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MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Redlands held in the City Hall Plaza, 2 East Citrus Avenue, Suite 15C, on
January 21, 1992, at 9:00 A.M.
PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor
Swen Larson, Mayor Pro Tem
William E. Cunningham, Councilmember
Dee Ann Milson, Councilmember
Jim Foster, Councilmember
James D. Wheaton, City Manager
Ronald C. Mutter, Assistant City Manager
Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Steven Church, Redlands Daily Facts
Pamela Fitzsimmons, The Sun
ABSENT None
Morey Mansion - Mark Slotkin, new owner of the Morey Mansion, reviewed the history
of the Morey Mansion and the many repairs necessary for its restoration. In order to
maintain the high standard of quality and tradition of the Morey Mansion, he would like
to open a restaurant, in addition to the bed and breakfast operation, which would be open
for lunch and dinner. Plans and ideas were submitted to a preliminary review board but
few problems were presented including handicap requirements, fire sprinklers, exiting
problems and a very large sewer connection fee. After careful consideration, Mr. Slotkin
is willing to comply with all requirements but requested assistance with the sewer
connection fee. Councilmember Foster felt Council needed to look into the impact fees as
he felt some of them were out of line. Councilmembers DeMirjyn and Larson felt the
City needed to assist Mr. Slotkin but wanted to see the entire project presented through
proper channels. Councilmembers Cunningham and Milson were sympathetic but pointed
out that any fees waived would have to be borne by the taxpayers.
The meeting briefly recessed at 9:55 A.M. and reconvened at 10:00 A.M.
Budget Review - Finance Director Steven Chapman presented a mid-year review of the
1991-92 budget noting that 14 of the 26 pay periods occurred during the first six months.
Department heads were commended for their efforts to curtail spending. The Finance
Committee has discussed methods to cover the estimated $2.8 million shortfall including
transfer and cutting expenditures such as employee layoffs. It was recommended that
$1.5 million be transferred from the Transportation Fund to the General Fund and Public
Works Director Mutter reviewed the projects which would be affected. Councilmember
Foster suggested sliding the Fern Avenue project to the next fiscal year and completion of
the Redlands Boulevard and California Street/Nevada Street projects this year and
application of the balance to the General Fund. Councilmembers concurred with this
suggestion. Also discussed was the formation of a committee of employees, city attorney
and litigation costs, balancing employees with fee revenue and the need to plan and set
priorities.
The meeting recessed at 11:25 A.M. to a closed session to discuss pending litigation. In
accordance with State law, the City Attorney prepared a confidential memo providing
justification for the closed session.
Next regular meeting, January 21, 1992, at 3:00 P.M.