HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019_03_19 - Regular MINUTES
Regular meeting of the City Council and a special meeting of 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 19,2019 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, Interim City Manager,Dan McHugh, City Attorney, Robert Dawes, City
Treasurer,Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, 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 C O M E T (Citizens of Mentone Empowered Together)vs City of Redlands, et al, San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No CIVDS1906437
b Notice of Filing of Discrimination Complaint, Swanson, et al/City of Redlands et al ,Department
of Fair and Employment Housing Matter Number 201801-00884222
Conference with legal counsel Anticipated Litigation-Government Code §54956 9(d)(2)(e)(3)
(Management Services/Finance Director)
One Case
a Facts and Circumstances Discussion of threatened litigation against the City from legal
Counsel for Steve Unland
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 a claim by Fanners Insurance Exchange ASO Terry
Green v City of Redlands
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This item was pulled from the agenda to be presented to the Council at a later date
Conference with legal counsel Anticipated Litigation-Government Code §54956 9(d)(2)(e)(3)
(Quality of Life Director Boatman)
One Case
a Discussion of threatened litigation against the City by Diversified Pacific Development Group
LLC over imposition of development impact fees for park and open space
Conference with legal counsel Anticipated Litigation-Government Code §54956 9(d)(2)(e)(2)
(Quality of Life Director Boatman)
One Case
a Facts and circumstances Discussion and possible direction to staff relating to administrative
citations against the property located at 1107 Alta Street in connection with an existing escrow(for
sale of the property)
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6 01 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
LATE BREAKING ITEM
Noting the need to take action was immediate, Council Member Momberger moved to add to the City
Council's Agenda as a"late breaking item" the consideration of a proposed settlement from Dennis
Shogren, as Trustee of the Stiffler Living Trust, in the amount of$5,164 52 relating to administrative
citation fines for property located at 1107 Alta Street,APN 0167-301-23-0000 The motion was
seconded by Council Member Tejeda and carried unanimously and added to the agenda under New
Business,L-4
PRESENTATIONS
Redlands Animal Shelter—Animal Control Supervisor Silvia Lemus introduced"Turbo",a two-year-old
male Labrador/Pitbull mix who is available for adoption,with thirty-six other dogs,twenty-three cats,
seven guinea pigs, eight rabbits and thirty-four birds Ms Lemus informed the Council fifteen dogs and
ten cats have been adopted since the last regular City Council meeting, and she announced the Shelter
will be having an adoption event at PetSmart in the City of Redlands on Sunday,March 31,2019
PUBLIC COMMENT
Road Repairs &Water Meter Fees—Ron Moran questioned the high service charge associated with
water meters on the City's bi-month utility bills, and he reiterated his concerns with the quality of road
repair work performed throughout the City
Redlands Community News-James Folmer,Editor of the Redlands Community News,and Ben Purper
announced Century Group Media owner,Jerry Bean, is launching a new weekly publication on March
29,2019 geared to bring local news coverage to Redlands residents and businesses
HRC Appointment-Kenneth Ford thanked the Council for his appointment to the Human Relations
Commission, and he looks forward to serving the City
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Bicycle Classic-Dennis Bell took an informal head count of attendees at the recent Bicycle Classic
and suggested the attendance numbers provided by the event organizers were inflated
By-District Voting - Joshua Hall voiced his opposition to the by-district voting system approved in
2017
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
On motion of Council Member Eddie TeJeda,seconded by Council Member Tom Momberger,the City
Council unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5,2019
Vote. 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No 7946-Terminating Local Emergency
On motion of Council Member Eddie TeJeda,seconded by Council Member Tom Momberger,the City
Council unanimously approved Resolution No 7946 terminating the local emergency previously
proclaimed due to heavy rams which caused catastrophic road damage on Greenspot Road at the corner
of Florida Avenue
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Grant Funded Position
Emergency Operations Manager Fay Glass described the need to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan
and was pleased to announce the Emergency Operation's Division received two grants which will
offset the cost for a limited-term full-time Emergency Operations Assistant position to assist with
research and updating of the Plan As public comment,Kenneth Ford praised the work of this division
as it is vital for the community
On motion of Council Member Tom Momberger, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich,the City
Council unanimously approved the limited-term, grant funded, full-time Emergency Operations Assistant
position within the City Manager's Office Emergency Management Division
Vote. 5 - 0 Passed
Fire Service Instructional Training
On motion of Council Member Eddie TeJeda,seconded by Council Member Tom Momberger,the City
Council unanimously approved an amendment to the Inter-Agency Instruction Services Agreement
between the San Bernardino Community College District(SBCCD)for the Crafton Hills College site and
the City of Redlands Fire Department for Fire Service Instructional Training
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Housing Element Annual Progress Report
On motion of Council Member Eddie TeJeda,seconded by Council Member Tom Momberger,the City
Council unanimously agreed to receive and accept the 2018 Housing Element Annual Progress Report as
prepared and authorized the submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development and the State Office of Planning and Research
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Vote- 5 - 0 Passed
Model Home Agreement
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Tom Momberger,the City
Council unanimously determined the agreement is categorically exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15162 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act and approved the Model Home Agreement between KB Home Coastal, Inc and the City of
Redlands for Tentative Tract Map No 20126
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
FAA Memorandum of Agreement
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Tom Momberger,the City
Council unanimously determined that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15301(b)of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act and approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) for the operation of a Remote Transmitter/Receiver at the Redlands Municipal Airport
Vote. 5 - 0 Passed
Fee Waiver Car Show and Chili Cook-Off
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Tom Momberger,the City
Council unanimously authorized the use of City resources and a waiver of fees in the amount of
$1,149 58 related to the Inland Empire Lighthouse for the Blind Annual Car Show and Chili Cook-Off to
be held on May 11,2019
Vote- 5 - 0 Passed
Redlands Firefighters Car Show Event
Quality of Life Director Boatman introduced a request for a fee waiver and a request to serve and
consume alcohol at the 2019 Redlands Firefighters Car Show event to be held on May 26,2019 As
public comment,Kenneth Ford expressed his gratitude for the high level of professionalism and
dedication of the Redlands Fire Department, and he specifically thanked the team of Fire House#3
Dennis Bell wondered why the fee waiver amount has more than doubled over the last two years, and
he asked whether the Fire Equipment listed in the staff report is necessary
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City
Council unanimously determined that the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event is
categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the state's guidelines
implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, authorized the expenditure of City resources
and a waiver of fees in the amount of$5,926 78 related to the 2019 Redlands Firefighters Car Show
event to be held on May 26,2019, and authorized the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the
event
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
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Annual Report-Redlands Police Community Foundation
Presenting the annual report of the Redlands Police Community Foundation,Board Members Stan Weisser
and Judy Cannon described the Foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life for residents by
developing and improving programs and relationships between the police and the community They have
raised nearly$115,500 in funds and have already given back$40,000 directly to the Police Department
and the community through activities such as the following Back 2 School Jam,Bicycle Rodeos,
Explorers Unit,Heroes&Helpers,Midnight Hoopz, Citizen Volunteer Unit,K9 Unit, crime prevention
programs and Thanksgiving lunch for Seniors
Annual Report-Airport Advisory Board
Airport Advisory Board Chair Richard Johnson reviewed the Board's accomplishments of 2018, including
an update of the FAA Chart Supplement,Redlands Airport Pilot's Guide,review of special events, safety
and security recommendations,project priontization for grant applications,new Airport signage,Airport
lighting project and recent lobby renovations Mr Johnson highlighted future AAB activities to include,
5-year goals and objectives plan,host a Coffee with the Council at the Airport, consider ways to grow
revenue, continue efforts to bring an airplane washing facility to the site, and consider land use concerns
Annual Report-Citrus Preservation Commission
Citrus Preservation Commission Chairman Peter Buoye reported on the City's grove operations and
admitted it was a tough year, as they faced some challenges with the market and the impact of last
summer's heat wave Certain activities and accomplishments of last year include,the development of a
10-year plan,the benefits of working with the City's new packing house,Villa Park Orchards Association,
and the great deal negotiated with SCE for tree removal located at the City's Mountain View Groves He
briefly discussed the issues surrounding the Asian Citrus Psyllid(ACP) Mr Buoye offered special thanks
to Vice Chairman Bill Oesterlem and all the Commissioners,Lary Jacinto Farming and his tremendous
crew, and Director Boatman,Erik Reeves and Zach LaBonte of Quality of Life
Annual Report- Street Tree Committee
Street Tree Committee Chair Chris Sedmack highlighted the many benefits trees provide to everyone She
described how the City showed great vision and commitment to plant thousands of street trees,but is now
facing challenges due to the prolonged drought Recent accomplishments included Arbor Day and Tree
USA,taking a lead role in creating an ongoing City tree inventory, development of the Street Tree Policy
and Protection Manual,and creation of the landmark tree list program to nominate exceptional trees
throughout town The Committee has made great strides to strengthen the City's policies,while taking
advantage of existing data bases and infrastructure in order to become better stewards of this vital natural
resource
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Development Impact Fees for Accessory Dwelling Units
Mayor Foster opened the public hearing and called upon Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director
Toor for background of establishing specific amounts of fees for Accessory Dwelling Units(ADU) In
light of state legislation reducing regulations governing ADUs to facilitate their construction and
encourage new affordable housing,the City Council directed staff to report their recommendations
determining whether development impact fees (DIF)upon ADUs could be reduced or waived pursuant to
the Redlands General Plan(Measure U) Mr Toor summarized the DIF report performed to evaluate
appropriate DIF rates for ADUs so that the fee structure will include a specific category for ADUs The
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DIF collected are used to fund infrastructure improvements necessary to meet increased demands brought
on by development City Attorney McHugh clarified Measure U calls for the City to impose DIFs on new
development at the rate of 100%of its pro-rata share of impacts upon City facilities as shown by the fee
justification study Three exceptions currently exist whereby the provisions for Measure U would not
apply,but they are very limited If the Council determmed to reduce or waive fees, a public benefit must
be identified with a defined public purpose
As public comment,Barbara Murray stated several ADUs were being developed in her neighborhood off
an alley, and she questioned whether the alley would provide the necessary access to the Fire Department
in case of an emergency Bill Cunningham was concerned with a reduction in any ADU fees as it would
be inequitable, and he reminded everyone the fee structure of Measure U was to ensure new developments
would pay their own way and the burden would not be unduly placed on existing properties Joshua Hall
said that adding ADUs could bring additional threat of fire hazards City Clerk Donaldson announced one
written comment was received from Iyan Sandri, in which he encouraged the Council to pass laws making
it easier to build ADUs With no further comments,Mayor Foster closed the public hearing Council
Members all agreed being equitable across the board was paramount Council Member Tejeda requested
the Council consider applying the fee based solely per square foot,rather than using a range Mayor Foster
proposed this be considered as a policy directive in the future
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City
Council unanimously approved Resolution No 7907 establishing development impact fees for Accessory
Dwelling Units for Parks and Open Space, Transportation Improvements, Storm Drain Facilities and Public
Facilities and on motion of Council Member Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Momberger,the City
Council approved the introduction of Ordinance No 2880, amending Chapters 3 44, 3 48, 3 70 and 13 40
of the Redlands Municipal Code establishing development impact fees for accessory dwelling units for
Water, Sewer, Solid Waste and the Acquisition of Water Stocks and Water Rights fees
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
NEW BUSINESS
University of Redlands Voluntary Contribution
Mayor Pro Tempore Davis recused herself from this item due to her source of income relationship with the
University of Redlands Assistant Finance Director Farrah Jenner reviewed the voluntary contribution of
$55,500 made by the University of Redlands, for the following projects, $11,000 to the A K Smiley
Public Library to fund TERC and FLIP electronic databases,and support of three robotics and STEAM
program, $19,400 to the Redlands Police Department for the acquisition of a mobile traffic message
board, and$25,000 to the Redlands Fire Department for the purchase of one Ford Escape fire prevention
vehicle
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Tom Momberger,the City
Council accepted the voluntary contribution of$55,000 from the University of Redlands in the amount of
$55,500, authorized the expenditure of such funds on behalf of the City and the A K Smiley Public Library
as designated by the University of Redlands, and approved the additional appropriations totaling$44,500
for the corresponding expenditures in the Police and Fire Departments
Vote 4- 0 Passed
Other Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis(RECUSE)
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Donation for Prospect Park
Quality of Life Director Boatman offered details of a designated gift from the Friends of Prospect Park
(FOPP) and introduced FOPP President,Andy Hartzell,who presented a check to Mayor Foster to be
applied toward tree maintenance within Prospect Park
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Tom Momberger,the City
Council unanimously agreed to accept a donation in the amount of$39,575 from the Friends of Prospect
Park for tree maintenance within Prospect Park and approved an additional appropriation of the same The
funds will be used for the following purposes $34,100 towards the removal of trees within Prospect Park
that have been deemed hazardous, and$5,475 to reimburse the City for emergency tree removals that were
performed in response to storm related tree damage
Vote. 5 - 0 Passed
SCE Rule 20A Funding
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Toor reviewed the Southern California Edison(SCE)Rule
20A Program to replace existing overhead power lines with underground electric facilities and outlined
costs and completion dates associated with the three project options for Council's consideration The
options included,the Nevada Street Project,the Cypress Avenue Project, or both projects As public
comment,Bob Coberly, of ACS Consulting reiterated his support of the Nevada Street Project and
encouraged the Council to consider combining the two projects using the Rule 20A funds, and he
suggested the City could see some cost savings because of the nearby work planned by the County Tony
Mathis,Principle Manager for Southern California Edison(SCE), offered his expertise related to several
areas including funding options and timing considerations for each project He was comfortable
recommending both projects, stating funding could be achieved by utilizing Rule 20A funding already
allocated to the City, combined with SCE borrowing(or mortgaging)up to five years of the City's future
allocations, as permitted by the CPUC
Lengthy Council Member discussion centered on the merits of each project and a variety of concerns
including, funding,protecting palm trees, sequencing of projects, obtaining required easement
acquisitions and joint utility design work Mr Mathis pointed out delays could come from the extra time
necessary to work with other utilities and acquiring the necessary easements as property owners would
not be compensated Every Council Member supported the Cypress Avenue option and emphasized this
project had already been approved in 2008 Council Member Momberger voiced her opposition to the
Nevada Street option
On motion of Mayor Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council determined
that selection of a project for Southern California Edison Rule 20A Project funding is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15302 (d)of the state's guidelines,
directed staff to coordinate with SCE for the use of Rule 20A funding for both Cypress Avenue Project and
Nevada Street Project, and agreed the Cypress Avenue Project would be the priority with work performed
first
Vote 4- 1 Passed
NAY Council Member Tom Momberger
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Settlement Agreement
Quality of Life Director Boatman briefly reviewed a proposed settlement from Dennis Shogren, as Trustee
of the Stiffler Living Trust,in the amount of$5,164 52 relating to administrative citation fines for property
located at 1107 Alta Street
On motion of Council Member Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Davis,the City Council
unanimously approved the settlement agreement from Dennis Shogren, as Trustee of the Stiffler Living
Trust, in the amount of$5,164 52 relating to administrative citation fines for property located at 1107 Alta
Street,APN 0167-301-23-0000
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Emerald Necklace Event-Each Council Member was posted at a separate location along the tour and
thoroughly enjoyed their participation at the event held on March 9,2019
Council Member Banch attended the Airport Advisory Board Meeting on March 6,the University of
Redlands forum on homelessness,participated in the Bicycle Classic dedication of the start/finish line
and is looking forward to meeting with a few companies who are considering building affordable housing
in Redlands
Council Member Teleda attended the Human Relations Commission meeting and the Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting He hosted a community meeting on March 15 held at the Community
Center, and participated in the Bicycle Classic dedication of the start/finish line
Council Member Momberger represented the City at the League of California Cities Annual event for
School Superintendents and elected officials, and she participated in the Bicycle Classic dedication of the
start/finish line She recommended the public attend the Redlands Family Services Association series of
informative presentations after attending the first one herself
Mayor Pro Tem.Davis attended the recruitment seminar for the Redlands Fire Department,traveled to
Sacramento for a statewide leadership summit hosted by Equality California and the California LGBT
Legislative Caucus,was honored to serve as grand marshal for the International Woman's Day event held
at Smiley Park,participated in the Bicycle Classic dedication of the start/finish line, and attended the
launch of the Frederick Douglas Leadership Project
Mayor Foster had the privilege of offering the welcome for the County's School Safety Symposium,met
with the Redlands Conservancy leadership team,provided a City update presentation to the Evening
Rotary Club at Ritual Brewery,met with Assemblyman James Ramos,the City Manager, and City
Attorney to discuss those issues which are relevant to the City, enjoyed working the Kiwams Pancake
Breakfast, and participated in the Bicycle Classic dedication of the start/finish line
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 8 07 P M The next regular meeting of the
City of Redlands City Council will be held on April 2, 2019
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS
Chairman Foster called the special 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
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None forthcoming
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
On motion of Board Member Barich, seconded by Board Member Tejeda,the minutes of the regular
meeting on March 5, 2019 were unanimously approved
Vote 5-0 Passed
Third Amendment Redlands Food Hall
On motion of Board Member Barich, seconded by Board Member Tejeda,the Board unanimously
determined that approval of the third amendment 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 Third Amendment to the Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow
Instructions for the property located at 330 N Third Street between the City of Redlands Successor
Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands and Redlands Food Hall,LP
Vote 5-0 Passed
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8 08
P M The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on April 2,2019
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