HomeMy WebLinkAbout02021971-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 February 2, 1971
at 7: 00 P.M.
Planning Commission Items 3: 00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7:00
Jack B. Cummings, Mayor
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice Mayor
Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman
Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman
Sam S. Sewall, 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
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At this time Mayor Cummings called Mr. W. A. Brunton to the podil
referred to ordinance No. 1089, which was adopted on April 1, 19
established the Personnel Advisory Board. Mr. Brunton was one o
original appointees to this Board, and has served continuously s
1958. Mayor Cummings at this time presented Mr. Brunton with a
cate of appreciation for his contribution to the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
This being the time and place advertised for public hearing on 0,
nance No. 1432, an ordinance of the City of Redlands effecting Z4
Change No. 124, Mayor Cummings at this time declared the meeting
Ordinance as a public hearing for any comments or questions concerning thii
No. 1432 nance. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared i
Zone Change and ordinance No. 1432 was adopted, on motion of Councilman Knud:
seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, with waiver of the reading of t'j
nance in full, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, ]Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cunu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Re:
No. 2859, a resolution of the City of Redlands adopting Amendmen
14 to the General Plan. Mayor Cummings again declared the meetil
as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning thi;
Resolution ment to the General Plan. No comments being forthcoming, the Ma,
No. 2859 declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 2859 was thei
Amendment adopted, with waiver of the reading of the resolution in full, of
No. 14 to of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, by the fol.
General
Plan roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Curr
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Re.,
No. 2861, a resolution of the City of Redlands establishing Unde:
Utility District No. 2. Mayor Cummings again declared the meetil
Resolution as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this
No. 2861
Underground trict. No comments being forthcoming, the Mayor again declared
Utility public hearing closed. Resolution No. 2861 was then adopted, on
District of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, by the fo.
No. 2
roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cunu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORAL PETITIONS
Mr, Cale Whipple, representing the Chamber of Commerce, brought
Council attention two recent actions of the Board of Directors o:
Chamber. First, a resolution urging the formation of a Redevelop
Bellevue & nection with this request. Director of Public Works Shone explai
Brookside
that the County is planning the continuation of Barton Road to tl
limits, which would pass through this area, and stated that in ad
there is a severe drainage problem which would be increased by in
tion of housing at this time. Following Council discussion, the
was directed to work with the applicant and the County to study t
matter further.
City Manager Merritt brought notice from the Department of Alcobc
Beverage Contr6l of two applications for licenses, one for on-sal
and wine at 21 East Redlands Boulevard, and one for on-sale beer
Redlands Golf and Country Club on Garden Street.
COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Knudsen brought a request from Miss Jennie Lee for dor
of file cabinets , desk, rug, typewriter or other office equipment
the new Dependency Prevention Center which has moved to Lugonia P
Miss Lee also asked for equipment for the free medical clinic, an
be happy to accept equipment on a loan basis.
Mayor Cummings accepted with regret the resignation of former Hou
Commissioner Jose Danny Martinez and asked Council to consider re
mendations for a replacement for Mr. Martinez.
On motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, C
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2864, a resolution of the City
cil of the City of Redlands urging the San Bernardino County Boar
Supervisors to make application for a federal grant for air pollu
research funds.
The Council is invited to ride in the Lincoln Day Parade on Satux
February 6. Councilman Sewall recommends that as slow-moving veh
cause air pollution, the Council ride bicycles, which have been c
by the Redlands Schwinn Cyclery. Mayor Cummings stated that he %
out of town on that date.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution No. 2851, a resolution to establish a Redlands Coaliti
tabled to this date. At this time, Dr. Don Rusk, chairman of the
Committee, summarized the history and development of the Redlands
tion and urged the establishment of a Coalition. Dr. Don Blatchl
addressed additional comments regarding communication, participat
representation. Reverend Hal Hudspeth outlined the success of tb
Redlands speakeri-s bureau.
Coalition
Councilman DeMIrjyn questioned the need in Redlands and the desir
of such an organization, and expressed disapproval of the philoso
some members of the Ad Hoc Committee. He read from editorials in
Newsletters material which he believes brings problems from outsi
Mrs . Ruth Patton read and presented each Councilman with a five-page
study which included a detailed analysis of the establishment, function
and costs of the "Riverside Urban Coalition. " Mrs . Patton strongly
urged that the University of Redlands adopt the Coalition.
Also addressing Council were: Mr. John Coleman, Mr. Ralph Nichols, Dr.
Alvin Fishman, Mr. Fred Ford and Mrs . F. D. Atkinson.
Council considered the matter at great length, and requested the readin
of the minutes of the meeting of December 1, 1970, at which time the
Council went on record as approving the concept of the Redlands Coali-
tion.
After several motions which received no second, and following more Coun
cil discussion, Councilman Sewall incorporated the changes requested by
_ution Councilman Miller and moved as follows:
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ends That Resolution No. 2851 be adopted with the following changes:
Ltion
On Page four, change the second sentence to read "Task Force members
must be living in Redlands. "
On Page six, following section (8) add two new sections:
" (9) Duration: This Coalition shall last for a period of two years
unless reorganized at the end of that period. "
" (10) Financing: It is not intended that the Coalition shall seek City
funding during its initial period of two years . "
Motion seconded by Councilman Miller and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES : Councilmen Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings
NO Councilmen DeMirjyn
ABSTAIN: Councilman Knudsen (because he believes the city is divided
in its feeling on this matter)
ordinance No. 1431, Airport Rules and Regulations, was given second
lance reading of the title and adopted, with waiver of the reading of the
1431
)rt ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Council
5 man Miller, by the following roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmen DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings
NOES: None
SENT: None
UNESS
Following a detailed presentation by Miss Gertrude Hagum of the Redland.
Housing Commission, Resolution No. 2860, a resolution of the City Coun_
cil approving application in the City of Redlands of the provisions of
Lution Section 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 as amended by Hous_
2860 ing and Urban Development Act of 1965, was adopted by the following roll
ing call vote:
AYES : Councilmen Knudsen, Miller, Sewall, Mayor Cummings
NOES: None
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crease,-Gas Miller, unanimous approval was given to Resolution No. 2862, a rl
4 Electric- tion of the City Council opposing increase in gas rates . on mot.,
ity Rates
Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall, unanimous apI
was given to Resolution No. 2863, a resolution of the City Counc:
opposing increase in electricity rates .
CITY MANAGER
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Sewall,
Grant Deed grant deed from the City to the City for parking lot right-of-wa,
City to Fourth and Citrus was accepted with the City Manager authorized
City execute the certificate of acceptance in behalf of the City and
Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign in behalf of the City.
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller,
Easement ing of an easement to the General Telephone Company along the soi
General side of the Municipal Airport, consisting of a strip ten feet by
Telephone
Company feet was unanimously approved with the Mayor and City Clerk auth(
to sign the easement in behalf of the City.
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller,
Disposal mous approval was given to renewal of a contract for one year wit
Contract Shutt for removal of wet garbage from the City of Redlands for a
of $1.00 per year.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Taylor presented a report concerning the City' s fa.,
ployment practices, and assured the Council that it is not necesi
that the City insert a statement in the bid specifications requii
contractors to adhere to fair employment practices, inasmuch as I
are required to do so by both the Federal and State laws.
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance
tee.
No further business demanding attention at this time, on motion I
Council adjourned at 10: 00 P.M.
Next regular meeting, February 16, 1971.
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