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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 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 8:04 a.m., Monday, September 20,
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 Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz,
Anderson; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Miller. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
in the meeting, pages 16-17 & 30-31)
(Discussed later
(1)
At 8:04 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 (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9.
D. Conference with legal counsel - personnel - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.
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E. Closed session with Chief of Police on matters posing a
threat to the security of public buildings or threat to the
public's right of access to public services or public facilities -
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
F. Conference with labor negotiator - pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6:
Agencv Negotiator:
Ed Raya, Director of Human Resources
Emplovee Negotiations:
San Bernardino Public Employees Association - General
Employees
G. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:04 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 Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz,
Anderson; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Miller. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Also Present: Senior Deputy City Attorneys Carlyle, Simmons;
Director of Human Resources Raya.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ESTRADA & MILLER ARRIVED
At 8: 10 a.m., Council Members Estrada and Miller arrived at the
closed session.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
Deputy City Clerk Szendrodi read the titles of all the resolutions
and ordinances on the regular agenda of the Mayor and Common
Council and Community Development Commission while the Mayor and
Council and Community Development Commission were in closed
seSSlOn.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES RAYA EXCUSED
At 8: 16 a.m., Director of Human Resources Raya left the closed
seSSlOn.
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ADJOURNED CLOSED SESSION
At 8:52 a.m., the closed seSSlOn adjourned to 9:00 a.m., m the
Council Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:04 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,
Schnetz, Anderson; City Attorney Penman, City Administrator Wilson,
City Clerk Clark. Absent: Council Member Miller. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Father Barnabas Laubach of St.
Bernardine's Medical Center.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Anderson.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED
At 9:06 a.m., Council Member Miller returned to the Council
Meeting and took her place at the Council table.
APPOINTMENTS - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD - MAYOR VALLES
(2)
Mayor Valles submitted a staff reported dated September 14, 1999,
requesting the appointment of Juanita H, Scott to the Civil Service
Board. Mayor Valles requested that the matter be continued to October
4, 1999.
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the appointment of
Juanita H. Scott to the Civil Service Board be continued to the meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council on October 4,1999.
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY - AMERICAN FLAG (3)
Marta Macias Brown, presented the City and the Economic
Development Agency with an American Flag indicating it was a symbol of
our country and a continuing reminder to residents of what has come
before and what would come ahead, as well as our voting rights. Mrs.
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Brown indicated this was the last official act to be completed on behalf of
her late husband, Congressman George E. Brown, Jr.
PROCLAMATION - HOPE FOR KIDS
(3)
Mayor Valles presented a proclamation entitled "Hope for Kids" to
Dr. Belinda Towns, Regional Director, Ms. Helen Adams, Program
Director, Ms. Aloka Begoore, Field Representative for Merek
Pharmaceutical and Mr. Eric Stallworth, Administrator of International
Churches of Christ, recognizing the Hope for Kids organization for their
success in meeting the health and development needs of children in core
communities.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - ARTURO MUNOZ (3)
Mayor Valles presented Arturo Munoz, Street Division, Public
Services Department, a Certificate of Recognition, for actions taken by
him, which went "above and beyond the call of duty." Mr. Munoz
administered CPR in an emergency situation
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - PUBLIC SERVICES
DEPARTMENT (3)
Mayor Valles presented a Certificate of Achievement from the
California Integrated Waste Management Board to Lynn Merrill, Director
of the Public Services Department, for exemplary performance and
invaluable contribution by the City of San Bernardino for successfully
implementing programs necessary to achieve the first waste diversion
milestone established by AB939 - "50 percent by 2000" statewide waste
reduction mandate.
SERVICE PIN AWARDS
(3)
Teri Rubi, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read the names of the
following employees who received a service pin award in recognition of
their many years of dedicated service to the City.
NAME
DEPARTMENT
YEARS OF SERVICE
Elveida Taylor
Helen Mielke
Richard Aspril
Jacinto (Jack) Banuelos
Mary Alvord
Barbara Lee
City Clerk
Code Compliance
Development Services
Development Services
Finance
Finance
10-year pin
5-year pin
10-year pin
5-year pin
20-year pin
15-year pin
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NAME
DEPARTMENT
Michelle Parra
Millicent Price
Donna Rice
Linda Carter
Finance
Library
Library
Parks Recreation &
Community Services
Parks Recreation &
Community Services
Police Department
Police Department
Police Department
Police Department
Police Department
Police Department
Public Services
Public Services
Ann Kassel-Wilkes
Nancy Clark
Robert Evans
James Hamlin
Patrick Pritchett
Ramon Rocha III
Roxana Velasco
Gregory Gonzales
Daniel Hernandez
YEARS OF SERVICE
5-year pin
10-year pin
5-year pin
10-year pin
10-year pin
25-year pin
30-year pin
15-year pin
10-year pin
15-year pin
15-year pin
40-year pin
40-year pin
Each employee received a service pin presented by Mayor Valles.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - JUDI PENMAN, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (4)
Judi Penman, Executive Director of the San Bernardino Area
Chamber of Commerce, 546 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino, California,
announced the opening of two new businesses in San Bernardino - the
Tobacco Shack (grand opening September 21, 1999) and Scrooges $1
Store (grand opening October 14, 1999). Mrs. Penman indicated that
Yabba Dabba Doo Day, sponsored by the San Bernardino Symphony, IS
October 2, 1999 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER LIEN (4)
Council Member Lien indicated that Evelyn Wilson, President of
the Perris Hill Association, was hospitalized at St. Bernadine's Medical
Center if anyone wished to send a card or flowers.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA (4)
Council Member Estrada thanked the hundreds of volunteers who
worked on the Route 66 Rendezvous@ and acknowledged the sponsors.
In particular, she thanked Stater Bros. for their wonderful handouts and
The Sun for their excellent coverage of the event. Council Member
Estrada thanked Joe Rodriguez of Supervisor Eaves' Office for an
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outstanding job and all employees and volunteers for an excellent
cleanup job before and after the event.
Council Member Estrada congratulated the City Librarian,
indicating that she had been to the California Room of the Feldheym
Library to examine some documents. The Librarian in charge of the
California Room oversees the safekeeping of those documents.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER MCGINNIS (4)
Council Member McGinnis indicated he had a wonderful time at
the Route 66 Rendezvous@ and thanked all the people who worked on
the event. He was impressed with the cleanup after the event.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNETZ (4)
Council Member Schnetz stated he had a wonderful time at the
Route 66 Rendezvous@ and thanked all the vendors and volunteers who
participated.
Council Member Schnetz announced that Pacific High School Class
of '74 will have its 25-year reunion at the Elks Lodge this weekend.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON (4)
Council Member Anderson announced that next Saturday will be a
busy day in the Sixth Ward and listed a schedule of events occurring: (1)
Delfest at Delmann Heights; (2) Community Involvement Day at the Elks
Club on Mount Vernon; (3) Empowerment Day at Anne Shirrells Park; (4)
Walkathon entitled "Walking for your Health."
Council Member Anderson announced that she was unable to
return a call to a citizen, Florence Edwards, due to a telephone glitch and
requested Ms. Edwards get in touch with her again.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER (4)
Council Member Miller congratulated the Police Department on the
low crime rate in San Bernardino. Council Member Miller stated that the
Youth Accountability Board needs volunteers.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR VALLES
(4)
Mayor Valles congratulated Chief Dean and the Police Department
on the low crime rate indicating this is the fourth year in a row that
crime is down. Mayor Valles thanked the hundreds of volunteers
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participating in the cleanup of San Bernardino, prior to the Route 66
Rendezvous@, as well as afterwards. Mayor Valles stated there were over
400,000 people at the event. Mayor Valles indicated there were only
seven arrests during the four-day event and stated San Bernardino
should be proud of everything accomplished.
Mayor Valles congratulated the San Bernardino
winning the State Championship against San Jose 2-1.
recognized at a future meeting.
Stampede on
They will be
Mayor Valles announced renewed interest in the Sister City
Program. She will be meeting with the Mayor of Mexicali and a
delegation that will be accompanying him, this weekend. Next month, the
City will have the honor of welcoming a delegation from our Sister City in
Tachikawa, Japan to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our association
between Tachikawa and San Bernardino.
Mayor Valles announced the City of San Bernardino is adopting a
"Zero Tolerance" stance against graffiti in our City. Those caught will be
arrested for the crime of vandalism. The Mayor has worked continuously
with the Police Department and the City Attorney's Office to support their
efforts, but much work still must be done. The Mayor was approached
by business and neighborhood associations to join with them and SCAT
(Safe Community Action Team) to take a hard stand on graffiti and get to
the root of the problem - the offenders - and address graffiti for what it is
- Vandalism - and it is a Crime. She will announce details of the program
shortly.
Mayor Valles announced that she shared her vision for the City at
the recent employee forums, indicating that the City's employees go
beyond the call of duty.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - FRED WILSON
(4)
City Administrator Fred Wilson introduced Ray Casey, the new City
Engineer.
City Administrator Fred Wilson indicated the Business Climate
Survey has been completed and recommendations will be developed.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
(5)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
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resolutions and ordinances on the regular agenda of the Mayor and
Common Council/Community Development Commission be waived.
COUNCIL MINUTES
(6)
Council Member McGinnis 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: May 17, 1999; June 16, 1999.
CLAIMS & PAYROLL
(7)
Council Member McGinnis 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 August 31, 1999, from Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, be
approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(8)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions
as submitted by the Chief Examiner, dated September 14, 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. 1999-231 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 655
ENTITLED, IN PART, "A RESOLUTION...DESIGNATING
CERTAIN STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF AS THROUGH
HIGHWAYS...;" AND PROVIDING THAT THIRTY-SIXTH
STREET IS A THROUGH HIGHWAY FROM "E" STREET TO
WATERMAN AVENUE EXCEPT AT "D" STREET,
ARROWHEAD AVENUE, MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE AND
SIERRA WAY. (9)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-231 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis. Schnetz, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
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DETERMINE - PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY -
TYPE 41 LIQUOR LICENSE PARKWAY HOTEL
RESTAURANT - 2000 WEST OSTREMS WAY IN THE CG-1
DISTRICT. (10)
Michael Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff
report dated June 24, 1999, requesting that a letter be sent to the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Type 41 (On-Sale Beer &
Wine - Eating Place) License for the Parkway Hotel Restaurant located at
2000 West Ostrems Way, subject to the Planning Division and Police
Department Conditions of Approval.
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the public
convenience or necessity is served and direct the Development Services
Department to send a letter to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control for a Type 41 (On Sale Beer & Wine - Eating Place) License for
the Parkway Hotel Restaurant located at 2000 West Ostrems Way,
subject to the Planning Division and Police Department Conditions of
Approval, listed in the staff report dated, June 24, 1999, from Michael E.
Hays, Director of Development Services.
RES. 1999-232 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ODER THE
VACATION OF A PORTION OF BELLEVIEW STREET,
BETWEEN RANCHO AVENUE AND PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE AND RESERVING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS
AND AN EASEMENT FOR EGRESS AND INGRESS. (12)
RES. 1999-233 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AWARDING CONTRACT TO HOLLAND LOWE
CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR REHABILITATION OF
PAVEMENT ON HIGHLAND AVENUE - ROUTE 259 TO
WATERMAN AVENUE PER PLAN 9969. (13)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 1999-232 and 1999-233 were adopted by the
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
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RES. 1999-234 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING: 1.) THE AWARD OF A
PURCHASE ORDER (UPON THE CITY SECURING
FINANCING) TO PIERCE MANUFACTURING FOR ONE (1)
NEW, 1,500 GPM TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER IN THE
AMOUNT OF $281,880; AND 2.) THE PURCHASING
MANAGER TO SOLICIT LEASE-PURCHASE QUOTES
UNDER EXISTING MASTER LEASE AGREEMENTS AND TO
AWARD A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO THE
LOWEST RESPONSIBLE LEASE COMPANY. (14)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted, and
That the Director of Finance be authorized to amend the FY 1999-2000
Budget to 1) increase the Fire Department's budget by $48,000 (001-
202-5803) to reflect the annual lease payment for this pumper; and 2)
increase General Fund revenues by $48,000 (001-000-4670) to reflect
the CDBG reimbursement to be received by the City.
The motion carried, and Resolution No. 1999-234 was adopted by
the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
RES. 1999-235 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 414 (H) (2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
FOR LOCAL FIRE & POLICE MEMBERS. (15A)
RES. 1999-236 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO EXPRESSING ITS INTENT TO AMEND THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
(PERS) AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO
IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 414 (H) (2) OF
THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. (15B)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 1999-235 and 1999-236 were adopted by the
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. ALsent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
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RES. 1999-237 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN
BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RELATING
TO THE DELIVERY OF TYPE A LUNCHES AND SCHEDULE
B SNACKS TO CITY'S DELMANN HEIGHTS HEADSTART
CENTER. (16)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-237 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGirmis, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
None. Abstain: Council Member Schneti. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
RES. 1999-238 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS,
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TO ADMINISTER FEDERAL GRANTS TO CONTINUE THE
HEADSTARTjPRESCHOOL PROGRAM AT DELMANN
HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER AND TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENTS FOR DELEGATION OF ACTIVITIES WITH
THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO PRESCHOOL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (Discussed later in the meeting
- page 24) (17)
City Attorney Penman requested that Item #17 be heard later in
the meeting. Mr. Penman indicated that the resolution would be
changed to reflect that the Mayor of the City of San Bernardino and not
the Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is
the authorized official to sign the contract.
It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council to consider this
matter later in the meeting.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO GIVING
NOTICE INVITING COMPETITIVE SEALED AND ORAL BIDS
FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY OWNED REAL
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF KENDALL DRIVE AND UNIVERSITY PARKWAY
IN SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING A FAIR MARKET VALUE
AND MINIMUM SALE PRICE FOR SAID PROPERTY.
(Discussed later in the meeting, pages 22-23) (11)
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City Attorney Penman requested that this item be discussed later
in the meeting. Mr. Penman indicated that he has requested the Real
Property Specialist from Development Services to give a more detailed
explanation of the legal description of the property.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that this matter be
continued to the afternoon.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDER CHANGES - ALARM FEE
NON-PERMITTED USES. (18)
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
A staff report submitted by City Clerk Clark indicated that due to
the Labor Day Holiday, specific publication dates for publishing the
Notice of Public Hearing relative to proposed changes to the alarm fee for
non-permitted uses were not met and, therefore, it would be necessary to
continue the public hearing on this matter to the Mayor and Common
Council meeting of October 4, 1999.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, to continue the public
hearing to the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council on October 4,
1999.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.60 AND CHAPTER 8.63 OF THE
SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION FIREWORKS. First
(Discussed later in the meeting - pages 24-25) (19)
Fire Chief Larry Pitzer submitted a staff report dated September
20, 1999, relative to the proposed revision of ordinances that would allow
sales and discharge of fireworks for the millennium celebrations (Sales:
9:00 a.m., December 28, 1999, until 8:00 p.m., December 31, 1999 -
Discharge: 9:00 a.m., December 28, 1999, until 12:00 Noon, January 1,
2000.)
City Administrator Wilson indicated that a state law was passed
allowing cities to permit the sale and discharge of fireworks for
millennium celebrations (Sales: 9:00 a.m., December 28, 1999, until
8:00 p.m., December 31, 1999 - Discharge: 9:00 a.m., December 28,
1999, until 12:00 Noon, January 1, 2000.) Mr. Wilson indicated that
this matter was referred to Legislative Review Committee. One of the
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concerns identified by the Legislative Review Committee was cleanup. He
has had discussions with the representative of American Promotional
Events and they have indicated that they will clean up the designated hot
spots of firework debris.
Council Member Miller questioned whether additional cleanup
sites, which would be identified, would be added to the list and indicated
that Perris Hill should be on the list.
City Administrator Wilson indicated that as many sites as possible
would be cleaned up in addition to the twenty sites identified.
Council Member Lien inquired about the posting of a bond.
City Administrator Wilson invited John Kelly, Vice President of
American Promotional Events, to step forward and address the issue.
John Kelly, Vice President of American Promotional Events, 14111
Freeway Drive, Ste. 200, Santa Fe Springs, California, indicated that he
could only speak on behalf of American Promotional Events, but
indicated that during the Fourth of July Holiday, 34-35 stands operated.
Community organizations assisted in the cleanup. He anticipates the
numbers at this event to be about one-half of those on the Fourth of
July. Mr. Kelly indicated that American Promotional Events has worked
with the City in the past and will work with them again in this venture.
Council Member Schnetz stated he received many complaints
during the Fourth of July celebration regarding cleanup and discussed
this at Legislative Review Committee. All areas he was contacted about
were in the Fourth Ward and in illegal areas. He indicated that the
Police Department would have their hands full that evening and the Fire
Department will be on call for any problems that might occur from Y2K.
He stated he would like to delete Section 8.60.160 A, B, C, D & E, on
page 6 of this ordinance.
Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lien that the cleanup portion of this ordinance with regard to
the overall cleanup, Section 8.60.160 A, B, C, D & E be deleted. (Note:
No Vote was taken.)
Council Member Lien requested a map be added to the ordinance.
Council Member Estrada stated that many cities are taking
advantage of having fireworks on New Year's Eve. Fireworks could be
bought in other cities in the general area. This is a chance for non-
profits to make a bit of money, as they provide a tremendous service to
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the City. Council Member Estrada felt that by not allowing this ordinance
to pass, it would unfairly impact the citizens, as well as deprive the non-
profits of the ability to make additional money.
Council Member McGinnis requested that a map of the hazardous
areas be added to the ordinance. He stated this is a one-time celebration
and he has no problem with the ordinance, He also feels it may be an
alternative to the use of guns.
City Administrator Fred Wilson stated that Mr. Kelly has indicated
that his firm would be willing to post a cleanup deposit and we can work
out an agreed amount before the second reading of the ordinance.
Council Member Miller requested that this matter be brought back
again, later in the meeting.
Council Member Anderson made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Lien, that this item be continued to 2:00 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
Schnetz. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Council Members
Council Member
REPORT - STUDY TO CLOSE BROADMOOR BOULEVARD
AT 30TH STREET. (Continued from September 7, 1999)
(Discussed later in the meeting - pages 20-22) (22)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a
staff report dated August 11, 1999 regarding the study to close
Broadmoor Boulevard at 30th Street. This item was continued from the
September 7, 1999 meeting of the Mayor and Common Council.
Mayor Valles received a request that this item be heard in the
afternoon session of the meeting so that additional public comments
could be received.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that Agenda Item #22 be heard
in the afternoon session of the meeting.
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MC-I0SS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTION 5.14.120 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO APPEALS
INVOLVING ENTERTAINMENT-DANCES AND ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF. Ure:encv (Continued from September 7, 1999)
(Discussed later in the meeting - pages 16-17) (20)
City Attorney Penman submitted a staff report, dated September
14, 1999, providing background for the ordinance, citing the case of
Haas v. County of San Bernardino, 69 Cal. App 4th 1019. The ordinance
will provide a second level of appeal revIew by a duly constituted,
independent body, i.e., the Planning Commission. City Attorney Penman
indicated the Urgency Ordinance requires five votes.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, that said ordinance be adopted.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Estrada, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
Schnetz. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Ayes: Council Members
Council Members Lien,
Later in the meeting (pages 16-17) Council Members Lien and
Schnetz announced they would change their vote on Agenda Item 20 to a
"yes" and the motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTION 5.14.120 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO APPEALS INVOLVING
ENTERTAINMENT-DANCES AND ADULT ENTERTAINMENT.
First (Continued from September 7, 1999) (Discussed
later in the meeting - pages 16-17) (21)
City Attorney Penman indicated that this is the same identical
ordinance as Agenda Item #20. This is the regular ordinance and it only
takes four yes votes.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, that said ordinance be laid over for final adoption.
The motion carried by the following \'ote: Ayes: Council Members
Estrada, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: Council Members Lien,
Schnetz. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
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City Attorney Penman appealed to Council Members Schnetz and
Lien - their votes were recorded in opposition on Item #20 - asking them
to consider changing their votes so the City is not left bare without an
appeal process between now and the time the ordinance, just passed,
takes effect.
City Attorney Penman indicated we would go into closed seSSiOn
under the possibility of potential litigation.
Council Member Estrada requested a closed seSSIon on Agenda
Item #20.
City Attorney Penman indicated the legal ramifications of not
passing Agenda Item #20 would be discussed in closed session.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (Discussed earlier
& later in the meeting, page 1-2 & 30-31) (1)
At 10:39 a.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission recessed to closed session to discuss 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.
E. Closed session with Chief of Police on matters posing a threat to
the security of public buildings or threat to the public's right of
access to public services or public facilities - pursuant to
Government Code Section.
F. Conference with labor negotiator - pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6:
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Agencv Negotiator:
Ed Raya, Director of Human Resources
Emplovee Negotiations:
San Bernardino Public Employees Association - General
Employees
G. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8.
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. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Also present was Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11:05 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,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City
Administrator Wilson. Vacant: Fifth Ward
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle.
Council Member Schnetz stated that in the interest of keeping the
City protected under its appeal process, he was changing his vote to a
"yes" vote on Agenda Item #20, but it would remain "no" on Agenda Item
#21 (Note: On Agenda Item #21, Council Member Schnetz, in fact, voted
to abstain.) (See page 15)
Council Member Lien stated that she would change her vote on
Agenda Item #20 to a "yes," but it would remain "no" on Agenda Item
#21. (See page 15)
PUBLIC HEARING - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADULT
BUSINESS (24A)
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City Attorney Penman submitted a staff report, dated September
14, 1999, providing background for the ordinance, citing the case of
Haas v. County of San Bernardino, 69 Cal. App 4th 1019. The ordinance
will provide a second level of appeal review by a duly constituted,
independent body, i.e., the Planning Commission.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
No public comments were received.
City Attorney Penman requested the matter be continued to
October 4, 1999.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTION 19.06.030(2j(A) OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE)
RELATING TO ADULT BUSINESSES. First (Continued from
September 7, 1999) (24AI
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be closed;
and that the matter be continued to October 4, 1999.
RES. 1999-239 - RESOLUTION OF' THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING
CALIFORNIA MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE CONTRACT
NUMBER 3-98-00-0226A AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO
NEC BCS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
OF AN AUTOMATED CALL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH
RELATED HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE. (Continued from
September 7, 1999) (23)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted; and that the Director
of Finance be authorized to amend the FY 1999-2000 Budget (as outlined
in the staff report) to reflect the $68,659 cost of the automated call
distribution system in the Telephone Fund, and to reflect the
reimbursement to be received from the using departments: Water
Department ($44,248), the Refuse Division ($21,709) and Code
Compliance ($2,702).
The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-239 was adopted by
the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
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RES. 1999-240 - RESOLUTION OF' THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SCHOOL TO CAREER
GRANT FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND
ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, FOR THE
FOLLOWING PROJECT: A CABLE TELEVISION SERIES
UTILIZING HIGH SCHOOL AND ROP STUDENTS IN ALL
FACETS OF PRODUCTION. (Continued from September
7, 1999) (24)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-240 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
RECESS MEETING
At 11:11 a.m., Mayor Valles recessed the meeting to 2:00 p.m., in
the Council Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:03 p.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, McGinnis, Schnetz,
Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City
Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Lien. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY CLERK CLARK
(4)
City Clerk Clark advised the viewing audience that the election to
fill the vacancy for the 42nd congressional seat is scheduled for Tuesday,
September 21, 1999.
City Clerk Clark advised that October 4, 1999, is the deadline to
register to vote in the November 2, 1999 election.
City Clerk Clark advised that on October 6, 1999, an election
would be held for the Northwest PAC. The election will take place at the
Public Enterprise Center on Highland Avenue.
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REPORT - STUDY TO CLOSE BROADMOOR BOULEVARD
AT 30TH STREET. (Continued from September 7, 1999)
(Discussed earlier in the meeting - page 14) (22)
MAYOR VALLES EXCUSED
At 2:04 p.m., Mayor Valles left the Council meeting due to a
conflict on Agenda Item #22 and Mayor Pro Tem Anderson assumed the
duties of the Mayor.
COUNCIL MEMBER LIEN RETURNED
At 2:07 p.m., Council Member Lien returned to the Council
Meeting and took her place at the Council table.
John H. Craig, Ph.D., California State University San Bernardino,
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, California, stated that both
he and his mother live in the designated area and they are both in
opposition to the closure of Broadmoor Boulevard at 30th Street.
Development Services Director Michael Hays stated that in the
previous Council Meeting, Council requested additional information on
three items - accident data, a Development Code issue and costs of
public improvements. In the past three years, there has been only one
accident at Broadmoor and 30th. With regard to the Development Code,
the issue to be clarified was whether the closure was in violation of the
development code and if the Planning Commission had authority. This
issue was discussed with City Attorney staff, and it was determined the
development code issue does not apply, it would be the Council's
decision to close off Broadmoor. Cost of improvements - are estimated
between $40,000 to $50,000 to remove and install the necessary public
improvements for the center section, as well as utility issues, at a
substantial cost to residents.
Mr. Hays indicated that Resolution No. 95-219, the procedure to
follow for closure of roads and city streets, states that if the Council
wishes to close same, that the affected residents will pay the estimated
cost of the improvements or they may petition council to establish an
assessment district.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER EXCUSED
At 2: 15 p.m., Council Member Miller left the Council meeting due
to a possible conflict.
City Attorney Penman stated that a petItIOn is required to be
prepared by the Traffic Engineer and it lists four items that are included
in the petition, namely, a drawing showing location of the street closure
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and the area affected by the street closure; at least 85% of the affected
citizens have to sign the petition. The report then goes to the Mayor and
Council upon verification that the petition has been signed by 85% of the
affected citizens. He indicated that this has not been done and
consequently this is a premature situation. City Attorney Penman
suggested they go back to the Traffic Engineer to comply with the
procedures established within the resolution.
Council Member Lien expressed concern that the correct procedure
was not followed.
City Attorney Penman indicated that the Traffic Engineer, when
drawing up the petition, would have to show the location of the proposed
street closure and the area that will be affected by it. That will be
determined by the Traffic Engineer. He will then prepare a statement
describing the reasons for the requested street closure and a statement
acknowledging that affected citizens will be required to pay all the costs
for construction of improvements to close thc street. Then a preliminary
estimate of the cost of the closure is prepared. These matters must be
determined by the Traffic Engineer.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN, CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILSON,
CITY CLERK CLARK EXCUSED
At 2:38 p.m., City Attorney Penman, City Administrator Wilson and
City Clerk Clark left the Council Meeting.
The following individuals spoke m opposition to the proposed
closure of Broadmoor and 30th Street:
Roger Fowler, 3083 Broadmoor, San Bernardino
Diane Thompson, 3083 Broadmoor Boulevard, San Bernardino
Richard Lemanski, 3355 Broadmoor, San Bernardino
Larry Veres, 3184 N. Broodmoor, San Bernardino, California,
indicated he has lived on Broadmoor for fiftecn years and he has been hit
while riding a bike on Broadmoor. He is in favor of the closure and looks
at the problem on Broadmoor as a problem of the entire area. He feels
the traffic situation is dangerous and not consistent with a residential
area.
MAYOR VALLES, COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER, CITY
ATTORNEY PENMAN, CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILSON, CITY
CLERK CLARK RETURNED
At 2:40 p.m., Mayor Valles, Council Member Miller, City Attorney
Penman, City Administrator Wilson and City Clerk Clark returned to the
Council Meeting.
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Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council
Member McGinnis, that the matter be tabled.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson. Nays:
Miller. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Council Member
None. Abstain:
City Attorney Penman indicated that anything that is tabled can be
taken up again at any time. City Attorney Penman repeated the
procedure to have a petition for street closure initiated.
Development Director Hays apologized to the residents and Council
for the present situation and indicated his department will follow the
appropriate procedure and make sure it is done correctly. Everyone who
is affected will be properly noticed.
Mayor Valles advised the viewing audience that a petition can be
circulated by citizens. However, citizens have to follow the policy
established by the resolution.
RES. 1999-241 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO GIVING NOTICE INVITING COMPETITIVE
SEALED AND ORAL BIDS FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY
OWNED REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF KENDALL DRIVE AND
UNIVERSITY PARKWAY IN SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING
A FAIR MARKET VALUE AND MINIMUM SALE PRICE FOR
SAID PROPERTY. (Discussed earlier in the meeting
pages 11-12) (11)
City Attorney Penman stated that the report speaks to the
sale of City-owned property. The actual property at that location is
owned by the City rather than the Water Department.
Les Fogassy, Real Property Official. indicated that this was
incorrect. There is a small piece owned by the City and the rest of it is
owned by the Water Department.
He stated that it's part of the sale - roughly 10,000 square feet.
Initially, the Water Department thought it was their land also and
included it in the sale. But this was clarified - the little corner belongs to
the City and not the Water Department. By itself the piece is worthless
and it was thought we should include it as part of the sale.
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Discussion ensued as to the ownership of the land and the value of
same.
City Attorney Penman requested that someone from the Water
Department be summoned to the Council meeting.
Council Member Schnetz stated that looking at the corner of the
10,000 square foot lot - its highest and best use, as the report indicates,
is commercial. Plotting it together into one large piece would make more
or better value.
Development Director Hays indicated that the Water Department
owns one parcel and the City owns the other and combining the two
would make it more marketable.
Bernie Kersey, General Manager of the Water Department
indicated that the property is owned by the City.
Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lien, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-241 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Vacant: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
SAN BERNARDINO & REDLANDS YMCA MERGER
(NBl)
Council Member Lien stated that an issue arose after the agenda
was posted regarding the merger of the San Bernardino and Redlands
YMCA and she wished to place this on the agenda.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson and unanimously carried, that the matter arose
subsequent to the posting of the agenda.
Council Member Lien indicated the Uptown YMCA at Perris Hill
Park has always been a non-profit that has operated in the black. Most
of the financial problems that are causing the merger are related to the
Downtown YMCA's indebtedness.
Council Member Lien requested that a resolution be drafted in
support of investigating the feasibility of the Uptown YMCA remaining a
separate entity and then presenting this before the Boards of the San
Bernardino and Redlands' YMCA. This is not an effort to oppose the
merger, but to investigate the feasibility of the Uptown YMCA remaining
a separate entity.
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Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that a resolution be drafted
in support of investigating the feasibility of the Uptown YMCA remaining
a separate entity.
Judi Penman, Executive Director of the San Bernardino Area
Chamber of Commerce, 546 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino, California,
stated that during the vote for the merger, she did not vote. She
indicated that San Bernardino would lose a lot of presence with this
merger. She indicated that the branch on Highland Avenue would remain
open. The downtown facility will be put up for sale.
RES. 1999-238 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS FOR
DELEGATION OF ACTIVITIES WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO PRESCHOOL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO
ADMINISTER FEDERAL GRANTS TO CONTINUE THE
HEADSTART jPRESCHOOL PROGRAM AT DELMANN
HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER. (Discussed earlier in
the meeting - page 11) (17)
Earlier in the meeting, City Attorney Penman requested that this
agenda item be reconsidered in the afternoon session due to a change in
the wording of the title of the resolution.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-238 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
None. Abstain: Schnetz. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.60 AND CHAPTER 8.63 OF THE
SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION FIREWORKS. (Discussed
earlier in the meeting - pages 12-14) First (19)
John Kelly of American Promotional Events, 14111 Freeway Drive,
Ste. 200, Santa Fe Springs, California, indicated he would commit to a
bond of $5,000, but added that American Promotional Events would like
to have control over the cleanup project. With respect to cleanup
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provided by non-profits, Mr. Kelley indicated he would employ them and
pay them for work provided, accordingly.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, that said ordinance be laid over for final adoption, with
the stipulation that American Promotional Events would post a $5,000
cleanup deposit.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members
Estrada, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays: Council Members Lien,
Schnetz. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN & CITY ADMINISTRATOR
WILSON EXCUSED
At 3: 17 p.m., City Attorney Penman and City Administrator Wilson
left the Council meeting.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL SABO &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR VAN OSDEL ARRIVE.
At 3: 19 p.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, Economic
Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo and Economic Development
Agency Executive Director Van Osdel arrived at the Council meeting.
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,
Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo, Economic
Development Agency Executive Director Van Osdel, City Clerk Clark.
Vacant: Fifth Ward.
RES. CDC/1999-34 - RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR
THE 40TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (R25)
Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council
Member McGinnis, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. CDC /1999-34 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
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PUBLIC HEARING -
AREA COMMITTEE
PROJECT AREA.
CALL FOR FORMATION - PROJECT
- 40TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT
(R-26)
Economic Development Agency Executive Director Van Osdel
submitted a staff report, dated September 8, 1999, wherein he outlines
the Preliminary Plan for the 40th Street Redevelopment Project Area.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
There were no public comments.
RES. 1999-242 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMATION AND
ELECTION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE
PROPOSED ADOPTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE 40TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
AND CALLING FOR THE FORMATION OF A PROJECT AREA
COMMITTEE. (R26)
Council Member Anderson questioned the cost of this project and
the cost of supporting the committee.
Economic Development Agency Executive Director Van Osdel
indicated that the money would probably come from tax increment
generated by that project area much the same as the money that we give
the Northwest PAC.
Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo explained
that no one could predict what will happen after the plan is adopted. He
believes that it seems unlikely that the PAC would go beyond the
formation stage, but this can't be determined with certainty at this point.
But funding should be coming from that particular project area for
ongoing expenses.
Council Member Schnetz stated that this PAC is limited
geographically, as compared to the Mt. Vernon and Northwest PAC and
he does not foresee any major problems. The law has changed since the
Northwest and Mt. Vernon Project Areas were formed. The law requires
that whenever a project area has condemnation rights, specifically on
residential properties, we have to have a PAC. That is all we are doing,
as obligated under AB1290. In the bylaws or organizing documents
there is nothing that says the Agency is going to be paying money to the
PAC for administrative costs. The formation of the original PAC was
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approved by this body in March 1999 and costs, not to exceed $150,000,
were already included in the original budget.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the public hearing be closed; and that said
resolution be adopted.
The motion carried, and Resolution No. 1999-242 was adopted by
the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
RES. CDC/1999-35 - RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED
GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT NO. 93-009 (LOAN OF
$800,000.00 TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AND INLAND VALLEY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO PREPARE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN MAJOR ARTERIAL
STREETS) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO.2. (R27)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. CDC /1999-35 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 3:34 p.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the
Council meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL
ORANGE SHOW PERTAINING TO THE LEASE OF AGENCY
OWNED PROPERTY AT ARROWHEAD AVENUE AND
ORANGE SHOW ROAD IN A FORM AND CONTENT AS
PREPARED BY AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL. (R28)
Economic Development Agency Executive Director Van Osdel
submitted a staff report dated September 15, 1999 and apologized for not
having the agreement prepared. This is a request from the National
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Orange Show to use property owned by the Redevelopment Agency on a
temporary basis primarily for an event they will have on October 2. They
are expecting 25,000 to 30,000 people. It's an all day concert and they
expect there may be overflow parking requirements. They would commit
to preparing the site for parking and be responsible for the lighting, etc.
Corey Oakley, Chief Executive Officer of the National Orange Show,
689 South "E" Street, San Bernardino, indicated it would be their plan to
level and not bring in any foreign material to the proposed overflow
parking area.
He indicated he will need 10,000 parking spaces and could
probably get 4,000 or 5,000 parking spaces on that land.
City Attorney Penman indicated that the City has an ordinance
that prohibits parking on an unimproved surface and cars parked there
will be cited. The Council cannot waive the Municipal Code except by
amendment and that takes two readings, the signature of the Mayor,
plus thirty days. Leveling it off is not considered an improved surface.
Gil Navarro, 985 W. Kendall Drive, San Bernardino, California
92405 indicated his support of the project as the City needs the revenue
it will generate.
Mr. Oakley indicated that he has attempted to obtain as many
parking spots as possible. He stated he has a lease agreement with the
Stampede. He also indicated that he wants to create the least amount of
impact and that he was unaware of the ordinance.
RECESS MEETING
At 3:50 p.m., Mayor Valles declared a ] 5-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 4: 11 p.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 Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz,
Anderson; City Attorney Penman, Economic Development Agency Special
Counsel, Economic Development Agency Executive Director Van Osdel,
and City Clerk Clark. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Miller. Vacant:
Fifth Ward.
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Mayor Valles indicated to Mr. Oakley that Council would try to
assist Mr. Oakley in any way they could in locating other sites for
additional parking spaces. The Mayor indicated that the Council regrets
they are unable to help him at this time.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER ARRIVED
At 4: 13 p.m., Council Member Miller arrived at the Council
meeting and took her place at the Council table.
Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the matter be tabled.
The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes:
Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
Council Member Estrada. Vacant: None.
Council Members
None. Absent:
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA ARRIVED
At 4:23 p.m., Council Member Estrada arrived at the Council
meeting and took her place at the Council table.
COUNCIL MEMBER LIEN EXCUSED
At 4:23 p.m., Council Member Lien left the Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - GIL NAVARRO
(29)
Gil Navarro, 985 W. Kendall Drive, San Bernardino, California.
Mr. Navarro spoke to test scores in our schools, indicating they are low.
There are different programs involving career moves and he would like to
come back and work with the City and work with youth in these
programs.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - JUDI PENMAN
(29)
Judi Penman, Executive Director of the San Bernardino Area
Chamber of Commerce thanked the Mayor on her "Zero Tolerance"
toward vandalism. SCAT has been researching this for several months
and has received support from several judges. She would like to invite
everyone to the Chamber meeting on October 5 -"Together we can and
we'll just do it."
PUBLIC COMMENTS - JAY LINDBERG
(29)
Jay Lindberg, 6340 Orange Knoll, San Bernardino, California. Mr.
Lindberg spoke about an alleged cover-up into the death of Mr. Wells and
distributed a handout to Council outlining the facts he has uncovered.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - JEFF DeFILLIPES
(29)
Jeff DeFillipes, 1538 N. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino,
California, requested more police presence in the area of 16th Street and
Waterman Avenue.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (Discussed earlier
in the meeting, Pages 1-2 & 16-17) ( 1)
At 4:23 p.m., the Mayor and Common Council recessed to closed
session for the following:
CLOSED SESSION
At 4:23 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, McGinnis, Schnetz,
Anderson, Miller. Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo,
Economic Development Agency Executive Director Van Osdel, City Clerk
Clark. Absent: Council Member Lien. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
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.
E. Closed session with Chief of Police on matters posing a threat to
the security of public buildings or threat to the public's right of
access to public services or public facilities -- pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.
F. Conference with labor negotiator - pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6:
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Agencv Negotiator:
Ed Raya, Director of Human Resources
Emplovee Negotiations:
San Bernardino Public Employees Association - General
Employees
G. Conference with real property negotiator
Government Code Section 54956.8.
pursuant to
ADJOURN CLOSE SESSION/MEETING
At 4:43 p.m., the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, September 29,
1999, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, California.
The next regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and
Community Development Commission will be held on Monday, October
4, 1999, at 8:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North
"D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RACHEL G. CLARK, CMC
City Clerk
By: :M..
Cathleen M. Szen rodi
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 31
No. of Hours: 7 hours
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