HomeMy WebLinkAbout040312-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 April 3, 2012 at 5:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Pete Aguilar, Mayor
Paul Foster, Mayor Pro Tem
Jon Harrison, Councilmember
Jerry Bean, Councilmember
Bob Gardner, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Dan McHugh, City Attorney; Sam Irwin, City
Clerk; Carl. Baker, Public Information Officer; Jeff Frazier, Fire Chief, Mark
Garcia, Police Chief, David Hexem, Chief Information Officer; Fred
Mousavipour, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Fred Cardenas,
Quality of Life Director; Tina Kundig, Finance Director/City Treasurer; Oscar
Orci, Development Services Director; Debbie Scott-Leistra, Human Resources
Director
Mayor Aguilar called the meeting to order and offered those present the
opportunity to provide public comment on any item on the agenda for the closed
session.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None forthcoming.
CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting recessed at 5:01 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following:
1. Conference with real property negotiator—Government Code §54956.8
Property: APN 0294-121-20 (28922 San Timoteo Cyn Rd)
Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez, Oscar Orci
Negotiating party: Gordon English
Under negotiation: Terms and price for City purchase of property
2. Conference with real property negotiator—Government Code §54956.8
Property: APN 022-111-02
Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez, Fred Mousavipour
Negotiating party: Jill Wicke representing .Metropolitan Water
District
Under negotiation: Terms and price for City purchase of property
3. Conference with labor negotiator-Government Code §54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Richard Kreisler
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Employee Organizations: Redlands Association of Department Directors;
Redlands Association of Management Employees; Redlands Association
of Mid-Management Employees; General Employees Association of
Redlands (SBPEA); Redlands Civilian Safety Employees Association;
Redlands Police Officers Association; Redlands Professional Firefighters
Association; Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees; and
Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees
Unrepresented Employees:City Manager and City Attorney
4. Public Employee Goal Setting 2012-2013 and Performance Evaluation —
Government Code §54957
Title: City Manager
The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem
Foster followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney McHugh announced no reportable actions were taken during the
closed session.
PRESENTATIONS:
Redlands Animal Shelter — Animal Control Volunteers Cyndy Dunham and
Juan Nunez introduced Ruger, a white, a two year old male German shepherd,
who is available for adoption with forty other dogs and seventeen cats, at the
Redlands Animal Shelter. Ms. Dunham informed the Council thirty-six dogs
and fifteen cats have been adopted since the last City Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Call for Vigilance - Lane Schneider read a resolution from the San Bernardino
County Republican Parry voicing opposition to United Nations Agenda 21. The
resolution asserts that Agenda 21 is being used to advocate sustainable
development in San Bernardino County to the detriment of the business and
economic development.
Availability of Water — Al Kelley expressed concern about the future
availability of water for the Redlands community.
Corporate Personhood — Several members of the Occupy Redlands movement
were joined by members of Citizens Action for Peace to point out their
activities and present points for discussion in support of a resolution calling for
a reversal of court decisions which grant Constitutional rights to corporations
and characterize the spending of money as a form of speech also protected by
the US Constitution. The group cited support from the City of Redlands Human
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Relations Commission and expressed frustration with their inability to get their
resolution on the City Council meeting agenda.
Observations — Dennis Bell expressed skepticism for sustainability priorities
within the City of Redlands.
Tree Trimming — Jesse Siglow described his neighborhood's failed efforts to
trim the trees in front of their homes and asked for assistance in getting the
work done.
Oben Government — Stephen Rogers expressed concern as to what is being
discussed by the City Council in closed sessions.
Management Critique — Nine individuals spoke consecutively to present a
critical analysis of the performance of the City of Redlands government over the
past five years and introduced a paper entitled City Government Sustainability
and Ethics for consideration by the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Minutes — On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember
Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the special
meeting of March 19, 2012 and the regular meeting of March 20, 2012.
Commissioner Appointments - On motions of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded
by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved the
reappointment of Gary Branstetter and Wayne Mishak, and the appointment of
Gary McCormick, to serve four year terms on the Citrus Preservation
Commission ending April 1.6, 2016.
Resolution No. 7147 — Grant Acceptance - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Foster, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously
agreed to table Resolution. No. 7147, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds
from the Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Bicycle Pedestrian
Facilities Program.
Fee Waiver - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved a request
from Stater Bros. Charities for a waiver of fees associated with the 5th Annual
Believe Walk events which will be held on September 29, October 6 and
October 7, 2012.
Resolution No. 7142 — Water Shares Voting Authorization - On motion of
Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council
unanimously agreed to table Resolution No. 7142, authorizing staff to represent
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and vote on behalf of the City of Redlands at water company shareholder board
meetings.
COPS Grant Modification - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved
modifications to the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring
Grant No. 2011UMWX0029. The purpose of the modification is to avoid
laying off two Community Policing Officers whose positions were previously
funded by the now dissolved Redevelopment Agency.
COPS Software - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved the sole
source purchase of a digital information management system from Linear
Systems in the amount of $53,998.40 to be funded by a US Department of
Justice COPS Technology Program grant.
Grant Application - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved authorization
to apply to the US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency for a 2012 Fire Prevention and Safety grant.
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
Ad Hoc Committee Appointment - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved
the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Foster and Councilmember Harrison to an
ad hoc committee of the Successor Agency to the Redlands Redevelopment
Agency.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Land Use — BNY, Inc. Applicant — Mayor Aguilar opened the public hearing
and called upon Chris Boatmen, from the Development Services Department, to
provide the background leading to an application for the development of a
multifamily dwelling condominium project on approximately 3.14 acres located
on the east side of Occidental Drive, approximately 657 feet north of Brockton.
Avenue. Prior to any testimony, Councilmember Bean took issue with the
proposed Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 986 which contained a
requirement for the installation of a Redlands Police Department video
surveillance camera in the common area of the development. A motion of
Councilmember Bean, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, citing invasion of
privacy as reason to remove the surveillance system requirement, was defeated
by a vote of three to two. Mayor Aguilar, Mayor Pro Tem Foster and
Councilmember Gardner voted No on the motion. On a motion of Mayor Pro
Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council voted to
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change the video surveillance system requirement to move the camera location
from the common area to the roof of a building adjacent to the entrance to the
development. Councilmembers Bean and Harrison voted No on the second
motion. Repesenting the applicant, Bud Thatcher summarized the design
changes made to the development since the item was addressed by the City
Council on December 20, 2011. As a public comment, residents from the
neighborhood adjacent to the proposed development expressed both support and
opposition to the project. Opposition centered on the proposed zone change
from single family residences to multi-family dwellings. Lane Schneider read
from the 4th Amendment of the Bill of Rights of the US Constitution and said
the proposed video surveillance system on private property would be a violation
of citizens' right to privacy. Another motion from Councilmember Bean, to
remove a condition for approval requiring electric charging stations in every
garage of the development, was not considered due to lack of a second. On a
motion of Mayor Aguilar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foster, the City Council
unanimously voted to continue to the regular City Council Meeting on April 17,
2012,. the public hearings for consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study, General Plan Amendment No. 2012-1-A,
Zone Change No. 439, Street Vacation No. 154, CUP No. 986 and Tentative
Tract No. 18795.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance No. 2773 — Rental Permits — Finance Director Kundig provided an
overview of a proposed ordinance to enhance administration of rental units
within the City of Redlands. As a public comment, Bill Cunningham took issue
with the fee structure associated with the ordinance. Steve Rogers indicated the
current program for managing rental properties is sufficient and the proposed
ordinance is not necessary. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved the
introduction of Ordinance No. 2773 amending Chapters 5.04 and 5.98 of the
Redlands Municipal Code relating to permit requirements for rental dwelling
units. The amendment to Chapter 5.04 will provide that any person renting a
dwelling unit subject to Chapter 5.98 shall not be issued a business license
unless that person has a valid dwelling unit rental permit. The amendments to
Chapter 5.98 will make changes to the City's process for the issuance of rental
dwelling unit permits to reassign some duties and responsibilities from the
Quality of Life Department to the Finance Department. Discussion highlighted
the fact that fees associated with the ordinance will be addressed by resolution
as a separate agenda item at a later meeting of the City Council.
Tree Trimming — Quality of Life Director Cardenas summarized changes to the
current contract for tree trimming within the City of Redlands. On motion of
Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council
unanimously approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and West
Coast Arborists, Inc. for tree trimming in the amount of $398,468. The
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agreement requires approximately 10, 486 trees to be trimmed by June 30,
2012, at a lower cost per tree than the City's previous contract with West Coast.
Citywide Pavement Repair — Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director
Mousavipour summarized the citywide paving accomplishments of the City of
Redlands over the past four years. On motion of Councilmember Bean,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foster, the City Council unanimously approved a
contract between the City of Redlands and KAD Paving Company in the
amount of$193,850 for the 20]2 Citywide Pavement Repair for Water Projects.
Litigation Expense - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved an additional
appropriation of $75,000 for payment of the anticipated costs associated with
the City Council's direction to initiate litigation. As a public comment, Steve
Rogers observed the staff report for this item is insufficient in detail.
Health Insurance Contract - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved a contract
renewal for medical insurance coverage with HealthNet for employees and their
dependents in the Redlands Police Officers Association and the Redlands
Association of Safety Management Employees. As a public comment, Steve
Rogers observed the date of this approval is subsequent to the commencement
of the term of the coverage.
Computer Systems Upgrade — Chief Information Officer Hexem summarized
proposed upgrades in systems in the Finance, Human Resources and Innovation
Technology Departments. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved the sole
source procurement of necessary computer hardware and a professional services
agreement between the City of Redlands and SunGard for the upgrades.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
SCAG Conference — Councilmember Harrison announced he will be attending
the Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG) Regional Council
where actions will lead to the adoption of the Regional Transportation Plan and
Programmatic Environmental Impact Report which is the plan for federal and
local funding for the improvement of various modes of transportation
throughout the six Southern California counties.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to address, this meeting was adjourned at 9:16 P.M.
The Council will meet at their next regular meeting on April 17,2012.
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