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MEASURE U <br /> AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF REDLANDS <br /> ESTABLISHING PRINCIPLES OF MANAGED DEVELOPMENT <br /> Election: 11/4/97 <br /> Certification: 12/2/97 <br /> Effective Date: 12/12/97 <br /> The people of the City of Redlands do hereby ordain as follows: <br /> SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS <br /> A. The purpose and intent of this initiative measure is to establish comprehensive and <br /> inviolable principles of managed development for the City of Redlands that will preserve, <br /> enhance and maintain the special quality of life valued by this community. The principles of <br /> managed development established by this initiative measure assure that future development <br /> within the City of Redlands occurs in a way that promotes the social and economic well-being <br /> of the entire community. <br /> B. The unique character of the City of Redlands as a quiet university town surrounded by <br /> agricultural and citrus producing lands is cherished by its residents. Residents of Redlands <br /> perceive the City as a community of homes where grown children are eager to return to raise <br /> their families. <br /> C. The residents of the City of Redlands particularly value the quality of education <br /> provided to children in this community. Redlands schools have received some of the most <br /> coveted awards granted by the State of California for excellence in education. Property values <br /> within the City of Redlands have remained strong because of the strength of the Redlands <br /> public school system. Uncontrolled high density urban development will result in <br /> overcrowding of public school facilities and undue burdens on other public school resources <br /> that will have a deleterious effect on the quality of education that can be provided. Unless <br /> such growth is properly managed, taxpayers will be forced to choose between paying higher <br /> taxes to expand public school facilities and services, or accepting a dramatic reduction in the <br /> quality of education provided in this community. <br /> D. The residents of the City of Redlands view undeveloped areas in San Timoteo Canyon <br /> as a prime resource for water conservation, recreational and equestrian uses and as a wildlife <br /> refuge. Because of the unique nature of this area and its fragile ecology, strict limitations on <br /> residential density and careful planning are mandatory if the area is to be retained in as natural <br /> a state as possible. Its potential for use as part of a regional flood control system must only go <br />