HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_07_01 - RegularMINUTES
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center,
35 Cajon Street, on July 1, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.
Present: Mario Saucedo, Mayor
Marc Shaw, Mayor Pro Tempore
Paul Barich, Council Member
Eddie Tejeda, Council Member
Denise Davis, Council Member
Staff: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; John Harris, Municipal Utilities and Engineering
Director; Rich Sessler, Fire Chief; Rachel Tolber, Police Chief; Tabitha Crocker, Facilities
and Community Services Director
Mayor Saucedo 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)
Two Cases.
(City Attorney Garcia)
Harper v. City of Redlands, et al., U.S. District Court Central District of California Case
No. 5:23-cv-00695-SSS-KKy
1.
Flynn Restaurant Group/Apple So Cal, LLC, et al. v. City of Redlands, San Bernardino
Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2412340
2.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M. with an invocation by Mayor Saucedo followed by the
pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Garcia reported the following action were taken in Closed Session:
Item C.1-1 Harper v. City of Redlands, et al. The City Council approved a settlement
agreement and release of all claims between the City of Redlands and Justin Harper,
pursuant to the following material terms: Plaintiff shall release all claims against the City
of Redlands and dismiss all other defendants in the case. In exchange for the release of all
claims, the City shall pay $300,000.00 to the plaintiff and his attorneys. Plaintiff shall
dismiss his lawsuit with prejudice. The City Manager is authorized to sign the settlement
agreement, and once fully executed by all parties, a copy of the agreement will be
available in the City Clerk’s office. The motion to approve the settlement was made by
Council Member Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Davis and passed unanimously.
Item C.1-2 Flynn Restaurant Group/Apple So Cal, LLC, et al. v. City of Redlands. The
City Council approved a settlement in the matter based on the following terms: Plaintiff
shall release all claims against the City of Redlands. In exchange, the City shall pay
$55,000.00 to the plaintiff. Plaintiff shall dismiss this lawsuit against the City with
prejudice. The City Manager is authorized to sign the settlement agreement, and once
fully executed by all parties, a copy of the settlement agreement will be available in the
City Clerk’s office. The motion to approve the settlement was made by Council Member
Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Barich and passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Chamber of the Year Recognition
Mayor Saucedo was delighted to present a Proclamation honoring the Redlands Chamber of
Commerce as the California Chamber of the Year, to Evan Sanford, Executive Director,
Redlands Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Sanford stated the Chamber's work is not simply a
one-man show, and he acknowledged several of the audience members for their contributions in
making this award a team effort.
Park and Recreation Month Proclamation
Mayor Saucedo presented a Proclamation declaring the month of July as Park and Recreation
Month and praised all the efforts that make the Parks and Recreation Division such a huge
success. He recognized Commission Chair Doug Gonzales, Co-Chair Justin Weekly, and
Commissioners Joanne Lessard and Adam Hebden. He also gave special recognition to
Recreation Supervisor Dave Jaffe and several other staff members for their tremendous work in
maintaining the parks and providing excellent recreational services.
PUBLIC COMMENT
ICE Activities - Michael Paisner described an incident where masked gunmen were seen in
the Mentone area recently, and he warned everyone that it appeared likely these masked
men were ICE agents. He asked the Redlands Police Department to step up and protect all
residents from federal agents, regardless of skin color.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Minutes
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the minutes of the regular meeting of
June 17, 2025 and the minutes of the special meeting of June 24, 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Redlands Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously authorized, by roll call vote, a proclamation honoring the Redlands
Chamber of Commerce as the California Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation July 2025 as Park & Recreation Month
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a proclamation declaring
July 2025 as Park and Recreation month.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Ordinance No. 2982 Confirming Prima Facie Speed Limits
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 2982, amending Chapter
10.24 of the Redlands Municipal Code confirming prima facie speed limits for specific city
streets.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Ordinance Nos. 2976 and 2977 LMD & SLD Annual Assessments
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 2976, establishing Fiscal
Year 2025/2026 Annual Assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1; and adopted
Ordinance No. 2977, establishing Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Annual Assessments for Street
Lighting District No. 1 in accordance with the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Amending General Architecture Design Services Agreement
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the First Amendment to the Professional
Services Agreement with Higginson Architects Inc. for general architecture design services, to
allow staff to continue utilizing Higginson’s services without interruption. Expanding the
allowable compensation under the existing agreement ensures continuity, expedites project
delivery, and maximizes the efficiency of City resources by leveraging an established
professional relationship.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8698 Levying Special Taxes CFD No. 2004-1
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8698 levying special taxes
with the City of Redlands Community Facilities District No. 2004-1, establishing the maximum
tax rates for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1, and authorizing the City Clerk to
file necessary information with the County Auditor/Controller for Fiscal Year 25/26.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Amending MOU CRY-ROP Temporary Staffing Services
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the First Amendment to the
Memorandum of Understanding with Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupational
Program for the provision of temporary staffing services to support the City's Recreation and
Senior Services Divisions.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8684 Procedures for City Welcome Monument Signs
Facilities and Community Services Director Crocker explained the need to establish
procedures for the placement of non-profit service club placards on City welcome monument
signs. Installed in 2017, as part of an effort to showcase the various non-profit service club
organizations that are active in the community, there are four such welcome monuments that
display registered 501(c)(3) non-profit service club placards in the City, FCS has received
requests to add additional organizations to these welcome monuments, but currently there is no
procedure or policy to guide this process. Resolution No. 8684 provides criteria that would be
required for a service club to be considered for placement on the monuments: 1) a procedure
for submitting the request, 2) an outline of the approval process, and 3) a process for installing
and maintaining the placards. As public comment, Andy Hoder pointed out that the welcome
sign at Jennie Davis Park is blocked by an overgrown city tree, and he requested it be
trimmed, so the sign was visible to all.
On motion of Council Member Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
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On motion of Council Member Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8684 establishing
procedures for the placement of 501(c)(3) non-profit service club placards on City welcome
monument signs.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
PO City's Security System & City's Fire Monitoring Systems
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a sole source purchase order with
Security Signal Devices for the operation and maintenance of the City's Security System for a
period of three years in an amount not to exceed $218,000; approved a sole source purchase
order with Security Signal Devices Fire Monitoring Systems for a period of three years in an
amount not to exceed $108,000; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
related Security and Fire System agreements and any necessary amendments during the term of
the Purchase Orders.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Fire Stations 261, 262, and 263 Bay Doors
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a Second Amendment to the
Non-Professional Services Agreement with JT Lewis, Inc. doing business as National Garage
Door, to extend the contract term to December 31, 2025, for the completion of the bay doors at
Fire Stations 261, 262, and 263.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8701 Appropriations Limit FY 2025-2026
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8701 establishing an
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 pursuant to Article XIII B of the California
Constitution.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8699 DOT Temporary Construction Easements
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8699 designating the City
Manager or his designee, to sign California Department of Transportation contracts related to
the granting of temporary construction easements and ownership in fee and in fee estate.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
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SBCTA Measure I Impacts on Transportation & Planning Improvements
Mayor Saucedo introduced Tim Watkins, Chief of Legislative & Public Affairs of the San
Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), who provided a presentation on
SBCTA's role in the community and how Measure I impacts transportation planning and
improvements within the City. Overwhelmingly approved by the voters in 2004, Measure I is
a half-cent general sales tax that supports transportation projects in San Bernardino County.
SBCTA is committed to delivering a better transportation system and continues to offer more
choices for how people move to and through the county. He listed various projects that have
provided great value to Redlands, including the widening of I-10 and Alabama Street
Interchange, I-10 and University Avenue Interchange, Interchange Improvements at
University & Colton, Traffic Signal Installation at Dearborn Avenue & Colton, and the
Redlands Passenger Rail Project.
He encouraged the public to go to the SBCTA home page (gosbcta.com), take a survey and
provide feedback. As public comment, Steve Rogers said that Mr. Watkins outlined the many
success stories of SBCTA but did not address the challenges facing Measure I. In particular,
he thought that funding sources could be negatively impacted by the increase in electric
vehicle sales.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2985 & Resolution No. 8700 Housing Element Work Program
Mayor Saucedo declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on City
Planner/Planning Manager Brian Foote for a report to consider Ordinance No. 2985 and
Resolution No. 8700 to update housing definitions, zoning regulations, and related municipal
code amendments to implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element work program. The City's
certified 2021-2029 Housing Element includes several tasks and programs identifying updates
to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal Code) to facilitate the
construction of new housing units and make it easier for people to find housing opportunities.
Through the Housing Element, the City is required to plan for the provision of its share of the
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) as well as amend or add regulations to facilitate
housing affordability and more housing opportunities.
The proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning Regulations (RMC Title 18) as well as
Resolution No. 8700 to amend various Specific Plans will update several regulations and
development standards that are applicable to housing developments in the City of Redlands.
These amendments are specifically designed to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element's
work program and must align with State law. He reviewed the Housing Element Policy goals
designed to 1) Increase the variety of housing options available, 2) Reduce barriers to the
production of new housing, 3) Identify and reduce governmental constraints, 4) Make housing
options more accessible, and 5) Make housing options more affordable. He identified the
various tasks and programs intended to implement and achieve the stated goals, as well as plan
for the construction of 3,516 future housing units (known as RHNA). HCD was involved in
guiding the drafting, and ultimately the approval of each goal, task, and program. By adopting
the proposed code amendments, the City of Redlands will be in compliance with the
State-mandated goals and objectives.
The Planning Commission held public hearings on April 8, 2025, and May 27, 2025, to
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review the proposed zoning code amendments, specific plan amendments, and related
municipal code amendments. The Commission reviewed the proposal in detail and suggested
some minor changes for clarity. On May 27, 2025, the Commission voted 6 to 0 and
recommended approval to the City Council.
As public comment, Bruce Laycook was in full support of these revisions, but urged the
Council to be serious about addressing the lack of low-income and very low-income housing
opportunities. Steve Rogers disapproved of the proposed documents, as he thought the city
was favoring developers over residents, and he was critical of the state's preemption of local
housing policies. Two letters were received as written comment, from Stephen Rogers and
Amanda Frye, who requested this matter be tabled to allow staff to work with Counsel to make
comprehensive modifications and updates needed to be in compliance with the law and
eliminate any inconsistencies with California Code.
Council Member Davis asked for a sense of how many low-income and very low-income
housing units are projected to be built. Development Services Director Desatnik clarified that
currently, the City has approved two projects that will each offer 25 units that are
considered very-low income units. When asked about the role of the City in regard to housing
projects, Director Desatnik stated it was not the City's role to develop housing projects but
rather to make sure the land is available and that it is zoned properly and there are no undue
constraints which would inhibit development. With no further discussion, Mayor Saucedo
closed the public hearing.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8700 and determined that
the proposal is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and
15378(B)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and introduced Ordinance
No. 2985 and determined that the proposal is exempt from environmental review pursuant to
Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines,
to update housing definitions, zoning regulations, and related municipal code amendments to
implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element work program.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8694 Delinquent Administrative Citation and Fine Report
Mayor Sauced declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Facilities and
Community Services Director Crocker for a review of Resolution No. 8694, 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.
Property owners with outstanding violations were mailed a notice of the City Council's
consideration of this report and were instructed to remit the past due balance in order to
prevent the impending lien action. The current total amount of delinquencies for the citations
is $27,985. With no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
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On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Marc Shaw,
the City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8694 and approved the
delinquent fines report and submittal of a Notice of Lien to the San Bernardino County
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector for recordation as a special assessment on the
2025-2026 tax roll against the properties identified in the report resulting from non-payment of
City of Redlands' administrative citation fines.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Ordinance No. 2986 Designate 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Mayor Saucedo declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Fire Marshal
Vince Anderson to summarize Ordinance No. 2986, to amend Chapter 15.20 of Redlands
Municipal Code to designate the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zones as developed by the
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire). This ordinance formalizes the
City's recognition of updated wildfire risk areas to support public safety, guide land use
planning, and align with state fire prevention standards.
Council Member questions centered on defensible space, infrastructure protection, insurance
companies with the authority to cancel homeowner polices, and the requirements for new
building project developments within the high fire zones. Mayor Pro Tem Shaw
recommended the maps be adjusted and revised more frequently, as necessary. With the recent
wildfire that broke out in San Timoteo Canyon over the weekend, Mr. Anderson was pleased
to announce the early warning notification system worked well and was a great success story.
As public comment, Bruce Laycook appreciated the work done by Fire Marshal Anderson, but
called on the Council to collaborate with the State Insurance Commissioner to address
homeowner policy cancellations affecting Redlands residents. With no further comments,
Mayor Saucedo closed the public hearing.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Marc Shaw, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis,
the City Council unanimously introduced, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 2986 amending
Chapter 15.20 of the Redlands Municipal Code to designate the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity
Zone Maps, as developed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CalFire) for the City of Redlands.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 8696 Adopting Climate Action Plan Update
Associate Planner Jazmin Serrato provided background on Resolution No. 8696 adopting the
Climate Action Plan Update. The two primary objectives of the Climate Action Plan (CAP)
Update include: 1) To monitor progress toward the 2030 and 2035 Greenhouse Gasses (GHG)
reduction targets established in the City’s 2017 Climate Action Plan, and 2) To update the
2017 CAP to reflect the latest climate science and State guidance, as well as align with new
City and State targets for 2030 and 2050.
The CAP provides goals and recommendations to reduce emissions of GHG into the
atmosphere, thus helping to improve air quality as well as slow the progression of warming
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temperatures in the climate. The goals and recommendations include actions by the City,
developers, residents, and businesses in Redlands that will result in incremental reductions to
GHG emissions over the next 20 years or more. The CAP can also help with streamlining
environmental review of proposed development projects under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). The updated CAP includes 12 quantifiable measures and 46 supportive
measures which would promote collaboration between local organizations, expansion of
sustainability programs, and increased environmental education.
Ms. Serrato introduced Clare Kucera, Associate of Dyett & Bhatia, Urban and Regional
Planners, who presented a more detailed look at the CAP update, with a review of the
timeline, an overview of the CAP requirements and a summary of the Preferred Strategy
approach. Through a series of charts and graphs, she illustrated the current amount of total
annual emissions and where we need to be to meet the new targets. The two largest
contributors to total emissions in Redlands are: the transportation sector, specifically from
on-road vehicles, and the built environment sector (emissions associated with electricity
generation as well as combustion of natural gas). The proposed GHG reduction strategy
framework aligns with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) recommendations for
local jurisdictions to focus on actions that most effectively reduce GHGs.
The Planning Commission reviewed the progress of the Climate Action Plan at two meetings.
On June 11, 2024, the Commission received a progress report regarding the City’s status on
the previously adopted GHG reduction goals, as well as confirming the new GHG reduction
target of 1.0 metric tons of CO2 equivalent by 2050 in accordance with new Statewide goals.
On April 22, 2025, the Commission reviewed the proposed strategies and policy objectives for
reducing citywide GHG emissions. Commissioners expressed comments supportive of
expanding accessibility to public EV charging infrastructure and increasing the number of
urban trees.
As public comment, Ron Running and Dick Corneille, representing ANCA, supported the
update overall and thought the Plan was a comprehensive document, but voiced concerns that
the City needed to take this new CAP much more seriously than the past plan, where the
modest goals set in the 2017 CAP were not even met. They recommended the City place their
focus on the list of "Supporting Strategies" as identified in CAP Table 4.2, as these strategies
are more cost-effective and easier to implement. Bobby Garrity supported the CAP update but
urged the Council to continue to push for zoning and policy reforms that allow for higher
density and infill projects that encourage residents to utilize available transit options. Michael
Paisner thought the CAP update read more like a fairy tale than a realistic plan. Bruce
Laycook urged the Council to work with state representatives to modify the current law, Net
Energy Metering (NEM 3.0) that pays solar customers a lower rate for exported energy than
the previous version.
Council Member Davis supported the CAP, but said we must go further, and she spelled out a
four-point action plan setting an ambitious approach to address the effects of climate change.
Council Members had a lengthy discussion and raised issues with the plan's recommendations
to increase the number of EV chargers throughout the city, which seemed unrealistic. They
questioned the power grid's capacity and reliability and asked about whether funding sources
were available for project implementation. Overall, the Council Members agreed the City must
take steps to try to meet the new GHG reduction target of 1.0 metric tons of CO 2 equivalent
by 2050.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the
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On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8696 adopting the
Negative Declaration prepared for the project and adopting the 2050 Climate Action Plan.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
PO Modification Fire Station No. 262 Remodel Project
Facilities and Community Services Director Crocker described a Purchase Order Modification
for the Redlands Fire Station No. 262 Remodel Project addressing changes to the scope of the
project and increasing the contingency from 10% to 15% of the original contract amount,
due to unexpected conditions that were not fully known at the time of design. These
conditions include existing site issues, product availability, and integration challenges
between new and existing systems. The required contingency to complete the project has
increased from the original 10% to 15%, a $108,000 increase from $216,000 to $324,000. A
breakdown of the additional costs is primarily attributed to the following: Generator Site and
Connection Work: $75,415 and Fire Sprinkler System Installation (Gym Building): $45,868.
On motion of Council Member Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the
City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a Purchase Order Modification for the
Redlands Fire Station No. 262 Remodel Project addressing changes to the scope of the project
and increasing the contingency from 10% to 15% of the original contract amount.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
FY 2025-26 FCS Annual Agreements and Purchase Orders
Facilities and Community Services Director Crocker detailed the Fiscal Year 2025-26
Facilities and Community Services Department Annual Agreements and Purchase Orders for a
total annual amount not-to-exceed $7,706,763.04 and a total not-to-exceed amount of
$23,655,429.89. The FCS Department regularly procures supplies and services to support
operations throughout the City, in accordance with the City's purchasing policy. The annual
purchase orders and agreements are included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget request and
will not exceed the total annual amount of $7,706,763.04.
The types of services include items such as locksmith services and fuel island maintenance.
Additionally, formal Requests for Bids were advertised for the provision of supply and
delivery of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel, supply and delivery of bulk oils and coolants,
supply of tires and on-site tire service, OEM Ford Parts, irrigation supplies and uniforms, and
rentals.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Marc Shaw,
the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the Fiscal Year
2025-26 Facilities and Community Services Department's Agreements and 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 2025-26 Facilities and Community Services Department's Annual Agreements and
Purchases orders for a total annual amount not-to-exceed $7,706,763.04 and a total
not-to-exceed amount of $23,655,429.89.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Ordinance No. 2984 Amending City Purchasing Regulations
Management Services/Finance Director Garcia reviewed Ordinance No. 2984 amending Title
2, Chapter 2.16 of the Redlands Municipal Coe relating to City purchasing and the disposition
of surplus personal property. As is good practice, the ordinance is periodically reviewed and
updated to reflect the evolving needs of the City and changes in applicable laws. The proposed
updates include substantive revisions to the Public Project Construction Work section to align
with the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA) as amended by
Assembly Bill No. 2192, effective January 1, 2025. Additional modifications are proposed to
modernize the City’s general procurement practices, accounting for inflationary impacts over
the past 15 years and evolving industry standards.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the
City Council unanimously introduced, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 2984 amending Title 2,
Chapter 2.16 of the Redlands Municipal Code Relating to City Purchasing and the Disposition
of Surplus Personal Property.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
SCADA Integration Services for Water Production and Wastewater Divisions
Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris highlighted a Professional Services
Agreement with Advance Integration & Controls to provide on-call Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration services for the Water Production and Wastewater
Divisions with an initial one-year term value not-to-exceed $673,000 and options to extend for
two additional years for a total not-to-exceed $2,019,000. This system is crucial to the daily
functioning of the Water & Wastewater Division operations. A selection committee reviewed
four proposals based on the firm's demonstrated competence and professional qualifications
following specific evaluation criteria identified in the RFP. The committee selected Advance
Integration & Controls (AIC) as the most qualified consultant to perform the tasks listed in the
RFP and staff negotiated a reasonable service fee schedule with AIC.
On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the
City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of a Professional Services
Agreement with Advance Integration & Controls is exempt from environmental review pursuant
to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act; and approved a Professional Services Agreement with Advance Integration &
Controls to provide on-call Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration
services for the Water Production and Wastewater Divisions with an initial one (1) year term
value not-to-exceed $673,000 and options to extend for two (2) additional years for a total
not-to-exceed $2,019,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
The Juneteenth Celebration event proved to be a great success, providing a wonderful
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The Juneteenth Celebration event proved to be a great success, providing a wonderful
atmosphere and offering music and food and information booths.
Mayor Saucedo represented the City at the grand openings of Steinmann Eye Care and eXp
Luxury and Commercial Real Estate and participated with Mayor Pro Tem Shaw and City
Manager Duggan in the League of California Cities Public Safety Committee meeting
regarding Proposition 36. He also met with city staff and residents to hear ideas for new
improvements at Texonia Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Shaw submitted his report of activities for the month of June 2025, as
available online and attached to the staff report.
Council Member Barich praised the staff for a great Juneteenth event.
Council Member Tejeda attended two Redlands Bowl receptions, participated in the RPOA
golf fundraising event, and met with city staff and residents to hear ideas for new
improvements at Texonia Park.
Council Member Davis thoroughly enjoyed the Juneteenth Celebration event, participated in
another Blue Zone Health walk, and attended a mixer held at the Redlands Public Market,
hosted by Blue Zones Health.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 8:29 P.M. The next regular
meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on July 15, 2025.
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