HomeMy WebLinkAbout112696-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 3:00 P.M. on
November 26 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
Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer
Marjie Pettus, Administrative Services Director
Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director
Steven M. Chapman, Finance Director
Mel Enslow, Fire Chief
Larry E. Burgess, A. K. Smiley Public Library Director
Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director
James R. Bueermann, Acting Police Chief
Ronald C. Mutter,Public Works Director
John Andrews, Redlands Daily Facts
Alisa Slaughter, San Bernardino County Sun
ABSENT None
Utility Tax Proposals - Mayor Larson expressed appreciation to members of the
Utility Tax Advisory Committee for their attendance at a special meeting of the
City Council held on November 25, 1996, and again for their attendance at this
meeting. He reviewed the unanimous recommendation of that committee to
submit a utility tax measure to the voters on March 4, 1997, with the following
provisions:
1. four percent (4%);
2. $30,000.00 "cap" for Redlands Community Hospital, the University of
Redlands, and the Redlands Unified School District;
3. Retain the exemption for Southern California Gas Company and Southern
California Edison Company in exchange for their collection service;
4. increase the low income requirement to $12,000.00 for individuals and
$15,000.00 for families;
5. a four-year sunset; and
6. a specific tax.
Adjourned Regular Meeting
November 26, 1996
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Members of the Utility Tax Advisory Committee spoke as follows: Ray
Alexander who was in support of the Mayor's comments; Leonard Goymerac
who was comfortable with the provisions recommended; Tex Moore who
wanted the exempted business specifically named in the ordinance; Marvin
Duncan who thought they should emphasize what we will not get if this tax
does not pass; Jim Holmes, President of the Redlands Community Hospital
stated he understood the need and supported the proposed tax; Tim Murone who
rendered his support noting they should tell the public what they are or are not
going to get based on this tax.
Councilmember Banda felt the City Council should pursue the entertainment tax
and lower the utility tax. Councilmember Cunningham indicated he would not
support a four percent utility tax and did not want to exempt the utility
companies until they take on some of the collection responsibility; he would
support a two percent utility tax and an entertainment tax. Councilmember
Gilbreath did not feel we could gamble our future on an entertainment tax.
Councilmember Gil expressed his disappointment with Councilmembers
Cunningham and Banda; he felt the four percent utility tax was necessary and
that the committee which represented a cross-section of folks had made this
recommendation unanimously. City Manager Luebbers reviewed a list of
fundings proposed by staff. Councilmember Larson moved to place the utility
tax on the March 4, 1997, ballot with the provisions recommended by the
Utility Tax Advisory Committee, with the funding allocation to be fine-tuned,
and directed staff to prepare the necessary documentation for the December 3,
1996, Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and
carried with Councilmembers Cunningham and Banda voting NO.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
9:34 A.M. The next regular meeting will be held on December 3, 1996..
City Clerk
Adjourned Regular Meeting
November 26, 1996
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