HomeMy WebLinkAbout5390_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO, 5390
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING
NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ANIS REQUESTING THE BOARD CSE
SUPERVISORS CSE THE COUNTY OF SAN BER.NARDINC
TO CONSOLIDATE SAID ELECTION WITH THE
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
1997
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to General Law cities in the State
of California, a,General Municipal Flection may be held on Tuesday, November 4,1997, for
the election of Municipal Officers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to submit to the qualified eaters a question-
relating to principles of managed development;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, does
hereby resolve, declare; determine and order as follows;
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California
relating to General Lav cities within said State there is called and ordered to be held in the
City of Redlands, California, on Tuesday, November 4, 1997, a General Municipal Election
for the purpose of electing gree ( } Members of the City Council for the full term of four'
years;
SECTION 2. Pursuant to authority provided by statute, a petition has been filed with
the legislative body of the City of Redlands, signed by more than tete (10) percent of the
number of registered voters of the City to subject a proposed ordinance entitled An Initiative
Ordinance of the People of Redlands Establishing Principles cif Managed Development; the
City Clerk caused the records of registration to be examined and ascertained that the petition
was signed by the requisite number of voters and has so certified, the City Council has not
voted in favor of the adoption of the ordinance, the City Council is authorized and directed by
statute to submit the proposed ordinance to the voters; and the City Council, pursuant to its
right and authority, does order submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Flection the
following question.
Shall the initiative ordinance entitled Yes
An Initiative Ordinance of the PeolV
(?`Redlands Establishing Principles of
Managed evelol)ment be adapted`? No
Pursuant to Section 9217 of the California Elections Code, this ordinance shall become
a valid and binding ordinance of the City only if a majority of the eters voting on the
ordinance vote in its favor.
SECTION 3. That the proposed measure submitted to the qualified voters is attached
hereto as Exhibit A and made a part thereof:
SECTION 4. That the last day for receipt of primary arguments for or againstthe
measure not exceeding 300 words has been established at ':00 P.M. on August 14, 1997, in
the City Clerk's Office, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, Suite 4, Redlands, California, and
signed by each proponent and by each author, if different, of the argument in conformance
with provisions of Section 9600 of the California Elections Code. Arguments,may be changed
or withdrawn by their proponents at any time prior to and including the final date fixed for
filing arguments.
SECTION 5. That pursuant to Sections 9220 and 9283 of the Elections Code of the
State of California, when the City Clerk has selected the arguments for and against the
measure which will be printed and distributed to the voters, the City Clerk shall send copies of
the argument in favor of the measure to the authors of the argument against, and copies of the
argument against to the authors of the argument:in favor, The authors may prepare and submit
rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250 words. Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same
manner as the direct arguments. Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the direct
argument which it seeps to rebut:
SECTION h. That the last day for receipt of rebuttal_arguments has been established as
:00 P.M. on August 21, 1997, in the City Clerk's Office, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street,
Suite 4, Redlands, California, and signed by each proponent and by each author, if different,
of the rebuttal argument in conformance with the provisions of Section 9603 of the California
Elections Code.. Rebuttals may be changed or withdrawn by their proponents at any time prior
to and including the final date fixed for filing rebuttals,
SECTION 7. That the City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the
measure to the City Attorney. The City Attorney shallprepare an impartial analysis of the
measure showing the effect of the measure on the existing law and the operation of the
measure. The impartial analysis shall be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the filing
of primary arguments.
SECTION 8. That the City Clerk of the City of Redlands is hereby authorized,
instructed, and directed to procure, and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed
matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to
properly and lawfully conduct said election.
SECTION 9. That the polls for said election shall be open at 7:00 A,M. of the day of
said election and shall remain open continuously from said time until 8:00 P.M. of the same
day when said polls shall be closed, except as provided in Section 14401 of the California
Elections Code,
SECTION 10. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be
held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 11. That notice of the time and place of holding of the election is given and
the City Clerk is hereby authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional notice
of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.
SECTION 12. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content
as required by law;
SECTION 13. That pursuant to the requirements of Section 10400 of the California
Elections Code', the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino is hereby requested
to consent and agree to the consolidation of said General Municipal Election with the County
of San Bernardino election to be field on said date, and within the City the precincts and
polling places for the General Municipal Election shall be the same as those provided for in
said County.
SECTION 14. That the Board of Supervisors of said County is hereby requested to
issue instructions to the Registrar of Voters of said County to take any and all steps necessary
for the consolidation of the General Municipal Election with said County election.
SECTION 15, That the Registrar of Voters of said County is authorized to canvass
the returns of the General Municipal Election, and the election shall be held in all respects as if
there were, only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used.
SECTION 16. That the City Council of the City of Redlands recognizes that additional
costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse
the County for any such costs,
SECTION 17. That the City Clerk of the City of Redlands is hereby directed to file a
certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar of Voters of
the County of San Bernardino.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this I st day of July, 1997.
Mayor of the Ci ly of Redlands
ATTEST:
City erk
1, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st
day of July, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilinernbers Gilbreath, Cunningham, Banda; Mayor Larson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gil
ABSTAINED: None
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EXHIBIT A
The people of the City of Redlands do hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION I. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS
A. The purpose and intent of this initiative measure is to establish comprehensive and
inviolable principles of managed development for the City of Redlands that will preserve,
enhance and maintain the special quality of life valued by this community. The principles of
managed development established by this initiative measure assure that future development
within the City of Redlands occurs in a way that promotes the social and economic well-being
of the entire community.
B. The unique character of the City of Redlands as a quiet university town surrounded by
agricultural and citrus producing lands is cherished by its residents. Residents of Redlands
perceive the City as a community of homes where grown children are eager to return to raise
their families.
C. The residents of the City of Redlands particularly value the quality of education
provided to children in this community. Redlands schools have received some of the most
coveted awards granted by the State of California for excellence in education. Property values
within the City of Redlands have remained strong because of the strength of the Redlands
public school system. Uncontrolled high density urban development will result in
overcrowding of public school facilities and undue burdens on other public school resources
that will have a deleterious effect on the quality of education that can be provided. Unless
such growth is properly managed, taxpayers will be forced to choose between paying higher
taxes to expand public school facilities and services, or accepting a dramatic reduction in the
quality of education provided in this community.
D. The residents of the City of Redlands view undeveloped areas in San Timoteo Canyon
as a prime resource for water conservation, recreational and equestrian uses and as a wildlife
refdae. Because of the unique nature of this area and its fragile ecology, strict limitations on
residential density and careful planning are mandatory if the area is to be retained in as natural
a state as possible. Its potential for use as part of a regional flood control system must only go
forward with a creative and environmentally sensitive approach in design so that development
of any sort preserves this resource for the community.
E. The churches, private and public schools, including the University of Redlands,
existing hospitals and existing public recreational and social facilities owned and operated by
organizations such as the YMCA and the YWCA in the City of Redlands are highly valued
e6ucational, social and cultural resources to the community and its youth that promote the
health, safety and welfare of the City. Accordingly, to the extent that expansion of existing
facilities or development of sites owned by such entities as of March 1, 1997, provides only
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dormitory, staff housing or senior congregate care facilities and is otherwise non-residential in
nature and furthers the primary institutional purposes of those entities, such institutions are
exempt from certain provisions of this initiative measure.
F. Construction of new Will residential development on existing lots of record as of
March 1, 1997, rehabilitation, remodeling and additions to existing single family residential
structures, and reconstruction or replacement of any uses to the same density, intensity and
classification of use as exists on the Effective Date of this measure are of only minimal
concern to the residents of the City of Redlands and are therefore exempt from the provisions
of this initiative measure.
G. Preserving the character of Redlands for future generations requires sound
development policies and standards that control urban growth so that it occurs in a way that
preserves and enhances the quality of life now enjoyed by residents of the City of Redlands.
H. High density residential developments approved in recent years, comprised primarily
of apartment buildings and other multi-family projects, have encouraged a more transient and
mobile population in Redlands that has in turn led to spiraling crime rates, overcrowded
schools, and an overall degradation of the quality of life valued in Redlands. Tax rates have
been increased to cover the costs of providing police and fire services and bond issues have
been repeatedly submitted to the electorate to construct new school facilities to meet the needs
of a burgeoning community.
1. Uncontrolled high density urban development will permanently alter the character of
the City of Redlands and threaten the public health, safety and welfare by causing increased
traffic congestion, associated air pollution, noise, and higher crime rates. Costly expansion of
public facilities and services, including police and fire services, will be required to meet the
needs of a rapidly urbanizing community. This will create inevitable conflicts between urban
and agricultural uses within the City of Redlands and will, permanently alter the quality of life
experienced by its residents.
L This initiative measure is consonant with and furthers the purpose and intent of
Proposition R, approved by the voters in 1978, and Measure N, approved by the voters in
1987 with regard to the preservation of agricultural land. In addition, it furthers the explicit
policy of the State of California set forth in California Government Code Section 51220 which
reads in relevant part as follows:
". , . [T]he-discouragement of premature and unnecessary conversion of agricultural land
to urban uses is a matter of public interest and will be of benefit to urban dwellers
themselves in that it will discourage discontiguous urban development patterns which
unnecessarily increase the costs of community services to community residents.
[I]n a rapidly urbanizing society agricultural lands have a definite public value as open
space, and the preservation in agricultural production of such lands, the use of which may
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be limited under the provisions of this chapter, constitutes an important physical, social,
esthetic and economic asset to existing or pending urban or metropolitan developments."
K. This initiative measure continues to allow sufficient development of housing consistent
with existing zoning within the City of Redlands to meet the City's regional fair share housing
obligations for the foreseeable future.
L. This initiative measure establishes principles of managed development within the City
of Redlands to accommodate growth over time in a manner that will not lead to a deterioration
of the quality of life now enjoyed by the citizens of Redlands and that promotes the public
health, safety and welfare.
SECTION 2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW SECTION
"IA&PRINCIPLES,OF MANAGED DEVELQPMENT"
To effect the purpose of this measure and to address its findings, the existing general plan
as adopted by the Redlands City Council on October 17, 1995, as amended through March 1,
1997 (the "Redlands General Plan") is hereby amended by the addition of the following section
"l.A.0 Principles of Managed Development" to appear after section "I.0 Setting and
Organization" and before section "2.0 Growth Management Element":
"IA.0 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGED DEVELOPMENT
1A.10 PRINCIPLE ONE - The cost of infrastructure required to mitigate the effects of
new development shall be paid by that new development.
(a) Development Fee Policy - In accord with the provisions of California Government
Code Sections 66000 et sem., all development projects as defined therein shall be required
to pay development fees to cover 100% of their pro rata share of the cost of any public
infrastructure, facilities or services, including without limitation police and fire services,
necessitated as a result of such development. The City Council shall set and determine
development fees sufficient to cover 100% of the estimated cost of such public
infrastructure, facilities and services based on appropriate cost-benefit analyses as required
by the provisions of California law.
(b) Socio-Econornic Cost/Benefit Study and Findings Required - Every development
project proposal requiring a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, Subdivision
Map, Specific Plan or, for projects involving structures larger than 5,000 square feet,
Conditional Use Permit approval, shall submit a socio-econornic analysis and cost/benefit
study, which shall also be included in all environmental documents submitted to the extent
permitted by law, identifying the source of funding for necessary public infrastructure and
reflecting the effect of such development on the City, as part of the application process.
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The City Council shall publish notice of and hold at least one public hearing at which the
public may appear and be heard to consider the socio-economic cost/benefit study.
Approval of the development project shall only occur if the socio-economic study finds
and determines to the satisfaction of the City Council that the development project 1) will
not create unmitigated physical blight within the City or overburden public services,
including without limitation the sufficiency of police and fire protection, and 2) the benefit
of the development project to the City outweighs any direct cost to the City that may
result. The City Council may, however, approve a development project for which the
socio-economic study fails to make the required findings or determinations if the City
Council finds and determines upon a 4/5ths vote of its total authorized membership that
the benefits to the City from the development project outweigh the negative socio-
economic effects that may result.
(c) Impacts of New Development on Public Schools Shall be Mitigated - A mandatory
component of the socio-economic cost/benefit studies shall be an analysis of the effect of
the proposed development on public school facilities and resources, and shall include
proposed measures to mitigate any identified adverse impacts on school facilities to the
greatest extent permitted under California law.
IA.20 PRINCIPLE TWO - Development within the planning area and sphere of
influence of the City of Redlands shall conform to development standards within the
City.
(a) Development Agreements - All development agreements entered into by the City and
developers pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65864 !a see . after the
Effective Date of this initiative measure as defined in Section 3 hereof, shall conform to
the policies contained in the Redlands General Plan.
(b) Extension of Public Utilities Outside the City Limits - No extension of City-
provided utility services to areas outside the City limits shall occur until such areas are
properly annexed to the City, except that utility services may be extended to areas outside
the City limits without prior annexation if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The area to be served is not contiguous to the City of Redlands; and,
2. The City and the land owner have entered into a properly recorded and binding
pre-annexation agreement establishing covenants running withthe land that assure full
compliance with all development standards of the City of Redlands, payment of all
capital improvement and other development fees which would be applicable to the
property if it were within the City limits at the time of extension of such services, and
immediate processing of annexation to the City at the City's request; and,
3. The land owner agrees as a condition of extension of utility facilities to serve the
proposed development to pay the full cost of such extension of such utility facilities.
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IA.30 PRINCIPLE THREE - Land use classifications set forth in the Redlands General
Plan provide for an appropriate range of densities for residential development and
intensity of commercial and industrial development in the City of Redlands.
(a) Number of Land Use Classifications and Density Standards Shall Not Be
Increased - The density standards set forth in Paragraph 4.40, "Residential Land Use
Classifications," of Section 4.0, Land Use, Element, of the Redlands General Plan shall not
be increased, and no new residential land use classification shall be added, without a vote
of the people.
(b) Prohibition on Transfers of Density - In order to assure that development occurs in
a rational way, no transfer of residential development rights from lands other than those
designated for single family residential shall be permitted, and then such transfers of single
family residential density shall only be permitted to create or preserve agricultural, open
space, school or park uses.
1A.40 PRINCIPLE FOUR - Agricultural uses of land are important to the culture,
economy and stability of the City of Redlands and shall be preserved to the greatest
extent possible consistent with the will of the people as expressed in Proposition R and
Measure N, and consistent with the policies of the State of California set forth in
Government Code Section 51220.
1A.50 PRINCIPLE FIVE - Preservation of San Timoteo Canyon as a water
conservation, recreational, equestrian and wildlife refuge resource for residents of the
City of Redlands is essential to the health, safety and general welfare of the community.
Development in this area shall only occur in a manner that preserves the area in as
natural a state as possible, whether such development is for residential, commercial or
flood control purposes.
IA.60 PRINCIPLE SIX - Limitations on traffic levels of service and use of designated
roadways, restrictions on permanent outdoor advertising signs and the proliferation of
billboards, imposition of reasonable noise standards in residential areas and control of
slope, densities are essential to managing growth within the City by preventing undue
urbanization and its attendant urban blight, the degradation of public services and the
over-intensive development of land.
(a) Levels of Traffic Service throughout the City Shall Be Maintained - To assure the
adequacy of various public services and to prevent degradation of the quality of life
experienced by the citizens of Redlands, all new development projects shall assure by
appropriate mitigation measures that, at a minimum, traffic levels of service are
maintained at a minimum of LOS C throughout the City, except where the current level of
service is lower than LOS C, or as provided in Section 5.20 of the Redlands General Plan
where a more, intense LOS is specifically permitted. In any location where the level of
service is below LOS C at the time an application for a development project is submitted,
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mitigation measures shall be imposed on that development project to assure, at a
minimum, that the level of traffic service is maintained at levels of service that are no
worse than those existing at the time an application for development is filed, except as
provided in Section 5.20b.
(b) Collector and Local Street Standards Shall Be Maintained - Flo development
project shall be approved which will generatetraffic volume on residential collector streets
or local residential streets in excess of the standards set forth in the>Redlands General Plan
at Sections 5.32a and 5.32b. Roadways shall be designed and designated for use in accord
with the standards set forth in GP Figure 5.3 of the Redlands General Plan.
(c) Circulation Patterns Shall Protect Residential Neighborhoods from Increased
Traffic Congestion - Traffic circulation patterns shall be established and maintained
within the City in a manner that protects the character of residential neighborhoods as set
forth at Sections 5.30i, 5.30j and 5.30k of the< Redlands General Plan. Major
infrastructure improvements within the City designed to accommodate regional traffic
needs shall be designed, constructed and financed in a manner which discourages increased
traffic flows through residential neighborhoods, encourages traffic flows to existing
freeway systems and makes prudent use of federal and local taxpayer dollars. The City
Council shall coordinate with the San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG),
the Inland Valley Development Authority (IVDA) and the City of San Bernardino with
regard to all Santa Ana river crossings, except the Orange Street crossing, to assure the
development of California Street/Mountain View Avenue as a major arterial providing
access to the San Bernardino International Airport.
(d) Designated Scenic Highways within the City Shall Be Maintained - Where
improvement of any scenic or historic drive, highway or roadway is required, the City
shall take all action authorized by California law to ensure that those roadways retain the
characteristics which justify their designation as scenic or historic roadways, including
without limitation, capacity restrictions,
(e) Pernianent Outdoor Commercial Signs Shall Be Limited in Size - To accommodate
the need for permanent outdoor commercial signs in a manner that provides the least
intrusion on the community and the least risk of visual blight, no permanent outdoor
cornmercial sign shall be approved that exceeds 120 square feet in size except by variance
and/or conditional use permit approved by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the entire authorized
membership of the City Council. No "readerboards" or "billboards" shall be permitted.
(f) Noise Standards in Residential Areas Shall Be Established to Protect Residential
Use of that Land - /among the most damaging aspects of high density residential
development is a degradation of residential noise standards. Accordingly, noise standards
must be stringent enough to assure residents reasonable quietude in their homes.
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(g) Slope Density Limitations Shall Be Maintained - To preserve the hillside vistas and
character of the City of Redlands, no development project shall be approved in the Hillside
Overlay areas that is inconsistent with the slope density standards set forth in Section
4.42m of the Redlands General Plan."
B. EXEMPTIONS
1. Vested Projects. This initiative measure shall not apply to or affect any property on
which a vested right has been legally perfected and acquired prior to the Effective Date
pursuant to state law.
2. Special Categories of Development. The provisions of this initiative measure shall
not apply to the following:
A. New individual infillconstruction of single family homes on existing lots of record
bounded by developed property as of March 1, 1997;
B. Rehabilitation, remodeling or additions to existing single family residential
structures;
C. Reconstruction or replacement of any uses to the same density, intensity and
classification of use as existed on the Effective Date, including legal non-
conforming uses;
D. Development directly related to proposed Metrolink stations in the City of
Redlands, including one at the University of Redlands;
E. New development projects subject to the Downtown Specific Plan 45, upon a
four-fifths (4/5ths) vote of the total authorized membership of the City Council;
and
F. Special, temporary or occasional uses of public streets including parades, local.
sporting and cultural, events, graduation ceremonies, approved school activities and
other occasional public gatherings.
3. Exemptions from Traffic and Socio-Economic Study Requirements Only.
Development projects that directly further the primary institutional purposes of churches,
hospitals, schools (including private schools and universities), and organizations such as the
YMCA and YWCA, on sites held by Such entities as of March 1, 1997, are exempt from the
traffic level of service requirements and the requirement for a socio-economic study
established by this initiative measure so long as Such development projects are either 1) non-
residential in character, or 2) provide only dormitory, staff housing or senior congregate care
facilities for those exempt entities.
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C. GENT-RAL PLAN INTERNAL TEXT AMENDMENTS CONFORMING TO AND
BIPLEMENTING PRINCIPLES OF MANAGED DEVELOPI\4ENT
To implement the principles of managed development established by the people by
adopting this initiative measure, certain provisions of the text, figures and tables of the
Redlands General Plan are hereby amended to assure internal consistency as required by
California law. In addition, this measure reaffirms and ratifies certain provisions of the
Redlands General Plan so that in the future any amendment to the Redlands General Plan must
be consistent with those provisions unless such provisions are repealed by a vote of the people.
Text additions are shown in underline and deletions are shown in stfike- ott .
1. SECTION 2.0, GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Page 2 1. The first paragraph following Table 2.1 in the Section entitled "Population" is
hereby amended as follows:
"As can be seen, population in the City of Redlands has grown over the last twenty-
four (24) years. Based on Department of Finance data, the average annual growth rate
between 1980-90 and 1990-94 was 3.8 and 2.4 percent, respectively. Based on
existing population, projected number of dwelling units and persons per household,
although it is impossible to predict the exact population of the City of Redlands under
the provisions of this General Plan it is estimated that the City of Redlands could WiR
have a population of 101,644 at buildout. It is anticipated, however, that
implementation of this growth management element and-,oth,er,..j2rovisions of the
Cieneral Plan wall reduce-the likelynumb��r ,Qf.LesidenLs_at buildout to =roximatgly
20,OQQ."
2. The first paragraph in the Section entitled "Housing" is hereby amended as
follows:
"According to the 1990 Census, the Planning Area (City of Redlands and Sphere of
Influence) had a total of 26,362 dwelling units. Between 1991 and 1994, the City of
Redlands recorded an increase of 544 dwelling units, an increase of 2.0 percent,
bringing the total to 26, 063. It is projected that total housing units for the City of
Redlands at buildout of the General Plan could be as many as w4-4e 36,414. It is
gn,ticipated,,_ however,, that implementation of this _growth_ managetrit'nt gIgment and
other._proviign,s,o icanily, reduce the number of
JIh!�_ Qengral, Plan will ,signif L libel
dwelling,units at,buildout to approximately 32,000."
2. SECTION 4.0, LAND USE ELEMENT
Insert New GP Figure 4.5 which is attached to this initiative measure as Attachment I is
hereby incorporated herein by this reference and is hereby added to section "4.0 Land
Use" of the Redlands General Plan as an unnumbered page following GP Figure 4.4.
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Page 1 1. The first sentence of the paragraph entitled "Population and Job Holding Capacity"
is hereby amended as follows:
"The pepulatioti withifi tii Planning Area at General Plan Buildout will accommodate
approximately 90,Q slightly--&vef 101,00-0 residents and enough nonresidential floor
area for more than 100,00 +09-,900 jobs."
2. The first sentence of the first paragraph of Section 4.30 Land,Use.Classifications
is hereby amended as follows:
"The General Plan Diagram, GP Figure 4.1, depicts 4-S 16 categories of land use:
rural living; very low density; low density; low medium density; high density; office;
commercial; commercial/industrial; light industrial; public/institutional; parks/golf
courses; agriculture; flood control/construction aggregates, conservation/habitat
preservation; resource preservation; and resource conservation."
Page 6 The definitions of "Medium Density" and "High Density" set forth in Paragraph 4.40,
"Residential Land Use Classifications,"' are hereby amended as follows:
"Medium Density - The Medium Density category designates from 0 to 15.0 units
per gross acre. The intent of the Medium Density land use category is to provide
areas for the development of attached, detached and/or mixed residential uses with a
range of densities and housing types. At the uppef end of the fftnge apat4fflent- --iA
eupy abatif 85 per-eent of the gfoss afeft of a site er-eatiflg ft density ef 1:7.6 oftits V
net aefe. Single f�tffiily atteehed onits typiea4ly would be ift the 6 to 8 units pef gr-e
aefe fange. Some &tistitig- Hielaile hetiie pafks afe in the Medittni Density fftnger
Areas des;gnaLedMedium Density are generally more suitable for, &yglopmgnt in the
low- to mid-level of the permitteddensi1y range for this category.
High Density - The High Density category designates from 0 to 27 units per gross
acre. The intent of the High Density land use category is to provide for the
development of attached, detached and/or mixed residential uses with a range of
densities and housing types. Areas designated High Density are generally more
suitable, for, development at the m,id- to hi gh-level of the densisly Mnge, for this
cats goLy. No proposed develooment project with densis y levels in excess Qf A
dwelling units to the acre or a structure.,in ,gxpess of two stories or greater than 35 feet
in height shall be aPpLoved, unless the following mandatory findings are made and the
development pro-Ject is UprQvedby four-fifths (4/5) vote of the total authorized'
membership of the City Council:
1. There are substantial and overriding economic or social benefits to the City and
its residents and tax oavers from the -Droposed density or height increase.
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2. The proposed dgnsijy,qrheight increase will not cause adverse environmental
iMDacts, either individually or cumulatively, directly or indirectly.
3. The proposed density or height increase will not have a growth-inducin&g-f—fect
on other proWrty.
4. The resulting use will be,corn pgtihlt, with uses.Qn adjacent land.
5. The Dronosed den si t,y_pL height increase will,not re wire substantial exl2ansion
of public infrastructure facilities.,or.Senices."
Page 8 1. Section 4.40q is hereby amended as follows:
"Plan for a housing mix at buildout consisting of 7. 5 69 percent 1:7ow , Vefy J=ow, ftfld
Reffil T=Mn single familydwellingunits and 25 R percent High, Meditiffi and ,I=e
.,.-edittm -Detisitymulti-fa Wily dwelling units."
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A4#h, Me&tmi a,,fd bew M-et4itmf Den:9iiy areas, d-e4gnated eff, Me Gener*! 446
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2. The non-italicized portion of Section 4.40s is hereby amended in its entirety as
follows-
"No land.-un,develQped as of March 1, 1997 and designated in whole or, in-part ,as
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"Urban Reservg" or "Urban Reserve (Agricultural)" in, the Redland&general_plan in
effect as of June 11,987and/or any land parcel that was in active agricultural
production on November _3l,q86rte gardles5of-zoning, shall be re-deajghated_gr
rezoned to-.-permitresidential densis v ereater than the Estate Residential
gLaasificgtion, as the same existed on June 1, 1987, in the Redlands City Zoning
Qrdinance,unless the following mandato Ey findings are, made and the re-designation
Qr,rezoning is a-Doroved by four-fifths (4/5) vote of the total authorized mernbtrship of
the City Council, Land designated by the Geflefft! Pleft fts Ufbafl Reseree fts of 4tin
1; 1987, shall not &�eeed Et deftsity highef tha.n peffliifted by the R 1; tefle design
efliess othe i iee4 �y ft 44 vole or the Gity Goutielll.
1. Theregre sutstantig], and,overriding,economic or social benefits Lo.,,the,Cit y_and
its resideTiLs and. tax paygrs,from the proppsed,densitv increase.
2. The pmposed.1density increase \A,"ill not cause adverse gnviLonMental, iMpacts
either individually Or CLImulativelv. directiv or indirectiv.
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3. Theproposed density increase will not convert viable agricultural land to non-
agricultural uses.
4. The proposed density increase will not have a growth-inducing effcgtQnothgr
pLopgrty,
5. The resulting use will be compatible with uses on adjacent land.
6. The proposed density increase will not require substantial expansion of public
infrastructure, facilities or services."
Page 9 New paragraphs 4.411 and 4.41j are hereby added to Section 4.41, "Southern Area
Hills and Canyons (Live Oak and San Timoteo Canyons)," to read as follows:
"4.41i., That portion of San Timoteo Creek, as defined by its floodway easements or
flood control Leg title, lying within the corporate boundaEy of the Cit, is h b
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dg,claredLo Resource Preservation land and shall be reserved for the, u pLm uses of
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promoting Wildlife preservation, open Vace ,recreation andwater _go_n,servation. kL0
fencing or other barriers shall be. d
rmittp in this Resource Preservation area that
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impede or limit access to the free crossing or use of the area by wildlife or its use for
open space recreational purposes.
4.41-j. All parcels of land encomDassed within the area identified on GP figure 4.5
are subJect to the residential density limitations set forth in Section 4.42m and are
hereby designated as Resource Preservation as defined in Section 4.96.
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The provisions of Section 4.42m are hereby reaffirmed and ratified as follows:
"4.42m Density within the Southeast Area Plan shall be as follows:
slope Acres/Dwelling Unit
0 to 15% 1.0 acre
* 15 to 30% 2.5 acre
*30% 10.0 to 5.0 acres"
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The non-italicized portion of Section 4.62b is hereby amended as follows:
"Provide sufficient roadway and intersection capacities to maintain a minimum Level
of Service (LOS) C except as provided in policy 5.20b whefe (1=091 e d f�ef
wj� of the t��e pe-k pe6ods, In areas where the current level of
service is below the LOS C standard. Drovide sufficient roadway and intersection
capacities to maintainat a minimum., ithe LOS existing-as_of,the time,.an =lication
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for develQpmgnl is filed and to assure that the level of service is.,,not degraded to a
reduced LOS except as provided in Section 5.20b."
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A new Section 4.96 entitled "Resource Preservation" is hereby added as follows:
"Resource Preservation. The Resource Preservation designation limits uses in
whichassessa unique character and,fragile ecology which are Drime resources_for
water consgryation,, wildlife preservation, open space recreation and agriculture.
Preservation ofsuchlands is essential to the health, safety and welfare of the
community. Limited-permitted uses,include remote commercial recreational facilities,
such as equestrian facilities.,a5,envisioned in Section 4.64; postal offices, public,safeiy
facilities, educational facilities and,public utilities as envisioned in Section 4.94; and
open space uses described in Section 4,95., Residential uses are permitted but denLity
shall be limited to that allowed:b _Section..4..42m to protect the character and ecolgU
of such lands,"
3. SECTION 5.0, CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Insert New GP Figure 5.3 which is attached to this initiative measure as Attachment 1 is
hereby incorporated herein by this reference and is hereby added to section "5.0
Circulation" of the Redlands General Plan as an unnumbered page following GP
Figure 5.2.
Page 4 Sections 5.20a, 5.20b and 5.20c which are listed as "Guiding Policies: Standards for
Traffic Service" are hereby amended as follows:
"5.20a—Stfiv --- Maintain LOS C or better as the standard at all intersections
presently at LOS C or better, with LOS mefe thafl thfee hotifs
the day (ft.m., p i ffi.; ftfid neeft peaks�.
5.20b Within the area .,identified in QP Figure 5.3, includinp, that unincorporated
County area identified on GP Figure 5.3 as the "donut hole," *-w 44'e
Getw4dop Nj9ee0e P�wt ft", , stfive te: maintain LOS C or better; however,
accept g reduced LOS 14 on a case by case basis upon approval by a four-fifths
t4/Sths),vote of the total authorized membership of the Cit Councilep to eHe
hattf of eaeh -Ift'..' peftk pefie4.
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5.20c Where the current level,of service at a location within.the, d it , f R , s
C- Y 9 Redlands i
below the Level of Service (LOS) C standard, no develoDment vroiect shall be
aDT)roved that cannot be miti2ated so that it does not reduce the existine level
of service at that locationexcew as Drovided in Section 5.2tab."Stf.9iYe to
Nlaintftin LOS G within the Git- of Red!ftfid s. a-eeept 14A 9 dtifift
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Page 7 1. Section 5.30g is; hereby amended as follows':
"5.30g Est latish
the alignment of San Timoteo Canyon Road in the vicinity of Barton Road at
the common boundary between Redlands and Loma Linda so that San Timoteo
Canyon Road_connects to California.Street at Barton Road."
2. New Sections 5.30i, 5.30j and 5.30k are hereby added to Section '5.34
Circulation Network and Classification" to read as follows:
"5.30i Establish and maintain traffic_circulation attgrns that protect the character of
residential neighborhoods.
_5.301 Design major infrastructure improvements to accommodate regional traffic
needs in a manner which discourages increased traffic flows through
residential nei hborhoods encoura es traffic_ flows to existing freewa
s stems an assures rudgnt use of federal and local tax a er dollars.
.30k In terrier to assure that the circulation policies established by the Redlands
General Plan as set forth in Table 5.2 are implemented, including without.
limitation establishment of California Street as a major arterial the City
Council shall coordinate with SANBAC. the IVDA and the City of ,San
Bernardino with regard to all Santa Ana river, crossings. excet)t the Orange
Street crossing, to assure the development of California Street/Mountain View
Avenue-,,,as ,,,a,, ma`or arterial rovidin access to the San Bernardino
International Airport."
Page 8 The provisions of Sections 5.32a; and 5.32b are hereby reaffirmed and ratified as
follows:
"532a Design residential collector streets and implement traffic control measures to
keep traffic on collectorsat 3,044 vehicles per flay or less, where possible.
5.3b Design local residential streets and implement traffic control measures to keep
traffic below 500 vehicles per day.""
6. SECTION 9.0, NOISE ELEMENT
Page 7 The residential sections of Table GP 9;1 are hereby amended to read as follows:
GP Table 9.1;
Noise/Land Use Compatibility Matrix
Land Use Categories Community Noise Equivalent
Level
CNEL
Categories Uses < 60 65 70 75 80 85>
RESIDENTIAL Single family, duplex C C D D D
Multiple Family
RESIDENTIAL Mobile Domes A C; C C DCZ D D
Page 8 1. The residential standards set forth in Table G 9.2 are hereby amended to reduce`
acceptable residential noise levels from 55 CNEL (Interior) and 65 CNEL (Exterior)
to 45 CNEL (Interior) and 60 CNEL (Exterior) as follows:
GP Table 9.
Interior and Exterior Noise Standard
LAND USE CATEGORIES ENERGY AVERAGE CNEL
(Community poise Equivalent Level*
Categories Uses Interior'
Exterior
Residential ,Single Family,; 453` 6
Duplex, Multiple
Family
Mobile Home __ 6 6
2.,. The;footnotes to Table 9.2 are hereby amended as follows:
CNEL (Community Noise E uiva nt Level - The average eguivaltnt A-
weighted sound level Burin a 4 hour day, obtained after addition cif
avoroximatelv five decibels to sound levels in the evening from 7 12m to 10 pM
andten decibels to sound levels at night after l m and before 7am
1. Indoor environment excluding bathrooms, toilets, closets, corridors.
2. Outdoor environment limited to private yard of single family as measured at
the property fine; multifamily private patio or balcony which is served by a means
of exit from inside; mobile home park; hospital patio; park picnic area; school
playground-, hotel and recreational area.
-3- Noise le�vel r-eqttir-erflent with elesed windews. Nfeehanieit4 Yentilatifig sy*efff
of ethef ffie"s of natur-al, ve-nAtila—tion shall be pf�eyided as of Ghaptef 12, Seetion
4205 of U13G.
3.4-. Noise level requirement with open windows, if they are used to meet
natural ventilation requirement.
4 -5. Exterior noise level should be such that interior level will not exceed 45
CNEL."
Page 9 The section of the Noise Element entitled "Implementing Policies: Noise" is hereby
amended by the addition of the following paragraph as an introduction immediately
preceding Section 9.0e.
"Lptroduction: , In addition to the provisions of the following sections, 9.0e through
9.0z, it is the policy, of the City of Redlands that no land use adiacent to existing
residential landshallgenerate noise in excess of the, esid ntial_fNEL levels if
_L_ ��_ 5pec ied
in Table q.1 and Table 9.2 of this Noise Element unless apl2rol2riate mitigation
measures are imMsed to reduce the noise levelpn..ad-jacent residential property to the
standards set forth in Tables 9.1 and 9,2."
SECTION 3. INMPLEMENTATION
A. On the effective date of this initiative measure as provided by California law (the
"Effective Date"), all provisions of the general plan amendment set forth in Section 2 of this
initiative measure are inserted into and becorne part of the Redlands General Plan, except that,
if for any reason the four amendments permitted by state law to be made to the mandatory
elements of the Redlands General Plan have already occurred prior to the Effective Date, the
provisions of the general plan amendment set forth in Section 2 of this initiative measure shall
become a part of the Redlands General Plan on January 1, 1998,
B. No development shall occur, be permitted or approved which incorporates or is based
upon any provision of the Redlands Municipal Code which is inconsistent the provisions of this
initiative measure after the Effective Date.
C. Except as provided in Section 4 below, any amendment to the Redlands General Plan
adopted after March 1, 1997, that is inconsistent with this initiative measure is hereby repealed
and declared null and void as of the Effective Date of this initiative measure,
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D. Except as provided in Section 4 below, upon the Effective Date, all general plan
amendments, rezonings, specific plans, tentative or final subdivision maps, parcel maps,
conditional use permits, building permits or other ministerial or discretionary entitlements for
use, shall not be approved or issued unless consistent with the policies and provisions of this
initiative measure.
SECTION 4. NO UNCONSTITUTIONAL TAKING
A. This initiative measure is not intended, and shall not be applied or construed to
authorize the City to exercise its powers in a manner which will take private property for
public use without the payment of just compensation, but shall be interpreted, applied and
implemented so as to accomplish its purposes to the maximum constitutionally permissible
extent without requiring payment of compensation.
B. If application of this initiative measure to a specific property of record as of the
Effective Date would create a taking, then the City Council may, upon application by the
landowner, allow additional density or uses on such property, upon findings that the level of
additional development permitted is the minimum necessary to avoid a taking, and no lesser
level of development would be sufficient to avoid a taking,
SECTION S. SEVERABILITY
A. In interpreting this initiative measure or resolving any ambiguity thereof, the City
Council and all other city entities charged with implementing or enforcing this initiative
measure or any part of it, as well as any reviewing court, shall interpret this initiative measure
in the manner which most vigorously and effectively accomplishes its purposes and operative
provisions.
B. If any portion of this initiative measure is hereafter determined to be invalid by a court
of competent jurisdiction, all remaining portions of this initiative measure shall remain in full
force and effect. Each section, subsection, sentence, phrase, part or portion of this initiative
measure would have been adopted and passed irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, sentences, phrases, parts or portions be declared invalid or
unconstitutional,
SECTION 6, AMENDMENT AND REPEAL
This initiative measure and all of its provisions may be amended or repealed only by a
majority vote of the electorate,
GP Figure 4.5 and GP Figure 5.3 are attached as Attachments I and 2, respectively.
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Attachment
P Figure 5.3
Beginning at the intersection of the City of Redlands'
western City Limit and Redlands Boulevard (Point A)';
thence easterly along the northern right-of-way limit of
Redlands Boulevard to tfia' intersection of New York
Street (Point 8): thence northerly along New York Street t
and New York street extended to the intersettion of
Lugonea Avenue; thence easterly on Lugonia Avenue to i
the 'intersection of Karon Street, thence northerly on
Karon Street and Karon Street extended to San
Bernardino Avenue (Point Cl, thence wester!Y along the
southern right-of-way limit of San Bernardino Avenue to
the first City Limit line of the City of Redlands
encountered in a westerly direction (Point 01 thence �
westerly and then northerly along the City Limit of r t=t
Redlands to the point at:which the City:Limit Ilea turns
westerly around the unincorporated 'San Semardirttt
County area commortly known as the "donut hole"; t .
thence northerly along State Route 30 to the City Limit of
Redlands (Point E); thence southwesterly along the City ;
Limit of Redlands to Mountain View Avenue (point Fl.
thence southerly along tate City limit of Redlands to the
southern terminus of the western City Limit of Redlands
on Mountain View Avenue (Point Gl; and thence
southeasterly along the City Limit of Redlands to tate point 1
of beginning "� e