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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021_09_07 - RegularMINUTES Regular meetings of the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on September 7, 2021 at 5 00 P M Present Staff Paul Banch, Mayor Eddie Tejeda, Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Foster, Council Member Denise Davis, Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, Council Member Charles M Duggan, Jr , City Manager, Dan McHugh, City Attorney, Robert Dawes, City Treasurer, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, Carl Baker, Public Information Officer, Chris Catren, Police Chief, Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director, Chns Boatman, Facilities and Community Services Director, Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director, Jim Topoleski, Fire Chief, John Harris, Municipal Utilities and Engineenng Director, Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager Mayor Banch called the meetmg 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 Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956 8 (Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman) I Property 300 East State Street, APN 0171-132-16-0000 Agency Negotiators Charles M Duggan, Jr and Chris Boatman Negotiating Party Lance Lenhert, Redlands Community Investment Group Under Negotiation i Terms of payment and pnce for possible purchase of property by City Conference with legal counsel Anticipated Litigation - Government Code §54956 9(d)(e)(2) (City Attorney McHugh) One Case a Facts and circumstances A significant exposure to litigation exists based upon the facts and circumstances set forth in a letter for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 301 West Palm Avenue Residential Development Project CC_SA_September 7, 2021 Page 1 Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957 6 (City Manager Duggan) Agency Negotiator Employee Organizations Charles M Duggan, Jr , City Manager, Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager Redlands Association of Department Directors Redlands Association of Management Employees Redlands Association of Mid -Management Employees Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees Redlands Police Officers Association Redlands Professional Firefighters Association Redlands Civilian Safety Employees Teamsters Local 1932 Redlands Chapter RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 6 01 P M and held a moment of silence to honor service members killed in the recent bombings in Afghanistan Afterwards, Council Member Davis delivered an invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney McHugh announced that no reportable action was taken during the closed session PUBLIC COMMENT Various Concerns - Dennis Bell voiced several concerns including, an article in the Redlands Community News pointing out the City's financial condition, Measure T funds, the purchase of a high rise building for the relocation of City Hall, his suggestion that the $46 million proceeds from the Palmetto land sale should be used to mitigate sewer, water and trash rate increases, and the future financial burden placed on the public once the City takes title to the new Redlands Museum He also complained a scoping meeting related to the EIR for the Transit Villages Specific Plan should be open to the public and not held via zoom Third District Supervisor Rowe - Scott Ward, Field Representative for Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe, announced the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors established the Advisory Redistricting Commission to assist with the required revisions to the supervisorial districts boundaries, and he invited the Redlands community to attend an upcoming Redistricting Commission meeting on September 15, 2021 The meeting will be held at Yucaipa City Hall from 10 00 a m to noon Interested parties can also attend via zoom Coyote Aviation - Bill Ingraham complimented the Council for finalizing an airport ground lease with Eric Paul, but wondered the status of the negotiations with Coyote Aviation He also described his experiences as the Director of Airports for SB County and stated that hangar developments did not typically provide a return -on -investment unless the lease terms were extended beyond 35 years PRESENTATIONS CC_SA_September 7, 2021 Page 2 Adult Literacy Day Proclamation Mayor Banch presented a Proclamation declaring September 8, 2021 as Adult Literacy Day in the City of Redlands to Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coordinator and Don McCue from the A K Smiley Public Library Adult program learner Cindy Yanke, descnbed how her life has been enriched through her participation in the program and is proud to call the Library her home CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 2021 Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Adult Literacy Day Proclamation On motion of Mayor Paul Banch, seconded by Council Member Paul Foster, the City Council unanimously approved issuance of a Proclamation declaring September 8, 2021 as Adult Literacy Day in the City of Redlands Vote 5 - 0 Passed Proclamation Redlands Purple Heart City On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved the issuance of a Proclamation declaring Redlands as a designated Purple Heart City Vote 5 - 0 Passed Settlement Agreement Disclosure On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved the public disclosure of details of an Agreement of Settlement and General Release between the City of Redlands and Christine Jimenez Under the terms of the agreement, the City agrees to pay Ms Jimenez $225,000 00 to settle and dispose of disputes and controversies associated with a civil action pending in the San Bernardino Superior Court and entitled Christine Jimenez v City of Redlands, Case No CIVDS1904355 Vote 5 - 0 Passed RUSD Narcotics Detection Canine Program On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved the Agreement with the Redlands Unified School District for the provision and operation of a Narcotics Detection Canine Program for the 2021-2022 school year Vote• 5 - 0 Passed CC_SA_September 7, 2021 Page 3 Polygraph Services Contract SB County On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved the pre -employment Polygraph Services Contract with the County of San Bernardino administered through the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator's Department Vote• 5 - 0 Passed IT Strategic Planning Consulting Services On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved the agreement with Moss Adams LLP for the provision of Information Technology Strategic Planning Consulting Services in an amount not -to -exceed $89,180 Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 8246 Document Execution Authorization On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8246, designating the City Manager as authorized representative for execution and filing of documents associated with the Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program from the State Water Resources Control Board Vote 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 8249 Annexation Agreement On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8249, relating to a request for approval of Pre -Annexation Agreement No 21-02 for the provision of sewer service to an existing single-family dwelling located at 2204 Nice Avenue in the unincorporated community of Mentone, and determined that the approval of this Resolution is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15303(a) and 15319(b) of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Contract Award Traffic Cabinet Repairs On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously determined that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and awarded a contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc for traffic cabinet and associated wiring repairs at the intersection of San Mateo Street and Brookside Avenue in an amount not to exceed $82,550 Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Redlands Oktoberfest In -Kind Request CC_SA_September 7, 2021 Page 4 Facilities and Community Services Director introduced the request from the Redlands Optimist Club, who has reserved Sylvan Park on Saturday, October 2, 2021, for the Redlands Oktoberfest event The Optimist Club requested permission to serve alcohol at the event and requested in -kind support for departmental resources including personnel and equipment from the Police, Development Services, and Facilities and Community Services Depai linents The Optimist Club is a registered non-profit organization operating out of the City of Redlands, California As public comment, Dennis Bell inquired why the in -kind request amount had nearly doubled in two years, and he opposed approval of the request Mayor Barich offered to donate $1,800 to reduce the event's hard costs On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously determined that the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event is categoncally exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, authorized and approved a request for in -kind support in the amount of $6,082 10, less the donation amount of $1,800, as offered by Mayor Barich, related to the Redlands Oktoberfest event hosted by the Redlands Optimist Club to be held on October 2, 2021, at Sylvan Park, and authorized the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Airport Ground Lease On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously determined that approval of the Ground Lease is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved the Ground Lease with Eric C Paul Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Hinckley Water Treatment Plant Backup Power Generator On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously determined that approval of the agreement is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved a Sole Source Waiver and Agreement with On Power Industries, LLC in an amount not -to -exceed $71,265 89 for installation of a backup power generator at the Hinckley Water Treatment Plant Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Wastewater Treatment Process Chemicals On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously determined that approval of price increases for water and wastewater treatment plant chemicals, and the appropriation of additional funds to purchase these chemicals are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, approved the price increases from chemical vendors due to a nationwide shortage of water and wastewater treatment process chemicals, and appropriated additional funds for chemical purchases in the amount of $91,250 Vote 5 - 0 Passed CC_SA_September 7, 2021 Page 5 Citrus Preservation Commissioner Appointment As public comment, Dennis Bell questioned whether the City's citrus groves were really self-sustaining, and he urged the Council to perform a forensic audit for a detailed look at the groves' productivity and value On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Foster, the City Council unanimously appointed Roger Hardy to serve the remainder of a four-year term on the Citrus Preservation Commission ending April 16, 2022 Vote 5 - 0 Passed PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No 8247 Street Vacation Edgefair Lane Mayor Banch declared the meeting open as a public hearing, and called on Development Services Director Desatnik for a review of Resolution No 8247 and a request for Street Vacation No 173 to vacate the full width of unused public street right-of-way along the property frontages located at 1912, 1922, and 1932 Edgefair Lane, in order to maintain the street as a private street for the Applicant, Geneil Vines With no questions or comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8247, for Street Vacation No 173, to vacate the full width of unused public street right-of-way along the property frontages located at 1912, 1922, and 1932 Edgefair Lane Vote 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No. 8242 Redlands Palm Investments, LLC Mayor Banch opened the public hearing and called upon Development Services Director Desatmk for background of events leading up to tonight related to the development applications for a Planned Residential Development on approximately 6 8 acres consisting of 28 single-family residential lots located on the southeast corner of West Palm Avenue and Alvarado Street He explained that on July 20, 2021, a public hearing was held on this item during which time a letter was delivered from Mr John G McClendon, from the law firm Leibold McClendon & Mann At that time, the City Council voted to continue the item to the next regular Council meeting of September 7, 2021 in order to allow staff and the City Attorney additional time to analyze and respond Staff reviewed the matter, consulted with the Applicant, Redlands Palm Investments, LLC and has recommended the City Council approve to recirculate the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) rather than order a full Environmental Impact Report There was no ex-parte communication reported other than Council Member Foster who announced the developer had reached out to him to answer any of his questions Representing the Applicant, Paige H Gosney, of Gresham Savage Nolan & Tilden, stated they were in agreement with staffs position They urged the Council to recirculate the MND and bring it back for consideration in November 2021 As public comment, Richard O'Donnell, strongly opposed the development, restated his concerns that zoning designations conflict with Measure U City Clerk Donaldson confirmed one wntten comment had been received from Steve Rogers, requesting the developer consider selling the property and renegotiate a price with the Redlands Conservancy in order to preserve and protect this property With no further comments, Mayor Banch closed the public CC_SA_September 7, 2021 Page 6 heanng On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved to recirculate the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with law Vote• 5 - 0 Passed NEW BUSINESS Street Lighting Agreement Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman explained the benefits of an agreement with Tanko Streetlighting, Inc for the replacement of all City -owned eligible streetlights within the City to energy -efficient LED lights On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $1,315,686 from the unassigned fund balance in the General Fund, and approved an agreement with Tanko Streetlighting, Inc in the amount of $1,315,686, for the replacement of all City -owned eligible streetlights within the City to energy -efficient LED lights Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Residential Refuse Bin Supplies Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman reviewed an agreement with Otto Environmental Systems North Amenca, Inc for supply and delivery of residential refuse bins, and he added there was sufficient funding for the purchase order in the Solid Waste Division's budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 as approved by City Council On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved the agreement with Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc , for supply and delivery of residential refuse bins in an amount not -to -exceed $399,697 20 for a period of one year, with two additional one-year renewals options, for a total not -to -exceed $1,199,091 60 Vote• 5 - 0 Passed Original Cummins Parts and Services Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman introduced an agreement with P & S Truck Center to provide original Cummins parts and service Funding for this service was included in the Equipment Maintenance Division's budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 as approved by City Council CC_SA_September 7, 2021 Page 7 On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Paul Foster, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with P & S Truck Center in an amount not -to -exceed $89,950 for the initial term of one-year, with an option to extend by two additional one-year terms for a total amount not -to -exceed $269,850 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No. 8234 Five -Year Capital Proiect Needs Analysis Municipal Utilities and Engineenng Director Harris summarized Resolution No 8234, adopting a Five -Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 22/23 through FY 26/27 and explained this matter was an administrative action to retain the City's eligibility for Measure I funding He pointed out the list of projects can be revised As public comment, Neal Derry, representing Terracina Recovery, LLC, a developer processing a 67 home project at Wabash Avenue, north of Interstate 10, urged the Council to consider including to the project list, the incomplete portion of Wabash Avenue in its current or future CIP plans as it is a major north -south corridor that residents currently use even as a physical dirt road On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8234, adopting a Five -Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 22/23 through FY 26/27, and determined the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15273(a)(4) and 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act Vote 5 - 0 Passed Citywide Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Replacement Proiect Contract Award Municipal Utilities and Engineenng Director Harris detailed a contract for the 2021 Citywide Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Replacement Project On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously determined approval of the contract and construction of the 2021 Citywide Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Replacement Project was exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15301(c) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved the construction contract with Universal Construction and Engineering in an amount not -to -exceed $377,249 82 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Pavement Management Program Street Resurfacing Proiect Contract Award Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris presented a contract with Matich Corporation for the Pavement Management Program 2021 Street Resurfacing Project On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously determined approval of the contract and construction of the Pavement Management Program 2021 Street Resurfacing Project is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15301 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved the Pavement Management Program 2021 Street Resurfacing Project Construction Contract with Matich Corporation in the amount of $9,235,780 CC_SA_September 7, 2021 Page 8 Vote 5 - 0 Passed COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES Council Member Davis enjoyed the Soul Cal jazz event at the Redlands Bowl and was pleased to report the newly formed Youth Council was holding its kick-off meeting tomorrow evening Council Member Foster sadly announced his resignation, effective January 3, 2022 His desire was to announce his decision well in advance of his final day in order to assist with a smooth transition He looked forward to a new life in the Pacific Northwest but will greatly miss everyone Mayor Banch attended the Soul Cal jazz event at the Redlands Bowl and was happy to say the show brought people together from all over and not simply Southern California He and his grandson enjoyed the Touch -a -truck event ADJOURNMENT There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 7 06 P M The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on September 21, 2021 SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS Chairman Barich called the meeting to order and offered anyone present the opportunity to address the Board on any subject, not already on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the Successor Agency PUBLIC COMMENT None forthcoming Minutes On motion of Board Member Foster, seconded by Vice Chair Tejeda, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 2021 were unanimously approved Vote 5 - 0 Passed ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7 07 P M The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on October 5, 2021 CC_SA_September 7, 2021 Page 9