HomeMy WebLinkAbout070312-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 July 3, 2012 at 5:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Pete Aguilar, Mayor
Paul Foster, Mayor Pro Tem
Jon Harrison, Councilmember
Jerry Bean, Councilmember
ABSENT: Bob Gardner, Councilmember
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:
Aizenda Preview— Steve Rogers provided his views on the items to be discussed
during closed session.
CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting recessed at 5:07 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following:
1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code
§54956.9(a) Three Cases:
a. City of Redlands v. Verizon California, Inc., et al, San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 1205452
b. Eva Toppos v. City of Redlands, et al, San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS 1205681
c. Stephen W. Rogers v. City of Redlands, et al, San Bernardino Court
Case No. CIVDS 1206381
2. Public Employee Appointment- Government Code §54957
a. Public Employee Dismissal/Release — consideration of disability
retirement application of a public safety employee
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The meeting reconvened at 6:01 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 the City Council had decided, during the
closed session, by unanimous vote of those present, to approve a disability
retirement application of a public safety employee.
PRESENTATIONS:
Redlands Animal Shelter— Animal Control Volunteers Cyndy Dunham and Juan
Nunez introduced Tinkles, a three month year old, male, Spaniel mix, who is
available for adoption, with fifty other dogs and ninety-one cats, at the Redlands
Animal Shelter. Ms. Dunham informed the Council forty dogs and twenty-seven
cats have been adopted since the last City Council meeting.
Grove Replanting — Mayor Aguilar and Gary Branstetter, Citrus Preservation
Commission Chairman, presented certificates of recognition to Chuck Hills, of
Larry Jacinto Farming, and Ed Nedham, of Duarte Nursery, for their generous
donations to the replanting of the Fifth Avenue Citrus Grove.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Transparency — Steve Rogers questioned the decision making process which
derived the items for the City Council closed sessions.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Minutes — On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember
Bean, the City Council approved the minutes of the regular meeting of June 19,
2012 and the special meeting workshop on June 25, 2012.
Budget Update - On motion of Mayor Aguilar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Foster, the City Council agreed to receive and file the FY 2012-2013 Adopted
Budget Update. As a public comment, Arlen Einertson asked why solid waste
rates weren't reduced rather transferring monies from the Solid Waste Fund to the
General Fund for street repair. Steve Rogers cited monies in the Budget for a
review of the Housing Element of the General Plan and said the review has to be
done in the context of the entire General plan, not in isolation.
Resolution No. 7184 - Audit Consultant - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council approved Resolution No.
7184, authorizing the examination of sales, use and transactions tax records, and
an agreement between the City of Redlands and HDL Coren & Cone and the HDL
Companies for property tax and sales tax consulting and audit services.
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Surrounding Jurisdictions - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, the City Council agreed to direct staff to write a letter
for the Mayor's signature voicing opposition to a 306-unit apartment complex
proposed to be located on the north side of Lugonia Avenue, approximately 690
feet east of Nevada Street, and adjacent to the rear of the JC Penny's commercial
center. As a public comment, Steve Rogers agreed with the motion.
Resolution No. 7187—Traffic Regulations - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council approved Resolution No.
7187 approving the installation of bicycle racks in the public right-of-way located
on the east side of Fifth Street, south of Citrus Avenue, adjacent to the public
parking structure.
Resolution No. 7188 —Traffic Regulations - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council approved Resolution No.
7188 establishing a no parking zone on the south side of Lugonia Avenue from
the west end of Lot 1, Tract No. 12419, west to Nevada Street.
Settlement Details — At the request of staff, this item was pulled from the agenda
for consideration at a later date.
Crossing Guards - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Bean, the City Council approved an agreement between the City
of Redlands and All City Management for crossing guard services.
Anti-Drug Grant - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Bean, the City Council authorized the Chief of Police to accept a
grant from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators and
approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and the Association to fund
confidential investigative activities undertaken by the police department.
Air Quality Compliance - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Bean, the City Council approved the first amendment to an
agreement between the City of Redlands and Stantec Consulting for the provision
of additional compliance tasks as required by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District Amended Rule 1105.1.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Resolution No. 7190 — Veterans Recognition - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Foster, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council approved
Resolution No. 7190 endorsing the use of a Veterans Remembered Flag and
authorizing the prominent display of the Flag in the Redlands City Council
chambers.
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Task Force Appointments - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, the City Council approved the appointment of Gary
Branstetter, Char Burgess, Roy Cencirulo, Joe Gonzales, John James, Brian King,
Tim Krantz, Sherli Leonard, Reyes Quezada, and Bob Roberts to the Public
Benefit Resources Community Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to
recommend to the City Council a framework for coordinating and guiding the use
of Development Impact Fee and Measure O funds and any other funds that may
become available to the City for park and open space acquisition and
development.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 7165 - Levy of Assessments - Street Lighting Maintenance
District No. 1 - Mayor Aguilar opened the public hearing and called for a report
from Ross Wittman, of the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department, for
background on the Street Lighting Maintenance District process. As a public
comment on this and the next agenda item, Steve Rogers questioned the propriety
of the maintenance district process. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council approved Resolution
No. 7165 approving the Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Maintenance
District No. 1 and confirming the assessments for FY 2012-2013.
Resolution No. 7169 - Levy of Assessments - Landscape Maintenance District
No. 1 - Mayor Aguilar opened the public hearing and called for a report from
Ross Wittman, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department, for background
on the Landscape Maintenance District process. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Foster, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council approved
Resolution No. 7169 approving the Engineer's Report for Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 and confirming the assessments for FY 2012-2013.
Resolution No. 7183 - Levy of Taxes — Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
- Mayor Aguilar opened the public hearing and called for a report from Fred
Mousavipour, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director, for background on
the Community Facilities District process. As a public comment Steve Rogers
requested a delay in an election on this levy, so he could review the documents
associated with a proposed annexation. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council approved Resolution
No. 7183 calling a special election and submitting to the qualified electors of
territory proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District 2004-1 of the
City of Redlands, the question of levying special taxes within that territory.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution No. 7180 — Bond Tax Rate - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council approved Resolution No.
7180 authorizing the FY 2012-2013 tax rate for Measure O (Open Space) 2003
General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
Orange Blossom Trail — Doug Grove, of RHA Landscape Architects-Planners,
presented a conceptual design plan for the proposed Orange Blossom Trail from
the intersection of Colton and Wabash Avenues to Grove Street. On motion of
Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Bean, the City Council
approved the conceptual design plan for Trail and authorized proceeding with
Requests for Proposals for final design and construction documents.
Heavy Equipment Purchase — On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, the City Council approved the purchase of a Caterpillar
420E Backhoe Loader DCA2 in the amount of $97,634.43 under the California
Multiple Award Schedules contract number 4-09-23-0027A. Councilmember
Bean voted No on the purchase stating he didn't believe adequate consideration
had been given to competitive bidding in the selection of a Backhoe Loader
manufacturer.
Veterinary Services - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, the City Council approved an agreement between the
City of Redlands and Highland Village Pet Hospital for veterinary services and
medical supplies for the Redlands Animal Shelter.
Workers' Compensation Administration - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council approved an agreement
between the City of Redlands and AdminSure for the administration of the City's
Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program. Councilmember Bean voted No
on the purchase stating he didn't believe adequate consideration had been given to
competitive bidding in the selection of an administrator. As a public comment,
Steve Rogers suggested the City staff should administer the program in-house.
Resolution No. 7185 — Salaries - On motion of Mayor Aguilar, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Foster, the City Council voted to table Resolution No. 7185 for
consideration at a later date.
Annual Purchase Orders - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, the City Council approved the citywide annual
purchase orders for FY 2012-2013. As a public comment, Steve Rogers observed
that no small businesses were on the annual purchase order list.
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COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Busy Week Ahead — Mayor Aguilar highlighted events upcoming in the City
Council meeting schedule. Starting with July 11, 2012, the State of City will be
presented as a special meeting of City Council at 11:30 A.M., at the Orton Center,
University of Redlands. On July 16, the first meeting will be held at 5:30 P.M.
for the Public Benefit Resources Community Task Force. On July 17, the regular
meeting of the City Council will be held at 5:00 P.M in Council chambers. On
July 18, a special meeting Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 P.M. at Citrus
Valley High School to consider the Super Walmart proposal. On Jul 19, a special
meeting of the City Council is anticipated for 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers
for discussion of labor issues. There will be only one regular meeting of the City
Council in August and that will be on August 7th
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to address, this meeting was adjourned at 7:46 P.M. The
Council will meet at their next regular meeting on July 17,2012.
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