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City of San Bernardino, California
April 2, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the
City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Holcomb at
8:35 a.m., April 2, 1990, in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Reilly, Flores,
Minor, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City
Administrator Julian. Absent: Council Members Estrada,
Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSIONS
At 8:35 a.m., Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Minor and unanimously carried, that the Mayor
and Common Council and Community Development Commission recess to
closed session for the following: (1)
a. to give instruction to the City' s/Commission' s
negotiator on the purchase of property pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8. The real property
which the negotiations concern is generally located at:
;
b. to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957;
c. to meet with designated representatives regarding labor
relations matters pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6;
d. to confer with the Chief of Police on matters posing a
threat to the security of public buildings or a threat
to the public's right of access to public services or
public facilities pursuant to Government Code Section
54957;
e.
to confer with the
li tigation pursuant to
54956.9(b)(1), as there
litigation;
attorney regarding pending
Government Code Section
is significant exposure to
f.
to confer with the attorney regarding
litigation pursuant to Government Code
54956.9(c), so that Council/Commission may
whether to initiate litigation;
pending
Section
decide
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g. to confer with the attorney regarding pending
litigation which has been initiated formally to which
the City is a party pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) as follows:
Ci ty of San Bernardino vs. San Bernardino Baseball Club.
Inc.. - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 239193;
Stubblefield Construction Company. et al vs. City of San
Bernardino. et al San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
232998; San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 252058;
Sock Dawson. et al vs. Ci ty of San Bernardino. et al-
United States District Court Case No. SA 88-461 AHS (RWRx);
Reynolds vs. City of San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 248752;
San Bernardino
Dudley Brewster, et al vs. Southern Pacific Railroad, et al
- San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 249736;
Save San Bernardino vs. City of San Bernardino San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 250425;
C.F.B. Investments. Ltd.. vs. City
United States District Court - Case No. SA
of San Bernardino-
CV89-862 JSC (RWRx);
Randall vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. 250472;
Grady vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. 243287;
Southern Pacific Transportation Companv. et al vs. City of
San Bernardino - San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 877359;
Charles H. Brown vs. City of San Bernardino. et al - United
States District Court Case No. SACV 88-495 (AHS);
Charles Hudson Brown vs. Domino. et al - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 243087;
Hayes vs. Delanev. et al - San Bernardino Superior Court
Case 240268.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:35 a.m., Mayor Holcomb called the closed session to
order in the conference room of the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
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ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken with the following being present: Mayor
Holcomb; Council Members Reilly, Flores, Minor, Miller; City
Attorney Penman, City Administrator Julian. Absent: Council
Members Estrada, Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam; City Clerk Clark.
Also present were: Sr. Assistant City Attorney Brue, and
Deputy City Attorney Simmons.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
City Clerk Clark read the titles of all the resolutions and
ordinances on the regular and supplemental agendas.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM ARRIVED AT THE CLOSED
SESSION
At 8:37 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam arrived at the
closed session.
CITY CLERK CLARK ARRIVED AT THE CLOSED SESSION
At 8:40 a.m., City Clerk Clark arrived at the closed
session.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA ARRIVED
At 8:42 a.m., Council Member Estrada arrived at the closed
session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 9:05 a.m., the closed session was adjourned to the
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9: 30 a.m., Mayor Holcomb called the Regular Meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council to order in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken with the following being present: Mayor
Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-
Ludlam, Miller; City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Julian.
Absent: Council Member Reilly; City Attorney Penman.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant
to the Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Minor.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
( 3)
PROCLAMATION - EARTH DAY 1990 - APRIL 22, 1990
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
proclamation of the Mayor of the City of San Bernardino
proclaiming April 22, 1990, as Earth Day 1990, in the City of San
Bernardino, encouraging the citizens to learn more about their
environment and to participate in the 4th Annual Inland Empire
Environmental Expo at Cal State, San Bernardino. (5)
Dr. Darlene Stoner, Associate Professor, California State
University San Bernardino, was present to accept the
proclamation. Dr. Stoner stated that a forum discussing water
issues will be held at 2:30 p.m., April 22, 1990, in the Panorama
Room at Cal State University.
PROCLAMATION COLUMBIAN SQUIRES MONTH DEL ROSA
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - APRIL 1, 1990
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
proclamation of the Mayor of the City of San Bernardino
proclaiming April, 1990, as Squires Month in the City of San
Bernardino and commended the Columbian Squires for their
excellent services to the community and its citizens. (5)
Eddie Medina, III, Chief Squire, and Manual Carbajal, Chief
Counselor, were present to accept the proclamation on behalf of
the Columbian Squires.
PROCLAMATION - SPIRIT BASEBALL WEEK - APRIL 2 - 6, 1990
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
proclamation of the Mayor of the City of San Bernardino
proclaiming April 2 through 6, 1990, as Spirit Baseball Week in
the City of San Bernardino. (5)
Mr. Bill Shanahan and Dr. Chuck Terrell, Chairman of the
Chamber of Commerce Baseball Committee, and members were present
to accept the proclamation.
SR. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY BARLOW ARRIVED
Sr. Assistant City Attorney Barlow arrived at the Council
Meeting.
PROCLAMATION - ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL PROFESSIONALS
WEEK - APRIL 2, 1990
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
proclamation of the Mayor of the City of San Bernardino
proclaiming the week of April 2, 1990, as Animal Care Control
Professional Week in the City of San Bernardino, and welcoming
those attending the 20th Annual Training Conference at the Maruko
Hotel on April 5 through 6, 1990. (5)
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Debbie Biggs, Director of
Shel ter Operations Manager,
proclamation.
Animal Control, and Tobe Collins,
were present to accept the
PROCLAMATION - CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH
- APRIL, 1990
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
proclamation of the Mayor of the City of San Bernardino
proclaiming the month of April, 1990, as California Earthquake
Preparedness Month in the City of San Bernardino, and encouraging
all citizens to increase their knowledge in the proper safety
measures to follow before, during, and after an earthquake.
(5)
Richard McGreevy, Director of Emergency Services, was
present to accept the proclamation. Director McGreevy explained
that many earthquake preparedness activities are planned
throughout the month of April.
PROCLAMATION - FAIR HOUSING MONTH - APRIL 1990
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
proclamation of the Mayor of the City of San Bernardino
proclaiming the month of April, 1990, as Fair Housing Month.
(5)
Mrs. Betty Davidou, Executive Director of Inland Mediation
Board, was present to accept the proclamation. Mrs. Davidou
introduced Shirley Houston, Executive Director of the Apartment
Rental Owners Association, and T.J. Seeger from the Board of
Realtors.
PROCLAMATION - 1990 NATIONAL COMMUNITY
- APRIL 7 - 14, 1990.
Lorraine Velarde, Executive
proclamation of the Mayor of
proclaiming the week of April 7
Community Development Week.
DEVELOPMENT WEEK
Assistant to the Mayor, read a
the City of San Bernardino
through 14, 1990, as National
(5)
Ed Flores, Community Development Specialist, was present to
accept the proclamation. Mr. Flores introduced Janet Bickley of
the Department of Housing Urban Development.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - 1990 CENSUS
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to
public announcement reminding the citizens of
fill out and return their 1990 Census forms.
the Mayor, made a
San Bernardino to
(5)
WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores and unanimously carried, that further reading of
the resolutions and ordinances be waived.
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APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 1990 AND
MARCH 5, 1990
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the
following meetings of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino be approved as submitted in typewritten form:
February 14, 1990; March 5, 1990. (6)
CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the claims and
payrolls, and the authorization to issue warrants as listed on
the memorandum dated March 27, 1990, from the Director of
Finance, be approved. ( 8 )
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions
dated March 21, 1990, submitted by the Chief Examiner in
accordance with all administrative regulations of the City of San
Bernardino, be approved. (9)
COUNCIL MEMBER REILLY ARRIVED
Council Member Reilly arrived at the Council Meeting and
took his place at the council table.
SET PUBLIC HEARING - INCREASE IN CERTAIN FEES - PUBLIC
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
In an undated memorandum, Manuel Moreno, Jr., Director of
Public Services, stated that his department conducted an
extensive review of its permit fees and services and the actual
costs to provide the services. The study revealed that
adaptations to the current Municipal Code are necessary for
sewer connection dye tests, encroachment permits, permits to move
buildings, street cutting permits, prospect holes, permits for
capping and performance of sewer laterals, and street cutting
permits and inspection fee permits. (7)
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
regarding the current and proposed
buildings.
Barlow answered questions
fees for permits to move
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores and unanimously carried, that a public hearing be
set for Monday, May 7, 1990, at 10:00 a.m., for the purpose of
discussing the establishment and proposed increases in certain
fees to be charged by the Department of Public Services.
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SR. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY BARLOW EXCUSED
Sr. Assistant City Attorney Barlow left the Council Meeting
and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
RES. 90-106 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ESTABLISHING WAGES, HOURS, INSURANCE BENEFITS AND
WORKING CONDITIONS FOR FIRE SAFETY EMPLOYEES WORKING IN
JOB CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL
891. (Continued from March 19, 1990) (10)
City Attorney Penman answered questions
not the resolution provides for drug
employees.
regarding whether or
testing of safety
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 90-106 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: None.
RES. 90-107 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR
AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM "ACTION" IN THE AMOUNT OF
$201,941 FOR THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM FOR THE
PERIOD JULY 1, 1990 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1991. (11)
RES. 90-108 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6413 ENTITLED IN PART "A
RESOLUTION . . .ESTABLISHING A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN
.", BY UPDATING INFORMATION CODIFYING PRIOR
COUNCIL ACTIONS. (SEC. TEN) (12)
RES. 90-109 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6413 ENTITLED IN PART "A
RESOLUTION . . .ESTABLISHING A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN
. . .", BY UPDATING INFORMATION CODIFYING PRIOR COUNCIL
ACTION. (SEC. TWELVE) (13)
RES. 90-110 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6413 ENTITLED IN PART "A
RESOLUTION . . . ESTABLISHING A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN
.", BY UPDATING INFORMATION CODIFYING PRIOR
COUNCIL ACTIONS; AND UPDATING THE TITLE OF DIRECTOR OF
PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES. (SEC. FOURTEEN) (14)
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said resolutions be adopted.
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Resolution Nos. 90-107, 90-108, 90-109,
adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam,
None. Absent: None.
and 90-110 were
Members Estrada,
Miller. Noes:
RES. 90-111 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO GIVING NOTICE INVITING COMPETITIVE SEALED
AND ORAL BIDS FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY SAID CITY, SAID PARCELS BEING WITHIN
SAID CITY, AND ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM SALES PRICE FOR
EACH SEPARATE PARCEL. (COLIMA ROAD., DEL ROSA AVENUE,
NORTH OF RIALTO AVENUE AND SOUTH OF RIALTO AVENUE) (15)
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores and unanimously carried, that said resolution be
amended by interdelineation to delete the Del Rosa Avenue
property and adopted as amended.
Resolution No. 90-111 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: None.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the Council Meeting.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE
FINAL MAP FOR SUBDIVISION TRACT NO. 14328, LOCATED ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF WASHINGTON AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 100
FEET EASTERLY OF WALNUT AVENUE, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
DEDICATIONS AS SET FORTH ON SAID MAP; AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF THE STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID SUBDIVISION, WITH TIME FOR
PERFORMANCE SPECIFIED. (Shadow Meadows Ltd., Dev.) (16)
A discussion ensued regarding water problems in the proposed
project area.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores and unanimously carried, that said resolution be
tabled.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the Council Meeting
and took her place at the council table.
RES. 90-112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE
VACATION OF A "U" SHAPED ALLEY BETWEEN 10TH STREET AND
OLIVE STREET, AND BETWEEN ARROWHEAD AVENUE AND "D"
STREET. (17)
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Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 90-112 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF
CAROLINE STREET BETWEEN SUNSET DRIVE AND CLUB WAY, AND
RESERVING AN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER AND WATER AND
APPURTENANT FACILITIES AND AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC
UTILITIES THEREIN. (18)
The Mayor and Council requested to see a map of the proposed
vacation before any discussion took place. This matter was
discussed later in the meeting. (See page 10).
RES. 90-113 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL, CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A WATER SPREADING INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH
THE SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR
THE SPREADING OF IMPORTED WATER AT THE DEVIL CANYON
SPREADING GROUNDS. (19)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 90-113 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING
THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS PROVIDING WATER
SERVICE FOR A FOUR (4) ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF MILE NORTH OF PALM AVENUE ON THE
EAST SIDE OF CAJON BOULEVARD (APN 262-041-14), LOCATED
OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO. (20)
City Administrator Julian stated that the City has already
filed for annexation of approximately one-half mile of land
north of Palm Avenue.
Mayor
would not
annexation
Holcomb stated that a plan should be worked out that
allow water benefits for this area in the event
does not take place.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores and unanimously carried, that said resolution be
continued to April 16, 1990, in the Council Chambers, City Hall,
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
SECTION 18.40.380 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO EXEMPTING RESIDENTIAL PARCEL MAPS AND
PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED PORTIONS OF ANY NON-RESIDENTIAL
ZONED PARCEL FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO UNDERGROUND
UTILITIES. FIRST (21)
Larry Reed, Director of Planning and Building Services,
explained the changes made in the proposed ordinance.
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public works/City Engineer,
gave the background information that initiated the revision to
the ordinance.
Mayor Holcomb suggested an in
underground utility fund as an
underground utility fees.
lieu fee to be
alternative to
put in an
exempting
Director Hardgrave explained that the Legislative Review
Committee had discussed limiting Section 5 of the proposed
ordinance to infil1 areas where 50% of the block is already
developed.
City Administrator Julian suggested that Section 5 of the
proposed ordinance be referred back to the Legislative Review
Committee.
At the consensus of the Mayor and Council, further action on
the proposed ordinance was continued to later in the afternoon
to allow the City Attorney time to prepare a revised ordinance
making Section 5 apply to infill areas. (See page 28).
RES. 90-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE
VACATION OF PORTIONS OF CAROLINE STREET BETWEEN SUNSET
DRIVE AND CLUB WAY, AND RESERVING AN EASEMENT FOR
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES
AND AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES THEREIN. (Con' t
from earlier in the meeting). (See page 9) (18)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
provided maps showing the proposed vacation and answered
questions regarding the accessibility of property on lots 24 and
51.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 90-114 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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MC-714 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTION 10.52.020 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A SPEED ZONE ON MORGAN ROAD
OF THIRTY-FIVE MILES PER HOUR BETWEEN LAKEWOOD DRIVE
AND LITTLE MOUNTAIN DRIVE. FINAL (22)
MC-715 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SUBDIVISION B OF SECTION 2.58.010 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF
MEETINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL. FINAL (23)
MC-716 ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
OF THE CITY OF
3.18.070(B) (1) (2)
CODE.
SAN BERNARDINO
OF THE SAN
FINAL (24)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores, that final reading of the ordinances be waived and
said ordinances be adopted.
Ordinances
following vote:
Maudsley, Minor,
None.
MC-714, MC-715, and MC-716 were
Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes:
adopted by the
Reilly, Flores,
None. Absent:
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
Council Member Estrada left the Council Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING - ANNUAL SIGN CODE STICKER ORDINANCE AND
FEE RESOLUTION - CONTINUED FROM MARCH 19, 1990
This is the time and place continued to for a public hearing
to consider an annual sign code sticker ordinance and fee
resolution as requested by the Planning and Building Services
Department. (25)
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Larry Reed, Director of the Planning and Building Services
Department, stated that based upon studies prepared by staff and
the Planning Department, it has been estimated that there are
9,300 existing business signs in the City, of which approximately
3,000 have been erected or installed without permits or have been
abandoned. In addition to on-site business signs, there are
approximately 340 billboards, of which 40 billboards have been
erected without permits. The proposed ordinance requires an
annual inspection of all signage and requires each sign to
display an annual inspection sticker.
Director Reed answered questions regarding registration fees
and the impact of the sticker program on illegal signs.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno answered questions regarding
sign restrictions imposed on governmental agencies.
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Robert Keenan, Executive Director of Sign Users Council of
California, 415 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 212, Claremont, gave
background information concerning state law that governs on
premise business signs. Mr. Keenan stated that he supports the
annual sign code inspection sticker and inventory program, but
is opposed to any amendments to Title 19 of the Municipal Code.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno explained how the California
Business and Professions Code Section 5491.1 applies to the
annual sign code inspection sticker and inventory program.
John Glyn, representative of Hal Heywood Outdoor Advertising
Company, 1948 North "E" Street, opposed the sign code inspection
sticker and inventory program. Mr. Glyn, on behalf of Mr.
Heywood, requested an accounting of all the annual sign permit
fees paid to the city and an explanation of how these annual
fees have been spent.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno answered questions regarding
the expenditure of proposed annual sign code inspection sticker
and inventory program fees.
Larry Quiel, Quiel Bros. Electric Sign Service Co., Inc.,
suggested that the City clean up the problems of illegal signs
and abandoned signs first, and then consider approving the annual
sign code inspection sticker and inventory program.
MC-717 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING
SECTIONS 19.60.081 THROUGH 19.60.085 TO THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND REQUIRING AN ANNUAL SIGN
CODE INSPECTION STICKER AND INVENTORY PROGRAM, AND
REPEALING SECTION 15.04.085(7). (Continued from March
19,1990) (25)
RES. 90-115 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL SIGN CODE INSPECTION STICKER FEE
TO FUND AN INVENTORY, IDENTIFICATION, AND ABATEMENT
PROGRAM OF ILLEGAL OR ABANDONED SIGNS. (Continued from
March 19, 1990) (25)
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made
Council Member Reilly and unanimously
be closed, that said ordinance be
resolution be adopted.
a motion, seconded by
carried, that the hearing
adopted, and that said
Ordinance MC-717 and Resolution No. 90-115
the following vote: Ayes: Council Members
Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes:
Council Member Estrada.
were adopted by
Reilly, Flores,
None. Absent:
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER EXCUSED
Council Member Miller left the Council Meeting.
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PROTEST HEARING - VACATION OF EAST/WEST ALLEY BETWEEN
"G" AND "H" STREETS AND BETWEEN SPRUCE STREET AND 6TH
STREET.
This is the time and place set for a protest hearing
regarding the vacation of an east/west alley between "G" and "H"
Streets and between Spruce Street and 6th Street. (26)
In a memorandum dated March 12, 1990, Roger G. Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that Ed Linder,
one of the partners of Sunland Properties, requested that a
portion of the east/west alley between "G" and "H" Streets, and
between Spruce Street and 6th Street be vacated in order to
reduce the vandalism and loitering in the area of the bus depot.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
No protests were received.
RES. 90-116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THAT
CERTAIN EAST/WEST ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN "G" AND "H"
STREETS, AND BETWEEN SPRUCE STREET AND 6TH STREET IN
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AND RESERVING A PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT THEREIN. (26)
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Minor and unanimously carried, that the hearing be
closed; that the findings of fact set forth in the staff report
from Roger G. Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
as to why that certain east/west alley between "G" and "H"
Streets, and between Spruce Street and 6th Street, is no longer
necessary for street purposes, be adopted; and that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 90-116 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-
Ludlam. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Miller.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ESTRADA AND MILLER RETURNED
Council Members Estrada and Miller returned to the Council
Meeting and took their places at the council table.
APPEAL HEARING BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS'-
REMOVAL OF DEBRIS FROM DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE - 3251
N. DEL ROSA AVENUE - DARWIN PEARSON
This is the time and place set for an appeal hearing on the
Board of Building Commissioners' decision to remove debris in
connection with demolition of a structure at 3251 N. Del Rosa
Avenue. The appellant, Darwin Pearson, is protesting the high
cost of the abatement performed by the City. (39)
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In a memorandum dated March 20, 1990, Larry Reed, Director
of Planning and Building Services, provided a chronological
listing of events leading up to the abatement of a structure
located at 3251 N. Del Rosa Avenue and the costs incurred by the
City.
Attached to Director Reed's memorandum were letters dated
March 14, 1990, November 16, 1989, May 22, 1989 from Darwin
Pearson, 1249 1/2 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, Ca. 92661
opposing the $15,400.00 abatement cost incurred by the City for
the removal of debris at 3251 N. Del Rosa Avenue.
Mayor opened the hearing.
Darwin Pearson, 1249 1/2 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, Ca.
92661, stated that he did not receive notification prior to the
abatement of property at 3251 N. Del Rosa Avenue.
Mr. Pearson answered questions regarding why the debris was
not removed from the property. Mr. Pearson referred to a letter
from Don Hesterly, Code Enforcement Supervisor, stating that Mr.
Pearson had 180 days in which to tear down the structure.
Larry Reed, Director of Planning and Building Services,
distributed a letter from Don Hesterly, Code Enforcement
Supervisor, acknowledging that an error had been made in the
amount of time Mr. Pearson had to demolish the building. The
letter stated that Mr. Pearson had only 60 days instead of 180
days to tear down the structure.
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, that the appeal
hearing be continued for two weeks.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores, that the hearing be closed and the appeal be
denied.
Council Member Miller made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam, that the appeal hearing be continued
for two weeks to research why the abatement costs were so high.
The substitute motion failed by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: Council Members
Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor. Absent: None.
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Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores, that the hearing be closed, the appeal be denied;
and that the Board of Building Commissioners' finding of March 2,
1990, that the City had incurred costs of $15,400 for abatement
actions at 3251 N. Del Rosa Avenue, and the BBC Order to assess
the costs of the abatement as a lien against the property and a
personal obligation of the owner, be upheld.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Member Estrada, Flores, Maudsley, Minor. Noes:
Reilly, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Absent: None.
Ayes: Council
Council Member
APPEAL HEARING BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS'
DECISION TO ORDER DEMOLITION - 1424 W. WALNUT - KEN
HOBART.
This is the time and place set for an appeal hearing on the
Board of Building Commissioners' decision to order the demolition
of a structure located at 1424 W. Walnut as requested by Ken
Hobart. (38)
In a memorandum dated March 20, 1990, Larry Reed, Director
of Planning and Building Services, provided a chronological
listing of the events that led to the Board of Building
Commissioners' decision to order the demolition of a structure at
1424 W. Walnut.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Ken Hobart, 10359 Pendleton, Riverside, CA 92505, stated
that the lien against the property at 1424 W. Walnut has been
paid and the property has been secured in preparation to
rehabilitate the house which he purchased two weeks ago. Mr.
Hobart requested that the demolition date be waived and the
Planning and Building Services Department be directed to issue
the necessary permits to rehabilitate the property.
City Administrator Julian stated that a replacement motion
has been prepared that would require the owner to submit evidence
that the building can and will be rehabilitated to acceptable
standards.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the appeal hearing be
continued to April 16, 1990, and that the owner be directed to
submit evidence satisfactory to the Director of Planning and
Building Services that the building can and will be rehabilitated
to acceptable standards.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
Council Member Estrada left the Council Meeting.
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INCREASE BUSINESS LICENSE RATE FOR CARRY-OUT FOOD
BUSINESSES - CONTINUED FROM MARCH 5, 1990
This is the time and place continued to consider an
amendment to Municipal Code Section 5.04.525, Subsection C, to
increase the business license rate for carry-out food businesses.
(27)
In a memorandum dated December 20, 1989, Lee Gagnon,
Business License Supervisor, proposed an amendment to Municipal
Code Section 5.04.525, Subsection C, relative to retail food
merchants. The proposed amendment would increase city revenue by
$70,000 which would be used to offset the cost for cleanup of
trash accumulated in the areas near bus stops, fences, parkways
and vacant lots.
In a letter dated March 28, 1990, Robert W. Phillips, Taco
Bell Corporation, 17901 Von Karman, Irvine, CA 92714, reported
on the efforts of their organization in helping with the blight
problems in the City of San Bernardino.
Robert W. Phillips, on behalf of the San Bernardino Area
Chamber of Commerce Anti-Litter Task Force, gave a presentation
of how the fast food industry has participated in the war
against blight in the Ci ty. Mr. Phillips suggested several
programs that would encourage fast food businesses to keep their
properties and adjacent areas free from litter.
Paul Mitchell of Carl Karcher Enterprises,
regarding the amount of trash that is generated
businesses and his efforts to clean the lot at
Streets.
Inc., spoke
by fast food
5th and "D"
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the proposed
amendment to Municipal Code Section 5.04.525, Subsection C, be
continued for sixty days so that members of the fast food
industry can come up with a sustaining program for keeping their
property and adjacent areas free of litter.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR - LUNCHEON WORKSHOP
Mayor Holcomb announced that the luncheon workshop scheduled
for 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m., to discuss public housing with the
County Housing Authority, has been postponed. (32)
RECESS MEETING
At 12:55 p.m., the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council recessed until 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
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RECONVENE MEETING
At 2: 05 p. m., Mayor Holcomb called the Regular Meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council to order in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken with the following being present: Mayor
Holcomb; Council Members Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Miller. Deputy City Attorney Pat Zimmerman, Deputy City Clerk
Copeland, City Administrator Julian. Absent: Council Member
Estrada and Pope-Ludlam; City Clerk Clark.
AUTHORIZE FRANCHISE TO OPERATE DIALYSIS TRANSPORTATION
VEHICLES - HEALTHLINK
In a memorandum dated March 8, 1990, Lee Gagnon, Business
License Supervisor, stated that at their meeting of February 13,
1990, the Bureau of Franchises recommended that Healthlink be
granted a franchise to operate two dialysis transportation
vehicles. The Bureau felt that a second dialysis transportation
franchise would allow patients an opportunity to choose a
particular provider. ( 34 )
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor and unanimously carried, that Healthlink be granted
a franchise to operate two dialysis transportation vehicles in
the City of San Bernardino under the provisions of Municipal Code
Chapter 5.76.
(This item was reconsidered later in the meeting. See page
26) .
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA RETURNED
Council Member Estrada returned to the Council Meeting and
took her place at the council table.
APPEAL HEARING BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS'
DECISION TO BOARD UP AND CLEAN PREMISES - 1432-1446 N.
"G" STREET - FRANK AND KATHERINE FOSTER
This is the time and place set for an appeal hearing on the
Board of Building Commissioners' decision to board-up and clean
premises at 1432-1446 N. "G" Street, as requested by Frank and
Katherine Foster. (37)
In a memorandum dated March 21, 1990, Larry Reed, Director
of Planning and Building Services, listed events regarding City
abatement at 1432-1446 N. "G" Street up to and including costs
incurred by the City. He stated that the owner of the property
did not respond or make any effort to secure the property after a
correction notice and inspection report were mailed on May 22,
1989.
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Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Katherine Foster, 961 S. pembroke Road, San Dimas, Ca
91778, stated that she and her husband acquired the property
February 15, 1990, through foreclosure proceedings. The action
taken to abate a public nuisance was made prior to ownership.
Mrs. Foster requested that the City waive the $8,805 lien against
the property and charge the owners of record at the time the
abatement was performed.
Larry Reed, Director of Planning and Building Services,
stated that the City has incurred costs to abate the property and
felt that fees should not be waived.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, that the Board of Building Commissioners' finding
of February 2, 1990, that the city had incurred costs of
$8,805.10 for abatement actions at 1432-1446 North "G' Street,
and the BBC Order to assess the costs of the City's abatement as
a lien against the property and a personal obligation of the
owner(s) be upheld, and the appeal be denied.
Mrs. Foster stated that the fees the City has spent to abate
the property will be paid, but requested that the administrative
fees be lowered or that a payment schedule be arranged to
facilitate the payment of fees.
Mrs. Katherine Foster answered questions regarding why
permits had not been pulled to secure the building.
City Administrator Julian suggested that the appeal be
continued to the next meeting to consider setting up a payment
schedule for the abatement fees.
City Administrator Julian further stated that there may be
an issue that warrants continuing this matter. He stated that
more information is needed to determine if the cost incurred by
the previous owner should be placed on the unsecured assessment
roll and not against the property.
Council Member Miller made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Mauds1ey and unanimously carried, that the appeal
hearing be continued to April 16, 1990, in the Council Chambers
of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
CITY CLERK CLARK RETURNED
City Clerk Clark returned to the Council Meeting and
replaced Deputy City Clerk Copeland.
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APPEAL HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF SIGN
PERMIT NO. 89-119 STATE COLLEGE SELF-STORAGE-
HALLMARK PARKWAY AND LEXINGTON WAY - QUIEL BROTHERS-
CONTINUED FROM MARCH 19, 1990
This is the time and place continued to for an appeal
hearing of the Planning Commission's denial of Sign Permit No.
89-119, for State College Self-Storage located on the easterly
side of the intersection of Hallmark Parkway and Lexington Way,
as requested by Quiel Brothers. (43)
In a memorandum dated February 28, 1990, Larry Reed,
Director of Planning and Building Services, stated that staff
denied Sign Permit No. 89-119, because of non-compliance with
General Plan Policy 1. 45.6, and because part of the sign face
identifies a U-Haul business which has not obtained City
approval. Conditional Use Permit No. 88-35 was approved for the
site as a mini-storage facility and not as a U-Haul business.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
John Lightburn, representing Bob Hammond of State College
Self-Storage, presented a picture of the self-storage facility
to clear up concerns whether or not the facility could be seen
from the freeway.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno spoke regarding the Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions (CCR's) for the State College
Business Park area. He stated that the CCR' s have a provision
that gives the Council discretion to provide in writing approval
of the application for a pole sign at key entries to the City.
Larry Reed, Director of Planning and Building Services,
provided an example of acceptable monument signs.
Director Reed answered questions regarding an additional
background information packet dated March 26, 1990, which
included information regarding the Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (CCR'S) for State College Business Park that was not
presented at the previous Council meeting.
Mr. John Lightburn requested an opportunity to review the
packet of information on the Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (CCR's) for the State College Business Park area.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor and unanimously carried, that the appeal hearing be
continued to April 16, 1990, in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
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MAYOR HOLCOMB EXCUSED
Mayor Holcomb left the Council Meeting. The duties of Mayor
were assumed by Mayor Pro-Tempore Minor.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ESTRADA AND FLORES EXCUSED
Council Members Estrada and Flores left the Council Meeting.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TRACTS 14604 AND 13630
In a memorandum dated March 12, 1990, Shauna Clark, City
Clerk, provided revised conditions for Tract 14604, Sierra
Engineering, applicant, located at the northeast corner of
Magnolia Avenue and Ohio Avenue and also Tract 13630, Joseph
Bonadiman, applicant, located at the northeast corner of Belmont
and Magnolia Avenues. Both tracts were approved by the Mayor and
Council on March 5, 1990. (44)
City Clerk Clark explained that the list of revised
conditions for Tracts 14604 and 13630 has been approved as part
of the minutes for March 5, 1990, therefore, no further action is
necessary.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the list of revised
conditions for Tracts 14604 and 13630 be tabled.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ESTRADA AND FLORES RETURNED
Council Members Estrada and Flores returned to the Council
Meeting and took their places at the council table.
AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL POSITIONS - DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
AND BUILDING SERVICES ONE SENIOR CODE COMPLIANCE
OFFICERS, TWO CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICERS, AND ONE TYPIST
CLERK II - SIGN STICKER AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CODE
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM - CONTINUED FROM MARCH 19, 1990
In a memorandum dated February 7, 1990, Larry Reed, Director
of Planning and Building Services, requested authorization to
hire one Senior Code Compliance Officer and one Typist Clerk II
to administer the Sign Sticker and Commercial Property Code
Enforcement Program in the Planning and Building Services
Department. (28)
Director Larry Reed answered questions regarding a time
frame for hiring the additional staff.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that one position of
Senior Code Compliance Officer, range 1116, ($2528-$3080); two
Code Compliance Officers, range 1108, ($2289-$2791); and one
Typist Clerk II, range 1065, ($1345-$1639) be approved for the
Sign Sticker and Commercial Property Code Enforcement Program,
and that the Director of Personnel be directed to prepare the
appropriate amendment to Resolution No. 6433.
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SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE IMPLEMENTATION OF AB 939-
CONTINUED FROM MARCH 19, 1990
In a memorandum dated March 12, 1990, Marshall Julian, City
Administrator, stated that the Board of Supervisors has requested
that the City of San Bernardino change its position relative to
the make-up of the Solid Waste Task Force. The Board of
Supervisors is proposing a 37-member task force with the chairman
being a member of the Board of Supervisors, rather than selected
by the task force. (29)
In a letter dated March 5, 1990, addressed to Mayor Holcomb
Robert L. Hammock, County Supervisor, Fifth District, 385 N.
Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, California, provided a
resolution adopted by the Board approving the configuration of
the Solid Waste Task Force. Supervisor Hammock also requested
that the City join together in the spirit of cooperation to find
solutions and comply with the mandates of AB 939 which requires
the solving of problems relating to the recycling and disposal of
solid waste on a local level.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the matter relative
to the Solid Waste Task Force implementation of AB 939 be
received and filed.
RES. 90-117 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADOPTING PROCEDURES AND TIME PERIODS FOR IMPLEMENTING A
MITIGATION PROGRAM FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS.
(Continued from March 19, 1990) (30)
Larry Reed, Director of Planning and Building Services,
answered questions regarding the length of time for
implementation of the mitigation program for unreinforced
masonry buildings. He also answered questions regarding whether
or not the land owner could hire an engineer without having the
engineer obtain an analysis of the building before reinforcement
work begins.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 90-117 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Miller. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
MC-718 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTION 15.12.050 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MITIGATION PROGRAM FOR
UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS. (Amended to include
reference to Section 2.64 of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code, per action of Mayor and Council on
3/19/90). FINAL (31)
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Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance MC-718 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Miller.
Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the Council Meeting
and took her place at the council table.
BEAUTIFICATION OF I-IO AUTHORIZE CONTRIBUTION IN
AMOUNT OF $1000
In a memorandum dated March 26, 1990, Marshall Julian, City
Administrator, presented a letter from John Longville, Mayor of
the City of Rialto, requesting a contribution of $1,000.00 to be
used toward the costs of preparing the landscape master plan for
the I-IO corridor. A consistent landscaping treatment or theme
will be developed for the I-IO corridor from Montclair to
Yucaipa. Each community's gateway off-ramp will be individua-
lized to reflect that community's unique identity. (33)
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the Council Meeting.
City Administrator
contribution would go
consultant to prepare
corridor.
Julian explained that the $1,000.00
towards the overall contract for a
a landscape master plan for the I-10
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that an amount of $1,000
be authorized from Account #001-091-53030 towards the cost of
preparing the master plan for beautification of the I-IO
corridor.
CHANGE ORDER NO. TWO - MAINTENANCE OF SECCOMBE LAKE
PARK - L. BARRIOS & ASSOCIATES, INC.,
In a memorandum dated March 9, 1990, Annie F. Ramos,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, requested
approval of Change Order No. Two with L. Barrios & Associates,
Inc., for various items of work for the maintenance of Seccombe
Lake Park. Change Order No. Two extends the terms of the
contract for a one year period, from July 1, 1990 to June 30,
1991, and increases the unit bid prices by six percent. (35)
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that Change Order No. Two
to the contract with L. Barrios & Associates, Inc., for
maintenance of Seccombe Lake Park, in accordance with Plan No.
7172 (1990-91), be approved; to extend the contract for a period
of one year, adjust the contract bid prices by 6%, from $44,730
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to $47,414, incorporate maintenance cost of $39,000 for the new
Phase IB of Seccombe Lake Park, and incorporate supplemental
items of work and amendments to special provisions into the
contract of $17,018.00 for a total of $103,432.00.
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ONE
TYPIST CLERK II - DELETION OF ONE TYPIST CLERK I - RISK
MANAGEMENT - ONE WORKERS COMPENSATION SPECIALIST
In a memorandum dated March 22, 1990, Gordon Johnson,
Director of Personnel, stated that the Director of Facilities
Management has requested the deletion of one Typist Clerk I
position and reclassifying the Typist Clerk I position to Typist
Clerk II. (36)
In a memorandum dated March 19, 1990, James Robbins, Acting
Director of Risk Management, requested approval of an additional
Workers' Compensation Specialist position in the Risk Management
Division.
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the position of
Typist Clerk I be deleted and one position of Typist Clerk II be
added to the Facilities Management Department budget; that one
position of Workers' Compensation Specialist be added to the Risk
Management Division budget; and that the Director of Personnel be
directed to amend Resolution No. 6433.
COUNCIL MEMBER MAUDSLEY EXCUSED
Council Member Maudsley left the Council Meeting.
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY EAST OF CEDAR AVENUE, NORTH OF
BASELINE AVENUE - AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED
In a memorandum dated March 19, 1990, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public works/City Engineer, stated that a petition
was received from Van Loon Mutual Water Company, located within
the area proposed for annexation, to receive City water services.
It is the policy of the City not to provide water services
outside its corporate limits. Therefore Van Loon Mutual Water
Company was advised by the City they would have to be annexed in
order to receive water services from the City. (40)
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the Director of
Public Works/City Engineer and the City Clerk be authorized to
proceed with the proposed annexation of the territory generally
located east of Cedar Avenue, north of Baseline Avenue.
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VACATION OF NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY, WEST OF WATERMAN AVENUE,
BETWEEN 27TH STREET AND ALEXANDER STREET-
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED
In a memorandum dated March 12, 1990, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public works/City Engineer, stated that a request was
received from Mrs. Freddie Spellacy to vacate the north/south
alley, west of Waterman Avenue, between 27th Street and Alexander
Street, to eliminate problems of unauthorized trash dumping and
loiterers. (41)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the Director of
Public Works/City Engineer and City Clerk be authorized to
proceed with the proposed vacation of that north/south alley,
west of Waterman Avenue, between 27th Street and Alexander
Street; and that Plan No. 8092 showing the proposed vacation of
that north/south alley, west of Waterman Avenue, between 27th
Street and Alexander Street, be approved.
COUNCIL MEMBER MAUDSLEY RETURNED
Council Member Maudsley returned to the Council Meeting and
took his place at the council table.
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF CONDITION TO CONNECT TO SEWER
SYSTEM - 425 E. ARROWHEAD ROAD
In a memorandum dated March 23, 1990, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that a request was
received for a waiver to the condition to connect to the City's
sewer system for property located at 425 E. Arrowhead Road. The
request was made by Mr. John Powers on behalf of Ms. Connie Kiss,
who is purchasing the property form Mr. John Buehler. This
matter was previously considered at the meeting of the Mayor and
Common Council of March 19, 1990, and was referred to the
Environmental Review Committee. (42)
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the request for a
waiver of the condition to connect to the City sewer system for
the property located at 425 East Arrowhead Road, be approved.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the Council Meeting
and took her place at the council table.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING
CHAPTER 8.90 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO MOBILE HOME RENTS. FIRST (S-5)
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In a memorandum dated March 27, 1990,
Coordinator, provided a summarization,
attachments, of the activities of the
Committee in negotiating a fair rental
mobile park owners and mobilehome owners.
Gerald Butler, Project
with a variety of
Mobile Home Ad Hoc
agreement between the
Mayor Holcomb stated that the City
emergency ordinance that freezes mobilehome
emergency ordinance will expire shortly.
currently has an
rents but that the
City Attorney Penman gave an overview of the proposed
ordinance and provided replacement pages to the ordinance.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Clay Hage, Regional Director, Western Mobilehome
Association, 3773 Tibbetts Street, Suite B, Riverside, Ca,
strongly opposed the mobile home rent ordinance on behalf of the
park owners.
Mayor Holcomb read a portion of a letter dated February 12,
1990, from a mobilehome park owner who had invested a large
amount of money into the park with the intention of increasing
the space rents by more than twenty percent. The Mayor stated
that it is because of greedy park owners that the proposed
ordinance is necessary.
Bill Leland, owner of the Vogue Mobilehome park, explained
why rents for the park are being increased.
Sally Wilder, a resident of San Bernardino, spoke in favor
of the mobilehome rent ordinance.
Ralph Hernandez, a resident of San Bernardino, requested
clarification regarding the effective date for the mobilehome
rent rollback and why the park owners are entitled to a space
rental income adjustment equal to eighty percent of the Consumer
Price Index.
Kenneth Scott, 2686 W. Mill Street, spoke regarding the
hidden costs associated with being a mobilehome renter. He
complained about the increases in RV storage and the other
utility services that have been paid previously by the park
owners and now are paid for by the mobilehome renters.
City Attorney Penman answered questions regarding the intent
of the registration fee proposed in the ordinance.
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the hearing be
closed; and that said ordinance be laid over for final passage.
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RECESS MEETING
At 4:12 p.m., Mayor Holcomb declared a ten-minute recess and
requested that Council Member Minor assume the duties of Mayor
Pro-Tempore when the meeting reconvenes.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 4:25 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore Minor called the Regular
Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council to order in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken with the following being present: Mayor
Pro Tempore Minor; Council Members Reilly, Flores, Maudsley,
Minor, Pope-Ludlam; Sr. Assistant City Attorney Barlow, City
Clerk Clark, City Administrator Julian. Absent: Mayor Holcomb;
Council Members Estrada and Miller.
RECONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR HEALTHLINK TO OPERATE
DIALYSIS TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE FRANCHISE - DISCUSSED
EARLIER IN MEETING. SEE PAGE 17
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the request
for Healthlink to operate a dialysis transportation vehicle
franchise be reconsidered. (34)
Kay Baker of CareAmbulette, 3 Marimack, Irvine Ca., opposed
a second dialysis transportation vehicle franchise in the City.
She stated that a second dialysis transportation vehicle
franchise company would jeopardize the quality of service
CareAmbulette provides to their forty-eight patients. She further
stated that there aren't enough patients in the City for a second
franchise.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ESTRADA AND MILLER RETURNED
Council Members Estrada and Miller returned to the Council
Meeting and took their places at the council table.
City Clerk Clark explained why the Franchise Board
recommended the approval of a second dialysis transportation
vehicle franchise in the City.
City Clerk Clark read a portion of a letter dated January 3,
1990, from Larry Lynch, Executive Director, California Medical
Transportation Association, Inc., which addressed the issue of
competition for cost and related services among providers.
Ms. Baker answered
of CareAmbulette were
meetings.
questions regarding why representatives
not present at the Franchise Board
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Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that the previous motion be confirmed.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Miller. Noes:
None. Abstain: Council Member Pope-Ludlam. Absent: None.
RES. 90-118 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AS TO THE BENEFIT OF
CERTAIN REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE STATE COLLEGE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. (R-4a)
RES. 90-119 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AS TO THE BENEFIT OF
CERTAIN REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE SOUTHEAST
INDUSTRIAL PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. (R-4c)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution
following vote:
Maudsley, Minor,
None.
Nos. 90-118 and 90-119 were
Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes:
adopted
Reilly,
None.
by the
Flores,
Absent:
MC-719 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. MC-561 AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL CITY NORTH
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. FINAL (R-6a)
MC-720 - AN ORDINANCE
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
ORDINANCE NO. MC-562 AND THE
FOR THE CENTRAL CITY WEST
FINAL (R-6b)
MC- 721 - AN ORDINANCE
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
ORDINANCE NO. MC-563 AND THE
FOR THE CENTRAL CITY EAST
FINAL (R-6c)
MC-722 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. MC-565 AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SOUTHEAST INDUSTRIAL PARK
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. FINAL (R-6d)
MC-723 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. MC-558 AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MEADOWBROOK REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT. FINAL (R-6e)
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MC-724 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. MC-564 AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL CITY SOUTH
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. FINAL (R-6f)
MC-725 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. MC-560 AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE STATE COLLEGE REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT. FINAL (R-6g)
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada, that said ordinances be adopted.
Ordinances MC-719, MC-720, MC-721, MC-722, MC-723, MC-724,
MC-725 were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam,
Miller. Noes: None. Absent: None.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
SECTION 18.40.380 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO EXEMPTING RESIDENTIAL PARCEL MAPS AND
PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED PORTIONS OF ANY NON-RESIDENTIAL
ZONED PARCEL FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO UNDERGROUND
UTILITIES. (Continued from earlier in the meeting.
See page 10) FIRST (21)
City Attorney Penman explained the changes made to the
ordinance.
City Clerk Clark pointed out that the intent of Mayor
Holcomb was to have Section 5 of the ordinance apply to infill
housing areas to be defined in geographic limitations.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be
laid over for final passage.
SET PUBLIC HEARING - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FEES
In a memorandum dated March 29, 1990, Gerald M. Newcombe,
Fire Chief, requested that a public hearing be set for 10: 00
a.m., April 16, 1990, to discuss an emergency medical service fee
to be charged to any person that is treated for emergency
medical care by the San Bernardino City Fire Department and
transported by ambulance to a medical facility. (S-l)
City Administrator Julian answered questions regarding why
funds from the General Fund could not be used for emergency
medical services.
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A discussion ensued regarding the effects of imposing an
additional tax upon the citizens in San Bernardino.
Members of the Council requested a report showing how many
revenue enhancement measures have been approved, how much of the
bond refinancing money has been spent, along with a listing of
future proposals.
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that a public hearing be set for 10:00 a.m., April
16, 1990, to discuss the proposed ordinance authorizing the
collection of fees for emergency medical services conducted
thereunder and setting the amount of such fees.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Miller. Noes:
Members Estrada, Pope-Ludlam. Absent: None.
Council
Council
WIDENING OF 40TH STREET,
APPROVAL OF FUNDS AND
ENGINEERING
In a memorandum dated March 27, 1990, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that the passage
of Measure I, approving the 1/2 cent sales tax for street and
highway improvements, will provide a potential funding source
for the widening and improvement of 40th Street, from Kendall
Drive to Electric Avenue. The project will be done in two
phases, with the first being from Third Avenue to Acre Lane.
The City's preliminary engineering cost is $30,500.00. (S-2)
THIRD AVENUE TO ACRE LANE-
AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor and unanimously carried, that the transfer of
$30,500, from Account No. 242-362-57658, "Waterman - Redlands to
Mill", to Account No. 242-362-57330, "Widening 40th Street, Third
to Acre", be approved and the Director of Public Works/City
Engineer be directed to request the County to allocate funds to
finance their share of the preliminary engineering costs, and
negotiate a cooperative agreement.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - NORTHWEST CORNER OF "E" STREET
AND 27TH STREET - AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE
In a memorandum dated March 15, 1990, Tom Minor, Council
Member, Fifth Ward, stated that during the land use hearings for
the adoption of the General Plan, the northwest corner of "E"
Street and 27th Street was designated CG-l, Commercial General.
This designation permits a range of commercial retail uses that
may be incompatible with the surrounding residential
neighborhood. He recommended a residential designation for the
site. (S-3)
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Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council direct the Planning and Building Services Department to
initiate a General Plan amendment for the northwest corner of "E"
Street and 27th Street.
RES. 90-120 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID
CITY AND THE NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW, A NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION CONCERNING THE PROVIDING OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES AT THE NATIONAL
ORANGE SHOW DURING THE 1990 EXPOSITION. (S-4)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 90-120 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: None.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING
MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE REQUIRED UNDER
A.B. 939 (STATS. 1989) AND DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE
AND ALTERNATE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 90-45. (S-6)
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that said resolution be
received and filed.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions
dated March 29, 1990, submitted by the Director of Personnel in
accordance with all administrative regulations of the City of
San Bernardino, be approved as follows: (S-7)
John H. Martin, Senior Assistant City Attorney, range 4513,
Step 4, $6,634/mo., effective 4/30/90;
Stephanie Eastland, Paralegal I, range 3327, Step 1,
$2,266/mo., effective 4/16/90;
Esthermarie J. Oku, Paralegal I, range 3327, Step 4,
$2,623/mo., effective 4/23/90.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 5:15 p.m., Council Member Maudsley made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Minor and unanimously carried, that
the meeting be adjourned to 8:30 a.m., Monday, April 9, 1990, in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California. (45)
SHAUNA CLARK
City Clerk
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'Deputy C' y Clerk
No. Items: 66
No. Hours: 7 hrs. 25 min.
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