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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 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 8:05 a.m., Monday, November 1, 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 McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson,
Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Lien. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional
case would be discussed in closed session:
City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department vs. U.S.
Department of Defense (Armv) - United States District Court Case
No. CV 96-8867 MRP (VAPx).
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (Discussed later
in the meeting, pages 5, 22-24) (1)
At 8:05 a.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission recessed to closed session for the following
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section(s):
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;
Georgian Pruitt vs. City of San Bernardino, et al. - United
States District Court Case No. EDCV 96-410 RT(VAPx);
Beniamin Carlvs Olvera vs. City of San Bernardino, et al. -
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCVSS 59683.
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B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
subdivision(b)(l); (2); (3)(A-F) of Government Code Section
54956.9.
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
initiation of litigation - pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9.
D. Conference with legal counsel - personnel - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957:
(Public Employee Appointment)
Appointment: Director of Animal Control
E. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to
Government code Section 54956.8:
Property Address:
Tract No. 15407
Negotiating Parties:
Gary Van Osdel on behalf of the
EconomIc Development Agency and
John Pavelak
Under Negotiations:
Purchase terms and conditions
F. Closed session with Chief of Police on matters posing a threat
to the security of public buildings or threat to the public's
right of access to public services or public facilities -
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
G. Conference with labor negotiator - pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6:
Agencv Negotiator:
Ed Raya, Director of Human Resources
Emplovee Organization:
San Bernardino Public Employees Association - Middle
Management Employees
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:08 a.m., Mayor Valles called the dosed session to order in the
conference room of the Council Chambers of City Hall.
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ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being
present: Mayor Valles; Council Members McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson,
Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Lien. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, Human
Resources Director Raya, Finance Director Pachon, Deputy City Attorney
Mitchell, Legal Secretary Pritcher, City Attorney's Office.
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/ San Bernardino
Joint Powers Financing Authority /San Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint
Powers Financing Authority/San Bernardino Associated Communities
Financing Authority while the Mayor and Common Council and
Community Development Commission were in closed session.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ESTRADA & LIEN ARRIVED
At 8: 10 a.m., Council Members Estrada and Lien arrived at the
closed session.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR RAYA & FINANCE DIRECTOR
PACHON EXCUSED
At 8:24 a.m., Human Resources Director Raya & Finance Director
Pachon left the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 9:05 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the Council
Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:05 a.m., Mayor Valles reconvened the joint regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardino.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being
present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, City
Clerk Clark; City Administrator Wilson. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Ernest Dowdy of the Church of
the Living God.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayra Alvarez, a sixth grader
from Bradley Elementary School.
APPOINTMENT - COUNCIL MEMBER MCGINNIS - WAYS &
MEANS COMMITTEE (2)
Council Member Miller submitted a staff report dated October 19,
1999, requesting the appointment of Council Member McGinnis to the
Ways and Means Committee.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the appointment of
Councilman Gordon McGinnis to Ways and Means Committee, as
requested by Councilwoman Norine Miller, be approved.
PRESENTATION - CITY PIN - CONSUL OF MEXICO - JUAN
SALGADO (3)
Mayor Valles welcomed Juan Salgado, the Consul of Mexico, to the
City of San Bernardino, and presented him with a City pin. Mr. Salgado
was transferred from the Mexican Consulate in Chicago, Illinois,
replacing former Consul to San Bernardino, Raul Cardenas, who was
transferred to Mexico City.
PRESENTATION MAYOR & COUNCIL -
BASEBALL - CHAMPIONSHIP SHIRTS
STAMPEDE
(3)
Greg Cozzo, Director of Community Relations for the San
Bernardino Stampede, presented the Mayor and Council with
championship shirts. He introduced Stampede Pitching Coach, Mark
Brewer, and the California League Playoff's Most Valuable Player, Adrian
Burnside, to the Mayor and Council.
RESOLUTION - GWENDOLYN ROBERTS - METROPOLITAN
OPERA (3)
Mayor Valles presented Gwendolyn Roberts with a resolution
commending her for her outstanding service to the Metropolitan Opera.
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PRESENTATION - JAMES PENMAN - PLAQUE (3)
Jerry Kasinski, Principal of Roosevelt Elementary School in San
Bernardino stated that Roosevelt Elementary School instituted a
Distinguished Alumni Day to honor past students. City Attorney
Penman was one of five honorees who received the special Hall of Fame
Award plaque, designating him a Distinguished Roosevelt Alumni.
ANNOUNCEMENTS-JUDIPENMAN
(41
Judi Penman, Executive Director of the San Bernardino Area
Chamber of Commerce, advised that a ribbon cutting ceremony for
Ernies "E" Street Grill is scheduled for November 1. On November 3
,
Trophy House will have their ribbon cutting ceremony and on Monday,
November 15, Work Boot Warehouse will have a ribbon cutting ceremony
and grand opening. Ms. Penman reminded everyone of the Harvest Fair,
scheduled for November 6 and 7 and November 13 and 14, and Family
Fun Night continues every Friday evening at Court Street Square.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT - CITY CLERK CLARK
(Discussed earlier and later in the meeting, page 1-2, 22-
24) (1)
City Clerk Clark advised that the following matter was discussed in
closed session:
Appointment:
Director of Animal Control
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that Steven Fries be appointed Director of
Animal Control, effective November 15, 1999, at Range 4472, Step 1, $4,674 a
month.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON (4)
Council Member Anderson congratulated Jewell Rabb and Sylvia Alice for
a successful Dump Day in the Sixth Ward, She indicated the Boys & Girls
Club in the Sixth Ward had a very successful Halloween celebration (700
children in attendance). She discussed the Red Ribbon Breakfast, indicating it
was well attended. Council Member Anderson reminded the community to vote
on November 2, 1999.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNETZ (4)
Council Member Schnetz expressed his sorrow at the loss of
Calvary Baptist Church to an arson fire. He offered his help to the
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Reverend Paul Reinhard and the congregation of Calvary Baptist Church.
He discussed the Motorcross race that occurs twice a year at Glen Helen
Park for fire and police and announced that Jonathan Roberg won the
overall race for the City of San Bernardino Police Department.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER MCGINNIS (4)
Council Member McGinnis announced that Saturday, November 6,
1999, is a designated Dump Day in the Third Ward. He announced that
the Harvest Fair is scheduled for November 6 and 7 and November 13
and 14, one block east of Waterman, off of 4th Street, (Palm Lane), and
encouraged everyone to attend.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER LIEN (4)
Council Member Lien thanked Oscar Gonzales for his six years of
service on the Civil Service Commission.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA (4)
Council Member Estrada indicated she had attended a function at
the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, where she had the pleasure of
meeting the new Mexican Consul, Juan Salgado. Council Member
Estrada met with Daniel Tillman, San Bernardino Unified School Board
Member, on the "social promotion" issue -- effective this year, school
children who cannot pass the test, will be held back. She invited Mr.
Tillman to give a presentation at the next Council meeting on the "social
promotion" issue. Council Member Estrada discussed the workshop and
tour at the Santa Fe Depot. She was very impressed with the Red
Ribbon Parade and thanked the coordinatllrs and all the people who
worked so hard to put it together.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 9:34 a.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the Council
meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR VALLES
(4)
Mayor Valles reminded all voters that tomorrow is election day and
encouraged each and everyone to take time to cast their ballot.
Mayor Valles attended a ceremony at Bradley Elementary School,
in the Second Ward. The Mayor's Office, along with Wal-Mart, Baker's,
and Long's Drug Store, formally adopted the school.
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Mayor Valles discussed the workshop at the Santa Fe Railroad
Depot, indicating it was held to give the Council a preliminary idea on
how the Depot restoration project is developing, and what sort of uses
might be considered for future utilization of the Depot and its
surrounding areas. She indicated that a public workshop would take
place on Saturday, November 20, 1999, at the Depot, 1170 Wcst Third
Street, San Bernardino.
Mayor Valles stated that GE Capital, located in the northwest part
of the City, has recently expanded as a result of closing one of its plants
back east. Over 150 of its employees were relocated to the San
Bernardino office. She extended a warm welcome to them.
Mayor Valles discussed a conference she attended at California
State University, San Bernardino - Enterplise Vision-San Bernardino:
The Private Sector Looks at the City, sponsored by Inland Action.
Mayor Valles commented on the fire at Calvary Baptist Church and
offered her sympathy and concern to the congregation and Pastor
Reinhard.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN (4)
City Attorney Penman offered his condolences to Pastor Reinhard
and his congregation, regarding the fire at Calvary Baptist Church.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY CLERK CLARK
(4)
City Clerk Clark discussed the election on November 2, 1999,
indicating that the polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. She stated
that the City Clerk's office would be open until 8:00 p.m., to answer any
questions the public may have.
Ms. Clark commented on the video and pamphlet produced by the
Charter Revision Committee, and thought they were both well done.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
(5)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular agenda of the Mayor and
Common Council/Community Development Commission be waived.
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COUNCIL MINUTES
(6)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the
following meetings of the Mayor and Common Council/Community
Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino be approved as
submitted in typewritten form: June 21, 1999; September 7, 1999;
September 20, 1999.
CLAIMS & PAYROLL
(7)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that the claims and payroll
and the authorization to issue warrants as listed on the memorandum
dated October 27, 1999, from Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, be
approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(8)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, and unanimously carried. that the personnel action
lists as submitted by the Chief Examiner, dated October 27, 1999, and
the Economic Development Agency, dated October 25, 1999, in
accordance with Civil Service rules and Personnel policies adopted by the
Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino, and the
Personnel policies and procedures adopted by the Economic
Development Agency, be approved and ratified.
RES. 1999-268 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MASTER
SERVICES MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE WATER DEPARTMENT FOR PROVISION OF CITY
SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000. (9)
RES. 1999-269 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) AND THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN THE CLEAN
CITIES PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. (10)
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RES. 1999-270 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO CONFIRMING COST OF ABATEMENTS AND
IMPOSING LIENS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF THE ABATEMENT OF
PUBLIC NUISANCES. (Building Abatements) (12)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 1999-268, 1999-269 and 1999-270 were adopted
by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
SET LUNCHEON WORKSHOP - PROPOSED ROUTE 30
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1999,
12:00 P.M. - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
ROOM (13)
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Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that a luncheon workshop
be set for Monday, December 6, 1999, at 12:00 p.m., in the Economic
Development Agency Board Room, to receive information regarding the
proposed Route 30 improvement program.
CONTINUING
CARRYOVERS
1999/2000.
APPROPRIATIONS & ENCUMBRANCE
- FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 TO FISCAL YEAR
(15)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council approve the attached listing of Fiscal Year 1998-99 Continuing
Appropriations and Encumbrance Carryovers into Fiscal Year 1999-00.
RES. 1999-271 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO RATIFYING THE EXECUTION BY THE
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO OF A
CONTRACT BETWEEN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE
YOUTH MENTORING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1,
1999 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000. (16)
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RES. 1999-272 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - CALIFORNIA
NUTRITION NETWORK FOR HEALTHY, ACTIVE FAMILIES,
TO PROVIDE INTERVENTIONS THAT ACTIVELY PROMOTE
HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO UNDER-
SERVED SAN BERNARDINO RESIDENTS. (17)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 1999-271 and 1999-272 were adopted by the
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
ORD. MC-1061 - 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. Final (11)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-I061 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED - PREPARE SUBLEASE
AGREEMENT WITH REDLANDS YMCA & SAN
BERNARDINO YMCA FACILITIES - 808 EAST 21ST STREET
(UPTOWN YMCA) (141
Development Services Director Michael E. Hays submitted a staff
report dated October 5,1999, concerning the sublease agreement.
Council Member Estrada indicated that the San Bernardino YMCA
ceased to exist in October and asked with whom the City has an
agreement with if there was no organization in existence.
City Attorney Penman indicated the organization still exists and
has the assets of the old downtown YMCA, which the organization is
trying to dispose of. He has not had an opportunity to review the lease
and noted this item is to be continued for two weeks. He indicated that
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the Board of the YMCA is still meeting and he thought they were legally
in existence. He will clarify this, as well as whatever investment the City
has made with this entity.
Council Member Schnetz indicated he talked with a member of the
Board of Directors and was told that it is still a valid corporation. The
Redlands Board started operating the facility on October 1. He is
concerned that Redlands cannot cover this piece of property under the
liability policy until they get an assignment or a sublease.
Jack Avakian, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
of Directors for the San Bernardino Valley YMCA, indicated that this is a
merger of the two YMCAs. When the merger is formalized, the lease will
follow to the new corporation. They want to ensure the programs for
children and seniors will continue. The adult physical fitness center has
been dropped and the Daycare has moved into Bradley Elementary
School. He believes there will be a general strengthening of the YMCA. A
new committee has been formed, which directly represents the interests
of the San Bernardino area.
Council Member Schnetz made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lien, that the sublease be changed to an assignment.
Council Member Estrada asked if the Board would take action to
dissolve the YMCA. Mr. Avakian indicated that the Board took an action
to go into a merger process. The motion was to move forward with the
merger of the YMCA in Redlands.
Council Member Estrada made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Anderson, to continue the matter to November 15,
1999.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Estrada, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
Schnetz. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Ayes: Council Members
Council Members Lien,
City Attorney Penman indicated he would meet with any Council
Member who wished to discuss this matter.
PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION - PORTION OF BELLEVIEW
STREET - BETWEEN RANCHO AVENUE & PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE. (Continued from October 18, 1999) (20)
The hearing remained open from the Mayor and Common Council
Meeting of October 18, 1999.
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There were no public comments.
RES. 1999-273 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ORDERING 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. (20)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that the hearing be closed; that the findings of fact be
adopted as set forth in the staff report dated September 28, 1999, from
the Director of Development Services, as to why a portion of Belleview
Street, between Rancho Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, is no longer
necessary for public street purposes; and that said resolution be
adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-273 was adopted by
the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT
AWARD - FISCAL YEAR 1999/00 (21)
Assistant Chief of Police Wayne Harp submitted a staff report
dated October 26, 1999, concerning the adoption of the Citizens Option
for Public Safety (COPS) expenditure plan for FY 1999/00.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
No public comments were received.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 10: 13 a.m., City Attorney Penman left the Council meeting and
was replaced by Senior Assistant CIty Attorney Carlyle.
City Administrator Fred Wilson indicated this IS a one-year
program that will be evaluated at tlle end of the year.
Council Member Estrada asked how the police officers would be
absorbed.
Captain Curtis of the Police Department indicated they would be
adding the four positions incrementally.
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Discussion ensued as to how these officers might be absorbed after
the grant expires.
Council Member Miller joined with the Mayor on complimenting
the Chief of Police, indicating that the crime rate has fallen greatly in the
last year and it should be a priority to keep the officers.
RES. 1999-274 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ADOPTING THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR FY
1999/00, SUBMITTED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE. (21)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member McGinnis, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolution
be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-274 was adopted by
the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
PUBLIC HEARING - TO HEAR WRITTEN & ORAL
COMMENTS INTENDED USE OF LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) PROGRAM AWARD
- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE (BJA) FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT
EXPENDITURES (22)
Assistant Chief of Police Wayne Harp submitted a staff report
dated October 26, 1999, requesting authorization to obligate and expend
the awarded FY 1999/00 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG)
monies for law enforcement support expenditures.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
There were no public comments.
RES. 1999-275 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL TO OBLIGATE AND EXPEND THE AWARDED
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG)
MONIES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT
EXPENDITURES. (22)
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Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member McGinnis, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolution
be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-275 was adopted by
the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada Lien McGinnis
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Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 10:42 a.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the
Council meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNETZ EXCUSED
At 10:42 a.m., Council Member Schnetz left the Council meeting.
ACCEPT ORAL BIDS - AWARD BID - SALE - CITY & WATER
DEPARTMENT PROPERTY NORTHWEST CORNER
KENDALL DRIVE & UNIVERSITY PARKWAY. (26)
Development Services Director Michael E. Hays submitted a staff
report dated October 18, 1999, inviting bids and establishing Fair Market
Value of Property - Northwest corner of Kendall Drive and University
Parkway.
Mayor Valles opening the hearing.
Les Fogassy, Real Property Official, stated the City had received a
written bid in the amount of $566,000 with a 10% deposit. This is the
time to accept oral bids, if any are submitted at this hearing.
No public comments or oral bids were received.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that the hearing accepting oral bids for sale of City and
Water Department property, per Bid Specification No. 15.02-218, be
closed; and that the bid amount of $566,000.00 be awarded to Howard
Berkson for the sale of City and Water Department property and that the
Director of Development Services be directed and authorized to do all
things necessary to bring said sale to a conclusion.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
Council Member Schnetz. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Council Members
None. Absent:
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COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNETZ RETURNED
At 10:44 a.m., Council Member Schnetz returned to the Council
meeting and took his place at the Council table.
RECEIVE & FILE - FIRST QUARTER REPORT - FISCAL
YEAR 1999/2000 (18)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the First Quarter Report
for Fiscal Year 1999/2000 be received and filed.
RECEIVE & FILE - UDATE BUDGET REPORT - FISCAL
YEAR 1998/99 YEAR END CLOSE (19)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the Budget Report on
Fiscal Year 1998/99 Year End Close be received and filed.
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 (23)
Council Member Anderson stated that she had received many phone
calls from non-profit organizations concerning the millennium celebration
fireworks. She indicated that there will be no new licenses given out, only to
those who sell fireworks during the Fourth of July celebration, and that the
dates to sell and set off fireworks have been changed in this revised ordinance.
She felt that fireworks would be used regardless of whether they are sold in
San Bernardino and encouraged that her fellow Council Members adopt the
ordinance.
The following spoke in favor of the fireworks ordinance:
1. Jonathan LIera, First Assembly of God, 9th Street and
Sierra Way, San Bernardino;
2. Don Frazier, Resident, 1084 Western Avenue, San
Bernardino; and
3. James Smith, Native Sons of the Golden West, 1156 E.
24th Street, San Bernardino.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 10:58 a.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the
Council Meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
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Discussion ensued as to the pros and cons of having the millennium
celebration fireworks.
Note: City Attorney Penman indicated that Motion # 1 to reconsider the
previous action regarding the use of fireworks was moot, and no vote was
needed.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, that said ordinance be laid over for final adoption.
The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members
Estrada, McGinnis, Anderson. Nays: Council Members Lien, Schnetz,
Miller. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON & CITY ADMINISTRATOR
WILSON EXCUSED
At 11: 18 a.m., Council Member Anderson, and City Administrator
Wilson left the Council meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 11: 18 a.m., City Attorney Penman left the Council meeting and
was replaced by Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle.
PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
NO. 99-05 - AMEND CHAPTER 19.16 - FLOODPLAIN
OVERLAY DISTRICT INCORPORATE REGULATIONS
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (30)
Development Services Director Michael E. Hays submitted a staff
report dated September 28, 1999, wherein he prepared an amendment to
the Development Code pertaining to the Floodplain Overlay District.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON RETURNED
At 11:21 a.m., Council Member Anderson returned to the
Council meeting and took her place at the Council table.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILSON RETURNED
At 11 :22 a.m., City Administrator Wilson returned to the
Council meeting and took his place at the dais.
Valerie Ross, Principal Planner, reviewed the amendment with the
Mayor and Council.
There were no public comments.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING CHAPTER 19.16, SECTION 19.16.020, SECTION
19.16.030(2), AND SECTION 19.16.090 (1) (J&K) OF THE
SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT
CODE) TO UPDATE THE FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT
TO MEET CURRENT NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE
STANDARDS. First (30)
Council Member McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lien, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be closed; and
that said ordinance be laid over for final adoption.
PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 98-
01 & GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99-02 - MODIFY
SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER
SPECIFIC PLAN - AMEND GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION
ELEMENT (31)
Development Services Director Michael E. Hays submitted a staff
report dated October 12, 1999, wherein he requested approval of Specific
Plan Amendment 98-01 and General Plan Amendment No. 99-02 based
on the Findings of Fact.
Mayor Valles opened the hearing
Valerie Ross, Principal Planner, reviewed the amendments with the
Mayor and Council.
There were no public comments.
RES. 1999-276 - RESOLUTON OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 98-01; AND ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 99-02 TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, TO AMEND THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT
RELATING TO THE SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL
TRADE CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN. (31)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the Mayor and Common Council close the
hearing and approve Specific Plan Amendment No. 98-01 and General
Plan Amendment No. 99-02, based on the findings of fact set forth in the
staff report dated October 12, 1999, from the Director of Development
Services; and that said resolution be adopted.
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The motion carried and Resolution No. 1999-276 was adopted by
the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
RES. 1999-277 - 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. (Continued
from October 18, 1999) (24)
City Administrator Fred Wilson indicated that the Parking Place
Committee had reviewed the lease agreement and recommended
adoption.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 1999-277 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
RES. 1999-278 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED
GOVERNMENTS TO LEASE TWENTY NINE (29) PARKING
SPACES IN CENTRAL CITY PARKING DISTRICT LOT NO.3.
(25)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH LIFE INVESTORS INSURANCE COMPANY, AN IOWA
CORPORATION, TO LEASE THIRTY (30) PARKING SPACES
IN CENTRAL PARKING DISTRICT LOT NO.3. (25)
City Administrator Fred Wilson indicated that the Parking Place
Commission had reviewed the lease agreements and recommended
adoption.
Council Member Schnetz indicated he is in agreement with the first
lease, as SAN BAG has limited parking due to physical limitations. He
felt that on the second lease, there is a large area where the building
meets current Planning Department standards. In addition to that he
added, there is a vacant piece of property next to the building that could
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be acquired and expanded for parking lot purposes. He considers the
parking spaces allocated to that building adequate and if they require
more parking spaces, they should pay additional rent. Council Member
Schnetz would like the two motions separated.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted (authorizing lease
agreement with San Bernardino Associated Governments).
Resolution No. 1999-278 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson that said resolution be adopted (authorizing lease
agreement with Life Investors Insurance Company).
The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members
Estrada, Anderson, Miller. Nays: Council Members Lien, McGinnis,
Schnetz. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 11 :25 a.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the
Council meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - OPERATION OF JOHNSON HALL
COMMUNITY CENTER - MEMBERSHIP IN INLAND EMPIRE
ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (IEEP) (Continued from October
18, 1999) (27)
City Administrator Wilson submitted a staff report, dated October
27, 1999, concerning the end of City operation of the Johnson Hall
Community Center and allocating the savings within the Parks and
Recreation Department budget; and appropriating funds for membership
in the Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP).
Council Member Lien wondered if this matter had gone before the
Parks & Recreation Commission. She indicated that she would like to
see the trash cans replaced at Perris Hill Park.
Council Member McGinnis questioned the reclassification of the
Program Coordinator position to Recreation Supervisor, indicating that
after reviewing the organizational chart, he felt there may be too many
supervIsors.
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City Administrator Wilson indicated that this matter would be
referred to the Personnel Committee.
Terry Ooms, Executive Director of the Inland Empire Economic
Partnership, addressed the Mayor and Council, giving a brief overview of
IEEP. Her organization would like to enter into an agreement with the
City to attract business to this region.
Discussion ensued as to whether the Council should break down
the budget amendment into four separate motions, instead of two.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member McGinnis, and unanimously carried, that the reclassification of
one position of Recreation Program Coordinator, Range 1279 ($1,785-
$2,170/month be reclassified to Recreation Supervisor, Range 2383
($2,998-$3,645/month) be referred to the Personnel Committee.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, that the Director of Finance be authorized to amend
the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 budget as indicated in the new staff report
dated October 27, 1999; and provide additional funding for park
improvements at various parks ($24,500).
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members
Estrada, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays: Council Member
Lien. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that additional funding will
be provided for park and parkway contract tree trimming ($8,100).
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the three-year payment
plan for membership dues for the City of San Bernardino in the Inland
Empire Economic Partnership be approved.
TRANSFER FUNDS - DESIGN & MODIFICATION - TRAFFIC
SIGNAL - INTERSECTION CALIFORNIA STREET & BASE
LINE STREET. (Continued from October 18, 1999) (28)
Development Services Director Michael E. Hays submitted a staff
report dated September 19, 1999, concerning the transfer of funds for
the design and modification of an existing traffic signal.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the matter be
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continued to the Mayor and Common Council Meeting of December 6,
1999.
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 18, 1999) (29)
Note: The resolution was not distributed in the backup material and will
not be available for reference.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the matter be
continued to the Mayor and Common Council Meeting of November 15,
1999.
RECESS MEETING
At 12:08 p.m., Mayor Valles recessed the meeting to 2:00 p.m., in
the Council Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:01 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; Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, Economic Development
Agency Special Counsel Sabo, City Clerk Clark, Economic Development
Agency Executive Director Van Osdel. Absent: Council Member Lien,
Miller. 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., Chairwoman Valles called to order the joint regular
meeting of the Community Development Commission/San Bernardino
Joint Powers Financing Authority/San Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint
Powers Financing Authority/San Bernardino Associated Communities
Financing Authority and Mayor and Common Council.
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COUNCIL MEMBER LIEN & MILLER RETURNED
At 2:02 p.m., Council Members Lien and Miller returned to the
Council meeting and took their places at the Council table.
REQUEST FOR LOAN EXTENSION- ERWIN S. SKADRON
(R32)
Economic Development Agency Executive Director Van Osdel
submitted a report dated October 22, 1999, wherein Mr. Skadron is
requesting an extension of the payoff loan for three years or until the
property is sold. Mr. Skadron is currently making interest only
payments on a quarterly basis and has made all payments on time.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the Community
Development Commission approve a one-year extension to the Skadron
Loan.
RES. CDC/1999-39 - 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)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. CDC/1999-39 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, McGinnis, Schnetz, Anderson,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None. Vacant: Fifth Ward.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(34)
There were no public comments at this meeting.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (Discussed earlier
in the meeting - pages 1-2,5) (1)
At 2:04 p.m., the Mayor and Council and Community
Development Commission recessed to closed session for the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section(s):
A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
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Manta Management vs. City of San Bernardino - San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 18157;
Georgian Pruitt vs. City of San Bernardino, et al. - United
States District Court Case No. EDCV 96-410 RT(VAPx);
Beniamin Carlys Olvera vs. City of San Bernardino, et al. -
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCVSS 59683.
City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department vs. U.S.
Department of Defense (Army) - United States District court
Case No. CV 96-8867 MRP (VAPx).
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
significant exposure to litigation - pursuant to subdivision
(b)(l); (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 64956.9.
D. Conference with legal counsel - personnel - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957:
(Public Employee Appointment)
Appointment: Director of Animal Control
E. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to
Government code Section 54956.8:
Property Address:
Tract No. 15407
Negotiating Parties:
Gary Van Osdel on behalf of the
Economic Development Agency and
John Pavelak
Under Negotiations:
Purchase terms and conditions
F. Closed session with Chief of Police on matters posing a
threat to the security of public buildings or threat to the
public's right of access to public services or public facilities -
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
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G. Conference with labor negotiator - pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator:
Ed Raya, Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization:
San Bernardino Public Employees Association - Middle
Management Employees
CLOSED SESSION
At 2:04 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: 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: None. Vacant: Fifth
Ward.
Also Present: City Administrator Wilson, Ronald E. Winkler,
Director, Development Department, Economic Development Agency.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION/MEETING
At 2:33 p.m., the closed session and joint regular meeting of the
Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission
was adjourned. The next regular meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council and the Community Development Commission is scheduled for
Monday, November 15, 1999, at 8:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RACHEL G. CLARK, CMC
City Clerk
By.
Cathleen M. Szend 0
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items:
35
No. of Hours:
5 hours
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