HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023_06_20 - RegularMINUTES
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic
Center, 35 Cajon Street, on June 20, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.
Present: Eddie Tejeda, Mayor
Paul Barich, Mayor Pro Tempore
Denise Davis, Council Member
Jenna Guzman -Lowery, Council Member
Mario Saucedo, 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; Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director;
Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director; John Harris, Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Director; Rich Sessler, Fire Chief; Rachel Tolber, Police Chief; Tabitha
Crocker, Facilities and Community Services Assistant Director
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 legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
(City Attorney Abich Garcia)
One Case:
a. Davis v. City of Redlands, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2132368
a. Performance Evaluations of Public Employees — Government Code §54957(b)(1)
Position: City Attorney and City Manager
b. Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6
(Assistant City Manager McConnell)
Agency Negotiators:
Mayor Tejeda and Mayor Pro Tem Barich
Unrepresented
Employees
City Attorney and City Manager
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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
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:15 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Barich 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.
PRESENTATION
Council Members presented Proclamations to Angela Wilkinson, Joe Richardson, Pastor Jackie
Green, Kenneth Ford and Gail Howard declaring June 19, 2023 as Juneteenth, Freedom Day.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Teamsters Local 1932 - James Estrada, representing the Teamsters, said union members
provide great value to the City. They emulate a strong work ethic every day and strive to make
the community a better place. He urged the Council to recognize and respect their worth during
negotiations.
Juneteenth Freedom Day - Tracy Wise encouraged everyone to recognize the importance of
celebrating Juneteenth, as it was a reminder that all lives have value.
Redlands Theatre Festival - Paul Blatchley informed everyone that Cliff Cabanilla, founder of
the Redlands Theatre Festival held every summer at Prospect Park, had recently passed away.
He suggested the City consider renaming the Avice Meeker Sewall Theatre in honor of Mr.
Cabanilla.
Israel Beal Proclamation - Maria Brunner, from the office of Majority Leader Reyes, presented
a proclamation to Angela Wilkinson in honor of Israel Beal, her great great grandfather. Ms.
Wilkinson was highlighted for her commitment to the community and her ability to carry on
the family legacy.
Pride Month - Joshua David Hall urged the Council to focus on the problems of homelessness
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and public safety, instead of the LGBTQ+ community, where he says too much attention has
been directed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the special meeting minutes of
June 5, 2023, and the regular meeting minutes of June 6, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Human Relations Commission Appointment
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously appointed, by roll call vote, Neha Agarwal to serve the
remainder of a four-year term ending October 18, 2026 on the Human Relations Commission.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Airport Advisory Board Appointment
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously appointed, by roll call vote, Johnny Ghazal to serve the
remainder of a four-year term on the Airport Advisory Board ending May 1, 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8475 Destruction of Public Records
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8475 approving
the destruction of certain public records in the City Clerk's Office.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Settlement Agreement Disclosure
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, 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 Candace
Sheri Jean Davis. Under the terms of the agreement, the City agrees to pay Ms. Davis $50,000 to
settle and dispose of disputes and controversies associated with a Complaint filed in the San
Bernardino County Superior Court entitled Candace Sheri Jean Davis v City of Redlands, etal.,
Case No. CIVSB2132368.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2024 Support Letter
As public comment, Bruce Laycook encouraged the Council to authorize Mayor Tejeda to sign
a letter on behalf of the City of Redlands in support of AB 1657 enacting the Affordable
Housing Bond Act of 2024.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, Mayor Tejeda to sign a letter
on behalf of the City of Redlands in support of AB 1657 enacting the Affordable Housing Bond
Act of 2024.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8487 Wildland Protection
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8487 approving
Agreement 3CA06326 with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) for
wildland protection during fiscal year 2023-2024 for an amount not to exceed $244,353.46.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8481 Unclaimed Checks and Deposits
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8481
authorizing the transfer of unclaimed checks and deposits from their respective funds to the
General Fund pursuant to California Government Code Section 50053.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Special District Assessments Collection
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, an Agreement with San
Bernardino County for the Collection of Special District Assessments.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
DIMS Linear Systems Software Purchase
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the single -source purchase of
DIMS Linear Systems software in the amount of $43,997.14.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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RESA Agreement University of Redlands
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of
the agreement 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
agreement between the City of Redlands and the University of Redlands for event services for
the Redlands Emergency Services Academy (RESA).
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution Nos. 8488 and 8489 Utility Services Outside City
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8488 for a new
connection to the City of Redlands water distribution system and sewer collection system at 2160
Nice Avenue (APN: 0298-231-06-0000) in the unincorporated community of Mentone; adopted
Resolution No. 8489 relating to Pre -Annexation Agreement No. 23-07; and determined that
approval of the Resolutions is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15303
and 15319 of the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Amending Agreement Implementation of the Inclusionary Housing Program
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the sole source Second
Amendment to the Agreement with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., to increase the total
agreement amount not -to -exceed $100,400; and to extend the end term of the agreement to June
30, 2024, with an option to extend one additional year; and approved an additional appropriation
of $50,000 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to the Development Services FY
2022-23 Planning Budget, to allow for the continued performance of professional services
associated with the implementation of the Inclusionary Housing Program.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Partial Notice of Non -Renewal of a Land Conservation Agreement
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the execution and recordation
of a Notice of Partial Non -Renewal of a Land Conservation Agreement (herein "Contract
77-530") relating to two parcels of land (APN 0293-132-01-0000 (portion) and
0293-141-37-0000), owned by Canyon Ranch Development, LLC and located on San Timoteo
Canyon Road in the City of Redlands, and conditioned upon Canyon Ranch executing an
Indemnification Agreement in favor of the City of Redlands in form approved by the City
Attorney; and approved the Indemnification Agreement pursuant to which Canyon Ranch will
indemnify the City.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Resolution Nos. 8482 and 8483 Utility Services Outside City
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8482 for new
connections to the City of Redlands water distribution and sewer collection systems for four
vacant 0.20 acre parcels located at 1243 Ansley Lane, 1239 Ansley Lane, 1215 Ansley Lane, and
2143 Nice Avenue and identified as county of San Bernardino Assessor's Parcel Numbers
0298-391-10-0000, 0298-391-09-0000, 0298-391-03-0000, and 0298-391-01-0000 in the
unincorporated community of Mentone within San Bernardino County; adopted Resolution No.
8483 relating to Pre -Annexation Agreement No. 23-03; and determined that approval of the
Resolutions is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15303 and 15319 of the
California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Redlands Country Club Drainage Amendment
Mayor Pro Tem Barich recused himself from this item due to his membership status with the
Redlands Country Club.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the First Amendment to
the Professional Services Agreement with Watearth, Inc. for the Redlands Country Club
Drainage 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
First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Watearth, Inc. The amendment
will incorporate additional scope of work, increase the budget by $21,528.50, and extend the
project completion time to August 31, 2023, with a revised agreement value of $89,503.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
Other: Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich (RECUSE)
Labor Compliance Review Software Purchase
Staff requested this item be pulled from tonight's agenda. The matter will be rescheduled for a
future City Council meeting.
Air Quality Sampling and Analysis Service Agreement
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of a
Non -Professional Services Agreement with Quantum Analytical, 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 Non -Professional Services Agreement
with Quantum Analytical, Inc. for air quality sampling and analysis for an amount not -to -exceed
$102,500 for an initial term of one (1) year with the option to extend the agreement for one (1)
additional year at $102,500.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Recycled Water Reservoir Engineering Project Amendment
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the First
Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the
Recycled Water Reservoir Engineering 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 First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Carollo
Engineers, Inc. for the Recycled Water Reservoir Engineering Project, to extend the term by six
(6) months.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Bid Rejection Mission Zanja Channel Improvements Project
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the rejection of all bids
received for the Mission Zanja Channel Improvements Project, Project No. 405003; and directed
staff to solicit new bids for the Project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Redlands Fourth of July Celebration Event In -Kind Request
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the Redlands
4th of July event 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 portions of E. Colton Ave., Chapel St., Stillman Ave., E.
High Ave., Division St., Park Ave., and University St. for the event at Sylvan Park; authorized
the temporary closure of portions of Highland Avenue, Dearborn Street, 5th Avenue and Marion
Rd, for the event at Moore Middle School; authorized the expenditure of city resources and
in -kind support in the amount of $37,686 related to this event; and authorized the sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages at the event held at Sylvan Park and along 5th Avenue
during the event held at Moore Middle School.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Veterinary Services & Supplies Agreement
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the agreement with Pet Land
Inc. DBA Highland Village Pet Hospital to provide veterinary services and medical supplies to
the Redlands Animal Services Division for a five-year term for an amount not to exceed
$1,243,267; and approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $125,224.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Ordinance No. 2922 Sidewalk Vending Adoption
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 2922 (second
reading), adding Chapter 12.45 and amending Chapter 12.44 to the Redlands Municipal Code to
establish regulations governing sidewalk vending.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Juneteenth
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Denise
Davis, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a Proclamation
declaring June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
City Treasurer Vacancy
Mayor Tejeda opened the discussion regarding the City Treasurer vacancy, which was due to
the untimely passing of Treasurer Robert Dawes. The Mayor explained that on May 16, 2023,
the City Council unanimously agreed to fill the vacancy by appointment and established June 5,
2023 as the deadline to accept applications. One application was received and verified by the
City Clerk. Phillip Doolittle provided a brief presentation of his qualifications and answered
questions from the Council Members.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Barich, seconded by Council Member Davis, the City Council
unanimously appointed, by roll call vote, Phillip Doolittle to fill the vacancy of the elective
office of City Treasurer, to serve the remainder of the term until the next general municipal
election in November 2024.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Oath of Office — City Clerk Donaldson administered the oath of office to the newly appointed
City Treasurer Doolittle.
Appointee Comments — Treasurer Doolittle stated he looked forward to taking on his new
duties and he thanked the public for their support and the City Council for their trust.
Cancellation of August Council Meetings
Mayor Tejeda recommended the Council cancel the August 1 and August 15, 2023, regular
meetings of the City Council.
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On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the cancellation of the
August 1 and August 15, 2023, regular meetings of the City Council.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2959 Inclusionary Housing Program
Mayor Tejeda declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Development
Services Director Desatnik for background and a detailed report on Ordinance No. 2959, to
amend Title 18 (zoning regulations) of the Redlands Municipal Code by adding chapter 18.230
for an Inclusionary Housing Program for the City of Redlands. The City's recently adopted
Housing Element includes a program calling for the City to evaluate and consider adopting an
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Through the Housing Element, the City is required to plan for
the provision of its share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) as determined
by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), which includes target
numbers assigned for very -low income units, low-income units, and moderate -income units.
Staff presented the proposed ordinance to the Planning Commission at its February 14, 2023
meeting, whereby an ad -hoc sub -committee was appointed to review the matter and refine the
ordinance. On April 25, 2023, with the ad -hoc committee recommendations, the Planning
Commission unanimously recommended its approval to the City Council.
Director Desatnik presented sample project financing with a hypothetical 50 unit apartment,
defined density bonus, spoke to the program's major provisions, the implementation process,
income categories/affordable rents, timing of the ordinance adoption and how it would affect
current applications, and he offered alternatives, such as, payment of in -lieu fee. The amount of
the in -lieu fee was not part of the ordinance or the action to be taken tonight and the fee will be
adopted at a future public hearing by resolution of the City Council. He added that staff was
recommending the Council include the suggestions made by the University of Redlands for the
University Village Project, which was proposing to include off -site affordable rental units as
part of their project and they wanted to preserve that as an option.
As public comment, Bruce Laycook of Human Good Affordable Housing, commented that the
intent of the ordinance was commendable but wondered whether this would help in practice.
Felipe Albertao and Maribel Nunez of Inland Equity Community Land Trust, and Melanie Still,
of Inland Southern California Housing Collective thanked the staff for their efforts, thought the
proposed ordinance was a good start, but requested the Council delay the matter till July 18 to
consider adding their recommendations. Richard O'Donnell reminded everyone the state doesn't
require the City to adopt an inclusionary housing program and he urged the Council to reject
the ordinance. De'Andre Valencia of the Building Industry Association stated the in lieu fee
calculation was flawed and should be reduced. Written comments were received from the
University of Redlands for the University Village Project requesting a small change to Section
18.230.110(B) and to strike through the following language: 'Off -site development of
affordable units is not an option for Rental Residential Developments. For -sale'. Carlos
Rodriguez of the Building Industry Association of Southern California, opposed the in lieu fee
calculation and recommended the fee range be adjusted. With no further comments, Mayor
Tejeda closed the public hearing.
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Council Members raised several questions and discussed the merits of the ordinance. They
agreed to move forward with the introduction, accept the recommendation made by the
University of Redlands and directed staff to meet with the representatives of Inland Equity
Community Land Trust to consider incorporating their recommendations.
On motion of Mayor Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously introduced, as amended, including the recommendation made by the
University of Redlands, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 2959, amending Title 18 (zoning
regulations) of the Redlands Municipal Code by adding chapter 18.230 for an Inclusionary
Housing Program for the City of Redlands; and found that the Ordinance is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; approving to strike through the following language from
Section 18.230.110(B) Off -site Development of Affordable Units: 'Off -site development of
affordable units is not an option for Rental Residential Developments. For -sale'.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution Nos. 8484 and 8485 - CFD Annexation No. 25
Mayor Tejeda declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Development
Services Director Desatnik for a report on a request from GS Redlands LLC, Tract Map No.
20065, to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 for the purposes of
performing maintenance of infiltration trenches, infiltration basins, storm drain facilities,
landscaping, and street trees within and adjacent to Tract Map No. 20065. City Clerk
Donaldson agreed to hold the special election within the annexing territory on June 20, 2023.
With no further comments, Mayor Tejeda closed the public hearing. City Clerk Donaldson
conducted the special election and announced the results, which determined the required
two-thirds of the votes cast (8-0) were in favor of levying the tax.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8484, calling a
special election of the question of levying special taxes within the territory to be annexed to CFD
No. 2004-1; and approved Resolution No. 8485, declaring the voting results of the special
election of Annexation No. 25 to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 was in favor of
levying the tax, and therefore, the territory will be annexed to the CFD No. 2004-1.
Vote: 4 - 1 Passed
NAY: Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich
Resolution Nos. 8437 and 8438 LMD and SLD
Mayor Tejeda opened the public hearing and called on Facilities and Community Services
Assistant Director Crocker for a report of a request to implement assessments for Street
Lighting District No. 1 and Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
There were no written comments received and, with no further discussion, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
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On motion of Mayor Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City
Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution Nos. 8437 and 8438, approving the
Engineer's Reports for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting District No. 1
and implementing the assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
NEW BUSINESS
MOUs RADD, RAME, RAMME and RASME
Assistant City Manager McConnell explained the negotiation process leading to the proposed
Memorandums of Understanding between the City of Redlands and the Redlands Association
of Department Directors, the Redlands Association of Management Employees, the Redlands
Association of Mid -Management Employees, and the Redlands Association of Safety
Management Employees. All represented units received a seven percent salary increase for the
first year of the contract and two percent salary increases in both years two and three. Other
changes include elimination of the two-tier benefit contributions, increases in deferred
compensation, increases to uniform and car allowances, vacation accruals, longevity, and the
addition of educational incentives.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the Memorandums of Understanding
between the City of Redlands and the Redlands Association of Department Directors, the
Redlands Association of Management Employees, the Redlands Association of
Mid -Management Employees, and the Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
CONFIRE Joint Use Authority Membership
Fire Chief Sessler reported the benefits of the City continuing the Fire Department's
membership in the CONFIRE Joint Use Authority for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The primary
function of CONFIRE is to provide for a secondary public safety answering point for 9-1-1
services, fire/emergency medical dispatching, and information technology support.
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the Fire Department's continued
membership in the CONFIRE Joint Use Authority for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and pay associated
annual fees in an amount not to exceed $864,568.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Fiscal Agent for U of R Grant Funds
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Management Services/Finance Director Garcia provided background for a request by the
University of Redlands for the City of Redlands to serve as Fiscal Agent for University Grant
Funds of $8,000,000 appropriated by the State of California - General Fund pursuant to AB 179
for the University Village Project. AB 179 is a budget implementing bill that includes funding
for key priorities for the State, such as transportation, general government, parks and open
space, education, fire prevention and public safety. The California Department of Housing &
Community Development (HCD) will be implementing this award and has requested that the
City submit documents to expedite the payment of the $8,000,000 grant to the City. In order to
properly record the transaction of the pass -through grant funding, staff is requesting an
additional appropriation of the $8,000,000 grant award into Fund 200, Governmental Grants.
There will be no impact on the City's General Fund and the funds transfer of $8,000,000 from
the State to the City to the University will be performed in a lump sum transaction as outlined
in the funds transfer agreement. 100% of the grant funding will be transferred to the University.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the request by the University
of Redlands for the City of Redlands to serve as Fiscal Agent for University Grant Funds of
$8,000,000 appropriated by the State of California - General Fund pursuant to AB 179 (The
Budget Act of 2022) for the University Village Project; authorized the submission of a request to
the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for transfer of
University Grant Funds to the City of Redlands and approved an additional appropriation of the
same to the Governmental Grant Funds Account; and approved the Fund Transfer Agreement
with the University of Redlands to transfer the amount of $8,000,000 to the University of
Redlands, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Contract Award A.K. Smiley Public Library Boiler Replacement
Facilities and Community Services Assistant Director Crocker presented the Public Works
Contract with F.M. Thomas Air Conditioning, Inc. for an amount not -to -exceed $193,050 for
the A.K. Smiley Public Library Boiler Replacement Project.
On motion of Mayor Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, the
City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the Public
Work Construction Contract with F.M. Thomas Air Conditioning, Inc. for the A.K. Smiley
Public Library Boiler Replacement Project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to
Section 15302(c) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality
Act; and approved an award of the public works construction contract to F.M. Thomas Air
Conditioning, Inc. in the amount of $193,050 for the A.K. Smiley Public Library Boiler
Replacement Project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Contract Award 2022 CIP Sewer Pipeline Replacement
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris reviewed the Public Works Construction
Contract with CEM Construction Corporation for the 2022 CIP Sewer Pipeline Replacement
Project for an amount not -to -exceed $3,314,268.
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On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Mayor Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the 2022 CIP Sewer Pipeline
Replacement Project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15302 of the
State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; approved the 2022
CIP Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project plans and specifications; and awarded the Public Work
Construction Contract to CEM Construction Corporation for an amount not to -exceed
$3,314,268.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
MUED Annual Purchase Orders
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris detailed the Municipal Utilities and
Engineering Department Annual Purchase Orders and Agreements for FY 23/24.
for a total encumbered amount not -to -exceed $5,305,000
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 Fiscal Year 23/24 Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department Annual Purchase Orders
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 Fiscal Year 23/24
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department Annual Purchase Orders and Agreements as
itemized in the staff report for a total encumbered amount not -to -exceed $5,305,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Juneteenth Event - All the Council Members enjoyed the Juneteenth celebration and thanked
the City and staff for being instrumental in making the event such a success.
Mayor Pro Tem Barich attended the Veterans Resource Fair on June 7 at Sylvan Park, where
more than 75 vets were helped.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. The next regular
meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
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