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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052996-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 29, 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 Steven M. Chapman, Finance Director Mary Ellen Lambert, Senior Account Clerk Larry Burgess, Library Director Marjie Pettus, Administrative Services Director Lewis W.Nelson, Police Chief Mel Enslow, Fire Chief John Andrews, Redlands Daily Facts Alisa Slaughter, San Bernardino County Sun ABSENT None 1996-97 BUDGET STUDY SESSION Library- On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the City Council unanimously granted tentative approval of the proposed budget for the A. K. Smiley Public Library. Dr. Burgess also briefly reviewed the expansion plans for the Lincoln Shrine. Funds for this expansion have been donated over the past three years. Administrative Services - Economic Development - Mr. Monty Dill, Chairman. of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee, presented an economic development proposal which included an economic marketing plan, implementation plan, and budget proposal. Larry Statler, Vice Chairman of the Downtown. Redlands Business Association Board of Directors, indicated his concern about the proposal in its present form and urged further study of this proposal by all involved entities. Councilmembers discussed this proposal at length and indicated support of the concept but did not approve any budgetary support at this time. Adjourned regular meeting May 29, 1996 Page l The City Council meeting briefly recessed at 9:52 A.M. and reconvened at 10:00 A.M. Administrative Services - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council granted tentative approval of the proposed General Fund budget for the Administrative Services Department with the stipulation that the reduction in part-time employees be reconsidered if the Utility User's Tax is successful in the November election. This approval was granted with Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO (as she supported the economic development proposal presented) and with Councilmember Cunningham abstaining. Community Development Block Grant - On motion of Counciltnember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously granted tentative approval for the Community Development Block Grant proposed budget with the correction on Page 146 carrying over $1,155.00 under Greater San Bernardino Special Olympics to 1996-97. Downtown Redlands Business Association - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously granted tentative approval for the Downtown Redlands Business Association's proposed budget. Redevelopment Projects - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council granted tentative approval, with Councilmember Cunningham abstaining, for the Redevelopment Projects proposed budget with the deletion of $5,207.00 from the General Government Service Charge on Page 153 and addition of $5,207.00 to the Eureka Street Improvements on Page 154. Redevelopment Debt Service - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously granted tentative approval for the Redevelopment Debt Service proposed budget with Councilmember Cunningham abstaining. Redevelopment General - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously granted tentative approval for the Redevelopment General proposed budget with Councilmember Cunningham abstaining. Low and Moderate Housing - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously granted tentative Adjourned regular meeting May 29, 1996 Page 2 approval for the Low and Moderate Housing proposed budget with Councilmember Cunningham abstaining. Additional Changes - City Manager Luebbers reported that this concludes the review of all proposed budgets. He then reviewed the approved budget adjustments and informational items as follows: Community Ballfield Lighting $ (65,000.00) Texonia and Community Park Restrooms (35,000.00) Treasurer's Business License Inspector (25,000.00) Business License Fee Revenue 25,000.00 Fire Contractual Services (3,000.00) Street Sweeping Contract 25,000.00 Building and Safety Permit Revenue (29,000.00) Planning Revenue (7,000.00) Police Revenue 8,000.00 Police Department - As directed by the City Council, Police Chief Nelson. presented the following items for reconsideration: filling two police officer positions ($109,497.00); Civilian Volunteer Patrol supplies ($3,400.00), part- time building inspector to address the needs of the Redlands Neighborhood Improvement Team ($13,650.00), and Student Work Study Program ($10,000.00). On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Larson, these items were added to the Police Department budget with Councilmembers Cunningham and Banda voting NO. Management Information Systems - City Manager Luebbers recommended increasing the salaries within Management Information Systems (formerly known as Data Processing) by $7,000.00. This recommendation was unanimously approved on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham. City Attorney - City Attorney McHugh was in court during this meeting but sent the message that he appreciated the City Council's concern but he would prefer to wait until next November to consider additional personnel. Councilmember Cunningham submitted eight points he recommended for budget consideration: implementation of the 9-80 plan, Fire Department over- time, paramedic tax, monthly payroll, cellular phone costs, bottled water, cars, implementation of an employee suggestion program and Worker's Compensation incentive program. Councilmembers agreed to further study the 9-80 plan, placement of the paramedic tax on the ballot, and the monthly payroll. A list of assigned City vehicles will be provided. The City Manager is reviewing an employee suggestion program which has been developed by the Adjourned regular meeting May 29, 1996 Page 3 Administrative Services Director. Staff will conduct a study to determine the value and effectiveness of a Worker's Compensation incentive program. A revised budget document will be prepared and presented to the City Council for final approval on June 1.8, 1996. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 11:47 A.M. The next regular meeting will be held on June 4, 1996. City Clerk Adjourned regular meeting May 29, 1996 Page 4