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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council
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01 PRESENT Carole Beswick, Mayor tj
Barbara C. Wormser, Mayor Pro Tem
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Couneilmember �'M
ii William E. Cunningham, Couneilmember
5.} Swen Larson, Comicilmember
Sohn E. Holmes; City Manager t
Dallas Holmes, City Attorney
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Carolyn Whetzel, Redlands Daily Facts
a` Pamela Fitzsimmons, The Sun
ABSENT None ;}
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l The meeting was opened with an invocation by Couneilmember Larson followed by the
�tt�{ pledge of allegiance.
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qtr Minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 1989, were approved as submitted.
Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee,
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j PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Planning Commission Actions-April11, 1989 ��
On motion of Couneilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Couneilmember Cunningham, the
report of the last Planning Commission meeting was unanimously acknowledged as L
t received. Council directed staff to include in future reports a notation if Council
directed staff to include in future reports a notation if Council action was required
on an application and when that action would take place.
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A request has been received to modify the procedure for issuance of building permits.
The approved procedure calls for developers to wait in line after they have received
final tract maps and RDA's, and completed plan checks. When a project is sold and
plans changed, the application must be reviewed again b the City and this jeopardizes
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their place in line. Staff agreed that it would be appropriate to give developers some >i
U� flexibility in their design with the understanding that fees would increase for a larger
house and that the developer has to have revised plans approved and under construction �y
within 180 days or the permits would be voided. On behalf of Medici Investment Company,
S Mark Blankenship reviewed their request as contained in a letter dated April 7, 1989,
�§ noting they wanted to enhance their project but desired to preserve their place indzE
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�tt line. Following discussion, Couneilmember Cunningham moved to direct staff to
prepare a resolution amendment to establish a policy to allow developers to change
their plans and retain their place in line unless the changes were of major substance. yi
Motion seconded by Couneilmember Wormser and carried unanimously, r)�
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Tentative Tract No. 12382- W. Danielsen
n The request for an interpretation of Measure N as it pertains to outside connections �j ',g
for the above-referenced tract was removed from this agenda. 'r
S Tract No. 10083 - Hill Williams Development Corporation - Final Approval r
Recalling past complaints about projects built by this developer, Councilmembers
asked for assurance that this project would not create the same problems. Community
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Developer Director Shaw reminded Councilmembers that some of the City's procedures
have been changed to address these problems and stated he was confident the City
would not be plagued with the same complaints. On motion of Couneilmember Larson,
seconded by Couneilmember Cunningham, Council granted final approval for Tractfty
No. 10083, an application for 36 lots on 10.1 acres of property located on the north
side of Pioneer Avenue, 660 feet east of Orange Street, R-1 Zone, with Couneilmember
Wormser voting NO. it
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COMMUNICATIONS_ �P'
Senior Center The selection of a site for a multi-purpose senior center was continued to this meeting.
Community Services Director Rodriguez reviewed information gained since the last t;
Council meeting. Mayor Beswick noted a petition containing approximately 76 signatures
was received opposing the site on Magnolia Avenue, west of San Mateo Street and east
of Lakeside Avenue, and letters were received form Bob Roberts Real Estate and the
Redlands YMCA. She further explained that public testimony would be heard at this
time, but that Council would reserve the ability to discuss the property acquisition
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aspect of this matter in closed session and report any action at the 7:00 P.M. session.
On behalf of Meals on Wheels, Martin Munz thanked Council for their assistance in P
finding their organization a home and urged them to chose a location close to the
+{ downtown area with sufficient parking. William Petersen suggested acquiring the
C� properties adjacent to the Joslyn Senior Center and expanding that facility. Ruth
Ronin felt Council's first concern should be for the local senior citizens. Robert
Pearce was present to represent the petition opposing the Magnolia Avenue site and +
indicated he could get many more signatures if Council felt it was necessary. Pete
Zavala, American Legion Post 650, was present to answer any questions. On behalf
Of property owner Don Beal, Mark Blankenship briefly explained their preliminary
plans for property on Brookside Avenue, west of Lakeside Avenue. There being no
further comments, this matter was continued to the 7:00 P.M. session. At that time,
Mayor Beswick announced the Council needed to see more detail on the figures prepared
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by Councilmember Larson and desired to further study the feasibility of all sites except
h Site D on Magnolia Avenue which Council had concurred to cease to consider. She
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s� also indicated Council desired input from the neighbors of Site E on Brookside Avenue,
No further action was taken on this matter at this meeting. U
Street Lights In response to a request from the last Council meeting, City Engineer Mutter presented +i
i+ a complete report and program to replace the street lights which during a recent +.."r
inspection were found to be cracked and damaged to a point that they constituted a R
hazard to the public and as such were ordered removed by him. Staff has obtained vi
costs from an electrical contractor to furnish and install the street light poles with
the City staff to perform all work associated with pole removal, electrical connections,
and concrete replacement. He recommended that the funds for this replacement project
be transferred from the Street Resurfacing Program as San Bernardino Avenue between
Texas and Tennessee Streets which was scheduled for resurfacing this fiscal year
should be postponed until next fiscal year after the Utility Department has completed '
� i installation of a sewer. Councilmember Wormser moved to authorize staff to replacej,4
the damaged streetlights and to authorize transfer of $9,450.00 from the Street
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Resurfacing Program. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried
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unanimously.
Golf Course Community Services Director Rodriguez reported the consulting firm of Dangermond
and Associates and the William Sherman Company are in the process of completing a
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marketing and feasibility study and mapping of lands for a proposed golf course along '�
��•� the northern boundary of the City. Through recent discussion beween members of
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the Open Space Committee and staff, it has been concluded that discussion with
landowners in and around the proposed area is necessary to provide information to
the final report. The various methods of maintenance, operation and land ownership }',?
as well as land planning issues are important topics to discuss with
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e.Dangermond briefly reviewed the preliminary Plans for the proposed golf coars
t Councilmember Cunningham moved to adopt the Interim Golf Course Report and
authorized the firm of Dangermond and Associates to hold a meeting with key
landowners to determine interest in a possible golf course. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously.
Cemetery Community Services Director Rodriguez reported the firm of L.C.B. and Associates,
Inc. has been retained by the City to develop the first Master Plan for Hillside Memorial �1
j� Park. President of L.G.S. Robert Levonian briefly reviewed the draft Master Plan
which serves a basic purpose -- to extend the life of the cemetery by maximizing the
remaining land resources, minimizing costs, and improving its services to the community.
The Master Plan is the first step in projecting the future development of Hillside Memorial
Park. In addition, a financial plan based on future inventory of product lines and
analysis of projected revenues and expenditures is also a key component of this plan.10 `
htt The proposed document is dynamic in the sense it is flexible to meet the ever-changing
� +s } needs of our community, Expressing their enthusiasm for the preparation of this Master
}„ Plan, Councilmembers requested this matter be scheduled on the May 16, 1989, agenda ?
to allow time for study by the community. �r(r
County Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the memorandum distributed last week
General Plan by Planner Dick Bobertz regarding the April 10th County meeting on their proposed
fU?, General Plan. Staff is currently concentrating on the levels of service assigned to
areas within our Sphere of Influence. Councilmembersalso expressed concern within
our Sphere of Influence in relation to billboards and scenic highways noting they did
not want any billboards allowed within our Sphere. Staff will be meeting with
Councilmembers Cunningham and Larson to work on the City's recommendations ,
regarding the County General Plan. It was noted that County meetings will be held
on April 25th and May 1st concerning this issue.
State The League of California Cities' Legislative Bulletin was provided to Councilmembers �
Legislation for their review and comments pertaining to proposed state legislation.
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ii Annexation Pharris from C. L. Pharris Sand & Gravel, Inc. In accordance with Government Code
Agreement Section 54954,1(b)(2), Mayor Beswick moved to discuss and possibly take action on
this matter which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as specified in the V
�1,A< Government Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously.
Mayor Beswick suggested a meeting be held to study a preannexation agreement proposed �.vl
by C. L. Pharris Sand 0 Gravel, Inc, and that the citizens' committee that reviewed
the Tri-City preannexation agreement be invited to this meeting. On behalf of the
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City Mayor Beswick, Councilmember Cunningham, City Attorney Dan McHugh and City
Manager John Holmes should also be present. This was agreeable to all Councilmembers
and Mayor Beswick will set up the meeting.
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lei CableVision Mayor Beswick noted a letter had been received form Southland CableVision announcing
broadcast changes which will take effect May 1, 1989. In accordance with Government
Code Section 54954.1(b)(2), Mayor Beswick moved to discuss and possibly take action
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on this matter which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as specified in the
Government Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried
unanimously. A representative had been asked to attend this meeting, and he +t,#
explained that his company conducted a survey and as a result changes to the basic
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services will be made as follows: Cable Channel 18 (KSCI) will be deleted and replaced
with cable service BET (Black Entertainment Television), Cable channel 24 (KVCR)
, will be deleted and replaced with the cable service The Discover Channel, and Cable1-}fi
A Channel 36 (WGN From Chicago) will be deleted and replaced with TNT (Turner Network 1t 1
1, Television). He was unable to share with Council the results of their survey nor show
who took part in the survey. Councilmembers expressed dismay with the loss of
0' Channel 24, the only local coverage and access channel available to our community
l� and asked Southland CableVision to reconsider this decision. They also asked them
in the future to share this type of information with the City in advance and allow the �,id.'
City to be involved in the decision process. ,,
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Council recessed at 5:10 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened
at 5:1.5 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing property acquisition .f
ii, and pending litigation. In accordance with State law, the City Attorney prepared �t;l
a confidential memo to Council providing justification for the pending litigation portion ( ?
of the closed session. Council reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
J, PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
�r Proclamation Mayor Beswick presented a proclamation to the Junior Women of the Contemporary
Club designating the week of April 23-29, 1989, as Junior Week and called upon all �,ys
�! citizens of Redlands to.recognize the service given this community by our Federated
Clubs and to honor them. r
r Proclamation the week ofyor 1ck May 1-7,presented1989, assolution to Stat wide Water MunicipalUtilities
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Awareness Director Corneille
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a Proclamation Mayor Beswick presented a proclamation to Sgt. Walter Kadyk of the Redlands Police
Department declaring the month of April as Earthquake Preparedness Month and slt
encouraged all citizens to increase thou knowledge and awareness of proper safety
measures to follow before, during and after an earthquake.
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ii Teen Counseling Kara Maupin and Christina St. Angelo explained to Council that a number of students
established Teen Counseling, an advisory group to the Recreation Commission to +
address the often-made statement "teens have nothing to do.” Members of Teen
Counseling set as their goal to stop complaining and do something about it. A
district-wide needs assessment survey was conducted and the results of this survey
X distributed to 6,000 local teenagers was presented to Councilmembers at this meeting, "
Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for the teens' initiative and receipt of
this information.
R.A.M,E. On behalf of the Redlands Association of Management Employees, Jeff Shaw presented
a check to members of the City Council for $1,000 as their Centennial donation to pay
off the balance due to the Redlands YMCA for the purchase of bleachers. The check
was accepted by Mayor Beswick with much appreciation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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+i Landscape Public hearing was advertised for this time and place for Resolution No. 4500; a i
District resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the work in connection ,
with Annexation No. 2 to Landscape Miantenance District No. 1 for the Reservoir Road
frontage of Tract No. 13947. It was noted this public hearing would be continued
until May 2, 1989, in order to allow sufficient time for posting of the property. Mayor i�r,
Beswick declared the meeting open for any questions or comments concerning this
�i;, matter. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was continued to May 2, 1989, �'�4A
at 7:00 P.M. on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser.
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Ordinance Public hearing was continued to this time and place for Ordinance No. 2067, an
No. 2067 ordinance adopting a change of zone from A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-E (Residential-
Estate)
Residential Estate) District for approximately 4.28 acres of land located on the southeast corner
Zone Changeof San Bernardino Avenue and Texas Street. Mayor Beswick declared the meeting
y, No. 324 open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this matter. On � .
behalf of the applicant Pat Meyer thanked Council for their time and indulgence but
Withdrawn as they felt their request met with the requirements of Section 10 of Measure N for
a higher density, they were withdrawing their application for a zone change on this
parcel. The applicant, J. J. Ramirez, told Council R-E zoning did not pencil out with ttii�
all the improvements needed on this parcel. Representing the Redlands Association, lkb
Tex Moore informed Council he did not have any comments at this time since the ��
applicant was withdrawn. There being no further comments, the public hearing was ��til
declared closed. Councilmember
DeMirln mvoed to deny this request without prejudice.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser
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and carried unanimously. ,
Ordinance Public hearing was advertised for this time and place for Ordinance No. 2072, an J'
No. 2072 ordinance adopting Zone Change No. 325, a change of zone from San Bernardino i.{{
'^ Count zoning A2-40 to City of Redlands zoning R-R (Rural-Residential) District for
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Zone Change Annexation No. 70 consisting of approximately 270 acres of land located east of
No. 325 Allesandro Road, north of San Timoteo Creek and south of the City of Redlands City �r{
�y Limits, as recommended by the Redlands Planning Commission Resolution No. 741,
Annexation Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or
No. 70 comments concerning this change of zone. On behalf of the applicant Bek Engineering,
Pat Meyer presented an aerial of the parcel involved and briefly described the proposed
project. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Redlands Association, Tex Moore �li{V
informed Council they were happy with this plan and wished the developer well. In
n response to Concilmember Larson's inquiries about the composition and purpose of
the Redlands Association, Mr. Moore responded they were involved in improving land ( l
use in Redlands. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared
closed. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the Environmental Review ( '
Committee's Negative Declaration for Zone Change No_ 325 and directed staff to file
and post a Notice of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2072, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of Redlands
°( by adopting an additional land use district map as part of the official land use zoning
map and effecting Zone Change No. 325, was given its first reading of the title by
City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by +`t
Councilmember Wormser, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously )
waived, Ordinance No. 2072 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and
laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for May 2, 1989; on motion ,
of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Wormser.
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CDBG Funds Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to establish prioritization and
funding distribution of Community Development Block Grant project proposals for the 5
1989-90 funding cycle. Planner Sondra Morison reported the City received 17 project A
proposals for this funding cycle. Sixteen of the proposals were eligible for CDBG '
funding under the current H.U.D. regulations and have a total estimated cost of
$1,570,886; however, the City's allocation is only $224,100. Ms. Morison thenf
<`n reviewed the applications received and staff's recommendations. Mayor Beswick them
declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning l�(-
this matter. Loren Barnett urged approval of the application for the handicap residential
-"IS facility proposed by the San Bernardino Harlinger Group Corporation. He explained
the need for this facility for the mentally ill which they would like to locate in a fit'
residence located on the corner of Fern Avenue and Cajon Street. There being no
further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmembers discussed
' the need for $20,000 for the digitization of data for the City's Geographic Information s.{
System. Councilmember Cunningham moved to include this project in the funding E{
distribution of the 1989-90 Community Development Block Grant and directed staff
to further explore this matter and report back to Council. Motion seconded by
-'` Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously. Councilmember Larson moved to
prioritize and authorize funding distribution of the 1989-90 Community Development (
Block Grant projects as follows: r
1. Code Enforcement, City of Redlands $15,000
2. Street Lights, City of Redlands 63,000j(
3. East Valley Information and Referral Service, }�
United Way of Redlands 33,200
4. Program Administration, Cit of Redlands 10,000
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', 5. Community Center Parking Lot, City of Redlands 82,900 IS'
Motion seconded by Councilmember neMirjyn and carried unanimously. Mayor Beswick
-(r recommended the City retain the Harlinger Group application and review this request
tai again when Community Development Block Grant funds are available. C�
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+i PUBLIC COMMENTSi
Truck Traffic Jeanette Bernthaler, 1043 West Crescent Avenue, asked Council for assistance with
the heavy dirt-hauling trucks traversing her street daily. City Manager Holmes
reminded Council that several months ago the Traffic Commission recommended
establishing truck routes but because the citizens on Cypress Avenue protested, r tl
i. truck routes were not designated. It was suggested trucks of a certain weight or
( more could be prohibited and this mater was referred to the City Engineer for a report
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at the next meeting and possible solutions.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS U`
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4 Ordinance Oridnance No. 2070, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 13,52,
No. 2070 pretreatment and regulation of wastes, of the City of Redlands Municipal Code and
rescinding Ordinance No. 1810, was given it second reading of the title by City Clerk
},,J Waste Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn,
Treatment further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2070
s was adopted on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded.by Councilmember Larson,
1' by the following vote_
AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn, Cunningham,
Larson; Mayor Beswick
NOES: None {i
ABSENT: None !1!
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Ordinance Ordinance No. 2073, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands adding
No. 2073 Chapter 18.22 to the Redlands Municipal Code establishing rules and regulations ']
pertaining to development agreements, was given its second reading of the title by
s\ Development City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember
Agreements Wormser. further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, Ordinance
No. 2073 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember int
DeMirjyn, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn, Cunningham, i
Larson; Mayor Beswick4�
NOES. None ��°t
ABSENT: None
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Resolution Councilmember Larson moved to adopt Resolution No. 4503, a resolution of the City
No. 4503 Council of the City of Redlands establishing deposit fees for the processing and annual
Development review of development agreements. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and
Agreements carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
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Mayor Beswick suggested holding off an appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission
°tlt as Jean Tyndall was still in town and able to attend the meetings. This was agreeable
to the other Councilmembers.
Appointments Mayor Beswick nominated Gene Malone to serve on the newly-established Parking
Advisory Board as a representative from the Redevelopment Advisory Commission.
j Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously. Mayor Beswick
nominated Robert D. Schulze or his designated alternate to serve on the Parking
Advisory Board as a representative from the Traffic Commission. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Mayor Beswick nominated
i George J. Andersen, Thelma Ann Hawken, Fred T. Hollaus, Donald E. Holzhauser,
and W. J. (Bill) Junkin to serve on the Parking Advisory Board. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously. Councilmember Cunningham
moved to designate City Engineer Ron Mutter, Town Center Manager Marjie Pettus,
j` and Acting Redevelopment Agency Director Norman McMenemy as staff liaisons to the
11 Parking Advisory Board. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried Lt `
unanimously. It had been previously decided that Mayor Pro Tem Wormser would
serve as City Council liaison with Councilmember Cunningham serving as her j`t11,'M
alternate for the Parking Advisory Board, ifr�s
Claim On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the
claim of James R. Nichols in an unknown amount was found not to be a proper charge
against the City and therefore was unanimously rejected. (
ti's Claim On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the
claim of Valerie Lemberger in an unknown amount was found not to be a proper charge
i against the City and therefore was unanimously rejected. pis
'q�kt Contract City Engineer Mutter presented the monthly contract monitoring reports updated
�r Reports April 12, 1989, for projects being administered by the Engineering Services Department. off'
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,4 Resolution On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham,
No. 4504 Resolution No. 4504, a resolution of the City of Redlands authorizing acceptance and
execution of a grant agreement with the State of California Department of Health
Well 31A Services for the design of granular activated carbon treatment facilities for removing
Agreement TCE and DBCP at Well 31A, was unanimously adopted. HCl
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Well 31A On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, i'y�
}tr Contract Council unanimously approved the Agricultural Drainage Loan Contract with the State Rt1}
Water Resources Control Board for the design and construction of well-head treatment EC
{? facilities at Well 31A.
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Audit On motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, fYv
Council unanimously authorized retention of the firm of Soren, Ahern, Christensen, r�,
�j Bartells and Walloch, CPA's, to perform the City's annual audits fur fiscal years #%z
h? 1988-89, 1989-90, and 1990-91. ;Sf
a,- There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. to an adjourned
regular meeting to be held Wednesday, April 1.9, 1989, at 8:00 A.M. at Griswold's �s
�? Smorgasbord, Interstate 10 and Ford Street. ++,'
Next regular meeting, May 2, 1989. �t1
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