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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020_01_21 - RegularMINUTES Regular meetings of the City Council and the Redlands Financing Authority of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on January 21, 2020 at 5 00 P M Present Staff Paul Foster, Mayor Denise Davis, Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Banch, Council Member Eddie Tejeda, Council Member Tom Momberger, Council Member Charles M Duggan, Jr , 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, Facilities and Community Services/Interim Municipal Utilities & Engineering Director, Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director, Richard Sessler, Interim Fire Chief, Janice McConnell, Assistant 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) (City Attorney McHugh) Three Cases a State of California ex rel OnTheGo Wireless LLC v Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless et al , Sacramento Superior Court, Case No 34-2012-00127517 b Natural Resources Defense Council Inc v City of Redlands, et al , San Bernardino Superior Court Case No CIVDS1937969 c Nermme and George Ibrahim v City of Redlands, et al , San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No CIVDS1714846 Conference with legal counsel Anticipated Litigation - Government Code §54956 9(d)(2)(e)(2) (Assistant City Manager McConnell) One Case a Facts and circumstances Consideration of claim filed by Southern California Edison relating to utility pole damage Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956 8 (Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman) Property APN 0175-142-09-0000 Agency Negotiators Charles M Duggan, Jr and Chris Boatman Negotiating Party Rajan Arora of Kern County Group, LLC Under Negotiation Terms of payment and pnce for possible purchase of City -owned property CC_RFA_January 21, 2020 Page 1 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The meeting reconvened at 6 01 P M with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tempore Davis 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 Oath of Office- City Clerk Donaldson administered the oath of office to the newly appointed City Manager, Charles M Duggan,Jr Redlands Pet Adoption—Animal Control Officer Joseph Martinez,introduced"Deebo", a three-year-old blue and white male pitbull,who is available for adoption,with thirty-nine other dogs and twenty-eight cats Mr Martinez informed the Council fifty-two dogs,thirty-four cats and two guinea pigs have been adopted since the last regular City Council meeting He announced the Animal Shelter is now open six days a week and only closed on Sundays and Holidays Animal Shelter Volunteer Recognition-Mayor Foster announced Debra and Wayne Dorothy were unable to attend the meeting tonight to receive a Certificate of Recognition but the City greatly appreciates their hours of volunteer service benefiting the Animal Shelter Youth Football Team Recognition-Mayor Foster presented a certificate of recognition to the 8U Empire Pride Youth Football Team for its 2019 undefeated football record and exceptional academic studies by members of the team Proclamation National Mentormg Month -Mayor Foster presented a proclamation declaring January 2020 as National Mentormg Month to Hillary Steenson-Ray with Children's Network PUBLIC COMMENT Opposition to Measure G -Janice Hauser,Greg Brittam and Dr Sam Wong spoke in opposition to Measure G,the City's ordinance initiative scheduled to appear on the Presidential Pnmary Election ballot of March 3,2020 They urged residents to vote'No' on the measure,voicing concerns that the measure promotes multi-story apartments, sometimes called"stack and pack" high density housing If approved, they claimed it would increase problems with traffic congestion,parking, crime,obscure mountain views with a loosening of building height restrictions and the City would lose its small town feel and charm They suggested the public should examine the trail of money funding the'yes' on Measure G efforts, which includes developers who have a vested interest in the outcome CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously approved minutes of the regular meeting of December 17,2019 Vote. 5 - 0 Passed CC_RFA_January 21,2020 Page 2 Proclamation National Mentormg Month On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously approved a Proclamation declaring the month of January to be National Mentormg Month in the City of Redlands Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Library Board Appointments On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously reappointed William D Hatfield and Kate Pretonus to serve an additional three-year term on the Library Board of Trustees ending January 1,2023 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed DOJ Tobacco Grant On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously accepted the State of California DOJ Tobacco Grant in the amount of$57,060 for FY2019/2020 to be distributed over three years, approved the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) between the City and the State of California Department of Justice regarding the grant award, appropnated the grant of$57,060 to the Police Depai tiuent, and authorized the Chief of Police to execute the MOU concerning the distribution of the grant Vote 5 - 0 Passed Police Department Truck Donation On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously accepted the donation of one outfitted 2019 Toyota Tundra for the Redlands Police Department Reserve Unit, in the amount of$65,071 38, from Toyota of Redlands, and authorized an additional appropriation of the same Vote 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 8056 Destruction of Public Records On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8056, approving the destruction of certain public records from the Finance Depailinent Vote 5 - 0 Passed CC_RFA_January 21,2020 Page 3 First Amendment 2013 Transit Stop Improvements On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously determined that the First Amendment to the Agreement with Ommtrans 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 First Amendment to the City's Agreement with Ommtrans for the Transportation Development Act 2013 Transit Stop Access Improvements Project Vote 5 - 0 Passed First Amendment 2016 Transit Stop Improvements On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously determined that the First Amendment to the Agreement with Ommtrans 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 First Amendment to the City's Agreement with Ommtrans for the Transportation Development Act 2016 Transit Stop Access Improvements Project Vote 5 - 0 Passed Landfill Hydrogeologic Support Agreement On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously approved the Agreement with Geo-Logic Associates,Inc , for hydrogeologic support at the California Street Landfill,to play a lead role in assuring compliance with all water quality regulations in a total agreement amount not-to-exceed$124,452 Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Contract Award Traffic Signal Cabinet Installations On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously determined that approval of the contract is categoncally exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15301(c) of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, awarded the contract to Elecnor Belco Electric,Inc in the amount of$136,800 for the installation of two new traffic signal cabinets,as outlined in the City Project No FCS11062019KG plans and specifications, and approved an additional appropriation of the same Vote 5 - 0 Passed License Agreement Outdoor Dining Area On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously determined that approval of the License Agreement is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(c)of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved the License Agreement with Theron L Vines for an outdoor dining area located within the City's right-of-way adjacent to 122 Cajon Street Vote 5 - 0 Passed California Market Match Program Grant CC_RFA_January 21,2020 Page 4 On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the participation in the California Nutrition Incentive Program, authorized the acceptance of the California Market Match Program Grant through the Ecology Center in the amount of $15,042, and approved an additional appropriation of the same The grant's intent is to encourage job creation, local economic development, and civic engagement by leveraging the benefits of farmers'markets for a broader community Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Independent Contractor Agreement Tennis Program On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously determined that approval of this 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 Independent Contractor Agreement between the City of Redlands and Charles Mosley for the provision of conducting tennis recreation services for the Facilities and Community Services Depai tiuent's Recreation Division Vote 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 8059 Negative Declarations Park Renovations On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8059, adopting Negative Declarations for the Community Center and Texoma Park Renovation Projects, directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination and submittal of the grant applications for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program, and rescinded Resolution No 7990 Vote 5 - 0 Passed COMMUNICATIONS Communication and Outreach Activities Report Management Services/Finance Director Garcia introduced Joy Kummer, of TBWB Strategies,who presented an update of outreach activities performed concerning local funding needs for the City Ms Kummer offered a timeline of events, an explanation of the methods used for the non-scientific survey and survey results conducted to this point, determining priorities of community members Top comments received centered around public safety,homelessness,traffic, streets and sidewalks She identified the next steps include a continuation of public outreach efforts, such as maintaining the online survey and adding information in the City Newsletter mailing As public comment,Dennis Bell was interested in what questions were asked on the survey, since he has spoken to several people who are not in favor of supporting a sales tax measure in November All Council Members agreed to receive and file the PowerPoint presentation Ad Hoc Committee Addressing Homelessness Due to a recent court ruling which has limited the City's options in addressing the issues of homelessness in public parks and public rights-of-way,Mayor Foster discussed the need to form an Ad Hoc Committee to assist City staff as they continue to explore options related to homelessness It is important to continue to pursue all options and work with the limitations placed upon the City by the court,to protect the health, safety and welfare of all citizens He added they hope to make recommendations for Council's consideration next month CC_RFA_January 21,2020 Page 5 On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously appointed Mayor Paul Foster and Council Member Toni Momberger to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee,which will automatically dissolve on January 20,2021, given its limited scope and tasks Vote 5 - 0 Passed Funding Allocation to Family Service Association Council Member Barich introduced a proposal from the Family Service Association(FSA) of Redlands for an allocation of City funds to facilitate and support cold weather/winter shelters in partnership with up to ten faith based organizations within the City of Redlands He stated this was a good first step towards developing a more comprehensive plan to address the issues of homelessness,but with the newly formed Ad Hoc Committee,he suggested the Council delay a decision tonight and allow the Committee time to review the proposal first Mayor Foster added that he and Council Member Momberger would work towards making recommendations within the next month As public comment, FSA Executive Director Kyra Stewart, explained their goal was to take the lead as the fiscal sponsor, allowing faith-based organizations to provide the shelters Ed Torres,President of the Center for Spiritual Living, described the Center's ongoing efforts to offer temporary shelter to those in need dunng cold weather and urged the Council to act as quickly as possible The Council thanked Council Member Bauch for bringing the proposal forward and it was agreed to receive the FSA proposal and allow the Ad Hoc Committee to review Letter of Opposition for Senate Bill 50 Mayor Foster opened discussion of a letter of opposition of Senate Bill(SB) 50 Planning and Zoning, Housing Development Incentives,which will be heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee on January 23,2020,and he provided key elements of the proposed bill which could override locally developed and adopted height limitations,housing densities, and parking requirements He explained that in 2019 the State signed into law several new housing bills, some of which could potentially take away local authority over housing and development, and SB 50 would be no different Council Member Momberger also opposed the bill since it could undermine local General Plans and allow developers the power to control design review standards, and height and density levels Mayor Pro Tempore Davis supported the spent of the bill,which would create more housing,but not at the expense of cities losing control of these critical areas On motion of Council Member Toni Momberger, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich,the City Council unanimously authorized the Mayor to sign and submit a letter to Senator Wiener opposing Senate Bill 50 Planning and Zoning,Housing Development Incentives Vote 5 - 0 Passed PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution Nos 8057 and 8058 CFD Annexation 19 Mayor Foster opened the hearing and called upon Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Boatman for a report on a request from SAM-REDLANDS,LLC to add territory to Tract Map No 19942,to Community Facilities District(CFD)No 2004-1,Annexation No 19 City Clerk Donaldson agreed to hold the special election within the annexing territory on January 21, 2020 With no further comments,Mayor Foster closed the public hearing City Clerk Donaldson conducted the special election and announced the results which determined the required two-thirds of the votes cast(12-0)were in favor of levying the tax CC_RFA_January 21,2020 Page 6 On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8057, calling a special election of the question of levying the special taxes within the territory to be annexed to the CFD No 2004-1, and approved Resolution No 8058, declaring the voting results were in favor of levying the tax,and therefore,the territory will be annexed to the CFD No 2004-1 Vote 5 - 0 Passed NEW BUSINESS Purchase Agreement for Wastewater Treatment Plant Intenm Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Boatman provided background on the need for the purchase of Membrane Bioreactor(MBR) System equipment for the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant He presented a timeline of events, summarized the consultant's recommendations, compared and contrasted purchase options submitted by two firms,Evoqua and Suez(ZENON Environmental Corporation)and laid out staffs analysis and final recommendations for moving forward Director Boatman reviewed funding sources for the purchase cost of$5,142,192 and pointed out the Wastewater fund balance after purchase was $22,693,806 After some discussion, Council Members announced their support of staffs choice to select ZENON As public comment,Dennis Bell raised issues with the apparent rising costs associated with the equipment and wondered if the City factored in the exchange rate, since the company is in Canada Director Boatman stated there was no issue with currency exchange rates On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger,the City Council unanimously determined that approval of the agreement is not subject to environmental review under section 15301 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, authorized an additional appropriation of$5,142,192 from the Wastewater Fund Operating Reserve, and approved the purchase agreement with ZENON Environmental Corporation for the purchase of Membrane Bioreactor System equipment for the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of$5,142,192 Vote• 5 - 0 Passed 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 $60,000 made by the University of Redlands,to support the City and the A K Smiley Public Library for the following projects, $11,000 to the A K Smiley Public Library to fund TERC and FLIP electronic databases, and support of an academic symposium highlighting Amencan history, $24,426 to the Redlands Police Depaitiuent to fund Flock ALPR cameras to be placed in strategic locations near the University and the downtown corridor, and$24,754 to the Redlands Fire Department to fund the purchase of the "jaws of life"hydraulic extrication equipment On motion of Council Member Paul Banch, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council accepted the voluntary contribution of$60,000 from the University of Redlands, 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$49,000 for the corresponding expenditures in the Police and Fire Departments Vote 4 - 0 Passed Other Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis(RECUSE) CC_RFA_January 21,2020 Page 7 COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES Council Member Momberger spoke at the Chamber of Commerce Rise and Shine event addressing City issues including homelessness and Measure G, and she attended the nbbon cutting for Jan's Healthy Tan& Swimwear Mayor Pro Tem Davis hosted Grove Troop 1854 for discussions about local government and running for office, and she spoke at the 4th Annual Inland Empire Women's March in Riverside She attended the Cultural Arts Commission meeting,the Human Relations Commission Retreat, and a KPPC sponsored panel discussion on climate change in the Inland Empire She has been canvassing and doing outreach work related to Measure G and was honored to conduct a driving tour with City Manager Duggan Council Member Banch attended the annual installation dinner of the Chamber of Commerce,where the Man and Woman of the Year were announced Council Member Teieda attended the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and was able to catch a part of the annual installation dinner of the Chamber of Commerce,where the Man and Woman of the Year were announced Mayor Foster attended the annual installation dinner of the Chamber of Commerce, and added the Firefighter and Police Office of the Year were also announced 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 February 4, 2020 REDLANDS FINANCING AUTHORITY 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 Redlands Financing Authority PUBLIC COMMENT None forthcoming Minutes Minutes—On motion of Board Member Banch, seconded by Vice Chair Davis,the minutes of the regular meeting on September 17,2019 were unanimously approved Vote 5 -0 Passed ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,the Redlands Financing Authority adjourned at 7 16 P M The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on May 19,2020 CC_RFA_January 21,2020 Page 8