HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023_06_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 June 6, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.
Present:
Staff:
Eddie Tejeda, Mayor
Paul Barich, Mayor Pro Tempore
Denise Davis, Council Member
Jenna Guzman -Lowery, Council Member
Mario Saucedo, 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; 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. Council Member Davis announced that due to
illness, she would attend tonight's City Council meeting via teleconference under AB 2449
"Just Cause". This is the second of the two allowable Just Cause exceptions under AB 2449.
Council Member Davis also announced that due to property ownership within 500 feet of the
Grove School, she recused herself from Closed Session Item C-2 related to property
negotiations with the Grove School.
The Mayor offered the public an opportunity to provide comment on any item on the agenda for
the closed session and public comments could be presented in -person, via Zoom, via cell phone
or landline.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Grove School - Andrew Christopherson, Head of Grove School and Trevor Norton described
the partnership the school has built with the City over the last several years. Their desire was
to continue to be good caretakers and develop a shared vision for the property. They asked the
Council for clarity related to the maintenance and care of the property. Areas to be considered
in the review included increased traffic and development, higher security needs and the lack of
a defined boundary between Heritage Park and the school. It was unclear where Heritage Park
began, and Grove School ended.
City Organizational Structure - Steve Rogers voiced concerns about the City's organizational
structure and, particularly, the engineering functions. He referenced his communication with
the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
CLOSED SESSION
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Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
(City Attorney Abich Garcia)
Three Cases:
1. Nelson v. City of Redlands, San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2104053
2. Falconieri, et al. v. City of Redlands, San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No.
CIVSB2114106
3. City of Redlands v. Coyote Aviation, Inc., San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No.
LLTVA2200544
Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956.8
(Assistant City Manager Boatman)
Property: APN 0292-166-08-0000
Agency Negotiators: Charles M. Duggan, Jr.; Chris Boatman
Negotiating Party: Andrew Christopherson, The Grove School
Under Negotiation: Terms of payment and price of possible lease amendment or purchase of
City property
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:15 P.M. with an invocation by Council Member Davis followed
by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Garcia announced that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.
PRESENTATIONS
Redlands Pet Adoption
Animal Services Supervisor Jodi Kroeger and Kennel Attendant Megan Vines introduced
"Cooper", a two -year -old male terrier mix, who is available for adoption, along with forty-five
other dogs and thirteen cats at the Redlands Animal Shelter. Ms. Kroeger informed the Council
there had been twenty-eight dogs and six cats adopted in May 2023.
Proclamation Friends of the Library 50th Anniversary
Mayor Pro Tem Barich presented a Proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the
Friends of the Library to Rebecca McCurdy.
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Proclamation Pride Month
Council Member Guzman -Lowery presented a Proclamation to Jina Imani declaring June as
Pride Month in Redlands, while Council Member Davis highlighted the importance of issuing
the proclamation in recognition of the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to the vitality and
enrichment of the City.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Inclusionary Housing Plan - Bruce Laycook, Board Chair of Human Good Affordable
Housing, voiced concerns about the Inclusionary Housing Plan scheduled to be considered by
Council at the next meeting. After reading the document, he was skeptical it would have a
positive effect on seniors and low-income residents. He questioned the "in lieu of fees" as a
mitigation measure and reminded the Council of the need for affordable housing.
Touch -a -Truck - Dennis Bell wondered why the Touch a Truck event, hosted by the
Rotarians, had not come to Council for approval of alcohol consumption and in -kind services.
City Engineering Functions - Steve Rogers stated the City was not structured properly and the
engineering functions should be organized under public works. He referenced again his
communication with the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Land
Surveyors and Geologists.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the regular meeting minutes
of May 16, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Traffic and Parking Commission Appointment
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously appointed, by roll call vote, Carl Davis to serve the
remainder of a four-year term on the Traffic and Parking Commission ending December 21,
2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation 50th Anniversary Friends of A.K. Smiley Public Library
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a
proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Friends of A.K. Smiley Public Library.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Proclamation June 2023 Pride Month
As public comment, eighteen people recommended Council approve the proclamation as a
step towards showing the community the City supports all residents and they urged the
Council to do more and reconsider authorizing the pride flag to fly in June. Nine speakers were
opposed to approving the proclamation and thanked the Council for maintaining the current
flag policy which restricts the use of city -owned flag poles for the display of the U.S., State of
California, City of Redlands and the POW/MIA flags. Council Members were in accord with
the Proclamation.
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, the issuance of a
proclamation recognizing June 2023 as Pride Month.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Settlement Agreement Disclosure
City Attorney Garcia briefly reviewed the Settlement Agreement and General Release,
reflecting the terms and conditions for settlement of litigation related to San Bernardino
County Superior Court Case No. CIVSB 2114106. The matter was on the agenda to notify the
public of the settlement negotiated by the City. As public comment, Dennis Bell wondered if
the settlement of $1 7 million would be funded through the General Fund or through the City's
insurance company.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,
the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the public disclosure of details of an
Agreement of Settlement and General Release between the City of Redlands and Laurel
Falconieri and Leslie Martinez. Under the terms of the agreement, the City agrees to pay Ms.
Falconieri $1,150,000, and the City agrees to pay Ms. Martinez $500,000 to settle and dispose
of disputes and controversies associated with a Complaint filed in the San Bernardino
Superior Court entitled Laurel Falconieri and Leslie Martinez vs. City of Redlands, et al., Case
No. CIVSB2114106.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Agreement Annual Community Benchmark Survey
Assistant City Manager McConnell presented a three-year agreement with Policy Confluence,
Inc. for the annual community benchmark survey. As public comment, Dennis Bell thought
this expense to be a waste of taxpayer money and, because the survey had low participation,
the results did not accurately reflect the residents' opinions.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a three-year agreement with
Policy Confluence, Inc. for the annual community benchmark survey for an amount not to
exceed $68,566.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Professional Recruitment Services Agreement
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a three-year agreement with
Gallagher Benefit Services to provide recruitment services for executive and management
position vacancies for the period of June 6, 2023, through June 30, 2026, with two optional
one-year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $100,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution Nos. 8479 and 8480 Special CFD Tax Levy
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution Nos. 8479 and
8480 establishing the special tax levy within the City of Redlands Community Facilities District
No. 2003-1 (Redlands Business Center) and 2001-1 (Northwest Development Project).
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Payment Kiosk
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a sole source purchase with
DynaTouch Corporation for a through -the -wall, full service (credit/debit card, check and cash)
payment kiosk not to exceed the amount of $61,000; and authorized staff to execute the Terms
and Conditions agreement with DynaTouch Corporation.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Intergovernmental Purchase Server Storage Enhancements
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, an intergovernmental
purchase of Pure Storage Storage Area Network (SAN) hardware, for server storage
enhancements from Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, in the amount of $67,488.75.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Amending San Bernardino Basin Groundwater Council Framework Agreement
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the First Amendment to the
San Bernardino Basin Groundwater Council Framework Agreement and authorized the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Resolution No. 8476 Road Repair Project List
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8476 to
adopt the Senate Bill No. 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB1) Project List, approving
funding for the City's Pavement Management Program; and determined that 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
Rapid Flashing Beacon Signs & LED Crosswalk System Purchase
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the sole source procurement
of two (2) Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon signs and one (1) In -Pavement LED Crosswalk
System from NexTech Systems, Inc. for a total of $72,242.43.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Water and Wastewater Treatment Supplies Bid Rejection
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously agreed, by roll call vote, to reject all bids received for
Water and Wastewater Treatment Supplies and directed staff to solicit new bids. A
comprehensive review and analysis identified incomplete bid responses and significant
mathematical errors. These errors warrant the rejection of all bids.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Hazardous Waste Removal Services Bid Rejection
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously agreed, by roll call vote, to reject all bids received for
Hazardous Waste Removal services at water and wastewater facilities and directed staff to
solicit new bids. A comprehensive review of proposals identified an administrative error in the
bid solicitation.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8367 Traffic Regulations
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8367
establishing a midblock crosswalk on Wabash Avenue between Sylvan Boulevard and
Montecito Lane adjacent to Crafton Elementary School; and determined that approval of the
resolution is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State's
guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Amending 2022 Citywide Sidewalk & ADA Ramp Replacement Agreement
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the First Amendment to the
Public Works Contract with Tryco General Engineering for the 2022 Citywide Sidewalk and
ADA Ramp Replacement Project to extend the time for completion by thirty (30) calendar days.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Grant Award Board of State and Community Corrections
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, to accept the grant award
from the Board of State and Community Corrections; and approved an additional appropriation
of $55,464.53 to the Police Department, to use to address officer wellness, mental health and
provide peer support.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program Application
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8478
authorizing the application to and participation in the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant
program funded by the Board of State and Community Corrections, and if awarded, authorized
the City Manager or his designee to execute any subsequent funding agreement.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
BMX Pump Track Design Services
Assistant City Manager Boatman discussed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission's
unanimous recommendation to the City Council to direct staff to issue a request for proposal
for the design of a BMX pump track and appropriate the necessary funding to pay for the
design from the Palmetto Grove Undesignated Parks funds. As public comment, Steve Rogers
supported the overall goal of adding a pump track but had concerns about the proposed
location and about who would be overseeing the project.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,
the City Council unanimously directed staff, by roll call vote, to issue a request for proposals
for professional services to design a BMX pump track.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
In -Kind Support 2023 Summer Music Festival
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On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the 2023
Summer Music Festival event is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to
Section 15301 of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act;
and approved a request for in -kind support in the amount of $30,000 related to the 2023
Summer Music Festival event hosted by the Redlands Bowl Performing Arts.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Solid Waste Rate Structure and Feasibility Study Review
Assistant City Manager Boatman introduced a three -party agreement with R3 Consulting
Group, Inc. and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC for the review of the current solid
waste rate structure and feasibility study. As public comment, Steve Rogers stated this item
should not have been placed on the Consent Calendar, and he reiterated his concerns about the
engineering functions within the City. He thought this should fall under the purview of
licensed engineers and not under Mr. Boatman and Facilities and Community Services.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a three -party
agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC for the
review of the current solid waste rate structure and feasibility study for an amount not -to -exceed
$89,375.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Toyota of Redlands Lease Agreements
Mayor Pro Tem Barich recused himself from this item due to his source of income relationship
with Toyota of Redlands.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, the City Manager or his
designee to negotiate sole source lease agreements with Toyota of Redlands for three vehicles
at a cost not to exceed $85,000 and to execute the lease agreements together with any other
associated documents with Toyota of Redlands.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Other: Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich (RECUSE)
Resolution No. 8466 Salary Schedule
Assistant City Manager McConnell provided information regarding Resolution No. 8466
establishing a Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan for City Employees and Rescinding
Resolution No. 8406. As public comment, Steve Rogers expressed concerns about some of the
position changes, complained the City was top heavy and questioned why Redlands needed
two Assistant City Managers.
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On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No.
8466 establishing a Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan for City Employees and Rescinding
Resolution No. 8406.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
Redlands Police Community Foundation Annual Report
Interim Police Chief Tolber introduced Redlands Police Community Foundation (RPCF) past
President, Stan Weisser, current President Judy Cannon and Treasurer Kathy Johnson, who
presented the 2022 Annual Report. Each member highlighted a different aspect of the
Foundation's work. Since its inception, the Foundation has given back directly to the RPD and
the Redlands community, totaling $495,653. Some RPD programs supported include, Citizen
Volunteer Unit, K9 Unit, Police Reserves, Community Youth Programs, such as Back 2
School Jam, Cops N Kids Program, Blue Christmas, Mobile Bood Library, Community Bike
Fund, Heroes & Helpers, RESA Academy, Street Smart Self -Defense Program and
Community Outreach and Safety Programs. The members thanked all the Foundation donors
and spoke of their deep gratitude towards the generous community support.
NEW BUSINESS
Citywide Annual Purchase Orders
Assistant City Manager McConnell presented Citywide Annual Purchase Orders for Fiscal
Year 2023-2024 for the purchase of miscellaneous tools, equipment, and supplies that have
been budgeted by each department. By leveraging purchasing power and economies of scale,
the City is expecting to receive roughly $114,500 savings in the upcoming year.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Annual Purchase
Orders with Lowe's, Fastenal, Home Depot, and Office Depot, to provide miscellaneous tools,
equipment, and supplies for FY 2023-2024 on a need -by -need basis for "not -to -exceed" total
annual amounts as listed: Lowe's - $200,000; Home Depot - $350,000; Office Depot - $280,000;
Fastenal - $250,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution Nos. 8435 and 8436 SLD and LMD Assessments
Assistant City Manager Boatman provided a report on the procedures to implement
assessments for Street Lighting District No. 1 and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and
introduced Resolution Nos. 8435 and 8436 for the Annual Engineer's Reports Preliminary
Approval, and Declaration of Intention to Levy Fiscal Year 2023/24 Assessments. As public
comment, Steve Rogers expressed confusion as to why this item was under the purview of
Facilities and Community Services and he thought it should be under the superintendent of
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streets. In response, City Manager Duggan pointed out there was no longer a prohibition
against Mr. Rogers from interacting with any city employee and the letter from the State
Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists clarified that
the City's organizational structure was not in violation of any law.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,
the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8435 giving
preliminary approval of the Annual Engineer's Reports for Landscape Maintenance District No.
1 and Street Lighting District No. 1; approved Resolution No. 8436 declaring the City
Council's intention to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 2023/24; and scheduled a
Public Hearing for June 20, 2023 to receive comments related to levying assessments within
these districts.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Amending Well and Booster Pump Rehabilitation Project
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris reviewed the need for a Second
Amendment to the Non -Professional Services Agreement with General Pump Company, Inc.
for the Well and Booster Pump Rehabilitation Project to extend the Agreement term by
eighteen months and increase the total contract value to $2,577,445.28.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of
the Second Amendment to the Non -Professional Services Agreement with General Pump
Company, Inc. is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State's
guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and approved the Second
Amendment to the Non -Professional Services Agreement with General Pump Company, Inc. to
extend the Agreement term by eighteen (18) months and increase the total contract value to
$2,577,445.28.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Joint Utilities Laboratory Expansion Preliminary Design
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris presented a Professional Services
Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Joint Utilities Laboratory Expansion Preliminary
Design for an amount not -to -exceed $270,990. The Redlands Joint Utilities Laboratory (JUL)
is an Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) accredited facility that
analyzes water, wastewater, and biosolids samples collected throughout the City. The JUL
facility was originally constructed in 1988 and has not been expanded or upgraded. The
facility must be expanded soon to allow for the placement of additional test equipment and
sample storage areas.
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On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of a
Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith, 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 a Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith,
Inc. for the Joint Utilities Laboratory Expansion Preliminary Design for the amount
not -to -exceed $270,990.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8477 Amending Quinn Company Agreement
Assistant City Manager Boatman detailed Resolution No. 8477 amending Resolution No.
8081 and approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with Quinn Company to increase
the total compensation for an amount not to exceed $739,500 for the provision of maintenance
and service for heavy duty off -road equipment.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No.
8477 amending Resolution No. 8081 and approving the First Amendment to the Agreement
with Quinn Company to increase the total compensation for an amount not to exceed
$739,500 for the provision of maintenance and service for heavy duty off -road equipment.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Contract Award A.K. Smiley Public Library Boiler Replacement Project
Staff requested this item be removed from tonight's agenda. The matter will be rescheduled for a
future City Council meeting.
Ordinance No. 2922 Re -introduction Sidewalk Vending
Assistant City Manager Boatman provided background on Ordinance No. 2922 to establish
regulations governing sidewalk vendors within City limits. He pointed out that in 2018, the
California Legislature passed Senate Bill 946 which prohibits cities from banning sidewalk
vending outright or from otherwise restricting sidewalk vendors in the public right-of-way and
in public parks. The operation of sidewalk vendors has increased, with some vendors risking
the health and safety of the public by creating traffic hazards and operating without
appropriate health or food handling permits. On April 4, 2023, the City Council authorized
Mayor Pro Tem Barich and Council Member Guzman -Lowery to meet as an ad hoc committee
to discuss and review further modifications to Ordinance No 2922 as recommended by
Maribel Nunez of the Inland Equity Community Land Trust and in partnership with ICIJ
Coalition. The ad hoc committee suggested several revisions to Ordinance No. 2922,
pertaining to the following sections: Section 12.45.030 Stationary Sidewalk Vending, Section
12.45.050 Roaming Sidewalk Vending and Section 12.45.060 Administrative Fines.
As public comment, Miriam Espinosa, Yeni Linares, Yeni Ruiz Mejia, Jessica Allocar, Olga
Flores, David Freidman, Lyzzeth Mendoza appreciated the City's efforts to revise the
ordinance and described the benefits that sidewalk vendors bring to a community, such as
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neighborhood vitality and economic value. They stressed the importance of education and
requested fees be lowered. Evan Sanford, Executive Director of the Redlands Chamber of
Commerce, stated that overall, the Chamber members supported the ordinance and were
pleased the City would establish a baseline of rules and regulations. Andrea Ramirez thought
the ordinance was fair for vendors as well as the public, and she emphasized the need for
regulations to keep the community safe. Andy Hoder wondered if vendors were able to appeal
citation fines. Mr. Boatman added there was no appeal process, but vendors could submit a
hardship waiver form.
Each Council Member offered their thoughts and perspectives on the ordinance and agreed
that education would be key to the success of the program. Topics discussed included, the fee
structure, distance requirements for vendors from schools and the rail, enforcement guidelines
and requirements for the display of permitting paperwork. Council Members thanked the ad
hoc committee members for their cooperative efforts to refine the ordinance.
At 9:59 P.M., a brief recess was called to allow City Attorney Garcia and Assistant City
Manager Boatman the time to add the Council's recommended revisions to the ordinance. The
meeting reconvened at 10:12 P.M. and Ms. Garcia listed the technical revisions of the sections
affected by the changes so these could be incorporated into the motion.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul
Barich, the City Council unanimously re -introduced, by roll call vote, Ordinance No.
2922 adding Chapter 12.45 and amending Chapter 12.44 to the Redlands Municipal Code to
establish regulations governing sidewalk vendors within City limits, as amended, incorporating
all revisions identified by the City Attorney; and determined that the ordinance 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
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Due to the late hour, there were no Council Member reports.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. The next regular
meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on June 20, 2023.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF REDLANDS
Chairman Tejeda 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
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Minutes
On motion of Vice Chair Barich, seconded by Board Member Saucedo, the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 2, 2023 were unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
adjourned at 10:26 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on July 5, 2023.
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