HomeMy WebLinkAbout12031974-cc_CCv0001.pdf 1974 at 7 :00 P.M.
Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 .00 P.M.
Jack B. Cummings, Mayor
Ellsworth E. Miller, Vice Mayor
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman
Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman
Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman
R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager
Douglas E . Welebir, Deputy City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Erwin S . Grein, Redlands Daily Facts
Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun
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The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the
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Housipq gommission - no meeting. Mayor Cummings reported that a
consulting Ray Remy about the new 1974 Community Development Bil
is not clear what advantages would be available to Redlands. In
tion to housing grants there may possibly be Open Space Grants f
core: area available. Mayor Cummings said he had asked Chairman..
Flaguin of the Housing Commission to look into the matter.
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} Public Works - Councilman Knudsen stated that the Public Works C
C cion had studied the water rates at two meetings, and added that
staff had presented copious data and back-up material ,
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Mr. Fred Ford addressed Council, stating that the Commission is
agreement with staff at this pont.. He stated there are three w
U increase revenue to operate the department:
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1 . Raise rates
2 . Trim operations
3 . Seek long-range deferment of large capital costs
Mr. }Ford said it appeared that the staff is trying to effect a p
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change to pay in a short time for expensive major capital improv
Water
The Commission recommended as follows:
Rates
1. . Raise rates, effective January 1, 1975, to create $120,000 o
tional revenue can an annual basis; the amount for the remain
f fiscal year ' 74--75 would be $60,000. This raise would be le
all meter users regardless of size.
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2 . ,All future capital improvements with a life of twenty years
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to be financed by bonding or revenue bonds, A Master Plan i
completed for such expenditures .
3 . Eliminate the 16--2/3fa which is currently being set aside for
Legal and Capital Fund. This fund now exceeds 1.4 million d
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No action was taken by the Commission on the request to consider
use of Eadie and Payne to survey, the rate structure. Dr. Miller
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to approve the recommendation as presented. Before the motion w
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seconded Mr. David `burner requested the opportunity, to read for
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Knudsen " s benefit a letter he had submitted to each Councilman,
Public Works Commission member, and to Mr. Garcia. Mr. Turner t
read a very comprehensive appraisal of the present water operati
comments on the rate structure and recommendations for the futur
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Mayor Cummings thanked Mr. 'T'urner for taking the time to make th
contribution.
Mayor Cummings stated he also questioned the need to continue bu
the Legal and Capital Fund, and agreed with the Public Works Corn
can this matter. City Manager Merritt reminded: Council.. that when
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report by staff, on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Council-
woman Grace.
Commissioner Ford agreed to keep Mr. 'Turner informed on the progress of
the study.
ICA'T'TON
Mayor Cummings announced that during two different personnel. sessions
this afternoon, Council considered appointment of a replacement. for Mr.
Marion Poyer, who has served the City of Redlands as Treasurer from..
July 1_, 1957 and will retire on December 30, 1974. He stated that
applications were filed by six distinguished candidates, and expressed
i.ntmerat satisfaction with the qualifications of all.
.3ur_er He stated that it is the recommendation of the Council that Mr. 'lbomas
F. O 'Donnell be appointed to serve as 'Treasurer of the City of Redlands ',
upon the retirement of Mr. Poyzer and for the balance of his term, to
March 2, 1976. On motion. of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman
Knudsen, this recommendation was unanimously approved by Council.
Mayor Cummings then introduced Mr. O 'Donnell to the Council and audience.
Council concurred that more specific delineation of responsibilities
selop- and duties of the Redevelopment Advisory Board members is essential
nary prior to their appointment, hence membership will not be announced
1 until March. The Cit. Attorney and staff will be directed to
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an amendment: to Resolution No. 3140 establishing the Board, to provide
guidelines and directives.
Mayor Cummings stated that he had received ten names in recommendation
and was certain that the other Council members are also considering
appointments . He added that the board will become .involved in future
redevelopment, and will not advise on the present phase, which is al-
ready under way and proceeding according to schedule.
Mayor Cummings reminded the members of the dedication of the new
Salvation Army building at 9.00 can Thursday, December 5, and of the
0"aycee Christmas parade on Saturday, December 7.
Councilmen DeMirjyn and Knudsen reported complaints about drags running
at large, motor bikes roaring in alleys, and shrubbery protruding into
streets and holes in streets. Such matters may also be reported by
citizens between 8:00 and 5 :00 o ' clack any week day at: City IIa.11.
City Manager Merritt reported that the redevelopment project is pro-
gressing smoothly and according to schedule, and added that many in-
quiries are coming to the City expressing interest in future develop
ment from Bather cities, investors and interested individuals.
Councilman DeMirjyn noted receipt of a letter from Mayor Holcomb of Sara
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Bernardino objecting to recently outlined transitplans . ` iese were
Paving of asphaltic paving material for calendar year 1975, on motion
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Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn.
Bid call for construction work on Fern Avenue from San Mateo St�
Bid Call
140 feet northeast of Nanette Street was authorized on motion o
Fern Ave .
cilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn.
Use of Redlands Bowl by the Strobliters on Sunday, May 18, 1975
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9:00 A.M. and 5 :00 P.M. was approved. The request for waiver o
Strobl iters
for this use was unanimously denied on motion of Councilman DeM
seconded by Councilman Knudsen.
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance
mittee.
There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion,
8 : 15 P.M.
Next regular meeting, December 17, 1974 .
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