HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018_10_16 - Regular MINUTES
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon
Street, on October 16,2018 at 5 00 P M
Present Paul Foster,Mayor
Paul Barich,Mayor Pro Tempore
Eddie Tejeda, Council Member
Tom Momberger, Council Member
John James, Council Member
Staff 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 Desatmk,
Development Services Director,Paul Toor,Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director,Nathan
Cooke,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
LATE BREAKING ITEM
City Attorney McHugh reviewed the need to take immediate action on existing litigation Council Member
Tejeda moved to add to the City Council's closed session agenda as a"late breaking item",the
consideration of a conference with legal counsel for one case involving litigation regarding a discrimination
complaint by Nabar Enrique Martinez, Department of Fair Employment&Housing Matter No
201810-03853510 The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Barich and carried unanimously The
item was added to the closed session agenda as C-6
Conference with real property negotiators -Government Code §54956 8
(Quality of Life Director Boatman)
Property APNs 0167-511-11-0000, 0167-511-12-0000
Agency Negotiator Chris Boatman
Negotiating Party Joe Zapata representing Southern California Edison
Under Negotiation 1 Terms of payment and price of offer to purchase Agricultural trees
Conference with legal counsel Existing Litigation-Government Code §54956 9(d)(1)
(Management Services/Finance Director Garcia)
One Case
a Notice of complaint of discrimination filed by Ms Amy Hagan,Nevada Equal Rights Commission
and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,Agencies Charge No 480-2018-04689
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Conference with legal counsel Anticipated Litigation-Government Code §54956 9(d)(2)(e)(3)
(Management Services/Finance Director Garcia)
One Case
a Facts and circumstances Consideration of Discussion of threatened litigation against the City for
medical insurance claim, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment claims by Ms Amy Hagan
Public Employee Performance Evaluation associated with the two specific above-referenced closed session
matters-Government Code §54957(Mayor Foster)
a City Manager
Public Employee Appointment- Government Code §54957 (Mayor Foster)
a Acting City Manager
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6 17 P M with an invocation by Mayor Foster followed by the pledge of
allegiance to the American flag
Mayor Foster announced Agenda Item L-6, consideration of an agricultural tree removal agreement with
Southern California Edison for the removal of 70 City-owned citrus trees was pulled from the agenda to be
considered at a later date
Mayor Fosters introduced the City's new Fire Chief,Nathan Cooke, and welcomed him to the City
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"Bonnie",a one-year old female Chihuahua mix who is available for adoption,with thirty-six
other dogs and forty-three cats, at the Redlands Animal Shelter, and two dogs and fifty-six cats in foster
homes Ms Elliott informed the Council twelve dogs,thirty-three cats, and one bunny have been adopted
since the last regular City Council meeting
Proclamation National Friends of Libraries Week-Mayor Foster and Library Director McCue presented a
Proclamation declaring the week of October 21 -27 as National Friends of Libraries Week to Les Kong,
President of the Friends of Smiley Library Board
PUBLIC COMMENT
Open Government—Stephen Rogers voiced concerns related to the late breaking item added to the closed
session to consider the Complaint of Discrimination filed by Nabar Enrique Martinez He questioned the
authority granted to the City Manager in relationship to settlement agreements and specifically a
separation agreement with a former human resource director He asked the Council to promote an
atmosphere of open government City Attorney McHugh explained the City Manager's power is taken
directly from Government Code and the City's Municipal Code and as such, authorizes the City
Manager the powers to negotiate and hire and fire staff without Council approval
Liberty Lane Apartments-Joseph Mays, a retired veteran,thanked the Council for their ongoing support
and approval of the Liberty Lane project, located at Texas and Lugoma which will provide much needed
housing for veterans He expressed gratitude that all the recent legal challenges opposing the project were
denied and he looks forward to watching the development move forward
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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 health, safety and fire
hazards He suggested the Council take action before the building is permanently lost
Employment Contract-Dennis Bell raised several issues surrounding the City Manager's contract,
compensation package and performance He claimed the City has seen too many cases of litigation and
has suffered from an environment fostering high turnover He requested an audit of the City's books,with
particular attention to the enterprise funds and urged the City Manager and the current Council to resign
from their positions
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 2018 and minutes of the special
meeting of October 5,2018
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Earthquake ShakeOut Day
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved a proclamation declaring October 18,2018 as Earthquake ShakeOut Day
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved a proclamation declaring October 21 through 27, 2018 as Childhood Lead
Poisoning Prevention Week
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation National Friends of Libraries Week
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved a proclamation declaring October 21 through 27, 2018 as National Friends of
Libraries Week
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Commission Appointments -Human Relations Commission
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved the reappointment of Judith Ashton to serve a third, four-year term ending October
5,2022, approved the reappointment of Gretchen Andrews to serve a second, four-year term ending
October 21,2022, and appointed Stephanie Miranda to serve a four-year term ending October 16,2022 on
the Human Relations Commission
Vote. 5 - 0 Passed
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Settlement Agreement
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved the public disclosure of details of an Agreement of Settlement and General Release
between the City of Redlands and Christopher Ralls, Georgia Ralls and Jamieson Liu Under the terms of
the agreement,the City and Mr Liu agree to pay Mr Ralls the aggregate sum of$10,000 00, and to Ms
Ralls the aggregate sum of$125,000 00 to settle and dispose of disputes and controversies associated with
a civil action pending in the San Bernardino Superior Court and entitled Christopher Ralls and Georgia
Ralls v City of Redlands,Jaimeson Liu, et al,Case No CIVDS 1709276
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Ordinance No 2879 -Late Government Claims
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously adopted Ordinance No 2879, amending Chapter 3 09 of the Redlands Municipal Code
relating to the processing of, and decisional authority for,requests for leave to file late government claims
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Fee Waiver-Family Service Association
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved the request from Family Service Association of Moreno Valley(FSA)for a waiver
of$343 50 in fees for the use of the Redlands Senior Center Multi-purpose room,kitchen, and a staff
attendant on Saturday,November 3, 208 for a Spaghetti Dinner fundraising event to benefit the Redlands
senior meal program
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Fee Waiver-New Year's Eve Orange Drop Event
Quality of Life Director Boatman introduced a request for a fee waiver from the Chamber of Commerce
for the 2nd Annual New Year's Eve Orange Drop Event to be held in Downtown Redlands As public
comment,Dennis Bell stated the event organizer should provide their own private security rather than
overextending the City's police force who have more important things to do All the Council Members
expressed their support of the Orange Drop, citing these types of events support downtown businesses and
promote tourism within the City
On motion of Council Member Tom Momberger, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council approved the request from the Redlands Chamber of Commerce for a waiver of$20,645 20 in fees
for the New Year's Eve Orange Drop Event to be held in Downtown Redlands on December 31, 2018
Vote. 5 - 0 Passed
Alcohol Consumption Permit
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously determmed that approval of the event is exempt from environmental review pursuant to
Section 15311(c) of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and
approved a request for permission to serve and consume alcoholic beverages at Prospect Park for the
Farner/Layton Wedding on November 18,2018
Vote- 5 - 0 Passed
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Sports Park Lease Financing Annual Fee
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved an additional appropriation in the amount of$4,378 31 for the Sports Park Lease
Financing Annual Fee
Vote- 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 7889- Small Claims Court Representatives
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved Resolution No 7889 appointing Small Claims Court Representatives to act for the
City of Redlands and on the City's behalf and Rescinding Resolution No 7764
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Employee Insurance Policy Renewals
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved a one-year policy renewal with Principal Insurance for dental and life insurance
coverage for all City employees and their eligible dependents, approved a one-year policy renewal with
California Dental Network for dental insurance coverage for all employees and their eligible dependents,
and approved a four-year policy renewal with MESVision for vision insurance for eligible bargaining
units
Vote. 5 - 0 Passed
Side Letter Agreement RAFME
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved the Side Letter Agreement between the City and the Redlands Association of Fire
Management Employees(RAFME)to remove the position of Fire Chief from the language in Article 15
The Fire Chief position is included in the Redlands Association of Department Directors
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Aircraft Purchase and Sale Agreement Amendment
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously approved an amendment to the aircraft purchase and sale agreement with Tom
Dobbertm for the purchase of a used 1967 Cessna 172H aircraft,modifying the insurance requirements
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
Acting City Manager Appointment
Mayor Foster briefly explained the need to appoint an Acting City Manager and he recommended the
Council consider the appointment of Janice McConnell Each Council Member announced their full
support of Ms McConnell's selection, as she has the working knowledge,the appropriate qualifications,
and the skills to represent the City providing the highest level of service to the Council,the organization
and the community
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On motion of Mayor Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Tom Momberger,the City Council
unanimously appointed Janice McConnell as Acting City Manager
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Homeless Emergency Aid Program Grant Submittal
Mayor Foster and Council Member Momberger reviewed the Homeless Emergency Aid Program(HEAP)
offering block grants designed to provide direct assistance to cities and counties to address the
homelessness crisis throughout California The San Bernardino County Continuum of Care(CoC) is
eligible to allocate$9,389,654 in HEAP funding to qualified projects and the City can apply for a portion
of those funds coming to San Bernardino County Council Member James strongly supported this
opportunity available to the City
On motion of Council Member John James, seconded by Council Member Tom Momberger,the City
Council unanimously authorized staff to submit the necessary prerequisite materials related to the Homeless
Emergency Aid Program funding through the County of San Bernardino Office of Homeless Services,
including but not limited to a letter of support and grant applications
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No 2878 -Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
Mayor Foster declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called upon City Attorney McHugh to
review Ordinance No 2878 relating to the adoption by reference of the Uniform Code for the Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings If approved the ordinance would allow staff to take advantage of this uniform
code's provisions to better address existing and future code enforcement issues associated with neglected,
damaged and unsafe buildings and structures which present a threat to health, safety, and welfare of the
City's residents With no further comment,Mayor Foster closed the public hearing
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously adopted Ordinance No 2878 amending Chapter 15 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating
to the adoption by reference of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and
rescinding Ordinance No 2816
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No 7911 - Sign Conditional Use Permit
Mayor Foster declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called upon Emily Elliott, of
Development Services,to provide background on the request by Quiel Signs Inc for an internally
illuminated wall sign measuring a total of 150 8 square feet in area The sign would identify one of the
tenants within a six-story office building located at 300 East State Street With no further comment,the
Mayor closed the public hearing
On motion of Council Member Tom Momberger, seconded by Council Member Eddie TeJeda,the City
Council unanimously approved Resolution No 7911 approving Sign Conditional Use Permit No 24 for a
150 8 square foot wall sign on the east elevation of the six-story office building located at 300 East State
Street
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
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NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No.7912 Salary Schedule
Management Services/Finance Director Garcia summarized Resolution No 7912 proposing to incorporate
a change made to the salary of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator position within the
Fire Department Review of salary comparisons within the area support an increase to the salary
classification in order to obtain a sufficient pool of qualified candidates for the position As public
comment, Stephen Rogers raised questions related to the timing of this proposed salary resolution and
wondered why the Acting City Manager position was not included
On motion of Council Member John James, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council
unanimously approved Resolution No 7912 establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City
employees and Rescinding Resolution No 7899
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Memorandum of Understanding Discounted Tuition
Management Services/Finance Director Garcia presented a Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Redlands and Azusa Pacific University to offer valuable opportunity for employees to access
graduate programs at a discounted rate of 15%per unit for enrollment in graduate programs
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redlands and Azusa
Pacific University to offer discounted tuition to employees
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Agreement- Solid Waste Collection Vehicles Maintenance
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously approved the agreement with P& S Truck Center to provide original Cummins parts and
service in an amount not-to-exceed$31,000 00 for a period of one year,with two additional one-year
renewal options for a total agreement amount not-to-exceed$93,000 00
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Landfill Compactor Purchase
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously approved the purchase of one Landfill compactor from Quinn Group in the amount of
$750,740 99
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Funding Agreement Ford Park Pond Improvements
Tabitha Kevan, Quality of Life, announced the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District(IERCD)
recently notified the City that an application for Special Project Funding to stabilize and restore the upper
pond at Ford Park was approved in the amount of$85,981 00 Council Member Momberger thanked the
IERCD for their support
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On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Tom Momberger,the City
Council unanimously 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 Funding Agreement with the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District
for Ford Park pond improvements in the amount of$85,981 00
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Agricultural Tree Removal Agreement
This item was pulled from the agenda to be discussed at a later time
Landscape Maintenance Agreement
Quality of Life Director Boatman discussed the proposal made by Property One,LLC to extend the
landscaping for the property onto freeway embankments located north of the Redlands Packing House
shopping center and west of Eureka Street He clarified that all maintenance of the project area and all
funding for the work performed will be provided by Property Once,LLC In addition,Mr Boatman
reviewed an amendment to the Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the City of Redlands and
Caltrans for the allocation of maintenance on the I-10 off-ramp from Texas Street to Eureka Street As
public comment, Stephen Rogers questioned whether the Caltrans agreement was assignable and
wondered if the City was properly complying with requirements associated with public works projects
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously determined that approval of the Maintenance Agreement with Property One,LLC
the amendment to the Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15301 of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act, approved the Maintenance Agreement with Property One,LLC, allocating all maintenance
responsibilities for both North and South sides of the 1-10 off-ramp from Texas Street to Eureka Street to
Property One,LLC in perpetuity, and approved the First Amendment to the Landscape Maintenance
Agreement between the City of Redlands and Caltrans to include the area within the State Highway right of
way on State Route I-10 between Texas Street and Eureka Street
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Fee Waiver-Veterans Day Parade&Picnic
Mayor Foster and Council Member Momberger recused themselves from voting and discussion on this
item due to their remote interest in the non-profit organization,the Hometown Heroes Foundation Quality
of Life Director Boatman introduced a request from the Hometown Heroes Foundation for a fee waiver
and a request to serve and consume alcohol at Jennie Davis Park for the Hometown Heroes Veterans
Parade event As public comment,Mike Warren, Chairman of the Veterans Parade Committee,provided
background on the parade and thanked the Council for their continued support on such a great event
honoring our veterans
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member John James,the City Council
unanimously determined that approval of the event is exempt from environmental review pursuant to
Section 15311(c) of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act,
approved the request from the Hometown Heroes Foundation for a waiver of$5,696 50 in fees, and
authorized permission to serve and consume alcoholic beverages at Jennie Davis Park for the Veterans Day
Parade event to be held on November 11,2018
Vote: 3 - 0 Passed
Other Mayor Paul Foster(RECUSE)
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Council Member Tom Momberger(RECUSE)
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Council Member James had no new reportable action to announce
Councilmember Teleda had no new reportable action to announce
Mayor Pro Tem Barich attended the Redlands Optimist Oktoberfest event, Smiley Library Book Signing
event at the Heritage Room,the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Meeting, and the
Historic& Scenic Preservation Commission meeting He caught the tail end of the Community Day of
Service at Grove and Lincoln, enjoyed the Benchwarmer's Annual Fundraiser,the Sacred Heart Academy
fundraiser benefiting school programs, and the Citrograph Food and Wine event at the Burrage Mansion
Council Member Momberger highlighted Angel's Closet Chanties, a non profit organization
celebrating ten years of collecting and distributing new and gently used school clothes, formal attire,
business attire, graduation caps and gowns, accessories and toiletries to middle school and high school
students in need She praised their work within the community
Mayor Foster toured the proposed sites for the next Community Day of Service next April, attended the
Walk to End Alzheimers at Plymouth Village,the Fire Department Open House event, and he participated
in the Fall Clean-Up Day of Service at the Orange Blossom Trail
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 7 25 P M The next regular meeting of the
City of Redlands City Council will be held on November 6,2018
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