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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 September 5, 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; Phillip Doolittle, City Treasurer; 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; Rich Sessler, Fire Chief; Rachel Tolber, Police Chief
Mayor Tejeda called the meeting to order and explained that comments could be presented
in -person, via Zoom, via cell phone or landline. He offered the public an opportunity to
provide comment on any item on the agenda for the closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Coyote Aviation - Dr. Pamela Miller and Joe Rothschild were disappointed with the City's
treatment of Coyote Aviation and the termination of their lease at the Municipal Airport.
They were concerned that the City's actions appeared to be petty, unreasonable and
unsupportive of a small business, and they claimed that Coyote had been a good neighbor.
They thought it was not right for the City to acquire the assets from the facility that Coyote
had built.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with legal counsel: Initiation of Litigation — Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) -
One (1) Case
(City Attorney Garcia)
Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
(City Attorney Garcia)
One Case:
1. Rogers, et al. v. City of Redlands, San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No.
CIVSB2126031
2. City of Redlands v. Coyote Aviation, Inc., San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No.
LLTVA2200544
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Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956.8
(Assistant City Manager Boatman)
Property: APN 0292-166-08-0000
Agency Charles M. Duggan, Jr.; Chris Boatman
Negotiators:
Negotiating Party: Andrew Christopherson, The Grove School
Under Terms of payment and price of possible lease amendment or purchase of
Negotiation: City property
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M. with an invocation by Council Member Saucedo
followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Garcia announced the following actions were taken during the closed session:
C-1: No reportable action was taken
C-2: Rogers - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Barich, seconded by Council Member
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously authorized an appeal in the case of Rogers, et
al. v. City of Redlands
C-2: Coyote Aviation - No reportable action was taken
C-3: Real Property Negotiation The Grove School - No reportable action was taken, with
Council Member Davis recusing herself based on property ownership located within 500 feet
of the Grove School
PRESENTATIONS
Redlands Pet Adoption - Animal Services Supervisor Jodi Kroeger and Animal Services
Officer Trevor Houser introduced "Sedan", a six -year -old male German Shepherd mix, who is
available for adoption, along with thirty other dogs and five cats at the Redlands Animal
Shelter. Ms. Kroeger informed the Council there had been fifty dogs and forty-six cats
adopted in July and August 2023.
California Native American Day Proclamation - Council Member Saucedo presented the
California Native American Day Proclamation to Vanessa Brierty.
Water Savings Incentive Check - San Bernardino Valley Director, T. Milford Harrison and
Kelly Malloy, Strategic Communications Manager, presented an incentive check in the
amount of $164,935.49 to Mayor Tejeda for the water savings achieved by the City through
conservation efforts for the Demand Management Incentive Program.
Redlands 14U Softball All Star Team - Mayor Tejeda, Mayor Pro Tem Barich and Council
Member Saucedo participated in presenting a Recognition Certificate to the Redlands 14U
Softball All Star Team members Addie Goff, Bailey Burgess, Cali Leverette, Dani Larsen,
Emma Akimoto, Jayla Bowens, Marissa Valentin, Macki Larsen, Mele Wilson, Ryleigh
Flanigan, and Vanessa James, and coaching staff Manager Wil Goff and Assistant Coaches
Richie Burgess, Donnie Leverette, and Thomas Wilson.
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Finance Department Certificates of Appreciation - Mayor Tejeda, along with Management
Services/Finance Director Garcia, presented Certificates of Appreciation to Assistant Director
of Finance James Garland; Finance Manager Marie Datuin; Senior Accountant Denise
Camarillo, Senior Accountant Jannette Mendoza, Management Analyst Miriam Valtierra, and
recognition of the Government Finance Officers Association Award for the Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report FY 2022.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ban on Gas Blowers - Dennis Bell voiced concerns regarding the proposal at the last
Council meeting to consider banning gas blowers, and he was skeptical about the City's
ability to enforce such an ordinance, if approved.
Pro -Life Proclamation - Sam Wong reminded everyone of the September 4, 1977 Golden
Dragon Restaurant massacre and its impact on San Francisco, and he condemned all acts of
violence, including the senseless shooting of Lauri Carleton. He encouraged people to learn
from these tragic events, move on with their lives, and he hoped the Council would consider
a proclamation honoring pro -life principles.
Live Music at Hangar 24 - Daniel Aadland urged the Council to allow Hangar 24 Craft
Brewery to continue hosting live music events at the facility.
RHS Girls Volleyball Games - Michael Reiter, President of the RHS Girls Volleyball
Booster Club, invited everyone to attend the upcoming games to show their support for the
reigning Citrus Belt League Champions, who are currently 9 and 0 for the season.
District 2 Representation - Jennifer Maravillas complained about the way in which Eddie
Tejeda had represented District 2 and she encouraged him to reach out to others, be more
collaborative and build consensus
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
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 minutes of
the regular meeting of July 18, 2023, the adjourned meeting of July 25, 2023, and the Special
Meeting of August 22, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Mental Health Day
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 issuance of a
proclamation declaring August 10, 2023 as Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Mental Health
Day.
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation California Native American Day
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 issuance of a
proclamation recognizing California Native American Day.
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, Scott Welsh
(District 5) to serve a four-year term on the Measure T Oversight Committee ending April 20,
2027.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Emnloyee Assistance Program Services 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 three-year
agreement with The Counseling Team International to provide employee assistance program
services to safety employees for the period beginning September 6, 2023, and continuing
through September 5, 2026, with annual amounts not to exceed $34,800-in year 1, $36,540-in
year 2, $38,400-in year 3 and a 5% increase if services are sustained for year 4 and 5.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Student Intern Program
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 Memorandum
of Understanding between the City of Redlands and San Bernardino Community College
District to provide student interns.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Accept FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant Award
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, to accept the
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency 2022
Emergency Management Performance Grant award in the amount of $22,159; and authorized
an additional appropriation of the same amount to the Emergency Preparedness fund.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Resolution No. 8510 Appropriations Limit for FY 2023-2024
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. 8510 amending the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 from $158,949,814
to $158,925,169 and rescinding Resolution No. 8494.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Office of Traffic Safety Grant Award
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 agreement
with the Office of Traffic Safety relating to the distribution of a grant award in an amount
not -to -exceed $130,000; authorized the Chief of Police to sign and execute agreements
implementing the grant; and approved an additional appropriation of the same.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8511 Intent to Vacate Excess Street Right -of -Way
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No.
8511, declaring the City Council's intention to vacate excess street right-of-way (Street
Vacation No. 193) that is one foot in width and approximately 965 feet in length, and
totaling approximately 965 square feet in area, located on the east side of Texas Street,
approximately 400 feet north of Domestic Avenue, and along the property frontage of
proposed Tentative Tract Map No. 20520 (APN: 0167-041-01-0000); and determined this
proposal is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Amending Downtown Parking Study Professional Services 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, the First
Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Walker Consultants Inc., to
increase the original agreement from $121,560 by $13,000 for a total aggregate amount
not -to -exceed $134,560 for professional consulting services related to preparation of the
Downtown Parking Study. The need for additional professional consulting services for the
completion of the Study includes attending additional meetings, providing written
responses, and preparing revisions to the Study.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Receive and File PARIS Program Annual Report
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, to receive and file
the Pavement Accelerated Repair Implementation Strategy (PARIS) Program Annual Report.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Labor Compliance Review Software Purchase
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 sole source
purchase and Software and Support Agreement with LCPtracker, Inc. to furnish labor
compliance review software and related services for an amount not -to -exceed $36,412.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8509 - 2023 Sewer System Management 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. 8509 for the 2023 Sewer System Management Plan is exempt from
environmental review in accordance with Sections 15061(b)(3), 21000, 15301 and 15302 of the
State guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopted
Resolution No. 8509 for the 2023 Sewer System Management Plan.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Construction Management Software Purchase & 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 sole source
purchase and Professional Services Agreement with Virtual Project Manager, LLC to furnish
and provide construction management software and software training for an amount
not -to -exceed $36,000 for an initial period of three (3) years with two (2) additional one-year
renewal options for $12,000 annually for a total agreement amount not to exceed $60,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
In -Kind Support Request The Artlands Walk
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 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 $2,625 related to this event; authorized the
temporary street closure of East Vine Street from Cajon Street to 6th Street and Civic Center
parking lot; and approved the request for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages for
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The Artlands Walk event to be held on September 30, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Art -On -State -Street Event Temporary Closures & Request for Vendors
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 event is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the State's
guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; approved the special event
and authorized the temporary closure of East State Street from 6th Street to 7th Street on
September 24, 2023 for the Art -On -State -Street event hosted by the Redlands Art Association.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Boys and Girls Club Day for Kids Event Temporary Closure
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 event is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the State's
guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorized the
temporary closure of Clay Street, between Lugonia Avenue to Western Avenue, on September
16, 2023 for the Day for Kids event hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Greater
Redlands -Riverside.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Gas Extraction Wells Installation Project Agreement for Quality Assurance
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 agreement with
Geo-Logic Associates, Inc. to provide construction quality assurance, observation, regulatory
compliance and documentation for Gas Extraction Wells Installation Phase 2 & 3 at the
California Street Landfill in a total agreement amount not -to -exceed $194,138.16.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Reject Bids Runway and Apron Pavement Treatment Project
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, to reject all bids
for the Runway and Apron Pavement Treatment Project at the Redlands Municipal Airport,
Project No. FCS662023JN. The bids received for this project exceeded the estimated cost and
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) entitlement
funds allocated to Redlands Municipal Airport.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
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Sister Cities Hino, Japan Travel Expenditure
Mayor Tejeda reviewed his request regarding the authorization of an expenditure of funds for
travel to Sister Cities Hino, Japan, for the Mayor to attend the 60-year celebration of Hino's
establishment, and the anniversary of the Sister Cities relationship. He offered background on
the Sister Cities program and the ongoing relationship Redlands has with Hino, that dates
back to the early 1960s. The firmly established relationship between the two cities has
provided the opportunity not only for officials to travel to and experience the sister cities, but
also for Hino students to visit and tour the City of Redlands. The itinerary included visitations
to the following municipal locations: Hino City Hall, Hino Municipal Clean Center Plastic
Recycling Facility, Hino Community Center and Sports Facility, Tokyo Metropolitan Fire
Station, Hino Shinsengumi Historical Museum, and Takahata Fudo Shrine and Museum.
As public comment, Joshua Hall and Dennis Bell stated it was important for the Mayor to
accept the invitation and visit Hino to celebrate the Sister Cities relationship, but they were
against the City funding the trip. Council Member Davis thought the trip's itinerary and
agenda were not substantive and she was not in support of using City funds. Council Member
Guzman -Lowery was hoping to see more direct benefit to the City and, she suggested the
Mayor employ a fund-raising campaign for his travel expenses. Mayor Pro Tem Barich
highlighted his experiences as Mayor when he hosted Hino delegates and he found it to be
enlightening.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,
the City Council approved and authorized, by roll call vote, the expenditure of funds for travel
to Hino, Japan by Mayor Tejeda.
Vote: 3 - 2 Passed
NAY: Council Member Denise Davis
Council Member Jenna Guzman -Lowery
Flying Pride Flag In Honor of Laura Ann Carleton
Council Member Davis opened the discussion to consider her request to fly the Pride flag at
City Hall for one week, Sept. 6-12, 2023, in honor of Laura Ann "Lauri" Carleton, an ally of
the LGBTQ+ community, who was recently shot during a dispute over a pride flag hanging
outside her clothing store in Cedar Glen. She added this item aligns with Priority C. Equity
and Inclusion of the City's Strategic Plan.
As public comment, thirteen people, including Josephine Swanson, Tracy Wise, Michael
Paisner, Bruce Laycook, Dominique Swanson, Andy Hoder, Trisha Keeling, Sam Trad,
Jennifer Maravillas, Rudi Whitmore, Graham Smith, Traci Lowenthal and Dr. Kathy Feeley
supported flying the pride flag in honor of Lauri Carleton, and said that flying the flag would
make a statement and show that Redlands will not remain silent but will stand against hatred
and discrimination. They warned that with hate crimes on the rise, it was imperative for the
Council to promote a safer environment for all people. They added the flag should not be
politicized because it was more about equity than politics, and it represented inclusivity.
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Eight speakers including, Miss Ashley, Joshua David Hall, Sam Wong, Dale Broome, Dennis
Bell, Valerie Zavis, Rachel, and John James were opposed to flying the pride flag because
they said the flag did not represent all citizens of Redlands and it would give the appearance
of honoring one group over another. They stated that flag raising should unify society's goals
and not be a sign of division. The current flag policy, allowing for the American, state and
local flags to fly at City Hall, meets the intent of the City's Strategic Plan of diversity and
inclusion, as the American flag represents all 73,000 residents. It was also pointed out that
while the shooting death of Lauri Carleton was tragic, she was not from Redlands.
Council Member Davis said she knew what it was like to feel unsafe, adding that symbols
were important. Symbols can represent resiliency and a sign of encouragement within a
community. She urged her colleagues to take this opportunity and honor Lauri Carleton's
bravery by flying the pride flag. Council Member Guzman -Lowery stated there was no place
for silence when hateful and violent acts occur. Council Member Saucedo and Mayor Tejeda
condemned the horrific act of violence against Lauri Carleton but thought there were other
ways in which to honor her life. They both agreed that the City should stay within the current
flag policy.
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council failed to approve, by roll call vote, the flying of the Pride
flag at City Hall at City Hall for one week, Sept. 6-12, 2023, in honor of Laura Ann Carleton.
Vote: 2 - 3 Failed
NAY: Mayor Eddie Tejeda
Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich
Council Member Mario Saucedo
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Tejeda called for a brief recess at 8:05 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:10 P.M.
Resolution No. 8491 Pension Management Policy
Management Services/Finance Director Garcia summarized Resolution No. 8491, to establish
a Pension Management Policy. The City currently has a contract with the California Public
Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits for all full-time
miscellaneous and safety employees. As part of the Contract, the City is obligated to pay any
unfunded accrued liability (UAL) under each of the Pension Plans. Resolution No. 8491
would allow the staff to better manage the City's pension plans. For more details of the
proposal, she introduced Managing Director Andrew Flynn, of California Municipal Advisors,
LLC, who provided a presentation of the importance of developing strategies to manage funds
properly.
Goals and objectives of a pension management policy include the following: Establish, attain,
and maintain targeted pension plan funding levels; Provide sufficient assets to permit the
payment of all benefits under the Pension Plans; Seek to manage and control future
contribution volatility to the extent reasonably possible; Set forth all possible cost mitigation
measures ("Mitigation Measures") available to the City; Strive to make Annual Discretionary
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Payments to accelerate UAL pay -down, reduce interest costs, and stabilize future payments;
Maintain the City's sound financial position and creditworthiness; Provide guidance in
making annual budget decisions; Create sustainable and fiscally sound future budgets;
Demonstrate prudent financial management practices; and Ensure that pension funding
decisions protect both current and future stakeholders.
Mr. Flynn offered options for the Council to consider and discussed establishing and operating
a Pension Rate Stabilization Fund, either self -managed or a Section 115 trust fund managed
by a third -party investment manager. The Pension Management Policy would require that any
new increase or decrease in the liability resulting from the annual Ca1PERS actuarial valuation
be explicitly identified each year during the budget cycle, and that the City consider making
discretionary contributions with City resources (or other legally available resources), with the
objectives of increasing each of the Pension Plan's funded status, by reducing the unfunded
actuarially accrued liability, and reducing ongoing pension costs. As public comment, Dennis
Bell said this proposal was long overdue and he thought Ca1PERS was inept.
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.
8491, establishing the City's Pension Management Policy.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
University of Redlands Standby Paramedic Services MOU
Fire Chief Sessler introduced the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Redlands and the University of Redlands for standby paramedic services at university football
games for the 2023-2024 school year. At the request of the University, the Fire Department
has agreed to provide a Medic Squad or All Risk Vehicle, staffed with two personnel, to
provide Advanced Life Support paramedic services at five football games during the
2023-2024 school year, at a cost of $505 per game. The University will compensate the City
for these services. Should there be any playoff games, Fire Department emergency personnel
will be available for any additional games, as well.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the Memorandum
of Understanding between the City of Redlands and the University of Redlands for standby
paramedic services at university football games for the 2023-2024 school year.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Construction Management Services Agreement Police Department Facility
Assistant City Manager Boatman explained the benefits of a Construction Management
Multi -Prime approach, which allows for more financial control over a project and enables the
City to hire the builder based on best value. In December 2021, the City Council approved a
Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of the property located at 1625 W. Redlands
Blvd for the future development of a public safety facility to be utilized by the
Redlands Police Department. He introduced the Professional Services Agreement with
Tilden -Coil Constructors, Inc., for Master Construction Management Services of the City's
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new Police Department Safety Hall Facility. This action includes approval of a professional
services agreement and payment is based on time and materials expended, not to exceed
$3,000,000. The actual cost will be largely dependent on the project scope which is currently
under design. The architect will provide progress updates through staff to the City Council
throughout the design process.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Mayor Eddie Tejeda, the City
Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of a Professional Services
Agreement with Tilden -Coil Constructors, Inc., for Master Construction Management Services
of the City's new Police Department Safety Hall Facility is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; approved
the Professional Services Agreement with Tilden -Coil Constructors, Inc., for Master
Construction Management Services of the City's new Police Department Safety Hall Facility in
an amount not to exceed $3,000,000; and approved an additional appropriation in the amount of
$3,000,000. This expense will be offset with a release of the Future Facilities Reserve from the
General Fund. The current balance of that reserve is $22,111,486.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Contract Award California Street Landfill Gas Extraction Wells Phase 2 & 3
Facilities and Community Services Director Crocker presented an award of construction
contract for the California Street Landfill Gas Extraction Wells Phase 2 & 3 to BSE General
Engineering Inc. Phase 2 & 3 in the amount of $423,726.47. The landfill expansion areas
have reached maximum waste placement, which means higher concentration gas levels are
expected to quickly increase and to remain within compliance, additional wellheads must be
installed to mitigate gas control. Sufficient funding for this project is included in the Solid
Waste Division's project budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 as approved by City Council.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich,
the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that the award of a construction
contract to BSE General Engineering, Inc., for the California Street Landfill Gas Extraction
Wells Installation for Phase 2 & 3, is not subject to further environmental review pursuant to
Section 15162 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Act; and
approved a construction contract with BSE General Engineering, Inc. for the California Street
Landfill Gas Extraction Wells Installation for Phase 2 &3 for an amount of $423,726.47.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Contract Award Mission Zanja Channel Improvements Project
City Engineer Goutam Dobey summarized a Public Works Construction Contract with Harbor
Coating and Restoration for the Mission Zanja Channel Improvements Project, Project No.
405003 for an amount not -to -exceed $381,799. This maintenance project, which includes
cleaning and preparing the interior channel surface, removing material and debris as necessary
to complete the work, spot repairing concrete, and applying the sealant to the channel walls
and ceiling.
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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
the Construction Contract and construction of the Mission Zanja Channel Improvements Project
is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15301 of the
State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; approved the
Mission Zanja Channel Improvements Project Plans and Specifications, and awarded a
Construction Contract to Harbor Coating and Restoration for an amount not -to -exceed
$381,799. There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The construction cost for this
project is included in the FY 23/24 MUED budget.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Water Meter Replacement Project Agreement
City Manager Duggan explained the need for an additional appropriation of
$4,932,257.96 from the Water Fund and the approval of a Non -Professional Services
Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for an amount not -to -exceed $6,747,257.96 for
the third and final phase of the Water Meter Replacement Project.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, an additional
appropriation of $4,932,257.96 from the Water Fund for the third and final phase of the Water
Meter Replacement Project; and approved a Non -Professional Services Agreement with
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for an amount not -to -exceed $6,747,257.96 for the third and final
phase of the Water Meter Replacement Project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Grant Acceptance HSIP Cycle 9 Orange Blossom Trail Phase 3 Crossings Project
City Engineer Goutam Dobey detailed the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
Cycle 9 Grant in the amount of $298,000 and the request to approve a Construction Contract
with California Professional Engineering, Inc. for the HSIP Cycle 9 Orange Blossom Trail
Phase 3 Crossings Project for an amount not -to -exceed $259,245.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna
Guzman -Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that acceptance
of a grant and approval of a Construction Contract and construction of the Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 9 Orange Blossom Trail Phase 3 Crossings Project is
exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State's guidelines
implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; accepted the California Department
of Transportation HSIP Cycle 9 grant award of $298,000; approved the HSIP Cycle 9 Orange
Blossom Trail Phase 3 Crossings Project plans and specifications; approved the Construction
Contract with California Professional Engineering, Inc. for an amount not -to -exceed $259,245;
and approved an additional appropriation in an amount not -to -exceed $48,000 for this project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
There were no Council Member announcements presented
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 P.M. in memory of former Mayor Bill Cunningham who served
the City selflessly in so many ways, as a teacher, coach, RUSD Board Member, as well as
serving 12 years on the City Council with one term as mayor. He was a tireless advocate for
slow growth in Redlands and was passionate about protecting orange groves. Mayor Pro Tem
Barich said he was always dedicated to making Redlands a better place and he will be greatly
missed. The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on
September 19, 2023.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF REDLANDS
Chairperson 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
Minutes
On motion of Vice Chair Barich, seconded by Board Member Saucedo, the minutes of the
regular meeting of July 5, 2023 were unanimously approved, by roll call vote.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Successor Agency Board of Directors' meeting was
adjourned at 9:03 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on October 3, 2023.
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