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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
MAY 7,2001
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Deyelopment Commission of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor
Valles at 8:10 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2001, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300
North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being
present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack; City Attorney Penman, Deputy City Clerk Medina, City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: Council Member McGinnis.
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional case would be
discussed in closed session:
Manta Management v. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. SCV 18157.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (Discussed later in the
meeting - pages 36,40 & 41) (1)
At 8:10 a.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission recessed to closed session for the following:
Pursuant to Goyernment Code Section(s):
A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
Highland Hills Homeowner Association v. City of San Bernardino, et al.
- San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 241464;
Soliman v. City of San Bernardino, et al. - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. SCVSS 66744;
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Roy Gonzales, Adolpho Arellano, Richard Robledo, Salvador Jimenez y.
The City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
SCVSS 54993;
Alvarez & Associates, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al. - Riyerside
Superior Court Case No. RIC 346536;
Pete Taylor, et al. Y. City of San Bernardino, et al. - United States
District Court Case No. CV 99-2138 NM (CTx).
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - significant
exposure to litigation - pursuant to subdivision (b) (1), (2), (3) (A-F) of
Goyermnent Code Section 54956.9.
Avila Construction v. City of San Bernardino
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - initiation of
litigation - pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section
54956.9.
City of San Bernardino, Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino, Economic Development Agency v, Jaime Alvarez, Marisela
Alvarez Labistida, Eunice Alvarez, Elena Alvarez Labistida, Gina
Alvarez Bosch, Adrienne Christine Holes, Hector Labistida, Jason Omar
Bosch, Does 1-50.
City of San Bernardino v. Omnitrans
D. Closed Session - personnel - pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.
Contract Amendment
Code Compliance Director
E. Closed session with Chief of Police on matters posing a threat to the
security of public buildings or threat to the public's right of access to
public seryices or public facilities - pursuant to Goyernment Code
Section 54957.
F. Conference with labor negotiator - pursuant to Goyernment Code
Section 54957.6.
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Negotiator:
Ed Raya, Human Resources Director
Employee Organization:
San Bernardino City Public Employees Association, General Unit
G. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to Goyernment Code
Section 54956.8:
1.
Property Address:
2261 20th Street, San
Bernardino, North Arden-Guthrie
Area
Negotiating Parties:
Jeffrey B, Gardner of Saxon, Barry,
Gardner & Kincannon; and Maggie
Pacheco on behalf of the Economic
Deyelopment Agency
Under Negotiation:
Purchase Terms & Conditions
CLOSED SESSION
At 8: 10 a.m., Mayor Valles called the closed session to order in the conference
room of the Council Chambers of City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being
present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack; City Attorney Penman, Deputy City Clerk Medina, City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: Council Member McGinnis.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorneys Carlyle and Simmons, Deputy
City Attorneys Bryant and Easland, and Administrative Operations Superyisor
Anderson, City Attorney's Office.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
Deputy City Clerk Hartzel read the titles of all the resolutions and ordinances on
the regular and supplemental agendas of the Mayor and Common Council and
Community Deyelopment Commission while the Mayor and Council and Community
Development Commission were in closed session.
COUNCIL MEMBER McGINNIS ARRIVED
At 8:15 a.m., Council Member McGinnis arrived at the closed session.
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SENIOR ASSIST ANT CITY ATTORNEY SIMMONS EXCUSED
At 8:20 a.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Simmons left the closed session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO, DIRECTOR OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FUNK & CITY ENGINEER CASEY
ARRIVED
At 8:43 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Empeiio, Director of Development Services
Funk and City Engineer Casey arriyed at the closed session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO, DIRECTOR OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FUNK & CITY ENGINEER CASEY
EXCUSED
At 9 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Empeiio, Director of Development Seryices
Funk and City Engineer Casey left the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 9:06 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9: 15 a.m., Mayor Valles reconyened the joint regular meeting of the Mayor
and Common Council and Community Development Commission.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being
present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez,
Anderson, McCammack; Deputy City Attorney Bryant, Deputy City Clerk Medina,
City Administrator Wilson. Absent: None.
INVOCATION
The inyocation was giyen by Father Barnabas Laubach of St. Bernardine's
Medical Center.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Maribel Velasquez, a student from Bradley
Elementary School.
APPOINTMENTS
(2)
There were no appointments made at this meeting.
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PROCLAMATION - POLICE WEEK - MAY 13-19,2001 - PEACE
OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY - MAY 15, 2001 (3)
June Durr, Assistant to the Mayor, read a proclamation declaring the week of
May 13-19,2001, as Police Week in the City of San Bernardino and declaring May 15,
2001, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. There was no one present to accept the
proclamation; however, later in the day the proclamation was accepted by Police Chief
Dean.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK - MAY
14-20, 2001 (3)
June Durr, Assistant to the Mayor, read a proclamation declaring the week of
May 14-20, 2001, as National Salyation Army Week in the City of San Bernardino.
The proclamation was accepted by Major Russell Fritz of the Salvation Army.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL ARSON AWARENESS WEEK -
MAY 6-12, 2001 (3)
June Durr, Assistant to the Mayor, read a proclamation declaring the week of
May 6-12, 2001, as National Arson Awareness Week in the City of San Bernardino.
The proclamation was accepted by Fire Marshall Brian Preciado.
PROCLAMATION - OLDER AMERICANS MONTH - MAY 2001
(3)
June Durr, Assistant to the Mayor, read a proclamation declaring the month of
May 2001, as Older Americans Month in the City of San Bernardino. The
proclamation was accepted by Oscar Perrier, Senior Recreation Superyisor, who was
accompanied by Emily Herron, Senior Volunteer of the Year 2000.
PROCLAMATION - LAW ENFORCEMENT MONTH - MAY 2001
(3)
June Durr, Assistant to the Mayor, read a proclamation declaring the month of
May 2001, as Law Enforcement Month in the City of San Bernardino. The
proclamation was accepted by George Schnarre, President of the San Bernardino Area
Chamber of Commerce.
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PROCLAMATION AMERICAN HUMANE SOCIETY
ASSOCIATION - BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK - MAY 6-14, 2001
(3)
June Durr, Assistant to the Mayor, read a proclamation declaring the week of
May 6-14, 2001, as Be Kind to Animals Week in the City of San Bernardino. The
proclamation was accepted by Brian Cronin, Executive Director of the local Humane
Society, who introduced Therapy Dog Havoc to the Mayor.
UNVEILING - 2001 ROUTE 66 RENDEZVOUS T-SHIRT (3)
Susan Atkinson, Vice-President of Community Affairs, Stater Bros. markets;
and Shelly McNoll, Director of Operations, and JoAnn Webb, Special Eyents
Coordinator, San Bernardino Convention and Visitors Bureau, spoke regarding the
upcoming Route 66 Rendezvous event, unyeiled this year's T-shirt, and presented a T-
shirt to the Mayor and each of the Council members.
PRESENTATION LIGHT HOUSE FOR THE BLIND
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - 50TH ANNIVERSARY (3)
In recognition of their 50th Anniversary, the Mayor's Office prepared a
certificate of recognition for the Light House for the Blind; however, there was no one
present to accept the certificate on their behalf.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER LIEN
(4)
Council Member Lien extended congratulations to the City's Relay Team, which
raised over $5,000 this past weekend in the Relay for Life event held to raise money
for cancer research.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA (4)
Council Member Estrada commented on the upcoming Hot Rod Magazine
Power Tour eyent taking place in San Bernardino on May 11 and 12; announced that on
May 9, Target and Mervyns would be donating products for beautification of the Mill
Center located at 503 E. Central Ayenue; and adyised that there would be a
Beautification Day at 1000 Sunnyside Ayenue on May 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. She
also congratulated the Hispanic Chamber and all those who participated in the Cinco de
Mayo celebration this past weekend; and noted that on May 12 at the California Theater
the Sinfonia Mexicana would present a Mother's Day concert featuring some of the best
mariachi groups around.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNETZ (4)
Council Member Schnetz stated that the Fourth Ward had a great Beautification/
Cleanup Day at Wildwood Park on Saturday, April 26, at which time they collected
fifteen 45-yard bins of trash; and thanked the County Probation Departtnent for offering
the services of Youth Justice Center volunteers, whose help was invaluable in making
the day a success. Mr. Schnetz also announced that he would not seek re-election in
November in order to spend more time with his wife and family. He stated that it has
been a pleasure to serye the people in the Fourth Ward and to work with City staff and
his colleagues on the Council. He especially thanked Mayor Valles, stating that he
would be a fan of the Mayor for the rest of his life.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER McGINNIS (4)
Council Member McGinnis stated that he and his two sons had a great time at
the auto races this past weekend; announced the opening of the new "House 2 Home"
store; expressed his appreciation for the new Preciado Funeral Home, stating it was
yery nice and offered many amenities; and expressed his regret that Council Member
Schnetz would not be seeking re-election, stating that his knowledge was invaluable.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER SUAREZ (4)
Council Member Suarez reminded everyone that the Renaissance Faire would be
held at Glen Helen Park for the next six weekends; and congratulated everyone
inyolved in bringing the Hot Rod Power Tour to San Bernardino.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON (4)
Council Member Anderson advised that the Sixth Ward had a successful
Beautification Day this past Saturday at California School; commented on an article in
the Los Angeles Times which stated that if the eminent area around schools is improyed
it would cut down on yiolence and disciplinary problems; and stated that she was going
to miss Council Member Schnetz yery much--in fact, she had tried to discourage him
from making the announcement that he did not plan to seek re-election.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER McCAMMACK (4)
Council Member McCammack stated that she had enjoyed working with Frank
Schnetz on the Ways and Means Committee; noted that the slurry seal and grinding
process is in full swing in the Seventh Ward; announced that (1) the San Bernardino
Communities Against Drugs "Jack and Jill Golf Tournament" fundraiser would be held
Saturday, May 12, at 10 a.m., (2) the Junior Uniyersity would be conducting auditions
on May 12 at 9 a.m. at the Roosevelt Bowl, (3) a Traffic Safety Committee meeting
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would be held on Wednesday, May 9, at 1:45 p.m., (4) on Tuesday, May 15, at 4
p.m., Presiding Judge Roberta McPeters and architect Gary Miller would be discussing
the Chamber of Commerce's idea for a new courthouse; and wished an early "Happy
Mother's Day" to all the mothers in San Bernardino.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR V ALLES
(4)
Mayor Valles expressed regret at Mr. Schnetz' announcement that he would not
seek re-election; announced a yariety of activities being planned during the Hot Rod
Magazine Power Tour to be held May 11 and 12; announced the Mother's Day Concert
to be presented by the Sinfonia Mexicana on May 12 at 8 p.m. at the California
Theater; and advised that the Code Compliance Diyision had recently gone high-tech
and developed a program which would provide citizens a current geographical map of
the City and would provide around-the-clock access to a complaint form that is
comfortable and easy to use, while educating the community on what really is a
violation and what is not.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY BRYANT (4)
Deputy City Attorney Bryant adyised that she would be sitting in for City
Attorney Penman during today's meeting, as Assemblyman Bill Leonard had requested
that City Attorney Penman testify this afternoon before a committee in Sacramento
which is considering increasing the number of criminally insane patients at Patton State
Hospital by more than 50 percent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILSON (4)
City Administrator Wilson congratulated the Mayor on an award she receiyed
from the Board of Directors of the Neighborhood USA Association, which is presented
annually to individuals or businesses for their support of various community efforts.
He noted that the Mayor had been nominated by the local Neighborhood Associations
for her efforts in working with them. He echoed the comments made regarding
Council Member Schnetz' decision not to run for re-election, stating that Mr. Schnetz
brought a good business perspective to staff and was a very fair and good person to
work with.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
(5)
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Suarez,
and unanimously carried, that full reading of the resolutions and ordinances on the
regular and supplemental agendas of the Mayor and Common CouncillCommunity
Development Commission be waiyed.
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COUNCIL MINUTES
(6)
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Suarez,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the following meeting of the Mayor and
Common CouncillCommunity Deyelopment Commission of the City of San Bernardino
be approved as submitted in typewritten form: February 5, 2001.
CLAIMS & PAYROLL
(7)
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Suarez,
and unanimously carried, that the claims and payroll and the authorization to issue
warrants as listed on the memorandum dated May 2, 2001, from Barbara Pachon,
Director of Finance, be approved.
RES, 2001-83 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF
LYTLE STREET, STULMAN STREET, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
AND FLOWER STREET, LOCATED SOUTH OF 4TH STREET,
EAST OF RANCHO AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO. (11)
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Suarez,
that Plan No. 10246 depicting the proposed summary vacation of Lytle Street, Stulman
Street, Pennsylvania A venue and Flower Street, located south of 4th Street, east of
Rancho Avenue, be approved; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2001-83 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES, 2001.84 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH PSOMAS FOR
PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
PREPARATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE SANITARY SEWER
MASTER PLAN. (14)
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Suarez,
that the Mayor and Common Council authorize the Director of Finance to amend the
Fiscal Year 2000-2001 budget to transfer $75,100 from Unappropriated Sewer fund
balance to Account No. 245-365-5504-7203 (update Sewer Master Plan); and that said
resolution be adopted.
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The motion carried and Resolution No. 2001-84 was adopted by the following
yote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENT - APPROPRIATE FUNDS
RECEIVED FROM THE CITY'S PROPERTY INSURANCE
COMPANY TO PAY FOR WATER DAMAGES AT THE CENTER
FOR INDIVIDUALS DEVELOPMENT (C.LD.) - AUTHORIZE
PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR REPAIRS MADE TO C.LD.
BUILDING (17)
James Sharer, Director of Facilities Management, submitted a staff report dated
May 7, 2001, regarding a budget amendment to appropriate funds receiyed from the
City's Property Insurance Company to pay for water damages at the Center for
Indiyiduals Development (C.LD.) and authorization to pay the contractor for repairs
made to the C.LD. building.
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Suarez,
and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council authorize the Director
of Finance to amend the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 budget and increase Liability Fund
expenditure number 629-453-5502 (Professional Contractual) by $42,500 (rounded) in
order to pay for property damage to the C.LD. and correspondingly increase Liability
Fund reyenue number 629-000-4924 by $42,500 to reflect the payment received from
the City's property insurance carrier for damage to the C.LD.; and that the Mayor and
Common Council authorize payment to ACR Seryices in the amount of $52,542.41 for
the repair of damages to the C.LD. building.
RES, 2001-85 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE
PROPERTY INSURANCE FROM MAY I, 2001 THROUGH APRIL
30, 2002 FOR A COST OF $228,320 FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE,
EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE AND FLOOD INSURANCE FOR ALL
CITY-OWNED BUILDINGS AND VEHICLES. (20)
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Suarez,
that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2001-85 was adopted by the following yote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays:
None. Absent: None.
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RES, 2001-86 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT TO TRUGREEN LANDCARE FOR PARK LAWN
MOWING SERVICES AT SEVEN (7) PARK LOCATIONS FOR A
PERIOD OF FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BID
SPECIFICATION F-01-58, AL GUHIN PARK, ANNE SHIRRELLS
PARK, BLAIR PARK, DELMANN HEIGHTS PARK, HUDSON
PARK, LITTLEFIELD SHULTIS PARK, AND SPIECHER PARK.
(21)
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Suarez,
that said resolution be adopted; and that the Director of Finance be authorized to do a
budget amendment transferring $65,000 from Account No. 001-382-5011 (Salaries
Permanent/Full Time) to Account No. 001-382-5506 (Landscape Contracts).
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2001-86 was adopted by the following
yote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES, 2001-87 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO OR HER DESIGNEE TO APPLY
FOR AND ADMINISTER A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000
FROM USDA FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SUMMER
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR YOUTH. (22)
RES. 2001-88 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO OR HER DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR AND
ADMINISTER A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FROM
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND
ADULT SERVICES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SENIOR
NUTRITION PROGRAM. (23)
RES, 2001-89 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF TWO (2)
OLDER MODEL POLICE VEHICLES TO THE INLAND VALLEY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (I.V.D.A.)/SAN BERNARDINO
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (S.B.I.A.A.), FOR THE
USE BY THE AIRPORT SECURITY FORCE. (24)
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Suarez,
that said resolutions be adopted.
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Resolution Nos. 2001-87, 2001-88, and 2001-89 were adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(8)
Council Member Anderson stated she would like to see the justifications for the
yarious positions standardized, to include the duties of the position and the position it
supports.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McGinnis, and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions as submitted by the
Chief Examiner dated May 3, 2001, in accordance with Civil Service rules and
Personnel policies adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino, be approved and ratified.
PUBLIC HEARING - VACATE PORTIONS OF GANNETT
PARKWAY, NORTHEASTERLY OF HALLMARK PARKWAY -
VACATE PORTION OF McARTHUR BOULEVARD,
NORTHWESTERLY OF GANNETT PARKWAY (31)
James Funk, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report dated
April 17, 2001, regarding the vacation of portions of Gannett Parkway and McArthur
Boulevard.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
Mr. Funk provided background information on the proposed vacation.
No public comments were received.
RES. 2001-90 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ORDERING THE V ACA TION OF PORTIONS OF
GANNETT PARKWAY NORTHEASTERLY OF HALLMARK
PARKWAY AND McARTHUR BOULEVARD, NORTHWESTERLY
OF GANNETT PARKWAY AND RESERVING EASEMENTS
THEREIN. (31)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Suarez, that the hearing be closed; that the Findings of Fact as set forth in the staff
report from the Director of Development Seryices as to why portions of Gannett
Parkway, northeasterly of Hallmark Parkway, and portions of McArthur Bouleyard,
northwesterly of Gannett Parkway, are no longer necessary for public street purposes,
be adopted; and that said resolution be adopted.
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The motion carried and Resolution No. 2001-90 was adopted by the following
yote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARING - VACATE PORTION OF UNIVERSITY
PARKWAY, NORTHEASTERLY OF KENDALL DRIVE (32)
James Funk, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report dated
April 17, 2001, regarding the vacation of a portion of Uniyersity Parkway,
northeasterly of Kendall Drive.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
Mr. Funk reviewed highlights of the staffreport with the Council.
No public comments were received.
RES, 2001-91 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
UNIVERSITY PARKWAY NORTHEASTERLY OF KENDALL
DRIVE AND RESERVING EASEMENTS THEREIN. (32)
Council Member Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that the hearing be closed; that the Findings of Fact as set forth in the staff
report dated April 17,2001, from James Funk, Director of Development Services, as
to why a portion of Uniyersity Parkway northeasterly of Kendall Drive is no longer
necessary for public street purposes be adopted; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2001-91 was adopted by the following
yote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
PUBLIC MEETING - FORMATION OF WATERMAN AVENUE &
WASHINGTON STREET AREA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1027 (33)
James Funk, Director of Development Seryices, submitted a staff report dated
April 24, 2001, regarding the formation of the Waterman Ayenue and Washington
Street Area Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, to be known as Assessment
District 1027.
Mayor Valles opened the meeting.
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Mr. Funk provided an oyeryiew of the staff report.
No public comments were receiyed.
Council Member McGinnis stated he would abstain from yoting on this item
since he liyes in the neighborhood.
Council Member Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that the public meeting relatiye to the formation of the Waterman Ayenue
and Washington Street Area Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, to be known
as Assessment District No. 1027, be closed; and that protests, if any, be carried over to
the public hearing on May 21, 2001, at 10 a.m.
The motion carried by the following yote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Lien, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None. Abstentions: Council
Member McGinnis. Absent: None.
WAIVE FEES - POLICE OVERTIME COSTS - SAN BERNARDINO
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU - HOT ROD MAGAZINE
2001 POWER TOUR - MAY 11 & 12 - $15,576 (9)
Council Member Suarez stated he would abstain from voting on this item since
he was a member of the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors.
Fred Wilson, City Administrator, submitted a staff report dated April 19, 2001,
regarding a waiyer of fees relatiye to police overtime costs associated with the
upcoming Hot Rod Magazine 2001 Power Tour, as requested by the Conyention and
Visitors Bureau.
Council Member McCammack expressed concern that this matter had not been
considered by the Ways and Means Committee and that it would impact the Police
Department Budget. She stated that it was her desire that the matter be referred to
Ways and Means and continued to the next meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council.
Discussion ensued regarding the procedure followed by indiyiduals requesting a
waiyer of fees from the City; the fact that if the matter was referred to the Ways and
Means Committee and continued to the next Council meeting, the waiver could not be
approyed prior to the eyent and could place a damper on the eyent; the possibility of
establishing a special fund for eyents such as this that bring money into the City; etc.
Mr. Wilson pointed out that traditionally this type of request would be referred
to the Ways and Means Committee; however, it is not mandatory. Also, at this time
the funds normally drawn on for waiyer of fees haye been depleted.
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Council Member McCammack made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that the matter be referred to the Ways and Means Committee for further
reyiew and brought back to the Mayor and Council meeting of May 21, 200 1.
The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz.
Abstentions: Council Member Suarez. Absent: None.
Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that the request by the San Bernardino Conyention and Visitors Bureau to
waive Police Department oyertime costs in the amount of $15,576 for Hot Rod
Magazine's 2001 Power Tour eyent scheduled for May 11 and 12, 2001, be approved;
and that the procedure for waiYing fees be referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz. Nays: Council Members Anderson, McCammack.
Abstentions: Council Member Suarez. Absent: None.
SET DATES & TIMES - CITY BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL
YEAR 2001-2002 (10)
City Administrator Wilson submitted a staff report dated May 1, 2001,
regarding the establishment of dates and times for the City's budget deliberations for
Fiscal Year 2001-2002.
Council Member Lien stated that she would like to see the budget workshops
follow the same format used in years past; howeyer, she would like to see them held in
the Council Chambers so they could be teleyised and yiewed by the residents of the
city.
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McCammack, that the following dates and times be established for budget deliberations;
and that said deliberations be held in the Council Chambers so they could be teleyised
and watched by the people from their homes.
Wednesday, June 6 at 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 14 at 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 21 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 26 at 4 p.m.
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City Administrator Wilson pointed out that the meetings could be held in the
Economic Development Agency Boardroom, as recommended; howeyer, the meetings
could be taped by staff and broadcast at a later date--it just would not be a liye
broadcast.
Council Member Estrada stated that she would prefer the boardroom setting
since the budget process usually involyes slide presentations, Powerpoint presentations,
and a great deal of paperwork; howeyer, she liked the idea of taping the meetings and
broadcasting them later.
Council Member Lien amended her motion, seconded by Council Member
McCammack, and unanimously carried, that the following dates and times be
established for budget deliberations in the Economic Deyelopment Agency Boardroom;
and that said deliberations be taped for later broadcast to the public.
Wednesday, June 6 at 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 14 at 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 21 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 26 at 4 p.m.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC
CONSULTING, INC. FOR PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
TO DEVELOP A PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
(Discussed later in the meeting - page 38) (12)
Deputy City Attorney Bryant adyised that the agreement had just been finalized
and signed off by the City Attorney; however, the Council might want to take time to
review the document and postpone taking any action until later in the afternoon.
Council Member Estrada inquired how this new Payement Management
Program would affect the City's five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
City Engineer Casey adyised that long term this new program should have a
dramatic impact on the CIP; however, this year the City would continue to eyaluate
projects as it has in the past, so there would be no change. In the future, however, staff
would be using the consultant's services to eyaluate every single road surface in San
Bernardino--there would be a physical eyaluation of each road and an estimation of the
cost to bring the road up to an acceptable level.
It was the consensus of the Council to delay action on this matter until later in
the afternoon.
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RES, 2001-92 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO INCREASE PURCHASE
ORDER NO. 01-020 WITH KIMCO OFFICE STAFFING FOR
PROVISION OF TEMPORARY SECRETARIAL SERVICES. (13)
Council Member McGirmis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
that the Mayor and Common Council authorize the Director of Finance to amend the
Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Development Seryices Department budget and transfer salary
savings to contractual services account for temporary clerical services as outlined in the
attached staff report; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2001-92 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGirmis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH STUDY - EVALUATE
CLOSURE OF 44TH STREET, WEST OF WATERMAN AVENUE -
WAIVE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE - $1,000 (15)
James Funk, Director of Deyelopment Services, submitted a staff report dated
April 23, 2001, regarding the initiation of a study to eyaluate the closure of 44th Street,
west of Waterman Avenue, and a request to waive the administrative fee required to
initiate the study.
Discussion ensued regarding the scope of the project, the fact that this was
merely the first step in the process, and whether the residents should be required to pay
the administratiye fee.
Council Member Schnetz pointed out that this area is the Fourth Ward's
Neighborhood lnitiatiye Program (NIP) neighborhood, and this is a problem that needs
to be dealt with.
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Suarez, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council authorize the
Development Seryices Department to proceed with the study relatiye to the request to
close 44th Street, west of Waterman Ayenue; and that the $1,000 administrative fee to
initiate this study be waiyed.
APPROVE TRANSFER OF
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CROSSING SIGNAL - 4TH STREET,
STREETS - APPROVE PLAN NO. 10059
FUNDS AUTHORIZE
INSTALL PEDESTRIAN
BETWEEN "F" & "E"
(16)
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James Funk, Director of Deyelopment Services, submitted a staff report dated
May 2, 2001, regarding the installation of a pedestrian crossing signal on 4th Street
between "F" and "E" Streets, for patrons of the Cinemastar Theater.
Council Member McGinnis expressed concern regarding the timing of the
signals in the area since they will be so close together.
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council approye Plan
No. 10059 and authorize the City Engineer to advertise for bids for installation of a
pedestrian crossing signal on 4th Street, 200 feet west of "E" Street; and that the Mayor
and Common Council authorize the Director of Finance to amend the 2000-2001 CIP
budget to transfer $70,000 from Account No. 126-369-5504-7053 (Pedestrian Signal -
5th Street from "H" Street to Sierra Way) and $12,000 from Unappropriated Gas Tax
fund balance to Account No. 126-369-5504-7186 (Installation of a pedestrian crossing
signal on 4th Street, 200 feet west of "E" Street).
RES. 2001-93 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING A SIDE LETTER TO RESOLUTION
99-154, RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE SAFETY UNIT REPRESENTED
BY THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY PROFESSIONAL
FIREFIGHTERS. (18)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2001-93 was adopted by the following yote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays:
None. Absent: None.
RES, 2001-94 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ESTABLISHING A MANAGEMENT AND
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
PLAN AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 2001-61 AND 2000-
13. (19A)
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RES, 2001-95 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6413, SECTIONS
12 AND 14, ENTITLED IN PART, "A RESOLUTION . . .
ESTABLISHING A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN. . .," BY
UPDATING INFORMATION CODIFYING PRIOR COUNCIL
ACTION (MANAGEMENT & CONFIDENTIAL). (19B)
Council Member McCammack asked staff how close they were to understanding
the entire financial picture relative to the impact of the salary package for the General
Unit employees.
City Administrator Wilson advised that staff had started negotiations with the
General Unit, but they are still very early in the process; however, staff may be coming
to the Council for additional dollars that may be needed,
Council Member McCammack made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 2001-94 and 2001-95 were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES, 2001-96 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE TO THE ANNUAL
PURCHASE ORDER WITH HOME DEPOT FOR ADDITIONAL
SUPPLIES FOR THE BOARDUP WORK GIVEN TO PUBLIC
SERVICES BY CODE COMPLIANCE. (25)
Council Member Estrada asked how it was determined that the additional
supplies would be obtained from Home Depot.
Lynn Merrill, Director of Public Seryices, adyised that his crews had shopped
around and determined that Home Depot would be the most economical.
Council Member Estrada suggested that next time a comparison of the various
suppliers' prices be shown in the staffreport.
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Suarez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2001-96 was adopted by the following yote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays:
None. Absent: None.
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RES, 2001-97 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO TRINITY DIVERSIFIED, INC. FOR
ONE (1) HIGHWAY LINE STRIPING MACHINE FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (26)
Council Member Anderson noted that the City had not had a striping machine
for the past two years and questioned whether the City would now be doubling up on
their striping tasks since it had been so long since the streets had been striped.
Lynn Merrill, Director of Public Seryices, stated that insofar as the number of
Jines that are done each year is concerned, he would haye to defer to the Deyelopment
Services Department for this information.
Council Member Estrada questioned how long it would be before any actual
yisible difference would be seen in the striping.
City Administrator Wilson advised that the new machine would not be deliyered
for another 120 days, but he assured the Council that he would come back to them with
a report relatiye to the striping actiyities that are being planned.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Suarez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2001-97 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays:
None. Absent: None.
RES, 2001-98 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
PIGGYBACK PURCHASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND ARATA EQUIPMENT COMPANY OF SAN
CARLOS, CALIFORNIA FOR FOURTEEN (14) AUTOMATED SIDE
LOADING REFUSE TRUCKS AND BODIES TO BE UTILIZED BY
THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO SOLICIT COMPETITIVE RATE
QUOTES FOR THE LEASE-PURCHASE OF THE FOURTEEN
TRUCKS. (27)
Lynn Merrill, Director of Public Services, advised that these vehicles were part
of the yehicle replacement program for the refuse fleet.
Council Member Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada,
that said resolution be adopted.
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Resolution No. 2001-98 was adopted by the following yote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays:
None. Absent: None.
RES, 2001-99 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE TO AN ANNUAL
PURCHASE ORDER TO FOURTH STREET ROCK FOR DISPOSAL
OF STREET SWEEPING MATERIALS. (28)
Council Member Estrada stated that she wanted to be sure the City had no
liability here--she did not want to be paying millions of dollars in the future as a result
of dumping contaminated materials.
Public Services Director Merrill stated that he did not believe there would be
any liability--that the contractor does do some testing of the material. He adyised that
relative to this particular item, it was his intent to deal with the disposal of street
sweeping materials differently in the upcoming year.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that said resolution be adopted; and that the Mayor and Common Council
authorize the Director of Finance to transfer $30,000 from Fiscal Year 2000-2001
Public Services budget Account No. 527-414-5502, Professional Services, to Account
No. 527-414-5179, Dump/Waste Fees.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2001-99 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES, 2001-100 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
PIGGYBACK PURCHASE ORDER BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND MCNEILUS TRUCK AND MANUFACTURING
COMPANY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA FOR TWO (2) ROLL-OFF
REFUSE TRUCKS AND BODIES; AND AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASING MANAGER TO SOLICIT COMPETITIVE RATE
QUOTES FOR THE LEASE-PURCHASE OF THE TWO (2) ROLL
OFF TRUCKS. (29)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member Suarez,
that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2001-100 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays:
None. Absent: None.
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RES, 2001-101 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT TO AVILA CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR REPAIR OF
SIDEWALKS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. (30A)
RES, 2001-102 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE TO THE EXISTING
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND WEST COAST
ARBORISTS, INC. FOR TREE REMOVALS AND/OR TREE ROOT
TRIMMING ASSOCIATED WITH REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS. (30B)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McGinnis, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 2001-101 and 2001-102 were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTIONS 5.14.010, 5.14.020, 5.14.040 AND 5.14.050
OF CHAPTER 5.14 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ENTERTAINMENT - DANCES AND ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT. (Continued from April 16, 2001) First (34)
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member McGinnis,
and unanimously carried, that the matter be referred to the Legislative Review
Committee.
CANCEL CONTRACT WITH AVILA CONSTRUCTION - STREET
IMPROVEMENTS - ART TOWNSEND DRIVE & OTTO GERICKE
DRIVE - SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - PLAN
NO. 9479 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF APPROXIMATELY
$30,300 TO A VILA CONSTRUCTION FOR WORK COMPLETED -
AUTHORIZE DIRECT PURCHASE OF THE 12" AND 16" WATER
LINE PIPE & FITTINGS CURRENTLY STORED AT THE SITE FOR
AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $125,000 SUBJECT TO
VERIFICATION OF ACTUAL VENDOR INVOICE &
REASONABLE HANDLING COSTS. (Continued from April 16,
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James Funk, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report dated
May 2, 2001, regarding cancellation of the contract with Avila Construction for street
improvements of Art Townsend Drive and Otto Gericke Drive at the San Bernardino
International Airport.
Paul Sanborn, 267 South "D" Street, San Bernardino, CA, stated he was
speaking on behalf of Rick Avila, whose family has been in business for a long time.
He urged the Council to carefully consider this matter, because if they did terminate
Mr. Ayila's contract, or if they postponed the matter today, Mr. Avila would lose
eyerything, because Mr. Sanborn's son (who is a subcontractor on the project) had
already initiated proceedings to "go after the bond." Therefore, if the contract was
terminated or postponed, the countdown would begin tomorrow, his son would get paid
in 15 days, and Mr. Avila would have his car, his house, and everything else jerked out
from underneath him. He advised that Mr. Avila would never be able to get bonded
again, and the City would have literally put him out of business. He stated that, in his
opinion, this whole mess goes back to the fact that a utility search was not done, and
now a man's life was on the line and he stood to lose eyerything.
Mr. Funk reyiewed highlights of the staff report with the Council, stating that it
was staffs recommendation to cancel the contract with Avila Construction, He stated
that staff believed that eyery reasonable effort had been made to assist A yila
Construction in providing the necessary documentation to support his delay claim and
to get back to work. Howeyer, the contractor continued to insist on payments of
approximately $148,000 in alleged delay costs that were not supported by verification
documentation as required by the contract specifications.
Ray Casey, City Engineer, submitted a letter dated May 4, 2001, which had
been faxed to him from Alex Estrada, Senior Project & Property Manager of the San
Bernardino International Airport and Trade Center. In the letter, Mr. Estrada advised
that his staff would be recommending to the Inland Valley Development Agency Board
of Directors, at their meeting on May 23, 2001, that the Board concur with the
(proposed) San Bernardino City Council action to take place on May 7, 2001, to cancel
the contract with A vila Construction.
Council Member McGinnis inquired whether the City had any plans to draw
down on the bonds for completion.
Mr. Funk stated he could not speak for the City Attorney; howeyer, his
preference would be to wipe the slate clean, pay whateyer is appropriate and
documented, and move on with the project. He pointed out, howeyer, that although the
City had received an inyoice from A yila Construction, there was no documentation to
back up the invoice.
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Council Member Schnetz stated it was his understanding that there was a
completion bond as part of this project that was tendered by the contractor, and he
wondered whether the project would have to be completed, if the completion bond were
to be called on.
Mr. Funk stated that in conformance with the terms of the contract, yes, it
would.
Mr. Schnetz stated that it was now his understanding that the City was not going
to be doing the project as originally planned--that IVDA now wanted to change some
things.
Mr. Funk stated that in accordance with the City's contract and specifications
under the Greenbook, eyen if the bond company stepped in, the City would haye the
same rights as it now has with A vila Construction for making modifications and making
payment.
Council Member Schnetz confirmed that IVDA could make the changes if the
City bought off on those changes, and then the contractor's bond could be called in to
finish the project with the changes.
Mr. Funk stated that it could--that there are prescribed procedures and
regardless of who is doing the project, the procedure would be identical--whether a
bonding company came in with a new contractor, or if A yila were going to do it.
Mr. Schnetz asked whether the City could condition it so the bond would not be
taken as part of the cancellation of this project.
Mr. Funk pointed out that in accordance with the contract proYisions, the City
has to giye a fiye-day notice to the bonding company for them to be able to assume
control and perform the work as the successor to the contractor. Then they would have
the right to come in and deal with us; howeyer, he (Mr. Funk) would not be
recommending that we pull the bond--that is something the City Attorney's Office
should advise the Council on.
Deputy City Attorney Empeiio read from Section 6-4, Default by Contractor, in
the Greenbook standard specifications, wherein he noted that notifying the Surety is a
required notice.
Council Member Estrada asked whether the Council had to approve the
cancellation today, or could they approye it at some future date, such as May 14 at 5
p.m., thereby allowing Ayila Construction some additional time to come to an
agreement with the City.
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Deputy City Attorney Empeiio stated that the cancellation of the contract by the
Mayor and Council could become effective at whateyer time and date the Mayor and
Council designate, and he did not belieye it would hurt the City in any way.
Mayor Valles stated that the City is being placed in a really awkward position,
recognizing the work that the A vila Construction Company has performed for the City
in the past. She stated that she knew the point Ms. Estrada wanted to make was to giye
Ayila one last opportunity to provide staff with the documentation they needed, and she
(the Mayor) knew that Mr. Casey and Mr. Funk had really bent over backwards to
assist them and had asked them to proyide us with this documentation, and Ms. Estrada
was wanting to proyide them with yet another little window.
Council Member Estrada pointed out that it was a little more than that, because
the Council had just approyed another agreement with A yila Construction, and she
didn't know what impact it would have on this other project if the Surety bond were
called.
Council Member Schnetz noted that staff wants A vila to proyide backup
documentation to justify payment by the City of $125,000 (the estimated cost of the
pipe and fittings) and approximately $30,000 that staff estimates is due for delay and
work performed thus far. Howeyer, he thought that when Ms. Estrada was talking
about documentation, that what she was thinking about was documentation that would
help with resolution of the conflict--not actually canceling the contract--but resolution of
how people can go back to work, or just documentation to finish paying them off.
Council Member Estrada stated that her intent would be to proceed in terms of
the cancellation; howeyer, Ayila would have until May 14 at 5 p.m. to come in with the
documentation.
Council Member Schnetz stated that what troubled him is that under the current
scenario, if the contract is cancelled and the contractor doesn't bring in the
documentation that Ms. Estrada is speaking of, the contractor won't get paid--contract
cancelled or not. He stated that staff is saying they want to cancel the contract, and this
is what staff thinks the contractor is due, and the contractor must bring in the
documentation and we will cut them a check. Howeyer, it troubles him that as part of
the cancellation of the contract, under "Default of the Contractor," we have to give
notice to the bonding company that the job is not being completed, on a job we are not
really sure we now want completed. Therefore, whether everyone is in agreement or
not, and whether they bring in their documentation or not, if the intent is to cancel,
notification to the bonding company is required.
Rob Reynolds, 3525 Del Mar Heights Road #600, San Diego, CA, representing
Avila Construction, stated that his understanding of Ms. Estrada's comments was that
she wanted to give a week in which maybe eyerything could be resolved; so in fact,
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during that one-week period the parties would come together, work it out, and enter
into a new agreement--that was his understanding of Ms. Estrada's comments.
Council Member Estrada clarified, stating that her idea was to giye Avila
another week to try and do that, but if they don't follow through by May 14 at 5 p.m.,
the contract is cancelled; and then at that point, staff would adyise the bonding
company.
City Engineer Casey advised that the staff report is recommending cancellation,
and the one-week delay that the Council was talking about would be for A yila to submit
the documentation so they would be reimbursed fairly for the work that they have done
and also for the materials; however, the Council hadn't really dealt with the issue of the
cancellation yet.
Council Member Estrada asked Mr, Casey if he was saying that in his opinion
there is no reason to belieye that this could be settled and a new contract could be
agreed upon.
Mr. Casey advised that staff had certainly worked very hard to come to that
result, but without much success. He stated that there were several options that they
pursued along the way--one was directing the contractor to go back to work under
disputed work items, if a price could not be negotiated for the additional costs. Of
course, the first course of action was to try and negotiate a reasonable price for the
additional costs associated with deficiencies and the extra deep water lines; however,
regardless of the options suggested, staff was unable to convince the contractor to come
back to work. He stated that if the Council gaye them another week, who knows what
would happen, but oyer the past seyeral months staff has tried very diligently to get
them to come back to work.
Council Member Schnetz noted that one of the things he had discussed with Mr.
Casey regarding this issue is that normally when you do a change order, because of
these types of issues, you haye what the price per quantity will be based upon, and
that's one of the reasons when you do a contract you ask what the line item costs are
for various items. And one of the things that has been disturbing to staff is that in these
quantities for the changes, Avila's figures are abnormally high compared to what the
normal original quantities were, and that seems to be the stumbling block of bringing
the parties together to resolye this matter. He asked Mr. Casey how far apart,
percentage wise, that these line item quantities were, based upon what the original
project was bid.
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Mr. Casey adyised that several things had happened between the proposal that
staff receiyed on March 6, and the original contract proposal. A yila essentially threw
out the original contract for eyerything, not only giying the City additional costs for
those items deemed to be extra work, but additional costs for all items, ranging from
50-60 percent and higher in some cases.
Mayor Valles asked Council Member Estrada if she was going to amend the
motion recommended by staff.
Council Member Anderson made a motion that the Mayor and Common Council
cancel the contract with Ayila Construction for street improvements of Art Townsend
Driye and Otto Gericke Driye at the San Bernardino International Airport per Plan No.
9479, under provisions of Section 6-4 "Default by Contractor" of the Standard
Specifications; and that the Mayor and Common Council authorize payment of
approximately $30,300 to Avila Construction for work completed and authorize direct
purchase of the 12" and 16" water line pipe and fittings currently stored at the site for
an estimated amount of $125,000 subject to verification of actual yendor inyoice and
reasonable handling costs, and authorize staff to accept and process additional claims
for valid costs and damages, if any, from A vila Construction.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Schnetz asked if the notice was giyen to the bonding company,
and then through some redesign or re-implementation of this project, somehow this
bond gets called to finish this project as amended, would that action haye to come back
to the Council.
Deputy City Attorney Empeiio adyised that if the contract has not been
substantially amended, it would not haye to come back to this body.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
that staff be directed to engage in nonbinding arbitration with A yila Construction and a
mutually agreed upon third party arbitrator in an effort to resolve those issues on which
the contractor and the City disagree, with the cost of the arbitrator to be shared equally
between Ayila Construction and the City; and that the matter be brought back to the
Mayor and Council meeting of May 21, 2001. (Note: The vote was taken following
additional discussion.)
Rob Reynolds stated that the point he wanted to make is that A yila Construction
has been making great efforts to try and get this resolved as well, not only working
with the City, but also working with their subcontractor. He noted that Mr. Sanborn
had indicated there is a stop notice for $300,000, and that Sanborn's attorneys are
confident and prepared to bring that in for a reality check for A vila Construction. He
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stated that his only comment is that there has been a lot of effort to try and cancel this
contract, and the effort should be made in trying to get the job done. He stated that he
thought A vila Construction and Sanborn Pipeline are competent enough to get the job
done--that obviously the scope of the project has changed and the price needs to be
evaluated--but the emphasis has not been on the City Council saying "Let's get the job
done--bring us a proposal on getting this job completed." He stated that their position
is, if the City wants to cancel the contract, it is entitled to do that, but unfortunately,
they (Avila) do not control the consequences.
Mayor Valles stated she wanted to clarify a point that Mr. Reynolds just made,
stating that this Mayor and this Council are interested in getting the job done, and they
certainly expect full cooperation from A vila Construction, and that is the point that
Council Member Estrada was trying to make. She stated she begged to differ with Mr.
Reynolds--that the City does want the job done, but they want the job done right, and
they want the job done with the proper documentation--that is absolutely necessary.
Mr. Reynolds stated that he understood that, but a proposal had been presented
to the City stating the cost of the job, and the City is now saying that certain line items
are too high. He stated that the scope of the work changed extensively, and they haye
no control oyer their subcontractor.
The motion carried by the following yote:
Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, McCammack.
Absent: None.
Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Nays: Council Member Anderson.
RECESS MEETING
At 11:46 a.m., Mayor Valles declared a fiye-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11:55 a.m., Mayor Valles reconvened the joint regular meeting of the Mayor
and Common Council and Community Development Commission.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being
present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez,
Anderson, McCammack; Deputy City Attorney Bryant, Deputy City Clerk Medina,
City Administrator Wilson. Absent: None.
PRESENTATION BY POLICE DEPARTMENT - STATUS OF
PAROLEE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - LIEUTENANT JEFFREY
BREITEN (39)
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Police Chief Dean made introductory comments, stating that probably the single
most important thing to happen over the past six years in terms of the Police
Department's operational field efforts is the Parolee Management Program--a
collaborative effort that has taken a lot of hard work for everyone inyolYed.
Lieutenant Jeffrey Breiten made a slide presentation of the Parolee Management
Program. He adyised that in August 1999 the Mayor's Office, City Attorney's Office,
Police Department, State Department of Corrections, and State legislators met to
develop a model program to control the city's parole population. Subsequently, in
January 2001, the Distressed Neighborhood Grant (DNG) Team began a collaborative
effort with State Parole to monitor, track, and create an automated database in the DNG
Target Area.
He adyised that one of the main focus points of the program was the parolee
population, which fluctuates daily. When the program first started there were 335
parolees in the target area; as of May 1, 2001, the parolee population had been reduced
to 292 active parolees in the target area.
Lieutenant Breiten adyised that the City of San Bernardino is currently a closed
city for any transfers, so we are not receiving any out of County transfers at this time.
Also, unless a paroled individual had a San Bernardino address when they were
sentenced, they cannot be sent back to San Bernardino.
He noted that a major component of the program is the two-hour
Orientation/Outreach Seminar giyen to all parolees released to the city of San
Bernardino. He stated that the first part of the orientation is to giye the parolees
information on yarious outreach programs such as how to get your GED, how to enroll
in adult school, resources relatiye to substance abuse, etc. At the end of the
orientation, the parolee coordinators meet face-to-face, one-on-one with each parolee
and verify the information that has been proyided by the State Department of
Corrections to ensure that the parolee should be paroled back to San Bernardino.
Lieutenant Breiten pointed out that effective the first part of June 2001, the State
Department of Corrections has agreed to place parole agents in each of the five Area
Commands to work alongside the Police Department parolee coordinators.
Council Member McCammack commended Chief Dean and Lieutenant Breiten
on this yery innovative program, stating that she had the opportunity to witness the
Police Department Parolee Orientation, where the parolee coordinators actually face
these people eye to eye, introduces themselyes, and double check at that time all the
yital statistics of these individuals.
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Council Member Lien expressed concern that the program was being extended
to all five areas of the City, with 20 percent of the program personnel assigned to each
area, in light of the fact that one-third of the parolee population is in the one
concentrated DNG area. She stated she was worried about that large area having just
one parolee coordinator, one Bureau of Corrections person, and one POP coordinator.
Lieutenant Breiten stated that eyen though each of the Parolee Coordinators is
going to be assigned to a specific Area Command, they are still going to be working
jointly as a five-member team along with the fiye parole agents, so they are going to
address problems citywide, and it should be viewed as ten law enforcement indiyiduals
addressing problems citywide.
Mayor Valles thanked Chief Dean and Lieutenant Breiten for the update on the
Parolee Management Program.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
At 12:17 p.m., Council Member Estrada left the Council meeting.
RES, 2001-103 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO OPPOSING THE
EXPANSION OF THE INMATE POPULATION AND THE
DEACTIVATION OF PERIMETER SECURITY POSTS AT PATTON
STATE HOSPITAL. (37)
Deputy City Attorney Bryant stated that the City Attorney's Office would like to
echo the concerns addressed in this resolution.
Council Member Schnetz thanked Lori Sassoon, Assistant to the City
Administrator, for her help in putting together this resolution. He stated he was very
concerned about the situation at Patton, noting that the institution began as a mental
hospital at the turn of the century and was basically turned into a prison approximately
20 years ago. He stated he was adamantly opposed to this facility, adamantly opposed
to an increase in the number of inmates, and adamantly opposed to elimination of the
perimeter guards.
Council Member Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2001-103 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Estrada.
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RECESS MEETING
At 12:23 p.m., Mayor Valles recessed the meeting to 2 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:05 p.m., Mayor Valles reconvened the joint regular meeting of the Mayor
and Common Council and Community Development Commission.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being
present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez,
Anderson, McCammack; Deputy City Attorney Bryant, Economic Deyelopment
Agency Special Counsel Sabo, Deputy City Clerk Medina, Economic Development
Agency Executive Director Van Osdel. Absent: None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/SAN
BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITYISAN
BERNARDINO PARK ACQUISITION JOINT POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY/SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED COMMUNITIES
FINANCING AUTHORITY - JOINT REGULAR MEETING
At 2:05 p.m., Chairwoman Valles called to order the joint regular meeting of
the Community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing
AuthoritylSan Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers Financing Authority/San
Bernardino Associated Communities Financing Authority and Mayor and Common
Council.
PUBLIC HEARING - 200112002 ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED PLAN-
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG),
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) , & HOME FEDERAL
PROGRAMS (Continued from April 16, 2001) (R41)
The hearing remained open.
Deputy City Clerk Medina administered an oath to Trey Green, Rick Jagger,
and Reverend Dennis Brown that they would proYide honest testimony.
Economic Deyelopment Agency Executiye Director Van Osdel adyised that this
item had been continued from the last meeting so clarification of the demolition details
could be obtained and other resources could be identified so there would be more
money to accomplish the demolitions.
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Maggie Pacheco, Director of Housing and Community Deyelopment, stated that
she had discussed with City Administrator Wilson and Code Compliance Director
Baude the probability of identifying other resources. She stated that she had distributed
a summary to the Council disclosing how staff intended to augment the CDBG funds--
that essentially they were proposing a decrease to Code Enforcement of $85,000,
leaving a balance of $1,415,000; and transferring the $85,000 to the CDBG demolition
line item, increasing it to $201,350.
She advised that in addition to the $201,350 in CDBG funds, Mr. Wilson and
Mr. Baude had identified $110,000 from the City's General Fund which could be used
to augment the CDBG funds for a total demolition fund available for 2001/2002 of
$311,350.
Ms. Pacheco stated that should there be remaining funds in Code Compliance
Administration, staff would come back to the Council with the exact dollar amount and
recommend transferring those funds to demolition. In addition to that, at the end of
June 30, all of the CDBG accounts will be examined and any remaining funds will be
returned as well. She stated that she anticipated that the $110,000 would be handled
during the City's budget deliberations and would appear in the budget as a line item for
demolition.
Discussion ensued regarding the demolition process, the subsequent liens placed
against the properties, and the ultimate recovery of some of these funds. The Council
also discussed the evaluation process used by Code Compliance to determine which
properties should be demolished and which properties should be rehabbed.
COUNCIL MEMBER SUAREZ EXCUSED
At 2:20 p.m., Council Member Suarez declared a conflict of interest and left the
Council meeting, stating that he would abstain from voting on this matter since he was
on the Board of one of the agencies that is being considered for funding.
Code Compliance Director Baude adyised that the evaluation process takes into
consideration the condition of the property, the zoning of the property and whether it
has lost its nonconforming use, and the cooperation or lack of cooperation from the
property owner. He stated that staff sees the demolition program as cumulatiye, they
do not think they are going to be proYided with enough money in one single year to tear
down every property that may need to be torn down, but through the years they are
taking the worst of the worst from the City's housing stock.
Ms. Pacheco noted that over the last couple of years there haye been a number
of dwellings and buildings that have had to be demolished and, in her opinion, the need
is always going to exceed the amount of resources that we haye, so it is incumbent upon
staff during the next fiscal year to really look at our resources and our priorities to
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determine how we are going to utilize the limited funding that we haye. She stated that
she was biased and she belieyed that CDBG funds are sacred and they should be
utilized for these kinds of things; therefore, she was going to work with Mr. Baude and
Mr. Wilson next year to change the approach in terms of demolition; that perhaps staff
would be successful in getting the funds recycled and there would be another pot of
resources coming into CDBG. However, staff needs to work on this proactiyely as to
how they are going to make this happen.
Reverend Dennis Brown, President and Program Administrator for Impact
Ministries and Crusades, stated that his organization had submitted a request for
$18,500 to help enhance their prevention education work with many of the local
schools. He stated that their request had been denied, he was informed that the denial
was based on the way they gave their presentation, and he was here today to ask that
the Council reconsider their request.
Discussion ensued regarding the allocation process and the number of agencies
applying for the limited funds. Mr. Brown was offered technical assistance relatiye to
improving his application for the next funding year. The Council noted that if there
was any money left over, he might be able to receive some funds during the
reappropriation process; and he was also encouraged to work closely with his Council
member. Wally Green, Assistant to the Mayor, was asked to follow up with Reyerend
Brown on this matter.
Trey Green, Founder and Chairman, Shopping for Seniors, and Rick Jagger,
Stater Bros. markets, thanked the advisory committee for funding them and thanked the
Mayor and Council for their support. They stated that they began their partnership in
June 1998, it is the only seryice of its kind in the area, and they haye over 1500
individuals on a waiting list for their services.
RES, 2001-104 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE (1)
REALLOCATION OF 2000-2001 CDBG FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $110,000 (ATTACHMENT I [D) AND ESG FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $15,000; (2) 2001-2002 ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED
PLAN ("PLAN") WHICH INCLUDES FUNDING ACTIVITIES FOR
CDBG, HOME, ESG, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $6,122,000; (3)
MAYOR, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT TO
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(HUD) ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND TO TAKE ALL
NECESSARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY'S 2001-2002
PLAN, INCLUDING EXECUTION OF CDBG AGREEMENTS WITH
RESPECTIVE SERVICE PROVIDERS. (R41)
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Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member McGinnis,
that the hearing be closed; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2001-104 was adopted by the following
yote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Abstentions: Council Member Suarez. Absent: None.
COUNCIL MEMBER SUAREZ RETURNED
At 2:42 p.m., Council Member Suarez returned to the Council meeting and took
his place at the Council table.
PUBLIC HEARING - SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO
THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
(R42)
Maggie Pacheco, Director of Housing and Community Development, submitted
a staff report dated April 24, 2001, regarding the sale of certain Agency property to the
San Bernardino City Unified School District.
Ms. Pacheo reviewed the staff report with the Council. She pointed out that the
school district was proposing to buy the real property at fair market value. She noted
that the 734 Berkeley property would be a 100 percent pass-through to the District,
with no additional costs to the Agency.
RES, CDC/2001-19 - RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APPROVING THE SALE OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CENTRAL CITY
NORTH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TO THE SAN
BERNARDINO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING
THE AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND RELATED
DOCUMENTS AS APPROVED BY AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL.
(R42A)
RES, 2001-105 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO CONSENTING
TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CENTRAL CITY NORTH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FROM
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO TO THE SAN BERNARDINO UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT. (R42B)
Council Member Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolutions be adopted.
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The motion carried and Resolution Nos. CDC/200l-l9 and 2001-105 were
adopted by the following yote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
TEFRA PUBLIC HEARING - AUTHORIZE HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO ISSUE BONDS - BEHALF
OF PACIFIC PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK CORPORATION &
GLEN AIRE MOBILE HOME PARK CORPORATION - REFINANCE
CERTAIN BONDS ISSUED FOR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN
MOBILE HOME PARKS (R43)
Gary Van Osdel, Agency Executive Director, stated that the two corporations
are subsidiaries to the San Bernardino Mobile Home Park Corporation, and since he is
the City's representative on that corporation, he would ask Agency Counsel to present
the TEFRA hearing.
Special Counsel Sabo explained that this item was the next in the series of two
additional mobile home park financings. The first two were brought before the
Commission in early January of this year and those bonds closed by the end of
February. He advised that the Housing Authority took action last Tuesday to approve
the bond issuance, subject to the City TEFRA hearing, so there can be no final issue
unless the City does approve this TEFRA hearing item. The amounts anticipated to be
financed are not to exceed $4,425,000 for Pacific Palms and $4,250,000 for Glen Aire.
There is an application process that must be gone through with the FHA insurance
people in Los Angeles once the application and the appraisal information comes back.
Then there is a commitment to issue the insurance and then the bonds can be issued. It
is anticipated that the bonds would be issued sometime in mid-June of this year.
RES, 2001-106 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING
THE ISSUANCE BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO OF ITS MULTIFAMILY
REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PACIFIC PALMS TRAILER PARK
PROJECT AND THE GLEN AIRE MOBILE HOME PARK PROJECT.
(R43)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McGinnis, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2001-106 was adopted by the following
yote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
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RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (Discussed earlier and
later in the meeting - pages 1, 36, 40 and 41) (1)
At 2:50 p.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community Deyelopment
Commission recessed to closed session pursuant to the Government Code Section(s)
listed as Agenda Item Nos. IA through IG on pages 1-3 of these minutes, including the
additional case announced by City Attorney Penman.
Gary Van Osdel, Agency Executive Director, announced that the following
additional case would be discussed in closed session:
Property Address:
Southeast corner of 5th & "E" Streets
Negotiating Parties:
Greg Nyland on behalf of the Department
of General Seryices and Gary Van Osdel on
behalf of the Economic Development
Agency
Under Negotiation:
Purchase Terms & Conditions
CLOSED SESSION
At 2:50 p.m., Mayor Valles called the closed session to order in the conference
room of the Council Chambers of City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being
present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack; Deputy City Attorney Bryant, Deputy City Clerk Medina, City
Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Schnetz.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorneys Carlyle and Simmons, Deputy
City Attorney Easland, and Administratiye Operations SuperYisor Anderson, City
Attorney's Office; Economic Deyelopment Agency Executive Director Van Osdel,
Special Counsel Sabo, and Director of Housing and Community Development Pacheco.
SPECIAL COUNSEL SABO EXCUSED
At 3: 14 p.m., Special Counsel Sabo left the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 3:25 p.m., the closed session adjourned to the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
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RECONVENE MEETING
At 3:25 p.m., Mayor Valles reconvened the joint regular meeting of the Mayor
and Common Council and Community Deyelopment Commission.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being
present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez,
Anderson, McCammack; Deputy City Attorney Bryant, Economic Development
Agency Special Counsel Sabo, Deputy City Clerk Medina, Economic Deyelopment
Agency Executiye Director Van Osdel. Absent: None.
SET WORKSHOP - BUDGET DELIBERA nONS - FISCAL YEAR
2001/2002 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (R44)
Gary Van Osdel, Agency Executiye Director, submitted a staff report dated
April 26, 2001, requesting that the Community Deyelopment Commission set a
workshop in May 2001 to consider the Agency's budget for Fiscal Year 2001/2002.
Mr. Van Osdel requested that the Mayor and Council indicate which budget
meeting in June they would like the Agency to meet with them; and Mayor Valles
adyised that this information would be provided.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the Community Deyelopment Commission set a
workshop in the Agency's Boardroom to review and adopt the Agency's Fiscal Year
2001/2002 budget.
AMEND - STATE OFFICE BUILDING AGREEMENTS - PHASE 11-
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES (R45)
Gary Van Osdel, Agency Executiye Director, submitted a staff report dated
May 7, 2001, regarding amendments to the State Oftice Building Agreements--Phase II.
Mr. Van Osdel provided an oyeryiew of pa~t actions taken on this matter and
highlights of the staff report. He advised that staff is confident that the State will
follow through with construction of the second tower, despite the fact that the
agreement does not mandate that they do so. He noted that one positive thing that has
come out of this is that the State has agreed that the existing landscaping is yery bad
and needs to be replaced.
Special Counsel Sabo noted that the State has always wanted one document that
covered everything, and this letter would accomplish that.
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Council Member Schnetz adyised that he would abstain from voting on this
matter because he has been working to obtain tenants for the 303 West Third Street
building.
Council Member Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that the Community Development Commission approyelratify execution of
the proposed Letter Agreement by the Chairperson on behalf of the Agency to amend
the 1996 Construction Management Agreement between the Department of General
Services and the Agency to delete the requirement for the construction of the Phase II
State Office Building.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Lien, McGinnis, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None. Abstentions:
Council Member Schnetz. Absent: None.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
V AN OSDEL AND SPECIAL COUNSEL SABO EXCUSED
At 3:34 p.m., Economic Deyelopment Agency Executive Director Van Osdel
and Special Counsel Sabo left the Council meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILSON RETURNED
At 3:34 p.m., City Administrator Wilson returned to the Council meeting.
RES, 2001-107 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC
CONSULTING, INC. FOR PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
TO DEVELOP A PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
(Discussed earlier in the meeting - page 16) (12)
Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2001-107 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays:
None. Absent: None.
REPORT FROM WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE - PURCHASE
ORDER INCREASES - PUBLIC SERVICES ITEM NOS. 18-23 -
APPROVED AT MARCH 19,2001 COUNCIL MEETING (Continued
from April 16, 2001) (36)
(Note: No backup material was submitted and, therefore, will not be ayailable
for reyiew.)
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Council Member McCammack made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled.
UPDATE - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - LEGISLATIVE
TASK FORCE - COUNCIL MEMBER LIEN (38)
Council Member Lien submitted a staff report dated May 1, 2001, regarding the
League of California Cities Legislatiye Task Force.
Ms. Lien also submitted a one-page report titled, Legislative Task Force
Update, April 2001, and reviewed the details of the report with the Council. She
advised that she was distributing information on the Two-County Corridor Study to the
Council members.
FINAL REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY - THE PEOPLE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA; STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND CAUFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME V. WARNER W. HODGDON;
RANCHO SAN ANDREAS COMPANY, INC., A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION; AND DOES I THROUGH XXX - CASE NO. SCV
01030. (40)
(Note: No backup material was submitted and, therefore, will not be ayailable
for reyiew.)
Deputy City Attorney Bryant requested that this matter be continued for two
weeks.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to the Mayor and
Council meeting of May 21,2001.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MAYOR
AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (3% @ 55
BENEFIT) AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. MC-1096.
(SAFETY EMPLOYEES) First (SI)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be laid over for final adoption.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
(46)
John Stevens, 4097 Pershing, San Bernardino, CA, spoke regarding the energy
crisis, stating that we need to look at infinite resources instead of finite resources--look
at things like the sun yersus things like oil. He also thanked the City for the cleanup
day at Wildwood Park.
Jay Lindberg, 6340 Orange Knoll, San Bernardino, CA, spoke regarding the
water contamination at the former Norton Air Force Base, stating that no water samples
tested at the former NAFB have met EPA guidelines since 1990.
Jeff DeFillips, 1538 N. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, stated he
would like to see more paper recycled so the quality of the enyironment would be
improved in the city. He would also like to see more sidewalks and ramps fixed.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (Discussed earlier and
later in the meeting - pages 1, 36 & 41) (1)
At 3:50 p.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community Deyelopment
Commission recessed to closed session pursuant to the Goyernment Code Section(s)
listed as Agenda Item Nos. IA through 1 G on pages 1-3 of these minutes, including the
additional cases announced by City Attorney Penman and Agency Executiye Director
Van Osdel.
CLOSED SESSION
At 3:50 p.m., Mayor Valles called the closed session to order in the conference
room of the Council Chambers of City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being
present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez,
Anderson, McCammack; Deputy City Attorney Bryant, Deputy City Clerk Medina,
City Administrator Wilson. Absent: None.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorneys Carlyle and Simmons, Deputy
City Attorney Easland, and Administratiye Operations Supervisor Anderson, City
Attorney's Office.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 4 p.m., the closed session adjourned to the Council Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 4 p.m., Mayor Valles reconvened the joint regular meeting of the Mayor and
Common Council and Community Development Commission.
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ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being
present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack; Deputy City Attorney Bryant, Economic Deyelopment Agency Special
Counsel Sabo, Deputy City Clerk Medina, Economic Deyelopment Agency Executiye
Director Van Osdel. Absent: Council Member Schnetz.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
meeting - pages 1, 36, and 40)
(Discussed earlier in the
(1)
Deputy City Clerk Medina announced that during closed session the Mayor and
Council had taken action to amend the Code Compliance Director's employment
contract to be consistent with the action taken on Agenda Item No. 19.
ADJOURNMENT (47)
At 4:05 p.m., the meeting was adjourned. The next joint regular meeting of the
Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission is scheduled
for 8 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2001, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North
"D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
Rachel G. Clark
City Clerk
ByL CJ~
Linda E. Hartzel
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 48
No. of Hours: 6.25
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