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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020_02_18 - Regular MINUTES Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on February 18, 2020 at 5 00 P M Present Paul Foster,Mayor Denise Davis,Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, Council Member Eddie Tejeda, Council Member Toni Momberger, Council Member Staff Charles M Duggan Jr, City Manager,Dan McHugh, City Attorney,Robert Dawes, City Treasurer,Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, Carl Baker,Public Information Officer, Chris Catren, Police Chief, Danielle Garcia,Management Services/Finance Director, Chris Boatman,Facilities and Community Services/Interim Municipal Utilities and 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 City Attorney McHugh announced staff requested the following Closed Session Item C-1 be pulled from the agenda to allow the University of Redlands more time for review Conference with real property negotiators -Government Code §54956 8 (Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman) Property APN 0170-191-39-0000 Agency Negotiators Charles M Duggan Jr, Chris Boatman Negotiating Party Cory Nomura,University of Redlands Under Negotiation Terms of payment and price for the University's possible purchase of City property Conference with real property negotiators -Government Code §54956 8 (Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman) Property APN 0175-142-09-0000 Agency Charles M Duggan,Jr, Chris Boatman Negotiators Negotiating Party Rajan Arora of Kern County Group,LLC Under Negotiation Terms of payment and price for possible purchase of property by City from Kern County Group,LLC CC_February 18,2020 Page 1 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The meeting reconvened at 6 01 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 Pet Adoption—Animal Control Officer Joseph Martinez, introduced"Juan", a two-year-old male Shepherd mix,who is available for adoption,with twenty-six other dogs,twenty-one cats, and one bird Mr Martinez informed the Council fourteen dogs and nine cats have been adopted since the last regular City Council meeting PUBLIC COMMENT Measure G Opposition-Fourteen people spoke in opposition to the land use initiative,Measure G, including Mimi Barre, Carolyn Hays, Greg Brttain,Dennis Bell,Isaac Villagrana,Andy Hoder,Bill Cunningham,Nicole Rmehardt,Joshua Hall,Dana Strunk, Sam Wong, Lynette Banda,Rachel Eugley and Autumn Bleies They urged people to read the full text of the measure,the Impartial Analysis and to vote no They listed concerns such as out-of-town developers are source of funding for the measure and yet have no long term vested interest in the City,Measure G will not fix the shortage of affordable housing, cnme and homelessness, and they stated those problems would only be magnified, current zoning laws allow for the mall to be developed now, it was asserted that communities would have no direct penalty if they didn't meet the annual housing target numbers,the value of form based codes was questioned, lack of downtown parking would only intensify as new apartment dwellers would compete for spaces, City services and schools would be overburdened with the increase in population,the transit village planning area is much too broad, claims the City is currently struggling to maintain such things as trees and sidewalks, warnings of giving too much control to Council Members and removing checks and balances, and claims the City's character and charm will be altered drastically Measure G Support-Mario Saucedo voiced his support of Measure G, as a resident and a community leader He stated a yes vote would position the City to adequately revitalize areas such as the downtown and the corridors of Colton Avenue and Orange Street, important economic gateways to the City Ruth Cook also supported Measure G and reminded everyone the City conducted extensive community outreach and public engagement to determine residents'visions for the City,which included more walkable areas with pockets of open space She pointed out that the community will have plenty of opportunities to weigh in on proposed development projects and demand revisions or modifications, unlike the Donut Hole where the City has no control over what projects come to the area Tobacco Smoke-Eric Hutchins reiterated his ongoing issues he and his family are having with the smoking habits of a neighbor, and he urged the Council to consider amending the Municipal Code, Section 8 04 pertaining to Nuisances He complained that his family cannot enjoy their backyard or open their windows Palm Avenue Development - Stuart Sweet spoke on behalf of the neighbors of the property recently sold to Diversified Pacific at 301 Palm Avenue, and expressed concerns the developer has caused confusion among the nearby property owners by putting out conflicting information They opposed a pocket park, the apparent lack of onsite security and the removal of trees and cut stone curbing They want to preserve the charm of the area,retain its historical significance, and he encouraged the Council to maintain strong oversight while the project is being processed through the City CC_February 18,2020 Page 2 School Bond Measure -Dennis Bell urged voters to vote no on Proposition 13 related to a school bond Unsafe Dwelling-Rohn Kenchatta described unsafe living conditions he and his neighbors are experiencing in their rental units He claimed the landlord has been irresponsible,refuses to address these public safety issues, and he urged the City for assistance Boys and Girls Club-Kate Salvesen, of the Boys and Girls Club, offered a big thank you to the Council Members and the City for their ongoing support of their programs CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Paul Banch,the City Council unanimously approved minutes of the regular meeting of February 4,2020 Vote• 5 - 0 Passed Proclamation Arbor Day On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Paul Barich,the City Council unanimously approved the proclamation for the calendar year 2020,recognizing the celebration of Arbor Day in the City of Redlands Vote• 5 - 0 Passed Moving Expenses On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Paul Barich,the City Council unanimously approved payment to the City Manager for moving,relocation, current lease obligations, and temporary housing expenses related to his employment with the City in the amount of$11,777 01 per the employment agreement Vote 5 - 0 Passed Hearing and Mediation Services On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Paul Banch,the City Council unanimously approved an Agreement between the City of Redlands and the Department of General Services/Office of Administrative Hearings for the provision of hearing and mediation services for a period of five years The total cost of the agreement is not to exceed$48,000 and funding is provided under workers'compensation legal fees Vote 5 - 0 Passed Software Technical Support On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Paul Banch,the City Council unanimously approved payment of an invoice to Systems & Software,Inc for support of the Enquesta Utility Database for Customer Management in an amount not-to-exceed$148,220 for annual software maintenance and support Vote. 5 - 0 Passed CC_February 18,2020 Page 3 Development Agreements Annual Review On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Paul Barich,the City Council unanimously approved to receive and file this notice to conduct an annual review of approved Development Agreements in accordance with Chapter 18 220 of the Redlands Municipal Code Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Alcohol Consumption Art Walk On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Paul Barich,the City Council unanimously determined that approval of the request for the serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages at Ed Hales Park 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 sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Downtown Redlands Art Walk in Ed Hales Park on March 29, 2020 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Recycled Water Compliance Consulting Services On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Paul Barich,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 agreement with West Yost&Associates, Inc for the provision of recycled water compliance consulting services West Yost&Associates,Inc acquired Aegis Engineering and this new agreement mirrors the original agreement with Aegis Vote: 5 - 0 Passed COMMUNICATIONS Budget Subcommittee Formation Mayor Foster discussed his recommendation for Council to form a budget subcommittee for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget On motion of Mayor Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council unanimously approved the formation of a Budget Subcommittee for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget preparation process which will automatically dissolve without further action by this City Council upon the Council's approval of the 2020-21 City budget, and appointed Mayor Paul Foster,Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis and City Treasurer Robert Dawes to serve on the FY 2020-21 Budget Subcommittee Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Alternate Delegate Designation On motion of Mayor Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda,the City Council unanimously designated Council Member Paul Barich to serve as the alternate delegate for the 2020 Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly meeting on May 6-8, 2020, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort& Spa in Palm Desert, California Vote• 5 - 0 Passed CC_February 18,2020 Page 4 Annual Report Redlands Police Community Foundation Redlands Police Community Foundation Board Members, Stan Weisser,Judy Cannon and Donna Ferracone reviewed the Foundation's mission and highlighted activities from the last year Since its inception,the Foundation has given back directly to the Redlands Police Department and the Redlands community totaling$199,575 through programs such as the following Citizen Volunteer Unit,Midnight Hoopz,Redlands Emergency Services Academy(RESA)and Street Smart Self Defense Program Ms Cannon proudly shared the personal journey of Noah Ozaeta, a young man whose success story represents the important work of the Foundation Mr Weisser expressed deep appreciation for all the donors,who include Banch and Associates,Beaver Medical Group,Tom Bell Family, Caston, Inc , Dan&Denise Shefchik,Debbie Brown,Hangar 24 Craft Charities,Helping Every Animal League, Inc , Inland Interventional Medical Assoc , Inc ,James & Theresa Ramos,Kiwanis Club of Redlands,Majestic Management Company,Mary&Joseph Walloch,Neale Perkins, Optimist Club of Redlands Foundation,Paul Smith,Redlands Community Hospital,Reiss Jackson&Company,Richard&Kristin Thibedeau, Rochford Foundation,Rotary Club of Redlands Foundation, Stan&Ellen Weisser, Stater Bros Chanties, Steve and Jennifer Gallion, Toyota of Redlands,Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District,Level Advisors,AAA Auto Club Enterprises,Ed& Charlene Betty,Robert&Judy Cannon,William&Wynell Mullooly,Nicole Rmehardt, Super 8 Redlands,Janet Sherman,American Legion Post 650,American Legion Post 106,Ardmore Terrace HOA-Lighthouse Property Mgmt,Arrowhead Orthopaedics, Bill Buster& Family, Chris &Pamela Martin, Circa 2020, Cletus &Mernlee Hyman, Col &Mrs Lloyd Jacobson,Darryl Bowden Denver Dneberg&Family, East Valley Association of Realtors, EPIC Engineers, Gerrards Market,Hatfield Buick&GMC,Hatfield Buick and GMC,HUB International, James&Jeanne Stellar, John&Carol James,Kiwams Club of Redlands-Evening,Lew&Kathy Nelson, Clete&Memlee Hyman,Mick Gallagher,Alen& Carolyn Ritchie,John&Karen Tincher, Terry &Kimberly Hudson, Orville&Liv Kensok,Mayor Paul&Juliana Foster,Phillip&Mary Naman,Redlands Bicycle Classic,Inc ,Redlands Bowl Performing Arts,Redlands Chiropractic,Redlands Country Club,Redlands Plumbing,Heating&A/C,Redlands Police Officers' Association,Redlands Sunrise Rotary Foundation,Rettig Machine Shop, Inc ,Russ Huston,Welsh Insurance Services,Inc ,The Contemporary Club, Thomas Clark, Tom Bell Chevrolet- GEO, Tom Bell's Redlands Auto Plaza, Trimflex General Trim, Inc ,William&Patricia Christensen,William Cunningham, Jim&Teresa Enriquez,Advantage Communications, LLC,Bryan& Susan Reid, Citrograph,LLC,Danielle Garcia,Dave&Kristen Frisch,Edward Morrison,Francis Wiley, Gary&Donna Allison, George& Catherine Root,Jane Dreher,Johnna Jonasson,Larry&Ann Leonard,Arleen Tamblyn,MDC Research/VuPoint Research,Michelle Mane Nobile,Miller Architectural Corp ,Molly Gonzalez,Network for Good, Century Club Continued,Ralphs and Food 4 Less,Richard&Francesca Cover,Rosemary Seelt,Rudy Lozano, San Bernardino Valley Torch Club, Scotty&Barbara Ferguson, Selim Trad,Northside Impact Committee,Allen&Tamera Williams,Bruce&Linda Rowland, Carol Merrifield, Cheryl Bordelon, Cowsie&Jeroo Malva, Don&Brenda Boon,Mickey& Glenn Tetley,James&Janet Secrist, James Paul, Jean Crowell,Leticia Padilla, D Manuel&Marta Cantun and The Results Group CAFR and Accountants' Report Management Services/Finance Director Danielle Garcia explained the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(CAFR) is an audited summary report of the financial position and transactions of the City for FY ending June 30, 2019 It represents hundreds of hours of work performed by staff and the certified public accounting firm of Eide Bailly,LLC She introduced Phillip White, of Eide Bailly,who presented the firm's unmodified opinion that the City's financial statements are fairly presented and that the information used in the report is consistent with generally accepted accounting principles No material weaknesses or significant deficiencies were found in the audit The independent audit of the financial statements of the City was part of a broader, federally mandated"single Audit" designed to meet the special needs of federal grantor agencies The standards require the independent auditor to report not only on the fair CC_February 18,2020 Page 5 presentation of the financial statements,but also on the audited City's internal controls and legal requirements involving the administration of federal awards As public comment,Dennis Bell was frustrated with the timing of when the document was released, giving the public only a few days to review such a complex document, and he raised concerns with the unfunded pension liabilities Mayor Foster thanked Director Garcia and her staff,who devoted many hours toward the report's completion On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council unanimously accepted the City of Redlands Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and the Independent Accountants' Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures Related to the Article XIII-B Appropriations Limit Calculation for the fiscal year ending June 30,2019 2018-19 Vote• 5 - 0 Passed NEW BUSINESS FY 2020-2021 CDBG Program Janet Miller, of Development Services,presented the staff recommendations for the FY 2020-21 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program, explaining seven applications were received and all are eligible for funding Staff recommends funding both of the capital improvement projects and all five of the public service agency projects at essentially the same level that were funded in FY 2019-2020 As public comment,representatives from three of the public service agencies who applied, including Monique Mears, of San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services,Paula Salcido,of YMCA Legal Aid Program and Tom Donahue,of Family Service Association Moreno Valley provided overviews of their individual organization's contributions to the community and thanked the City Council for their continued support On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis,the City Council agreed to direct staff to prepare the FY 2020-2021 Cooperating City Recommended Projects Form using the recommendation outlined in this report and submit it to the County of San Bernardino, Community Development and Housing Division by March 2,2020, authorized staff to make any necessary minor adjustments to the final awards in the event the FY 2020-2021 final allocation is more of less than the planning estimate, authorized the City Manager to execute the FY 2020-2021 CDBG Subrecipient Agreements with the public service agencies once the allocation is released, and authorized an additional appropriation in the amount of$22,835 for the FY 2019-20 CDBG program year Projects are as follows $258,296 for Joslyn Senior Center Rehabilitation Project, $85,000 for Redlands Senior/Community Center Parking Lot Project, $20,582 Family Service Association of Redlands-Hunger and Homelessness Prevention, $10,000 for YMCA of the East Valley-Legal Aid Program, $10,000 for San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services-Crisis Response and Intervention Program, $10,000 for Boys and Girls Club - Power Hour Academic Youth Program, and$10,000 for Family Service Association- Senior Meal Program Vote. 5 - 0 Passed SBCTA Fee Waiver for State Route 210 Lane Addition Protect Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Boatman explained staff is seeking Council direction regarding a request for a waiver of fees in the amount of$4,000 from San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the State Route 210 Lane Addition Project Council Member Banch voiced his opposition to waiving fees for another public agency In response to Council Member Tejeda, Director Boatman indicated the project will still occur even if the City denies the waiver request CC_February 18,2020 Page 6 On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Paul Barich,the City Council unanimously denied the request of the SBCTA to waive fees in the amount of$4,000 related to San Bernardino County Transportation Authority's State Route 210 Lane Addition Project Vote• 5 - 0 Passed SBCTA Cooperative Agreement Amendment Staff requested this item be pulled from the agenda to be considered at a future City Council meeting Settlement Agreement Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman reviewed a Settlement and Mutual General Release Agreement with Redlands 6120,LLC,Redlands Pennsylvania,LLC and Redlands Pioneer,LLC,by their manager Diversified Pacific Communities, LLC, and the City of Redlands Through negotiations,the Parties agreed upon items related to water shares,conveyance of property and development impact fee reimbursement as identified in the Agreement Council Member Momberger stated the Council has been in deliberations over this item for a very long time She supported parts of the negotiated agreement,but raised serious concerns with the City taking possession of two citrus groves,which would become a City expense after the conveyance The total fee credit for the groves will come out of both park and open space funds, and she'd much rather see that money directed elsewhere She also had concerns with the potential for grove damage from the Asian citrus psyllid On motion of Mayor Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich,the City Council unanimously approved the public disclosure of details of a Settlement and Mutual General Release Agreement with Redlands 6120,LLC, a Delaware limited liability company,Redlands Pennsylvania,LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Redlands Pioneer,LLC, a Delaware limited liability company,by their manager Diversified Pacific Communities,LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of Redlands regarding claims and controversies relating to Diversified's payment of park and open space development impact fees for the Projects,City's acceptance of ownership of citrus grove lands developed by Diversified for the Projects and proposed for dedication to the City,the provision of water service to the Dedicated Lands and Diversified's construction of certain street and storm drain system improvements within San Bernardino Avenue and adjacent to properties within the Project Vote 4 - 1 Passed NAY Council Member Toni Momberger Facility Use Agreement UofR Mayor Pro Tempore Davis recused herself from this item due to her source of income relationship with the University of Redlands Police Chief Catren explained the need for a facility use agreement with the University of Redlands for training,presentations, and testing,and he added the University has offered the use of their facilities free of charge On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda,seconded by Council Member Toni Momberger,the City Council unanimously authorized the Chief of Police, or his designee,to execute the facility use agreement between the City of Redlands and the University of Redlands for use of its facilities for training, presentations, and testing during the calendar year of 2020 Vote 4- 0 Passed Other Mayor Pro Tempore Denise Davis(RECUSE) CC_February 18,2020 Page 7 COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES Council Member Banch participated in the Annual Lincoln Pilgrimage event hosted by the Boy Scouts of America, attended the Airport Advisory Board Meeting on February 5,2020 and enjoyed the Black History Month Exhibit Reception at the San Bernardino County Museum Mayor Pro Tern Davis spoke at the Chamber's monthly Rise and Shine event providing City updates, attended the City Manager Meet and Greet,hosted by Citrograph, and has continued her canvassing efforts in support of Measure G Council Member Momberger attended the first meeting of the Central Valley Regional Steering Committee established to support the development of policies and procedures which serve the growth of the Interagency Council on Homelessness She was pleased to announce she was selected as a Committee Member to represent this region She enjoyed the Black History Month Exhibit Reception at the San Bernardino County Museum Council Member Teieda attended the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on February 13,2020 ADJOURNMENT There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 7 51 P M The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on March 3,2020 CC_February 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