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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021_12_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 December 7, 2021 at 5 00 P M Present Staff Paul Barich, 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, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, Carl Baker, Public Information Officer, Chris Catren, Police Chief, Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director, Chris Boatman, Facilities and Community Services Director, Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director, Jim Topoleski, Fire Chief, John Harris, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director, Don McCue, Library Director, Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager Mayor Barich 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 Andrew Christopherson, Head of Grove School, described the partnership the school has built with the City over the last several years and their desire for a shared future vision The school was looking for clarity when determining whose responsibility it was for the care of the property Areas to be considered in the review included, increased traffic, security needs and maintenance and repairs LATE BREAKING ITEM Council Member Foster reviewed the need to take immediate action to approve an agenda item be added for Council's consideration related to the California Citizens Redistricting Commission's proposed maps affecting Redlands for the State's Congressional and Legislative Districts On motion of Council Member Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Tejeda, the City Council, unanimously agreed to add the "late breaking" item to the agenda for discussion, under Communications, as Agenda Item J-4 CLOSED SESSION CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 1 Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956 8 (Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman) Property APN 0168-091-07-0000 Agency Negotiators Charles M Duggan, Jr , Chris Boatman Negotiating Party Aaron Jones, San Bernardino Municipal Water District Under Negotiation Terms of payment and price of possible purchase of property by City Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956 8 (Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman) Property APN 0292-166-08-0000 Agency Charles M Duggan, Jr , Chris Boatman Negotiators Negotiating Party Andrew Christopherson, The Grove School Under Negotiation Terms of payment and price of possible lease amendment or purchase of City property Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956 8 (Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman) Property A portion of the Orange Street Alley, Redlands Agency Negotiators Charles M Duggan, Jr , Chris Boatman Negotiating Party David Kramer, Cope House Under Negotiation Discussion and possible action relating to a license agreement Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Government Code §54957 (Mayor Barich and Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda) 1 City Manager 2 City Attorney Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957 6 (Assistant City Manager McConnell) Agency Negotiators Mayor Barich and Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda Unrepresented Employee City Manager RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The meeting reconvened at 6 15 P M with an invocation by Mayor Barich 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 PRESENTATIONS CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 2 Children's Choir Holiday Performance The Redlands Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints Children's Choir, performed musical selections celebrating the holiday season City's 2021 Holiday Video Public Information Officer, Carl Baker, presented the City's 2021 Holiday video wishing the community a wonderful holiday season Proclamation Fresh Air Challenge Month Mayor Barich presented a Proclamation to Sheri' Leonard and Kathy Behrens, representing the Redlands Conservancy, declaring January 2022, as Fresh Air Challenge Month They highlighted the upcoming Fresh Air Challenge and encouraged Redlanders to walk a million miles in January Recognition of Council Member Paul W Foster Expression of Appreciation - Council Member Foster - For his many years of service as a member of the City Council and other commissions, Paul W Foster received expressions of gratitude and praise from each of his fellow Council Members He was recognized for his thoughtful insight and strong leadership Additional presentations, honoring his dedication to serving the community, were made by Third District County Supervisor Dawn Rowe, Sid Sonick, Field Representative for Senator Rosillicie Ocho Bogh and the Hometown Heroes Foundation Board Members Toni Momberger, Mick Gallagher and Jim Nolan Several members of the public also conveyed their deep appreciation of his commitment, dedication and service They included, Pamela Ong, Mike Warren, Larry Dierdorff, Judy Cannon, Tabitha Johnson, Neal Waner, Toni Momberger and Mario Saucedo Council Member Foster thanked all those with whom he has worked over the years and praised City staff for their commitment to excellence He described several projects and accomplishments of note during his tenure, including, reducing the City's debt, building reserves, balancing budgets, 125th Anniversary Celebration, Heritage Park, Art Initiative, Heritage Grove off California Street, Gateway beautification projects, PARIS pavement program, the Redlands Rail Project and Measure T PUBLIC COMMENT SBCTA Rail Project Claims - Fernando Ramirez described the difficulties he has faced while attempting to file claims against San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), that have been caused as a direct result of the Redlands Rail Project He requested assistance from the City in dealing with the agency's outright rejection of his claims Thanks & Concerns - Dennis Bell thanked Paul Foster for his service He stated there was no accountability with how Measure T monies are spent, and in his opinion, the City has wrongly prioritized cultural amenities over public safety He added there are too many liquor licenses issued in the City CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 3 Preventative Policing - Randall Morris urged the Council to engage in more preventative policing measures throughout the City, especially related to traffic and speeding violations on Orange Street CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of November 16, 2021 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Proclamation Fresh Air Challenge Month On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved issuance of a proclamation declaring January 2022 as Fresh Air Challenge Month Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Citrus Preservation Commissioner Appointment On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously appointed Marc Shaw to serve the remainder of a four-year term on the Citrus Preservation Commission ending April 16, 2022 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commissioner Appointments On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously reappointed R Brad Thoms to serve a four-year term on the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission ending December 7, 2025, and reappointed Adekunle Ojo to serve a four-year term on the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission ending December 7, 2025 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Airport Advisory Board Member Appointment On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously appointed Thomas Cook to serve the remainder of a four-year term on the Airport Advisory Board ending May 1, 2024 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 4 Library Board of Trustees Appointment On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously reappointed William Hardy Jr to serve another three-year term on the Library Board of Trustees beginning January 1, 2022 and ending January 1, 2025 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed 2022 Local Appointments List On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the Local Appointments List for 2022 as required by Government Code Section 54972 Vote 5 - 0 Passed City Manager Revised Employment Agreement On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved a revised employment agreement with the City Manager On October 19, 2021, the City Council approved a new employment agreement with the City Manager that included a term in the agreement that could not be upheld due to limitations set forth by the Public Employee Pension Reform Act The new employment agreement has been revised to comply with these regulations, with the overall compensation to remain the same Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Local Roadway Safety Plan Grant Acceptance On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously determined that acceptance of the Local Roadway Safety Plan grant and approval of the agreement to complete the study are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, accepted the Local Roadway Safety Plan grant from California Department of Transportation, approved a Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation in an amount not -to -exceed $73,778 59 to complete a Local Roadway Safety Plan Study, and approved an additional appropriation of $76,000 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Cooperative Agreement Revisions Pavement Program On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved minor administrative revisions to the previously approved Cooperative Agreement with the City of Yucaipa delineating responsibilities for rehabilitating 16th Street, 18th Street, and Florida Street during the Pavement Management Program 2021 Street Resurfacing Project Vote. 5 - 0 Passed CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 5 Resolution No 8275 WWTP UpgradesFinancial Assistance On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously determined approval of Resolution No 8275 is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved Resolution No 8275, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign and submit a Financial Assistance Agreement application and related documents, on behalf of the City of Redlands, to the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of the City of Redlands Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project Vote 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No. 8276 Approved Contractor List On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously determined that approval of the Resolution is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved Resolution No 8276, establishing an approved contractor list pursuant to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act Vote 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 8243 Establishing a Crosswalk On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously determined approval of the resolution is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved Resolution No 8243, establishing a crosswalk on Fifth Avenue at Marion Road Vote• 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 8278 Investment of City Monies On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8278, authorizing the investment of City monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and rescinding Resolution No 8221 Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 8279 Authorized Signers Union Bank On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8279, updating the authorized signers on all accounts held with Union Bank N A and Rescinding Resolution No 8222 Vote• 5 - 0 Passed CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 6 Utility Customer Management Database Invoice On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved payment of an invoice to Systems & Software, Inc for support of the enQuesta Utility Database for Customer Management in an amount not -to -exceed $171,287 for annual software maintenance and support Vote 5 - 0 Passed Memorandum of Agreement County Sheriffs Department On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department regarding officer involved shootings and state reportable in -custody death investigations Vote 5 - 0 Passed MOU Loma Linda University Children's Hospital On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital for use of the Children's Assessment Center, and authorized the Chief of Police to execute the agreement Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Public Safety Foundation Grant Acceptance On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the acceptance of the grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in the amount of $19,653 60 for the purchase of ballistic vests for operations personnel Vote: 5 - 0 Passed MOU Local Fire Agencies Application for Grant Funding On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding with local fire agencies for the submittal of a regional application to the FY2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the purchase of safety communication equipment and authorized its execution by the Fire Chief Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Ordinance No 2929 Recyclables CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 7 On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No 2929, amending Chapter 13 64 of the Redlands Municipal Code to implement mandatory residential and commercial recycling of commingled recyclables and organic waste Vote 5 - 0 Passed Salary Resolution No. 8277 On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8277, establishing a Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan for City Employees and rescinding Resolution No 8199 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 8285 National Opioids Settlement Agreements On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8285, regarding National Opioids Settlement Agreements, and authorized the Mayor to execute the two Settlement Agreements Vote 5 - 0 Passed Joint Defense and Confidentiality Agreement On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the Joint Defense/Common Interest and Confidentiality Agreement with MLC Holdings, Inc in connection with a legal challenge to the City's approval of the Bergamot Specific Plan Project Vote. 5 - 0 Passed COMMUNICATIONS Redlands Conservancy Update Sherli Leonard presented an update relating to the City's partnership with the Redlands Conservancy and their continued collaboration on historic and preservation issues and open space management She recapped various projects already accomplished as well as ongoing efforts These included, assisted saving nine historic structures from demolition, successfully nominated three structures to the National Register of Historic Places, assisted the City adopt the Mills Act and become a Certified Local Government, restored more than a mile of historic cut -stone curbs, work at Herngt `Aki' Preserve, collaboration with Facilities and Community Services to develop trail maps, work at San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary and work at Redlands Gateway Ranch She thanked City staff and in particular, Director Boatman and Senior Manager Tabitha Kevari She highlighted the upcoming Fresh Air Challenge encouraging Redlanders to Walk a Million Miles in a Month As co-sponsors, the City and the Redlands Conservancy are urging CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 8 participants to walk, run or bike any trail, path or sidewalk She invited the public to attend the opening event on January 2, 2022 at Ed Hales Park For additional information and to register, please refer to the following website https //redlandsconservancy org/challenge-2022/ Hometown Heroes Recognition Council Member Foster commemorated military service members whose banners have been retired from the Redlands Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program The program recognizes and honors Redlands residents and their immediate family members who are actively serving in, or have been honorably discharged from, the United States Armed Forces With appreciation for their sacrifice associated with military service to our country, the following banners have been retired 1 Jeffrey Gonzales, Navy - Banner flown over the streets of Redlands from March 2012 to March 2021 2 Kevin Martin, Air Force - Banner flown over the streets of Redlands from March 2012 to March 2021 3 Amanda Nixon, Air Force - Banner flown over the streets of Redlands from March 2013 to March 2021 4 Linda Villalpando, Air Force - Banner flown over the streets of Redlands from May 2012 to March 2021 Council District 5 Upcoming Vacancy Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda reported on his outreach efforts to speak with the five former Council Members who live in District 5, Carole Beswick, William Cunningham, Kasey Haws, Mick Gallagher and Jerry Bean He contacted each of them to determine their interest and availability for filling the upcoming vacancy Based on the information gathered during phone interviews, he recommended the appointment of former Council Member Mick Gallagher to fill Paul Foster's vacant seat for the remainder of the term Mr Gallagher expressed understanding and agreement to not seek election to this position m November 2022 and shared his belief that there should not be an incumbent with an advantage over other candidates running in next year's election Mr Gallagher also has the greatest availability of those interviewed and fits the preferences expressed by Mr Cunningham and Mr Haws Mayor Barich agreed with this recommendation after his conversations with each of the former Council Members Council Members Davis and Guzman -Lowery raised concerns this process lacked transparency and wondered if it was the best way to offer people the opportunity to demonstrate their competency Council Member Foster suggested Mr Gallagher would be willing to attend the December 21 meeting, where Council could hold an open and transparent dialogue Council Members agreed this would provide a way for Council to be more comfortable with this recommendation Late Breaking Item - State's Redistricting Commission's Maps Council Member Foster reviewed the California Citizens Redistricting Commission's proposed maps affecting Redlands for the State's Congressional and Legislative Districts The draft maps currently split the City in half, and he urged the Council to consider authorizing the CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 9 Mayor to write a letter expressing the City's desire to remain under one Congressional and one State Assembly District The Council Members voiced strong agreement to maintain one district On motion of Council Member Foster, seconded by Council Member Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously authorized the Mayor to sign a letter directed to the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, expressing the City's desire to remain under one Congressional and one State Assembly District Vote 5 - 0 Passed PUBLIC HEARINGS Historic Designation Redlands Masonic Lodge Mayor Barich opened the public hearing and called upon Loralee Farris, of Development Services, for a summary of Resolution No 8281, designating a three-story brick building as a Local Historic Resource The building has been utilized as the Redlands Masonic Lodge and is located at 131 Cajon Street With no further discussion, the Mayor closed the hearing On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8281 (Historic Designation No 137), designating as a Local Historic Resource, a three-story brick building utilized as the Redlands Masonic Lodge located at 131 Cajon Street, and determined approval of the resolution is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 8280 Street Vacation New York Street Mayor Barich opened the public hearing and called on Development Services Director Desatnik, for a summary of a proposed street vacation, located within the Esri campus at 370 - 404 New York Street and included a proposed grant of Quitclaim Deed to release the City's pedestrian access easement between West State Street and New York Street to the property owner One written comment was received from Southern California Gas Company and Director Desatnik confirmed the Gas Company's request that a permanent easement be reserved and excepted from this vacation, was accomplished through this action With no further discussion, 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 8280, to vacate approximately 415 linear feet of public right-of-way adjacent to the frontage of the parcels identified as 370 - 404 New York Street in the Administrative Professional (A-P) District and situated within the ESRI campus, at the request of NYS, LLC, determined approval of this Quitclaim Deed to release the City of Redlands access easement is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved the Quitclaim Deed to release the City pedestrian access easement between West CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 10 State Street and New York Street to the property owner, NYS, LLC Vote 5 - 0 Passed Development Project Redlands Palm Investments, LLC Mayor Barich opened the public hearing and called on Sean Reilly, of Development Services, for details of the project and a timeline of events related to the development applications from Redlands Palm Investments, LLC 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 On September 7, 2021, The City Council voted to recirculate the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for 30 days to allow an additional opportunity for the public and State agencies to provide comments on the environmental document The MND was recirculated from September 20 to October 19, 2021, with seven comments received, six from Redlands residents and one from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians A brief recess was taken at 8 07 P M The meeting reconvened at 8 30 P M As public comment, Carole Beswick and Brett Waterman spoke in support of the development, stating the project will provide much needed housing for those who want to downsize, and they commended the developer for choosing to save the historic structures on the property Richard O'Donnell, Thomas Cook, Dana Strunk, Luann Benton, Edith Allen (read by Ms Benton), Kathleen Beall, John Beall, Elisabeth Longo, Andy Hoder and Jim Lynch voiced their perspectives m opposition to the project, citing reasons which included, the loss of a historic grove that is more than 100 years old and represents the City's agricultural heritage, zone designation conflicts with Measure U requirements, the integrity of the developer, increased traffic and noise and possible environmental contaminants, such as perchlorate and the need to undertake a full environmental impact study It was also suggested the City should purchase the property in partnership with the Conservancy as a way to save the groves and preserve its legacy Thirteen written comments, including one from John G McClendon, of Leibold McClendon & Mann, were received Each communicated their opposition to the project City Attorney McHugh clarified the property had not been rezoned since the 1950s, and he added that evidence of contaminants, such as perchlorate, were not discovered in this area of town, but rather several years ago, such contaminants were found on the north side of town, with the discovery resulting in a settlement agreement with Lockheed The Applicant was represented by Peter Pitassi, Mark Ostoich and Matt Jordan They stood behind LSA, the consultant who prepared the Initial Study and MND, declaring the company demonstrated expert technical competency They added the project balanced a demand for more housing in the area yet respected the preservation of the historic structures and a portion of the groves, as well Mayor Barich closed the public hearing Council Members were pleased the development managed to preserve the structures on the property and even though all the groves would not be saved, they saw value in the compromises made by Redlands Palm Investments Mayor Barich thought the project would fit quite nicely in the neighborhood Council Member Guzman -Lowery reminded everyone that preservation efforts were also needed on the north side of town CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 11 On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8242, to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program prepared for the proposed project m accordance with Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, and to adopt Redlands Palm Investments, LLC development applications as follows Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study prepared for the proposed project in accordance with Measure U, Tentative Parcel Map No 20185 to subdivide an approximately 8 8 acre parcel into four lots described as follows Parcel 1 (1 54 acres) for the preservation of an existing single family home located on West Palm Avenue, Parcel 2 (0 45 acre) for the preservation of existing citrus grove located at the southeast corner of West Palm Avenue and Alvarado Street, Parcel 3 (0 82 acre) for the preservation of an existing single-family home located on Alvarado Street, Parcel 4 for the creation of a 6 0-acre portion to be further subdivided by Tentative Tract Map No 20305 into 28 residential lots The subject parcel is located at 301 West Palm Avenue (APN 0173-231-05-0000), Conditional Use Permit No 1143 for a Planned Residential Development on approximately 6 8 acres consisting of 28 single-family residential lots and five open space lots located on the southeast corner of West Palm Avenue and Alvarado Street, in the Residential Suburban (R-S) District, Tentative Tract Map No 20305 to subdivide Parcels 3 and 4 (6 82 acres) of Tentative Parcel Map No 20185 into 28 lots for future single-family residential development and five lettered lots for open space, located on the southeast corner of West Palm Avenue and Alvarado Street, in the Residential Suburban (R-S) District, Variance No 810 to deviate from the required yard requirements contained in Redlands Municipal Code Section 18 152 040 (Exceptions for Large Scale Developments, Yard Variances for Housing) which states that the front yard requirements may be varied by not more than five feet (5')1n either direction, provided that the average front yard for the entire frontage is not less than that required in the district Approval of the requested Variance would allow a minimum front yard setback of 18 feet and a maximum setback of 62 feet, and would affect lots 6 and 8 in the proposed Tentative Tract Map No 20305 Variance No 811 to deviate from Redlands Municipal Code Section 18 152 070(G)(1) (Exceptions for Projections into Yards) which allows for portions of a main building on a residential lot to project into the rear yard setback to within 10 feet of the rear property line, provided that the projection is less than 30 feet wide, and if rear yard open space is provided with a minimum dimension of 15 feet and area of 2,100 square -feet Approval of the requested Variance would allow a reduction to the required minimum rear yard open space to 1,112 square -feet, and would affect a total of 20 lots in the proposed Tentative Tract Map No 20305 Vote 5 - 0 Passed NEW BUSINESS Contract Award 2021 CIP Sewer Pipeline Replacement Protect Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris introduced a construction contract for the 2021 CIP Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined that approval of a Construction Contract with Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp for the 2021 CIP Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15302 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, approved the 2021 CIP Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project plans and specifications, and CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 12 awarded a Construction Contract with Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp in the amount of $309,852 Vote• 5 - 0 Passed 2020 CIP Water Pipeline Replacement Project Amendment Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Hams explained the need to amend the 2020 CIP Water Pipeline Replacement Project Contract with Tryco General Engineering The Consultant's compensation will be increased by $308,400 On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved the First Amendment to the 2020 CIP Water Pipeline Replacement Project Contract with Tryco General Engineering to increase the Consultant's compensation by $308,400 Vote. 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 8271 WWTP Upgrades Protect On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Foster, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No 8271, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program prepared for the proposed Redlands Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project, approving the plans and specifications for the Project, and authorizing the Project's undertaking by the City Vote 5 - 0 Passed Water Distribution System SCADA Upgrade Project On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously determined that approval of the agreement with TESCO Controls, Inc for the FY 21/22 Water Distribution System SCADA Upgrade Project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved the agreement to perform non-professional services for improvement to public buildings and grounds with TESCO Controls, Inc for the FY 21/22 Water Distribution System SCADA Upgrade Project in an amount not -to -exceed $3,679,720 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Redlands Gateway Ranch Protect On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously determined approval of the License Agreement with David Roche Construction to construct an open canopy on City property located at 31313 Live Oak Canyon Road, Redlands Gateway Ranch, is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303(e) of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved the License Agreement with David Roche CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 13 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Pickleball Courts Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman discussed the construction contract with Three Peaks Corporation for the conversion of two tennis courts into eight pickleball courts at the Redlands Community Center One of the fastest -growing sports within the City is pickleball with the Recreation division experiencing significant growth m pickleball court use and demand for facilities To address the increased demand, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission identified the construction of additional pickleball facilities as first on their list of priorities As public comment, Bob Mitchell, a member of USA Pickleball, urged the Council to move forward with the proposed project On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously determined that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with Sections 15301(e) and 15304(a) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $100,387 from the unappropriated fund balance for the Parks and Recreation category of the Nevada Palmetto reserve, approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $88,773 from the Park Development Fund, and awarded a construction contract with Three Peaks Corporation in the amount of $309,160 for the conversion of tennis courts to pickleball courts at the Redlands Community Center Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Oriental Avenue Renaming Catherine Lin, of Development Services, recapped staffs efforts related to a request to consider renaming Oriental Avenue She provided detailed background of the research performed and a review of the written public comments received As public comment, Margaret Paul suggested the Council reflect on the cultural heritage of area Melissa Fisher, of Escape Craft Brewery and who is half Chinese, stated she does not find the street name offensive, and she recommended Council not erase history, but strive to understand the past Robb McDermott had collected over 10,000 electronic signatures for his petition to rename the street to Al Harris Avenue, the Kirkorian employee beloved by many, and he briefly described his plan to establish educational monuments that would honor the history of the area Andy Hoder was not in support of renaming Oriental Avenue but did ask Council to consider changing Shopper's Lane to Al Harris Avenue A lengthy Council Member discussion followed Topics discussed included whether staff should continue to do more community outreach Council Members Davis and Guzman -Lowery were uncomfortable making a decision tonight and wanted more time to better determine what other cities have done Council Member Davis wondered if the City could pay for costs incurred by the two businesses that would be directly affected if the street were to undergo a name change City Manager Duggan clarified this could be accomplished if the Council determined the finding was in the publics' interest and served all the people On motion by Council Member Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Davis, the CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 14 City Council failed to table the matter for future Council consideration, due to lack of a majority Mayor Barich, Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda and Council Member Foster voted NO The motion failed On motion of Council Member Paul Foster, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council approved to retain the street name of Oriental Avenue the same Vote 3 - 2 Passed NAY Council Member Denise Davis Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES Mayor Barich attended the Redlands Police Department Welcome Aboard and Promotions Ceremony held earlier in the day and was proud to honor Dr Donald Robinson, pastor of the Community Missionary Baptist Church in Redlands, for over 50 years of preaching the Gospel ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10 25 P M in honor of Clara Mae Clem, philanthropist and life-long resident of Redlands A teacher for forty years, she was passionate about education, always encouraging young people She had numerous business and real estate interests and was a notable supporter of many charities including Family Service Association, the Salvation Army, and she was a major contributor to the University of Redlands and the Museum of Redlands (MOR) To establish the future home of MOR, she even purchased the old Redlands Daily Facts building at Brookside Avenue and Center Street The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on December 21, 2021 SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS Chairman Banch 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 junsdiction 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 November 2, 2021 were unanimously approved Vote 5 - 0 Passed CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 15 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Successor Agency Board of Directors' meeting was adjourned at 10 26 P M CC_SA_December 7, 2021 Page 16