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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOC019_CCv0001.pdf 101 MINUTES of an a(fJOLJrned regular rneeling of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on IednesLlk j y 2009, at 7-00 P.M, PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor Pat Grilbreath, Mayor Pro Tern Mick Gallagher, Councilmember. Pete Aguilar, Councilmember Jerry Bean, Councilmember ABSENT None STAFF N, Enrique Marlinez, City Manager- Daniel J, McHugh, City Attorney, Lonie P -y E. Burgess, Library Director, Police oyzer, City Clerk� Jim Bueermann, Larry Chief, ormation Officer, Daniel Hobbs, Redeveloprilent David l4exein, Chief Inf Agency Director, Rosenimy Hoerning, MUnicipal 1-4ilities and Engineering I W Director; 'rima Kundig, Finance Director/City Treasurer; Tom Steele, Assistant Finance Director; Leslie Tafoya, Budget Analyst- Jeff L Frazier, Fire Chief-, Oscar W. Orci, Community Development Director- Deborah (Scott-Leistra, Human Resources Director; Gary van Borst, OUality of Life, Director UNFINIS1,1ED BUSINESS 2009-2010 ,Uu(jge - Finance Director/City Treasurer Kundig reported the 2009- 20 10 budget reflects financial requirements in excess of financial soaarces of$2.5 million, This is a clear indication that the City's reoccurring revenues are declining and reoccurring expenditures continue to grow, resulting in an overall structural deficit in the City's budget, -ro correct a structural deficit, either new revenues must be found or implementation of significant structural changes in staffing levels merest be made, Other solutions provide only a temporary correction to the problem, City staff is currently researching the porentW revenue options available, The goal is to follow the City Council's direction as staff attempts to maintain the high level of services that the residents of Redlands have come to expect. Three of were presented to the City Council for its consideration, Option 1: This option was previously presented to Councilmembers and developed on the premise that police and fire would be preserved and revenue- generating departinents would not be impacted. It provides for reductions in the Parks and Street Trees Divisions, City Attomey, Recreation aa-ad Senior Services and Library with reductions totaling $2,815,245,00, Option 2, This option provides alternatives to budget reductions in the lbrm of borrowing of funds and1or sale of City property to meet the $2,5 million shortf�all. Option 3: This option, prepared following the meeting held on July 7, 2009, provides reductions in various other departments in addition to some considered in Option I and totals $2,604,009,00. RedUctions of $148,000.00 in the Innovation and Technology Department were presented-, however, not all of these reductions would impact the General Fund, In addition, as document entitled "Considerations for July 7, 2009, Proposals for Reducing Expenditures in the City of Redlands 2009-2010 Budget" was provided for review in response to COUncilmember Bean's proposed expenditure reductions, Councilmembers reviewed Options I and 3 with respective Directors and Bill Hardy, President of the A, K. Smiley Public Library Board of Directors, at length. Option 2 was adso discussed. Direction was provided to staff regarding reductions acceptable to Councilmembers. Councilmembers requested a report, regarding the Innovation and Technology Department in order to have a better understanding of its charges. Councilinembers requested infiornultion about JuIv 8, 2009 102 deadlines f(-.)r upcoming election dates to address rev rare options such as increasing the paramedic tax to Cover tile cost of the program, Once again, this matter was referred back to staff for 'further study and recommendations fi-oln the City Manager gto be presented at the July 21, 20'09, City Council meeting, ADIOURNMEN-r There being no further business, the City COUncil meeting a(tiourned at 9:50 P M. The next regular meeting will be held on July 21, 2009, yw Mayor of the Clity of Redlands AT'rEST' City C irk of the ,o Redlands MINUTES of a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on Mftiday,, 3_ 0( at 5 00 P.M, ,PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tern Mick Gallagher, Councilmember Pete Aguilar, Councilmernber Jerry Bean, Councilmember ABSENT None N, Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Datfiel J. McHugh, City, Attorney; Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk, Rosemary Hoeming,, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Mayor Harfison called the special meeting, of the City Council to order and announced the Closed session scheduled on this agenda was not necessary and no action was necessary regarding the agenda iteni relating to a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the San Bemardino Valley Water Conservation District relating to the City's acquisition of the Mill Creek spreading grounds. NEW BUSINESS LAFC0 Matter No. 3076 - In accordance with State law, Mayor Harrison ris provided an opportunity for the public to address them on the remaining subject which was scheduled on the agenda, DaNid Glad ern, attorney for the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District-, Mark Bulot', representing, San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District-, Robert, 'Neufeld, General Manager of the an Bernardino Valley Water Conservation Distract; and Melody McDonald, President of the Board of Director of the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District addressed the City Council, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Hoerning reviewed the staff report recommending,the City July 8. 2009 Monday, July 13,2009