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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121592AM_CCv0002.pdf 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, at 9:00 A.M. on December 15, 1992. 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 M. Mutter, Assistant City Manager Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts ABSENT None Airport Master Plan- Deputy Public Works Director Peter A. Laaninen reported that on September 17, 1991, the City Council awarded a contract for the update of the Airport Master Plan to Coffman Associates Airport Consultants. Since that time, work has been proceeding on the plan. A Planning Advisory Committee was formed to meet with Coffman Associates and have input regarding the plan at various milestones. Phase I, which inventories existing airport facilities and activities and identifies future requirements, and Phase II , which presents development alternatives for the future, reports were provided for this meeting as well as the proposed Airport Development Plan as refined by input from the Planning Advisory Committee regarding the Phase E report. Of particular concern is the maintenance of the airport as a general aviation airport. To this end, the Planning Advisory Committee has indicated that expansion of the airport to accommodate business jets and other larger aircraft should not be emphasized as a goal in the master plan. Also of concern is the accommodation of helicopters, including helicopter landing pad locations and flight patterns. Mr. Laaninen introduced Ray Boucher, Coffman Associates, and Mr. Boucher reviewed the reports and answered questions. Phil Lock, retired airport manager, was present as well as Airport Commissioners Scott Showler and Tom Klorer. Councilmember Larson moved to approve in principle the draft Airport Development Plan and directed staff to continue with the completion of the Airport Master Plan Update with the understanding that the City will improve and maintain the Adjourned regular meeting December 15, 1992 Page 1 existing facilities and not think of expansion until the airport is fully using these facilities. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. The meeting briefly recessed at 9:55 A.M. and reconvened at 10:04 A.M. Water and Wastewater Financing Issues - Deputy Public Works Director Gary Phelps reviewed the discussions from the past several study sessions. This meeting focused on the Wastewater Fund's revenue shortfall. Norman K. McPhail reviewed his memorandum dated December 10, 1992, regarding the integrated capital management program for the Wastewater and Water Funds which contained several alternatives for Councilmembers to consider. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the City Council must break the current gridlock situation and give staff direction. He then moved to proceed with Alternative 11, a combined gradual increase in sewer service charges over four years with a refunding of the Sewer Certificates of Participation to accomplish the wastewater financial objectives. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried with Councilmembers Cunningham and Foster voting NO. Monthly Payments - Finance Director Steven M. Chapman presented a proposal for once a month utility billing with a projected cost of an estimated $48,000 to implement. Councilmembers concurred they could not support a concept that would increase costs and directed staff to prepare language for an ordinance amendment that would allow staff the discretion to work with a customer to set up an installment plan. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1.1:45 A.M. The next regular meeting will be held on December 15, 1992, at 3:00 P.M. City Clerk Adjourned regular meeting December 15, 1992 Page 2