HomeMy WebLinkAbout060507 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, on June 5, 2007, at 3:00 P.M.
PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor
Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem
Gilberto Gil, Councilmember
Mick Gallagher, Councilmember
Pete Aguilar, Councilmember
ABSENT None
STAFF N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney; Lorrie
Poyzer, City Clerk; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann, Police
Chief; Larry E. Burgess, Library Director; Jim Drabinski, Fire Chief, Steven H.
Dukett, Interim Redevelopment Agency Director; Tina Kundig, Finance
Director; Tom Steele, Assistant Finance Director; Ronald C. Mutter, Public
Works Director; Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director; and Jeffrey L.
Shaw, Community Development Director
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Gil followed by
the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Employee Service - Introductions were made by the department heads and
Mayor Harrison presented five year service pins to: Joni Mena, Downtown
Redlands Business Association - Community Development Department;
Jeannette Gutierrez, A. K. Smiley Public Library; Diana Lamb, A. K. Smiley
Public Library; Ramon Rodriguez, Solid Waste Division - Municipal Utilities
Department; Mark Romero, Solid Waste Division - Municipal Utilities
Department; Robert Bird, Water Division - Municipal Utilities Department;
Domingo "Lorenzo" Reyes, Water Division - Municipal Utilities Department;
David Ridenour, Water Division - Municipal Utilities Department; Richard
Vargas, Water Division - Municipal Utilities Department; Crystal Garcia,
Police Department; Isaiah Hopkins, Police Department; Ann Jessup, Police
Department; Leslie Jolly, Police Department; Phillip Mielke, Police
Department; Raquel Perez, Police Department; Frank Rocha, Police
Department; Cheryl Williams, RTV3 - Police Department; Benjamin
Zimmermann, Police Department; Linda Stowell, Community Services - Police
Department; Julian Cardoza, Parks Division - Public Works Department;
Michael Kaisinger, Street Division - Public Works Department; and Sharon
Bolt, Treasurer's Office. Ten year service pins were presented to: Dempsy
Chappel, Fire Department; Monica Williams, A. K. Smiley Public Library;
Frank Garcia, Solid Waste Division - Municipal Utilities Department; and
Michael. Reiss, Police Department. Fifteen year service pins were presented to:
Scott MacDonald, Fire Department; Terry Welsh, Fire Department; Brenda
Boon, Police Department; and Michael Landavazo, Police Department.
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Twenty year service pins were presented to: Leonard Temby, Fire Department;
Gilbert Rodriguez, Wastewater Division - Municipal Utilities Department;
Allen Wilker, Wastewater Division - Municipal Utilities Department; and
Cynthia Sepulveda, Street Division -Public Works Department. A twenty-five
year service pin was presented to Mary Petite, Administrative Services
Department.
MADD Recognition_ - Mothers Against Drunk Drivers recognized Police
Officer Eddie Herrera for leading the Redlands Police Department in drunk
driving arrests. At an event in Sacramento on March 31, 2007, Governor
Schwarzenegger presented plaques to California peace officers for their efforts
in curtailing drunk drivers. A MADD representative presented the plaque to
Officer Herrera at this meeting.
Proclamation - Juneteenth - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a
proclamation declaring Juneteenth as a day for all citizens of Redlands to
advance the ideals of liberty, justice and tolerance for all people that make our
community strong and in recognition of the abolishment of slavery in the United
States. Mayor Harrison presented the proclamation to Dr. Richard Hanks and
members of the .Human Relations Commission; the proclamation will be on
display in the Lincoln Shrine.
Certificate of Reco ng ition - Mayor Harrison presented a certificate of
recognition to Susanne J. Roundy upon being named Woman of the Year by the
American Biographical Institute noting that her extraordinary body of work of
poetry has enriched the lives of many. The American Biographical Institute
also presented her a certificate and medal of recognition.
Orange Sunrise Video - On behalf of the Redlands Conservancy, Sherli
Leonard presented a PowerPoint regarding the production of"Orange Sunrise"
which will be broadcast on KVCR, channel 24, on June 13, 2007, at 9:00 P.M.
A DVD of the production will be available for sale.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gil, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 15, 2007, and
the special meeting of May 21, 2007, were approved as submitted.
Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gil,payment of salaries and bills was acknowledged.
Resolution No. 6611 - Destruction of Public Records - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6611, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redlands approving the destruction of accounts payable check
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copies and original back-up documentation excluding computer vendors that
were requested to be preserved by the City Attorney.
Resolution No. 6613 - Criminal History Information - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6613, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redlands authorizing staff of the City of Redlands to access state
and federal level summary information for prospective employee/volunteers and
related purposes.
Planning; Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the report of the Planning Commission
meeting held on May 22, 2007, was acknowledged as received.
Pre-Annexation Agreement - KB Home - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
approved Pre-Annexation. Agreement No. 07-02 with KB Home Greater Los
Angeles, Inc. for outside city utility connections for water and sewer for a
residential subdivision of 45 single family lots of 12.68 acres (Tentative Tract
No. 17060) located at the northwest corner of Sapphire Street and Nice Avenue.
Agreement - Legal Services - Employment Relations - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously approved an agreement for special services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore for professional legal services relating to employment relations
matters and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the
document on behalf of the City.
Proclamation - Go Skateboarding Dqy - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring June 21, 2007, as Go
Skateboarding Day.
Ordinance No. 2661 - Development Impact Fees - Dora W. Morris, Gary Negin
and Sally Beck yielded their speaker time to Bill Cunningham who responded to
Community Development Director Shaw's memo of May 15, 2007, discussing
issues Mr. Cunningham raised on behalf of The Redlands Association at the
May 1, 2007, City Council meeting regarding the multiple family to single
family/condominium issue, the northside library, police and fire fee
discrepancies, parks, the Donut Hole, and bonds in relation to the proposed
development impact fees. Ordinance No. 2661, an ordinance of the City of
Redlands amending Chapters 3.32, 3.56 and 3.60 of the Redlands Municipal
Code to establish new regulations governing the imposition of park and open
space fees, storm drain fees and public facility fees, was unanimously adopted
on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher.
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Resolution No. 6608 - Inspection Fees - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 6608, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redlands approving a schedule of fees for inspection services for required
inspections of businesses under the Area-Wide Urban Storm Water Runoff
Permit and rescinding Resolution No. 6473.
Agreement - Funds - Engineering Consulting Services - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath., seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously authorized an appropriation in the amount of $210,000.00 and
agreement with AEI-CASC Engineering to provide engineering consulting for
plan/map review services for the Public Works Department and authorized the
Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the
City.
Skatepark Location - Public Works Director Mutter reported on May 10, 2007,
the Parks Commission recommended approval of a revised location to a portion
of Sylvan Park on the north side of Park Avenue between the parking lot and
lawn bowling facility, formerly used as the Sylvan Plunge site. This
recommendation was supported by the members of SKBP.A.R.K. Mario
Saucedo, North Redlands Vision Committee, asked the City Council to consider
limiting use of our passive parks for organized sports. He also asked if this
recommendation ruled out the location for a new community pool. Public
Works Director Mutter noted the Parks Commission expressed concern about
locating another swimming pool in that location as it is in a flood zone which is
what caused the demise of the Sylvan Plunge. Councilmember Gilbreath
moved to approve the recommendation of the Parks Commission to designate a
portion of Sylvan Park on the north side of Park Avenue between the parking lot
and lawn bowling facility (former Sylvan Plunge site) as the revised location for
the proposed skatepark.
Easement - The Pep Bos - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement
with The Pep Boys Manny, Moe & Jack of California regarding the purchase of
an easement for Redlands Boulevard right-of-way acquisition for the Redlands
Boulevard, Alabama Street and Colton Avenue Improvement Project and
authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document
on behalf of the City.
Local Emergency Report - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember Gil, the City Council acknowledged receipt of the report
from the Municipal Utilities Department regarding the status of the declared
local emergency at the Hinckley Water Treatment Plant and North Orange Well
Field.
Airport Hanger Lease Agreements - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously granted the
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City Manager, or his designee, the authority to execute hanger lease agreements
for City-owned hangers at the Redlands Municipal Airport and approved the
presented hanger lease as to form with any changes negotiated with the lessees
and agreed to by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
Grant Application - Solid Waste Vehicles - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously
authorized the submission of a grant application to the "Mobile Source Air
Pollution Reduction Review Committee Incentives for the Purchase of
Advanced Low Emission Heavy Duty Natural Gas Engines" for the Solid Waste
Division.
Equipment Purchase - Wastewater Treatment Facility - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously approved the purchase from Royal Wholesale Electric of two
SCADA PCL control panels and individual electrical components for the
wastewater treatment facility's SCADA system.
Wastewater Treatment Facility - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously authorized the
purchase from EIMCO Water Technologies for the wastewater treatment plant
of a gear drive unit for the west dissolved air flotation thickener(DAFT) unit.
Agreement - Emergency Cardiac Monitoring Devices - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath., seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously approved renewal of the annual technical services support
agreement with Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc. for Fiscal
Year 2007-08 for all technical service and support related to the Redlands Fire
Department's emergency cardiac monitoring devices and authorized the Mayor
to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City.
Agreement - Fire Training - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement
for entry upon property for use of property as a training site with VMJ Villa
LLC, Gerry Zigrossi Construction to conduct live fire training operations at
their property located at 1510 and 1520 Orange Street (APNs 0292-210-2 1 and
22) and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the
document on behalf of the City.
Funds - JAG Grant Acceptance - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously authorized
acceptance of the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program award,
authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document
on behalf of the City and authorized an additional appropriation of$33,127.00
to fund the grant for the Police Department's Custody Specialist Program.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Meeting Attendance -No reports forthcoming.
2007-2008 Budget - City Manager Martinez and Finance Director Kundig
presented the proposed 2007-2008 budget as recommended by the Budget
Committee which met on May 25, 2007. Oscar Sepp asked the City Council to
review of the overtime budgets for the Police and Fire Departments and felt the
undercover operations of the Police Department were very important. Steven
Frasher encouraged staff to hold public workshops. Eddie Tejeda asked that
these presentations be scheduled during the evening hours. It was noted that
presentations of the budget are scheduled for June 6, 2007, at 12:15 P.M. in the
Community Senior Center, June 6, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. in the Community
Center, June 8, 2007, at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, and June 9,
2007, at 10:00 A.M. in the A. K. Smiley Public Library Assembly Room.
Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2007-2008
proposed budget as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Aguilar
and carried unanimously.
Financial Management Plan - City Manager Martinez reported the City Council
approved a Financial Management Plan on May 1, 2007, to address the financial
challenges facing the City at current fiscal year end and through Fiscal
Year 2007-2008. The Financial Management Plan consisted of three phases
addressing various strategic tasks towards achieving the ultimate goal of a
fiscally healthy City. A progress report outlining staff s progress and
achievements was presented. Municipal Utilities Director Phelps reviewed the
management team study report on improvement suggestions including cost
savings measures, revenue enhancements and efficiency suggestions. Public
Works Director Mutter presented a fee waiver policy recommendations report.
Councilmembers overall felt donations and services given by many of the
organizations offset the fee waivers but were willing to continue to evaluate
what the City gets back from these organizations. Public Works Director
Mutter then presented an analysis of possible consolidation of certain
commissions, boards and committees. Councilmembers were not receptive to
this suggestion and asked staff to continue to refine their study.
Councilmember Gil suggested formation of a Public Safety or Police
Commission.
Service Performance Standards - City Manager Martinez reported the City
Council discussed with staff on May 21, 2007, the need to establish standards
for levels of service provided to the community in connection with the City's
consideration of raising revenue through voter approved business licenses taxes
on distribution centers and an increase in the City's transient occupancy tax.
Fire Chief Drabinski, Library Director Burgess, Police Chief Bueermann and
Public Works Director Mutter presented levels of service provided by their
departments. Councilmember Aguilar asked that this information be provided
to Councilmembers in writing at the next meeting as the presentations contained
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much needed information. Councilmember Harrison moved to continue this
discussion. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried
unanimously.
Blue Ribbon Committee - Throughout the past, Redlands has greatly benefited
from volunteer time given by citizen committees who have provided advice to
the City Council on important and complex matters. Staff believes that the City
Council would now benefit from hearing the thoughts and recommendations of
a "Blue Ribbon Committee" comprised of members of the public chosen by the
Mayor on both those levels of service developed by staff and those desired by
the community, and on the proposals to raise revenue for such service levels by
placing on the November ballot a proposed increase in the transient occupancy
tax and the establishment of a business license tax on distribution centers.
Mayor Harrison indicated this committee, not subject to the Brown Act, would
consist of approximately ten members and moved to continue consideration of
the formation of this committee. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher and carried unanimously.
Agreement - Funds - MUD Joint Powers Agreement - Councilmember
Gilbreath moved to approve a professional services agreement with Raftelis
Financial Consultants for valuation of the City's water and wastewater assets, an
agreement for special counsel services with Best Best and Krieger for a joint
powers agreement/lease concept for water and wastewater assets, authorized the
Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the documents on behalf of the
City, and authorized an additional appropriation of $84,000.00. Motion.
seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 2666 - Redevelopment Eminent Domain Program - City Clerk
Poyzer reported a letter was received from Marion Conley asking the City
Council to delay acting on this proposal until the lengthy process of eminent
domain could take place as her tenants need the alley behind the building at
509/511 North Eureka Street for access. Ordinance No. 2666, an ordinance of
the City of Redlands, California, amending the Redevelopment Plan for the
Redlands Redevelopment Project Area to adopt an eminent domain program,
was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, further reading of the
ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2666 was
introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with
adoption scheduled for June 1.9, 2007.
Revised Statement of Proceedings - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to
authorize and direct staff to record a Revised Statement of Proceedings as
soon as feasible,but not later than December 31, 2007. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously.
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Resolution No. 6612 - Redevelopment Survey - Due to a potential conflict
of interest, Councilmember Gil retired from the Council Chambers and did not
participate in this matter; a Public Disclosure of Potential Conflict of Interest
form is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to
adopt Resolution No. 6612, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redlands designating a redevelopment survey area, directing the Redlands
Planning Commission to select project area boundaries and to formulate a
preliminary plan in connection with the preparation of the proposed North
Redlands Revitalization Project, and to rescind Resolution No. 6300. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried by AYE votes of all present
with Councilmember Gil having abstained.
Sports Park - Public Works Director Mutter introduced Bill Hemsley, the
project manager for the Redlands Sports Park. Mr. Hemsley reported that
AYSO has requested the City to consider installing sod on the fields rather than
stolons in order that the fields be ready for the fall season. Financial
information was presented and discussed. On behalf of AYSO, Kyle Larick
addressed the City Council at length and indicated a willingness to work out a
compromise. Councilmember Gil moved to approve installing sod on the lower
nine acres and to seed the remaining top area with the understanding that an
amendment to the agreement with AYSO would be prepared to guarantee
payment of additional funds, if needed, to complete the building for the
restrooms, snack bar and equipment storage. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously.
Mayor Harrison left the City Council Chambers at 6:55 P.M.
Tax Ballot Measures - Councilmember Gil moved to continue the discussion
relating to business license rates for warehouses and distribution centers and the
increase of the transient occupancy tax to the meeting of June 19, 2007. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Hotelier Pete Patel addressed the City
Council indicating he would be a proponent of the recommended increase to the
transient occupancy tax. The motion for continuance then carried by AYE
votes of all present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None forthcoming.
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 6:59 P.M. to a closed session to discuss
the following:
1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code
§54956.9(a)
a. Howard S. Butcher v. City of Redlands, et al - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. SCVSS 144840
2. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation - Government Code
§54956.9(b) - One case-Facts and circumstances: Claim of Jamie Gutierrez
3. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation - Government Code
§54956.9(c) - One case -Possible initiation of litigation
4. Conference with labor negotiator-Government Code §54957.6
Agency Negotiator: N. Enrique Martinez
Employee Organizations: Redlands Association of Management
Employees, Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees, General
Employees Association of Redlands, Redlands Association of Safety
Management Employees, Redlands Police Officers Association, Civilian
Safety Employees Association, Redlands Association of Fire Management,
and Redlands Professional Fire Fighters Association
Late Breaking - Noting the need to take action was immediate,
Councilmember Gil moved to add the following item to the agenda under
"Closed Session" which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted:
1. Conference with real property negotiator- Government Code §54956.8
Property: APN 168-121-13
Negotiating party: City Manager Martinez
Under negotiation: Terms and price
Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried by AYE votes of all
present.
ADJOURNMENT
No report was expected following the closed session; therefore, the City
Council meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held
on June 19, 2007.
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