HomeMy WebLinkAbout12261968-cc_CCv0002.pdf Ralph P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager
Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Malcolm Schwartz, Redlands Daily Facts
Chuck Palmer, San Bernardino Sun
Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman
This special meeting of the Council was called for December 26, 1968 at
8: 00 A.M. for the purpose of considering the following three items of
business:
1. Bear Valley Development Company stock sale proposal
2. Pepper Park
3. Removal of abandoned orange groves
Bear Valley Development Company Stock Sale Proposal
City Attorney Taylor stated that he had studied the proposal of the Bear
Valley Development Company and found the papers in order.
Director of Public Works Shone explained the staff concern relative to
long-range cost of water to the City of Redlands.
Attorney James Edwards described a resolution of the Bear Valley Board of
Directors relating to the expenditure of $60, 000 for water prior to
removing water from the lake and stated that this policy had been in
effect for several years. He also stated that the water company had not
entered into any agreements relative to this sale.
Following Council discussion of many aspects of the sale, including the
necessity of investment of substantially all of the funds received as a
hedge against devaluation of the income from the sale of property, Coun-
cilman DeMirjyn moved to approve the sale of stock and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement in behalf of the City of
Redlands . Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and carried by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings, DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Knudsen
Pe22er Park to Schools
City Attorney Taylor presented a Grant Deed from the City to the Redlands
Unified School District of the property known as Pepper Park "to be used
substantially for park purposes . "
This transfer of property was authorized on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn
seconded by Councilman Cummings, with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized
to execute the document in behalf of the City.
Removal of Abandoned Orange Groves
City Attorney Taylor stated that Chapter 58 of the City Code contained
provision prohibiting the maintenance of dead trees, and recommended that
the City Council utilize this method to cause the removal of the unsight-
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9G RECOMMENDATIONS
Lot Split No. 389 - John Golz - Time Extension
That an extension of one year, from January 5, 1969 to January 5, 1970,
be granted for Lot Split No. 389 at 1645 Halsey Street. On motion of
Councilman Cummings , seconded by Councilman Martinez, the recommendation
of the Planning Department was adopted by the City Council.
Tentative Map 6933 - Gemite, Inc. - Time Extension
That an extension of one year, from January 5, 1969 to January 5, 1970,
be granted on the tentative map for Tract No. 6933 . This recommendation
of the Planning Department was unanimously approved on motion of Council-
man Martinez, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, with the proviso that in
the event the orange trees on the property are dead, ordinance No. 1365
be complied with.
Lot Split No. 404 - Ralph Sechrest - Final Approval
All requirements for Lot Split No. 404 as outlined in Council minutes
dated December 17, 1968 having been complied with, it is the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Department that final approval be given for Lot
Split No. 404. On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman
Martinez, this recommendation of the Planning Department was adopted by
the City Council by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martinez, Cummings , DeMirjyn, Mayor Burroughs
NOES : None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Knudsen
rmENTs
Mayor Burroughs reported that the terms on the Planning Commission of Mr.
Ben Rabe and Mr. John Runkel expired January 6, 1969. He stated that
these gentlemen have rendered great service to the Planning Commission
and are willing to serve once again if appointed. on motion of Council-
man Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Martinez, unanimous approval was
given for the reappointment of Mr. Ben Rabe and Mr. John Runkel to the
Planning Commission for another four-year term.
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ission Mayor Burroughs reported an opening on the Planning Commission due to the
resignation of Mr. M. H. Emerich, who resigned with regret due to busi-
ness demands . Mayor Burroughs recommended that Mr. Tony R. Jiminez, Sr.
be appointed to serve Mr. Emerich' s unexpired term - to January 6, 1970.
He stated that Mr. Jiminez is a long-time resident and real estate sales
man, is familiar with the planning and zoning of the City of Redlands,
and is willing to serve if appointed. on motion of Councilman Martinez,
seconded by Councilman Cummings, Mr. Tony R. Jiminez was unanimously
appointed to serve the unexpired term of Mr. M. H. Emerich. Letters of
appreciation over the Mayor' s signature were ordered to be mailed to Mr.
Rabe, Mr. Runkel and Mr. Emerich, and a letter of notification to Mr.
Jiminez.
Mayor Burroughs announced that the terms on the Library Board of Mr. Alex
Scott and Mr. L. P. Scherer expired January 1, 1969. He stated that the