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lrS't MINUTEST of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of REdlands, held in the
Council Chambers, Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on February 16, 1982,
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{ ? PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayori)5 Jams W. Gorman, ssy
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Oddie J. Martinez, Jr.ce �aCouncilmember
Barbara Cram Riordan, Councilmembe.r
Ken Roth, Councilmember t
W, Chris C. Christiansen, City Manager
x Dallas Holmes, City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Glenn Cunliffe, Redlands Daily Facts
Pat Brown, The Sun
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ki The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the invo-
4; cation by Mayor DeMirjyn.
Mayor DeMirjyn read a resolution recognizing and honoring seven individuals
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assigned to Norton Air Force Base who have demonstrated by their dedication
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elf,; and professionalism to be worthy of selection by the Base as outstanding
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performers for the year 1981.
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3�z� Chamber President William Hardy, Jr., then awarded each participant a gift -
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certificate provided by members of the Chamber of Commerce.
Minutes of the regular meeLing of February 2, 1.982, were approved as
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t The following bid was opened and publicly declared at 10:00 A.M. this date
9" in the office of the City Clerk .for a two ,year contract for the removal of
dead citrus groves:
Fred Ford and Company
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BIDS (Continued)
At this time, it is the recommendation of the Department of Planning and '
Bid Award Community Development that award be made to Fred Ford and Company as this
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Dead Citrus is a qualified bid and is at the same rate as Mr. Ford's services were for'
Grove the past year. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman
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Riordan, unanimous Council approval was given to the award of the dead
citrus grove removal contract to Fred Ford and Company.
Bids were publicly opened and reported on December 15, 1.981, for Phase II
Construction of Community Center.
City Manager Christiansen read a communication from Supervisor .McKenna
Bid Award authorizing award of the bid to the lowest fully qualified bidder, Donald
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McKee and Hart in the amount of $573,853.00. Council discussed this
Community briefly. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Gorman, ;
Center award was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan; Mayor DeMirjyn
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Roth as he feels the city could be
"left out on a limb" financially.
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ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Council candidate Martin Hathaway addressed Council expressing concern
with the apparent lack of Council appreciation for Mr. Vincents' vo].umi-
nous presentation on city water at the last meeting. Mr. Hathaway also
commented briefly upon some personnel matters and the handling thereof.
Mayor DeMirjyn thanked him.
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COMMISSION REPORTS
Planning Commission recommendations as considered by the City Council at
a regular meeting thereof held on February 16, 1982, at 3:00 P.M.
Present: Councilembers Gorman, Martinez, Riordan, Roth; Mayor DeMirjyn; Attorney
Holmes, Planning Director Schindler; Deputy Clerk Poyzer '
1. Tentative Tract No. 12158_ _ Boatman Properties
That Tentative Tract Map No. 12158, for a ten lot subdivision on property
located on the south side of Lugonia Avenue, approximately 600 feet east
i of Alabama Street, C-M Zone, be approved subject to the recommendations ofi l
all departments as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated February '
9, 1982. Stating that Council finds that this map is in conformity with moi'
the General Plan of Redlands, that it complies with Government Code 66474, '
and that it will cause no problem as far as waste discharge requirements
are concerned, Councilman Riordan moved to approve this recommendation of
the Planning Commission. Councilman Martinez seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
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2. Conditional Use Permit No. 351 and Variance No. 265 - Arrowhead Christian
Academy
Council concurred to table these items in accordance with the request of
the applicant.
3. Commission Review and Approval No. 456 - Gerald and Helen Helfrich
Although this item does not require Council review, the applicants have
j requested, by letter, waiver of Engineering Division Requirement No. 9 and
Fire Department Requirement No. 2. On motion of Councilman Riordan, ma
seconded by Councilman Martinez, Council referred this request to staff
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OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
1. Commission Review and Approval No. 451 - Zihni Kaymez and Hayk C.icekei -
Final. Approval
` All requirements as outlined in C ounc.il minutes dated October 20, 1981,
having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the planning
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OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION (Continued) •y,(
IL�[ Department that final approvalbe given Commission Review and Approval ?�s,
No. 451. on motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Gorman,
this recommendation of the Planning Department was unanimously approved.
2. Commission Review and Approval No. 339 - Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce is requesting relief from a requirement that the
three parcels located on the northeast corner of Redlands Boulevard and i
Orange Street be recorded as one lot. If the request is to be approved, it
„i Mr, Schindler recommends the lot lines be adjusted to provide parking for
�j each parcel with construction or reconstruction on each parcel. He has
;. prepared a study map providing for these adjustments. Following discussion
Councilman Riordan moved to present Mr. Schindler's recommendations to
n{ the Chamber of Commerce and with the Chamber's concurrence refer the reque!it �"
back to the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez
and carried unanimously.;
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3. RDA 81-5A - Allocation Transfer - Ingrid Mack {)k
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Councilman Roth moved that Council take no action on this request at this i
�i time in view of the complexity of the situation, Councilman Gorman
seconded the motion. r,
�) Councilman Riordan requested a short recess in closed session under the
'r attorney/client privilege. Council recessed at 3:20 P.M. and reconvened
to an open session at 3:35 P.M. V,rj
Councilman Roth's motion to take no action at this time on this request „fit
was then unanimously adopted,
4. Agricultural Contract Cancellation Procedure
In accordance with Government Code 51282.1c, Councilman Riordan moved that ijf)M
i3 a public hearing before the City Council for consideration of Agricultural
Preserve Contract cancellation shall be conducted within 90 days from the
date of application by the owner. Motion seconded by Councilman Gorman
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"{` and carried unanimously_
Councilman Gorman moved to define a diseontiquous pattern of urban developiY
ment as one which would result in a gap between the new development and sc
7(i an existing built-up area or lands. To result in a contiguous pattern of
urban development the property for which cancellation is sought shall abut
existing urban development on at least one side. Urban development is to
be defined as existing developed commercial, industrial, residential �t
(density of one or more dwelling units per acre) and in public facility
land uses. Existing development is to include a final tract map or final-i
ized project. Motion seconded by Councilman Riordan and carried
unanimously.
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In accordance with Government Code 51282.1e, Councilman Riordan moved to ��.
define level of specificity required for a specified alternate use as
follows.
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(a) Applicant shall submit a proposed tentative tract map in accordance
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plan with sufficient detail to clearly show how the land will be used W
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(b) Applicant shall indicate the zone classification to be applied for on1�
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the ro r p p y or provide a list of uses to be conducted on the property ){�
in accordance with the special use provisions of Zoning Ordinance No. , tq
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(c) Applicant shall submit an initial study pursuant to C.E.Q.A, guide i `11
lines which address all environmental impacts at ultimate developments ��`�
Motion seconded b Councilman Gorman and carried unanimously.
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( On motion of Councilman Riordan, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Council �`t
unanimously set a deposit of $500.00 with a final fee to be based on 6
actual cost of City services for processing of contract removal applica-
tions. Fee shall cover cost of environmental review and staff preparation, �Wll
of reports and documents for Council action, Fee shall not cover cost of ,
�) mailing notices in accordance with Government Code 51291.1. j+s
5. Agricultural Contract Land Removal No. 1 - Rossmore Investments and KMK,Ing
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A letter dated February 4, 1982, from Harry F. McManus, Principal Appraise
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(} in the office of the San Bernardino County Assessor determines the full i (�t�
cash value and cancellation value of the land under Open Space Contract �tl?
No. 71-R008 as follows: 73�
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OTHER PLANNING ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION (Continued)
168-031-11 $869,1.35.00 +._
168--041-41 119,290.00
:Based on this information, Councilman Gorman moved that Council certify
to the County Auditorthat the Cancellation Fee for subject property will
be as follows:
168-031-11 $108,641.87
RA168-041-4114,911.25 Total: $123,553.12._
Motion seconded by Councilman Riordan an Carrie unanimously.
At this time, the public hearing was reopened and continued as ordered at
the Council meeting of January 19, 1982, for any questions or comments v
t concerning this Agricultural Contract Removal. Stating he was in favor of
this request, Pat Meyer of C-G Engineering and representing the applicant, r
did not repeat his presentation made at the January 1.9, 1982 meeting but
stated he would answer any questions. There being no further comments or
questions, the public hearing was declared closed.
Councilman Riordan stated (1) that the land proposed for cancellation of
contract immediately abuts the south boundary of the Redlands Municipal
Airport for a distance of 2,950 feet; (2) that the proposed use will_ be a
_5. continuation of industrial type uses now conducted on the airport property;
(3) that the alternative use is consistent with the Airport Master Plan
and incorporates the City's plan to acquire 15 acres of the property for ice:
41 airport expansion purposes; and (4) that the alternative use will not have !
a detrimental effect on the continued farming of agricultural contract
lands to the east, south, and west, and industrial uses are usually com-
e patible with agricultural uses; therefore, she moved that Council find
that the cancellation and alternative use will not result in discontigous yI
patterns of urban development. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and
carried unanimously. ,MV
Councilman Gorman moved that the alternative use is in fact consistent
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with the local General Plan in effect on October 1, 1981, for the follow-
ing reasons:
j (1) The alternative use is consistent with the land use element of the
General Plan Map. The site is designated for l.iaht industrial uses. _r`
(2) The alternative use is consistent with the circu.iation element. of �: gamY,
the General Plan. All proposed streets comply with the location and YIN!
right-of-way standards of the General. Plan. Subject streets are
4a designated as collector streets on the General Plan map.
(3) The alternative plan is consistent with the objectives, principles
and standards as contained in the General Plan text and specifically
page 36 as it pertains to the relationship of the airport to industry
and page 6 as it pertains to the economic goal of orderly and
diversified economic growth in the City.
a (4) The alternative use is not inconsistent with the Housinq, Conserva- kit
tion, Open Space, Noise, Scenic Highway, Scenic and Public Elements
of the General. Plan, and further to grant tentative approval to
Agricultural Contract Land Removal No. 1. Motion seconded b_v Council
as man Riordan and carried unanimously.
6. Agricultural Preserves Acreage
On motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Gorman, Council
unanimously finds that agricultural preserves of less than 100 acres are
necessary in Redlands due to the unique characteristics of the agricultural,
enterprises in the Redlands' area and that establishment of preserves of
I` less than 100 acres is consistent with the Redlands General Plan,
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Park Commission - meets Thursday, February 18 at 2:15 P.M. in the Confer-
-� ence Room at City Hall.
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Lr Traffic Commission - will meet Thursday, February 18, 1982, at 2:00 P.M.
Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - the meeting was well covered
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APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS x
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xa Mr. L. P. Pedro of. the Christian Record Braille Foundation, Inc. was
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unanimously granted permission to contact business and professional people
;Braille 1in the City acquainting them with the free services offered the blind and
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visually impaired and giving them the opportunity to help support this
work. This was done on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Council-'
man Gorman.
* There being no further business, Council adjourned to a closed session for
the purpose of discussing matters covered by the attorney/client privilege
and personnel matters.
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APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS (Continued)
American On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Riordan, the
Legion American Legion Auxiliary Redlands Unit 106 was unanimously granted permis
Poppies cion to distribute the American Legion Poppies on May 14 and 15, 1982. Y
Mrs. Marilyn L. Vesely requested waiver of Council requirement that the
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last Greyhound Bus of the day at 9:20 P.M. be met by an attendant. It is
economically impossible for Mrs. Vesely to do this. She described her
efforts and her desire to run the bus depot, explaining that she would be
there from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Council discussed the matter at length
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restating many of their views of the past meetings.
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Al Mr. Gorman stated that study and observation on his part show no special
' problems with the operation, and Chief Brickley added that he had received r
Greyhound no reports of problems. Following discussion of the possible hardships
Bus loss of service would cause, Mr. Martinez' motion to table failed by:
Depot AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Mayor DeMirjyn
NOES Councilmembers Gorman Riordan, Roth a
ABSENT: None
After lengthy discussion Councilman Riordan moved that the matter be
returned to the Planning Commission for a report and for removal of the
Council requirement that an attendant be present after 7.30 P.M. bus
arrival, and that a working telephone be provided outside the building.
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Councilman Gorman seconded the motion which carried by: AYES: Councilmembensr
Gorman, Riordan, Roth; NOES: Councilmember Martinez, Mayor DeMirjyn.
a Councilman Riordan left the chambers at 7:50 U.M. ar
CITY MANAGER
On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Council-man Roth, Council auth !
Disposal orized by AYE votes of all present the Disposal Department to order one
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new Crane Carrier disposal truck with rear loader body to be paid for from , "
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the 1982-83 budget. By ordering now, the City will save an expected price
increase of at least six percent; estimated cost is $97,550.
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a An additional appropriation in the amount of $2,400.00 was authorized by
AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Council- x
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man Gorman, to enable five of the new Planning Commissioners to attend a
three day conference in San Diego; to enable the other two commissioners
Planning
commission to attend a one day seminar on California Environmental and Subdivision
Laws to be conducted by the University of California, Riverside; for pay-
ment of membership in the American Planning Association; and for funds
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to cover costs of the Redlands Planning Commission hosting a joint City-
County Commission meeting in November.
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Mr. Dick Zahn, President of the ABLE Committee, presented a request that
Council authorize application for HUD funds for an expansion of Joslyn D
Senior Center. The ABLE Committee needs Council's agreement to provide
the maintainance and operation of this facility in order to apply for the
odyn ! funds. Mr. Zahn briefly described the proposed expansion; assured Council .s
Senior the plans do not effect the parking area; and presented ideas how the
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Expansion Center could generate funds for the maintenance and operation.
Stating he could support the maintenance and operation agreements if funds
were forthcoming from HUD, Councilman Gorman moved to proceed with the
appropriate request for the HUD funds. Motion seconded by Councilman Mar-
tinez and carried by AYE votes of all present. a
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CITY MANAGER (Continued)
City Manager Christiansen explained that neither the Southern Pacific or
Title
Search the City are sure who owns the property along the tracts from Orange Street]
westerly to Wabash Avenue and that in our opinion the counter offer by the
Railroad is not fair market value_ Based on the staff report, Councilman
Flood
i Controls Gorman moved to authorize the expenditure of $12,500 from the Storm Drain «
2{ Property
Construction Fund for Safeco Title Insurance to conduct a title search
��h9f of subject property. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez, and carried ,
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by AYE votes of all present.
An additional appropriation in the amount of $7,000.00 to cover necessary
Funds
expenses prior to and during the department's Annual Police Canine Compe-
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tition scheduled for May 22, 1982 was approved by AYE votes of all present
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on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman Roth. All expended
Competition
funds will be reimbursed through entry fees, program ads, and donations'
fruit{ long-time supporters.
On motion of Councilman Gorman, seconded by Councilman Martinez, a claim {f
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Claim in the name of John Emery Jones was denied and ordered sent to the City's i
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risk manager and City's excess insurance carrier. '
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CITY ATTORNEY
Attorney Holmes verified that the Barents' complaint and summons was turned.
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over to Bruggeman and Smith. ;
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Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee.
',t„(s There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion, at 8:05 P.M. 1 �t
Next regular meeting, March 2, 1982.
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