HomeMy WebLinkAbout121812-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 December 18, 2012, at
5:00 P.M.
PRESENT Pete Aguilar, Mayor
Paul Foster, Mayor Pro Tem
Bob Gardner, Councilmember
Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember
ABSENT: Jon Harrison, Councilmember
STAFF Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Dan McHugh, City Attorney; Sam Irwin, City
Clerk; Robert Dawes, City Treasurer; 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; 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:
1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation — Government Code
§54956.9(a) Five Cases:
a. Mercury Insurance Company v. Red Oak Villas et al, San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. DS 112779
b. Charles E. Holcombe, Jr. et al v. City of Redlands, San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 1107627
c. Bear Valley Mutual Water Company et al v. Kenneth L. Salazar et al,
Central District Court Case No. 8:11-cv-01263 JVS (ANx)
d. Workers' Compensation Proceeding of Pedro Hernandez
e. Amelia Hamilton v. City of Redlands et al, San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS 1212381
2. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation — Government Code
§54956.9(b)9(1)(A)
3. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation - Government Code
§54956.9(c)
a. One case: Possible initiation of litigation by the City
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The meeting reconvened at 6:03 P.M. with an invocation by Councilmember
Gardner followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney McHugh announced that no reportable action was taken during the
closed session.
PRESENTATIONS:
Redlands Animal Shelter—Animal Control volunteers Cyndy Dunham and Linda
Ackerman introduced Yeshi and Dorje, two eleven week old Lhasa apso mix
puppies, who are available for adoption at the Redlands Animal Shelter.
Holiday Program — Children from the Mountain View Ward of the Church of
Latter Day Saints provided a program of two Christmas carols to the enjoyment of
all those present.
Retirement Proclamation — Mayor Aguilar, assisted by Chief Garcia, presented a
proclamation recognizing the retirement, after thirty-two years of service to the
City and community of Redlands, of Police Lieutenant Rogelio Garcia.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Neighborhood Dispute — Jeff Moore and Roger Smart described activities at 533
West Olive Avenue and requested code enforcement assistance in dealing with
the property owner.
Water Rates — Arlen Einertson referred to the City of Fontana for lowering water
rates due to efficiencies and asked if the residents of Redlands could expect the
same.
Social Host Ordinance — Ronald Ynda and Mario Saucedo, of the Common
Vision Coalition, inquired as to the status of a previously introduced Social
Ordinance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember
Gardner, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 2012, were approved
as submitted.
Local Appointments - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Foster, the City Council approved a Local Appointments List for
2013 as required by Government Code §54972.
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Retirement Proclamation - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved a proclamation commending
Library Director Larry Burgess for his forty years of service to the City of
Redlands and the surrounding community.
Commission Appointments - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved the reappointment of
Norman Miner and Harvey (Chip) Wimer to the Municipal Utilities/Public Works
Commission for four-year terms ending November 16, 2016.
Solar Challenge - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved a sponsorship in the amount
of$2,500 and participation in the 2013 Inland Solar Challenge to promote water
conservation.
Water Exchange Entitlement - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved a water exchange
entitlement agreement between the City of Redlands and Marcos Michelotti and
Amaranta Scorzelli for five shares of Redlands Heights Water Company stock.
Resolution No. 7237 — Traffic Re lu ation - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved
Resolution No. 7237, with modification to reflect the requirement of a source of
funding prior to installation, to install a school crosswalk with flashing beacons
on Fern Avenue at Nanette Street.
Resolution No. 7238 —Traffic Re_ulg ation—After discussion as to the purpose and
intent of the resolution and public comment from residents in the neighborhood
on Fourth Street at the Beaver Medical Center, the City Council agreed to take no
action, but referred Resolution No. 7238 back to staff to examine other options to
address problems in the area concerned.
Resolution No. 7239 — Traffic Re lu ation — At the request of staff, this item was
pulled from the agenda.
Resolution No. 7240 — Traffic Re_ lgu ation - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved
Resolution No. 7240, with modification to reflect the requirement of a source of
funding prior to installation, to install a school crosswalk with flashing beacons
on Olive Avenue at Michigan Street.
Independent Contractor - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved an agreement between the
City of Redlands and Lori Digulla to develop and conduct sport instruction
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services for the City's Recreation Division. The classes will be held at the
Community Center, Brookside Park and Sylvan Park.
Independent Contractor - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved an agreement between the
City of Redlands and Carmen Lopez for Zumba exercise classes at the
Community and Senior Centers.
Resolution No. 7242 — Document Signing Authority - On motion of Mayor Pro
Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved
Resolution No. 7242 authorizing the Mayor and City Council to execute
documents associated with a purchase and sale agreement between the City of
Redlands and Live Oak Associates, LL, The Ralph and Carolyn Thompson Trust
dated June 30, 1982, and Ellsworth E. Wareham Family Revocable 1981 Trust.
Resolution No. 7244 — Urban Security Grant - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved
Resolution No. 7244 and a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Redlands and the City of Riverside Office of Emergency Management regarding
Urban Area Security Initiative grant funding from Federal Fiscal Year 2010.
Resolution No. 7245 — Bank Accounts Signing Authority - On motion of Mayor
Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council
approved Resolution No. 7245 authorizing signers on all City of Redlands
accounts held with Bank of America and rescinding Resolution No. 6813. The
resolution authorizes Robert Dawes, City Treasurer; Tina Kundig, Finance
Director; Tom Steele, Assistant Finance Director; and Karin Grance, Revenue
Manager.
Resolution No. 7246 — Investment Accounts Signing Authority - On motion of
Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council
approved Resolution No. 7246 authorizing signers on all City of Redlands
investment accounts and rescinding Resolution No. 6820. The resolution
authorizes Robert Dawes, City Treasurer; Tina Kundig, Finance Director; Tom
Steele, Assistant Finance Director; and Karin Grance, Revenue Manager. The
resolution anticipates the opening of additional investment accounts with
broker/dealers and financial institutions as recommended by the City Manager
and City Treasurer and authorizes the Mayor to execute substantially similar
resolutions for that purpose.
Resolution No. 7247 — Local Agency Investment Fund Authority - On motion of
Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council
approved Resolution No. 7247 authorizing investment of City of Redlands monies
in the Local Agency Investment Fund and rescinding Resolution No. 6815. The
resolution authorizes Robert Dawes, City Treasurer; Tina Kundig, Finance
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Director; Tom Steele, Assistant Finance Director; and Karin Grance, Revenue
Manager to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in the Fund.
Student Commissioner Appointments - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved the
appointment of Jennifer Williams to serve as the student commissioner on the
Human Relations Commission, the appointment of Toluwani (Semi) Cole to serve
as the student commissioner on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission,
and the appointment of Diego Quispe to serve as the student commissioner on the
Traffic and Parking Commission.
COMMUNICATIONS
Fee Waivers — Mayor Pro Tem Foster introduced this item with a report of his
meetings with various non-profit organizations within the City of Redlands.
Fourteen representatives from organizations such as the Grayback Council of the
Boy Scouts of America, Redlands Theatre Festival, Kiwanis and The Redlands
Bicycle Classic all expressed their support for the waiving of fees associated with
non-profit organization fund raiser events. Dennis Bell argued that the events are
a burden on taxpayers and should be self sufficient. On motion of Mayor Pro
Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council approved a
policy of continuing to review, consider and grant waivers to non-profit
organizations based in the City of Redlands and the cost of such waivers be
absorbed in the current budget. Councilmember Gardner voted No on the motion
citing other high priority budget items which go unfunded to accommodate these
waivers. Staff was directed to rework the waiver application form to provide
decision-making information reflecting the benefit and orientation of the event to
the Redlands community.
Streetlight Conversion — Ross Wittman, of the Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Department presented a summary of the progress on the Light
Emitting Diode (LED) Streetlight Conversion Project. The first phase of the
project was completed by December 1, 2012. To date, 203 decorative acorn
lights, 24 200-watt, 9 150-watt, and 13 SCE-owned cobra head lights have been
converted from high pressure sodium lights to the more energy efficient and
environmentally friendly LED streetlights.
Grove Sale Proceeds — Quality of Life Director Fred Cardenas presented an
overview of events leading to a staff request for further guidance on the use of
funds received from the sale of the Nevada Palmetto Orange Grove. To clarify
the City Council's intent to abide by the recommendations of the Public Benefit
Resources Task Force Committee, on motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded
by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved the expenditure of
$2,055,704.22 from Account No. 2643 of the Nevada Palmetto Grove Sale
Proceeds, $343,360.52 from the Measure O Fund, and a remaining balance of
approximately $153,000.00 from the Open Space Fund required for the approved
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purchase and sale agreement with Live Oak Associates, Ralph and Carolyn
Thompson Trust dated June 30, 1982, and Ellsworth E. Wareham Family
Revocable 1981 Trust. Further discussion and action on guidance for the use of
Nevada Palmetto Grove Proceeds was continued to allow participation from
Councilmember Harrison.
NEW BUSINESS:
Lobbyist Agreement — On motion of Councilmember Gardner, seconded by
Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council approved an agreement between the
City of Redlands and Federal Strategies, LLC to provide federal legislative
advocate services through June 30, 2013 and directed staff to prepare a Request
for Proposal to compete the next year's contract through the bidding process.
Heritage Park — Fred Cardenas, Quality of Life Director, provided details on a
request for additional funding for projects at Heritage Park. On motion of Mayor
Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council
approved the additional appropriation of$135,610 in the Park Development Fund
for the planning and grading of Heritage Park. As a public comment, Steve
Rogers said the Heritage Park improvements should be administered as a Public
Works Project.
CDBG Guidance — Janet Miller, of the Development Services Department,
summarized the derivation process and significant highlights of guidelines for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Microenterprise
Assistance Program (MAP) and Economic Development Loan Program (EDLP).
On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gardner,
the City Council approved the MAP and EDLP Guidelines.
Housing Authority Agreement — Development Services Director Oscar Orci
introduced a request from the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
to amend an Incentive/Concession Agreement currently in force between the City
of Redlands and the Housing Authority for a 228-unit planned residential
development on approximately 19 acres located at the northeast corner of Orange
Street and Lugonia Avenue. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved the First Amendment to
the agreement to clarify that the development will take place in phases with 85
units included in Phase I and 104 units included in Phase II.
Resolution No. 7241 - AIIP — Mike Pool, of the Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Department, presented details of the staff developed Accelerated
Infrastructure Improvements Program (AIIP) which provides protocols to
accelerate infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc.
through resident or private entity participation in funding the improvements. On
motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City
Council approved Resolution No. 7241 establishing the AIIP. As a public
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comment, Steve Rogers cautioned against allowing private residents to fund their
own infrastructure projects.
Storm Drain Maintenance — Chris Diggs, of the Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Department, provided an overview of the condition of the City of
Redlands storm drain infrastructure and the need for engineering design services
for storm drain repairs. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved an agreement between the
City of Redlands and Carollo Engineers for professional engineering design
services for storm drain repairs and authorized the additional appropriation of
$28,109 for the services. As a public comment, Steve Rogers questioned the
process used to select the consultant for this contract.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Christmas Block Party — Mayor Pro Tem Foster complimented the Police
Department and staff for the success of the annual Children's Christmas Block
Party held at the Community Center.
Economic Conference — Councilmember Gilbreath attended the Beacon and
University of California Riverside Economic Conference and emphasized the
importance of positive thinking in these tough economic times. One event she
also attended, which helps one to maintain those positive thoughts, was the
American Legion Post 106 Oratorical speech contest. The public speaking ability
and knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, displayed by the young contestants,
bolsters one's faith in the future.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. The
next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be adjourned to a
special meeting to be held on January 8, 2013.
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