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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 7, 1.983, at
3:00 P.M.
PRESENT Kenneth Roth, Mayor
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Vice Mayor
Oddie J. Martinez, Jr. , Councilman
Tim Johnson, Councilman
John E. Holmes, City Manager
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Dallas Holmes, City Attorney
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Laura Wingard, Redlands Daily facts
James Nickles, The Sun
ABSENT James W. Gorman, Councilman
The meeting was opened by Mayor Roth with the pledge of allegiance.
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1983, were approved as amended;
minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 24 and 31, 1983, were
approved as submitted.
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee.
PLANNING COMMISSION RS'.COMMENDATIONS
Planning and Community Development Director Schindler presented the fol.
lowing items considered by the Planning Commission at their meeting held
on May 24, 1983, which require Council action: °
R.P.C. No. 596 - Amendment No. 1 to Precise Street Plan No. 8 -
Resolution No. 3894
That. R.P.C. No. 596, a resolution of the Planning Commission for adoption
Amendment of Amendment No. 1 to Precise Street Plan No. 8 which establishes a
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Precise front setback of seventeen feet for two parcels of property located at
615 and 621 Brookside Avenue, be approved. On motion of Councilman
Street Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, R.P.C. No. 596 was approved
Plan No. 8 by AYE votes of all present, and Resolution No. 3894, a resolution of the
City Council setting the public hearing on Amendment No, 1 to Precise
Street Plan No. 8 for 7:00 P.M. on June 21, 1983, was authorized, 81
Conditional Use Permit No. 380 - David Weisz
That the preliminary plans for a proposed 48-unit Planned Residential y
Development on ten acres of property located on the southeast corner of xr '
Occidental and Pioneer Avenues, R-1 Zone, be approved based on the findings
of the Planning Commission and subject to the recommendations contained
in Planning Commission minutes of May 24, 1983. Mr, Weisz, the applicant, i
I C.U.P. 380 questioned Council regarding the requirements for concrete block walls and �
a five-foot sidewalk that goes nowhere. Council noted there was also a
request scheduled for the evening session regarding the sewer requirements '
and indicated they desired more time to look into these matters further.
As this was agreeable to the applicant, Councilman DeMirjyn moved to
continue this item to the June 21, 1983, meeting. Motion seconded by
Councilman Martinez and carried by AYE votes of all present.
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Conditional Use Permit No. 391 - Sundance Homes of Redlands ,
That the preliminary plans for a proposed 69-unit Planned Residential
Development on approximately 14.6 acres of property located between
Lugoni_a and Brockton Avenues, R-1 Zone, be approved based on the findings _
of the Planning Commission and subject to the recommendations as con-
tained in Planning Commission minutes of May 24, 1983. Planning Director
Schindler noted that Planning Requirement No. 18 required the filing of -"
an agreement prior to tentative approval by the City Council; said agree-
ment has not been received.
. C.U.P. 391
Mr. Bob Roberts explained that the trees are owned by another party and
that the grove is being farmed presently. Fie stated he would be willing
to submit a letter to the effect that if for any reason the tree owner
defaulted in the tree care, the owner of the property would take: over the
maintenance or removal requirement. Councilman Johnson moved to delete
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Planning Requirement Na. 18 upon receipt of a copy of the agreement and �
letter from the property owner agreeing to removal or maintenance of the
existing grove in good condition in compliance with the customary
agricultural practices until start of construction if the owner of the
trees defaults in the tree care. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez z
and carried by AYE votes of all present.
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Council recessed at 3:20 P.M. to hold a Redevelopment Agency meeting and
reconvened at 3:25 P.M. to hold a budget study session for the following:
Fire Department, City Manager, General. Administration, City Attorney,
Budget and Revenue Sharing. Council discussed the need for another fire station
Study and requested staff to do an in-depth study on this matter. Council also
Session, discussed if the City should continue to retain the Garden Hill. property
Is�j,s}�s and the need to study whether the City should improve or sell other City
owned property that was originally purchased for a future civic center
and are being rented mainly to senior citizens. Mayor Roth also requested,
t, more information be provided regarding the Sheriff's helicopter service.
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�tttattl„ Planning Director Schindler explained the history of Annexation No. 57.
Ijl,�4,, Annexation No. 57-B, known as California Business Park Annexation, con-
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silts of 30 acres of land generally located at the northeast corner of
California California Street and Lugonia Avenue, and at this time, the City has
Business Park received a request from LAFC for the City's position on this annexation.
He stated that staff has reviewed the cost/revenue analysis prepared
Annexation by Westward Projections and finds it to be acceptable, and that the
No. 57-B owner has stated he will proceed with preparation of a specific plan to
be processed in parallel with the LAFC action. City Attorney Holmes
ylx('r explained that if Council desired to proceed with the annexation,
approval of Resolution No. 3895, which is scheduled on the evening agenda, '
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Council recessed at 4:45 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of
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"{ discussing items covered under the attorney/client privilege and personnel;'
y;£�r Council reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
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art Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to hear testimony
Nuisance and/or objections to the abatement of the public nuisance located at
Abatement 1258 Sixth Street, Redlands. Building and Safety Director Dale explained
the dwelling and garage at this address are apparently abandoned, have
broken windows, and are overgrown with weeds. The neighbors ort
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that children and various persons are seen in and around the property.
Street Mr. Dale explained that Mrs. A. Brandru
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taxes on the property. The Office of the Public Administrator is trying
to establish the whereabouts of the owner, but in the meantime the site
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Mayor Roth declared the meeting opened as a public hearing for testimony
and/or objections to the abatement of this public nuisance. None being
� tA forthcoming the public hearing was declared closed. On motion of
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the following by AYE votes of all present: the City Council of the
City of Redlands hereby declares the condition of the vacant dwelling
„t�tit and garage structure located at 1258 Sixth Street a public nuisance to
be abated within ten days of this declaration. The declaration of public
nuisance is based on findings and evidence received at a duly noticed
public hearing that the dwelling and garage are attractive nuisances which)
't'i�la1 present a danger to children and that the premises are overgrown with
weeds which pose a fire hazard. The City, therefore, orders the owner,
alleged to be S. R. Ellington, address unknown, to secure the building
against further intrusion by securing all doors and windows of the
itt dwelling and garage and to abate the weed hazard. In the event that the
owner or his agent does not abate these nuisances within ten days of this
�4lrig',� order, the City Council hereby authorizes the Director of Building and j
Safety to abate the nuisances. The costs of such work shall be
y paid from
the General Fund of the City of Redlands and shall become a special
assessment against the subject property in accordance with applicable
provisions of the law.
ORAL PEJ'ITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
A � Mr. Julian Blakely, 510 East Mariposa Drive, spoke on behalf of the
�tV Kimberly-Shirk Association and explained to Council they are constructing
a parking lot for the Kimberly Crest and park visitors' use. To retain
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the "old time” look, they are putting in cut stone curbs and would like
+jiti g to use four of the old light standards that were used on State Street
Standards
ta{ and are in storage in the City Yards. Public Works Director Donnelly
�4``l +y Donation stated there are six or eight old standards in storage. Councilman
DeMirjyn moved to donate all of the standards to the Kimberly-Shirk
Association
ssociatnfortheiruse. Motion seconded by Councilman Martinez and
h y Avopresent. Mr. Blakely expressed his apprecia-
tion and said perhaps the extra standards could be used on Prospect Drive
Pt in the future.
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APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
Dr. Joseph Thomas, 1.463 Smile Hi hts Drive q
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$2,500 form the Cultural League Advocating Support of the Arts in Society
CLASS (CLASS) . Dr. Thomas said they had donated $30,000 within the City for
Request ] the Redlands Bowl and Winter Concert and wished to continue their efforts.
Councilman DeMirjyn pointed out the City contributes to the Bowl by
waiving all fees. Mayor Roth told Dr. Thomas Council would take his �.
request under consideration.
BOARD/COMMISSION MATTERS
Housing Commission - On motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council- .
Appointment man DeMirjyn, Bob Wallace was reappointed to the Housing Commission to
a four-year term. ;
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The following bids were opened and publicly declared at 10:00 A.M. this ,.
date by the City Clerk for reroofing two mausoleum buildings at Hillside
Memorial Park:
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Dean Roofing Co., Inc. $ 8,280.00
Yucaipa, California '''"
Hearn Roofing Company $ 8,690.00
San Bernardino, California
Superior Roofing $1.0,278.00 `
Redlands, California
J. J. Roofing $10,970.00
Riverside, California
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At this time, it is the recommendation of the Parks Department that
Bid Award award be made to Dean Roofing Company, Inc., as theirs is the lowest,
responsible bid. On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman
Mausoleum Johnson, Council approval. was given by AYE votes of all present to the
Reroofing award of reroofing two mausoleum buildings at Hillside Memorial Park to
Dean Roofing Company, Inc., Yucaipa, in the amount of $8,280.00.
� r,NEW BUSINESS
Ordinange Ordinance No. 1819, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the
Redlands Ordinance Code and setting the time for holding regular meetings
No. 1815 of the City Council, was given its first reading by title only, and on r ,
Council ' motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, was intro-
duced and laid over under the rules with second reading set for June 21,
Meetings 1983, at 7:00 P.M.
East Valley Water District has proposed that the City of Redlands and
their District have their selected consultants individually study the
Water feasibility of participating in the joint construction and operation of
Treatment a water treatment plant and a hydrogeneration facility located on the
Plant south side of the Santa Ana River adjacent to the existing Redlands
Feasibility Aqueduct near the Bear valley Mutual Water Company's reservoir. On motion
Study of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Johnson, Council authorized ;
by AYE. votes of all present the hiring of Montgomery Engineers to prepare �
a joint treatment and hydrogeneration feasibility report at an estimated
cost of $11,000 to be funded from Water Capital Reserves.
Animal The first amendment to the Animal Shelter Contract dated July 1, 1983, ,
Shelter extending the terms of the agreement for an additional period of one
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Agreement year was approved by AYE votes of all present on motion of Councilman
Amendment Martinez, seconded by Councilman Johnson.
On motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn,
Water authorization was given by AYE votes of all present to hire the firm of w
Transmission Hicks and Hartwick to prepare the construction plans for a sixteen inch
Pipeline water transmission pipeline within Colton Avenue between Judson and
Design Dearborn Streets.
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands has authorized a project
Consultant
to provide for the engineering and construction of the Reservoir Drain.
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g Public Works Director Donnelly explained the process his department
Reservoir followed to make the recommendation for the selection of a consultant
Drain
to provide these engineering services. On motion of Councilman Martinez
seconded by Councilman DeMirjyn, Council approved an agreement with .a
A.S.L. Consulting Engineers to provide engineering services for the f j
design of the Reservoir Drain and possibly the Zanja. PM,
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
t Councilman Martinez expressed his hope that a policy could be developed
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to award contracts to local people. Councilman Johnson agreed whole-
heartedl.y. Councilman DeMirjyn disagreed as he felt there was no
li ib§, X)s politics involved in a staff. recommendation. Councilman Roth stated he
4 was impressed with the way City staff handled the selection of the con-
it'iA` r" sultant for. the Reservoir Drain. Council agreed that if everything else
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was equal, consideration would be given to a local firm.
Resolution Resolution No. 3895, a resolution of the City Council determining the
No 3$95 amount of property tax revenues to be exchanged between and among the
County of. San Bernardino and the City of Redlands resulting from the
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Annexajurisdictional change described by LAFC No. 2226, also known as Annexation
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Annexation No. 57-8, for property located at the northeast corner of
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California Street and Lugonia Avenue, was approved by AYE votes of all
Tax Exchange
4 $a present on motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Martinez.
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} 3 funds The disposal Department's request for an additional appropriation of
approximately $5,000 to purchase one used 1969 CMC truck with Dempster-
i�' Disposai dumpster hoist and fifteen 10-yard Dempster bins was approved by AYE
2 Department votes of all present on motion of Councilman Martinez, seconded by
Councilman Johnson,
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g} yt: At their meeting of September 16, 1983, the Parks Commission recommended
E } that the City Council proceed with the Ford Park tennis court lighting
i with a donation from the Redlands Racquet Club in the amount of $20,000.
"y Bid Call The remaining costs would come from the Park Tax Fund. At this time,
'}ail,' the Department of Public Works is requesting permission to advertise for
Tennis bids, The total estimated cost of the project is $65,000, Council
Courts expressed concern with the cost and suggested looking into other alterna-
k Lights tives if the bids come :in close to this amount. On motion of Councilman
}E DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman Martinez, Council authorized by AYE
#ilx votes of all present the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the installa-
tion of lights on the tennis courts at Ford Park.
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g �Hi,dl The following items on the Consent Calendar were approved by AYE votes
of all present on motion of Councilman DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilman
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Martinez:
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j a. Acceptance of a Declaration of Dedication from the Redlands United
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Church of Christ for street right-of-way on Bellevue Avenue.
b. Waiver of a business license under Section 2122 of the Redlands
Ordinance Code and permission to sell food and charge for games for
f( s the Committee for the Fourth of July Celebrations.
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C. Rejection of a claim filed by James L. Parkinson as it was found not
}}4j l3 to be a proper charge against the City.
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sa}'tE There being no further business, Council adjourned, on motion at 8:00 P.M.
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