HomeMy WebLinkAbout061813-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 18, 2013, 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; Danielle Garcia, Interim 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; Ashley Shear, Interim 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:
Detachment — Tom Robinson, of Treh Partners, LLC, appealed for support of his
company's application for detachment of property from the City of Redlands and
offered several proposals to mitigate the economic impacts of the detachment.
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation — Government Code
§54956.9(d)(1) Two Cases
a. City of Redlands v. Bobby Graham, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. UDDS 1201137
b. LAFCO 3171 —Regarding the application of Treh Partners, LLC to detach
from the City of Redlands approximately 13.26 acres of property located
on the north side of San Bernardino Avenue, adjacent to the west side of
the 210 freeway.
2. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated litigation — Government Code
§54956.9(d)(2)(e)(3) One Case
a. Facts and circumstances — Consideration of a threat of litigation in
connection with work performed on a City of Redlands traffic controller.
3. Conference with real property negotiator—Government Code §54956.8
Property: APN 0171-022-13
Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez, Oscar Orci
Negotiating party: Veronica Burgess representing Property One, LLC
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Under negotiation: Terms and price for lease/purchase of City property
The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Aguilar
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 Officer Bill Miller introduced
"Eddie", an eight-month old male Terrier mix, who is available for adoption, with
sixty-two other dogs and one hundred and nine cats, at the Redlands Animal
Shelter. Officer Miller informed the Council that twenty-eight dogs and thirteen
cats have been adopted since the last City Council meeting.
Proclamation — Mayor Aguilar presented a proclamation declaring June 21, 2013
as Go Skateboarding Day to Susan Broderick who, along with Shawn Lane,
spoke in support of establishing a skateboard park in the City of Redlands.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Brookside Post Office — Andrew Hoder asked for an update on the status of the
Post Office identified for closure by the US Postal Service (USPS) and inquired
as to whether the City Council had taken a position on supporting or opposing the
closure. Development Services Director Orci said the closure is still in review
and no final decision has been made by the USPS. Mayor Aguilar stated that
debate over a position on the closure would be premature.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Minutes - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember
Gardner, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 2013 were approved as
submitted.
Ordinance No. 2793 —Traffic Violation Penalties—On motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved the
introduction of Ordinance No. 2793 amending Chapter 10.12 of the Redlands
Municipal Code relating to penalties for traffic violations.
Towing Agreements - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved rotation agreements between
the City of Redlands and Bronc's Towing, Inc., L&L Towing, and Bill and Wag's
Towing, Inc. respectively for towing services.
Resolutions No. 7275, 7276, 7279 and 7280 — SLD No.1 and LMD No. 1 - On
motions of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the
City Council approved Resolution No. 7275 and 7279 giving preliminary
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approval of the Engineer's Reports for Street Lighting District (SLD) No. 1 and
Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) No. 1, and Resolutions No. 7276 and
7280 declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect assessments for
FY 2013-2014 in SLD No. 1 and LMD No. 1, and setting the date of July 16,
2013 for public hearings on the assessments.
Agreement Termination - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved the issuance of a termination
notice for an agreement for bill consolidation services between the City of
Redlands and Ernest Communications, Inc. effective July 28, 2013. Ernest did
not meet staff's expectation of realized savings from consolidating services for
the City's terrestrial telecommunications costs.
Telephone Agreements - On motions of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved agreements between the City
of Redlands and AT&T for long distance telephone service and Verizon for local
business lines.
COMMUNICATIONS:
CVP 365 Club — Mayor Aguilar thanked the community for their participation
and support for the Civilian Volunteer Patrol Program and read from a list of
donors, grouped by number of years of participation, each of whom will receive
certificates of appreciation for their efforts as financial supporters.
Healthy Redlands — Councilmember Gilbreath announced that, through her
collaboration with Mark Jurado, of Snoop Youth Football League, local
community leaders and volunteers, the Healthy Redlands Youth Summer Fitness
Program will begin in July and run for one month. The location of the Program
was changed to Texonia Park. There will be a meeting in Council Chambers on
June 27, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. to finalize details for the Program.
Commission Responsibilities — This item was pulled from the agenda for
discussion on another date.
Park Development Funds — Quality of Life Director Fred Cardenas presented a
summary of projects and improvements funded with the additional appropriation
of$34,977 approved by the City Council on April 16, 2013.
NEW BUSINESS:
Tank Property Sale—Development Services Director Orci presented a proposal of
a lease with the option to purchase a triangular shaped parcel of land, 1.37 acres
in size, located north of Redlands Boulevard between Texas and New York
Streets. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember
Gardner, the City Council agreed the lease with option to purchase is
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categorically exempt from further environment review in accordance with
California Environmental Quality Act guidelines and approved an agreement
between the City of Redlands and Property One LLC for the property lease and
option to purchase.
Traffic Control — Quality of Life Director Fred Cardenas presented background
on an invoice, in the amount of $26,523.66, submitted for payment to Siemens
Industry Inc. for the purchase and installation of a traffic controller. On motion of
Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council
authorized payment of the invoice.
Parking Garage Li ting — Quality of Life Director Cardenas provided an
overview of a project to upgrade lighting systems at City owned parking garages.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the
City Council agreed the project is categorically exempt from further environment
review in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act guidelines, and
awarded a contract between the City of Redlands and Pacific Lighting
Management, Inc. in the amount of$116,912 for the work.
Banking Agreement — Karin Grance, of the Finance Department summarized the
selection process and advantages of a proposal to change providers for the City of
Redlands banking services. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved a five-year agreement
between the City of Redlands and Union Bank, in the amount not to exceed
$30,000 annual compensation, for government banking services.
Engineering Services — Greg Brooks, of the Municipal Utilities and Engineering
Department, provided background on a project to build a new structure to house
the City's servers and telecommunication equipment. On motion of Mayor Pro
Tem Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved an
agreement between the City of Redlands and Bonney Architects for professional
engineering services to design the new structure and coordinate a logistical plan.
Well Pump Replacement — Chris Diggs, of the Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Department, provided an overview of a project to replace the
California Street Well pump and motor. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council agreed the project is
categorically exempt from further environment review in accordance with
California Environmental Quality Act guidelines, and awarded a contract between
the City of Redlands and Layne Christianson in the amount of$48,668.70 for the
work.
Police Vehicles —Police Mark Garcia presented a proposal to purchase four 2014
Ford Interceptor utility patrol units. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved the purchase in
the amount of$105,059 per the terms included in the State of California contract
number 1-12-23-14.
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Training Facilities - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council approved an agreement between the
City of Redlands and the University of Redlands for use of campus facilities for
the Redlands Emergency Services Academy. Mayor Aguilar recused himself
from discussion and voting on this item due to his source of income relationship
with the University.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
June Is Jumpin' — Councilmember Gilbreath congratulated staff and participants
for a successful Surfin' State Street party in the downtown area on Friday, June
14th and said she is looking forward to Wine, Beer and Music on Saturday, June
22nd and the Food Truck and Beer Fest on Saturday, June 29th. Mayor Pro Tem
Foster added details on the Chamber of Commerce Cruisin' Cuisine and the
YMCA/125th Anniversary Surfin' USA concert at the Redlands Bowl, both also
on Saturday, June 22nd.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further action required, Mayor Aguilar adjourned the meeting at
6:37 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be
held on July 2, 2013.
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