property, to the City in
R, order that this parcel can be removed from the
1-1 tax rolls .
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Mr . Mitchell stated that ownership of the
property north of Redlands Boulevard should be
settled in order to get this property on the
tax roll. He explained that it is necessary to
determine the square footage of property that
the mall developers will build upon.
Mr. Mitchell stated that the parking lot south
of Citrus Avenue will be striped tomorrow and
the main Mall parking lot adjoining Orange Street
will also be striped. He added that the parking
adjacent to Orange Street will be open to the
public.
Member Grace expressed concern for the width of
the apron at the entrance to the Mall on the
south side. This was discussed briefly.
There being no further business, the Agency
0 adjourned, on motion, at 4 :00 P.M.
Next regular meeting, March 1, 1977.
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