HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_07_19 - RegularMINUTES
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35
Cajon Street, on July 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; Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney; Robert
Dawes, City Treasurer; Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk; Janice McConnell, Assistant City
Manager; Chris Boatman, Assistant City Manager; Chris Catren, Police Chief; Danielle
Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director; Brian Desatnik, Development Services
Director; John Harris, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; David Ketcherside, Fire
Battalion Chief
Mayor Barich called the meeting to order and 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
Coyote Aviation - Gil Brown stated that Coyote Aviation did not receive the 20-year lease term as
negotiated in 2000 with the City, and he insisted the timeline used as a basis to terminate the lease
was inaccurate. He urged the Council for a fair negotiation process.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
(City Attorney Garcia)
One Case:
a. Coyote Aviation Corporation v. City of Redlands; San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
CIVDS 2203398
Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6
(Assistant City Manager McConnell)
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Agency Negotiator:
Laura Kalty, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Janice McConnell; Tommi Ng,
Danielle Garcia
Employee
Redlands Association of Department Directors
Organizations:
Redlands Association of Management Employees
Redlands Association of Mid -Management Employees
Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees
Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees
Redlands Police Officers Association
Redlands Professional Firefighters Association
Redlands Civilian Safety Employees
Teamsters Local 1932 Redlands Chapter
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:32 P.M. with an invocation by Council Member Davis followed by the
pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Abich Garcia announced that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Village Second Baptist Church 130th Anniversary
Mayor Barich presented a Proclamation in celebration of the 130th anniversary of the Village
Second Baptist Church to Associate Pastor Margarete Green.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were presented either in -person, via Zoom, via cell phone or landline.
One Redlands - Gail Howard stated she thought the Council had fairly addressed the needs of both
the north side and the south side of town when approving improvement projects. She viewed the
City as one, and every project undertaken, north or south, played a vital role in the success of the
whole community.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the minutes of the July 5, 2022 regular
meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Proclamation The Village SBC 130th Anniversary
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a proclamation recognizing
The Village SBC (Second Baptist Church) for 130 years of service to the community.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
MUPW Commissioner Appointment
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously appointed, by roll call vote, Robert Meals to serve the remainder of
a four-year term on the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission ending November 16, 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8369 Remote Teleconference Meetings
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8369 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
Ordinance No. 2935 E-Filing Campaign Statements & Form 700
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 2935, adding Chapter 2.74 of
the Municipal Code relating to electronic filing of Campaign Finance Disclosure Statements and
Statements of Economic Interest.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Emergency Resolution No. 8065 Report
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, to receive and file the report regarding
Emergency Resolution No. 8065 proclaiming the existence of a local emergency in response to
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019).
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8366 Appropriations Limit FY 2022-2023
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8366 establishing an
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Renewal NeoGov Software
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the three-year service renewal with Neogov,
the City's Insight, Learn and Perform Software, in the amount of $158,634.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
University of Redlands Donation
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously accepted, by roll call vote, the donation from the University of Redlands
of $24,200; authorized the expenditure of $3,500 on behalf of the City and the A. K. Smiley Public
Library as designated by the University of Redlands; and approved additional appropriations totaling
$20,700 for the corresponding expenditures in the Police and Fire Departments.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
SBCTA Maintenance Agreement Passenger Rail Crossings
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, approval of the Maintenance Agreement for
Redlands Passenger Rail Project At -Grade Crossings is exempt from environmental review pursuant
to Section 15301(c) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality
Act; and approved the Maintenance Agreement for Redlands Passenger Rail Project At -Grade
Crossings with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Replacement of Streetlights Energy -Efficient LED Lights
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the First Amendment to the Non -Professional
Services Agreement with Tanko Streetlighting, Inc. to replace City -owned streetlights with
energy -efficient LED lights, to extend the project completion deadline to March 1, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8358 Levying Special Taxes CFD 2004-1
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8358 levying special taxes
with the City of Redlands Community Facilities District No. 2004-1, to collect revenue to offset
landscape maintenance expenses.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Resolution No. 8368 Ad Valorem Taxes Exchanged
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that the Resolution is exempt from
environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines; adopted Resolution No. 8368 regarding ad valorem taxes exchanged between the City of
Redlands, the City of San Bernardino, and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
resulting from the jurisdictional change described by LAFCO Case No. 3258 for portions of real
property located at the Mountain View Avenue road bridge (APNs: 0292-011-37-0000,
0292-011-42-0000, and portion of the road bridge).
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
U.S. Capitol Police Reimbursement Agreement
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the agreement between the City of Redlands
and the United States Capitol Police for the purpose of reimbursing the Redlands Police Depai fluent
for agreed upon mutual aid in response to threats against a member of Congress that resides in
Redlands.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Interlocal Agreements Distribution Justice Assistance Grants
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the Interlocal Agreements,
additional appropriations and acceptance of the Justice Assistance Grant modifications is exempt
from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing
the California Environmental Quality Act; approved the Interlocal Agreements between the Town of
Apple Valley, the Cities of Adelanto, Barstow, Chino, Colton, Fontana, Hesperia, Highland,
Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, Upland, Victorville, and
the County of San Bernardino, Calif., concerning the distribution of the FY 2019 and FY 2020
Justice Assistance Grants; approved additional appropriations in the amounts of $14,530 and
$14,374, respectively, to the Police Department; and authorized the accceptance of the FY 2017 and
FY 2018 Justice Assistance Grant Modifications in the amounts of $13,937 and $13,826,
respectively, to authorize the purchase of cameras and communication equipment.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Tow Services Agreement
Police Chief Catren provided details of the Towing Services Agreement with four Redlands Police
Department Rotational Tow Applicants, Broncs Towing, Inc., Bill and Wag's Towing, Inc.,
Wilson's Towing and Armada Towing, for FY 2022-2025. As public comment, Ashley Gibson, of
Broncs Towing and Nicholas Deadman, of Bill & Wags, were disappointed the City included two
additional tow service companies in the rotation, and they stressed this action could hurt their small
businesses, leading to potential layoffs and higher response times. Chief Catren clarified that the
department expanded the number of towing companies to allow for more rapid response times.
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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 Tow Services Agreement with four
Redlands Police Department Rotational Tow Applicants, Broncs Towing, Inc., Bill and Wag's
Towing, Inc., Wilson's Towing and Armada Towing, for FY 2022-2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Contract Award Garden St. Guardrail Installation Project
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, approval of a construction contract with
Danny C. Hubbs Construction, Inc. for the Garden St. Guardrail Installation 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 Garden St. Guardrail
Installation Project contract with Danny C. Hubbs Construction, Inc., for an amount not -to -exceed
$65,612.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Renewable Liquefied Natural Gas PO Modification
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a purchase order modification in the amount
of $31,419.21 with Clean Energy for delivery and supply of renewable liquefied natural gas for the
remainder of Fiscal Year 2021-22, due to customer demand and pricing increases in renewable
liquefied natural gas sales.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
License Agreement for 2022 Regional Aerobatic Competition
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the License Agreement is
categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15323 of the state's guidelines
implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and approved the License Agreement with
International Aerobatic Club Chapter 26 for use of the Redlands Municipal Airport for the 2022
Official Regional Aerobatic Competition.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
SCE License Agreement for Use of Property
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the License Agreement is
exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State's guidelines implementing
the California Environmental Quality Act; and approved the License Agreement with Southern
California Edison for use of property for a walking trail and associated landscaping from Orange
Street to Texas Street.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Stater Bros. Charities Believe Walk In -Kind Request
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously authorized and approved, by roll call vote, a request for in -kind support
in the amount of $31,232 related to Stater Bros. Charities Believe Walk to be held on Sunday,
October 2, 2022; and approved temporary street closures related to the event.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate
Mayor Barich opened the discussion to consider designating a voting delegate and an alternate to
the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference scheduled to occur September 7-9 in Long
Beach.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously designated, by roll call vote, Council Member
Denise Davis to serve as the voting delegate; and designated Mayor Paul Barich to serve as the
alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2022 Annual Conference to occur
September 7-9 in Long Beach.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Renter Protections
As a follow up to public comment presented during the July 5 Council Meeting, Mayor Pro Tem
Tejeda was concerned about tenant eviction notices given to residents at the Las Casitas
Apartments, and he requested City Attorney Abich Garcia study the matter and present her findings
to the City Council. Ms. Abich Garcia reviewed state law related to renter protections during
"substantial remodel" evictions and found that state law allows a property owner to evict a tenant
based on whether they intend to demolish the property or substantially renovate the unit.
Substantial renovations include work which requires a permit, such as plumbing, electrical or
structural improvements. This would be the basis for a property owner to begin the eviction
process. However, she also found that state law didn't address what was considered "appropriate
actions" by landlords. She examined the municipal codes of other cities, such as Duarte, Long
Beach and Los Angeles, and determined that the local codes have allowed these cities to fill in the
gaps left unclear by state law, adding such items as requiring landlords to pull permits before
sending eviction notices, requiring landlords to establish a list of tenants who will be evicted, and
requiring landlords to explain why the remodel cannot be completed safely while the tenant
remains in the unit.
Development Services Director Desatnik confirmed that a roof permit had recently been pulled on
the Las Casitas apartment building, but this type of work would not qualify as a substantial
remodel. Permits had been pulled two years ago for the Brookside Patios apartment property. As
public comment, Justin Weekley, Tarun Jaiswal and Ahmed expressed their support for an urgency
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ordinance to help them stop the evictions, and they complained that Las Casistas complex was not
kept clean or maintained properly. Mr. Weekley raised questions concerning "no fault" evictions.
City Attorney Abich Garcia recommended the Council move forward with an urgency ordinance
and hold a Special City Council Meeting on August 2, 2022 and suggested the Council follow up
with a permanent ordinance to address the matter. Approval of the urgency ordinance would allow
protections to benefit the residents of Las Casitas and Brookside Patios apartments and their
existing eviction notices. The Council was in agreement and directed staff to prepare an urgency
ordinance to "fill in" where there are gaps in state law, and ordered a special City Council meeting
be held on August 2, 2022.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 8357 Delinquent Municipal Services Account Report
Mayor Barich declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Management
Services/Finance Director Garcia for a review of Resolution No. 8357 approving the Delinquent
Municipal Services Account Report and the submittal of the report to the Auditor -Controller of
San Bernardino County for lien processing. Delinquent accounts, not paid by August 24, 2022, will
be included on the 2022-2023 tax roll that staff will submit to the County. With no further
comments the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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. 8357 approving the
Delinquent Municipal Services Account Report and submittal of the report to the Auditor -Controller
of San Bernardino County for lien processing.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Ordinance No. 2933 Development Agreement No. 25 "State Street Village"
Mayor opened the public hearing and called on Development Services Director Desatnik to present
Ordinance No. 2933 (Development Agreement No. 25) for the "State Street Village" mixed use
development project located at 101 Redlands Mall and the southeast corner of West Citrus Avenue
and Eureka Street in the C-3, General Commercial zoning district. On May 10, 2022, the City
Council unanimously approved various project entitlements and on June 14, 2022, the Planning
Commission unanimously recommended the City Council approve Development Agreement No.
25 for the State Street Village mixed use development project. Director Desatnik reviewed six
findings that must be made in order for the Council to approve the Development Agreement as
required by Redlands Municipal Code. The Agreement identified the developer must start building
the development within five years and provides for a total term of fifteen years. The fifteen year
term is in alignment with the remainder of the CVS lease, currently at the mall. Council Members
discussed parking concerns, the proposed term of 15 years, when construction was expected to
begin, and the status of the one remaining tenant (CVS Pharmacy).
As public comment, Richard O'Donnell thought the Agreement favored the developer but not the
people of Redlands, and he said cars will avoid this development because of the fees that will be
charged. He suggested the Council insist on free parking at the mall until there was substantial
progress made. One written comment was received from William Cunninhgam, who expressed
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opposition to the fifteen -year term. With no further discussion, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously introduced, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 2933, approving
Development Agreement No. 25 for the "State Street Village" mixed use development project
located at 101 Redlands Mall (APNs: 0171-251-06-0000, 0171-251-07-0000, 0171-251-08-0000,
0171-251-09-0000, 0171-251-10-0000) and the southeast corner of West Citrus Avenue and Eureka
Street (APNs: 0171-251-06-0000, 0171-251-07-0000, 0171-251-08-0000, 0171-251-09-0000,
0171-251-10-0000) in the C-3, General Commercial zoning district.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Ordinance No. 2938 Extending Temporary Moratorium for New Warehouses
Mayor declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Development Services Director
Desatnik to provide background of Ordinance No. 2938. On June 21, 2022, the City Council
adopted Ordinance No. 2934, an interim ordinance adopting a temporary 45-day moratorium on
new warehouse and distribution logistics facilities exceeding 50,000 square -feet in gross floor area
located within the commercial and industrial zoning districts in the City. Ordinance No. 2938 will
extend the temporary moratorium on development projects for new warehouses and distribution
logistics facilities for 90 days. Director Desatnik presented a report which included an update on
activities since the adoption of Ordinance No. 2934 on June 21, 2022.
As public comment, Bill Blankenship, of NAIOP Inland Empire, and Thomas Ruiz, of LIUNA
Local 783, listed reasons for their opposition to the moratorium, including the loss of good -paying
jobs for community residents, 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. Three people spoke in support of the
moratorium, asking for a careful review of the potential effects of large warehouses. Mayor Barich
requested staff consider establishing a "grandfather" clause that may be applied to certain projects
that have begun to be processed through the City. With no further discussion, 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 introduced, by roll call vote, Ordinance No.
2938, to receive and accept the report prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d);
adopted Ordinance No. 2938 extending a temporary moratorium on development projects for new
warehouses and distribution logistics facilities within the City of Redlands for 90 days; and
determined that the Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections
15378(b)(5), 15308 and 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Ordinance No. 2939 Extending Temporary Moratorium Development Projects EVCSP
Due to ownership of property within 500 feet of the identified list of new housing sites in the City's
2021-2029 Housing Element, Council Member Davis recused herself from this item.
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Mayor Barich opened the public hearing and called on Development Services Director Desatnik to
present Ordinance No. 2939. In June, Council approved an interim ordinance adopting a temporary
45-day moratorium on land use approvals and building permits for new construction that may be
approved or issued on fifteen properties located within the Commercial Industrial (EV/IC) district
of the East Valley Corridor (EV/IC), Specific Plan that are identified on the list of potential
housing sites prepared in conjunction with the City's 2021-2029 Housing Element. Ordinance No.
2939 would extend the temporary moratorium by 10 months and 15 days in accordance with
Government Code Section 65858(a). One resident supported the moratorium and stated her
concerns about development in general, adding that the impacts generated by projects should be
more thoroughly studied, before any approvals were granted. With no further comments, Mayor
Barich closed the public hearing.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick Gallagher, the
City Council introduced, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 2939, extending a temporary moratorium
on certain Development Projects for properties located within the Commercial Industrial (EV/IC)
district of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan that are identified on the list of potential housing
sites prepared in conjunction with the City's 2021-2029 Housing Element for 10 months and 15
days; and determined the Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections
15378(b)(5), 15308 and 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Other: Council Member Denise Davis (RECUSE)
Resolution No. 8360 Delinquent Administrative Citation Report
Mayor Barich declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Assistant City Manager
Boatman for a review of Resolution No. 8360, approving the Delinquent Administration Citation
Fine Report and submittal to the Auditor -Controller of San Bernardino County for lien
processing 2021. Mr. Boatman described the administrative citation program and explained that
staff makes every attempt to work with the property owner to comply with the Municipal Code
before issuing citations. He added the program was complaint driven. With no further comments,
the public hearing was closed.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8360, approving the
Delinquent Administrative Citation fine report as submitted and authorized the report be submitted
to the Auditor -Controller of San Bernardino County for lien processing.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
NEW BUSINESS
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Resolution No. 8370 Ordering Ballot Question for RRGM Initiative Ordinance
City Clerk Donaldson explained that on August 3, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
8241, certifying the initiative petition, from William Cunningham, of Redlanders for Responsible
Growth Management (RRGM), and ordering the submission of the initiative ordinance, without
alteration, to the qualified voters of Redlands at the regular municipal election, November 8,
2022. Resolution No. 8370 provides the ballot question for the voters' consideration.
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. 8370, ordering the submission
to the qualified voters of the City of Redlands, RRGM Initiative Ordinance titled, "Initiative
Ordinance of the People of Redlands Amending Sections 1A.0, 4.2B and 4.40s Principles of
Managed Growth of the City of Redlands General Plan 2035" and providing for the ballot question
for consideration by the voters at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8371 Filing Written Arguments RRGM Ordinance
City Clerk Donaldson presented Resolution No. 8371 setting rules for the filing of written
arguments regarding the RRGM Initiative Ordinance for the November 8, 2022 election. The last
day for receipt of primary arguments for or against the RRGM Initiative Ordinance, not exceeding
300 words, has been established as August 22, 2022 in the City Clerk's Office. The last day for
receipt of rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250 words has been established as August 26, 2022, in
the City Clerk's Office.
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. 8371,
setting rules for the filing of written arguments regarding an Initiative Ordinance submitted by
RRGM, titled, "Initiative Ordinance of the People of Redlands Amending Sections 1A.0, 4.2B and
4.40s Principles of Managed Growth of the City of Redlands General Plan 2035" for the November
8, 2022 election; and designated Mayor Barich to submit a primary argument.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Mayor Barich called for a brief recess at 8:25 P.M. and the meeting resumed at 8:40 P.M.
University of Redlands Modified Alternative Ballot Measure
Council Member Gallagher recused himself from voting on this item due to property ownership
near the identified parcels in San Timoteo Canyon. City Attorney Abich Garcia added that, as a
property owner, Mr. Gallagher could remain in the chambers and be allowed to address the Council
as a member of the public, but only as it affected his real property. Development Services Director
Desatnik provided background and detailed the events leading to tonight, explaining that in
response to the RRGM Measure, the University of Redlands negotiated with the original RRGM
author a substitute for the RRGM Measure (the "Alternative Measure") and on June 21, 2022, the
City Council adopted Resolution No. 8317 placing an Alternative Measure on the November 2022
ballot as a City -initiated measure. The modifications included: 1) removing proposed amendments
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to Section 4.40s of the General Plan 2035 as it relates to residential density of land zoned "Urban
Reserve" or active agricultural land; and 2) removing proposed amendments to Section 4.42m of
the General Plan 2035 which would require density for all lands zoned "Resource Preservation" to
be developed to the standards of "Rural Living" classification.
Following the June 21 Council action to place the Alternative Measure on the ballot, the University
proposed a modification to the Alternative Measure ("Modified Alternative Measure"), as
negotiated with the author of the RRGM Measure. The Modified Alternative Measure, as amended,
makes the changes to the Alternative Measure by adding the following language to Section
1(c): All parcels of land within the area, including those in San Timoteo Canyon, west of the
Southeast Area (Figure 4-3), identified as Resource Preservation in the Redlands 2035 General
Plan Figure 4-5, are hereby zoned Agriculture.
Staff recommended a slight modification to the language proposed by the University in the
Modified Alternative Measure such that Section 1(c) would read as follows: "All parcels of land
within the area identified as Resource Preservation in the Redlands 2035 General Plan Figure 4-5
in San Timoteo Canyon, west of the Southwest Area (Figure 4-3), which are zoned A-1
Agriculuture on the Effective Date shall remain A-1 Agriculture, unless changed by a majority
vote of the electorate." Staffs recommended language would not provide for the immediate
rezoning of any parcels. Council Members were pleased with staff's recommended language and
thought it offered a good solution to the public's concerns.
As public comment, Richard O'Donnell, Travis Hibbs, Katherine Havert, Bettina McLeod, Lisa
Pierce, Ruth Cook and Breana Egan, each offered their personal perspectives but overall were in
support of the amended version intended to protect San Timoteo Canyon lands. Sherli Leonard, of
the Redlands Conservancy, and Caroyn Layman were in support of protecting San Timoteo
Canyon lands but questioned why the measure didn't include protections for Live Oak Canyon
properties. Bob Knight and Anna Nakamura Knight supported setting limits on development in San
Timoteo Canyon, but stated they thought the City did not promote a business -friendly environment
for farmers, and they suggested the Council establish and support local farmers. Mick Gallagher, as
a property owner near the affected parcels identified in the measure, wondered if his property
would be rezoned and was pleased to hear it would not and remain the same. Andy Hoder voiced
his opposition to the newest version, urging the Council to vote no, and he added the original
RRGM measure was to limit growth in the downtown area and had nothing to do with San Timoteo
Canyon.
City Manager Duggan clarified that Live Oak Canyon parcels were not included under the
protections in this amended version because the area set aside to be preserved and zoned
Agriculture, was selected based on the language submitted by Bill Cunningham (RRGM author).
Mr. Cunningham specifically identified properties west of the Southeast Area (Figure 4-3) and did
not specify Live Oak Canyon parcels. Kevin Dyerly, on behalf of the University's President, Krista
Newkirk, thanked the Mayor and City Council and staff for their support.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8374, ordering to submit to the voters the
Modified Alternative Measure, as Amended, which would amend Sections 1A.0, 1A.10, 1.A.30,
4.2B, and 4.41j of the Principles of the Managed Development of the City of Redlands General Plan
2035; determined that placement of the Measure is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; called and gave notice of the holding of a General
Municipal Election and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino
consolidate the Election with the Statewide Election on November 8, 2022; and adopted Resolution
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No. 8373, withdrawing the Alternative Measure placed on the ballot on June 21, 2022 and repealing
Resolution Nos. 8317 and 8319.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Other: Council Member Mick Gallagher (RECUSE)
Resolution No. 8375 Written Arguments for University of Redlands Initiative Ordinance
City Clerk Donaldson reviewed Resolution No. 8375 setting priorities for the filing of written
arguments regarding the Amended Modified Alternative ballot measure, as approved by
Resolution No. 8374. The last day for receipt of primary arguments for or against the initiative
ordinance, not exceeding 300 words, has been established as August 22 and the last day for receipt
of rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250 words has been established as August 26, 2022, in the
City Clerk's Office.
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. 8375
setting priorities for filing of written arguments regarding the Amended Modified Alternative Ballot
Measure; and designated Mayor Barich to submit the primary argument in favor of the measure.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
CDBG Grant Award Program
Development Services Director Desatnik summarized the CDBG program and explained the need
for the reprogramming of grant award funds. The City received a grant award for FY2022-2023 in
the amount of $340,246, which was $25,028 lower than estimated. In response, staff reallocated
and reassigned funding for the following projects: Jocelyn Senior Center Rehabilitation Project,
and reprogramming of $52,448.92 funds to the Senior Outdoor Dining Project.
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 grant award in the
amount of $340,246 for the FY2022-2023 CDBG Program Year; authorized an
additional appropriation of $15,976.21 for the FY2022-2023 CDBG Program Year; authorized an
additional appropriation of $12,200 for the FY2021-2022 CDBG Program Year; and authorized the
reprogramming of $52,448.92 of CDBG-CV funds to the Senior Outdoor Dining Project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Soulfood Fest Event
Assistant City Manager Boatman introduced the request from Stronger Together Now to hold the
Soulfood Fest event on September 11, 2022, within Ed Hales Park. The event will help support
black -owned businesses and promotes diversity.
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the
City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, the request to hold the Soulfood Fest event
hosted by Stronger Together Now on September 11, 2022, within Ed Hales Park.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Agreement - Redlands Good Nite Inn Motel Conversion Project
Assistant City Manager Boatman detailed the agreement between the City of Redlands, Shangri-La
Industries, and Step Up on Second Street, Inc. pursuant to the terms of the State of California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), Homekey 2 Program Standard
Agreement No. 21-HK-17166, for the development and supportive services delivery of the
Redlands Good Nite Inn motel conversion project. He was hopeful the project would be completed
later this year and be awarded a "Bonus Operating Fund Award" in the amount of $980,000
contingently awarded as a part of the Homekey grant upon achieving 90% occupancy within eight
(8) months of the award date. As public comment, Andy Hoder was not as hopeful about the
timeline, after he attended an RCRC meeting recently where he said it was estimated the project
would be completed some time this winter and not November of this year.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the agreement between the
City of Redlands, Shangri-La Industries, and Step Up on Second Street, Inc. pursuant to the terms of
HCD's Homekey 2 Program Standard Agreement No. 21-HK-17166, for the development and
supportive services delivery of the Redlands Good Nite Inn motel conversion project; and
authorized the Mayor or designee to implement the Agreement including, but not limited to, signing
subsequent necessary documents, agreements and amendments, provided it is in accordance with the
limitations described in the agreement and has previously been approved and budgeted by the City
Council, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
There were no Council Member reports presented.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 9:41 P.M. The City of Redlands
City Council will hold a special meeting on August 2, 2022.
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