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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019_03_05 - Regular MINUTES Regular meetings 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 March 5,2019, at 5 00 P M Present Paul Foster,Mayor Denise Davis,Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Banch, Council Member Eddie Tejeda, Council Member Tom Momberger, Council Member Staff Janice McConnell,Acting 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 Desatmk, Development Services Director,Paul Toor,Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director,Nathan Cooke,Fire Chief 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) (City Attorney McHugh) Two Cases a Notice of complaint of discrimination filed by Ms Amy Hagan,U S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,Agency Charge No 487-2019-00195 b 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 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 Consideration of claim by Nabar Enrique Martinez Conference with real property negotiators -Government Code §54956 8 (Quality of Life Director Boatman) Property Property located in Live Oak Canyon(APNs 0300-222-30-0000 and 0300-601-03-0000, and portions of APNs 0300-222-21-0000, 0300-222-27-0000, 0300-222-28-0000) Agency Negotiator Chris Boatman Negotiating Party Redlands Conservancy, Sherli Leonard Under Negotiation Terms of payment and price of an option agreement to permit the City to purchase property CC—SA—March 5,2019 Page 1 Conference with real property negotiators -Government Code §54956 8 (Quality of Life Director Boatman) Property 12 55 and 1225 W Redlands Blvd(APNs 0169-351-02-0000&0169-351-03-0000) Agency Negotiator Chris Boatman Negotiating Party David C Jones Trust Under Negotiation Terms of payment and price for possible purchase of property by City RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The meeting reconvened at 6 00 P M with an invocation by Council Member Tejeda 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—Animal Control Officer Nancy Pilkington introduced"Buddy", a three-year-old male terrier mix who is available for adoption,with thirty-five other dogs,thirty cats, and three rabbits at the Redlands Animal Shelter Ms Pilkmgton informed the Council twelve dogs and six cats have been adopted since the last regular City Council meeting Proclamation 125 years of the A K Smiley Library-Mayor Foster presented a Proclamation recognizing 125 years of the A K Smiley Library to Bill Hatfield and Library Board of Trustees Proclamation Year of the Zanja-Mayor Foster presented a Proclamation declaring 2019 as the Year of the Zanja to Sherh Leonard,Executive Director of the Redlands Conservancy Proclamation Bicycle Month-Mayor Foster presented a Proclamation declaring the month of March 2019 as Bicycle Month to Kathy Behrens,Director,Emerald Necklace Grand Tour Lifesaving Award-Fire Chief Nathan Cooke and Mayor Foster presented Lifesaving Awards to Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Hurtado and Engineer Brad Byers for their heroic actions in saving the life of a fellow firefighter PUBLIC COMMENT Homelessness Forums—Ana McNaughton announced the Redlands Charitable Resources Coalition (RCRC)has been hosting a series of homelessness forums and encouraged everyone to attend the last in the series to be held later this week at the University of Redlands Styrofoam Ban-Nancy Blastos described the potential health hazards of styrofoam and reiterated her desire to have the Council consider banning all styrofoam within the city limits RCCD-Laycee Blount, of Riverside Community College District, announced an upcoming event benefiting the local economy and requested the City consider sponsoring Outside City Utility Service-Raul Madrid,of Mentone, spelled out his opposition to the requirements placed on Mentone property owners when they apply for water service connection to the City He stated owners must pay additional fees and sign a pre-annexation agreement,or they will be denied water service CC—SA—March 5,2019 Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the special meeting of February 7, 2019 and the regular meeting of February 19, 2019 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Proclamation 125th Anniversary of the A K Smiley Library On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously authorized the issuance of a Proclamation recognizing March 1 st as the 125th Anniversary of the A K Smiley Library Vote 5 - 0 Passed Proclamation Year of the Zanja On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously authorized the issuance of a Proclamation declaring 2019 as the Year of the Zanja in the City of Redlands Vote 5 - 0 Passed Proclamation Bicycle Month On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously authorized the issuance of a Proclamation declaring the month of March to be Bicycle Month in the City of Redlands Vote 5 - 0 Passed Commissioner Appointments-H&SP On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously reappointed Kurt Heidelberg to serve a second, four-year term ending January 18, 2023, appointed Dr Lauren Weiss Bricker and Steven Holm to serve four-year terms on the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission ending January 18, 2023 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Board Member Appointment On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously appointed Debbie Forthun to serve the remainder of an unexpired term on the Airport Advisory Board, ending May 1, 2020 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Commissioner Appointment HRC CC—SA—March 5,2019 Page 3 On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously appointed Kenneth Ford to serve a four-year term on the Human Relations Commission ending March 5, 2023 Vote- 5 - 0 Passed Local Emergency Status Report Emergency Operations Manager Glass provided an update regarding Emergency Resolution 7943 declaring a Local Emergency on behalf of the City of Redlands due to the heavy rams that caused catastrophic road damage on Greenspot Road at the corner of Florida Avenue Staff is currently collecting more accurate estimates on the locations,magnitude of repairs required to public property, and associated scope of work for repairs The estimate for the repairs is $200,000 - $300,000 and will take approximately 2-4 months to complete Grant Acceptance On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously authorized the acceptance of the Department of Homeland Security,Federal Emergency Management Agency 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $16,743 00 and authorized an additional appropriation of the same to the Emergency Preparedness account Vote 5 - 0 Passed Ordinance No 2890 Zone Change No 460 On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No 2890, amending Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal Code by adopting a revised land use zoning map(Zone Change No 460),to rezone 8 78 acres from"General Industrial(M-2)" to "Administrative and Professional Office(A-P)" District, located on the south side of Park Avenue,west of New York Street Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Alcohol Consumption Permit-Farm to Fork Dinner Fundraiser On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously determined that approval of the request 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 request to serve and consume alcoholic beverages at Heritage Park and the Grove School property for the Farm to Fork Dinner Fundraiser supporting the Armantrout Education Foundation to be held on March 30,2019 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Architectural Design Services On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously determined that this agreement is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15061 (b) (3)of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, approved the agreement with SGH Architects for general architectural design services in an amount not to exceed$90,000 for a period of three years, and authorized an additional appropriation in the amount of$10,000 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed CC—SA—March 5,2019 Page 4 Resolution No. 7935 Traffic Regulations On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously determined the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(c)of the state guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved Resolution No 7935 establishing a three-way stop intersection at E Sunset Drive South and Palo Alto Drive Vote 5 - 0 Passed Utility Advisory Committee Applications On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously authorized staff to solicit applications for the 2019 Utility Advisory Committee Vote 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 7944 Public Records Destruction On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 7944 approving the destruction of certain public records from the Finance Department Vote 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 7940 Public Records Destruction On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 7940 approving the destruction of certain public records from the Police Department Vote 5 - 0 Passed COMMUNICATIONS Delegate Designation On motion of Mayor Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council unanimously approved the designation of Council Member Momberger to serve as the primary delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore Davis to serve as the alternate for the 2019 Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference and General Assembly Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Annual Report Human Relations Commission Commission Chair Gretchen Andrews presented the Human Relation Commission's Annual Report, recapping last year's accomplishments,to include,welcoming two new commissioners and one student commissioner,holding the annual goal setting and planning retreat,participating in a series of discussions concerning homelessness and the 4th Annual Hunger Walk event The Commission partnered with the Second Baptist Church and the Interfaith Council to host the Juneteenth event,participated in outreach efforts at the July 4th Independence Day event at Sylvan Park, and promoted the International "Compassion Game",registering as Team Redlands and reporting over 300 hours for a variety of acts of compassion CC—SA—March 5,2019 Page 5 Annual Report Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission Chairperson Tim Landis reviewed the activities and accomplishments of the Commission during 2018, including ongoing review and analysis of the Pavement Accelerated Repair Implementation Strategy Program(PARIS),the freeway interchange improvement projects, Southern California Edison's Rule 20 undergroundmg project,the Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTP) status, Quiet Zone and the Redlands Passenger Rail Project, and the lien removals from properties requiring public street improvements along Center Street The Commission will continue to be a resource for the Council by providing input on the WWTP design assessment and the utilities rate study,regulatory changes that have potential impact to the City, and Master Plans for streets,water, sewer, and storm flows Annual Report Citrus Preservation Commission Staff recommended this item be presented to the Council at a future meeting Annual Report Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Vice-Chair Ryan Johnson and Commissioner Maryn Wells provided the Annual Report for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission The highlight of the year included the completion of the Skatepark and a successful Grand Opening event, drawing people from all over the community Projects in progress include the Community Center's dance floor installation, game room upgrades and Joslyn Senior Center kitchen improvements The Commission conducted their annual City Parks facility tour for a hands-on look of each park,reviewed the needs assessment study to better prioritize future projects and reviewed ways to expand park accessibility by adding special needs equipment and more picnic and gathering areas NEW BUSINESS Heavy-Duty Off-Road Equipment Maintenance Quality of Life Director Boatman explained the need for an agreement to provide support maintenance and service for heavy-duty off-road equipment for the Equipment Maintenance Division On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously approved the agreement with Southern California Fleet Services,Inc ,to provide maintenance and service for heavy-duty off-road equipment in an amount not-to-exceed$183,100 for a period of one year,with two additional one-year renewal options for a total agreement amount not-to-exceed$549,300 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Transit Villages Specific Plan EIR Staff requested this item be pulled from the agenda to be presented to the Council for consideration at a future meeting CC—SA—March 5,2019 Page 6 Proposed Ballot Measure Mayor Foster assured the public the Council will work towards finding compromises that are most beneficial to the community at large Development Services Director Desatmk provided a detailed report to consider a possible ballot measure to exempt the proposed Transit Village areas from certain constraints imposed by three voter-approved growth control initiatives,known as Proposition R, Measure N and Measure U He described one of the primary principals of the new General Plan, approved in December 2017,was to encourage growth in the core areas of the City,while preserving the agricultural lands around the City's perimeter Transit Villages,included in the Plan,help to accomplish the City's vision and will surround each of the planned rail stations scheduled to open in 2021 They are intended to be transit-oriented developments that provide new retail, office and residential uses in close proximity to the stations,with higher density styles such as townhomes, condominiums, and apartments In order to implement the higher density neighborhoods, it will be necessary to amend the General Plan Three major components of the proposed ballot measure include expanding boundaries of the area exempt from Measure U,recommending height, style and type of buildings be regulated through the Transit Villages Specific Plan(TVSP), and adding more flexibility to the number of residential dwelling units allowed over a two-year calendar period,rather than on a single calendar year,proposing 800 units citywide every two years,400 of which may be approved outside the TVSP area, all subject to an allocation process to be approved by the Council As public comment,Eric Whedbee supported the transit village development concept allowing for higher density within the city core,but he urged Council to require transit villages be mixed income residences to better address the affordable housing issues facing the City Joseph Hewes was like-minded in his support of the broad provision of the measure but considered the measure not aggressive enough to address the housing affordability issues facing the community In opposition, Shirley Bellue expressed concern with maintaining the same character,beauty and quality of life currently experienced within the City and warned traffic problems associated with higher density would only increase Dr Wong provided models representing a 68-foot building,recommended the public be wary of outside developers,motivated by profit,who are able to obtain inexpensive loans and grants through the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act Program, and he intimated none of these developers would ever live in one of their own projects Greg Brittam voiced opposition to the tram in general,but also was concerned with how this proposal would alter the unique small-town feel of Redlands, and he reminded everyone that government policies should not dictate what modes of transportation people use and where they live Six people commended the Council for the proposed higher density plan and ballot measure but asked for a continuation of the matter to allow for further discussions regarding the allocation numbers outside the TVSP Speakers included,Matt Jordan, of Diversified Pacific, Roman Nava and Gordon Nichols,of the Building Industry Association,Pat Meyer,Jonathan Shidler and Tom Robinson, of VantageOne Real Estate Sam Trad,representing the Redlands Elk Lodge, an immediate neighbor of the Transit Village area, explained how the Lodge would be directly impacted by this proposal, and he requested the Council seek their input and include them at the discussion table Dc Lozano agreed with the proposed changes to Measure U, describing the ways the City has already grown and changed since 1997, and she looks forward to smart contained development, creating a more walkable, sustainable and modern environment downtown Dennis Bell raised several issues with the proposal, including questioning why the measure would be considered for a November ballot when voter turnout is historically low for special elections He added, costs associated with holding a special election will be much greater than moving the measure to the primary election of March 3,2020 Quoting portions of the General Plan, Bill Cunningham referred to the section under growth management which states new development projects directly related to the train stations would be exempt from Measure U He discussed the housing mix ratios and warned the proposed changes could negatively impact the City's distinct CC—SA—March 5,2019 Page 7 character Jennifer Forsythe was worried that the impact of higher density housing would severely affect the already impacted schools of Redlands Council Member Momberger was optimistic there is common ground among a variety of different segments of the population which could lead to some sort of compromise Each Council Member voiced their support of the revised report but all agreed that continuing the matter would provide an opportunity to obtain valuable input from stakeholders,recognizing the need for flexibility City Attorney McHugh explained a full and thorough environmental review will require a lot of time and work but there is time to address some of these more detailed concerns, such as the allocations Mayor Foster concurred with his colleagues and supported continuing the matter He cautioned that developers will be unable to proceed with certain projects unless the Council tackles this issue,moves it forward and ultimately,brings it to the voters to determine the outcome On motion of Mayor Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich,the City Council unanimously agreed to continue this item to the regular Council meeting of April 16,2019 Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Rate Study Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Toor introduced an agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc for preparation of a water,wastewater, and recycled/non-potable water rate study He reviewed the Municipal Code's requirement to evaluate the rate structure of both the water and wastewater divisions every two years As public comment,Dennis Bell,voiced concerns with employing the same consultant as in the past and suggested the previous study's outcome was predetermined He urged for more accountability and reiterated his request for a forensic audit of the Enterprise Funds On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously approved the agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants,Inc in the amount not-to-exceed$95,488 for preparation of a water,wastewater, and recycled/non-potable water rate study Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Toor and Senior Civil Engineer Jason Montgomery reviewed the need to enter into an agreement for professional engineering services to complete wastewater treatment plant design Built in 1962,the Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTP)has undergone numerous expansions and upgrades over the past 56 years but many of the technologies and treatment processes currently in service have exceeded their anticipated lifespan Based on a detailed review and evaluation of four proposals,Parson Water&Infrastructure Inc was ranked as the best qualified consultant City staff will complete a proposal to undertake a peer evaluation of the design, insuring implementation of the best available technology and implementation of an efficient and economical design On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously determined that approval of the agreement is not subject to environmental review under section 15061(b)(3)of the guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved the agreement with Parsons Water&Infrastructure Inc in the amount not-to-exceed $2,867,552 for professional engineering services to complete wastewater treatment plant design Vote 5 - 0 Passed CC—SA—March 5,2019 Page 8 COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES Mayor Pro Tem Davis attended the Human Relations Commission meeting, a climate awareness education meeting hosted by Citizens Climate Lobby, and met with residents from Myrtle Street regarding their traffic,parking and safety concerns within their neighborhood Council Member Momberger toured the Riverside Food Lab with the Mayor,Acting City Manager McConnell, and Development Services staff,presented a Certificate to the Redlands Art Association (RAA)honoring the 50th Annual Mini Show event, and attended the Interagency Council on Homelessness She welcomed a group of 600 eighth grade girls participating in the STEM Conference held at the University of Redlands Council Member Banch enjoyed the Attic Art event hosted by the RAA, Excellence in Education at the River Church, and met with Director Boatman and Will Hamilton,Airport Manager, for an updated report of the Municipal Airport Council Member Teleda met with two different groups of concerned citizens and attended Council briefing updates Mayor Foster toured the Riverside Food Lab with Council Member Momberger,Acting City Manager McConnell, and Development Services staff, attended the Chamber of Commerce Board of Director's meeting,chaired a meeting regarding the Community Day of Service scheduled for April 27 and presided over the Family Services Association installation of officers He participated in film promotions for the Redlands Bicycle Classic, attended a meeting of the Hometown Heroes Foundation Committee,the Pledge of Allegiance Day of Honor at the Burrage Mansion, spoke at the Chamber of Commerce Rise and Shine and enjoyed participating in the Read-Across-America at Judson Brown Elementary School He also worked the Run Through Redlands event ADJOURNMENT There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 8 19 P M The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on March 19,2019 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 Call regular meeting of the Successor Agency Board of Directors to order PUBLIC COMMENT None forthcoming Minutes On motion of Board Member Barich, seconded by Board Member Tejeda,the minutes of the regular meeting on February 5,2019,were unanimously approved Vote 5-0 Passed CC—SA—March 5,2019 Page 9 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8 20 P M The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on April 2, 2019 CC—SA—March 5,2019 Page 10