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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-1997 Minutes MINUTES MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO JOINT REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 1997 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 Minor at 8:06 a.m., Monday, April 7, 1997, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by City Clerk Rachel Clark with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Arias. .~ RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed later in the meeting - pages 8 << lO) (l) At 8: 06 a . m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission recessed to closed session for the following: Pursuant to Government Code Sections: A. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): NOTE: Al though the agenda references Attachment A which reflects 121 cases, only those cases discussed are listed. Henderson. Kenneth vs. Economic Development Aqencv. et al. - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 16489; Lawhon. Michael vs. California Pavement/California Pavement vs. Ci tv of San Bernardino. et al. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 25826; Patel. Amrut N. vs. Citv of San Bernardino States District Court Case No. 91-14206. United B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9. 1 4/7/1997 C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation _ initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9. CLOSED SESSION At 8:07 a.m., Mayor Minor 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 Rachel Clark with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Arias. Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, Senior Deputy City Attorney Simmons, Edna Anderson, Legal Secretary I, City Attorney's Office, Economic Development Agency Administrator Steinhaus and James OdIum of Mundell, OdIum & Haws, Attorneys at Law, 275 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA. READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Deputy City Clerk Cordova read the titles of all the resolutions and ordinances on the regular and 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 ARIAS ARRIVED At 8: 14 a. m., Council Member Arias arrived at the closed session. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR STEINHAUS & SPECIAL COUNSEL ODLUM EXCUSED At 8:38 a.m., Economic Development Agency Administrator Steinhaus and Special Counsel OdIum left the closed session. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION At 8:53 a.m., the closed session adjourned to 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. RECONVENE MEETING At 9:04 a.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino. ,~ 2 4/7/1997 ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by City Clerk Rachel Clark with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson. Absent: None. INVOCATION The invocation Bernardine's Catholic was given Church. by Sister Marita Beumer, St. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Negrete. APPOINTMENTS - PLANNING COMMISSION - THOMAS D. HAMILTON _ JACK REILLY - MAYOR MINOR (S6A&C) Mayor Minor submitted Staff Reports dated April 1, recommending the appointments of Thomas D. Hamilton and Jack to the Planning Commission. 1997, Reilly Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried, that the appointments of Thomas D. Hamilton and Jack Reilly to the Planning Commission, as requested by Mayor Minor, be approved. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - APRIL 13-19, 1997 (3) J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a resolution proclaiming the week of April 13-19, 1997, as National Library Week within the City of San Bernardino. Ophelia Roop, Library Director, accepted the proclamation. PROCLAMATION - EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH - APRIL 1997 - 1997 THEME: READY TO RIDE IT OUT (3) J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a resolution proclaiming the month of April as Earthquake Preparedness Month within the City of San Bernardino. Dick McGreevy, Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, Fire Department, accepted the proclamation and encouraged the residents to prepare their families for a natural disaster. If you're interested in preparing for such, you may call 384-5115 and the city will be happy to assist you. >- 3 4/7 /1997 PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL D.A.R.E. DAY - APRIL 10, 1997 (3) J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a resolution proclaiming April 10, 1997, as National D.A.R.E. Day within the City of San Bernardino. Wayne Harp, Assistant Chief of Police, and Officer Rick Lindsey accepted the proclamation. PRESENTATION AWARD OF TRADING CARDS PROGRAM AWARDS COMPETITION MERIT POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CITY HALL PUBLIC INFORMATION (3) Ernest Dowdy, Executive Director, San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency, and Assistant Chief of Police Wayne Harp presented the national Award of Merit to the city for the Police Department's participation in the City Hall Public Information Awards Competition. The city was honored as a result of its trading cards program. Mayor Minor accepted the award and expressed his appreciation towards staff. PRESENTATION - $3,000 CHECK - ARROWHEAD RAILROAD RETIREES CLUB - HISTORICAL SANTA FE RAILROAD WHISTLE COMMITTEE (3) Harry Committee, restoration to the city Alexander, Historical Santa Fe Railroad Whistle recognized those individuals who assisted in the of the Santa Fe Railroad whistle and presented a check in the amount of $3,000. Mayor Minor accepted the donation and expressed his appreciation. INTRODUCTION - MEXICAN CONSUL - RAUL CARDENAS HERALDEZ (3) City Clerk Rachel Clark introduced the newly appointed Mexican Consul Raul Cardenas Heraldez. Mr. Cardenas was presented with a Certificate of Friendship. He stated that it is Mexico's desire to improve their relationship with the city. Hence, he expressed best wishes on behalf of the Mexican government and stated that he is working on establishing programs to promote trade, cultural and civic events. 4 4/7 /1997 RECOGNITION - MARCH 18, 1997 SPECIAL ELECTION (3) City Clerk Rachel Clark acknowledged Lee Gagnon, Cindy Buechter and Sandra Medina of her staff who had a greater area of responsibility in the special municipal election conducted on March 18, 1997. The following individuals were also acknowledged: Ingrid Gonzales, Registrar of Voters, and Gary Miller, Postmaster, Rhona Barton, Customer Relations Coordinator, and Craig Armstrong of the United States Postal Service located on 5th Street. Certificates of Appreciation were accepted by Sharon Beringson, Registrar of Voters Office; and Gary Miller, Craig Armstrong and Rhona Barton of the United States Postal Service. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN (4) Council Member Curlin announced that he would not be present for the entire meeting and urged his colleagues to refrain from hasty approval of governmental expenditures. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER OBERHELMAN (4) Council Member Oberhelman encouraged the residents Bernardino to show their support for the Stampede Organization and to enjoy the upcoming baseball season. of San Baseball COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN EXCUSED At 9:32 a.m., Council Member Curlin left the council meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER DEVLIN (4) Council Member Devlin congratulated his seven-year-old grandson, Kevin, for having his cast removed and expressed his love for him. ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON (4) Council Member Anderson stated that a meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m., April 8, 1997, in the Council Chambers of City Hall to discuss the county building going up on the corner of 16th Street and Medical Center Drive. PUBLIC COMMENTS - RUBEN LOPEZ (5) Ruben Lopez, 631 W. 16th Street, San Bernardino, CA, voiced his disapproval of the following budget-reduction recommendations: purchasing used vehicles, closure of fire stations and reduction of fire and police benefits. 5 4/7/1997 PUBLIC COMMENTS - DONNA CONANT (5) Donna Conant, 26145 E. Base Line, Highland, CA, invited the Mayor and Council to attend the festivities being conducted for International Togetherness Day on Sunday, April 27, 1997, at Court Street Square, from 12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MARY SAPHYALCHAJON (5) Mary Saphyalchajon, 3919 San Gabriel Court, San Bernardino, CA, encouraged the Mayor and Council to attend the festivities being held in support of International Togetherness Day. WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (6) Council Member Anderson made a motion, Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that resolutions and ordinances on the regular and of the Mayor and Common Council be waived. seconded by Council full reading of the supplemental agendas COUNCIL MINUTES (7) Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the following meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino be approved as submitted in typewritten form: February 11, 1997. RES. 97-92 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO CONFIRMING COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES AND IMPOSING LIENS ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF THE ABATEMENT. (9) RES. 97-93 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DR. EUGENE KWONG FOR SERVICES AS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDICAL DIRECTOR. (10) NOTE: The resolution was not obtainable. Hence, it will not be available in the backup. RES. 97-94 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO MOORE MEDICAL CORP. FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION. (11) Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin, that said resolutions be adopted. Resolution Nos. 97-92, 97-93 and 97-94 were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, 6 4/7/1997 Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. CLAIMS & PAYROLL (13) 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 April 1, 1997, from the Director of Finance be approved. ORD. MC-992 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 10.52 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A FIFTY MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON HALLMARK PARKWAY/INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY BETWEEN UNIVERSITY PARKWAY AND PALM AVENUE. Final (15) RES. 97-95 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AVILA CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON COULSTON STREET (NORTH SIDE), FROM RICHARDSON STREET TO CURTIS STREET AND STORM DRAIN IN RICHARDSON STREET. (16) Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin, that said ordinance and resolution be adopted. Ordinance No. MC-992 and Resolution the following vote: Ayes: Council Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Council Member Curlin. No. 97-95 were adopted by Members Negrete, Arias, Nays: None. Absent: RES. 97-96 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO CONFIRMING COST OF ABATEMENTS AND IMPOSING LIENS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES. (BUILDING ABATEMENTS) (8) A discussion ensued concerning the feasibility of obtaining payment through small claims court. Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 97-96 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO ROBERT H. LOUD FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 1997 FORD AEROSTAR MINI-VANS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION. (12) 7 4/7/1997 It was requested that major vehicle purchases be delayed until the budget deficit has been addressed. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the tabled. by Council matter be PERSONNEL ACTIONS pages 9 & 11) (Discussed later in the meeting _ (14) A discussion was held concerning the upcoming budget deficit and the affect the hiring of non-essential personnel would have on such. No further action was taken at this time. RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed later in the meeting - pages 1 & 10) At 9:56 a.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Development Commission recessed to closed session following: earlier and (1) Community for the A. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): NOTE: Although the agenda references Attachment A which reflects 121 cases, only the case listed was discussed. Revnolds. Kathleen vs. Citv of San Bernardino. et al. _ San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 33562. CLOSED SESSION At 9:56 a.m., Mayor Minor 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 Rachel Clark with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Curlin. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY ALDSTADT ARRIVED At 10:02 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Aldstadt closed session. arrived at the ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION At 10: 07 a.m., the closed session adjourned regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino Chambers of City Hall. to the joint and Community in the Council 8 4/7 /1997 RECONVENE MEETING At 10:07 a.m., Mayor Minor 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 Rachel Clark with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Curlin. PERSONNEL ACTIONS - (Discussed earlier and later in the meeting - pages 8 and 11) (14) It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council that the matter be discussed later in the meeting. CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED At 10:08 a.m, City Attorney Penman left the council meeting and was replaced by Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle. APPEAL HEARING DENIAL OF DINE & DANCE/LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT - MARQUIS LOUNGE - 1036 W. HIGHLAND AVENUE DENNIS HASSETT (Continued from March 17, 1997) (17) Wayne Harp, Assistant Chief of Police, submitted a Staff Report dated March 27, 1997, concerning the denial of a dine and dance/live entertainment permit for the Marquis Lounge located at 1036 W. Highland Avenue. Mayor Minor opened the hearing. Wayne Harp, Assistant Chief of Police, stated that his office conducted an investigation and most of the residents do not oppose the approval of the live entertainment permit. He is of the opinion that the calls for service within the area are not unusual or extraordinary. Dennis Hassett stated that he does not agree with the recommendation that the pay phone within the bar be removed. Council Member Miller made a motion that the conditions of approval be instituted for six months. The motion failed for lack of a second. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be closed. 9 4/7 /1997 Council Member Arias made a motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the dine and dance/live entertainment permit requested by Dennis Hasset, owner of the Marquis Lounge located at 1036 W. Highland Avenue be approved with the conditions stipulated in the Staff Report dated March 27, 1997, from Wayne Harp, Assistant Chief of Police. RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed the meeting - pages 1 & 8) At 10:22 a.m., the Mayor and Development Commission recessed following: Common Council and to closed session earlier in (1) Community for the A. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): NOTE: Although the agenda references Attachment A which reflects 121 cases, only the case listed was discussed. Revnolds. Kathleen vs. Citv of San Bernardino. et al. - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 33562. CLOSED SESSION At 10:22 a.m., Mayor Minor 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 Rachel Clark with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Curlin. Also present: Deputy City Attorney Aldstadt. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION At 10:33 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino in the Council Chambers of City Hall. RECONVENE MEETING At 10: 34 a. m., Mayor Minor 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 following being present: Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, by City Clerk Rachel Clark with the Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, 10 4/7/1997 City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member Curlin. PERSONNEL ACTIONS - (Discussed earlier in the meeting _ pages 8 and 9) (14) Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin, that the personnel actions submitted by the Chief Examiner dated March 20, 1997, 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. Council Member Oberhelman made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, that the personnel actions submitted by the Chief Examiner dated March 20, 1997, 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, except for Classified Item Nos. 5, 6, 7 and 8. The substitute motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Arias, Oberhelman, Anderson, Miller. Nays: Council Members Negrete, Devlin. Absent: Council Member Curlin. PUBLIC HEARING EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - ESTABLISH FEES - AMBULANCE SERVICE - MAY 1, 1997 - FIRE DEPARTMENT (18) Larry Pitzer, Fire Chief, submitted a Staff Report dated March 20, 1997, concerning the emergency medical service transportation rates. Mayor Minor opened the hearing. Larry Pitzer, Fire Chief, provided a synopsis of the action taken to establish the emergency medical transportation (EMS) service fees, recommended that the fee structure be reviewed annually until the business has been fully established and answered questions relative to such. Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, explained how the accounts will be established for the EMS service. Ruben Lopez, 631 W. 16th Street, San Bernardino, CA, expressed support for the approval of the matter. RES. 97-97 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ESTABLISHING EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FEES TO BE CHARGED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (18) 11 4/7/1997 Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Oberhelman, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolution be adopted. The motion carried and Resolution No. 97-97 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. RECESS MEETING At 10:56 a.m., Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess. RECONVENE MEETING At 11:04 a.m., Mayor Minor 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 Rachel Clark with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; Deputy City Attorney Empeno, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Planning and Building Services Director Hays. Absent: Council Member Curlin. PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96-13 - AMEND LAND USE DESIGNATION - FROM RS, RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN, & CG-1, COMMERCIAL GENERAL, TO RU-1, RESIDENTIAL URBAN - 14 PARCELS LOCATED BETWEEN MT. VERNON & EUREKA AVENUES, NORTH OF MILL STREET - PETER S. SOLER (34) Michael Hays, Director of Planning and Building Services, submitted a Staff Report dated March 6. 1997, concerning General Plan Amendment No. 96-13 to change the land use designation from RS, Residential Suburban, and CG-1, Commercial General, to RU-1, Residential Urban, on 14 parcels located between Mt. Vernon and Eureka Avenues, north of Mill Street. Mayor Minor opened the hearing. Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that the hearing be closed; and that the request be denied. Deputy City Attorney Empeno explained that the matter should be denied in concept and carried over to the Mayor and Council meeting of April 21, 1997, for the adoption of the findings of fact in support of such. Council Member Oberhelman made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be closed; that the request be denied in concept; and that the 12 4/7/1997 matter be continued to the Mayor and Council meeting of April 21, 1997, for the approval of the findings of fact in support of such. APPEAL HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 15775 - REVERSION TO ACREAGE - 48.1 ACRES NORTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF DALEY CANYON ROAD, WEST OF STERLING & EAST OF OSBUN ROAD - RON KEMPER, CRAWFORD INVESTMENT COMPANY - (Continued from March 3, 1997) (35) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Arias, and unanimously carried, that the matter be continued to the Mayor and Council meeting of May 5, 1997. DIRECT PLANNING STAFF TO PREPARE - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT & DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT - CENTRAL CITY SOUTH PLAN AREA - BETWEEN RIALTO AVENUE, "E" STREET, INLAND CENTER DRIVE & 1-215 - (Continued from March 17, 1997) (36) Council Member Devlin made a Member Oberhelman, and unanimously tabled. motionl carried! seconded by Council that the matter be PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DIRECTOR HAYS EXCUSED At 11:09 a.m., Planning and Build~ng Services Director left the council meeting and was replaced by Acting Administrator Wilson. Hays City DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO EXCUSED At 11:09 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Empeno left the council meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman. APPROVE PLAN NO. 9630 - MODIFY TRAFFIC SIGNALS - MT. VERNON AVENUE & 7TH STREET - AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - (Discussed later in the meeting - page l5) (19) Roger submitted a modification Street. Hardgrave, Director Staff Report dated of traffic signals of Public Works/Engineering, iYlarch 24, 1997, concerning the at Mt. Vernon Avenue and 7th Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that the plans for modification of traffic signals at Mt. Vernon Avenue and 7th Street, in accordance with Plan No. 9630, be approved; and that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids. (Note: There was no vote taken.) Council inquired whether the project was dictated in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 13 4/7 /1997 Since staff was not available to answer, it was the consensus of the Council that the matter be discussed later in the meeting. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE - INSTALL HANDICAP RAMP & REMODEL RESTROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - PLAN NO. 9568 MOODY CONSTRUCTION (Discussed later in the meeting - page 16) (23) Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/Engineering, submitted a Staff Report dated March 26, 1997, concerning Contract Change Order No. One with Moody Construction for the remodeling of the Council Chambers. Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that Change Order No. One to the contract with Moody Construction for the installation of a handicap ramp and rest room remodel for the Council Chambers, in accordance with Plan No. 9568, be approved; that the contractor be authorized to perform extra work consisting of the installation of a floor system to eliminate the well between the council platform and the general seating in the Council Chambers, on a time and material basis, at a total additional cost not to exceed $9,600, for an increase in the contract price from $59,350 to $68,950. (Note: The vote was not taken.) Council asked why the project required a change order. Since staff was not available to answer, it was the consensus of the Council that the matter be discussed later in the meeting. SAN BERNARDINO SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS MEASURE "S" - MARCH 18, 1997 - CERTIFY STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST (26) Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk, submitted a Staff Report dated March 24, 1997, concerning the votes cast for the Special Municipal Election held on March 18, 1997. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the results of the Special Municipal Election (Measure S) held on March 18, 1997, as set forth in the Statement of Votes Cast and Certified, be declared official. AUTHORIZE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR - APPLY FOR & ADMINISTER $20,000 GRANT - COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES - OUTREACH PROGRAMS - SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM - SUPPORT SERVICES (27) Annie Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, submitted a Staff Report dated March 19, 1997, concerning 14 4/7/1997 the city's Senior Nutrition Program and other support services. Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services be authorized to apply for and administer a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the County of San Bernardino Department of Aging and Adult Services to conduct outreach programs in support of the Senior Nutrition Program and other supportive services for seniors. APPROVE PLAN NO. 9630 - MODIFY TRAFFIC SIGNALS _ MT. VERNON AVENUE & 7TH STREET - AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - (Discussed earlier in the meeting - page 13) (19) Director Hardgrave stated that the modifications were not required as a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); however, ADA features are being incorporated. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the plans for modification of traffic signals at Mt. Vernon Avenue and 7th Street, in accordance with Plan No. 9630, be approved; and that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids. APPROVE PLAN NO. 9630 - MODIFY TRAFFIC SIGNALS _ "En STREET & MARSHALL BOULEVARD - AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (20) Roger submitted a modification Boulevard. Hardgrave, Director of Staff Report dated March of traffic signals at Public Works/Engineering, 24, 1997, concerning the "E" Street and Marshall Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the plans for modification of traffic signals at "E" Street and Marshall Boulevard, in accordance with Plan No. 9630, be approved; and that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids. APPROVE PLAN NO. WATERMAN AVENUE & FOR BIDS 9626 INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNALS 13TH STREET - AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT (21) Roger submitted a installation Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/Engineering, Staff Report dated March 24, 1997, concerning the of traffic signals at Waterman Avenue and 13th Street. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the plans and installation of traffic signals and highway safety lighting at 15 4/7/1997 Waterman Avenue and 13th Street, in accordance with Plan No. 9626, be approved; and that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE - INSTALL HANDICAP RAMP & REMODEL RESTROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - PLAN NO. 9568 - MOODY CONSTRUCTION - (Discussed earlier in the meeting - page 14) (23) City Engineer Hardgrave answered questions relative to the need for Change Order No. One. Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that Change Order No. One to the contract with Moody Construction for the installation of a handicap ramp and rest room remodel for the Council Chambers, in accordance with Plan No. 9568, be approved; that the contractor be authorized to perform extra work consisting of the installation of a floor system to eliminate the well between the council platform and the general seating in the Council Chambers, on a time and material basis, at a total additional cost not to exceed $9,600, for an increase in the contract price from $59,350 to $68,950. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED - ESTABLISH STREET LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - PORTIONS OF THE FORMER NORTON AIR FORCE BASE (22) Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, submitted a Staff Report dated March 26, 1997, concerning the establishment of a street lighting and landscape maintenance assessment district within portions of the former Norton Air Force Base property. Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the Director of Public Works and the City Clerk be authorized to proceed under San Bernardino Municipal Code Chapter 12.90, with the establishment of a street lighting and landscape maintenance assessment district within portions of the former Norton Air Force Base property. RES. 97-98 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OF A SEWER MAIN IN BELVAN STREET, FROM OLIVE STREET TO BASE LINE STREET. (24) Director Hardgrave answered questions regarding the benefit to the city. Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted. 16 4/7/1997 Resolution No. 97-98 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 10.16 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING SECTION 10.16.150 AUTHORIZING THE CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION TO REMOVE AND ABATE ABANDONED VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 22651 AND SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.16.230. First (25) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be laid over for final adoption. AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - APPLY FOR & ADMINISTER GRANT - $230,000 _ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN (28) Annie Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, submitted a Staff Report dated March 28, 1997, concerning the Summer Food Service Program for Children. Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services be authorized to apply for and administer a grant in the amount of $230,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture for the administration of the Summer Food Service Program for Children. RES. 97-99 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO EXPRESSING ITS INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (2 9A) 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. First (29B) Acting City Administrator Wilson stated that approximately 90 positions are eligible for the voluntary golden handshake program and that negotiations are currently being held with the various unions. Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, stated that the city will be charged a $10 per person fee for the implementation of the program. 17 4/7/1997 Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted; and that said ordinance be laid over to the Mayor and Council meeting of May 5, 1997. The motion carried and Resolution No. 97-99 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. RES. 97-l00 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH PAVILION PARTNERS, INC., DBA: GLEN HELEN BLOCKBUSTER PAVILION. (30) Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 97-100 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. RES. 97-10l - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3985 ENTITLED, IN PART "A RESOLUTION. . . PROHIBITING PARKING UPON CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF. . ." TO ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ANY TIME/TOW AWAY ZONE ON CITRUS STREET FROM VICTORIA AVENUE TO ROADRUNNER COURT AND NO PARKING EXCEPT BY PERMIT AT ANY TIME/TOW AWAY ZONE ON HAVASU COURT FROM CITRUS STREET TO THE TERMINUS OF SAID STREET NORTH OF CITRUS AND ON PINON COURT FROM CITRUS STREET TO THE TERMINUS OF SAID STREET NORTH OF CITRUS STREET. (Continued from March 17, 1997) (31) City Clerk Rachel Clark read the new title of the resolution into the record. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 97-101 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A COOPERATIVE/PIGGYBACK PURCHASE ORIlER TO CREST CHEVROLET FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF FOUR (4) 1997 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON MINI PICK-UP TRUCKS TO BE UTILIZED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, AND PLANNING & BUILDING DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IN ACCORDANCE WITH BID SPECIFICATION F-97-09-C. (Continued from March 3, 1997) (32) 18 4/7/1997 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A COOPERATIVE/PIGGY BACK PURCHASE ORDER TO ROBERT H. LOUD FORD FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF TWO (2) 1997 FORD 3/4 TON PICK-UP TRUCKS WITH SERVICE BODY TO BE UTILIZED BY THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IN ACCORDANCE WITH BID SPECIFICATION F-97-09- B. (Continued from March 3, 1997) (33) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that said resolutions be tabled. ESTABLISH - CITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - EXTENSION OF A.D. NO. 994 (Sl) Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/Engineering, submitted a Staff Report dated April 2, 1997, concerning the establishment of a city-wide assessment district which would replace the current Assessment District No. 994. Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and City Clerk be authorized to continue with the necessary legal proceedings, including preparation of the Engineer's Report and assessment rolls for establishment of a city-wide assessment district. (Note: There was no vote taken and the motion was subsequently amended.) Mayor Minor stated that he directed Acting City Fred Wilson and Roger Hardgrave, Director Works/Engineering, to start the proceedings for the of a city-wide assessment district. Administrator of Public establishment Council Member Miller amended her motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and City Clerk be authorized to continue with the necessary legal proceedings, including preparation of the Engineer's Report and assessment rolls for establishment of a city-wide assessment district; and that graffiti abatement be excluded from the proposed services. (Note: There was no vote taken and the motion was subsequently amended.) A discussion ensued regarding the ability to recoup funds expended for graffiti abatement and the services which can be funded as a result of Proposition 218. Council Member Miller amended her motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and City Clerk be authorized to continue with the necessary legal proceedings, including preparation of the Engineer's Report and assessment rolls for establishment of a city-wide assessment district; that graffiti abatement be excluded from the proposed 19 4/7/1997 services; and that said Attorney's approval of District No. 994. authorization be contingent upon the City utilization of $72,500 from Assessment James Penman, speaking from the podium and as a resident of the city, expressed concern that the proposed assessment district would not pass and the effect it would have on the public. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Members Anderson, Miller. Nays: Council Members Negrete, Oberhelman, Devlin. Absent: Council Member Curlin. Council Arias, CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SAVINGS - $175,300 - LITIGATION & STAFF RECONFIGURATION (S2) James F. Penman, City Attorney, submitted a Staff Report dated April 2, 1997, concerning the financial savings his office has realized as a result of in-house litigation and staffing changes. City Attorney Penman provided a synopsis of the action taken to realize a 10 percent savings within his department. He noted that these savings are effective immediately and the city would not have to wait until June 1997 to realize them. DISCUSS & TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE - AMBULANCE SERVICE MEDICAL (S3) ~ Larry Pitzer, Fire Chief, submitted a Staff Report dated April 2, 1997, concerning the status of the emergency medical transportation program. Robert Simmons, Senior Assistant City Attorney, submitted a memorandum dated March 26, 1997, concerning the City of Orange's emergency transport plan. Mayor Minor explained that he had considered the possible termination of the emergency medical transportation program; however, at this point, it would not be financially feasible. No further action was taken on this matter. RES. 97-102 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO LAERDAL MEDICAL CORP. FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF THIRTEEN (13) PORTABLE DEFIBRILLATOR/EKG MONITORS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION. (S4) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 97-102 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. 20 4/7/1997 Nays: Council Membe~ Negrete. Absent: Council Member Curlin. RES. 97-103 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND GREGORY A. REX, D.V.M., DOING BUSINESS AS ANIMAL MEDICAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION II. (S5) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution Ayes: Council Miller. Nays: Curlin. No. 97-103 was adopted by the following vote: Members Negrete, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Council Member Arias. Absent: Council Member RECESS MEETING At 11:57 a.m., Mayor Minor recessed the joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission to 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. RECONVENE MEETING At 2:03 p.m., Mayor Minor 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 Rachel Clark with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle and Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Economic Development Agency Administrator Steinhaus. Absent: Council Members Negrete, Arias. 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 2:03 p.m., Chairman Minor 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 "R" and are reflected herein. Minutes of actions taken on Community Development Commission items are distributed separately by the Economic Development Agency. 21 4/7 /1997 APPOINTMENTS - HIRAM DIAZ - POLICE COMMISSION - COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS (S6B) Mayor Minor submitted a Staff Report dated April 2, 1997, recommending the appointment of Hiram Diaz, 731 S. "K" Street, San Bernardino, CA, to the Board of Police Commissioners, as requested by Council Member Arias. Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the appointment of Hiram Diaz to the Board of Police Commissioners, as requested by Council Member Arias, be approved. COUNCIL MEMBER NEGRETE RETURNED At 2:04 p.m., Council Member Negrete returned to the council meeting and took his place at the council table. PROCLAMATION - FAIR HOUSING MONTH - APRIL 1997 (R8) Ronald E. Winkler, Development Director, Economic Development Agency, submitted a Staff Report dated March 27, 1997, concerning Fair Housing Month. J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a resolution proclaiming the month of April 1997 as Fair Housing Month within the City of San Bernardinc. ~ Jess Torres, proclamation. Inland Mediation Board, accepted the COMMENDATION - JAIME ALVAREZ (R1) J. Lorraine Velarde, read a resolution commending Jaime Alvarez for his contributions made to the city as a result of his business and for being recognized as the Sun Newspaper's "Business Leader of Year for 1997." Jaime Alvarez accepted the resolution. WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (R2) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the resolutions 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. 22 4/7/1997 CONSOLIDATED PLAN - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING AGREEMENTS - AMENDED SECOND YEAR PLAN _ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) (R7) Ronald E. Winkler, Development Director, Economic Development Agency, submitted a Staff Report dated April 1, 1997, concerning authorization of various Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding agreements. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino accept these projects as part of the Consolidated Plan and authorize and direct the execution of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding agreement between the City of San Bernardino and the corresponding agencies. APPROVE PLAN NO. 9600 & EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS $26,000 _ INSTALL LANDSCAPING - NORTHPARK BOULEVARD MEDIAN - WEST OF UNIVERSITY PARKWAY - AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (R4) Roger Hardgrave, Director of Publ ic submitted a Staff Report dated March 18, installation of landscaping in the Northpark of University Parkway. Works/City Engineer, 1997, concerning the Boulevard median, west ,- Council Member Devlin made a Member Oberhelman, and unanimously tabled. motion, carried, seconded by Council that the matter be 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 acting as the Community Development Commission, took action on Community Development Commission items. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR STEINHAUS & SPECIAL COUNSEL SABO EXCUSED At 2:44 p.m. Economic Development Agency Administrator Steinhaus and Special Counsel Sabo left the council meeting. SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED At 2:44 p.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the council meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman. ACTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILSON RETURNED At 2:44 p.m., Acting City Administrator Wilson returned to the council meeting. 23 4/7/1997 FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS - NO ON S _ CITIZENS FOR ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN, TIM PRINCE (S7) Council Member Curlin submitted a Staff Report dated April 1, 1997, concerning a request that Tim Prince, Chairman of No On S _ Citizens for Accountable Government, be allowed to share his recommendations on the proposed fiscal year 1997/98 budget. Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Negrete, that the Chairman of No On S Citizens for Accountable Government, Timothy Prince, be provided a 20-minute time block to present budget recommendations to the Mayor and Common Council. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin. Nays: Council Members Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Absent: Council Member Arias. The following individuals voiced concern regarding the composition of the proposed budget committee: Pete Pasquale, 2516 Fremontia, San Bernardino, CA. Marjorie Hall, 1464 Gould Street, San Bernardino, CA, Esther Estrada, a resident of San Bernardino, affirmed the Council's decision to hear the budget reduction recommendations while the committee was deliberating. Tim Prince, a resident of San Bernardino, voiced concern regarding the members for the proposed budget committee in that the union representatives would embody 1/3 of its members. Steve Filson, President, San Association, questioned the political offering budget reduction measures. Bernardino Police Officers agendas of those individuals Robert Rego, 853-A Lynwood Drive, San Bernardino, CA, stated that all groups should be represented within the budget committee. Harold Duffy announced that he has no desire to run for a political office within the city and his concern is that a solution be found for the proposed budget reduction measures. Edora Otterbein, resident of San Bernardino, asked if the committee meetings were going to be open to the public. Mayor Minor stated that the meetings have not been convened and the Council Members will be recommending the members of said committee. 24 4/7/1997 Bill Rogers, 1482 E. Davidson Street, San Bernardino, CA, expressed concern regarding the actions taken by the legislative body which resulted in the lack of trust in local government. Linda Ruiz, 1589 Berry Street, San Bernardino, concern regarding the prev1.OUS actions taken by the approve certain developments and requested that Charter be placed on the ballot. CA, voiced Council to Section 186 Jennifer Taylor, a resident of San Bernardino, expressed concern that the Council is not working with the various groups throughout the city to develop the budget reduction measures and suggested that the union members be eliminated from the formation of the committee and that it be required to produce its findings within 60 days. David Schulze, Board of Realtors, urged the Council to select members which represent the entire city. Skip Kulikoff, President, San Bernardino Fire Fighters Association, stated that he would like to consider all sides while discussing the proposed budget reduction measures. Council Member Curlin made a motion that the committee be instructed to carefully examine the budgets of each city department without exceptions, with a view towards cutting any waste discovered. The motion failed for lack of a second. Act. A discussion was held concerning the provisions of The Brown No further action was taken on this matter. ADJOURNMENT (37) At 3:25 p.m. the joint regular meeting adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m., Monday, April 21, 1997, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. RACHEL G. CLARK City Clerk ~ 'J By ~- -<7ck~ uzanna rdova -Deputy C1.ty Clerk No. of Items: 48 No. of Hours: 5.5 25 4/7/1997