HomeMy WebLinkAbout072999cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the
Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, at 1:00 P.M. on July 29,
1999.
PRESENT William E. Cunningham, Mayor
Geni A. S. Banda, Mayor Pro Tem
Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember
(via conference telephone call)
John L. Freedman, Councilmember
Gary George, Councilmember
Gary M. Luebbers, City Manager
Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director
ABSENT None
AB-1533 - Calderon/Majestic Realty Donut Hole Legislation - Mayor
Cunningham called this special meeting to order to discuss the ramifications
and response by the City to special legislation in Sacramento. City Attorney
McHugh informed Councilmembers he had received a telephone call from
Mr. Carrig, League of California Cities, who offered to help shepherd us
through the hallways in the State Capitol. Gordon Hart, lobbyist for
Timberlake, summarized what is known at this time. The Senate Local
Government Committee will meet on August 18, 1999, to discuss AB-1533; the
actual language will be available on August 9, 1999, but it appears it will be
amended in a significant fashion. Mr. Hart explained the process for passage of
a bill in Sacramento. Councilmembers discussed this subject at length. Susan
Peppler, a legislative specialist, offered to assist in a "grass roots" campaign.
Council discussed advantages of hiring a lobbyist to assist the City on this
matter. President of the Redlands Fire Fighters Dan Crow offered their
assistance and recommended including his group and Chamber of Commerce
people in the contingency travelling to Sacramento. Councilmembers Gilbreath
and George were not in favor of hiring a lobbyist or advocate. Changing his
original motion to hire a lobbyist, Councilmember Freedman moved to direct
staff to seek proposals from registered lobbyists and report to the City Council
at the August 3, 1999, meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and
carried unanimously. Councilmember Freedman also moved to direct staff to
proceed and make appointments on behalf of the League of California Cities for
Mr. Carrig and two of our elected officials to meet with legislators in
Sacramento on August 16 and 17, 1999. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Banda and carried unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
2:09 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on August 3, 1999.
City Clerk
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