HomeMy WebLinkAbout051915-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 19, 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:
Agreement Deferral — Steve Rogers requested the City Council to delay any
decision as to the employment agreements for the City Attorney and the City
Manager to allow more time to consider and evaluate the job performance of each
individual.
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Conference with labor negotiator- Government Code §54957.6
Agency negotiator: Mayor Foster
Unrepresented Employees: City Attorney, City Manager
The meeting reconvened at 6:07 P.M. with an invocation by Councilmember
Gilbreath 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.
PRESENTATIONS:
Redlands Animal Shelter— Shelter staff member Lori Weber introduced "Buster",
a one year old male Chihuahua/Beagle/Basset mix, who is available for adoption
along with twenty-five other dogs and one hundred and two cats at the Redlands
Animal Shelter. Officer Miller informed the Council twenty-two dogs and ten
cats have been adopted since the last City Council meeting.
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Energy Partnership — Joanna Chang and Annette Franco, of Southern California
Edison presented Mayor Foster with a check in the amount of$10,170.84 for the
City's participation in the Energy Efficient Partnership Program. Tabitha Kevari
and Ashley Johnson, of the Quality of Life Department, were singled out for their
supportive efforts to the success of this Program.
Spirit Champs — Mayor Foster presented congratulations and a Certificate of
Commendation to the National Champion Redlands High School Varsity
Cheerleading Squad; consisting of Hailey Behunin, Missey Bibo, Brooke
Blaylock, Olivia Bouffard, Kelly Bradshaw, Kourtney Carranza, Madison Garner,
Hann Grinnan, Alissa-Marie Grud, Marissa Guillen, Heather Lingad, Chastity
Mendez, Cathryn Niebres, Sabrina Ramos, Kirsten Redden, Katelyn Richardson,
and Akia Turner; and the National Champion Redlands High School Mascots
Squad; consisting of Cassie Brackett, Kaycee Burns and McKenna Avery; for
their winning first place at the United Spirit Association High School Spirit
Nationals. The squads received further recognition from the offices of State
Senator Mike Morrell and Assemblyman Marc Steinorth.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Redlands Passenger Rail — Tamara Madai, Carolyn Hays, Greg Brittain, Ken
Hunter, and Sam Wong all spoke in opposition to the proposed San Bernardino
Associated Governments project to provide mass transit from the City of
Redlands to San Bernardino.
Facility Fee — Gail Howard questioned the necessity for charging a $1.00 entry
fee to youths wishing to utilize the Redlands Community Center and called for
reconsideration and cancellation of the fee.
Staff Recognition— Ingrid Biglow, representing the Redlands Airport Committee,
presented a thank you card to Chris Boatman, of the Quality of Life Department,
in recognition of his many hours of effort to coordinate and accommodate the
varied and diverse concerns during the planning and preparations for the very
successful 2015 AirFest at the Redlands Municipal Airport on May 16, 2015.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Minutes — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember
James, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting
of May 5, 2015 and the special meeting and the joint meeting of May 12, 2015 as
submitted.
Board Appointment — This item was removed from the evening's agenda to be
considered at a later date.
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 Food N' Fuel. Under the terms of the agreement, the City will pay
the sum of$15,000.00 to Food N' Fuel as the total amount of compensation for
claims related to a lawsuit filed in the San Bernardino County Superior Court as
Case No. CIVDS 1315423.
Lease Amendment - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a third
amendment to a lease agreement between the City of Redlands and Dill Lumber
for the property located at 1740 West Redlands Boulevard to extend Redlands
Police Department use of the property to June 30, 2016.
Contraband Detection - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a contract
between City of Redlands and the Redlands Unified School District for the
provision and operation of a Contraband Detection Canine Program in an effort to
control crime and possession of drugs on school campuses.
RESA — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember
James, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement between the City of
Redlands and the University of Redlands for the use of facilities for the Redlands
Emergency Services Academy (RESA).
CDBG Subrecipients — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved the 2015-2016
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program subrecipient agreements
with YMCA of the East Valley, Inland Temporary Homes, Family Service
Association dba FSA, Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board and Family
Service Association of Redlands.
Termination Right Extension—On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved an amendment
to a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instruction between the City of
Redlands and Diversified Pacific Opportunity Fund I, LLC to allow a thirty day
extension of the Buyer's Termination Right related to the acquisition of property,
approximately 7.3 acres in size, located south of San Bernardino Avenue, west of
Judson Street, and designated R-E (Residential Estate).
Parcel Map Approval — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved Parcel Map No.
19461 subdividing 50.67 acres into two parcels in the EV/SD (Special
Development) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. The property is
located at the southeast corner of Lugonia Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue.
Dog Obedience School — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved an Independent
Contractor Agreement between the City of Redlands and Bryan Woodward to
provide dog obedience instruction at the Redlands Community Center.
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Facility Use MOU — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Redlands and the San Bernardino
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program to use the Redlands Senior Center as a
Volunteer Station.
Fee Waiver — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a request from
Youth Hope Foundation for the waiver of$425.00 in fees associated with the use
of Sylvan Park for the 2nd annual Day in the Park event to be held on September
12, 2015.
Electrical Panel Installation — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a license
agreement between the City of Redlands and Main Street USA, LLC for the
installation of an electrical panel on private property for electrical service to be
provided for the Orange Street Alley Project.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Treasurer's Report — City Treasurer Robert Dawes provided an update on the
City's investment portfolio by answering the following three questions: (1) How
much do we have? $120,672,881.00; (2) What are we doing with it? Funds are
invested in six categories of investments, all closely regulated and dictated by
law; and (3) How are we doing? The return on investments is improving, but it is
still not enough beat the rate of inflation.
NEW BUSINESS:
Traffic Light Repair — Quality of Life Director Fred Cardenas provided
background on repairs necessary for the traffic signal at the intersection of
Brookside Avenue and Center Street. On motions of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously agreed
approval of a contract for replacement of the traffic signal cabinet and conduit at
Brookside Avenue and Center Street is categorically exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act
guidelines and approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and DBX,
Inc., in the amount of$119,000.00, for the work.
Fleet Maintenance — This item was removed from the evening's agenda to be
considered at a later date.
Storm Drain Repair— Goutam Dobey, of the Municipal Utilities and Engineering
Department, described the need to repair the storm drain at the intersection of
Cypress Avenue and San Mateo Street. On motions of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Harrison, the City Council unanimously agreed
approval of a contract and construction of the 2015 Storm Drain Repair Project,
Project No. 40087 is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to
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Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines, approved
the Project plans and specifications, and awarded a contract to ATOM
Engineering Construction, Inc., in the amount of$62,398.00, for the work.
Resolution No. 7523 — Water Efficiency Rebates — Cecilia Griego, of the
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department, summarized enhancements to
the Redlands Water Efficiency Rebate Program. As public comment, Bill
Cunningham introduced a paper proposing avenues of opportunity to address the
current drought with the use of gray water and contaminated well water from
within the City of Redlands infrastructure. On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7523 approving additional enhancements and provisions
to the Redlands Water Efficiency Rebate Program and authorized the hiring of
three part-time employees to enforce water waste restrictions.
Custody Services — Police Chief Mark Garcia presented details on a request for
renewal of an agreement for contract custody services. On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and G4S
Secure Solutions, for an annual amount not to exceed $128,225.00, for custody
services for FY 2015-2016 through FY2017-2018.
Lobbing Services—Public Information Officer, Carl Baker provided background
on a request for the renewal of a professional services agreement for lobbyist
services. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement between the City
of Redlands and Innovative Federal Strategies, LLC, in the amount not to exceed
$49,000.00, for federal legislative advocate services for one year.
Office Improvements — Janet Miller, of the Development Services Department,
presented a funding plan and contract for completing office upgrades for the
Department. On motions of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously agreed approval of a
contract and construction of the Development Services Department Office
Improvement Project No. 01082 is categorically exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Sections 15282 and 15302 of the California Environmental
Quality Act guidelines and excluded from such review in accordance with 24
CFR Part 58, Subpart D of the Code of Federal Regulations; approved the Project
plans and specifications; awarded a contract to R. Dependable Construction, Inc.,
in the amount of $100,000.00, for the work; and approved reprogramming
$10,000.00 from current year unallocated Community Development Block Grant
funds to Project No. 01082.
Staff Augmentation — Development Services Director Oscar Orci explained the
need to continue to augment the Building and Safety Division. On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved the second amendment to an agreement between the City
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of Redlands and CSG Consultants, Inc. to provide professional plan review,
building inspections and Certified Accessibility Specialist consulting services in
an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for FY 2014-2015.
Employment Agreements — On motion of Mayor Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved the Tenth Amendment to
an Employment Agreement between the City of Redlands and Daniel J. McHugh,
City Attorney, and between the City and N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
SCAG Conference — Mayor Pro Tem Harrison attended the Southern California
Associated Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference & General Assembly in
Palm Desert, CA on May 7 and 8, 2015. The announcement was made that
SCAG will soon begin circulating the 2016 Regional Transportation Plan.
Ribbon Cutting — Councilmember James attended a Redlands Chamber of
Commerce reopening ceremony at Porcelynne's Fabric Boutique on My 8, 2015.
AirFest — Councilmembers Gilbreath and James remarked at the success of the
AirFest and complimented the Police and Fire Departments for their part in
maintaining order with such a large crowd.
Coffee—Mayor Pro Tem Harrison and Councilmember Gilbreath enjoyed a lively
exchange of ideas at the Coffee with the Council on May 16, 2015.
Koble Luncheon— Councilmember Barich congratulated Bill Solberg as recipient
of the Annual Roy Koble Award for service to youth.
Preservation Festival — Mayor Foster and Councilmember Barich attended the
Redlands Area Historical Society/Redlands Conservancy Preservation Festival
and remarked about what a worthwhile event it was
Prayer Breakfast — Mayor Foster and Councilmember Gilbreath commented on
the success of the Prayer Breakfast on May 7, 2015.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further action required, the meeting adjourned at 7:09 P.M. The
next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on June 2,
2015.
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