HomeMy WebLinkAbout011508-CityCouncil_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 January 15, 2008, at
3:00 P.M.
PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor
Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem
Mick Gallagher, Councilmember
Pete Aguilar, Councilmember
Jerry Bean, Councilmember
ABSENT None
STAFF N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney; :Lorrie
Poyzer, City Clerk; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Tom Fitzmaurce, Police
Captain; Jim Drabinski, Fire Chief, Steven H. Dukett, Interim Redevelopment
Agency Director; Tina Kundig, Finance Director and Acting Administrative
Services Director; Chris Diggs, Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering
Director; Bob Dalquest, Interim Community Development Director; Kurt
Smith, Interim Chief Information Officer; Gary Van Dorst, Interim Quality of
Life Director
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath
followed by the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Employee Service - Introductions were made by the department heads and
Mayor Harrison, assisted by City Clerk Poyzer,presented five year service pins
to: Jeff Belanger, Wastewater Division, Municipal Utilities and Engineering
Department; David Correia, Wastewater Division, Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Department; Jeremy Atkins, Water Division, Municipal Utilities
and Engineering Department; Julian Gonzalez, Water Division, Municipal
Utilities and Engineering Department; Mike Lee, Water Division, Municipal
Utilities and Engineering Department; Joshua Atwell, Police Department;
Elizabeth Bartlett, Police Department; Keith Henriksen, Police Department;
Claudia Leyden, Police Department; Eric Pendery, Police Department; and
Mark Reis,Parks Division, Quality of Life Department.
Ten year service pins were presented to: Robert Dalquest, Interim Community
Development Director; Anna Pearson, A. K. Smiley Public Library;
Tom Fujiwara, Administration, Municipal Utilities and Engineering
Department; Brenda McGlasson, Customer Service, Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Department; Buddy Thornton, Wastewater Division, Municipal
Utilities and Engineering Department; Shayna Walker, Police Department;
Denny Sattler, Community Services, Police Department; Rick Cross,
Administration, Quality of Life Department; John Smith, Solid Waste Division,
Quality of Life Department; Michael Finn, Street Division, Quality of Life
Department; and Michael Foster, Street Division, Quality of Life Department.
Fifteen year service pins were presented to: Joni Miller, Human Resources
Department; Rich Lindner, Fire Department; Michael Kerns, Wastewater
Division, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department; and Sheila Harbert,
Police Department.
Twenty year service pins were presented to: Mary Damazio, Finance
Department; John Vindiola, Wastewater Division, Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Department; Gina Griego, Water Division, Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Department; Steven Howell, Water Division, Municipal Utilities
and Engineering Department; Roberto Yzquierdo, Police Department;
Annette Dawkins, Equipment Maintenance, Quality of Life Department; and
Cammy Miramontes, Redevelopment Department.
Twenty-five year service pins were presented to: John Burke, Fire Department;
Fred Eberhardt, Fire Department; Darrell Feuerhahn, Fire Department;
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Joe Pompa, Fire Department; Cameron Teter, Fire Department; Stephen
Young, Fire Department; and Bill Keel, Solid Waste Division, Quality of Life
Department.
In recognition of thirty years of service, gold watches were presented to:
Mary Ellen Lambert, Finance Department; Paul Simpson, Fire Department; and
William(Billy) Roberts, Parks Division, Quality of Life Department.
Proclamation - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring January 21, 2008,
as Martin Luther King, .Jr. Day and honoring the Holistic Healing for Youth for
their support of the second annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade to be
held on January 21, 2008. Human Relations Commissioners John Farley and
Jeff Pryor presented the proclamation to Renea Wickman from the Holistic
Healing for Youth organization.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher,the minutes of the regular meetings of December 18,
2007, and January 2, 2008, were approved as submitted.
Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, payment of salaries and bills was acknowledged.
Resolution No. 6672 - Authorized Signatures - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6672, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redlands providing for the removal of currently authorized signors
on all accounts held with Bank of America as part of the City's reorganization
of certain Treasurer's Office functions and authorizing new signers as follows:
Tina T. Kundig, Finance Director; Thomas T. Steele, Assistant Finance
Director; and Judy Jacobson, Interim Revenue Manager.
Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the report of the Planning Commission
meeting held on January 8, 2008, was acknowledged as received.
Notice of Environmental Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, a report on notices of pending
environmental actions and pending projects received from surrounding
jurisdictions was acknowledged as received.
Ordinance No. 2688 - Off-Street Parking Requirements - Ordinance No. 2688,
an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding Section 18.164.325 to the
Redlands Municipal Code regarding adjustments to off-street parking
requirements for mixed-use projects in the Downtown Specific Plan No. 45 and
in the C-3 (General Commercial) District and C-4 (Highway Commercial)
District, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher.
Panhwar Property Acquisition - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
determined that the acquisition of the Panhwar property is exempt from review
under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and approved the acquisition of the Panhwar
property (APN 0168-571-72), located on the north side of Riverview Drive, for
a purchase price of$37,375.00 for use in the development of a linear trail along
the top of the bluff in the area north of Riverview Drive and south of the Santa
Ana Wash.
Tract No. 13649 - Franklin Court Partnership - Final Approval - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously granted final approval for Tract No. 13649, a subdivision
of 2.64 acres into seven lots and one common area for property located on the
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south side of Franklin Avenue, north of Sherril Lane and west of Crestwood
Drive.
Tract No. 17962 - Brookside LP - Final Approval - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously granted final approval for Tract No. 17962, a subdivision
of approximately 4.10 gross acres into 38 numbered lots and one lettered lot for
construction of town homes on the property located at the northwest corner of
Orange Avenue and Nevada Street.
Tract No. 17064 - Winstar Redlands, LLC - Final Approval - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously granted final approval for Tract No. 17064, a subdivision.
of approximately 5.6 gross acres into 12 numbered lots and one lettered lot for a
planned residential development located on the southwest corner of Wabash
Avenue and Capri Avenue.
Tract No. 17533 - Rose Villas, LLC - Final Approval - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously granted final approval for Tract No. 17533, a subdivision
of 4.68 acres into ten lots for property located on the south side of San.
Bernardino Avenue, the west side of Grove Street and the north side of Sherry
Way.
Funding Agreements - Redlands Commons Project - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously approved the first amendment to the contract with EIP
Associates for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Redlands
Commons Project located on approximately 68.93 acres bounded by the
210 Freeway, Texas Street, San Bernardino Avenue and Pioneer Avenue and
authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document
on behalf of the City. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the first
amendment to the funding agreement with On Texas Street LLC for preparation
of an Environmental Impact Report and City administrative fees for the
Redlands Commons Project located on approximately 68.93 acres bounded by
the 21.0 freeway, Texas Street, San Bernardino Avenue and Pioneer Avenue,
and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the
document on behalf of the City.
Robinson Ranch Proiect - At the request of Councilmember Gallagher, Interim
Community Development Director Dalquest reviewed the letter prepared by
staff in response to the Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report for the Robinson Ranch Project located in the City of Yucaipa that
depicts our concerns. Staff will continue to monitor the project and has
requested a copy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report to review and
comment when it is completed. Councilmember Gallagher moved to
acknowledge receipt and ordered filed the City's response to the Notice of
Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report opposing the Robinson :Ranch
Project located in the City of Yucaipa. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Gilbreath and carried unanimously.
Settlement Agreement - Butcher - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
acknowledged a "Release of all Claims" for settlement of a lawsuit filed against
the City by Howard S. Butcher in the amount of$250,000.00 resulting from an
accident which occurred on about April 28, 2006, at or near the intersection of
Citrus Avenue and Cajon Street.
Settlement Agreement - Lewis - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
acknowledged a "Release of all Claims" for settlement of a lawsuit filed against
the City by Dayle Yvette Lewis resulting from an incident which occurred on or
about October 29, 2005, at or near 212 Brookside Avenue.
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Settlement Agreement - Young - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
acknowledged a "Release of all Claims" for settlement of a lawsuit filed against
the City by Marcus Young resulting from an incident which occurred on and
after June 28, 2004.
Reappointments - Library Board of Trustees - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously reappointed William D. Hatfield and James R. Dunn to the Library
Board of Trustees to serve additional three-year terms ending January 1, 2011,
as recommended by Mayor Harrison.
Fee Waiver - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously approved the request from Holistic Healing for Youth for
the waiver of fees relating to police services associated with the annual Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day parade to be held on January 21, 2008; required the park
reservation and attendant fees for the use of the Redlands Bowl and Smiley Park
in the amount of$280.00 be paid by Holistic Healing for Youth; and required
that all certificates of insurance be submitted prior to the event; and approved
the waiver of cleaning deposit fees in the amount of$800.00 associated with the
use of the Redlands Bowl and Smiley Park with the understanding that the City
will charge the organization for any cleaning costs that would have been
covered by the deposit.
Proclamation - Blood Donor Month - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring the month of January 2008 as
Blood Donor Month.
Proclamation - Robert J. Hodges - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
authorized the issuance of a proclamation commending Superintendent
Robert J. Hodges for his 37 years of service to the Redlands Unified School
District and wished him the very best upon his retirement.
Substitution of Securities - Sports Park Restroom Building Project - On motion
of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously approved an agreement with ASR Constructors, Inc. for
the substitution of securities in an escrow account in lieu of retention for the
Redlands Sports :Park Restroom Building Project and authorized the Mayor to
execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City.
Funds - Contract Award- Sports Park Street Paving Project - Bids were opened
and publicly declared on November 1.5, 2007, by the City Clerk for the
Redlands Sports Park Street Paving Project; a bid opening report is on file in the
Office of the City Clerk. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously determined that the
Sports Park Street Paving Project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act in accordance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15302(c); awarded the contract for the Sports Park Street Paving Project
to Matich Corporation based on the total bid amount of$192,192.00; authorized
the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of
the City; authorized staff to approve contingent costs up to five (5) percent over
the total bid amount; and approved an additional appropriation of$190,000.00
for the Sports Park Street Paving Project.
Agreement - Rees Well Pump - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement with General Pump Company for the replacement of the
pump in the Rees Well and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk
to attest to, the document on behalf of the City.
Resolution No. 6669 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously adopted
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Resolution No. 6669, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands
establishing the following traffic regulations in accordance with Title 10 of the
Redlands Municipal Code, as recommended by the Traffic and Parking
Commission: set speed limits on Live Oak Canyon Road and approved posting
of advisory signs by staff.
Funds - City Street Maintenance - Recognizing staffs efforts in obtaining grant
funds, Councilmember Aguilar expressed his appreciation for the report and
moved to accept Proposition 1:B funds and grant approval to expend funds on
the maintenance of Redlands Boulevard, Terracina Boulevard, Orange Street
and Citrus Avenue. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried
unanimously.
Agreement - Mountain View Grove - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
approved a dedication and maintenance agreement with Bixby Land Company
for the Mountain View Grove and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the
City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City.
CDBG - Home Investment Partnerships Programs - Mayor Harrison asked staff
how they would administer the Community Development Block Grant Program
and if additional staff would be needed. Interim Redevelopment Agency
Director Dukett explained the City of Redlands currently receives its
Community Development Block Grant funds through a cooperative agreement
with San. Bernardino County and 41 percent of our allocation is retained by the
County to administer the program on the City's behalf and to fund County-wide
programs. City Manager Martinez noted that we may add staff but more
importantly may transfer duties from the General Fund to the Community
Development Block Grant Fund. Councilmember Harrison moved to authorize
the City Manager to initiate the procedures necessary to obtain participating
jurisdiction status pursuant to the Federal Community Development Block
Grant Program and to participate under the State's Home Investment
Partnerships Program. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and
carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 6671 - Terminate Local Emergency - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6671, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redlands terminating the local emergency at the Civic
Center.
COMMUNICATIONS
Meeting Attendance - In accordance with Government Code Sections 53232.2
and 53232.3, Mayor Harrison and Councilmember Aguilar reported on their
attendance at a League of California Cities Inland Empire Division meeting
held on January 10, 2008, at City expense.
Performance Measures - Chief Information Officer Smith reported that efforts
to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of City operations and the provision
of services have been underway since April, 2007. The process began with
budget goals and implementing strategies to achieve them at the department
level. Level of service evaluation and target areas for improving efficiency and
effectiveness were the next step and have been the subject of several progress
reports to the City Council. In August 2007, the City Manager directed the
Interim Chief Information Officer and the Finance Director to coordinate the
development of a comprehensive set of performance measures at the department
level to be delivered for use in the mid-year budget review and the planning
process for the next fiscal year. The intent was to continue to pursue
organizational excellence through using outcome-focused performance
measures to link strategy with operations. These performance measures provide
a reference point and toolset as the process of organizational improvement
continues to evolve. Sergeant Chris Catren and Fire Battalion Chief Greg
Hostettler presented a PowerPoint explaining the process and delivery of a
comprehensive set of performance measures to the City Manager and the
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executive staff. Chief Information Officer Smith noted that quarterly reports
will be made to the City Council. City Manager Martinez expressed his
appreciation to Chief Information Officer Smith, Finance Director Kundig,
Sergeant Catren and Fire Battalion Chief Hostettler for their work noting other
cities hire consultants to prepare such information but we did it in-house.
San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone Expansion - Interim Redevelopment
Agency Director Dukett reported that during the October 3, 2007, meeting of
the Business and Economic Development Advisory Commission, Ms. Kathleen
Robles of the County of San Bernardino provided the Commission a
presentation on the status of the County's efforts to obtain a California
Enterprise Zone designation for the proposed San Bernardino Valley Enterprise
Zone. He reviewed the advantages of including a portion of Redlands in the
California Enterprise Zone. Councilmember Harrison moved to request that the
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors include that portion of Redlands
located north of the I-10 Freeway and west of State Route 210 within the
County's pending application to the State of California to expand the San
Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone and authorized the Mayor to sign an
appropriate letter confirming this determination. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously.
Mill Creek Water Rights - Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director
Diggs reported at its December 18, 2007, meeting, the City Council was
informed that for more than 80 years the City has enjoyed the benefit of using
high quality water from Mill Creek as a result of a general obligation bond
issuance paid for by the taxpayers of the City. Because the water rights were
originally purchased with the bond issue, the City's General Fund is seeking
reimbursement for the cost of the acquisition or usage of Mill Creek water
rights owned by the General Fund. Whether this "reimbursement" will be in the
form of a lease or some other financing mechanism is to be determined after
review by appropriate professional consultants. Eric Fraser expressed his
disappointment that the City Council would even consider this. On behalf of
The Redlands Association, Bill Cunningham thought this proposal was
ludicrous. Communications opposed to this proposal were received from:
Steve Johnson on behalf of the Willow Creek Home Owners Association on
Westbrook Circle and Thomas M. Slemmer, M.D. Councilmembers discussed
this proposal at length with staff and Robert Poore from Fieldman,
Rolapp & Associates.
Contracts - Financial Advisory and Bond Counsel Services -
Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve a contract for professional
financial advisory services with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates based upon
its proposal to the City and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City
Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Aguilar and carried with Councilmembers Gallagher and
Bean voting NO. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve a contract
for professional bond counsel services, in the event we need it, with
Best Best & Krieger, LLP based upon its proposal to the City and
authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the
document on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Aguilar and carried with Councilmembers Gallagher and Bean voting NO.
Water and Wastewater Rates and Impact Fees - Interim Municipal Utilities
and Engineering Director Diggs explained the primary purposes of rate
study for water and wastewater rates are to review the existing and proposed
budgets, proposed yearly capital expenditures from water and wastewater
master plans and capital budgets, analyze current rate structure, make
recommendations of rate structure alternatives and fees, and develop an
implementation plan for those rates. Other fees and revenues also shall be
considered in the study. Councilmembers continued their lengthy
discussion regarding the scope of work. Councilmember Gilbreath moved
to approve an agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. in the
amount of $83,685.00 to furnish consulting services to determine potable
water and wastewater rates and impact fees contingent to their agreeing to
the additional scope per the discussion at this meeting including a public
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participation program comparable to the prior Utilities Advisory Committee
and to look at an additional tier in the structure for potable water to further
encourage water conservation, and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the
City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Aguilar and carried with Councilmembers Gallagher and
Bean voting NO.
JOINT MEETING-CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Sale of City Property - Interim Redevelopment Agency Director Dukett
reported the Redevelopment Agency's 2007-08 budget includes an
appropriation sufficient to purchase two surplus parcels from the City of
Redlands for the purpose of developing future affordable housing. On January
8, 2008, the Planning Commission determined that the disposition of the two
City-owned sites to the Redevelopment Agency is in conformity with the
Redlands General Plan. Assessor's Parcel No. 0173-191-16 is located on
Cypress Avenue, north of the Interstate 10 Freeway, and was assessed at a
market value of $218,000.00. Assessor's Parcel No. 0170-191-39 is located on
Park Avenue, west of University Street, and was assessed at a market value of
$736,000.00. Following discussion, Councilmember Gilbreath moved to
approve the sale of these two City-owned parcels to the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Redlands for the purpose of developing affordable housing and
authorized staff to take the necessary actions to consummate the purchase and
sale. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously.
(Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for January 1.5, 2008.)
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 5:26 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment
Agency meeting and reconvened at 5:33 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the
following:
1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code
§54956.9(a) - City Attorney McHugh
a. Bunny Vincent v. City of Redlands, et al - San Bernardino County
Superior Court Case No. SCVSS 140612
2. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation - Government Code
§54956.9(b) - City Attorney McHugh
a. Facts and Circumstances—Consideration of claim of Patty Peraza
b. Facts and Circumstances - Consideration of claim of Rocky Comfort
Mutual Water Company
3. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation - Government Code
§54956.9(c) - City Attorney McHugh
a. Possible initiation of litigation - one case
4. Conference with legal counsel: Government Code Section 54957 - Public
Employee Release - Acting Administrative Services Director Kundig
a. Consideration of application for disability retirement
5. Conference with real property negotiator- Government Code §54956.8 -
Mayor Harrison
Properties: APNs 0292-044-08, 09, 10, 11 and 1.2;
APNs 0292-071-10, 15, 18, 29, 35, 40 and 43
Negotiating parties: N. Enrique Martinez, Gary Van Dorst, Steve Dukett
and Prologis
Under negotiation: Terms and price for possible property exchange
6. Conference with real property negotiator- Government Code §54956.8 -
Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Diggs
Property: APN 0291-122-01
Negotiating parties: N. Enrique Martinez, Chris Diggs and
San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District
Under negotiation: Terms and price for possible lease/purchase of
property for well sites
The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor
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Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem
Mick Gallagher, Councilmember
Pete Aguilar, Councilmember
Jerry Bean, Councilmember
ABSENT None
STAFF N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney; Lorrie
Poyzer, City Clerk; Teresa Ballinger, Assistant City Clerk; Michael Reynolds,
City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann, Police Chief, Jim Drabinski, Fire Chief, Tina
Kundig, Finance Director and Acting Administrative Services Director; Chris
Diggs, Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Bob Dalquest,
Interim Community Development Director; Kurt Smith, Interim Chief
Information Officer; Gary Van Dorst, Interim Quality of Life Director
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Disability Retirement - City Attorney McHugh announced the City Council, by
unanimous vote, denied the disability retirement application reviewed during
the closed session.
PRESENTATIONS
Student Commissioners - Mayor Harrison recognized the 2008 student
commissioners, all from Redlands East Valley High School, as follows: Bart
Stasiuk, Human Relations Commission; Daniel Knight, Traffic and Parking
Commission; Manny Szwabowski, Parks Commission; and Leila Magistrado,
Recreation Advisory Commission. Certificates of appointment and City logo
pins were presented to the student commissioners.
Resolution No. 6674 - Measure M - Donna Hoffmann, District Director of
Marketing, San Bernardino Community College District, made a presentation
regarding Measure M, the College Skilled Career and Job Training Facility
Measure on the February 5, 2008, ballot. Although these ballot issues are
worthy, Councilmember Gilbreath expressed the concern they limit the City's
ability to get a bond issue passed. Councilmember Gallagher moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6674, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands in
support of Measure M. Motion seconded by Councilmember Aguilar and
carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 6675 - Measure J - John Walsh, Chairman of the Measure J
Committee, made a presentation regarding Measure J, the Overcrowding Relief
and School Safety Measure on the February 5, 2008, ballot. Mike Snellings,
Director of Student Services for the Redlands Unified School District,
responded to an e-mail received by Councilmembers describing how and where
Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities) funds are expended.
Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6675, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redlands in support of Measure J. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENT/REPORTS
SANBAG Meeting - Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath reported about on-going
SANBAG projects. She also noted she serves on the Metrolink ad hoc finance
committee and shared a letter from members of the Southern California
Congressional Delegation expressing their strong disappointment over the
California Transportation Commission's recently adopted guidelines pertaining
to the upcoming allocation of goods movement funds from Proposition 1B.
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Omnitrans Meeting - Councilmember Gallagher reported on the Omnitrans
meeting held last week on January 9, 2008. At that meeting, best wishes were
extended to Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath for her past service on this board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2658 - Property Slopes - Public hearing was advertised for this
time and place to consider the California Environmental Quality Act exemption
for Ordinance No. 2658 and introduction and first reading of the title of
Ordinance No. 2658 which approves Ordinance Text Amendment No. 322 to
add Chapter 16.04 to the Redlands Municipal Code to implement goals and
policies of the Redlands General Plan relating to the calculation of property
slopes. Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Interim
Community Development Director Dalquest reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Harrison called for any public comments. There being no verbal or
written comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember
Gilbreath moved to determine that Ordinance Text Amendment No. 322 is not
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to
Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously. Ordinance
No. 2658 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. 2658
was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules
with adoption scheduled for February 5, 2008.
Resolution No. 6668 - User Fees - Public hearing was advertised for this time
and place to consider Resolution No. 6668, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redlands amending specific fees and charges levied therefore in.
connection with the City's provision of regulations, products and services and
rescinding Resolution No. 6560. Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as
a public hearing. Finance Director Kundig reviewed the proposed user fees.
Councilmember Gilbreath questioned how the fees were calculated such as
eight cents per "what" for an encroachment permit for a storm drain pipe. Staff
was unable to answer the question and assured Councilmembers they would
provide an explanation following the meeting. Mayor Harrison called for any
public comments. There being no verbal or written comments, the public
hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6668 with the provision that an explanation of how fees are
calculated would be provided. Motion seconded by Councilmember Aguilar
and carried unanimously.
Funds - Agreement - Red Light Enforcement Systems - Mayor Harrison
declared the meeting open as a public hearing to consider the proposed
agreement with. Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. to provide certain equipment,
licenses, applications and citation processes related to digital photo red light
enforcement systems. Police Chief Bueermann reviewed the proposed
agreement reporting that in the summer of 2007, staff met with representatives
from Redflex. An analysis, reviewing crash data from various intersections
within the City of Redlands and a video assessment, provided baseline data on
the frequency and type of violations occurring and determined the feasibility of
a program in Redlands. The results of the preliminary study identified the
highest frequency of red light running occurrences taking place at Citrus
Avenue and University Street (westbound). From November 26, 1997, through
October 31, 2006, there have been 120 traffic collisions at this intersections.
Fifty of these collisions involved either major or minor injuries; one of these
collisions involved a fatality. From November 1, 2005, through October 1.0,
2007, there have been a total of 17 reported traffic collisions, two hit-and-run
collisions and six collisions involving injuries. As this is the most dangerous
intersection in the City, staff recommended implementation of a Red Light
Photo Enforcement Program at this intersection. Councilmember Bean
suggested more citizen input was needed before considering this proposal and
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indicated he would like to refer the proposal to the Traffic Commission for a
report. Councilmember Gilbreath stated she would rather look at a system to
hire a traffic enforcement officer with these funds for a more flexible solution.
Councilmembers Gallagher and Aguilar expressed their support for the
proposal. Mayor Harrison called for any public comments. Amanda Frye felt a
left-turn signal and lane were needed at this intersection. There being no further
comments and no written comments having been received, the public hearing
was declared closed. Councilmember Aguilar moved to authorize
implementation of a Red Light Photo Enforcement Program as part of a
comprehensive program of traffic safety measures being proposed by the
Redlands Police Department in cooperation with the Traffic Engineering
Division and take the following actions:
1. Approve the implementation of a Red Light Photo Enforcement Program
at the intersection of Citrus Avenue and University Street;
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, an
agreement on behalf of the City with Redflex Traffic Systems for the
design, implementation and support of a turnkey red light photo
enforcement program with the understanding Redflex will assume all
risks for the program and the City shall be under no obligation to
provide funding for construction of ongoing program support and
maintenance, and that the City shall be responsible for monitoring traffic
impacts of the program, for providing personnel to review and approve
the citations that are issued, attending traffic court and overall program
oversight; and
3. Authorized an additional appropriation for $18,000.00 to the Police
Department to pay for the contract with Redflex Traffic Systems through
June 2008.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with
Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None forthcoming.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
8:00 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on February 5, 2008.
January 15,2008