HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_11_01 - 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 November 1, 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; 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 announced there were no closed session matters
scheduled for the Council to consider. The meeting was recessed at 5:00 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M. with an invocation by Council Member Davis followed
by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
PRESENTATIONS
Redlands Pet Adoption — No presentation was made.
Recognition of Tom Fontanes & Artwork Created for City
Artist Tom Fontanes was unable to attend the meeting, but Mayor Barich recognized him for
the artwork he created for the City of Redlands. He showcased the piece of art and announced
it would be proudly displayed in the Mayor's office.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Barich explained that comments could be presented in -person, via Zoom, via cell
phone or landline.
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TVSP EIR Project - Steve Rogers claimed that Council's approval of the Transit Villages
Specific Plan / EIR project on October 18, 2022 should be officially revoked and considered
null and void because the City did not mail out a public notice to property owners pursuant to
California government code. He added he thought the City Manager's newly approved
employment agreement should also be revoked.
Homelessness - Luis complained about the growing homeless population around Alta and
Lugonia Avenue. He said he had witnessed blatant drug use in an alley near him and he urged
the City to take action to address the problem.
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 regular meeting minutes of
October 18, 2022.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Family Court Awareness Month
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 November 2022 as Family Court Awareness Month in the City of Redlands.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Veterans, Military, and Their Families Month
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 November as Veterans, Military, and Their Families Month.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8409 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. 8409 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
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Letter of Support SBCTA Grant Application for Congested Corridors Program
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, Mayor Barich to sign a letter of support for
the San Bernardino County Transit Authority (SBCTA) to the California Transportation
Commission's 2022 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program grant application related to the
Metrolink San Bernardino Line: CP Lilac -Sycamore Avenue Capacity Improvements Project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Department of Defense Supplies Agreement
Police Chief Catren provided background of the State Plan of Operations Agreement between the
State of California and the City for the use of excess Department of Defense supplies and
equipment. The City was required to annually execute the attached agreement with the State as part
of this program. In prior years, the City has received rifles, a Mine -Resistant Ambush Protected
(MRAP) vehicle and night vision gear through the LESO program, saving Redlands taxpayers
hundreds of thousands of dollars. All equipment was fully functional and was assigned for
department use. As public comment, John Roach expressed opposition to this program, questioning
the optics of police accepting military equipment when he said the city's crime rate was low. He
wondered what the maintenance costs were for such vehicles as the MRAP. Chief Catren pointed
out his department was not planning to obtain any additional equipment at this time.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick Gallagher, the
City Council approved, by roll call vote, the State Plan of Operations Agreement between the State
of California and the City of Redlands for the use of excess Department of Defense supplies and
equipment and authorized the Chief of Police to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Vote: 4 - 1 Passed
NAY: Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery
Traffic Signal Component Cabinets Procurement
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 procurement of two (2) traffic
signal component cabinets from Swarco for $61,037.03.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Amending Contract University St / Brockton Ave Traffic Signal Improvements Project
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 Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the University Street and Brockton Avenue Traffic
Signal Improvements Project to extend the time for completion by one hundred eighty (180) calendar
days.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Engineering Services California St/Redlands Blvd Intersection Widening Project
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris reviewed the Professional Services Agreement
with CASC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. to provide engineering services for the California
Street and Redlands Boulevard Intersection Widening Project. As public comment, Steve Rogers
stated he thought that CASC Engineering was operating in a conflict situation by offering to design
this particular public works project while simultaneously serving as the City's consultant
responsible for improvement plan checking and subdivision map review. Mr. Rogers added that he
considered the City to be in violation of the Professional Engineers Act by not having a CA
Registered Civil Engineer serving in the position of the MUED Director. Director Harris responded,
explaining the contract was a stand-alone agreement for one project and there was no conflict. The
City was not in violation of the Professional Engineers Act and his department was well staffed
with qualified engineers.
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 a Professional Services
Agreement with CASC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. to provide engineering services for the
California Street and Redlands Boulevard Intersection Widening Project is exempt from
environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the
California Environmental Quality Act; and approved the Professional Services Agreement with
CASC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. for an amount not -to -exceed $231,930 to provide
engineering services for the California Street and Redlands Boulevard Intersection Widening
Project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Lease Agreement at Sunset Reservoir Site
Due to a source of income from Cathy and Kenneth Macknet within the last 12 months, Council
Member Guzman -Lowery recused herself from this item for the consideration of a lease agreement
with Cathy A. Macknet, Kenneth D. Macknet, and Mark R. Macknet for property with Assessor's
Parcel No. 03004-5113-000 for an amount not -to -exceed $36,000 to construct a temporary reservoir
to replace Sunset Reservoir.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the lease agreement with Cathy A.
Macknet, Kenneth D. Macknet, and Mark R. Macknet 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 lease agreement with Cathy A. Macknet, Kenneth D. Macknet, and
Mark R. Macknet for property with Assessor's Parcel No. 03004-5113-000 for an amount
not -to -exceed $36,000.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Other: Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery (RECUSE)
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Vehicle Lease Agreements
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the lease agreements with Toyota of
Redlands for eight vehicles in an amount of $57,400 dollars annually for a total amount not to
exceed $172,200 over a three-year term; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute the lease agreements together with any other associated documents with Toyota of
Redlands.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Engineering Services Citywide Left -Turn Pocket Study
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 professional
services agreement with KOA Corporation to provide engineering services for the Citywide
Left -Turn Pocket Study 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 professional services agreement with KOA Corporation for an amount
not -to -exceed $99,905 to provide engineering services for the Citywide Left -Turn Pocket
Study.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Kiwanis Christmas Parade In -Kind Support
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 event in Downtown Redlands during the Kiwanis Christmas Parade is exempt from
environmental review pursuant to Section 15311 of the State's guidelines implementing the
California Environmental Quality Act; authorized and approved a request for in -kind support
in the amount of $19,594 related to this event; and authorized the temporary closure of E.
Citrus Ave., 8th St., Orange St., Eureka St., W. State St., And Brookside Ave., on December
3, 2022.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Holiday Decor and Installation Services 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 with Southern
California Lighting Inc. DBA The Christmas Kings for holiday decor and installation services
for the downtown area an amount not -to -exceed $132,000 for a two-year term, with an
additional one-year extension for an amount not -to -exceed $66,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Ordinance No. 2947 Adoption TVSP Zone Change No. 475
Development Services Director Desatnik reviewed Ordinance No. 2947, Zone Change No.
475, (Second Reading) to amend the City's Zone Map to include and identify the Transit
Villages Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 65) area as a new zoning designation on the Zone
Map. As public comment, Steve Rogers reiterated his concerns that the City did not properly
mail the public hearing notice to surrounding property owners near the TVSP, and he raised
questions about whether the boundaries were consistent with code. Director Desatnik
explained the public hearing notice for the TVSP / EIR project complied with law and was
properly published in the local newspaper as a display ad.
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. 2947, Zone Change
No. 475, (Second Reading), amending the City's Zone Map to include and identify the Transit
Villages Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 65) area as a new zoning designation on the Zone
Map.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
NEW BUSINESS
ARPA Small Business Gift Card Match Program
Maira Durazo, Grants Coordinator, reviewed a purchase order and agreement with Yiftee Inc.
in the amount not to exceed $2,122,903 to facilitate the implementation of the ARPA Small
Business Gift Card Match Program. In an effort to improve the existing program, staff
researched and learned of other California cities that are using ARPA funds to implement an
E-gift card program and offer BOGO Cards as a promotion. Yiftee is used by cities due to its
ease of use, best customer service rating, and no cost to the City or merchants. Purchasers are
instead charged a $1 + 5% of the total e-gift card purchase cost. By implementing an e-gift
card program, businesses receive their payment right away. This helps reduce the business'
administrative burden.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a Purchase Order and
Agreement with Yiftee Inc. in the amount not to exceed $2,122,903 from the Small Business
Gift Card Match Program allocation of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) through
the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); and authorized the City Manager or his designee to
execute the Agreement and Agreement amendments and other documents necessary to
implement the Small Business Gift Card Match Program, purchase order and agreement with
Yiftee Inc. in the amount not to exceed $2,122,903 to facilitate the implementation of the ARPA
Small Business Gift Card Match Program.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Ordinance No. 2948 California Fire Code Update
Staff requested this item be pulled from tonight's agenda. It will be rescheduled to the November
15, 2022 City Council meeting.
Network Systems Support Agreement
Eric Owens, Network Engineer of Management Services, presented an agreement with SDI
Presence LLC to provide comprehensive network systems support for an amount
not -to -exceed $300,000 for a period of three years. Project -based support will be provided for
several long-range projects in the near term, including: the retrofit of Kmart into a new
Police/Safety Hall facility, the move of the City's administrative offices to State Street City
Hall (at 300 East State Street), and the comprehensive replacement of the City's phone system.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, an agreement with SDI
Presence LLC to provide comprehensive network systems support for an amount not -to -exceed
$300,000 for a period of three (3) years, with two one-year options to extend for a total
not -to -exceed amount of $500,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Ordinance No. 2950 Building Code Update
Development Services Director Desatnik reviewed Ordinance No. 2950, amending Title 15
(Buildings and Construction), by adopting by reference the 2022 California Building Code,
2022 California Residential Code, 2022 California Plumbing Code, 2022 California Electrical
Code, 2022 California Mechanical Code, 2022 California Green Building Standards Code,
2022 California Energy Code, 2022 California Historical Building Code, and the 2022
California Existing Building Code, and making amendments related thereto. The adoption
process takes place every three years and the latest update was published by the State on July
1, 2022 and will go into effect on January 1, 2023. As public comment, Steve Rogers
recommended this matter be under the direction of a licensed engineer rather than a planner.
Director Desatnik stated this pertained to building codes and the City's Chief Building
Official, John Thompson, was well qualified to oversee the process of amending the City's
building codes.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick
Gallagher, the City Council unanimously introduced, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 2950,
amending Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), by adopting by reference the 2022 California
Building Code, 2022 California Residential Code, 2022 California Plumbing Code, 2022
California Electrical Code, 2022 California Mechanical Code, 2022 California Green Building
Standards Code, 2022 California Energy Code, 2022 California Historical Building Code, and
the 2022 California Existing Building Code, and making amendments related thereto; and
directed the City Clerk to publish a public hearing notice in accordance with Government Code
Section 6066, that a public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council is to be
held on November 15, 2022 at 6:00pm, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Groundwater Well and Booster Pump Maintenance Service
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris presented a non-professional service
agreement with General Pump Company to provide groundwater well and booster pump
maintenance and repair services on an as -needed basis and briefly reviewed the bidding
process.
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 Service Agreement with General Pump Company is exempt from
environmental review pursuant to section 15301(b) of the State's Guidelines implementing the
California Environmental Quality Act; and approved the Non -Professional Service Agreement
with General Pump Company for groundwater well and booster pump maintenance and repair
services on an as -needed basis for an amount not -to -exceed $375,000 per year with an initial
term of one (1) year and options to extend the agreement for two (2) additional one (1) year
terms.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
No Council Member Announcements were presented.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 7:02 P.M. The next regular
meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on November 15, 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
On motion of Vice Chair Tejeda, seconded by Board Member Gallagher, the minutes of the
regular meeting of October 4, 2022, were unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Successor Agency Board of Directors' meeting was
adjourned at 7:03 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on December 6,
2022.
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