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HomeMy WebLinkAbout120214-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 2, 2014, at 5:00 P.M. PRESENT Pete Aguilar, Mayor Paul Foster, Mayor Pro Tem Jon Harrison, Councilmember Bob Gardner, Councilmember Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember ABSENT: None STAFF Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Dan McHugh, City Attorney; Sam Irwin, City Clerk; Robert Dawes, City Treasurer; Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Phil Gairson, Fire Marshal; Mark Garcia, Police Chief; Danielle Garcia, Chief Information Officer; Chris Diggs, Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Fred Cardenas, Quality of Life Director; Tina Kundig, Finance Director; Oscar Orci, Development Services Director; Amy Martin, 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 labor negotiator—Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Oliver Yee Employee Organizations: Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees Redlands Professional Firefighters Association General Employees Association of Redlands 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 relating to an Equal Employment Opportunities Commission complaint 3. Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(a) One Case a. Amanda Emmanuel v. City of Redlands, et al, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 1301030 4. Public Employee Dismissal/Release—Government Code §54957 a. Consideration of industrial disability retirement applications of a public safety employee The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M. with an invocation by Councilmember Harrison followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag. December 2,2014 Page 1 CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney McHugh announced that, during the closed session, the City Council voted unanimously to approve an industrial disability retirement application of a public safety employee. PRESENTATIONS: Redlands Animal Shelter — Animal Control Officer Bill Miller introduced "Zeek", a six year old male Spaniel mix, who is available for adoption, with thirty-four other dogs and sixty cats, at the Redlands Animal Shelter. Officer Miller informed the Council thirty-one dogs and twenty-three cats have been adopted since the last regular City Council meeting. Expression of Appreciation — For his four years of service as a Member of the City Council, Bob Gardner received accolades from each of his fellow Councilmembers. Appreciation was expressed for his attention to details of the budget process and his ability to provide humor and light to some of the more contentious issues addressed by the Council. Mr. Gardner thanked all those with whom he has worked over the years and praised the City staff for their contributions. He challenged the City Council and the residents to do better and to keep in mind that good governing is doing the most good for the most people. CERITIFICATION OF ELECTION: Resolution No. 7476- Election Results - City Clerk Irwin presented Resolution No. 7476, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands reciting the fact of the general municipal election held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, declaring the following results and such other matters as provided by law: MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL VOTES CAST Jon Harrison 9,497 Paul Foster 8,560 Paul Barich 8,091 Jane Dreher 6,725 Neil Derry 3,278 John Montgomery 2,773 Tabetha Wittenmyer 1,888 On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Mayor Aguilar, the City Council declared and determined that Jon Harrison, Paul Foster and Paul Barich were elected as Members of the City Council for four year terms, unanimously adopted Resolution No. 7476, and ordered that the complete text of the resolution be filed in the Office of the City Clerk. December 2,2014 Page 2 Oaths of Office — Certificates of election were presented by City Clerk Irwin to Councilmembers-elect Harrison, Foster and Barich. City Clerk Irwin then administered the oaths of office to the newly elected Councilmembers and all inductees took their respective seats at the dais. Election of May - City Clerk Irwin called for nominations for the office of Mayor for a two-year term. Councilmember Harrison nominated Paul Foster. There being no further nominations, Paul Foster was elected to the office of Mayor for a term of two years. Election of Mayor Pro Tempore - City Clerk Irwin called for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore for a two year term. Mayor Foster nominated Jon Harrison. There being no further nominations, Jon Harrison was elected to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore for a term of two years. The City Council recessed at 6:31 P.M. and reconvened at 6:46 P.M. PRESENT Paul Foster, Mayor Jon Harrison, Mayor Pro Tem Pete Aguilar, Councilmember Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember Paul Barich, Councilmember ABSENT: None 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, Chief Information Officer; Chris Diggs, Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Fred Cardenas, Quality of Life Director; Tina Kundig, Finance Director; Oscar Orci, Development Services Director; Amy Martin, Human Resources Director Mayor Foster called the meeting to order and offered those present the opportunity to provide public comment on any item not on the agenda for the remaining session. PUBLIC COMMENT: God Speed — Mario Saucedo and Bill Cunningham thanked and complimented Councilmember Gardner and Former Mayor Aguilar for their contributions to the community and said they looked forward to working with the new City Council. Spay and Neutering—Tammy Walker, of the Highland Village Pet Hospital, requested City Council consideration of dividing the workload among more than one vendor when the contract is awarded to provide spay and neutering to the Redlands Animal Shelter. December 2,2014 Page 3 Equitable Sports Programs — Stephen Biscotti and Carolyn Lentz Olson requested City Council support in their effort to attain equitable facilities from the Redlands Unified School District for sports programs at all three Redlands high schools. There are no lights at the Redlands East Valley High School football stadium. Public Safety — Sam Wong thanked the Redlands Police Department for their quick response to an incident in his neighborhood on Clifton Avenue. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 2014, were approved as submitted. Property Interest Disclosure — On motion of Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously agreed to receive and file a disclosure of Councilmember Barich's ownership of property at 915 West State Street, within the project area of the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands. This disclosure is pursuant to California Redevelopment Law. Settlement Details — On motion of Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved the disclosure of details of a Settlement and Release Agreement between the City of Redlands and William Sirowy. The agreement results from a civil action pending in the San Bernardino County Superior Court and entitled William Silowy v. City of Redlands, et al., Case No. CIVDS 1306246. The City has agreed to pay $10,000 to Mr. Sirowy for the Settlement and Release Agreement. Fee Waiver - On motion of Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved a fee waiver request from Redlands Kiwanis Club for all fees associated with the annual Redlands Christmas Parade to be held on December 6, 2014. Surrounding Jurisdictions - On motion of Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously agreed to receive and file a report of a notice from the County of San Bernardino on the filing of a Planned Residential Development in the Donut Hole area for an apartment complex containing 340 apartments and 6,333 square feet of retail uses on 9.1 acres; located at the northeast corner of Lugonia Avenue and Nevada Street. The proposed apartment complex includes four (4), four-story buildings and one, three-story building. The retail component would be located on the ground floor of one of the four-story buildings and consist of a 1,625 square foot cafe and a 4,708 square foot neighborhood market. The facility will also contain a fitness center and library for the residents; as well as other typical amenities such as several pools and a small dog park. The density proposed by this project is 37.36 dwelling units per acre. December 2,2014 Page 4 Resolution No. 7477 — Agent Desi ng ation — On motion of Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7477 designating the Fire Chief, any Fire Battalion Chief and the Quality of Life Director as City of Redlands agents in matters dealing with the Office of Emergency Services. Performance Grant Acceptance — On motion of Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved the acceptance of a 2014 Emergency Management Performance Grant, in the amount of$19,570.00, and authorized an additional appropriation in the same amount. Walmart Grant Acceptance — On motion of Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved the acceptance of a Walmart Community Giving Grant, in the amount of $2,500.00, and authorized an additional appropriation in the same amount. Solar Challenge — On motion of Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved City staff participation in the 2015 Inland Solar Challenge to promote water conservation. COMMUNICATIONS Designation of City Council Representatives — On motion of Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council approved the designation of Pat Gilbreath as primary representative to Omnitrans and Paul Foster as alternate representative to that body. Mayor Foster and Councilmember Gilbreath recused themselves from discussion and voting on the motion due to the per meeting stipend involved with the Omnitrans representative duties. On motion of Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Barich, the City Council approved the designation of Jon Harrison as primary representative to San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) and Pat Gilbreath as the alternate SANBAG representative. Mayor Pro Tem Harrison and Councilmember Gilbreath recused themselves from discussion and voting on the motion due to the per meeting stipend involved with the SANBAG representative duties. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Open Space Maintenance — Tabitha Kevari, of the Quality of Life Department, introduced a proposal to consolidate agreements between the City of Redlands and the Redlands Conservancy. Mayor Pro Tem Harrison expressed concerns and recommended changes to a proposed open space maintenance management agreement to protect an option for conservation easements in the future. Councilmember Barich took issue with the amount of liability insurance required by the proposed agreement and suggested increasing the amount of insurance to $3,000,000.00. Representing the Conservancy, Executive Director Sherli Leonard said her organization was willing to support Mayor Pro Tem Harrison's changes, but she would need time for her Board to consider the increased insurance requirement. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Barich, the City Council unanimously agreed to continue December 2,2014 Page 5 discussion and voting on this item until the next regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 16, 2014. NEW BUSINESS: Resolution No. 7473 — Fees Report — Finance Director Tina Kundig provided an overview of the Annual Report of Development Impact Fees for the year ended June 30, 2014. On a motion of Mayor Pro Tem Harrison, seconded by Councilmember, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 7473 adopting the report and findings. Computers and Monitors — Chief Innovation Officer Danielle Garcia presented a proposal to purchase replacement computers and monitors. On a motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Harrison, the City Council unanimously authorized the purchase of one hundred and thirty replacement desktop computers and sixty-five monitors from Technology Innovation Group for a cost not- to-exceed $97,346.60. Joslyn Center Parking— Quality of Life Director Fred Cardenas provided an overview of a project to repave the Joslyn Center parking lot. On motions of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Harrison, the City Council unanimously agreed that approval of a contract for the Joslyn Senior Center Parking Lot Repaving Project is categorically exempt from further environmental review in accordance with Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines, and awarded a contract to NPG, Inc., in the amount of$56,157.00, for the work. Cookbook — Janet Miller, of the Development Services Department, presented a proposal to publish a book of recipes from local residents and restaurants as part of the farmers' market promotion program. On a motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and Farm Fresh Books for the publication of the Redlands Farmers' Market Cookbook. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES: Airport Negotiations — Councilmember Gilbreath has been attending spirited discussions at meetings of an ad hoc committee to the Airport Advisory Board. Efforts are ongoing to accommodate the many concerns involved in the planning for the next Redlands Airfest to be held in the spring of 2015. Animal Shelter Donation — Mayor Foster attended an event highlighting the Redlands Elks Lodge donation of isolation cages to the Redlands Animal Shelter. CONFIRE Representation—Councilmember Gilbreath announced she would be filling in for the departed Councilmember Bob Gardner as the liaison to the Consolidated Fire Agencies (CONFIRE) Board of Directors. December 2,2014 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on December 16, 2014. December 2,2014 Page 7