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MINUTES' of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the
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ass Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on October 6, 1981 �
at 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3:00 P.M. t '
PRF:SE^,uz Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor
James W. Gorman, Vice Mayor ]
Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmember
Ken Roth, Councilmember it
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'r Chris C. Christiansen, City Manageri
Dallas Holmes, City Attorney
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A[Y I=orrie Poyzer, Deputy City Clerk i0",
Ted Randolph, Redlands Daily Facts
t Pat Millington, The Sun xrc
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$k ABSENT Oddie J. Martinez, Jr., Councilmember
The meeting was opened with the pledge o£ allegiance, followed by a
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moment of silence in honor of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who wastr
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assassinated earlier today. IM
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Minutes of the regular meeting of September 15, 1981, were approved as
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submitted and to include the correction to the minutes of the regularq
meeting of September 1, 1981, that the amount of the Airport Grant reads MIN
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Mayor DeMirjyn announced that the presentation by the Redlands Police 12,"
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Officers Association had been deleted from the a,cenda, as well as Resolu
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� tion Na, 3787 to resolve the impasse in regard., to the police association.10
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session to determine whether or not the last minute offer has been
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received by the police officers association and whether or not the
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Sgt. I3yman, Vice President of Redlands Police Officers Association, Rl�
stated he wanted to make it clear this was not the association's offerat
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Salary but that it was given to the officers of the association yesterday and I
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Impasse today as the final offer from the City Council. He reported the associa
cion .had voted on this matter and approved it ander the conditions which t11
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were acceptable.
t: Council then adjourned to a closed session at 7:07 P.M., and reconvened i
to an open session at 7:47 P.M. with Mayor De .irjyn stating the Council
was unable to act on Resolution No. 3787 or any other aspect of this
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matter until we have a full Council, and that this matter will be held E
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over until the next meeting.
BIDS t
The following bids were opened and publicly declared at 10:00 A.M. this
date by the Deputy City Clerk for drainage improvements at Fern Avenue
and Arrowview Drive, Judson Street between Lugonia and Colton Avenues,
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and at Arrow Drive and Clock Avenue:
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BIDS_ (Continued)
James W, Ford
San Bernardino, CA $65,776,81
E,11 . L. Yeager Construction Co. "
Riverside, CA 66,816.00
M Riverside Construction
Riverside, CA 72,714.75
} Angels Construction
Fontana, CA 74,612.48 '
Hefley Bros. Corporation
Riverside, CA 76,083.20
Kruger & McGrew
A., San Bernardino, CA 89,643.50
,. h9atich Corporation
Colton, CA 90,522.15
Dyno Construction, Inc.
San Dimas, CA 94,254.45
A. J. Construction Company
San Bernardino, CA 94,935.00
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At this time, it is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works
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Bid Award that award be made to James W. Ford of San Bernardino as this is the
Drainage
lowest, qualified bid. On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by
_ Improvements Councilman Riordan, unanimous Council approval was given to the award of '
drainage improvements for various locations to James W. Ford in the
amount of $66,776.81.
COMMUNICATIONS
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Councilman Riordan read a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redlands urging all citizens to support the United Way of giving and to '
Resolution give "fair share" contributions during the fund raising campaign to be
' Su ort conducted from October 7, 1981 to November 18, 1981 to ensure that human Q.
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United Way service programs will continue to be provided in the Redlands area and
moved for adoption. Motion seconded by Councilman Roth and carried by
AYE votes of all present.
PUBLIC ilEARINGS
Public hearing was advertised for this time and place an Ordinance No. �t
1769, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting Zoning Ordinance.
Ordinance Text Amendment No. 158 which establishes minimum side and rear yard set-
No. 1769 backs for accessory buildings in the R-E Zone. Mayor DeMirjyn declared
g Accessory the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments con- g
S E Buildings
cerning this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. None being forthcoming,
the public hearing was declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1769 was
adopted, with waiver of the reading of the ordinance in full, on motion
of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES. Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, Roth; Alayor DeMirjyn
' NOES: None
' ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez
3 Public hearing was advertised for this time and place on Ordinance No.
1771, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing a Sign Advisory
Ordinance Committee consisting of the Director of Building and Safety or his
No. 1771
designated representative and the Director of Planning and Community
Sign Development or his designated representative. Mayor DeMirjyn declared
Advisory
� the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments con-
Committee
cerning this ordinance. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was
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declared closed, and Ordinance No. 1771 was adopted, with waiver of tete
reading of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilman Riordan,
seconded by Councilman Roth, by the following roll call vote:
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f PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn
NOES: None X1,0
0 ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez 11{t
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ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
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Mrs. Lenore Jimenez, 701 Baldwin, stated it seemed redundent and costly 1
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Traffic to maintain six traffic signals within one mile on Alabama Street betweens
{ Signals, Redlands Boulevard and San Bernardino Avenue. Concerning the traffic h;
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signals at Texas Street and Colton Avenue, she questioned why the lighted;
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of town were. Mrs. Jimenez then stated emphatically that several years 6
ago residents on the north side of Redlands had asked that orange lights �14
Street
Light not be installed in the street light fixtures, but that gradually the
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orange lights were being installed, and she wanted to know why. Council ,,{
1V man Gorman responded the sodium vapor lighting was less expensive to y(
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operate and put out more illumination, and that very soon all street
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iiA�tQ lights in town were being converted, �
Mr. James Celano, 1417 Pleasantview Drive, enumerated the many outstand-
ingf� achievements of Rich Kennedy and Petitioned Council to Proclaim
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int; Kennedy; November 7 as "Rich Kennedy Day" at which time the community can show its,
Day deep gratitude and pay him the respect due him at a picnic in Sylvan �
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i,qd�} Park_ Council stated they would take this under consideration.
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Mrs. Kathy Zebrowski, 931 Cypress Avenue, stated she had received a
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VA l letter from the Planning Department requiring her to remove her chicken
Fowls and her ducks by October 9th and requested permission to keep her pets
since she lives on 3/4 acre. Council referred this matter to Mr. Atencioi,��`
Community Planner, for a report. !
COMMISS�IoN REPORTS 7�
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Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on October 6, 1981, at 3.00 P.M.
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'f Present:: Councilmembers Gorman, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn; City Attorney
1 Holmes, Community Planner Atencio, Deputy Clerk Poyzer
Absent: Councilmember Martinez
1. Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 43 - Mary Shah,
That Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 43, a request to remove twenty
J acres of land from the Agricultural Preserve Boundaries for property
located on the north side of Colton Avenue, approximately 630 feet west
+� of Wabash Avenue, A-1 Zone, be approved as subject proposal meets the �?
criteria for removal pursuant to Resolution No. 3649, Sgt'{
Following clarification for Attorney Holmes that the Agricultural Pre-
serve
re serve Boundaries were established by the City of Redlands in accordance
with the Williamson Act and that this parcel of land was not under con- -�'
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�r tract, Councilman Riordan moved for approval of Agricultural Preserve
Removal No. 43 as this request meets the criteria for removal.
Councilman Roth expressed his concern of the interpretation of land I,r
�lyf} adjoining a developed zone. Councilman Gorman stated there was little X
if no compelling reason to remove this parcel from the Agricultural Pre-
serve
re serve at this point in time, further stating he felt a bad grove is bettert,
than no grove which soon becomes a weed patch. The motion to approve
Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 43 then failed by the following vote:
1 AYES: Councilmembers Riordan; Mayor DeMirjyn
NOES: Councilmembers Gorman and Roth
'f ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez
2. Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 45 - Dorothy T. Campbell
� flit, That Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 45, a request to remove 9.2 acres
i of land from the Agricultural Preserve Boundaries for property located
t, on the northwest corner of Highland Avenue and Wabash Avenue, A-1 Zone y
be approved as subject proposal meets the criteria for removal pursuant
�j r� to Resolution No. 3649. pg'
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A,sli OTHER PP .ANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION (Continued)
Dorothy Campbell, daughter o£ the recently deceased owner of the
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stated it was necessary to make this request in order to sell the propert�ty
to pay the death taxes, and provisions have been made to maintain the
grove until development takes place in accordance with her mother's
'i wishes. She also pointed out the hardships of heating this grove as it ai�;
Ua�t is no longer surrounded by other groves.
N I Bob Roberts, representing Lewis Homes and the Campbells, pointed out a
distinct lack of acceptable sites in Redlands for Lewis Homes develop-
ment. He and Jerry Bryan, also of Lewis Homes, reinforced their intent
to maintain the grove until time of construction which is two or more
years in the future. ')
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with this understanding, Councilman Riordan moved to approve Agricultural �(
fl� Preserve Removal No. 45 as it meets the criteria of Resolution No. 3649 �4,I
and adoption of Resolution No. 3786, a resolution of the City Council
amending Agricultural Preserve Boundaries as previously established by i � t
Resolution No. 3746. Motion seconded by Councilman Roth and carried by
fi AYE votes of all present with Councilman Gorman pointing out his favor-
;31 able support was based on the fact this agricultural parcel has become
isolated.
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3. Conditional Use Permit No. 322 - western Investment Properties - {t ,
Final Approval '��
All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated March 14, 1980 ,
having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning
Department that final approval be given Conditional Use Permit No. 322.
jIM On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, this k,
# � recommendation of the Planning Department was approved by AYE votes of
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��) t 4. Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Redlands Municipal
Airport Master Plan
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On motion of Councilman Gorman seconded b Councilman Riordan, the Cit
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��t Council o£ the City o£ Redlands, in accordance with Article 7, Section
j 15085(2) of the California Administrative Code, certified that the final
Environmental Impact Report for Redlands Municipal Airport Master Plan
has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental
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Quality Act and the State Guidelines, and that it has reviewed and con-
sidered the information contained in the Environmental Impact Report.
This was done by AYE votes of all present.
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5. Conditional Use Permit No. 350 - William Brunick ,i
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Conditional Use Permit No. 350 for the conversion of an existing residence �t�tins
into professional offices on property located at 215 Cajon Street was
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tabled on September 1, 1981, to allow the applicant to pursue parking i,7
alternatives. Mr. Brunick reported to Council he has communicated with
neighboring property owners and there are no on-site parking alternatives+
available. He further stated he will tryto secure off-site parking for
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staff and requested Council action, either confirmation or denial, at
this time.
Council concurred that some special consideration should be given for
�( preservation of significant structures and that this particular usage
would not create a high volume of traffic. On motion of Councilman Roth, �(
£„{ seconded by Councilman Gorman, Conditional Use Permit No. 350 was approved
by AYE votes of all present subject to the recommendations of all depart-
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epart ments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated August 11, 1981.
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6. ERC Appeal - Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 44 `x`
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j At its meeting of August 31, 1981, the Environmental Review Committee �,l)
b, issued an Intent to Grant a Negative Declaration for proposed Agricultural
Preserve Removal No. 44. An appeal was filed with the City Clerk's
office on September 14, 1981, to this decision. On motion of Councilman
J`- Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth, Council set October 20, 1981, at
7:00 P.M. for a hearing on this appeal.
7. Planning Commission Appeal - Home Occupation Permit No. 260
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At its September 8, 1981, meeting the Planning Commission approved Home
Occupation Permit No. 260. An appeal was filed with the City Clerk's l�
office on September 17, 1981, to this decision. On motion of Councilman,
Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth, Council set October 20, 1981, at n
7:00 P.M. for a hearing on this appeal.
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i OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION (Continued) (y
g. 5cerbo Development Corporation - Reconsideration for Residential ,{
Development Allocation No. 81-4A ll��
Scerbo Development Corporation has written to appeal the Council's �t
decision not to grant an allocation of 57 units for their application. iJ.F({
>� Attorney Holmes advised Council that pursuant to Ordinance No. 1680, "'M
Section III, Paragraph 11, Council action was final unless they desired
to amend the ordinance. He reminded those present that a lengthy appeal
period is provided for in this ordinance prior to Council action. Mayor DeMirjyn then advised the applicant to apply for a 1982 allocation.
9. Tentative Tract No. 10113 - Robert E. Mills - Time Extension �j
%v A second one-year time extension has been requested for Tentative Tract
No. 10113 for property located on the north side of Pioneer Avenue, ,
)`rE approximately 330 feet west of Church Street. The Planning Department
Y(, recommends if this time extension is granted it be with the condition
� << that the grove be removed as it is not being maintained. Based on a
recent case, Attorney Holmes advised Council to not place conditions on
)n}i a time extension unless the developer asks for it. t
Council discussed the problems with groves not being maintained and the
=} procedure the City can implement to remove the trees. On motion of
�4', Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Roth, Council tabled this ,
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request for a time extension in order to give notice to the applicant of
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All requirements as outlined in Council minutes dated August 19, 1980
having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Planning
-"� Department that final approval be given Tentative Tract No. 11520. On
motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, this recommen-i
\;aq dation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved. `t
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1)h Cooperative Agreement - CDBG funds
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�hyPr City Manager Christiansen brought Council attention to a letter, which
is on file in the office of the City Clerk, from Victorville Mayor Jean
t r3) C. DeBlasis regarding suggested changes in the cooperative agreement for �I
CDBG funds. Council concurred in support of this particular proposal
f, and instructed the City Manager to send a letter of support to James L.
�}+Qi Cox, City Manager of Victorville.
There being no further business, Council adjourned to a closed session.
Park Commission - The Friends of Prospect Park petitioned the Park �s
St" Prospect Commission to consider naming the Prospect Park Theater in honor of
Park Avice Meeker Sewall. At this time, the Park Commission is recommending
Theater that the City Council approve this request. On motion of Councilmanr
�l Dedication Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Council dedicated, by AYE votes
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of all present, the Prospect Park Theater to Avice Meeker Sewall. �f
Traffic Commission - will meet Thursday, October 15, 1981, in the City
Hall Conference room at 2:15 P.M.
historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - will meet next Tuesday,
115 October 13, 1981, at Provident Federal Savings and Loan at 7:00 P.M.
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APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
An Intent to Grant a Negative Declaration was issued by the Environmental! ��i
1t Review Committee at its July 27, 1981, meeting for Conditional Use Permit!
No. 347 for a three unit planned residential development located on the
north side of Bow "C" and approximately 400 feet east of Elm Street.
AnERC appeal to this decision was filed in the office of the Citi Clerk on
Appeal August 8, 1981, by J. P. and Joan Sansome, Alden and Florence Young, and
L. Snyder.
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Mr. J. P. Sansone, 15 Bow "C", addressed Council and requested an Environr
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mental Impact Report on this proposed development. He stated there would
be a negative impact on the environment due to the following reasons:
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APPLICA'T'IONS AND PETITIONS (Continued)
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�? 1) Proposed access to the units too close to the living quarters of the
�x existing house.
2) Extensive proposed grading will substantially alter the natural con- �1
figuration of the hillside.
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3) Proposed extensive retaining walls will not serve as permanent � f
structures.
4) Additional traffic to the existing narrow roads will increase the �)
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hazardous situation that exists at present time.
5) Proposed storm drain outlet will cause extensive erosion to the
hillside.
4JI 6) Proposed plan does not provide adequate turn around for. emergency ;
vehicles.
7) General notes on the proposed plan indicates maximum slope ratio =
2:1. Actual slope designed for certain area of the plan shows a ,"';
(f; slope ratio steeper than 2:1.
8) Soil investigation and slope stability recommendations are not shown
�( to support the proposed fill area.
� s Mr. Carl Doss, owner of the property, told Council he had met with the P'x
Environmental Review Committee twice and had revised his plans holding
grading to a minimum for that type of lot; widening the driveway which
45 he pointed out was no closer to a bedroom than other lots in town; and
pointed out cars will be parked on the property rather than on the streetlit
ERC Mr. Doss urged Council to deny the appeal stating the homes were attrac-
Appeal
1)` tively designed, an asset to the area, and development would alleviate a
C.U.P. 347 fire hazard. AW,
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Council discussed slope, putting in a wall to buffer noise from the '
driveway, fire access and drainage. Councilman Gorman stated he did not
") agree with the negative declaration. Councilman Roth voiced serious
iiS doubts and felt the need for a more in-depth study. Councilman Riordan 1yz;i>
felt it could be referred back to the Environmental Review Committee for �i7s
study.
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Mayor DeMirjyn left the Chambers at 8x15 P.M.
Attorney Holmes explained courses of actions available to Council were
to order the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report; or send it
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back to the Environmental Review Committee with instructions regarding the ,
check list; or require further mitigation. He also explained the use of
i a focused Enviornmental Impact Report.
Councilman Roth moved to require the preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report. Motion seconded by Councilman Gorman and carried by the
following vote: (see amendment in minutes of 101/20/81, page 94)
TAYES: Councilmembers Gorman and Roth
NOES: Councilmember Riordan, because it is not focused
ABSENT: Councilmembers DeMirjyn and Martinez
On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, Council
� Soropti�iist granted permission to the Soroptimist International of Redlands to hold
Club their annual rummage sale on October 15-17, 1981, in the Community Center
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for the San Bernardino County Housing Authority.
The Evening Kiwanis was granted permission to hold a spaghetti dinner
' Evenings at Sylvan Park on Saturday, October 17, 1981, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. and � t1}��
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waiver of ark fees except for an clean-up charges on motion of Council
man Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth.
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Resolution No. 3780, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
i Redlands approving Supplement No. 10 of the Master Agreement between
Resolution
No. 3780 the City and the State of California for the installation of automatic00
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Railroad
gates at Dearborn Street and the A.T.S.F. Railroad crossing, was approved ,
Gates by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded
Wd;„. by Councilman Roth.
Resolution No. 3781, a resolution of the City Council declaring that
Resolution the structure located at 15 South Grant Street is surplus property and
No, 3781,
is not required for public use and ordering the sale of said property
Surplus
Property to the highest bidder and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for
Sale said bids, was unanimously approved by AYE votes of all present on +
motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth.
Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by "
Resolution
Councilman Riordan, Council approved by AYE votes of all present Resalu
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tion No. 3782, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands
County
Housing authorizing execution of a cooperative agreement between the County of
Revenue San Bernardino and the City of Redlands in connection with issuance of
Bonds
County of San Bernardino Housing Finance Revenue Bonds, Issue B, pursuant
to the Home Finance Revenue Bond Program.
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Resolution No. 3783, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Resolution
KA No. 3783 Redlands requesting that an independent study be made concerning the PQ
PERS investment policies of the Public Employees Retirement System, was
Investment approved on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth
Policies
Councilman Riordan pointed out how critically important it was to allow
PERS a more fluid investment policy. '
Resolution No. 3784, a resolution of the City Council establishing a
Restion
No. 3184 one-time $20.00 Certificate of Occupancy Fee to be paid at the time of
application for a business license to partially reimburse the City for
CertifL ate
of expenses incurred for providing and processing Certificates of Occupancy,
Occupancy Fee was adopted by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilman Roth,
KA seconded by Councilman Riordan.
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CITY MANAGER
WNOn motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Roth, Council
approved b AYE votes of all
pp y present outside the city sewer service to
Outside Mr. Dennis C. Rieger to his existing home located at the southeast corner: .
Sewer
of King and Citrus.
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An additional appropriation in the amount of $2,000.00 for acquisition
Equipment to refill air and oxygen cylinders at the Fire Department
Funds of
was approved by Council on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by
Fire
Department Councilman Roth. This item was approved during the budget session,
however, a delay resulting in obtaining OSHA review and approval of con- A
struction of the clean room and inflation necessitates this additional
appropriation.
In answer to Councilman Gorman's question, Fire Chief Mills said the
paramedic program still needed about $2,700.00 to be completed. Council-
Paramedic man Gorman reminded those present that Council had approved the Paramedic
Program
n Program on a trial basis and the question to continue funding would be
put to the voters in the April, 1982 election.
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CITY MANAGER (Continued)
On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Riordan, Council
Optical'
Scanning authorized the purchase of optical scanning equipment for use with the
" Equipment City's present computer hardware. This purchase was approved in the
1981-82 budget session.
An Option "B" Water Contract in the name of Pat Schulte, Redlands Federal �
Option "B"
Savings and Loan Association as registered First Pledgee was approved by21
Water
Contract AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by
! Councilman Roth.
It was noted that Council had certified the final Environmental ImpacAl
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H Report for the Redlands Municipal Airport at its afternoon session this
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Councilman Riordan moved for acceptance of the Airport. Master Plan `
Airport
Summary Report.. Motion seconded by Councilman Roth. Public Works
Master Director Donnelly explained that FAA funds are derived from money gener-
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ated by airports; gas tax from aviation fuel and discretionary funds
from airline tickets. The motion then carried by AYE votes of all
present. ;
Councilman Roth stated the City should express strong opposition to the
proposed Mentone Dam and moved to adopt Resolution No. 3785, a resolution{
" of the City of Redlands opposing the construction of the Mentone Dam.
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" Councilman Riordan seconded the motion. Some of the reasons given for
Resolution
No. 3785 this opposition were: severe impaction of existing spreading grounds;
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O ose " 250 feet of earthen dam with no water except when flooded; located on 31
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Mentone the San Andreas Fault; tremendous upkeep costs and lack of formula for.
' Dam who bears the cost; and impact on the Redlands Municipal Airport. Motion
carried by AYE votes of all present, and Council directed copies of
Resolution No. 3785 be sent to Congressman Jerry Lewis, Senator Man
Cranston, Senator S. I. Hayakawa, The Army Corp of Engineers, and the
Administration. Citizens on the Mentone Dam present at the meetinca
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thanked Council for their support.
Claims in the names of Corrine Saenz, Edwin E. Richards, and Beverly
Claims Lemke were denied in routine manner and referred to the City's insurance
carrier.
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CITY AT'T'ORNL;Y
4 Attorney Holmes reported another aspect of Proposition "R." Lot Sale
Proposition Subdivisions, will be tested in the San Bernardino Superior Court tomorrow.
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..R„ Affidavits have been prepared from Bill Brunick, Dr.. Ken Roth, and W. C.
Schindler.
' COMMUNICATIONS
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Vice Mayor Gorman read a letter from Barbara Heisler, a new resident,
expressing her and her husband's love for Redlands and appreciation to
the City Council for taking such good care of a lovely town.
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee;.
L There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 9:10 P.:M.
Next regular meeting, October 20, 1981.
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ATTEST:, Mayos gf t�i*y
Deputy City Clerk