HomeMy WebLinkAbout061593AM_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held
in the A. K. Smiley Public Library Assembly Room, 125 West Vine Street, on
June 15, 1993, 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
Gary Luebbers,Assistant City Manager
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts
Steven Church, The Sun
ABSENT None
COMMUNICATIONS
League of Women Voters - On behalf of the League of Women Voters, Laurie
Tully Payne announced their next State of the Community Luncheon will be
held on February 16, 1994, in the Orton Center, University of Redlands. She
urged Councilmembers to contact her if they had any suggestions for their
agenda.
STUDY SESSIONS
Fire Department Headquarters Building - Community Development Director
Jeff Shaw and Fire Chief Mel Enslow reported their review of the development
agreements with Barton Development Company, The Glorious Redlands
Investment Partnership, and Kaiser Foundation Hospital did not reveal any
definite location of a fire station. Fire Chief Enslow then presented response
grids for the Park Avenue site and current proposed locations. Following
discussion, Councilmember Foster moved to turn down the proposed offer from
Mr. Ken Scherer (see minutes of May 25, 1993, and June 8, 1993) and directed
staff to update the Fire Department's Master Plan. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously.
Adjourned regular meeting
June 15, 1993
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Proposed Utility Users Tax Ordinance - A proposed initiative ordinance adding
Chapter 3.64 to the Redlands Municipal Code levying a utility users tax was
presented for Council's consideration for placement on the November 2, 1993,
ballot. This ordinance levies a special tax and would require a two-thirds
affirmative vote. Councilmember DeMirjyn did not feel the ballot measure
would receive the necessary support. Councilmember Foster was opposed to a
utility users tax. Following discussion, Councilmember Larson moved to direct
staff to revise the proposed ordinance to include a five-year sunset clause, a
means test for senior citizens, and designated percentages for allocation of the
funds. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried with
Councilmembers DeMirjyn and Foster voting NO.
1.993-94 Budget - The City Council continued its review of the proposed 1993-
94 budget and took actions as follows:
Granted unanimous tentative approvals with the reinstated items included in the
Finance Director's memorandum dated June 4, 1993, for: Public
Works/Wastewater Fund Group, Water Fund Group, and Solid Waste Fund
Group; Local Transportation; CDBG (Community Development Block Grants);
Storm Drain Construction; General Capital Improvements; General Debt
Service; Paramedic with the stipulation the Government Service Charge be
reduced so that no loans would be necessary from the General Fund; Household
Hazardous Waste; Business Improvement District (Councilmember
Cunningham abstained from the vote due to a possible conflict of interest);
Parking Authority; Redlands Public Improvement Corporation; Traffic Safety;
Measure "O" Bond; and Gas Tax.
Councilmember Foster's motion to grant tentative approval for the Redevel-
opment Agency Fund Group, which was seconded by Councilmember Larson,
originally carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO. Later in the
meeting, Councilmember Milson reconsidered her vote and changed it to a NO
vote. Councilmember Foster also changed his vote and the motion was then.
considered denied.
Related actions taken at this meeting were as follows: a separate study session
will be held to address B Contracts for irrigation water and the City's ownership
in water companies; preparation of a cost report for possible relocation the City
Council Chambers; an updated report regarding improvements at the Colton
Avenue and University Street intersection; and directed a letter be sent to our
Congressman requesting funds for street improvements on Redlands Boulevard
at New Jersey and Nevada Streets in the Regional Post Office area.
Adjourned regular meeting
June 15, 1993
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Adjournment - There being no further business, the City Council meeting
adjourned at 4:05 P.M.
City Clerk
Adjourned regular meeting
June 15, 1993
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