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1966 . Planning Commission Items 3 ;00 P.M. Regular Meeting 7
PRESENT Waldo F. Burroughs , Mayor
William T. Hartzell, Vice-Mayor
Norman N. Martinez , Councilman
Robert J. Wagner, Councilman
Jack B. Cummings , Councilman
Ralph P. Merritt , Jr. , City Manager
Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Ron Kibby, Redlands Daily Facts
Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun
ABSENT None
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance followed
invocation by Councilman Jack B. Cummings ,
Before beginning the business meeting, Mayor Burroughs introd
Mr. Bruce McDaniel, who gave a comprehensive review of the ea
history of Redlands during the time that Mr. Joseph A. Rivera
as the City' s first constable from 1888 to 1912 . Mr. McDanie
scribed the many problems of law enforcement in the early day
Rivera Redlands, the great lack of aids as are used in today ' s law e
Portrait went and praised Mr. Rivera highly for, his honest , fair and f
Presented application of the law.
to City
Mr. McDaniel then introduced Mr. Rolando L. Rivera , son of Co
Rivera and a well-known commercial artist . Mr. Rivera presen
Citv with a larae Portrait he had Painted of his father. Thi
was unanimously approved by the City Council. on motion of Councilman
Cummings, seconded by Councilman Wagner. (see correction in minutes
of April 19, 1966)
The minutes of the Civic Day meeting on March 29, 1966, were ap-
proved as submitted.
Bids had been called for at this time on Gas Tax Projects Nos . 156
c Projects and 120 -- street widening and signals for Church Street . The low
156
120 bid of A. S. Hubbs in the amount of $46 , 298 .85 exceeds the estimate ,
making it necessary to obtain written approval from the Division of
Highways before it is awarded. These bids will be returned for
Council consideration at a later date .
HEARINGS
This being the time and place set for first public hearing on Ordi-
nance No . 1313 , an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Zoning
Ordinance No . 1000, Sections 23 .00 and 24.00 -- C-1 and C-2 Shopping
iance Center Regulations -- Mayor Burroughs at this time declared the
1313 meeting open for public hearing for any protests or comments rela-
?Pillg tive to the ordinance . Mayor Burroughs pointed out that this ordi-
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3tions nance had been studied by the Planning Department , Planning Commis-
sion and a representative committee of interested citizens .
Mr. William Martens , representing the Downtown Redlands Association,
recommended a change in Section 24. 20, A2 , that rather than "House-
hold appliances, " the words , "Portable appliances , 11 be substituted .
Mr. Martens stated that the ordinance would be of benefit for the
future development of Redlands . Mr. Leslie W. Seibert , a member of
the committee , also questioned the inclusion of the words , "House-
hold appliances, " in the above named section. Mr. Zafon Hartman,
Manager of the Downtown Redlands Association, congratulated the
Council on the ordinance . (See correction in minutes of April 19, 19 6 )
After this discussion the Council , on motion of Councilman. Wagner,
seconded by Councilman Cummings , offered the revision of Section
24. 20, Item 9, under the heading "Shoppers ' Goods " to read : "Radio ,
Television and HiFi - Sales and Services - all loading to be con-
ducted in the rear. " Ordinance No. 1313 , as so changed , was given
first reading and scheduled for second reading and a public hearing
on April 19 , 1966 , at 7 :00 P.M. Upon advice of City Attorney E. F.
Taylor, the second hearing upon the ordinance will make certain
that the proposed change of Section 24 . 20 may be fully examined and
commented upon by the public , as a means of' informing the Council
prior to its final vote on the ordinance .
VG COMMISSION RECOMtIENDATIONS
As considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held
April 5, 1966 , at 3 :00 P.M.
" . . .and provide a 10-foot drainage easement . " On motion of
Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Cummings , the recom
mendation of the Planning Commission was adopted by the City
Council .
ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION as considered by the City Council at a regula
meeting thereof held April 5 , 1966, at 3 :00 P.M.
1 . That the request of H. D. Blanchar for permission to sign the
improvement ordinance agreement in lieu of curb, gutter and s
walk as required in Ordinance No . 1193 for property known as
256 and 250 East Citrus Avenue be approved for the installati
of curb and gutter due to the fact that a drainage problem wo
be created; however, it was recommended that the existing cur
Ing be capped and elevated as consistent with adjacent proper
ties immediately east , and that the sidewalk be extended out
the curb . On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Counci
man Hartzell , the recommendation of the Advisory Committee wa
adopted by the City Council .
COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Merritt presented a letter from Mr. Sylvester Bu
28 West Hilton Avenue , regarding the problems associated with
trails . On motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by Counci
Martinez , the staff was authorized to study the situation and
with a report and recommendation to the Council . Mr. Burke a
Seibert spoke concerning this matter.
Mayor Burroughs presented a letter from the Contemporary Club
Ing members to an open meeting on April 18, 1966 , at which ti
Frances Willis will speak.
Councilman Hartzell reminded all. present of the Public Utilit
Commission meeting in the Council Chambers on Thursday , April
10 :00 A.M. , concerning the hazardous railroad crossings in th
Manager Merritt reported on a letter from the CalifortLia Disa
office concerning a claim made by the City for flood damage I
November 1965 .
Manager Merritt brought to Council attention the following fr
Franchises payment for the calendar year ending December 1965 from South
California Edison Company in the amount of $10, 582. 76 , and fr
Southern California Gas Company a payment of $25, 952 .28.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution No . 2517, a resolution of the City of Redlands, or
Resolution the work on the vacation of a portion of Redlands Street was
No . 2517
Vacation mously adopted with waiver of reading in full , on motion of C
Redlands St . man Cummings , seconded by Councilman Martinez .
A grant deed from the City of Redlands to the Unified School
Grant Deed trict to finalize the closing of Redlands Street was approved
School Lion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Hartzell , w
District Mayor and City Clerk to execute In behalf of the City.
Option "B" Transfer of two Option "B" Water contracts were approved on m
Xation jacent to the freeway. On motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded
west by Councilman Martinez , the staff was authorized to study the area
in question and return a recommendation to Council . Mr. Leigh Nick
erson addressed Council concerning a parcel of property owned by his
family, which is adjacent to the seven acres under consideration.
Mr. Nickerson wishes to continue growing oranges on this property
and requests that his land not be annexed to the City .
On motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Cummings ,
Bement authorization was given to enter into a cooperative agreement with
cion of the Division of Highways , designed to enable the City of Redlands
aways to use Collier-Unruh Local Transportation Development Act 1 .074o
apportionment or matching funds on State Highways within the City.
An exchange of deeds between the City and the Redlands Golf and
Beds Tennis Association for right-of-way along Canyon Road adjacent to
try Club the Country Club was approved on motion of Councilman Hartzell,
J City seconded by Councilman Martinez , with the Mayor and City Manager
authorized to negotiate on behalf of the City.
Authorization was given to enter escrow for the purchase of the
K Project service station on Citrus and Eureka Streets in the amount of
181 $26 , 000, plus escrow fees , on motion of Councilman Hartzell, sec-
onded by Councilman Cummings . This is Select System Project No. 181
from gas tax monies .
Authorization was given to advertise for bids for pipe line material Is
J Call for the portion of the transmission line from Dearborn Reservoir to
De Line the proposed Mentone storage. Bids called for April 19 , on motion
terials of Councilman Hartzell , seconded by Councilman Martinez .
On motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman Hartzell ,
Dues an invoice received from SCAG for the balance of this fiscal year
5CAG and the next fiscal year in the amount of $338- 18 was authorized to
be paid. Funds are to come from Unbudgeted Surplus in the General
Fund.
Manager Merritt received a letter from Charles Parker, Chairman of
lino the Sister City Committee , stating that Redlands-Hing Week would be
arden May 15 to May 21 . He requested a Council Proclamation be issued
during the first meeting in May. The Committee also requested per-
mission to develop a Japanese Garden in Smiley Park near the HincklE
fountain. Funds to be furnished by the remainder of the Sister City
1965-66 budget . On motion of Councilman Wagner, seconded by Council -
man Cummings , approval was given to the project of a Japanese Garde
subject to a concurring approval from the Park Commission.
City Manager Merritt presented a letter from Robert G. Webster,
Chief, Division of Administration, Department of Public Health,
No further business demanding attention at this time , on moti
the Council adjourned at 910 P.M.
Next regular meeting April 19, 1966 .
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