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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the
Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on June 16, 1981, at
7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M.
PRESENT` Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor
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James W. Gorman, Vice Mayor
Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember
' Ken Roth, Councilmember
Chris C. Christiansen, City Manager
Bruce C. Atkins, Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Ted Randolph, Redlands Daily Facts
F Sam Nicholas, The Sun
ABSENT Oddie J. Martinez, Jr., Councilmember
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invo-
cation by Phyllis Irshay, Director of A. K. Smiley Public Library.
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 1981, were approved as submitted. 7,
Stating that this was one of his most pleasant duties, Mayor DeMirjyn called,
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Mr. William Moore and Mr. Frank Moore to the podium and read resolutions of
tribute to each. These Council resolutions recalled the history of the
Moore family, the younger days of both Bill and Frank, and enumerated their
Tributes many services to the State, County, and City of Redlands. Mayor DeMirjyn
to thanked them.
William
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1 Frank Mr. Frank Moore stated that during his forty-six years with the Facts, the
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City had had forty-six councilmen and remarked on this coincidence. He E
then commended the Council on their willingness and desire to serve their
community. He added that Redlands Councilmembers have been truly good
people as in all forty-six years there had been no major scandal. The
presentation ended with an enthusiastic standing ovation by a large audience!.
Mayor DeMirjyn moved agenda item No. 12-D - Request for rent moratorium
Lugonia Fountains Mobile Home Park, to this time. Homeowners Association
Fair Rent Committee chairperson Rachel Biddick presented a comprehensive
summary of the rent structure and of the tenants' experience since the
Council meeting of January 27, 1981, at which time a $12.78 rent increase
was accepted.
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The concerns now are: the absence of a complete, accurate lease, and the
notification from the owners of a $10.22 rent increase on August 1, 1981,
when the new leases go into effect. The tenants believed there would be a iIV
Mobile rent increase only once per year. Mrs. Biddick requested a six-month rent
Home Park
Rent moratorium and possibly formation of a Rent Review Board. Mr. Orville Zappe,
president of the Mobile Homeowners Association also spoke requesting a mora-,
torium and a Fair Rent Committee.
The Councilmembers each expressed concern with this situation and stressed
that the Association members need legal counsel in connection with the lease s
and that there must be fairness for all. They also expressed concern that
there might be an element of duplicity, and that adoption of a six-month
moratorium would penalize the other mobile home parks. Dr. Roth than sug-
gested
ug gested that since the increase begins on August 1, 1981, the Council not
initiate a moratorium until the last meeting in July, and thus give time to k
work on ordinances. He then moved (1) to place on the July 21 agenda a
rent moratorium resolution, (2) to instruct the City Manager and staff to
research and draw up an ordinance necessary to establish a Rent Review Board
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'Phis motion was seconded by Councilman Gorman and carried by AYE votes of
all present. After the adoption of this motion, Council discussed the com- `
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position of the board; Mr. Christiansen will accept nominations. E
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! The Council restated most of their points and reex lained the
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{ the July 21 meeting for doubting members . of the audience. President Zappe ' "
then thanked Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1756,;
an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Ordinance No. 1000 by adopt.-
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ing Amendment No. 155, Section 48.00: Moving of Buildings Procedures.
No. 17P6 Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any quer-
tions or comments concerning this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. None
Moving of
Buildings being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance
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Procedures No. 1756 was adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full,
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on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez
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r Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No. 1757,;
an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands Ordinance Code
.y i for the purpose of providing that no city business license be issued to a
Ordinance contractor in a classification in which a State Contractor's License is
No. 1757 required unless the business license applicant can furnish proof that he has',
Contractor
an appropriate valid, current State Contractor's License. Mayor DeMirjyn
Business declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments
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concerning this amendment to the Redlands Ordinance Code. None being forth-'
coming, the public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1757 was
adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of
Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Riordan, by the following roll call m
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AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn -
NOES: None
° ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez1
'< COMMISSION REPORTS �=
Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at a w
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regular meeting thereof held on June 16, 1981, at 3:00 P.M.
Present; Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn; Attorney
Bruce C. Atkins; Deputy Clerk Poyzer
1 Variance No. 259 and Lot Line Adjustment No. 1.81 - Frederick and Corrine
Bramberger t
The Planning Commission approved Variance No. 259 allowing a lot area of
17,512 square feet rather than 20,000 square feet in conjunction with Lot
Line Adjustment No. 181 for property located on the southwest corner of
Dwight Street and Mariposa Drive, R-A Zone, subject to the departmental
recommendation that the lot line be recorded by a metes and bounds descrip-
tion. Council discussed the split rock wall on Mariposa Drive, noting its µ
historic and scenic value, and directed staff to prepare a resolution for ^:
the next meeting to assure preservation of the split rock wall on Mariposa
Drive between Dwight and Halsey Streets.
° 2 R.P.C. No. _5_46 - Zone Change No. 235 Andly Development,Inc.
That R.P.C. No. 546, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adoption o£:
Zone Change No. 235, a change of zone from A-1 (Agricultural) District to , ''
R.-S (Residential Suburban) District for 19.5 acres of property located on - j
the south side of San Bernardino Avenue, 330 feet west of Judson Street, be
approved. On motion of Councilmember Riordan, seconded by Councilmember
Martinez, R.P.C. No. 546 was unanimously approved by the City Council, and
Ordinance No. 1764, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing Zone
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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
Change No. 235, was introduced, given first reading of the title, and laid
over under the rules with public hearing set for July 7, 1981 at 7:00 P.M.
3. Tentative Tract No. 11963 - Roya Momtazi
That Tentative Tract No. 11963, proposed on the south side of Park Avenue,
330 feet west of Tennessee Street, I-P Zone, a subdivision of 4.5 acres
�� into six lots, be approved subject to the recommendations of all department
as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated June 9, 1981, and deleting V
Planning and Community Development Requirement No. 6. Councilman Riordan
moved to approve Tentative Tract No. 11963 subject to the original staff
recommendations and reinstating Planning and Community Development Require
ment No. 6. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and carried unanimously
4. Conditional Use Permit No. 335 - Eastern Pacific Development
That Conditional Use Permit No. 335 for a revised site plan for a 100 unit
condominium project for seven acres of property located on the northwest
corner of Brookside Avenue and Tennessee Street, R-2-2000 Zone, be approved]
subject to the recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning
Commission minutes dated June 9, 1981, and contingent upon the grading plan NV
being approved by the Building and Safety Department. On motion of Council- k
RE man Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, this recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn
NOES: Councilmember Gorman, expressing concern that the grading plan .
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4;. ABSENT: NoneSp
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*A 5. Conditional Use Permit No. 344 - Craiq Schusterick
That Conditional Use Permit No. 344 for the conversion of four apartments p
to condominium units on property located at 108 West Cypress Avenue, R-S
Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as out-
lined in Planning Commission minutes dated June 9, 1981, and subject to the !
study map, calling attention to the guest parking and retaining wall as
required by the Building and Safety Department. On motion of Councilman
Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, this recommendation of the Planning'
Commission was unanimously approved by the City Council.
6. Conditional Use Permit No. 345 - Michael and Mary Gurule
That Conditional Use Permit No. 345 for the utilization of an existing rest
Bence for commercial purposes on property located at 1105 Orange Street
C-4 Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as
outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated June 9, 1981, and construction
of the four foot high wall of another material such as grape stake instead
of the block. Stating the continued use of this old, redwood building is
one of the things that make our town unique, Councilman Roth moved for
approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 345. Councilman Riordan seconded
and motion carried unanimously.
7. Conditional Use Permit No. 346 - Pacific Physicians Services
That Conditional Use Permit No. 346 for the conversion of an existing
residence into an administration office for Pacific Physicans Services on
property located at 1201 Brookside Avenue, A-P Zone, be approved subject to
the recommendations of all departments as outlined in Planning Commission
minutes dated June 9, 1981, and in accordance with the Planning Department t
map. Mrs. Riordan expressed her concern about the condition of the yard
and pleaded for its care. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by
Councilman Gorman, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was
unanimously approved by the City Council.
8. Commission Review and Approval No. 400 - Jim Glaze
At its meeting on June 9, 1981, the Planning Commission approved Commission
Review and Approval No. 400 for a commercial building addition for property,
located at 500 West Redlands Boulevard, C-4 Zone. As a result of discussion
between staff and Mr. Glaze, City Manager Christiansen stated it is recom-
mended the fire hydrant be located on the south side of Redlands Boulevard
rather than the north side so that the new pavement not be dug up, Mr.
Glaze is to be responsible for approximately280 feet, plus or minus, of
watermain, and the City for the hydrant which Mr. Glaze maintains he paid
for previously. It is further recommended that he be allowed to sign an
Improvement Agreement for the street lights as the lighting on the property , p
is sufficient but if the use of the property changes, the street lights will
be installed. There being no objections from Council to these recommends-
tions, they were so ordered by Mayor DeMirjyn•
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OTHER PANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
• 1. Tentative Tract No. 11221 - Bek Engineering Consultants/Parkwest Development
Inc, - Time Extension r
On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Martinez, a time
extension of one year to July 1, 1982, was unanimously given for Tentative
Tract. No. 11221.
2. Minor Subdivision No. 90 - Redlands Business Properties, LTD -_Time Extension
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on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, a time
extension of one year to July 1,1982, was unanimously given for Minor Sub- -
division No, 90. `
3. Tentative Tract No. 10817 - Henry Van Mouwerik - Time Extension -i
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On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Riordan, a time
extension of one year to July 1, 1982, was unanimously given for Tentative
Tract No. 10817.
4. Tentative Tract No. 10019 - Jerry Lantine - Time Extension
On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Gorman, Council unani-
mously denied the request for a third time extension for Tentative Tract
No. 10019.
There being no further business, Council adjourned to an executive session.
Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - On motion of Councilman OP,
Appointment Riordan, seconded y Councilman Roth, Mr. Scott Showler was commended for
his work on the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission and appointed
to a four year term by AYE votes of all present.
APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, the Redlands 0 .
Community Community Music Association was granted a waiver of bowl fees for their
Music
Association summer programs and permission for the Redlands Jaycees was also granted to111
sell g y
juice at the evening concerts and waiver of an costs involved. � t
j St. Mary's Catholic Church was granted a waiver of a business license and
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St. Mar 's permission to sell concessions in Sylvan Park for their annual barbecue
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scheduled for July 19, 1981, on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by
Councilman Roth.
The Fourth of July Committee was granted a waiver of a business license and
park fees and granted permission to sell concessions at the annual Fourth
Fourth of of July Celebration to be held in Sylvan Park on July 4, 1981, on motion of
July Councilman Roth, seconded By Councilman Gorman, for all non-profit organiza-'
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tions. The commercial enterprises shall be required to buy licenses; this
shall be the City Treasurer's responsibility.
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On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth, the Rialto Swiml
Rialto '
Swim Team was granted permission to sell refreshments at the Redlands Bawl on
Team June 26, 1981, in conjunction with the Vera Lynn School of the Dance ballet
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production.
COMMUNISATIONS
Stating that the lighted, over-street signs at Olive and Cajon and at Fern
and Cajon irritated people in Redlands, and are not necessary with the speed;
limit of 25 miles per hour, Councilman Roth moved that these signs be removed
Removal:; and used elsewhere. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gorman. In reply to
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Of Councilman Riordan's question about the cost of removal, Mr. Donnelly replied �
Lighted every little."
Street
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Ms. Sandy Reichmuth of 226 Nordina Street stated that Cajon and Olive is a
bad corner, that she knows many people who do not know where Cajon and Olive,
is, and asked why Council was removing the sign "at our corner."
COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)
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Lighted' Councilman Riordan replied it was a matter of esthetics. The vote on Dr. 41
' Street Roth's motion was: AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, and Roth; NOES: , r
Signs Mayor DeMirjyn; ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez. SjI
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MSlag Council discussed use of steel slag in driveways and Mr. Donnelly reported
Council_ suggested he also check Public Health Reports.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 3760, a resolution of the City Council reducing the number
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Resolution of Firefighter positions from ten to six and increasing the number of Fire
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Paramedics fighter/Paramedic positions from five to nine, and implementing a five per
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Salary ` cent salary increase for the Firefighters/Paramedics, was adopted by AYE
' votes of all present on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman'
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Gorman.
Resolution
On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Resolution
Na. 3761 No. 3761, a resolution of the City Council establishing an approximate five
Cemetery percent increase in fees applicable to the operation of Hillside Memorial
t1 Fees ,
Park, was adopted by AYE votes of all present.
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Ordinances Nos. 1759, 1760, 1761, 1762, and1763, ordinances of the City of
Ordinances Redlands amendingthe Redlands Traffic Code, were given first reading of
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1763 the titles and laid over under the rules with second reading and public
Traffic hearing set for July 7, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. Chief Brickley explained the ;
need for each and answered questions.
CITY MANAGER
Funds On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Mayor DeMirjyn, Council author-{
1 Parks aid ized by AYE votes of all present the transfer of $360,000 from the General `
Street Fund to the Parks and Street Trees Fund to re-establish the Park Acquisition.
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- Reserve which as been used for cash flow.
Airport By AYE votes of all present, Council renewed the lease with Aero Tech
Lobby Academy for occupancy of a portion of the lobby at Redlands Municipal Air-
Lease
R port on motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan.
! Council authorized by AYE votes of all present a one-year agreement between
the City and the Friends of Prospect Park for the management and supervision:
of the Prospect Park Amphitheater and authorized James MacKenzie, Parks and
Recreation Director, to sign the agreement in behalf of the City on motion
of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman. This proviso was in
Prospect the motion: To refer to the City as the final arbitrator to determine thosePark
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Amphi- who use the Amphitheater and those who do not.
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Agreement This agreement provides that the Friends of the Prospect Park manage and
supervise the Amphitheater and be responsible for the direct supervision of
the theater and collection of monies; the City will be responsible for main
7" tenance of the theater and grounds and for the removal of trash. Director
's of Parks and Recreation MacKenzie stated that it is the intent of the lease
that there be no cost to the City.
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In connection with the consideration of the 1981-82 budget, City Manager tx
Christiansen stated that the Council had received a request from the YWCA i
for funding in the amount of $19,000 for support for the Legal Aid program
Mr. Christiansen added that he could not recommend this in view of the loss j
0111 of $425,000 to the City due to Sacramento legislation. Ku
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CITY M4NLAGER (Continued)
azs Carol Hardison, current president of the Y, introduced Attorney Andrew
F� Haynal who volunteers time to the Legal Aid. Mr. Haynal explained the
losses of funding to the Y, including the loss of CETA personnel, and
stressed that this service to the poor and indigent is needed and requested
the use of Revenue Sharing Funds.
Councilman Riordan commended Attorney Haynal for supporting this project. ;
She stated that she had made inquiries of the county and they are at a lOSSi
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in this matter. However, the suggestion was made to her that possibly
- university students could receive college credit for work for Legal Aid.
Mrs. Riordan expressed her regret.
sThe budget was then accepted as submitted by AYE votes of all present on
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�y motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Gorman.
1981-82
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Adoption Councilman Gorman commended the staff for accomplishing the nearly impossi-,
ble feat of limiting this budget to very nearly the same as for fiscal year
3.980-81, especially in the face of inflation and increased population. He
stated he was disturbed to see the ever increasing percentage of funding
going to administration rather than to capital improvements; and that he
forsees, in the not too distant future the need for formation of improvement
districts to fund lighting and street maintenance. He reminded Council
that funding for the Paramedics would be on the April, 1982, ballot.
On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, claims in thei}
Claimst names of Gerry Wells, Redlands Five Ltd., and Louise Axelrod were denied byf
AYE votes of all present in routine manner and referred to the City's
insurance carrier.
Council announced the receipt of a petition from the neighbors of the lots
{ approved by Council for low-cost housing at the last Council meeting (June
Petition 2, 1981). The petition was signed by 62 citizens, the majority homeowners,
$- and requested that this area be limited to senior citizen housing. it
listed nearby bus transportation, supermarket, two cafes, and a modern drug
store as advantages for the elderly.
Councilman Riordan presented information from County Housing that a review
of public housing units disclosed that in 121 units, only four or five were
designated for seniors.
On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman, Council
authorized the Manager to notify the County that, if possible, Redlands
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Housing receive a mix of family and senior citizens. This motion was adopted by
the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, Roth; NOES: Mayor;
DeMirjyn; ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez.
' Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee.
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There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8:45 P.M.; I
to an executive session.
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Next regular meeting, July 7, 1981.
Mayor of the'City, of Rddlanndda
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