CITY OF REDLANDS
CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
A G E N D A S
MARCH 7, 2023
EDDIE TEJEDAMayor
PAUL T. BARICHMayor Pro Tempore
DENISE DAVISCouncil Member
JENNAGUZMAN-LOWERYCouncil Member
MARIO SAUCEDOCouncil Member
***
JEANNE DONALDSONCity Clerk
ROBERT DAWESCity Treasurer
CHARLES M. DUGGAN JR.City Manager
YVETTE M. ABICH GARCIACity Attorney
5:00 p.m. Open Public Meeting, Public Comment (Closed Session)6:00 p.m. Open Session (Public Meeting)* * *City Council ChambersCivic Center, 35 Cajon Street, Redlands, California
A G E N D A The following information comprises the agenda for the regular meetings of the City Council of the City ofRedlands and the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency ofthe City of Redlands at the times noted below in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 CajonStreet, Redlands, California, on:
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023
To join via Zoom on a computer, laptop, or smart devicePlease visit www.zoom.us, click on Join a MeetingEnter the Meeting ID 824 4618 0187, then run the Zoom launcherTo join via Zoom with audio only (cell phone or landline):Dial 1-877-853-5247Enter the Meeting ID 824 4618 0187 Should the City lose connectivity on Zoom, we will halt the meeting until it can be restored. To checkon the status of remote connectivity in the event of an outage, go to the City’s websiteat www.cityofredlands.org or to the City’s Facebook page at @CityofRedlands or the Instagram pageat @CityofRedlands_CityHall.
In the event the City cannot reestablish Zoom connectivity in a reasonable amount of time, the mayorwill adjourn the meeting to a future date.
PLEASE NOTE: Anyone desiring to speak on an agendized item at this meeting may do so during theconsideration of that item. Due to time constraints and the number of persons who may wish to give oraltestimony, public comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
To provide comment while participating from Council Chambers: Although it is not required, speakers are encouraged to submit a "Speaker Sign Up Sheet"before the meeting is convened. Forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk or inCouncil Chambers. After the meeting has convened, you may place the speaker form in the basket at the tablealong the north wall of the Chambers. Please do not disturb the City Clerk while the meetingis in progress. To provide comment through Zoom (on a computer, laptop, or smart device): Click the "Raise Hand" button and the moderator will unmute you when it is your turn tospeak To provide comment via audio only (cell phone or landline): Dial *9 to "Raise Hand". The moderator will identify you by your area code and last 3numbers of your telephone number when it is your turn to speak.
PLEASE SILENCE CELL PHONES, PAGERS AND OTHER ELECTRONICCOMMUNICATION DEVICES UPON ENTERING THE CHAMBERS
5:00 P.M.
A. Call City Council Meeting to Order.
1. Due to a physical disability that impairs his mobility and subsequent ability to attend the meeting inperson, Council Member Mario Saucedo has chosen to attend tonight's City Council meeting viateleconference under AB2449 "Just Cause". COUNCIL MEMBER SAUCEDO APPEARED IN-PERSON
B. Public Comment(Any person wishing to provide public comment on a closed session matter may do so at thistime.)
C. Recess City Council to a Closed Session
1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)(City Attorney Garcia) a. Allen v. City of Redlands, San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIVDS1908766
6:00 P.M.
D. Reconvene City Council Meeting
E. Invocation by Jenna Guzman-LoweryPledge of Allegiance by Mentone Elementary School Students, RUSD(In keeping with long-standing traditions of legislative invocations, this City Council meeting mayinclude a brief invocation. Such invocations are not intended to proselytize or advance any one,or to disparage any other, faith or belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses anyparticular religious belief or form of invocation.)
F. Closed Session Report(No reportable action taken in closed session unless otherwise announced by the City Attorneyat this time.)
G. Presentations
1. Redlands Pet Adoption (Redlands Animal Services)
H. Public Comment - City Council(At this time, the City Council will provide an opportunity for the public to address them on anysubject, within the jurisdiction of the City Council, which is not already scheduled on this agenda.However, any matter that requires action will be referred to staff for a report and possible actionat a subsequent meeting. Comments will be limited to three {3} minutes.)
I. Consent Calendar(The following routine items have been recommended for approval and will be acted uponsimultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Councilmember or amember of the audience.)
1. Approve the regular meeting minutes February 21, 2023, and the special meeting minutes ofFebruary 22, 2023 (City Clerk Donaldson)
2. Authorize issuance of a proclamation declaring the month of March 2023 as Women's HistoryMonth (Mayor Tejeda)
3. Authorize issuance of a proclamation honoring Dave and Robin Maupin on their Hero of theArts Award (Mayor Pro Tem Barich)
4. Adopt Resolution No. 8446 establishing a Statement of Investment Policy and RescindingResolution No. 8309 (City Treasurer Dawes)
5. Adopt Resolution No. 8447 Delegating Investment Authority to the City Treasurer Pursuant toGovernment Code Section 53607 (Management Services/Finance Director Garcia)
6. Approve the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael BakerInternational, Inc. increasing the existing agreement from $299,990 by $100,000 for a totalaggregate amount not-to-exceed $399,990 for professional planning, environmental, anddevelopment review services, extending the end-term of the agreement from March 31, 2023,to June 30, 2024; and an additional appropriation in the amount of $50,000 (DevelopmentServices Director Desatnik)
7. Adopt Resolution No. 8444 for Street Vacation No. 182 - A request for summary vacation ofexcess public alley right-of-way that is 15 feet wide and approximately 354 feet in length located adjacent to 26849 Barton Road and 26863 Ladera Street (APNs: 0293-082-12-0000,0293-082-13-0000, 0293-082-14-0000, 0293-082-15-0000, and 0293-082-05-0000), (JosephE. Bonadiman, Applicant). This proposal is exempt from environmental review pursuant toSection 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (DevelopmentServices Director Desatnik)
8. Adopt Resolution No. 8448 establishing a four-way stop intersection to replace the current two-way stop at the Kansas Street/State Street intersection and determine that approval of theresolution is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State'sguidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Municipal Utilities andEngineering Director Harris)
9. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Funding Agreement with San BernardinoValley Municipal Water District, East Valley Water District, and San Bernardino Municipal WaterDistrict for the development of a Salt and Nutrient Management Plan and Feasibility Study;approve an additional appropriation of $117,000 for this project, and determine that theseactions are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15378 of the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris)
10. Approve a Pass Distributor Sales Agreement with Omnitrans for the distribution of transitpasses to senior citizens, and determine approval of this Agreement is exempt fromenvironmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State's Guidelines implementingthe California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
11. Approve a request for the serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages at Israel Beal Parkfor Kobi Fletcher's Wedding to be held on March 17, 2023, and determine that approval of therequest is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the state’sguidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant City ManagerBoatman)
12. Approve the sole source purchase of equipment from West Coast Lights and Sirens to outfit 25police vehicles for an amount not to exceed $177,046.80 (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
13. Accept the donation of the painted steel art piece Peloton Takes the Curve, from and by artistKathleen King-Page and install the sculpture in Simonds Parkway (Assistant City ManagerBoatman)
J. Communications
1. Annual Report of the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission Annual Report presented byCommissioner Adekunle Ojo (Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Harris)
2. Annual Report of the Cultural Arts Commission presented by Vice Chair Daniel Gohman(Assistant City Manager Boatman)
3. Annual Report of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission presented by CommissionerJustin Weekley (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
4. Discussion and possible action relating to the introduction of Dress Standards for City Council,and consideration of Resolution No. 8451(Mayor Tejeda)
K. New Business
1. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2956 adding Chapter 10.70 to the Redlands Municipal Code toProhibit Non-Electric Vehicles from Parking in Designated Electric Vehicle Charging Spots(Chief Catren)
2. Consideration and Approval of the City's response to findings and recommendations includedin the County of San Bernardino's Civil Grand Jury Report issued on December 16, 2022,regarding the Redlands Animal Shelter (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
3. Consideration of an Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for an irrigation systeminstallation, and replanting of Lugonia Citrus Grove for an amount not to exceed $105,100;approval of a sole source purchase order for the removal of the existing citrus trees withWashburn Grove Management in an amount not to exceed $59,400; approval of a sole sourcepurchase order with Gless Ranch Nursery for the purchase of 2,500 Washington Navel orangetrees in an amount not to exceed $42,500; approval to re-allocate $227,700 of the NevadaPalmetto Grove Fund, and an additional appropriation of the same, and determination that theproject is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15304 of the State'sguidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant City ManagerBoatman).
4. Consideration of the Public Works Contract with VT Electric, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed$471,975 for the Prospect Park Lighting Upgrades Project, acceptance of a donation in theamount of $363,000 from Friends of Prospect Park, approval of an additional appropriationtotaling $519,172.50, and determine that the project is exempt from environmental reviewpursuant to Section 15303(d) of the State's guidelines implementing the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
L. Individual Council Member Announcements and/or Reports on Activities(No collective discussion or action.)
M. AdjournmentThe next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on March 21, 2023.
N. Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands
1. Call regular meeting of the Successor Agency Board of Directors to order.
2. Public Comment(At this time, the Agency Board will provide an opportunity for the public to address them on anysubject, within the jurisdiction of the Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency ofthe City of Redlands, which is not already scheduled on this agenda. However, any matter thatrequires action will be referred to staff for a report and possible action at a subsequent meeting.Comments will be limited to three {3} minutes.)
3. Consent Calendar
a. Approve minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 2023 (Secretary Donaldson)
b. Adopt Resolution No. 493 Delegating Investment Authority to the City Treasurer Pursuant toGovernment Code Section 53607 (City Treasurer Dawes)
4. Adjourn Successor Agency Board of Directors' meetingThe next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on April 4, 2023
If you challenge any proposed development entitlement listed on this agenda in court, you may belimited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in thisnotice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at or prior to this public hearing.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate inthis meeting, please contact Goutam Dobey, of the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department at(909) 798-7584 ext 2. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonablearrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.(28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)
Any writings or documents distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding an open sessionagenda item less than 72 hours before this meeting are available for public inspection at the City Clerk'sOffice or at the dais of the City Clerk once the open session begins.
Staff reports or other written documentation relating to items referred to on the agenda are available atthe A. K. Smiley Public Library, 125 West Vine Street, Redlands, California, and on the City’s websitereferenced below.
Regular meetings are televised live on Redlands TV Channel 3 (Spectrum) and Channel 35 (Frontier)and re-broadcast at 7:00 P.M. the following Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; and at 9:00 A.M. Thursday,Saturday and Monday. Meetings are also streamed live and archived for later viewing on demand on theCity’s website at www.cityofredlands.org. Agendas, staff reports and minutes of the City Council of theCity of Redlands are available online at: www.cityofredlands.org.