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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_06_21 - RegularMINUTES Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on June 21, 2022 at 5 00 P M Present Staff Paul Banch, 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, Yvette M Abich Garcia, 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, Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director, Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director, John Harris, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director, Rich Sessler, Fire Chief Mayor Barch 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 Members Davis and Gallagher were present via teleconferencing and 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 landlme 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 Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956 8 (Assistant City Manager Boatman) Property APN 0293-133-01-0000 Agency Negotiators Charles M Duggan, Jr , Chris Boatman Negotiating Party Brett Smirl, Coastal Business Group on behalf of ATT Wireless Under Negotiation Terms of payment and price of possible lease of property RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The meeting reconvened at 6 00 P M with an invocation by Council Member Guzman -Lowery followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag CC_June 21, 2022 Page 1 CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Abich Garcia announced that no reportable action was taken during the closed session PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments were presented either in -person, via Zoom, via cell phone or landllne Appreciation of Council Members - Representing the Teamsters bargaining unit, City employees Vickie Thompson and James Estrada expressed their thanks and appreciation of Council's decision to use ARPA funds towards recognizing staffs efforts to keep the City open during the COVID-19 pandemic Traffic - Dennis Bell voiced concerns with the amount of traffic he's noticed around Sprouts Market and was worried that first responders could be negatively impacted as they tried to navigate high traffic corridors, and he said he's regularly witnessed heavy gridlock and a backup of cars on southbound Alabama Street CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes 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 minutes of the special meeting of May 25, 2022, and the regular meeting of June 7, 2022 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No. 8355 Remote Teleconference Meetings On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No 8355 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 8356 Cal Fire Wildland Protection On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No 8356 approving Agreement 3CA05879 with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) for wildland protection during fiscal year 2022-2023 in an amount not to exceed $206,611 07 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed CC_June 21, 2022 Page 2 Resolution No 8352 City Employee Salary Schedule On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No 8352 establishing a Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan for City Employees and Rescinding Resolution No 8277 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Intergovernmental Purchase Getac Mobile Data Computers 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 Intergovernmental Purchase of Getac Mobile Data Computers from Code 3 Technologies in the amount of $148,152 52 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Resolution Nos 8350 and 8351 Special CFD Tax Levy On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution Nos 8350 and 8351 establishing the special tax levy within the City of Redlands Community Facilities District No 2003-1 (Redlands Business Center) and 2001-1 (Northwest Development Project) Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Cityworks Software License Agreement On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a software license agreement with Azteca Systems, LLC for the provision of Cityworks Licensing and support for a term of 3 years at a total cost of $148,148 59 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No 8345 Five Year Measure I CIP 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 adoption of Resolution No 8345 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 8345, adopting the Fiscal Year 22/23 through Fiscal Year 26/27 Five Year Measure I Capital Improvement Plan Vote 5 - 0 Passed CC_June 21, 2022 Page 3 Letter of Support County Santa Ana River Trail Expansion Protect On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Mayor Barich to sign a letter of support for the San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department Santa Ana River Trail Expansion Project Active Transportation Program funding application Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Water and Wastewater Testing Equipment Purchase On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a sole source purchase of equipment and services from Metter -Toledo, LLC, for water and wastewater testing, in an amount not -to -exceed $52,879 35 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Brookside Ave Median Island Landscape Rehab Project As public comment, Fernando Ramirez was not opposed to this particular project, but pointed out it was located on the south side of town, and he urged Council to increase funding directed towards improvement projects on the north side and specifically near the Colton Avenue Corridor 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 approval of the Construction Contract with Urban Habitat and construction of the Brookside Avenue Median Island Landscape Rehabilitation Project are categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15304 (b) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $200,000, approved the Brookside Avenue Median Island Landscape Rehabilitation Project plans and specifications, and approved a Construction Contract with Urban Habitat for an amount not -to -exceed $193,855 50 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Amendment to Professional Services Agreement DIF Study On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with David Taussig and Associates, Inc to extend the date for termination of the services to December 31, 2022, in order to continue the preparation of a Development Impact Fee Study Vote 5 - 0 Passed CC_June 21, 2022 Page 4 Forensic Toxicology Testing Services On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, sole source services with Bio Tox Laboratories, Inc in an amount not -to -exceed $40,000 per year for forensic toxicology testing services from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Software Recording System Purchase On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a single -source purchase of the Eventide Hardware and Software Recording system in the amount of $41,875 88 for the Police Department Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Interlocal Agreement JAG Award On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Interlocal Agreement Between the Town of Apple Valley, the Cities of Adelanto, Barstow, Chino, Colton, Fontana, Hesperia, Highland, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, Twentymne Palms, Upland, Victorville, and the County of San Bernardino Concerning Distribution of the 2021 Justice Assistance Grant Award, and approved an additional appropriation of $17,538 dollars to the police department Vote• 5 - 0 Passed Emergency PO State Street City Hall Compressor On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, to receive and file notice of issuance of an emergency sole source purchase order with Ontario Refrigeration for compressor at State Street City Hall in the amount of $71,108 Vote 5 - 0 Passed License Agreement Orange Street Alley Outdoor Dining 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 approval of the license agreement with David Kramer for use of the Orange Street Alley for outdoor dining purposes is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, and approved the License Agreement with David Kramer CC_June 21, 2022 Page 5 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Airport Bathroom and Lobby Improvements 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 approval of the agreement for bathroom and lobby improvements at the Redlands Municipal Airport is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15301(d) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, approved an appropriation of funds in the amount of $10,000 from the 2021 State Entitlement Grant funds, and approved the agreement with Three Peaks Corporation in an amount not -to -exceed $70,048 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Median Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement 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 Leafwise Landscape, LLC for Median Landscape Maintenance Services for city medians in an amount not -to -exceed $62,726 40 for a period of one year, with two additional one-year renewal options for a total amount not -to -exceed $188,179 20 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed In -Kind Support Redlands Oktoberfest Event On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously determmed, by roll call vote, the Redlands Oktoberfest event is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, approved a request for in -kind support in the amount of $11,318 related to this event, and authorized the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages for the Redlands Optimist Club to be held on October 1, 2022, and October 2, 2022, at Sylvan Park Vote: 5 - 0 Passed COMMUNICATIONS Fireworks Safety Video Fire Chief Sessler introduced a fireworks safety video that provided the community with some responsible tips for this holiday season, and he reminded everyone that personal fireworks possession and use are punishable by fine and/or arrest in Redlands His message was to leave the fireworks to the pros and enjoy an amazing firework show at Moore Middle School He thanked Fire Captain Ryan Gallagher and Cheryl Williams, Multimedia Production Coordinator, for their efforts to film and produce the instructional video As public comment, Mario Saucedo suggested the City consider an ordinance to establish property owner liability when fireworks were set off on their property He said it could be similar to what was adopted in 2013, establishing social host liability, that holds property owners responsible when the police are called out for loud and unruly CC_June 21, 2022 Page 6 gatherings where there is underage drinking Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda announced this was the sixth and final presentation of a series by Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action (ANCA), and he introduced Linda Hamilton, ANCA Redlands Coordinator She recapped the various topics discussed as they related to the effects of climate change and included, global temperature and carbon dioxide, local impacts of climate change, ANCA's work to build resilient communities employing a neighborhood by neighborhood approach, results of climate action series, demonstration neighborhood forums, suggestions for supporting Neighborhood Climate Action Plans, such as landscape conversions, installing solar, planting trees, residential composting and community gardens She commended the City Council for their desire to stay informed and allow for an open dialogue with the community Council Members offered their gratitude and support of ANCA Cancellation August 2022 City Council Meeting Mayor Barich recommended the Council cancel the August 2 and August 16, 2022 regular meetings of the City Council 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 cancellation of the August 2 and August 16, 2022, regular meetings of the City Council Vote 5 - 0 Passed City's Flag Policy Council Member Davis opened the discussion to fly a Pride Flag at City Hall during the month of June in honor of Pride Month and thanked Dr Traci Lowenthal for generously donating the Flag to the City Council Member Gallagher stated the American flag represented all people, of all faiths and all cultures and ethmcities, and he wasn't convinced about adding another flag and revising the current policy He provided context and background behind flying the POW/MIA flag and instead of a pride flag, he suggested the City create a rainbow of colored lights to decorate City Hall Council Members Davis and Guzman -Lowery agreed that flags were more than just symbols, and they can make people feel safe and welcome in their communities The Pride Flag would be flown in addition to the American flag and was not meant to replace anything Council Member Davis stressed the need to be in alignment with the newly adopted City's Strategic Plan City Attorney Abich Garcia and City Manager Duggan responded to Council Member questions related to the importance of maintammg a flag policy, setting unintended precedents and the nature of commemorative flags As public comment, Jennifer Kim voiced her support of flying the Pride flag, and in her opinion, this action supported and protected marginalized groups On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved the flying of the Pride flag during the month of June, and directed staff to revise the City's flag policy to be brought back to Council at a future date CC_June 21, 2022 Page 7 Vote: 4 - 1 Passed NAY Council Member Mick Gallagher PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution Nos 8297 and 8298 LMD and SLD Mayor Barich opened the public hearing and called on Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris for a report of a request to implement assessments for Street Lighting Maintenance District No 1 and Landscape Maintenance District No 1 for Fiscal Year 22/23 There were no written comments received and with no further comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution Nos 8297 and 8298, approving the Engineer's Reports for Landscape Maintenance District No 1 and Street Lighting District No 1, and implementing the assessments for Fiscal Year 22/23 Vote• 5 - 0 Passed NEW BUSINESS Urgency Ordinance No 2934 Temporary 45-Day Moratorium New Warehouses Development Services Director Desatnik provided details of Urgency Ordinance No 2934, establishing a temporary 45-day moratorium on new warehouses and distribution facility development projects over 50,000 square feet in commercial- and industrial -zoned areas in the City On February 22, 2022, the Planning Commission discussed the status of recent new development projects for warehouses and distribution facilities, and also reviewed the housing sites inventory list contained in the new 2021-2029 Housing Element Commissioners cited concerns about the volume of large trucks and traffic impacts, greenhouse gas emissions and air quality impacts, on -street parking by trucks, and potential impacts to sensitive uses such as nearby residential areas The Commission recommends the City Council consider adopting a temporary moratorium so that staff could study the land use and environmental impact issues in greater depth It would provide time for a deliberate approach to study and develop appropriate policies, development standards, and effective conditions of approval to mitigate the public health, safety, and welfare effects of large warehouses and distribution facilities As public comment, Jonathan Shidler and Mario Saucedo spoke in support of the moratorium and thought it prudent the City was planning to carefully review the potential effects of large warehouses Seven people, including Jayson Baiz and Jose Radillo of Liuna, Brian Wong, of North Palisade Partners, Bill Blankenship, of NAIOP Inland Empire, and Jason Ward, Ty Newland and Rocio Budetta, of Newland Capital Group were opposed to the moratorium They each listed various reasons for their opposition, including, loss of good -paying jobs for community residents, wrong timing with the current state of the economy, future development could be stymied for a long time, CEQA provides for the necessary tools to leverage and review potential impacts, unfair burden on businesses if a new ordinance was adopted and rules changed, as well as an unfair burden on those developers who have already begun to process through the City, have spent time and money and are now being told to halt their work Along with this CC_June 21, 2022 Page 8 moratorium, Dennis Bell thought the City should consider the health impacts of businesses offering and selling alcohol Council Members were in agreement that the moratorium will provide the necessary time to thoroughly review the impacts and in particular, they were concerned with large trucks traveling in residential neighborhoods, warehouses located too close to schools, and they recommended sites be closer to freeway access On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously waived, by roll call vote, further reading of Urgency Ordinance No 2934, adopted Urgency Ordinance No 2934 establishing a temporary 45-day moratorium on new warehouses and distribution facility development projects within the City of Redlands, and determined that the Urgency Ordinance is exempt pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(5), 15308 and 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Mayor Barich called for a brief recess at 7 55 P M with the meeting reconvening at 8 10 P M University of Redlands Alternate Ballot Measure Development Services Director Desatnik offered a timeline of events leading to tonight and explained that on August 3, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No 8241 to submit the initiative ordinance prepared by Redlanders for Responsible Growth Management (the "RRGM Measure") for consideration by the voters at the regular municipal election of November 8, 2022 The University of Redlands (University) has negotiated with the original RRGM authors a substitute to the RRGM Measure (the "Alternative Measure") and was requesting the Council sponsor and approve placement of the Alternative Measure on the November 2022 ballot as a City -initiated measure According to university representatives, the author, Bill Cunningham, of the RRGM Measure has agreed to withdraw the RRGM Measure from the ballot if the City Council approves placing the Alternative Measure on the ballot as a City -initiated measure Director Desatnik addressed the compromises that were made and said Mr Cunningham wanted to add protections for canyon lands University of Redlands President Knsta Newkirk presented details of the University Village Project, designed as a transit oriented, multi -use, sustainable community adjacent to the University Station She said a delay to the project would be harmful, especially under the current inflation situation The Alternative Measure, if it were to pass, would allow for the University Village project to proceed while the RRGM Measure would not She made it clear that they would be unable to construct the Village without 4-story buildings She thanked Mayor Barch for his participation in the negotiation process and reiterated that Mr Cunningham was agreeable to the new compromise ballot measure, only if it included a provision to protect the canyons in the southern portion of the City by amending the residential density of the Resource Preservation Land Use designation in the City's General Plan from one dwelling unit per acre to one dwelling unit per five acres Council Members discussed the item at length, raising several questions of staff and City Attorney Abich Garcia, including, residential density limitations, clarification of which canyon parcels were included in the Alternative Measure, under what conditions would Mr Cunningham choose to keep the RRGM Measure on the ballot, the possibility of having two competing measures on the CC_June 21, 2022 Page 9 ballot, how current state law impacts development of canyon lands and the importance of protecting canyon lands It was added the University plays a valuable role as a mutually beneficial partner with the City Council Member Davis announced she had worked with City Manager Duggan on an amendment to the Alternative Measure that would change two parts The changes consisted of removing from the Alternative Ballot Measure, the proposed five -fifths voting requirement for Council to rezone and change housing density (remove Section 4 40s) and maintain the existing four -fifths Council voting requirement, and removing from the Alternative Ballot Measure, the requirement that all lands designated Resource Preservation in the City's General Plan be developed to the standards of the Rural Living classification which is one dwelling unit per five acres As public comment, Andy Hoder and John Berry were proud of the work accomplished by the volunteers who collected over 7,700 signatures for the RRGM Measure, reminded everyone the voters soundly defeated Measure G, and questioned why the City would approve a ballot measure when there existed possible legal concerns with both measures Pat Meyer, Tom Robinson, Jerry Tessier and Michael Dieden spoke in support of the Alternative Ballot Measure, exempting the University Village Project, and allowing the project to move forward Mr Meyer argued the restrictions on canyon lands, as proposed by Mr Cunningham, covered much too large of an area City Attorney Abich Garcia stated that in order for the City Council to move forward with the Amended Alternative Measure, as submitted by Council Member Davis, technical changes must be made to the motions She listed all the technical revisions of all the sections, so the changes were all incorporated into the motion On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No 8317 to submit to the voters the Amended Alternative Ballot Measure proposing to amend Sections 1A 0, 1A 10, 1 A 30 and 4 2B of the Principles of the Managed Development of the Redlands General Plan 2035, incorporating all revisions as identified and listed by City Attorney Abich Garcia, determined that placement of the Measure is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, and approved to call and give notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino to consolidate said Election with the Statewide Election on November 8, 2022 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No. 8319 Filing Written Arguments City Clerk Donaldson introduced Resolution No 8319, identifying certain priorities for filing written arguments regarding the City's ordinance initiative In accordance with California Elections Code, the legislative body, or a member or members of the legislative body may file a written argument, with Council authorization The last day to file primary arguments with the City Clerk has been established as July 25, 2022, and the last day to file rebuttal arguments has been established as July 29, 2022 CC_June 21, 2022 Page 10 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 8319 setting pnorrtles for filmg of written arguments regarding an Initiative Ordinance, incorporated the changes to Resolution No 8319 to include the language in the second Whereas paragraph to read Amending Sections lA 0, 1A 10, 1 A 30 AND 4 2B, and striking Sections 4 40s and 4 42m, and designated Mayor Banch to submit the primary argument m favor of the measure Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Property Tax and Sales Tax Consulting/Audit Services Agreement Management Services/Finance Director Garcia itemized the Professional Services Agreements for property tax and sales tax consulting/audit services with Hdl Coren & Cone and for sales, use and transaction tax consulting services for three years with two one-year options to extend and an additional one-time fee of 15% of any new sales, transaction, and/or use tax revenue received by the City as a result of audit and recovery services performed On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a professional services agreement for property tax consulting/audit services with HdL Coren & Cone in a total amount not -to -exceed $59,925 00, or $19,975 00 annually, for a period of three (3) years with two (2) one-year options to extend under similar terms, and approved a professional services agreement with HdL Companies, for a period of three (3) years with two (2) one-year options to extend under similar terms for sales, use and transaction tax consulting services in a total amount not -to -exceed $25,200, or $8,400 annually, and an additional one-time fee of 15% of any new sales, transaction, and/or use tax revenue received by the City as a result of audit and recovery services performed Vote: 5 - 0 Passed MUED Annual Purchase Orders Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris recapped the FY 22/23 Department Annual Purchase Orders The Department regularly purchases a variety of supplies and service from various suppliers to allow for continued operations and maintenance performed within On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the FY 22/23 Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department Annual Purchase Orders as itemized in the staff report for a total encumbered amount not -to -exceed $6,613,010 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Contract Award Alley Paving Improvements Project Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris reviewed a Construction Contract with Tryco General Engineering for the Alley Paving Improvements Project for an amount not -to -exceed $1,238,000 CC_June 21, 2022 Page 11 On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the contract and construction of the Alley Paving Improvements Project is exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15301(c) of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, approved the Alley Paving Improvements Project plans and specifications, and awarded a Construction Contract to Tryco General Engineering for an amount not -to -exceed $1,238,000 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Automated Metering Infrastructure System Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris presented a Non -Professional Services Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC to implement an Automated Metering Infrastructure system for an amount not -to -exceed $783,356 96 On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, awarding a Non -Professional Services Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC to implement an Automated Metering Infrastructure system is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(b) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved a Non -Professional Services Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC to implement an Automated Metering Infrastructure system for an amount not -to -exceed $783,356 96 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Emergency Vehicle Preemption System Protect Contract Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris summarized a Construction Contract with Baker Electric & Renewables LLC for an amount not -to -exceed $937,418 for the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 8 Emergency Vehicle Preemption System Project 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 approval of a Construction Contract and construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 8 Emergency Vehicle Preemption System Project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, approved the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 8 Emergency Vehicle Preemption System Project plans and specifications, and approved the Construction Contract with Baker Electric & Renewables, LLC for an amount not -to -exceed $937,418 Vote• 5 - 0 Passed Agreement City Wide Street Sweeping Services Assistant City Manager Boatman explained the need for an agreement with Green Earth Environmental Cleaning Solutions for city wide street sweeping services, and incorporating the requirement of a faithful performance bond within the contract CC_June 21, 2022 Page 12 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 the project is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15301(c) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved an agreement with Green Earth Environmental Cleaning Solutions for city-wide street sweeping services in an amount not -to -exceed $1,202,600 for a period of three years, with two additional one-year renewal options for a possible agreement total amount not -to -exceed $1,701,000, and approved the Contract language to reflect the requirement of a Faithful Performance Bond Vote: 5 - 0 Passed CFD Landscape Maintenance Services Assistant City Manager Boatman introduced an agreement with RP Landscape & Irrigation for landscape maintenance services for Community Facility Districts 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 RP Landscape & Irrigation for landscape maintenance services for Community Facility Districts in an amount not -to -exceed $169,901 for a period of one year, with two additional one year renewal options for a total agreement amount not -to -exceed $509,703 Vote 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No. 8331 FCS Annual Purchase Orders Assistant City Manager Boatman reviewed Resolution No 8331 approving annual purchase orders for the Facilities and Community Services Department for Fiscal Year 2022-23 The Department regularly procures supplies and services to support field operations throughout the City and funding was included in the FCS Budget 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 approval of Resolution No 8331 approving the agreements and purchase orders for the Facilities and Community Services Department for Fiscal Year 2022-23 is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved Resolution No 8331 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Contract Award CDBG Senior Center Improvement Protect Assistant City Manager Chris Boatman provided a report on a construction contract to Deark E&C, Inc for the FY20-21 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV3) Redlands Senior Center Improvement - Outdoor Dining Area for Seniors Construction Project As public comment, Andy Hoder praised the work of staff at the Senior Center and was glad the City was committed to funding this improvement work CC_June 21, 2022 Page 13 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 approval of a construction contract with Deark E&C, Inc for the Redlands Senior Center Outdoor Dining Area Project is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15303(e) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and approved the construction contract with Deark E&C, Inc for the Redlands Senior Center Outdoor Dining Area Project for an amount not -to -exceed $314,190 Vote 5 - 0 Passed COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES Mayor Barich announced the Juneteenth Celebration Event, held on Sunday, June 19 at Sylvan Park was a great success The event was well attended, and great fun was had by all He thanked everyone involved in coordinating this important celebration ADJOURNMENT There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 9 50 P M The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on July 5, 2022 CC_June 21, 2022 Page 14