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MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 18, 1999
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor
Pro Tern Miller at 8:12 a.m., Monday, October 18,1999, in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Pro Tern Miller; Council Members Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller; City
Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Mayor
Valles; Council Members Estrada, Schnetz. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (1)
At 8:12 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):
Manta Management vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. SCV 18157;
City of San Bernardino vs. The Harris Co.. et al. - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. SCVSS 60057.
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to suhdivision (b)(1); (2); (3)(A-F) of
Government Code Section 54956.9.
C.
Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation
litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government
54956.9.
ImtlatlOn of
Code Section
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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 10 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.
G. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8.
At 8:12 a.m., Mayor Pro Tem Miller called the closed session to order in the
conference room of the Council Chambers of City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Pro Tem Miller; Council Members Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller; City
Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Mayor
Valles; Council Members Estrada, Schnetz. Vacant: Fifth Ward
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, Paralegal Mitchell, and
Legal Secretary Josie Soria, City Attorney's Office.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
Deputy City Clerk Hartzel 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 session.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNETZ ARRIVED
At 8:22 a.m., Council Member Schnetz arrived at the closed session.
PARALEGAL MITCHELL EXCUSED & DIRECTOR OF HUMAN
RESOURCES RAY A ARRIVED
At 8:23 a.m., Paralegal Mitchell left the closed session and Director of Human
Resources Raya arrived at the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 8:25 a.m., the closed session adjourned to 9:00 a.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall.
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RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:04 a.m., Mayor Pro Tem Miller reconvened the joint regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City
of San Bernardino.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Pro Tem Miller; Council Members Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller;
City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Mayor
Valles; Council Member Estrada. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Jorge Carlos, Executive Assistant to the Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Lien.
APPOINTMENTS
(2)
There were no appointments made at this meetmg.
PRESENTATION - STAMPEDE BASEBALL TEAM (3)
Mayor Pro Tern Miller presented certificates of recognition to Donna Tuttle, co-
owner of the Stampede baseball team; Greg Cozza, Director of Community Relations;
and members of the team in recognition of winning the 1999 California League
Championship Title. Mr. Cozza displayed the trophy awarded to the team, stating that
it would be on display at various locations throughout the City so everyone could share
in their victory.
PROCLAMATION - OCTOBER 17-23, 1999 - SECOND CHANCE
WEEK - OCTOBER 23,1999 - MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY (3)
Teri Rubi, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a resolution proclaiming the
week of October 17-23, 1999, as Second Chance Week and October 23, 1999, as Make
a Difference Day in the city of San Bernardino.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - JUDI PENMAN
(4)
Judi Penman, Executive Director of the San Bernardino Area Chamber of
Commerce, announced the following activities/new businesses in San Bernardino:
The dedication of the new lobby at St. Bernardine's Medical Center at 4:30
p.m. on October 27, 1999;
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The opening of Scrooge's $1 Store on October 28, 1999 -- located at 4160 East
Highland Avenue, #E, Highland.
The grand opening of Ernie's "E" Street Grill on November 1, 1999 -- located
at 385 North "E" Street, San Bernardino.
Red Ribbon activities to include a parade on October 23 and a breakfast at the
National Orange Show on October 25.
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
Patricia Aston
Patricio Sanchez
Kenneth Boyd
Sherry Bradbury
Robert Coulter
Consuelo Marquez
Ron Schwenka
Kimeng Sok-Vong
Martin Estrada
Bernice Klemm
Joseph Martinez
Daniel Thomas
Rowland Willmarth
Karin Alfter-Perrier
Department
Development Services
Facilities Management
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Public Services
Public Services
Public Services
Public Services
Public Services
San Bernardino Employment
& Training Agency
Years of Service
15-year pin
20-year pin
15-year pin
15-year pin
15-year pin
20-year pin
30-year pin
5-year pin
25-year pin
25-year pin
20-year pin
25-year pin
15-year pin
10-year pin
Each employee received a service pin presented by Mayor Pro Tem Miller.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON (4)
Council Member Anderson announced that the Sixth Ward would have a
cleanup day on October 30, with the dumpsters located at Mt. Vernon and 16" Street.
She also urged residents to vote in the two elections taking place in San Bernardino--the
first on November 2, to elect various City officials, and the second on November 16, to
fill the Congressional seat left vacant by the death of George E. Brown, J r.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER LIEN
(4)
Council Member Lien made the following announcements: 1) One hundred fifty
volunteers painted nine houses in the Second Ward for Make a Difference Day; 2) The
opening of the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and the dedication of the old inter-
faith chapel in memory of Gabrielle Mulvane; 3) The need for volunteers to participate
in another Make a Difference Day event in the Second Ward--painting the house at the
corner of Tenth Street and Arrowhead Avenue.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER MC GINNIS (4)
Council Member McGinnis expressed his appreciation to some of the other
Council Members and City Administrator Wilson for their help and input during the
recent League of California Cities Conference in San Jose, and advised it was very
educational.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNETZ (4)
Council Member Schnetz announced that there would be a meeting regarding
the 40" Street Redevelopment Project Area on Thursday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. at
the Calvary Baptist Church, 3701 North Sierra Way, San Bernardino, to discuss the
purpose and role of the Project Area Committee.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR PRO TEM MILLER
(4)
Mayor Pro Tern Miller made the following amlOuncements:
The Mayor of our sister city, Tachikawa, Japan, will be heading a 34-person
delegation coming to San Bernardino to observe the 40" anniversary of the sister cities
affiliation between San Bernardino and Tachikawa. There will be a special ceremony at
a special Council meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 21;
Volunteers are needed to help with the Make a Difference Day project taking
place on Saturday, October 23. Volunteers are needed to serve as store clerks in the
City's Second Chance Store, located in the Inland Center Mall, which will distribute
clothing to local disadvantaged youth. Also needed are chaperones, story tellers. face
painters, and arts and crafts assistants;
There will be no free dump day for residents of San Bernardino during the
month of October; however, residents are encouraged to take advantage of the County-
wide Cleanup Day on Saturday, October 23. For more information call 1-800-722-
8004.
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COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA ARRIVED
At 9:37 a.m., Council Member Estrada arrived at the Council meeting and took
her place at the Council table.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY CLERK CLARK
(4)
City Clerk Clark re-emphasized the need to vote in the upcoming elections and
pointed out that residents would be receiving two sample ballots (one for the November
2 election and another for the November 16 election). She thanked all those who
participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation "Walk for the Cure" the previous
Saturday, and announced that anyone wishing to make a donation for the flood victims
in our sister city of Villahermosa, Mexico, should call the City Clerk's Office.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR PRO TEM MILLER
(4)
Mrs. Miller announced that she had assumed the duties of Mayor Pro Tern
because Mayor Valles had just returned from her trip to China and could not be at the
meeting.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
(5)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
and unanimously carried, that full reading of the resolutions and ordinances on the
regular agenda of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development
Commission be waived.
CLAIMS & PAYROLL
(6)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
and unanimously carried, that the claims and payroll and the authorization to issue
warrants as listed on the memorandum dated October 12, 1999, from Barbara Pachon,
Director of Finance, be approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(7)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
and unanimously carried, that the personnel action list as submitted by the Chief
Examiner, dated October 12, 1999, in accordance with Civil Service rules and
Personnel policies, adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino, be approved and ratified.
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RES. 1999-250 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND
THE SAN BERNARDINO BLACK CULTURE FOUNDATION FOR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CIVIC AND PROMOTION
FUND FOR FY 1999/00. (S)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
that said resolution be adopted; that the Mayor and Council approve direct funding in
the amount of $4,300 and indirect funding in the amount of $15,877 to be transferred
from the 1999/2000 Civic and Promotion Fund to various City departmental accounts
as listed in the staff report from the City Administrator dated October 4, 1999; and that
the Mayor and Council authorize a waiver of fees and use of City personnel and
equipment to assist in the 1999/2000 Black History Week events scheduled for
February 4-6, 2000.
The motion carried, and Resolution No. 1999-250 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
CERTIFY ELECTION RESULTS NORTHWEST
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE - OCTOBER 6,
1999 (10)
City Clerk Clark submitted a staff report dated October 7, 1999, outlining the
results of the Northwest Redevelopment Project Area Committee election held on
October 6, 1999, and recommending certification by the Mayor and Common Council
and Community Development Commission.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council declare that the adopted
procedures for the Northwest Redevelopment Project Area Committee election held on
October 6, 1999, were followed, and further declare as official the results of the
Northwest Redevelopment Project Area Committee election, as set forth in the
Certificate of Election Results dated October 7, 1999, and accompanying Summary
Report dated October 6, 1999; and that the Community Development Commission
approve the Northwest Redevelopment Project Area Committee as elected on October
6, 1999.
WAIVE - REQUIREMENT TO CONNECT TO SEWER SYSTEM -
SEWER WAIVER NO. 99-02 - 4349 WEST MEYERS ROAD - JOHN
& KIMBERLY TRAUT (11)
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Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated October 6, 1999, regarding a request for waiver of the requirement to connect to
the City's sewer system for property located at 4349 West Meyers Road.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
and unanimously carried, that Sewer Waiver Request No. 99-02, requesting waiver of
the requirement to connect to the City's sewer system for property located at 4349 West
Meyers Road, be approved.
RES. 1999-251 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH LIEBERT,
CASSIDY & FRIERSON FOR LABOR RELATIONS TRAINING
SERVICES. (16)
RES. 1999-252 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1999-235 AND
IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 414 (H) (2) OF
THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR ALL LOCAL FIRE AND
POLICE MEMBERS. (17A)
RES. 1999-253 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1999-236 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO REPORT
THE VALUE OF EMPLOYER-PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS
(EPMC) TO CALPERS AS ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR
ALL LOCAL FIRE AND POLICE MEMBERS. (17B)
RES. 1999-254 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINIO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDER TO RUSH TRUCK CENTER FOR
PETERBILT TRUCK PARTS AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TO
BE UTILIZED BY THE FLEET DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (21)
RES. 1999-255 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF AN ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDER TO BEAUMONT
Y AMAHA/KA W ASAKI FOR MOTORCYCLE SERVICE AND
MATERIALS TO BE UTILIZED BY THE FLEET DIVISION OF
PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (22)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
that said resolutions be adopted.
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Resolution Nos. 1999-251, 1999-252, 1999-253, 1999-254 and 1999-255 were
adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
ORD. MC-1060 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTION 19.06.030 (2) (A) OF THE
SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE)
RELATING TO ADULT BUSINESSES. Final (9)
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-1060 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 94-229, ENTITLED "RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO RELATING TO THE LEASING OF
PARKING SPACES IN PARKING DISTRICT LOTS" TO EXEMPT
DISTRICT LOT NO.3 FROM LEASING LIMITS. (12)
Note: No resolution was submitted with the backup material and, therefore,
will not be available for reference.
Council Member Lien expressed concern that this item had not gone before the
Central City Parking Place Commission, and nothing was included in the backup to
indicate they agreed with this proposal. She also noted that there was no discussion
regarding the coming theater and the impact it would have on parking.
City Administrator Wilson recommended that the item be continued for two
weeks, since the Central City Parking Place Commission had not heard the item.
Council Member Anderson made a
Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the
Council meeting of November 1, 1999.
motion, seconded by Council Member
matter be continued to the Mayor and
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RES. 1999-256 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR SUBDIVISION
TRACT NO. 15114, LOCATED SOUTH OF HEMLOCK DRIVE AND
NORTH OF PIEDMONT DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 1,250 FEET
EAST OF ARDEN AVENUE, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
DEDICATIONS AS SET FORTH ON SAID MAP; AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID SUBDIVISION, WITH THE TlME FOR
PERFORMANCE SPECIFIED. (13)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-256 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
RES. 1999-257 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
EXECUTION OF RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENTS FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENTS FROM CERTAIN
PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
HOSPITALITY LANE AND THE EAST SIDE OF WATERMAN
AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATED PAYMENTS FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF SAID EASEMENTS. (14)
Council Member McGinnis expressed concern that the City was agreeing to pay
$1. 00 more per square foot than the appraised value.
Director of Development Services Hays explained that if the City does not agree
to what the owners are asking, the City would have to go through the condemnation
process, which could ultimately end up costing even more money.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-257 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Estrada, Lien, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: Council
McGinnis. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Council
Member
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RES. 1999-258 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO DESIGNATING SIGNATORY AUTHORITY FOR
FEDERAL CAPITAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY (TEA) FUNDS TO RESTORE AND
REHABILITATE THE SAN BERNARDINO SANTA FE DEPOT.(15)
Council Member McGinnis voiced concern about spending so much money on
the depot structure since the City has no tenants in mind to use the facility when the
project is completed.
Discussion ensued regarding the fact that the majority of the funds would come
from federal funding, the services now being provided at the depot, the need to cleanup
that entire area, and the fact that the actual agreement would need to come back to the
Council for final approval.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-258 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: Council Member
McGinnis. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDER V ACA TION - PORTION OF
BELLEVIEW STREET - BETWEEN RANCHO & PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUES (23)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated September 28, 1999, regarding the proposed vacation of a portion of Belleview
Street, between Rancho Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller opened the hearing.
Norman Johnson, owner of Fourth Street Rock Crusher, 1945 West Fourth
Street, San Bernardino, CA, stated that he owns property in the area and this was the
first he had heard of the proposed vacation. He stated that he would be opposed to this
action until he had more information regarding the proposal.
Les Fogassy, Real Property Official, Development Services, advised that the
code does not dictate any notification; however, adjacent property owners were
notified, notices were posted, and legal notices were published as required.
City Attorney Penman suggested that the matter be continued to the next
Council meeting to make sure that notices were sent to surrounding property owners.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ORDERING
THE V ACA TION OF A PORTION OF BELLEVIEW STREET
,
BETWEEN RANCHO A VENUE AND PENNSYLVANIA A VENUE
AND RESERVING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS AND AN
EASEMENT FOR EGRESS AND INGRESS. (23)
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to the Mayor and
Council meeting of November I, 1999.
RES. 1999-259 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO ISSUE AN ANNUAL
PURCHASE ORDER TO ADAMSON INDUSTRIES IN THE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,200.00 FOR AMMUNITION TO
BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO POLICE
DEPARTMENT. (18)
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-259 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
RES. 1999-260 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
PURCHASE ORDER BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND McNEILUS TRUCK AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY
FOR THREE COMMERCIAL FRONT LOAD REFUSE
COLLECTION TRUCKS TO BE UTILIZED BY THE PUBLIC
SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASING MANAGER TO SOLICIT RATE QUOTES FOR
LEASE-PURCHASE OF THE THREE TRUCKS. (19)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-260 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Ayes: Council
None. Absent:
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RES. 1999-261 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDER BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND PARKHOUSE TIRE. INC., VIKING AUTO
CENTER, AND 'Y' TIRE SALES FOR NEW AND RECAPPED
TIRES, TUBES AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR CITY VEHICLES
AND EQUIPMENT TO BE UTILIZED BY THE FLEET DIVISION.
(20)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-261 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
AMEND BUDGET OPERATION OF JOHNSON HALL
COMMUNITY CENTER - DIRECT SAVINGS TO 1) MEMBERSHIP
IN INLAND EMPIRE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (IEEP); 2)
ENHANCED PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT SERVICES RECLASSIFY RECREATION
PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO RECREATION SUPERVISOR
(24)
City Administrator Wilson submitted a staff report dated October 12, 1999,
regarding the San Bernardino County Housing Authority's assumption of operation of
the Johnson Hall Community Center, 906 North Wilson, San Bernardino, and the
budget amendment needed to direct the resulting savings toward payment of dues for
membership in the Inland Empire Economic Partnership and enhanced Parks and
Recreation services.
Council Member Lien stated that even though the Inland Empire Economic
Partnership is a good organization, without seeing some measurable goals of what the
City could hope to get for their $25,000, she was not prepared to support the item at
this time.
Meredith Maloney, Director of Investor Relations for the Inland Empire
Economic Partnership, 301 Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, stated that their
organization does have an established marketing program which is reviewed and
approved by the partners.
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Council Members Estrada and McGinnis stated that they would like to see all of
the money directed to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.
Discussion ensued regarding how the amount of dues is determined, and it was
noted that the dues is figured on a formula of 25 cents per capita.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller stated that she viewed this as an investment and voiced
her support of membership in the Inland Empire Economic Partnership; however, she
suggested continuing the matter to allow Mr. Wilson time to investigate funding
sources.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McGinnis, and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to the Mayor and
Council meeting of November 1, 1999.
AUTHORIZE SALE - PORTION OF CITY PROPERTY (FELDHEYM
LIBRARY PROPERTY) - VACATE PORTION OF EAST/WEST
ALLEY - EAST OF "F" STREET, BETWEEN 5TH & 6TH STREETS -
APPROVE PLAN NO. 10025 (27)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated October 6, 1999, regarding the sale of a portion of City property and vacation of
a portion of the east/west alley located east of "F" Street, between 5" and 6'h Streets.
Mr. Hays stated that the proposal is to sell a piece of City-owned property to St.
Bernardine's Church and allow them to close it off for use as they choose. He added
that said closure would eliminate two-way traffic; however, many other ways to access
the library parking lot would still remain.
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada,
and unanimously carried, that the Director of Development Services be authorized to
proceed with the sale of a portion of City property located east of "F" Street, between
5" and 6'h Streets (portion of Feldheym Library property); that the Director of
Development Services and the City Clerk be authorized to proceed with the vacation of
a portion of that certain east/west alley located east of "F" Street, between 5'" and 6"
Streets, and that Plan No. 10025 be approved; and that the request for waiver of
processing fees in the amount of $1,000 be granted.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTION 9.95.050(C) OF THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO APPEALS UNDER THE
NARCOTICS AND GANG-RELATED CRIME EVICTION
PROGRAM. First (25)
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City Attorney Penman explained that said ordinance would provide for a second
level of appeal review by a duly constituted independent body, i.e., the Police
Commission. This would be a cautionary measure in case the Supreme Court agrees
with the Fourth District Court of Appeal regarding a hearing process that involves only
one appeal in which the hearing officer is retained and paid for by the enforcing entity.
Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council Member
McGinnis, and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be laid over for final adoption.
DISCUSS - POSSIBLE ACTION - STATE STREET PROJECT -
INCLUDING POSSIBLE FUNDING (26)
Council Member Anderson submitted a staff report dated October 7, 1999,
regarding discussion and possible adoption of a plan to provide funding for the State
Street Project, along with a copy of a letter from H. Norman Johnson, Jr., President of
Fourth Street Rock Crusher, wherein he outlines a proposal for privately financed
design and construction of State Street from 16'" Street to the 5'" Street "cut-off" and
identification of an appropriate reimbursement mechanism to eventually reimburse for
the private design and construction financing.
Submitted into the record was a memorandum from Raymond Casey, City
Engineer, to Michael Hays, Development Services Director, dated October 14, 1999,
regarding the State Street Project.
Norman Johnson explained his proposal for constructing the extension of State
Street. He stated that he was prompted to get involved when he learned that the school
district was planning to use State Street to get to their new high school. He advised that
his plan did not include building any bridges or installing any signals; and that in the
future, whenever the City has the money to extend State Street, that he would be
reimbursed for the cost.
Council Member Anderson stated that she has been working on this project for a
very long time and appealed to the other Council members to help the Sixth Ward get
an arterial north/south roadway.
City Attorney Penman stated that they might want to know whether Mr. Johnson
wanted a date certain for reimbursement or a full faith effort.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, and unanimously carried, that staff be directed to review and consider the
feasibility of the proposal presented by Norman Johnson relative to State Street,
including exploration of options for reimbursement.
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AUTHORIZE - FORMATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT -
WATER & SEWER FEES - PER MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT
ACT OF 1913 - TRACT NOS. 11261, 13822 & 10260 (28)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a staff report
dated October 5, 1999, requesting authorization to proceed with the formation of an
assessment district for water and sewer fees relative to development of Tract Nos.
11261 (located on the south side of Nineteenth Street. east of California Street), 13822
(located north of 16" Street, east of California Street). and 10260 (located north of Hill
Drive, west of Mayfield Avenue).
Les Fogassy, Real Property Official, Development Services, stated that the
developer would like to finance the fees rather than pay for them out of pocket; and
explained the procedure that would be followed.
Council Member Schnetz questioned whether everybody's assessment would be
raised if some of the property owners did not pay; and Mr. Fogassy answered in the
negative.
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada,
and unanimously carried, that the Director of Development Services and the City Clerk
be authorized to proceed with the formation of an assessment district pursuant to the
Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 for water and sewer fees relative to the
development of Tract Nos. 11261,13822 and 10260.
RES. 1999-262 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AWARDING AN AGREEMENT TO PARSONS
HARLAND BARTHOLOMEW AND ASSOCIATES, INC., TO
REVISE THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (29)
Michael E. Hays, Director of Development Services, stated that the State has set
a deadline of June 30, 2000, for each city to complete revisions to the housing element
of their general plans. He added that this item has already been budgeted.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-262 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Ayes: Council
None. Absent:
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, APPROVING A CONTRACT
WITH THE SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TO
PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION TO THEIR TRIBAL LANDS.
(Continued from October 4, 1999) (30)
Note: No resolution was submitted with the backup material and, therefore,
will not be available for reference.
Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to the Mayor and Council
meeting of November I, 1999.
RECESS MEETING
At 10:56 a.m., Mayor Pro Tem Miller recessed the meeting to 2:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:01 p.m., Mayor Pro Tern Miller reconvened the joint regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City
of San Bernardino.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor Pro Tem Miller; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz,
Anderson, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, Economic Development
Agency Special Counsel Sabo, City Clerk Clark, Economic Development Agency
Executive Director Van Osdel. Absent: Mayor Valles. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
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 2:01 p.m., Vice Chairwoman Miller called to order the joint regular meeting
of the Community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing
Authority/San Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers Financing Authority/San
Bernardino Associated Communities Financing Authority and Mayor and Common
Council.
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PUBLIC HEARING DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT - CALIFORNIA BIO-MASS, INC. - HARDY (R31)
Ronald E. Winkler, Director, Development Department, submitted a staff report
dated October 5, 1999, regarding a Disposition and Development Agreement with
California Bio-Mass, Inc.
Vice Chairwoman Miller opened the hearing.
Mr. Winkler stated that the land is located adjacent to the freeway and the flood
control channel at Cable Creek. He advised that the land would be transferred to
California Bio-Mass, Inc., for construction of a facility for organic waste material,
which will create approximately 18 new jobs. In addition, the City's Public Services
Department uses California Bio-Mass, Inc., for disposal of organic material, and this
new location would save the department approximately $150,000 annually in
transportation costs.
There were no public comments.
RES. 1999-263 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT RELATING TO THE
PROPOSED DISPOSTION 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 (CALIFORNIA BIO-MASS
HARDY). (R31)
RES. CDC/1999-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING THE DISPOSTION OF CERTAIN
LANDS BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO TO DAVID L. HARDY AND MICHAEL J.
HARDY ON THE TERMS SET FORTH IN A DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (CALIFORNIA BIO-MASS, INC., -
HARDY). (R31)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolutions be adopted.
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The motion carried, and Resolution Nos. 1999-263 and CDC/1999-37 were
adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
PUBLIC HEARING
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
RE-PROGRAM
GRANT (CDBG)
COMMUNITY
FUNDS
(R32)
Maggie Pacheco, Director, Housing and Community Development, submitted a
staff report dated October 11, 1999, regarding the re-programming of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds.
Vice Chairwoman Miller opened the hearing.
Executive Director Van Osdel provided an explanation of the re-programming
of the CDBG funds as outlined in the staff report submitted by Ms. Pacheco and
answered questions regarding the proposed recommendations.
No public comments were received.
RES. 1999-264 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL (1) APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RE-
PROGRAMMING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $532,977 (2) THE
REALLOCATION OF CDBG FUNDS TO THE PROJECTS AND
PROGRAMS CONTAINED IN SECTION 2 OF THIS STAFF
REPORT; (3) AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S FIVE-YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (1995-2000) AS PROVIDED HEREIN AND
(4) EXECUTION OF A STANDARD CDBG AGREEMENT WITH
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION (CIC) ($250,000)
AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SBDC)
($20,000) BY THE MAYOR, AS PREPARED AND APPROVED BY
THE CITY ATTORNEY. (R32)
Council Member Anderson 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. 1999-264 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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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING
THE FORM OF A CAPITAL GRANT PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND GROW
AMERICA FUND, INC., FOR THE GROW SAN BERNARDINO
FUND PROGRAM. (R33)
Executive Director Van Osdel stated that this item came before the committee
back in July and was recommended for approval; however, there was a delay in
bringing it back because staff wanted to make sure that there was an agreement that all
sides could live with. He explained that Grow America Fund, Inc., is a subsidiary of
the National Development Council, which the Agency has been using for approximately
15 years on matters related to Community Development Block Grants, Section 108
funding, etc.
Mr. Van Osdel stated that this agreement would approve $200,000 of CDBG
money to provide a small business loan program for businesses somewhat larger than
those serviced by Community Investment Corporation.
Council Member Schnetz questioned what the $200,000 was being used for and
why the Agency would be capitalizing an SBA-7A lender, pointing out that SBA-7A
loans can be obtained from any of the local banks.
Special Counsel Sabo explained his understanding of the program, stating that it
was an opportunity whereby our $200,000 could be leveraged into $1.6 million.
However, it would be dependent on how well Agency staff is able to market the
program.
Council Member Anderson made a motion. seconded by Council Member
Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that the matter he referred to the Redevelopment
Committee meeting of October 21, 1999; and continued to the Mayor and Council
meeting of November 1, 1999.
PUBLIC HEARING - CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REQUEST TO ISSUE
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION - CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE
WEST & CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE WEST SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA (R34)
Maggie Pacheco, Director, Housing and Community Development, submitted a
staff report dated October 4, 1999, regarding a request from California Statewide
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Communities Development Authority to issue Certificates of Participation on behalf of
Catholic Healthcare West and Catholic Healthcare West Southern California.
Vice Chairwoman Miller opened the hearing.
Council Member Anderson stated she had received several calls regarding this
matter and requested a continuance until the Mayor and Council meeting of November
1, 1999.
Matthew Swafford, Vice President, Payne Webber, San Francisco, requested
that there be no delay as they would like to sell the debt in November and they are
trying to get financing in place. He stated that notification was published in the San
Bernardino County Sun on October 1. He noted that $10 million of the $150 million to
be sold would be spent at Community Hospital and St. Bernardine's Hospital for
routine equipment and renovation.
Council Member Estrada inquired whether there was anyone hospital that
would be using the bulk of the $150 million.
Mr. Swafford stated that the most significant chunk would be used in
Bakersfield in the amount of $30 million. He noted that there are 46 hospitals that are
part of the Catholic Health Care System, and approximately $4-4.5 million would be
used at each of the two facilities located in San Bernardino. He also assured the
Council that the City of San Bernardino would not be a party to the agreement except
for authorizing the bond issues.
Bill Baird, Assistant Treasurer, Catholic Healthcare West, San Francisco, CA,
assured the Council that they do not plan to close Community Hospital and gave a list
of the equipment they plan to purchase for both hospitals to Council Member Anderson.
RES. 1999-265 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AN
INSTALLMENT PURCHASE FINANCING TO BE UNDERTAKEN
BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO BENEFIT CATHOLIC
HEALTHCARE WEST OPERATOR OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
OF SAN BERNARDINO AND CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE WEST
OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OPERATOR OF ST. BERNARDINE
MEDICAL CENTER. (R34)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Schnetz, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolution be adopted.
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The motion carried, and Resolution No. 1999-265 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON EXCUSED
At 2:58 p.m., Council Member Anderson left the Council meeting.
RES. CDC/1999-38 - RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO
EXHIBIT "A", EXHIBIT "B" AND EXHIBIT "Coo OF THE
PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ALL
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. (R35)
Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. CDC/1999-38 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz. Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
Council Member Anderson. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
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 ENTER INTO
AN EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND EMPIRE A/G RECREATION, LLC.
(Continued from October 4, 1999) (R36)
Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lien,
and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled.
RES. 1999-266 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 SECOND, THIRD AND
FOURTH QUARTER OPERATING COST AND CAPITAL
EXPENDITURE LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING
MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO THE SAN BERNARDINO
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY PURSUANT THERETO.
(R37)
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Executive Director Van Osdel stated that with the bankruptcy of Santa Barbara
Aerospace, the San Bernardino International Airport Authority (SBIAA) is in a cash
crunch and is calling on member cities to assist with cash flow. He noted that there is a
possibility that these funds will not be needed.
Council questioned whether all the member cities were participating.
Special Counsel Sabo stated that the loan agreement had already been approved
by the County of San Bernardino as proposed, and by the City of Colton with
modifications. The cities of Highland and Loma Linda would consider the matter at
their meetings scheduled for the following week.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON RETURNED
At 3:01 p.m., Council Member Anderson returned to the Council meeting and
took her place at the Council table.
Council Member Estrada asked what would happen if a couple of the cItIes
decided they did not want to do this--would that mean that the other entities would have
to make up the difference.
Special Counsel Sabo pointed out that this agreement does not go beyond or
attempt to amend the joint powers agreement. If someone does not make a loan
advance, then it would fall to the joint powers agreement and be recalculated for the
next month for any defaulted payments. However, once a member defaults for 90 days
they lose the right to participate.
Paul Sanborn, 3559 Genevieve Street, San Bernardino, CA, stated that he hoped
the Council would turn down this request for funds.
Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-266 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Ayes: Council
None. Absent:
PUBLIC COMMENTS - PAUL SANBORN
(38)
Paul Sanborn, 3559 Genevieve Street, San Bernardino, CA, a candidate for the
Seventh Ward Council Seat, stated that one of the questions presented to candidates at a
recent forum was, "What would they do to entice income to San Bernardino'!" He
stated that he would like the Mayor and Council to appoint a committee to look into
electricity since it has recently been deregulated.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - SUSAN HARTMANN
(38)
Susan Hartman, a citizen of San Bernardino, stated that she hopes she can be
hired part-time by the City to work with the homeless,
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNETZ EXCUSED
At 3:09 p.m., Council Member Schnetz left the Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - JAY LINDBERG
(38)
Jay Lindberg, 6340 Orange Knoll, San Bernardino, CA, distributed material to
the Council regarding military assistance to civil authorities to respond to acts or threats
of terrorism.
ADJOURNMENT (39)
At 3:14 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 21,
1999, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The next regular meeting of the Mayor
and Common Council and Community Development Commission will be held at 8:00
a.m., Monday, November 1, 1999, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North
"D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RACHEL G. CLARK, CMC
City Clerk
bY.-t~ ~. If4I
Linda E. Hartzel
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 39
No. of Hours: 4.25 hours
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