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ELVIN H. 1\'\EEI<
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AT-'OflNEY AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 10
265 WEST RIAL TO
RIALTO, CALIFORNIA 92376
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July 2, 1985
Ron. Evelyn Wilcox, Mayor
Post Office Box 1318
San Bernardino, California
92402
City Council of San Bernardino
Post Office Box 1318
San Bernardino, CA. 92402
RE: My Client
Subject
Gerald M. Lair
variance 84-16
Honorable Mayor wilcox and Members of the San Bernardino City
Common Council:
On June 26, 1985, my offices were retained by Mr. and Mrs.
Gerald M. Lair for the purposes of legal representation concerning
the above-entitled matter.
According to the letter, dated June 19, 1985, from city Clerk,
Shauna Clark, to Mr. John Fisher, Attorney, said matter has been
continued to Monday, July 15, 1985 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall. Unfortunately, I will be unable to
attend at that time for the reasons outlined herein.
My wife, Elizabeth, who recently completed her first year of
law school at Citrus Belt in Riverside, California, is a native
of the Palau Islands in Micronesia. My wife has not been home
to visit her family for approximately seven years and for the
past several months we have made reservations and plans to take
a vacation commencing July 3, 1985 and ending on or about August
5, 1985. In light of these facts, it is absolutely impossible
for me to appear and represent my clients' best interests. I
therefore, would like to appeal to your kind mercies in granting
my request that this matter be tabled until your regular meeting
to be held on August 19, 19B5.
The file in this matter is rather voluminous and extensive and
as a result thereof, it is absolutely essential that I be adequately
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Hon Evelyn Wilcox, Mayor/
City Council of San Bernardino
RE: Lair (Variance 84-16)
July 2, 1985
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prepared to represent my clients' interests.
I held a teleconference with Deputy City Attorney John Wilson,
on June 26, 1985, and was informed that a tentative ten year
proposal has been offered to my clients. If in fact, upon a
thorough review of this matter with my clients, it is possible
that the matter may reach a quick decision. However, I do
not want to make such a representation when in fact I am not
adequately apprised of all of the facts and circumstances.
Your courtesies and cooperation in this matter are greatly
appreciated.
Kindest regards,
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Shauna Clark, City Clerk
Ralph Prince, City Attorney
John Wilson, Deputy City Attorney
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Lair
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i ~I'" OF SAN BERNARDI" _ REQUE" FOR COUNCIL AC~N
From: RALPH H. PRINCE
Su~~t: CONTINUANCE OF LAIR APPEAL
Dept: CITY ATTORNEY
'Date: July 9, 1985
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
10-15-84 Appeal of Gerald and Mary Lair from Planning Commission
denial of Variance No. 84-16 continued tc Nov. 19, 1984.
11-19-84 Appeal continued to Dec. 17, 1984; April 1, 1985; May 20,
1985; May 23, 1985 and June 3, 1985.
5-28-85 Mayor Holcomb requested that appeal be considered at this
time. Motion to grant variance adopted.
6-3-85 Action taken on 5-28-85 determined to be invalid. Appeal
continued to June 17, 1985.
6-17-85 Council adopted Resolution No. 85-203 authorizing the
Mayor to execute an agreement with the Lairs which permits
continuance of the non-conforming use for ten years.
Recommen<:led motion:
The appeal hearing was continued to July 15, 1985, to give the
Lairs an opportunity to execute the agreement and return it to
the City Clerk.
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, Signatu re
Contact person:
.JOHN F WTJ.SOIL_._<
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
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Finance: n/"
Supporting data attached: _ No
Council Notes:
75-0262
Agenda Item No,