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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_09_06 - RegularMINUTES Regular meetings of the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on September 6, 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 Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager; Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney; Robert Dawes, City Treasurer; Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk; 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 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 Stephen Rogers listed concerns that he said the Council should consider when reviewing the City Manager's performance. These included environmental documents for the Transit Village Specific Plan, qualifications of city engineering staff and the lasting effects of the policies of the former City Manager. CLOSED SESSION Due to ownership of property within 500 feet of the Grove School, Council Member Davis recused herself from this Closed Session Item, C-1. Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956.8 (Facilities and Community Services Director Boatman) Property: Agency Negotiators: Negotiating Party: Under Negotiation: APN 0292-166-08-0000 Charles M. Duggan, Jr.; Chris Boatman Andrew Christopherson, The Grove School Terms of payment and price of possible lease amendment or purchase of City property CC_SA_September 6, 2022 Page 1 Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956.8 (Assistant City Manager Boatman) Property: Agency Negotiators: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: Vacant Property; APN 0172-013-76-0000 Charles M. Duggan, Jr. and Chris Boatman Shahzad Farukhi and Keisha Baldeosingh Terms of payment and price of possible purchase of real property Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6 (Assistant City Manager McConnell) Agency Negotiators: Unrepresented Employee: Mayor Barich and Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda City Manager RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The meeting reconvened at 6:14 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Barich followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Abich Garcia announced the closed session report as follows: C-1: Council Member Davis recused herself due to property ownership within 500 feet of the Grove School, with no reportable action taken. Closed Session C-2 and C-3, no reportable action taken. PRESENTATIONS Redlands Pet Adoption — Animal Control Officer Joseph Martinez, introduced "Charming", a three -year -old male pitbull, who is available for adoption Chaming has been living at the Shelter since November of 2021 and would love a good home. Mr. Martinez informed the Council that about twenty dogs had been adopted this month. Police Department Certificate of Recognition Mayor Barich presented a Certificate of Recognition to Detective Eric Strobaugh of the Redlands Police Department, for his outstanding public service and dedication to serving the community. Proclamation Redlands a Purple Heart City Mayor Barich presented a Proclamation designating the City of Redlands as a Purple Heart City to Raymond Wetzel, Adjutant for Chapter #2929 Military Order of the Purple Heart. CC_SA_September 6, 2022 Page 2 Proclamation 135th Anniversary Citrograph Printing Council Member Davis and Mayor Barich presented a Proclamation recognizing the 135th Anniversary of Citrograph Printing Co. to Al Hernandez and Ryan Bailey and thanked them for their commitment to excellence while serving the community. PUBLIC COMMENT TVSP Environmental Documents - Stephen Rogers reiterated his concerns with the City's General Plan and the environmental documents associated with the Transit Village Specific Plan. He was worried the City had not developed a strong vision to lead and protect the community into the future. Dog Park - Kathy Havert suggested the Council consider adding protections for humans and dogs alike at the dog park, and she recommended shade sails and bubbling water features be installed. Paul Cashin complained the dog park was filthy and was not being maintained properly. He added there were often no poop bags, the grass was kept too high, algae was growing in various spots and it was unsafe. He said the Council could consider raising funds to support the park, such as "pay to play", sponsorships, and donations. Issues - Dennis Bell questioned the state -approved extension to rezone land related to the Housing Element, which he said was an invitation to do nothing. He suggested the Council consider appointing a committee, similar to the General Plan Committee, in order to accomplish the rezoning. He wondered why the current City Hall was undergoing some renovations when City staff would be moving into the new City Hall soon enough. 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 special meeting minutes of August 2, 2022, and August 4, 2022. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Proclamation Redlands a Purple Heart City 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 designating Redlands as a Purple Heart City. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Proclamation Citrograph Printing Co.'s 135th Anniversary CC_SA_September 6, 2022 Page 3 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 celebrating Citrograph Printing Co.'s 135th Anniversary. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No. 8386 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. 8386 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. 2942 Termination of Residential Tenancies On motion of Mayor Paul Barich, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council adopted, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 2942, adding Chapter 9.38 to Article 9 of the Redlands Municipal Code regulating the termination of residential tenancies due to demolition or substantial remodel. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Settlement Agreement Disclosure On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the public disclosure of details of a Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between the City of Redlands and Lissette Atkinson. Under the terms of the agreement, the City agrees to pay Ms. Atkinson the aggregate sum of $5,000.00 to settle and dispose of disputes and controversies associated with dealings between the parties with respect to a civil action pending in the San Bernardino County Superior Court, Court Case No. CIVSB2206157. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Office of Traffic Safety Grant Award As public comment, Dennis Bell thought the grant award was a waste of taxpayer's money because, in his estimation, the City was not enforcing the traffic laws. 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 with the Office of Traffic Safety relating to the distribution of a grant award in an amount not -to -exceed $130,000; authorized the Chief of Police to sign and execute agreements implementing the grant; and approved an additional appropriation of the same amount. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed CC_SA_September 6, 2022 Page 4 Ordinance No. 2933 Development Agreement "State Street Village" As public comment, Andy Hoder said the public may not be aware that the approved Development Agreement for State Street Village, the mixed -use development at the Redlands Mall, provided for a 5-story parking structure, and he claimed many residents were opposed to something that tall. Stephen Rogers thought the agreement was archaic, did not offer appropriate protections, was worried the City could lose federal funding sources, and he added that public improvements should be funded by the developer and not the City. Development Services Director Desatnik pointed out the 5-story parking structure proposed for State Street Village provides for one level, which is underground. On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick Gallagher, the City Council unanimously adopted, 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 Outside Water Service Resolution No. 8376 Pre -Annexation Agreement 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. 8376 relating to Pre -Annexation Agreement No.22-01 for the provision of water service to a vacant lot for irrigation purposes located at 2371 Naples Avenue (APN: 0298-301-33-0000); and determined that approval of the Resolution is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15319 and 15303(d) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Second Amendment Planning, Environmental, and Development Review Services On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to increase the original agreement from $149,990 by $150,000 to a total aggregate of $299,990 for professional planning, environmental, and development review services, to allow Development Services Department to continue to provide development review services to its customers as the recruitment process continues to fill multiple Department vacancies. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No. 8382 Annexation No. 27 Intent to Annex Territory CFD 2004-1 CC_SA_September 6, 2022 Page 5 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. 8382 Annexation No. 27 declaring intent to annex territory into Community Facilities District 2004-1; and determined that the proposed project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed WWTP Chemicals Price Increase 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 price increases for water and wastewater treatment plant chemicals, the appropriation of additional funds to purchase these chemicals, and the authorization of Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director John R. Harris authority to approve additional chemical price increases as needed, not to exceed 20%, are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and approved the price increases for water and wastewater treatment plant chemicals, appropriate additional funds to purchase these chemicals, and authorize Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director John R. Harris authority to approve additional chemical price increases as needed, not to exceed 20%. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Contract Award Hinckley Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacement 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 a Public Works Contract with McDonnell Roofing, Inc. for the Hinckley Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacement Project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(d) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; approved the Public Works Contract with McDonnell Roofing, Inc. for the Hinckley Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacement Project for an amount not -to -exceed $118,003; and approved the additional appropriation of $118,003 for the Hinckley Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacement Project. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Resolution No. 8380 Five -Year Capital Project Needs Analysis As public comment, Stephen Rogers questioned how the projects listed under the Five -Year Capital Project Needs Analysis were prioritized, and he urged the City to install a signal light at University Street and Park Avenue in connection with the Redlands Passenger Rail project. Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris explained he was aware of the signal request near University Station and his staff had been coordinating efforts with the PUC and planning for some sort of crosswalk to make this area safe for the public. CC_SA_September 6, 2022 Page 6 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. 8380 adopting a Five -Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 23/24 through FY 27/28 and determining this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed MUED Purchase Order Modifications 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 Purchase Order modifications with Grainger Industrial Supply and HERC Rentals are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and approved Purchase Order modifications with Grainger Industrial Supply ($20,000.00) and HERC Rentals ($10,000.00). Vote: 5 - 0 Passed HSIP Cycle 8 Pedestrian Countdown Heads Project Contract Amendment 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 Public Works Contract with Econolite Systems, Inc. for the HSIP Cycle 8 Pedestrian Countdown Heads Project to extend the time for completion by two hundred and seventy (270) calendar days. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed San Bernardino County MOU Homeless Services On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of San Bernardino acting by and through the County of San Bernardino Community Revitalization Group Office of Homeless Services and the City of Redlands for Homeless Management Information System. The HMIS is a local database application used to collect client -level data and data on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and families and persons at risk of homelessness in the County. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed CRYROP MOU Second Amendment 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 Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Colton -Redlands -Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program for the provision of temporary staffing 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 Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Colton -Redlands -Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program for the provision of temporary staffing services to support the City's Recreation and Senior Services Divisions in an amount not -to -exceed CC_SA_September 6, 2022 Page 7 $40,000. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed PO Modification Unleaded & Diesel Fuel 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 $105,431.81 with Pinnacle Petroleum for delivery and supply of unleaded and diesel fuel. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed In -Kind Support Chamber Dog Jog Event On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, the closure of E. State St., 9th St., Olive Ave., Center St., Brookside Ave. and Eureka St., from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the event day; and approved the expenditure of city resources and in -kind support in the amount of $7,825 related to the Dog Jog event hosted by the Redlands Chamber of Commerce on October 22, 2022, within Ed Hales Park and the downtown area. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed 2022 Library Gala Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages 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 request for the consumption of alcoholic beverages within a City park during the 2022 Library Gala 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 request for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at Smiley Park during the 2022 Library Gala to be held on October 15, 2022. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed SBC Agreement Police Use of Force Trimester Training 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 County of San Bernardino for police use of force trimester training at a total cost not to exceed $80,040, to obtain mandated POST perishable skills training and firearms qualifications for its officers. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed NEW BUSINESS CC_SA_September 6, 2022 Page 8 MOU for Standby Paramedic Services U of R Football Games Fire Chief Sessler presented a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redlands and the University of Redlands for the provision of standby paramedic services for home football games held at the University's stadium. On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Redlands for the provision of standby paramedic services during the 2022-2023 school year football games held at the University's stadium. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Residential Refuse Bins Supply and Delivery Assistant City Manager Boatman summarized the Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the City of Redlands, Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. and Duramax Holdings LLC, to revise the Contractor's business name and contact information as it relates to the supply and delivery of residential refuse bins. On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, an Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the City of Redlands, Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. and Duramax Holdings LLC, for supply and delivery of residential refuse bins. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Downtown Parking Study Agreement Development Services Director Desatnik offered details of the agreement with Walker Consultants, Inc. for the completion of a Downtown Parking Study and explained the last downtown parking study was prepared in-house about five years ago. The scope of work included in the new proposal provided for inventory and mapping of existing parking facilities; parking utilization analysis; parking management recommendations; strategies to improve utilization; and opportunities for new parking facilities. As public comment, Dennis Bell wondered if the public scoping meetings would be open, transparent and encourage public participation. Evan Sanford, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stressed the importance of considering all the many variables affecting parking downtown and requested the City develop a strong public awareness campaign, with a detailed plan of action. He looked forward to being involved in the process. 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 with Walker Consultants, Inc. for the completion of a Downtown Parking Study for an amount not -to -exceed $121,560. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed CC_SA_September 6, 2022 Page 9 Wastewater Bio-Solids Hauling and Disposal Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department Director Harris reviewed the Non -Professional Services Agreement with Synagro-WWT, Inc. for wastewater bio-solids hauling and disposal. 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 Non -Professional Services Agreement with Synagro-WWT, 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 the Non -Professional Services Agreement with Synagro-WWT, Inc. for wastewater bio-solids hauling and disposal with an initial one (1) year term value not -to -exceed $350,000 with options to extend for two (2) additional years. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Plumbers Depot Jet/Vac Truck Purchase Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris provided background on the need for a 2023 GapVax MC1510-3S3S combination Jet/Vac truck purchase from Plumbers Depot, Inc. This purchase will allow city crews to perform preventative maintenance and clean storm drains in advance of a storm but also be an effective tool in emergency situations. On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a 2023 GapVax MC 1510-3S3S combination Jet/Vac truck purchase from Plumbers Depot, Inc. for $657,806.09. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed Stronger Together Now Latina Love Fest Temporary Closure Request Assistant City Manager Boatman introduced the request for commercial vendors and the temporary closure of 5th Street for the Stronger Together Now Latina Love Fest within Ed Hales Park on October 8, 2022. The event is intended to bring the community together to celebrate Latinas and their contributions to the City with an awareness on women and domestic abuse. 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 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 commercial vendors and the temporary closure of 5th Street for the Stronger Together Now Latina Love Fest within Ed Hales Park on October 8, 2022. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed CC_SA_September 6, 2022 Page 10 Agreement for City -Owned Citrus Groves Maintenance and Harvest Assistant City Manager Boatman presented the agreement with Larry Jacinto Farming, Inc., for the care, maintenance and harvest of city -owned citrus groves. He explained the City maintains the groves using internal staff, while this agreement would provide for supplemental specialized contractual services, such as rodent control, brown rot and frost control, hedging and topping, brush chopping, trip spray, ACP Treatment, and PCA reporting. As public comment, Dennis Bell expressed concerns about the availability of water supplies and the irrigation of citrus groves in the future. Andy Hoder pointed out it was noteworthy that only one contractor responded to the bid request, and he said the orange groves in Redlands were a symbol of a bygone era. He thought that once the citrus groves were no longer profitable, the City would need to make tough decisions to justify their continued operations. On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the agreement with Larry Jacinto Farming, Inc., for the care, maintenance and harvest of city -owned citrus groves for an amount not -to -exceed $1,017,900 for a period of three years. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES Mayor Barich enjoyed attending an event celebrating 75 years of the independence of India. Council Member Davis announced September 15, 2022 was the deadline for Redlands high school students to apply to the Youth Council. This will be the second year of the program, initiated to expose students to various aspects of municipal government and provide them with an outlet for advocacy. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action required, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on September 20, 2022. SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS Chairman Barich called the meeting to order and offered anyone present the opportunity to address the Board on any subject, not already on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the Successor Agency. PUBLIC COMMENT None forthcoming Minutes CC_SA_September 6, 2022 Page 11 On motion of Vice Chair Tejeda, seconded by Board Member Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 5, 2022, were unanimously approved by roll call vote. Vote: 5 - 0 Passed ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Successor Agency Board of Directors' meeting was adjourned at 7:38 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on October 4, 2022. CC_SA_September 6, 2022 Page 12