HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-1999 Minutes
MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
JULY 6,1999
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
Valles at 8:22 a.m., Tuesday, July 6, 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 Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Members
Schnetz, Devlin, Miller.
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional case would be
discussed in closed session:
William Cooper vs. City of San Bernardino. et at. - United States
District Court Case No. CV 98-7951.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed later in the
meeting - page 5) (1)
At 8:22 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):
People of the State of California. et at. VS. William H. Cooper. et al. -
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 49063.
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.
1
7/6/1999
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 real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8.
F. 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.
G. Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6:
Agencv Negotiator:
Ed Raya, Director of Human Resources
Emplovee Organizations:
San Bernardino Public Employees Association - General Employees
San Bernardino Public Employees Association - Middle Management
Employees
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:22 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 City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Members
Schnetz, Devlin, Miller.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, Deputy City Attorneys
Coleman and Easland 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
2
7/6/1999
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 MILLER ARRIVED
At 8:37 a.m., Council Member Miller arrived at the closed session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY COLEMAN EXCUSED
At 8:41 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Coleman 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.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 8:46 a.m., City Attorney Penman left the closed session.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN RETURNED
At 9:03 a.m., City Attorney Penman returned to the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 9:04 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9: 11 a.m., Mayor Valles 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 Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller; City
Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Father Patricio Guillen from Libreria del Pueblo.
MUSICAL PRESENTATION - SARA ORDAZ
(3)
Sara Ordaz, 3'd Grader from Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, gave a
beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
3
7/6/1999
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Anderson.
APPOINTMENTS
(2)
There were no appointments at this meeting.
PRESENTATIONS - CERTIFICATE OF APPRECATION - SARA
ORDAZ (3)
Ms. Ordaz was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of
her beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER (4)
Council Member Miller stated that she enjoyed distributing medals to the far
west region soccer teams.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON (4)
Council Member Anderson made the following announcements: 1) She stated
it was a pleasure to take part in the 4th of July Celebration sponsored by the city. 2)
August 7 is the next Sixth Ward cleanup day. The dump site will be located at the
northeast corner of Meridian and Foothill. 3) An update on the opening of the Fiesta
Market was provided. 4) Congratulations were extended to the residents of the Sixth
Ward for maintaining their properties and they were encouraged to call her office with
the names of individuals who should receive a letter of recognition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA (4)
Council Member Estrada thanked the Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services for their diligence in bringing together the wonderful 4'h of July
Celebration at Seccombe Lake Park.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER LIEN
(4)
Council Member Lien stated that on June 27 the Perris Hill and DMV
Neighborhood Associations collected 20 tons of rubhish. She also stated that on July
16 and 17, the Saint John Church and Praise Chapel would be sponsoring a 3 on 3
basketball tournament.
4
7/6/1999
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER McGINNIS
(4)
Council Member McGinnis made the following announcements: 1) Third Ward
cleanup day will be July 10 located next to the West Colony Community Association.
Fliers will be distributed and information will be noted in the newspaper. 2) The
Fourth Ward cleanup day sponsored by the 30/40 Neighborhood Association will be
July 24. More information will be disseminated at a later date. 3). He thanked Mr.
Bill Thomas for showing him the events sponsored for teens on Monday night at the
Brandin' Iron.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MOMENT OF SILENCE
(4)
A moment of silence was observed for Emma Ballard, wife of the former Mayor
Al Ballard.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR V ALLES
(4)
Mayor Valles made the following announcements:
1. The Police Department was recognized for their diligence in obtaining
the Circle of Life Award presented by the Family Service Agency. The
award was presented for their outstanding work in the area of domestic
violence.
2. Kudos were extended to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Department and the San Bernardino Stadium for their beautiful 4th of July
displays of fireworks.
3. State legislature's recent actions were reviewed, and the Mayor noted
that the actions made a positive impact to the city's fiscal year 199912000
budget.
4. The 1999 Route 66 Rendezvous t-shirt was displayed. Anyone interested
in buying a t-shirt can do so at the Convention and Visitors Bureau
located at 201 North "E" Street.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCMENT
meeting - page 1)
- (Discussed earlier in the
(1)
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional case had been
discussed in closed session:
5
7/6/1999
James L. Beckett & Francis O. Beckett. et al. vs. Santa Ana Watershed
Proiect Authoritv and Does 1-10 Inclusive - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. SCV 18510; Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division
II, Case No. E023554.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN (4)
City Attorney Penman noted the positive impact the soccer field has had on the
community and acknowledged Council Member Miller for her work associated with
such.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILSON (4)
City Administrator Wilson announced that a survey was distributed to all
businesses within the city and urged the businesses to complete the survey and forward
it to the city.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA (4)
Council Member Estrada announced that she would be placing on the agenda of
the Legislative Review Committee an item to allow the use of fireworks for New
Year's Eve 1999. She also requested that staff develop a matrix to show the tonnage of
rubbish by ward and to reflect the revenue generated by the soccer field.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES -
(Discussed later in the meeting - page 7) (5)
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, opposed the waiving of the
full reading of the resolutions and ordinances.
Mayor Valles read the statement concerning willful disruption of meetings to
Jeff Wright.
RECESS MEETING
At 9:46 a.m., Mayor Valles declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:48 a.m., Mayor Valles 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
Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis. Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
6
7/6/1999
Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Members
Schnetz, Devlin.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES -
(Discussed earlier in the meeting - page 6) (5)
It was noted that the titles of the resolutions and ordinances are read into the
record while the Mayor and Council are in closed session.
Council Member Estrada 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, San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority, San Bernardino Park
Acquisition Joint Powers Financing Authority and San Bernardino Associated
Communities Financing Authority be waived.
CLAIMS & PAYROLL
(6)
Mayor Valles read the statement concerning willful disruption of meetings to
Shirley Goodwin.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the claims and payroll and the authorization to
issue warrants as listed on the memorandum dated June 29, 1999, from Barbara
Pachon, Director of Finance, be approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(7)
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 June 29, 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.
SET LUNCHEON WORKSHOP - NOVEMBER 15, 1999 - 12:00
NOON - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD ROOM -
PRESENTATION BY CHANCELLOR ORBACH - UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE (UCR) (8)
Fred Wilson, City Administrator submitted a staff report dated June 22, 1999,
concerning the setting of a luncheon workshop for November 15, 1999.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Miller, and unanimously carried, that a luncheon workshop be set for Monday,
7
7/6/1999
November 15, 1999, at 12:00 noon, in the Economic Development Agency Board
Room to hear a presentation from University of California, Riverside Chancellor
Raymond Orbach.
ORD. MC-I049 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ADDING SECTION IX. NARCOTICS AND GANG-
RELATED CRIME EVICTION PROGRAM, CHAPTER 9.95 TO
TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE AND
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO LANDLORDS
RENTING PROPERTY UPON WHICH SPECIFIED DRUG AND/OR
GANG RELATED ACTIVITIES ARE OCCllRRING. Final (9)
Council expressed concern regarding the possibility of an eviction based upon
observation.
The following individuals expressed support for the adoption of said ordinance:
Cheryl Brown, 1565 N. Sepulveda, San Bernardino, CA.
James Tate, President of the DMV Neighborhood Association, 1441 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, CA.
Cathy Lee, 1476 N. Wall Avenue, San Bernardino, CA.
Marie Asaro, 2077 Belle Street, San Bernardino, CA.
Esker F. McConnell, 1775 E. 20th Street #2, San Bernardino, CA.
Deputy City Attorney Coleman stated that the ordinance was designed to target
multi-unit complexes and that action to be taken would not be based on observation.
She also reviewed the steps associated with the process.
City Attorney Penman reviewed the provisions of the ordinance, answered
questions concerning the applicability of the ordinance and stated that observation alone
would not constitute an eviction.
Discussion ensued regarding what constitutes a preponderance of evidence and
whether or not that includes an arrest.
The following individuals expressed concern relative to the adoption of said
ordinance:
Shirley Goodwin, 3715 Camellia, San Bernardino, CA.
Mary Irving, Executive Director of Fair Housing, 715 N. Arrowhead Avenue,
San Bernardino, CA.
City Attorney Penman reviewed the constitutional rights of individuals and the
provisions of The Brown Act.
8
7/6/1999
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Miller, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-1049 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: Council Member Lien.
Absent: Council Members Schnetz, Devlin.
PUBLIC HEARING - ESTABLISH FEES FOR SERVICES (18)
Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk, submitted a memorandum dated June 30, 1999,
explaining the need for the continuance of the public hearing.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FEES FOR SERVICES FURNISHED BY
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (18)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McGinnis, and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to 10:00 a.m.,
Monday, July 12, 1999, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street,
San Bernardino, California.
PUBLIC HEARING - AUTHORIZE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY -
NORTH OF MILL STREET - EAST OF THE 1-215 FREEWAY -
WEST OF "G" STREET - ALL PRO BROADCASTING, INC. (19)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated June 14, 1999, concerning the sale of city property.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
Mike Grubbs, Acting City Engineer, provided a synopsis of the action taken
relative to the sale of city property located north of Mill Street, east of the I-215
Freeway and west of "G" Street to All Pro Broadcasting, Inc., and answered questions
relative to such.
Shirley Goodwin, 3715 Camellia, San Bernardino, CA, expressed concern
regarding the appraised value of the property.
9
7/6/1999
RES. 1999-158 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
THE SALE OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
NORTH OF MILL STREET, EAST OF THE I-215 FREEWAY AND
WEST OF "G" STREET TO ALL PRO BROADCASTING, INC.,
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A
QUITCLAIM DEED. (19)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-158 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
None. Absent: Council Members Schnetz, Devlin.
RES. 1999-159 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH DR. LAWRENCE BLUM
TO CONDUCT PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT. (lOA)
RES. 1999-160 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH DR. JOSEPH
MALANCHARUVIL TO CONDUCT PSYCHOLOGICAL
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (lOB)
Shirley Goodwin, 3715 Camellia, San Bernardino, CA, expressed concern
regarding the professional conduct of Joseph Malancharuvil.
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
McGinnis, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 1999-159 and 1999-160 were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
Absent: Council Members Schnetz, Devlin.
10
7/6/1999
RES. 1999-161 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR SUBDIVISION
TRACT NO. 10302, LOCATED AT THE WEST SIDE OF PALM
A VENUE, NORTH AND SOUTH OF PIEDMONT DRIVE
,
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. (11)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-161 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller Nays: None. Absent: Council
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
AUTHORIZE PROCEEDINGS FORM LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1025 - PALM
A VENUE & W ASHINGTON AVENUE AREA - TRACT NO. 15743
(12)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated June 22, 1999, concerning the formation of an assessment district in the Palm
Avenue and Washington Avenue area.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McGinnis, and unanimously carried, that the Director of Development Services and the
City Clerk be authorized to proceed under San Bernardino Municipal Code 12.90, with
the establishment of a landscape maintenance assessment district in the Palm Avenue
and Washington Avenue area, within Tract No. 15743, to be known as Assessment
District No. 1025.
RES. 1999-162 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ROGERS,
ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT FOR FINANCIAL AUDIT
SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999. (13)
City Administrator Wilson stated that bids for financial services for the city,
Economic Development Agency and Water Department would be requested for the
following year.
11
7/6/1999
Shirley Goodwin, 3715 Camellia, San Bernardino, CA, stated that bids should
be requested prior to the issuance of the contract.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-162 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
RES. 1999-163 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
OBSOLETE RECORDS BY THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY FIRE
DEPARTMENT. (14)
Shirley Goodwin, 3715 Camellia, San Bernardino, CA, expressed opposition to
the destruction of records.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-163 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
RES. 1999-164 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
RELATING TO THE DELIVERY OF TYPE A LUNCHES FOR THE
CITY'S YEAR-ROUND LUNCH PROGRAM. (15)
Shirley Goodwin, 3715 Camellia, San Bernardino, CA, expressed support for
the adoption of said resolution.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Miller, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-164 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
Council
Council
12
7/6/1999
RES. 1999-165 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
SUCCESSOR TO THE SOUTH SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT, ASSESSING PROPERTIES WITHIN THE
PREVIOUS DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$13,912.50 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000. (16)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-165 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
APPROVE - PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT - OPTIONS
FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATES (17)
Council Member Estrada submitted a staff report dated June 29, 1999,
concerning the proposed Charter amendment to provide options for municipal election
dates.
City Attorney Penman provided a synopsis of the action taken relative to the
proposed Charter amendment.
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller,
and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the July 19,
1999, Mayor and Common Council meeting a proposed Charter amendment to be
placed on the November 2, 1999, ballot as set forth in the proposed Charter amendment
language contained in the staff report from Council Member Estrada dated June 29,
1999; and that the City Clerk be directed to transmit a copy of the proposed Charter
amendment to the City Attorney for his preparation of an impartial analysis of the
measure.
RECESS MEETING
At 11:00 a.m., Mayor Valles declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11: 12 a.m., Mayor Valles 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
Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller; Deputy City
13
7/6/1999
Attorney Empeno, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
DETERMINE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY - TYPE 41
LIQUOR LICENSE - TOPP'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE - 668
FAIRWAY DRIVE (27)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated June 24, 1999, concerning the issuance of a Type 41 Liquor License for Topp's
Restaurant and Lounge located at 668 Fairway Drive.
Valerie Ross, Principal Planner, provided a synopsis of the action taken for the
issuance of a Type 41 Liquor License for Topp's Restaurant and Lounge.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council determine
that the public convenience or necessity is served; and that the Development Services
Department be directed to send a letter to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control for a Type 41 (on-sale beer and wine and eating place) Liquor License for
Topp's Restaurant and Lounge located at 668 Fairway Drive subject to the Planning
Division and Police Department's conditions of approval.
APPEAL HEARING - LOSS OF NON-CONFORMING STATUS -
TWO 2-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES -
1091, 1091 '/2, 1097 W. 7TH STREET & 693 NORTH "L" STREET -
RS, RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN, LAND USE DISTRICT (28)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated June 22, 1999, concerning an appeal filed by Izhak Kofman.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
Valerie Ross, Principal Planner, provided a synopsis of the action taken relative
to the properties located at 1091, 1091 1/2, 1097 W. 7th Street and 693 North "L"
Street.
Izhak Kofman, 5571 Thistle Street, San Bernardino, CA, expressed concern that
proper disclosure had not been given when he purchased the properties.
A discussion was held concerning due diligence and whether or not properties
which lose their non-conforming status can be identified.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno reviewed the options available to the property
owner.
14
7/6/1999
Principal Planner Ross reviewed the steps taken to amend the Development
Code and explained the provisions applicable to the properties.
Bob Watson, Realtor, explained the process used to ascertain the legal status of
the properties.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that the hearing be closed; that the Mayor and Common Council deny the
appeal; and that the matter relative to notification of property status be referred to the
Legislative Review Committee.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Lien, Anderson, Miller. Nays: Council Member McGinnis. Absent: Council
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO EXCUSED
At 11:39 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Empeno left the council meeting and was
replaced by City Attorney Penman.
RES. 1999-166 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, SEPARATELY APPROVING (1)
THE TRANSFER OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE TO
CENTURY-TCI CALIFORNIA, L.P., AND (2) THE CHANGE IN
CONTROL OF THE MANAGING PARTNER OF CENTURY-TCI
CALIFORNIA, L.P., AND TRANSFER TO ADELPHIA
COMMUNICATIONS CORP. (22)
Frank Keller, Cable Television Manager, reviewed the steps taken to effectuate
the transfer of the cable franchise.
Joshua Beckley, 1314 E. Date Street, San Bernardino, CA, inquired about the
affect on Channel 3.
Cable Television Manager Keller stated that the transfer would have no affect on
Channel 3.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-166 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
Council
Council
15
7/6/1999
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING
A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE TO
ENTER INTO A 180-DAY PILOT PROGRAM WITH THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO ASSESS AN IMPROVED PARAMEDIC FIRST
RESPONDER PROGRAM. (Continued from .June 21,1999) (25)
Note: The resolution was not distributed in the backup material and will not be
available for reference.
Fire Chief Pitzer provided a synopsis of the action taken to assess an improved
paramedic first responder program.
City Attorney Penman stated that his office has not reviewed the exhibits and
recommended that the matter be continued for two weeks.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson; and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to the Mayor and
Common Council and Community Development Commission meeting of July 19, 1999.
RES. 1999-167 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FINAL
BUDGET OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 AND
ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1999-2000 FOR SAID CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE I OF THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 98-206.
(Discussed later in the meeting - page 17) (20)
City Administrator Wilson reviewed the steps taken to establish the fiscal year
1999/2000 budget.
Council expressed concern regarding the vacancy factor imposed on the Police
Department.
Council Member Miller made a motion that the vacancy factor established for
the Police Department be set at 20 percent.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
The following individuals expressed concern regarding the budget established
for the Telecommunications Division:
Pastor Ray Turner, 3193 N. Mayfield, San Bernardino, CA.
Pastor Joshua Beckley, 1314 E. Date Street, San Bernardino, CA.
16
7/6/1999
Shirley Goodwin, 3715 Camellia, San Bernardino, CA.
City Administrator Wilson stated that the services provided to the churches
would not be affected since the focus of the Telecommunications Division would be on
contract services.
It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council that the matter be discussed later
in the meeting.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
AND REPEALING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 15.12 OF
THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS.
First (24)
City Attorney Penman recommended that the matter be continued to July 19,
1999, to allow his office to investigate concerns relative to litigation.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
At 12:21 p.m., Council Member Estrada declared a conflict of interest and left
the council meeting.
Gary L. McGavin, AlA, California Seismic Safety Commission, 447 La Verne
Street, Redlands, CA, stated that San Bernardino has a significant earthquake hazard
and expressed concern regarding the unreinforced masonry buildings within the city.
He urged the Mayor and Council to retain the current policy or consider a time
extension.
Shirley Goodwin, 3715 Camellia, San Bernardino, CA, expressed concern
regarding the caliber of staff being utilized for the inspection of unreinforced masonry
buildings.
Jim Davis, Davis Camera Shop, expressed concern regarding the time
constraints for rehabilitation of unreinforced buildings.
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Miller, and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to the Mayor and
Common Council and Community Development Commission meeting of July 19, 1999.
RECESS MEETING
At 12:29 p.m., Mayor Valles recessed the meeting to 2:00 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of City Hall.
17
7/6/1999
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 City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Valles; Council Members Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Members
Estrada, Schnetz, Devlin.
RES. 1999-167 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FINAL
BUDGET OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 AND
ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1999-2000 FOR SAID CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE ] OF THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 98-206.
(Discussed earlier in the meeting - page 16) (20)
City Administrator Wilson stated that the vacancy factor for the Police
Department equates to 23 vacant police officer positions.
Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, answered questions regarding the Police
Department's vacancy factor.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA RETURNED
At 2:08 p.m., Council Member Estrada returned to the council meeting and
took her place at the council table.
A discussion was held concerning the number of police officers being funded by
state grants and the costs associated with such.
Council Member McGinnis made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-167 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
INITIATE PROCEEDINGS - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - RE-
EXAMINE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR PARCELS
VICTORIA, "F" & "G" STREETS - BETWEEN 6TH & 7TH STREETS
(21)
18
7/6/1999
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated July 1, 1999, concerning a proposed General Plan Amendment to re-examine the
land use designation for parcels along Victoria, "F" and "G" Streets between 6th and 7th
Streets.
Valerie Ross, Principal Planner, explained the need for the proposed
amendment.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada,
and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council initiate a General Plan
Amendment to re-examine the land use designation for the parcels along Victoria, "F"
and "G" Streets between 6th and 7th Streets.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2086 ENTITLED, IN PART, "A RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREET INTERSECTIONS WHERE A
LEFT TURN IS PROHIBITED..." AND PROVIDING THAT LEFT
TURNS ARE PROHIBITED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
TIPPECANOE A VENUE AND ROSEWOOD DRIVE. (Continued
from May 17, 1999) (23)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to the Mayor and Common
Council and Community Development Commission meeting of August 2, 1999, for
completion of the environmental review.
RES. 1999-168 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING A
CONTRACT WITH SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE
DEPARTMENT FOR FIRE SERVICE IN THE COUNTY
UNINCORPORATED AREAS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO CITY LIMITS. (Continued from .June 23, 1999)
(26)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McGinnis, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-168 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
Council
Council
CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILSON EXCUSED
At 2:39 p.m., City Administrator Wilson left the council meeting
replaced by Economic Development Agency Executive Director Van Osdel.
and was
19
7/6/1999
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 2:39 p.m., City Attorney Penman left the council meeting and was replaced
by Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle and Economic Development Agency Special
Counsel Sabo.
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 2:39 p.m., Chairwoman Valles 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 Communites Financing Authority and Mayor and Common
Council.
PUBLIC HEARING RE-PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
COMMUNITY
(R29)
Maggie Pacheco, Director of Housing and Community Development, submitted
a staff report dated July 6, 1999, concerning the re-programming of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
No public comments were rendered.
Housing and Community Development Director Pacheco provided a synopsis of
the action taken to re-program CDBG grant funds and answered questions relative to
such.
RES. 1999-169 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (1) THE RE-
PROGRAMMING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,185,420 (2)
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN (1997-2000) FOR THE PURPOSES CONTAINED IN
THIS STAFF REPORT AND (3) EXECUTION OF THE STANDARD
CDBG AGREEMENT WITH LOS PADRINOS AND AMENDMENTS
TO THE EASTER SEAL AND GENTS AGREEMENTS BY THE
MAYOR, AS PREPARED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY. (R29)
20
7/6/1999
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-169 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
None. Absent: Council Members Schnetz, Devlin.
TEFRA HEARING - AUTHORIZE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
HOUSING AUTHORITY - ISSUE BONDS - SAN BERNARDINO
MOBILEHOME PARK CORPORATION (R30)
Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director, Economic Development Agency,
submitted a staff report dated June 17, 1999, concerning the issuance of bonds for the
San Bernardino Mobilehome Park Corporation.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
No public comments were rendered.
Executive Director Van Osdel explained why the TEFRA hearing was
necessary.
Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo answered questions
regarding the bond issuance and the savings associated with such.
RES. 1999-170 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING
THE ISSUANCE OF HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO MULTIFAMILY REVENUE BONDS (MOBILE
HOME PARK PROJECTS) SERIES 1999. (RJO)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-170 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
None. Absent: Council Members Schnetz, Devlin.
21
7/6/1999
RES. CDC/1999-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
WITH ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT, LLP, FOR
FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30,1999, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION THEREOF.
(R31)
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER EXCUSED
At 2:46 p.m., Council Member Miller left the council meeting to avoid the
appearance of a conflict of interest.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. CDC/1999-23 was adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson. Nays: None.
Council Members Schnetz, Devlin, Miller.
Ayes:
Absent:
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED
At 2:47 p.m. Council Member Miller returned to the council meeting and took
her place at the council table.
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
CHAIRPERSON TO EXECUTE A REDEVELOPMENT
COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE INLAND VALLEY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RELATING TO TRANSFER OR
DELEGATION OF REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO. (R32)
James Mulvihill, 407 W. 25th Street, San Bernardino, CA, expressed concern
that the city would absorb the costs for redevelopment.
Executive Director Van Osdel stated that the developer would have to absorb all
costs associated with any potential project.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle explained that the city would receive tax
revenue derived from any potential project.
22
7/6/1999
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McGinnis, and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to July 12, 1999, in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RES. 1999-171 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION
OF EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) FUNDS TO MARY'S
MERCY CENTER, INC., OPTION HOUSE, INC., SALVATION
ARMY AND FRAZEE COMMUNITY CENTER (THE
"SUBRECIPIENTS") AND EXECUTION OF THE STANDARD ESG
AGREEMENT BY THE MAYOR, WITH EACH SUBRECIPIENT, AS
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. (R33)
Executive Director Van Osdel reviewed the bid process and the results of such.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-171 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
RES. 1999-172 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
AND AMERICAN LODGING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOME
GRANT FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE REHABILITATION AND
RESALE OF CERTAIN MOBILE HOME 'UNITS (1998-1999 HOME
CHDO FUNDS). (R34)
Director of Housing and Community Development Pacheco gave a report on the
Mobile Home Park Rehabilitation and Acquisition Program.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Miller, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-172 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council
Members Schnetz, Devlin.
SPECIAL COUNSEL SABO EXCUSED
At 2:57 p.m., Special Council Sabo left the council meeting.
23
7/6/1999
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR V AN OSDEL EXCUSED
At 2:57 p.m., Executive Director Van Osdel left the council meeting and was
replaced by City Administrator Wilson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - SHIRLEY GOODWIN
(35)
Shirley Goodwin, 3715 Camellia, San Bernardino, CA, stated that her video
tape had been illegally seized.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ROBERT NEVES
(35)
Robert Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue #439, San Bernardino, CA, requested that
the agenda be posted on the city's web site 72 hours prior to the meeting.
City Clerk Clark stated that the agenda is posted 72 hours prior to the meeting
in front of City Hall and at the Feldheym Library.
ADJOURNMENT (36)
At 3:03 p.m. the joint regular meeting adjourned to 10:00 a.m., Monday, July
12, 1999, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
RACHEL G. CLARK, CMC
City Clerk
BY~CV~ ~~
uzanna Cordova
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 36
No. of Hours: 5
24
7/6/1999