HomeMy WebLinkAbout062000-Adjcc_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 1:30 P.M. on
June 20, 2000.
PRESENT Pat Gilbreath, Mayor
Gary George, Mayor Pro Tem
John L. Freedman, Councilmember
Susan Peppler, Councilmember
Karl N. "Kasey" Haws, Councilmember
Larry E. Burgess, Acting City Manager
Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer
Jim Bueermann, Police Chief
Mel Enslow, Fire Chief
Bonnie Johnson, Finance Director
Rod Hilt, Assistant Finance Director
Tom Steele, Financial Analyst
Ronald C. Mutter,Public Works Director
Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director
Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director
ABSENT None
STUDY SESSION
2000-2001 Proposed Budget - Finance Director Johnson reported the City
Council concluded its initial review of the City's budget on June 6, 2000. As a
result of this review, a number of items in the proposed budget has been
changed and a number of other items that are currently unfunded have been
placed on a "wish list" to be prioritized by the City Council. The current
projections indicate that the General Fund balance at the close of fiscal years
2000-01 and 2001-02 are estimated to be $1,933,161.00 and ($1,002,051.00)
respectively. These projections take into account all changes tentatively
approved by the City Council in their previous budget sessions (May 16 and
May 19, 2000) as well as other appropriations being considered for approval at
this meeting. In addition, changes have also been made in the Municipal
Utilities Department budget to reflect two position reclassifications, the addition
of a full-time position, additional funding for the new utility billing computer
system, and $89,000.00 for the Redlands Mall parking lot maintenance as
requested by the Redlands Mall. In accordance with the City Council's request,
information was also provided regarding each utility enterprise and the status of
their respective reserve funds. The following information was presented at this
meeting: a schedule indicating tentatively approved changes to the General
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Fund balance; revised Summary Schedules; a schedule of proposed reserves for
all funds; funding plans for the Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste enterprises;
and a Citywide departmental "wish list." Councilmember Haws indicated he
would like to adopt the budget as proposed and delay action on the "wish list."
He asked for a clarification on the policy regarding moving money around
within a department's budget and urged the City Council to place the Lockheed
funds in an "untouchable" reserve. Councilmember Gilbreath urged
Councilmembers to also consider a capital reserve policy. Councilmembers
concurred to continue this discussion on July 1.8, 2000. Departments heads then
reviewed and prioritized their "wish list" items.
Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan - Community Development Director
Shaw reported San Bernardino County, the cities within the San Bernardino
Valley, and various agencies, businesses and environmental organizations are
joining forces to prepare a multi-species habitat conservation plan for the San
Bernardino Valley. The goal is to prepare a plan that will sufficiently protect
endangered, threatened and other sensitive plant and animal species so as to
permit future development in the plan area without excessive delays due to
biological issues. Following discussion, Councilmembers concurred to include
our share ($14,500.00) for this plan.
2000-2001 Budget - Final Approval - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt
the budget as proposed with the following additions:
County Multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan $ 1.4,500.00
Treasurer Change a current part-time position to a 29,000.00
full-time clerical position to assist with
utility payment posting
Library Restore funding of a Library Assistant 33,000.00
position specializing in literacy programs
at site around the City
Library Restore funding of three positions 78,971.00
currently being paid for by the Public
Library Foundation (one clerical; two
archival)
Fire Three staff vehicles and one command 124,000.00
vehicle
Fire Thermal imaging equipment for the 10,000.00
command vehicle
Public Works Additional materials for curb, gutter, 15,000.00
sidewalk repairs and replacement
Public Works Additional materials for street painting of 5,000.00
warnings not required by law (i.e. school
crossings)
Public Works Fund additional. Traffic Signals Technician 86,300.00
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position and purchase a vehicle for use by
this individual
Public Works Maintenance and repairs to three fire 20,000.00
and Fire stations and various other City-owned
buildings
Public Works Increase funding for janitorial services and 12,000.00
supplies for parks
Community Fund 12.75% compensation study increase 7,500.00
Development in the salary of the Associate Planner
position currently vacant to encourage a
response by qualified applicants
Police Fund two sworn positions currently 125,916.00
authorized and related equipment
Police Purchase two additional replacement 34,730.00
vehicles and equipment for Patrol Division
(first year of three-year lease)
Police Fund increase in police training budget 16,000.00
Police Change a current part-time position to a 23,000.00
full-time clerical position at the downtown
substation
Total $ 634,917.00
Fund Balance, June 30, 2001 $1,279,284.00
Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried with.
Councilmember Haws abstaining as he would have preferred to adopt a bare-
bones budget and review the "wish list" further.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
2:32 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on June 20, 2000, at 3:00 P.M.
City Clerk
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