HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021_09_21 - Regular MINUTES
Regular meetings of the City Council and the Redlands Financing Authority of the City of Redlands
held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on September 21, 2021 at 5:00 P.M.
Present: Paul Barich, Mayor
Eddie Tejeda, Mayor Pro Tempore
Denise Davis, Council Member
Jenna Guzman-Lowery, Council Member
Absent: Paul Foster, Council Member
Staff: 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;
Chris Boatman, Facilities and Community Services Director; Brian Desatnik,
Development Services Director; Jim Topoleski, Fire Chief, John Harris, Municipal
Utilities and Engineering 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
None forthcoming
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956.8
(Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman)
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Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
(City Attorney McHugh)
One Case:
a. Daniel, Ruth vs. City of Redlands, et al., San Bernardino County Superior Court Case
Number CIVDS 2015572
Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Government Code §54957
a. City Manager
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Conference with labor negotiator- Government Code §54957.6
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
2021 By-District Council Member Election Boundaries
Mayor Barich declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called upon Development
Services Director Desatnik who briefly discussed the review process required to consider the
2021 Council Member Election Boundaries. He explained the intent of this hearing was
to receive public input and testimony and introduced Jeff Simonetti, of National Demographics
Corporation (NDC), the consulting firm specializing in the California Voting Rights Act of
2001 (CVRA)to assist with the potential redistricting of current Council district boundaries.
Mr. Simonetti provided a detailed presentation, including project timelines, key deadlines,
redistricting rules and goals, a demographic summary of the City's existing districts, a review of
protected classes and communities of interest. He announced the new Census data was released
on September 20, 2021.
On Thursday, September 30, the Development Services Department will conduct a public
workshop via Zoom at 5:00 p.m. to seek public input and provide direction on criteria to be
considered while drafting district maps. Following that workshop, draft district maps and
proposed election sequencing will be posted to the City website and available at City Hall.
Future hearing dates to consider draft maps will be held on January 18 and February 15, and
will be followed by a hearing on the proposed ordinance on March 1, with the ordinance
adoption hearing scheduled for March 15, 2022. The City's deadline to adopt and submit the
approved map to San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is April 17, 2022. As public
comment, Dennis Bell was opposed to gerrymandering, and he suggested District 5 boundaries
should be modified to include portions of the downtown area, like the other four districts. One
written comment was received recommending districts should not be drawn to protect current
Council Members. With no further discussion, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Barich 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
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Oriental Avenue Name Change - Rob McDermott spoke in support of a proposal to rename
Oriental Avenue to Al Harris Avenue, in memory of the man known to the community as the
"Movie Man". The proposal's goal was not to erase history but instead to enhance it by
honoring the telling of the history and contributions of the Asian American presence in
Redlands. He suggested a walking plaque display, a pocket park and a display in the new
commuter train depot that would contain artifacts discovered in the area.
City Survey -Dennis Bell voiced various questions and concerns with the recent survey
conducted by the City and wondered if the results would be rigged to make the City look good.
He requested to see survey statistics, such as how many people actually responded.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council approved the minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 2021.
Vote: 4 - 0
Proclamation Beaver Medical Group's 75th Anniversary
In honor of Beaver Medical Group's 75th Anniversary, Mayor Barich presented a
Proclamation to Sameh Naseib, M.D., Charles Chen, M.D., Sherif Khalil, M.D., Steven
Rimmer, M.D. and Raymond Chan, M.D., recognizing the high quality of care provided by the
Medical Group to Redlands and the surrounding communities.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman-Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council approved the issuance of a Proclamation recognizing Beaver Medical
Group's 75th Anniversary.
Vote: 4 - 0
Emergency Resolution No. 8065 COVID-19
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council approved the Report regarding Emergency Resolution No. 8065 proclaiming
the existence of a local emergency in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019).
Vote: 4 - 0
Resolution No. 8260 & City's Deferred Compensation Program
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council approved the Plan Documents with Nationwide Financial Services for the City's
Deferred Compensation Program; and approved Resolution No. 8260 authorizing the City
Manager, or his or her designee, to review and execute plan documents in support of the
administration of the City's Deferred Compensation Program.
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Vote: 4 - 0
Cooperative Agreement Pavement Program City of Yucaipa
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council determined that approval of the Cooperative Agreement with the City of
Yucaipa 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
Cooperative Agreement with the City of Yucaipa delineating responsibilities for
rehabilitating 16th Street, 18th Street, and Florida Street paving during the Pavement
Management Program 2021 Street Resurfacing Project.
Vote: 4 - 0
Cellular Towers Ownership Transfer
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council determined that acceptance of a Consent Request related to ownership transfer
of cellular towers located at the Sunset Reservoir site is exempt from environmental review
under Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act; and accepted a Consent Request with Md7 related to ownership transfer of cellular
towers located at the Sunset Reservoir site.
Vote: 4 - 0
Food Stand License Agreement
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council determined that approval of the License Agreement with Juan Morales
is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines; and approved the License Agreement with Juan Morales for a food stand
at the City's Corporate Yard, 1270 W. Park Avenue.
Vote: 4 - 0
Consulting Agreement Airport Layout Plan
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council determined that approval of the agreement with Coffman Associates, Inc. is
categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of State's guidelines
implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; approved an additional appropriation in
the amount of$194,363 from the Airport Projects and Grants fund; and approved the agreement
with Coffman Associates, Inc. in the amount of$194,363.
Vote: 4 - 0
License Agreement Zanj a Trail Construction
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On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council approved a License Agreement with W. Wood & Associates Development, Inc.
authorizing construction of the Zanja Trail between Church Street and 7th Street.
Vote: 4 - 0
COMMUNICATIONS
Video Series: Working for You
Public Information Officer Baker presented a new video from the video series "Working for
You: Making Redlands a Better Place." This month's video highlighted Loralee Farris,
Principal Planner. Filming and production work was performed by Cheryl Williams,
Multimedia Production Coordinator.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Development Project MLC Holdings, Inc.
Mayor Barich opened the public hearing and called on Project Planner Sean Reilly, of
Development Services, for an overview of the development applications related to 58.6 gross
acres of land located on the north side of Domestic Avenue, approximately 625 feet west of
Texas Street, and on the east side of Interstate 210. The project proposes to construct a total of
317 single family one-story and two-story homes, new interior streets to serve the project,
private recreational open space areas and on-site amenities, landscape and lighting, a new
11.84-acre public park for active recreation, and related improvements including drainage
basins and public/private utility connections. The park will be available for use as a public park.
Aaron Talorico, of MLC Holdings, Inc, the Applicant, and Pat Meyer presented additional
detail and pointed out this project will offer much needed entry-level workforce housing. The
developer was in agreement with all the Conditions of Approval but requested an extra two
weeks to finalize plans for a secondary access point to address concerns.
As public comment, Jennifer Forsythe, representing her grandfather William Cunningham, said
the Mitigated Negative Declaration was not appropriate for this project because of the loss of
prime agricultural land and in his opinion, Council should deny the project and a full
Environmental Impact Report should be performed. Gail Howard questioned whether football
fields were being considered for the public park rather than only soccer and baseball. Facilities
and Community Services Director Boatman confirmed the fields are intended to be multi-use
and football was part of the equation. Edward Bonadiman and Gilberto Gil stressed the need for
a secondary access point for the project. Six written comments were received declaring various
perspectives of the project.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council approved to continue the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of
October 5, 2021.
Vote: 4 - 0
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Urgency Ordinance No. 2928 Temporary Moratorium
Mayor Barich opened the public hearing and called upon Development Services Director
Desatnik who reviewed urgency Ordinance No. 2928 and explained staffs recommendation of a
temporary 45-day moratorium on certain new development projects for those limited number of
properties that are: 1)located within the EV/IC district, and 2) identified on the list and map of
potential housing sites associated with the Housing Element Update. The City is currently
updating the Housing Element which is a required piece of the General Plan that provides
policies, programs, and actions to achieve the City's housing goals. The sites that are subject to
the proposed Moratorium will assist the City in providing sufficient land to meet the City's
required number and density of housing units as required by the State and the temporary
moratorium will allow staff time to thoroughly study these sites and related land use issues. The
identified sites will be required to be rezoned to authorize residential development as the
primary use. As public comment, Alan and Robin Gotta, longtime property owners on Iowa
Street, urged the Council to deny the rezoning of certain parcels, adding that they personally
stood to lose millions in the value of their property, as they now prepare to retire and sell their
property.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council approved to continue the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of
October 5, 2021.
Vote: 4 - 0
TEFRA Tax Equity &Fiscal Responsibility Act Resolution No. 8258
Mayor Barich declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Management
Services/Finance Director Garcia for details of Resolution No. 8258, approving the issuance of
the California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 (HumanGood). A
portion of the proceeds of the Bonds, in a principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000, will be
used to finance expenditures for various renovations to existing infrastructure and upgrades to
housing units and amenities at the following continuing care community owned and operated by
HumanGood and located in the City of Redlands: Plymouth Village, located at 900 Salem
Drive, Redlands, California, 92373. This is the same property site as the California Municipal
Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2019 (HumanGood). The borrower wishes to take
advantage of favorable market conditions for financing opportunities. The Bonds to be issued
by the CMFA for the Project will be the sole responsibility of the Borrower, and the City will
have no financial, legal, moral obligation, liability or responsibility for the Project or the
repayment of the Bonds for the financing of the Project. With no further comments, Mayor
Barich closed the Public Hearing.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman-Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 8258, approving the
Issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2021
(HumanGood).
Vote: 4 - 0
NEW BUSINESS
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Resolution No.8200 Personnel Rules and Regulations
Assistant City Manager McConnell summarized Resolution No. 8200, approving the City of
Redlands Personnel Rules and Regulations. She explained the revisions were made to comply
with new or updated regulations and to ensure that practices are in line with supporting
employee morale and creating a productive working environment. Changes in this revision
include modifications to the family leave policy in conjunction with new legislation, the
addition of a lactation accommodation policy as required by law, and updates to reporting
procedures and post-accident drug testing regarding employee accidents to be consistent with
requirements under the Department of Transportation.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No.8200 approving the City of Redlands
Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Vote: 4 - 0
First Amendment WWTP Improvements Project Phase 1B
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris detailed the need for a First Amendment to
the Contract with GSE Construction Company, Inc. for construction of the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Improvements Project-Phase 113, increasing the contract amount by $751,219
to offset the costs for additional construction elements. The scope of this work included
communication scheduling protocols, control panel design, loop diagrams, equipment and
control strategy, and generation of equipment designs and standards. The negotiated cost for
this additional scope of work related to SCADA was $313,344. The negotiated cost to construct
this IPW pump station is $437,875, including all labor, materials, and installation.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council unanimously approved the First Amendment to the Contract with GSE
Construction Company, Inc. for construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Project-Phase 113, increasing the contract amount by $751,219 to offset the costs for additional
construction elements; and authorized an additional appropriation of$751,219 from the
Wastewater Fund.
Vote: 4 - 0
Property Donation Conformance with General Plan
Facilities & Community Services Director Boatman stated that on June 24, 2021, staff received
an offer to donate 0.03 acres of land located on the corner of Tennessee Street and West
Redlands Boulevard. The property is within the existing 100' Redlands Blvd. street
right-of-way (ROW). In compliance with Government Code Section 65402, the Planning
Commission considered the proposed acquisition on September 14, 2021, and determined the
use of the property to be in conformity with the adopted General Plan.
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On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman-Lowery, the City Council accepted the donation of the property identified as County of
San Bernardino Assessor Parcel Number 0169-391-03-0000; determined that the project is
exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the state's
guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorized the City
Manager to execute the associated property transfer and ownership documentation related to the
donation of the subject property.
Vote: 4 - 0
Resolution No. 8259 300 E State Street Purchase Additional Appropriations
Management Services/Finance Director Garcia presented the request for additional
appropriations for the purchase of 300 East State Street and reviewed Resolution No. 8259,
authorizing an interfund loan from the Water Fund (501)to the General Fund (101)in the
amount of$4,500,000 to offset timing differences in cash flow and support the building
purchase for a period of time not-to-exceed one year, per the City Council's Interfund Loan
Policy.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council approved additional appropriations in the following funds and for the following
amounts: General Fund (101), $14,000,000 from the unassigned fund balance; Water Fund (501),
$5,577,569 from the unassigned fund balance, $4,500,000 of which is an interfund loan; Solid
Waste Fund (511), $516,844 from the unassigned fund balance; Sewer Fund (521), $405,587
from the unassigned fund balance; and adopted Resolution No. 8259, authorizing an interfund
loan from the Water Fund (501)to the General Fund (101)in the amount of$4,500,000 to offset
timing differences in cash flow and support the building purchase of 300 East State Street for a
period of time not-to-exceed one year, per the City Council's Interfund Loan Policy.
Vote: 4 - 0
PSA Amendment Acquisition of 300 E. State Street
Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman explained that on June 15, 2021, the City
Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement(PSA)with Redlands Community Investment
Corporation for the acquisition of the property located at 300 E. State Street. An amendment to
the PSA would extend the close of escrow to September 30, 2021. It is the City's desire to
provide continuity of service to the existing tenants within the property once the sale is
complete and to facilitate this objective, an Assumption and Assignment Agreement has been
prepared and will allow the City to assume the existing service contracts and tenant agreements.
Resolution No. 8261 authorizes the City Manager to amend and/or terminate existing tenant
lease agreements and any new tenant lease agreements will be brought before the City Council
for consideration.
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On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council unanimously determined the agreements and Resolution No. 8261 are exempt
from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the state's guidelines
implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; approved the amendment to the
Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Assumption and Assignment Agreement, with Redlands
Community Investment Corporation; and approved Resolution No. 8261.
Vote: 4 - 0
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Council Member Davis was pleased to announce the first Redlands Youth Council, held on
September 8, was a great success with twenty-nine students in attendance. She spoke to the
California Association of Student Councils, Region 11, via zoom, and was honored to give
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma a tour of Redlands. Ms. Ma was especially impressed with
the new mural on Vine Street.
Mayor Barich sadly announced the City lost one of its prominent citizens with the passing of
Bob Leonard. Born and raised in town and part of a family with deeps roots to the community,
he served as a Marine in the 1 st Division in World War 11 and earned the Purple Heart after
being wounded in Okinawa.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M. The next regular
meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on October 5, 2021.
REDLANDS FINANCING AUTHORITY
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
Redlands Financing Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None forthcoming
Minutes
On motion of Vice Chair Tejeda, seconded by Board Member Davis, the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 18, 2021 were approved.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Redlands Financing Authority adjourned at 7:51 P.M. The
next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on January 18, 2022.
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