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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07021974-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, hel, Council Chambers, Safety Mall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on July 2, at 7 :00 P.M. PRESENT Jack B . Cummings, Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Vice Mayor Charles G. DeM.irjyn, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager Douglas F. Welebir, Deputy City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk; Erwin S . Mein, Redlands Daily Facts Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun �: ABSENT None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed invocation by Vice Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller. Mayor Cummings welcomed a very large audience of summer school ment students present for the meeting. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 1974 were approv submitted. Certificate Mayor Cummings stated that Don Johnson was retiring after 17 ye of service to the City and that he was leaving with 162 sick leave Appreciation accrued. Mayor Cummings called Don Johnson to the podium, but was not in the audience, requested that the certificate of appr be forwarded to him. BIDS The bids for the construction of Sessums Drive at the Municipal Award were tabled from the meeting of June 18, 1974. At this time it Sessums recommendation of the Department of Public Works that award be Drive Sully-Miller in the amount of $28,450. On motion of Councilman seconded by Councilman Knudsen, this award was made by the City ORAL. PE's'lTIONS FROM THE FLOOR Public Works Commission Chairman Fred Ford briefly addressed Co concerning the problem of conflict of interest. He stated that 13111- 1 4 - TAT- community wish to serve the City and requests that this matter be studied thoroughly and some clarification given. i1 Mr . Merritt stated that the 1973 Conflict of Interest Act was being reviewed by staff, will become effective in September, and that Council and commissioners will be informed prior to that time. ]i ;i Mr. DeMirjyn added that perhaps a conflict of interest exists only where sales of property are involved, but not in a bidding situation. Mayor Cummings requested that Council approve Douglas F. Welebir, the i _ntment first mayor of soma Linda, as Deputy City Attorney. Mr . Welebir is :.y City now the senior member of the firm of Welebir, Drunick and Taylor . On neX motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, 1' unanimous approval was given to the appointment of Mr . Welebir as Deputy City Attorney. j Mrs . Helena G. Allen, Executive Editor and Publisher of the San Bernardino County Museum commemorative book, addressed Council_ briefly concerning this undertaking. She congratulated the Council for having the Museum located in Redlands, and explained briefly that '3 :y the publication is expected to be a prestige book containing county- d �m wide information. j Mrs . Allen requested a letter of welcome signed by the Mayor and a �j group picture of the Council for inclusion in the book. She also requested Council and Redlands citizen support of this publication. Mayor Cummings expressed appreciation for Mrs . Allen' s work and stated that the letter and picture would be available. xi Mr. Mark Johnson, Manager of the Sandman Motel, briefly addressed 11 ii Council stating that the Chamber of Commerce supports all businessmen, 1 and particularly during the .recent "Cannon" filming brought $1, 700 1' ,3 worth of business to his motel. Mr. Johnson pointed out that most of this money would be returned back into Redlands businesses . Mr. Johnson recommended that the Council reconsider their decision con- cerning the Chamber of Commerce support, and further recommended reinstatement or even an increase in the support. t Mayor Cummings asked if there were any comments concerning this matter. None were forthcoming Councilman Miller stated that he believed this matter fell into the jos tion of being in question at this time due to possible legal conflict of interest. 7 MENTS Mayor Cummings requested the reappointment of Mr. Oral ;Baker to anoth- ' er five-year term on the Park Commission. This was done unanimously scion by Council on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman ] Miller . Nursery had donated to Community Park plantings and landscaping Dangermond total amount of $10, 508, and requested special natation of this Gift taus gift. Expressing gratitude for this substantial donation and for the continuing significant contributions to the community in many wa including interest and expertise, Council approved a letter of a ciation to the Dangermond family over the Mayor ' s signature. Traffic Commission - Director of Public Works Shefchik reported if there are no further labor problems , the Pearl Street light v working by the middle of next week. Recreation Commission - Mayor Cummings announced that he is rete many complaints about the calling of baseball games due to air tion, and wondered if the readings relate to the Redlands Condit Oi if this is a County report from perhaps Ontario or some place fu west. He stated that there are 900 to 1,000 people involved in games and that it is a great inconvenience to call them and then re-schedule them. Mayor Cummings asked for research on this mat �iCOMMUNICATIONS Council briefly discussed the problem of complaints from the nei hood on Brockton Avenue in which site approval has been given fo establishment of a church and school. The complaints received u from people who had failed to attend the public hearings of whit had received notices . It was concluded that the church people s attempt to explain their plans to the neighborhood in an effort solve this problem. Council did not wish to change their origin approval of the Planning Commission recommendation. Mayor Cummings stated that he is retiring from the San B ernardin Associated Governments and that an appointment will be made Wedr July 10, should any of the Council members like to attend the me Ile added that the general meeting will be held Wednesday, duly 1 Victorville, at 7 : 30 P.M. and that he will be attending. He also announced that Tuesday, duly 9, will be the meeting date San Bernardino Transit. �:NEW BUSINESS Ordinance Ordinance No. 1537, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adoptir No. 1537 1973 Uniform Plumbing Code for the City, was introduced and laid Plumbing under the rules with public hearing ordered for the 16th of duly Code at 7 .00 P.M. Resolution Resolution No. 3128, a resolution of the City of Redlands appro-\� No. 3128 application for 1974 State Grant Funds for Prospect Park was una Prospect ly adopted on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilor Park grant DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller . [AGER City Manager Merritt requested authorization to advertise for bids for ill two disposal packers, a budgeted item. On motion of Councilman S DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for two packers for the Disposal Department. Mr . Merritt announced that this year again spraying will be done for , IM the Elm Leaf Beetle, but that the area under attack by the beetle at this time is much less than it was last year. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, City Manager Merritt was authorized to execute the Certificates of Accept- ance for the following two grant, deeds to the City: Deeds From Victor and Willa B . Ray for street right-of-way purposes in connection with a building permit; ph From L. E. and Betty L. Randolph for street right-of-way and alley right-of-way in connection with a building permit. Ordinance No. 1538, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Lnce 538 Ordinance Code to change the fee schedule paid to the County for inspection services, was given first reading of the title and laid overil under the rules with, public hearing advertised for the Council, meeting !es of July 16, 1974 at 7:00 P.M. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business to come before Council , Council adjourned, on motion, at 7 : 50 P,M. Next regular meeting, July 16, 1974. irk or of the City f Redlands -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- ............