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HomeMy WebLinkAbout062805-AM_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 9:30 A.M. on June 28, 2005. PRESENT Susan Peppler, Mayor Gilberto Gil, Mayor Pro Tem Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember Gary George, Councilmember Jon Harrison, Councilmember ABSENT None STAFF John Davidson, City Manager; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Tina Kundig, Finance Director; and Tom Steele, Financial Analyst. ACCOLADES Mayor Peppler called the adjourned regular meeting to order. Before commencing the budget study session, Mayor Peppler extended congratulations to Finance Director Kundig upon receiving a Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2004. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Finance Director Kundig thanked her staff for their efforts towards this achievement. STUDY SESSION 2005-06 Proposed Budget - The proposed budget for the Police Department was reviewed by the City Council. On behalf of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, Gary McCormick addressed the City Council. Following the Police Department's presentation, the City Council reviewed the add-ons and supplemental requests. Finance Director Kundig recommended action be deferred on the supplemental requests until later in the fiscal year but to address the vehicle and roofing needs at this time. Councilmembers concurred with the following: 1. Elimination of the tourism proposal. 2. Fund the Deputy Fire Chief position with the understanding fire personnel will support placement of a supplemental paramedic tax on a future ballot. Salary numbers will be changed to reflect the changes of the expected promotions to start at Step C. 3. Retain the library books. 4. Approve purchase of the top six vehicle replacement priorities. 5. Add roofing replacements as presented by Administrative Services Director Pettus except for further review regarding Safety Hall. 6. Extend evening hours at Community Center. 7. Upgrade the women's restroom in Safety Hall. 8. Review the Public Works Department's temporary reorganization as requested by Elaine Craig, San Bernardino Public Employees Association. Adjourned Regular Meeting June 28,2005 Page 1 9. Reinstate the Business License Inspector part-time position in the Treasurer's Office. 10. Add a second part-time position in the City Clerk's Office. 11. Further study consultant services for one month each quarter for the NPDES program. 12. Provide more information regarding the General Plan update. 13. Provide additional information regarding an early retirement incentive program. 1.4. All supplementals for the enterprise funds under Municipal Utilities Department are to be included in the final budget. 15. Consider transferring street sweeping responsibilities to the Municipal Utilities Department. On motion of Councilmember Peppler, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, adoption of the 2005-06 budget was continued to July 5, 2005, at 11:00 A.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution No. 6412 - VLF Receivable Financing Program - Continued from the June 21, 2005, meeting, Finance Director Kundig again explained the history of the loss of vehicle license fees from the State and the gap repayment and the benefits of participation in the program for repayment under the California Statewide Communities Development Authority. Councilmember Gil moved to adopt Resolution No. 6412, a resolution approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase and sale agreement and related documents with respect to the sale of the seller's vehicle license fee receivable from the State and directing and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried with Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO as she felt this was an expensive process and that the City did not need the cash flow at this time. EIR - Walton Development - Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for Zone Change Nos. 396 and 399, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 809 and 81.9, Tentative Tract Nos. 16465 and 16627, Agricultural Preserve Removal Nos. 104 and 105, and Demolition No. 79 was presented to the City Council for its consideration on June 21, 2005, and continued to this meeting to give the City's consultant time to incorporate additional information addressing noise and airport proximity issues. The additional information and analysis of the noise and airport issues is included in the revised Final EIR document. The additional documentation consists of a letter from George Lessard that was presented to the City Council at the June 21, 2005, hearing, responses to the letter from the EIR consultant, and expanded revisions to the EIR contained in Section 4.0 of the Final EIR document. The expanded final EIR also includes appendices containing overall noise analysis and recent aircraft noise study, and comment letters from the Redlands Sports Park project regarding airport proximity issues. The Final EIR as revised and expanded re-affirms the previous determination that all potential environmental impacts of the project can be mitigated to a less than significant level with the inclusion of the mitigation measures that are Adjourned Regular Meeting June 28,2005 Page 2 provided. The document also points out that issues raised regarding the B-2 and C Airport Zones are policy issues to be considered by the City Council as part of any policy changes for the City's land use and planning. The purpose of the EIR is as an information document, on which to make informed decisions as regards policy effecting land use and planning for the City. Representatives from the Chambers Group who prepared the EIR were present to answer questions. Representing Walton Development and Everett Hughes, Pat Meyer asked the City Council to certify the Final EIR. Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board Bob Pearce reported he had met with staff to address their concerns and at the time recommended approval of the Final EIR but asked that the project be denied. City Attorney McHugh noted the project is not before the City Council for consideration at this time. Councilmember Peppler moved to certify that the Final Environmental Impact Report for Zone Changes Nos. 396 and 399, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 809 and 81.9, Tentative Tract Nos. 16465 and 16627, Agricultural Preserve Removal Nos. 104 and 105, and Demolition Permit No. 79 has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; was presented to the City Council of the City of Redlands, and that the City Council reviewed and considered the information contained in the final EIR prior to approving the project; and the final EIR reflects the City Council's independent judgment and analysis. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS None forthcoming. CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 12:54 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with labor negotiators - Government Code § 54957.6 Agency negotiators: John Davidson, Marjie Pettus and Tina Kundig Employee organizations: Redlands Police Officers Association Redlands Professional Firefighters Association There was no report following the closed session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on July 5, 2005. /s/Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Redlands, California Adjourned Regular Meeting June 28,2005 Page 3