HomeMy WebLinkAbout050515-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 May 5, 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; 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 on the agenda for the closed
session.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None forthcoming
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Government Code §54957
Titles: City Attorney
City Manager
2. Conference with real property negotiator—Government Code §54956.8
Property: 212 Brookside Avenue, APNs 0171-101-01, -02,
-03, -04, and-05, 0171-211-15, -17, and-25
Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez, Oscar Orci
Negotiating party: J. Scott Fawcett, President of Marinita
Development Company
Under negotiation: Terms and price for the purchase of City property
3. Conference with real property negotiator—Government Code §54956.8
Property: APNs 0168-031-21 and-22, 0168-041-45 and -46
Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez, Oscar Orci
Negotiating party: Pateadores IER Chapter
Under negotiation: Terms and price for the lease of City property
The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M. with an invocation by Councilmember
James followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
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City Attorney McHugh announced that the personnel item on the closed agenda
was continued to the May 19, 2015 regular City Council meeting and no
reportable action was taken by the City Council during the closed session.
PRESENTATIONS:
Redlands Animal Shelter — Animal Control Officer Bill Miller, introduced
"Tanner", a five month old, male Chihuahua, who is available for adoption along
with twenty-four other dogs and forty-nine cats at the Redlands Animal Shelter.
Officer Miller informed the Council thirty-five dogs and nine cats have been
adopted since the last City Council meeting.
Youth Football Champions — Mayor Foster presented a certificate of
commendation and congratulated the Redlands Pride Freshman Football Team;
consisting of Athletic Directors Monique Palafox and Vanessa Aguilera, Head
Coach Michael Counce, Assistant Coaches Marcelo Coba, Patrick Palafox, and
Miguel Coba, and players Synere Alberti, Andrew Arriola, Cash Alvino, Hohnny
Botello, Cirus Carrillo, Joshua Coba, Michael Counce, Manuel Garcia, Jerry
Gonzalez, Garrett Guzman, Jordan Headley, Jericho Lockhart, Cody Lopez,
Isaiah Manzanares, Ramon Ontiberos, Patrick Palafox, Rhyder Pagdillao, Corie
Rivera, Michael Sandoval, Justin Santos, and Jacob Soto; for their perfect overall
season record of 12-0 and becoming the 2014 Southern California East Youth
Football League Super Bowl Champions. The team received further recognition
from the offices of State Senator Mike Morrell and Assemblyman Marc Steinorth.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Redlands Hunger Walk — Donna Ferracone invited each Councilmember to
participate in the Redlands Hunger Walk event at the University of Redlands on
Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 8:00 A.M., a fundraiser in support of efforts to
replenish the food pantry at Family Service Association of Redlands.
Neighborhood Action — John Montgomery and Mario Saucedo thanked the
Redlands Police Department and Code Enforcement for their efforts to clean up
derelict conditions at the 300 block of Colton Avenue. He said this should be an
example for others to follow when trying to improve living conditions in local
neighborhoods. Mr. Saucedo said trends toward better neighborhood lighting and
other improvements are very encouraging.
Addressing _DroughtDrought — Kathy Havert endorsed the use of grey water for irrigation
during conditions of drought and approval through ordinances to legalize such
practice.
Airport Concerns — Isaac Tate requested more oversight of preparations for the
AirFest 2015 event which is scheduled to be held on May 16, 2015 at the
Redlands Municipal Airport.
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Flag Proposal — Ray Miller expressed his opposition to an initiative petition
proposing the display of the California state flag higher and in a position of honor
above the United States flag whenever both banners are displayed together.
Interstate Toll Lanes — Greg Brittain expressed his opposition to a proposal to
install toll lanes on Interstate Highways 10 and 15. He described regional
governing bodies such as San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG)
and South California Associated Governments (SCAG) as threats to the civil
rights of area residents.
Stack and Pack Housing—Carolyn Hays expressed her opposition to any proposal
to build multi-storied structures for the purpose of promoting higher density
housing in the downtown Redlands area.
Electricity Production — Nancy Blastos pointed out the pollution and water
consumption data associated with the Mountain View Power Plant and called for
a conversion to a cleaner, more sustainable form of power production.
Performance Measures — Steve Rogers suggested the use of the City of Redlands
Strategic Plan as a report card when measuring the performance of the City
Manager.
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 21, 2015 and the special meeting of April 28, 2015 as submitted.
Proclamation — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a proclamation
congratulating the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County on
the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Commission Appointment — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved the
appointment of Kurt Heidelberg and Alison Roedl to serve the remainder of
unexpired terms on the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission ending
January 18, 2019.
Commission Appointment — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved the
appointment of Earl R. Johnson to serve a term, and the reappointment of Roy
Cencirulo, Don Gifford, Tina Sray Price and Cathyleen Nece to serve second
terms, on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, all these terms ending
March 1, 2019.
Settlement Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved the public
disclosure of details of a settlement and release agreement between the City of
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Redlands and Ellen Eastwood. Under the terms of the agreement, the City will
pay the sum of$2,500.00 to Ellen Eastwood and each party releases, remises and
forever discharges each other party from any and all claims, demands and cause
or causes of action associated with a lawsuit filed in the San Bernardino County
Superior Court as Case No. CIVDS 1402813.
Gymnasium Use — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a facility use
agreement between the City of Redlands and the Boys and Girls Club of Redlands
for use of the gymnasium at the Community Center.
Landscape Services — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement
between the City of Redlands and TLC Landscape Services, Inc., in the amount of
$30,260.00, for landscape services for Community Facilities District 2004-1.
Bid Rejection — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved the rejection of
all bids received for the Gateway Project, Project No. 41055.
Resolution No. 7514 — Traffic Re ulg ation — On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7514 establishing a no parking zone in front of 1721
East Colton Avenue.
Resolution No. 7513 — Traffic Re ulg ation — On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7513 to install two additional stop signs to achieve a
three-way stop at the intersection of Center Street and Ridge Street.
Resolutions No. 7511 and 7512 — Engineering Appointments - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved Resolutions No. 7511 and 7512 appointing an assessment
engineer and directing the preparation of the engineer's reports for Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting District No. 1.
Grant Application — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously authorized the application
for a Department of Homeland Security, Riverside Urban Area Security Initiative
Regional Grant for 2015.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Meetings Cancellation — Consistent with prior years' practice, Mayor Foster
proposed the cancellation of the regular City Council and Successor Agency
Board of Directors meetings in August. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved the
cancellation of the August 4 and August 18, 2015 regular City Council and
Successor Agency Board of Directors meetings.
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Passenger Rail Update — Mitch Alderman, Director of Transit & Rail Programs,
San Bernardino Associated Governments, presented an update regarding the
Redlands Passenger Rail Project. He described a timetable for the Project which
includes final design beginning in September 2015, construction beginning in
2017 and operation by 2019. As public comment, four individuals spoke
critically about the Project citing the great expense, the question of utility due to
low ridership, and negative impacts in the form of noise and obstruction to travel
within the downtown Redlands business area.
Water Conservation Update — Cecilia Griego, of the Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Department, presented a four phased program to address water
supply conditions caused by ongoing drought. The City intends to meet its
required reduction of 36%, based on the 2014 summer residential gallons per
capita per day use, with the four phased program. Each phase includes items that
educate and enforce water use restrictions, each building upon the previous
phase's elements. Staff has begun phases 1 and 2 and is moving to phase 3, due to
the State restrictions. If the necessary reductions are not observed, staff will be
moving to the next phase until the required reduction is met. As a public
comment, Steve Rogers questioned the adequacy of planning for a non-potable
water distribution system.
NEW BUSINESS:
General Plan Update — Troy Clark, General Plan Project Administrator, presented
the proposed approach and funding necessary to accomplish the update of the
City of Redlands General Plan. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved an
amendment to an agreement between the City of Redlands and Dyett & Bhatia for
the preparation of the comprehensive update to the City's General Plan, and the
release and appropriation of $210,000.00, the general funds reserved for the
update. As a public comment, Steve Rogers expressed concerns about the scope
of work of the agreement.
Orange Blossom Trail — Ross Wittman, of the Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Interim Department, provided an overview of Phase III of the Orange
Blossom Trail. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council approved an agreement between the City
of Redlands and RBF Consulting, in the amount of $98,000.00, to perform
professional engineering services for the design of the Orange Blossom Trail
Phase III.
Playground Equipment — Quality of Life Director Fred Cardenas presented a
proposal to purchase and install playground equipment in various City parks. On
motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the
City Council unanimously approved the award of a contract between the City of
Redlands and R.E. Schultz, in the amount of $83,620.00, for parks and
playgrounds equipment and wood fiber surfacing fill top.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 7508 — Tax-Exempt Bond Financing — Mayor Foster opened the
hearing and called upon Finance Director Tina Kundig for background on the
issuance of bonds to benefit American Baptist Homes of the West. On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved Resolution No. 7508 approving the issuance of bonds in
an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $70,000,000.00 by the California
Statewide Communities Development Authority to benefit American Baptist
Homes of the West and certain affiliates.
Ordinance No. 2816 — Building Code Update — Mayor Foster opened the hearing
and called upon Development Services Director Oscar Orci for a review of the
requirement to update the City of Redlands Building Code. On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved the introduction of Ordinance No. 2816 rescinding
Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12 and 15.16 of the Redlands Municipal Code; and
adding Chapters 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, 15.16, 15.18 and 15.22 to the
Redlands Municipal Code relating to the adoption of the 2013 California Building
Code, 2013 California Plumbing Code, 2013 California Electrical Code, 2013
California Mechanical Code, 2013 California Residential Code, 2013 California
Energy Code, 2013 California Historical Building Code and 2013 California
Green Building Standards Code, amending Chapter 15.24 of the Redlands
Municipal Code relating to the Uniform Housing Code, and rescinding Chapter
15.52 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the Uniform Building Code for
Building Conservation.
Resolutions No. 7496, 7497, 7498, 7499, and 7509 and Ordinance No. 2815 —
Newland Homes Project — Mayor Foster opened the hearing and called upon
Development Services Director Oscar Orci for an overview of a Planned
Residential Development consisting of eighty-two single family residential lots
and seven lettered lots on approximately 30.51 acres located on the north side of
Pioneer Avenue, east of Texas Street, in the A-1 (Agricultural) District. As
public comment, Steve Rogers said this action should be considered in the
process of the General Plan update. Bill Cunningham expressed concern about
adding 82 more households to consume more water during times of drought, but
he encouraged planners to continue to require non-potable water plumbing in all
new developments. At the request of staff, and on motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
agreed to continue until the June 16, 2015 regular City Council Meeting, public
hearing to consider the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, General
Plan Amendment No. 133 and the Newland Homes Project (Resolution Nos.
7496, 7497, 7498, 7499, 7509 and Ordinance No. 2815) to allow additional time
to address agency comments on the proposed environmental document.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
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Healthy Redlands — Councilmember Gilbreath attended a Healthy Cities
Conference at Loma Linda. She announced two Health Fair events scheduled in
the near future: at the Community Center on May 14, 2015 and at the Joslyn
Center on May 15, 2015, both from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Vintage Redlands — A successful and enjoyable evening was had by all in the
downtown business area on Friday, May 1, 2015.
Senior Coffee — Councilmembers Gilbreath and James had an interesting
exchange of ideas at the senior session of Coffee with the Council held on
Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Casa de la Vista.
Community Work Day — Another successful gathering of volunteers made
significant improvements to Heritage Park, Community Field and the Hillside
Memorial Cemetery on Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Radio Broadcast — Mayor Pro Tem Harrison participated in a radio broadcast
sponsored by San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) for the
purpose of informing the public on the subject of the Redlands Passenger Rail
Project.
Electricity Forum — Mayor Pro Tem Harrison participated in a forum sponsored
by Southern California Edison to allow local government leaders the opportunity
to voice service concerns and issues to insure the electric company is providing
the best possible support to local communities.
Arbor Day — Mayor Foster and Councilmember James helped the Street Tree
Committee with a tree planting ceremony in celebration of Arbor Day.
Big Hearts for Little Hearts — Councilmember James participated in the inaugural
Family Fitness Fun 5k Run/Walk and Expo sponsored by the Big Hearts for Little
Hearts Loma Linda Guild on May 3, 2015 at the Burrage Mansion.
Volunteer of the Year — Mayor Foster awarded the first Volunteer of the Year
recognition from the Family Service Association of Redlands to Ann McMahon at
a gathering on April 17, 2015.
Church Anniversary — Mayor Foster attended and congratulated Redlands
Apostolic Church for its 65th Anniversary celebration on April 25, 2015.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further action required, the meeting adjourned at 7:48 P.M. The
next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on May
19, 2015.
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