HomeMy WebLinkAbout020304-special-rda_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Redlands held in the Orton Palm Room, Orton Center, University of
Redlands, 1200 East Colton Avenue, at 9:00 A.M. on February 3, 2004.
PRESENT Susan Peppier, Chairman
Gilberto Gil, Vice Chairman
Pat Gilbreath, Member
Gary George, Member
Jon Harrison, Member
ABSENT None
STAFF John Davidson, Executive Director; Daniel J. McHugh, Agency Attorney; Lorrie
Poyzer, Secretary; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann, Police
Chief; Larry E. Burgess, Library Director; Mel Enslow, Fire Chief; Tina Kundig,
Finance Director; Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director; Marjie Pettus,
Administrative Services Director; Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director;
Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director, and 10 members of
support staff.
Also present were Corey A. Washington, Redlands Daily Facts; David
Schwartz, The Sun; and Roberto Hernandez, Press-Enterprise, and 18
interested citizens in the audience.
Chairman Peppier called the joint meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Redevelopment Agency and the City Council to order.
STUDY SESSION
2003-04 Budget - Executive Director Davidson reported that revenue
projections for 2003-04 have been revised and with other cost-cutting practices
the projected deficit for 2004-05 is $1.8 million with a $1.2 million reserve.
Finance Director Kundig reviewed issues to be taken into consider when
analyzing the City's current and future financial conditions, especially as they
relate to the General Fund of the City. She presented information for fiscal
year 2002-03 operating results, State budget implications, and future PERS
rates. She summarized stating that while the General Fund continues to do
better than expected overall, estimated expenditures continue to exceed
revenues assuming all things remain constant. In light of this fact, the City and
the Agency should continue to control spending and, at the same time, seek
and enhance revenue opportunities. Finance Director Kundig also presented
the 2003-04 mid-year budget summary, a three-year budget estimate covering
2001-02 through 2004-05 for the General Fund, a fund balance status sheet for
fiscal year 2003-04, and General Fund expenditure estimates for fiscal years
2004-05 and 2005-06. Executive Director Davidson asked the Board Members
to consider approval of the revised projected revenue figures and summarized
possible scenarios such as increasing fees, instituting a hiring freeze, lay-offs,
furloughs, a revised work schedule, and/or offering golden handshakes to
employees nearing retirement in order to meet the goal of a
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4.7 percent reduction needed by each department. Another suggestion was to
review the use of City/Agency vehicles which are taken home by employees.
The Board Members approved the revised projected revenue schedule
presented by staff by consensus except for Mrs. Gilbreath who continued not to
support the budget insisting the City/Agency must have a policy not to spend
more than it receives and to have a 10 percent reserve. Mrs. Peppier noted
the City/Agency is working toward that goal. Mrs. Gilbreath felt the City
Manager/Executive Director needed to get more aggressive and address the
expenditures.
The joint meeting recessed at 10:35 A.M. and reconvened at 10:45 A.M. at
which time the City Council discussed an agreement with the Redlands
Chamber of Commerce for economic development services provided by Ralph
Megna and Sports Complex. The joint meeting recessed at 11:45 A.M. and
reconvened at 1:00 P.M.
Projects and Programs - Information was presented to the Redevelopment
Board Members regarding projects and programs and financial needs from the
following with the hope the they would advise staff of their priorities: City
Treasurer, City Clerk, Administrative Services Department, Community
Development Department, Finance Department, Fire Department, A. K. Smiley
Public Library, Municipal Utilities Department, Police Department, and Public
Works Department. A General Plan Update Project was added to the
Community Development Department's list of projects. Mr. Gil desired to add a
northside library to the project list; Dr. Burgess said the Library Board of
Trustees was willing to implement this project as soon as there was money and
staff available. Board Members discussed the use of housing funds at length.
Police Chief Bueermann promised he would not ask for any capital items in his
budget for next year. Board Members were informed that the NPDES Program
position has not been filled through attrition and Assistant Public Works
Director Tom Fujiwara is attempting to comply with the regulations but that we
are faced with non-compliance and fines by the Regional Board. The list of
public improvement projects under Public Works was reviewed; additional
information and prioritization of the projects was requested and will be
presented to the City Council in March.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None forthcoming.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the special meeting of Redevelopment
Agency Board of Directors adjourned at 4:47 P.M.
Secretary
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