HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_04_19 - RegularMINUTES
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic
Center, 35 Cajon Street, on April 19, 2022 at 5 00 P M
Present
Staff
Paul Barich, Mayor
Eddie Tejeda, Mayor Pro Tempore
Denise Davis, Council Member
Jenna Guzman -Lowery, Council Member
Mick Gallagher, Council Member
Charles M Duggan, Jr , City Manager, Dan McHugh, City Attorney, Robert Dawes,
City Treasurer, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, Janice McConnell, Assistant City
Manager, Chris Boatman, Assistant City Manager, Carl Baker, Public Information
Officer, Chris Catren, Police Chief, Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director,
John Harris, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director, Rich Sessler, Fire Chief,
James Garland, Assistant Finance Director
Mayor Barich called the meeting to order He announced this was conducted as a
teleconference meeting in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street,
Redlands, California Council Member Davis was present via teleconferencing All votes
during the meeting were conducted by roll call The Mayor explained that comments could be
presented in -person, via Zoom, via cell phone or landline He offered the public an
opportunity to provide comment on any item on the agenda for the closed session
PUBLIC COMMENT
None forthcoming
CLOSED SESSION
Public Employee Appointment- Government Code §54957 (Mayor Barich and Mayor Pro
Tem Tejeda)
1 Title City Attorney
Conference with legal counsel Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956 9(d)(1)
(City Attorney McHugh)
Two Cases
a COMET v City of Redlands, et al , San Bernardino Superior Court Case No CIVDS
1906437
b Coyote Aviation Corporation v City of Redlands, San Bernardino Superior Court Case
No CIVDS 2203398
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Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956 8
(Municipal and Utilities and Engineering Director Harris)
Property
Agency
Negotiators
Negotiating
Party
APNs 0300-451-13-0000, 0300-451-14-0000, 0300-451-24-0000,
0300-451-25-0000, (Property located on Helen Court)
Charles M Duggan and John R Harris
Cathy A Macknet, Kenneth D Macknet II, Mark R Macknet
Under
negotiation
Terms of payment and price of possible property purchase by City
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6 04 P M with an invocation by Council Member Gallagher
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
Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda presented Proclamations recognizing Cesar Chavez Day and Dolores
Huerta Day to Nathan Gonzales, Maria Carrillo, Mario Saucedo, and Audrey Maier
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were presented either in -person, via Zoom, via cell phone or landline
Hangar 24 Code Violations - Mary Orban complained that Hangar 24 Brewery was violating
their Conditional Use Permit (CUP), and she described their operations were run more like a
rowdy bar than a brewery She pointed out the business hosts live entertainment four nights
per week, yet the CUP stipulates the operation should not engage in uses similar to a
restaurant, nightclub or bar
Water Conservation and Other Concerns - Dennis Bell questioned why the City was not
doing more to promote water conservation He said that palm trees are planted all over town,
and yet they require costly maintenance and provide no shade With the recent subway
shooting in New York City, he wondered how secure the future rail project will be, and he
thought the Bicycle Classic had lost much of the community's support
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Minutes
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 5, 2022, and the special closed session meeting of April 6, 2022
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Earth Day Proclamation
Mayor Barich presented a proclamation declaring April 22, 2022, as Earth Day to Linda
Hamilton and Richard Corneille, representing Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action
(ANCA)
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a
proclamation declaring April 22, 2022, as Earth Day
Vote• 5 - 0 Passed
Human Relations Commission Appointments
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously appointed, by roll call vote, Roy George, Julie
Houston, and Annaguey Aranda to each serve four-year terms on the Human Relations
Commission ending April 19, 2026
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No 8326 Remote Teleconference Meetings
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No 8326
authorizing remote teleconference meetings by the City Council and all Boards, Commissions,
and Committees of the City in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 (2021) for a period of 30
days
Vote- 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No 8320 Disability Retirement Applications
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No 8320
delegating the authority to render determinations relating to Disability Retirement
Applications to the City Manager and his/her authorized designees
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Settlement Agreement Disclosure
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On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the public disclosure of
details of an Agreement of Settlement and General Release between the City of Redlands and
Steve Unland Under the terms of the agreement, the City agrees to pay Mr Unland
$27,900 00 to settle and dispose of disputes and controversies associated with a civil action
pending in the San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No CIVDS 1928349
Vote. 5 - 0 Passed
2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously agreed, by roll call vote, to receive the 2021
Housing Element Annual Progress Report as prepared and submitted to the California
Department of Housing and Community Development and the State Office of Planning and
Research
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
CONFIRE Independent Contractor Agreement
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, an Independent
Contractor Agreement with the Consolidated Fire Agencies Joint Power Authority to provide
regional emergency dispatch and information technology services
Vote. 5 - 0 Passed
MOU First Amendment CRYROP Temporary Staffing
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the
Amendment 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
First Amendment to the City's Memorandum of Understanding with Colton -Redlands -Yucaipa
Regional Occupation Program for the provision of temporary staffing services to support the
City's Recreation and Senior Services Division in an amount not -to -exceed $20,000
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No 8308 Traffic Regulations
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that 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 8308 establishing a mid -block crosswalk on Central Avenue between Church Street and
Citrus Avenue
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Tract No 20065 Final Map
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Tract No 20065 Final
Map
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Support of City of Highland SR-210/5th Street Community Protect Funding
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, Mayor Barich to sign a
letter of support for the City of Highland SR-210/5th Street Community Project Funding
application
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation National Day of Prayer
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, the issuance of a
proclamation declaring May 5, 2022, as the National Day of Prayer
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Facility Use Agreement University of Redlands
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, the Chief of Police, or
his designee, to execute the facility use agreement between the City of Redlands and the
University of Redlands for the use of its facilities to conduct training, presentations, and
testing from April 19, 2022, through December 31, 2024
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Reimbursement Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Collection System Trunk Line
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a Reimbursement
Agreement with First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc in an amount not -to -exceed $188,562 for the
construction of a sanitary sewer collection system trunk line, and approved an additional
appropriation of $79,390 from the Wastewater Capital Improvements - Development Impact
Fee Fund
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
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Video Series Making Redlands a Better Place
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 Esther Martinez,
Emergency Operations Specialist Filming and production work was provided by Cheryl
Williams, Multimedia Production Coordinator
Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action Presentation
Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda announced this was the second of a series of presentations
by Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action (ANCA), and he introduced Richard Corneille,
who provided a brief overview of how climate change is affecting the water supply
world-wide, in California and in Redlands He pointed out the City has programs to address
the water supply deficits, and he suggested that ANCA can help to implement climate action
plans and water conservation actions by educating neighborhoods and offering "How To"
workshops for residents to reduce their carbon footprint Examples of water conservation
actions included, landscape conversions, installation of efficient irrigation systems, retaining
and using rainwater on their properties and planting trees
Annual Report Human Relations Commission
Stephanie Hastings -Miranda provided the Annual Report for the Human Relations
Commission Activities and accomplishments included, hosting a speaker event with racial
justice guest speaker, Joe Richardson, who encouraged the audience to embrace racial equity
as an ethical obligation and have difficult conversations to build common ground The event
was a huge success and was attended by more than 50 people They examined the impacts of
hate crimes and hate incidents, crimes against Asian American Pacific Islander communities
with guest speaker Priya Engel, looked at ways to monitor and combat antisemitism,
participated in the Juneteenth event and the untold stories of Black history, recommended
priorrhzing inclusionary housing policies to meet affordable housing needs and equitable
development goals The Commission was looking forward to 2022 and the opportunities to
provide more community engagement and addressing current events
Annual Report Airport Advisory Board
Vice Chair Michael Sullivan, of the Airport Advisory Board (AAB), presented the annual
report of accomplishments for 2021 The Board consists of several Members who possess
many years of aviation experience, and they are passionate about the airport and their work
to improve the facility Their goal is to make it safer, make it a better asset to the City and to
educate the public of its value They reviewed the airport fee schedule, stormwater runoff
requirements, wildlife strikes and how to prevent them and neighborhood concerns over the
noise associated with UPS overflights preparing to land at the San Bernardino International
Airport The flight path for this approach was next to Redlands Airport, but UPS recognized
a need to minimize conflicts and altered their approach pattern Airport upgrades included
additional security video installations, renovations of the airport classroom and the lobby
restrooms, and they hosted the International Regional Aerobatic Competition event Council
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Members Guzman -Lowery and Gallagher thanked the Board Members for their dedication
and service to the City
Annual Report Street Tree Committee
Street Tree Committee Chairman Andy Hoder presented the annual report of
accomplishment and activities for 2021 The Commissioners were pleased the Council and
City Manager Duggan increased the street tree allocations, however, he stated that there is
much work still to be done to bring the urban forest up to the condition where it should
be COVID-19 continued to negatively impact the Street Tree program, limiting some
activities due to a shortage of City personnel, as well as contractor employees The
Committee focused their work primarily with the concerns of landscape plans for new
housing projects and commercial developments funded through developer impact fees They
were able to plant a tree in conjunction with Arbor Day, to maintain the active status with the
Tree City USA program On a limited basis, Members evaluated sites where tree removals
have been requested, issued Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of exceptional
maintenance and care of City trees, and they continued their efforts to enhance the "landmark
Trees, Heritage Tree Rows & Stands, & Scenic Preservation" master list A few of the goals
for 2022 include, establishing a comprehensive long-range strategy for maintenance and
enhancement of the Redlands Urban forest, continue work with City leadership for progress
in tree trimming and removal of dead trees, conduct effective Arbor Day programs and
maintain the status as a Tree City USA, continue educating the public on proper care of
Street Trees and continue the work to update the Street Tree Policy and Protection
Guidelines Manual Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda heartily thanked all the Committee Members for
their passion and dedication towards protecting the City's trees
Annual Report Citrus Preservation Commission
Mayor Barich announced this item was pulled from the agenda to be presented at a later date
Resolution No. 8332 City Treasurer's Compensation
Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda offered background related to Resolution No 8332 and his request
to increase the compensation for the City Treasurer to $1,400 per month effective May 2,
2022 This increase, if approved, would be in line with the increase the Council Members
recently received The Treasurer's compensation is set by resolution, with the most current
resolution, adopted in 2012
On motion of Council Member Mick Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No
8332, increasing the compensation for the City Treasurer to $1,400 per month effective May
2, 2022
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Historic Designation & Adaptive Reuse 1605 Calvary Circle
Mayor Barich opened the public hearing and called upon Brian Foote, of Development
Services, for a summary of requests made to designate property located at 1605 Calvary
Circle a historic resource, to amend the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan, Conditional Use
Permit to adaptively reuse the existing single family dwelling as a medical office, a reduction
in the front yard setback variance, and a modification for parking and associated California
Environmental Quality Act Exemptions The property is located on the south side of Calvary
Circle, and at the northwest corner of Alabama Street and Barton Road, and the
Applicant, Guadalupe Cobanov, intends to adaptively reuse the building as a pediatric
medical office No written comments were received and with no further discussion, Mayor
Barich closed the public hearing
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No
8321 (Historic Designation No 135) designating the property located at 1605 Calvary Circle
as a Historic Resource (Historic and Scenic Resource No 135), approved Resolution No
8322 (Specific Plan No 40, Amendment No 47), approving Amendment No 47 to Specific
Plan No 40 to amend Division 4 (Community Design), Chapter 1 (Circulation), Section
EV4 0110(B) (Road Standards), Section EV4 0155(A) (Special Landscaped Streets), and
Section EV4 0125(2) (Setbacks and Intersections) to amend the required road right-of-way
requirements for the property located at 1605 Calvary Circle, approved Resolution No
8323 (Conditional Use Permit No 1107) approving Conditional Use Permit No 1107 for the
adaptive reuse of the property located at 1605 Calvary Circle, approved Resolution No
8324 (Variance No 799) approving Variance No 799 relating to a front yard and parking lot
setback requirements for property located at 1605 Calvary Circle, and approved Resolution
No 8325 (Historic Parking Modification No 31) approving a Historic Parking Modification
No 31 in connection with the adaptive reuse of the property located at 1605 Calvary
Circle (APN 0293-133-13-0000)
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
NEW BUSINESS
City Attorney Employment Agreement
Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda was pleased to announce the City Council had reached an agreement
with Yvette M Abich Garcia, for the position of the City Attorney He wished City Attorney
McHugh well on his future retirement and thanked him for all his years of dedication and
service to the City Ms Garcia is expected to commence work effective May 23, 2022
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the employment
agreement with Yvette M Abich Garcia, for the position of City Attorney
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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SLFRF and ARPA Additional Appropriation
Assistant City Manager McConnell provided details of the request for an additional
appropriation in the amount of $11,508,106 for the City's allocation of State and Local
Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Council
Member Davis expressed her appreciation of staffs hard work to make this become a reality
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, an additional appropriation in the
amount of $11,508,106 for the City's allocation of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
(SLFRF) through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Ordinance No 2932 Military Equipment Use Policy
Police Chief Catren reviewed Ordinance No 2932, to adopt a military use equipment policy
and explained that effective January 1, 2022, all law enforcement agencies in California are
required to adopt a policy concerning the funding, acquisition and use of military equipment
as defined by Government Code § 7070, Government Code § 7071, Government Code §
7072 Section 7071 requires each law enforcement agency to obtain approval of the
applicable governing body, by adoption of a military equipment use policy, by ordinance at a
regular meeting held pursuant to specified open meeting laws, pnor to taking certain actions
relating to the funding, acquisition, use, or collaboration with another agency in the use, of
military equipment The section requires similar approval for the continued use of military
equipment acquired before January 1, 2022 with May 1, 2022 as the deadline for an agency
to begin a governing body approval process
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously introduced, by roll call vote, Ordinance No 2932,
adopting a military equipment use policy
Vote• 5 - 0 Passed
Fleet Tire Supply
Assistant City Manager Boatman discussed the details of an agreement with Daniel's Tire
Service to provide fleet tire supply and inventory control in an amount not -to -exceed
$338,329 for the initial term Options to extend by two additional one-year terms, would not
exceed $1,014,987
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, an agreement
with Darnel's Tire Service to provide fleet tire supply and inventory control m an amount
not -to -exceed $338,329 for the initial term, with the option to extend by two additional
one-year terms, for a total amount not -to -exceed $1,014,987
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Juneteenth 2022 Event In -Kind Request
Assistant City Manager Boatman introduced the request made by Stronger Together Now for
the Juneteenth 2022 event to be held on June 19, 2022, within Sylvan Park They are
requesting street closures, in -kind support in the amount of $14,155, and authorization to sell
and consume alcohol at the event As public comment, the event organizers including, Kai
King, Janelle Guerrero, Tekia McNeil and Pastor Jackie Green highlighted the many
activities that the Juneteenth celebration will be offering this year, and they urged the
Council to support such a culturally diverse and significant event Dennis Bell questioned
why the organizers will be selling alcohol, and he was unhappy the Colton Avenue street
closure would last for four hours Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda clarified the City was not
approving a fee waiver but instead was considering an in -kind request to show support for
this community event He likened the City's role to that of an event co-sponsor
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council unanimously approved determined that the event is categorically exempt
from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the state's guidelines
implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, authorized the closure of E Colton
Ave , Chapel St , Stillman Ave , E High Ave , and Division St , from 7 00 a m to 11 00 a m
on the event day, authorized the expenditure of City resources and in -kind support in the
amount of $14,155 related to this event, and authorized the sale and consumption of alcoholic
beverages during the Stronger Together Now Juneteenth 2022 event to be held on June 19,
2022
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
MOR Grant Agreement
Assistant City Manager Boatman reviewed the grant agreement with Redlands Museum
Historic Association for the provision of funds towards the construction of the Museum of
Redlands
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that the approval of the
Grant Agreement with Redlands Historical Museum Association is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act guidelines pursuant to Section 15061, determined that the
provision of funds to Redlands Historical Museum Association for the construction of the
Museum of Redlands serves a public purpose for the reasons that the funds will facilitate the
opening of a historical museum that will provide cultural enrichment to the Redlands
community and contribute to the City's goals of enhancing tourism
and economic development, approved the Grant Agreement with Redlands Historical Museum
Association for the provision of funds towards the improvement to the Museum of Redlands
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Tate Water Treatment Plant
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris presented a Professional Services
Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc to engineer a replacement raw water influent
pipeline for the Tate Water Treatment Plant in an amount not -to -exceed $835,549
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that
executing a Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc 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 Professional
Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc in an amount not -to -exceed $835,549 to
engineer a replacement raw water influent pipeline for the Tate Water Treatment Plant
Vote• 5 - 0 Passed
Hinckley Water Treatment Plant
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Hams offered for Council consideration a
Professional Services Agreement with Dudek to engineer the Hinckley Water Treatment
Plant Sludge Press Project for an amount not -to -exceed $354,820
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, the Hinckley Water
Treatment Plant Sludge Press Project 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 Professional Service Agreement with Dudek to engineer the
Hinckley Water Treatment Plant Sludge Press Project for an amount not -to -exceed
$354,820
Vote. 5 - 0 Passed
Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Establishment
Development Services Director Desatmk provided background on the request by the
University of Redlands to establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD),
and their request for a Letter of Support for Grant Funding to establish the EIFD for their
University Village Project He introduced Kevin Dyerly, the University's Chief Financial
Officer, who offered an update of the Project It is in the conceptual design phase with the
goal to submit for entitlements later this year and construction to start in 2024 Planned is
a multiple phased, mixed -use district that will include residential, retail, office and hotel
development Currently, the land is vacant and not improved at all
Joe Dieguez, Senior Vice President of Kosmont Companies, presented an evaluation and
fiscal impact analysis summary of the development of the Village Master Plan, describing
how it will bring added value to the University and to the community at large The Plan
will have significant local and regional fiscal and economic impacts, including fiscal
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revenues, housing production, job creation, and other major impacts He added that
successful project implementation will involve substantial investment into cntical
infrastructure and public improvements, such as roadways, transit connectivity,
stormwater and other improvements He provided an overview of potential public/private
financing strategies, including Tax Increment Financing (TIF), a City -only special district
strategy, and a broader partnership including the County of San Bernardino He stated this
Project was determined to be well -suited to capture value from new development to fund
critical infrastructure He added the broader partnership with an emphasis on the regional
benefits, would further improve feasibility and long-term positive fiscal imparts for all
parties He explained that public agencies are authorizing TIF districts for the following
reasons, return on investment, the ability to attract additional funds and the commitment
of future revenues to catalyze economic development that would not occur as quickly but
for the TIF commitment The proposed next steps included the refinement of analysis
assumptions, discussions with potential partner agencies, the pursuit of district formation
and the pursuit of complementary funding sources, such as state grants
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member
Mick Gallagher, the City Council unanimously supported, by roll call vote, the University
of Redlands' request for the City to establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Distnct,
directed staff to work with the University and consultants to prepare the necessary
documents and reports to establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District to support
the University Village project, and to meet with representatives of the County of San
Bernardino to request its participation, and authorized the City Manager to sign and submit
a letter of support for grant funding to the University of Redlands
Vote 5 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Mayor Barich was honored to attend the Redlands Chamber of Commerce annual awards
and installation dinner presenting the Man and Woman of the Year awards for 2020 and
2021, and he enjoyed the Town and Gown Awards of Distinction dinner event, as well
Council Member Davis thanked Chief Catren for his engaging presentation during the
most recent Youth Council event
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 8 35 P M The next regular
meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on May 3, 2022
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