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Regular meeting of the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the former
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on
November 7, 2017 at 5:00 P.M.
Present: Paul Foster, Mayor
Paul Barich, Mayor Pro Tempore
Jon Harrison, Council Member
Eddie Tejeda, Council Member
Absent:In Memoriam of Pat Gilbreath, Council Member
Staff:N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Dan McHugh, City Attorney; Robert Dawes, City Treasurer;
Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk; Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Penni Overstreet-Murphy,
Fire Marshal; Mark Garcia, Police Chief; Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance
Director; Chris Boatman, Quality of Life Director; Amy Martin, Human Resources/Risk
Management Director; Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director; Michael Pool, Interim
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Janice McConnell, Assistant to the City Manager
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order and offered those present the opportunity to provide public
comment on any item on the agenda for the closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENT
RPOA - Sergeant Patrick Leivas, President of the Redlands Police Officer's Association (RPOA), reviewed
the RPOA's contract proposal and commended the joint effort expended by City representatives and the
RPOA's bargaining team. He highlighted the benefits of striking a balance for police officers, the City, and
the community, ensuring the safety of its citizens, establishing labor stability for the officers, and providing
long-term predictability for the City.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
(Human Resources/Risk Management Director Martin)
Two cases:
Ferguson v. City of Redlands, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 1612000a.
Consideration of a grievance filed by Redlands Police Officers Association and Greg Holmer b.
Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)(e)(3)
(Human Resources/Risk Management Director Martin)
One Case:
Facts and circumstances: Consideration of a workers' compensation claim of Damion Pelonisa.
Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
(Development Services Director Desatnik)
One Case:
a. Citizens for Equitable Redlands v. City of Redlands, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
CIVDS 1720139
Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956.8
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Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956.8
(Quality of Life Director Boatman)
Property: West Redlands Gateway Grove - APNs 0292-064-02; 0292-034-02, 05 & 08
Agency
Negotiators:
N. Enrique Martinez, Chris Boatman
Negotiating Party:Diana Staudinger representing San Bernardino County Transportation Authority;
and Lee Smith representing Southern California Edison
Under Negotiation: Terms of payment and price of possible purchase of City property and possible
grant of easement
Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956.8
(Quality of Life Director Boatman)
Property: A portion of the Orange Street Alley, Redlands
Agency Negotiators:N. Enrique Martinez, Chris Boatman
Negotiating Party:David Kramer, Cope House
Under Negotiation:Discussion and possible action relating to a license agreement
Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956.8
(Quality of Life Director Boatman)
Property: APN 0168-161-07 (Grove Property)
Agency
Negotiators:
N. Enrique Martinez, Chris Boatman, Brian Desatnik
Negotiating Party: Bryan Avilla, Newland Homes, LLC
Under Negotiation: Terms of payment and price of possible purchase of City property
Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6
(Mayor Foster and Mayor Pro Tem Barich)
Agency
Negotiator:
N. Enrique Martinez, Daniel J. McHugh and/or Amy Martin depending upon which
bargaining unit or unrepresented employee the City is negotiating with to avoid
potential conflicts of interest
Employee
Organizations:
Redlands Association of Department Directors
Redlands Association of Management Employees
Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees
Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees
Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees
Redlands Police Officers Association
Redlands Professional Firefighters Association
Redlands Civilian Safety Employees
Teamsters Local 1932 Redlands Chapter
Unrepresented
Employee:
City Manager
City Attorney
The meeting reconvened at 6:35 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tempore Barich followed by the
pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney McHugh announced that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.
PRESENTATIONS
Redlands AnimalShelter – Redlands Friends of Shelter Animals (REDFOSA) volunteer, Emily Elliott,
introduced “Snuffy”, an eight-year old male Basset mix who is available for adoption, with twenty-six other
dogs and seventy-nine cats, at the Redlands Animal Shelter. Ms. Elliott informed the Council twenty dogs
and thirty-nine cats have been adopted since the last regular City Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
General Plan Update Documents – Stephen Rogers questioned the back-up documents for the General
Plan Update and wondered why he was unable to find a specific map referenced in the document, related
to transit villages.
Redlands Rail - After attending several of the workshop presentations surrounding the Redlands Rail and
the proposed transit villages, Dennis Bell is still left wondering what the true costs will be for the Project.
He voiced his opposition to having the financial burden fall on the taxpayers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 2017.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
CDBG Funds Reprogramming
Mayor Foster announced this item was pulled from the agenda to be addressed at a later date. As public
comment, Stephen Rogers listed concerns surrounding the existing contract for FY 17-18 Streets
Infrastructure Improvement Project awarded in July, 2017 and the un-programmed CDBG funds.
Resolution No. 7791 - CFD Annexation
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7791, declaring the intention to annex territory into
Community Facilities District (CFD) 2004-1 and determine the proposed project is not subject to review
under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3).
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Surveillance Cameras Donation
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously approved the acceptance of a monetary donation in the amount of $14,318.00 from
Blossom Heights II Homeowner's Association to fund the installation of two surveillance cameras with
attached speakers; and approved an additional appropriation in the same amount to the Police Department.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
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Facility Use Agreement
As public comment, Dennis Bell was disappointed the staff report associated with this agenda item failed
to list the total fee amounts being waived for the three-year term of the agreement.
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council
unanimously approved the Facility Use Agreement between the City of Redlands Meals On Wheels for use
of the Joslyn Senior Center kitchen.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Fee Waiver - Christmas Parade
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously approved a request from the Kiwanis Club of Redlands for the waiver of $7,523,50
in fees associated with the annual Christmas Parade to be held on December 2, 2017.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
Redlands Police Department's GPS Tracker Program
Travis Martinez, of the Redlands Police Department, presented an overview of the Department's GPS
Tracker Program, describing its initial formation in 2011, and detailed the reasons why the program has
been so successful, including, a strong partnership with the public, numerous deployments throughout the
City getting residents, business owners, and City workers involved, crime analysis and community
policing officers, dispatchers and first responders, forensics and detectives, and records clerks. The
program was awarded the 2015 PoliceOne/Taser LE Agency of the Year, with 289 arrests.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2859 - Nonconforming Buildings and Uses
Mayor Foster opened the public hearing and called upon Brian Foote, of Development Services, to
summarize proposed changes to update the Redlands Municipal Code related to nonconforming buildings
and uses, referring to something that is existing but may not meet the current zoning code. The
amendment would clarify the objectives for these kinds of properties and under the new rules, the City
would be able to issue re-build letters to lenders or potential buyers. Upon no further comment, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council
unanimously approved the introduction of Ordinance No. 2859 (Ordinance Text Amendment No. 350)
amending Title 18 (Zoning Regulations) of the Redlands Municipal Code by updating Chapter 18.184
relating to regulations applicable to nonconforming buildings and uses.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
NEW BUSINESS
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Small Business Promotion
Janet Miller, of Development Services, presented a request for a proclamation declaring November 25,
2017 as Small Business Saturday and provided an overview of the nationwide promotion effort
dedicated to small businesses that are so important to local economies. The following promotional
activities scheduled for November 25 will include, a photo booth in Ed Hales Park,program information
to over 1,000 small businesses in Redlands, links to local participating businesses on the City's website
and other social media platforms, She revealed a City-produced video representing and promoting 2017
Small Business Saturday in the City of Redlands. The Proclamation was received and filed as submitted
by staff, and issuance of the Proclamation, declaring November 25, 2017 as Small Business Saturday,
will be accomplished.
ERP Planning and Advisory Services
Management Services/Finance Director Garcia described the need for enterprise resource planning (ERP)
and advisory services. The current software system in use can no longer support the evolving needs of
the City and is scheduled for obsolescence by its manufacturer.
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council unanimously approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and SDI Presence LLC in the
amount of $99,275 for the provision of ERP Planning and Advisory Services.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Database Support
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council unanimously approved an Annual Maintenance Agreement with Superion for the Bitech Financial
Accounting System in the amount of $194,645 for a period of 21 months, with an option to extend for up
to six additional months.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Tolling Agreement
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council unanimously approved a Tolling Agreement between the City of Redlands and the Redlands
Police Officers Association and Greg Holmer.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Custody Services
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council unanimously approved the second amendment to the agreement between the City of Redlands and
G4S Secure Solutions for the provision of custody services for 140 hours per week for the Redlands Police
Department through June 30, 2018.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Traffic Enforcement Grant
Police Chief Garcia provided a summary of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program which includes
DUI patrols and enforcements.
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On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council unanimously approved the agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety concerning the distribution
of a grant award totaling $118,000.00; authorized the Chief of Police to sign and execute any agreements
concerning the grant; and approved an additional appropriation to the Police Department in the amount
of $118,000.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Storm Drain Repair Project
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council unanimously agreed that approval of an agreement and construction of the California Street and
Lugonia Avenue Storm Drain Repair Project, Project No. 40024, is categorically exempt under Section
15301 of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; approved the
Project plans and specifications; and awarded a construction contract to Weka, Inc. in the amount of
$83,867 for the work.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Bid Rejection
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council unanimously agreed to reject all bids received for the Smiley Heights Reservoir THM Removal
Project, Project No. 71285, and directed staff to solicit new bids for the project.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 7796 - Mills Act
Development Services Director Desatnik explained the need to extend the current "Mills Act"
Historic Property Tax Incentive Program as it is set to expire this November. The program encourages
preservation of significant historic properties, through tax incentives in exchange for rehabilitation,
preservation, and maintenance of the property. As public comment, Dennis Bell expressed
dissatisfaction with the program, which results in a loss of some property tax revenue for the City.
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7796 extending the City's "Mills Act" Historic Property
Tax Incentive Program for a period of five years.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Bid Rejection
Mayor Foster recused himself from discussion and voting on this item due to his ownership of property
at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery.
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council agreed to reject all bids received for construction of Block 11 at the Hillside Memorial Park
Cemetery, Project No. OL08072017KG.
Vote: 3 - 0 Passed
Other: Mayor Paul Foster (RECUSE)
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Airport Improvements
Quality of Life Director Boatman summarized Phase II improvement plans as part of a larger project to
upgrade the Redlands Municipal Airport.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison, the City
Council unanimously determined that approval of the agreement and construction of the Redlands
Municipal Airport Runway 8-26 Lighting And Signage Improvements Project, Phase II, AIP No.
3-06-0195-016-2017 is categorically exempt under section 15301 of the state guidelines implementing
the California Environmental Quality Act; and awarded a construction contract with RB Development
Inc. in the amount of $129,975.00.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Mayor Pro Tem Barich attended the recent Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission meeting on
November 2 and complimented the Commissioners for their passion and dedication. He announced he
will miss his friend, Fred Ford, who passed away recently.
Councilmember Tejeda attended the Street Tree Committee meeting on October 26 and the Airport
Advisory Board Meeting on November 1, 2017. He enjoyed an event hosted by Union Local 1939 on
October 25, "Transforming the Inland Empire", where over 60 elected officials discussed the potential
future economic conditions of this region.
Councilmember Harrison participated in the Rail to Redlands Working Group meeting at the
University of Redlands on November 6, to discuss the progress being made on the Redlands Passenger
Rail Project, with delivery scheduled for late 2020 or early 2021. He attended the San Bernardino
County Transit Authority (SBCTA) Board of Director's meeting on November 1, 2017 and the
MetroLink Board Meeting in Los Angeles, as an alternate for San Bernardino County.
Mayor Foster had the privilege of speaking to political science students at the University of Redlands
(U of R); participated in a "ride-along" with Officer Valdivia and his K-9 partner, "Duke". He
attended the Omnitrans Board of Director's meeting on November 1 and provided City updates to two
Rotary Clubs of Redlands. He delivered the welcome and Pledge of Allegiance to the Campus and
Community Safety Symposium at the U of R, on October 26, 2017.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M. in memory of long-time
resident Fred Ford. He and his family represent decades of involvement, true dedication and support of
this community. He will be missed. The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will
be held on November 21, 2017.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS
Chairman Foster called the meeting to order and offered anyone present the opportunity to address the
Board on any subject, not already on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the Successor Agency.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None Forthcoming
Minutes
On motion of Mr. Tejeda, seconded by Mr. Barich, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 3,
2017 were unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:21
P.M. The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on December 5, 2017.
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