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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030111-cc_CCv0001-1.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 March 1, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. PRESENT: Pete Aguilar, Mayor Jon Harrison, Councilmember Jerry Bean, Councilmember Bob Gardner, Councilmember ABSENT: Paul Foster, Mayor Pro Tem STAFF: N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Dan McHugh, City Attorney; Sam Irwin, City Clerk; Carl. Baker, Public Information Officer; Jim Bueermann, Police Chief; 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; Deborah Scott-Leistra, Human Resources Director Mayor Aguilar called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. and offered an opportunity for public comment on any item to be discussed in closed session. PUBLIC COMMENT: None forthcoming. LATE BREAKING ITEMS: Real Property Negotiation - On motion of Mayor Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously agreed to include the following item to the closed session agenda: Conference with real property negotiator—Government Code §54956.8 Property: APNs 292-053-01, -02, -09, -10 and-11 Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez and Oscar Orci Negotiating party: Don Moore (VA Hospital) Under negotiation: Terms and price for City acquisition of a recordable covenant relating to use of the property Grant Support for the Arts - Councilmember Harrison introduced a letter to the National Endowment for the Arts for the Mayor's signature to express support and qualify for participation in the competition for an Our Town Program grant. Deadline for qualification the grant competition is March 1, 2011. If awarded, the grant would provide funds for cultural asset mapping and a community engagement assessment. On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by March 1,2011 Mayor Aguilar, the City Council unanimously agreed to include the item on the agenda. On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously approved the letter and authorized the Mayor to sign it. CLOSED SESSION: The meeting was adjourned to a closed session at 5:15 P.M. to discuss the following: 1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(a) -Two Cases: a. Susan Leonard v. Salvador Medina, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 91471.7 b. Workers' Compensation Administrative Proceeding of Jason Merriman 2. Public Employee Dismissal/Release - Government Code §54957 a. Consideration of disability retirement application of a public safety employee 3. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(b)(2)(C) - Two Cases: a. Facts and circumstances - consideration of government claim by Charles Holcombe. b. Facts and circumstances - threat of litigation regarding payment for lifetime dental insurance. 4. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(b) - One Case: a. Facts and circumstances -possible initiation of litigation 5. Conference with labor negotiator- Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Deborah Scott-Leistra Employee Organizations: Redlands Association of Management Employees; Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees; General Employees Association of Redlands (SBPEA); Redlands Civilian Safety Employees Association(SBPEA); Redlands Police Officers Association; Redlands Professional Firefighters Association; Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees; and Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees The meeting was reconvened at 6:05 P.M. with an invocation by Councilmember Harrison followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney McHugh announced there was one reportable action taken during the closed session. The Council unanimously approved a disability retirement application of a public safety employee. March 1,2011 PRESENTATIONS: Redlands Animal Shelter - Volunteers Lynda Ackerman and Cyndy Dunham introduced Brandy, a five year old female Wire-hair mix, who is available for adoption at the Redlands Animal Shelter along with forty-two other dogs and twenty-three cats. Ms. Ackerman informed the Council thirty-five dogs and fifteen cats have been adopted since the last City Council meeting. Beautification Projects - Tabetha Johnson, City of Redlands Volunteer Coordinator (and Redlands Sunrise Rotary), George Barich, Noon Kiwanis Club, and Pat Meyer, Rotary Club of Redlands, provided an overview of projects to be performed by the Redlands Service Club Council over a period from March 5 to April 30, 2011. The schedule calls for the installation of irrigation systems and the planting of trees and shrubs along one and a half miles of median on Redlands Boulevard from Ford Street to Fern Avenue. Additionally, teams of workers will repair a roof and paint and decorate the interior of the prosellis at the Redlands Bowl and, time and labor permitting, refurbish a bathroom at Prospect Park. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Utility Rate Increases: Arlen Einertson, Don Wallace, Steve Rogers and Fred Henning each expressed his protest of the proposed rate increases for water and wastewater. CONSENT CALENDAR: Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of February 15, 2011. Settlement Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously approved the disclosure of details of a settlement agreement between the City of Redlands and Marcus Jennings. The City of Redlands will pay Mr. Jennings $8,030.33 for the release from any further claims resulting from an incident which occurred on or about December 22, 2010 and which resulted in damage to Mr. Jennings' vehicle. CUP Extension Request - On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously agreed a request for an extension of time for Revision No. 2 to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 383 does not require further environmental processing pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and approved a one year extension for the addition of approximately 21,000 square feet of building area to accommodate a new natatorium at the Redlands Family YMCA located at March 1,2011 500 East Citrus Avenue in the A-P (Administrative and Professional Office) and R-2 (Multi-Family Residential) Districts. Phone Application Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and The Omega Group, Inc. to develop an iPhone based crime mapping application to assist law enforcement officers with actionable real time and historical information about crime events in his or her immediate location. Local Emergency Status - To date $291,077 has been charged to the storms associated with the Local Emergency Declaration validated by the City Council at a special meeting on December 23, 2010. Included in that amount is $100,831 in salaries and benefits and $1,800 for repair and maintenance supplies. There are encumbrances remaining of $187,496.00. On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously agreed to receive and file the report. Emergency Equipment Purchase - On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously approved a lease-purchase agreement between the City of Redlands and U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance, Inc. for cardiac monitors and defibrillators. Commission Appointment - On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Roy Cencirulo, Don Gifford, Todd Gutjahr, Douglas Pew, Tina Sray Price and Patty Holohan to serve four-year terms on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission ending March 1, 2015. Commission Appointment - On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously approved the following appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission: Frank Herendeen is reappointed to serve an additional four-year term ending January 6, 2015.. David Lawrence is appointed to fill an unexpired term ending January 6, 2013, and Shirley Walters is appointed to serve a four-year term ending January 6, 2015. Budget and Finance Policies - Councilmember Gardner presented a list of budget and finance policies which accommodated changes suggested by his fellow Councilmembers and the staff. On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously approved the list as presented. COMMUNICATIONS: March 1,2011 Budget Priorities - Chief Frazier provided an overview of the Ere department's approach to budget derivation. Manpower and equipment requirements for primary core services are defined by established standards from the National Fire Protection Association, the US Department of Labor and independent analysis. Various measures of performance are used to compare the Redlands Fire Department with those of surrounding cities and of cities of like size throughout the state. Due to the late hour, similar presentations from the Police and Quality of Life Departments were deferred to another City Council Meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Sustainability - Twelve people spoke in support of the City of Redlands Community Sustainability Plan, encouraging approval of the plan and thanking members of the Climate Action Task Force for the many hours expended to derive the Plan. Seven skeptics expressed concerns in a lack of adequate attribution and disclosure for the data used in the Plan and worried about the negative impact of sustainability mandates on small business. On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously agreed that adoption of the City of Redlands Sustainability Plan is exempt from review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines and adopted the Plan as presented. NEW BUSINESS: Student Commissioner Appointments - On motion of Councilmember Gardner, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved the appointment as student commissioners of Adrian Curiel to serve on the Human Relations Commission, and Ian Vannix to serve on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. Resolution No. 7028 - High Speed Rail - On motion of Mayor Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7028 supporting a California High Speed Rail alignment along the I-215 corridor with station locations at the San Bernardino Downtown Intermodal Transit Center and at March Air Reserve Base. CDBG Planning - Representatives from several public service agencies advocated support for their programs. After discussion on the adequacy of youth services funding in the proposed FY2011-2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, staff was tasked with examining options which provide more youth programs before the final allocation of CDBG funds is addressed at a public hearing to be held at a regular meeting of the City Council on April 19, 2011. On motions of Councilmember Gardner, seconded by Mayor Aguilar, the City Council voted to use $568,375 as the planning estimate for the, selected an option to allocate funding for public service activities for March 1,2011 FY2011-2012 and directed staff to prepare a draft FY2011-2012 One-Year Action Plan. Councilmember Bean voted No on the motions. Church Street Well Rehabilitation - On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously agreed that rehabilitation of the Church Street Well is exempt from environmental processing pursuant to CEQA Guidelines and approved a service agreement between the City of Redlands and Best Drilling and Pump, Inc. to perform the rehabilitation work. Airport Well Rehabilitation - On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously agreed that rehabilitation of the Airport No. 2 Well is exempt from environmental processing pursuant to CEQA Guidelines and approved a service agreement between the City of Redlands and South West Pump and Drilling, Inc. to perform the rehabilitation work. Sidewalk and Curb Improvement - On motion of Councilmember Gardner, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously agreed that construction of the FY2009-2010 CBDG Sidewalk and Curb Cut Improvement Project is exempt from further environmental processing pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, approved the Project plans and specifications and awarded a contract to KAD Paving Company to perform the work. More Sidewalk Improvements - On motion of Councilmember Gardner, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously agreed that construction of the FY2010-2011 CBDG Sidewalk and Curb Cut Improvement Project is exempt from further environmental processing pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, approved the Project plans and specifications and awarded a contract to Mamco, Inc. to perform the work. More Sidewalk Improvements - On motion of Councilmember Gardner, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously agreed that construction of the CBDG - Recovery Act - Citywide Sidewalk and Curb Cut Improvement Project, Phase II is exempt from further environmental processing pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, approved the Project plans and specifications and awarded a contract to KAD Paving Company to perform the work. Water District Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Bean, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved a Stock Purchase Option Agreement and a Shares Lease Agreement between the City of Redlands and the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District for the lease with option to buy 10,000 shares of Bear Valley Mutual Water Company water stock. March 1,2011 Fire Truck Purchase - On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously approved a purchase agreement between the City of Redlands and Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. for a Fire Apparatus Aerial Ladder Truck. COUNCILMEMBER ACTIVITIES: Mayor Aguilar announced he would be in Washington, DC from March 5 to 9, 2011, on other business, not at the City of Redlands' expense. However, he has scheduled meetings with the City of Redlands' legislative liaison and may have reports forthcoming from those meetings. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the City of Redlands City Council meeting adjourned at 9:27 P.M. The Council will meet next at their regularly scheduled meeting on March 15, 2011. March 1,2011