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MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
JULY 19, 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 8:07 a.m., Monday, July 19, 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, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller;
City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: None.
Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed later in the
meeting - pages 6 & 17) (1)
At 8:07 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):
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 (cl of Government Code Section
54956.9.
D. Conference with legal counsel - personnel - pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957:
(Public Employee Appointment)
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Appointment: City Engineer
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.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:07 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, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller;
City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: None.
Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle and Edna Anderson,
Administrative Operations Supervisor, 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.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR HAYS ARRIVED
At 8:47 a.m., Development Services Director Hays arrived at the closed
sessIOn.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR HAYS EXCUSED
At 8:57 a.m., Development Services Director Hays left the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 9:00 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
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RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:05 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, Schuetz, Anderson, Miller;
City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: None.
Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Woody Hall from Lutheran Church of Our
Savior.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Miller.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MA YOR VALLES
(4)
Mayor Valles acknowledged the passing of Council Member Jerry Devlin and
Congressman George Brown. She reviewed the accomplishments of both gentlemen,
and a moment of silence was observed.
APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA - SAN
BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (SBIAA)
(2)
Mayor Valles submitted a staff report dated July 19, 1999, concerning the
appointment of Council Member Estrada to the San Bernardino International Airport
Authority (SBIAA).
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that the appointment of Council Member Estrada to
the San Bernardino International Airport Authority (SBIAA), as requested by Mayor
Valles, be approved.
PRESENTATIONS - PROCLAMATION- AUGUST 3, 1999 -
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT (3)
Teri Rubi, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a proclamation proclaiming
August 3, 1999, as "National Night Out" in the City of San Bernardino.
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Jewell Rabb, Chair, and Lea Cash, Co-Chair of National Night Out, accepted
the proclamation and announced the activities scheduled for August 3.
PRESENTATIONS - PROCLAMATION - JULY 19-23, 1999 _
SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM 22ND ANNIVERSARY (3)
Teri Rubi, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a proclamation proclaiming
the week of July 19-23, 1999, as "Senior Nutrition Program 22nd Anniversary" within
the City of San Bernardino.
Oscar Perrier, Recreation Program Coordinator, and Herb Berrones, Nutrition
Representative, Fifth Street Senior Citizens Center, accepted the proclamation.
PRESENTATIONS - CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION - BOYS &
GIRLS STATE PROGRAMS - DELEGATE WINNERS (3)
June Durr, Marketing and Public Affairs Officer, announced the names of the
following students receiving Certificates of Appreciation from Mayor Valles:
Kari Adams, Aquinas High School
Emma Frost, San Gorgonio High School
Richard A. Ampil, Aquinas High School
Brian F. Assaf, Aquinas High School
Richard A. Jordan, Cajon High School
Besan Hanna, San Bernardino High School
Fatiana Levone, Cajon High School
Joseph B. Prouse, San Bernardino High School
Trevor R. Garton, Calvary Chapel Christian High School
Richie Van Dang, Cajon High School
Erik Seldon, San Bernardino High School
PRESENTATIONS - SAN BERNARDINO SHINES - EMPLOYEE
AWARDS PROGRAM - RECIPIENTS (3)
The following employees were recognized as winners of the San Bernardino
Shines Award:
Art Gonzalez, Water Reclamation Operator, Water Department - 1999
San Bernardino Shines! Individual Award.
Captain Mike Smith and Firefighter Mardell Jimerson, Fire Department
- 1999 San Bernardino Shines! Team Award.
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INTRODUCTIONS - YOUTH PROGRAMS
(4)
Council Member Miller, Chair of the Mayor's Youth Taskforce, introduced Rita
Coronado, Mentor Coordinator, and Jason Ledar, Youth Accountability Board.
Ms. Coronado and Mr. Ledar explained the services and benefits derived from
their respective programs.
Sharon Eagan, Probation Department, San Bernardino County, stated that there
are currently 27 youth accountability boards and reviewed the positive results of the
program.
Mr. Ledar, Probation Department, San Bernardino County, provided a synopsis
of the youth accountability boards within the city and urged the citizens to volunteer
their time. If anyone is interested in serving on a board, please call 387-5827.
SERVICE PIN AWARDS
(3)
Teri Rubi, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, 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
Randy Losh
Rita Kent
Dena Alvarez
Gilbert Ruvalcaba
Anthony Viola
Roger Poyzer
Efren Alias
Roger Small
Ed Jones
Deoartment
Development Services
Fire
Po lice
Police
Police
Police
Public Services
Public Services
San Bernardino Employment
& Training Agency
Years of Service
lO-year pin
20-year pin
15-year pin
15-year pin
20-year pin
25-year pin
5-year pin
lO-year pin
20-year pin
Each employee received a service pin presented by Mayor Valles.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNETZ (4)
Council Member Schnetz announced that the next Fourth Ward cleanup day is
July 24 at 40th Street and Lugo. He reviewed the preliminary report on the 40th Street
Redevelopment Project Area and extended his condolences to the Devlin family.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER McGINNIS (4)
Council Member McGinnis thanked the participants of the recent Third Ward
cleanup day. He thanked Frank Mott for the invitation to the wrestling match at the
Metrodome and announced that tonight is Teen Night at the Brandin' Iron.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON (4)
Council Member Anderson recalled her association with Council Member
Devlin and in honor of Jerry, she read a poem entitleJ, "A Pledge of Friendship."
She also made the following announcements: 1) The next Fifth Ward cleanup
day is July 31" at the Boston Market parking lot at University Parkway and College
Avenue. 2) The Sixth Ward cleanup day is August 7 at Meridian and Foothill at the
closed service station. 3) She attended a workshop sponsored by the Black Women's
Forum. The topics discussed were voter apathy, census 2000 and voter registration.
She encouraged everyone to be actively involved in the community.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER (4)
Council Member Miller expressed her condolences to the Devlin family and
expressed her admiration for Council Member Devlin.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MA YOR VALLES
(4)
Mayor Valles announced the opening of a new art gallery in San Bernardino
called the Dye Works. The gallery features contemporary art, is owned by Leilani
Child-Wilds and Dennis Wilds and is located at 408 South Stoddard. For information
on upcoming exhibits, please call 684-1375.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCMENTS - (Discussed earlier and later
in the meeting - pages 1 & 17) (1)
City Clerk Clark announced that in closed session, Council Member Miller
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien, and unanimously carried, that the
appointment of Raymond Casey as City Engineer, $88,000 annually, effective in 30
days, be approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY CLERK CLARK
(4)
City Clerk Clark reviewed the provisions of the Charter relative to a vacancy in
the Council.
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WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
(5)
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Schnetz, 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)
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that the claims and payroll and the authorization to
issue warrants as listed on the memoranda dated May 26, and July 14, 1999,
respectively, from Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, be approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(7)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Schuetz, and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions as submitted by the Chief
Examiner, dated July 13, 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.
RES. 1999-175 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND
WESTERN REGIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL FOR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CIVIC AND PROMOTION
FUND FOR FY 1999/00. (8)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Schnetz, that direct funding from fiscal year 1999/2000 Civic and Promotion Fund in
the amount of $5,000 and indirect funding from departmental costs in an amount not to
exceed $13,000 be authorized to assist the San Bernardino Western Regional Little
League in the 1999/2000 season; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-175 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schuetz, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
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SET PUBLIC HEARING - 10:00 A.M., MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1999
- HOLDING PERIODS FOR ANIMALS - IMPOUNDED BY THE
CITY (9)
Lori Sassoon, Assistant to the City Administrator, submitted a staff report dated
July 14, 1999, concerning the setting of a public hearing to discuss the holding periods
for animals impounded by the city.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that a public hearing be set for August 2, 1999, at
10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
RES. 1999-176 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE
VACATION OF THAT CERTAIN EAST/WEST ALLEY LYING
NORTH OF BASELINE STREET BETWEEN MOUNTAIN VIEW
A VENUE AND GENEVIEVE STREET AND RESERVING A PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT. (11)
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Schuetz, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-176 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
Ayes: Council
None. Absent:
AUTHORIZE PROCEEDINGS DEVELOPMENT
AMENDMENT - FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT
CODE
(13)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated July I, 1999, concerning the initiation of a Development Code Amendment for
the Flood Plain Overlay District.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Schuetz, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Division be directed to prepare an
amendment to the Development Code pertaining to the Flood Plain Overlay District.
RES. 1999-177 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO EXPRESSING ITS
INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF
THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (16)
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RES. 1999-178 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS
,
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO
EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. I TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND SAN BERNARDINO COCNTY DEPARTMENT OF
AGING AND ADULT SERVICES RELATING TO THE PROVISION
OF FUNDING FOR THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM TO
EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL
ONE-YEAR PERIOD. (17)
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Schnetz, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 1999-177 and 1999-178 were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
None. Absent: None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
ORD. MC-I051 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO REPEALING CHAPTER 5.12 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ENTERTAINMENT-DANCES AND ADDING CHAPTER 5.14 TO
THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ENTERTAINMENT-DANCES AND ADULT ENTERTAINMENT.
Final (10)
City Attorney Penman provided a synopsis of the action taken relative to
entertainment-dances and adult entertainment.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-1051 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schuetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
RES. 1999-179 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A
CONTRACT TO VALLEY SLURRY SEAL CO., INC., FOR
SLURRY SEALING OF VARIOUS STREETS, PHASE VII PER
PLAN NO. 9964, AREAS "A" AND "J". (12)
Robert Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue #439, San Bernardino, CA, expressed
concern regarding the slurry seal method used for the rehabilitation of streets.
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Development Services Director Hays explained when the slurry seal method is
used and the steps being taken to address the future needs of the city.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McGinnis, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-179 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
RES. 1999-180 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF SAN BERNARDINO A WARDING A CONTRACT TO
SLATER WATERPROOFING, INC., FOR SPALLlNG CONCRETE
REPAIRS TO THE 5TH LEVEL OF CITY HALL PARKING
STRUCTURE. (14)
Robert Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue #439, San Bernardino, CA, stated that the
handicap spaces need to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Miller, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-180 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schuetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
RES. 1999-181 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
AMTECH ELEVATOR SERVICES FOR THE ADA
MODERNIZATION OF ELEVATORS #4 AND #5 AT THE CITY
HALL PARKING STRUCTURE. (15)
Robert Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue #439, San Bernardino, CA, inquired about
the actual number of elevators to be modernized and when the elevators at the
Economic Development Agency would be addressed.
Development Services Director Hays stated that there are two elevators within
the City Hall parking structure.
Council Member Schuetz made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
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Resolution No. 1999-181 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schuetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
PUBLIC HEARING - IMPOSE LIENS ON PROPERTY
UNCOLLECTED BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES (18)
Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk, submitted a staff report dated June 28, 1999,
concerning the imposition of liens for the collection of business registration fees.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
No public comments were rendered.
RES. 1999-182 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO IMPOSING LIENS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO FOR UNCOLLECTED BUSINESS REGISTRATION
FEES. (18)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McGinnis, that the hearing be closed; that the City Clerk be directed to administratively
remove any properties from Exhibit A which have been paid prior to the hearing; and
that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-182 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
RES. 1999-183 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT OF THE
CHARTER OF SAID CITY RELATING TO CONSOLIDATED
GENERAL ELECTIONS. (19A)
RES. 1999-184 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSED
CHARTER AMENDMENT RELATING TO CONSOLIDATED
GENERAL ELECTIONS. (19B)
Council Member Schuetz made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolutions be adopted.
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Resolution Nos. 1999-183 and 1999-184 were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schuetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
None. Absent: None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
ORD. MC-1052 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO REPEALING CHAPTER 5.12 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ENTERTAINMENT-DANCES AND ADDING CHAPTER 5.14 TO
THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ENTERTAINMENT-DANCES AND ADVLT ENTERTAINMENT
AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Url!encv (20)
City Attorney Penman provided a synopsis of the action taken relative to the
proposed ordinance for entertainment-dances and adult entertainment.
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Schuetz, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-1052 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schuetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
RES. 1999-185 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING THE
1999/2000 TO 2003/2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
(21)
City Administrator Wilson stated that the Capital Improvement Program had
been presented as part of the fiscal year 1999/2000 budget deliberations.
A discussion was held concerning the priorities established within the Capital
Improvement Program.
Robert Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue #439, San Bernardino, CA, questioned the
projects designated as priorities within the Capital Improvement Program.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada,
that said resolution be adopted subject upon Item No. 23, Page 36, being changed to
2000/2001 and available funding assistance from the San Bernardino County. If
funding assistance is not available, the matter should return to the Mayor and Council
to address the allocation of funds.
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The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-185 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schuetz, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
AUTHORIZE - CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #3 - STREET
IMPROVEMENTS - MILL STREET - BETWEEN LENA ROAD &
TIPPECANOE AVENUE - PLAN NO. 9487 - CDE RESOURCES,
INC. - $12,178.67 (22)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated June 22, 1999, concerning Contract Change Order No. Three with CDE
Resources, Inc.
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Miller, and unanimously carried, that Contract Change Order No. Three to the contract
with CDE Resources, Inc., be approved for the removal of three drainage swales
located on the southwest corner of Mill Street and Tippecanoe A venue, and install
parkway culverts in their place on a time and material basis for a total cost of
$12,178.67, increasing the contract total from $691,818.74 to $703,997.41.
ITEM DELETED
(23)
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)
COUNCIL MEMBERS ESTRADA & SCHNETZ EXCUSED
At 10:16 a.m., Council Members Estrada and Schuetz declared a conflict of
interest and left the council meeting.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be laid over for final adoption.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ESTRADA & SCHNETZ RETURNED
At 10: 17 a.m., Council Members Estrada and Schnetz returned to the council
meeting and took their places at the council table.
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RES. 1999-186 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SAN
BERNARDINO CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AMERICAN
MEDICAL RESPONSE RELATING TO A 180-DAY PILOT
PROGRAM TO ASSESS ENHANCED PRE-HOSPITAL PARAMEDIC
SERVICE. (Continued from July 6, 1999) (25)
City Administrator Wilson reviewed the action taken to establish a 180-day pilot
program to assess enhanced pre-hospital paramedic services.
Fire Chief Pitzer answered questions regarding the reimbursement of funds
expended by American Medical Response (AMR).
Diana McCafferty, 2795 Mirada Road, Highland, CA, expressed support for the
adoption of said resolution.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted; and that the Director of Finance be directed
to amend the fiscal year 1999-2000 budget to reflect. a) the cost of reclassifying three
firefighters to paramedic positions for a six-month cost of $19,284, and b) reflect the
corresponding revenue reimbursement of $19,284 to be received from American
Medical Response (AMR).
The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-186 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schuetz, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
RECESS MEETING
At 10:24 a.m., Mayor Valles recessed the meeting to 2:00 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:06 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 Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller;
Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle and Economic Development Agency Special
Counsel Sabo, City Clerk Clark, Economic Development Agency Executive Director
Van Osdel. Absent: None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
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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 2:06 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 - PROPERTY DISPOSITION - ARROW VISTA -
DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DDA)
CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES (R26)
Ronald E. Winkler, Director of Development, submitted a staff report dated
July 7,1999, concerning the disposition of the Arrow Vista property.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
Executive Director Van Osdel stated that on February 15, 1999, the
Commission authorized staff to negotiate an agreement with Century Crowell
Communities.
Director Winkler provided a synopsis of the action taken relative to the
development of property remaining from the Arrow Vista project development of
Dukes and Dukes.
John Pavelak, 1535 South"D" Street, San Bernardino, CA, voiced his pleasure
in being able to work with the city.
Council inquired about the transfer of ownership and whether or not funds
would be reimbursed to the city.
Director Winkler answered questions concerning the costs associated with the
project and the funds the city would receive.
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RES. CDC/1999-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN
LANDS BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO TO CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES,
L.P., ON THE TERMS SET FORTH IN A DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (CENTURY CROWELL
COMMUNITIES). (R26A)
RES. 1999-187 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT RELATING TO THE
PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN LANDS SUBMITTED BY
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY
ON THE TERMS SET FORTH IN A DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (CENTURY CROWELL
COMMUNITIES). (R26B)
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Schuetz, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolutions be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution Nos. CDC/1999-25 and 1999-187 were
adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
RES. CDC/1999-26 - 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 PROPERTY OWNER
REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
AGENCY AND BOBBITT MEMORIAL CHAPEL. (R27)
Executive Director Van Osdel reviewed the provisions of the Property Owner
Redevelopment Agreement with Bobbitt Memorial Chapel.
A discussion was held regarding the possibility of an existing mortuary taking
over the city's cemetery.
Robert Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue #439, San Bernardino, CA, expressed
support for the project.
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Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. CDC/1999-26 was adopted by the following
Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schuetz, Anderson, Miller.
Absent: None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
vote: Ayes:
Nays: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ROBERT NEVES
(28)
Robert Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue #439, San Bernardino, CA, inquired if the
Mayor and Council reviewed the actions of the Handicap Accessibility Appeals Board
and questioned the findings rendered for property located on Sterling and Highland.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ARTHUR WINTERS
(28)
Arthur Winters, 608 West "F" Street, San Bernardino, CA, expressed concern
regarding the services provided by Dial-A-Ride.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed earlier in the
meeting - pages 1 & 6) (I)
At 2:30 p.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):
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:
(Public Employee Appointment)
Appointment: City Engineer
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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.
CLOSED SESSION
At 2:30 p.m., Mayor Valles called the closed session to order in the conference
room of the Council Chambers of City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller;
Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson.
Absent: None. Vacancy: Fifth Ward.
Also present: Edna Anderson, Administrative Operations Supervisor, City
Attorney's Office; and Special Counsel Sabo, Executive Director Van Osdel and
Development Director Winkler, Economic Development Agency.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN ARRIVED
At 2:36 p.m., City Attorney Penman arrived at the closed session.
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR WINKLER EXCUSED
At 2:45 p.m., Development Director Winkler left the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION/ADJOURNMENT (1&29)
At 2:52 p.m. the closed session and joint regular meeting adjourned. The next
joint regular meeting is scheduled for 8:00 a.m., Monday, August 2, 1999, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RACHEL G. CLARK, CMC
City Clerk
By AWflf){U~ ~AIiL
Sb1anna Cordova
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 29
No. of Hours: 3
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