HomeMy WebLinkAbout082401cc_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 10:00 A.M. on August 24,
2001.
PRESENT Pat Gilbreath, Mayor
Gary George, Mayor Pro Tem
John L. Freedman, Councilmember
Susan Peppler, Councilmember
Karl N. "Kasey" Haws, Councilmember
ABSENT None
STAFF John Davidson, City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney;
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk; Cletus Hyman, Deputy Police Chief,
Bonnie Johnson, Finance Director; Ronald C. Mutter, Public
Works Director; Douglas Headrick, Water Resources Chief, and
Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director.
NEW BUSINESS
Proposed Agreement - Donut Hole Utility Services - Mayor Pro Tem George
reviewed in detail negotiations with the County of San Bernardino that have
taken place since the last City Council meeting on August 7, 2001.
Councilmember Haws, also a member of the negotiating team, commented on
the hundreds of hours that have been expended on this and complimented
Supervisor Dennis Hansberger for his vision and leadership and commended
City Manager Davidson, City Attorney McHugh, and staff for their efforts.
Water Resources Chief Headrick briefly explained the infrastructure needs.
City Attorney McHugh responded to questions from. Councilmembers. Finance
Director Johnson presented estimated revenues based on information provided
to her. Mayor Gilbreath thanked the members of the negotiating team for their
efforts and also thanked fellow Councilmembers for being willing to attend this
special meeting on a Friday morning. Gary Negin read a portion of a letter
which he submitted citing his concerns and ask Councilmembers to immediately
reject the County's latest proposal. Tex Moore expressed his concerns.
Councilmember Gilbreath moved that the City Council forward the document
presented as Exhibit No. 4 to Supervisor Hansberger, and instruct the
negotiating team to move forward with discussions for the preparation of a
detailed agreement with the County on the provision of utility services to the
donut hole. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried with
Councilmember Freedman abstaining from the vote as he needed more time to
review the materials presented at this meeting.
August 24,2001
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bill Cunningham informed Councilmembers that members of the audience were
unable to read this document presented on the overhead projector and wished he
had been able to review the documents prior to the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
11:12 A.M. The next regular meeting will be held on September 4, 2001.
City Clerk
August 24,2001
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