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 September 5, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.
Present: Eddie Tejeda, Mayor
Paul Barich, Mayor Pro Tempore
Denise Davis, Council Member
Jenna Guzman-Lowery, Council Member
Mario Saucedo, Council Member
Staff: Charles M. Duggan, Jr., City Manager; Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney; Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk; Phillip Doolittle, City Treasurer; Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager; Chris Boatman, Assistant City Manager; Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director; Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director; Rich Sessler, Fire Chief; Rachel Tolber, Police Chief; Tabitha Crocker, Facilities and Community Services Director
Mayor Tejeda 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
Coyote Aviation - Dr. Pamela Miller and Joe Rothschild were disappointed with the City's treatment of Coyote Aviation and the termination of their lease at the Municipal Airport. They were concerned that the City's actions appeared to be petty, unreasonable and unsupportive of a small business, and they claimed that Coyote had been a good neighbor. They thought it was not right for the City to acquire the assets from the facility that Coyote had built.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with legal counsel: Initiation of Litigation – Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) - One (1) Case
(City Attorney Garcia)
Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) (City Attorney Garcia)
One Case:
1. Rogers, et al. v. City of Redlands, San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No.
CIVSB2126031
2. City of Redlands v. Coyote Aviation, Inc., San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No.
LLTVA2200544
Conference with real property negotiators - Government Code §54956.8 (Assistant City Manager Boatman)
Property: APN 0292-166-08-0000
Agency Negotiators:Charles M. Duggan, Jr.; Chris Boatman Negotiating Party:Andrew Christopherson, The Grove School Under Negotiation:Terms of payment and price of possible lease amendment or purchase of City property
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M. with an invocation by Council Member Saucedo followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Garcia announced the following actions were taken during the closed session:
C-1: No reportable action was taken
C-2: Rogers - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Barich, seconded by Council Member Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously authorized an appeal in the case of Rogers, et al. v. City of Redlands
C-2: Coyote Aviation - No reportable action was taken
C-3: Real Property Negotiation The Grove School - No reportable action was taken, with Council Member Davis recusing herself based on property ownership located within 500 feet of the Grove School
PRESENTATIONS
Redlands Pet Adoption - Animal Services Supervisor Jodi Kroeger and Animal Services Officer Trevor Houser introduced "Sedan", a six-year-old male German Shepherd mix, who is available for adoption, along with thirty other dogs and five cats at the Redlands Animal Shelter. Ms.
Kroeger informed the Council there had been fifty dogs and forty-six cats adopted in July and August 2023.
California Native American Day Proclamation - Council Member Saucedo presented the California Native American Day Proclamation to Vanessa Brierty.
Water Savings Incentive Check - San Bernardino Valley Director, T. Milford Harrison and Kelly Malloy, Strategic Communications Manager, presented an incentive check in the amount of $164,935.49 to Mayor Tejeda for the water savings achieved by the City through conservation efforts for the Demand Management Incentive Program.
Redlands 14U Softball All Star Team - Mayor Tejeda, Mayor Pro Tem Barich and Council Member Saucedo participated in presenting a Recognition Certificate to the Redlands 14U Softball All Star Team members Addie Goff, Bailey Burgess, Cali Leverette, Dani Larsen, Emma Akimoto, Jayla Bowens, Marissa Valentin, Macki Larsen, Mele Wilson, Ryleigh Flanigan, and Vanessa James, and coaching staff Manager Wil Goff and Assistant Coaches Richie Burgess, Donnie Leverette, and Thomas Wilson.
Finance Department Certificates of Appreciation - Mayor Tejeda, along with Management Services/Finance Director Garcia, presented Certificates of Appreciation to Assistant Director of Finance James Garland; Finance Manager Marie Datuin; Senior Accountant Denise Camarillo, Senior Accountant Jannette Mendoza, Management Analyst Miriam Valtierra, and recognition of the Government Finance Officers Association Award for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report FY 2022.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ban on Gas Blowers - Dennis Bell voiced concerns regarding the proposal at the last Council meeting to consider banning gas blowers, and he was skeptical about the City's ability to enforce such an ordinance, if approved.
Pro-Life Proclamation - Sam Wong reminded everyone of the September 4, 1977 Golden Dragon Restaurant massacre and its impact on San Francisco, and he condemned all acts of violence, including the senseless shooting of Lauri Carleton. He encouraged people to learn from these tragic events, move on with their lives, and he hoped the Council would consider a proclamation honoring pro-life principles.
Live Music at Hangar 24 - Daniel Aadland urged the Council to allow Hangar 24 Craft Brewery to continue hosting live music events at the facility.
RHS Girls Volleyball Games - Michael Reiter, President of the RHS Girls Volleyball Booster Club, invited everyone to attend the upcoming games to show their support for the reigning Citrus Belt League Champions, who are currently 9 and 0 for the season.
District 2 Representation - Jennifer Maravillas complained about the way in which Eddie Tejeda had represented District 2 and she encouraged him to reach out to others, be more collaborative and build consensus
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 2023, the adjourned meeting of July 25, 2023, and the Special Meeting of August 22, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Mental Health Day
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a proclamation declaring August 10, 2023 as Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Mental Health Day.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Proclamation California Native American Day
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the issuance of a proclamation recognizing California Native American Day.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Citizens' Measure T Oversight Committee Appointment
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously appointed, by roll call vote, Scott Welsh (District 5) to serve a four-year term on the Measure T Oversight Committee ending April 20, 2027.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Employee Assistance Program Services Agreement
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a three-year agreement with The Counseling Team International to provide employee assistance program services to safety employees for the period beginning September 6, 2023, and continuing through September 5, 2026, with annual amounts not to exceed $34,800-in year 1, $36,540-in year 2, $38,400-in year 3 and a 5% increase if services are sustained for year 4 and 5.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Student Intern Program
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redlands and San Bernardino Community College District to provide student interns.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Accept FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant Award
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, to accept the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant award in the amount of $22,159; and authorized an additional appropriation of the same amount to the Emergency Preparedness fund.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8510 Appropriations Limit for FY 2023-2024
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8510 amending the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 from $158,949,814 to $158,925,169 and rescinding Resolution No. 8494.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Office of Traffic Safety Grant Award
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety relating to the distribution of a grant award in an amount not-to-exceed $130,000; authorized the Chief of Police to sign and execute agreements implementing the grant; and approved an additional appropriation of the same.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8511 Intent to Vacate Excess Street Right-of-Way
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously adopted, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8511, declaring the City Council's intention to vacate excess street right-of-way (Street Vacation No. 193) that is one foot in width and approximately 965 feet in length, and totaling approximately 965 square feet in area, located on the east side of Texas Street, approximately 400 feet north of Domestic Avenue, and along the property frontage of proposed Tentative Tract Map No. 20520 (APN: 0167-041-01-0000); and determined this proposal is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Amending Downtown Parking Study Professional Services Agreement
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Walker Consultants Inc., to increase the original agreement from $121,560 by $13,000 for a total aggregate amount not-to-exceed $134,560 for professional consulting services related to preparation of the Downtown Parking Study. The need for additional professional consulting services for the completion of the Study includes attending additional meetings, providing written responses, and preparing revisions to the Study.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Receive and File PARIS Program Annual Report
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, to receive and file the Pavement Accelerated Repair Implementation Strategy (PARIS) Program Annual Report.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Labor Compliance Review Software Purchase
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a sole source purchase and Software and Support Agreement with LCPtracker, Inc. to furnish labor compliance review software and related services for an amount not-to-exceed $36,412.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Resolution No. 8509 - 2023 Sewer System Management Plan
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that adoption of Resolution No. 8509 for the 2023 Sewer System Management Plan is exempt from environmental review in accordance with Sections 15061(b)(3), 21000, 15301 and 15302 of the State guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopted Resolution No. 8509 for the 2023 Sewer System Management Plan.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Construction Management Software Purchase & Agreement
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, a sole source purchase and Professional Services Agreement with Virtual Project Manager, LLC to furnish and provide construction management software and software training for an amount not-to-exceed $36,000 for an initial period of three (3) years with two (2) additional one-year renewal options for $12,000 annually for a total agreement amount not to exceed $60,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
In-Kind Support Request The Artlands Walk
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the event is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the state’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; authorized and approved a request for in- kind support in the amount of $2,625 related to this event; authorized the temporary street closure of East Vine Street from Cajon Street to 6th Street and Civic Center parking lot; and approved the request for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages for The Artlands Walk event to be held on September 30, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Art-On-State-Street Event Temporary Closures & Request for Vendors
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the event is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the State’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; approved the special event and authorized the temporary closure of East State Street from 6th Street to 7th Street on September 24, 2023 for the Art-On-State-Street event hosted by the Redlands Art Association.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Boys and Girls Club Day for Kids Event Temporary Closure
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the event is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(c) of the State’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorized the temporary closure of Clay Street, between Lugonia Avenue to Western Avenue, on September 16, 2023 for the Day for Kids event hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Redlands-Riverside.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Gas Extraction Wells Installation Project Agreement for Quality Assurance
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the agreement with Geo-Logic Associates, Inc. to provide construction quality assurance, observation, regulatory compliance and documentation for Gas Extraction Wells Installation Phase 2 & 3 at the California Street Landfill in a total agreement amount not-to-exceed $194,138.16.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Reject Bids Runway and Apron Pavement Treatment Project
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, to reject all bids for the Runway and Apron Pavement Treatment Project at the Redlands Municipal Airport, Project No.
FCS662023JN. The bids received for this project exceeded the estimated cost and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) entitlement funds allocated to Redlands Municipal Airport.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
Sister Cities Hino, Japan Travel Expenditure
Mayor Tejeda reviewed his request regarding the authorization of an expenditure of funds for travel to Sister Cities Hino, Japan, for the Mayor to attend the 60-year celebration of Hino's establishment, and the anniversary of the Sister Cities relationship. He offered background on the Sister Cities program and the ongoing relationship Redlands has with Hino, that dates back to the early 1960s. The firmly established relationship between the two cities has provided the opportunity not only for officials to travel to and experience the sister cities, but also for Hino students to visit and tour the City of Redlands. The itinerary included visitations to the following municipal locations: Hino City Hall, Hino Municipal Clean Center Plastic Recycling Facility, Hino Community Center and Sports Facility, Tokyo Metropolitan Fire Station, Hino Shinsengumi Historical Museum, and Takahata Fudo Shrine and Museum.
As public comment, Joshua Hall and Dennis Bell stated it was important for the Mayor to accept the invitation and visit Hino to celebrate the Sister Cities relationship, but they were against the City funding the trip. Council Member Davis thought the trip's itinerary and agenda were not substantive and she was not in support of using City funds. Council Member Guzman-Lowery was hoping to see more direct benefit to the City and, she suggested the Mayor employ a fund-raising campaign for his travel expenses. Mayor Pro Tem Barich highlighted his experiences as Mayor when he hosted Hino delegates and he found it to be enlightening.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City Council approved and authorized, by roll call vote, the expenditure of funds for travel to Hino, Japan by Mayor Tejeda.
Vote: 3 - 2 Passed
Flying Pride Flag In Honor of Laura Ann Carleton
Council Member Davis opened the discussion to consider her request to fly the Pride flag at City Hall for one week, Sept. 6-12, 2023, in honor of Laura Ann "Lauri" Carleton, an ally of the LGBTQ+ community, who was recently shot during a dispute over a pride flag hanging outside her clothing store in Cedar Glen. She added this item aligns with Priority C. Equity and Inclusion of the City's Strategic Plan.
As public comment, thirteen people, including Josephine Swanson, Tracy Wise, Michael Paisner, Bruce Laycook, Dominique Swanson, Andy Hoder, Trisha Keeling, Sam Trad, Jennifer Maravillas, Rudi Whitmore, Graham Smith, Traci Lowenthal and Dr. Kathy Feeley supported flying the pride flag in honor of Lauri Carleton, and said that flying the flag would make a statement and show that Redlands will not remain silent but will stand against hatred and discrimination. They warned that with hate crimes on the rise, it was imperative for the Council to promote a safer environment for all people. They added the flag should not be politicized because it was more about equity than politics, and it represented inclusivity.
Eight speakers including, Miss Ashley, Joshua David Hall, Sam Wong, Dale Broome, Dennis Bell, Valerie Zavis, Rachel, and John James were opposed to flying the pride flag because they said the flag did not represent all citizens of Redlands and it would give the appearance of honoring one group over another. They stated that flag raising should unify society's goals and not be a sign of division. The current flag policy, allowing for the American, state and local flags to fly at City Hall, meets the intent of the City's Strategic Plan of diversity and inclusion, as the American flag represents all 73,000 residents. It was also pointed out that while the shooting death of Lauri Carleton was tragic, she was not from Redlands.
Council Member Davis said she knew what it was like to feel unsafe, adding that symbols were important. Symbols can represent resiliency and a sign of encouragement within a community.
She urged her colleagues to take this opportunity and honor Lauri Carleton's bravery by flying the pride flag. Council Member Guzman-Lowery stated there was no place for silence when hateful and violent acts occur. Council Member Saucedo and Mayor Tejeda condemned the horrific act of violence against Lauri Carleton but thought there were other ways in which to honor her life. They both agreed that the City should stay within the current flag policy.
On motion of Council Member Denise Davis, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman-Lowery, the City Council failed to approve, by roll call vote, the flying of the Pride flag at City Hall at City Hall for one week, Sept. 6-12, 2023, in honor of Laura Ann Carleton.
Vote: 2 - 3 Failed
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Tejeda called for a brief recess at 8:05 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:10 P.M.
Resolution No. 8491 Pension Management Policy
Management Services/Finance Director Garcia summarized Resolution No. 8491, to establish a Pension Management Policy. The City currently has a contract with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits for all full-time miscellaneous and safety employees. As part of the Contract, the City is obligated to pay any unfunded accrued liability (UAL) under each of the Pension Plans. Resolution No. 8491 would allow the staff to better manage the City’s pension plans. For more details of the proposal, she introduced Managing Director Andrew Flynn, of California Municipal Advisors, LLC, who provided a presentation of the importance of developing strategies to manage funds properly.
Goals and objectives of a pension management policy include the following: Establish, attain, and maintain targeted pension plan funding levels; Provide sufficient assets to permit the payment of all benefits under the Pension Plans; Seek to manage and control future contribution volatility to the extent reasonably possible; Set forth all possible cost mitigation measures (“Mitigation Measures”) available to the City; Strive to make Annual Discretionary Payments to accelerate UAL pay-down, reduce interest costs, and stabilize future payments; Maintain the City’s sound financial position and creditworthiness; Provide guidance in making annual budget decisions; Create sustainable and fiscally sound future budgets; Demonstrate prudent financial management practices; and Ensure that pension funding decisions protect both current and future stakeholders.
Mr. Flynn offered options for the Council to consider and discussed establishing and operating a Pension Rate Stabilization Fund, either self-managed or a Section 115 trust fund managed by a third-party investment manager. The Pension Management Policy would require that any new increase or decrease in the liability resulting from the annual CalPERS actuarial valuation be explicitly identified each year during the budget cycle, and that the City consider making discretionary contributions with City resources (or other legally available resources), with the objectives of increasing each of the Pension Plan’s funded status, by reducing the unfunded actuarially accrued liability, and reducing ongoing pension costs. As public comment, Dennis Bell said this proposal was long overdue and he thought CalPERS was inept.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, Resolution No. 8491, establishing the City's Pension Management Policy.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
University of Redlands Standby Paramedic Services MOU
Fire Chief Sessler introduced the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redlands and the University of Redlands for standby paramedic services at university football games for the 2023-2024 school year. At the request of the University, the Fire Department has agreed to provide a Medic Squad or All Risk Vehicle, staffed with two personnel, to provide Advanced Life Support paramedic services at five football games during the 2023-2024 school year, at a cost of $505 per game. The University will compensate the City for these services. Should there be any playoff games, Fire Department emergency personnel will be available for any additional games, as well.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redlands and the University of Redlands for standby paramedic services at university football games for the 2023-2024 school year.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Construction Management Services Agreement Police Department Facility Assistant City Manager Boatman explained the benefits of a Construction Management Multi- Prime approach, which allows for more financial control over a project and enables the City to hire the builder based on best value. In December 2021, the City Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of the property located at 1625 W. Redlands Blvd for the future development of a public safety facility to be utilized by the Redlands Police Department. He introduced the Professional Services Agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., for Master Construction Management Services of the City's new Police Department Safety Hall Facility. This action includes approval of a professional services agreement and payment is based on time and materials expended, not to exceed $3,000,000. The actual cost will be largely dependent on the project scope which is currently under design. The architect will provide progress updates through staff to the City Council throughout the design process.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Mayor Eddie Tejeda, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of a 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 Professional Services Agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., for Master Construction Management Services of the City's new Police Department Safety Hall Facility in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000; and approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $3,000,000. This expense will be offset with a release of the Future Facilities Reserve from the General Fund. The current balance of that reserve is $22,111,486.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Contract Award California Street Landfill Gas Extraction Wells Phase 2 & 3 Facilities and Community Services Director Crocker presented an award of construction contract for the California Street Landfill Gas Extraction Wells Phase 2 & 3 to BSE General Engineering Inc. Phase 2 & 3 in the amount of $423,726.47. The landfill expansion areas have reached maximum waste placement, which means higher concentration gas levels are expected to quickly increase and to remain within compliance, additional wellheads must be installed to mitigate gas control. Sufficient funding for this project is included in the Solid Waste Division's project budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 as approved by City Council.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Barich, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that the award of a construction contract to BSE General Engineering, Inc., for the California Street Landfill Gas Extraction Wells Installation for Phase 2 & 3, is not subject to further environmental review pursuant to Section 15162 of the State's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Act; and approved a construction contract with BSE General Engineering, Inc. for the California Street Landfill Gas Extraction Wells Installation for Phase 2 &3 for an amount of $423,726.47.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Contract Award Mission Zanja Channel Improvements Project City Engineer Goutam Dobey summarized a Public Works Construction Contract with Harbor Coating and Restoration for the Mission Zanja Channel Improvements Project, Project No. 405003 for an amount not-to-exceed $381,799. This maintenance project, which includes cleaning and preparing the interior channel surface, removing material and debris as necessary to complete the work, spot repairing concrete, and applying the sealant to the channel walls and ceiling.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the Construction Contract and construction of the Mission Zanja Channel Improvements Project is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with Section 15301 of the State’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; approved the Mission Zanja Channel Improvements Project Plans and Specifications, and awarded a Construction Contract to Harbor Coating and Restoration for an amount not-to-exceed $381,799. There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The construction cost for this project is included in the FY 23/24 MUED budget.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Water Meter Replacement Project Agreement
City Manager Duggan explained the need for an additional appropriation of $4,932,257.96 from the Water Fund and the approval of a Non-Professional Services Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for an amount not-to-exceed $6,747,257.96 for the third and final phase of the Water Meter Replacement Project.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously approved, by roll call vote, an additional appropriation of $4,932,257.96 from the Water Fund for the third and final phase of the Water Meter Replacement Project; and approved a Non-Professional Services Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for an amount not-to-exceed $6,747,257.96 for the third and final phase of the Water Meter Replacement Project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
Grant Acceptance HSIP Cycle 9 Orange Blossom Trail Phase 3 Crossings Project City Engineer Goutam Dobey detailed the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 9 Grant in the amount of $298,000 and the request to approve a Construction Contract with California Professional Engineering, Inc. for the HSIP Cycle 9 Orange Blossom Trail Phase 3 Crossings Project for an amount not-to-exceed $259,245.
On motion of Council Member Mario Saucedo, seconded by Council Member Jenna Guzman- Lowery, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that acceptance of a grant and approval of a Construction Contract and construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 9 Orange Blossom Trail Phase 3 Crossings Project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State’s guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act; accepted the California Department of Transportation HSIP Cycle 9 grant award of $298,000; approved the HSIP Cycle 9 Orange Blossom Trail Phase 3 Crossings Project plans and specifications; approved the Construction Contract with California Professional Engineering, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $259,245; and approved an additional appropriation in an amount not-to-exceed $48,000 for this project.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
There were no Council Member announcements presented
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 P.M. in memory of former Mayor Bill Cunningham who served the City selflessly in so many ways, as a teacher, coach, RUSD Board Member, as well as serving 12 years on the City Council with one term as mayor. He was a tireless advocate for slow growth in Redlands and was passionate about protecting orange groves. Mayor Pro Tem Barich said he was always dedicated to making Redlands a better place and he will be greatly missed. The next regular meeting of the City of Redlands City Council will be held on September 19, 2023.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS
Chairperson Tejeda 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 Barich, seconded by Board Member Saucedo, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 5, 2023 were unanimously approved, by roll call vote.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Successor Agency Board of Directors' meeting was adjourned at 9:03 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on October 3, 2023.
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