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M7NliTT'S of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in
the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on November17 19
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PRESENT Carole. Beswick, Mayor11
Richard N. Larsen, Mayor Pro Tem 4
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilmember
Barbara C. Wormser, Councilmember
3 John E. Holmes, City Manager
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Dan McHugh, City Attorney
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk '
'aJohn de Leon, The Sun y
• Elaine Rankin, Redlands Dail Facts
ABSENT ll Tim Johnson, Councilmember
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Beswick followed
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by the pledge of allegiance.
City Manager John Holmes introduced Jespen Lindholt and Lykke Anderson
who arc visiting from Skanderborg, Denmark.
Mayor Beswick introduced and welcomed Councilmember-elect Cunningham
to the meeting.
Minutes of the: regular meeting of November 3, 1987, were approved
No as submitted.
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Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Fiz7ar:ce.
Committee.
Centennial Dr. Tarry Burgess, Chairman of the Centennial Committee thanked
I Committee Council for their support_ and introduced Barbara Wormser, Brea Hardy,
Jr and Joyce Crawford, members of the steering committee Ms Crawford
announced that. on Friday November 20 every elementary student in ='
town will release a balloon with a message to start off the City's �•`
centennial celebration. Mrs. Wormser reminded everyone o: the Community � f
j Thanksgiving dinner scheduled for Sunday, November 22 which is sponsored
by the. local service clubs. Centennial memorabilia was distnbned
to each Councilmember and the City Manager which included the officinal
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pin and hat. A calendar of events will be available this week Sales
Of the memorabilia will start at the official opening event, a
f "Thanksgiving in Redlands."
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Hazardous Ken Jeske, County Environmental Health Services, presented intormation
Waste on the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan which is in the process
of being prepared. A slide show entitled "Safe Management of Hazardous
Waste" was also resented.
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Minor Subdivision No. 108 - (Reactivated} - Me Behzad
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Stating that Council finds that pursuant to Section 66474.3 of the
California Government Code, Minor Subdivision No. 108, an application
for the subdivision of approximately 14.7 acres of land into two lots
for property located on the southeast corner of Redlands Boulevard
and Ford Street, Specific Plan No. 23, together with the provisions
for its design and improvement is consistent with the City's General-
Plan
eneralPlan, and any applicable specific plans; that none of the conditions
provided in California Government Code Section 66474 exist on this
map and that pursuant to CaliforniaGovernment Code Section 66474.6,
r, the discharge of waste from this subdivision apparently will no m '
result :in violation of existing requirements prescribed by the Santa
Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 of
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the California Water Code, Councilmember Iarsen moped to approve. Minor
Subdivision No, 108 based on the findings of the Planning Commission
i and subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained �
in Planning Commission minutes dated October 27, 1987. Motion seconded
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by Councilmember Wormser and carried by AYE votes of all presort. ;r
' Minor Subdivision No. 172 - Bruce A. Stumreiter a �
Stating that Council finds that pursuant to Section 66474.5 of the
California Government Code, Minor Subdivision No. 172, an application
for the subdivision of approximately 1.08 acres of land into three
i parcels for property located on the south side of Clifton Avenue,
? approximately 500 feet west of Center Street (829 Clifton Avenue, '
P.-S Zone, together with the provisions for its design and improvement
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is consistent with the City's General Plan and any applicable specific
ptans that none of the conditions provided in California Government
Code Section 66474 exist on this map; and that pursuant to California
Government Code Section 66474.6, the discharge of waste from this
subdivision apparently will not result in violation of existing
" requirements prescribed by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality
Control Board pursuant to Division 7 of the California Water Code, a
Councilmember Wormser moved to approve Minor Subdivision No, 172 based
6t on the. findings of the Planning Commission and subject to the03
recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission
minutes dated October 27, 1987. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Beswick and carried by AYE votes of all present.
Reh uest for Exem tion from Moratorium - J. frank Sorenson
Council received a letter dated October 16, 1987,^from J. Frank
Sorenson requesting exemption of his parcel of land on Edgemont Drive
me from the existing moratorium. As explained in the letter, Mr. Sorenson's
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:property was annexed into the City of Redlands and he stated he did
not receive adequate notice at the time to appear and voice his
objections to that annexation. Noting we were so close to lifting
f the moratorium and that the project will be in compliance with
Measure N, Council concurred to take no action on this request. and R
directed the City Manager to send Mr. Sorenson a letter explaining
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Conditional Use Permit No. 447 - Medici Corporation
Community Development Director Shaw explained that the original plan50
or Conditional Use Permit No. 447 for property located on the west
side of Morrison Drive between Citrus and Palm Avenues, was approved
=f` in February, 1987 and granted 60 allocations. The design included.
a 60-unit duplex senior citizen project. In June, 1987, a revised
mea development plan was approved which included 40 single family dwellings
on dividual lots with common open space. The applicant is requesting
i that. 40 of the original 60 allocations be transferred to the approved
revised project. To qualify for a transfer of these allocations,
sV., they revised project must receive an equal or greater number of points
than the original. project. Staff has reviewed the revised -project
and finds it does qualify for the requested transfer of the requiredXG
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allocations. Councilmember Larsen moved to approve the transfer of
40 of the original 60 allocations for this project to the revised
project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, Wormser;
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NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn (as he felt the density was too high)
f ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson
Subdivision No. 10527 - Pacific Savir.qs Bank - Final_ Approval
All requirements as contained in Council minutes dated April 7, 1987,
having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the. Planning
Division that final approvall be granted Subdivision No. 10527, a
subdivision dividing 10.48 acres of land into seven Jots to prepare
for the: development of a commercial shopping center for property
Denuded by Pearl. Street, the A.T. & S.F. Railroads, Sixth Street,
and Orange Street. Councilmember DeMirjyn moved to hold this matter
pf over until the new Council could act on it, but the motion did not
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receive a second. Councilmember Larsen moved to approve this
recommendation and grant final approval to Subdivision No. 10527.
:xy+' Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried by the following
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AYES; Councxlmembers Larsen, Wormser;
Mayor Beswick
NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn
ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson
Minor Subdivision. No. 170 - Deane Probe;+ies - Fi, o,
RAll requirements as contained in Council minutes dated November 3, al
approval be ranted Minor Subdivision
1987 having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the
Planning Division that final pp g_ � ion
No. 170, a subdivision for three lots on 9.8 acres for property located
on the northeast corner of Barton Road and Alabama Street, Specific
Plan No. 26. On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by
Councilmember Larsen, this recommendation was approved by AYE votes
of all. present.
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Drainagp City Engineer Mutter responded to a letter received from Leslie Skerry
Project Olsen and explained the drainage problem which exists in the Arbor
�S( Drive area. A drainage project is scheduled on their master plan �y ���yF
for completion in about five years, but Mr. Mutter suggested that �.i�r
Council. could direct him to include this project in next year's budget.
Council concurred with this suggestion.
Air Quality Mayor Beswick reported that officials are looking at ways we can �}3"1,
jointly fund a general plan element addressing air quality with the
County organizing the effort. Mayor Beswick will serve as an elected
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Pets for Councilmember DeMirjyn requested Council consider sharing the costs b'
Seniors so that senior citizens could obtain cats or dogs from our animal if t
shelter for about $5.00. Council referred this matter to Police Chief }�
Brickley for a report and agreed to include disabled persons in this
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yYY Measure, N City Attorney McHugh explained that he has met with Councilmember-
elect Cunningham and staff discussing methods for implementing Measure N Yf
s\� and will be prepared to present legislation in January for consideration. qhs
Councilmembers Beswick and Wormser felt that portions of the initiative � 'sl
7� that were subjective should be reviewed by a citizen's group in order
to receive maximum input for implementation.
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City of Councilmember Johnson has requested that we offer any assistance we
Highland can to the City of Highland. Council concurred with this and directed ,
the City Manager to coordinate these efforts.
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Keep Redlands Mayor Beswick offered hearty congratulations to Councilmember Wormser
Beautiful and her committee that organized the "Keep Redlands Beautiful" clean- � 'rf
up project on Saturday, November 14. Councilmember Wormser reported
that every elementary school had a clean-up day on Friday and that
over a thousand volunteer worked on Saturday ending their day at 't
Terrier Hall for a free lunch. A map was presented showing the areas �t
cleaned and a collage of pictures of the activities of that day. "s
Trash cans weighing 900 pounds and purchased by local organizations
l; and businesses for $250.00 each are being placed this week. She
concluded her report praising the wonderful cooperation shown in the
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�{ Council recessed at 4:21 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and
reconvened at 4:22 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of `s,,t
discussing matters covered by attorney/client privilege, and pending
litigation. In accordance with State law, the City Attorney prepared
a confidential memo to Council providing justification for the pending
litigation portion of the closed session. Council reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
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Guide Dogs Members of the Redlands 4-H Club, Melissa Warren and Tim Taylor,
introduced their guide dog puppies who were present at this Council
$� meeting. Each student gave a brief explanation of the raising and \",;+r�
training of these guide dogs noting that it costs $10,000.00 for each
dog to become certified. Both golden retrievers, Gabrielle and Giesha,
who are six months old thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the standing
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room only Council Chambers.
ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Amberly Park On behalf of the Amberly Park Homeowners' Association, Helen F. Farnam, :
11f Management Agent for Excalibre Management, asked Council for their �n.9
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�t� assistance to make Hill Williams comply with the City-approved plans ? (
and standards for Tract No. 12774. Mrs. Farnam explained that the
first home was sold in June, 1986 and as of this date certain W6
requirements have not been completed yet. On motion of Councilmember �v
Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser; Council directed that this \�?
matter be turned over to the City Attorney for his review and legal
action if necessary and that this matter be rescheduled on the
December 1 agenda for follow-up. Representing Hill Williams was
Keith McCann who responded to Mrs. Farnam's statements and reported
to Council that the homeowners were not cooperating with them.
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Tract 10082 Mr. Dave Burton, 708 Buckingham, expressed concern with rumors he
Status had heard regarding issuance of building permits for Tract No. 10082.
Mr. Burton felt they should be under the same constraints of Measure N
as other developments_ Council referred him to Community Development
r Director Shaw to learn the status of this project. Wl
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PUBLIC HEARINGS �Q1
Tentative Tract No. 13103 — The Robert Osborne- Co.
)fit �h Public hearing was continued to this time and place to considertp,
approval of the Negative Declaration and Tentative Tract No. 13103
` for a 40 lot planned residential development located at the southerly Xl
;i terminus of Edgemont Drive. Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open
as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this
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�( Requesting Council to deny this application were: Laurie McDonald,
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Dr. Robert Dilger, the Serros family, Connie Sowell, Tex Moore, Bob
Beck, Ron Moore, Jim Anderson, and Harold Willis. Letters were
received from Tex Moore and Edvin V. Banta, Jr., M.D., and a brief
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was provided by James Anderson, attorney with Brunick and Pyle. Mayor '
Beswick also noted several phone calls had been received this past
week. Urging approval were: Pat Meyer., representing the developer,
41'11 and Philip D. Kohn, attorney with Rutan and Tucker representing The {}�
Robert Osborne Co. There being no further comments, the lengthy and �
;a emotional public hearing was closed.
Councilmembers Beswick, Wormser and Larsen expressed their concerns +'}
regarding traffic. Councilmember Wormser moved to deny Tentative
Tract No. 13103, specifically because of traffic concerns. Motion #�
seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried by AYE votes of all fit
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Council briefly recessed at 8:55 P.M. and reconvened at 9:09 P.M.
Ordinance Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider
No. 2012 the adoption of a codification of the ordinances of the City of �i{{
`sr Redlands entitled "Redlands Municipal Code." Mayor Beswick declared
Municipal the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments
Code regarding this codification. None being forthcoming, the public
hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 2012, an ordinances
sx�� adopting a codification of the ordinances of the City of Redlands
entitled "Redlands Municipal Code" was given its second reading of d
{" { the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn,
('} seconded by Councilmember Wormser, further reading of the ordinance
text was waived. Ordinance No. 2012 was adopted on motion of
Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded b Councilmember Wormser, b the
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AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, DeMirjyn, Wormser,
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Mayor Beswick
i NOES: None #t
a ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson
UNFINIS$ED BUSINESS ;
Ordinance Ordinance No. 1996, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending
No. 1996 Chapter 84 of the Redlands Ordinance Code to adopt the 1985. Editions
�( of the Uniform Building Code (along with its standards and appendix),
Uniform Codes the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform
Housing Code, and the 1987 Edition of the National Electrical Code,
was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and
on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Larsen, i !
further reading of the ordinance text was waived. Ordinance No. 1996
was adopted on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember
Wormser, by the following vote:
stjz AYES; Councilmembers Larsen, DeMirjyn, Wormser;
Mayor Beswick
�p' NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson
Ordinance Ordinance No. 2008, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending
� No. 2008 Article 144 of the Redlands Ordinance Code relatingto fee and service charges and establishing a new, once a month refussurcharge, was
Hazardoyts given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on
Waste Fee motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, "
o", further reading of the ordinance text was waived. Ordinance No. 2008
was adopted on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember,
Wormser, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, DeMirjyn, Wormser;
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NOES: None
�5< ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson {
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AppoiVents Councilmember Larsen moved to reappoint Louise Scott and jack Tompkins
to three-year terms on the Library Board commencing January 1 1988. �
Iibrary! Board Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried by AYE votes
of all present. m;
Olive Avenue City Engineer Mutter explained to Council that portions of the
.; Oak Tree reconstruction project of Olive Avenue between Cajon and Ce=nter
Streets involve construction of standard curb returns at all corners
to replace the sharp right-angle returns that currently exist. The
new returns also provide better drainage by eliminating many small
pipes and culverts. At one location within this project a Live oak
tree exists within the proposed curb return. This occurs at the
southwest corner of Olive Avenue and Eureka Street (in front of 203
West Olive Avenue) . Construction plans call for the removal of the
tree.. Section 73400 of the Redlands Ordinance Code authorizes the
removal of trees for any one of nine reasons; four are applicable
in this situation and were explained in detail .in a staff re=port dated
November 12, 1987. City Forester Don Lanphear also addressed Council
expressing his concurrence with the City Engineer's decision. Leon
Armantrout pleaded to council to save this majestic tree noting that
when Olive Avenue was designated a scenic street the public was
promised retention of the Palms and Oaks. Mrs. Patricia Larson, 203
West. Olive Avenue, expressed her appreciation to Council and staff
for their willingness to listen and although she understood the City's
concerns, she also pleaded for the tree. Councilmember DeMirjyn moved
to leave the tree in its location and directed City Engineer Mutter
to do what he could. Motion seconded by Councilmember tarsen and .
carried by AYE; votes of all present.
Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn,
the claim of Christopher C. Lehman in an unknown amount was found
not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore rojcctod 0.1
by AYE: votes of all present.
Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, °
' the claim of Jeffrey ,lames McDaniel in an unknown amount was Found
not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore rejected
by AYE votes of all present. W
Resolution On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Zarsen,
No. 4311. Resolution No. 4311, a resolution of the City Councill of the City
1 of Redlands establishing the following traffic regulations, was
Traffic, approved by AYE votes of all present: three. 24-minute parking spaces a_
.t 707 Last State Street, a loading zone on Eureka Street at Sacred
Heart School and Parish, a red zone at 222 East Olive Avenue., three- �
hour parking at Smiley Library, and designating Pennsylvania Avenue,
University Street and Lincoln Street as through streets.
Resolution On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember DeMi.rjyn,
No. O Resolution No. 4313, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redlands establishing a policy regarding the terms of office for
Commissa-on commission and advisory board members and rescinding Resolution
Terms No. 3708, was approved by AYE votes of all present.
Easement On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn,
an easement to Southern California Edison Company for an underground
Ford Park electrical supply system, as requested by the Southern California
Edison Company, at the Ford Park Pump Station was approved by AYE y
votes of all present and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign ;
on behalf of the City.
Pi.pelinp On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember DeMir. lyn,
Project; Council selected the following consulting engineering firms for the F
design of the Utilities Department's pipeline capitall improvement
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projects indicated and authorized that an agreement for engineering ,
services be executed with each firm: San Bernardino and Eugenia
Avenue Trunk Sewers - Krieger. & Stewart, Inc.; Alta Street and
Brockton Avenue Trunk Sewers - J. F. Davidson; Associates, Inc.; New i4
' York, Stuart and Oriental Trunk Sewers - Metcalf and Edda, Inc Palm, P.
Alvarado, Dana and Clifton Watermains - John Egan and Associates, w
and Transmission Main from Dearborn Reservoir. to Texas Reservonr -
Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. ^
Funds On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmembez. DeMirjyn, '
_ Council approved by AYE votes of all present an additional appropriation
f,K Library; in the amount of $5,000,00 from the General Fund Surplus to be used
for specialized training of library trustees regarding the Winne.cook
Ranch in Montana.
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Funds On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded b Councilmember DeMirjyn,
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Council approved by AYE votes of all present an additional appropriation,{`
Police for the Police Department in the amount of $80,000.00 for the
Department Communication Equipment Account so as to equip 22 additional police
vehicles with the computer aided dispatch system. ���
Right-of-Way On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, +
k� Contract Council authorized by AYE votes of all present execution of a right- - ;
of-way contract - State Highway, Document No. 8369, for property at
�t State Highway 30 and San Bernardino Avenue (Tennessee Freeway) and `r
r directed that the $500.00 proceeds be placed into a separate account
for future park purposes. ��+r
1�{^ Supplemental On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser,
Budget Council directed by AYE votes of all present that action on the y
Requests supplemental budget requests for additional positions be continued i
until the 1988-89 budget preparation process which will begin in
January, 1988, as recommended by the City Manager.
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Employees On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, �ilf"
Agreement Council approved by AYE votes of all present the Side Letter at Agreement +r
between the City of Redlands and the General Employees Association
AR of of Redlands addressing work hours and pay issues in the Sanitation
Department. ,i..
Centennial The Parks Commission reviewed continents from a committee made up of ;y+
Park staff and parks commissioners regarding the hiring of a firm to perform t
the master plan, design, construction documents, and marketing plan
for the City of Redlands' Centennial Park. On motion of Councilmember
Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Council authorized that
the firm of Elliott/Maloney be hired to perform the master plan, ;
§+ design, construction documents, and marketing plan for the Centennial �y`r
� + Park, by the following vote:
} AYES: Councilmembers Larsen, Wormser; Mayor Beswick
NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn (as it takes in part of his proposed
golf course)
ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson
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�, Schools, Community Services Director Rodriguez reported that the Joint Use
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% Agreement Agreement for the Redlands High School Tennis Courts and Running Track
Lighting Project was approved by both the City Council and the School ,';
Board on Cctober 15, 1986. Staff has recently been in contact with
the State Department of Parks and Recreation to discuss concerns at
the State level with a portion of the agreement which basically allows
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either party to cancel the agreement. With $139,000.00 of State funds
involved, staff has been advised to modify the agreement to read as
follows: Section 14, Paragraph 2: "This agreement may be cancelled
by mutual consent upon notice in writing. The cancellation of the
agreement shall become effective 60 days after delivery of the written ;
notice." At this time, staff is recommending that the City Council
consider, for discussion purposes only, the adoption of the Joint
Use Agreement as amended with formal adoption of this amendment to gab
be considered by the City Council at their meeting of December 1, ,S
1987. On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember �r
DeMirjyn, this recommendation was approved by AYE votes of all present. t:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:11 P.M.
Next regular meeting, December 1, 1987.
Mayor of the he
City of Redlands
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