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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-2001 Minutes MINUTES MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO JOINT REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2001 COUNCIL CHAMBERS The joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor/Chairman Valles at 8:14 a.m., Monday, December 17,2001, 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/Chairman Valles; Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 1. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section(s): A. Conference with legal counsel - eXlstmg litigation - pursuant to Govermnent Code Section 54956.9(a): Credit Bureau of San Bernardino, Inc., et al. v. City of San Bernardino- San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCVSS 71169; Shirley Goodwin v. City of San Bernardino - United States District Court Case No. EDCV 00-0057 V AP (FMO); George Minjarez and Linda Reyes v. Ronnie Garcia, City of San Bernardino, et al. - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCVSS 076208; San Bernardino Redevelopment Agency v. William Cooper - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCVSS 67622; Jaime Alvarez, et al. v. City of San Bernardino - United States District Court Case No. CV 00-03048; Manta Management v. City of San Bernardino - United States District Court Case No. SCV 18157; 12/17/2001 Stubblefield Construction Company, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al. - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 252058; Stephanie Battle, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al. - United States District Court Case No. EDCV 01-0327 V AP (SGLx). B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - significant exposure to litigation - pursuant to suhdivision (b) (1), (2), (3) (A-F) of Govermnent Code Section 54956.9. C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - initiation of litigation - pursuant to subdivision (c) of Govermnent Code Section 54956.9. D. Closed Session - personnel - pursuant to Govermnent Code Section 54957. 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 services or public facilities - pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. F. Conference with labor negotiator - pursuant to Govermnent Code Section 54957.6. G. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to Govermnent Code Section 54956.8. 1. Property Address: Negotiating Parties: HUB Properties Gary Van Osdel for the Redevelopment Agency and Cecilia Moreno Cecilia Moreno Cecilia Moreno Janice S. Casey Gina Ramirez Gerry C. Politano & Lea G. Politano Cruz A vila & Leonor A vila Ronnie E, Searcy & Susan Ann Searcy Jose T. Castaneda & Brenda Castaneda Anthony Grgec & Gloria E. Grgec Anthony Grgec & Gloria E. 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Jakobsen Neil Calvin Hansen, Jr. & Sandra Kay Hansen Ronald Norris & Phyllis Norris David V. Kon, Trustee David V. Kon, Trustee Juan P. Trujillo & Consuelo Y. Trujillo Roberto O. Betancourt & Rita M. Betancourt Pedrito B Tongpo & Perida I. Tongpo Pedrito B. Tongpo & Perida I. Tongpo Henry W. Shelton & Betty J. Shelton George R. Hallock & Janet Knickerbocker Altegra Credit Co Blue Diamond Unlimited, Inc Henry W. Shelton & Betty J. Shelton Vibhakerbhai B. Patel & Vimalaben Patel Alfred Anthony Simental L.L.c., A CA Limited Liability Co. Jaks, L.L.C., A CA Limited Liability Co. Henry W. Shelton & Betty J. Shelton Henry W. Shelton & Betty J. Shelton Leo Rittenhouse Harold p, Luke & Chintana V. Luke J. C. Hancock & Lorean Hancock Henry W. Shelton & Betty J. Shelton Victor M. Castillo Fern I. Kopitzke, Trustee Jaks, L.L.C., A CA Limited Liability Co. Jaks, L.L.C., A CA Limited Liability Co. Jaks, L.L.c., A CA Limited Liability Co. Jaks, L.L.C., A CA Limited Liability Co. Jaks, L.L.C., A CA Limited Liability Co. Jaks, L.L.C., A CA Limited Liability Co. Jaks, L.L.C., A CA Limited Liability Co. Jaks, L.L.C., A CA Limited Liability Co. Purchase terms & conditions 3 12/1712001 Reading of Resolutions & Ordinances Deputy City Clerk Sutherland read into the record the titles of all the resolutions and ordinances on the regular and supplemental agendas of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance The invocation was given by Pastor David J. Kalke of Central City Lutheran Mission, followed by the pledge of allegiance, led by Christine Aguilar, a sixth grade student at Richardson School. 2. Appointments There were no commission appointments. 3. Presentations & Service Pin Awards Enviromnental Project Assistant Peggi Hazlett introduced the students who participated in this year's Oil Kids Calendar project. The Black Rose Award was presented to Rabbi Hillel Cohn by Dr. Juanita Scott of the Black Culture Foundation. Teri Rubi, Executive Assistant to the Mayor. read the names of the following individuals who were presented a service pin award by Mayor Valles in recognition of their many years of dedicated service to the City: Name Josie Soria Ronald Good Bryan James Joe Pearson Raymond Yzaguirre Richard Perkins Dan Blum Robert Curtis Patricia Gantes-Kostiw Mark Garcia Daniel Han Joyce McDonald Teri Newcomer Michael Roche James Tossetti Editha Asperas Jerry Zuniga Department City Attorney Fire Fire Fire Fire One Stop Career Center Police Police Police Police Police Police Police Police Police Public Services Public Services 4 Years of Service 10 5 5 5 5 10 30 30 30 15 5 30 15 15 30 5 15 12/17/2001 Moment of Silence Mayor/Chairman Valles requested that a moment of silence be observed in memory of Alex Burten, City Refuse Operator, who recently passed away. 4. Announcements Announcements were made by the Mayor and Common Council, elected officials, and the Chamber of Commerce regarding various civic, community, and Chamber events/activities. Mayor Valles provided an update on the City's public works projects. 5. Waive Full Reading of Resolutions & Ordinances Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that full reading of the resolutions and ordinances on the regular and supplemental agendas of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission, be waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 6. Council Minutes Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the minutes of the following meetings of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino, be approved as submitted in typewritten form: September 17, 2001; October 15, 2001; and December 10, 2001. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 7. Claims & Payroll Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the claims and payroll and the authorization to issue warrants as listed on the memorandum dated December 12, 2001, from Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 5 12/1712001 8. Personnel Actions Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the personnel actions as submitted by the Chief Examiner dated December 13, 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. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 9. An Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Title 6 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code relating to animals. FINAL READING Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Schnetz, that the ordinance be tabled. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the Animal Control revisions regarding cats: Cherylee Davis Deyoung, 1177 Congress, San Bernardino, CA; and Lorraine Graham, 816 Hill Street, San Bernardino, CA. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council MemberS/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 10. Authorize execution of an agreement to jointly fund the consulting services of Strategic Education Services (SES) by and between the City of San Bernardino, the Board of Water Commissioners, and the Economic Development Agency RES. 2001-379 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Strategic Education Services (SES) for consulting services. (lOA) RES. CDC/2001-56 - Resolution of the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the execution of an agreement to jointly fund the consulting services of Strategic Education Services by and between the City of San Bernardino, the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of San Bernardino, and the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino. (lOB) 6 12/17/2001 RES. 2001-380 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the execution of an agreement to jointly fund the consulting services of Strategic Education Services (SES) by and between the City of San Bernardino, the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of San Bernardino, and the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino. (10C) Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolutions be adopted. Mayor and Common Council Resolution Nos. 2001-379 and 2001-380 and Community Development Commission Resolution No. CDC/2001-56 were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack, 11. Approve Mayor and Common Council & Community Development Commission regular meeting dates for calendar year 2002 Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission approve the following dates for regular meetings of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission for the year 2002: January 7 and 22; February 4 and 19; March 4 and 18; April 1 and 15; May 6 and 20; June 3 and 17; July I and 15; August 5 and 19; September 9 and 23; October 7 and 21; November 4 and 18; December 2 and 16. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 12. Certify - Northwest Project Area Committee election results - November 28, 2001 Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the Mayor and Common Council declare that the adopted procedures for the Northwest Project Area Committee election held on November 28, 2001, were followed and further declare as official the results of the Northwest Project Area Committee Election, as set forth in the Certificate of Election Results dated December 4, 2001, and the accompanying tally; and that the Community Development Commission recommend approval of the Northwest Project Area Committee as elected on November 28,2001. 7 12/1712001 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 13. Designate Voting Delegate for League of California Cities Annual Conference December 18-20, 2001 Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that Council Member Lien be designated as the City of San Bernardino's voting representative for the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held on December 18-20, 2001 in Sacramento, California. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 14. Approve Local Appointments List Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the Mayor and Common Council approve the Local Appointments List of all regular and ongoing boards, commissions, and committees and direct the City Clerk to send a copy of the list to the Feldheym Library, pursuant to Government Code Section 54973; and that the Legislative Review Committee discuss and consider the status of the following five boards, commissions, or committees that are inactive, and recommend appropriate action: Commission for Disabled Persons, Relocation Appeals Board, Main Street Advisory Board, Cemetery Commission, and Central City Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 15. RES. 2001-371 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino approving the Final Map for Subdivision Tract No. 15977, located on the south side of Kendall Drive between Walnut and Pine Avenue, accepting the public dedications as set forth on said map; and authorizing execution of the standard form of agreement for the improyements in said subdivision, with time for performance specified. Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted. 8 12/1712001 Resolution No. 2001-371 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 16. Adopt mitigated Negative Declaration - renovation & retrofit of the Santa Fe Depot Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 17. RES. 2001-372 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Professional Services with John Egan & Associates, Inc. for additional design work associated with the realignment of Laurelwood Drive from Tippecanoe Avenue to Orchard Drive. Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 2001-372 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 18. RES. 2001-373 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino awarding a contract to Lambco Engineering, Inc. for storm drain outlet structure repair on 40'. Street Phase I, per Plan No. 10320. Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 2001-373 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 9 12117/200 1 19. RES. 2001-374 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino awarding a contract to Malton Construction, for street improvements at 131h Street and "G" Street. per Plan No. 10220-A. Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 2001-374 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 20. ORD. MC-ll13 - An Ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino approving the Section 33352 Report to the Mayor and Common Council and adopting the 2001 Eminent Domain Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Meadowbrook/Central City Redevelopment Project and certifying an Addendum to the 1975 Environmental Impact Report. FINAL READING Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said ordinance be adopted. Ordinance No. MC-l1l3 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schuetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 21. RES. 2001-375 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the Purchasing Manager to issue a purchase order to L.N. Curtis & Sons in the amount of $100,027.68 for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 2001-375 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 22. RES. 2001-376 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the Purchasing Manager to issue a purchase order to Motorola Inc. in the amount of $48,493.00 for radio communication equipment. Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted. 10 12/17/2001 Resolution No. 2001-376 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 23. Authorize the renaming of the Elks Field at Wildwood Park to Chuck Wilkinson Field, in honor of Chuck Wilkinson Council Member/Commissioner Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner McGinnis, that the Elks Field be officially named the Chuck Wilkinson Field. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 24. RES. 2001-377 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino awarding U.S. Armor a purchase order for ballistic vests, Threat Level II, in the amount of $50,000. Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 2001-377 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 25. Authorize deletion of Administrative Clerk III position & addition of Customer Service Representative position - Facilities Management Division Council Member/Commissioner McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Anderson, that the vacant position of Administrative Clerk III, be deleted, Range 1313, $2,115-$2,5711month; that a new position of Customer Service Representative, be added, Range 1320, $2,190-$2,662/month; and that the Human Resources Department be directed to update Resolution No. 6413, Section Ten, and Resolution No. 97-244, to reflect this particular action. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 11 12/17/2001 ___~~__,_______.'.__n___.__._.^,,___,__________'____'__ 26. Establish salary for Senior Deputy City Attorney position Council Member/Commissioner McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Anderson, that the Mayor and Common Council establish the salary for Senior Deputy City Attorney at Range 4568, $7,544- $9,144/month; and that the Human Resources Departtnent be directed to update Resolution No. 6413, Section Fourteen to reflect this particular action. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 27. Establish Athletic Field Maintenance Technician/Worker position - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department Council Member/Commissioner McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Anderson, that the Mayor and Common Council establish a new position of Athletic Field Maintenance Technician, Range 1361, $2,687-$3,266/month; that the Human Resources Department be directed to update Resolution No. 6413, Section Ten, and Resolution No. 97-244, to reflect this particular action; and that the Director of Finance be directed to amend the FY 2001-02 Baseball Stadium Expenditure Budget by $39,900 in salary and benefits and a revenue increase in the Stadium fund in the amount of $44,700. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 28. Receive & file - audit of the City of San Bernardino's Economic Development Agency's Contractual Relationship with Alvarez & Associates - services through the Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resale & Mortgage Assistance Programs - dated October 2001 - by the Harvey M. Rose Accountancy Corporation (Continued from December 3, 2001) Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Estrada, that the Mayor and Common Council receive and file said audit report; and that the Economic Development Agency be directed to implement the recommendations in the audit report. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 12 12/1712001 29. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the execution of a purchase order to Rotolo Chevrolet for one (1) 2002 one-ton truck with service body to be utilized by the Fire Department. (Continued from December 3, 2001) Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Estrada, that the Mayor and Common Council reject all bids in response to RFQ No. F-01-64, and direct the Purchasing Manager to readvertise for bids for this purchase. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 30. Public hearing - Development Code Amendment No. 01-05 - to expand the permitted uses at the Carousel Mall (Continued from November 19, 2001) An Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Section 19.06.020 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code (Development Code) to add permitted uses in the CR-l, Commercial Regional-Malls land use district. FIRST READING Mayor Pro Tern/Acting Chairman Suarez opened the public hearing. City Attorney Pemnan indicated that correspondence had been received from Salvatore Catalano, General Manager of the Central City Company, dated December 13, 2001, addressed to Valerie Ross, Principal Planner, requesting the matter be continued to the Council's second meeting in January 2002. Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Estrada, that the matter be continued to January 22, 2002. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners Lien, McCammack. 31. Public hearing - General Plan Amendment No. 01-02 - to change the land use designation from RMH, Residential Medium High, to CG-l, Commercial General, for 5.28 acres located on the east side of Sterling Avenue approximately 1,000 feet south of Highland Avenue 13 12/17/2001 RES. 2001-378 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino adopting General Plan Amendment No. 01-02 to the General Plan of the City of San Bernardino, to amend the General Plan Land Use Designations from RMH, Residential Medium High, to CG-l, Commercial General, for 5.28 acres located on the east side of Sterling Avenue approximately 1,000 feet south of Highland Avenue. Mayor Pro TemlActing Chairman Suarez opened the public hearing. Valerie Ross, City Planner, provided an overview of the project. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2000-279, City Clerk Clark administered an oath to the following individual that he would provide truthful and honest testimony: Bruce Cash, President of United Strategies, Inc., 1905 Business Center Drive, San Bernardino, CA, stated that he concurred with the action of the Planning Commission and looked forward to development of the property. Council Member/Commissioner McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Estrada, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolution be adopted. The motion carried and Resolution No. 2001-378 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners Lien, McCammack. 32. Authorization to join amicus curiae brief in support of the City of Sacramento in the case of Kay Barnes v. Jeffrey Gorman Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner McGinnis, that the Mayor and Common Council authorize the City Attorney to join in the amicus curiae brief in support of the City of Sacramento in the case of Kay Barnes v. Jeffrey Gorman. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners Anderson, McCammack. 14 12/17/2001 33. Authorization to join amicus curiae brief in the case of Bonano v. Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (CCCTA) Council Member/Commissioner McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Anderson, that the Mayor and Common Council authorize the City Attorney to join in the amicus curiae brief in the case of Bonano v. Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (CCCTA). The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 34. An ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Title 6 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code relating to animals. FIRST READING City Attorney Penman encouraged the Council to give the ordinance its first reading and consider making future amendments to the ordinance, since he felt there would always be issues that would have to be addressed. Council Member/Commissioner Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner McGinnis, that said ordinance be laid over for final adoption. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 35. Luncheon workshop - Management Information Center (MIC) - 12:00 noon - presentation by Strategic Education Services, State representatives, regarding legislative advocacy program The workshop was for discussion purposes only. No action was taken. Recess Meeting At 1:36 p.m., Mayor/Chairman Valles recessed the luncheon workshop to 2 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Note: The Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission were in closed session from 2: 10 p.m. to 2:52 p.m. Community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority/San Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers Financing Authority/San Bernardino Associated Communities Financing Authority - Joint Regular Meeting At 2:55 p.m., Mayor/Chairman Valles called to order the joint regular meeting of the Community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing 15 12/17/2001 Authority/San Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers Financing Authority/San Bernardino Associated Communities Financing Authority and Mayor and Common Council. Roll Call Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present: Mayor/Chairman Valles; Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson; Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle; City Clerk Clark; Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo and Executive Director Van Osdel. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. R36. RES. CDC/2001-57 - Resolution of the Community Development Commission approving and authorizing execution of the Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and ANR Industries, Inc. for the construction of six (6) new single-family homes within Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) Target Areas #1 and #4. Augustine Rodriguez, President of ANR Industries, and George Jordan, Vice President of ANR, made a brief presentation to the Council outlining their proposal. Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Anderson, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. CDC/2001-57 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. R37. RES. CDC/2001-58 - Resolution of the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino approving an Amendment No. 1 to a property owner redevelopment agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino and Yellow Freight System, Inc., an Indiana Corporation and authorizing the execution of said amendment on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino. Council Member/Commissioner McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Lien, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. CDCI2001-58 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 16 12117/2001 R38. RES. CDC/2001-59 - Resolution of the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino referring certain properties to the Inland Valley Development Agency for acquisition pursuant to that certain 1999 Redevelopment Cooperation Agreement, dated July 12, 1999, regarding the HUB Project and approving other actions in connection therewith. Gary Van Osdel, Economic Development Agency Executive Director, asked that Cecelia Moreno, 1874 Tippecanoe, be added to the list of property owners who have rejected the Agency's offer to purchase their property. Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Anderson, that said resolution be adopted, as amended. Resolution No. CDC/2001-59 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 39. Public Comments Steven Figueroa, P.O. Box 3202, Victorville, CA, member of the Mexican American Political Association (MAPA), requested that an investigation of the Economic Development Agency be initiated due to the number of minority business enterprises who are suing the City. Marilyn Alcantar, 1495 Kingman, San Bernardino, CA, provided pictures of the Omnitrans fueling station LNG tank, and indicated that another gas leak occurred on November 19. Ms. Alcantar demanded that Omnitrans relocate the fueling station and asked the City to take the first step. It was the consensus of the Council that the City would draw up a resolution in support of moving the facility. Gina Martinez, 1363 Reece Street, San Bernardino, CA, addressed the issue of the Omnitrans fueling station and its harmful gas leaks. Jan Misquez, 355 S. Meridian, San Bernardino, CA, brought up the fact that the Omnitrans facility had been operating prior to approval of their permit. She stated that AQMD was enabling Omnitrans, and was not protecting the public. Rachel Clark, City Clerk, speaking as a citizen, voiced her concern about the noise from a concert held at the Orange Show over the weekend. City Attorney Pemnan stated that the City was interested in meeting with the Orange Show Board regarding the matter. He indicated that the City would 17 12/17/2001 look into whether the Municipal Code Noise Ordinance could be enforced against the Orange Show and alSo whether some type of nuisance abatement action could be brought against them in court. S1. Set luncheon closed session for January 7, 2002 at 12 noon in the Economic Development Agency Boardroom Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the Mayor and Common Council set a luncheon closed session on January 7, 2002 at 12 noon in the Economic Development Agency Boardroom pursuant to Govermnent Code Section 54956.9(a) existing litigation for the following case: City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department v. The United States Department of the Army - United States District Court Case No. CV 96-8867 consolidated with CV 96-5205. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Suarez, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. 40. Adjournment At 3:47 p.m., the meeting adjourned to 9 a.m., Thursday, December 20,2001, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California, for closed session discussion. The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission is scheduled for 8 a.m., Monday, January 7, 2002, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. RACHEL G. CLARK City Clerk B~-tL ~;; Linda Sutherland Deputy City Clerk No. of Items: 41 No. of Hours: 5 18 12/17/2001