HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_09_20 - RegularMINUTES
Regular meetings of the City Council and the Redlands Financing Authority of the City of Redlands
held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on September 20, 2022 at 5:00 P.M.
Present: Paul Barich, Mayor
Eddie Tejeda, Mayor Pro Tempore
Denise Davis, Council Member
Jenna Guzman -Lowery, Council Member
Mick Gallagher, Council Member
Staff: Charles M. Duggan, Jr., City Manager; Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney; 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 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
None forthcoming
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Abich Garcia announced Closed Session Item C-1 will not be considered
tonight.
Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6
(Assistant City Manager McConnell)
Agency Negotiator:
Employee
Organizations:
Laura Kalty, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Janice McConnell; Tommi
Ng, Danielle Garcia
Redlands Association of Department Directors
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
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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 6:08 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda followed
by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Abich Garcia announced Closed Session Item C-1 was not considered tonight
and there was no reportable action taken on Closed Session Item C-2.
PRESENTATIONS
Redlands Pet Adoption
Animal Control Officers Joseph Martinez and Kaitlyn Giroux introduced "Betty", a two-year
old female German Shepard who is available for adoption, along with thirty-seven other dogs,
thirty-nine cats, one pig and one turtle at the Redlands Animal Shelter. Mr. Martinez informed
the Council that seven dogs and eight cats have been adopted since the last regular City
Council meeting.
Proclamation Adult Literacy Day
Mayor Barich presented a Proclamation declaring September 25, 2022 as Adult Literacy Day
in the City of Redlands to Bill Hatfield, A.K. Smiley Public Library Board Of Trustees
President, and Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coordinator. Adult Literacy Tutor Darcel
Cannady and Adult Literacy Learner Briseiry Roque provided a brief presentation describing
how their lives have been enriched through their participation in the program.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Thanks - Fernando Ramirez expressed his appreciation of the City's efforts to
undertake improvement projects on Colton Avenue and the surrounding north side area,
including tree trimming and sidewalk improvements.
Adult Literacy Program - Andy Hoder spoke of the great work being done through the Adult
Literacy Program and the great rewards reaped. He urged the Council to keep the program
properly funded.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
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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 September 6,
2022 regular meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Adult Literacy Day
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 declaring September 25, 2022 as Adult Literacy Day in the City of Redlands.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8387 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. 8387 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. 8372 Conflict of Interest Code
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. 8372 amending
the Conflict of Interest Code for the City, including adding new positions that must be
designated and deleting positions that no longer make or participate in governmental
decisions.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Intergovernmental Purchase of Network Hardware
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the Intergovernmental Purchase of
Network Hardware from Presidio in the amount of $102,390; and approved an additional
appropriation of the same from the General Fund's Unassigned Fund Balance.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
At -Grade Crossing Maintenance 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 revised At -Grade Crossing
Maintenance Agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Orange Blossom Trail Phase 3 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 Deark E&C, Inc. for the Orange Blossom Trail Phase 3 Project to extend
the time for completion by one -hundred and ten (110) calendar days.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
New PO with SKC-West, Inc.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, to cancel the existing purchase
order with Safe Environment Engineering for Wastewater Draeger Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)
Detector Tubes, and issue a new purchase order with SKC-West, Inc. for an amount not to
exceed $30,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
HSIP Cycle 8 Emergency Vehicle Preemption System Project 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 Baker Electric & Renewables LLC for the HSIP Cycle 8 Emergency
Vehicle Preemption System Project to extend the time for completion by one hundred and
fifteen (115) calendar days.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Use of Firing Range Facilities
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 use of their weapons firing range facilities for
an amount not to exceed $20,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant Funds
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 and
the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) concerning the distribution of an
Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) grant in the amount of $24,790; approved the additional
appropriation of $24,790 in grant funds to the Police Department; and authorized the Chief of
Police to sign and execute any agreements concerning the grant.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Leica Geosystems Laser Scanner and 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 sole source purchase of a Leica
Geosystems Laser Scanner and Software for the amount of $36,664.46. Obtaining this
technology and capability will greatly enhance the department's ability to document crime
scenes, an extremely important component in successful prosecutions and civil proceedings.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Revel Big Bear Marathon Event
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 sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on East San Bernardino Avenue at Dearborn
Street during the Revel Big Bear Marathon is exempt from environmental review pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act; authorized the closure of East San Bernardino Avenue on the event dates; and
approved the request for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on East San
Bernardino Avenue at Dearborn Street during the Revel Big Bear Marathon to be held on
November 12, 2022.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
Video Series Making Redlands a Better Place
Public Information Officer Baker presented a new video from the video series "Working for
You: Making Redlands a Better Place." This month's video highlighted David Rabindranath,
Homeless Solutions Coordinator. Filming and production work was provided by Cheryl
Williams, Multimedia Production Coordinator.
League of California Cities Annual Conference Report
Council Member Davis announced it was her honor to attend the League of California Cities
Annual Conference and Expo held September 7-9, 2021 in Long Beach. Meeting with
colleagues from across the nation and the state was an invaluable experience, and she
recommended the City consider also sending staff in the future. She enjoyed the Keynote
Address delivered by Jill Ellis, Head Coach of the U.S Women's Soccer Team and
participated in the following sessions, Climate Action Plans in Practice, Ending Poverty in
California Cities, Defending Institutions: Promoting Civic Debate and Rejecting Personal
Attacks, Creating More Equitable and Resilient Communities, Post Pandemic Mentorship for
Women, and How Bias -Free Technologies Can Play a Role in Reimagining Policing.
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NEW BUSINESS
CDBG Reprogramming
Development Services Director Desatnik presented the request to reprogram $343,776 in
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the Sylvan Park Restroom
Project to the Joslyn Senior Center Rehabilitation Project. He clarified the Sylvan Park
Restroom Project was still considered an active project but it would be funded through a
different method.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, the
reprogramming of $343,776 from the Sylvan Park Restroom Project to the Joslyn Senior
Center Rehabilitation Project; and authorized staff to make any minor adjustments to
reprogram any remaining funds from other CDBG activities to the Joslyn Senior Center
Rehabilitation Project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Council Member Guzman -Lowery was pleased to attend the Building Resilient
Communities event held at the Orton Center.
Council Member Davis participated in the Festival of Wellness event held at the University
of Redlands, spoke to the RHS Compact Club and is looking forward to the upcoming Youth
Council meetings, beginning in mid October, with over 30 students this year.
Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda met with ANCA representatives to discuss ways in which to promote
and inform District 2 residents of the organization's mission.
Mayor Barich visited the Dog Park and requested an update of the rehabilitation work
planned for the site. Assistant City Manager Boatman explained the process to renovate both
dog parks would be about two months.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 6:40 P.M. The next regular
meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on October 4, 2022.
REDLANDS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Chairman Barich called the meeting to order and offered anyone present the opportunity to
address the Board on any subject, not already on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the
Redlands Financing Authority.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None forthcoming
Minutes
On motion of Vice Chair Tejeda, seconded by Board Member Davis, the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 17, 2022, were unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Redlands Financing Authority adjourned at 6:41 P.M.
The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on January 17, 2023.
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