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i MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the
i Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on April 21, 1.981, s
h%k at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. i(
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00NO PRESENT; Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor15
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James W. Gorman, Vice Mayor fg+
Oddie J. Martinez, Jr., Councilmember
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Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember
`'�. Ken Roth, Councilmember4�
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Chris C. Christiansen, City Manager A
i Bruce C. Atkins, Attorney
�f Lorrie Poyzer, Deputy City Clerk
Ted Randolph, Redlands Daily Facts a 4;
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The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by an invo-
cation sung by a barbershop quartet with a rendering of God Bless America tai
1 In honor of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber-
Proclamation
shop Quartet Singing in America's 43rd anniversary, Mayor DeMirjyn proclaim
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the month of April as Barbershop Harmony Month, and ;
p p ,r presented a proclama-
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tion to Jerry :Fairchild, Ira Yoder, Lou Beemer, and Tom Hoeptner. t,
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�r Mayor DeMirjyn presented Certificates of Appreciation to Planning Commis
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Certificates si.oners James F. Butler, Johr. F. Runkel, and Max S. Kreston, and thanker'
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them for their many years of service, pointing out theirs was a labor o ii
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love, without pay. Council and the audience paid tribute to these gentle-
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entle men with standing ovation.
rr Minutes of the regular meeting of April. 7, 1981, were approved as submitted
F PUBLIC HEARINGS
, Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1747
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ax Ordinance an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands Ordinance Code i
No. 1747
Chapter 66, regulating the use and parking of trailers, mobilehomes, house
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cars, commercial coaches, and similar vehicles, and temporary construction
Parking, ofU
11� Trailers buildings on residential and commercial properties. Mayor DeMirjyn declared 1011
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the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concern-.
ing this amendment to the Redlands Ordinance Code.
Mr. Frank Adams, 735 East Cypress Avenue, expressed his doubts concerning
the storage of his trailer. Mr. Adams and his neighbor share access to the
201 rear of their properties and he has an electrical line hooked to his trailer
to recharge his battery. Fie questioned if he would be in violation of
Ordinance this ordinance. Mr. Robert Dale, Director of Building and Safet
No. 1747 g y, assured
Mr. Adams this ordinance would be used as a tool to correct and prevent
Use and abuses and not to harass any particular homeowners. Council concurred
' Parking of with Mr. Dale's thoughts. k
Trailers ._
There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed.
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Stating he was satisfied with the language in Ordinance No. 1747, Council-
k-W , man Martinez moved for adoption, with waiver of the reading of the ordin-
ance in full. Councilman Riordan seconded and Ordinance No. 1747 was x
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn
NOES: None a
ABSENT: None
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Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1748., �
an ordinance of the City of Redlands repealing Ordinance No. 1742 which
established aoint rating s and set forth '"
p g stem y guidelines and procedures
under Ordinances Nos. 1680 and 1717. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting
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open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this -
ordinance.
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Stating she basically supported Ordinance No. 1742, Ingrid Mack, 11.1 Sixth
Street, questioned Attorney Atkins if it was absolutely legally necessary
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to repeal this ordinance. Mr. Atkins assured Mrs. Mack the merits of.
Ordinance No. 1742 were not being considered by the Environmental Review
Committee or Council; that this was a legal formality only in order to
proceed with the legal action against the City. It was further explained
Ordinanjce that applications were being accepted but nothing could be
processed.
No. 1748
Councilman Gorman read a letter from the State of California Clearinghouse ;
Repeal acknowledging receipt of the draft environmental impact report for Ordin-
Ordinance :
No. 17`42
ance No. 1742 stating, "However, we will not distribute the environmental
document to other state agencies for review because this particular type z
of action is not considered a 'project' under CEQA and therefore does not
require the preparation of an environmental document (CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15037 (b) (4) regarding submittal of proposals to a vote of the
� community) . Even if the action required preparation of an environmental
document, there are no state responsible agencies having jurisdiction by
r law, nor is it the type of action which state agencies would comment." Re
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The intent of this letter is being pursued by the City Attorney.
Also speaking in support of Ordinance No. 1742 were: Rudy Lozano, 461 Ten_
_ nessee Street; Dennis Renter, owner of property on Wabsh Avenue, H. E.
Reynolds of. Reynolds Environmental Group of Newport Beach; and Jessica
Wilson, Santa Ana.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed,
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and Ordinance No. 1748, repealing Ordinance No. 1742, was adopted with
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` waiver of reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Riordan;
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seconded by Councilman Martinez, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn r
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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COMMISSION REPORTS
Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on April 21, 1981, at 3:00 P.M.
Present: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMi jyn, Edward F
Taylor, City Attorney V
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 343 - Site Only - United Church of Christ
' That the request to consider site approval only for a church facility on
3.55 acres of property located on the northwest corner of Bellevue and
Olive Avenues, R-S Zone, be approved. The conceptual plan proposes the
conversion of an existing house into a church office and the construction
of a combination sanctuary, social hall, Sunday School building as well as
an outdoor theater. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Council-
man Roth, unanimous Council approval was given Conditional Use Permit No.
343 for site only.
2. Sign Approval for CR&R No. 445 - Pacific Federal Savings
The Planning Commission unanimously approved Commission Review and Approval
No. 445 for sign approval for Pacific Federal Savings located on the south-
west corner of Redlands Boulevard and Eureka Street, subject to the recom-
" mendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes
dated April 14, 1981, adding to Planning and Community Development Recom-
mendation No. 7: double face main identification sign facing east and west
would be permissable in corner cut-off area at least twelve feet back from
curb face. Councilman Roth expressed concerns regarding overall height oRo
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.; the sign facing Redlands Boulevard and moved that the overall height of the
sign be measured at sidewalk level. Motion seconded by Councilman Gorman
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and carried unanimously.
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3. Tentative Tract No. 11782 - M. S. Industrial Complex
That the request for approval of Tentative Tract No. 11782, proposed on the
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W northwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Kansas Street, I-P Zone, 10 lots, be
approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as outlined -in �
Planning Commission minutes dated April 14, 1981, and revising Engineering
Recommendation No. 8-a to read a full 64.00 foot street and No. 9 placing
k a period after frontage and deleting the rest of the condition. PQ
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Councilman Roth objected to the street being adjacent to the flood control SEW
" channel stating maintenance would be costly to the city and recommended
private streets to be maintained by a property owners association. Mr. Mo
Behzad of Bek Consulting Engineers stated the only logical way for the
streets was along the channel and advised Council his client wanted approval_„.
however Council wanted it. Council discussed the advantages of private
streets at length. Councilman Roth moved to approve Tentative Tract No.
11782 with the condition the streets be private and maintained by a property
owners association, with appropriate CC&R's prepared subject to approval of,
the City Attorney, and with appropriate landscaping along the channel.
Motion seconded by Councilman Gorman and carried unanimously.
4. Conditional Use Permit No. 342 - Mohammed H. Hossain
At its April 14, 1981, meeting, the Planning Commission denied C.U.P. No.
342 due to on-site problems. Councilman Riordan stated the Historic and
Scenic Preservation Commission would be happy to review any new architec-
tural plans for the conversion of this property. Council discussed the
driveway and parking problem and recommended the applicant contact the
adjacent property owner for consideration of a reciprocal driveway.
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5. Tentative Tract No. 11756 - Juergen and Irmgard Otto
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That the request for approval for. Tentative Tract No. 11756, proposed an
the north side of Interstate 10 and west of New York Street extended, C-M
Zone, 24 lots, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments
as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated April 14, 1981. on motion'
of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, this recommendation of E
the Planning Commission was given unanimous Council approval.
OTHER PiLANNING ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
L Conditional Use Permit No. 340 - Brian Vura-Weis - Final Approval
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All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated February 3, 1981,
H, having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning Depart
ME ment that final approval be given Conditional Use Permit No. 348. On
motion of CounciL;nan Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, this recommen i
dation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved.
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OTHER PLANNING STEMS FOR CONSIDERATION (Continued)
' 2.� Commission Review and Approval No. 429 - Roy Haskins - Time Extension
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On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, a time
i extension of one year to April 22, 1982, was unanimously given for Commis-
sion Review and Approval No. 429.
3. Commission Review and Approval No. 403 and Tentative Tract No. 10637 -
Charles Holdren and Richard Gaston - Time Extension
On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, a nine
month time extension to February 20, 1982, was unanimously given for Com-
mission Review and Approval No. 403 and Tentative Tract No. 10637.
I4. Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 41 - Eddis Cooperband
Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 42 - Richard L. Nelson
Councilman Roth moved to deny Agricultural Preserve Removals Nos. 41 and 421
as the properties are adjacent to contract land and do not meet the criteria
for removal set by Resolution No. 3649; Councilman Gorman seconded the
motion.
Mr. A. C. Nejedly stated one grove is dead and the other is only stumps;
athe grove on property to the east has been removed; and the parcel to the
west is zoned R-1. If these applications are approved, Mr. Nejedly plans
to combine the three parcels and develop an owner-mobilehome park. Council
discussed Agricultural Preserve Contracts under the Williamson Act at
length and the motion to deny these removals failed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gorman and Roth
NOES: Councilmembers Martinez, Riordan; Mayor DeMirjyn
ABSENT: None
Following further discussion, Councilman Riordan moved to approve Resolu-
tion No. 3745, a resolution of the City Council amending the Agricultural
Preserve boundaries by approving Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 41, and
Resolution No. 3746, a resolution of the City Council amending Agricultural v
Preserve boundaries by approving Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 42, witW
the provision that if desired by the adjacent landowners a fence along the i
common boundaries of contract land and a minimum of 200 feet fronting San
Bernardino Avenue be constructed. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez
_25 ' and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Martinez, Riordan; Mayor DeMirjyn
NOES: Councilmembers Gorman and Roth
ABSENT: None _
S. Resolution No. 3743 - Use of Natural Gas
Mr. Les Kovalcik, Southern California Edison Company, and Mr. Ray Sharp, : .„:
Pi Southern California Gas Company, are seeking support from City Councils,
large customers, and influential people to support federal legislation
which will repeal Section 301 of the Power Plan and Industrial Fuel. Use Act',
thereby permitting the use of natural gas as a transitional utility power
plant fuel until such time as alternate or renewable sources are available
for the commercial generation of electric energy. Following an interesting
explanation, Resolution No. 3743, a resolution of the City Council support-4 k„
ing legislation removing the restrictions and prohibitions on the use of
natural gas in utility power plants for submittal to the California CongresF
sional delegation, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Riordan,
seconded by Councilman Martinez.
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NON-AGENDA ITEMS
,i Nutrition Site_ 1:
City Manager Christiansen has spoken with Don Newcombe, Office of Communit '
Development of San Bernardino County, concerning the City's responsibilitie's
for a nutrition site construction with grant funds, and was informed the
'' City would be required to sign a maintenance agreement into perpetuity.
Councilman Gorman stated Council wants to do all it can for its seniors, but
that there are grave concerns that the City will not be able to support a
nutrition center in the future.
Mr. Lon Halley, Director of a nutrition center in San Bernardino, spoke at .01
length telling of the advantages of a nutrition center; explaining how '
Barstow seniors work to make income for their center; stating maintenance
� cost should not be a hurdle, that once a need for a site is found the
Office of Aging, County of San Bernardino, and the City would work together;
and urged Council to give a voice of confidence and interest in getting
this project started.
Councilman Roth reiterated the question who would be responsible for the x
on-going maintenance if all federal and state funds were withdrawn, and
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stated he wholeheartly supported the idea in concept if the City would not
have to give any form of monetary support now or in the future. Councilman
Riordan stated we have to look at our resources and not depend on the gov
ernment to take care of everything. She suggested looking into working
with the Salvation Army to enlarge their kitchen and use their facilities
for a nutrition center. Councilman Martinez concurred, stating we should
utilize what resources we already have.
Councilman Roth then moved to write Mr. Newcombe and obtain the particulars
IVA of a nutrition center as to what it would mean if Council approved the
concept in principal but would not enter into a maintenance agreement.
Motion seconded by Councilman Riordan and carried unanimously.
Vice Mayor Gorman brought the following to Council's attention:
1. Route 30 - Council concurred to re-write the letter authorized on April 7,
1981, to the Department of Transportation regarding the Route 30 Project
address it to Director Adriana Gianturco; include Council action; send
copies to Governor Brown, Senator Presley, Assemblyman Leonard, Bob Adams, :
State of California Division of Project Development Chief, and County
people involved; and note said distribution on letter.
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2. Parking - Council concurred to wait until representatives from the Business
Improvement District were present before discussing contents of a letter
concerning parking.
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3. Lighted Street Signs - Mr. Gorman stated the new lighted street signs at
intersections are costly to install, operate, and maintain, and urged
Council to adopt a position to not use them. Councilmembers Martinez and
Riordan recommended Council take time to research this with staff. Vi
4. Radio and Radio Repair - Mr. Gorman stated he did not feel this expensive
piece of equipment should be included in the Public Warks budget next year
questioning cost effectiveness and urged support of elimination of this
item.
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5. City-Owned Vehicles - Councilman Gorman does not recommend replacement or
additional
purchases of vehicles for city use but to provide mileage allow
ance for use of personal vehicles. Councilman Martinez requested a list
of all city-owned vehicles; City Manager Christiansen will provide this.
Mr. Gorman further recommended a study to phase out city-owned vehicles.
' Councilman Martinez suggested a freeze on equipment and vehicle purchases
while Council studies these recommendations. r
6. Library Change Order - In response to Councilman Gorman's question, Commun_4
ity Development Director Schindler stated the change order had not been
received in writing from the County but unofficially had been approved.
0 7. Signs - Mr. Gorman pointed out a new sign on State Street which he was not !!
pleased with and suggested the need for an Advisory Sign keview Committee
pCouncil concurred to direct staff to pursue a violation of the Sign Code i ?
for a clothing store in Citrus Village and to issue same store a strong
statement on the window painting.
There being no further business, Council adjourned to an executive session.E
Public Works Commission - Councilman Gorman reported budget recommendations '
have been completed by the Commission. A Water Master Plan meeting has � r
X been tentatively set for May 11, 1981.
Airport Advisory Board - will meet in the future with the consultant who
prepared the Airport Master Plan before taking any action.
APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
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The Southeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists was unanimously
a Seventh-day granted permission to distribute religious literature door-to-door during
Adventists
the period June 15 through September 24, 1981. Council reminded the
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evangelists to not leave any literature if no one was home.
The Redlands Unified School District was unanimously granted a waiver of
Use of ! bowl fees with the stipulation a $10.00 per man hour charge be made for
Bowl
the park attendant's time for the 1981 Baccalaureate and Commencement
exercises and practices scheduled in June.
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NEW BU�INESS
Ordinance No. 1749, an emergency ordinance of the City of Redlands amens'.- �
' Ordinance ing Chapter 57 of the Redlands Ordinance Code setting animal fees by reso-
No. 1x49 lution rather than ordinance, was given first reading of the title and
Animals laid over under the rules, with second reading and public hearing set for
' May 5, 1981, at 7:00 P.M.
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Councilman Riordan moved for adoption of Resolution No. 3742, a resolution; "N I
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of the City Council supporting the Peripheral Canal Referendum, and stated3
Resolution she would share information with Council and the public as she received
No. 3742 it. Councilman Martinez seconded the motion. Councilman Gorman stated he
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Peripheral has read the pros and cons on this project extensively but has not made a f
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decision at this time; consequently, he would abstain from voting on this
resolution. Councilman Roth also reported he would abstain from voting
until he has more information to study. Resolution No. 3742 was then
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Martinez, Riordan; Mayor DeMirjyn
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Gorman and Roth
ABSENT: None
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CITY MANAGER
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An additional appropriation in the amount of $56,500 for the Disposal
Department to purchase one Crane Carrier 3-axle, low-entry refuse truck
Funds was unanimously approved by Council on motion of Councilman Martinez, �?
Disposal seconded by Councilman Riordan. Ordering the truck now will result in a
Departr4ent
savings of approximately $5,600 to the city; funds will come from the 1981
mo=t
82 budget.
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On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, Council
j Option'"B"
Water unanimously approved an Option "B" Water Contract transfer from Sohn T.
Contract
Freitas and Mary M. Schulte to H. Reese and Betty S. Cockrum.
Reso1 bion
On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Resolution
No. 3747 No. 3747, a resolution of the City Council supporting the formula agreed u .
State Park upon on April 20, 1981, for distribution of. the State Park Bond monies,
Bond Monies
was unanimously approved. Redlands' allocation will be $139,366.000.
mm On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Gorman, a claim in
Claim the name of Alan Nuno was unanimously denied in routine manner and referred
to the City's Insurance Carrier.
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Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. ,
There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8:10 P.M, :
to an executive session.
Next regular meeting, May 5, 1981. _
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