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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 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 Pro Tem Estrada at 8:07 a.m., Monday,
September 21, 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 Pro Tem Estrada; Council Members Estrada,
Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City
Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member
Arias.
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional
case would be discussed in closed session:
Peoole vs. Manta Manaqement Corooration Fourth District
Court of Appeals, State of California, Division II, Case No.
E019635; San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 18157.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
At 8: 07 a. m., the Mayor and Common Council and
Development Commission recessed to closed session
following:
(1)
Community
for the
Pursuant to Government Code Sections:
A. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
B.
Conference with legal counsel
significant exposure to
subdivision (b) of Government
- anticipated litigation -
litigation pursuant to
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 matter
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
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E. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:07 a.m., Mayor Pro Tern Estrada called the closed session
to order in the conference room of the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Pro Tern Estrada; Council Members Estrada,
Lien, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City
Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member
Arias.
Also
Anderson,
Office.
present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle and Edna
Administrative Operations Supervisor, City Attorney's
READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
Deputy City Clerk Cordova 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 Council and
Community Development Commission were in closed session.
COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS ARRIVED
At 8:20 a.m., Council Member Arias arrived at the closed
session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 8:37 a.m., the closed session adjourned to 9:00 a.m., in
the Council Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9: 01 a . m., Mayor Pro Tem Estrada reconvened the joint
regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Pro Tern Estrada; Council Members Estrada,
Lien, Arias, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent:
None.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Juanita Scott, Assistant to the
Mayor.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Arias.
APPOINTMENT - KIMBERLY JACKSON - YOUTH APPOINTEE - HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION - MAYOR VALLES (2)
Mayor Valles submitted a staff report dated September 17,
1998, requesting the youth appointment of Kimberly Jackson to the
Human Relations Commission.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that
appointment of Kimberly Jackson to the Human Relations
as requested by Mayor Valles, be approved.
by Council
the youth
Commission,
COMMENDATION - ZONTA CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO - OVER 63
YEARS OF SERVICE (3)
Juanita Scott, Assistant to the Mayor, read a resolution
commending the Zonta Club of San Bernardino for their 63+ years of
service to organizations within the city.
Linda Letson, Zonta Club President, and Lorna Kenney accepted
the proclamation.
SERVICE PIN AWARDS
(3)
Juanita Scott, Assistant to the Mayor, read the names of the
following employees who received a service pin award in recognition
of their many years of dedicated service to the city:
Paul Flores
Theresa Keller
Deoartment
Public Seryices
Parks, Recreation &
Community Services
Public Services
San Bernardino
Employment &
Training Agency
Public Services
Code Compliance
Public Services
Years of Service
10-year pin
30-year pin
Name
Matthew Briones
Raoul Chacon, Jr.
20-year pin
5-year pin
Armando Leon
Dany Nolfo
Juan Sanchez
10-year pin
20-year pin
15-year pin
Each employee received a service pin presented by Mayor Pro
Tern Estrada.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR PRO TEM ESTRADA
(4)
Mayor Pro Tem Estrada made the foJlowing announcements:
Kudos were extended to the many volunteers, staff,
organizations and sponsors which assisted in the realization of the
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successful Route 66 Rendezvous.
Diane Abbott and Jim King were awarded certificates of
recognition for their roles as TV Team Hosts of Channel 3. They
have volunteered their time for the past ten years and have
interviewed over 4000 guests. Ms. Abbott and Mr. King were honored
at their 500th TV (farewell) show.
On September 8, Mayor Valles presented a resolution
recognizing the Literacy Center of the City Library for 10 years of
service to the community. Appreciation for their loyalty and
dedication was extended to Director of the Literacy Center Paula
Miller and staff.
Information can be obtained at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September
28, 1998, for all high school juniors and seniors interested in
joining the Inland Empire Symphony Debs. The meeting will take
place at the Cafe Madrid located at the downtown Harris store. For
additional information, call 882-7431.
A reception will be held from 1 to :; p. m., Saturday, September
26, in the upper gallery of the Norman Feldheym Central Library for
the participants of the Fifth Annual City Employees Art Show. The
mixed media exhibition will be on display through September 29.
This past Saturday, Mayor Valles attended the Black Culture
Foundation annual dinner. Mr. Jimmy Jews received the Juanita H.
Scott Humanitarian of the Year Award, and the following individuals
were also recognized:
Troy Adams, Nascar Race Driver
Felton C. Anderson
Jack Hill
Beverly Jones-Wright, Health Education Specialist
Deylyne McCampbell, Pastor of the Lion Heart Ministries
Judy R. Wright, Assistant Superintendent, San Bernardino City
Unified School District
Saturday, September 23, 1998, at 6:30 p.m., a meeting to
discuss the future of the Pioneer Fire Museum will be held at the
San Bernardino Historical and pioneer Society building located at
the corner of 8th and "D" Streets.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER LIEN
(4)
Council Member Lien stated that the San Bernardino Vipers have
played two home games at the Stampede Stadium, and encouraged
residents to attend the following games to be held at the Stampede
Stadium: September 26, October 10, 17 and 31.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS
(4)
Council Member Arias announced that the Loma Linda Ronald
McDonald House is hosting a mini grand prix car show at the Inland
Center Mallon Sunday, October 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The
Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for
families with children being treated at local hospitals for
critical illnesses and injuries.
She also acknowledged the individuals and community-based
organizations who helped realize the success associated with the
"Salute to the Route" and Route 66 Rendezvous.
ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNCIL MEMBERS
ANDERSON, MILLER AND ESTRADA
SCHNETZ,
DEVLIN,
(4)
Council Members Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller and Estrada
expressed their pleasure in attending the Route 66 Rendezvous and
thanked all the participants -- city staff, volunteers, etc.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY CLERK CLARK
(4)
City Clerk Clark thanked the many participants in the Route 66
Rendezvous, and reminded the residents that October 5 is the last
day to register to vote for the upcoming November election.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN
(4)
City Attorney Penman noted he had a wonderful time at the
Route 66 Rendezvous, and stated that he had received a compliment
relative to the services rendered by the Police Department.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ELLEN YAMADA
(5)
Ellen Yamada, President of the Orange Empire Dog Club, P. O.
Box 4909, Blue Jay, CA, voiced concern regarding the increases to
the animal control fees and stated that animal owners should have
a voice on the Animal Advisory Commission.
It was noted that pet owners were members of the Animal
Advisory Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - GIL NAVARRO
(5)
Gil Navarro, 985 W. Kendall Drive
expressed concern regarding the San
Resources Authority Commission's power
consent of the voters.
#A357, San Bernardino, CA,
Bernardino Regional Water
to issue bonds without the
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - CECILIA JULAGAY
(5)
Cecilia Julagay, 1212 W. Olive, Redlands, CA, member of the
Orange Empire Dog Club, stated that the increase in animal control
fees would result in a higher rate of noncompliance and would
ultimately increase the number of pets within the city.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - JUNE STARSHINE
(5)
June Starshine, P. O. Box 204, Crestline, CA, President of the
San Bernardino Chapter of Chaparral Poets, announced that a poetry
festival would be held on October 17, 1998, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. at the Bing Wong Auditorium in the Norman Feldheym Central
Library. The theme is "A Time To Awaken" and the cost is $3.50.
A display of poetry and art will also be displayed October 1
through 31, 1998.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ROBERT NEVES
(5)
Robert Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue #439, San Bernardino, CA,
voiced concern regarding the three-minute limitation on public
comments and urged the council to increase the time.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (6)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular agenda of the Mayor and
Common Council and Community Development Commission be waived.
CLAIMS & PAYROLL
(7)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the claims and payroll
and the authorization to issue warrants as listed on the memorandum
dated September 16, 1998, from Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance,
be approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(8)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions
as submitted by the Chief Examiner dated September 11, 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.
ORD. MC-1028 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTION 8.30.140 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ALTERNATE METHODS OF ENFORCEMENT.
Final (9)
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ORD. MC-1029 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTION 15.24.060 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT-PENALTY.
Final (10)
ORD. MC-1030 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTION 2.40.050 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO POWERS OF MAYOR. Final (11)
ORD. MC-1031 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.42.040
RELATING TO THE ANNUAL CITRUS FAIR. Final (12)
RES. 98-266 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO EXECUTE A STREAMBED ALTERATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
RELATING TO WIDENING OF THE KENDALL DRIVE BRIDGE OVER
CABLE CREEK. (16)
RES. 98-267 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
RELATING TO THE DELIVERY OF TYPE A LUNCHES AND SCHEDULE
B SNACKS TO CITY'S DELMANN HEIGHTS HEADSTART CENTER.
(18)
RES. 98-268 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTER OF HEALTH RESOURCES
PURCHASE CONNECTION, GROUP PURCHASING, DIETARY PROGRAM
FOR RAW FOOD PRODUCTS FOR THE CITY'S SENIOR NUTRITION
PROGRAM. (20)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said ordinances and resolutions be adopted.
Ordinance Nos. MC-1028, MC-1029, MC-1030 and MC-1031 and
Resolution Nos. 98-266, 98-267 and 98-268 were adopted by the
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien, Arias,
Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 10.52 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A FORTY-FIVE MILE
PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON DEL ROSA AVENUE BETWEEN MARSHALL
BOULEVARD AND THIRTY-NINTH STREET. Final (13)
Council expressed the desire to meet with the county prior to
the adoption of said ordinance.
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Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the matter be
continued to the Mayor and Council meeting of October 5, 1998, in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9863 - INSTALL HANDICAP RAMPS - VARIOUS
LOCATIONS - AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (14)
Michael Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a
staff report dated September 8, 1998, concerning the installation
of handicap ramps at various locations throughout the city.
Director Hays answered questions regarding the locations for
the installation of ramps and the allocation of funds.
Robert Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue
questioned the costs associated with
handicap ramps.
#439, San Bernardino, CA,
the installation of the
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the plans for construction of handicap ramps
at various locations, in accordance with Plan No. 9863, be
approved; and that the Director of Development Services be
authorized to advertise for bids.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Arias, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson,
Council Member Lien. Absent: None.
Ayes: Council
Miller. Nays:
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9869 - PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - SLURRY
SEAL METHOD PHASE VI BETWEEN 5TH AND BASE LINE
STREETS & 1-215 FREEWAY AND LYTLE CREEK AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (15)
Michael Hays, Director of
staff report dated September
pavement rehabilitation by the
Development Services, submitted a
9, 1998, concerning Phase VI of
slurry seal method.
Director Hays provided a synopsis of the action taken for the
pavement rehabilitation between 5th and Base Line Streets and the
1-215 Freeway and Lytle Creek.
Council Member Arias made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that the plans for rehabilitation
of pavement by slurry seal method for streets between 5th and Base
Line Streets and the 1-215 Freeway and Lytle Creek, per Plan No.
9869 be approved; and that the Director of Development Services be
authorized to advertise for bids.
AUTHORIZE APPLICATION - LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
(LAFCO) - SEWER SERVICES OUTSIDE CITY BOUNDARIES - 1128
W. 48TH STREET (17)
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Michael Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a
staff report dated August 26, 1998, requesting authorization for
the submittal of an application to the Local Agency Formation
Commission for sewer services outside city boundaries.
City Attorney Penman explained that minor changes had been
made to the agreement and recommended the language for the action
to be taken.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor of the
City of San Bernardino be authorized to execute a letter making
application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for the
extension of sewer services by contract for the property located at
1128 W. 48th Street, within an unincorporated area of San
Bernardino County, subject to the language changes recommended by
the City Attorney's Offioe; and that the Mayor be authorized to
execute an irrevocable agreement to Annex No. 98-1, upon approval
of said application by the Local Agency Formation Commission.
RECESS MEETING
At 10:07 a.m., Mayor Pro Tem Estrada declared a ten-minute
recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 10:25 a.m., Mayor Pro Tem Estrada reconvened the joint
regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Pro Tem Estrada; Council Members Estrada,
Lien, Arias, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent:
None.
RES. 98-269 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO
MAKE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPT GRANTS FROM THE SAN
BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR AFTER-SCHOOL
RECREATION PROGRAMS AT SCHOOL DISTRICT SITES. (19)
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Arias, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 98-269 was adopted
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Lien,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
by the
Ariasl
None.
following vote:
Schnetz, Devlin,
ESTABLISH SHOPPING CART ORDINANCE - ABANDONED CARTS -
POLICY AND PROCEDURE - CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE (21)
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Fred Wilson, City Administrator, submitted a staff report
dated September 16, 1998, concerning the establishment of an
ordinance pertaining to abandoned shopping carts.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that the City Attorney be authorized to finalize the
abandoned shopping cart ordinance and bring it back for
consideration by the Mayor and Common Council.
Council expressed concern that the city would be obligated to
pick up shopping carts without receiving any compensation.
City Administrator Wilson explained that the city currently
does pick up the carts and the proposed ordinance would bring the
city into compliance with state law.
A discussion ensued relative to the grocery stores'
responsibility of retrieving abandoned carts and the measures the
city could take to ensure accountability.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER EXCUSED
At 10:41 a.m., Council Member Miller left the council meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Lien, Arias, Schnetz, Devlin,
None. Absent: Council Member Miller.
Ayes:
Anderson.
Council
Nays:
ESTABLISH VENDOR CART ORDINANCE - GOODS FOR SALE - POLICY
AND PROCEDURE - CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE (22)
Council Member Estrada
September 15, 1998, concerning
address vendor carts.
submitted a staff report dated
the establishment of an ordinance to
City Administrator Wilson explained that the proposed
ordinance would regulate vendor carts. He stated that the Mayor
and Council need to determine the number of carts to be allowed
within the downtown business district and whether or not the
penalty should be a misdemeanor or an infraction.
City Attorney Penman reviewed the penalties imposed when
guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor.
Council Member Lien made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, that the reference to 10 pushcarts be removed from the
proposed ordinance.
A discussion ensued concerning the language for the proposed
ordinance.
Council Member Lien made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Arias, and unanimously carried, that the City
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Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance to be brought back to
the Mayor and Common Council meeting of November 2, 1998, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
APPROVE PROPOSAL - NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE TARGET AREAS -
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT TARGET AREAS - COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO - APPROVE IN CONCEPT (23)
Fred Wilson, City Administrator,
dated September 15, 1998, concerning
Neighborhood Initiative Target Areas.
submitted a staff report
the establishment of the
City Administrator Wilson provided a synopsis of the proposal
to be submitted to the county for allocation of funds designated
for neighborhood improvement and explained how the areas were
identified. He answered questions relative to how citizens' input
would be received and where the city's matching funds would be
derived.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that the Neighborhood
Initiative Target Area proposal, as ou~lined in the staff report
dated September 15, 1998, from Fred Wilson, City Administrator, be
approved in concept.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CHAPTER 8.27 OF THE
AUTHORIZING THE CODE
ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENTS
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE
COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR TO CONDUCT
AND RECOVER COSTS. First (24)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be laid
over for final adoption.
REQUEST TO JOIN - AMICUS BRIEF - SUPPORT CITY OF LONG
BEACH - LIM VS. CITY OF LONG BEACH, NINTH CIRCUIT COURT
OF APPEALS NO. 98-55915 REGULATION OF ADULT
BUSINESSES (25)
James F. Penman, City Attorney, submitted a staff report dated
September 21, 1998, requesting authorization to join an amicus
brief in support of the City of Long Beach in Lim vs. City of Long
Beach relative to regulation of adult businesses.
Council Member Schnetz inquired if he should abstain from
voting since he had been previously used as an expert witness.
City Attorney Penman advised an opinion could
the Fair political Practices Commission; however,
this case, an abstention was not necessary.
be obtained from
he felt that in
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Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be
authorized to join an amicus brief in support of the City of Long
Beach.
APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 15 - ORANGE SHOW ROAD
EXTENSION, FROM ARROWHEAD AVENUE TO TIPPECANOE AVENUE -
PLAN NO. 9142 - MCM CONSTRUCTION, INC. - $8,598 - INSTALL
12-INCH CORRUGATED METAL PIPE, CATCH BASINS & FLARED
INLET DRAIN (26)
Michael Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a
staff report dated August 25, 1998, concerning the approval of
Contract Change Order No. 15 with MCM Construction, Inc.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council approve Contract Change Order No. 15 to the contract with
MCM Construction, Inc., for the extension of Orange Show Road from
Arrowhead Avenue to Tippecanoe Avenue for the installation of two
additional catch basins, a flared inlet drain, and 179 lineal feet
of 12-inch corrugated metal pipe to provide proper drainage on the
north side of Amos Street and at the east side of BNSF railroad
tracks where they intersect Orange Show Road. This work is to be
performed at agreed prices at an increase to the contract price of
$8,598, from $9,210,309.58 to $9,218,907.58.
APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 - INSTALL STORM DRAIN
OHIO AVENUE BETWEEN OLIVE AVENUE AND BAILEY CREEK
CHANNEL & PALM AVENUE BETWEEN WASHINGTON STREET AND
IRVINGTON AVENUE - PLAN NO. 9333 - BONADIMAN-MC-CAIN,
INC. - $7,301.49 (27)
Michael Hays, Director of Development Services, submitted a
staff report dated September 10, 1998, concerning the approval of
Contract Change Order No. Five with Bonadiman-Mc-Cain, Inc.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council approve Contract Change Order No. Five to the contract with
Bonadiman-Mc-Cain, Inc., in accordance with Plan No. 9333, at an
increase of $7,301.49 to the contract price of $176,193.35 in order
to compensate the contractor for delays and additional work that
was performed due to utility conflicts.
RES. 98-270 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON COMPANY RELATING TO INSTALLATION OF NON-
ELECTRIFIED ATTACHMENTS AND APPURTENANCES TO EDISON
STREET LIGHT POLES. (28)
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Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Schnetz, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Anderson. Nays:
No. 98-270 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Lien, Arias, Schnetz, Devlin,
None. Absent: Council Member Miller.
RES. 98-271 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
SAFETY - KLEEN (CA) , INC., FOR REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND
STORAGE TANKS AT FIRE STATION NO.1 PER PLAN NO. 9840.
(29)
Council Member Devlin made a mot ion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted; and that the
Director of Finance be authorized to carryover $37,000 budgeted in
fiscal year 1997-98 for this purpose to fiscal year 1998-99
(Account No. 629-453-5502).
The motion carried and
the following vote: Ayes:
Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson.
Miller.
Resolution No. 98-271 was adopted by
Council Members Estrada, Lien, Arias,
Nays: None. Absent: Council Member
APPROVE COST SAVING
BERNARDINO STADIUM
$14,000
MEASURES - ENERGY EFFICIENCY - SAN
AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS
(30)
James Sharer, Facilities Manager, submitted a staff report
dated September 9, 1998, concerning cost saving measures for the
San Bernardino Stadium.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council approve the cost saving measures for the San Bernardino
Stadium as identified in the staff report dated September 9, 1998,
from James Sharer, Facilities Manager; and that the Mayor and
Common Council authorize the Director of Finance to amend the
fiscal year 1998-99 budget to transfer $14,000 from Stadium
Electric Charges (133-461-5606) to Stadium Alterations and
Renovations (133-461-5706).
RES. 98-272 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING A SIDE LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND
EMPLOYEES IN THE GENERAL UNIT REPRESENTED BY THE SAN
BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, AMENDING
ARTICLE III, COMPENSATION, SECTION 6, CALL-BACK/STANDBY
ASSIGNMENT & PAY. (31)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
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Resolution
Ayes: Council
Anderson. Nays:
No. 98-272 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Lien, Arias, Schnetz, Devlin,
None. Absent: Council Member Miller.
RES. 98-273 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY
OF SAN BERNARDINO FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE A
CONSOLIDATION POINT FOR SHARPS COLLECTION AND PERFORM
HOME PICK UP SERVICES OF SHARPS. (Continued from
September 8, 1998) (32)
Lynn Merrill, Solid Waste Manager, answered questions
regarding the disposal of medically-issued syringes.
Council Member Devl in made a mot ion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Anderson. Nays:
No. 98-273 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Lien, Arias, Schnetz, Devlin,
None. Absent: Council Member Miller.
RECESS MEETING
At 11:49 a.m., Mayor Pro Tem Estrada recessed the meeting to
2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2: 01 p. m., Mayor Pro Tem Est rada reconvened the joint
regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Pro Tem Estrada; Council Members Estrada,
Lien, Arias, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Penman and Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo, City
Clerk Clark, Economic Development Agency Executive Director Van
Osdel. Absent: None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/SAN BERNARDINO JOINT
POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY/SAN BERNARDINO PARK
ACQUISITION JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY/SAN
BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED COMMUNITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY -
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
At 2:01 p.m., Vice-Chairwoman Estrada 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.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
At 2: 02 p. m., the Mayor and Common Council
(1)
and Community
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Development Commission recessed to closed session for the
following:
Pursuant to Government Code Sections:
A. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
Peoole vs. Manta Manaqement CorDoration - Fourth
District Court of Appeals, State of California,
Division II, Case No. E019635; San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. SCV 18157.
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.
D. Conference with legal counsel personnel matter
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
E. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8.
CLOSED SESSION
At 2:02 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Estrada called the closed session
to order in the conference room of the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Pro Tem Estrada; Council Members Estrada,
Lien, Arias, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Clark, Economic Development Agency Executive
Director Van Osdel. Absent: None.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, Deputy
City Attorney Empeno and Economic Development Agency Special
Counsel Sabo.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 3:12 p.m., the closed session adjourned to the Council
Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 3: 12 p. m., Mayor Pro Tem Est rada reconvened the joint
regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino.
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ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Pro Tern Estrada; Council Members Estrada,
Lien, Arias, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Penman and Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo, City
Clerk Clark, Economic Development Agency Executive Director Van
Osdel. Absent: None.
DISCUSS & TAKE ACTION - SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR
AGREEMENT - DRAFT DATED AUGUST 13, 1998 - CINEMA STAR
MULTI-PLEX THEATER PROJECT MDA-SAN BERNARDINO
ASSOCIATES GMAC-MORTGAGE, BORROWER & AGENCY
(Continued from September 14, 1998) (R33)
Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director, Economic Development
Agency, submitted a memorandum dated September 18, 1998, concerning
the downtown theater project.
Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo explained the
provisions of the subordination and intercreditor agreement.
City Attorney Penman provided a synopsis of the action taken
to address the areas of concern relative to the subordination and
intercreditor agreement. He recommended that the agreement not be
approved or that action be deferred until the issues concerning the
Department of Housing and Urban Development have been resolved.
Executive Director Van Osdel explained the possible benefits
the city would derive if the project came to fruition.
Sam Catalano expressed support for the construction of the
theater complex and reviewed the activities which have occurred in
the downtown area within the past 18 years.
Rex Swanson, Metropolitan Development, stated that the
development would generate 290 new jobs and that they are not in
the business of building unsuccessful proj ects. He provided a
synopsis of the action taken to ensure the downtown would be a
viable site for the construction of the theater complex, reviewed
the provisions of the construction agreement and expressed his
concerns.
Mr. Swanson answered questions regarding the development of
the Riverside and Norwalk theaters.
A discussion ensued relative to the provisions of the
subordination and intercreditor agreement.
Council Member Miller made a motion that the matter be
continued to September 28, 1998; and that the City Attorney's
Office be directed to obtain a time frame from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
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The motion failed for lack of a second.
Discussion continued regarding the various provisions of the
subordination and intercreditor agreement and the reason for the
continuance.
council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the matter be
continued to 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 29,1998, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California; and that the City Attorney's Office be directed to
obtain a time frame from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD).
PUBLIC HEARING - FIFTH YEAR ACTION PLAN - CONSOLIDATED
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) - COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (CDBG) - HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) - EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG)
PROGRAMS - FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 REPORT - DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
1995-1999 (R34)
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT
IN CONNECTION WITH IMPLEMENTING FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS.
(R34)
Note: Resolution was not provided with the backup material
and will not be available for reference.
Ronald Winkler,
Agency, submitted a
concerning the Fifth
Consolidated Plan.
Development Director, Economic Development
staff report dated September 9, 1998,
Year Action plan element of the 1995-1999
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 October 5, 1998, in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
Theodore Owens requested that the projects related to child
care be given priority.
LEASE AGREEMENT
CONSTRUCTION OF THE
BUILDING
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION (INS)
(R36)
Note: Backup material was not provided and will not be
available for reference.
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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 October 5, 1998, in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
RES. 5557 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ALL
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 5277, 5279,
5280 AND 5282 RELATING TO AGENCY ESTABLISHMENT OF
POSITIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS, AGENCY ADOPTION OF
CERTAIN PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR GENERAL
UNIT EMPLOYEES AND MID-MANAGERS, AGENCY ESTABLISHMENT OF
COMPENSATION LEVELS AND SALARY RANGES, AND AGENCY
ESTABLISHMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLAN, RESPECTIVELY, AND
RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED PERSONNEL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES. (R35)
Executive Director Van Osdel explained the actions taken on
the proposed amendments to the personnel policies and procedures.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Council Members
Miller. Nays:
No. 5557 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Arias, Schnetz, Devlin, Anderson,
None. Absent: None.
ADJOURN MEETING
At 4 :37 p.m., the
Tuesday, September 22,
Bernardino City Unified
Street, San Bernardino,
(37)
regular meet ing adj ourned to 6: 00 p. m. ,
1998, for a joint meeting with the San
School District to be held at 777 North "F"
California.
RACHEL G. CLARK
City Clerk
/l
,
,
By
zanna Cordova
eputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 37
No. of Hours: 6.5
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