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24 AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS | Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 Input-Output Analysis
A system of mathematical equations that combines statistical methods and economic theory in an area of economic study called econometrics. Economists use this model (occasionally called an inter-industry model) to measure how many times a dollar is respent in, or “ripples” through, a community before it “leaks out” of the local economy by being spent non-locally (see Leakage below). The model is based on a matrix that tracks the dollar flow among 533 finely detailed industries in each community. It allows researchers to determine the economic impact of local spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations on jobs, household income, and government revenue.
Leakage
The money that community members spend outside of the local economy. This non-local spending has no economic impact within the community. A ballet company purchasing shoes from a non-local manufacturer is an example of leakage. If the shoe company were local, the expenditure would remain within the community and create another round of spending by the shoe company.
Multiplier (often called Economic Activity Multiplier)
An estimate of the number of times that a dollar changes hands within the community before it leaks out of the community (for example, the theater pays the actor, the actor spends money at the grocery store, the grocery store pays its cashier, and so on). This estimate is quantified as one number by which all expenditures are multiplied.
For example, if the arts are a $10 million industry and a multiplier of three is used, then it is estimated that these arts organizations have a total economic impact of $30 million. The convenience of a multiplier is that it is one simple number; its shortcoming, however, is its reliability. Users rarely note that the multiplier is developed by making gross estimates of the industries within the local economy with no allowance for differences in the characteristics of those industries, usually resulting in an overestimation of the economic impact. In contrast, the input-output model employed in Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 is a type of economic analysis tailored specifically to each community and, as such, provides more reliable and specific economic impact results.
Resident Household Income (often called Personal Income) The salaries, wages, and entrepreneurial income residents earn and use to pay for food, mortgages, and other living expenses. It is important to note that resident household income is not just salary. When a business receives money, for example, the owner usually takes a percentage of the profit, resulting in income for the owner.
Revenue to Local and State Government
Local and state government revenue is not derived exclusively from income, property, sales, and other taxes. It also includes license fees, utility fees, user fees, and filing fees. Local government revenue includes funds to city and county government, schools, and special districts.
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AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS | Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 25 Frequently Asked Questions
How were the 341 participating communities and regions selected? In 2015, Americans for the Arts published a Call for Participants for communities interested in participating in the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 study. Of the more than 300 participants that expressed interest, 250 agreed to participate and complete four participation criteria: (1) identify and code the universe of nonprofit arts and culture organizations in their study region; (2) assist researchers with the collection of detailed financial and attendance data from those organizations; (3) conduct audience-intercept surveys at cultural events; and (4) pay a modest cost-sharing fee (no community was refused participation for an inability to pay). Thirty of the 250 partners included multiple regions as part of their participation (e.g., a county as well as a city located within the county); as a result, the 250 local, regional, and statewide partners represent a total of 341 participating study regions.
How were the eligible nonprofit arts organizations in each community selected? Local partners attempted to identify their universe of nonprofit arts and culture organizations using the Urban Institute’s National Taxonomy of Exempt Entity (NTEE) codes as a guideline. Eligible organizations included those whose primary purpose is to promote appreciation for and understanding of the visual, performing, folk, and media arts. Government-owned and government-operated cultural facilities and institutions, municipal arts agencies and councils, private community arts organizations, unincorporated arts groups, living collections (such as zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens), university presenters and cultural facilities, and arts programs that are embedded under the umbrella of a non-arts organization or facility (such as a hospital or church) also were included if they play a substantial role in the cultural life of the community. For-profit businesses and individual artists are excluded from this study.
What type of economic analysis was done to determine the study results? An input-output economic analysis was customized for each of the participating study regions to determine the economic impact its nonprofit arts and culture organizations and arts audiences. Americans for the Arts, which conducted the research, worked with highly regarded economists to design the input-output models.
What other information was collected in addition to the arts surveys? In addition to detailed expenditure data provided by the surveyed organizations and cultural attendees, researchers and economists collected extensive wage, labor, tax, and commerce data provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce (County Business Patterns, the Regional Economic Information System, and the Survey of State and Local Finance), as well as local and state tax data for use in the input-output analyses.
Why doesn’t this study use a multiplier?
When many people hear about an economic impact study, they expect the result to be quantified in what is often called a multiplier or an economic activity multiplier. The economic activity multiplier is an estimate of the number of times a dollar changes hands within the community (e.g., a theater pays its actor, the actor spends money at the grocery store, the grocery store pays the cashier, and so on). It is quantified as one number by which expenditures are multiplied. The convenience of the multiplier is that it is one simple number. Users rarely note, however, that the multiplier is developed by making gross estimates of the industries within the local economy
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26 AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS | Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 and does not allow for differences in the characteristics of those industries. Using an economic activity multiplier usually results in an overestimation of the economic impact and therefore lacks reliability.
Why are the admissions expenses excluded from the analysis of audience spending? Researchers assume that any admissions dollars paid by event attendees are typically collected as revenue for the organization that is presenting the event. The organization then spends those dollars. The admissions paid by audiences are excluded because those dollars are captured in the operating budgets of the participating nonprofit arts and culture organizations. This methodology avoids “double-counting” those dollars in the analysis.
How is the economic impact of arts and culture organizations different from other industries?
Any time money changes hands there is a measurable economic impact. Social service organizations, libraries, and all entities that spend money have an economic impact. What makes the economic impact of arts and culture organizations unique is that, unlike most other industries, they induce large amounts of related spending by their audiences. For example, when patrons attend a performing arts event, they may purchase dinner at a restaurant, eat dessert after the show, and return home and pay the baby-sitter. These expenditures have a positive and measurable impact on the economy.
Will my local legislators believe these results?
Yes, this study makes a strong argument to legislators, but you may need to provide them with some extra help. It will be up to the user of this report to educate the public about economic impact studies in general and the results of this study in particular. The user may need to explain (1) the study methodology used; (2) that economists created an input-output model for each community and region in the study; and (3) the difference between input- output analysis and a multiplier. The good news is that as the number of economic impact studies completed by arts organizations and other special interest areas increases, so does the sophistication of community leaders whose influence these studies are meant to affect. Today, most decision makers want to know what methodology is being used and how and where the data were gathered.
You can be confident that the input-output analysis used in this study is a highly regarded model in the field of economics (the basis of two Nobel Prizes in economics). However, as in any professional field, there is disagreement about procedures, jargon, and the best way to determine results. Ask 12 artists to define art and you may get 12 answers; expect the same of economists. You may meet an economist who believes that these studies should be done differently (for example, a cost-benefit analysis of the arts).
How can a community not participating in the Arts and Economic Prosperity 5 study apply these results?
Because of the variety of communities studied and the rigor with which the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 study was conducted, nonprofit arts and culture organizations located in communities that were not part of the study can estimate their local economic impact. Estimates can be derived by using the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 Calculator (found at www.AmericansForTheArts.org/EconomicImpact). Additionally, users will find sample PowerPoint presentations, press releases, Op-Ed, and other strategies for proper application of their estimated economic impact data.
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AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS | Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 27 Acknowledgments
Americans for the Arts expresses its gratitude to the many people and organizations who made Arts & Economic Prosperity 5: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences in the City of Redlands possible and assisted in its development, coordination, and production. A study of this size cannot be completed without the collaboration of many partnering organizations.
Funding for this project was provided by a donation from the Redlands Art Collaborative and the City’s Public Art Fund, as recommended by the Redlands Cultural Arts Commission, which also served as the local project partner and as such were responsible for the local implentation and data collection requirements of this customized analysis for the City of Redlands. Special thanks to the Redlands Art Collaborative and especially Alan Griesmier and Kim Munkres for their financial and administrative assistance toward the study.
Spe
cial thanks to the John D. and Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation, the Barr Foundation, and The
Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts for their
financial support of the national implementation of
Arts & Economic Prosperity 5.
Fi
nally, each of our 250 local, regional, and statewide
research partners contributed time and/or financial
support toward the completion of this national study.
We thank each and every one of them for committing
the time and resources necessary to achieve success. A
study of this magnitude is a total organizational effort; appreciation is extended to the entire board and staff of Americans for the Arts. The research department
responsible for producing this study includes Randy
Cohen, Ben Davidson, Isaac Fitzsimons, and Graciela
Kahn.
The City of Redlands’ Participating
Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations
This study could not have been completed without the
cooperation of the 14 nonprofit arts and culture
organizations in the City of Redlands, listed below, that provided detailed financial and event attendance
information about their organization.
A.K. Smiley Public Library; City of Redlands Cultural
Arts Commission; Downtown Redlands Art Walk;
Hometown Heroes Foundation; Inland Master Chorale;
LifeHouse Theater; Redlands Conservancy; Redlands
Footlighters Theater; Redlands Historical Museum
Association; Redlands Symphony Association; Redlands
Theatre Festival; San Bernardino County Museum; St.
Mary's Ballet Folklorico of Redlands; and The
Assistencia (Redlands Conservancy).
The City of Redlands’ Participating Cultural
Event Attendees
Additionally, this study could not have been completed
without the cooperation of the 708 arts and culture
audience members who generously took the time to
complete the audience-intercept survey while attending a performance, event, or exhibit within the City of
Redlands.
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City Council/Successor Agency Meeting K. 4.
DATE: 05/03/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Consideration to authorize the expenditure of $30,000 in support of the 2022 Fourth of July Celebration; determination that the financial support serves a public benefit; and approval of an additional appropriation of the same (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
MOTION(S):
If the City Council determines that this request is appropriate, the following motions are provided:
I move to determine that the expenditure of $30,000 in support of the 2022 Fourth of July Celebration event serves a public benefit because it promotes economic development and tourism within the City by attracting visitors from surrounding communities to participate in the event; provides a recreational activity that can be viewed by all residents; and goodwill within the community; and
1. I move that the City Council approve an additional appropriation and the expenditure of $30,000 to be paid to the Redlands 4th of July Committee.
2. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council direct staff accordingly regarding the request for support of the 2022 Fourth of July Celebration event.
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DISCUSSION:
The Facilities and Community Services Department staff processes applications and issues permits for special events to be held in public areas of the City. Upon issuance of a special event permit, the event may take place contingent on the event organizer paying the required fees. The City recognizes the value of partnering with non-profit agencies and organizations to provide services beneficial to the community. Therefore, in an effort to support programs that provide a community benefit, the City Council will, from time to time, consider the authorization of the use of City resources in support of a special event.
In anticipation of planning the 2022 Fourth of July Celebration, the Redlands 4th of July Committee (Committee) is requesting the City support the event with the expenditure of $30,000 for the cost related to the fireworks show. Prior to 2020, the Redlands 4th of July Celebration Event had occurred for 51 consecutive years. Many of those events were supported in the past by the city by approving the associated in-kind support requests. The average waiver of fees in the past was approximately $24,000 each year. A separate report for City Council consideration of approval of the event, any associated street closures and possible sale of alcohol will be brought forward at a future meeting. Financial support of this event serves as a public benefit by drawing visitors into the City, encouraging tourism and economic benefits as well as generating goodwill with the Redlands community.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may elect to deny the request for the expenditure of funds, or choose an alternative amount.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Supports Priority A - Quality of Life; Strategic Objective 1. Beautification, Arts and Culture
SUBMITTED BY:
Chris Boatman, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
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Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
PREPARED BY:
Tricia Swope, Manager, Facilities and Community Services Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY 2021-22
Appropriation Required Y/N: Y
Amount: $30,000
Account No.: 101300.6708
Discussion:
As a result of approving the additional appropriation from the General Fund in the amount of $30,000 and identifying the unassigned fund balance as the source of funds to offset this budgetary increase, it is estimated that the ending unassigned fund balance will decrease from approximately $13.13 to $12.83 million.
Attachments
A. In Kind Support Request
Additional Appropriation Form
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Redlands Fourth of July Committee, Inc
278 Tennessee Street Suite 12
Redlands, California 92373
www.RedlandsFourthOfJuly.com
A p r i l 1 3 , 2 0 2 2
City of Redlands
Mayor Paul Barich and City Council
35 Cajon Street
Redlands, California 92373
I am writing to you today on behalf of the Redlands 4
th of July Committee, requesting support for this
year’s Sylvan Park festivities and Fireworks Show. Our 2021 year started off with community Facebook questions, public comments and private emails from the community asking if we were going to have a Fireworks display. With the joint support from the City of Redlands and private donations we were able to hold the Fireworks display only, without selling tickets to support the full cost of the event at Sylvan Park and Fireworks festivities.
Many people believe the City of Redlands directly pays and hosts the Sylvan Park festivities and Fireworks Show. As you know the Redlands Fourth of July Committee is comprised of local citizens, working on behalf of our community, in tandem with the City of Redlands. Over 75% of the event costs are funded thru private donations as well as T-Shirt and Ticket Sales.
The Fourth of July Celebration is a national holiday celebrated in communities across the United States.
With exception to last year, this event has relied on fee waivers for specific City services including permits, disposal services, police traffic control, all that is necessary to make this event happen.
Understanding the community’s expectation that the show must continue, we have contracted with Pyro Spectaculars for this year’s display in effort to return to Pre-COVID event conditions.
Challenges from lack of revenue over the past two years due to Covid and increased event costs, has created financial concerns for this year’s event. In order to provide the Sylvan Park activities, Parade and the Fireworks display, we are requesting $30,000.00 of in-kind financial support from the City to ensure the stability of this year’s event on behalf of the Community of Redlands.
In closing, we thank you for your consideration with this endeavor.
Tim Murone
Redlands Fourth of July Committee, Inc.
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City Council/Successor Agency Meeting K. 5.
DATE: 05/03/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Discussion and possible direction to staff to prepare the required documents to place an ordinance on the ballot for the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election to increase the Business License Tax for Distribution Center Businesses (Management
Services/Finance Director Garcia)
MOTION(S):
The following motion(s) is/are provided:
I move to direct staff to prepare the required documents to place an ordinance on the ballot for the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election to increase the Business License Tax for Distribution Center Businesses by $0.0XX/square foot.
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
DISCUSSION:
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda, staff is providing the following for the Council’s consideration of a ballot measure to increase the business license tax on distribution center businesses (i.e., warehouses) operating within City limits.
The current business license rates for warehouses and distribution centers were established in December 2007 after being approved by the voters of Redlands at the General Municipal Election held on November 6, 2007. The City’s rate structure for warehouses and distribution centers is based on a per square foot model. Other cities may use the gross receipts model, charge a flat rate, or a percentage of gross payroll.
The initial rate was set at $0.035/square foot and provided for an annual increase by a CPI factor up to a maximum of $0.05/square foot. Relative to
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other cities charging by square foot, Redlands is the second lowest based on past research from 2019:
Rialto $0.075/sf
Fontana $0.075/sf
Redlands $0.047/sf
Ontario $0.020/sf
The City’s collection of revenue for the past two fiscal years is noted below:
FY 2020-21: $420,798
FY 2021-22: $440,550
An increase of one cent (to $0.057/sf) would result in roughly $91,600 more revenue per year. An increase of two cents (to $0.067/sf) would likely lead to an increase of roughly $183,200/year. If the City were to increase rates to that of Rialto and Fontana ($0.075/sf), the additional revenue generated is estimated to be roughly $255,300/year.
The cost and timeline to place this measure on the ballot are key considerations. Estimates provided by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters (ROV) indicate an estimated cost of $81,500 for a single ballot measure.
The cost may fluctuate and may also decrease depending on how many measures are qualified for the ballot.
In terms of timing, the ROV requires the Council’s resolution authorizing placement of this measure on the ballot between July 15th and August 12. From there, the City Attorney must file an impartial analysis no later than 10 days afterwards. The final approved ordinance must be submitted to the ROV by August 12th. A possible timeline is provided below:
Adopt resolution and present first reading of ordinance – July 5th 2nd reading of ordinance – July 19th
File impartial analysis (by City Attorney) – July 25th
ALTERNATIVES:
The Council may choose to modify, reject or table this item or the motions provided herein.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
Priority Area D, Objective 1:
Develop a Long Term Financial Plan that sustains core services and programs and helps prioritize funding for new initiatives.
SUBMITTED BY:
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY 2022-23
Amount: 81,500
Discussion:
The total election cost for the ballot measure is estimated at approximately $81,500. The additional costs of placing this measure on the ballot will be requested in the City Clerk's budget for FY 2022-23.
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City Council/Successor Agency Meeting N. 3.
DATE: 05/03/2022
TO: The Successor Agency Board of Directors
SUBJECT: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 2022 (Secretary Donaldson)
MOTION:
I move to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 2022.
Attachments
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 2022
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MINUTES
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 April 5, 2022 at 5:00 P.M.
Present: Paul Barich, Mayor
Eddie Tejeda, Mayor Pro Tempore
Denise Davis, Council Member
Jenna Guzman-Lowery, Council Member
Mick Gallagher, Council Member
Staff: Charles M. Duggan, Jr., City Manager; Dan McHugh, City Attorney; Robert Dawes, City Treasurer; Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk; Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager; Chris Boatman, Assistant City Manager; Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Chris Catren, Police Chief; Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director; Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director; John Harris, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Rich Sessler, Fire Chief
Mayor Barich 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 labor negotiator - Government Code §54957.6 (Assistant City Manager McConnell)
Agency Negotiator: Assistant City Manager McConnell
Employee Organizations: Redlands Association of Department Directors Redlands Association of Management Employees
Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees
Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees
Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees
Redlands Police Officers Association
Redlands Professional Firefighters Association
Redlands Civilian Safety Employees
Teamsters Local 1932 Redlands Chapter
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:18 P.M. with an invocation by Council Member Guzman-Lowery followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney McHugh announced that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation April 2022 DMV/Donate Life California
Mayor Barich presented a proclamation declaring the month of April 2022, as DMV/Donate Life California to John VanCampen, representing One Legacy.
Proclamation U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary 45th Anniversary Mayor Barich presented a proclamation declaring April 1, 2022, as The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 45th Anniversary to Denver Drieberg, representing the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Proclamation Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month
Council Member Davis presented a proclamation declaring April 2022, as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month to Margo Mullen, who represents the Arts Council of San Bernardino County, and presides as Chair of the Cultural Arts Commission. This is the 4th Annual Statewide awareness and advocacy event that recognizes the crucial role of arts, culture and creativity in the lives of everyone and celebrates the power of the arts in the community.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were presented in-person, via Zoom, via cell phone or landline.
SBCTA Rail Project Concerns - Marcos Vingochea, owner of Excel Automotive, listed the difficulties his business has experienced as a direct result of the SBCTA Rail Project. He stated his complaints have been mostly ignored by SBCTA, and he added that because they chose to do nothing, he was forced to move his business, incurring many costly expenses.
Proposed Clinic
- Danielle Buirge raised questions concerning a mental health clinic proposed to go in a residential neighborhood, located at 1030 E Brockton Avenue. She suggested the City investigate the clinic for potential code enforcement violations, including her concerns that the owner was planning to use powerful drugs on patients, which may not be a permitted use for this area.
Council Member Ethics
- Randall Morris urged the City to establish ethical standards to hold Council Members accountable for their actions, and he complained that the cost of running for local office was much too high. He thought this discouraged many citizens from seeking office.
Water Conservation
- Speaking remotely, Nancy Blastos described ongoing water shortages throughout the state as an existential threat to everyone's quality of life. She requested the Council take the matter seriously, promote conservation programs and apply the programs to everyone, including the City itself.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 15, 2022.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Arbor Day
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously authorized the issuance of a proclamation for calendar year 2022 recognizing the celebration of Arbor Day in the City of Redlands.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation DMV/Donate Life California
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously authorized the issuance of a proclamation declaring the month of April 2022 as DMV/Donate Life California.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation US Coast Guard Auxiliary 45th Anniversary
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the proclamation declaring April 1, 2022, as The US Coast Guard Auxiliary 45th Anniversary.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Dolores Huerta Day
Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda was pleased to request a proclamation be issued declaring April 10, 2022, as Dolores Huerta Day, one of the most influential labor activists of the 20th century who became the first Latina inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1993. She was a positive force for change, as both an organizer and an activist and worked tirelessly alongside Cesar Chavez. Together they founded the National Farm Workers Association in order to raise awareness to the plight and difficulties encountered by agricultural workers who were frequently exploited and unfairly treated.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman-Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved a proclamation declaring April 10, 2022, as Dolores Huerta Day.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved a proclamation declaring the month of April 2022 as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Citizens' Measure T Oversight Committee Appointment
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously appointed Joseph Valdivia of the Redlands Police Officers Association to serve a one-year term as the public safety bargaining unit member on the Measure T Oversight Committee beginning April 21, 2022, and ending April 21, 2023; and appointed Mike Foster of the Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees to serve a one-year term as the non-public safety bargaining unit member on the Measure T Oversight Committee beginning April 21, 2022, and ending April 21, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Cultural Arts Commission Appointment
On motion of Council Member Mick Gallagher, seconded by Council Member Denise Davis, the City Council unanimously appointed Jina Edwards to serve the remainder of a four-year term on the Cultural Arts Commission ending January 6, 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8316 Remote Teleconference Meetings
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 8316, authorizing remote teleconference meetings by the City Council and all Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 (2021) for a period of 30 days.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Conflict of Interest Code Review
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously directed staff to review the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Redlands.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Settlement Agreement Disclosure
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the public disclosure of details of an Agreement of Settlement and Release between the City of Redlands and Chase Management, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, the City agrees to pay Chase $50,000 to settle and dispose of disputes and controversies associated with a civil action in the California Superior Court for the County of San Bernardino Superior, Case No.
CIVDS1907758.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
National Opioid Settlement Funds Agreement
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the County of San Bernardino for the use of Redlands' local allocation of National Opioid Settlement Funds.
Redlands' allocation from the settlement agreement must be used exclusively for future opioid remediation in one or more areas described in the list of opioid remediation uses, as presented in the staff report.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Support Letter of AB 1627 and AB 1628
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously authorized Mayor Barich to sign a letter on behalf of the City of Redlands in support of AB 1627 and AB 1628. The bills are sponsored by Assemblyman James Ramos.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
State Homeland Security Grant Program Award
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the grant award from the FY 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program, and an additional appropriation of $23,568 to the Police Department. The funds will be used to acquire six tactical ballistic vests to be worn by members of the Redlands Police Department SWAT team. The vests will be invaluable to the safety of these first-responders during tactical operations and other high-risk situations.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
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Mills Act Contract
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously determined that approval of the agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) ; and approved the Historic Property Contract by and between the City of Redlands and Debashish Ghosh and Atishma Kant for the preservation and benefit of the Historic Resource located 225 East Fern Avenue.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Development Agreements Annual Review
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved to receive and file the notice to conduct an annual review of approved Development Agreements in accordance with Chapter 18.220 of the Redlands Municipal Code, which include the following agreements: Mountainview Power Company, Robertson's Ready Mix, Ltd, Cemex Construction Materials, L.P., Cal-Red Facility, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Redlands Health Services and AV Associates, Redlands Community Hospital and ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute).
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Building Official Services First Amendment
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering to increase the original agreement from $29,500 to a total aggregate amount of $86,400 for Building Official Services while the Development Services Department recruits to fill the vacant Chief Building Official position.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Solid Waste Collection Truck In-Frame Repairs
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved a sole source purchase order with Cummins Sales and Service in the amount of $57,011.01 for in-frame repairs to a solid waste collection truck.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Redlands Firefighter's Car Show In-Kind Request
This item was removed from the agenda. The event has been canceled by the organizers.
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Bid Rejection Sewer Collection System Repair Services
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously rejected all bids received for the On-Call Sewer Collection System Repair Services; and directed staff to solicit new bids for on-call sanitary sewer collection system repair services. All bids received were over the engineer's estimate and exceeded available funding in the wastewater service fund.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Contribution to SBVW Conservation District
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously authorized a contribution of $70,099.25 to San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District's Habitat Conservation Trust for Wash Plan permitting fees; and approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $70,099.25.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Bid Rejection Orange Blossom Trail Phase 3
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously rejected all bids received for construction of the Orange Blossom Trail Phase 3 Project; and directed staff to solicit new bids for the project.
The bids received exceeded the engineer's construction cost estimate for the Project and engineering staff will make minor modifications to the Project specifications to optimize the use of available funds before re-advertising.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Settlement Agreement Disclosure
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously approved the public disclosure of details of an Agreement of Settlement and Release between the City of Redlands and S.B.C.W.
Consulting, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, the City agrees to pay $15,000 to settle and dispose of disputes and controversies associated with a civil action in the San Bernardino Superior Court and entitled, S.B.C.W. Consulting, Inc, a California corporation v. City of Redlands, Case No. CIVDS2015309.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
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Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action Presentation
Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda introduced Linda Hamilton, Redlands Coordinator of Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action (ANCA) and explained he had previously attended an ANCA meeting and was pleased to announce the group had agreed to provide a series of informational presentations to the Council to be held over the next few meetings. Ms.
Hamilton provided an overview of the organization and the work they are doing within the City in relation to the effects of climate change. She stated climate change was the most serious threat facing humanity. ANCA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created in Denver, CO in 2017 and now includes more than 20 neighborhoods in Denver and Boulder.
Their mission is to build more climate resilient communities by bringing climate action to the neighborhood level. The group was established in Redlands 8 months ago by several people familiar with the Denver program, and they have been guided by a local steering committee. They have worked closely with the University of Redlands Environmental Studies Department, Esri, and other local climate-concerned organizations. She looked forward to upcoming meetings when she will continue to provide additional detail about ANCA.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Annual Report
Chairperson Ryan Johnson and Commissioner Adam Hebden provided the Annual Report for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, highlighting activities and accomplishments for the year. These included welcoming new Commissioners, passage of the new Athletic Field Use and Allocation Policy promoting more equitable field usage, the development of a commissioner manual, utilized as a guide for incoming commissioners and possibly even for use across other commissions and boards, continued subcommittee efforts towards the Priority Projects List, partnerships with developers such as MLC Holdings and their future development which will bring additional recreational space and be a welcome addition to the City. Mr. Johnson shared the mural installation at Texonia Park was a huge success, and he listed other accomplishments to include the tennis court conversion to pickleball courts at Ford Park, the Community Center renovations with new flooring and the soon to come kitchen upgrades. They intend to hold in-person park tours again, are still considering a BMX pump track and are seeking ways to grow Commissioner outreach efforts. Commissioner Hebden suggested the public can now download a new app he developed (Redlands Parks App) where people can access current information about all the City's parks. Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda and all the Council expressed their appreciation of the tremendous efforts of each and every Commissioner.
Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report
Chairperson Margo Mullen presented the Annual Report for the Cultural Arts Commission, reviewing the Commission's Mission and Initiatives, which included efforts toward increased work with the Council on individual initiatives for public art; meeting with the planning, parks and parking commissions; collaborating with the Arts Council of San Bernardino County. Art initiatives included Murals, Art on Loan, Special Projects, Development Projects, Support and Empowerment, Surveys and Commissioner status updates. Through a series of photos she highlighted Public Art sidewalks; the Packing House District; Orange Blossom Trail murals and collaboration with Sunrise Rotary working with artists Ekaterina CC_SA_April 5, 2022
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Blossom Trail murals and collaboration with Sunrise Rotary working with artists Ekaterina Orlovie for a section of the Trail, the Art-on-Loan Program which is first of its kind in public art programs for Redlands, temporary sculpture installations, Special Projects, including an Environmental Art Garden at the dog park, Omnitrans Bus Benches, RUSD Crosswalk Art, Public/ Private Partnerships with Lennar Homes, Nevada Street Holdings and Luxview Apartments, the Art and Culture Master Plan and the recommendations towards the City's annual two-year budget plan. She was excited to share future possibilities, such as a facade improvement grant program and in particular, she pointed to the new City Hall building.
Each Council Member thanked her for her contagious enthusiasm and lively presentation.
Resolution No. 8327 City Clerk Compensation
Council Member Gallagher reviewed Resolution No. 8327, relating to the City Clerk's compensation. He pointed out the Clerk was a full time City employee, overseeing a department's operations. The annual salary had not been reviewed or adjusted since its approval in 2009.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman-Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 8327, adjusting the compensation of the City Clerk and increasing the compensation to $85,454 per year, effective April 18, 2022,
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
NEW BUSINESS
Agreement for Body Worn Camera Equipment
Police Chief Catren explained that on February 1, 2022, the City Council approved a five-year lease agreement with Lenslock Inc. for body worn cameras, but after further examination, it was determined an outright purchase of the equipment better met the needs of the department. The agreement will provide for the same program services as was offered in the lease and funding was previously approved in the FY 21/22 budget.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Lenslock, Inc. in the amount of $478,065 for body worn camera equipment and online services; and approved an additional appropriation of $370,250 from the General Fund's unassigned fund balance.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda announced he intended to bring to a future agenda, consideration and review of the City Treasurer's compensation.
Council Member Davis and City Manager Duggan toured the City's affordable senior housing options with Bruce Laycook.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further action required the meeting adjourned at 7:39 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on April 19, 2022.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
Chairman Barich 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 Tejeda, seconded by Board Member Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 2022, were unanimously approved.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Successor Agency Board of Directors' meeting was adjourned at 7:40 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on May 3, 2022.
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