HomeMy WebLinkAbout7173_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 7173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
INTERPRETING THE PROVISIONS OF MEASURE'-U,"AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN,RELATING TO LAND USE
CLASSIFICATIONS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF METROLINK STATIONS
WHEREAS, on November 4, 1997, the voters of Redlands, approved Measure. "U," an
initiative ordinance of the people of Redlands to amend the City's General Plan by establishing
principles of managed development; and
WHEREAS, the results of the election relating to Measure "U" were certified on
December 2, 1997,and Measure"U'subsequently took effect on December 12, 1997;and
WHEREAS,Measure "U," by its own provisions, recognizes that the City Council of the
City of Redlands (the "City Council")may, from time to time, find it reasonable or necessary to
interpret,or resolve ambiguities within,Measure"U;"and
WHEREAS, Measure "U" further provides that when interpreting or resolving
ambiguities of Measure"U,"the City Council should do so in the manner which most vigorously
and effectively accomplishes its purposes and operative provisions; and
WHEREAS, for almost two decades, the City has planned cooperatively with San
Bernardino Associated Governments, other local public authorities, and private interests to
establish a Metrolink rail line and Metrolink stations to serve the City of Redlands;and
WHEREAS,the provisions of Measure"U"recognize the importance of the development
of the Metrolink rail line and Metrolink stations by exempting from its provisions"Development
directly related to proposed Metrolink stations in the City of Redlands, including one at the
University of Redlands;"and
WHEREAS, to directly facilitate the development of Metrolink stations, City staff has
determined it is appropriate and necessary for the City to establish a new General Plan"Transit-
Village Overlay" land use classification to permit the development of high density residential
and non-residential users within walking distance of Metrolink stations to reduce vehicular
usage, improve air quality and provide health benefits, and provide economic development
opportunities;and
WHEREAS, Section IA.30 Principle Three of Measure "U" provides that "The density
standards set forth in Paragraph 4.40, 'Residential Land Use Classifications," of Section 4.0,
Land Use El t< of the Redlands General Plan shall not be increased, and no new residential
land use classifications shall be added,without a vote of the people;"and
WHEREAS,based upon the information provided by,and recommendation of,City staff,
the City Council proposes to resolve the ambiguity arising, on one hand, from the recognition by
Measure "U"of the importance of the development of Metrolink stations, and on the other hand,
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I, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on 19th day of June, 2012, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, Bean, Foster, Gardner; Mayor Aguilar
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Sam irwin—,City Clerk
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the prohibition against adding new land use classifications to the City's General Plan which
might be necessary for the development of such Metrolink stations, by determining that the
proposed Transit-Village Overlay is exempt from the provisions of Measure "U" and thus does
not run afoul of the Measure's provision against adding new land classifications without a prior
vote of the people;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as
follows:
S' tion 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the above recitals are
true and correct
Section 2. The City Council hereby intends to resolve an ambiguity within Measure
"U" by interpreting Measure "U"as exempting the establishment of a"Transit-Village Overlay"
land use classification for the purposes of developing Metrolink stations from the prohibition of
Measure "U" against adding new land use classifications to the General Plan without a vote of
the people-
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the adoption of this
resolution is exempt from review and under the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQX')
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061{b) 3)because the City Council has determined that
it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the enviromnent.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 19'h day of June, 2012.
Pete Aguilar,Mayor
ATTEST:
Sam ACy herk
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