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Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, as adjourned on July 18, 2023, and held in the
Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on July 25, 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
Chris Boatman, Assistant City Manager; Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager;
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney; Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk; Phillip Doolittle,
City Treasurer; 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; Tabitha Crocker,
Facilities and Community Services Assistant Director; Deanna Cantrell, Deputy Police
Chief
Mayor Tejeda called the adjourned meeting of July 18, 2023 to order and announced there
were no closed session matters scheduled for the City 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
Guzman -Lowery followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Representation - Andrea Ramirez, a resident of District 1, was frustrated
that Council Member Davis had not responded to her emails or acknowledged her concerns
and she thought her perspectives were not represented properly.
Rapid Building Growth - Susan Leonard was concerned with traffic congestion and the rapid
growth of development within the City, especially in the downtown area.
Council Member Service - Michael Paisner stated he had watched the actions of council
members for several years and was convinced that each one deserved his respect, despite any
differences of opinion that might have existed. He thought Council Member Davis had been
serving the community well.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
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On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the regular
meeting minutes of July 5, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Citizens' Measure T Oversight Committee Appointment
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously appointed, by roll call vote, Brooke
Doolittle of the Redlands Civilian Safety Employees Association to serve a one-year term as
the non-public safety bargaining unit member on the Measure T Oversight Committee
beginning July 18, 2023, and ending July 18, 2024; and appointed Reggie Brown of the
Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees to serve a one-year term as the public
safety bargaining unit member on the Measure T Oversight Committee beginning July 18,
2023, and ending July 18, 2024.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Redlands Bowl 100th Year Anniversary
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a Proclamation
celebrating the Redlands Bowl 100th Year Anniversary.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8504 Salary Schedule
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No.
8504 establishing a Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan for City Employees and
Rescinding Resolution No. 8466. The City secured an Encampment Resolution Fund Program
Award in the amount of $4,529,069 which provides support in ensuring the wellness and
safety of people experiencing homelessness. A portion of these funds will be used to add
additional staffing to the City's Homeless Solutions Program.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
CalApp Grant Award Acceptance
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously accepted, by roll call vote, the California
Energy Commission Ca1APP+ Grant in the amount of $60,000 for the implementation of the
online solar permitting program; authorized an additional appropriation in the amount of
$60,000; and adopted Resolution No. 8501 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute the California Energy Commission Grant Agreement and all other related documents
necessary to implement the CalApp Program.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Intergovernmental Purchase Network Security Enhancements
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, an
intergovernmental purchase of Palo Alto Networks Firewall Hardware and Software Support,
for network security enhancements from Digital Scepter Corporation in the amount of
$240,263.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
2002 Type I Seagrave Fire Engine Sale
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the sale of a 2002
Type I Seagrave Fire Engine to Crafton Hills College for their Fire Academy and Fire
Technology Programs for the amount of $1.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
California Conservation Corps Sponsorship Agreement
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a Sponsorship
Agreement with the California Conservation Corps for participation in the Wildland Fire
Mitigation and Fuels Reduction Program.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8506 CDBG Funding Award
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously accepted, by roll call vote, the 2023-2024
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding award in the amount of $334,141;
authorized an additional appropriation of $334,141 for the FY2023-2024 CDBG Program
Year; and adopted Resolution No. 8506 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
agreements, amendments and other related documents associated with the 2023-2024 CDBG
Program Year.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution Nos 8499 and 8500 Outside City Utilities
Development Services Director Desatnik provided background on Resolution No. 8499 and
a request for new connections to the City of Redlands water distribution and sewer collection
systems for seven vacant parcels located at the northeast corner of the intersection Nice
Avenue and Turquoise Avenue in the unincorporated community of Mentone within San
Bernardino County. Measure U, approved by the voters in 1997, requires a Pre -Annexation
Agreement with the Applicant, since the development is located within the City's sphere of
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influence. As public comment, San Orbaker, of the Mentone Chamber of Commerce,
opposed the pre -annexation agreement, thought the action illegal and added that Mentone
residents did not want to lose any additional land to the City of Redlands. City Attorney
Garcia said the item had been reviewed and was found legal, while Director Desatnik
explained the action, if approved, was not physically annexing territory within Redlands.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,
the City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8499 for new
connections to the City of Redlands water distribution and sewer collection systems for seven
vacant parcels located at the northeast corner of the intersection Nice Avenue and Turquoise
Avenue and identified as county of San Bernardino Assessor's Parcel Numbers
0298-103-14-0000 through 0298-103-20-0000 in the unincorporated community of Mentone
within San Bernardino County; adopted Resolution No. 8500 relating to Pre -Annexation
Agreement No. 23-08 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
Resolution No. 8495 Five Year Measure I Capital Improvement Plan
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that adoption of
Resolution No. 8495 is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of
the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopted
Resolution No. 8495 for the Fiscal Year 23/24 through Fiscal Year 27/28 Five Year Measure I
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Measure I requires each local jurisdiction receiving Measure
I revenues to adopt a Five -Year CIP listing the projects that will be funded or partially funded
through Measure I annually. Streets identified for improvement in the Five -Year CIP are
determined through the City's Pavement Management Program (PMP), which was adopted by
City Council in April 2020. Street segments are programmed into the City's annual street
resurfacing project based on the PMP recommendations.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8498 Traffic Regulations
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, 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; and adopted Resolution
No. 8498 establishing a no -parking zone and restricted parking zone from 10:00 PM to 6:00
AM on Industrial Park Avenue between Nevada Street and Alabama Street.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Hold Harmless Agreement for Heroes and Helpers 2023 Event
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the Hold
Harmless Agreement with Redlands Joint Venture, LLC, Majestic Realty Co. for use of its
facilities for the Heroes and Helpers 2023 Event between December 18, 2023 and
December 21, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
2023 Toyota Tundra Donation
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously accepted, by roll call vote, the donation of
a 2023 Toyota Tundra for the Redlands Police Department's Citizen Volunteers, valued in
the amount of $53,156.68, from the Redlands Police Community Foundation; and
authorized an additional appropriation of the same amount.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Downtown Redlands Artwalk Event In -Kind Support
Facilities and Community Services Director Crocker introduced the request from Kid's
Cures Foundation for in -kind support of $8,344, for street closures and for the sale of
alcoholic beverages related to the Downtown Redlands Artwalk to be held on October 29,
2023. As public comment, Dennis Bell pointed out the event host was an out-of-town
organization and he wondered why such a busy street as State Street would need to be
closed. He also raised questions surrounding the hard and soft costs as listed in the staff
report and urged the City for more transparency and accountability. Staff clarified that the
in -kind support costs were based on a worst -case scenario and ultimately the final amount
paid by the City could be less than estimated.
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 event is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the
state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; authorized and
approved a request for in -kind support in the amount of $8,344 related to this event;
authorized the temporary closure of East State Street from Orange Street to 7th Street, and
5th Street from Redlands Boulevard to State Street on October 29, 2023; and approved the
request for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in Ed Hales Park.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Amending Contract Joslyn Senior Center Renovation Project
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that the approval
of the agreement is exempt from an environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 of the
State's CEQA guidelines; and approved the Second Amendment to the Public Works Contract
with Armstrong Cal Builders, Inc. for the Joslyn Senior Center Renovation Project to extend
the time for completion by seventy-five (75) calendar days.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Amending Contract Prospect Park Lighting Upgrades
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the First
Amendment to the Public Works Contract with VT Electric, Inc. for the Prospect Park Lighting
Upgrades, to extend time for completion by ninety (90) calendar days.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
License Agreement for Regional Aerobatic Competition
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of
the License Agreement is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section
15323 of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and
approved the License Agreement with International Aerobatic Club Chapter 26 for use of the
Redlands Municipal Airport for the 2023 Official Regional Aerobatic Competition to be held
August 31, 2023 through September 3, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
Use of Zoom for City Council & Planning Commission Meetings
After facing technological difficulties during the meeting of July 18, 2023 which forced the
City Council to adjourn the meeting to tonight, Mayor Tejeda asked his colleagues whether
they still supported continuing the use of Zoom for all meetings of the City Council and
Planning Commission. On February 13, 2023, the City Council authorized the continued use
of Zoom for City Council and Planning Commission and agreed to allow for remote
participation pursuant to AB 2449. Mayor Pro Tem Barich said he was not a fan of Zoom and
instead, preferred in -person meetings with the public speaking directly to the
Council. Council Members Davis and Guzman -Lowery valued the increased public
participation and accessibility and appreciated the provision of greater flexibility allowed
under AB 2449 for the Council to teleconference during meetings (limited to four times per
year).
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As public comment, twenty-four people spoke in support of continuing Zoom as a way to
engage the public, promote equal and fair access, and they thought the benefits far
outweighed any technical glitches experienced. Andy Hoder pointed out the public could
watch the live feed through the City's website and through the local government access
channel, and anyone could participate using their phones. Dennis Bell stated that Zoom had
been unreliable from the very beginning, and he didn't trust its viability. Mayor Pro Tem
Barich admitted he learned from the various speakers who addressed the Council tonight, and
he recognized the need to reevaluate Zoom's usefulness. Although Zoom could be frustrating
at times, Council Members agreed the desired goal was to promote transparency, offer access
to everyone and encourage public participation.
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, the continued use
of Zoom for all meetings of the City Council and Planning Commission in order to comply
with teleconferencing requirements as described in California Assembly Bill 2449.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Sister Cities Hino, Japan Travel Expenditure
Mayor Tejeda offered background of the Sister Cities program and read from a letter
personally inviting him to Hino, Japan, so that he could attend the 60-year celebration of
Hino's establishment, and the anniversary of the Sister Cities relationship. He said that the
Council must authorize the expenditure of funds for travel to Sister Cities Hino, Japan.
During a City Council presentation on May 16, 2023, Caitlin Arakawa, of Sister Cities Hino,
Japan, extended an invitation to Mayor Tejeda from Hino City Mayor Otsubo to attend their
60th anniversary celebration in Hino this coming November. The last Council Member to
travel to Japan was Jon Harrison, who accepted an invitation to visit Hino in 2003 to celebrate
their 40th year anniversary.
As public comment, thirteen people raised several questions that were not addressed in the
staff report, including what were the costs, what were the goals and how would the
expenditure benefit Redlands. Some said they supported cultural experiences, but this was not
an appropriate use of funds when the City had so many other pressing needs. They suggested
the Mayor consider raising his own funds for the travel expenses. Two speakers, Kenneth
Ford and Ellen Gruenbaum supported the sister city program and thought this an excellent
opportunity to grow the partnership.
Council Members Guzman -Lowery and Davis asked for more details about the cost and
objectives of the trip in order for them to make a more informed decision about authorizing
the expenditure. Council Member Davis also pointed out it was their duty to be fiscally
responsible with the City's finances. Desiring to provide additional context for the
expenditure, Council Member Saucedo read from Resolution No. 7938, the current policy
governing expenses and use of public resources. Mayor Pro Tem Barich was curious about
the cost, and he thought the item should be postponed until the September 5, 2023 meeting, to
give staff time to establish the expenditure amount needed for travel. He supported the trip
and even offered to help with a donation. He said the visit would show good will to the
people of Hino.
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On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously directed staff, by roll call vote, to determine
trip costs for the Mayor to travel to Sister City Hino, Japan; and directed staff to provide
relevant details associated with the visit; and authorized this item be brought back for
consideration on September 5, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8508 Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore Selection
Mayor Tejeda opened the discussion relating to Resolution No. 8508, establishing the process
for the selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore and their respective terms of office
and repealing Resolution No. 8414. On December 20, 2022, the City Council reviewed
potential changes to the selection process by which the council selects the Mayor and Mayor
Pro Tempore and adopted Resolution No. 8414 to provide for a seniority -based rotating
schedule beginning December 2024 and continuing thereafter, every even numbered year. On
January 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2953 amending Chapter 2.02 of
the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the selection process. Resolution No. 8508 would
eliminate the rotation system and states that the City Council shall meet after each general
municipal election and choose one of its members as Mayor, and one of its members as Mayor
Pro Tempore. The terms of office of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore will be for two years.
As public comment, twenty-eight people urged the Council to give the rotation method a
chance, pointing out there was no data to prompt the reversal of the current resolution.
Speakers raised several topics, including, the value of providing each district equal and fair
representation, the premature timing of the proposal because it had only been seven months
since the rotation schedule had been approved and they recommended the process be tested
first and then reevaluated. Many said there was an appearance that the proposed resolution
attempted to reduce the power of women leaders, diminish the LGBTQ community and target
Council Member Davis. Five people preferred having council members select the mayor and
MPT amongst themselves, stating this method was based on merit, not on seniority. Ryan
Johnson suggested the Council consider electing the mayor at -large, so that every voter was
given an opportunity to determine who represented the City as mayor.
Throughout a lengthy discussion, Council Members provided their thoughts and perspectives.
Mayor Tejeda concurred with many of the speakers that the optics were not good, and he
apologized. He read from a letter submitted by a former council woman who made the case
that the selection of mayor should be based on merit, and not on what is considered fair and
equitable, and she thought the council members were in the best position to make that
decision. Council Member Davis was unsure why this was on the agenda since the Council
had already voted on the matter in December 2022 and the rotation schedule had not been
tried and tested yet. She and Council Member Guzman -Lowery questioned the timing and
asked the Mayor to explain why this was being considered. Council Member Saucedo
favored the system whereby council members determined who would fill the leadership roles
based on competency, not on time served. Mayor Pro Tem Barich was uncomfortable making
a decision tonight and suggested the matter be tabled so that he and his colleagues could have
more time to speak with their constituents and consider all options, including the possibility of
electing a mayor at -large.
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On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council agreed, by roll call vote, to table Resolution No. 8508 establishing the process
for the selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore and their respective terms of office and
repealing Resolution No. 8414. Delaying a decision will allow more time for public
engagement.
Vote: 4 - 1 Passed
NAY: Mayor Eddie Tejeda
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 8497 Delinquent Municipal Services Account Report
Mayor Tejeda declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Management
Services/Finance Director Garcia for a review of Resolution No. 8497 approving the
Delinquent Municipal Services Account Report and the submittal of the report to the
Auditor -Controller of San Bernardino County for lien processing. Delinquent accounts not
paid by August 23, 2023 will be included on the 2023-2024 tax roll that staff will submit to
the County no later than the final deadline of September 1, 2023. Staff will accept payments
on delinquent accounts up until August 23rd, such that any and all accounts that are brought
current as a result will be excluded from the list being sent to the County for recordation.
With no further comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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. 8497
approving the Delinquent Municipal Services Account Report and Submittal of the Report to
the Auditor -Controller of San Bernardino County for Lien Processing.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8502 Delinquent Administrative Citation and Fine Report
Mayor Tejeda declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Facilities and
Community Services Director Crocker for a review of Resolution No. 8502, approving the
Delinquent Administration Citation Fine Report and submittal to the Auditor -Controller of
San Bernardino County for lien processing. Ms. Crocker described the administrative citation
program and explained that staff makes every attempt to work with the property owner to
comply with the Municipal Code before issuing citations. She added the program was
complaint driven. The property owners, identified in the reports, have been found in violation
of various sections of the Redlands Municipal Code (RMC). To date, 72 delinquent
administrative citations have been issued to the property owners listed in the report with a
total unpaid fine balance of $68,705 as of July 1, 2023. The property owners were mailed a
notice of the City Council's consideration of this report on July 5, 2023, which specifies that
objections may be presented at the hearing or filed in writing five days in advance of the
hearing. With no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
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On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Mario
Saucedo the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8502
approving the Delinquent Administrative Citation and Fine Report and submittal to the
Auditor -Controller of San Bernardino County for Lien Processing.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 8503 Senior Housing Density Bonus Agreement
Sean Reilly, of Development Services, presented Resolution No. 8503 to approve a Density
Bonus Agreement for a 108-unit, market -rate, multi -family project that is deed restricted for
senior housing (55+) located between Grove Street and Judson Street, south of the Orange
Blossom Trail. Mr. Reilly provided background of the density bonus program Pursuant to
State law, as well as Section 18.228.030(A) of the Redlands Municipal Code, a density bonus
granted to a residential development project shall consist of an increase over the maximum
residential density allowable under the City's General Plan designation as of the date of
application and in this case, the applicable General Plan designation for the project is High
Density Residential. This land use designation allows up to 27 units per acre. Projects that are
deed restricted to only allow tenants that are senior citizens, are eligible for a density bonus of
up to 20% by both State law and the Municipal Code. The applicant is requesting an increase
in density of approximately 15%. As public comment, Bobby Garrity urged the Council to
think about the long-term housing needs of Redlands. He pointed out this senior housing
development was not accessible to him, and he wondered why the City artificially limited
housing development by way of requiring excessive parking standards and arbitrary design
standards. Andy Hoder questioned what the term "Market Rate" really represented.
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.
8503 to approve a Density Bonus Agreement for a 108-unit, market -rate, multi -family project
that is deed restricted for senior housing (55+) located between Grove Street and Judson Street,
south of the Orange Blossom Trail (APNs: 0170-221-53-0000 and 0170-221-55-0000); and
determined that approval of this resolution 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
Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Acceptance
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris provided details of two Highway Safety
Improvement Program grants for projects totaling $653,600 and $245,000, respectively. The
first project will install a new traffic signal, including left turn phasing and pedestrian
controls, at the intersection of San Bernardino Avenue and Church Street, while the second
project will improve existing traffic signals by installing larger signal heads with reflective
borders at various locations throughout the City. Furthermore, he explained the need for the
City Council to reject a third Highway Safety Improvement Program grant in the amount of
$718,100 to install protected left turn phase signals and timing at existing signalized
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intersections because the General Fund would not be able to support the local match of this
third project.
Council Member Saucedo wondered if future Highway Safety Grant funds could be used to
explore improving safety on Lugonia Avenue corridor from Alabama to Wabash. Director
Harris briefly discussed the matter and stated jurisdictions overseeing this stretch included
CalTrans, San Bernardino County and the City. He added that staff continues to work with
these agencies on a regular basis. As public comment, Bruce Laycook asked how many
people needed to die to bring pressure to bear on CalTrans to make safety a priority. Julie
Houston suggested the City establish a committee to consider improvements at Lugonia and
University.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul
Barich, the City Council unanimously accepted, by roll call vote, two Highway Safety
Improvement Program grants for projects totaling $653,600 and $245,000, respectively;
rejected one Highway Safety Improvement Program grant in the amount of $718,100; and
approved an additional appropriation in an amount not -to -exceed $808,740 for this project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8507 FCS Annual POs
Facilities and Community Services Director Crocker reviewed Resolution No. 8507
approving annual purchase orders for the Facilities and Community Services Department for
Fiscal Year 2023-24.
On motion of Mayor Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mario Saucedo, the City
Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that adoption of Resolution No. 8507
approving the agreements and purchase orders for the Facilities and Community Services
Department for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section
15301 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and
adopted Resolution No. 8507.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
RAFME and Teamsters Local 1932 MOU
Assistant City Manager Boatman provided background of the negotiation process leading to
the proposed Memorandums of Understanding between the City of Redlands and the
Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees and Teamsters Local 1932 for the
period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. All unit members of each bargaining group will
receive 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 vacation accruals and deferred compensation, professional
development incentives, changes in overtime calculations, and reimbursement for costs
associated with obtaining a commercial license.
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On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul
Barich, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the Memoranda of
Understanding negotiated by City staff between the City of Redlands and the Redlands
Association of Fire Management Employees and Teamsters Local 1932 for the period of July
1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
CA Interagency Council on Homelessness Grant Award
Assistant City Manager Boatman explained the City was awarded just over $4.5 million from
the Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF-2) grant to help address unsheltered homelessness
and create pathways to housing in the City. Through this program, the City will serve
approximately 200 homeless individuals residing within encampments located along the
Interstate 10 freeway, Interstate 210 freeway, Highway 38, and in the Santa Ana River basin
with services such as street outreach, shelter, housing navigation, rapid rehousing, permanent
housing, and hotel vouchers. The majority of the grant funds will be distributed by the City to
local non-profit service providers ("subcontractors") in order to meet the project's proposed
outcomes. Upon the City Council's acceptance of the Encampment Resolution Funding
Program (ERF-2-R) grant, staff will prepare subcontractor agreements for the Council's
consideration at a future meeting. The funding will be allocated to local nonprofits that will
assist the City in providing services. In addition, funding will be utilized to hire two full-time
City outreach workers, and one full-time administrative assistant to support the Homeless
Solutions Division. Council Member Guzman -Lowery praised the work of Homeless
Solutions Coordinator, David Rabindranath and his team.
On motion of Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul
Barich, the City Council unanimously accepted the award of $4,529,069 from the California
Interagency Council on Homelessness Unit of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing
Agency for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program and authorized the City Manager to
execute the grant agreement and related program documents; and authorized the additional
appropriation of $4,529,069.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
There were no Council Member announcements presented.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 10:57 P.M. The next regular
meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on September 5, 2023.
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