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Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman
Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman
Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager
Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts
Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun
ABSENT None
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by t
invocation by Dr. Arnold Kurtz of the Seventh Day Adventist Church,
Mayor Burroughs welcomed many interested citizens and students pre:
the Council Chambers .
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 1969 were approve
submitted.
BIDS The following bids for a building shell and slab for the Fifth Aver
pump station were opened and publicly declared at 10:00 A.M. this
in the office of the City Clerk:
James Harber
Colton, California $12, 564.00
Bid Award Jaska Construction Company
Building Pomona, California $10,812.00
Shell & Lowell Thompson Construction
Slab Crestline, California $10, 835.00
Following study, it is the recommendation of the Department of Pub]
Works that award be made to the Jaska Construction Company, whose I
the amount of $10,812.00 was the lowest submitted and meets all qui
cations . Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Martinez, i
onded by Councilman Cummings, the award was made unanimously to the
Construction Company.
ORAL PETITIONS
Mr. William Simader, president of the Senior Citizens Organization
meets at the YWCA, addressed Council with a request for assistance
the severe transportation problem facing many elderly citizens in
Redlands . Mr. Simader gave examples of the fares for various tripE
Transporta- in the city by taxi, and stated that between 75 and 100 people attE
tion
Problems Senior Citizens ' meetings each Friday at the "Y" by traveling on fc
He stated that the Council of Churches has organized groups which c
emergency service-
Mr. Abe Garcia, co-chairman of the Community Action Group, added tc
Simader's comments and suggested the possible subsidy of the taxi c
by the City in order to reduce the rates, consideration of a privat
company, or the use of school buses .
Following discussion, Councilman DeMirjyn outlined an offer by Mr.
Gish, who maintains the local ambulance service, to provide a three
months ' trial mini-bus service. This would consist of service by t
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Mini- Webster. This has been developed by the Librarian and the Recreati
Library
Commission staff, working with the Rotary Club.
Councilman Cummings reported that at the recent Brotherhood dinner,
Human Relations Commission and/or Urban Coalition were discussed.
stated that the smaller cities are having more success with Urban C
tion, which would assist with job locating, low income housing, and
Urban munity attitudes . Following Council discussion of the over-all prc
Coalition Mayor Burroughs appointed Councilman Cummings and Councilman Knudse
look into the exact need for such a coalition in Redlands , recommer
leadership and membership for such a group, and prepare a presentat
representatives from the total community.
Councilman Knudsen reported a TASC meeting February 20 in Los Angel
which he will be unable to attend.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Resolution No. 2734, authorizing the execution of a Right-of-Entry
No. 2734 license with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, and author
Right-of- the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, was approved on motion of Council
Entry DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Cummings . This agreement is neves
License
for the widening of Alabama Street.
Resolution No. 2733, a resolution of the City of Redlands increasir
certain prices at Hillside Memorial Park, was unanimously adopted c
motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez.
Contract - On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Cummings, u
Study Supple- mous approval was given to a contract with the firm of Neste, Brud!
mental Water Stone, in the amount of $5, 000, to study alternate methods of recei
supplemental water from San Bernardino valley Municipal Water Disti
City Manager Merritt described the recent flood damage at the funic
Flood Airport, in which approximately 4. 3 acres of potential runway were
Damage to erosion, and presented Resolution No. 2735, a resolution of the
Airport Council requesting federal aid to repair the flood damaged faciliti
Following discussion, Resolution No. 2735 was unanimously adopted c
motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Cummings .
Storm damage to approximately 2, 100 feet of water main across the S
Water Ana wash was also reported. It is estimated that it will cost apps
Service mately $10, 000 to replace this water line. The alternate possibili
North of drilling a small well to service this area north of the Santa Ana
Santa Ana being considered, in the approximate amount of $15, 000. Following
wash
cil discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Counc
Martinez, authorization was given to take all reasonable measures t
restore water service to this area at the lowest possible cost, inc
authorization, if necessary, to negotiate the drilling and equippin
No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion, the
Council adjourned at 9: 00 P.M.
Next regular meeting, March 4, 1969.
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