HomeMy WebLinkAbout10011968-cc_CCv0001.pdf of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the
Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on October 1, 1968
Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00 P.M.
Waldo F. Burroughs, Mayor
Norman N. Martinez, Councilman
Jack B . Cummings, Councilman
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman
Cbresten M. Knudsen, Councilman
Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager
Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Dick West, Redlands Daily Facts
Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun
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The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the
invocation by Reverend Lloyd L. Reece of the First Assembly of God Church.
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 1968 were approved
with the following correction by Mr. Knudsen: On page two, line four of
Traffic Recommendations, the arrow in the street to be white, the "Wrong-
way" signs to be red.
Mr. Harry T . Hertz of the Automobile Club of Southern California presente�
rta±ioo a Special Citation for Pedestrian Safety from the American Automobile
Association to the City. Mayor Burroughs and Chief of Police Graefe
accepted in behalf of the City.
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him for a place on the Park Commission, Councilman Knudsen submitted his
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name to fill the unexpired term of Dr. West, to June, I970. on motion of
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Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Martinez, unanimous approval
was given to this appointment. ||
October 1, 1968 at 3: 00 P.M.
Present: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor
Burroughs, Deputy City Attorney Michael R. Quinn
Zone Change No. 107 - Vada F. Fletcher
That R.P.C. No. 303, a resolution of the Planning Commission for a
of Zone Change No. 107 - creating a change of zone from R-2-3000 (
Family Residential) District to R-2-2000 (Multiple Family Resident
District for, approximately four acres of land located on the south
of Fern Avenue approximately 430 feet west of Redlands Boulevard,
approved. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilma
Knudsen, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was adopted
City Council. ordinance No. 1377, an ordinance of the City of Red
establishing said change of zone, was presented and laid over unde
rules with public hearing thereon set for November 5, 1968 at 7:00
2. Tentative Ma2 - Tract No. 8009 - Bob Philljp.�
That the tentative map of Tract No. 8009 located on the north side
Brockton Avenue approximately 330 feet east of Church Street - R-1
be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as c
tained in Planning Commission minutes dated September 24, 1968, de
Item 3 of Planning Department recommendations and adding the requi
that all street rights-of-way be 60 foot minimum, lot sizes to be
provided lots 18 and 19 are the only substandard lots; also changi
Engineering Division requirement 2-a under "B and C Streets" to pr
I for 60 feet of right-of-way. On motion of Councilman Cummings, se
by Councilman DeMirjyn, the recommendation of the Planning Commiss
adopted by the City Council.
Council also discussed areas in which sidewalks adjacent to the cu
were desirable and the advantages and disadvantages of same; possi
easements for installation of utilities; problem of street right-o
landscaping maintenance.
Planning Director Schindler described some of the problems facing
City when service stations are abandoned and some of the possible
of solution.
Councilman Knudsen congratulated Mr. Schindler on the Planning Dep
Annual Report.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
At a regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on September 1
the following recommendations were submitted for Council approval:
SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 676, Section 676.8 of the Redlan
Traffic ordinance:
Resolution To establish a "Yield" sign on Ramona to require northbound and so
No. 2705 bound vehicles to yield right-of-way to Chestnut Avenue.
Traffic SECTION TWO: Pursuant to Article 676, Sections 676.1 and 676. 3 of
Redlands Traffic Ordinance:
To establish a "Stop" sign on Cajon Street to stop northbound and
bound vehicles at the intersection of Palm Avenue.
Followinq discussion, Resolution No. 2705, which establishes the c*.
recommended by the Traffic Commission, was unanimously adopted on i
of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Demirjyn.
1COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Cummings announced the Kiwanis Kid' s Day Breakfast on S
October 5.
Councilman DeMirjyn requested that the Mayor give Mr . Medina and M.
Mayor Burroughs read a letter from the California Highway Commission ex-
pressing- appreciation for the resolution concerning the inclusion of the
Foothill Freeway in the National System of Interstate and Defense High-
ways .
igh-ways .
IED BUSINESS
On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Resolu-
tion No. 2707, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands
amending Resolution No. 2702, setting the prices the City will pay for
certain water stock, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
ztion AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, Mayor Burroughs
2707 NOES: Councilman Knudsen
ABSTAIN: Councilman DeMirjyn
Stock Following adoption of this resolution, the Council requested that a study
be made of the quality of various water stocks .
Councilman DeMirjyn mentioned a nuisance ordinance being developed by the
staff relating to disposal of junked cars parked in yards, driveways,
etc. , and stated that Mr_ Weibel of the Redlands Auto Dismantlers will
haul off cars and will pay for those which have some value, but explained 4
that it is necessary that these cars have a pink slip.
4AGER
ill On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, author
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ization was given for the City Clerk to advertise for bids for cement
lining in place of approximately 11, 600 feet of 16" steel water main.
This is a budgeted item, in the estimated amount of $40, 000.
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings, a
n claim filed by E, V. Harris against Milton Nichols and the City of
iarris Redlands arising from the construction of the Water Filter Plant, was
denied in routine manner and referred to the City Attorney.
ition Resolution No. 2706, a resolution authorizing transfer of unclaimed funds
2706 remaining in the City Treasurer' s Trust Account for 1925 Assessment Bonds,
Eer to the City' s General Fund, was unanimously adopted on motion of Council-
man DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez.
Manager Merritt described the increasing problem the City has in maintain-
Ad ing municipal service level within the revenue structure available to the
)meat City, and described the advantages of expanding the economic base of the
community by encouragement of industrial development.
He then presented a comprehensive outline of a proposal by the Santa Fe
Land Improvement Company for purchase of 300 acres of Marigold Farm prop-
erty, and explained in detail what requests were being made of the City
in order to facilitate the potential industrial development of this land.
In addition to the construction of the pressure sewer system, the City is
being requested to participate in street construction on the perimeter
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struction funds for the purposes of providing increased municipal
public school support, property tax stability and increased employ
opportunities for the people of Redlands.
Mr. J. G. Starkey, Vice President of Santa Fe Land Improvement Cog
described his company' s background, the number of plants and waren
they have established, their ever-improving railway service to the
dustries adjacent to their lines, described the 50 industrial dist
currently being developed, and briefly discussed the competitive f
Marigold in which this program falls .
Farms
.Development Speaking of the advantage of this development were Mr. Art Gross,
Campbell, Bill Blatnick. Mr . Stanley Chapman, Sr. spoke of the cc
satisfaction his family had had in its association with the City c
Redlands . Following discussion, in which each Councilman expresse
pleasure and approval of this development, on motion of Councilman
Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Cummings, the agreement between th
of Redlands and Santa Fe Land Improvement Company was unanimously
proved and the Mayor and the City Clerk authorized to sign.
On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Knudsen,
mous ratification was also given to the second agreement, which re
to transfer of two wells to the City and possible relocating of we
sites .
On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Knudsen,
Council went on record as welcoming SFLI to the City of Redlands a
assured them of their extended support.
On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Martinez,
al was given to the appointment of Miss Peggy Hooks, Personnel Tec
as a Deputy to the City Clerk for the purpose of administering oat
In the event that a quorum for the next Council meeting on October
not available due to the meeting of the League of California Citie
is the present desire of the Council to meet on Tuesday, October 2
both Council meeting and Parking Authority.
Councilman Cummings commented upon the sample ordinance received r
from the League of California Cities relating to theposition of C
Manager, and recommended that a comparative study be made of it in
tion to the one currently used by the City, with the possible thou
up-dating the one in effect.
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Co
No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, t
Council adjourned at 9: 10 P.M.
Next regular meeting, October 15, 1968.
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