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Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman
Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman
R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager
Bill Brunick, Deputy City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts
Pat Sheeran, San Bernardino Sun
ABSENT None
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed
invocation by Reverend David O. Beadles of the First United Met
Church.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 1975 were appr
submitted.
BIDS The following bids for a tractor--loader with backhoe were opene
publicly declared in the office of the City Clerk at 10 :00 A ,M.
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Glenn B. Dorning, Inc. Total bid $17, 500
Ontario, CA Trade-in 3, 500
Net bid 14,000
Eagle Tractor, Inc. Total bid $17, 362
Riverside, CA Trade--in 2, 500
Net bid 14,862
Bids Riverside Tractor Total bid $18, 980
Tractor Riverside, CA Trade-in 2, 981
Net bid 15, 999
loader with
Backhoe Whitney Tractor Total bid $18, 190
Riverside, CA Trade--in 2, 290
Net bid 15, 900
These bids were referred to the Public Works Department for stu
recommendation.
At this time it is the recommendation of the department that aw
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the bid be delayed until an adequate evaluation of the equipmen
furnished can be made.
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilwoman Grac
award of the bids was unanimously deferred until the meeting of
ber 4, 1975 ,
PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the Council meeting of October 7, 1975 the Council agreed to
public hearing on the proposed Parking and Business Improvement
trict. However, the Council did not at that time adopt a resole.
setting the public hearing as is required by law. Mayor Cummins
if anyone wished to speak from the audience on this proposal.
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Parking Mr. Leonard Tones addressed the Council on the merit of this pre
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Business and described the benefits to the city as a whole and to the butt
Improvement
District community. He exulained the budget proposed for the anticipates
requested that Council approve Resolution No. 3211, and urged tY
ing of a public hearing on December 2, 1975 . lie also requested
self-taxing area for improvement within the city. Mr. Lichtenstein j
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urged that the businesses within the area included in the resolution be!,
encouraged to improve themselves, to develop a strong downtown in con-
nection with the new mall, and to encourage strength of the entire
Redlands business community,
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Mr. Jay Charles of 233 East Mate Street described the advantages that 31
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are being reaped in other cities where B. I .D. ' s are very successful,
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and urged the adoption of the resolution. Mr. Everett Franken brought 'z
a letter from Mr. Gene Malone, president of Gair' s and a long--time
merchant in the city, who strongly urged the adoption of the resolutionj
A gentleman presented a petition signed by some occupants of the
Redlands Plaza and stated that he believed the Business Improvement
District might be good for the other section of Redlands, but suggested )
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that this area be excluded. Mr. Fred Ford of 2 Redlands Plaza stated
that he favors the Business Improvement District, expressed a personal
wish that all of the downtown could be included in the district, and
that the new tenants in the mall be given the opportunity of contrib-
uting to the district. He added that he felt the vitality of downtown
needs this project and hopes that it would be cohesive. f
_ution On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, Resolu-"fl
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tion No. 3211, which sets a public hearing for the Parking and Businessii
_ng Improvement District on December 2, 1975 at 7 ;00 P.M. , was unanimously
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_ng for adopted, with change of Section 7 from a 5-member advisory board, to 7 1
members . I
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In the informal discussion, Dr. Miller asked for a list of businesses 11
which neither approve nor disapprove the development; Council considered
changing the boundaries at the public hearing; Mr. Lichtenstein noted
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that if this is done, a .notice of hearing must be given every property zq
owner fifteen days prior to the second hearing, and this would bring
the adoption of the necessary ordinance very close to the first of
January.
>ION RECOMMENDATIONS
Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council
at an adjourned regular meeting thereof held October 28, 1975 at 3 :40
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P.M.
Present: Councilmembers Miller, DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor
Cummings; City Attorney Taylor
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Minor Subdivision No. 2 - Nick Karahalios
That the application for Minor Subdivision of property located at the
southeast corner of Kansas Street and Orange Avenue, A-1 "done, be
approved. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen,
seconded by Councilman Miller, unanimous approval was given to Minor
Subdivision No. 2, subject to all departmental recommendations as con-
tained in Planning Commission minutes dated October 14, 1975.
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City Manager Merritt presented a letter requesting permission to sign
On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace,
Council upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission to
tours of the home, but deny permission for serving of food
Mayor Cummings stated that he has seen the serving of meals hanc
some of the loveliest homes in the south.
4 . Lot lit No. 457 - Terr D. Ricer - Fin l A roval
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All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated December 1
having been met, it is the recommendation of the Planning :Depart
that Lot Split No. 457 be granted final approval. on motion of
man Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller, this recommendation
Planning Department was unanimously approved.
ADDENDUM
A . Conditional Use Permit No.. 244 - United California .Dank through
Investments
That the application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct 2
with drive-through facilities at the southwest corner of Redlanc
Boulevard and Grange Street, C-3 Zone, be approved. Following c
sion and expressions of concern regarding traffic movement, unar
approval was given C.U.P. No. 244 subject to the requirements as
in Planning Commission minutes dated October 28, 1975 .
Park Commission - Resolution No. 3212, a resolution of the City
Resolution
specifying the amount of non-growing materials that may be used
No. 3212 parkway area between curb and sidewalk of properties within the
Parkway limits , was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen
Planting seconded by Councilman Miller, with the words "excluding drivewa
added following the parenthesis ..
Traffic Commission - The Council acknowledged receipt of a lette
the Traffic Commission concerning the stop sign at Fifth Avenue
Highland Avenue at Ford Street .
APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
City Manager Merritt brought notice of application for off- ale
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and wine license by the Alpha Beta Company at 800 East Lugonia A
COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs . Anita Dimery, of 1335 Arlene Street, brought to Council the
pression of need within the city for a person to act as Intermed
for the disadvantaged, the minorities, the senior citizens, and
persons of lower economic levels who have little or no contact w
elected representatives . This was a detailed proposal developed
concerned group of citizens . Council discussed the matter at le
with each Councilman expressing agreement with the concept and c
for the problems described.
The Council deliberated upon the financing of the program, which
originally presented included the person, requesting a secretary
portation and office services . within this framework, a cost wa
mated at approximately $25,000 per year. Also addressing Counci
additional recommendations and urging approval were Mrs , Louise
and Ms . Anita Kiminski .
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for the next budget. In closing the discussion, Mrs. Dimery requested ?j
that Council make every effort to provide this community liaison personli
now.
Mrs. Evelyn Ifft, chairman of the Ecology Task Force, addressed Council]
to request adoption of a resolution calling for public information and
lution discussion on the nuclear issue. The resolution states that material
ear furnished by the State of California will be made available in the
e office of the City Clerk„ Following lengthy discussion of ecology and
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the nuclear situation, the resolution was adopted, on motion of Council=
man Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, by the following roll call
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vote:
AYES : Councilmembers Miller, Grace, Mayor Cummings
NOES: Councilman DeMirjyn, Knudsen
ABSENT: None
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On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller, unani-'
3,nds mous approval was given to the request of the Redlands Gymnastic Club
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for closure of Fifth Street from Redlands Boulevard to State Street
for the second annual Cartwheel-a-thou on Saturday, November 1. I
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City Manager Merritt presented a letter from the Joslyn Foundation
which offered a grant of $75,000 to the City toward the development of
a senior citizen center. The grant listed certain requirements relat
ing to the size of the structure, the use, the manner of making the
funds available, and the requirement that the word "Joslyn" be used. in }j
the title. The letter, dated October 23 , requested an acceptance with-ii
in ten days of the date of the letter.
Mr. Frank Maloney, chairman of the ABLE Committee, made a comprehensives;
report of the study thus far, listed the cost per foot, described the 11
area, offered slides of other centers developed by the Joslyn Fol.nda-
dation tion, and urged acceptance of the grant. He explained that the addi
t tional funds were to come from Title I Housing and Community Develop 'i
ment Funds, which is Federal money being made available through the
County.
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Following lengthy Council consideration, Mrs „ Atkinson spoke briefly.
Councilman Knudsen ' s motion to accept this proposal from the Joslyn
Foundation and sign the necessary papers was seconded by Councilman
Miller. The motion lost by the following roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmen Miller, Knudsen
NOES : Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Grace {
ABSTAIN: Mayor Cummings
Councilman DeMirjyn brought to Council attention a letter from Mr. and
Mrs . A. D. Palmer complaining about the Haunted house which will be
awe 'en held at 740 East Cypress Avenue. Councilman Knudsen stated that the
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e organization sponsoring the Haunted House will make every effort to j
Mitchell brought to Council the information that there will be a
State agency developing an anti-litter program for just this typ
problem.
CITY MANAGER
Resolution Resolution No. 3213 , a resolution of intent to vacate portions c
No. 3213 Avenue and Franklin Avenue, was adopted unanimously on motion of
Intent to cilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen. This resolutic
Vacate
Streets the public hearing on this vacation for November 18, 1975 at 7 :0
Ordinance No. 1566, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amendin
Ordinance sign ordinance, Article No. 845 of the Redlands Ordinance Code,
No. 1566
Realtors ' mit realtors ' signs on residential property, was given first rea
Signs the title and laid over under the rules, with second reading and
tion set for November 4, 1975 .
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miler,
Contract mous approval was given to a contract with the County of San Bey
Weletype for existing teletype services through the Sheriff ' s department.
Services
agreement has been verbal since 1962, but now requires formaliza
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance
tee.
There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, a
P. M.
Next regular meeting, November 4, 1975 .
ATTEST: kyo I�ror of the City o:V Redlands
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