Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-0724_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Re held in the Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue July 24, 1973 at 2 :30 P.M. PRESENT Jack B. Cummings, Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Sam S. Sewall, Councilman R. 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 Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman PUBLIC HEARING Resolution No. 3023 - Downtown Mall Project - Continuation Public hearing on the Downtown Mall Project was continued to th meeting from the meeting of July 17, 1973. Mayor Cummings decl the meeting open as a continuation of the public hearing for an comments or questions concerning this project. No comments wer coming. City Attorney Taylor reported that the case remains un Girls Fair was tabled to this time. Mr. Merritt recommended that approval be given for the closure of Fifth Street on September 10, 197 !t between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. as all departments have ,re approved the application. The property owners in the downtown �t division do request that the alley be kept open east and west across Fifth Street. Following brief discussion on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Sewall, approval for the closure of Fifth Street as described by the City Manager, subject to the require- ments of all departments , with the alley being kept open east and west, was approved by AYE votes of all present. ,NAGER City Manager Merritt briefly described the present infestation of elm trees in Redlands by the Elm Leaf Beetle, stated that the infestation was discovered only within the last week, and presented the recommen- dation of Mr. Gene M. Harper, Assistant Agricultural Commissioner for ree the County of San Bernardino. The recommendation is for two spraying of programs , one to be completed not later than August 30, 1973, and the am other to be started on June 1, 1974. The estimated cost for this service is $20, 000, with the lowest quotation of five received being Phelps Spray Service. City Manager Merritt urged authorization of this program immediately, with the funds to be taken from Park Surplus . Council discussed this problem at length. Park Director MacKenzie explained that the desert communities have been fighting this beetle for twelve years , but it is also existing now in Hemet and Riverside. It was further explained that all trees within the City will be treated and that this is necessary in order to stop the infestation. Noting that this was being done for the health, safety and welfare, on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the recommendation was approved as made by Mr . Merritt, by AYE votes of all present. all On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, the sal City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids on two 20 cubic yard s disposal trucks, by AYE votes of all present. This is a budgeted item. Mayor Cummings brought notice that the Citrus Belt Firemen' s Associa- tion were planning to hold a high-wire act at Chaffey College on August 21, 1973, and requested waiver of business license in order to sell tickets for the event. This request was received at 11:00 A.M. this date. Council discussed the matter at length and requested further information. However, no one was in attendance at the meeting to give additional explanation. Following lengthy discussion of this matter and other requests for waiver of business license, it was determined, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman De,Mirjyn, to approve this one request 1 IJU.Lj =I Lll LJUCIA.uas 6Mlu Cl k;Upy L11 --Il= ctttpA.vycca 4A=WO.LW,- =4. It fi Vice Mayor DeMirjyn remarked upon the work being done by members G Downtown Redlands Division of the Chamber of Commerce in cleaninc I� lot at the corner of State and Fifth, commenting on Mr . Lehman ai Is President Doss ' pictures in the newspaper. Council expressed a,pi tion of this civic contribution. Councilman Sewall requested that Council adjourn the meeting witl moment of silence honoring Judge Russell Goodwin. 4s a ' There being no further business to be attended at this time, the Council adjourned, on motion, standing for a period of time to h< the memory of Judge Goodwin. : Next regular meeting, August. 7, 1973. ATTEST: r Cityyor of t�heCity of edlands ,f 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0