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of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the
Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on October 16, 1979,
at 7 : 00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 : 00 P.M.
Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. , Mayor
Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilmember
Warren R. Elliott, Councilmember
Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember
Chris C. Christiansen, City Manager
Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Erwin S . Hein, Redlands Daily Facts
Martha Lipscomb, San Bernardino Sun
None
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the
invocation by Reverend David Olsen of the Christian and Missionary
Alliance Church.
Following the invocation, Councilman Knudsen requested that Council
observe a moment of happiness as a tribute to Mrs. Elbert Shirk. Mayor
Martinez asked that all present stand and offer silent prayer . Councilman]
Riordan spoke warmly of Mrs. Shirk' s boundless generosity and beneficence
to the City and stated that Council would offer a memorial to honor her
at a later date.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 1979, were approved with i
Councilman Riordan moving for the acceptance of the re-written consolida-
tion of Items 4 and 5 in the Planning Commission section pertaining to
the annexations (Citrus Investments and Mac-Til) , Councilman DeMirjyn
seconded.
From his vacation, Councilman Elliott presented Mayor Martinez - a hot
iation sauce devotee - his own minature bottle of Tabasco Sauce from New Iberia,
1 Louisiana.
iITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Francis Riley again requested Council relief from the Code requirement
COMMISSION REPORTS
Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a regula
e ii g tffereoCHh 1'l on October 16, 1979, at 3 : 00 P .M.
Present:; Councilmembers Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez
.Attorney Bruce C. Atkins
1.; Minor Subdivision No. 79 - James W. Hicks for Anna C. Freitas
The Planning Commission recommended that the request for approval
Miner Subdivision No. 79, located at the southwest corner of Wabas
Avenue and Sixth Street, 3 lots , A-2 Zone, be approved subject to
recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commis
minutes dated October 9 , 1979, and adding Planning and Community E
meat Recommendation No. 7 that an Improvement Agreement be signed
delay all improvements subject to the review of the Engineering Ds
especially considering all safety aspects .
Mr . Atencio read the change in Public Works Requirements 7a, 7b, a
as follows; 7a-Dedicate eight feet to provide for a thirty-three
half ,street westerly of street centerline; 7b-Construct standard c
gutter twenty-two feet westerly of street centerline; and 7d-Use t
index of 5. 5. Following very brief discussion in which Councilmar
Knudsen stressed that Wabash Avenue is a major highway on the mast
the matter was tabled on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded I
Councilman Elliott.
2. Commission Review and Approval. No . 424 - Redlands Mutual EnterpriE
Commission review and approval for construction of aircraft hanger
facilities to be located at the Redlands Municipal Airport, A-D Zc
was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission subject to all
mental recommendations and deleting Planning Recommendation No. 11
amending Planning Recommendation No. 2 as contained in Planning Cc
minutes dated October 9, 1979.
Councilman Elliott stated that this is an improvement on City pror
and the Department of Public Works concurs with his recommendation
waive water acquisition and water capital improvement charges for
project, and so moved. His motion was seconded by Councilman DeM1
and carried unanimously. Councilman Riordan added that the owner
spent $19, 000. 00 to install a water Line and that this is for a f1
year lease.
3 . Lot Eine Adjustment No. 161 - Missionary Aviation Fellowship
That the application for a lot line adjustment for property locatE
the southwest corner of Wabash Avenue and Sessums Drive, A-D Zone,
approved as submitted. On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, secondec
Councilman Knudsen, this recommendation of the Planning Commission
unanimously approved.
4 .' Conditional Use Permit No. 315 - Redlands Federal Savings and bean
Association - Final Approval
All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated August 21 , 1
having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Plannin
partment that final approval be given Conditional Use Permit No.
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Elliott,
recommendation of the Planning Department was unanimously approves
acceptance of Tract Map No. 11089.
5. Conditional Use Permit No. 316 - John Moore/Parkwest Development,
Final Approval
x� li tvza U1 di.LdleLy Uayti L.C.) reOLUUry 1, ijou, was unanimousiy given zor
Tentative Tract Map No. 10628 and Zone Change No. 213 .
Local Agency Formation Commission Proposals see map in envelope in book) }
The Council first considered the LAFC recommendation for the sphere of
influence area of the western boundary of Redlands . The Council con-
curred that Mission School should remain in the county or in Loma. Linda
and that serving water by Redlands was no reason to have it in the Red-
lands zone of influence. Mrs. Riordan stated that she preferred a
straight boundary along California Street to Redlands Boulevard.
councilman DeMirjyn preferred boundaries along interior property lanes .
Following discussion, councilman Knudsen moved to accept the map of
Exhibit C, but it shall include Mission School proper, as being acceptable
to this Council to lie within the Loma Linda sphere of influence and
annexation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Riordan. It was
clarified that Map of Exhibit C depicts the boundary lines at California
Street and Redlands Boulevard . The motion was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Elliott, Riordan; Mayor Martinez
NOES : Councilmember DeMirjyn
ABSENT: None
The City Council next considered the recommendations for changes in the
boundary of the eastern sphere of influence. Following discussion,
Councilman DeMirjyn moved to support the recommendations of the LAFCo
staff to deny any change in the boundary. Motion seconded by councilman
Riordan and carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned to a personnel session.;
Park Commission - meets at 1: 45 P.M. Thursday, October 10 in the City
Hall Conference Room.
Traffic commission - meets at 2: 00 P.M. 'Thursday, October 18 in the
Council Chambers .
Housing Commission - has met recently and finished studying the Housing
Element.
Recreation Commission - :Last. Thursday, the commission appointed a commit-
tee to study the past, present, and future of Sylvan Plunge and authorized;.
the City Manager to have the buildings removed. Tennis lessons are per-
mitted at certain hours on the city courts. The remainder of the hours
are open to the public.
Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - meets at 5 : 30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers .
TIONS AND PETITIONS
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, the
Disabled American Veterans were unanimously granted a waiver of business
license to conduct their annual Forget.-Me-Not Flower Drive on November 9
and 10, 1979.
The women of the Redlands Presbyterian Church were granted a waiver of
business license for their Fall Festival to be held on October 27 , 1979,
CITY MANAGER
An additional appropriation in the amount of $4 , 000 . 00 to purchase
magnetic tape encoders and controller to connect directly to the c
Funds in the Finance Department was unanimously approved on motion of Co
Finance DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan. This request Was based
Department loss of revenue that would result from the loss of utility account
case of a fire as noted by the auditors.
On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn,
outside the city water service Was granted to Mr . Audie Riggs for his four
Water at 2229 Mentone Boulevard subject to the owner' s complying with al
the Public Works Department requirements.
At the Council meeting of September 4 , 1979, Councilman Elliott re
Lockheed mended the appraisal, advertising at the appraised price, and sale
Property the highest bidder for the City-owned property referred to as the
property. This was discussed briefly and referred to staff for a
at this time.
City Manager Christiansen brought the matter to Council attention
rented maps of the entire property; he recommended that approximat
acres could be sold but stated that an appraisal might not be effe
at this time; and further recommended that the balance of the land
retained or turned over to the San Bernardino Valley Water Conserv
in order to insure in perpetuity water for Redlands` citizens .
Councilman Elliott stated the property belongs to the people of th
that the property which can be sold should be sold to get it back
tax rolls; that it has been sitting doing nothing; and is suited t
industrial use; he then restated his motion of September 4 , 1979 ,
it appraised by a certified real estate appraiser, advertised for
at the appraised price, and sold at the appraised price With inter
rates appropriate at that time with the right to reject and and al
When this motion received no second, the Mayor turned the gavel to
Mayor Knudsen and seconded by motion.
Councilman DeMirjyn stated that the land to be turned over to the
Conservation District should be done first with a reversionary cla
Mr. Elliott clarified that he was not including any area usable fo
water purposes , only the area on the map in green.
Mr . Horace Hinckley stated that he and Mr . Don S . C. Anderson were
to explain the District' s views on this item. He added that they
the funds to administer the property and the City would retain the
to drill wells and the reversion clause.
Vice Mayor Knudsen stated that a number of people have made fortun
developing property and then selling, and he believed the City she
acres, access through ether areas rather than through private property
will be needed. He added: "I urge you to think of this . "
To Vice Mayer Knudsen" s questions, Mr. Creatura replied that the City
did not reserve easements through this property.
Vice Mayer Knudsen summarized the motion as tallows : appraise the area
in green, advertise publicly, and sell to the highest bidder with. the
City retaining rights to reject any or all bids . The motion tailed by
the following vote: AYES : Councilmember Elliott; NOES : Councilmembers
Knudsen, DeMirjyn, Riordan; Mayor Martinez.
At this time, Councilman DeMirjyn moved to deed the remaining property
anon to the San Bernardino Valley Cater Conservation District retaining the
Qt right to drill wells and the conversion clause agreement to be worded by
the attorneys. Motion seconded by Councilman Elliott and carried unani-
mously. (see map in envelope in back of book)
Next on the agenda was the consideration of possible use of city--owned
:d property for an owned-lot type mobile home park on property currently
Lot designated as Park Land on the General Plan .
Home
n Councilman DeMirjyn stated that there is a need for this type of park,
wined
adding that if he could get fifty potential owners to put up $10 , 000
each, the City could go ahead and generate funds for the City„adding
that only fifty acres would be needed from the 300 acre parcel . He then
moved to refer this matter to the Planning Commission to consider an,
amendment to the General Plan. His motion was seconded by Councilman
Knudsen.
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Councilman Riordan urged that Council table this for forty-five days to
watch the development and sale of lets in a similar type park being
readied just three miles from this site and also another one of the same
type park proposed within the City.
Councilman Knudsen commented that the zoning would come first and invited
the Council to view a similar development in Santa Cruz . The motion to
send the matter to the Planning Commission carried by the following vote:
.AYES ; Councilmembers DeMirjyn, Knudsen, Elliott; Mayor Martinez; NES :
Councilman Riordan. {
Robert Michaelis is developing property located off Sunset Drive across
which the City has a twenty-foot road easement for the purpose of ingress
and egress to a City reservoir. San Bernardino County is requiring as a
Chir condition of approval of the Michaelis development, completion of a sixty `
foot direct-access roadway prior to January 1 , 1980. Mr . Michaelis is
dim requesting the City to quitclaim the existing road easement. on motion
of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Riordan, the Council
unanimously agreed to go on record as being willing to quitclaim the
Council discussed the use of the dump site with Sanitation Directo
Moore and unanimously authorized the Disposal. Department to purcha
Funds fifteen cubic yard scraper on motion of Councilman Knudsen, second
Disposal Councilman Riordan, and authorized the additional funds in the amo
Department $14 , 480. 00
On motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Knudsen,
Claim against the City in the name of Irene Adamo was denied in routine
and referred to the City' s insurance carrier by unanimous vote .
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the finance Co
There being no further business, Council adjourned , on motion, at
I .M. to an adjourned regular meeting on Friday, October 26 , 1979 ,
3 : 00 P.M.
Next regular meeting , November 6 , 1979.
ATTEST:
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