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Waldo F_ Burroughs, Mayor
Norman N. Martinez, Vice Mayor
Jack B . Cummings , Councilman
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman
Chresten M_ Knudsen, Councilman
Ralp'l-I P . Merritt, Jr . , City Manager
Michael. R. Quinn, Deputy City Attorney it
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Malcolm Schwartz, Redlands Daily Facts
Gertrude Goodrich , San Bernardino Sun
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The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the
invocation by Reverend Eleanor .M. Saffell of the Church of Religious
Science.
The minutes of the Council meeting of August 20, 1968 were approved as
submitted.
IEARINGS
As this was the time scheduled in Resolutions Nos . 2698 and 2699 for
public hearing on Annexations No. 36 and No . 37, Mayor Burroughs opened
the meeting as a public hearing for comments or questions concerning the
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ations annexation of these properties . City Manager Merritt reported a communi-
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cation from the Chapman -family giving approval of the annexations and
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requesting that the City proceed. There being no comment from the -floor,
the public hearing was declared closed and Resolutions Nos. 2698 and 2699
were unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by
ince Councilman Knudsen. Ordinance No. 1376, an ordinance of the City Council
2376 approving the annexation to the City of Redlands of this uninhabited
territory, was introduced, given first reading of the title, and laid
over under the rules with public hearing set for the council meeting of
September 17 , 1968.
Public hearing was scheduled at this time on ordinance No. 1376, an
ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing regulations and procedures
for the removal of overhead utility facilities and the installation of
ince underground facilities in underground utility districts . At this time
375 Mayor Burroughs declared the meeting open as a public hearing of any com-
round ments or questions relative to this ordinance. None being forthcoming,
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the public hearing was declared closed. ordinance No. 1375 was unanimous-
ly adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion;'
of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, by the followingi
roll call vote;
AYES : councilmen Martinez, Cummings , DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor
Burroughs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CI"PIONS
organization of REDCO for one year - April 1, 1965 to March 31, 1.9
a. cost of $1, 200 annually, by the following roll callvote:
AYES .. Councilmen Martinez, DeMi.rjyn, Knudsen, Mayor Burroughs
NOES : Nene
STAIN: Councilman Cummings
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
1 . Lot Split No. 402 - Miriam C. Pur_ e r
That the request of Miriam C. Burley for permission to split prope
located at the northeast corner of Pacific Street and Carob Street..
tended - Lot Split:: No. 402 -- be approved subject to the recommenda.
of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dat
August 27 , 1968. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Co
man Cummings , the recommend a.ti.an of the Planning Commission was =pct
by the City Council .
2 . Re'sEaest� El Carmelo Petreat .:�.Ke Street li tarn here r_ements
Manager Merritt read a letter from father favid Costello recluesti.n
relief from street lighting requirements on property fronting High
Avenue, C. .A. 234. Director of Public Works Shone explained that
would involve installation of three or four lighting standards in
area. which wall_ remain in orange groves, and on which the setback
grading elevation are prey-gently unknown. on motion of Councilman
Cummings, seconded by Councilman Z eMir yn, approval was given for
signing of the Improvement Ordinance Agreement for installation of
tights , until such time as the City so requests .
CO t.NIczaiONS
Manager Merritt presented a letter from Attorney Ibex Cr,a.nr er reque
relief from two $1, 000 bonds posted. by Mr. Fritz Zeiner as a reclui
of the City in 1959 and 1965 for contemplated improvement at Judso
and the Zanja. Following Council.. discussion, Councilman NeaMi.r_ yn
that the requirement for bonds be removed and that an agreement, i
amount of $2, 000, he signed for this proposed construction, with a
limit of 25 years beginning in 1.9.59. Motion seconded. by Counca lma
Knudsen and carried.
City Manager Merritt read a letter from aJames L. Christensen, prey
of the Foothil_l Freeway Association, requesting support of the Cit
ecllazads in the effort to hasten the completion of the Foothill Fr
'oothi..l.l from its present easterly terminus in San lamas to its intersectio
Freeway
the levore freeway, and submitting as suggested resolution for ado
the Council_ . Following lengthy Council discussion of the Foothill.
way as related to Redlands, it was decided to adopt this proposed
tion, with the addition thereto of a section stating that the Citf
Redlands arzcp.s is st ..l1. va_t.almly cotacerned with the early construc:tio'n of
Resolution Tennessee Street Freeway.
No.. 2703
Freeway
0n motion of Councilman leMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen,
Completion tion No. 2703 as above stated was unanimously approved.
Manager Merritt brought: notice of receipt of $2, 533 .80 as re.imburs
from the State Commission on Peace Officers ' Standards and Traa.inilµ.
the special training of seven officers during the first six monthE
Malcolm Schwartz, on the excellent jab of public relations for the City
in his recent series of articles on city departments and department
heads . The Council joined in thanking Mr . Schwartz for his fine work.
Councilman DeMirjyn reported on a county ordinance that is being devel-
oped by Agricultural_ Commissioner Pad' Schneider relating to removal, of
dead orange groves as an economic detriment to the surrounding land, and :
requested that the City Council forward a resolution to the Board of
Supervisors in support of this ordinance. Manager Merritt stated that
he has written for information on this matter orad will have aa. resolution
prepared for the Council meeting of September ...? .
Manager Merritt brought notice that a contract has been let for: demoli-
tion of the Voss property on Redlands Boulevard, and stated that the
barbershop and. Palm TV buildings wa1.1. be rehabilitated by the owner . He
commended. the Building and. Safety Department for the success of their
efforts in this project, .
Councilman DeMirjyn reported on the plans for the celebration of Mexican ,
ration Independence flay, stating that, Mayor Antonio Cil Vega of Sara MJ,.ga,,lel de
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uradence Allende will be in the city for the celebration. Councilman DeMirjyn i_n :
vited Council to a banquet on Thursday evening, September 1.2, and stated
that the mayor will be given a tour, of the city can Friday and will lead,
the parade on Saturday.
3HED BUSINESS
City Manager Merritt reported further .regarding the property at 206 West
Olive Avenue which had been offered to the City. Following discuss ion,
can motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, it
was unanimously agreed not to purchase this property.
>INSS
i.ut .osa Resolution No. 2702, a resolution of the City Council setting the pr.i.ces
2702 the City will pay for certain water stocks, was adopted can motion of
Stocks Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman O it jyn.
`tNAGER
A claim from Mrs . Linnie M. Hallman for a=i fall at State and. Orange Street
was denied and referred to the City' s insurance carri..er, in the routine
manner, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by. Councilman
Martinez .
As the time for the City to proceed with Annexation No. 30 (Edison prop-
erty) expires in October, 1968, it is recommended by the City Manager
that an application for as six-month extension be requested from the LA"C„:;
On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded. by Councilman DeMirjyn, approl
val... was given to make such application.
"TO .NSI'
Deputy City Attorney Michael. Quinn reported on the progress of a Suit