HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-0816_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of t1hp city Council, City of Redlands,, held
Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on August 11
at 7: 00 P.M.
PRESENT Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor
William T. Hartzell, Vice-MayQr
Norman N. Martinez, Councilman
Charles G. Demirjyn, Councilman
R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager
Carl Davis, Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Ron Kibby, Redlands Daily Facts
Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun
_ABSENT Jack B. Cummings, Councilman
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed b,
invocation by Reverend Henry W. Keane of Sacred Heart Catholic C!
clared in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M. , this date and re-
ferred to the Park Department for study and recommendation:
sr Eagle Tractor Inc. $ 5, 195.80
Riverside, California 4, 498.00 (Alternate)
International Harvester Co.
Newark, California 4,414. 24
Tractors Inc.
Riverside, California 5, 501.60
Whitney Tractor Co.
Riverside, California 4,650 .00
At this time it was the recommendation of Park Superintendent Dawson
that the low qualified bid of Eagle Tractor Company in the amount of
$4,498.00 be approved. on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by
Councilman Hartzell, this recommendation was adopted by the Council.
%TIONS AND PETITIONS
City Manager Merritt presented a petition, signed by the residents of
Roosevelt Road between Cypress Avenue and the High School concerning
Eic the existing traffic situation on that street. At this time the High
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,Yelt School parking lot exits totally into this street causing noise, con-
gestion, litter and potential accidents . Manager Merritt pointed out
that with the completion of Fern Street Mall an exit again will be
available in that area. He stated that the Traffic Commission will
study this entire situation at its next meeting.
Manager Merritt also reported that a thorough study by the Public works
Department and the Police is being made on Ramona Drive between Highland
and Crescent Avenues, as was requested at the last meeting by the resi-
dents from that area.
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Manager Merritt notified Council of receipt of a letter from the Execu-
tive Director of SCAG, indicating approval of the Prospect Park applica-
tion for federal assistance.
Mayor Burroughs read a letter from Supervisor Daniel D. Mikesell, re-
questing adoption of a Proclamation honoring the United States Air Force
and proclaiming September 18, 1966, as "Air Force Day. " Noting the
merit of this request, Council elected to reverse their usual procedure,
and on motion of Councilman Hartzell, seconded by Councilman Martinez,
the following proclamation is to be executed with the Mayor authorized
to sign:
P R 0 C L A M A T 1 0 N
"AIR FORCE DAY"
September 18, 1966
WHEREAS, the United States Air Force was created on September 18,
1947; and
WHEREAS, since that time, the awesome military might of the Air
Force has served to deter all potential aggressor nations, and has in
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At this time, Council considered the request for final approval of
Split No. 353 by Mrs. Alice Romo, which was tabled from the meetin,
Lot Split August 2, 1966 . After very lengthy Council discussion, recommends
No. 353 from the Planning and Public Works Departments and statements from
Ramo joining property owners to the effect that they will participate i:
ing a 17-foot-wide strip, Councilman Hartzell made this motion: T*,
Split No. 353 be given final approval, subject to the following:
that the street right-of-way on Carob be paved to 17 feet only; (2
the north side of Carob Street be posted "No Parking,! " and (3) tha
condition is granted on the basis of the modification of street wi,
from 36 feet to 30 feet, which was done by Council on June 21, 196,
is not considered a variance to be used as a basis for further red,
of street paving widths. Motion seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn a:
carried by the following roll call votes
AYES: Councilmen Hartzell, Martinez, DeMirjyn
NOES: Mayor Burroughs
ABSENT: Councilman Cummings
The report on outside water connections on the agenda for this mee
will be tabled until the meeting of September 6, 1966.
CITY MANAGER Manager Merritt introduced Resolution No. 2540, a resolution of th,
Resolution of Redlands fixing the rate and levying the property tax for the f
No. 2540 year 1966-67 . This resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman
Tax Rate zell, seconded by Councilman Martinez.
Resolution No. 2541, a resolution of the City Council of the City
Resolution lands calling a special municipal election for the purpose of subm
No. 2541 to the qualified voters a proposition for the issuance of water re,
Water Bond bonds by the City was adopted on motion of' Councilman Hartzell, sei
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by Councilman Martinez.
Resolution No. 2542, a resolution of the City council of the City
Resolution lands authorizing its members to file a written argument on the abq
No. 2542
Election mentioned City measure was adopted on motion of Councilman Martine,
seconded by Councilman Hartzell.
Resolution No. 2543, a resolution of the City Council of the City
Resolution lands requesting the County Board of Supervisors to permit the Cow
No. 2543
Election Registrar of Voters to render specified services in the forthcomini
tial municipal election was adopted on motion of Councilman Hartze,
seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn.
On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Hartzell,
Grant Deed Grant Deed for street right-of-way from W. Roy Anderson and Marian
Anderson Anderson to the City of Redlands was accepted and the City Manager
thorized to execute the Certificate of Acceptance.
Manager Merritt presented a letter from the Downtown Redlands Assoc
mere oeing no turtner Dusiness aemanaing attention at this time, on mo- r
tion, the Council adjourned at 9%05 P.M.
Next regular meeting September 6, 1966.
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