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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018_05_01 - Regular MINUTES 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 May 1, 2018 at 5:00 P.M. Present: Paul Foster, Mayor Jon Harrison, Council Member Eddie Tejeda, Council Member Toni Momberger, Council Member Absent: Paul Barich, Mayor Pro Tempore 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: 1. Universal North America Insurance Company v. City of Redlands, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case no. CIVDS1724718 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 an offer to sell property to the City CC_SA May 1,2018 Page 1 Conference with real property negotiators -Government Code §54956.8 (Quality of Life Director Boatman) Property APNs 0300-241-17-0000 0300-241-19-0000 0300-241-37-0000 and 0300-241-38-0000 Agency N. Enrique Martinez, Chris Boatman Negotiators: Negotiating Party. Mistretta Canyon Partners, LLC Under Negotiation. Terms of payment and price of an offer to sell property to the City RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The meeting reconvened at 6:01 P.M. with an invocation by Council Member Harrison 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"Teddy", an eight-year old male long-haired Chihuahua who is available for adoption,with twenty-seven other dogs and fifty-one cats, at the Redlands Animal Shelter. Ms. Elliott informed the Council twenty-two dogs and sixteen cats have been adopted since the last regular City Council meeting. Expression of Appreciation -Council Member Harrison-For his seventeen years of service as a member of the City Council, Jon Harrison received expressions of gratitude and praise from each of his fellow Council Members, City Treasurer Dawes, and City Clerk Donaldson. He was recognized for his patience, thoughtful insight, and strong leadership. Additional presentations honoring his dedication to serve this community were made by County Supervisor James Ramos, Socorro Pantaleon, of Assemblyman Stemorth's office, and representatives of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, Marissa Harding, Scott Welsh, and Todd Underwood. Council Member Harrison thanked all those with whom he has worked over the years and praised City staff for their commitment to excellence. He described several projects and activities of note during his tenure, including,trail maintenance agreements with the Conservancy and the management of open space,the Sports Park,the Transient Occupancy Tax,the installation of restrooms at the Redlands Bowl, infrastructure improvements, General Plan update,growth of City's citrus acreage,the Redlands Rail Project, and the Skatepark. At 6:35 P.M.,the Mayor recessed the meeting for ten minutes,to allow people to say their good-byes to Council Member Harrison. PUBLIC COMMENT SB 54—Bill Miller raised concerns with Senate Bill 54,known as the state sanctuary law, questioning its validity, and pointing out a number of cities have already asserted the law is incompatible with federal law. He considers this issue a matter of safety,not of politics, and urged the Council to take action and adopt a resolution either affirming or denying the state's position. Historic Property-Andy Hoder described the ongoing deterioration of a house located at the corner of Grant and Olive Avenue,which has caused neighborhood blight, and potential safety and fire hazards. He suggested the City find a way to work with the owners to turn this house around and preserve its original character. CC_SA May 1,2018 Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison,the City Council approved the minutes of the regular meeting of April 17, 2018. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Fee Waiver On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison,the City Council approved the request from the Second Baptist Church for a waiver of$2,037.06 in fees for their first duneteenth Unity in the Community event to be held on June 16, 2018, at Israel Beal Park. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Fee Waiver- Surfin' State Sreet On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison,the City Council determined that approval of the request to serve and consume alcoholic beverages at Ed Hales Park is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved the request for permission to serve and consume alcoholic beverages at the Surfin'State Street event to be held on June 22, 2018, Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Resolution Nos. 7832 and 7831 -Annual Assessments On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison,the City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 7832 and 7831 to appoint an Assessment Engineer and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Reports for levy of annual assessments for Street Lighting District No. 1 and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Ordinance No. 2868 -Law Enforcement Services On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison,the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2868, amending Chapter 9.32 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to costs associated with extraordinary law enforcement services. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Safety Training Center On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison,the City Council approved the agreement between the City of Redlands and the City of Carlsbad for the use of the Carlsbad Safety Training Center. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Proclamation -National Day of Prayer CC_SA May 1,2018 Page 3 On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison,the City Council approved a proclamation declaring May 3, 2018, as the National Day of Prayer. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Public Art Sculpture On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jon Harrison,the City Council approved the artist agreement between the City of Redlands and John Gilbert Luebtow for purchase and installation of the public art sculpture, Interiorem Pulchritudinem (Latin for Inner Beauty), in the amount of $20,000.00,to be located on the City's Civic Center grounds; and approved an additional appropriation in the same amount. The expense is offset entirely by private donations. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed COMMUNICATIONS Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission Report Mark Stanson, Chairman of the Municipal Utilities and Public Works Commission(MUPWC), reviewed the activities and accomplishments of the Commission during 2017 to include, detailed review of the solid waste rate study, in which several public hearings were held,ultimately leading to the Commission recommendations to increase solid waste rates. There was ongoing review and analysis of the Pavement Accelerated Repair Implementation Strategy Program (PARIS) and various City programs, such as, Capital Improvement Program, development impact fees, streets calming and accessibility, and transportation,bike, and trails plans. Citrus Preservation Commission Report Citrus Preservation Commission Chairman Peter Buoye reported on the City's grove operations and provided an overview of the current and ongoing challenges associated with citrus farming, including, Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP), severe labor shortage,minimum wage rates, and the aging population of farmers and laborers. He listed accomplishments for 2017 to include, development of a 10-year plan,the addition of two new "Gateway" Groves,well repairs, fencing, and the recent plantings of the Diversified Pacific housing development. He expressed optimism looking forward to this season as it is progressing well with the City's new packing house,Villa Park Orchards Association. He offered special thanks to Vice Chairman Bill Oesterlein and all the Commissioners,Larry Jacinto Farming, and Rick Cross,now retired from the Quality of Life Department. As public comment, Dennis Bell praised the work performed to manage our citrus groves,but questioned their overall productivity and whether the production values warrant the costs associated. He stated the City owns enough citrus acreage to preserve our heritage and there is no need to add more. PUBLIC HEARINGS Redlands Food Hall, LLC Mayor Foster opened the public hearing and called upon Brian Foote, of Development Services, for a summary of the applicant's requests for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the Mutual Orange Company Packing Plant and operation of a communal food hall facility, located at 330 North Third Street. Jerry Tessier of Redlands Food Hall, LLC,the applicant,thanked the Council and staff and announced the opening is scheduled for January of 2020.With no further comments, Mayor Foster closed the public hearing. CC_SA May 1,2018 Page 4 On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council determined that the proposed project is exempt from environmental review in accordance with Sections 15331 and 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; adopted Resolution No. 7838, (Historic Resource Designation No. 132) for the local designation of the Mutual Orange Company Packing Plant building as an historic property; approved Resolution No. 7839 (Commission Review and Approval No. 895) for the proposed rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the Mutual Orange Company Packing Plant, construct facade rehabilitation and improvements, and establish a multi-tenant food hall; and approved Resolution No. 7840 (Conditional Use Permit No. 1100)for the proposed sale of alcoholic beverages by the future restaurant and retail tenants, located at 330 North Third Street. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed NEW BUSINESS Claims Administration On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council approved the First Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Redlands and AdminSure, amending Article 5 of the Agreement, entitled"Payments to Consultant,"to clarify compensation for the third year of the agreement to not exceed $104,964.00. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Utility Connection On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council unanimously determined that the City of Redlands is acting as a Responsible Agency in accordance with Sections 15381 and 15096 of the California Environmental Quality Act and rely upon the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared and adopted by the County of San Bernardino for Tentative Tract Map No. 20030; determined that Outside City Case No. 18-27 by Jim Didion for outside City utility connections for residential development for Tentative Tract Map No. 20030 on a 5.5-acre parcel (APNs: 0298-231-32-0000 and 0298-231-44-0000)located at the southeast corner of Crafton and Nice Avenues in the unincorporated community of Mentone, is consistent with the City of Redlands General Plan and the public health, safety, welfare and best interests of the citizens of Redlands are served by the City's continued processing of the application; and directed staff to prepare a Pre-Annexation Agreement for Tentative Tract Map No. 20030. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Signing Authority -Environmental Review Services If approved, Resolution No. 7836 would authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements and Funding Agreements to expedite the procurement of qualified consultants to prepare environmental review documents for future developments. City Manager Martinez and City Attorney McHugh explained the City is acting as a pass-through agency and no general fund monies are being spent. Each professional services agreement has a corresponding funding agreement and developers place funds on deposit to cover the costs of environmental review services. On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council determined that approval of Resolution No. 7836 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines, and adopted Resolution No. 7836, authorizing the City Manager to execute professional services agreements and funding agreements for environmental review services related to private development projects. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed CC_SA May 1,2018 Page 5 AirFest Event Will Hamilton, of Quality of Life,provided background on the request by Hangar 24 Charities to modify the Temporary Flight Restrict(TFR)and hangar closure times for the 2018 Hangar 24 AirFest event, modifying Air Show Permit No. 6, approved on March 6, 2018. To accommodate the military performers, the revisions will add one hour to the flight restrictions on the Friday practice day, one and one-half hours to the Saturday show day, and reduce the TFR by one-half hour on the Sunday show day. Mr. Hamilton explained the Airport Advisory Board(AAB)voted unanimously to modify the TFR times, requesting a one hour break in the TFR on Saturday from 6:45 to 7:45 P.M.,which would allow airport users the ability to take-off and land during the airshow and between events. Through written communication,the event's airboss expressed his support of one continuous TFR without a one hour gap. As public comment, Ensen Mason,AAB Member, stated there is some ambiguity and inconsistency between staff's recommendation and the conditions of approval, and the AAB's request for the hour break provides people the opportunity to come and go without interfering with the event and causes less confusion for the public. After Council Member discussion, Council agreed to defer to the expert opinion and advice of the airboss. On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger,the City Council determined that approval of Revision No. 1 to Air Show Permit No. 6 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15323 of the State Guidelines; directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and approved Revision No. 1 to Air Show Permit No. 6 extending the temporary flight restrictions included in the permit at the Redlands Municipal Airport and directed staff to modify the conditions of approval to omit the one hour break in the restriction on May 19, 2018 and May 20, 2018 for the 2018 Hangar 24 AirFest event. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Bus Shelter Services Agreement On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council determined that approval of the Bus Shelter Services Agreement is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of the State Guidelines; and approved a Bus Shelter Services Agreement between the City of Redlands and Omnitrans for the administration of a comprehensive passenger amenities program at current and future bus stops throughout the City. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Film Permit Waiver Quality of Life Director Boatman presented a request by Golden Era Productions to waive all current and future film permit fees for filming on public property and a request to reduce the required notice for filming in the downtown area. As public comment,Andy Hoder and Dennis Bell objected to the blanket waiver request and opposed the request to reduce the noticing requirements for street closures when filming in the downtown area. All Council Members voiced their opposition of the requests, as well. On motion of Council Member Toni Momberger, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council denied the request from Golden Era Productions to waive film permit fees for its filming on public property and within the public right-of-way, and denied the request to allow for a reduction in the required notice for filming in the downtown area to adjacent businesses. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed CC_SA May 1,2018 Page 6 Renewable Liquefied Natural Gas On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council determined that approval of the Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines, and approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and Clean Energy for the supply and delivery of renewable liquefied natural gas. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Concrete Stockpile Crushing On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council determined that approval of the Agreement is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and approved the agreement between the City of Redlands and J.D.M.L., Inc. dba Standard Industries Inc., for crushing of concrete stockpile at the California Street Landfill in an amount not-to-exceed $185,900.00 for a period of nine weeks. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed Organics &Food Waste Processing On motion of Council Member Jon Harrison, seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger,the City Council determined that approval of the Agreement is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and approved the agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. for processing of organics/food waste in the amount not-to-exceed $345, 380.10. Vote: 4 - 0 Passed COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES Council Member Harrison attended the Santa Ana River Wash Plan Task Force meeting and announced all approvals associated with the plan should be complete within one year. Council Member Tejeda participated in the Community Day of Service at Heritage Park, spoke at the Inland Empire Almanac show,hosted by Phil Courtney, and attended a meeting with the Teamsters Local 1932 organization for discussions of community benefit. Council Member Momberger drove to California State Prison Corcoran,and spoke to the parole board in opposition to the release of John Zenc convicted of murdering Paula Hernandez in 1977. She attended Redlands Bowl Associates "Let Them Eat Cake" fundraiser event, a presentation by Nelda Stuck at the Historical Museum Association's event at the Contemporary Club on Apri122, the Disaster Council meeting on April 23, and the kick-off parry for"Parties for the Necklace" put on by the Redlands Conservancy. She also thoroughly enjoyed a"ride-along" on one of the City's garbage trucks. Mayor Foster invited everyone to attend the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast this Thursday, May 4, 2018 at the University of Redlands. He attended the Chamber Board Meeting,had the privilege of being a part of the Barton School House dedication at Heritage Park, and chaired the Disaster Council Meeting on April 23. He thanked Director Boatman and his staff for their efforts in coordinating the "Pickle Ball" Open House event. He also praised the City Manager, Director Boatman and staff, and all the volunteers for their hard work towards making the Community Day of Service such a grand success. CC_SA May 1,2018 Page 7 Later that same day he enjoyed the Library Gala event. ADJOURNMENT In honor of retiring Council Member Jon Harrison, Mayor Foster adjourned the meeting at 7:49 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on May 15,2018. 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. PUBLIC COMMENT None forthcoming Minutes On motion of Mr. Teieda, seconded by Mr. Harrison,the minutes of the regular meeting on April 3, 2018 were approved. Vote: 4-0 Passed ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:50 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on June 5, 2018. CC_SA May 1,2018 Page 8