HomeMy WebLinkAbout012594_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held
in the Redlands Plaza Conference Room, 2 East Citrus Avenue, Suite 15C, on
January 25, 1994, at 9:00 A.M.
PRESENT Jim Foster, Mayor Pro Tem
William E. Cunningham, Councilmember
Gilberto Gil, Councilmember
Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember
Gary Luebbers, City Manager
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts
Steven Church, The Sun
ABSENT Swen Larson, Mayor
Mid-Year Budget Review - Finance Director Steve Chapman presented the
status of the General Fund as of January 25, 1994, and a three-year projection of
financial sources and requirements. At this time the 1994-95 budget projected a
$1.9 million deficit. City Manager Luebbers reported the deficit can be
addressed in two ways: increase revenue or decrease operating expenses with
additional cuts in service levels and programs. One solution for increased
revenues would be to impose a utility users' tax. Mayor Pro Tem Foster stated
he was adamantly opposed to a utility users' tax; Councilmember Gilbreath
indicated she was in favor; Councilmember Gil wanted to let the people decided
at a community forum; and Councilmember Cunningham indicated he would
not vote for a utility users' tax but was willing to put the question on a ballot.
Mayor Pro Tem Foster directed staff to put this item on the next agenda for
further discussion when a full Council was present. Councilmember Gilbreath
requested a cost analysis be prepared to implement a low-income exemption and
a cap for large businesses.
The meeting briefly recessed at 10:15 A.M. and reconvened at 10:20 A.M.
City Facilities Review - City Manager Luebbers reported a study of each office
space facility(City Hall, Safety Hall, and Redlands Plaza) revealed that space in
the City Hall and Redlands Plaza was under-utilized, but that Safety Hall was
overcrowded. Therefore, a plan to optimize space use within each facility which
would allow for nominal departmental growth, improve services to citizens, and
provide a mechanism to produce lease revenue has been developed. Several
factors were taken into consideration in order to match available space to the
needs of each City department or function. In addition, thought was given to the
placement of departments to optimize service, and an effort was made to
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facilitate convenience for employees and citizens. He then summarized his
recommendation for the relocation of the departments. Following discussion,
Councilmembers agreed to continue this discussion to the February 1, 1994,
meeting in order to allow them time to study this report and visit the physical
sites.
Ballot Initiative - Councilmanic Elections - Mayor Pro Tem Foster announced
he desired to place an initiative on the June 1994 ballot to provide for
Councilmanic elections by districts. Councilmember Gil concurred, but
Councilmembers Gilbreath and Cunningham were opposed. No further action
was taken.
Adjournment - There being no further business, the City Council meeting
adjourned at 10:45 A.M. Next regular meeting, February 1, 1994.
City Clerk
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