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15' MINt [LS: of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the 5,
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ME PRESENT Carole Beswick, Mayor M11"
Barbara C. Wormser, Mayor Pro Tem �
D&x Charles G. DeMi.rjyn, Councilmember ;
Tim Johnson, Councilmembe.r
William fi. Cunningham, Councilmember
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a`} John E. Holmes, City Manager .
` Dallas Holmes, City Attorney
is Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk 2
John de Leon, The Suit
li Trish 'Prospero, Redlands Daily Facts lb
t Jan Englebretson, Redlands Daily Facts Sr
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The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Beswick followed by the pledgee?
fivTe. of allegiance.
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 1988, were approved as submitted.
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Uffig Police Van fan behalf of the Southern California Chevrolet Dealers Association, Tom Bell presented l%
the keys to a 1988 Astro Van to Mayor Beswick. Mayor Beswick turned the keys over i
i to Corporal Gatherine Wayman who explainer) that this van will be used in conjunction
with the D,A.R.E, program being initiated in Redlands. Mayor Beswick gave special
thanks to Mir for his many contributions to the Community.
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;t 1'retr,lamation N1a or Be wtck presented � proclamation designating the week of May 1.-7, 1988, as
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Hire a Vele 21 We,e,k and urged, sll citizens, especially employers, to assist. and cooperate rl
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PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Planner Dick Bobertz explained the proposed contract with Blayney-DS cit for the
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general plan update. Council expressed concern about the payment process and the
lack of "benchmark" reviews for Council to evaluate the progress of work. On motion =
of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmomber Wormsei staff was directed
to prepare a new contract which would pinpoint standards of performance and schedule
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reviews by Council every four months and this matter was continued to Nlay 17, 1988, 3.
by a unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
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Local Ga4g Police Chief Brickley and Detective Russ Dalzell presented a comprehensive oral report
Activity about gangs, their history, and their attempts to infiltrate Redlands. All of our police
officers have been briefed and can identify them and communicate with them. At this
time the Crips that are in Redlands are not happy with our Police Department, but we
must meetthem head-on and let them know they are not welcome in Redlands. Responding
to Council's inquiries Chief Brickley said we needed to commit ourselves to removing
graffiti as soon as possible. It was noted by the City Attorney that with the information
presented at this meeting, City employees could even go onto private property to remove
graffiti. City Engineer Ron Mutter indicated his employees have been instructed to
remove graffiti from public property as soon as the Police Department has completed
its tasks. Staff was instructed to bring back information for the next meeting as to
methods which would authorize the City to do immediately whatever is necessary to '
remove graffiti. A Redlands' resident.Marjorie Lewis briefly explained a program in
Long Beach and she was asked to discuss this further with staff.
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Monitoring City Engineer Mutter presented his monthly contract monitoring report for the 12
' Reports projects currently under construction administration by the Engineering Department.
" T'oy Guns A letter was received form Barbara Cram Riordan, San Bernardino County Supervisor,
Third District, urging all cities in San Bernardino County to join the County by adopting
an ordinance to prohibit: the display-for-sale and sale of replica firearms. Noting he
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' supported the ban on the sale of toy guns, Chief Brickley felt it needed to be statewide
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to be effective. City Attorney Holmes expressed he had some legal concerns he would
` like to further research and also noted he would like to hear from the, Chamber of
Commerce. Staff was directed to ask for input from their membership before proceeding
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Trolley Car Preservation Officer Cozen and the purchaser of the Trolley Car Barn updated4a
Barn Councilmembers on the progress of rehabilitation and use of. the Trolley Car Barn.
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Drawings were,presented at this meeting showing possible uses for the structure.
The purchaser is currently trying to obtain neighboring properties for parking
purposes and requested a two-month extension on the escrow. Since this request was
not scheduled on the agenda, Council directed it be scheduled on the next agenda for
action.
Council recessed at 5:05 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at
5:06 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, and
v pending and impending litigation. In accordance with State law, the City Attorney
prepared a confidential memo to Council providing justification for the pending and
impending litigation portion of the closed session. Council reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
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Officer of the Mayor Beswick presented a Certificate of Recognition to Detective Carlos Pimentel in �
Year recognition of his having been named as the Redlands Officer of the Year by the Latino
Peace Officers Association at an awards dinner held on April 15, 1988.
Proclamation Mayor Beswick presented a proclamation to City Clerk Corrie Poyzer in observance of
." City Clerk's Week May 8-14, 1988, in recognition of the City Clerk's outstanding
contribution and dedication to public service for the community.
� Proclamation Mayor Beswick presented a proclamation to Dave Maupin designating the week of
May 8-14, 1988, as Chamber of Commerce!Small Business Week and encouraging the
community to honor the private enterprise sector during that week in recognition of
their continued service to our City.
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' Railroad Mr. Rolland M Crawford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The California and
Right-of-Way Eastern Railway Company, reported to Council about local people interested in and
concerned about the preservation and protection of local rail service in the inland
Empire. He recommended the City participate with The California and Lastein Railway
Company in the study and acquisition of the Redlands subdivision of the. Santa Fe
Railway. Gouncilmember Johnson offered to become involved as a Councilmember and 01,
Councilmember Wormser indicated she too was interested in exploring this further.
Councilmember Cunningham moved to explore this matter and asked The California and
Eastern Railway Company to accept one or more Gouncilmembers on their committee,
:Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carries. unanimously.
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t7 RAI, PPTI PIONS FROM THE FLOOR
i Michael Atencio expressed concern about the 1987 fourth quarter's residential development
i allocations that had not yet been allocated and applications which might expire before
Council takes action. Community Development Director Shaw indicated time extensions t
requested should be, submitted to his department as most of them can be handled at
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an administrative level. City Attorney Holmes indicated that fees could be waived
where, Council had the authority. Staff was directed to review this concern and
report back to Council as necessary.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution Public hearing was advertised for this Lime and place for Resolution No. 4363, a
ta No, 4363 resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands finding that a portion of a
certain alley located behind the property at 1016 West Olive Avenue is unnecessary
AAlley for present or prospecltve alley purposes and ordering the vacation of said portion.
Vacation Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open as a public bearing for any questions or
comments :regarding this alley vacation. None being forthcoming, the public hearing
was declared closed. Resolution No. 4363 was unanimously adopted on motion of
Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Johnson.
plip Resolution Public hearing was advertised for this time and place for Resolution No. 4368, a
No. 4368, resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the work in connection �
with Annexalion No. 1 to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 which involves the San
Landscape Bernardino Avenue frontages of Tracts 13745 and 13765. Mayor Beswick declared the
Maintenance meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this matter.
District None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmomber DeMirjyn
moved to adopt Resolution No. 4368. Motion seconded by Councilmomber Wormser and
r7 carried unanimously.
Ordinance Public hearing was advertised for this gime and place for a revised Ordinance No. 2013,
No. 2013 an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting portions of Title 3, Divison 3 of the San
Bernardino GounLy Code relating to Environmental Health, repealing portions of the
Environmental Redlands Municipal Code and adding Chapter 8.68 relating to riding academes. Mayor a
Health Boswick declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments
concerning this ordinance. None being forthcoming, the public bearing was declared
closed, Councilmember Johnson moved to approve the Negative Declaration for Ordinance
No. 2013 and directed staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance
with the City's guidelines. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried v
unanimously. Ordinance No, 2013 was given its first reading of the title by City Clerk
Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Counciimembor Wormser,
4 further reading of, the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2013
was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with
second reading scheduled for May 17, 1988, on motion of Gouncilmember DeMirjyn,
seconded by Councilmember Wormser.
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Ordinance Public hearing was advertised for this time and place for Ordinance No. 2030, all
31 No. 2030 ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing a hillside development overlay district
WN to protect public health, safety and general welfare in hillside areas of the City,
Hillside implementing Measure N which requires limited density on slopes over 15 porcent and
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preservation of ridgelines and scenic vistas; and implementing the Live Oak Canyon
(Southeast Area) General Plan Amendment No. 38. Three alternatives were presented '
and thoroughly explained by Senior Planner Dick Bobertz. The Planning Commission
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voted unanimously to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 1000 Text Amendment
Na. 188, Alternate 2. �
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Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or 'r
comments concerning this ordinance. Speaking in favor of Alternate 2 were: Harold
Harlwick, Tex Moore, Pat Meyer, and Bob Bock. Attorney Gary Lowe, representing
several property owners in the Southeast Area, urged adoption of an ordinance consistent �.
with the Southeast Specific Plan and Measure N. Louis Fletcher stated that: uniformity
was necessary. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared
closed, and Council briefly recessed at 8:57 P.M. and reconvened at 9:10 P.M, a
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Councilmember Wormser moved to approve the Negative Declaration for Ordinance Text
Amendment No. 188, and directed staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in
accordance with the City's guidelines. Motion seconded by Councilmember Johnson f
and carried unanimously. Implementing AIternate 2, Ordinance No. 2030 was read by
-1title only by Deputy City Clerk Sanchez, and on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn,
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seCOnded by Councilmember Johnson, further reading of the ordinance text was
dunanimously waived Ordinance No. 2030,Alternate 2, was introduced wR41--trnailimous
Corrected G€rorteil_app-ruv€zl and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for Wen
May 17, 1988
May 17, 1988, on motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
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Wormser, with changes as follows: addition of a clause to Section 1.8,138.030, Scope,
to include all other areas in the Southeast Area PIan and addition of Paragraph C to
Added Section 18.138.030 Scope, to clarify parcel boundary calculations withCouncilmembers
May 17, 1988 D Mirjyn and Cunningham voting NO. _ _ axF
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Point Rating Public hearing was continued to this time and place to consider the Point Rating System
System implementing provisions of Proposition R and Measure N. Community Development
Director Shaw presented proposed changes resulting from comments received from
Councilmembers, modifications suggested by the Utilities and Engineering Services
Departments and Community Development staff, and recommended changes reviewed14 MIS
by the:Planning Commission. Mr. Shaw reviewed these proposed changes editing as
he proceeded. Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open as a public hearing fox any
.- questions or comments concerning this matter. Concerns were expressed by Michael
Atencio and Mark Blankenship. There being no further comments, the public hearing
r* was declared closed. Councilmember Johnson moved to approve the revisions to the
Point Rating System with the changes identified and directed by the City Attorney to
prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 1843. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Wormser and carried unanimously.
Vesting ':, The meeting was declared open for a continued public hearing to consider vesting
IN Applicatipns applications. The following action was taken:
Tract 13044 - Pulsar- ori motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by .
Councilmember DeMirjyn, continued to June 7, 1988, at the roquest of the
applicant's attorney.
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Tract 10179 - Brookshire/Heaverin - on motion of Councilmember Wormser, a
seconded by Councilmember Do1M!rjyn, continued to June 7, 1988, at the
request of the applicant.
r Tract 9894 - Garlington - on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded
' by Councilmember DeMirjyn, continued to June 21, 1988, at the request
of the applicant.
(JNPIN[S1(ED BUSINESS
_i Summerhill In .response to a petition received by the City Council on March 15, 1988. staff has
Centennial reviewed the Master Plan for the alignment of Riverview Drive (Sessums Drive) and
Homeowners the northerly end of Alta Street. Several meetings have been held with the neighbors
reviewing an analysis of various street alignments that are proposed and could be
implemented. City Engineer Mutter reviewed the various street alignments for
Council, noting that the neighbors and staff were recommending acceptance of
Alternative No. lc (Modified) of the Tract No. 9979 Street Alignment Study. A letter `
was received from Mr. and Mrs. Ron Sanchez, 103 Waters Court, expressing satisfaction
and gratitude for the Gity's assistance and willingness to work out a compromise that dU
has addressed the homeowners' concerns. Usha Dovan addressed Council with her
concerns regarding access on Alta Street. It was noted she had not attended any of r
the neighborhood meetings. Councilmember Johnson moved to accept Alternative No. In
(Modified) of the Tract No. 0979 Street Alignment Study. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously.
s Ordinance= Ordinance No. 2027, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands
r "No. 2027 Municipal Code pertaining to Commissioners' terms and establishing four-year terms :
for each advisory commission and board except the Library Board of Trustees which
Commissioners' is regulated by State law, was given its second reading to the title by City Clerk
Terms Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
DeMirjyn, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance
No2027 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
DoMirjyn, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn. Johnson,
Cunningham; Mayor Beswick
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Ordinance. Ordinance No. 2031, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting guidelines to
No, 2031 implement and interpret City growth moderation initiatives, was given its second
reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Johnson,
EGrowth seconded by Councilmember Wormser, further reading of the ordinance tat was
;Initiative unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2031 was adopted on motion of Councilmember
iGuidelines DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn, Johnson,
Cunningham; Mayor Beswick
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Ordinance Ordinance No. 2028, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing an open space
No. 2028 and park fes, was continuer) to this time and place to allow for a joint meeting of the
City Council and Parks Commission. This meeting was held on Thursday, April 28,
1988. Speaking from the audience were Steve Rosenberg, Chris Buhler, and Michael
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Space Pees; Atenp o who suggested coile,cting the fee sometime after the building permit was issued.
C;ouiicilmember Ciiiiningham again suggested separating the fee and establishing two
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separate accounts. Council was agreeable to this Suggestion and decided that a minimum
of 25 percent of all monies collected would he used for the acquisition of open space, 4
a minimum of 25 percent would be used for acquisition of park lands and the remaining
monies could be used for development. Ordinance No. 2028, an ordinance of the City
of Redlands amending Chapter 3.32 of the Redlands Municipal Code and establishing
open space and park fees, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion
of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, further reading
7 of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2028, as amended at
this meeting, was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the
0 rules with second reading scheduled for May 17, 1988, on motion of Councilmember a�
Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Cunningharn, with Count imembers DeMirjyn and
Johnson casting NO votes. Councilmember Wormser moved to direct staff to review
all revenues and expenditures of the park and open space fees and that they be
presented in report form to the City Council at two-year intervals. Motion seconded
by Couticilmember Cunningham and carried with Councilmember DeMirjyn casting a NO
vote, *"'x
Ordinarind A letter was distributed at the meeting from Claude Johnson, 930 Fletcher Avenue,
No. 2022 regarding the proposed Ordinance No, 2022, air ordinance of the City of Redlands
amending the Redlands Municipal Code relating to garbage and solid waste. On motion
v_ Garbage Ind of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Ordinance No. 2022
V Solid Waste was unanimously tabled.
IOrdinance3 Ordinance No. 2032, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands
No, 2032 Municipal Code pertaining to the duties of the Parks Commission by adding Citrus
groves and open space responsibilities, was presented at this meeting. Council added
Parks the word "operation" to the sentence regarding policy recommendations and the following
Comnrissirin sentence "The Commission shall also recommend policy to encourage preservation of
citrus and open space." to Section 2.32.050. Ordinance No. 2032 was read by title
only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by
Councilmember Wormser, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously
waived. Ordinance Na. 2032 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid
over under the rules with second reading scheduled for May 17, 1988, an motion of
Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser.
NEW BUSXNESS
{ Appointments On motion of Councilmembc;r Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Beswick, Richard
L. Edwards was appointed to complete a term on the Housing Commission which will
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Housing i expire January 18, 1991, and Nancy Overgaag was appointed to complete a germ on
Gommissign. the Housing Commission which will expire January 18, 1992.
Well Utilities Director Corneille explained Big Bear Mutual Water District's request for
Condemaiaticns condemnation proceedings for well sites in Redlands, Councilmember Cunningham
moved to oppose the condemnation proceedings. Motion seconded by Gouncilmember
Wormser and carried unanimously.
Claim On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, the claim
of Robert L. Wells in an unknown amount was found not to be a proper charge against
the City and was therefore rejected,
s Claim On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, the claim
r of Ralph A. McCusker in an amount exceeding $25,000.00 was found not to be a Proper
charge against the City and therefore was unanimously rejected. �v
Claim On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, the: claim
of Heather Beckett in the amount of $75,000.00 was found not to be a proper charge
against the City and therefore was unanimously rejected.
Resolution On motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Resolution
No. 4348 No. 4348, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving Annexation
r No. 66, a 5.5 acre: parcel located at the northeast corner of Iowa Street and Barton
Annexatiol 88 Road was unanimously adopted.
Resolution No. 4369, a resolution of the City of Redlands establishing traffic regulations,
was withdrawn from the agenda. ,:
Holocaust; In December 1987, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council wrote Mayor Beswick to request -,I
Remembrance our participation in observing the Days of Remembrance this year. 'rhe goal is to
Jl remember the Holocaust so that such inhumane acts can never be repeated again.
Mayor Beswick named Darrell Cozen as the liaison to the Memorial Council for organizing
a program this year. Staff then began to organize an event. Esther Neiditch, an active
R member of the Redlands Jewish Community Club, agreed to chair a committee. The
organizational co-sponsors were the City of Redlands, the University of Redlands,
Gongregation Etz Hadar (Redlands first Jewish congregation), and the Redlands
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Jewish Community Club. A program was held on April 1.7111 that attracted some 200
people to a very meaningful and beautiful observance Joseph Freeman, a holocaust 1k
x� survivor, and Dr. Irwin Wall, UCR Professor of History, gave talks, along with Mayor in
E Beswick, and Dr. James Appleton_ People were especially impressed with 1:110 ccumeni€,aI ° tpg
nature of the program and the City's and University's participation. The committee
ff organized by Mrs. Neiditch and Mr. Cozen tentatively set up i trust fund with the
Treasurer's assistance to foster future observances of this type and to establish other
10 educational means of remembering the tragedy that occured. Citizens responded will)
over $220 in donations,
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Councilmember Cunningham felt this matter needed to be examined ciosely and that
someone outside the City needed to manage it. Councilmember Johnson moved to table '
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this matter; motion secondad by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried unanimously.
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Next regular meeting' y Ma 17, 1988. 1
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