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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 23, 1998
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD ROOM
This is the time and place set for a joint adjourned regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardino from the joint special
meeting held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 1998, in the
Economic Development Agency Board Room, 201 North "E" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
The City Clerk has caused to be posted the order of
adjournment of said meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 1998, and
has on file in the Office of the City Clerk an affidavit of said
posting together with a copy of said order which was posted at 4:00
p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 1998, on the bulletin board of the place
at which said meeting was held.
The joint adjourned 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 9:06 a.m., in the
Economic Development Agency Board Room, 201 North "E" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Valles; Council Members Estrada, Lien,
Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney
Simmons; City Clerk Clark; City Administrator Wilson. Absent:
Council Member Arias.
CLOSED SESSION
(NB1)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that matters which arose
subsequent to the posting of the agenda be discussed in closed
session.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
At 9:09 a.m., the Mayor and Common Council and
Development Commission recessed to closed session
following:
(NB1)
Community
for the
Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
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Property:
190-225 E. 40th Street
Negotiating Parties:
Sophie & Crystal Salapatas; Ronald E.
Winkler on behalf of the Economic
Development Agency
Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment
Conference with legal counsel anticipated litigation
significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Government Code Section 54956.9: one.
CLOSED SESSION
At 9:09 a.m., Mayor Valles called the closed session to order
in the conference room of the Economic Development Agency.
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; Senior Assistant City Attorney
Simmons, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent:
Council Member Arias.
Also present: Development Director Winkler, Administrative
Services Director Lindseth and Main Street Inc., Executive Director
Harris, Economic Development Agency.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR LINDSETH EXCUSED
At 9:13 a.m., Administrative Services Director Lindseth left
the closed session.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SIMMONS EXCUSED
At 9:21 a.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Simmons left the
closed session and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 10:10 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the Economic
Development Agency Board Room.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 10:14 a.m., Mayor Valles reconvened the joint adjourned
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; Counc~l Members Estrada, Lien,
Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk
Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Arias.
BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 - ALARM PERMIT
FEE (6)
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Lee Dean, Chief of Police, submitted a memorandum dated June
19, 1998, concerning alarm fees.
A discussion was held concerning the current fees being
imposed for alarms within the city.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Council
enact an annual alarm permit fee for an estimated revenue of
$144,000.
BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 - FRANCHISE
FEE - POLICE TOWS (7)
Lee Dean, Chief of Police, submitted a memorandum dated June
19, 1998, concerning vehicle impound franchise fees.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Council
enact a referral fee for police tows for an estimated revenue of
$236,800.
Police Chief Dean asked for clarification as to whether the
action taken included approval of the establishment of an
additional Account Clerk II position fo~' the administration of the
tow fee program.
It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council that the action
taken included the establishment of said position.
BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 1998/99
(1)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the $450,000 derived
from the sale of surplus 800 MHz equipment be utilized for
balancing the fiscal year 1998/99 budget.
Council Member Miller made a motion,
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried,
remaining balance in the 257 Fund (AD 994)
balancing of the fiscal year 1998/99 budget.
seconded by Council
that the $374,100
be utilized for the
Council requested an update on all funds credited to
Assessment District No. 994.
BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 - DEPARTMENT
CONSOLIDATION - PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES & PUBLIC
WORKS/ENGINEERING (3)
Edward Raya, Acting Director of Personnel, submitted a staff
report dated June 16, 1998, concerning the consolidation of the
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Departments of Planning and Building Services and Public
Works/Engineering.
Planning and Building Services Director
questions regarding the proposed consolidation and
of a one-stop shop for city development services.
Hays answered
the realization
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carrled, that the position of
Director of Planning and Building Services, Range 4553, Step 2
($7,350/month), be deleted; that the vacant position of Senior
Secretary, Range 1315, Step 2 ($2,243/month), be deleted; that the
vacant position of Administrative Operations Supervisor I, Range
2352, Step 2 ($2, 697/month) be deleted; that the vacant position of
Plan Check Engineer, Range 4441, Step 2 i$4,204/month), be deleted;
that the vacant position of Director of Public Works, Range 4557
($7,141-$8,680/month), be reclassified to Director of Development
Services at the same salary; that the position of Assistant City
Engineer, Range 4527 ($6,149-$7,474/month), be reclassified to City
Engineer, Range 4537 ($6,463-$7,856/month); that the position of
Inspection Services Supervisor, Range 2449 ($4,167-$5,065/month),
be reclassified to Development and Inspection Services Manager,
Range 2498 ($5,321-$6,468/month); that the position of Senior
Building Inspector, Range 1381 ($2,969-$3,608/month), be upgraded
to Range 2410 ($3,431-$4,170/month); that the position of Senior
Plan Checker, Range 2413 ($3,482-$4,233/month), be upgraded to
Range 2433 ($3,848-$4,677/month); that the position of Senior
Administrative Analyst, Range 4442 ($4,024-$4,892/month), be
established; that the position of Account Clerk II, Range 1275
($1,750-$2,127/month), be established; that the position of Typist
Clerk II, Range 1255 ($1,584-$1,925/month), be established; and
that the Departments of Planning and Building Services and Public
Works/Engineering be deleted and consolidated into the Department
of Development Services.
BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 - DEPARTMENT
CONSOLIDATION - PERSONNEL & RISK MANAGEMENT (2)
Edward Raya, Acting Director of Personnel, submitted a staff
report dated June 11, 1998, concerning the consolidation of the
Departments of Personnel and Risk Management.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the vacant position
of Director of Risk Management, Range 4502 ($5,428-$6,598/month),
be deleted; that the position of Director of Personnel, Range 4543
($6,660-$8,095/month), be reclassified to the position of Director
of Human Resources and that the salary remain the same; that the
vacant position of Typist Clerk II, Range 1255 ($1,584-
$1, 925/month), be reclassified to the position of Typist Clerk
(part time), $9.89-$12.03/hour; that the position of Safety
Officer, Range 2411 ($3,448-$4,191/month), be reclassified to the
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position of Risk Management Coordinator, Range 2450 ($4,188-
$5,091/month); that the position of Liability Claims Specialist,
Range 1379 ($2,939-$3,573/month), be reclassified to the position
of Liability Claims Adjuster, Range 1389 ($3,090-$3,755/month); and
that the Departments of Personnel and Risk Management be deleted
and consolidated into the Department of Human Resources.
civil Service Examiner Chandler inquired if the filling of all
positions noted today would be conducted in accordance with the
Civil Service rules, and he was told that they would.
BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 - DEPARTMENT
REORGANIZATION - FINANCE (4)
Barbara
dated June
department.
Pachon, Director of Finance, submitted a staff report
16, 1998, concerning the reorganization of her
City Attorney Penman expressed concern relative to the
provision within the City Charter which states that 10 percent of
water revenue could be applied toward city services and whether or
not a proposal to increase fees should go before the voters.
COUNCIL MEMBER DEVLIN EXCUSED
At 10:34 a.m., Council Member Devlin left the council meeting.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the water
reimbursement revenue to City Account #001-000-4637 be increased by
$29,000; that one (1) vacant Accountant III position, Range 2404
($3,330-$4,047/month), be deleted; that one (1) Payroll Technician
position, Range 3356 ($2,621-$3,185/month), be upgraded to Range
3390, ($3,105-$3,774/month; that one (1) Accountant II position,
Range 2374 ($2,867-$3,485/month), be upgraded to Range 2414
($3,500-$4,254/month); that one (1) Administrative Analyst II
position, Range 4402 ($3,296-$4,007/month) be reclassified to
Budget Officer, Range 4449 ($4,167-$5,065/month); and that
overtime/part-time salaries be increased by $8,800.
BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 - DEPARTMENT
REORGANIZATION - ADMINISTRATION (5)
Edward Raya, Acting Director of Personnel, submitted a staff
report dated June 16, 1998, concerning the reorganization of the
City Administrator's Office.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the position of
Senior Administrative Analyst, Range 4442 ($4,024-$4,892), be
reclassified to the position of Assistant to the City
Administrator/Grant Coordinator, Range 4452 ($4,230-$5,142); that
the position of Administrative Analyst II, Range 4402 ($3,296-
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$4,007), be reduced to a 3/4 time position; and that the part-time
salaries be decreased by $1,800.
Council expressed the need for t:le allocation of $50,000-
$75,000 for the hiring of a lobbyist.
BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 1998/99
(1)
A discussion ensued regarding the graffiti abatement services
currently provided by Los Padrinos and the impact the reduction of
contract funds would have on their services.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that the Los Padrinos contract be reduced by
$116,300.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
Lien. Absent: Council Members Arias, Jevlin.
Ayes: Council
Council Member
Concern was expressed relative to the proposed increase in the
recreational swim fee and the need for greater utilization of the
park facilities. A discussion was held regarding the possibility
of having a business adopt a pool.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the proposed parks and recreation fee
increases be deleted; and that the transfer from the Liability Fund
be increased to $427,000.
Discussion ensued concerning the increased costs for
maintenance brought on partially because of vandalism.
Council Member Estrada made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the
recommendation to increase parks and recreation fees for a revenue
of $27,000 be deleted.
RECESS MEETING
At 11:15 a.m., Mayor Valles declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11:23 a.m., Mayor Valles reconvened the joint adjourned
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,
Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman; City Clerk Clark; City
Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Members Arias, Schnetz,
Devlin.
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BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 (1)
City Administrator Wilson reviewed the proposed increase
and/or establishment of police department fees.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHNETZ RETURNED
At 11:26 a.m., Council Member Schnetz returned to the council
meeting and took his place at the conference table.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the secondhand
dealer/pawnshop license and renewal fee be established for an
estimated revenue of $4,500.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that a concealed weapons
permit fee be established for an estimated revenue of $270.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that the proposed increase to the traffic accident
report fee from $8 to $13 be approved for an estimated revenue
increase of $24,000.
A discussion ensued regarding the costs associated with the
traffic accident report.
Council Member Estrada made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the traffic
accident report fee be reviewed and brought back to the public
hearing to be held on July 6, 1998.
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the fingerprinting fee be
increased for an estimated revenue of $4,240.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that the proposed increase to the impound release
fee from $50 to $70 be approved for an estimated revenue increase
of $30,000.
A discussion was held relative to the costs associated with
the release of impounded vehicles.
Council Member Lien made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the impound
release fee be reviewed and brought back to the public hearing to
be held on July 6, 1998.
Planning and Building Services Director Hays explained the
proposed planning and building service fees and answered questions
relative to such.
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Council Member Estrada made a mo:::ion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the proposed increase/establishment of
planning and building service fees be approved for an estimated
total revenue of $31,000.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Schnetz, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
Lien. Absent: Council Members Arias, Devlin.
Ayes: Council
Council Member
Council Member Estrada made
Member Anderson, and unanimously
animal control fees be approved
$48,400.
a motion, seconded
carried, that the
for an estimated
by Council
increase to
revenue of
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that a transfer of
$400,000 from the Liability Fund be approved.
It was noted that an additional $70,000
towards the deficit to reflect the revenue
transfer of the Telecommunications Division.
could be
received
credited
from the
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the additional fiscal
year 1997/98 ending balance be increased to $140,500 to reflect
$27,000 in grant funding that will be Jsed for police department
overtime in lieu of general fund monies.
BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 - SET PUBLIC
HEARING - JULY 6, 1998 @ 10:00 A.M. - INCREASE IN VARIOUS
FEES (8)
Fred Wilson, City Administrator, submitted a staff report
dated June 22, 1998, concerning the increase in various city fees
and setting a public hearing for such.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that a public hearing be
set for 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 6, 1998, in the Council Chambers
of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California, to
consider the increase of various fees.
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ADJOURNMENT (9)
At 11: 59 a. m., the meeting adj ourned. The next regular
meeting will be held on Monday, July 6, 1998, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
RACHEL G. CLARK
City Clerk
By <i~ ;:~
- S zanna Cordova
eputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 10
No. of Hours: 3
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