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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 1, 1998
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 8:11 a.m., Monday, June 1, 1998,
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, Schnetz,
Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark,
City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Members Estrada,
Arias.
RECESS MEETING -
meeting - page 5)
At 8:11 a.m., the
Development Commission
following:
CLOSED SESSION (Discussed later in the
(1)
Mayor and Common Council and Community
recessed to closed session for the
Pursuant to Government Code Sections:
A. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
Edward Powe vs. Citv of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. SCV 36830;
State of California ex rel. Stull vs. Bank of America
NT&SA - San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 968-484;
Hector L. Serrano vs. Ci tv of San Bernardino San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 46669.
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
subdivision (b) 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.
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D. Conference with legal counsel - personnel - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:11 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, Schnetz,
Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark,
City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Members Estrada,
Arias.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Simmons, Deputy
City Attorney Murad, and Edna Anderson, Administrative Operations
Supervisor, City Attorney's Office.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
Deputy City Clerk Hartzel read the titles of all the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular, supplemental, and
addendum to the supplemental agendas of the Mayor and Common
Council and the regular agenda 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 while the Mayor and Council and Community
Development Commission were in closed session.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA ARRIVED
At 8:30 a.m., Council Member Estrada arrived at the closed
session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 8:50 a.m., the closed session adjourned to 9:00 a.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:02 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,
Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk
Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Arias.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Reverend James Stovall of Central
Christian Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Devlin.
APPOINTMENTS
(2)
There were no appointments at this meeting.
PRESENTATION - 1998 TACHIKAWA EXCHANGE STUDENTS (3)
Thelma Press, Cultural Affairs Coordinator, introduced Aaron
Fredericks, Kelly Cooper, Robin Gleason, and Jeremiah Gutierrez,
who were selected to be 1998 San Bernardino Tachikawa Exchange
Students, and presented each student with a certificate.
PRESENTATION - CITY'S WEB SITE
(3)
Lori Sassoon, Senior Administrative Analyst, City
Administrator's Office, stated that development of the City's web
site had truly been a team effort, introduced the other staff
members involved with the project, and gave the web site address as
follows: www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us
Mark Yavornicky,
Services, provided an
on the web site.
Programmer/Analyst, Management Information
overview of the various materials available
Mayor Valles thanked staff for all of their hard work and
creativity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA
(4)
Council Member Estrada stated that there have been
approximately four meetings of the Ad Hoc Water Committee, whose
purpose is to review all water project proposals that the committee
is aware of and bring back recommendations on the various projects
to the Mayor and Common Council. She provided an update on the
projects recently discussed and announced that the next meeting
would be held on Wednesday, June 10, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fourth
Floor Conference Room at City Hall.
Council Member Estrada commented on the progress being made on
the extension of Orange Show Road and thanked Mike Hays, Acting
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, and his staff for all of
their help.
Ms. Estrada stated that she had been working with Route 66 and
the low-riders, who have been wanting to participate in the Route
66 activities. She announced that this year there would be a
salute to Route 66 at Nunez Park and low-riders would be
participating in the Route 66 cruise.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER LIEN
(4)
Council Member Lien stated that on Saturday the perris Hill
Neighborhood Association and youth from the Judson Baptist Church
had worked to clean up a vacant home located in the Second Ward.
She thanked the Mayor's staff for their assistance in helping to
coordinate this effort.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNETZ
(4)
Council Member Schnetz commented on the Patton Station Golf
Complex, stating that he had attended the groundbreaking last week.
He pointed out that he was pleased to see that there will be no
vehicular traffic up in the proposed project; that all parking will
be south of Highland Avenue.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON
(4)
Council Member Anderson congratulated the Westside Action
Group for 28 years of service to the Sixth Ward and the San
Bernardino Community. She also announced that the Black Inventions
Museum was presenting a display centered on new inventions by Black
Americans at the San Bernardino County Government Center Rotunda,
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, from June 2-4, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and
invited the public to attend this event.
Mrs. Anderson stated that 48 years ago today she had wed her
husband and congratulated him on their anniversary.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER
(4)
Council Member Miller announced that there would be a townhall
meeting at the Cathedral on Thursday, June 4, regarding blight and
crime. She stated that representatives from the City Attorney's
Office and the Police Department would be present to lend their
help in developing a model task force which could be copied by
others. She also announced that a music festival would be held
this weekend at Court Street Square.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR VALLES
(4)
Mayor Valles introduced June Durr, recently appointed Director
of Marketing and Public Affairs, and commented on the recent
decision of the IRS to move from Riverside to San Bernardino.
She continued by stating that she had recently traveled to
Sacramento with City Administrator Wilson and Council Members
Estrada and Schnetz to request assistance from the State for
restoration of the historical Santa Fe Depot and funding for
improvement of the City's streets, curbs and gutters. She asked
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the citizens to write to their local legislators--State Senators
Brulte and Ayala and Assemblymen Leonard and Baca- -and request
their support for San Bernardino.
Mayor Valles announced that she and Police Chief Dean had
visited Washington, D.C., where San Bernardino was one of 18 cities
recognized with a grant which would allow San Bernardino to place
eight police officers on the street in target high-crime areas.
The Mayor also announced that on Wednesday, June 3, the
Stampede baseball team would be recognizing City Clerks from the
Inland Valley cities at a game between the San Bernardino Stampede
team and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. She added that San
Bernardino City Clerk, Rachel Clark, would be throwing out the
first pitch, and tickets could be obtained by calling the City
Clerk's Office at 384-5002.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY CLERK CLARK
(4)
City Clerk Clark introduced Council Member Schnetz' mother,
Gloria Cover, and grandmother, Mary Santolucito, who would
celebrate her 93rd birthday on Friday. She also reminded everyone
to vote in the June 2 election, stating that if anyone needed
voting information they could call the Registrar of Voters Office
at 387-8300 or the City Clerk's Office at 384-5002.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILSON
(4)
City Administrator Wilson provided an update on the
Neighborhood Initiative Program, stating that the application form
had been developed and would be ready for distribution in
approximately two weeks. He stated that everyone (neighborhoods,
residents, Council Members) would be able to submit their projects,
and a screening process would be set up that would allow the
Council to make recommendations to the County for potential
funding.
CLOSED SESSION - ANNOUNCEMENT
meeting - page 1)
(Discussed earlier in the
(1)
City Attorney Penman announced that in closed session the
Council had also convened under Government Code Section
54956.9 (b) (2) to determine whether or not a closed session was
authorized.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN
(4)
City Attorney Penman provided a synopsis of the actions taken
over the weekend by the Code Compliance Division, Police
Department, City Clerk's Office, and Public Services in an effort
to eradicate blight within the City.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - ALLEN BARTLEMAN
(5)
Allen Bartleman, 5364 Mayfield Avenue, San Bernardino, CA,
voiced his opposition to Proposition 220 (combining the Municipal
and Superior Courts), and stated that he was running for municipal
court judge and solicited the public for their votes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - BOB NEVES
(5)
Bob Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue #439, San Bernardino, CA,
thanked the employee who gave him the opinion from the Attorney
General regarding requirements for installation of curb ramps. He
also requested that Agenda Item No. 23 be presented in the public
forum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - SUSAN HARTMANN
(5)
Susan Hartmann, a citizen of San Bernardino,
her work with the homeless and her desire to work
a coordinator of programs for the homeless.
spoke regarding
for the City as
PUBLIC COMMENTS - BILL ROGERS
(5)
Bill Rogers, 1482 East Davidson Street, San Bernardino, CA,
commended the Mayor on the great job she has done thus far; and
stated that he was president of the South San Bernardino Residents
Committee and wanted to enlighten the new council members on some
of the committee's concerns. He invited the Mayor and Council
Members Estrada and Arias to come to their area and talk with their
committee at any time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - RITA ARIAS
(5)
Rita Arias, Third Ward Council Member, stated that she was
running for the Assembly and solicited votes for the upcoming
election. She provided an overview of offices she has previously
held and her areas of interest and expertise.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (6)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular, supplemental, and
addendum to the supplemental agendas of the Mayor and Common
Council be waived.
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COUNCIL MINUTES
(7)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the
following meetings of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino be approved as submitted in typewritten form: May
4, 1998; May 11, 1998.
CLAIMS & PAYROLL
(8)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the claims and payroll
and the authorization to issue warrants as listed on the memorandum
dated May 26, 1998, from Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, be
approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(9)
council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions
as submitted by the Chief Examiner dated May 22, 1998 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.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. Final (10)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said ordinance be continued to the Mayor and
Council meeting of June 15, 1998.
The motion carried by the
Members Estrada, Lien, Schnetz,
Abstain: Council Member Devlin.
following
Anderson,
Absent:
vote: Ayes: Council
Miller. Nays: None.
Council Member Arias.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9780 - WIDEN & PAVE
KENDALL DRIVE FROM 36TH STREET TO
AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
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STREET &
STREET
(11)
Michael Hays, Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a staff report dated May 18, 1998, regarding the widening
and paving of "E" Street and Kendall Drive from 36th Street to "H"
Street.
Mr. Hays confirmed that the money for this project had been
set aside in the 1997/98 budget.
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Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the Acting Director
of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids
for widening and paving of "E" Street and Kendall Drive, from 36th
Street to "H" Street, per Plan No. 9780.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9820 - AUTHORIZE STAFF TO
VACATE SECTION OF NONVEHICULAR ACCESS &
LANDSCAPE EASEMENT - ALONG TIPPECANOE AVENUE
PROCEED -
3D-FOOT
(12)
Michael Hays, Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a staff report dated May 12, 1998, regarding the proposed
vacation of a section of nonvehicular access and a 3D-foot
landscape easement along Tippecanoe Avenue.
It was noted that the project was located in Ward 1; not Ward
3 as noted on the agenda.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that the Acting Director
of Public Works/City Engineer and the City Clerk be authorized to
proceed with the proposed vacation of a section of nonvehicular
access and a portion of the 3D-foot landscape easement along
Tippecanoe Avenue; and that Plan No. 9820, showing the proposed
vacation of a section of nonvehicular access and a portion of the
3D-foot landscape easement along Tippecanoe Avenue, be approved.
APPROVE - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - STADIUM MARKETING/
FACILITY OPERATIONS MANAGER - SAN BERNARDINO STADIUM
(13)
Fred Wilson, City Administrator, submitted a staff report
dated May 18, 1998, requesting that the Council approve a request
for qualifications for a Stadium Marketing/Facility Operations
Manager for the San Bernardino stadium.
Mr. Wilson explained that the Request for Qualifications was
structured so that respondents could propose to provide marketing
services, stadium operations management services, or both; and
answered questions regarding the selection process.
Jeff Wright, P.O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, stated
the Council should consider building an auditorium in
Bernardino for concerts and things of that nature.
that
San
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council approve the request for qualifications for a Stadium
Marketing/Facility Operations Manager for the San Bernardino
Stadium.
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APPROVE DATES & TIMES
DELIBERATIONS
FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 BUDGET
(15)
City Administrator Fred Wilson submitted a staff report dated
May 23, 1998, recommending specific dates and times for the Mayor
and Council to meet for fiscal year 1998-99 budget deliberations.
Council Member Lien stated she had a family matter to attend
to out of town and inquired whether the meetings tentatively
scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, and Monday, June 22, could be
changed to Tuesday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 23, respectively.
Jeff Wright, P.O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, stated that he
would like to see any available budget material posted at the
library for public review prior to the hearings.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council approve the following dates for budget deliberations:
Wednesday, June 10, 1998 - 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 16, 1998 - 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 23, 1998 - 9:00 a.m.
Monday, June 29, 1998 - 9:00 a.m.
RES. 98-129 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE
BORROWING OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-1999; THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A 1998-1999 TAX AND REVENUE
ANTICIPATION NOTE THEREFOR AND PARTICIPATION IN THE
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES CASH FLOW FINANCING PROGRAM.
(16)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 98-129 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Arias.
RES. 98-130 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ESTABLISHING A CERTAIN
SCHEDULE FOR FIRE APPARATUS REPLACEMENT BY THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO FIRE DEPARTMENT. (Discussed later in the
meeting - page 20) (17)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Council Member Estrada withdrew her second for purposes of
discussion, and the motion failed for lack of a second.
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council Member Devlin stated that certain language changes
needed to be made to the title and the first paragraph of the
resolution by adding the following words to the end of the title
and following the word "established" in Section 1: Contingent on
the condition of the respective vehicles and the availability of
funds.
Larry Pitzer, Fire Chief, explained how the replacement
schedule had been developed, stating that increased call volume had
been calculated into the numbers and that they had worked on a 15-
year time frame.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, that said resolution be adopted, as amended.
Resolution No. 98-130 was
Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
adopted by the following vote:
Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson,
Council Member Arias.
Chief Pitzer expressed his appreciation to the Mayor and
Council for their support of this item, stating that it would
provide the basis for real planning within the department.
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT - CONTINUE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
- WACKENHUT CORPORATION - DOCUMENT IMAGING (SCANNING)
POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS BUREAU - REMAINDER OF FISCAL
YEAR 1997/98 (18)
Lee Dean, Chief of Police, submitted a staff report dated
April 27, 1998, regarding a budget amendment to transfer funds from
Lease Payments to Professional Contractual Services for the
continuation of contractual services for document imaging
(scanning) through the end of fiscal year 1997/98.
Captain Bob Curtis of the Police Department answered questions
regarding document imaging (scanning) within the department and the
reason for the requested budget amendment.
Jeff Wright, P.O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, expressed his
opposition to using Wackenhut Corporation for any services within
the City of San Bernardino.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council approve the Police Department's request for a budget
tranSfer/amendment in the amount of $65,747 from Lease Payments,
Account No. 001-213-5803, to Professional Contractual Services,
Account No. 001-222-5505; and that the Mayor and Common Council
approve continuing contractual services with Wackenhut Corporation
for document imaging (scanning) and quality control within the
Police Department's Records Bureau for the remainder of fiscal year
1997/98.
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AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENT - TRANSFER FUNDS - FROM LEASE
PAYMENTS & PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TO P.O.S.T.
TRAINING (19)
Lee
8, 1998,
Payments
Training.
Dean, Chief of Police, submitted a staff report dated May
regarding a budget amendment to transfer funds from Lease
and Professional Contractual Services to P.O.S.T.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council approve the Police Department's request to transfer $30,000
into Account No. 001-224-5134, P.O.S.T. Training; and that the
funds be transferred from the following accounts: $19,300 from
001-211-5803 (Administration Lease Payments); $5,000 from 001-213-
5803 (Patrol Lease Payments); and $5,700 from 001-224-5505
(Personnel & Training Contractual Services) .
RES. 98-131 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO FILE A GRANT
APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) FOR THE COPS
MORE 98 GRANT PROGRAM. ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT AWARD IS
CONTINGENT UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING FOR THE
REQUIRED CITY MATCH SHOULD THE WAIVER OF MATCHING FUNDS
NOT BE APPROVED. (20)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 98-131 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Arias.
RECESS MEETING
At 10:39 a.m., Mayor Valles declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 10: 54 a. m., Mayor Valles reconvened the j oint 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,
Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk
Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Arias.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, SUCCESSOR TO THE SOUTH SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, ASSESSING PROPERTIES WITHIN THE
PREVIOUS DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,300.00
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998/99. (Discussed later in the
meeting - page 16) (21)
Stacey Aldstadt, Deputy General Manager, Water Department,
provided background information and answered questions regarding
the proposed resolution.
Council Member Estrada made a motion,
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried,
continued to later in the afternoon.
seconded by Council
that the matter be
RES. 98-132 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS
RELATED TO THE SALE OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION.
(22)
Jeff Wright, P.O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, questioned the
action being taken and expressed opposition to the sale of
certificates of participation.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 98-132 was
Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
adopted by the following vote:
Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson,
Council Member Arias.
RECESS MEETING
At 11: 07 a. m., Mayor Valles recessed the meeting
Management Information Center, Sixth Floor, City Hall,
luncheon workshop.
to the
for a
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11:30 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 in the Management
Information Center on the Sixth Floor of City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien,
Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk
Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Arias.
DISCUSS & TAKE ACTION - CITY ISSUES
STUDY SESSION - SOLUTION STRATEGIES,
from May 28, 1998) (Discussed later
page 13)
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& GOAL SETTING -
INC. (Continued
in the meeting -
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6/1/1998
Dan Mitrovich of Solution Strategies, Inc., noted that the
first study session had been held on April 15, and since that time
the Council and staff had identified the City's strengths and
resources.
Linda Brannon, Solution Strategies, Inc., pointed out that
there was very solid agreement among the citizens of the city, the
Council, and staff on what needs to happen in the City of San
Bernardino. She stated that what everyone wants to see are
realistic, meaningful goals, and immediate results as far as a
change in thinking, in decision making, and in the way everyone
works together.
MAYOR VALLES EXCUSED
At 11:38 a.m., Mayor Valles left the luncheon workshop, and
the duties of Mayor Pro Tern were assumed by Council Member Devlin.
Ms. Brannon asked the Council and staff to think of themselves
as skilled craftsmen and listed in rank order the tools needed, one
building on the other, to obtaining desired results, as follows:
1. Shared values (first step to take to get any action;
agreed upon fundamental issues/principles)
2. Create a vision (direction--where you are going)
3. Set priorities (key components of vision)
4. Goals (roadmap to priorities)
5. Mission statement (how to)
6. Implementation plan (gives action)
7. Benchmarking (are you doing it well)
8. Focus (commitment)
She stated that
constant and not be
statement, and focus.
the following four items should
changed--shared values, vision,
remain
mission
MAYOR VALLES RETURNED
At 12:15 p.m., Mayor Valles returned to the luncheon workshop.
RECESS MEETING
At 12:19 p.m., Mayor Valles recessed the meeting for lunch.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 12:40 p.m., Mayor Pro Tern Devlin reconvened the joint
regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino in the
Management Information Center on the Sixth Floor of City Hall.
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ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Hartzel with the
following being present: Mayor Pro Tern Devlin; Council Members
Estrada, Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; Senior Assistant
City Attorney Carlyle, Deputy City Clerk Hartzel, City
Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Arias.
DISCUSS & TAKE ACTION - CITY ISSUES & GOAL SETTING -
STUDY SESSION - SOLUTION STRATEGIES, INC. (Continued
from May 28, 1998) (Discussed earlier in the meeting -
page 12) (Sl)
Linda Brannon, Solution Strategies, Inc., distributed several
handouts and reviewed the items on the handout entitled, "Must Do's
for Realistic Results-Oriented priorities and Goals." She
discussed shared values, and the Council and staff came up with a
tentative list of shared values for the City of San Bernardino
which included integrity, accountability, respect for human
dignity, honesty, and fairness.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 1:29 p.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the
luncheon workshop and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
Discussion continued regarding the goal setting process, and
the Council Members were divided into three groups to facilitate
meeting with the three staff committees, as follows:
Governance Group - Council Members Estrada and Lien
Infrastructure Group - Council Members Schnetz and Devlin
Quality of Life Group - Council Members Arias, Anderson, and
Miller
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 1:33 p.m., City Attorney Penman left the luncheon workshop
and was replaced by Deputy City Attorney Empeno.
LUNCHEON WORKSHOP - PAVEMENT REHABILITATION ALTERNATIVES
- STAFF PRESENTATION (23)
Michael Hays, Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
introduced Gene Klatt, Assistant City Engineer, Public Works, and
Bob Johnson of CHJ, Inc.
Mr. Klatt distributed a handout entitled, "SLURRY, n which
defined what slurry is, what it does, why it is used, where it
should be used, and the reasons for using slurry seal for street
maintenance versus other methods such as asphalt overlay or
reconstruction.
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He stated that eight months ago the City had rated all of its
streets into five categories, with most of the streets falling into
the slurry seal category. He explained what slurry seal is and
provided an overview of the city streets where slurry seal has been
completed or is scheduled to be done. He noted that slurry seal
costs approximately $18,500 per mile, including all crack
preparation, while reconstruction costs approximately $125,000-
$200,000 per mile.
Mr. Klatt pointed out that in the past when the slurry seal
method was used the cracks were not treated; however, they now
clean and grind the cracks and fill them with a rubberized crack
sealant, with longer lasting results.
James Howell, Director of Public Services, stated that many
other cities use slurry seal including Los Angeles and Newport
Beach, and that this method of street maintenance should last
approximately seven years.
MAYOR VALLES RETURNED
At 2:00 p.m., Mayor Valles returned to the luncheon workshop.
Discussion ensued regarding the areas designated for slurry
seal repair, the pothole problem and how it could be addressed, and
the fact that there is still a disparity of opinion on what type of
maintenance/repair demands the inclusion of curb ramps.
Mayor Valles stated that one of the reasons for going to
Sacramento was to request additional money for infrastructure; and
added that the City is hurting for funds and staff is trying to
maximize what can be done with the available funds.
ADJOURN LUNCHEON WORKSHOP
At 2:06 p.m. the luncheon workshop adjourned to the Council
Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2: 19 p. m., Mayor Valles reconvened the j oint regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien,
Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark,
City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Members Arias,
Schnetz.
ADOPT POLICY - SLURRY SEAL RESURFACING - CITY STREETS
(AS1)
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Council Member
1998, recommending
resurfacing of city
Committee.
Devlin submitted a staff report dated May 28,
the adoption of a policy for slurry seal
streets, as recommended by the Ways and Means
Bob Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue #439, San Bernardino, CA,
stated that whatever the Council decides to do will set a precedent
relative to the installation of curb ramps. He stated that the
City has spent almost $2 million dollars on the streets, yet not
one cent went for curb ramps.
Council Member Devlin pointed out that the City does have a
program for installation of curb cuts and is doing as many as
possible at the present time--that curb cuts are being done on a
continuing and ongoing basis.
City Attorney Penman reiterated that his office had researched
the question of curb ramps and that they must be done when repairs
are being done; not when slurry seal is being used for street
maintenance. He added that the cost would be prohibitive if curb
ramps were done in the manner advocated by Mr. Neves.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNETZ RETURNED
At 2:22 p.m., Council Member Schnetz returned to the Council
meeting and took his place at the council table.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council adopt a policy for slurry seal resurfacing as recommended
by the Ways and Means Committee.
RES. 98-133 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO VALLEY SLURRY SEAL CO., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION BY
SLURRY SEAL METHOD BETWEEN HIGHLAND AVENUE AND ROUTE 30
AND FROM "E" STREET TO EAST TWIN CREEK CHANNEL. (14)
Michael Hays, Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
pointed out that in conformance with the policy just approved by
the Council, the slurry seal was being used only for low density,
low traffic areas and none of the collection arterials were
included.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 98-133 was
Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
adopted by the following vote:
Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson,
Council Member Arias.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, SUCCESSOR TO THE SOUTH SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, ASSESSING PROPERTIES WITHIN THE
PREVIOUS DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,300.00
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998/99. (Discussed earlier in the
meeting - page 11) (21)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the matter be
continued to the Mayor and Council meeting of June 15, 1998.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILSON EXCUSED
At 2:27 p.m., City Administrator Wilson left the Council
meeting and was replaced by Economic Development Agency Development
Director Winkler.
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 2:27 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.
NOTE: Community Development Commission items which require
action by the Mayor and Common Council are denoted by the letter
UR" and are reflected herein. Minutes of actions taken on
Community Development Commission items are distributed separately
by the Economic Development Agency.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
At 2:28 p.m., Council Member Estrada left the Council meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 2:29 p.m., City Attorney Penman left the Council meeting
and was replaced by Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle and
Economic Development Agency Special counsel Sabo.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (R2)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular agenda 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 be waived.
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RES. 98-134 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE EXECUTION OF A MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, OPERATION
GRACE, INC., AND GRACE APOSTOLIC CHURCH. (R4)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 98-134 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Arias.
CONSOLIDATED PLAN - AMENDED THIRD YEAR ACTION PLAN - NAME
& LOCATION CHANGE - FROM INLAND EMPIRE DEAF COMMUNITY
SERVICES, 215 WEST SIXTH STREET - TO CENTER ON DEAFNESS-
INLAND EMPIRE (CODIE), 1490 "D" STREET, SUITE C
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS - PROJECT
NO. 97-139 (R5)
Ronald Winkler, Development Director, Economic Development
Agency, submitted a staff report dated May 28, 1998, regarding an
amendment to the Third Year Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan
due to the name and address change of the Inland Empire Deaf
Community Services to the Center on Deafness-Inland Empire (CODIE).
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council approve the name change and location of Project No. 97-139
from Inland Empire Deaf Community Services, 215 West Sixth Street,
to Center on Deafness-Inland Empire, 1490 "D" Street, Suite C, San
Bernardino, and allow the execution of a standard Community
Development Block Grant agreement with a term of June 1, 1998 to
December 31, 1998.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA RETURNED
At 2:31 p.m., Council Member Estrada returned to the Council
meeting and took her place at the council table.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 2:31 p.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the
Council meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
APPROVE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
WHOLESALE CORPORATION
COSTCO
(R7)
Ronald Winkler, Development Director, Economic Development
Agency, submitted a staff report dated May 28, 1998, regarding an
Owner Participation Agreement between the Economic Development
Agency (Agency) and Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco).
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Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle submitted a memorandum
dated June 1, 1998, which itemized his observations and concerns
following review of the proposed Owner Participation Agreement
between the Agency and Costco.
Development Director Winkler provided a synopsis of the
proposed project and highlights of the agreement. He noted that
Costco had agreed to remove any provision for binding arbitration,
and should they close the store early, they would lose the right to
any future increment payments coming from the development and would
have to pay back monies advanced to them in proportion to the time
they have been at the new site.
Jeff Wright, P.O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, stated that he
would like more specifics regarding the sublease of their current
buiding, how many jobs would be provided, and how much the firm of
Sabo and Green would profit on this deal.
Bill Rogers, 1482 E. Davidson Street,
stated that he hoped revenue generated from
directed into the surrounding community and
hire local San Bernardino residents.
San Bernardino, CA,
the project would be
encouraged Costco to
Henry Finkelstein, Counsel for Costco Wholesale
stated that they expected substantial growth in
proportionate job growth.
Corporation,
sales with
The Council asked if inclusion of a hiring policy giving
preference to local residents could be included in those agreements
where the City is offering financial assistance; and more
specifically, whether Costco would be willing to agree to a good
faith effort to hire San Bernardino residents.
Discussion ensued regarding the Council's desire to see a good
faith effort made to hire residents of the city of San Bernardino,
potential methods for accomplishing this goal, and whether Costco
would agree to a good faith hiring effort.
Although some of the Council expressed the desire to see the
matter continued to the next meeting, it was noted that Costco
wanted to be open at the new location prior to the holidays and any
delay could cause a setback for aChieving this target opening date.
Mr. Finkelstein stated that it could present a
favor hiring residents from one city over another;
concede that something could probably be worked out.
problem to
but he did
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the Mayor and Common Council authorize the
Agency to incur indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $495,040
for necessary offsite improvements. (Note: There was no vote
taken. )
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Council Member Devlin made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Anderson, that the Mayor and Common Council
authorize the Agency to incur indebtedness in an amount not to
exceed $495,040 for necessary offsite improvements, contingent upon
the insertion of language relative to a good faith effort toward
the hiring of local residents. (Note: There was no vote taken.)
Council Member Devlin amended his substitute motion, seconded
by Council Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor
and Common council authorize the Agency to incur indebtedness in an
amount not to exceed $495,040 for necessary offsite improvements.
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR WINKLER & SPECIAL COUNSEL SABO
EXCUSED
At 3: 05 p. m., Development Director Winkler and Special Counsel
Sabo left the Council meeting.
RES. 98-130 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ESTABLISHING A CERTAIN
SCHEDULE FOR FIRE APPARATUS REPLACEMENT BY THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTINGENT ON THE
CONDITION OF THE RESPECTIVE VEHICLES AND THE AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS. (Discussed earlier in the meeting - page 9)
(17)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the previous action
taken to adopt Resolution No. 98-130 be reconsidered.
City Clerk Clark read the amended title into the record.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the Mayor and Common Council ratify the
previous action taken to adopt Resolution No. 98-130, as amended.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson,
None. Absent: Council Member Arias.
Ayes: Council
Miller. Nays:
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 this time the Mayor and Common Council,
Community Development Commission, took action
Development Commission items.
acting as the
on Community
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ADJOURNMENT (23)
At 3: 56 p. m., the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council was adjourned to 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 1998, in
the Economic Development Agency Board Room, 201 North "E" Street,
San Bernardino, California.
RACHEL G. CLARK
City Clerk
By
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Linda Hartze
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items:
No. of Hours:
29
8 hours
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