HomeMy WebLinkAbout110315-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 November 3, 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; Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Jeff Frazier, Fire Chief; Mark
Garcia, Police Chief; Danielle Garcia, Chief Innovation Officer; Chris Diggs,
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Chris Boatman, 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:
Fight Water Board Action — Eric Fraser offered several points of argument to be
used to appeal any punitive action implied by the State Water Resources Control
Board with regards to the City of Redlands failure to meet water conservation
goals.
CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting recessed to a closed session to discuss the following:
1. Conference with real property negotiator—Government Code §54956.8
Property: APNs 0292-166-08, -05, & -18 and 0169-3 51-07
Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez, Oscar Orci
Negotiating party: Loren Kualle, Gonkira Properties, LLC
Under negotiation: Terms for the purchase of property by the City
2. Conference with real property negotiator—Government Code §54956.8
Property: APNs 0292-034-02, -05, & -08
Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez, Oscar Orci
Negotiating party: Robert W. Best Family Trust and Sue Brenner
Under negotiation: Terms for the purchase of property by the City
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3. Conference with real property negotiator—Government Code §54956.8
Property: APNs 0171-101-01, -02, -03, -04 & -05 and 0171-
211-15, -17 & -25
Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez, Oscar Orci
Negotiating party: Scott W. Fawcett, Marinita Development Company
Under negotiation: Terms for the purchase of property by the City
4. Conference with real property negotiator—Government Code §54956.8
Property: A portion of APN 0292-166-08 (Grove School, 200
Nevada Street)
Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez, Chris Boatman
Negotiating party: Ben Moudry, of the Grove School, a charter school
located in the Redlands Unified School District
Under negotiation: Terms for the lease of City property
5. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation- Government Code
§54956.9(d)(4) One Case
a. 316 East Clark Street
6 Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated Litigation- Government Code
§54956.9(d)(2) and(e)(2) One Case
a. State Water Resources Control Board letter possibly imposing civil fines
The meeting reconvened at 6:04 P.M. with an invocation by Councilmember
James followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney McHugh announced that, by unanimous vote, the City Council
approved initiating a proceeding before the California Water Resources Control
Board.
PRESENTATIONS:
Redlands Animal Shelter — Animal Control Volunteer Sentil Chinnachamy
introduced "Cherry". She is a five year old Chihuahua mix already spayed and
ready to go home right away. She has been in the shelter since September 18th,
when she arrived with two cherry eyes. She is super sweet and can see very well
now, after having her eyes worked on thanks to the Friends of the Redlands
Animal Shelter, and has a microchip thanks to the Redlands Elks Lodge. Mr.
Chinnachamy announced that thirteen dogs and fifteen cats were adopted since
the last City Council meeting and the current population at the shelter is forty-
four dogs and seventy-five cats.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
General Plan Proceedings Critique — Carolyn Hays, Greg Brittain and Sam Wong
offered suggestions to improve the public concerns representation at meetings of
the Steering Committee for the City of Redlands General Plan Update.
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Olio — Mario Saucedo offered remarks on three subjects. He thanked Troy Clark
for the General Plan Update session at the Redlands Community Center and
suggested more administrative support would have provided better capture of
residents' inputs during the session. He thanked staff and the Police Department
for the rapid response to safety concerns expressed at the last City Council
meeting and suggested an equal effort is needed in other neighborhoods within
the city. He repeated his requests for repair of street lights on Orange Street
between Colton and Lugonia Avenues and for functional software on the
computers in the Redlands Community Center.
Hearing Request— Steve Willer, of the Redlands Airport Association, requested a
public hearing after the consultants, hired by the city to examine the land use
issues at the Redlands Municipal Airport, have finished their work.
Water Efficiency Consulting — Sean McFarland, of Water Management Group,
offered the use of his organization's patented technology assistance to help
Redlands meet water efficiency standards goals.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Minutes — On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember
James, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting
of October 20, 2015.
Settlement Agreement— This item was pulled from consideration on this meeting
agenda to be addressed at a later date.
Ordinance No. 2825 — Camping and Storage on Public PropertX — On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 2825 adding Chapter 12.46
to the Redlands Municipal Code (RMC), and amending Chapters 12.44 of the
RMC, relating to unlawful camping and storage of personal property in public
places.
Ordinance No. 2826 — Obstruction of Sidewalks — As public comments Andy
Hoder took issues with the geographic area defined in the proposed ordinance.
He said the boundaries of the area are incongruous and do not include significant
business areas within the City. Greg Brittain cautioned the City Council to insure
this ordinance does not infringe on constitutional rights. On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 2826 adding Chapter 12.47
to the Redlands Municipal Code (RMC) relating to sitting or lying down on
sidewalks in the City's downtown commercial area, and amending Chapters 12.44
of the RMC, relating to prohibited conduct in public parks.
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Resolution No. 7583 — Traffic Re ulg ation — On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7583 approving the engineering and traffic surveys
report and determining that the project is exempt from review in accordance with
Section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
Resolution No. 7584 — Traffic Re ulg ation — On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7584 establishing a loading and unloading zone at 22
East Vine Street, and determining that the project is exempt from review in
accordance with Section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act
guidelines.
Resolution No. 7585 — Traffic Re ulg ation — On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7585 establishing time limit parking restrictions at 1
East Olive Avenue, and determining that the project is exempt from review in
accordance with Section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act
guidelines.
Resolution No. 7586 — Traffic Re ulg ation — On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7586 establishing reserved parking spaces for Redlands
Meals on Wheels at the Joslyn Senior Center, and determining that the project is
exempt from review in accordance with Section 15061 of the California
Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Redlands Passenger Rail — Carrie Schindler and Justin Fornelli, of San
Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), provided an update on progress
on the project to provide passenger rail transportation between the City of
Redlands and the City of San Bernardino. Prior to the presentation, five speakers
offered reasons for support for and opposition against the project. Bill Miller and
Mario Saucedo had questions specific to the types of equipment to use and how
the Santa Fe Terminal will be utilized.
Significant Development Project — Pat Meyer, representing Rossmoor
Enterprises, presented an overview of a proposed significant development
involving a repeal of Specific Plan No. 32, Zone Change No. 452 to rezone 41.09
acres to M-1 (Light Industrial) District, Street Vacation No. 163 to vacate
approximately 825 linear feet of Riverview Drive, Tentative Parcel Map No.
19606 subdivide 41.09 acres into ten (10) industrial lots ranging in size from 1.7
acres to 10.36 acres and one lettered lot, and Commission Review and Approval
No. 886 for the construction of a 749,346 square foot industrial park consisting of
ten (10) industrial buildings ranging in size from 25,050 square feet to 206,178
square feet in size, bounded by the Redlands Municipal Airport to the north,
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Judson Street to the west, Pioneer Avenue to the south, and Sessums Drive to the
east.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Deferral and Waiver of Public Improvements — Mayor Foster opened the public
hearing and called upon Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Chris Diggs
to provide details on steps taken to address adjacent property owner concerns with
respect to an application for the deferral of construction of public improvements,
acceptance of a security for the improvements, and a waiver of construction of
public improvements at 725 South Wabash Avenue. On motions of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved the deferment of the requirement to construct curb and
gutter improvements across 149 linear feet of the frontage at 725 South Wabash
Avenue and to accept a security for said improvements as satisfactory fulfillment
of the requirement. The motions further approved a waiver of construction of
storm drain improvements at 725 South Wabash Avenue based on the findings
listed in the Redlands Municipal Code section 12.22.090 C4 that the
improvements "impose a requirement that is not roughly proportional to the
benefit to the property or to the burden resulting from use of the property."
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Prospect Park Grove — Kelsey Gormley, of the Quality of Life Department, and
James Garland, the City of Redlands Internal Auditor, presented a history of
decisions made to replant the Prospect Park Citrus Grove and a comparison of the
financial performance of from several of the City of Redlands groves. As public
comment, eleven speakers presented their support and opposition to the plan to
remove approximately 1,100 from the Prospect Park Grove, modify soil
conditions in the grove, replant with new trees and install a drip irrigation system
in the grove. After each councilmember articulated his/her position on the plan,
and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James,
the City Council voted to reaffirm approval of the replanting of the designated
portion of the Prospect Park Grove. Mayor Foster and Councilmember Barich
voted No on the motion.
NEW BUSINESS:
Communications Center Donation—Police Chief Mark Garcia announced a major
donation to the City of Redlands. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Barich, the City Council unanimously approved the
acceptance of a charitable donation from the San Manuel Band of Mission
Indians, in the amount of $100,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing a mobile
communications center in the form of a 35-foot fifth wheel trailer and authorized
an additional appropriation of the same amount to the Redlands Police
Department.
Traffic Enforcement Grant — Police Chief Mark Garcia provided a summary of
the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. On motion of Councilmember
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Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
approved the acceptance of an Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program PT 16136 Grant for local law enforcement agencies, in the
amount of $153,604.00, and authorized an additional appropriation of the same
amount to the Redlands Police Department.
General Plan Review— Development Services Director Oscar Orci summarized a
request from the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission (HSPC). On
motion of Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Barich, the City
Council unanimously agreed to direct the HSPC to review and provide
recommendations to the design and preservation element of the Redlands General
Plan.
Alcohol Consumption Permit—Quality of Life Director Chris Boatman outlined a
plan to sell alcohol at the Veterans Day Picnic event. On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council
unanimously approved a request for the consumption of alcohol at Jennie Davis
Park for the 2015 City of Redlands Veterans Day Parade and Picnic event to be
held on November 11, 2015.
Waterin,a Citations Suspension — Quality of Life Director Chris Boatman
summarized events leading to a proposal to temporarily suspend code
enforcement citations related to lawn irrigation. On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Barich, the City Council unanimously
agreed to direct staff to temporarily suspend any code enforcement citations
related to the failure to water a lawn or having a brown lawn in response to state
emergency drought legislation.
Traffic Signal — Quality of Life Director Chris Boatman presented details
on necessary repairs to the traffic signal at University Street and Citrus Avenue.
On motions of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James,
the City Council unanimously agreed that approval of a contract to replace a
traffic signal cabinet is exempt from review under Section 15301 of the California
Environmental Quality Act guidelines and approved a contract between the City
of Redlands and Macadee Electrical Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$66,969.00, for the traffic signal cabinet at the intersection of University Street
and Citrus Avenue.
Tree Trimming — Erik Reeves, of the Quality of Life Department, Presented a
new tree trimming contract. On motions of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement
between the City of Redlands and West Coast Arborists, Inc. to provide tree
trimming, removing, planting and consulting services for the City trees, and the
issuance of a purchase order to West Coast Arborists, in an amount not to exceed
$300,000.00 annually for the term of the agreement. Representing the contractor,
Ernesto Macias thanked the City Council for the opportunity to continue to work
with the City of Redlands urban forest.
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Software Maintenance — Chief Innovation Officer Danielle Garcia reviewed the
City of Redlands utility database and customer management software technical
support requirements. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously approved a purchase order
with Systems and Software, in an amount not-to-exceed $137,879.00, for annual
software maintenance and support.
Insurance Binder — Human Resources/Risk Management Director Amy Martin
summarized the City of Redlands commercial property and difference in
conditions (DIC) and commercial vehicle physical damage insurance coverage.
On motion of Councilmember James, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Harrison, the
City Council unanimously approved binding coverage, with a total annual
premium of $389,176.00, for the City's Commercial Property & DIC Coverage
and Commercial Vehicle Physical Damage Insurance with Lexington Insurance
Company.
Reservoir Recoating and Improvements — Greg Brooks, of the Municipal Utilities
and Engineering Department provided an overview of rehabilitation required at
the Crafton Hills Reservoir. On motions of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously agreed that approval of
an agreement and construction of the Crafton Hills Reservoir Recoating and
Improvements Project, Project No. 71261 is exempt from review under Section
15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines, rejected the first
and second low bids received for the Project, approved the Project plans and
specifications, and awarded a construction contract between the City of Redlands
and Paso Robles Tank, Inc., in the amount of$574,135.00, for the work.
Resolution No. 7587 — Irrigation Water Restrictions — Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Director Chris Diggs reviewed steps taken and their effect with
respect to addressing water supply conditions caused by the ongoing drought. As
public comment, Bill Cunningham suggested the City should appeal State Water
Resources Control Board standards. He pointed out the urban agricultural areas
within the city, involving micro grove citrus operations, which adversely affect
the total water consumption rates of the city. On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember James, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7587 implementing a water conservation irrigation
schedule. Irrigation water use is reduced to two days per week allowing even-
numbered addresses to irrigate on Mondays and Thursdays and odd-numbered
addresses to irrigate on Tuesdays and Fridays, during the prescribed hours
cited in the Redlands Municipal Code (prohibited between the hours of noon
and 8:00 P.M.)
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COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Councilmember Barich — Along with Councilmember Gilbreath, attended the
Redlands Art Walk on October 25, 2015. He expressed his disappointment with
the State Water Resources Control Board action to fine the City of Redlands
$61,000.00 for failure to meet water conservation goals.
Councilmember Gilbreath — Along with Councilmember James, she attended the
Civics Day sponsored by the Redlands Optimists on October 27, 2015. She
attended a Healthy Cities Quarterly meeting in Yucaipa and provided a tour of
City Hall to a local Girl Scout Troop for their Government Merit Badges. Along
with Mayor Foster she attended the annual Employee Recognition Luncheon.
Councilmember James — Along with Mayor Pro Tem Harrison, he attended
General Plan Update Steering Committee meetings and State Senator Mike
Morrell's Women of Distinction Ceremony and Dinner at the University of
Redlands Orton Center on October 16, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tem Harrison — Attended an Open House celebrating the completion
of Grid Alternatives roof top solar system installation. He highlighted the
opportunity available to low income households to greatly decrease their energy
costs by participating in this program.
Mayor Foster — Attended a Red Cross work project which resulted in the
installation of over 100 smoke detectors in senior citizen and low income homes
in the community, the Redlands Airport Association toy drive for Toys for Tots,
and a Chamber of Commerce Coffee with the Mayor.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to address, this meeting was adjourned at 8:37
P.M. The next regular meeting of the Redlands City Council is scheduled on
November 17, 2015.
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