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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03171970b-cc_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held it Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on Match 17, 1 at 7: 00 P.M. PRESENT 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 Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun ABSENT None Fire Girls and their leader, Mrs . Fulmer. The girls presented the Mayor and the Council with a birthday cake, complete with candles, celebrating the Camp Fire Girls ' birthday this coming week. mayor Burroughs congrat- ulated the girls on the beauty of the cake, which they had made them- selves, thanked them and said that he and the Council would enjoy partak- ing. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 1970 were approved as sub- mitted. IG QQAIXaEZON RECOMMEND,;;.TIONS Commission Review and Approval No. 255 - Parkview Associates The Council discussed commission Review and Apixoval No. 255, as approved ) by the Planning Commission, and approved the motion of Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, that an addition be made to drainage requirements that if the land is drained through Ford Park, the drain be completely enclosed. Councilman Knudsen abstained. LotSplitNo. 420 - Thomas J. Ditchfield That the requpst of Mr. Thomas J. Ditchfield for permission to split prop-I erty located at 106 Prospect Street, Lot Split No. 420, be approved sub- ject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated March 10, 1970. Mr. Ditchfield addressed Council with the request that the improvements be delayed until the surrounding area was developed. Following discussion, Council accepted the proposal of Councilman Demirjyn that this request be taken to the Advisory Commit- tee for consideration and a report brought to the next Council meeting. Councilman DeMirjyn presented a plan for the redevelopment of the down- town area as both commercial and residential . He recommends stores and shops on the ground floor, with apartments above, in three-story build- )pment ings, and suggests that restaurants, groVery stores and other businesses would thrive in such an area. He discussed retaining the uniqueness of the city and still obtaining maximum use of the land in a manner sup- ported either by Federal funds or on a cooperative basis . Council sug- gested it be presented to the Planning Commission. )MMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Councilman Cummings reported that the Park Commission had held a budget session and concurred with the budget as presented by Park Department Superintendent Dawson. :CATIONS Mayor Burroughs announced that the Communication Workers of America mem- bers in Redlands are going to stage a week-long "get out the vote" just prior to the City election. Council expressed appreciation of this gen- erous contribution by this group. Councilman Demirjyn gave a brief report on the progress of the East Valle) Planning Agency, and stated that they are studying joint powers agree- ments between cities and County relating to water and sewer services. Manager Merritt briefly mentioned studies for financing projects in the core area. He stated that Stone and Youngberg had been contacted; meth- ods of State and Federal financing investigated, and that studies would continue toward presentation of a resume of available material. Manaqer Merritt stated that the Redlands City Employees Association and YU-I.ZUII.LILkJ U-L .-.4R=V4=.LC11 LJCX�LLJIIa LAI Ct A.WvCX-L LJ=Ctui-y o".LVII. A request from the League of California Cities that each citizen re promptly to the census questionnaires which will be delivered on of March 28. A notice of Proposition 7 on the June 2 ballot, which will raise tl limit of interest the state can pay on general obligations to 7% ar facilitate sale of bonds which have heretofore been voted by the p( and remained unsold. An announcement from William D. Creech, Senior Public Health Sanitz San Bernardino County, stating that a 2,-day:.-sanitation.-.seminarwill on March 19 and March 26 to promote more wholesome eating establisl and also announcing the week of March 16, 1970 as Sanitation Educat Week in Redlands. Mayor Burroughs brought an invitation to Council to visit the open] San Bernardino Redevelopment Agency' s "Mini-mall" on March 20, 197C UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning Director Schindler brought a progress report on studies re to establishment of agricultural preserves Within the City, present Agricultural maps of proposed areas and listed recommendations from the County I Preserves ning, County Agricultural and County Counsel Departments. Followir cussion, Council set April 7 at 7: 00 P.M. for the public hearing or matter. NEW BUSINESS Resolution Resolution No. 2805, a resolution of the City Council ordering the No. 2805 vass of the ballots of the April 14, 1970 general municipal electic Canvass of be made by the City Clerk, was presented and adopted unanimously or Ballots motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Martinez. Director of Public Works Shone described the proposed first undergi Underground utility district which is recommended to be on Citrus Avenue betwet Utilities Church Street and the Freeway, and requested that the date for pub] hearing of this matter be set. Council set the hearing date for Al 1970 and ordered advertisement of this time. At the request of City Manager Merritt authorization for the purcha a parcel on the northeast corner of Citrus and University, for $1, 3 was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded Councilman DeMirjyn. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Claim claim for reimbursement for charges of removal of automobile, which done under the State vehicle Code, was unanimously denied. CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Taylor spoke concerning the suit against the City relative the denial of a permit for a sign at 232 Cajon Street, and stated t Before adjournment, Mr. Sam Sewall, 419 Summit Avenue, a C ouncil candi- date in the coming election, addressed Council expressing appreciation for a recently held briefing of Council candidates arranged by the City Manager, in which each department head described the operation of his department and answered candidates ' questions concerning areas under his direction. Mr . Sewall stated that the presentation was most constructive There being no further business demanding attention at this time, Council adjourned on motion at 8: 30 P.M. Next regular meeting, April 7, 1970. 4ay�orof the City ogAedlands erk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0