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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03091976-cc_CCv0001.pdf =1 MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Re held in the Council Chambers, Safety Nall, 212 Brookside Avenue March 9, 1976, at 700 P.M. PRESENT' ,lack B. Cummings , Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Vice Mayor Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman ' R. B. Merritt, Jr , , City Manager The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the a invocation by the Reverend Ira K. Hall of the Mate Street Christian Church, lj 1, i The minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 1976, were approved with one change and one correction follows : �j I 1 . Mrs . Bunnell ' s statement page two, paragraph two, read "At no it time did state that there was a true dan er with the current lighting. I simplv stated that the city had never used the argument of safety in any of its correspondence with the resi- dents of Crescent Heights and that to my knowledge we had never la heard of anv accidents bV electrocution. " 2. To Mrs . Grace ' s motion under Planning Commission minutes , page 1, j paragraph 4, line 2, add "and to be reviewed by the Planning 3i Commission in six months . " ion Mayor Cummings presented Resolution No. 3238, a resolution of the City 38 of Redlands declaring the results of the March 2, 1976, Municipal Election of the City, giving the results of the election and certifi- al cation of the canvass by the City Clerk. On motion of Councilwoman i n Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, Resolution No, 3238 was unani- mously adopted by the City Council . RESOLUTION NO. 3238 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLAND , CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF REDLANDS ON THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 1976, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW. WHEREAS, a regular general municipal election was held and conducted in the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, State of California, #j on Tuesday, the 2nd day of March, 1976, as required by law; and i WHEREAS, notice of said election was duly and regularly given in time, form and manner as provided by law; that voting precincts were properly ,; established; that election officers were appointed and that in all l respects said election was held and conducted and the votes cast thereat, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections ! Cade of the State of California for the holding of elections in general law cities, and WHEREAS , pursuant to Resolution No. 3236, adopted the 3rd day of February, 1976, the City Clerk of the City of Redlands , canvassed the j; returns of said election and has certified the results to this City Council, said results are received, attached and made a part hereof as Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA, Ij DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS : SECTION 1. That there were 22 voting precincts established for the I purpose of 'holding said election, consisting of consolidations of the regular election precincts in the City of Redlands as established for the holding of state and county elections . SECTION 2< That said regular general municipal, election was held for the purpose of electing the following officers of said City as required 1 s 6 4 n l tee, c rc l a ! it r #-- —i hi enc r I-1,c C4--#-- —F Ont :r—r—i n #-� s.ai Resolution absent voter ballots) was 7, 975. No. 3238 Continued That the whole number of absent voter ballots cast in said was 204, Making a total of 8, 179 votes cast in said City. SECTION 5. That the names of persons voted for at said electic member of the City Council of said City as follows : Chresten M. Knudsen Julian H. Blakeley Warren R. Elliott Kay A. Mason David W. Turner Thomas Aquinas Taylor That the name of the person voted for at said election for Clerk of said City is as follows : Peggy A. Moseley That the names of the persons voted for at said election fc City Treasurer of said City are as follows :. Thomas F. O 'Donnell Joseph G. Wogen That the number of votes given at each precinct and the nun of votes given in the City to each such persons above names the respective offices for which said persons were candidat were as listed in Exhibit "°A" attached. SECTION 6. The City Council does declare and determine that: I Chresten M. Knudsen was elected as Member of the City Count of said City for the full term of four years ; Warren R. Elliott was elected as Member of the City Council said City for the full term of four years ; Peggy A. Moseley was elected City Clerk of said City for t full term of four years ; "I Thomas F. O 'Donnell was elected City Treasurer of said Citl i the full term of four years . SECTION 7 . The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the Ci Council of said City a statement of the result of said electior showing: (1) The whole number of votes cast in the city; (2) The names of the persons voted for , (3) For what office each person was voted for ; (4) The number of votes given at each precinct to each per: (5) The number of votes given in the city to each person. SECTION B. That the City Clerk shall immediately make and, upc compliance by the persons elected with the provisions of Sectic and Section 11568 of the Elections Code of the State of Califox shall deliver to each of such persons so elected a Certificate Election signed by her and duly authenticated, that she shall z administer to each person elected, the Oath of Office prescribe the State Constitution of the State of California, and shall hz then subscribed thereto and file in the same in her office. WT each and all of said persons so elected shall be inducted into respective office to which they have been elected. i; /s/ Tack B. Cummincts /s/ Peqqv A. Moseley Mayor of the City of Redlands City Clerk of the City California. of Redlands , California Mayor Cummings publicly thanked all who had helped him during his j twelve years on the Council . He Mated that it had been an exciting time in his life and his family ' s, and that he retires with great delight, but also mixed emotions . He added that the conflicts which 3 occassionally arose were the sort that are inevitable when progress and advancement are made. He then left the Council Chambers amid applause from the large audience present in the chambers . _a- Certificates of Election were presented to Councilman Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman Warren R. Elliott, Treasurer `Phomas F. O 'Donnell, a and City Clerk Peggy A. Moseley. Mrs , Moseley then administered the 3; oath of allegiance to those elected. Following this, City Clerk '3 1' Moseley called the meeting to order for nominations for the office of Mayor for the next two years . ;ation Mr. Knudsen nominated Charles G. DeMirjyn; this nomination was Icil seconded by Mr . Elliott. Dr. Miller then nominated Mr . Elliott for Mayor. Mr . Elliott thanked Dr. Miller but declined. Dr. Miller then moved that the nominations be closed and that a white ballot be cast and Mr . DeMirjyn elected Mayor of the City of Redlands for the next two years . Mayor DeMirjyn thanked the Council Members for the previlege of carrying out the responsibilities of the City. He then called for nominations for Vice Mayor, Mr . Elliott nominated Mr . Knudsen for fl Vice Mayor and Mrs . Grace moved that a white ballot be cast and Mr. Knudsen elected Vice Mayor for the next two years . Mayer DeMirjyn expressed appreciation for the support of the voters and pointed out the impending fiscal problems which most cities fl face, Councilman Elliott expressed satisfaction that the support 'he received represented all precincts of the city. Vice Mayor Knudsen thanked all who supported him and stated that the Monday evening open- house at City Hall would continue. i HEARINGS Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1576, an ordinance of the City Council 31 of the City of Redlands establishing zoning for Annexation No. 51, to .nce take effect when the annexation takes effect was advertised for 576 March 2, 1976, which was adjourned to this date. Mayor DeMirjyn tion declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any comments or questions on this change of zone. Mr. Names Dickerson, 605 Via Vista, and owner of 27385 Redlands Planni11q_Conu iss ion - 1. Tentative Map Tract No. 9252 - Jerob,. That the tentative m Tract No. 9252, located on the southwest corner of Smiley E Tract No. Drive and Sunnyside Avenue, R-A Zone, be approved subject t 9252 - recommendation of all departments as contained in Planning 7erob mission minutes dated February 24, 1976. Following explana ;s that the grading plan requested by the .Planning Commission been supplied, Councilwoman Grace moved for approval of the tentative map Tract No. 9252. This motion was seconded by man Miller and unanimously approved. Park Commission - The Park Commission presented an alternate sal for Council approval to replace the development of the Park 4 Master Plan which has been declared ineligible for Federal Nous and Community Development Act funds . The requested expenditure 1 . Upgrade lighting along pathway and picnic areas in Sylv Park to insure public safety ($35, 000. 00) . 2. Install additional tables and benches in the north area extend cement bases for the tables between the trees, a repair the roof on the existing shelter in Texonia Park ($8, 000.00) . 3. Add tables and benches and concrete pads in picnic area Eugonia Park ($5, 000. 00) p Following discussion on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was given to this Park Commission request. Recreation Commission - Councilman Miller brought the request f the March 4, 1976, Recreation Commission meeting for confirmati the appointment of Mr . Richard Kennedy as the member-at-large t Recreation Commission, and added that this appointment will als approved by the School hoard. On motion of Councilman Miller , seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Council unanimously ratified t it appointment of Mr . Kennedy to the Recreation Commission. 4 APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS Mrs . Anita Dimery of 1335 Arlene Street brought Council the rec mendations from the Citizens Participation Advisory Committee has been seeking a site for the proposed Redlands Neighborhood CEPAC She stated the first choice is the property located on the corn Report Lugonia Avenue and Washington Avenue, which is now partly a ten Community Center court and park. The matter was discussed at length with tentat approval given unanimously on motion of Councilman Miller, secc by Councilwoman Grace. Mrs . Dimery .introduced the new chairman. CEPAC, Mr . Joe Gonzales . The Council thanked the committee for their work on thispr jec the staff was directed to look into any deed restrictions on t activity will be coordinated with the FAA and the Fire Department so states the City Manager . This was unanimously approved. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, Vice Mayor Knudsen ' s request to be out of the United States from time to time throughout the year in Canada or Mexico was unanimously granted with the proviso that City Hall be notifed of his absence. ICATIONS City Manager Merritt brought notification from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of transfer of a license at La Hacienda, 1570 North Orange Street, for on-sale beer and wine. SINESS The Council briefly discussed the economic problems facing all cities as described by Mayor Bradly of Los Angeles and as Mr . Knudsen heard discussed at the staff meeting Monday morning. They considered a possible moratorium on filling vacant positions with other than CESTA fl employees . My. Merritt stated that the City has followed this policy of delayed filling of vacancies except as extremely necessary and added that this had not been done with safety employees . Mr . Merritt 11, reminded Council of the forthcoming budget sessions in whidh they will 1i consider all requirements of vital services to the city. ANAGER City Manager Merritt presented an agreement between the County of San Bernardino and the City for joint participation in the improve- ment of a portion of Barton Road from a point 0.10 mile east of California Street, easterly to 0. 10 mile west of Tennessee Street. 11 HentMr . Merritt stated that the anticipated cost to the City would be $50, 000 .00 plus right-of-way costs and recommended Council approval. fl On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Vice Mayor Knudsen, this agreement between the County and City was unanimously approved with it the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign the agreement. -ition RESOLUTION NO. 3239 - A resolution of the City of Redlands clarifying 3239 and reaffirming the solid waste management plan for the County of Waste San Bernardino and confirming the intent of Resolution No. 31-96, �ment adopted by Council on August 5, 1975, was unanimously adopted on motion of Vice Mayor Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller . of A Grant of Easement from the Redlands Golf and Tennis Association to �nt the City of Redlands was unanimously approved on the motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller with the City Manager authorized to execute the Certificate of Acceptance on behalf of the City. City Manager Merritt presented the report and bill from the Environ- J! 5 11 mental Improvement Agency for the 1975 special census . The cost m zt .�� � r] iycar al '"thY � 1 i