HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018_04_17 - Regular MINUTES
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon
Street, on April 17, 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; Robert Dawes, City Treasurer;
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; 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 and offered those present the opportunity to provide public
comment on any item on the agenda for the closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None forthcoming
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation -Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
(Management Services/Finance Director Garcia)
One Case:
a. Mercury Insurance Co v City of Redlands, et al, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS
1719395
Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation -Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)(e)(2)
(Management Services/Finance Director Garcia)
One Case:
a. Facts and circumstances: Receipt of final State Controller's Office Audit indicating potential liability
for unremitted funds
City Attorney McHugh announced this item was pulled from the agenda to be reviewed at a later date.
Conference with real property negotiators -Government Code §54956.8
Quality of Life Director Boatman)
Property: APNs 0300-241-17-0000, -19, -37 and-38
Agency Negotiators. N. Enrique Martinez, Chris Boatman
Negotiating Parry. Mistretta Canyon Partners, LLC
Under Negotiation. Terms of payment and price of City property
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City Attorney McHugh announced this item was pulled from the agenda to be reviewed at a later date.
Conference with real property negotiators -Government Code §54956.8
Quality of Life Director Boatman)
Property: APN 0168-041-20-0000
Agency Negotiators. N. Enrique Martinez, Chris Boatman
Negotiating Parry. Laura A. Ramirez
Under Negotiation. Terms of payment and price of City property
Conference with real property negotiators -Government Code §54956.8
Quality of Life Director Boatman)
Property: West Redlands Gateway Grove -APNs 0292-064-02-0000; 0292-034-02-0000
-05-0000, -08-0000; 0170-142-07-0000; AND 0170-181-44-0000
Agency N. Enrique Martinez, Chris Boatman
Negotiators:
..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Negotiating Party. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
Under Negotiation.
Terms of grant
ant of t pay e and price of possible purchase of City property and possible
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:05 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Foster followed by the pledge of
allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney McHugh announced that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.
PRESENTATIONS
Redlands Animal Shelter—Redlands Friends of Shelter Animals (REDFOSA)Volunteer, Emily Elliott,
introduced"Roquefort", a six-year old male Pit Bull mix who is available for adoption,with twelve other
dogs and nineteen cats, at the Redlands Animal Shelter. Ms. Elliott informed the Council fourteen dogs
and eleven cats have been adopted since the last regular City Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Open Government— Stephen Rogers was concerned with the criteria used to determine how an item was
placed on closed session, and specifically called out Agenda Items C-3 and C-5. He stated the West
Redlands Gateway Grove was contaminated and he wondered if there had been any clean up of the
property after the City purchased it. He questioned the timing of San Bernardino County Transportation
Authority (SBCTA)efforts to acquire some of this property and the processing of right-of-way documents.
Extended Stay Hotel -Jay Patel, Chamber of Commerce Hotel Council Chairman, raised the following
issues with the economic study associated with the proposed Woodspring Hotel located on Orange Tree
Lane including,tax revenue projections, inflated occupancy rates, and undervaluing extended stays.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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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 April 3, 2018 and the special meeting
of April 9, 2018.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention
As public comment, Lauren Thompson, Outreach Coordinator for Building A Generation, reminded the
public April is designated as Child Abuse Prevention month and she described the work her
organization is doing to prevent child abuse and neglect and building up families to create safe and
nurturing environments for children.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger,the City
Council unanimously approved a Proclamation declaring the month of April 2018 as Child Abuse
Prevention Month.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation -Kimberly Elementary School
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously approved a Proclamation recognizing and honoring Kimberly Elementary School
upon its 60th Anniversary Jubilee Celebration.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation -LifeHouse Theater
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously approved a Proclamation honoring Wayne Scott on the occasion of LifeHouse
Theater's 25th Season Celebration.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Commissioner Appointments - Citrus Preservation Commission
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously approved the reappointment of Libbern Cook, Bill Oesterlein, Jack Steward, and
Peter Buoye to serve another four-year term to the Citrus Preservation Commission ending April 16, 2022.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Commissioner Appointment-Airport Advisory Board
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously approved the reappointment of Robert Pearce to serve a four-year term, approved the
appointment of Karla Batten to serve a four-year term , and approved the appointment of Danielle
Morheiser to serve the remainder of an unexpired term on the Airport Advisory Board,all of which end on
May 1, 2022.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Production Agreement
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously approved the Production Agreement between the City of Redlands and Garner Holt
Productions, Inc. for the installation and operation of an animatronic talking Lincoln head show at the
Lincoln Memorial Shrine. The project cost of$50,000.00 will be funded by the Watchhorn Lincoln
Memorial Association.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Fee Waiver-Redlands Firefighters Car Show
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously determined that the 22nd Annual Firefighters Car Show is exempt from further
environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State's Guidelines implementing the California
Environmental Quality Act, approved the request from the Redlands Professional Firefighters
Association for a waiver of$4,083.00 in fees, and approved permission to serve and consume alcoholic
beverages at the 22nd Annual Firefighters Car Show to be held on May 27, 2018.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Fee Waiver-Visiting Angels
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously approved the request from Visiting Angels for the waiver of$260.00 for fees
associated with the Casino Night event to benefit the Redlands Family Services Association Meals on
Wheels to be held on May 4, 2018, at the Joslyn Senior Center.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Quitclaim Deed
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously determined that approval of a quitclaim of irrigation easement and granting of an
irrigation easement is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); approved the Quitclaim Deed for release of a
private irrigation easement from Redlands Pennsylvania,LLC over Lot"A" of Tract 19975 to the City of
Redlands; and granted an irrigation easement to Bear Valley Mutual Water Company over Lot "A" and
Lot"C" of Tract 19975.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 7829 --Destruction of Public Records
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 7829, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redlands approving the destruction of certain public records in the Finance Department.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Resolution No. 7830 --Claims Administrator
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7830 delegating responsibilities to the City's third party
claims administrator, George Hills Company, subject to the provisions of Chapter 3.09 of the Redlands
Municipal Code.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 7835 -Weed Abatement
Interim Fire Chief Waterhouse explained Resolution No. 7835 declares weeds to be a public nuisance,
specifies the responsibilities of the Fire Department, sets a public hearing date, and notices owners of
properties within the high-risk fire areas to give them the chance to respond to proposed weed abatement
proceedings. As public comment,Andy Hoder was surprised at how many properties were on the list to be
noticed and suggested the City add penalties to motivate owners to comply with the removal of weeds.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison,the City Council
unanimously approved Resolution No. 7835 declaring weeds to be a public nuisance and setting June 5,
2018 for a public hearing for objections to proposed weed abatement.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
Presentation- SBVCD
David Raley,the Redlands representative on the San Bernardino Valley Conservation District(SBVCD)
Board and Richard Comelle, Chairman of the Advisory Commission on Water Policy,provided an
overview of the agency. Their mission and goals are to capture rain and snow melt,help it percolate
slowly into the groundwater basin,keep watch over the San Bernardino Valley Wash,protect the land,
native plants and wildlife, create and manage habitat conservation areas to protect and promote native
species, and facilitate collaboration among other area water districts and public agencies to balance the
needs of water,nature and community.
SBV Conservation Trust holds conservation easements, invests endowments for management,manages
lands for habitat, and supports projects for strategic community trails. Mr. Raley described how part of
the wash plan is a trails component and in the future,ten miles of new trails will be developed connecting
the trails in Highland with those in Redlands. Council Member Harrison pointed out that Redlands
contributed a significant amount of property to the Conservation Trust making our cash contribution to the
endowment one of the lowest ones required.
Annual Report -Human Relations Commission
Commission Chair Gretchen Andrews presented the Human Relations Commission Annual Report,by
highlighting events and accomplishments,which included, a community forum on race, Martin Luther
King Jr. Essay Contest,the Second and Third Annual Hunger Walk, City Council adoption of the Charter
of Compassion,participation and outreach at July 4th Independence Day event at Sylvan Park,the
Annual Block Party, and Shop with a Cop. They look forward to partnering with ESRI to map inequities
in Redlands.
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Annual Report -Airport Advisory Board
At the request of the Airport Advisory Board Chairman James Hoyt,this item was pulled from the agenda
to be presented at a later date.
Annual Report - Street Tree Committee
Street Tree Committee Member,Andy Hoder presented the Annual Report highlighting activities and
accomplishments from the past year to include,the planting of eighteen new trees,Arbor Day tree
planting, educational outreach efforts on how to care for oak trees, crape myrtles, drought resistant trees,
and topping of trees. Committee members performed site visit inspections related to possible tree
removals, and participated in the Earth Day program held at Ed Hales Park. Some of the committee's
future goals include,working with City leadership to increase the operations budget for street tree
trimming,and continued efforts to educate through local newspapers and utility bill inserts.
Delegate Designation
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tei eda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison,the City Council
unanimously approved the designation of Council Member Momberger to serve as the primary delegate
representing the City of Redlands at the 2018 Southern California Association of Governments Regional
Conference and General Assembly on May 3-4,2018, at the Renaissance Resort& Spa in Indian
Wells, California.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
City Council Vacancy
Due to his source of income and relationship with the City of Redlands. Council Member Harrison
recused himself from discussion and voting, as he intends to step down from the dais after May 4, 2018.
Mayor Foster described how this recent announcement will lead to a vacant Council seat, and
he summarized the options available to fill the vacancy,either by appointment or a special election. He
recommended the Council consider appointing a former Council Member to serve for the remainder of the
term, since they would already be familiar with the duties. The term will end later this year. Mayor
Foster requested Council authorize him to speak with former Council Members to determine their
willingness to serve. The most recent Council Members include, John James, Jerry Bean, and Mick
Gallagher. Council Member Momberger cautioned against asking former Council Members who might be
considering running for an open seat in November, as this could give someone an unfair advantage in the
election. Council Member Tejeda suggested the Council use the pool of applicants reviewed last year
during the appointment process to fill the seat of Pat Gilbreath.
On motion of Council Member Toni Momberger, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council authorized the Mayor to speak to former Council Members to determine if they would be willing to
serve on the City Council to complete the term of Council Member Harrison, and approved the vacancy be
filled by immediate appointment on May 15, 2018.
Vote: 3 - 1 Passed
NAY: Council Member Eddie Tejeda
Other: Council Member Jon Harrison (RECUSE)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Resolution Nos. 7833 and 7834 -CFD Annexation No. 18
Mayor Foster opened the hearing and called upon Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director
Toor for details on a request to add territory to Community Facilities District(CFD)No. 2004-1. City
Clerk Donaldson agreed to hold the special election within the annexing territory on April 17, 2018.
With no further comments, Mayor Foster closed the public hearing. City Clerk Donaldson conducted
the special election and announced the results which determined the required two-thirds of the votes
cast(9-0)were in favor of levying the tax.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tei eda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison,the City
Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7833, calling a special election of the question of
levying the special taxes within the territory to be annexed to the CFD No. 2004-1; approved Resolution
No. 7834, declaring the voting results were in favor of levying the tax,and therefore,the territory will
be annexed to the CFD No. 2004-1.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 2868 -Law Enforcement Services
Police Chief Catren stated the proposed ordinance would clarify the terms and situations related to the
cost recovery for the provision of extraordinary law enforcement services.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council approved the introduction of Ordinance No. 2868, amending Chapter 9.32 of the Redlands
Municipal Code relating to costs associated with extraordinary law enforcement services.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Bid Rejection
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Toor explained the need to reject all bids received for
the PARIS 2017 Resurfacing Project, as the bids were higher than the engineer's estimate for the
Project. As public comment, Stephen Rogers raised questions concerning some of the following items,
the wide range of bid amounts received,the total cost of the project,the gas tax revenue,the funding
sources for the project,and the quality and adequacy of the treatment used on City streets. In
response, Mike Pool,Assistant City Engineer, clarified some project speciation numbers, stated the
City is using best practices for this work and added the project has proven to be very successful.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger,the City
Council unanimously approved the rejection of all bids received for the PARIS 2017 Resurfacing
Project(1491-1740),Project No. 41501, and directed staff to solicit new bids for the project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Contract Award
Goutam Dobey, of Municipal Utilities and Engineering, offered details on the SBCTA's Redlands
Passenger Rail Project and the requirement to relocate City owned water, sewer, and storm drain
facilities. As public comment, Stephen Rogers was concerned there will be a disconnect since this is an
SBCTA project yet the City will perform the relocation work. He questioned why only nine crossings
are included in the plans rather than thirteen, asked whether an engineer's estimate was provided,
commented on the range of bid amounts received, and stated he will be reaching out to the state Board
of Professional Engineers to voice his concerns.
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City
Council unanimously determined the City of Redlands is acting as a Responsible Agency in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act for the Project and has considered the Environmental
Impact Report(EIR)prepared by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) as the
Lead Agency; directed staff to file a Notice of Determination (NOD) as the Responsible Agency;
approved the Redlands Passenger Rail Utilities Crossing -Water, Sewer& Storm Drain, Project Nos.
71276 &73416 plans and specifications; awarded a construction contract to Tryco General Engineering
in the amount of$788,425.00; and authorized an additional appropriation for$108,040.00.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Contract Award-Redlands Skatepark
Assistant Quality of Life Director Tim Sullivan presented a brief an overview of the Redlands
Skatepark Project and the requests before the Council tonight. Council Member Harrison offered
historical perspective of the project and thanked all those who were involved in the fundraising efforts
to make this possible. Mayor Pro Tempore Barich suggested additional funds needed for the
Skatepark be appropriated from the Nevada Palmetto Grove sale,rather than the General Fund.
Discussion resulted in Council Member agreement to support the full funding for the entire project
rather than remodeling or making additions to the park at a later time. As public comment, Justin
Weekley agreed the City should build out the Skatepark in its full design and cautioned the Council the
City may be in jeopardy of loosing the Tony Hawk Grant award of$25,000, if Council were to approve
the park be built in phases. Stephen Rogers voiced his support of building out the Skatepark in full
but expressed concerns related to the timing of construction,the design plans,the qualifications of the
contractor, and two large oak trees currently sitting on the proposed site which are slated to be removed.
On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City
Council unanimously approved the appropriation of$390,000.00 from the Park and Open Space fund
and $761,516.00 from funds currently designated for the project,unanimously determined,based on the
whole of the administrative record to date,that the information justifies the adoption of a Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the proposed project; approved the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the
accompanying Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and directed staff to file and post a Notice
of Determination in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; determined
that Pub Construction, Inc failed to submit its bid protest by the protest deadline and to provide a copy
of its protest to the protested bidder in accordance with Resolution No. 7575; rejected the bid protest;
waived the minor irregularity contained within Three Peaks Corp's bid for the Redlands
Skatepark concerning mobilization; waived Three Peaks Corp's omission of qualifications for its
subcontractor because its omission does not provide the Three Peaks Corp with a competitive advantage
over other bidders and staff verified the qualifications of the subcontractor; and awarded a contract to
Three Peaks Corp for the construction of the Redlands Skatepark Project within Sylvan Park in the
amount not-to-exceed$1,029,151.00, and directed staff to modify the proposed contract to include
Additives A-D in addition to the Base Bid.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Council Member Harrison, attended the committee meetings and study sessions related to the Rail
Project, as the representative for the SBCTA Board.
Council Member Tejeda and Council Member Momberger met with a community group discussing
various improvements coming to the City.
Council Member Momberger attended the SBCTA Board meeting,the Omnitrans meeting,the Airport
Advisory Board meeting,the Inland Valley Realtors forum on the housing crisis,the Library Board
meeting,the Interfaith Council meeting,the quarterly downtown business meeting,the Rotary
sponsored presentation on sex trafficking in the Inland Empire, and thoroughly enjoyed her 8-hour ride
along with the Fire Department.
Mayor Pro Tempore Ban ch rode along with the Police Department to property located at the 10
Freeway and Wabash Avenue,toured the Garner Holt Productions facility, and enjoyed the Redlands
Bowl Charities event held at Brew Cakes Restaurant.
Mayor Foster represented the City at the Omnitrans Board meeting on April 4, attended several
meetings here at City Hall, and toured the Garner Holt Productions facility.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M. The next regular meeting of
the City of Redlands City Council will be held on May 1, 2018.
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