HomeMy WebLinkAbout10011968-cc_CCv0002.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
at 7: 00 P.M.
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
Chresten 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 presents�
nation 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.
:ments After reviewing the qualifications of Mr. Leon Hines Armantrout which fit
him for a place on the Park Commission, Councilman Knudsen submitted his
name to fill the unexpired term of Dr. West, to June, 1970. On motion of
ion Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Martinez, unanimous approval
was given to this appointment.
Councilman Cummings reviewed the qualifications of Mr. Wayne Germain to
serve on the Airport Advisory Board and placed his name in nomination to
fill the unexpired term of Leroy Handley, to July 1, 1970. This recom-
�t mendation was given unanimous approval by the City Council.
October 1, 1968 at 3 : 00 P.M.
Present: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Mayor
Burroughs, Deputy City Attorney Michael R. Quinn
1. Zone Change No. 107 - Vada F. Fletcher
That R.P.C. No. 303, a resolution of the Planning Commission for ac
of Zone Change No. 107 - creating a, change of zone from R-2-3000 (D
Family Residential) District to R-2-2000 (Multiple Family Residenti
District for approximately four acres of land located on the south
of Fern Avenue approximately 430 feet west of Redlands Boulevard, I
approved. on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmar
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 undei
rules with public hearing thereon set for November 5, 1968 at 7:00
2. Tentative Map - Tract No. 8009 - Bob Phillips
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 cc
tained in Planning Commission minutes dated September 24, 1968, del
Item 3 of Planning Department recommendations and adding the requii
that all street rights-of-way be 60 foot minimum, lot sizes to be z
provided lots 18 and 19 are the only substandard lots; also changir
Engineering Division requirement 2-a under "B and C Streets" to prc
for 60 feet of right-of-way. On motion of Councilman Cummings, sec
by Councilman DeMirjyn, the recommendation of the Planning Commissi
adopted by the City Council.
Council also discussed areas in which sidewalks adjacent to the cux
were desirable and the advantages and disadvantages of same; possil
easements for installation of utilities; problem of street right-of
landscaping maintenance.
Planning Director Schindler described some of the problems facing t
City when service stations are abandoned and some of the possible U
of solution.
Councilman Knudsen congratulated Mr. Schindler on the Planning Depa
Annual Report.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
At a regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on September 1S
the following recommendations were submitted for Council approval:
SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 676, Section 676.8 of the Redland
Traffic ordinance:
Resolution To establish a "Yield" sign on Ramona to require northbound and soy;
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 s
bound vehicles at the intersection of Palm Avenue.
Following discussion, Resolution No. 2705, which establishes the cl
recommended by the Traffic Commission, was unanimously adopted on n
of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn.
COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Cummings announced the Kiwanis Kid's Day Breakfast on Sa
October 5.
Councilman DeMirjyn requested that the Mayor give Mr. Medina and Mx
struction funds for the purposes of providing increased municipal i
public school support, property tax stability and increased employr
opportunities for the people of Redlands .
Mr. J. G. Starkey, Vice President of Santa Fe Land Improvement Coml
described his company' s background, the number of plants and wareh(
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, I
Campbell, Bill Blatnick. Mr. Stanley Chapman, Sr. spoke of the coi
satisfaction his family had had in its association with the City of
Redlands. Following discussion, in which each Councilman expressec
pleasure and approval of this development, on motion of Councilman
Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Cummings, the agreement between the
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, i
mous ratification was also given to the second agreement, which re'
to transfer of two wells to the City and possible relocating of we7
sites.
On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, i
Council went on record as welcoming SFLI to the City of Redlands ar
assured them of their extended support.
On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Z
al was given to the appointment of Miss Peggy Hooks, Personnel Tecl
as a Deputy to the City Clerk for the purpose of administering oatl
In the event that a quorum for the next Council meeting on October
not available due to the meeting of the League of California Cities
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 the position of Ci
Manager, and recommended that a comparative study be made of it in
tion to the one currently used by the City, with the possible thouc
up-dating the one in effect.
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Cor
No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, tf
Council adjourned at 9: 10 P.M.
Next regular meeting, October 15, 1968.
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