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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026_07_07 - RegularMINUTES Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 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; Danielle Garcia, Assistant City Manager; Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Rich Sessler, Fire Chief; Rachel Tolber, Police Chief; Tabitha Crocker, Facilities and Community Services Director; Sean Reilly, Development Services Director; Monica Heredia, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director   A. Call City Council Meeting to Order Mayor Saucedo called the meeting to order and explained that comments could be presented in-person, via Zoom, via cellphone or landline. He offered the public an opportunity to provide comment on any item on the agenda for the closed session. B. Public Comment There were no public comments. C. Recess City Council Meeting to a Closed Session 1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) One Case: a. In the Matter of Teamsters Local 1932; Melissa Saavedra v. City of Redlands (Grievance/Arbitration Matter) D. Reconvene City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. E. Invocation by Council Member Barich - Pledge of Allegiance F. Closed Session Report City Attorney Garcia announced that the City Council considered in Closed Session the matter of Teamsters Local 1932; Melissa Saavedra v. City of Redlands and is prepared to take final action in open session. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Shaw, seconded by Council Member Barich, the City Council accepted and adopted, by roll call vote, the findings and conclusions of the hearing officer. Vote: 5-0 Passed G. Presentations 1. Presentation recognizing Janice McConnell for her years of service and upcoming retirement In honor of Janice McConnell's upcoming retirement, the City Council and staff expressed their profound appreciation for her outstanding dedication and unwavering commitment to the City. The messages were overwhelmingly positive, reflecting deep respect and honoring her legacy as a valued leader. For her service, Ms. McConnell was presented a plaque, along with Certificates of Recognition from Congressman Pete Aguilar and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe. She thanked everyone she’s worked alongside and praised City staff for their countless contributions and true friendship. 2. Presentation of the Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation presented to Dave Jaffe, Recreation Supervisor and Shawn McIntosh, Field Services Supervisor Mayor Saucedo presented the Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation to Recreation Supervisor Dave Jaffe and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Douglas Gonzales. Field Services Supervisor Shawn McIntosh was unable to attend tonight's meeting. 3. Presentation of Proclamation to Highest Praise Apostolic Church Mayor Saucedo presented a Proclamation recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Highest Praise Apostolic Church to Bishop Lupe Arroyo and Assistant Pastor Gabriel Gonzalez. H. Public Comment - City Council Property in Mentone - Kevin Sartin outlined the ongoing challenges tied to his recent purchase of vacant land from the City, located in Mentone. His intent was to grow plants for a nursery business, but after facing multiple neighbor complaints and illegal dumping which has led to a stop work order, he is rethinking his plans and is now considering selling the property. Neighbor Issues - Anna Chen requested assistance regarding recurring trespassing, illegal parking, and unauthorized dumping of items on her property. She expressed distress, noting that the neighbors' conduct makes her fearful of retaliation. RPOA Competitive Salaries - Gail Howard praised the dedicated service of Redlands Police Officers and urged the Council to authorize necessary salary adjustments to improve recruitment and retention efforts. Boys and Girls Club Complaint - Robin Lehfeldt raised concerns about an upcoming hiring event, hosted at the Boys and Girls Club scheduled for July 11. She said the event was tagged as a massive hiring event, with open interviews to be held onsite. She wondered where all the cars would park. I. Consent Calendar 1. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 2026 On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 2026. Vote: 5-0 Passed 2. Approval of minutes of the special meeting of June 29, 2026 On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the minutes of the special meeting of June 29, 2026. Vote: 5-0 Passed 3. Authorize issuance of a proclamation declaring the month of July 2026 Parks and Recreation Month On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council authorized, by roll call vote, the issuance of a proclamation declaring the month of July 2026 Parks and Recreation Month Vote: 5-0 Passed 4. Authorize issuance of a proclamation recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Highest Praise Apostolic Church On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council authorized, by roll call vote, the issuance of a proclamation recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Highest Praise Apostolic Church. Vote: 5-0 Passed 5. Approve the recommendation for the appointment of Bryan Quintana to serve the remainder of a four-year term, ending November 16, 2028, on the Municipal Utilities and Public Works Commission On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council appointed, by roll call vote, Bryan Quintana to serve the remainder of a four-year term on the Municipal Utilities and Public Works Commission, ending November 16, 2028. Vote: 5-0 Passed 6. Approve recommendations for appointment to the Citizens' Measure T Oversight Committee On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council appointed, by roll call vote, Eric Strobaugh of the Redlands Police Officers Association (RPOA) to serve a one-year term as the public safety bargaining unit member on the Measure T Oversight Committee ending June 30, 2027; and appointed Armando Valles of the Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees (RAMME) to serve a one-year term as the non-public safety bargaining unit member on the Measure T Oversight Committee ending June 30, 2027. Vote: 5-0 Passed 7. Approve the recommendation for the appointment of Joseph Fass to serve a four-year term, ending May 1, 2030, on the Airport Advisory Board On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council appointed, by roll call vote, Joseph Fass to serve a four-year term on the Airport Advisory Board, ending May 1, 2030. Vote: 5-0 Passed 8. Adopt Salary Resolution No. 8813, Establishing a Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan for City Employees and Rescinding Resolution No. 8799 Assistant City Manager McConnell presented Resolution No. 8813, establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees. This resolution incorporates new salary range structures negotiated with each respective bargaining unit. An error was identified in the range table from the Redlands Association of Mid- Management Employees salary schedule (Ranges MM44–90). The missing pages have been added and incorporated into the online agenda packet and are available for viewing in the City Clerk's office. On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, Salary Resolution No. 8813 establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City Employees and rescind Resolution No. 8799. Vote: 5-0 Passed 9. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. as Broker of Record for employee benefits On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, a Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. as Broker of Record for Employee Benefits Consultant to the City for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with an option to extend the agreement by two additional one-year terms. Vote: 5-0 Passed 10. Adopt Resolution No. 8798 establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8798 establishing a $187,037,005 appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution. Vote: 5-0 Passed 11. Approve an Agreement with San Bernardino County for the collection of Special District Assessments On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, an agreement with the County of San Bernardino under which the County will collect special taxes, fees, and assessments on behalf of the City. Vote: 5-0 Passed 12. Adopt Resolution No. 8803 adopting the Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2027/28 through FY 2031/32 and determine that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council determined, by roll call vote, that approval of Resolution No. 8803 is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and approved Resolution No. 8803, adopting the Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2027/28 through FY 2031/32. Vote: 5-0 Passed 13. Adopt Resolution No. 8802 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026/27 through Fiscal Year 2030/31 Five-Year Measure I Capital Improvement Plan, and determine approval of the Resolution is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council determined, by roll call vote, that approval of Resolution No. 8802 is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and approved Resolution No. 8802, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026/27 through Fiscal Year 2030/31 Five-Year Measure I Capital Improvement Plan. Vote: 5-0 Passed 14. Approve Second Amendment to the Agreement with Coffman Associates, Inc. extending the agreement term through August 31, 2027, for the Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan at the Redlands Municipal Airport On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Coffman Associates, Inc., extending the term of the agreement through August 31, 2027, to the end of the performance period of the grant, unless deemed necessary for grant extension under the authority of the FAA or earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions set forth therein. Vote: 5-0 Passed 15. Approve a list of arbitrators for potential arbitration related to rent stabilization for mobile home parks On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, a list of arbitrators for potential arbitration related to rent stabilization for mobile home parks. Vote: 5-0 Passed 16. Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Grove School extending the lease term through December 31, 2026 Council Member Davis recused herself due to property ownership located within 500 feet of the Grove School. Facilities and Community Services Department Director Crocker introduced the First Amendment to the existing Lease Agreement with the Grove School, which will extend the lease term through December 31, 2026. She added the item was pulled to note a correction made to the signature page. The Grove School's signature line was mistakenly listed as Dr. Michelle Sweezey, who is no longer with the school, and in her place, the authorized signature is Ryan Schavrien, Chair of the Board. As public comment, Grove School Board Member Jay Munoz recommended the Council approve the lease extension. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Marc Shaw, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Grove School extending the lease term through December 31, 2026. Vote: 4-0 Passed (Council Member Davis recuse) J. Public Hearings 1. Public Hearing to consider Resolution Nos. 8800 and 8801, and determine that adoption of Resolution Nos. 8800 and 8801 are not subject to environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Resolution No. 8800 - Calling a special election on the question of levying special taxes within the territory to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1; and Resolution No. 8801 - Declaring results of the special election of Annexation No. 31 to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Mayor Saucedo declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on One Stop Permit Center Manager Don Young for a report on Resolution Nos. 8800 and 8801 and a request from Tri Pointe Homes IE-SD, Inc., regarding the annexation of approximately 11.40 acres of land located on the east side of Texas Street at Pomelo Avenue. If approved, the action would annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 for the purposes of performing maintenance of street trees within the street right-of-way adjacent to Tract Map No 20520, and any other public services authorized by the act. City Clerk Donaldson agreed to hold the special election within the annexing territory on July 7, 2026. With no further comments, Mayor Saucedo closed the public hearing. On motion of Council Member Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8800 calling a special election on the question of levying special taxes within the territory to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1; City Clerk Donaldson conducted the special election and announced the results, with Tri Pointe Homes IE-SD, Inc voting a total of 12 Yes votes to 0 No votes, determining the required two-thirds of the votes cast were in favor of levying the tax. On motion of Council Member Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8801 declaring results of the special election of Annexation No. 31 to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Vote: 5 - 0 Passed 2. Public Hearing to consider Resolution Nos. 8805 and 8806, and determine that adoption of Resolution Nos. 8805 and 8806 are not subject to environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Resolution No. 8805 - Calling a special election on the question of levying special taxes within the territory to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1; and Resolution No. 8806 - Declaring results of the special election of Annexation No. 32 to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Mayor Saucedo declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on One Stop Permit Center Manager Don Young for a report on Resolution Nos. 8805 and 8806 and a request from Balboa Park Properties, LLC regarding the annexation of approximately 2.88 acres of land located at the northeast corner of West Stuart Avenue and North Eureka Street. If approved, the action would annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 for the purposes of performing maintenance of street trees within the street right-of-way adjacent to Tract Map No 20755, and any other public services authorized by the act. City Clerk Donaldson agreed to hold the special election within the annexing territory on July 7, 2026. With no further comments, Mayor Saucedo closed the public hearing. On motion of Council Member Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8805 calling a special election on the question of levying special taxes within the territory to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1; City Clerk Donaldson conducted the special election and announced the results, with Balboa Park Properties, LLC voting a total of 3 Yes votes to 0 No votes, determining the required two-thirds of the votes cast were in favor of levying the tax. On motion of Council Member Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8806 declaring results of the special election of Annexation No. 32 to Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Vote: 5-0 Passed 3. Public Hearing to consider Resolution No. 8807 - Delinquent Administrative Citations Fine and Weed Abatement Enforcement Cost Report Resolution No. 8807 will approve the Delinquent Administrative Citation Fine and Weed Abatement Enforcement Costs Report and submittal of the report to the San Bernardino County Auditor- Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector for Processing *THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA BY FIRE CHIEF SESSLER AND WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING* Staff requested this item be removed from tonight's agenda. The matter will be presented to the Council at the July 21, 2026 meeting. 4. Public Hearing to consider Resolution No. 8810 - Delinquent Municipal Services Account Report Resolution 8810 will approve the Delinquent Municipal Services Account Report and submittal of the Report to the Auditor of San Bernardino County for Lien Processing Mayor Saucedo declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Assistant City Manager Garcia for a review of Resolution No. 8810 and the Delinquent Municipal Services Account Report. Delinquent accounts were sent letters indicating that the City may move forward with procedures in accordance with the Redlands Municipal Code Section 13.64.060. Twenty-nine letters were mailed to property owners on June 25, 2026, providing them with notice that the City Council would hold a public hearing on July 7, 2026 to consider the submittal of a report to the Auditor-Controller of San Bernardino County for recordation of a special assessment on the 2026-2027 tax roll against their specific property resulting from non-payment of a City of Redlands municipal services account. If these delinquent accounts are not paid by August 3, 2026, they will be included on the 2026-2027 tax roll that staff will submit to the County no later than the final deadline of August 10, 2026. Staff will accept payments on delinquent accounts up until August 3. There were no written comments received and, with no further discussion, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8810, approving the Delinquent Municipal Services Account Report and subsequent submittal of this report to the Auditor-Controller of San Bernardino County for recordation of a Special Assessment on the 2026-2027 tax roll against properties resulting from non-payment of certain City of Redlands municipal services accounts. Vote: 5-0 Passed 5. Public Hearing to consider Resolution No. 8808 - Delinquent Administrative Citation and Fine Report Resolution No. 8808 will approve the Delinquent Administration Citation Fine Report and submittal to the Auditor-Controller of San Bernardino County for Processing Mayor Saucedo declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Facilities and Community Services Department Director Crocker for a presentation of Resolution No. 8808 and the Delinquent Administrative Citation and Fine Report. The properties identified in the attached report have been found in violation of various sections of the Redlands Municipal Code (RMC). As of June 16, 2026, a total of 32 delinquent administrative citations remain unpaid, representing an outstanding balance of $20,092.50. Property owners identified in the report were provided with notice of the public hearing and informed of their right to submit written objections or appear before the City Council to contest the report. Delinquent balances not paid by August 3, 2026, will be submitted to the County for collection through the tax roll process. Staff will continue to accept payments through August 3, 2026, and any accounts brought current prior to submission will be removed from the final lien list. There were no written comments received and, with no further discussion, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion of Council Member Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8808 approving the delinquent Administrative Citation Fine Report and authorizing the filing of Notices of Lien with the San Bernardino County Auditor - Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to record special assessments against the properties identified in the report on the 2026-2027 property tax roll as a result of unpaid City of Redlands administrative citation fines. Vote: 5-0 Passed 6. Public Hearing to Receive Protests and Introduce Ordinance No. 3003 and Ordinance No. 3004 Amending Chapters 3.52 and 3.62 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to Water Utility and Wastewater Utility Rate Adjustments Mayor Saucedo declared the meeting open as a public hearing and called on Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Heredia who presented Ordinance No. 3003 and Ordinance No. 3004 amending Chapters 3.52 and 3.62 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to Water Utility and Wastewater Utility Rate Adjustments. She detailed the fiscal resources required to maintain safe and reliable infrastructure to consistently deliver high quality services to residents. On April 21, 2026, City Council adopted Resolution No. 8778, a notice of intent to increase water utility and wastewater utility rates, and directed staff to issue a Public Hearing Proposition 218 notice and protest procedures detailed in Resolution No. 7128. The Proposition 218 notice and Resolution No. 7128 were mailed to each Redlands property owner and each water utility and wastewater utility customer on April 30, 2026. The notice provided rate increase protest directions. One written protest per identified parcel or property will be counted when determining whether a majority protest exists. The following rate increases were recommended: Potable Water Utility: 2.5% increase effective January 1, 2027, in FY 26/27 2.5% increase effective July 1, 2027, in FY 27/28 2.5% increase effective July 1, 2028, in FY 28/29 Non-Potable Water Utility: 0% increase effective January 1, 2027, in FY 26/27 0% increase effective July 1, 2027, in FY 27/28 0% increase effective July 1, 2028, in FY 28/29 Wastewater Utility: 7% increase effective January 1, 2027, in FY 26/27 7% increase effective July 1, 2027, in FY 27/28 7% increase effective July 1, 2028, in FY 28/29 In response to Proposition 218 notices sent to 20,562 water and wastewater customers, 20 written protests were received by the Office of the City Clerk. This number was insufficient to meet the 50% plus one standard required for a successful Proposition 218 protest and stop implementation of the new rates. With no further comments, Mayor Saucedo closed the public hearing. On motion of Council Member Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council introduced, by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 3003 and Ordinance No. 3004 to amend Redlands Municipal Code Chapters 3.52 and 3.62 relating to water utility and wastewater utility rate adjustments. Vote: 5-0 Passed K. New Business 1. Consider Resolution No. 8811 to Rename a Segment of Ninth Street in Honor of Pastor Anthony W. Green Mayor Saucedo opened the discussion to consider renaming the northerly segment of Ninth Street to "Pastor Green Street”, in honor of the late Anthony W. Green, a local pastor. The segment of the street to be renamed is between High Avenue to the north and the railroad right-of-way to the south. The Mayor provided a brief biography of Pastor Green and highlighted his contributions to the Redlands community. Resolution No. 7711, approved in 2017, allows facilities to be named for a person who has made a significant contribution to the community, provided such person has been deceased for at least three years unless waived by the City Council. Since Pastor Green passed away in February of this year, the draft resolution also proposes to waive the three-year limit on the street renaming. Staff have not identified potential conflicts with or duplicates of existing street names that might cause confusion or interfere with emergency response services and re-addressing does not appear necessary. On June 3, 2026, the department conducted public outreach by mailing a notice of the proposed street renaming to interested parties, including owners of property with frontage along the affected segment of the street, to invite feedback on the proposal. No communication from the public was received. As public comment, Gail Howard suggested the Council consider renaming the whole stretch of Ninth Street, rather than only a portion. Mayor Saucedo clarified that the businesses along the street would be required to change their current address, causing some confusion and placing an unfair financial burden on them. On motion of Council Member Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8811 renaming a segment of Ninth Street to "Pastor Green Street." Vote: 5-0 Passed 2. Consideration of Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Redlands and the Redlands Association of Department Directors, Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees, Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees, Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees, and Redlands Civilian Safety Employees Association Assistant City Manager McConnell presented the Memorandums of Understanding between the City of Redlands and the Redlands Association of Department Directors, Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees, Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees, Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees, and Redlands Civilian Safety Employees Association. RAMME and RCSEA unit members will receive a four percent (4%) salary increase for the first year of the contract and three percent (3%) salary increases in both years two and three. RASME and RAFME unit members will receive a seven percent (7%) salary increase for the first year of the contract and three percent (3%) salary increases in both years two and three. Other changes include three additional steps (Steps 5, 6 and7) at two and one-half percent (2.5%) each to the top of the RAMME, RASME, RAFME and RCSEA salary ranges, increases to bilingual pay, medical contributions, and modification to the Employee Assistance Programs. Language revisions have also been made within the MOU for the purpose of clean-up and to reduce ambiguity and/or clarify how a benefit is administered. RADD unit members will receive a four percent (4%) salary increase for the first year of the contract and three percent (3%) salary increases in both years two and three. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Marc Shaw, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council approved, by roll call vote, the Memorandums of Understanding between the City of Redlands and the Redlands Association of Department Directors, Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees, Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees, Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees, and Redlands Civilian Safety Employees Association. Vote: 5-0 Passed 3. Consideration of Resolution No. 8797 approving Agreements for the Redlands Police Department Safety Hall Project (Phase II) for a total amount not to exceed $49,742,404.00; an additional appropriation in the amount of the same to the Safety/City Hall Replacement Fund; and determine that approval is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act Facilities and Community Services Management Analyst Tricia Munoz detailed Resolution No. 8797 approving Agreements for the Redlands Police Department Safety Hall Project (Phase II) for a total amount not-to-exceed $49,742,404.00. In 2022, the City acquired the property located at 1625 W. Redlands Blvd., for the future site of the Redlands Police Department Safety Hall (RPDSH). In September 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Holt Architects, Inc. for the design of the new RPDSH Project and to Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. for Master Construction Management Services for the RPDSH Project. On April 7, 2026, the City Council awarded the Agreements for Phase I of the RPDSH Project which included demolition, abatement and grading work. In accordance with the City's procurement guidelines, formal Requests for Bids were advertised for the provision of the services. Tilden-Coil and staff reviewed each bid and each company’s qualifications and responsiveness to the bid requirements. Staff recommended awarding construction Agreements, as referenced in the staff report, in an amount not to exceed $49,742,404.00, which includes $279,800.00 for Alternate 3 - War Bag Locker Structure. On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council determined, by roll call vote, that approval of Resolution No. 8797 is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; adopted Resolution No. 8797, approving the Agreements for the Redlands Police Department Safety Hall Project Phase II; and approved an additional appropriation of $49,742,404 in the Safety/City Hall Replacement Fund (406). Vote: 5-0 Passed 4. Consideration of a First Amendment to the original Professional Services Agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., for Master Construction Management Services for the Redlands Police Department Safety Hall Facility to increase the total agreement to an amount not to exceed $6,029,848, approval of an additional appropriation of $3,029,848, and determination that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act Facilities and Community Services Management Analyst Tricia Munoz reviewed a First Amendment to the original Professional Services Agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., for Master Construction Management Services for the Redlands Police Department Safety Hall Facility to increase the total agreement to an amount not to exceed $6,029,848. In September 2023, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. (Tilden-Coil) for Master Construction Management Services for the Redlands Police Department Safety Hall Facility in the amount of $3,000,000. The proposed First Amendment to the original Professional Services Agreement reflects additional pre-construction services and related cost adjustments associated with the Phase II construction portion of the project. The original Professional Services Agreement was based on an estimated construction value of $93,000,000. Since execution of the Agreement, the scope of work has been further refined and finalized through the Phase II trade construction bid process. As a result, bids received on April 26, 2026, for the trade construction work associated with Phase II of the Redlands Police Department Safety Hall Facility established a revised construction value of $53,236,404. For purposes of this amendment, the construction management fee calculation has been adjusted to reflect the updated construction value. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Marc Shaw, seconded by Council Member Eddie Tejeda, the City Council determined, by roll call vote, that approval of a First Amendment to the original 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 First Amendment to the original Professional Services Agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., for Master Construction Management Services for the City's new Police Department Safety Hall Facility, increasing the total compensation by $3,029,848 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $6,029,848; and approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $3,029,848, increasing the Agreement total not to exceed amount to $6,029,848. Vote: 5-0 Passed 5. Consideration of FY 2026/27 MUED Annual Purchase Orders for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $5,792,000 Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Heredia summarized the FY 2026/27 MUED Annual Purchase Orders for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $5,792,000. The Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department (MUED) operates and maintains water and wastewater utility infrastructure and facilities throughout the City's service area. The use of annual purchase orders is fundamental for supporting MUED's operational resilience, sustainability, and regulatory compliance and the vendors will provide miscellaneous and routine repair and maintenance supplies, chemical and laboratory products, specialized departmental materials, and on-call maintenance and contractual services on an as-needed basis. On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the FY 2026/27 MUED Annual Purchase Orders is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and approved the FY 2026/27 MUED Annual Purchase Orders for an amount not to exceed $5,792,000. Vote: 5-0 Passed 6. Consideration of a Non-professional Services Agreement with Landfill Gas Engineering, Inc. for air quality sampling and analysis services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Landfill with an initial one (1) year term and an option to extend for one (1) additional year for a total amount not to exceed $250,000; and determine that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Heredia explained the need for the non-professional services Agreement with Landfill Gas Engineering, Inc. for air quality sampling and analysis services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Landfill with an initial one-year term and an option to extend for one additional year for a total amount not to exceed $250,000 On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the non-professional services agreement with Landfill Gas Engineering, Inc. is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and approved the non-professional services agreement with Landfill Gas Engineering, Inc. for air quality sampling and analysis services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Landfill with an initial one-year term and an option to extend for one additional year for a total amount not to exceed $250,000. Vote: 5-0 Passed 7. Consideration of Resolution No. 8809 levying special taxes with City of Redlands Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Facilities and Community Services Department Director Crocker introduced Resolution No. 8809 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 26/27. On motion of Council Member Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Paul Barich, the City Council adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8809 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 26/27. Vote: 5-0 Passed L. Individual Council Member Announcements and/or Reports on Activities Mayor Saucedo attended a Visiting Angels resource fair aimed at increasing community awareness and raising funds to address Alzheimer's disease, and he enjoyed Juneteenth as well as the July 4th activities. In honor of the country's 250 Anniversary, he thanked veterans and active members and their families for their service to this country. Mayor Pro Tem Shaw offered his praise and congratulations to the Redlands Fourth of July Committee for hosting a phenomenal event on the country's 250th Anniversary. Council Member Barich celebrated his daughter's wedding in Puerto Rico. Council Member Tejeda enjoyed Juneteenth and met with a citizen regarding the development at Lugonia and Karon Street. Council Member Davis enjoyed Juneteenth and attended the Omnitrans Board Meeting. M. Adjournment Mayor Saucedo adjourned the meeting at 7:35 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on July 21, 2026.