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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 15, 1999
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
Pro Tem Miller at 8:05 a.m., Monday, March 15, 1999, 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 Pro Tem Miller; Council Members Estrada, Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson,
Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent:
Council Member McGinnis.
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional items would be
discussed in closed session:
lC. County General Plan.
IF.
Property Address:
247 W. 3cd Street
Negotiating Parties:
Gary Van Osdel on behalf of the Economic
Development Agency and Judith Caddy on
behalf of the State Department of
Transportation
Under Negotation:
Price, terms and conditions
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed later in the
meeting - pages 14 , 21 & 22) (1)
At 8:06 a.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission recessed to closed session for the following:
Pursuant to Government Code Sections:
A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
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Manta Management Corp. vs. Citv of San Bernardino - Court of
Appeals Case No. E019635 (Superior Court Case No. SCV 19157);
Mark Olson vs. Gina Louise Patterson. et a!. - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. SCV 42981.
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) (1); (2); (3) (A-F) of
Government Code Section 54956.9.
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - initiation of
litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section
54956.9.
D. Conference with legal counsel - personnel - pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.
E. Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6:
Agencv Negotiator:
Ed Raya, Human Resources Director
Emolovee Organizations:
San Bernardino Police Officers Association (SBPOA)
San Bernardino City Professional Fire Fighters Local 891
F. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1.
Property Address:
North side of Industrial Parkway adjacent
to the 1-215 Freeway (Parcel No. 266-072-
91)
Negotiating Parties: Gary Van Osdel on behalf of the Economic
Development Agency and James K.
Bernsen
Under Negotiation: Price, terms and conditions
2.
Property Address:
South side of Industrial Parkway adjacent to
the 1-215 Freeway (Parcel No. 266-041-71)
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Negotiating Parties: Gary Van Osdel on behalf of the Economic
Development Agency and David Hardy
Under Negotiation: Price, terms and conditions
3.
Property Address:
2204 Sunrise and 2205 East 19th Street
Negotiating Parties: Gary Van Osdel on behalf of the Economic
Development Agency and Robert Murphy,
San Bernardino Joint Unified School
District
Under Negotation: Price, terms and conditions
G. 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.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:06 a.m., Mayor Pro Tem Miller called the closed session to order in the
conference room of the Council Chambers of City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Pro Tem Miller; Council Members Estrada, Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson,
Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent:
Council Member McGinnis.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Simmons, Deputy City Attorney
Murad and Administrative Operations Supervisor Edna Anderson, City Attorney's
Office.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
Deputy City Clerk Cordova read the titles of all the resolutions and ordinances
on the regular agenda of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority/San
Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers Financing Authority/San Bernardino
Associated Communities Financing Authority while the Mayor and Common Council
and Community Development Commission were in closed session.
COUNCIL MEMBER MC GINNIS ARRIVED
At 8:09 a.m., Council Member McGinnis arrived at the closed session.
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SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE & EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR V AN OSDEL ARRIVED
At 8:13 a.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle and Executive Director
Van Osdel arrived at the closed session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY MURAD EXCUSED
At 8: 13 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Murad left the closed session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO & PRINCIPAL PLANNER
ROSS ARRIVED
At 8:27 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Empeno and Principal Planner Ross arrived
at the closed session.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR V AN OSDEL EXCUSED
At 8:31 a.m., Executive Director Van Osdelleft the closed session.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 8:32 a.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the closed session.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR RAY A & FINANCE DIRECTOR
PACHON ARRIVED
At 8:41 a.m., Human Resources Director Raya and Finance Director Pachon
arrived at the closed session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO & PRINCIPAL PLANNER
ROSS EXCUSED
At 8:41 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Empeno and Principal Planner Ross left the
closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 8:59 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:02 a.m., Mayor Pro Tern Miller reconvened the joint regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City
of San Bernardino.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Pro Tem Miller; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: None.
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Reverend Kendall Clark Baker of First
Congregational United Church of Christ.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Lien.
APPOINTMENTS
(2)
Council Member Lien
G. Harold Duffy - Central City Parking Place Commission - Appointment
Council Member McGinnis
Willie M. Brue - Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee -
Appointment
Patricia Alman Halbig - Fine Arts Commission - Reappointment
Doris Turner - Bureau of Franchises - Reappointment
Ralph M. Botello - Animal Advisory Commission - Reappointment
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Schnetz,
and unanimously carried, that the appointments and reappointments requested by
Council Members McGinnis and Lien be approved.
PROCLAMATION - MARCH 1999 - AMERICAN RED CROSS
MONTH (3)
June Durr, Marketing and Public Affairs Officer, read a proclamation
proclaiming the month of March 1999 as "American Red Cross Month" within the City
of San Bernardino.
Bob Wussler, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Association,
accepted the proclamation and expressed his appreciation.
PRESENTATION - TO THE CITY - RETROFIT PROJECT AWARD
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISION (3)
Ray Gonzalez, Regional Manager, Southern California Edison, presented the
Southern California Edison Retrofit Project Award to the City of San Bernardino; and
Mayor Pro Tem Miller and Facilities Manager Sharer accepted the award.
Mark Martinez, Project Manager of the Invest Project, reviewed the savings the
city has achieved and acknowledged the efforts of Facilities Manager Jim Sharer.
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SERVICE PIN AWARDS
(3)
June Durr, Marketing and Public Affairs Officer, read the names of the
following employees who received service pin awards in gratitude of their many years
of dedicated service to the city:
Name
Joan V ollucci
Thomas Rubio
Irene Thomsen
Nancy Clatfelter
Leticia Otey
Ruben Colunga
Robert Mendoza
DeDartment
Council
Fire
Library
Parks, Recreation & Community
Services
Po lice
Public Services
Public Services
Years of Service
25-year pin
lO-year pin
25-year pin
5-year pin
5-year pin
20-year pin
25-year pin
Each employee received a service pin presented by Mayor Pro Tem Miller.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER DEVLIN (4)
Council Member Devlin announced that the "E" Street project is complete with
the exception of some landscaping. He also reviewed the events of the clean-up day
held on Saturday, March 13, within the Fifth Ward.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON (4)
Council Member Anderson stated that she is a member of the City of San
Bernardino Readers for the San Bernardino City Unified School District and displayed
the gifts she had received from the students. She also made the following
announcements: 1) March 2 was Dr. Seuss' Birthday; 2) March 20, 1999, is Charley
Seymour's Birthday, and in recognition of such a golf tournament will be held.
Proceeds from the tournament will go towards the Adopt A Bike Program; and 3)
March 27 will be the Sixth Ward Clean-up Day at Rio Vista Elementary School.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER MC GINNIS (4)
Council Member McGinnis thanked Daniel Mackey for inviting him to attend
the farewell celebration held in honor of Dr. & Mrs. Peters, Pastor of the Seventh Day
Adventist Church. He also expressed his desire to see the charter reform committee
established and gave his recommendations for membership.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER (4)
Council Member Miller stated that the Penguin Motel located on the north end
of "D" Street would be demolished.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR PRO TEM MILLER (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Miller announced that in today's San Bernardino County Sun
newspaper there is an article highlighting the services provided by the Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Department. She encouraged the citizens to
participate in the various programs and to complete the survey included in the article.
She also reviewed the lineup of productions presented by Theatrical Arts
International to be held at the California Theatre.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY CLERK CLARK
(4)
City Clerk Clark announced that on April 27 an election would be conducted.
Sample ballots would be distributed this week, and a school bond measure would be
considered.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - JAY LINDBERG
(5)
Jay Lindberg, 6340 Orange Knoll, San Bernardino, CA, expressed concern
regarding the Police Department's handling of a complaint and submitted his findings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - HAROLD DUFFY
(5)
Harold Duffy, 5028 Wyche Court, San Bernardino, CA, stated that he had
submitted an application for the Charter Review Committee and expressed his desire to
see the representation of the entire community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - GIL NAVARRO
(5)
Gil Navarro, President of the Mt. Vernon Avenue Pride Association, stated that
the association supports the school bond measure, expressed concern that he had not
received a response from his letter to the Mayor and Council and requested a copy of
the city's financial records.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - BILL ROGERS
(5)
Bill Rogers, 1482 E. Davidson Street, San Bernardino, CA, stated that the
Mayor and Council recently conducted an illegal closed session held at the Economic
Development Agency Board Room and requested a copy of the minutes.
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City Attorney Penman stated that all closed session items are listed on the
agenda and each agenda is posted 72 hours prior to the meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR PRO TEM MILLER (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Miller announced that commencing on April 5, the public
comments would be addressed at the end of each meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council/Community Development Commission.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
(6)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the resolutions and ordinances
on the regular agenda of the Mayor and Common Council, Community Development
Commission and San Bernardino Associated Communities Financing Authority be
waived.
COUNCIL MINUTES
(7)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the following meetings of the
Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City of
San Bernardino be approved as submitted in typewritten form: December 21, 1998;
March 2, 1999.
CLAIMS & PAYROLL
(8)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the claims and payroll and the authorization to
issue warrants as listed on the memorandum dated March 9, 1999, from Barbara
Pachon, Director of Finance, be approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(9)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions as submitted by the
Chief Examiner, dated March 10, 1999, 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.
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RES. 1999-44A - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA HEALTHY CITIES PROJECT
FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: BLIGHT STUDENT
EDUCATION PROGRAM. (10)
RES. 1999-45 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE
SUPPLEMENTAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ELIMINATING THE FEBRUARY
11, 1999 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE INCREASE.
(11)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 1999-44A and 1999-45 were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9943 - AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS - NUNEZ POOL RENOVATION (13)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated February 22, 1999, concerning the Nunez pool renovation.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council approve
Plans and Specification No. 9943; and authorize the Director of Development Services
to advertise for bids for the Nunez pool renovation.
RES. 1999-46 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS BRlNCKERHOFF QUADE &
DOUGLAS, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND
DESIGN SERVICES FOR REPLACEMENT OF MOUNT VERNON
AVENUE VIADUCT OVER BNSF RAILROAD. (14)
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RES. 1999-47 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
WITH T.Y. LIN INTERNATIONAL McDANIELS FOR
INDEPENDENT BRIDGE CHECK SERVICES FOR THE STATE
STREET EXTENSION. (15)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 1999-46 and 1999-47 were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 1999-48 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE TO THE ANNUAL
PURCHASE ORDER WITH TOTER INCORPORATED FOR
PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL AUTOMATED CARTS FOR
RESIDENTIAL REFUSE SERVICES. (17)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that the Director of Finance be authorized to amend the fiscal year 1998/99
refuse budget and transfer $23,800 from Account No. 527-415-5502 to 527-411-5111:
and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-48 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 1999-49 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO GUZMAN
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK
AND OTHER CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION PER PLAN NO. 9923.
(12)
Director of Development Services Hays answered questions concerning the
source of funding.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
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Resolution No. 1999-49 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
RES. 1999-50 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AND
ACCEPT GRANTS FROM THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION
PROGRAMS, TUTORIAL AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AT
JOHNSON COMMUNITY HALL AND WATERMAN GARDENS.
(16)
Council commended staff for their efforts in bringing the programs to fruition.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada,
that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-50 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING
SECTION 5.04.378 TO TITLE 5 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN VENDORS.
First (18)
Note: The ordinance was not distributed in the backup material and will not be
available for reference.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada,
and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to the Mayor and Common
Council/Community Development Commission meeting of April 19, 1999.
ORAL STATUS REPORT - 206 SOUTH "D" STREET - MICHAEL
& BRENDA ALLEN - DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
(19)
Note: Backup material was not distributed on this item and will not be available
for reference.
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City Attorney Penman stated that in an effort to avoid an appearance of a
conflict of interest, David Gondek from the law office of Sabo and Green would be
advising the Mayor and Council on this matter.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 10:05 a.m., City Attorney Penman left the council meeting and was replaced
by Special Counsel Gondek.
Michael Hays, Director of Development Services, gave an oral report on the
action taken to cleanup the site located at 206 South "D" Street, provided an update on
the renovations being completed, and answered questions relative to such.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the report presented by Director of
Development Services Hays be received and filed.
SPECIAL COUNSEL GONDEK EXCUSED
At 10: 12 a.m., Special Counsel Gondek left the council meeting and was
replaced by City Attorney Penman.
DISCUSS & TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION - WIND DAMAGE - 3000
BLOCK OF OHIO AVENUE - (Continued from March 1, 1999) (20)
Nick Gonzalez, Community Liaison, submitted a memorandum dated March 10,
1999, concerning the wind damage at the 3000 block of Ohio Avenue.
City Administrator Wilson reviewed the attempts made to compensate the
residents of the 3000 block of Ohio Avenue for wind damage.
City Attorney Penman explained that a criminal complaint would be filed for
violation of the Municipal Code.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that staff be directed to do whatever may be feasible with the bonds.
A discussion was held concerning a viable means to compensate the residents of
the 3000 block of Ohio A venue and the possibility of establishing a policy to protect
residents of high-wind areas.
Council Member Devlin made a substitute motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be directed to
investigate the possibility of establishing a policy to protect residents of high-wind
areas.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING
THE FINAL MAP FOR SUBDIVISION TRACT NO. 14193,
LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF OHIO AVENUE
AND OLIVE AVENUE, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC DEDICATIONS
AS SET FORTH ON SAID MAP; AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF THE STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT FOR
THE IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID SUBDIVISION, WITH TIME FOR
PERFORMANCE SPECIFIED. (Continued from December 21, 1998)
(21)
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the resolution approving the final map for
Tentative Tract No. 14193 be continued to the Mayor and Common
Council/Community Development Commission meeting of June 21, 1999.
CONSOLIDATED COURTS MASTER PLAN - COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO (NB1)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin,
and unanimously carried, that the matter arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda.
A discussion ensued regarding the County of San Bernardino's Consolidated
Courts Master Plan and the urgency for the renovations to the central courthouse.
RES. 1999-51 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO OPPOSING THE
PROPOSED TIME TABLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
NEW CONSOLIDATED COURTS MASTER PLAN. (NB1)
City Clerk Rachel Clark read the title of the resolution into the record.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-51 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER REUSE - SITE ON GILBERT
STREET - (Discussed later in the meeting - page 21) (NB2)
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Council Member Lien submitted a letter dated February 1, 1999, concerning the
reuse of the County Medical Center located on Gilbert Street.
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the matter arose subsequent to the posting of the
agenda.
A discussion ensued regarding the areas of concern relative to the CMC Site Re-
use Report and Recommendations.
It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council that the matter be discussed later
in the meeting.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed earlier and
later in the meeting - pages 1, 21 & 22) (1)
At 10:44 a.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission recessed to closed session for the following:
Pursuant to Government Code Sections:
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - initiation of
litigation pursuant to subdivision (cl of Government Code Section
54956.9.
E. Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6:
Agencv Negotiator:
Ed Raya, Human Resources Director
Emplovee Organizations:
San Bernardino Police Officers Association (SBPOA)
San Bernardino City Professional Fire Fighters Local 891
CLOSED SESSION
At 10:44 a.m., Mayor Pro Tem Miller called the closed session to order in the
conference room of the Council Chambers of City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Pro Tem Miller; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz,
Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: Council Member Devlin.
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Also present: Deputy City Attorney Empeno and Principal Planner Ross.
COUNCIL MEMBER DEVLIN ARRIVED
At 10:46 a.m., Council Member Devlin arrived at the closed session.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR RAY A & FINANCE DIRECTOR
PACHON ARRIVED
At 10:51 a.m., Human Resources Director Raya and Finance Director Pachon
arrived at the closed session.
SENIOR ASSIST ANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE ARRIVED
At 11 :04 a.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle arrived at the closed
session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EASLAND ARRIVED
At 11: 11 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Easland arrived at the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 11:19 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11:19 a.m., Mayor Pro Tem Miller reconvened the joint regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City
of San Bernardino.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Pro Tem Miller; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller; Deputy City Attorney Empeno, City Clerk Clark, Development
Services Director Hays. Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 98-06 -
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 15826 - VARIANCE NO. 98-12 - AMEND
LAND USE DESIGNATION - CG-l, COMMERCIAL GENERAL, TO
RS, RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN - 20.65 ACRES - NORTHWEST
CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET & WATERMAN AVENUE-
JMS PROPERTIES (24)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated February 24, 1999, concerning the development of 20.65 acres located at the
northwest corner of Washington Street and Watermal1 A venue.
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Mayor Pro Tem Miller opened the hearing.
Valerie Ross, Principal Planner, provided a synopsis of the action taken relative
to General Plan Amendment No. 98-06, Tentative Tract No. 15826 and Variance No.
98-12.
Spencer Sargent, West Colony Community Association, requested that the
developer meet with the association board of directors to allow them time to review the
plans.
A discussion was held concerning the protocol to be observed for the conduct of
meetings of a legislative body.
Council Member McGinnis stated that he would be abstaining from the vote.
Jim Fahf, JMS Properties, stated that he didn't object to meeting with the
association; however, as the developer, they did not wish to be a part of the
association.
RES. 1999-52 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
98-06 TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM CG-l, COMMERCIAL GENERAL, TO RS,
RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN, FOR 20.65 ACRES LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND
WATERMAN AVENUE. (24)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that the hearing be closed; that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the
resolution that adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approves General Plan
Amendment No. 98-06; that Tentative Tract Map No. 15826 and Variance No. 98-12
be approved based on the findings of fact and subject to the Conditions of Approval and
Standard Requirements; and that the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program be
approved.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-52 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member McGinnis. Absent: None.
REAFFIRM BILLBOARD POLICY - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT (22)
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Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated March 5, 1999, concerning the city's billboard policy.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that the Mayor and Common Council reaffirm the policies prohibiting new
billboards and structural alterations to existing billboards.
Valerie Ross, Principal Planner, provided a synopsis of the action taken to
address the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing billboards.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO EXCUSED
At 11:38 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Empeno left the council meeting and was
replaced by City Attorney Penman.
David Schulze, P. O. Box 812, Highland, CA, real estate broker and member of
the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce, stated that he was delegated to meet with
the city in an effort to modernize the existing billboard policy to allow the maintenance
of such. He requested that the billboard companies be allowed to maintain the existing
billboards within the city.
Development Services Director Hays stated that non-conforming billboards
cannot be retrofitted; however, legally established billboards can be maintained. He
reviewed the provisions of the billboard policy.
A discussion ensued regarding the actions taken to address the concerns relative
to the existing billboards.
Council requested information concerning the location of non-conforming and
conforming billboards within the city.
Teri Cates, General Manager of Chancellor Media, expressed concern regarding
the city's existing billboard policy.
A discussion was held concerning the steps to be taken to ensure the
representation of all individuals involved.
Council Member Devlin made a substitute motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the matter be tabled.
Council Member Anderson removed her second, and the substitute motion failed
for lack of a second.
Council Member Estrada made a substitute motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that the matter be referred to the
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Legislative Review Committee (LRC) and placed on the LRC agenda for the first
meeting of April; and that closed session also be placed on said agenda under
significant exposure to litigation.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 12:01 p.m., City Attorney Penman left the council meeting and was replaced
by Deputy City Attorney Empeno.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9944 - AUTHORIZE PROCEEDINGS -
VACATE PORTION OF THREE (3) STREETS - FLORES STREET,
10TH STREET & PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE - SOUTH OF BASE
LINE STREET (23)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated February 19, 1999, concerning the vacation of a portion of Flores Street, 10th
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the Director of Development Services and the
City Clerk be authorized to proceed with the proposed vacation of a portion of three
streets - Flores Street, 10'h Street and Pennsylvania Avenue south of Base Line Street;
and that Plan No. 9944 showing the proposed vacation of a portion of Flores Street,
10th Street and Pennsylvania A venue south of Base Line Street be approved.
RECESS MEETING
At 12:02 p.m., the meeting recessed to 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of
City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:02 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Miller reconvened the joint regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission.
ROLL CALL
Roll call taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present: Mayor
Pro Tem Miller; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, Economic Development
Agency Special Counsel Sabo, City Clerk Clark, Economic Development Agency
Executive Director Van Osdel. Absent: None.
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
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At 2:02 p.m., Vice-Chairwoman Miller called to order the joint regular meeting
of the Community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing
Authority/San Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers Financing Authority/San
Bernardino Associated Communities Financing Authority and Mayor and Common
Council.
PRESENTATION - PRESENTED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY - FROM SALVATION ARMY - CERTIFICATE OF
APPRECIATION (3)
Major Russell Fritz of the Salvation Army presented a certificate of appreciation
to the Economic Development Agency for its financial assistance with the Hospitality
House and Community Dinner.
Economic Development Agency Executive Director Van Osdel accepted the
certificate.
PUBLIC HEARING - 1998-99 ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED ACTION
PLAN AMENDMENT - 40TH STREET & WATERMAN AVENUE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA REDEVELOPMENT
FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS - $150,000 (R25)
Ronald E. Winkler, Director of Development Department, submitted a staff
report dated March 8, 1999, concerning the proposed 40'h Street and Waterman Avenue
Redevelopment Project Area.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller opened the hearing.
Development Director Winkler provided a synopsis of the action taken for the
establislnnent of the proposed 40'h Street and Waterman Avenue Redevelopment Project
Area and answered questions relative to such.
RES. CDC/1999-8A - RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
(THE "AGENCY") TO EXECUTE A CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND
ROSENOW, SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. (RSG), FOR PURPOSES OF
CARRYING OUT THE REDEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY
ANALYSIS FOR THE PROPOSED 40TH STREET AND WATERMAN
AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. (R25)
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Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Schnetz,
that the hearing be closed; that the Mayor and Common Council approve an amendment
to the City's 1998-99 Annual Consolidated Action Plan reallocating $150,000 from
Community Development Block Grant Account No. 98-201 to the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of San Bernardino to fund a redevelopment feasibility analysis and
related costs for the proposed 40'h Street and Waterman Avenue Redevelopment Project
Area; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. CDC/1999-8A was adopted by the
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
WELLS FARGO LINE OF CREDIT - EXTENSION - ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (R26)
Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director, submitted a staff report dated March 5,
1999, concerning the Agency's line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank.
Barbara Lindseth, Director of Administrative Services, explained that the
Agency would be extending their line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank to March 1,
2000.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the Community Development Commission
authorize an extension to March 1, 2000 of certain lines of credit with Wells Fargo
Bank and authorize the Executive Director to execute said documents.
PUBLIC HEARING HEALTH CARE REVENUE BONDS
$9,000,000 - ASSISTED LIVING FOUNDATION OF AMERICA -
FULLERTON VILLAGE PROJECT (R27)
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED
COMMUNITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE
SALE AND DELIVERY OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,000,000
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF HEALTH CARE
REVENUE BONDS (ASSISTED LIVING FOUNDATION OF
AMERICA - FULLERTON VILLAGE PROJECT) 1999 SERIES A
TAX EXEMPT AND 1999 SERIES B TAXABLE, AND APPROVING
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (R27)
Note: Backup material was not distributed on this item and will not be available
for reference.
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Mayor Pro Tem Miller opened the hearing.
Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director, requested that the item be continued to the
Mayor and Council/Community Development Commission meeting of April 5, 1999.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to the Mayor and
Common Council/Community Development Commission meeting of April 5, 1999.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 2: 18 p.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the council meeting
and was by City Attorney Penman.
COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER REUSE - SITE ON GILBERT
STREET - (Discussed earlier in the meeting - page 13) (NB2)
A discussion was held concerning the areas of concern relative to the reuse of
the County Medical Center located on Gilbert Street.
COUNCIL MEMBER McGINNIS EXCUSED
At 2:20 p.m., Council Member McGinnis left the council meeting.
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
and unanimously carried, that the County Board of Supervisors be requested to continue
Recommendation Nos. 3, 6, 7, 17 and 18 as noted in the report dated March 2, 1999,
concerning the reuse of the County Medical Center on Gilbert Street, to give the citizen
committee an opportunity to provide input.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed earlier and
later in the meeting - pages 1, 14 & 22) (1)
At 2:21 p.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission recessed to closed session for the following:
Pursuant to Government Code Section:
C. Conference with legal counsel - amicipated litigation - initiation of
litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section
54956.9 - County General Plan.
CLOSED SESSION
At 2:21 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Miller called the closed session to order in the
conference room of the Council Chambers of City Hall.
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ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Pro Tern Miller; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: None.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle; Executive Director Van
Osdel, Development Director Winkler and Special Counsel Sabo, Economic
Development Agency.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 3: 18 p.m., the closed session adjourned to the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 3:18 p.m., Mayor Pro Tern Miller reconvened the joint regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City
of San Bernardino.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Pro Tem Miller; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, Economic Development
Agency Executive Director Van Osdel. Absent: None.
COUNTY GENERAL PLAN - AFFECT ON COUNTY ISLANDS -
PROPOSED AMENDMENT (NB3)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada,
and unanimously carried, that the matter arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda.
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 17, 1999, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, California.
CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed earlier in the meeting - pages 1, 14
&2U (1)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 17, 1999, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, California.
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ADJOURNMENT (28)
At 3:20 p.m., the meeting adjourned to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 17,
1999, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
RACHEL G. CLARK, CMC
City Clerk
BY_~~t.4-
zanna Cordova
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 31
No. of Hours: 5.5
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