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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052196AM-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, at 9:00 A.M. on May 21,1996. PRESENT Swen Larson, Mayor Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem William E. Cunningham, Councilmember Gilberto Gil, Councilmember Geni A. S. Banda, Councilmember Gary M. Luebbers, City Manager Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer Steven M. Chapman, Finance Director Lewis W. Nelson, Police Chief James R. Bueermann, Police Captain Cletus Hyman, Police Captain Mel Enslow, Fire Chief John Habant, Fire Division Chief ABSENT None 1996-97 BUDGET STUDY SESSION City Manager Luebbers reported that the proposed 1.996-97 budget is $1.6 million (six percent) less than last year and does not include any Utility Users' Tax funds which, in reality, represents a $3.1 million reduction in expenditures. No jobs will be lost under this proposed budget. Responding to Councilmember Gilbreath, Mr. Luebbers assured Councilmembers that all lease-purchase agreements initiated with the Utility Users' Tax are funded in this proposed budget which makes the hits even harder. As done in the past, each department head reviewed their proposals and answered questions. The City Council took the following actions: Police Department - Staff was directed to negotiate with the School District as relates to funding for school crossing guards and the D.A.R.E. program, and to conduct a parking meter study in conjunction with the Downtown Redlands Business Association. Councilmember Gil desired to study the possible formation of a local police commission and will report his findings in a public forum. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to grant tentative approval of the proposed budget for the Police Department with the exception of the following reductions: leaving two unfilled Police Officer positions empty, leaving two unfilled part-time dispatcher positions empty, leaving one unfilled parking control officer position empty, leaving one part-time training manager position Adjourned regular meeting May 21, 1996 Page I empty, the elimination of the student work study program, the reduction in the Police Reserve Officers honorarium, and equipment for the Citizen Volunteer Patrol. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried with Councilmembers Cunningham and Banda voting NO. The City Council meeting briefly recessed at 10:45 A.M. and reconvened at 10:52 A.M. Fire Department -Fire Chief Enslow reported that one of the fire trucks suffered a major mechanical malfunction while in route to a traffic accident on the freeway on Monday. Fortunately, no one was injured but it appears the fire truck is totaled. A 1969 truck is now serving as a replacement and it is estimated we will need $300,000.00 to replace the defunct vehicle. He then presented his proposed budget noting that the Wildland Fire Service Contract has been received and Fire Administration Account 2880 will have to be increased to $36,647.00. Councilmember Larson moved to grant tentative approval of the proposed budget for the Fire Department with the correction noted above and directed staff to pursue the possibility of providing emergency transportation (ambulance) services. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO. City Clerk - City Clerk Poyzer presented the proposed budget for the City Clerk's Office and urged Councilmembers to approve her request for a part- time employee and improved communications equipment (telephones, FAX and answering machine). On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, Council unanimously granted tentative approval of the proposed budget for the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 11:20 A.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on May 21, 1996, at 3:00 P.M. City Clerk Adjourned regular meeting May 21, 1996 Page 2