HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018_03_20 - RegularMINUTES
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon
Street, on March 20, 2018 at 5:00 P.M.
Present: Paul Foster, Mayor
Paul Barich, Mayor Pro Tempore
Jon Harrison, Council Member
Eddie Tejeda, Council Member
Toni Momberger, Council Member
Staff: N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Dan McHugh, City Attorney; Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk;
Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Chris Catren, Police Chief; Danielle Garcia, Management
Services/Finance Director; Chris Boatman, Quality of Life Director; Brian Desatnik,
Development Services Director; Tommi Ng, Assistant Human Resources/Risk Management
Director; Paul Toor, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Larry Waterhouse, Interim Fire
Chief, Janice McConnell, Assistant to the City Manager;
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order, announced there are no closed session matters, and recessed
the meeting until 6:00 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Foster followed by the pledge of
allegiance to the American flag.
PRESENTATIONS
Redlands Animal Shelter — Redlands Friends of Shelter Animals (REDFOSA) Volunteer, Emily Elliott,
introduced "Fat Boi", a three-year old male Chihuahua who is available for adoption, with thirty-six
other dogs and fifteen cats, at the Redlands Animal Shelter. Ms. Elliott informed the Council thirteen
dogs and twenty cats have been adopted since the last regular City Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None forthcoming
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 special meetings of February 20, 2018, March 6,
2018 and the regular meeting of March 6, 2018.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Commissioner Appointment
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger, the City
Council unanimously approved the appointment of Jay Patel to serve a four-year term on the Human
Relations Commission, ending March 20, 2022.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Ordinance No. 2864 - Demolition of Buildings and Structures
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger, the City
Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2864 amending Title 15 of the Redlands Municipal Code
by updating Chapter 15.44 relating to regulations applicable to the demolition of buildings and
structures.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Tract Map Approval
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger, the City
Council unanimously approved the Final Map for Tentative Tract No. 20079 as submitted by the
applicant, Diversified Pacific Communities, to subdivide 6.03 acres into fourteen lots for future
single-family residential development and one lettered lot for landscape parkway, located at 1485 E San
Bernardino Avenue.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Independent Contractor Agreement
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger, the City
Council unanimously approved the Independent Contractor Agreement between the City of Redlands
and Joseph Sidor for the provision of ballroom dance lessons for adults at the City Recreation Facilities.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
License Agreement
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger, the City
Council unanimously determined that approval of a license agreement is categorically exempt from
environmental review pursuant to Section 15304 of the state's guidelines implementing the California
Environmental Quality Act; and approved the License Agreement between the City of Redlands and Red
Rooster Vintage for the use of the City's vacant lot located at 205 W. Stuart Avenue for the Red Rooster
Vintage Market monthly events.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
Cancellation of August 2018 Council Meetings
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger, the City
Council unanimously approved the cancellation of the August 7 and August 21, 2018 City Council
Meetings.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Budget Review
Management Services/Finance Director Garcia provided an executive summary of the Mid -Year
General Fund Budget Review for FY 2017-18. Her presentation included a review of revenues and
expenditures from July 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018, results of the audited General Fund activity for FY
2016-2017, and projections for June 30, 2018. She also highlighted a few new and noteworthy items.
The General Fund budget is expected to finish balanced at the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 2018.
Revenues to date have increased by more than $4.3 million over last year at this same time. General
Fund expenditures are consistent with past years for spending and are on target with the adjusted
budget. Expectations for the end of the fiscal year include, ending the year balanced with a surplus of
approximately $23,000 in the General Fund. Lowered projections of budgeted revenue have been
mostly offset with the increase in sales of natural gas fuel. Financial impacts of newly adopted
employee MOUS are included in the adjusted budget, and impacts from the adopted mid -year salary
resolution are also reflected in the adjusted budget. New items of note include, several significant
grants have been awarded to the City this fiscal year. Approximately $1.9 million has been set aside in
the General Fund to address downtown parking options. Several capital projects have been funded with
General Fund reserves, such as, design enhancements for the Redlands Passenger Rail Project and a
comprehensive City building assessment. Additional staffing at mid -year included, two police officers,
one full time building maintenance worker assigned to the Library, and a Deputy Fire Chief. Mayor
Foster thanked the City Manager and staff for all their efforts in preparation of this budget.
The upcoming budget planning calendar is as follows:
May 7, 2018 - Budget Subcommittee Meeting
May 15, 2018 - Presentation of Budget to full City Council during regular Council meeting
May 29, 2018 - Presentation and discussion of Budget to full City Council at special Council meeting
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger, the City
Council unanimously agreed to receive and file the Mid -Year General Fund Budget budget report.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 7788 - Freeway Master Agreement
Mayor Foster opened the hearing and called upon Kjeld Lindsted, of Municipal Utilities and
Engineering, for details on Resolution No. 7788 and a freeway master agreement with the California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for CA State Route 10, establishing the boundaries of the
freeway system within the City limits. The updated agreement is a prerequisite to future agreements
and outlines the roles and responsibilities of Caltrans and the City. As public comment, Stephen Rogers
reiterated his concerns presented in an email distributed to Council Members in which he stated the
Master Agreement should include San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), as they
are the lead agency for the I-10 Corridor Widening Project, and he recommended the item be
considered at a later date as a three -party agreement. Mr. Rogers also raised issues with the bridge
over -crossing of Alabama Street at the I-10 Freeway. With no further discussion, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Paul Foster, the City Council
unanimously determined the approval of the master agreement is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15061(b)(3); and approved Resolution No. 7788, a
resolution to approve a freeway master agreement between the City of Redlands and the California
Department of Transportation for CA State Route 10 between Mountain View Avenue and Wabash
Avenue in accordance with Streets and Highways Code section 100.22.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 7821 - Employee Salaries
Management Services/Finance Director Garcia summarized organizational changes proposed by the
new salary resolution, stating the updated salary resolution goes hand-in-hand with the Mid -Year
Budget review and department reorganizations.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison, the City
Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 7821 amending the City's Salary Resolution.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Flag Donation
Mayor Foster and Police Chief Catren accepted a hand-crafted police flag quilt created by Redlands
resident Nellie Leon in appreciation for police services provided and the Department's efforts to keep
the community safe.
On motion of Council Member Toni Momberger, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously approved the acceptance of a donated, hand-crafted police flag quilt from
Redlands resident Nellie Leon.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Housing Element Annual Progress Reports
Development Services Director Desatnik presented the Housing Element Annual Progress Reports
(APR) for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, bringing the City up-to-date with the annual requirements of the
State Planning, Zoning and Development laws. The reports provide the status and progress in
implementation of the City's General Plan Housing Element and is an important tool to facilitate
tracking and monitoring progress in addressing housing needs and goals.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison, the City
Council unanimously agreed to receive and file the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Housing Element Annual
Progress Reports as prepared; and authorized the submittal to the Department of Housing and
Community Development and the State Office of Planning and Research.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Residential Development Allocation 2018-1-01
Brian Foote, of Development Services, provided background on the Residential Development
Allocation (RDA) process and a request for approval of thirty-four allocations for Tentative Tract No.
19942; a thirty-four lot residential subdivision on approximately 11. 92 acres located on the east side of
Wabash Avenue, and on the north side of Sylvan Boulevard.
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council unanimously accepted the recommendations of the points to be awarded to the subject project,
approved RDA 2018-I-01 and allocated thirty-four (34) units to Sam Redlands, LLC for Tentative Tract
No. 19942.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Contract Award - Water Pipeline Replacement
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Toor summarized the 2017 CIP Water Pipeline
Replacement Project which will replace approximately five miles of older pipelines throughout the City
with a six-month completion date.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger, the City
Council unanimously determined approval of the project is categorically exempt from environmental
review under Section 15302 of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality
Act; approved the 2017 CIP Water Pipeline Replacement Project, Project No. 71280, plans and
specifications; and awarded a construction contract to Weka, Incorporated in the amount of
$3,778,786.00.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Quiet Zone Project
Ross Wittman, of Municipal Utilities & Engineering, explained the need for a preliminary engineering
agreement with Union Pacific Railroad associated with the Alessandro Road Quiet Zone Project.
Council Member Momberger raised safety concerns with the requirement of concrete barriers between
the directional lanes, designed to discourage travelers from crossing through the rails when the guards
are lowered. Mr Wittman clarified that staff is considering the use of alternative materials which would
offer the appropriate levels of safety and meet the approval of Union Pacific.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison, the City
Council unanimously determined approval of a preliminary engineering agreement is exempt under
Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved the Preliminary
Engineering Agreement between the City of Redlands and Union Pacific Railroad for the Alessandro
Road Quiet Zone Project in the amount of $25,000.00.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Renewable Liquefied Natural Gas Supply and Delivery
This item was pulled from the agenda to be addressed at a later date.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Council Member Harrison attended the SBCTA Board meeting and the committee meetings associated
with the Metro Valley rail projects.
Council Member Momberger attended the SBCTA Board meeting on March 7, the Library Board
meeting on March 13, and enjoyed the five-year anniversary celebration of Rok N Fondue.
Council Member Tejeda attended the Airport Advisory Board Meeting on March 7, 2018.
Mayor Pro Tempore Barich chaired the 34th Annual Youth Track & Field event for third graders
through eighth graders. He attended the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Meeting and
participated in a discussion of the downtown business plan with local merchants at Citrone Restaurant.
He also enjoyed the annual Town and Gown Award of Distinction and congratulated those who were
honored.
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Mayor Foster represented the City at the Omnitrans Board meeting on March 7, spoke before the
Interfaith Council and to a group of students from the University of Redlands. He provided a City
update at the Charitable Resource Coalition meeting and presented an award to retired Police Chief
Mark Garcia at the event.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 6:37 P.M. The next regular meeting of
the City of Redlands City Council will be held on April 3, 2018.
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