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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 November 16,2010 at
3:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Pat Gilbreath, Mayor
Jerry Bean, Mayor Pro Tern
Jon Harrison, Councilmember
Mick Gallagher, Councilmember
Pete Agui tar, Councilmember
ABSf',.NT: None
STAFF: N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Dan McHugh, City Attorney; Sam Irwin,
City Clerk; Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Chris Catren, Redlands
Police Department; Jeff Frazier, Fire Chief; David Hexem, Chief Information
Officer; Rosemary Hoerning, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Les
Jolly, Interim Quality of Life Director; Tina Kundig, Finance Director/City
Treasurer; Oscar W. Orci, Community Development Director; Angela Lopez,
Human Resources Manager
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tern Bean followed
by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
PRI S,F.NTATIONS-
Redlands Animal Shelter - Volunteer Lynda Ackerman introduced Gil, I l2 year
old mate, Queensland fleeter mix, who is available for adoption at the Redlands
Animal Shelter. Ms. Ackerman informed the Council there are currently 52
dogs and 80 cats at the shelter. Thirty-one dogs and seventeen cats have been
adopted since the last City Council meeting.
Citizens' Academy - Mayor Gilbreath presented certificates of completion to
Cecilia"Cid"Breyer, Lorin Grow, Patty Holohan, Jan Hudson, Keith Kasin,
Kyle Larick, Neil Macready, Linda Schauf, and John Thornes for having
participated in the City of Redlands' nine-month course on what is involved in
this city's government.
PLJBI,IC COMMENTS:
Shoe Drive - Ryann McCurry, of Katz Alley, invited the City Council to attend a
Kick-off Party for Barefoot Week 2010, a shoe drive from December 6 thrul2,
2010 to seek donations to provide shoes for community members in need. The
party is at 6:OOPM, December 5, 2010, at the Katz Alley store at 214 East
Redlands Boulevard.
Tree Hazard - Andrew Roder appealed to the Council to address the need within
the City for more tree trimming and maintenance. He cited the danger of dead
palm fronds failing from trees as high as sixty feet and the possibility of
resultant property damage or death of pedestrians.
CONsExr CALENDAR:
Minutes - On, motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the special
meeting of October 27, 2010 and regular meeting of November 2, 2010 as
submitted.
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Architectural Impact Proclamation - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved
a proclamation commending Clare Henry Day for his enduring architectural
impact on the City of Redlands and declaring November 18, 2010 as Clare
Henry Day Architectural Day.
Commission Appointments - Cin motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the
reappointment of John Egan and Mark Stanson to the Municipal Utilities/Public
Works Commission, terms to expire on November 16, 2014.
Ordinance No. 2739 - Development Density - Cin motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 2739 amending Section 18.60.100 of
the Redlands Municipal Code relating to density of development in the R.-3
(Multiple-Family Residential) Zoning District. The ordinance changes the
density allowed in the R-3 District from one thousand five hundred (1,500)
square feet of lot area per dwelling unit to one thousand four hundred fifty
(1,450) square feet of lot area per dwelling unit. As a public comment, Bill
Cunningham, of the Redlands Association, questioned whether changing the
density of development within a zoning district was in violation in Measure U
and informed the Council he would seek legal counsel in the matter.
Ordinance No. 2743 - Parking Standards - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved
the adoption of Ordinance No. 2743 amending Section 18.156(B) of the
Redlands Municipal Code relating to parking standards for second residential
dwelling units. The ordinance allows tandem parking to satisfy the parking
requirements for second dwelling units.
Agreement Release - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a Notice of
Release from a Density Bonus Agreement between the City of Redlands and
Daljit Sarkaria and John Sarkaria, developers of the Colony Apartments, an 88-
unit apartment complex located at 221 New York Street. The Notice
documents, as a matter of public record, the termination and release of the
provisions of the Agreement which expired on or about August 2, 1997.
Arbor Day - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a proclamation recognising
the celebration of National Arbor Day in the City of Redlands on April 30,
2010.
Fee Protest - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem, Bean, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a letter for the mayor's
signature to members of the California State Legislature in protest of a new fee
to be imposed on operators of landfills within the State.
Lease Ageement - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a lease
agreement between the City of Redlands and Primero Management, Inc. to
provide 560 square feet of office space in the Orange Street Shopping Plaza for
one dollar a year to serve as a substation for the Redlands Police Department
Downtown Business Liaison Unit.
Communications Center Software Agement - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and CD4'-G for a
vSphere 4 Advanced of Enterprise with P2V Migrations Jumpstart. The
agreement will provide a software solution to convert physical servers to virtual
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servers to better manage the volumes of data utilized by the Police Department
Communications Center.
Municival Utilities and Enaineering Reorganization - On motion or Mayor Pro
Tern Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council
unanimously approved a Side Letter with the General Employees Association of
Redlands (GEAR) for the reorganization of the Water Distribution Division of
the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department. The Side Letter allows
consolidation of the Water Distribution Division classification structure to three
classifications, lowers the base salary for employees occupying these
classifications, and provides incentive pay for those employees choosing to
acquire additional certifications above the minimum qualifications for their
classification.
COMMUNICATIONS:
FY 2010-201 I_Budget - Paula Cone, of HdL, provided an update on the City of
Redlands property taxes for FY 2010-2011. The presentation examined home
sales and foreclosures data trends to forecast tax revenues for the near future.
The conclusions drawn are that property tax receipts will be lower in FY 2010-
2011 than those received in FY 2009-2010 and flat in FY 2011-1012. There is
reason to conclude the next year of measurable property tax growth for most
cities will be FY 2012-2013.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Resolution No. 7007 - Cit v Council Member Benefits-On motion of Mayor Pro
Tern Bean, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council voted to
approve Resolution No. 7007 eliminating dental, vision and life insurance from
the Employee Benefit Program for City Council Members newly elected,
reelected or appointed after December 1, 2010 and modifying health insurance
benefits for that group to an amount equal to the contractual requirement of the
City of Redlands by CalPERS. Councilmember Aguilar voted No on the motion
citing concerns that removing these benefits may affect the diversity of
representation provided by the City Council. As a public comment, Bill
Cunningham voiced his opposition to the resolution saying service on the
Council should be an act done out of dedication, but not out of sacrifice. Steve
Rogers suggested there are better places to look for ways to decrease
expenditures and increase revenues for the City of Redlands.
NEW BUSINESS:
Video Camera Program - On motion of Mayor Pro Tern Bean, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the use of
the FY 2010-2011 Citizens' Option for Public Safety funds to pay for an
Applied Technology Specialist, Video Camera Monitor Operators and
specialized training for the City of Redlands Video Camera Program.
Fee Waiver - Discussion centered on a fee waiver request from the
Packinghouse Christian Academy of Redlands for the use of the Redlands
Community Center Gymnasium for the school's volleyball and basketball teams.
As a public comment, Bill Cunningham questioned whether such a waiver
would conflict with the principle of separation of church and state. Andrew
Hoder cited a letter he submitted for the record to voice his opposition to the
waiver based on equal opportunity and treatment of all organizations similar to
the Packinghouse and the City of Redlands' need for revenues. The applicant
was advised to work with staff and the Redlands [Jnified School District for an
alternative location for their sports activities to avoid fees.
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Ordinance No. 2742 - NPDES - Cin motion of Mayor Pro 'rem Bean, seconded
by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the
introduction of Ordinance No. 2742 amending Sections 5.04 and 13.54 of the
Redlands Municipal Code relating to the payment and collection of National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program fees and the
regulation of discharges into the City of Redlands to drain system.
CLOSED SESSION:
,The City Council meeting recessed at 4:49 P.M. to a closed session to discuss
the following:
1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code
§54956.9(a) —Two cases
a. Copypage, Inc. v. Davis & Company, et al., Los Angeles County
Superior Court Case No. BC 373361
b. City of Redlands v. Shell Chemical Company, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. SCVSS 120627
2. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation - Government Code
§54956.9(b)—One case
a. Facts and circumstances: Consideration of claim by Erikka Villalpando
The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney McHugh announced there was no reportable action taken during
the closed session.
PRESENTATIONS:
Thanks and Farewell - Mayor Pro Tem Bean moderated a tribute to the
combined 22 years of service provided to the City of Redlands by Mayor Pat
Gilbreath and Councilmember Mick Gallagher. Presentations were made by
representatives from the State Assembly, the County Board of Supervisors,
Onmitrans and the City of Redlands. Mayor Gilbreath reflected on her 17 years
as the second longest serving member of the Council. Councilmember
Gallagher thanks the citizens of Redlands for the opportunity to serve.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None forthcoming.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the City of Redlands City Council meeting attjourned
at 7:50 P.M. The Council will meet next at their regularly scheduled meeting Oil
December 7,2010
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Mayor of the City of Redlands
Attest:
Sam Irwin, City Clerk
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