HomeMy WebLinkAbout07251972-cc_CCv0002.pdf 41S of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands,
held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on
July 25, 1972 at 1: 30 P.M.
IT Jack B. Cummings, Mayor
Mayor Cummings welcomed the large number of interested citizens ]
for this Council meeting, which had been called to receive a pro]
relating to development and revitalization of the central busine;
district. He summarized the meetings, the efforts exerted in ma.!
directions, the frustrations, and the trips involved in bringing
a successful redevelopment project for downtown Redlands.
Mayor Cummings explained that the consortium proposal is a new d,
ment route which he hopes will be the first of several proposals
introduced Mr. Howard E. Connor, Consultant, Howard S. Wright Co,
tion Company, Seattle.
Mr. Connor explained the purpose of the consortium, which had be,
formed by Coldwell, Banker and Company, Los Angeles, Howard S. W.
Development Company, Seattle, and E. M. Schaffran and Company, S,
Francisco. He gave a brief history of Howard S. Wright Construc.
Company, and showed slides of numerous impressive buildings they
erected.
Project Mr. Connor then explained the stages covering the redevelopment J
Presenta- for Redlands, emphasizing that at each stage the project would bi
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brought to the Council for approval.
Mr. E. M. Schaffram, President, E. M. Schaffram and Company, rest
and development analysts, stressed that there existed here an un
and unique opportunity for development by this consortium.
Mr. Ken Brown, Coldwell, Banker and Company, Los Angeles, gave a
resume of this company's experience in the property management f,
and explained an artist's rendering of an optimum proposal for t]
Redlands project. He introduced Mr. Irving Rector, of Burke, Kol
Nicholais & Arthuletta, architects, who briefly described the mal
developments which this firm has designed.
Mr. Brown concluded with the statement that this is the stronges-
possible team he has ever been associated with, that there is a I
potential of approximately 90, 000 people, and that this project i
be of optimum benefit to Redlands .
In answer to questions from the Council and the audience, it was
out that the spring of 1974 would be the target date for opening
that the property would be owned by the consortium and leased an(
managed by Coldwell, Banker and Company.
City Attorney Taylor explained that the redevelopment process she
assist greatly in expediting the acquisition of property and than
owners would benefit by the highest possible tax advantage in the
manner.
City Manager Merritt pointed out that if this project is accepter
Mr. Connor closed their presentation by stating that they feel the
City of Redlands offers the greatest opportunity of any city in the
southern part of the state. They consider this a pilot project and
hope to have more.
Mayor Cummings listed the numerous benefits to the immediate area,
to the East State Street area, and to the abutting property. He
thanked all present for their efforts and for their cooperation,
with a special expression of appreciation to Vice Presidents Lee
Mitchell and Bob Bulot of Stone and Youngberg.
City Manager Merritt explained that the action necessary at this
time would be for Council to accept the letter and instruct the
staff to work with members of the consortium to develop a contract
for submission to the Council in one month. Councilman Sewall moved
that this action be authorized. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Miller and unanimously approved by the City Council.
Ap2lication for Fund-Raisin Action Sylvan Park
on motion of Councilman Sewall, seconded by Councilman Miller,
Council unanimously approved the request of the Redlands Gymnastics
Club to sell ice cream and cake in Sylvan Park on July 30, 1972 from
1: 00 to 5:00 P.M. as a fund-raising project for equipment.
There being no further business , on motion the Council adjourned at
3: 00 P.M.
Next regular meeting, August 1, 1972.
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