HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023_04_18 - RegularMINUTES
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic
Center, 35 Cajon Street, on April 18, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.
Present: Eddie Tejeda, Mayor
Paul Barich, Mayor Pro Tempore
Jenna Guzman -Lowery, Council Member
Mario Saucedo, Council Member
Absent: Denise Davis, Council Member (Present during Closed Session only)
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; Danielle Garcia,
Management Services/Finance Director; Brian Desatnik, Development Services
Director; John Harris, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Rich Sessler, Fire
Chief; Rachel Tolber, Interim Police Chief
Mayor Tejeda 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
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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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:13 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Tejeda. The pledge of
allegiance to the American flag was conducted by the J&B Singers of Judson and Brown
Elementary School.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Garcia announced that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.
PRESENTATIONS
National Pet Adoption Day Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Barich and Council Member Guzman -Lowery presented a Proclamation to
Redlands Animal Shelter Supervisor Jodi Kroeger and Animal Control Officer Wendy
Gonzalez in celebration of National Pet Adoption Day.
Arbor Day Proclamation
Mayor Tejeda presented a Proclamation declaring April 28, 2023 as Arbor Day in the City of
Redlands to Street Tree Committee Member Chris Sedmack.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Premium Pay - Julie Neitzel argued there are several former employees who provided
essential services to keep the City functioning and operational during the pandemic. She
stated each one of these workers was eligible for Premium Pay, awarded to the City through
the American Rescue Plan Act SLFRF.
Teamsters Support - Rich Smith, representing the Teamsters Local 1932, reminded the
Council of the importance of treating the Teamsters and all bargaining units with respect. He
identified three key components of what respect means and added there were over 100
additional employees outside the Chambers showing their support of unions.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the regular meeting minutes
of April 4, 2023.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
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Proclamation Child Abuse Prevention Month
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a proclamation
declaring the month of April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Proclamation May 4, 2023 National Day of Prayer
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a proclamation
declaring May 4, 2023 as National Day of Prayer in the City of Redlands.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Arbor Day
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a proclamation
declaring April 28, 2023 as Arbor Day in the City of Redlands.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Proclamation National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a proclamation
declaring April 30, 2023, as National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a proclamation
declaring March 30, 2023 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Disclosure of Settlement Agreement
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On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the public disclosure of
details of an Agreement of Settlement and General Release between the City of Redlands and
Sherry Allen. Under the terms of the agreement, the City agrees to pay Ms. Allen
$160,000.00 to settle and dispose of disputes and controversies associated with a civil action
pending in the San Bernardino Superior Court and entitled Sherry Allen v. City of Redlands,
et al., Case No. CIVDS 1908766.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Ordinance No. 2955 Warehouse Development Standards
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council adopted, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 2955 amending
title 18 (zoning regulations) of the Redlands Municipal Code, Chapter 18.156, implementing
new warehouse development standards, and amending other chapters of title 18 to require a
conditional use permit for new warehouse development projects, as defined, in the
Commercial Industrial (C-M), Light Industrial (M-1), General Industrial (M-2), and
Industrial (I-P) zoning districts.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8461 ADA Grievance Procedures
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council determined, by roll call vote, that adoption of Resolution
No. 8461 is exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of
the State guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopted
Resolution No. 8461, assigning an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator,
updating ADA grievance procedure, rescinding Resolutions No. 6248 and 7171.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Software Forensic Analysis Mobile Devices
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, a single -source purchase of
the Cellebrite software and hardware to run the Cellebrite system, to perform forensic
analysis of mobile devices, for the amount of $54,326.07.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
PO Modification Law Enforcement Equipment
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, a purchase order increase
modification of $40,000, for a not to exceed total of $90,000, with Galls LLC for the
purchase of body armor and other law enforcement equipment.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
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Emergency Operations Center Furniture
Staff requested this item be pulled from the agenda to be rescheduled for a future City
Council meeting.
Redlands Firefighter's Car Show In -Kind Support
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council determined, by roll call vote, that the Redlands
Firefighter's Car Show event to be held on May 28, 2023, at Ed Hales Park and along East
State Street is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of
the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; authorized
the temporary closure of East State Street from Orange Street to 9th and 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th
Street from Redlands Blvd to Citrus Street from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; approved the
expenditure of City resources and a waiver of fees in the amount of $6,594.00; and
authorized the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages during the Redlands Firefighter's
Car Show event.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
City Wide On -Call Plumbing and Repair Services
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, an agreement with Pro -Craft
Construction, Inc. for city wide on -call plumbing and repair services for a one-year term
and two (2) additional one-year terms for an amount not to exceed $150,000.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
License Agreement Hot Dog Cart
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the License
Agreement with Randy Nordgren, business name "Dawg Social", is exempt
from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines; and approved the License Agreement with Randy Nordgren, business
name "Dawg Social", for a hot dog cart at City Hall, 35 Cajon Street.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Redlands Bowl Electrical & Theatrical Lighting Upgrade 2nd Amendment
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the Second Amendment to the
Public Works Contract with My Electrician Inc. for the Redlands Bowl Electrical and
Theatrical Lighting Upgrade, to extend time for completion by two hundred ten (210)
calendar days.
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Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Farm to Fork Dinner Fundraiser Event Request to Serve Alcohol
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the request
for the serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages at Heritage Park and the Grove
School property 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 serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages at Heritage Park and the
Grove School property for the Farm to Fork Dinner Fundraiser supporting the Armantrout
Education Foundation to be held on April 22, 2023.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
Video Series: Working for You
Public Information Officer Baker presented a new video from the video series "Working for
You". This month's video highlighted Lab Technician Karla Siordia. Filming and production
work was performed by Cheryl Williams, Multimedia Production Coordinator.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 8462 Street Vacation No. 191
Mayor Tejeda opened the public hearing and called on Brian Foote of Development
Services for a summary of the request for approval of Street Vacation No. 191 to vacate
approximately 1,317 linear feet of public right-of-way adjacent to the frontage of the parcel
located at the northwest corner of Wabash Avenue and Reservoir Road as submitted by the
Applicant: Terracina Recovery, LLC. The Planning Commission approved a residential
subdivision project to subdivide 64.56 acres into 67 single-family residential lots plus ten
lettered lots for open space and recreation purposes in a Planned Residential Development
and determined the proposed street vacation would be consistent with the General Plan. On
March 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8462 declaring its intent to
vacate the 1,317.5 feet of public right-of-way, which initiated all noticing requirements for
the requested street vacation.
Two written comments were received expressing concern that the City was giving away
public property rather than making the developer pay fair market value to compensate and
recover the value of the real property. Council Member Saucedo suggested staff approach
the County to consider establishing a cooperative agreement to share the costs to improve
nearby Panorama Drive. The developer announced Panorama Drive was outside the
development's boundaries, but the project was required to make the necessary
improvements to extend Wabash Avenue into the City. With no further comments, Mayor
Tejeda closed the public hearing.
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On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8462 to
vacate approximately 1,317 linear feet of public right-of-way adjacent to the frontage of the
parcel located at the northwest corner of Wabash Avenue and Reservoir Road (identified as
Assessor's Parcel Number 0174-281-13-0000) (Applicant: Terracina Recovery, LLC).
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
NEW BUSINESS
General Plan & Housing Element Progress Reports
Development Services Director Desatnik presented the 2022 Annual Progress Reports for
the General Plan and the 2021-2029 Housing Element, highlighting a few specific housing
projects of note. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400, local jurisdictions
are required to provide an Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD) and to the Governor's Office of Planning and
Research (OPR) by April 1st of each year. The reporting period covers the implementation
status of the city's 2035 General Plan programs as well as the 2021-2029 Housing Element
programs for the prior calendar year (2022). Staff completed the 2022 Annual Progress
Reports and submitted them to HCD and OPR as required by law.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, to receive and file the 2022
Annual Progress Reports for the General Plan and the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Emergency Operations Center Grant Acceptance
Fire Chief Sessler reviewed the FY22 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program
subrecipient award in the amount of $712,500, for the City of Redlands Emergency
Operations Center improvement project. The EOC Grant Program is intended to improve
emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable,
secure, strategically located, and fully interoperable EOCs with a focus on addressing
identified deficiencies and needs.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Paul Barich, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the subrecipient award in the
amount of $712,500 from the FY22 Emergency Operations Center Grant Program for the
City of Redlands Emergency Operations Center Improvement Project; and approved an
additional appropriation for the same.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
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Contract Award PMP 2022 Street Resurfacing
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris summarized the Public Works
Contract with Matich Corporation for the Pavement Management Program (PMP) 2022
Street Resurfacing Project for an amount not -to -exceed $4,970,068. Upon completion of
the Pavement Accelerated Repair Implementation Strategy (PARIS) program in December
2020, staff developed a strategy to pave the remaining 1/3 of City streets, while
performing the necessary preventative maintenance on the 2/3 of City streets that were
previously rehabilitated. Three bids were received and reviewed and Matich Corporation
was determined to be the lowest responsive bidder. The Project will be completed within
one hundred fifty calendar days after the date of issuance of a Notice to Proceed to the
Contractor.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member
Mario Saucedo, the City Council determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the contract
and construction of the PMP 2022 Street Resurfacing Project is categorically exempt from
environmental review in accordance with Section 15301 of the State's guidelines
implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; approved the PMP 2022 Street
Resurfacing Project Plans and Specifications; awarded a construction contract to Matich
Corporation for an amount not -to -exceed $4,970,068; and approved an additional
appropriation in the amount of $970,068 from the PARIS Fund.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
PO Modification
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris explained the need for a purchase
order modification in the amount of $70,000 with Olin Corporation for supply and
delivery of sodium hypochlorite bringing the total purchase order amount to $365,000 for
the remainder of Fiscal Year 22/23. Sodium Hypochlorite is used by the water and
wastewater treatment plants to disinfect and sanitize water. The addition of this chemical
ensures that all pathogens are eliminated before water is distributed for public use in
accordance with regulatory requirements.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Paul Barich, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the purchase order modification in
the amount of $70,000.00 with Olin Corporation for supply and delivery of sodium
hypochlorite bringing the total purchase order amount to $365,000 for the remainder of
Fiscal Year 22/23.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
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Janitorial Services Agreement
Assistant City Manager Boatman introduced an agreement with Quinmar Janitorial, Inc.
for city-wide janitorial services for a three-year term, not to exceed $1,495,309.92. The
Facilities and Community Services Department is responsible for maintenance and
janitorial services for the City's facilities. The City operates out of 16 facilities that require
varying degrees of janitorial maintenance and sanitation.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Paul Barich, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, an agreement with Quinmar
Janitorial, Inc. for city-wide janitorial services for a three-year term, not to exceed
$1,495,309.92; and approved additional appropriations in the amount of $81,578.71 for
Fiscal Year 2022-23 and $139,731.84 for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Southern California Fleet Services Amendment & Resolution No. 8463
Assistant City Manager Boatman reported on a First Amendment to the Agreement with
Southern California Fleet Services to increase the total compensation and he reviewed
Resolution No. 8463 for a PO Modification with Ray Gaskin Services, Inc. not -to -exceed
$300,000 to obtain equipment -specific parts. The City of Redlands Facilities and
Community Services Department's Equipment Maintenance Division oversees the
maintenance of approximately 470 vehicles and the City's fuel station.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member
Mario Saucedo, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, an amendment to an
agreement with Southern California Fleet Services to increase the total compensation to an
amount not to exceed $2,230,000; and adopted Resolution No. 8463 amending Resolution
No. 8331 to approve a purchase order modification with Ray Gaskin Service, Inc.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
MOU Land Use Entitlement Processing
Assistant City Manager Boatman provided background on a Memorandum of
Understanding for Land Use Entitlement Processing with the County of San Bernardino
and PR III/MP Redlands Industrial, LLC. In July 2021, the City entered into a Purchase
and Sale Agreement for Assessor's Parcel Nos. (APN) 0292-041-08; -38; and-44-0000
with LDC Industrial Realty, LLC (now PR III/MP Redlands Industrial, LLC). APNs
0292-041-08 and -44 are fully within the County of San Bernardino, while 0272-041-38 is
within the City of Redlands boundary. As APN 0292-041-38 is only .89 acres and any
development of the remaining two parcels will be processed through the County of San
Bernardino Land Use Services office, the City and County agreed that the County will be
the sole permitting authority for all discretionary land use approvals associated with any
development project for all three parcels, including, but not limited to, zoning approvals,
variances, and issuance of conditional use permits or the like, to the extent any such
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approvals may be necessary for the entire property. The City agreed to delegate its
authority as the lead agency under CEQA to the County and to approve any improvements
on the property as ministerial actions.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Paul Barich, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, a Memorandum of Understanding
for Land Use Entitlement Processing with the County of San Bernardino and PR III/MP
Redlands Industrial, LLC.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Bicycle Classic Event - Council Members thanked the Bicycle Classic Event organizers
and the City Manager and staff for their hard work towards making this year's Classic a
spectacular success.
Step Up in Redlands - Council Member Guzman -Lowery participated in an informative
resource fair, hosted by the Redlands Youth Council and Step Up in Redlands.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M. The next regular
meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on May 2, 2023.
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