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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08251970-cc_CCv0002.pdf of an adjourned regular meeting of the city Council; City of Redlands, held at St. Mary' s Parish Hall, 1.215 Columbia Street, on August 25, 1970, at 7:00 P.M. Jack B . Cummings, Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, vice Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Ellsworth E. Miller. Councilman The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed b, invocation by Reverend Father Ricardo Meza of St. Mary' s Church. Mayor Cummings thanked Father Meza for having the city Council al time and introduced the following City employees present in the audience: John Shone, Director of Public Works; Police Chief Rol Graefe; Planning Director W. C. Schindler, Gordon Binder; Chief Librarian Phyllis Irshay; Personnel Assistant, Peggy Hooks; Dire( Building and Safety Robert Mitchell; Director of Finance H. L. A] and Administrative Assistant John Wagner. Mayor Cummings also ii duced the City Clerk, Peggy Moseley; the Deputy City Clerk, Alic4 and Redlands Daily Facts representative Hein. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 18th were approved i mitted. Mayor Cummings announced to the approximately 90 people in the al that the regular Council meetings are the first and third Tuesdal each month at 7: 00 P.M. for the regular agenda and 3:00 P.M. for ning agenda, and that these meetings were always open to the pub.' ORAL PETITMOSS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. William Simader of 1643 Orange Street read a letter from the Dependency Prevention Commission announcing a meeting at 9k,00 A.1 the Dependency Prevention conference room at 106 West 6th Street Training Bernardino, on Tuesday, September lst, 1970. This concerns a tri Program program of eight weeks to be sponsored by the Standard oil Compal Simader added that, the people could sign up locally for this pro(, between 8:00 and 4: 30 at the contact office at Union and Webster Mr. and Mrs. Jack Riddle of 646 Cypress Circle brought to Counci' tion a problem of barking dogs, and were referred to City Attorn(, Taylor, who explained that this problem may be handled by initial complaint signed by the Riddles. City Attorney Taylor offered t( assist with this problem. Mrs . Otto Harris of 1003 6th Street also reported a similar prob.' will be assisted by Mr. Taylor and Chief Graefe. Mrs . Jovita Garcia of 710 West Sun Avenue asked if the City chec) unlicensed dogs, and was assured that owners of dogs which are ui licensed will be fined. Mrs . T. L. Kelly of 1576 Lassen Street itquired concerning the pj of the installation of the light (traffic signal) at San Bernard: Orange Streets , and was told that the present delay is caused by unavailability of a controller device. Mrs . Kelly was told by Mj Shone that the probable date of installation is January, 1971. Mrs. Lenore Jimenez of 701 Baldwin Avenue requested a temporary adjacent to her property which is used by teenage boys for drinking, smoking, and glue-sniffing. Mr. Sam Coyazo of 939 Calhoun Street reported having been robbed twice recently. Chief Graefe acknowledged that robbery is the number one crime presently in the United States, and added that a successful deter- rent was cooperation between the neighbors in watching each other' s property. Chief Graefe stated that this type of surveillance of an area proved very satisfactory in many cities. Father Meza of 1005 Columbia Street requested additional police protec- tion on the north side due to the break-ins, muggings and other problems He stated that five to ten more policemen would be desirable. City Manager Merritt explained to Father Meza the problem of funds for addi- tional personnel. Mr. Merritt added that the $90, 000 to $100, 000 neces- sary for ten additional police is not available in the present city tax rate as allowed by State Law. City Manager Merritt stated that the city now pays 1million dollars per year for police and fire protection. Mrs . McArthy of 927 Washington Street requested sidewalks on Texas Street at Stuart Street, and also signs to be placed in the downtown area to keep children with bicycles off the sidewalks. Mr. Sal Gonzales of 6th Street brought to Council attention the need for sidewalks on Texas Street between Brockton and Tribune, and also the problem of poor lighting. Mr. Gonzales also recommended a four-way stop at 6th and Colton to stop the traffic on Colton Avenue. This matter was referred to the Traffic Commission. Mr. Julio Martinez of 1128 East Lugonia requested clarification of the gas tax expenditures and a brief summary was given by Mr. Shone of the areas in which this money is permitted to be spent. Mrs . Florence Coleman requested a progress report on the solution of removal of dead orange groves and was told by City Attorney Taylor that he had filed four complaints in court this morning, and more would fol- low. The proposed Long-range Capital Improvement Program was briefly explaine4 to Mr. A. Medina and Mr. Ted Cortez. This is a guide set up by the city as required by both state and federal governments . This program will be considered by the City Council at its meeting of September 15th. Mr. Philemon Diaz of 1548 Lassen Street requested a clarification of the expenditure of the Park and Recreation Commission funds to which Coun- cilman Sewall and Councilman Knudsen spoke briefly. Mr. Diaz also requested that the 9. 2 acres adjacent to the community ball field be developed as soon as possible. Mr. Simader also spoke to this point and urged that at least trees be planted at this time. An executive meeting of the Citrus Belt Division on Thursday August 27, to prepare resolutions for presentation to the Lc meeting in October. The Victorville County Fair with the Mayors ' Cookoff on Satt August 29. The new teachers ' luncheon on Wednesday, August 26. The cutting of the ribbon of the Audiovisual opening on Frit at 9::00, September 11. The Mexican-American celebration on September 12. City Manager Merritt announced the receipt of $6,861. 38 from the Officers Training Fund, as reimbursement to the city for traininc by the Redlands officers in certified courses given under the Pez Officers ' Standards and Training Program. Mr. Merritt added that was the largest amount received by the city �n any year. City Manager Merritt presented a request from Larry Hendon, Chaii the Environmental Conference held in February, 1970, which was j( Fund sponsored by the City of Redlands, the University of Redlands, ar Deficit Chamber of Commerce, for $69.67 which would be the city' s portion deficit resulting from that conference. on a motion of Councilmz Knudsen seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous authorization wE for the expenditure of $69.67 for the stated deficit. Authorization was given for a letter of congratulations to Jack I for promotion to Police Lieutenant, and recognition as Service C1 president. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance ordinance Number 1416, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amens No. 1416 the City ordinance Code to adopt an increased pound fee, was give Pound second reading of the title and adopted with waiver of the readir Fees full, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Sewi the following roll call vote: AYES : All NOES: None Following discussion of a proposed study to assist the City Counc finalizing their decision for the location of the Zanja, on motic Zanja Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman DeMi.rjyn, the matter wz Study tabled until the next meeting to allow further study, unanimously Councilman Knudsen introduced Mrs. Patricia Schuermann, who presE the Council with copies of her paper entitled "Flood Control and Zanja. " Councilman Knudsen thanked Mrs. Schuermann for her work. Vice-Mayor DeMirjyn requested a study be made of the feasibility tending University Street through to Lugonia at this time. Direc Public Works Shone was requested to have cost surveys made for tl $5, 389. 51. Total income, $7, 794. 11. Mr. Wagner explained that Mr. Deaton, the owner, was receiving approximately $155. 20 per month for t management expense cost, which is considered reasonable. Mr. Wagner added that if the revenues continue to increase a slight reduction of ce city payments might be appropriate, but recommended that no change be made in the bus payments at this time. The Council thanked Mr. Wagner for his report, and a motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Council- man DeMirjyn, voted to make no change in the arrangements concerning the bus at the present time. This matter will be reviewed at the end of December 1970. City Manager Merritt reported on a training program for adults under the direction of the State Department of Human Resources . Those trained wil' be residents of Redlands, will work forty hours per week for thirteen ing weeks, or twenty-six weeks; the salary, insurance and other costs of the am training will be paid by the state. Mr. Merritt stated that the city is in a position to accept 15 trainees . Following discussion, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, authorization was given for the City Manager to sign this agreement for this program in behalf of the city. Manager Merritt reported a request from the City of Ontario for the serv- ices of one fire prevention officer to work in the City of Ontario on Sunday, September 6. Following explanation, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the City Manager was authorized to sign this agreement with Ontario on behalf of the city. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign a supplemental agree- eering ment between the L.D. King Engineering Company and the City of Redlands ment providing for inspection and surveying services necessary for the con- imotec, struction of the San Timoteo bridge, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller. INESS Councilman Sewall read, in its entirety, a proposed resolution whereby the City Council would meet in special session for the purpose of review- ution ing in detail, efficiency and effectiveness, policies and performances of each department of the city administration. Following discussion, lency d Councilman Miller moved that this resolution be considered at a person- veness nel session. There was no second to this motion. Following further dis cussion, on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller, the resolution was tabled to the next meeting, September 1, 1970. City Attorney Taylor read Resolution 2833, a resolution of the City of Redlands commending the Redlands "Meals on Wheels" , and expressing ap- ution preciation to President Gertrude Hagum, vice-president William Simader, on Vice-president Reverend Henry W. Keane, Secretary Dr. Alvin T. Fishman, S 04 AULL-LailUb v i/ Ci ex'k 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--0-0