HomeMy WebLinkAbout061912-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 June 19, 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, Phil Mielke, Innovation and Technology Department;
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:
Contract Award— Steve Himle summarized events involving the award, release,
and second award of a public works contract to the same individual as the
owner of two different companies.
Transparency— Steve Rogers expressed frustration in trying to get information
from staff. Specifically, he wanted to know what property was to be discussed
in closed session with relation to the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA).
CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting recessed at 5:00 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following:
1. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation - Government Code
§54956.9(b)(2) One Case:
a. Facts and circumstances — Consideration of a letter from EPA
threatening City liability for property environmental remediation
costs
2. Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956.8
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Property: APNS 0175-231-02, 0175-231-03, 0175-241-04,
0175-241-05, 0175-232-02, 0175-242-02,
0175-251-05, 0294-091-06, 0294-091-07,
0294-091-41, 0294-091-13, 0294-091-38,
0294-091-36 and 0294-101-22
Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez, Fred Cardenas
Negotiating party: Visman Chow of Universal Bank representing
Redlands Orange Inc.
Under negotiation: Terms of payment and price for City purchase of
property
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 action was taken by the City
Council during closed session.
PRESENTATIONS:
Redlands Animal Shelter — Animal Control Volunteer Cyndy Dunham
introduced Maxie, a four year old, female, Chihuahua mix, who is available for
adoption, with forty-three other dogs and one hundred and eight cats, at the
Redlands Animal Shelter. Ms. Dunham informed the Council twenty-nine
dogs and twenty-one cats have been adopted since the last City Council
meeting.
Water Conservation — Cecilia Griego, City of Redlands' Water Conservation
Coordinator, assisted by Mayor Aguilar, presented certificates of recognition to
Maggie Adrian and Valeria Fonseca as winners of the 2012 Water Conservation
Poster Contest.
Competition Winners — Members of the Trojan Hamsters team were introduced
as the Global Champions of the Destination Imagination creative thinking,
problem-solving competition. Mayor Aguilar presented a certificate of
recognition to the team.
CVP 365 Club - Assisted by Mayor Aguilar and Chief Garcia, Civilian
Volunteer Patrolman Jim Stellar presented recognition certificates to over 45
organizations and individuals in appreciation for their continued support for the
Redlands Police Volunteer Program, some for as long as twenty years.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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125th Anniversary Gift — Donna Ferracone, President of the Noon Kiwanis
Club, presented a check to the City of Redlands for $10,000.00 to be used in the
celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the incorporation of the City of
Redlands.
Property Owners' Rights — Several members of the Coalition for Property
Rights spoke in opposition to the United Nations Agenda 21 and the City of
Redlands Sustainability Action Plan.
Community Center — Luis Camargo described his activities as a volunteer and
participant at the City of Redlands Community Center. He appealed to others to
help to maintain the Center and keep it safe.
Small Business — Steve Rogers spoke of a lack of government support for small
business.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Minutes — On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember
Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 5, 2012.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
Resolution No. 7170—Conflict of Interest Code - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7170 amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
Proclamation - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved a
proclamation commending Karl (Kasey) and Julia Hawes as 2012 Grayback
District Citizens of Distinction.
Ordinance No. 2777 — Competitive Bidding - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously
approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 2777 amending Chapter 2.16 of the
Redlands Municipal Code relating to competitive bidding for public projects.
The new ordinance raises the dollar threshold requirement for informal bidding
from$30,000 to $45,000 to be consistent with state law.
Jail Services - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved an independent contractor
agreement between the City of Redlands and G4S Secure Solutions for jail
services.
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Agreement Termination - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved the
termination of an agreement between the City of Redlands and TMD
Communications for the provision of a Social Network Marketing Director.
Storm Drain Easement - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved acceptance of
a storm drain easement on property located on the north side of Citrus Avenue
between University Street and Central Avenue (APNs 0170-241-33, -35, and
-37)
Access Agreement - On motion of Mayor Aguilar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Foster, the City Council unanimously agreed to consider action on a late
breaking item which involved a request to authorize staff to negotiate an access
agreement between the City of Redlands and the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) to allow EPA access to city-owned property located on the north
side of Redlands Boulevard, west of Texas Street. On motion of Mayor Pro
Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council
unanimously approved the negotiation and delegated signature authority for the
agreement to the City Manager.
COMMUNICATIONS:
FY 2012-2013 Budget — City Manager Martinez introduced the Budget and
thanked staff for their efforts to provide a balanced document. Finance Director
Kundig provided an overview of the revenue projections used for Budget
planning. Budget Committee Councilmembers Bean and Gardner provided
their perspectives on the document as presented. As a public comment, Arlen
Einertson asked for a delay in approving the Budget to give the public more
time to review the document and make comment. Further discussion identified
items to be included in the budget. On motion of Councilmember Bean,
seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved
the Budget with the following additions: $95,000 for review of the Housing
Element of the General Plan, $26,000 for membership in the state and national
League of Cities, an additional $25,000 ($100,000 total) for tree trimming, and
$80,000 to accommodate some fee waivers. Staff was tasked to identify offsets
within the budget to maintain a balanced document. It was agreed to include
opportunity for public comments on the Budget in the July 3, 2012 regular City
Council meeting agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
Urgency Ordinance No. 2784 — Demolition and Building Moratorium —
Councilmember Bean recused himself from discussion and voting on this item
due to the proximity of his residence to the neighborhood concerned. Mayor
Pro Tem Foster introduced this item with a summary of a dispute involving a
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proposal for demolition of an existing house and subsequent building of a new
house on property at 1222 Monte Vista Drive. To allow adequate time to
address the concerns of all parties and perhaps to develop a City of Redlands
policy on development in historic areas, a demolition and building moratorium
was proposed through the use of an urgency ordinance. Parties and attorneys
expressed support for, and arguments against, both sides of the dispute at the
Monte Vista Drive property. A motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, for the
adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 2784 was not voted on due to lack of a
second. Interested parties were encouraged to pursue other avenues in hopes of
reaching an amiable settlement to their dispute.
Resolution No. 7173 — Measure U Interpretation — Manuel Baez, of the
Development Services Department, summarized the need to clarify ambiguities
in Measure U, adopted by voter initiative in November 1997. On motion of
Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City
Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7173 exempting Metrolink
station development from the density standards set forth in Paragraph 4.40,
Residential land use Classification, of Section 4.0 Land Use Element, of the
Redlands General Plan and from the restriction against adding new residential
land use classifications without a vote of the people. The resolution allows the
new designation of Transit Village Overlay to implement transit-oriented
development planning for a half-mile radius surrounding each proposed
Metrolink station. As a public comment, Bill Cunningham called for vigilance
in planning these areas, saying he is not opposed to Metrolink, but he is
opposed to high density housing.
Contract Award — On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved the plans and
specifications for the Safe Routes to Schools, Cycle 6 Project and awarded a
contract, in the amount of $296,699, between the City of Redlands and PTM
General Engineering Services, Inc., for the work.
Wildland Fire Suppression - On motion of Councilmember Gardner, seconded
by Councilmember Bean, the City Council unanimously approved the annual
amendments to an agreement between the City of Redlands and Cal-Fire for the
use of Cal-Fire resources to provide wildland fire suppression. Councilmember
Harrison recused himself from discussion and voting on this item due to the
proximity of his residence to the geographic area serviced by this agreement.
Resolution No. 7177 - Call and Notice of Election - On motion of
Councilmember Gardner, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foster, the City Council
unanimously approved Resolution No. 7177 calling and giving notice of the
holding of a General Municipal Election and requesting the Board of
Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino to consolidate said election with
the election to be held on Tuesday,November 6, 2012.
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Resolution No. 7178 - Candidate Statement Rejzulations - On motion of
Councilmember Gardner, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foster, the City Council
unanimously approved Resolution No. 7178 adopting regulations pertaining to a
candidate statement prepared by any candidate for a municipal election,
including the cost thereof and defining responsibilities for the administration of
candidate statements.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 7152 — Fees and Service Charges - Mayor Aguilar opened the
public hearing and called upon Finance Director Kundig to provide the
background leading to a request for approval of a fee and service charge
revenue/cost comparison system; establishment of amounts of fees and charges
levied in connection with the City's provision of regulations, products and
services; and the rescinding of Resolutions No. 5914 and 7099. At the request
of staff and on motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember
Gardner, the City Council unanimously agreed to continue the public hearing
for Resolution No. 7152 to the regular meeting of the City Council scheduled
for July 17, 2012.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Coffee with the Council — Mayor Pro Tem Foster observed his and
Councilmember Gardner's participation in the most recent session at Innabi. He
said the effort continues to be informative and worthwhile.
Downtown Enhancement Events —Mayor Aguilar highlighted upcoming events
intended to attract business to the downtown area. June 23, 2012 will host a
Wine and Music event with Paxton Cellars, State Street Winery, The Dreggs,
Hangar 24, and more at Ed Hales Park. June 30, 2012 will host the Redlands
Food Truck Festival with 15 to 20 food trucks serving in the north parking lot
of the Redlands Mall.
Environmental Quality Committee — Councilmember Harrison attended a
California League of Cities Environmental Quality Committee meeting.
Discussion centered on recycling goals and distribution of revenues from Cap &
Trade.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to address, this meeting was adjourned at 8:42 P.M.
The Council will meet at their next regular meeting on July 3, 2012.
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