HomeMy WebLinkAbout051794AM_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held
in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on May 17, 1994, at
9:00 A.M.
PRESENT Swen Larson, Mayor
Jim Foster, Mayor Pro Tem
William E. Cunningham, Councilmember
Gilberto Gil, Councilmember
Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember
Gary M. Luebbers, City Manager
Steven M. Chapman, Finance Director
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts
Steven Church, The Sun
ABSENT None
STUDY SESSION
Proposed 1994-95 Budget - City Manager Luebbers presented the proposed
1994-95 budget and indicated the City Council would be asked to address policy
issues related to the Solid Waste Department, the Utility Users' Tax, a
reorganization of the Community Services Department, and child care services.
The City Council began its review of the budget and took the following actions:
Paramedics - Councilmember Foster moved to forgive and wipe out the
Paramedic "loan" and drop this line item as an enterprise fund; motion seconded
by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously.
Utility Users' Tax - Councilmember Foster moved to approve the proposal to
hire personnel for the police sub-stations to be located at 815 Orange Street and
1381 Citrus Avenue; motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried
unanimously. Councilmember Larson moved to approve the proposal for the
police sub-stations' facilities; motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and
carried with Councilmember Foster voting NO. Councilmember Gilbreath
moved to approve a proposal for a fully-equipped paramedic unit at Fire Station
No. 2 in the amount of$330,000.00 and to approve the fire vehicle replacement
proposal as presented; motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and
carried unanimously. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the
proposal as presented for a tree trimming crew; motion seconded by
Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Councilmember Foster
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moved to approve the proposal for the Library part-time clerk; motion seconded
by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Councilmember
Gilbreath moved to approve the proposal for the police vehicle replacement;
motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously.
Council concurred to discuss the proposal for additional street resurfacing
during its discussion of the Public Works Department budget.
League of California Cities Membership - Councilmember Foster moved to
authorize rejoining the League of California Cities; motion seconded by
Councilmember Larson and carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting
NO.
City Council - Councilmember Foster moved to approve the proposed budget
for the City Council as presented (which included the League, SCAG, and
Sanbag memberships); motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and
carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO.
City Manager - Councilmember Foster moved to approve the proposed budget
for the City Manager; motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and
carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO.
City Attorney- Councilmember Cunningham expressed concern that the figures
presented for the City Attorney's budget did not reflect sufficient clerical
support. Councilmember Larson moved to approve the proposed budget for the
City Attorney; motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried
unanimously.
City Clerk - Councilmember Cunningham expressed concern about the lack of
personnel in the City Clerk's Office. Councilmember Foster moved to approve
the proposed budget for the City Clerk; motion seconded by Councilmember Gil
and carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO.
Council briefly recessed at 10:04 A.M. and reconvened at 10:10 A.M.
Community Services Department - City Manager Luebbers explained the
proposed reorganization of the Community Services Department which included
reallocation of the duties (Recreation, Parks, and Cemetery will be assigned to
the Public Works Department, Joslyn Senior Center assigned to the City
Manager, and elimination of child care services), elimination of the position of
Community Services Director, and the addition of a position to manage the
Joslyn Senior Center and the Senior Multipurpose Center, and addition of a
position of senior administration clerk to assist the Center Manager. This
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explanation satisfied the citizens present at the meeting supporting expansion of
existing services in the Joslyn Senior Center. Councilmember Larson moved to
approve the proposed budgets for the Joslyn Senior Center and the Senior
Multipurpose Center; motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and
carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO.
City Treasurer - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the proposed
budget for the City Treasurer; motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath
and carried unanimously.
Finance Department - Councilmember Foster moved to approve the proposed
budget for the Finance Department; motion seconded by Councilmember
Gilbreath and carried unanimously.
Data Processing - Following a brief discussion about the archaic phone system,
Councilmember Foster moved to approve the proposed budget for General
Services/Data Processing; motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and
carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO.
Personnel - Councilmember Foster moved to approve the proposed budget for
General Services/Personnel; motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and
carried unanimously.
Worker's Compensation Insurance - Councilmember Larson moved to approve
the proposed budget for the Worker's Compensation Insurance; motion
seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously.
Purchasing - Councilmember Foster moved to approve the proposed budget for
General Services/Purchasing; motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and
carried unanimously.
Stores - Councilmember Larson moved to approve the proposed budget for
General Services/Stores; motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried
unanimously.
General Government - Councilmember Foster moved to approve the proposed
budget for General Government; motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath
and carried unanimously.
Child Care Services - City Manager Luebbers recommended elimination of the
Child Care Services provided by the City. He cited personnel problems and a
General Fund subsidy as his rationale for this recommendation.
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Councilmembers concurred to continue this discussion at the next budget study
session pending receipt of additional information.
Cemetery Administration - Councilmember Foster moved to approve the
proposed budget for the Cemetery Administration; motion seconded by
Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously.
Groves - Regarding the General Government overhead charge, Councilmember
Foster did not feel this account should be charged less than the other accounts.
Councilmember Larson moved to approve the proposed budget for
Various/Groves; motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried
with Councilmember Foster voting NO.
Adjournment - There being no further business, the City Council meeting
adjourned at 11:49 A.M. The next regular meeting will be held on May 17,
1994, at 3:00 P.M.
City Clerk
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