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Resolution No. 6738 - Sala ry - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 6738, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands
establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees and
rescinding Resolution No. 6700.
Gift Policy - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
o Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously acknowledged receipt
and ordered filed the following policy governing employee receipt of gifts:
1. STATEMENT:
The City of Redlands recognizes that gifts or entertainment to employees
may be viewed by the public as intending to influence judgment and could
possibly cause an employee to be placed in a compromising situation.
Therefore, it is the policy of the City to prohibit acceptance of gifts by City
employees. While common sense on the part of employees regarding the
acceptance of gifts is the most realistic control, it is helpful to have some
specific guidelines to follow which interpret the City's policy. The
following guidelines are supplemental and in addition to the requirements of
the Political Reform Act:
II. PROCEDURE:
A. Donation of Gifts
I. Gifts that are consumable or useable on the work premises should be
returned to the donor in the spirit in which they were given with a
thank you and explanation of why the employee cannot accept the gift
as detailed in this policy. If it is not feasible to personally return the
gift at the time it is given, the recipient employee may accept the gift
upon the condition that the gift shall be donated to a bonafide
charitable organization by the employee. Examples of items which fall
under this category include plants, candy, baked goods and similar
items. An employee who accepts a gift for subsequent donation must
complete the attached form (Attachment "A") within 15 working days.
The form identifies the gift, its value, the date received, the donor, and
the charitable organization to which the gift was donated by the
employee. For gifts which are accepted on the condition that they will
subsequently be donated to a charitable organization, the employee
should keep one copy, and forward one copy, of the form to the City
Manager's Office for recording to ensure consistency for reporting
purposes.
B. Return of Gifts
1. All alcoholic beverages and other gifts which are not consumable or
useable on the work premises shall not be accepted and shall be
returned to the donor in the spirit in which they were given. If the
employee is given a prohibited gift, the employee should respectfully
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give the gift back with a thank you and an explanation of why the
employee cannot accept the gift as detailed in this policy. If it is not
feasible to personally return the gift at the time it is given, the recipient
employee shall send the gift back to the donor with a note explaining
why it is being returned.
III. EXCLUSIONS:
This policy does not pertain to meals or events, although disclosure
requirements under the Political Reform Act will still apply. Nor does this
policy prohibit an employee from accepting gifts that are consumable or
useable on the work premises, as authorized by the City Manager, from the
City or from another employee in recognition of exemplary service or
performance of duties.
Resolution No. 6748 - Underground Utilities District - On motion of
COunCilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City
Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6748, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redlands establishing a date (October 7, 2008) for a
public hearing to determine whether the public necessity, health, safety or
welfare requires the formation of an underground utility district on Cypress
Avenue between Lakeside Avenue and San Jacinto Street.
COMMUNICATIONS
Meeting Attendance - In compliance with Government Code Sections 53232.2
and 53232.3, there were no reports forthcoming from Councilmembers.
Councilmember Gallagher reported he recently participated in a ride-along with
Police Sergeant Travis Martinez.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Contract Award - Stuart Avenue Storm Drain Project - Bids were opened and
publicly declared on July 22, 2008, by the City Clerk for the Stuart Avenue
Storm Drain Project; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
CEQA Exemption - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously determined that
the construction of the Stuart Avenue Storm Drain Project is exempt from
review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to public
Resources Code Section 21080.21 and directed staff to file a Notice of
Exemption with the County Clerk.
Contract Award - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the
plans and specifications for the Stuart Avenue Storm Drain Project and
awarded the construction contract to 'uVEKA, Inc. in the amount of
$2,417,704.00, authorized a construction contingency of $497,296.00 for a
total amount of $2,915,000.00, authorized the Mayor to execute, and the
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