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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3179_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO, 3179 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS , C/UIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO MODIFY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 TO ALLOCATE BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR CITIES WITH A POPULATION OF 50, 000 OR LESS . WHEREAS, the Housing and Comraunity Development Act of 1974 was enacted into Federal law to provide funding for programs previously funded by categorical grant procedures ; and WHEREAS , urban counties and municipalities with the population over 50, 000, as recorded in the 1970 Census, are eligible to receive Block Grant Funds consisting of a guaranteed level of funding, deter- mined by population and past Federal program involvement ; and WHEREAS , municipalities with a population less than 50, 000, as recorded in the 1970 Census , must submit application for discretion- ary funds, which constitute the residue remaining from the guaran- teed level of funding disseminated to municipalities and urban coun- ties pursuant to Block Grant Fund procedures ; and WHEREAS , the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 was enacted into Federal law pursuant to the premise of simplification of the Federal Grant system and the elimination of the categorical grant programs ; and WHEREAS, municipalities with a population of less than 50, 000, as recorded in the 1970 Census , are in desperate need of guaranteed funds pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 ; and WHEREAS , it is desirable that urban municipalities , each with under 50, 000 population, or totaling over 50, 00-0 population with at least one contiguous boundary may qualify Jointly for Federally or State funded programs now limited primarily to cities of 50, 000 pop- ulation and above; and WHEREAS , said guaranteed funding programs are requested to be pursuant ursuant to a combination formula predicated upon the ele- ments of per capita, street mileage, and property assessment ; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, endorses the concept of modifying the existing Housing and Community Development Act of 1.974 and the Block Grant Fund program to permit participation of communities of under 50, 000 population, as recorded in the 1970 Census ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any two or more jurisdictions, each with a population under 50, 000, as recorded in the 19110 Census, but totaling over 50, 000 and having a common boundary at least on one point, be qualified jointly for Federally or State Funded Programs now limited primarily to cities of 50, 000 population and above; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said funds shall be distributed on a combination formula predicated upon the elements of per capita, street mileage, and property assessment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of Redlands be instructed to forward copies of this resolution to the Senators and Congressmen from California, State Senator Robert Presley, State Assemblyman Jerry Lewis, and the League of California Cities . ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of June, 1975. Mayor of the City of Redlands ATTEST: City Clerk I, PEGGY A. MOSELEY, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, Cali- fornia, do hereby certify that the above is a full, true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council at a regular meet- ing heed on the 3rd day of June, 1975. City Clerk of the City of Redlands, California COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS- (Continued) TrafficCommission - Councilman DeMirjyn reported that the Traffic Commission discussed the great danger of skate boards on the streets and sidewalks ; also recommended that the is- lands in Redlands Boulevard in the county area not be cut® Dr� Miller brought a request that the intersection at Lugonia and Walbash Avenues be studied for a possible four way stop, He added that this would require state-county- city approval, 'If is ing Commission - The Housing Commission met last Thurs- day, June 26th, and considered housing for the elderly, and recommended that Resolution No., 3179 be held in abey- ance at this time. APPOINTMENTS On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, unanimous approval was given to the reappoint- ment of MrRoy Sheeley to the Airport Advisory Board for a four-year term beginning J-uly 1, 1975 ; and the reappoint- ment of Dr. Miller to the Recreation Commission for a three year term. Mayor Cummings reminded the Council and those in attendance that there is an opening on the Park Commission and the Council is considering and receiving applications. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS City Manager Merritt presented a letter from Mr . Clifford Cabanilla, Professor of Theater Arts at Crafton Hills College, requesting the use of Prospect Park from June 23rd through August 23rd for the Third Annual Redlands Theater Festival, a joint project of the Friends of Pros- Redlands pect Park and Crafton Hills College. The request included Theater permission to charge admission and permission to locate Festival a sign at the corner of Highland and Cajon Streets . This in was discussed briefly., Mr, McKenzie reported that this Prospect use has been very satisfactory in the past. City Attor- Park ney Taylor remarked that a fine schedule of programs is being planned with beautiful settings and top level pro- duction, Unanimous approval as requested was given on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirlyn, subject to the approval of the Department of Building and Safety of the sign. COMMUNICATIONS Vice Mayor Miller displayed a very beautiful plaque u7hich had been presented to him in behalf of the Council express- ing appreciation to the Council from Reverend Orval Halley and the members of the Church of the Nazarene, The Church Page three - July 1, 1975 COMMUNICATIONS {Continuedi held a patriotic service with Mrs , Pettis present, also Supervisor Hansbergef, Mr ,., DeMirlyn, and many other citi- zens attending, Mayox Cummings thanked Reverend Halley for this kind expression of appreciation,, Council was reminded of a 4th of July parade beginning at 5-. 00 P.M. this Friday and were asked to arrange with the Clerk if they wish transportation, Mayor Cummings announced that San Bernardino will host the meeting of the League of California Cities on July 16th, Mayor Cummings announced a transit meeting Tuesday, July 18, 1975 at 9.00 A.M. in San Bernardino and stated that Mr. Shefchik would attend, Mayor Cummings also asked that those interested attend the public hearing to be held in Riverside on Monday, July 6th, at 2:00 P.M. to speak against the formation of bi-county board to control, the bus service, Mayor Cummings Bus spoke of the excellent progress that has been made by the Service efforts of small cities of San Bernardino County and fine bus service that is available throughout the county; he stressed that control would be taken from the cities and put in the hands of the Board of Supervisors and the Mayors of the large cities . Mayor Cummings recommended that any- one interested in attending call San Bernardino Associated Governments for details of the meeting, Mayor Cummings acknowledged receipt of letters from Mr. Harold Walker and the Chamber of Commerce on the K.-Mart proposal.. NEWBUSINESS Mr. Merritt presented Resolution No. 3186, a resolution of the City Council amending Resolution No. 2912 which established a schedule of fees to be charged within the Resolution City of Redlands . Resolution No. 3188 presents the fees No. 3188 recommended by the Departments of Planning and Public Works . This schedule would be comparable with fees charged in this Fees area and would cover the actual cost to the City for vari- ous services , Resolution No. 3188 was adopted on motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, with the following roll call vote-, AYES : Councilmembers. Miller, DeMirjyn, Grace NOES : Councilmembors Knudsen, Mayor Cummings ABSENTS None Page four - July 1, 1975 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) title and adopted, on motion of Councilman Miller, ordinance seconded by Councilwoman Grace, with waiver of reading No. 1555 of the ordinance in full, by the following roll call Annexation vote: No. 50 AYES ; Councilmembors Miller, Knudsen, Grace, Mayor Cummings NOES : Councilman DeMinyll ABSENT: None Mr. acs Foy, present in the audience, thanked Council for their expeditious handling of this matter. NEW BUSINESS J, Resolution No. 3179, a resolution requesting the Federal Usolution Government to modify the Housing and Community Develop- A 1� No. 3179 aent Act of 1974 to allocate block grant funds for Commana.-d citieswith populations of 50, 000 or less, was presented. mity This was discussed at length and was tabled to a later Development date to allow the Housing Commission to review the Act resolution at their meeting near the end of june. Mr. Medina, of 25502 San Bernardino Avenue, addressed Council. He commented an the work of the ABLE Committee toward a Federal Grant for a senior citizens ' center, He requested that the Council keep in mind applying for funds in 1976 for a community center for the north side. CII TYY MANANGGE R Following lengthy discussion, an motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by councilwoman Grace, unanimous SETS approval was given to an agreement between San Rernardino Agreement Transit System and the City of San Bernardino for the purchase of San Bern ardinocity-owned vehicle s and Vehicles equipment. The Council was assured that there were Equipment ample funds remaining in the 325 monies to cover the Redlands portion of this cost. This agreement has been approved by the it Managers ' Technical Committee, and is recommended in this form by the Board of Directors of the SETS and the City Councils of the cities in- volved, Agreement An agreement with the West Redlands Water Company, to dbtain easement for access and relocating pipes in West connection with the construction of Ford Park Reservoir, Redlands was presented by Director of Public Works MAMA. Water The agreement includes the exchange of one acre of land company with an existing well for irrigation water, not to Page five - June 3, 1975 CITY MAINAGER (Continued) exceed 500 acre-feet per year. Council discussed the prices for the various periods, the reason for that amount of water, and the possibil- ity of this agreement changing the value of the water stock. Mr. Shefchik assured the Coancil that it would not make any difference in the value of water stock. The agreement was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn. Unanimous approval was given to the purchase of three Fifth Ave. Right-of- pieces of right-of-way for the widening of Fifth Avenue Way between Dearborn and Wabash, with the expenditure of approximately $2,420 authorized, on motion of Council- man DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller. A request from the Pafk Department for an advance of Funds $50,000 from Prior Years ' Surplus, to be used for funding of Prospect Park Phase 1, to be repaid When Prospect the State Croat monies are received, was unanimously Park approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjjyn, seconded by Councilwoman Grace. Grant Deed A declaration of dedication from A. A. and E. R. Cooper: for street right-of"way in connection with C.RA. No. Cooper 327 was unanimously accepted an motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Miller. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Council- Alley man Knudsen, the request for the closing of the alley closure adjacent to property owned by the Boy Scouts on Church Street was unanimously approved, and was authorized to be initiated at the direction of the City. The staff was requested to refer this closure through proper channels. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8 :45 P.M. Next reg-alar meeting, Zane 17, 1.975 Respectfully submitted, C Page six - June 3, 1.975