HomeMy WebLinkAbout042115-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 April 21, 2015, at 5:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Paul Foster, Mayor
Jon Harrison, Mayor Pro Tem
Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember
Paul Barich, Councilmember
John James, 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 Innovation
Officer; Chris Diggs, Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Chris
Boatman, Quality of Life Department; Tina Kundig, Finance Director; Oscar
Orci, Development Services Director
Mayor Foster 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: N. Enrique Martinez, Amy Martin, Daniel J.
McHugh
Employee Organizations: Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees
Redlands Professional Firefighters Association
General Employees Association of Redlands
Redlands Civilian Safety Employees Association
Redlands Association of Management Employees
Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees
Redlands Association of Department Directors
The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem
Harrison followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney McHugh announced that no reportable action was taken by the City
Council during the closed session.
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PRESENTATIONS:
Redlands Animal Shelter — Animal Control Officer Bill Miller, introduced
"Toby", a two year old, male Chihuahua/spaniel mix, who is available for
adoption along with twenty-four other dogs and thirty-two cats at the Redlands
Animal Shelter. Officer Miller informed the Council thirty-six dogs and ten cats
have been adopted since the last City Council meeting.
Exceptional Volunteerism — Mayor Foster listed the extraordinary fundraising
accomplishments of Anant Pai, a senior at Redlands High School, and presented
him with a proclamation recognizing his outstanding contributions to the
Redlands community and the world. Pai was selected as one of California's top
honorees in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program and received
further recognition from the offices of Congressman Pete Aguilar, State Senator
Mike Morrell, and Assemblyman Marc Steinorth.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dog Owner Responsibility — Gary Preciado described a problem with people
failing to clean up after their dog when walking passed his property. He
requested assistance through stronger ordinances to address this problem.
Coffee with the Senator—David Matza announced an opportunity for residents to
address State Senator Mike Morrell at a public coffee meeting from 8:00 to 9:00
A.M., Saturday, May 2, 2015.
Redlands Train — Carolyn Hays and Greg Brittain expressed their opposition to
San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) Redlands Passenger Rail
Project and a proposal involving more dense "stack and pack" multi-use housing
in the downtown Redlands area.
Grey Water Use—Bill Cunningham reiterated his support for exploring the use of
grey water for irrigation to address drought conditions in the Redlands area.
Mayor Pro Tem Harrison asked staff to identify what steps would be necessary to
implement the use of grey water.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Minutes — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember
James, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting
of April 7, 2015 as submitted.
Proclamation — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a proclamation
declaring the week of May 11, 2015 as Blue Ribbon Week.
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Proclamation — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a proclamation
recognizing the philanthropic accomplishments of Anant Pai for his outstanding
contributions to the community.
Commission Appointment — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved the
reappointment of Evelyn Maldonado to serve another term on the Human
Relations Commission ending March 15, 2019.
Resolution No. 7504 — Records Destruction — On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7495 approving the destruction of certain records in the
Finance Department.
Financial Advice — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement
between the City of Redlands and Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates to provide
financial advisory services for a one year period.
Lowes Grant Application— On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously authorized the application
for a Lowes Community Partners Grant.
Target Grant Application— On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously authorized the application
for a Target Public Safety Grant.
Resolution No. 7507 — Hazard Miti_a — On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7507 adopting the Redlands Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Internship Agreement — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement
between the City of Redlands and the San Bernardino Community College
District (Crafton Hills College) identifying the Redlands Fire Department as a
paramedic clinical/field internship training site.
Fire FAA Certification—Fire Chief Jeff Frazier summarized an offer, received by
the Fire Department, to function as a pilot program for the use of drones to fight
fires. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Harrison, seconded by Councilmember
James, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement between the City of
Redlands and Atlanta Drone Consultants, LLC for consulting services in the
acquisition of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certificate of
Authorization to allow the capability to employ drones in Redlands firefighting
efforts with the stipulation that a full discussion and City Council approval of
policies associated with the utilization of drones is required prior to the
deployment of these systems.
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Cancellation Notice — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved the issuance of a
30 day notice of cancellation to allow termination after one year of an agreement
between the City of Redlands and Holman Professional Counseling Centers.
Development Agreement Review — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously agreed to
accept a report for the annual review of approved development agreements,
determined that Mountainview Power Company LLC, Robertson's Ready Mix,
Redlands Community Hospital and Cal-Red Facility, LLC are in compliance with
the terms of their respective development agreements, and directed staff to
prepare certificates of compliance that can be recorded by the applicants.
Ordinance No. 2813 — Residential Rooftop Solar Systems — On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 2813 amending Chapter
18.172 to the Redlands Municipal Code to provide an expedited, streamlined
permitting process for small residential rooftop solar systems.
Final Tract Map — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved Final Tract Map
No.18969 to subdivide a 1.74 acre parcel into six parcels located north of
Redlands Street, south of Highland Avenue and adjacent to Moore Middle School
property, in the R-S (Suburban Residential) District.
Fee Waiver — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a request from
the Redlands Arts Festival Association for the waiver of all fees associated with
the 3rd annual Redlands Festival of the Arts event to be held on May 23-24, 2015.
Fee Waiver — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a request from
the Redlands Professional Firefighters Association for the waiver of all fees
associated with the 19th annual Redlands Firefighters Car Show event to be held
on May 24, 2015.
Fee Waiver — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a request from
the Rotary Club of Redlands for the waiver of all fees associated with the Touch-
A-Truck event to be held on May 30, 2015.
Fee Waiver — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a request from
the Redlands Optimist Club for the waiver of all fees associated with the 24th
annual Car Show and Chili Cook-Off event to be held on May 30, 2015.
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Carriage House Lease — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a first
amendment to a lease agreement between the City of Redlands and the Redlands
Theatre Festival (RTF) for the use of the Carriage House in Prospect Park. The
amendment authorizes the RTF to serve alcohol at events held at the Carriage
House.
Ordinance No. 2818 — Off-Road Vehicles — On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 2818 adding Chapter 10.58 to the
Redlands Municipal Code relating to off-road use of motor vehicles upon
unimproved City property.
Ordinance No. 2814 — Extraordinary Law Enforcement — On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 2814 amending Chapter
9.32 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the costs associated with
extraordinary law enforcement services.
Utility Easement — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved the granting of an
easement to Southern California Edison Company for the placement and
maintenance of certain electrical infrastructure north of San Bernardino Avenue
and East of Harrison Lane within the area defined by Final Tract Map No. 16465.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Recognition Awards — Mayor Foster announced the 2015 State of the City event
will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Orton Center of the University of
Redlands. The event will include the Mayor's State of the City address and
Council Member presentations that will revolve around the theme of"Stewards of
the Past, Investors in the Future." In addition, inaugural Beautification and
Redlands Heroes Awards will be presented at this year's event.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bar_ag ining Unit MOUS — Mayor Foster summarized events leading to proposed
Memoranda of Understanding (MOUS) between the City of Redlands and The
Redlands Association of Department Directors (RADD), The Redlands
Association of Management Employees (RAME), The Redlands Association of
Mid-Management Employees (RAMME), The Redlands Professional Firefighters
Association (RPFA), The Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees
(RAFME), The General Employees Association of Redlands (GEAR), and The
Redlands Civilian Safety Employees Association (RCSEA). He expressed the
appreciation of the entire City Council for the significant contribution of the
bargaining units and city employees towards the financial stability of the City of
Redlands through the recent past years of economic recession. The term of all the
MOUS is from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017 and each calls for a 3% base salary
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increase in year one and a 3% base salary increase in year two. On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved the MOU between the City of Redlands and RADD,
RAME, RAMME, RPFA, RAFME, GEAR, and RCSEA and authorized the
Mayor to execute the MOUS.
Non-Potable Water Supply — Jason Montgomery, of the Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Interim Department, provided details of the combination of two
projects, the 2014 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Water, Non-Potable Water
and Sewer Pipeline Project, Projects No. 71257 and 73412. As public comment,
Ken Munoz, owner of MCC Pipeline, Inc., commended the staff for the city's
efforts at infrastructure rehabilitation. On motions of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously agreed that
approval of the contract and construction of Projects No. 71257 and 73412 is
categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15282 and
15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines and awarded a
contract between the City of Redlands and MCC Pipeline, Inc., in the amount of
$3,239,037.52, for the work.
Panorama Point Surveillance — Commander Chris Catren, of the Police
Department, presented a proposal to purchase and install a surveillance camera
system at Panorama Point. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously agreed that the project to
install the camera is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to
Sections 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines and
approved the purchase and installation through Leverage Information Systems, in
the amount of$19,618.00.
Police Vehicles Purchase — Police Chief Mark Garcia explained the need for four
new vehicles. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Barich, the City Council unanimously approved the purchase of
one (1) 2016 Ford F-350 4 x 2 diesel truck for the Police Traffic Unit in the
amount of$37,991.35, one (1) 2015 Ford Focus Sedan for Parking Control in the
amount of $16,044.67, one (1) 2015 Ford Transit Connect Van for the Police
Forensic Unit in the amount of $23,256.91, and one (1) 2016 Ford F-250 4 x 2
series truck with attached animal control truck body for Animal Control in the
amount of$36,564.67 for a total amount of$113,857.60.
Development Agreement Review — Development Services Director Oscar Orci
explained the need to consider the Esri approved development agreement apart
from the others reviewed in the consent calendar. On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council agreed to accept
a report for the annual review of this approved development agreement,
determined that Esri is in compliance with the terms of their development
agreement, and directed staff to prepare a certificate of compliance that can be
recorded by the applicant. Mayor Pro Tem Harrison recused himself from
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discussion and voting on this item due to his source of income relationship with
Esri.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 7501 — Fees Schedule — Mayor Foster opened the hearing and
called upon Development Services Director Oscar Orci for a report of proposed
fee schedule changes. As public comment, John Magness, of Hillwood,
expressed support for the proposed changes and summarized difficulties with the
City of Redlands fee schedule from a developer's perspective. On motions of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved Resolution No. 7501 relating to the amounts of fees and
charges levied for the City's provision of regulations, products and services,
specifically: establishing reduced fees for National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) inspections, increased fees for encroachment
permits and engineering plan review, and new fees for expedited plan review and
inspection services; amending the title of existing fees for trailers, mobile homes,
and house cars (commercial coaches), and rescinding Resolution No. 7418. Staff
was directed, as an interim measure, to charge building user fees based on the
services provided for a given development project and to retain a consultant to
review building user fees.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Labor Agreements — Councilmember Barich reiterated his support for the
Memoranda of Understanding signed with this evening's City Council action. He
said he is confident the residents are getting their money's worth.
State of the County — Councilmember Gilbreath attended the event in Ontario on
April 15, 2015. She said the message was "interesting".
Garden Show — Most of the City Councilmembers attended and had glowing
remarks for the Redlands Horticultural and Improvement Society's 101St annual
flower show and garden tour held on April 20-21, 2015.
Bike Classic — Mayor Pro Tem Harrison and Councilmember Gilbreath
highlighted the benefits to non-profit organizations of the annual Redlands
Bicycle Classic. The Mayor Pro Tem sold beer for the Sister Cities Association
and Councilmember Gilbreath sold beer for the Redlands Sunrise Rotary Club.
Store Openings — The Redlands Chamber of Commerce held ribbon cutting
ceremonies for two more new stores: Seven-Eleven and the Hobby Lobby. The
events were well attended and encouraging signs of the economy's turn around.
Seniors' Coffee— Councilmembers Gilbreath and James will host the first seniors
session of Coffee with the Council on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Casa de la
Vista.
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First Parklet— Mayor Pro Tem Harrison announced A La Minute ice cream store
will be soon be unveiling their "parklet" which will be the first of its kind in
Redlands.
Day of Service — Mayor Foster reminded everyone of the community work day
which will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015, starting at 8:00 A.M. Volunteers
will be working in Community and Heritage Parks as well as Hillside Memorial
Cemetery. Free Lunch will be served at the cemetery.
Prayer Breakfast — Mayor Foster invited everyone to attend the Mayor's Prayer
Breakfast at 7:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the University of Redlands
Orton Center, sponsored by the Redlands Area Interfaith Council.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further action required, the meeting adjourned at 7:04 P.M. The
next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on May 5,
2015.
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