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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 March 16, 2010 at
3:09 P.M.
PRE E N T: Pat Gilbreath, Mayor
Jerry Bean, Mayor Pro Tern
Mick Gallagher, Councilmember
Pete Aguilar, Councilmember
ABSENT: Jon Harrison, Councilmember
STAFF: N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney; Sam
Irwin, City Clerk; Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Tom Fitzmaunice,
Police Commander; David Hexem, Chief Information Officer-, Daniel Hobbs,
Redevelopment Agency Director; Rosemary Hoerning, Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Director; Tina Ku dig, Finance Director/City Treasurer; Jeff
Frazier, Fire Chief; Oscar W. Orci, Community Development Director; Deborah
Scott-Leistra, Human Resources Director; Gary Van Durst, Quality of Life
Director
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tern Bean followed
by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
PRFSENTATIONS:
Redlands Animal Shelter - Animal Control Officer Bill Miller and Volunteer
Lynda Ackerman introduced Mamas, a 6-year old female Chihuahua who is
available for adoption at the Redlands Animal Shelter. Ms. Ackerman informed
the Council that 25 dogs and 16 cats have been adopted since their previous
meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Minutes - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern, Bean, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the regular
meeting of March 2, 2010 as submitted.
Agreement Amendment - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an
amendment to the Common Use Agreement with the San Bernardino County
Flood Control District for recreational multi-use community trails.
Allocation Transfer — On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to approve a
transfer of Residential Development Allocations for RDA 2007-fV-02 to
Redlands Property Management Trust; and find that the transfer is exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Boy Scouts Proclamation — Don Buchanan, 100th Anniversary Celebration
Chairman for the Grayback District of the Boy Scouts, highlighted recent
activities in scouting and expressed appreciation for the support scouting has
received from the Redlands community. On motion of Mayor Gilbreath,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, Bean, the City Council unanimously agreed to
approve a proclamation honoring the Boy Scouts of America 100 years of
scouting.
Nutrition Month - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to approve a
proclamation declaring March 2010 as National Nutrition Month.
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Child Abuse Prevention - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern, Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to approve a
proclamation declaring April 2010 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Commission Appointments - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem, Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to approve the
reappointment of Lynn Grosz and James McInemy to serve until December 20,
2013 on the Traffic and Parking Commission.
Commission Appointments - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem, Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to approve the
appointment of Anthony L. Amendt to serve until January 6, 2014 and the
reappointment of James Stewart to serve until January 6, 2015 on the Cultural
Arts Commission.
Commission Appointments
On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to approve the
appointment of Ed Gerlach to serve until June 16, 2012 and Herta Maria
Adrian-Gnus to serve until June 16, 2013 on the Parks Commission.
Water Rates Consultant - Mayor Pro Tern, Bean expressed disappointment that
only one bid had been received for these consulting services. Councilmember
Aguilar suggested staff look at increasing the interval between rate reviews as a
way to decrease costs. On motion of Mayor Pro Tern, Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to approve an
agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc. to furnish consulting services
to determine potable water, non-potable water and wastewater rates, and
development impact fees.
Fee Waiver - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to approve a request for fee
waiver from the Childhood Cancer Foundation for the I0 ` Annual Easter Egg
Hunt to be held on March 27, 2010.
Fee Waiver - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem, Bean, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to approve a request for fee
waiver from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for the Great Strides Walk to be
held on April 24, 2010.
Automatic Aid Aareement - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem, Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to approve an
Automatic Aid Agreement and Operational Plan with the county of Riverside.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Contract Award - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem, Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Aguilar, the City Council voted to award a contract for the
Highline Water Main Replacement Project, Phase 11 to C.P. Construction
Company, Inc. Councilmember Gallagher voted against the award stating he
believed more preference should be given to Redlands contractors. While
voting for this award, Mayor Gilbreath and the other Council members
instructed staff to look into changing procurement policy to give priority to
Redlands contractors.
NEW BUSINESS.-.
None
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Resolution No. 6927 — CDBG Amendment - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
agreed to approve Resolution No. 6927 adopting an amendment to the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2009-2010 One Year Action
Plan and direct staff to submit these documents to the Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) in accordance with federal regulations. As a
public comment, Steve Rogers expressed concerns about the city's planning
process. He said the Consolidated Plan and the Implementation Plan are
inconsistent. He also expressed displeasure that these plans are being developed
by consulting services rather than the City of Redlands staff.
Resolution No. 6928 — Land Use — Representing the applicant, Pat Meyer
explained the need to redesignate employee parking as truck loading positions.
Mayor Pro Tern Bean was assured by Mr. Meyer that distribution is the sole use
of the facility in question. On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed to approve
Resolution No. 6928 which changes the land use designation of property at 2220
Almond Avenue from Commercial Industrial District to Commercial/ Industrial
and Warehouse Distribution District in Concept Plan No. I of the East Valley
Corridor Specific Plan.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
SCAQMD — Todd Warden, representing the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD), expressed appreciation to the Mayor and
City Council for their support of SCAQMD initiatives to help protect the
region's business climate and safeguard clean air during current economic
conditions. He announced an air quality permit penalty holiday. No late -filing
fees will be charged from February 4, 2010 until August 4,2010.
Walmart — Jay Lindberg, a resident of San Bernardino, spoke against allowing
the mega-retailer to build a store in Redlands.
Planning Process — Steve Rogers reiterated his concerns about the City of
Redlands planning process.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council meeting recessed at 4:11 P.M. to a closed session to discuss
the following:
1. Conference with real property negotiator—Government Code §54956.8
Property: APNs 0171-053-01,-02
Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez and Daniel flobbs
Negotiating party: Martin Vahtra, General Growth Properties
Under negotiation: Terms and price for possible purchase of
property
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney McHugh announced there would be no reportable action taken
during the closed session.
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ADJOURNMEN't
There being no further action required, the City Council meeting adjourned at
4:11 P.M. The City Council will meet at their next regularly scheduled meeting
on April 6, 2010.
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
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Sam Irwin, City Clerk
March 16,2010