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SAM IRWIN

Appointed: December 2009

Term Expires: November 2012

Address: 35 Cajon Street, Ste. 4, Redlands, CA 92373

Phone: 909-798-7531

Fax: 909-798-7535

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BACKGROUND/EMPLOYMENT:

Education:

  • Central Michigan University ‐ Masters degree in Personnel Management
  • Davis & Elkins College - Bachelors Degree in Mathematics

Employment:

  • Pilot, American Airlines
  • Airlift Squadron Commander, United States Air Force 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Community:

  • President, Redlands Sunrise Rotary Club
  • Past Commander, Redlands American Legion Post 106
  • Treasurer, Redlands Service Club Council

PERSONAL:

  • Married to Kitt Irwin
  • Two Daughters, Heather and Jessica
  • Resident of Redlands since 1983 

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The City Clerk is one of the oldest professions in government. The office can be traced to biblical times and even before. Ancient Greece had a city secretary who read official documents publicly. At the opening of a meeting, one of his duties was to read a curse upon anyone who should seek to deceive the people. 

The early keepers of the archives were often called remembrances and before writing came into use, their memory was the public record. The office of clerk can be traced back to the year 1272 AD in the History of the Corporation of Old London. 

When early colonists came to America, they set up forms of local government to which they had been accustomed, and the office of clerk was one of the first established. The colony at Plymouth appointed a person to act as a recorder. 

Over the years, municipal clerks have become the hub of government - the direct link between the inhabitants of their towns and their government. The clerk is the historian of the community; the entire recorded history of the town and its people is in the clerk's care.

In Redlands, the City Clerk is an elected official and is responsible directly to the voters. Deputies may be appointed by the City Clerk and shall hold office at the pleasure of the City Clerk. The City Clerk serves the City Council, the City Manager, and all administrative departments.

The department keeps an accurate record of the proceedings of the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency and a comprehensive general index. The Clerk's Office is also responsible for keeping an accurate record of all City ordinances and resolutions; attests, publishes, and preserves an accurate record of all City ordinances and resolutions; is the custodian of the City Seal; maintains files of City contracts, agreements, and deeds; and administers oaths, affirmations and acknowledgments.

MISSION STATEMENT

The City Clerk's Office seeks to provide the best possible service to our customers. We strive to provide information and hearing notices to City staff, other public agencies, and the public; legislative support to the Mayor and City Council; election support to officeholders and candidates; and records management services to City staff accurately, promptly, efficiently, and in a friendly and helpful manner. We seek to make every contact with our customers a positive and rewarding one and to be sensitive and responsive to their needs.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Strive constantly to improve the administration of the affairs of the office consistent with applicable laws and through sound management practices to produce continued progress and fulfill the responsibility to the community and others.
  • Coordinate legal publications and notices or ordinances, resolutions, and public hearings.
  • Provide administrative support to the City Council
  • Disseminate information relative to City Council actions to appropriate parties
  • Custodian of the City's vital records from 1888-1964
  • Responsible for conducting general municipal and special elections in accordance with the California Elections Code - coordinate ballot measures, arguments and impartial analysis
  • Act as Financial Disclosure Officer for Conflict of Interest filings for Members of the City Council, City Manager, Planning Commissioners, City Attorney, City Treasurer, and designated City employees
  • Assist the County Registrar of Voters during primary and general elections
  • Prepare ordinances and resolutions and maintain the Redlands Municipal Code
  • Research and disseminate City records as necessary
  • Advertise, receive and open bids for public works projects
  • Process annexation, improvement district proceedings, and street vacations
  • Acts a City archivist and historian relating to official acts
  • Maintain an open, diplomatic and neutral relationship with news media which includes the press, radio, and televison
  • Answer citizens inquiries by telephone and in person
  • Act as Secretary for the Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors
  • Follow legal procedures for noticing regular, adjourned and special meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency
  • Prepare and administer Clerk's Office budget
  • Interpret laws of City and State
  • Manage "boutique" of City memorabilia



 

Upcoming

Today

  1. Book Club (II)
    • Start time: 11:00am
    • End date: Monday, May 21st
    • End time: 12:00pm

    • 3rd Monday Book Club: 11 am
      Location: Library Assembly Room
      Group Leader: Jane Lawrence-Gunn
      (909) 798-2689
      thegunnfamily@earthlink.net

      Meeting at 11 am the third Monday of each month in the Assembly Room of A.K. Smiley Public Library

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Tomorrow

  1. Silent Book Auction
  2. Chinese Story Time
  3. Pajama Story Time

Wednesday, May 23rd

  1. Preschool Story Time ~ Ages 4-6
  2. Post 261 Explorer Meeting
    • Start time: 06:30pm
    • End date: Wednesday, May 23rd
    • End time: 08:30pm

    • Open Enrollment to join the Redlands Explorer Program is in January of every year, but you can pick-up and drop-off applications through-out the entire year at the Fire Administration office. Ages to join are between 15 years To 21 years old.

      Fire Administrative Office
      35 Cajon Street #12
      Redlands, CA 92373

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Thursday, May 24th

  1. Tiny Tot Story Time
    • Start time: 10:15am
    • End date: Thursday, May 24th
    • End time: 10:35am

    • Story time for tiny tots, ages 2 & 3. Finger rhymes, songs and stories.

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  2. Tiny Tot Story Time
    • Start time: 10:40am
    • End date: Thursday, May 24th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • Join us for fun stories, songs and finger rhymes and meet new friends!

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  3. Market Night
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Thursday, May 24th
    • End time: 09:00pm

    • Established in 1988, Redlands Market Night has established itself as one of the most successful certified farmers markets in Southern California! Vendors vie to participate in the event that has attracted thousands of weekly visitors since its inception. Visitors are welcomed into an inviting atmosphere complete with lighted trees, brick sidewalks, historic buildings, and great musical entertainment. Crowds are pleasantly surrounded by over 150 food and merchandise booths, not to mention the downtown shopkeepers, every Thursday night.

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Friday, May 25th

  1. City Hall Closed
    • Start time: 07:00am
    • End date: Friday, May 25th
    • End time: 06:00pm

    • Extended service hours are offered in order for the public to conduct City business before and after traditional business hours. City staff is available 9 hours a day to serve you. City Hall offices are closed every Friday.

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Saturday, May 26th

  1. Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market
    • Start time: 08:00am
    • End date: Saturday, May 26th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • The City’s successful Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market brings fresh local produce to historic downtown Redlands every Saturday.

      The Saturday Morning Certified Farmers’ Market began June 6, 2009, bringing local growers to the City parking lot south of Redlands Boulevard between Fifth and Sixth streets near Ed Hales Park. The market operates from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday, excluding holiday weekends.

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  2. Household Hazardous Waste collection
    • Start time: 09:30am
    • End date: Saturday, May 26th
    • End time: 12:30pm

    • During operating hours, residents can dispose of household materials including, outdated prescription medication (with the exception of controlled substances), outdated pet prescription medication, paint products, chemical cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, hobby/pool supplies, automotive oil, filters, brake fluid, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, gasoline, and propane tanks.

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  3. Bi-lingual Story Time ~ English/Spanish
  4. LIBRARY CLOSED

Sunday, May 27th

  1. LIBRARY CLOSED
  2. Memorial Day

Monday, May 28th

  1. City Hall Closed - Memorial Day
  2. Environmental Review Committee
  3. Solid Waste & Recycling Holiday Collection Schedule
  4. John F. Kennedy's Birthday

Tuesday, May 29th

  1. Silent Book Auction
  2. Chinese Story Time
  3. Rose Hill: An Intermarriage Before Its Time
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Tuesday, May 29th
    • End time: 07:30pm

    • Carlos Cortes, Prof. Emeritus at University of California Riverside will discuss his memoir, which celebrates civil liberties and cultural journey.

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  4. Pajama Story Time

Wednesday, May 30th

  1. Preschool Story Time ~ Ages 4-6

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