HomeMy WebLinkAbout060794AM_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 June 7, 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
Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney
Steven M. Chapman, Finance Director
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts
Steven Church, The Sun
ABSENT None
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED 1994-95 BUDGET
Municipal Utilities Department - Municipal Utilities Director Gary G. Phelps
and Assistant Municipal Utilities Director Mike Huffstutler reviewed the
proposed budgets for the Municipal Utilities Department which included the
recommendation to delete the Associate Engineer position and reclassify the
Computer Graphics Engineer to Assistant Civil Engineer. The following actions
were taken by the City Council:
Water Stock - Councilmember Foster moved to establish $75.00 as the
benchmark price for the purchase of Bear Valley Mutual Water Company stock
and directed staff to calculate other water company stock accordingly. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried with Councilmembers
Cunningham and Gilbreath ABSTAINING from the vote.
Water Budgets - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gil, the proposed water budgets were approved with
Councilmember Cunningham voting NO.
Water Availabili , Charge - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember Foster, Council unanimously directed staff to implement a
ten percent (10%)reduction on the water availability charge.
Adjourned regular meeting
June 7, 1994
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Water Funding Plan - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gilbreath, Council unanimously approved the proposed water
funding plan as presented.
The City Council meeting briefly recessed at 9:55 A.M. and reconvened at
10:08 A.M.
Solid Waste Division - Councilmember Foster moved to direct staff to create a
"Solid Waste Division" with a management employee position reportable to the
Municipal Utilities Director (and in his absence, the Assistant Municipal
Utilities Director) and a position blending the duties of the recommended
collection superintendent and special collection (recycling) manager. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried with Councilmember Cunningham
voting NO.
Residential Collection - Councilmember Larson moved to accept the staffs
recommendation that the City continue to provide residential solid waste
collection service. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and
carried unanimously.
Materials Recovery Facility/Transfer Station (MRF) - A proposal has been
received from Norcal/San Bernardino, Inc. regarding the design and operation of
a materials recovery facility/transfer station for several local cities including the
City of Redlands. BFI Waste Systems' District Manager Richard L. Chilton
indicated his company would also like to present a proposal. Following
discussion, Councilmember Foster moved to offer the opportunity for the
submission of proposals for MRFs within 60 days. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Gil and carried with Councilmember Cunningham and
Gilbreath voting NO as they desired to wait for the new personnel of the new
Solid Waste Division to be on board.
Solid Waste Budget - Councilmember Foster moved to adopt the proposed
"bare-bones" budget for Solid Waste with the understanding this budget would
be reviewed in the fall for recycling services after implementation of the
reorganization. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with
Councilmember Cunningham voting NO in protest of the continuation of the
13.5 percent government overhead charge.
Solid Waste Funding - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the
proposed Solid Waste funding plan with a four percent (4%) overall reduction
and an increase for the second can cost. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Foster and carried unanimously.
Adjourned regular meeting
June 7, 1994
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Government Overhead Charge - Councilmember Foster moved to delete the
13.5 percent government overhead charge which is included in the proposed
budget. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and failed with
Councilmembers Gilbreath, Larson, and Gil voting NO.
City Hall Facilities - Finance Director Steven M. Chapman presented a
summary of cash transactions for the Public Facilities Development Fees.
Councilmember Gilbreath moved to charge the Public Facilities Development
Fees (City Hall Facilities) account for the remodeling costs of the relocation of
the City Hall offices into the Redlands Plaza. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Councilmember
Gilbreath moved to obtain an appraisal of the Redlands Plaza and to proceed
with the purchase of said facility by the City from the Redevelopment Agency.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously.
Development Impact Fees - Councilmember Foster moved to direct staff to
prepare the necessary legislation to reduce all development impact fees by 50
percent for 18 months, during which time each fee will be reevaluated. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember
Cunningham voting NO.
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE
City Attorney McHugh reported the Redlands Municipal Code decrees the
collection of all garbage and solid waste matter within the City shall be
performed by the City. Residents in the Annexation No. 72 area are currently
being served by BFI Waste Systems and Yucaipa Disposal. In accordance with
State law, the City must notify these companies in writing to cancel service in
five years before the City can assume the collection responsibilities. If the City
Council desires to continue utilizing these other disposal services, the Redlands
Municipal Code can be modified. BFI Waste System's District Manager
Richard L. Chilton urged the City Council to give them the opportunity to
continue their service to approximately 100 customers by granting them a
franchise. Councilmember Foster moved to direct staff to give legal notice to
these two disposal companies and further directed staff to survey the customers
for a comparison of costs and services. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Larson and carried unanimously.
Adjourned regular meeting
June 7, 1994
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
11:45 A.M. The next regular meeting will be held on June 7, 1994, at
3:00 P.M..
City Clerk
Adjourned regular meeting
June 7, 1994
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