HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_1601_CCv0001.pdf ORDINANCE NO. 1601
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS PROVIDING FOR AND
CREATING A HOUSING COMMISSION IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
REDLANDS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS. 2822 AND 3137
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands believes it
to be in the best interests of the City to create a Housing
Commission,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Redlands does
ordain as follows :
SECTION ONE: PURPOSE
That a Housing Commission is hereby established for the
purpose of advising the City Council on all matters related to
the improvement of housing conditions, particularly for elderly
and low income residents of the City.
SECTION TWO: ORGANIZATION
That the Housing Commission shall consist of seven (7)
members to be appointed by the City Council from city residents
at large for terms of four (4) years . Initial appointments shall
be as follows:
Two members for a term of two (2) years
Three members for a term of three (3) years
Two members for a term of four (4) years
SECTION THREE: DUTIES
That the duties, responsibilities and procedures of the
Commission shall include:
(a) To investigate living, dwelling, and housing conditions
and the means and methods of improving such conditions.
(b) To determine where slum areas exist or where there is
a shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling
accommodations for persons of low income.
(c) To make studies and recommendations relating to the
problem of clearing, replanning, and reconstructing of
slum areas and the problem of providing dwelling
accommodations for persons of low income. j
(d) To engage in research and studies on the subject of
housing.
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(e) To make available to agencies charged with the duty
of abating nuisances or like conditions or demolishing
unsafe or unsanitary structures its findings and
recommendations with regard to any building or property
where conditions exist which are dangerous to the public
health, morals, safety, or welfare.
(f) To make recommendations to the Planning Commission and
City Council on matters pertaining to all types of
housing, with particular emphasis on various low income
and elderly housing proposals.
(g) To adopt such rules of procedure as may be required to
discharge its duties and responsibilities, subject to
approval by the City Council .
SECTION FOUR: INFORMATION SOURCE
The Housing Commission shall provide information regarding
solutions to housing needs to all individual citizens and
interested groups, and extend advice and assistance in construction,
financial and social matters related to housing.
SECTION FIVE: PROGRAM INVOLVEMENT
The Housing Commission shall be the agency through which
individuals and groups may work in housing improvement, including
the determination of Federal and/or State programs that may be
used for the benefit of the citizens of Greater Redlands Community.
SECTION SIX: MEETINGS
The Commission shall elect a chairman and vice chairman to
serve at the pleasure of the Commission. Chairman and vice
chairman shall be elected for a term of one (1) year by the full
commission. Chairmanship shall be held on a rotating basis with
election to be conducted on the first meeting of each year.
A regular time and place of meetings shall be established and
adhered to in the manner of holding public meetings for legislative
bodies in the state. All meetings shall be open to the public
unless by law otherwise provided. The city shall provide staff
support as necessary.
SECTION SEVEN: REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
Housing Commission members shall attend all regular meetings
unless excused by the chairman. A Commission member who does not
attend three consecutive announced meetings and who is not excused
therefrom by the chairman will be dropped from the Commission and
a replacement member appointed by the City Council.
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SECTION EIGHT: REMUNERATION
The Commission members shall serve without compensation.
SECTION NINE: EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall be in force and take effect as provided
by law.
SECTION TEN: CERTIFICATION
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance
and shall cause the same to be published once in the Redlands Daily
Facts, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in
this city.
ATTEST.
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APPROVED FOR FORM:
s/ Edward F. Taylor
City Attorney
I, Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby
certify that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the City Council
of the City of Redlands at a regular meeting thereof held on the
18th day of January, 1977, by the following vote:
AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott;
Mayor DeMirjyn
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
City Cj4ey, City of Redlands
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