HomeMy WebLinkAbout090302-CC_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the
Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, at 3:00 P.M. on September 3,
2002.
PRESENT Karl N. (Kasey) Haws, Mayor
Susan Peppler, Mayor Pro Tem
Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember
Gary George, Councilmember
Jon.Harrison, Councilmember
ABSENT None
STAFF John Davidson, City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney; Lorrie
Poyzer, City Clerk; Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk (evening session);
Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann, Police Chief, Mel Enslow,
Fire Chief; Rod Hill, Assistant Finance Director; Ronald C. Mutter, Public
Works Director; Karen Olsen, Personnel Director (afternoon session); Gary G.
Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director; and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community
Development Director.
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Peppler
followed by the pledge of allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 6, 2002,
were approved as submitted.
Funds - Donut Hole Referendum Petition - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
approved an additional appropriation in the amount of$10,682.00 for Account
No. 101110-5196 (Elections) to pay for legal services in regards to the Donut
Hole referendum petition lawsuit (Case No. SCVSS 090773).
Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, payment of bills and salaries was acknowledged.
Agreement - Trolley Project - Following discussion, Councilmember Gilbreath
moved to approve entering into a funding and cooperative services agreement
with Omnitrans related to the Redlands Downtown Rubber-Tired Trolley
Project. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously.
Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the reports of the Planning Commission
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meeting held on August 13, 2002, and August 27, 2002, were acknowledged as
received.
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Agreement - Citrus Avenue Tree Project - Following discussion,
Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve a grant of easement with
Provident Federal Savings and Loan Association dba Provident Savings Bank
for the placement of irrigation equipment for the Citrus Avenue Tree Project
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of
the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously.
Restaurant Assistance Program - Following discussion, Councilmember
Gilbreath moved to endorse a restaurant assistance program as recommended by
the Business and Economic Development Advisory Commission and directed
staff to develop the program in greater detail addressing such issues as eligible
boundaries, capitalization, leveraging, and parking. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously.
Property ppraisals - Northside Library Project - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
authorized staff to obtain property appraisals for Assessor Parcel Nos. 167-161-
10 and 167-221-16 (northeast corner of Orange Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
and southwest corner of Church Street and Lugonia Avenue) to assist the City
in determining the best site for the proposed northside library.
Settlement and Release Agreement - Pensader - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
approved a settlement and release agreement with Val Joseph Pensader and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the
City.
Settlement and Release Agreement - Kilborn and Mom - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City
Council unanimously approved a settlement and release agreement with Jeremy
Kilborn and Sandra Moya and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the document on behalf of the City.
Settlement and Release Agreement - Niehus - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
approved a settlement and release agreement with Becky Niehus and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City.
Proclamation - Second Baptist Church - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
authorized issuance of a proclamation congratulating the Second Baptist Church.
on their 110th anniversary and wishing the congregation continued blessings.
The Second Baptist Church is the first and oldest African-American church in
Redlands and was founded in 1892 by a small group of African-American
families breaking away from slavery and seeking the freedom to worship.
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Proclamation - Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City
Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring
September, 2002, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Certificate of Recognition - Robin Stein - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
authorized issuance of a certificate of recognition for Robin Stein commending
her for her outstanding and dedicated service to the YMCA of the East Valley.
Resolution No. 6062 - Traffic Regulation - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 6062, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redlands establishing the following traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of
the Redlands Municipal Code: create a no parking zone for fire access on the
public alleyways that are on either side of Kaye Court and Craig Court on the
north side of Central. Avenue.
Contract - LNG/LONG Fueling Station - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
awarded a contract for construction of the LNG/LCNG fueling station project to
General Physics Corporation.
Agreement - Geotechnical Services - LNG/LCNG Fueling Station - On motion
of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City
Council unanimously approved a consultant services agreement with Converse
Consultants to provide geotechnical engineering services for a soil investigation
report and a grading report and to provide construction inspection services on
an as-needed basis for construction of the:LNG/LCNG fueling station.
Airport Shoulder Stabilization Project - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
approved a contract change order for the Redlands Municipal Airport Shoulder
Stabilization Project with LD Anderson, Inc. in the amount of$39,357.60 and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the
City.
Contract - Airport Shoulder Stabilization Proigct - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City
Council unanimously approved a consulting services agreement with CAL-
WEST Consultants to provide engineering services for materials and
compaction testing not to exceed $10,000.00 for the Redlands Municipal
Airport Shoulder Stabilization Project.
Agreement - Henry Tate Water Treatment Plant - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
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approved a professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation
to perform training, design and construction of modifications to the Henry Tate
Water Treatment Plant and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
document on behalf of the City.
Agreement - Wastewater Treatment Plant - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
approved an engineering services agreement with Carollo Engineers for the
design of additional drying beds at the City's wastewater treatment plant and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the
City.
Contract Award - Recycled Water Transmission Main Project - Bids were
opened and publicly declared on August 22, 2002, by the City Clerk for the
Recycled Water Transmission Main Project - Marigold Avenue and Palmetto
Avenue, a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. It was
the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Department that the responsible
bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost for
the City was Albert W. Davies, Inc. in the amount of$505,300.00, and it would
be in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. On
motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison,
the City Council unanimously approved this recommendation, authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City, and
authorized staff to approve costs up to ten percent (10%) over the bid amount.
Contract - Janitorial Service - Police Facilities - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
approved a janitorial contract with Custom Service Systems for janitorial
service for all police facilities and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the document on behalf of the City.
Subordination Agreement - Downtown Police Substation - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City
Council unanimously approved a subordination, attornment and non-
disturbance/estoppel agreement with Kiwi Associates, LLC/OSA and
Associates 2, LLC, property managers for the Orange Street Place, for the
downtown police substation and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the document on behalf of the City.
Funds - Citizen Volunteer Patrol - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
authorized an additional appropriation of $9,725.00 to purchase radios for the
Citizen Volunteer Patrol (CVP) unit; funds will be transferred from the CVP
donation account to the police budget.
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Resolution No. 6065 - Police Department Fees - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 6065, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redlands establishing fees for the Redlands Police Department.
Funds - Crime Prevention Grant Program - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
authorized $5,000.00 from Community Crime Prevention Grant Program
awards to the Gang Reduction Intervention Team and the Community
Presbyterian Church to fund an after-school program.
Contract - COMPASS Initiative - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved
a contract with Julie Wartell to provide management services to the Police
Department's East Valley COMPASS Initiative.
Contract - Funds - Senior Transportation - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
approved an Alternative Fuels Local Government Match Program contract with
South Coast Air Quality Management District, authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City, and approved an additional
appropriation in the amount of$115,000.00 for the purchase of two alternative
fuel vehicles for the senior transportation plan.
Independent Contractor Agreement - Recreation Bureau - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City
Council unanimously approved an independent contractor agreement with Fang
Lai to develop and conduct Tai Chi and Chi Gong classes for the City's
Recreation Bureau, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
document on behalf of the City.
Independent Contractor Agreements - Building A Generation - On motion of
Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council
unanimously approved independent contractor agreements with Sherry
Edwards, Gabriela Alonso, Valarie Peterson, Jesse Gonzalez, Cherrie Burris,
and Anthony Frankson to provide grant coordination and evaluation services for
the Building A Generation Children and Families Commission grant. Maureen
O'Keefe Hodge, Director of Outreach Services for Building A Generation,
introduced the folks who will provide social work coordination, evaluation, and
parent education services.
Resolution No. 6078 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 6078, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands
establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees and
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rescinding Resolution No. 6067, reflecting changes recommended by the Police
Department.
COMMUNICATIONS
League Voting Delegates - By consensus of the City Council, Councilmember
Gilbreath was designated to serve as the voting delegate for the League of
California Cities' 2002 Annual Conference scheduled for October 2-5, 2002, in
Long Beach; Councilmember George was designated to serve as the alternate
voting delegate for the League of California Cities' 2002 Annual Conference.
Appointments - Parks Commission - Mayor Haws moved to nominate Kristin
Saukel to fill the unexpired term of Robert Carothers on the Parks Commission
to June 16, 2003, and Roy Savage to fill the unexpired term of Don Gifford on
the Parks Commission to June 16, 2004. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Harrison and carried unanimously.
Appointments - Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission - Mayor Haws
moved to nominate Joseph Stejskal and Michael Lee for reappointment for four-
year terms on the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously.
Prohibition of Smoking - Market Night - Nancy Kirkwood, San Bernardino
County Museum, reported that members of the San Bernardino County Museum
Youth Club obtained a grant funded by California State Proposition 99, and
circulated a petition to urge the adoption of a smoke-free policy at the Redlands
Market Night. Their proposal will be presented to the City Council on
September 17, 2002, during the evening session.
Redlands Community Foundation - Councilmember Gilbreath reported receipt
of a $5,000.00 donation to the Redlands Community Foundation, which she
founded in 2000, from The Will J. Reid Foundation to support efforts in
preserving trees. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to authorize the Street Tree
Committee to assist in implementing this grant. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Haws and carried unanimously.
Measure I Status Report - Public Works Director Mutter presented a status
report on current funding and expenditures of the Measure I Capital
Improvement Program. An updated Capital Improvement Plan, as required by
SANBAG, will be presented at the September 17, 2002, City Council meeting.
Fox Theatre Renovation - Calvin McLean and Mona Penner addressed the
members of the City Council during the evening session and asked for
assistance to provide parking for their proposal to build four stories of luxury
apartments on top of the Fox Theatre portion of the building located on the
southeast corner of Cajon and Vine Streets. They requested the City donate to
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their project parking places in the underground parking garage under the Civic
Center as follows: the 13 tandem spaces; the 10 parking spaces currently rented
out on a monthly basis, and an additional 12 spaces. During the discussion with
Councilmembers, they conceded they would be willing to lease or rent the
parking spaces. Community Development Director Shaw noted an amendment
to the Redlands Municipal Code would be required to allow off-site parking.
Mayor Haws referred Mr. McLean and Ms. Penner to City Manager Davidson
and Community Development Director Shaw and advised them to go through
the development process.
Redlands Water Supply - A PowerPoint presentation covering the City of
Redlands' water supply conditions was presented by Municipal Utilities
Director Phelps and Water Resources Chief Headrick. Although this past year
has been the driest year on record since 1877 with only 20 percent of normal
precipitation falling in the mountain watersheds and is the fourth consecutive
year of drier than normal conditions, and the Santa Ana River is at an historic
low flow today, and groundwater levels, especially in the higher elevation areas,
are falling, Redlands' water supply is stressed, but we will not run out of water
as we have more than one source available. Mr. Headrick concluded his report
stating that water supply projects must be completed to continue to meet
demands and regulatory requirements.
Fee Waiver - Mexican Independence Day Fiesta - Robert Gonzales, Executive
Director of Inland Mexican Heritage, reported on the proposed activities at the
Mexican Independence Day Fiesta scheduled for September 14, 2002, in
Community Park. Councilmember George moved to waive the fees for police
services for this event. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and
carried unanimously.
JOINT MEETING -CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Resolution No. 6079 - First Time Home Buyer Pro_ gram - Councilmember
George moved to adopt Resolution.No. 6079, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redlands authorizing the use of low- and moderate-income housing
funds outside the Redlands Project Area for a First Time Home Buyer loan
agreement which will be acted upon by the Board of Directors of the
Redevelopment Agency. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and
carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for
September 3, 2002.)
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 4:02 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment
Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:10 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the
following:
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1. Conference with real property negotiator - Government Code
Section 54956.8
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a. Property: APN 168-041-51
Negotiating parties: Municipal Utilities Director Phelps and
Mike Huffstuttler, Bear Valley Mutual Water
Company
Under negotiation: Terms and price
(Due to a potential conflict of interest, Councilmember Gilbreath did not
participate in this discussion. A public disclosure of potential conflict of
interest form is on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
b. Property: APN 292-166-09
Negotiating parties: City Manager John Davidson and Terry Vines
Under negotiation: Terms and price
c. Property: 1540 Alessandro Road
Negotiating parties: Assistant City Attorney Murad and
Kevin Avery, Verizon
Under negotiation: Terms and price
d. Property: 1604 North Crafton Avenue
Negotiating parties: Assistant City Attorney Murad and
Kevin Avery, Verizon
Under negotiation: Terms and price
e. Property: 500 Dearborn Street
Negotiating parties: Assistant City Attorney Murad and
Nathan Stromberg, AT&T
Under negotiation: Terms and price
f. Property: Sunset Reservoir
(Sunset Drive and Helen Drive)
Negotiating parties: Assistant City Attorney Murad and
Daneen DeAngelis, Cingular
Under negotiation: Terms and price
2. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)
a. The Redlands Association v City of Redlands - SCVSS 86680
b. The Redlands Association v City of Redlands - SCVSS 79374
c. City Council of the City of Redlands v City Clerk of the City of
Redlands and The Redlands Association - EO32138
d. Claim of Jose Ramirez for sewage backup
e. Workers Compensation claims of Joe Bodnar and Harry Hill
3. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(c) -One case
The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Litigation- Mountain Crest Apartments - City Attorney McHugh announced the
City Council, during its closed session, authorized the City Attorney's Office to
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initiate litigation against those property owners and water account holders at the
Mountain Crest Apartments who have delinquencies with the City of Redlands.
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PRESENTATTONS
Blue Star Service Banner - American Legion Commander Bill Harden, Post
106, and American Legion Commander Henry Mendoza, Post 650, presented a
Blue Star Service Banner to Mayor Haws which is to be displayed at City Hall
to represent employees serving in the armed forces.
September 11th Bell Ringing - Mr. Harden announced the American Legion
Posts have asked the local houses of worship to ring their bells in remembrance
of the sad events that took place on September 11, 2001. The bells will ring at
8:45 A.M., 9:03 A.M., 9:43 A.M., and 10:00 A.M. - the hours of attack last year
on the north and south Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in
Washington, D.C. and the crash of the airliner jet in a field in Pennsylvania.
Citizens are asked to observe a moment of silence following the ringing of the
bells.
Proclamation - Patriot Day - Mayor Haws presented framed proclamations to
American Legion Commander Bill Harden, Post 106, and American Legion
Commander Henry Mendoza, Post 650, joining President George W. Bush in
designating September 11th as Patriot Day and asking that the United States
flag be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sundown.
Cinco de Mayo Queen - Lupe Sanchez introduced Cinco de Mayo Queen Marie
Sanchez and Princess Veronica Gonzalez who reported on a trip to the State
Capital in Sacramento on August 1.5, 2002. The Queen and her Court raised
$1,100.00 to make this trip.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on their activities and attendance at meetings during
the past month.
September 11th - Patriot Day - The City of Redlands will observe Patriot Day
on September 11 with the dedication of the bronze memorial statue at 6:00 P.M.
in Smiley Park at north side of the Old City Hall. An evening of remembrance
and resolve will commence at 7:00 P.M. in the Redlands Bowl. Mayor Haws
expressed deep appreciation to Bill McCalmon, President of the Redlands 4th of
July Committee, and Curtiss Allen, Director of the Redlands 4th of July Band,
for their efforts organizing this event.
Come Play on the Freeway - The completion of the State Route 21.0 Freeway
will be celebrated on September 28, 2002, with a fun run/walk/ride and grand
opening celebration. Councilmember Gilbreath invited all to come play on the
freeway before it opens.
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LATE BREAKING ITEM
Fee Waiver - Patriot Day - Noting the need to take action was immediate,
Councilmember Haws moved to add the following item to the agenda which
arose subsequent to the agenda being posted: "Request for waiver of fees and
charges - September 11 Patriot Day." Motion seconded by Councilmember
Peppler and carried unanimously. Councilmember Haws moved to waive all
fees and personnel costs for the September 11 th Patriot Day event to be held on
September 11, 2002, in the Redlands Bowl at 7:00 P.M. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Landscaping - Public Works Projects - Public Works Director Mutter reported
the Public Works Department administers a variety of capital improvement
projects for the City of Redlands. These projects may include street
improvements, public building rehabilitation and construction, park
development and improvements, and others. Generally, these projects are
developed in a manner that provides for all related improvements including
landscaping. By consensus, the City Council directed that City public works
projects be reviewed the same as private sector projects, agreed the Planning
Commission was the appropriate review board followed by the City Council,
and suggested joint meetings be held with other commissions/committees as
needed.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 2499 - Fire Code - Fire Chief Enslow presented Ordinance
No. 2499, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 1.5.20 of the
Redlands Municipal Code and adopting with certain amendments the 2000
Uniform Fire Code, with errata, and the 2000 Uniform Fire Code Standards
incorporating the 2001 California Fire Code, Part 9 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations. Ordinance No. 2499 was read by title only by City Clerk
Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously
waived, and Ordinance No. 2499 was introduced with unanimous Council
approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for
September 17, 2002.
Ordinance No. 2504 - Tax Refund Claims Procedure - City Attorney McHugh
presented Ordinance No. 2504, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding
Chapter 3.10 to the Redlands Municipal Code to establish a local government
tax refund claims procedure. Ordinance No. 2504 was read by title only by City
Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously
waived, and Ordinance No. 2504 was introduced with unanimous Council
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approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for
September 17, 2002.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Redlands Municipal Airport Security - Deborah Davidson expressed concern
about the recent changes in security measures at the Redlands Municipal
Airport. She complained about the gate charge fees that have doubled and the
requirement to submit very detailed background information. She felt the City
was harassing airport users and asked the City to re-think the gate card issue.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
8:00 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on September 17, 2002.
City Clerk
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