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MIP!qTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in
Council- Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on April 18, 1S
at 7 :00 P.M.
Planning Items 3 :00 P.M.
PRESENT Oddie J. Martinez, Jr . , Mayor
Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman
Warren R. Elliott, Councilman
Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilman
Robert H. Mitchell, City Manager
Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts
Mike Murphy, San Bernardino Sun
ABSENT None
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by tl
cation by Reverend Jonathan Brooks of the Second Baptist Church.
Before beginning the meeting, Mayor Martinez called to the podium Pc
officers Fred Farnam, Chris Woodin, and Sharon Zegan and Detective V�
R. Caronna.
He read letters of commendation of Officers Farnam and Woodin which
Awards, that in apprehending and disarming a fourteen-year-old youth they ri
ner-,nnal of ter in nrrler f-r) f-,hp- unili-11 an"I I-lis,
muted.
It is the recommendation of the Fire Department that Council award the Weed
card Abatement Contract for 1978 to the low qualified bidder, Mr . Douglas Holman
It is the conclusion of the department that Mr . Holman ' s equip �nt is suit-
ent
let able for the small parcels in Redlands, he does not have other commitments,
and will be capable of fulfilling the Weed Abatement Contract. On motion
of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMiryn, unanimous approval
was given to the sward of the Weed Abatement. Contract to Douglas Holman.
HEARINGS
Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1644,
an ordinance of the City of Redlands which establishes several zone changes
ce to bring remnant properties into conformity with the lana use element of the
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general plan. Mayor Martinez opened the meeting as a public hearing for any,
hange questions or comments concerning these zone changes . None being forthcoming,
the public hearing was declared closed.. Ordinance No. 1644, Zone Change No .
198, was adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on
motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, by the fellow'
ing roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor
Martinez
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 3459 adopted on March 23, 1978, set the public hearing for
tion the vacation of portions of Sunset Drive, formerly Edgemont Drive, for this,
3459 time and place. Mayor Martinez opened the meeting as a public hearing for
vork any questions or comments concerning this vacation of street, property. No
n comments being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and
Dr. Resolution No . 3459, a resolution of the City Council ordering the work on
the vacation of portions of Sunset, Drive, was unanimously adopted on motion
of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan.
:Public hearing was also set by resolution for this time and place on the
tion proposed vacation of a portion of New York Street. Mayor Martinez opened
3460 the meeting as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning
cak this vacation of a portion of a city street. No comments being forthcoming, ,,
the hearing was declared closed and Resolution No. 3460, a resolution of the '
k St.
City Council ordering the vacation of this portion of New York Street,wwas
unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded. by Councilman
Elliott .
UI 'IONS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr . Don Carlson of 1545 Pacific Street reported that some traffic signs
instal l p(9 nn ri t rAP1 afi-C'sr
Absent : None
1 . Conditional Use Permit No. 289 - Wilmer J. En evik
That the application fora conditional use permit for a 64-unit apart
complex, located on the north aide of Brookside Avenue, 500 feet. eas
San Mateo Street, be approved subject to all recommendations of all
ments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated April 11, 197
Stating that there were no problems with this resubmitted project, C
DeMirjyn moved for approval of this recommendation of the Planning C
The motion was seconded by Councilman Elliott and adopted by unanimo
Planning Director Schindler stated that the remaining items at the P
Commission meeting of April 11, 1978, did not require Council approv
less the Councilmembers wished to do so.
Addenda Items
1 . Tract No. 10147 - BFM Enterprises,_ Inc.
Tentative approval. was given by the Planning Commission to Tract No..
on February 28, 1978, subject to Planning Department and Commission
of the development plans for Lots 10 and 12 with both plans facing t
onto Citrus Avenue, fronting of the house onto Citrus Avenue; and pl
of a six-foot high chain link fence on the property line surrounding
citrus grave to be retained on the property. On motion of Councila
Mirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval was given
City Council to the recommendation of the Planning Commission for he
placement as illustrated in Exhibit I, with vehicular access from Ci
Avenue with circular drive, and a six-foot high perimeter fence perry
so long as the citrus grove is maintained on the property.
2. General Plan Amendment
Planning Director Schindler brought a recommendation from the Planni
mission that the City Council go on record requesting a study by the
Planning Department of the area bounded by Alabama Street, Loma Linc
Limits, Interstate 10, and Barton Road to develop a thorough analysi
Redlands- potential use of this rapidly developing area. Following lengthy Cc
Loma Linda discussion of development and use of the area in general, on motion
Zone of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan, the Council cone
Influence with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, but enlarged the
in their formal request for the County study to include all of the u
orated area as far as the city limit boundaries . The Council urged
this study be made as rapidly as possible. This motion was unanimou
adopted by the City Council..
. Tract No. 7765 - Edward Rosenberg - Final A roval
All. requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated October 5, 191
beeen completed, it is the recommendation of the Planning Department
final approval be given Tract No. 7765. On motion of Councilman DeN
seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous approval was given to this
mendation of the Planning Department.
4. Appeal to Planning Commission Denial of Commission Review and Approc
369 _ William and ShirleyMarie Sack
The Planning Commission on March 28, 1978, denied a request for perry
to build a twelve-foot high fence surrounding a tennis court on prod
located at 1055 Calle De Las Palmas in Smiley Sleights . Request for
of the Planning Commission denial is scheduled for this time.
Mr. William Sack addressed Council explaining his request for a twel
`hiri'h fpnrp arniinrl 'him fi-pnnicz rr-mrf-
Commissioner Swen Larson added that even though a tennis court fit physically
on a certain property, it might not be aesthetically acceptable.
Mr . Knudsen reminded the Council that in the Council consideration of the
original development of Smiley Heights, grading problems were considered
to be serious, and it was recommended that in all. possible instances, the
grading be made to conform to the contours, and that each parcel be handled
in a special manner.
Councilman Elliott described the surrounding properties which would be visu-
ally effected by the placement of the twelve-foot high chain link fence,
stated that the fence would be a detriment to the neighborhood, and moved
that the appeal be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Riordan
who expressed regret that the applicants did lot have two lots .
Councilman DeMirjyn stated that aesthetic effects are in the eye of the
beholder and that he believed the property owners should be permitted to do
what they wished with their property.
The motion to deny the appeal carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez
NOES Councilmember DeMirjyn
ABSENT: None
Appeal to Planning Commission Decision - Set Hearing
On April 3, 1978, an appeal was filed by Golden State Ventures, Inc. in the
office of the City Clerk to Commission Review and Approval No. 381 which was
considered by the Planning Commission on March 28, 1.978, On motion of
Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, hearing of this appeal
is set for 3 :00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 2, 1978.
In setting this hearing, Council again discussed the sidewalk and improve-
ments on Redlands Boulevard adjacent to this property. It was pointed out,
that there is a well-maintained parkway and a highly-used sidewalk immediately
to the north on Redlands Boulevard. ,Also mentioned were the requirements
for sidewalks as property to the north develops .
A ricultural Preserve
bion At the Council meeting of September , 1977, Council approval was given to
tion the removal of the Phoenix property, Parcel Nos . 168-11.1-9 and 1i8-1.1.1-11,
from the Agricultural Preserve. At this time, on motion of Councilman
Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Resolution No. 3465, a resolution
l.turalof the City Council amending Agricultural Preserve Boundaries as previously
ve established by Resolution No. 3385 on July 19, 1977, to confirm this action
rimes was unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned to a personnel session
following the Redevelopment meeting.
Park and Traffic Commission meetings will. be held 'Thursday, .April 20, and
perhaps will. exchange locations with each other in order that handicapped
people may attend the Parr Commission meeting which will be held in the
Council Chambers.
Recreation Commission - At the recent meeting, new Commissioners Riordan.
and Maldonado were introduced, The Commission ,increased all participation
fees, a small amount for the children' s fees and a larger amount for adult
participants . Councilman Knudsen stated that the Commission .is still.. work-
ing on an extension of the Joint Powers Agreement which will expire: in dune
Business . Distribution of poppies on May 19 and 20 by the American Legion A
Licenses
and Unit 1076
Permits 3. Concession stand operation located in the Community Ball Field by
Baseball for Boys, Inc.
and requests for waiver of yard sale permits for the following:
1.. Redlands Mothers ' Navy Club can March 6, 1978
2 . American Legion, Post 650, on April 21 and 22, 1978
COMMUNICATIONS
"T"rees City Manager Mitchell brought to Council attention the donation by t
For lands Horticultural and Improvement Society of $200.00 to be used to
Mini-Park for the Mini-Parte:. The Council expressed gratitude for this gift an
quested that a letter of appreciation be prepared for the Mayor 's si
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 1643, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending th
Ordinance Ordinance Code by the addition of an infraction violation and penalt
No. 1643given second reading of the title and adopted with waiver of the rea
Infraction the ordinance in full on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by C
Violation
and man Knudsen, by the following roll call vote:..
Penalty .AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott:, Riordan; May
Martinez
NOES : None
S EN°T': None
Ordinance No. 164.5, an ordinance of the City Council amending the ya
control Ordinance No. 1635, was given second reading of the title an
Ordinance with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full on motion of Cou
No.. 1145
DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, by the following roll call
Yard
Sales AYES : Coun.cilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; May
Martinez
NOES : None
ABSEN'T': None
NEW BUSINESS
On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, th
following appointments and re-appointments were made to Redlands ' Co
and Boards :
To the Planning Commission effective January 6, 1978 :.
Mr. Ed Eales was re-appointed to a four-year term
Mr . Manuel Madrid was appointed to a four-year term
Mrs . Betty Petersen was appointed to a four-year term
To the Library Board effective January 1, 1978:
Appoint-
Mr . L. P. Scherer and Dr. James A. Fallows were re-appointed for
mems year terms
Advisory Committee, for Block. Grant Funds priorities for 1978 and 1979 were
made as follows : Louise Linton, Joe Gonzales, John Freitas, Dick Granillo,
Anita Dimery, Manuel. Villegas, Richard Weber, Ruth Patton, and Olive Anderson,
ire The following ordinances which add infraction violations and penalties to
)46 sections of the Redlands Ordinance Code were given first reading of the titles
47 and laid over under the rules with second readings set for May 2, 1.978:
'ion Ordinance No . 1646, an ordinance of the City Council which
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affects animals
: es Ordinance No. 1647, an ordinance of the City Council which
affects parking lot enforcement.
Resolution No. 3462, a resolution of the City Council amending Salary Reso-
ion lution No . 3458, changing the job title therein from Planning Aide in the
462 Planning Department. to Administrative Assistant with no change in salary,
and to decrease the salary of the Receptionist under General Administration
from Ranee 27 to Range 25, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman
;Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Riordan.
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Resolution
ion Nia. 3463, a resolution of the City Council authorizing Southern California
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Association of Governments {;CAG} to allocate SB-325 funds to OMNITRANS for
transit service and to claim SB-32.5 Roads and Highways Funds for the City of
ion Redlands, was unanimously adopted. Redlands ' estimated share for fiscal year;
1978-79 is $329. 740,00.
ion Resolution No. 3464, a resolution of the City Council supporting Assembly
464 Bill 2273 which will include Residential Space Cooling within -the existing
es Life Line weight structure for electrical and gas uses, was unanimously
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adopted on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott.
AGER
City Manager Mitchell presented a ;request for an additional $6, 000 .00 to
nt complete this year ' s Weed Abatement Program, This is not a cost to the. City
as the money will be refunded. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded
by Councilman Riordan, this additional appropriation, was unanimously approved;.
An agreement between the City of Redlands and. the County of San Bernardino to
assure coordination between the City project to realign San '1'imoteo Canyon
Road and the County project to construct a road to the San Timoteo Canyon
nt refuse site was approved and authorized for execution by the Mayor on motion.
of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn.
dent On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, unanimous
nt approval was given to the request by Ferry Ritter for permission to execute
an imDrovement agreement for future installation cif a ro.rr,„ ror9 wni-or mAi n in
given unanimously on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Counc
Elliott.
An agreement between H. B. DeBoer and the City of Redlands to permit
relocation by the City of an existing twenty-inch "B" contract pipel
Pipeline across the DeBoer property was unanimously approved on motion of Cou
Agreement DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan. This agreement provides f
DeBoer Sequent relocation of the pipeline in the event that the pipeline di
conflicts with the complete or partial redevelopment of property. T
is authorized to execute the agreement.
Mr. John Coleman of 151.9 Bellevue Road presented a comprehensive pro
covering the use of the Commmuni :.y Center. The proposal included th
utes of the meetings which have been held since October, 1977, to de
Community procedures for the best uses of the new Community Center. Mr. Colem
Center cussed the recommendations at length with Council and also explained
Proposal
difference of opinion between the Boy' s Club representatives and the
munity Center Advisory Committee. The Council concurred that the st
work within the guidelines described in the recommendations . On mot
Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott, Council accepted
Community Center proposal as presented, and thanked Mr . Coleman and
committee for the work which has gone into the development of this p
Funds on motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, an
Recreation al appropriation from Recreation Reserve Funds for automotive equipm
maintenance in the amount of $750.00 was approved.
Joint An agreement under which Redlands will join five other entities in j
Purchase purchase of specialized equipment for recharging emergency air breat
Agreement.
Fire tanks used by the Fire Department was unanimously approved on motion
Department Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott. The cost of th
cipation will be $5,000.00 as Redlands ' share.
On motion of Councilman. DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott, a
Claim against the city in the name of Brandon Billbray was denied in routi
ner and referred to the City' s insurance carrier.
Council received a request for the use of Sylvan Park on April 29 fo
Use of :from outside the City. Following discussion, on motion of Councilma
Sylvan
Park seconded by Councilman Elliott, the use was approved; however the fe
$10 ..00 was not waived.
Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Comm
There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8 :
Next regular meeting, May 2, 1978.
None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and the
'St. vacation of a portion of Kansas Street, as described in Resolution No. 3461 ,
was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by
Councilman Knudsen.
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