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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2, 1997
COUNCIL CHAMBEO<.S
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 8:05 a.m., Monday, June 2, 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, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson.
Absent: None.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed later in the
meeting - pages 5 & 23) (1)
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):
Rancho San Andreas Company vs. San Bernardino Municipal
Water Dept.. et al. - San Bernardino Trial Court Case No.
SCV 38415;
Rancho San Andreas
Attornev's Office. et
Case No. SCV 38416;
Comoanv vs. San Bernardino City
al. - San Bernardino Trial Court
Navor vs. Citv of San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. SCV 30068.
San Bernardino
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9.
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9.
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D. Conference with legal counsel - personnel - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.
E. Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6:
Aoencv Neootiator:
Barbara Dillon, Director of Personnel
Employee Oroanization:
San Bernardino City Professional Firefighters, Local 891.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:06 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, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson.
Absent: None.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Simmons, Deputy
City Attorneys Empeno and Coleman, Edna Anderson, Administrative
Operations Supervisor, City Attorney's Office, and Barbara Dillon,
Director of Personnel.
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 and supplemental
agendas 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.
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL DILLON EXCUSED
At 8: 26 a. m., Director of Personnel Dillon left the closed
session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO EXCUSED
At 8:37 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Empeno left the closed
session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 8:40 a.m., the closed session adjourned to 9:00 a.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall.
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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 Bernardiho.
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
Reverend
Ed
Game Z I
St.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Negrete.
APPOINTMENTS - EUGENE ALLENDER & SHIRLEY BERRY FOSTER _
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD & FINE ARTS COMMISSION - MAYOR MINOR
& COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON (~)
Mayor Minor submitted Staff Reports dated May 14 and 27, 1997,
respectively, requesting appointments to the Civil Service Board
and the Fine Arts Commission.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the re-appointment of
Eugene Allender to the Civil Service Board and the appointment of
Shirley Berry Foster to the Fine Arts Commission, as requested by
Mayor Minor and Council Member Anderson, be approved.
Mr. Allender and Ms. Foster accepted their certificates of
appointment.
PROCLAMATION - JUNE 7, 1997 - MONSIGNOR JOHN J. BRADLEY
DAY - ST. BERNARDINE'S CHURCH (3)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor. read a
resolution proclaiming June 7, 1997, as Monsignor John J. Bradley
Day within the City of San Bernardino. Monsignor Bradley was
recognized for his dedicated service to the community and St.
Bernardine's Church was acknowledged for its 135th anniversary.
Sister Marita Beumer accepted the proclamation.
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PROCLAMATION - JUNE 7-14, 1997 - NEIGHBORWORKS WEEK
(3)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
resolution proclaiming the week of June 7 through 14, 1997, as
Neighborworks Week within the City of San Bernardino.
Edward F. Moncrief, Executive Director, Neighborhood Housing
Services, accepted the proclamation and stated that on Friday, June
6, 1997, an open house would be held at their facility located at
1390 North "D" Street, from 5-7:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN
(4)
Council Member Curlin expressed concern regarding the
expenditure of funds prior to receiving the recommendations of the
Ad Hoc Budget Committee. Nonetheless, he clarified that the
projects existed prior to the budget shortfall. He also
recommended that the city consider charter amendments to allow the
appointment of a City Attorney, increase Mayor and Council wages
and to consider the separation of the Mayor and Council and the
Community Development Commission.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS
(4)
Council Member Arias announced that she will be sponsoring a
Put A Slam On Blight Day for residents within the Third Ward. Tips
on keeping your homes clean and in compliance with city codes will
be given. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. through 3:00
p.m., Saturday, June 7, 1997, at Lytle Creek Park.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER OBERHELMAN
(4)
Council Member Oberhelman invited everyone to
the third annual music festival sponsored by Main
be held June 6-8, 1997, at Court Street Square.
participate in
Street Inc., to
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER DEVLIN
(4)
Council Member Devlin opposed the idea of a charter amendment
to allow the appointment of a city attorney.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON
(4)
Council Member Anderson wished her husband a happy 47th
wedding anniversary.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER
(4)
Council Member Miller stated that she attended a dinner in
honor of the 70th anniversary for San Bernardino Valley College and
wished them a Happy Birthday.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN
(4)
City Attorney Penman acknowledged and
of Neighborly Services for its 75th year
community.
congratulated the Home
of service within the
City Attorney Penman stated that the City of Ontario has
offered to build a courthouse for the County of San Bernardino.
Thus, the Honorable Judge Kennedy will be appearing before the
Mayor and Council today at 4:00 p.m. to address the county's needs
relative to the courthouse.
City Attorney Penman also stated that when the riots occurred
in Los Angeles, the city contacted his office to obtain a copy of
our city's charter, and the City of Los Angeles complimented the
city for the powers granted to the Maycr.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS (Discussed earlier and
later in the meeting - pages 1 & 23) (1)
Deputy City Attorney Empeno announced that in closed session,
the Mayor and Council unanimously approved an amendment to the
settlement agreement between the City of San Bernardino and the
California Attorney General's Office regarding disabled access
issues. The amendment replaces paragraph 3.10 of the settlement
agreement regarding "E" Street, north of 2nd Street sidewalk
improvements and substitutes a requirement that the city install 60
disabled access curb ramps at various listed sidewalk locations
throughout the city and is to be completed by December 31, 1997.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - JOHN WEBSTER
(5)
John Webster, 3544 Broadmoor, San Bernardino, CA, expressed
concern relative to the haphazard work completed by Caltrans on
Waterman Avenue. Oleanders were cut down thereby exposing the
walls to graffiti and increasing the noise level.
City Attorney Penman stated that Council Member Miller
expressed her concerns regarding the work completed on Waterman
Avenue and that is why the city is pursuing a possible resolution.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - WARNER HODGDON
(5)
NOTE: At
Council directed
Attorney Penman's
the meeting of July 21, 1997, the
that Mr. Hodgdon's public comments
comment be included verbatim:
Mayor and
and City
Warner Hodgdon, 3295 Broadmoor, San Bernardino, CA.
"Thank you Mayor and Council persons. I deeply appreciate the
opportunity to speak with you this morning at the limited three
minutes. My discussion today is regarding the area of dedicated
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Sterling Avenue and to bring to your attention that on May 19,
1997, at your last meeting, the final map was submitted by Redlands
Federal Bank so that they could release their $1.3 million
instrument of credit for performance and obligation to the City was
approved by this august body.
However, never before, and I do not believe this body
understood at that particular time on May 19, 1997, that through
the ineptness of the Planning and City Attorney Offices that their
engineers included rejection of accepting Daley Canyon Road and the
slope easements relative thereto. - believe this is a very
significant oversight and misrepresentation to the affected parties
also.
In addition, I understand by reading the agenda today that
under the closed session was discussed Rancho San Andreas Company
vs. the City of San Bernardino. That firm is owned by my sons, and
I would like to put on the record that my family has never cast a
lawsuit against anyone in our entire lives since we have been in
San Bernardino since 1847. However, what that... we had no
alternative from the standpoint that we had asked under the code
that for disclosure of public documents from the Water Department
and the City Attorney's Office which they refused.
In addition, you may also like to see what the issue was of
dedicated Sterling Avenue so I have prepared this book and put it
on all of your desks for you to understand the full impacts. It
also shows the massive grading done by the City and authorized by
agreements through the City Attorney's Office; massive grading,
unpermitted code violations in the Daley Canyon stream bed and also
the Sterling Avenue area, the subject of the Redlands Federal Bank
scheme and sleight of hand to release them from the $1.3 million
bond and obligation to the City.
This is backed-up by photologs of the actual D-9 turbo charged
bulldozer authorized by the Planning and City Attorney's Office to
do this massive grading and including by the Water Department.
Ironically, by January 26, 1996, enforced by the fish and game
expert and the Attorney General's experts they enforced this
violation of 1601 retroactively on the City of San Bernardino and
told them to fix up this massive grading violation.
Thank you for letting me submit this to you. I respectfully
request, and especially to Jerry Devlin, Councilman Devlin, to
please take the opportunity to read this report and look at the
photologs that I have set before you and please call me if we can
talk to you individually regarding this.
Thank you and I submit this for the public record to the City
Attorney and the City Clerk.
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Incidentally, I agree, I think our City Charter is well in
hand the way it is."
City Attorney Penman:
"Your Honor. Thank you, just a brief comment. The Attorney
General of the State of California and the City Attorney's Office
have some time ago filed a lawsuit against San Andreas Corporation
and against Mr. Hodgdon, and we are involved in litigation that has
to do with activities that went on in the foothills allegedly
conducted by Mr. Hodgdon. Mr. Hodgdon's comment, just now at the
podium, that we refused to give or provide documents he requested
is absolutely false. Between the Water Department and City
Attorney's Office we provided numerous boxes of documents, and
everything he asked for that we had was provided to him. He has
chosen not to believe this and he filed a lawsuit to compel us to
turn over other documents that he apparently thinks that we have.
Thank you."
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ROBERT NEVES
(5)
Robert Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue #439, San Bernardino, CA,
stated that there is a vacancy within the Handicap Accessibility
Appeals Board and requested that the vacancy be filled, expressed
support for the proposed installation of the sidewalk curb ramps
and stated that the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities
Act are not unfunded because the city receives millions of
redevelopment dollars.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - SUSAN ROGERS
(5)
Susan Rogers, volunteer for the
expressed concern that the city does not
to address the needs of the homeless.
city's senior programs,
have a full-time employee
PUBLIC COMMENTS - JOHN STEVENS
(5)
John Stevens, 4097 Pershing Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, stated
that he is a member of the Norton Restoration Advisory Board and he
has been monitoring water wells along Hospitality Lane and Waterman
Avenue. His studies indicate that the water is highly radioactive
and is not naturally recurring.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NORMA CLIFTON
(5)
Norma Clifton, 2805 La Praix Avenue, San Bernardino, CA,
expressed concern regarding the deterioration of San Bernardino and
the lack of interest exhibited by the legislative body.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - JAY LINDBERG
(5)
Jay Lindberg, a resident of San Bernardino, voiced concern
regarding the need for random drug testing of police personnel. He
stated that while he was incarcerated, the police could not locate
his personal belongings for two days and could not inform inquirers
that he was in jail.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - HAROLD DUFFY
(5)
Harold Duffy, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, presented a petition
representing 556 city residents opposed to the reduction of parks
and recreation programs and stated that the committee is preparing
a list of 100 budget reduction and/or enhancement measures.
RECESS MEETING
At 10:03 a.m., Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 10: 11 a. m., Mayor Minor reconvened the j oint regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardiho.
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.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (6)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular and supplemental agendas
of the Mayor and Common Council be waived.
COUNCIL MINUTES
(7)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the
following meetings of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino be approved as submitted in typewritten form: April
7, 1997: April 21, 1997.
CLAIMS & PAYROLL
(8)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete. and unanimously carried, that the claims and
payroll and the authorization to issue warrants as listed on the
memorandum dated April 29, 1997, from the Director of Finance be
approved.
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PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(9)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions
as submitted by the Chief Examiner dated May 22, 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.
RES. 97-159 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AGE GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, INC.,
FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT MT. VERNON AVENUE AND
SEVENTH STREET AND MARSHALL BOULEVARD AND "E" STREET.
(10)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-159 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
CALTRANS TRIMMING & REMOVAL - BUSHES & TREES - WATERMAN
AVENUE (NB1)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the matter arose
subsequent to the posting of the agenda.
A discussion was held concerning the work conducted on the
vegetation along Waterman Avenue by Caltrans and the means by which
the city could be compensated.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that the City Attorney and Director of Public
Works/City Engineer be directed to negotiate a contract to allow
the city to maintain Waterman Avenue and pursue recompense of the
affected vegetation; and that the City Attorney's Office be
authorized to file a claim with Caltrans, if the investigation
shows that it is warranted.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson,
Nays: Council Member Curlin. Absent: None.
Council
Miller.
RES. 97-160 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT WITH INLAND OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY RELATING TO
THE PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE OF OVERHEAD DOORS AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS. (11)
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Susan Rogers expressed concern that library funds were being
utilized.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-160 was
Ayes: Council Members Negrete,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
adopted by the following vote:
Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Absent: None.
RES. 97-161 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT WITH ARROW POWER SWEEPING RELATING TO THE
PROVISION OF SWEEPING SERVICES FOR THE CAROUSEL MALL
PARKING SPACES. (12)
Susan Rogers stated that the mall management should be
responsible for sharing the costs.
Mayor Minor explained that the parking lots are owned by the
city.
Harold Duffy, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, inquired if the city
could provide the services at a cheaper rate.
Roger Hardgrave,
stated that a study was
cheaper to privatize.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
completed and it was determined that it was
City Attorney Penman advised against the approval of contract
amendments for the extension of services.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97 -161
Ayes: Council Members
Anderson, Miller. Nays:
was adopted by the following vote:
Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Council Member Curlin. Absent: None.
RES. 97-162 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS
WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR COLLECTION OF
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLLS. (13)
Director Hardgrave explained the necessity for the contract
and the difference between community facility districts and
assessment districts.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
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Resolution No. 97-162 was
Ayes: Council Members Negrete,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
adopted by the following vote:
Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Absent: None.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9655 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
HOSPITALITY LANE & LENA ROAD - ACTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS (14)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 22, 1997, concerning the
rehabilitation of pavement on Hospitality Lane and Lena Road.
Director
utilization of
said project.
Hardgrave answered questions concerning the
gas tax and sales tax funds and the selection of
A discussion was held regarding the future priorities of the
city.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the plans for
pavement rehabilitation on Hospitality Lane, from "E" Street to
Waterman Avenue, and Lena Road, from Mill Street to Rialto Avenue,
in accordance with Plan No. 9655, be approved; and that the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise
for bids.
APPROVE PLAN NO.
STREET, FROM LENA
ADVERTISEMENT FOR
9487 STREET IMPROVEMENTS MILL
ROAD TO TIPPECANOE AVENUE - AUTHORIZE
BIDS (15)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 19, 1997, concerning the
improvement of Mill Street, from Lena Road to Tippecanoe Avenue.
.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the plans for the
improvement of Mill Street, from Lena Road to Tippecanoe Avenue, in
accordance with Plan No. 9487, be approved: that the Director of
Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids; and
that the Director of Finance be authorized to adjust the Street
Construction Fund budget to reflect project costs and the
anticipated revenue in the amount of $1,287,500 from the federal
Economic Development Administration grant and the Inland Valley
Development Agency.
WAIVE FEES - $3,670 - EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION - JUNE 14,
1997 - OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH/ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH
(16)
Fred Wilson, Acting City Administrator, submitted a Staff
Report dated May 14, 1997, concerning a request for a waiver of
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fees in the amount of $3,670 from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church/St.
Anthony's Church for a eucharistic procession to be held on June
14, 1997.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the request for a waiver of fees in the
amount of $3,670 for costs associated with a eucharistic procession
to be held on June 14, 1997, be denied. (Note: There was no vote
taken. )
Discussion ensued regarding the practice established by the
Council to deny all fee waivers as a result of the pending budget
deficit.
The following individuals urged the Council to approve said
request:
Susan Rogers.
Father Rosales, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1430 W. 5th
Street, San Bernardino, CA.
David Aguirre, 1054 W. Evans, San Bernardino, CA.
Nelson Glass.
Father Ed Vargas, St. Anthony's Church, 1640 Western Avenue,
San Bernardino, CA.
Esther Estrada recommended that the permit be granted with the
stipulation that a private security firm would be provided for the
monitoring of the march.
A discussion was held concerning the rights granted by the
first amendment to the Constitution and the possible utilization of
volunteers.
Council Member Miller made a substitute motion that the matter
be continued to this afternoon.
The substitute motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Negrete made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Arias, that the request for a waiver of fees in the
amount of $3,670 for costs associated with a eucharistic procession
to be held on June 14, 1997, be approved.
The substitute motion failed by the following vote:
Council Member Negrete. Nays: Council Members Curlin,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller. Absent: None.
Ayes:
Arias,
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Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Curlin, that the request for a waiver of fees in the amount
of $3,670 for costs associated with a eucharistic procession to be
held on June 14, 1997, be denied.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
Council Member Negrete. Absent: None.
WAIVE FEES - $45,883 - NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW - MAY 22-26,
1997 - POLICE SERVICES (17)
Fred Wilson, Acting City Administrator, submitted a Staff
Report dated May 22, 1997, concerning a waiver of fees in the
amount of $45,883 for police services provided at the National
Orange Show held on May 22-26, 1997.
Corey Oakley, General Manager, National Orange show, requested
a waiver of fees in the amount of $45,883 for police services
provided at the National Orange Show.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the request for waiver
or reduction of fees in the amount of $45,883 for the National
Orange Show, which was held May 22-26, 1997, be denied.
SET MEETING DATES - BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL YEAR
1997/98 (18)
Fred Wilson, Acting City Administrator, submitted a Staff
Report dated May 23, 1997, requesting that dates be set for the
fiscal year 1997/98 budget deliberations.
Susan Lien, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, stated that the Ad Hoc
Budget Committee meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. and encouraged the
Mayor and Council to hold the budget deliberations in the evening.
Harold Duffy, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, asked that the Mayor
and Council consider the time people can attend the meetings when
budget reduction measures are being addressed.
A discussion was held concerning the dates to be set to review
the fiscal year 1997/98 budget.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that the following dates and times be set for fiscal
year 1997/98 budget deliberations: Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at
9:00 a.m.; Wednesday, June 25, 1997, at 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, June
26, 1997, at 5:30 p.m.; and Monday, June 30, 1997, at 5:30 p.m.
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson,
Nays: Council Member Curlin. Absent: None.
Council
Miller.
APPROVE AMICUS BRIEF
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
CITY OF OCEANSIDE
CITY
(19)
City Attorney James Penman submitted a Staff Report dated May
20, 1997, requesting authorization to file an amicus brief in
support of the City of Oceanside relative to Penn Pacific
Properties, Inc., vs. City of Oceanside, et al.
City Attorney Penman stated why the city should consider the
filing of an amicus brief.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney's
Office be authorized to join amicus in support of the City of
Oceanside in Penn Pacific Properties, Inc., vs. City of Oceanside,
et al.
AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENT - FISCAL YEAR 1996/97
MANDATED TRAINING COURSES CAL- ID PAYMENT
DEPARTMENT
- POST-
POLICE
(25)
Wayne Harp, Assistant Chief of Police, submitted a Staff
Report dated May 13, 1997, requesting authorization for a fiscal
year 1996/97 budget amendment to cover the costs for POST-mandated
training courses and the CAL-ID payment to the San Bernardino
Sheriff's Department.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that $50,000 in Patrol Division salary savings be
transferred into the Personnel and Training Division budget for the
purpose of sending sworn personnel to POST training courses for the
remainder of the fiscal year; further, that $6,600 in overtime
funding be transferred to professional/contractual services to
cover the Police Department's share of the CAL-ID payment to the
San Bernardino Sheriff's Department. (Note: There was no vote
taken. )
Lieutenant Bob Curtis answered questions regarding
reimbursements for POST-mandated training courses and the benefits
derived from using CAL-ID (identification system) .
Council Member Oberhelman made a substitute motion, seconded
by Council Member Arias, that the matter be continued to the Mayor
and Council meeting of June 16, 1997.
The substitute motion carried by the following vote:
Council Members Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Anderson.
Council Members Negrete, Devlin, Miller. Absent: None.
Ayes:
Nays:
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Mayor Minor vetoed the motion.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that $50,000 in Patrol Division salary savings be
transferred into the Personnel and Training Division budget for the
purpose of sending sworn personnel to POST training courses for the
remainder of the fiscal year; further, that $6,600 in overtime
funding be transferred to professional/contractual services to
cover the Police Department's share of the CAL-ID payment to the
San Bernardino Sheriff's Department.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Members Negrete, Curlin, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Members Arias, Oberhelman. Absent: None.
Ayes:
Nays:
Council
Council
STATUS REPORT DAIRY COUNTRY STORE
AVENUE - PCN 96-01 - LIQUOR LICENSE -
November 18, 1996)
869 E. RIALTO
(Continued from
(29)
Michael Hays, Director of Planning and Building Services,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 28, 1997, concerning a status
report on the number of calls for service received from the Police
Department resulting from the services provided by the Dairy
Country Store located at 869 E. Rialto Avenue.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that the status report on the Dairy Country Store
located at 869 E. Rialto Avenue, be received and filed. (Note:
There was no vote taken.)
Irene Rhoades, 869 E. Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, asked
if the store could be allowed to extend their operating hours to
9:00 p.m. during the summer months.
Council Member Anderson made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and
Common Council receive and file the report; and that the
restrictions in operating hours be amended to reflect the closure
at 9:00 p.m., during the summer months.
RECESS MEETING
At 12:05 p.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 2:04 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.
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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; Senior Assistant City
Attorney Carlyle and Economlc Development Agency Special Counsel
Sabo, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Economic Development Agency
Administrator Steinhaus. Absent: Council Member Miller.
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 2:04 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.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (R2)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
resolutions on the regular and supplemental agendas 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.
RES. 97-163 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND SAN BERNARDINO POLICE
DEPARTMENT. (R4)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-163 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Miller.
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SET PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT SECOND AMENDMENT - 1996/97
SECOND YEAR ACTION PLAN COMPONENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED
PLAN - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS _
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT PROGRAM (HOME)
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) (R5)
Ronald Winkler, Development Director, Economic Development
Agency, submitted a Staff Report dated May 28, 1997, requesting
that June 16, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. be set as the date and time for a
public hearing on the adoption of the second amendment to the
1996/97 second year action component of the Consolidated Plan.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council establish June 16, 1997, at 2:00 p.m., as the date and time
for the public hearing to review and adopt the second amendment to
the 1996/1997 second year action plan component of the Consolidated
Plan.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED
At 2:05 p.m., Council Member Miller returned to the council
meeting and took her place at the council table.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENTS, THE
FORMS OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO AND THE
TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT
POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY. (RSlA)
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$16,250,000 PUBLIC FACILITIES LEASE REVENUE REFUNDING
BONDS 1997 SERIES A, APPROVING THE FORM OF LEGAL
DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
PREPARATION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE FINAL FORMS
THEREOF. (RS1C)
Mayor Minor stated that said proposal would refinance the
central library and fire station and the city would realize a quick
influx of funds which would help reduce next year's budget deficit.
However, the debt would be extended to a longer period of time.
Special Counsel Sabo explained the refinancing process, the
extended indebtedness of the city and the savings which would be
realized as a result of the lower interest rate.
A discussion was held relative to the need to address the
current budget deficit and the pros and cons the refinancing would
yield.
Rhonda Connelly, Miller and Schroeder, answered questions
regarding the proposed interest rate.
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Acting City Administrator Wilson answered questions concerning
the proposed computer upgrade which includes CAD, RMS and office
automation.
Council Member Curlin made a motion that said resolutions be
continued to the Mayor and Council meeting of June 16, 1997.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolutions be adopted. (Note: There was
no vote taken.)
Discussion ensued regarding the city's current debt ratio and
the future indebtedness the city would incur if said proposal was
approved.
Council Member Negrete made a substitute
Council Member Devlin, that said resolution
adopted. (Note: There was no vote taken.)
motion, seconded by
(Item No. RS1A) be
Susan Lien, Ad Hoc Budget Commi t tee Member, opposed the
adoption of said resolution.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, that said resolution (Item No. RS1C) be continued to
the Mayor and Council meeting of June 16, 1997.
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Anderson,
Nays: Council Member Devlin. Absent: None.
Council
Miller.
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution (Item No. RS1A) be continued
to the Mayor and Council meeting of June 16, 1997.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Anderson,
Nays: Council Member Devlin. Absent: None.
Council
Miller.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE & SPECIAL COUNSEL
SABO EXCUSED
At 4: 16 p. m. Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle and
Special Counsel Saba left the council meeting and were replaced by
City Attorney Penman.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR STEINHAUS
EXCUSED
At 4:16 p.m., Economic Development Agency Administrator
Steinhaus left the council meeting and was replaced by Acting City
Administrator Wilson.
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BRIEF/UPDATE - SAN BERNARDINO COURT HOUSE RELOCATION _
HONORABLE JUDGE JOHN KENNEDY (27)
San Bernardino Superior Court Judge John Kennedy stated that
the San Bernardino County Court House, currently located on
Arrowhead Avenue, does not meet current earthquake safety
standards. Thus, a new location needs to be considered in order to
address the safety measures and the future growth of the courts.
He reviewed the options currently available to them and answered
questions concerning the future needs of the courts.
No further action was taken on this matter.
RECESS MEETING
At 5:18 p.m., Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 5:22 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.
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ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Rachel Clark with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Arias, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney
Carlyle, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Economic Development Agency
Administrator Steinhaus. Absent: Council Members Curlin,
Oberhelman.
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 5: 22 p. m., Chairman Minor reconvened 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.
At this time, the Mayor and Common
Community Development Commission, took
Development Commission items.
Council,
action
acting as the
on Community
COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN RETURNED
At 5:23 p.m., Council Member Curlin returned to the council
meeting and took his place at the council table.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 5:23 p.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the
council meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
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RES. 97-164 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
IMPLEMENTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE SAFETY
EMPLOYEES' BARGAINING UNIT OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REPRESENTED BY THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY PROFESSIONAL
FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 891. (Sl)
Barbara Dillon, Director of Personnel, explained the
provisions of the firefighters' memorandum of understanding.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 5:27 p.m., City Attorney Penman left the council meeting
and was replaced by Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle.
Susan Lien, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, requested that the Mayor
and Council refrain from adopting said resolution at this time.
Director
allocated for
not reflected
Dillon answered questions regarding the funds
salaries and explained that the cost for salaries is
in the memorandum of understanding.
Harold Duffy, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, opposed the approval of
the memorandum of understanding.
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Mayor Minor explained that Charter Section 186 mandates the
salary increases for police and fire; and unless a charter
amendment is initiated and successfully repeals Section 186, there
is nothing that can preclude the granting of salary increases to
fire and police safety personnel.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-164 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Arias, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: Council Member Curlin. Absent: Council Member Oberhelman.
AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENT FISCAL YEAR 1996/97
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REIMBURSEMENT CODE
COMPLIANCE DIVISION - DEMOLITION COSTS (20)
Bill Skiles, Manager, Code Compliance Division, submitted a
Staff Report dated May 21, 1997, concerning an amendment to the
Code Compliance Division's fiscal year 1996/97 budget.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council authorize the Director of Finance to amend the fiscal year
1996/97 budget to reflect the increase of $88,284 for demolitions,
and the reimbursement to be received from Economic Development
Agency Project #90-11.5 Demolition, for the costs as outlined in
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the Staff Report dated May 21, 1997, from Bill Skiles, Manager,
Code Compliance Division.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 5 : 3 9 P . m. ,
council meeting and
OBERHELMAN RETURNED
Council Member Oberhelman returned
took his place at the council table.
to
the
MEETING REQUEST
ASSOCIATION (SBPEA)
YEAR 1997/98
SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
- BUDGET REDUCTION MEASURES - FISCAL
(21)
Council Member Arias submitted a Staff Report dated May 22,
1997, requesting that the Mayor and Council consider having a
meeting after working hours to allow members of the San Bernardino
Public Employees Association an opportunity to address their
concerns regarding the fiscal year 1997/98 budget.
It was noted that three budget meetings were set at 5:30 p.m.
and this would allow the employees ample time to address their
concerns.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled.
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RES. 97-165 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE
BORROWING OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-1998; THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A 1997-1998 TAX AND REVENUE
ANTICIPATION NOTE THEREFOR AND PARTICIPATION IN THE
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES CASH FLOW FINANCING PROGRAM.
(22)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-165 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 97-166 - 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. (23)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97 -166 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
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RES. 97-167 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (24)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-167 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 97-168 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, SUCCESSOR TO THE
SOUTH SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, ASSESSING
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE PREVIOUS DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $14,687.50 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1997/98. (26)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-168 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
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ORD. MC-994 - 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.
(Continued from May 19, 1997) Final (28)
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 5:41 p.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the
council meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
Acting City Administrator Wilson answered questions regarding
the list of positions eligible for the golden handshake and the
effect the program would have on said positions.
Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, explained that the funds
required for implementation of the program would be utilized from
the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) reserve fund.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-944 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: Council Member Oberhelman. Absent: None.
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RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed earlier in
the meeting - pages 1 & 5) (1)
At 5:46 p.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission recessed to closed session for the
following:
Pursuant to Government Code Sections:
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation _
significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9.
CLOSED SESSION
At 5:46 p.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, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson.
Absent: None.
Also present:
Simmons.
Senior Assistant City Attorneys Carlyle and
COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN EXCUSED
At 6:04 p.m., Council Member Curlin left the closed session.
CLOSED SESSION/MEETING ADJOURNMENT (30)
At 6:10 p.m., the closed session/joint regular meeting
adjourned. The next joint regular meeting will be held at 8:00
a.m., Monday, June 16, 1997, in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RACHEL G. CLARK
City Clerk
BY~(~~~~
uzanna ordova
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 36
No. of Hours: 8
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NOTICE
On July 21 , 1997 the Mayor and Common
Council approved the June 2, 1997
minutes with the following correction:
page 5 (five) " Public Comments - Warner
Hodgdon", as requested by Mr. Hodgdon.
Because these minutes had previously been signed
and distributed by the Deputy City Clerk in
accordance with established procedures, the
original version of the minutes has been retained
for historical reference only.
ONLY REFER TO THE JUNE 21 1997
MINUTES WITH THE FOLLOWING
DATE IN THE LOWER RIGHT HAND
CORNER - " 6/2/ 1997r" .
Any questions on this should be directed to Deputy City Clerk Suzanna
Cordova or Administrative Operations Supervisor Sandra Medina.
7 . Council Minutes. (See Attached)
MOTION: That the minutes of the following meeting of the
Approved Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino be approved as submitted in typewritten
form, with the correction on page 5 of PUBLIC
COMMENTS - WARNER HODGDON, as requested by Mr.
Hodgdon.
June 2, 1997 (Distributed on 7/14/97)
8 . Claims and Payroll . (See Attached)
MOTION: That the claims and payroll and the authorization to
Approved issue warrants as listed on the memorandum dated
July 15, 1997, from the Finance Director be
approved.
9 . Personnel Actions. (See Attached)
MOTION: That the personnel actions as submitted by the Chief
Approved Examiner dated July 10, 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.
City Clerk's Office
LAID OVER FROM JULY 7, 1997
10 . Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Sections
3 . 52 . 070, 3 . 52 . 130 and adding Sections 3 .52 . 045, 3 . 52 . 085,
3 . 52 . 095 and 3 . 52 . 125 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code
relating to Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax. FINAL READING
(Backup material was distributed on July 7, 1997, Item No.
31. )
MOTION: That said ordinance be adopted.
Approved
Adopted MC-998
LAID OVER FROM JULY 7, 1997
11 . An ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Section 6
of Ordinance No. MC-820 eliminating the expiration date of the
0 . 5°s increase of the Service Users Tax. FINAL READING
(Backup material was distributed on July 7, 1997, Item No.
33 . )
MOTION: That said ordinance be adopted.
Approved
Adopted MC-999
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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2 , 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 : 05 a.m. , Monday, June 2, 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, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson.
Absent : None .
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed later in the
meeting - pages 5 & 21) (1)
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) :
Rancho San Andreas Company vs . San Bernardino Municipal
Water Dept . , et al . - San Bernardino Trial Court Case No.
SCV 38415;
Rancho San Andreas Company vs . San Bernardino City
Attorney' s Office, et al . - San Bernardino Trial Court
Case No. SCV 38416 ;
Navor vs . City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. SCV 30068 .
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956 . 9 .
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code Section 54956 . 9 .
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D. Conference with legal counsel - personnel - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 .
E . Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957. 6 :
Agency Negotiator:
Barbara Dillon, Director of Personnel
Employee Organization:
San Bernardino City Professional Firefighters, Local 891 .
CLOSED SESSION
At 8 : 06 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, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson.
Absent : None .
Also present : Senior Assistant City Attorney Simmons, Deputy
City Attorneys Empeno and Coleman, Edna Anderson, Administrative
Operations Supervisor, City Attorney' s Office, and Barbara Dillon,
Director of Personnel .
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 and supplemental
agendas 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.
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL DILLON EXCUSED
At 8 :26 a.m. , Director of Personnel Dillon left the closed
session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO EXCUSED
At 8 :37 a.m. , Deputy City Attorney Empeno left the closed
session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 8 : 40 a .m. , the closed session adjourned to 9 : 00 a .m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall .
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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.
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 was given by Reverend Ed Gomez, St .
Bernardine' s Catholic Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Negrete.
APPOINTMENTS - EUGENE ALLENDER & SHIRLEY BERRY FOSTER -
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD & FINE ARTS COMMISSION - MAYOR MINOR
& COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON (2A&B)
Mayor Minor submitted Staff Reports dated May 14 and 27, 1997,
respectively, requesting appointments to the Civil Service Board
and the Fine Arts Commission.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the re-appointment of
Eugene Allender to the Civil Service Board and the appointment of
Shirley Berry Foster to the Fine Arts Commission, as requested by
Mayor Minor and Council Member Anderson, be approved.
Mr. Allender and Ms . Foster accepted their certificates of
appointment .
PROCLAMATION - JUNE 7, 1997 - MONSIGNOR JOHN J. BRADLEY
DAY - ST. BERNARDINE' S CHURCH (3)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
resolution proclaiming June 7, 1997, as Monsignor John J. Bradley
Day within the City of San Bernardino. Monsignor Bradley was
recognized for his dedicated service to the community and St .
Bernardine' s Church was acknowledged for its 135th anniversary.
Sister Marita Beumer accepted the proclamation.
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PROCLAMATION - JUNE 7-14, 1997 - NEIGHBORWORKS WEEK
(3)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
resolution proclaiming the week of June 7 through 14 , 1997, as
Neighborworks Week within the City of San Bernardino.
Edward F. Moncrief, Executive Director, Neighborhood Housing
Services, accepted the proclamation and stated that on Friday, June
6, 1997, an open house would be held at their facility located at
1390 North "D" Street, from 5-7 : 00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN (4)
Council Member Curlin expressed concern regarding the
expenditure of funds prior to receiving the recommendations of the
Ad Hoc Budget Committee . Nonetheless, he clarified that the
projects existed prior to the budget shortfall . He also
recommended that the city consider charter amendments to allow the
appointment of a City Attorney, increase Mayor and Council wages
and to consider the separation of the Mayor and Council and the
Community Development Commission.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS (4)
Council Member Arias announced that she will be sponsoring a
Put A Slam On Blight Day for residents within the Third Ward. Tips
on keeping your homes clean and in compliance with city codes will
be given. The event will take place from 10 : 00 a.m. through 3 : 00
p.m. , Saturday, June 7, 1997, at Lytle Creek Park.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER OBERHELMAN (4)
Council Member Oberhelman invited everyone to participate in
the third annual music festival sponsored by Main Street Inc. , to
be held June 6-8, 1997, at Court Street Square .
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER DEVLIN (4)
Council Member Devlin opposed the idea of a charter amendment
to allow the appointment of a city attorney.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON (4)
Council Member Anderson wished her husband a happy 47th
wedding anniversary.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER (4)
Council Member Miller stated that she attended a dinner in
honor of the 70th anniversary for San Bernardino Valley College and
wished them a Happy Birthday.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN (4)
City Attorney Penman acknowledged and congratulated the Home
of Neighborly Services for its 75th year of service within the
community.
City Attorney Penman stated that the City of Ontario has
offered to build a courthouse for the County of San Bernardino.
Thus, the Honorable Judge Kennedy will be appearing before the
Mayor and Council today at 4 : 00 p.m. to address the county' s needs
relative to the courthouse.
City Attorney Penman also stated that when the riots occurred
in Los Angeles, the city contacted his office to obtain a copy of
our city' s charter, and the City of Los Angeles complimented the
city for the powers granted to the Mayor.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Discussed earlier and
later in the meeting - pages 1 & 21) (1)
Deputy City Attorney Empeno announced that in closed session,
the Mayor and Council unanimously approved an amendment to the
settlement agreement between the City of San Bernardino and the
California Attorney General' s Office regarding disabled access
issues. The amendment replaces paragraph 3 . 10 of the settlement
agreement regarding "E" Street, north of 2nd Street sidewalk
improvements and substitutes a requirement that the city install 60
disabled access curb ramps at various listed sidewalk locations
throughout the city and is to be completed by December 31, 1997 .
PUBLIC COMMENTS - JOHN WEBSTER (5)
John Webster, 3544 Broadmoor, San Bernardino, CA, expressed
concern relative to the haphazard work completed by Caltrans on
Waterman Avenue . Oleanders were cut down thereby exposing the
walls to graffiti and increasing the noise level .
City Attorney Penman stated that Council Member Miller
expressed her concerns regarding the work completed on Waterman
Avenue and that is why the city is pursuing a possible resolution.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - WARNER HODGDON (5)
Warner Hodgdon, 3295 Broadmoor, San Bernardino, CA, stated
that his family has never sued the city until now and submitted a
bound report dated May 29, 1997, concerning dedicated Sterling
Avenue area/north and Daley Canyon Road.
City Attorney Penman stated that Mr. Hodgdon initiated the
lawsuits because he contends that the city did not provide
information; however, his claims are false .
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - ROBERT NEVES (5)
Robert Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue 4439, San Bernardino, CA,
stated that there is a vacancy within the Handicap Access Appeals
Board and requested that the vacancy be filled, expressed support
for the proposed installation of the sidewalk curb ramps and stated
that the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act are
not unfunded because the city receives millions of redevelopment
dollars .
PUBLIC COMMENTS - SUSAN ROGERS (5)
Susan Rogers, volunteer for the city' s senior programs,
expressed concern that the city does not have a full-time employee
to address the needs of the homeless .
PUBLIC COMMENTS - JOHN STEVENS (5)
John Stevens, 4097 Pershing Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, stated
that he is a member of the Norton Restoration Advisory Board and he
has been monitoring water wells along Hospitality Lane and Waterman
Avenue . His studies indicate that the water is highly radioactive
and is not naturally recurring.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NORMA CLIFTON (5)
Norma Clifton, 2805 La Praix Avenue, San Bernardino, CA,
expressed concern regarding the deterioration of San Bernardino and
the lack of interest exhibited by the legislative body.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - JAY LINDBERG (5)
Jay Lindberg, a resident of San Bernardino, voiced concern
regarding the need for random drug testing of police personnel . He
stated that while he was incarcerated, the police could not locate
his personal belongings for two days and could not inform inquirers
that he was in jail .
PUBLIC COMMENTS - HAROLD DUFFY (5)
Harold Duffy, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, presented a petition
representing 556 city residents opposed to the reduction of parks
and recreation programs and stated that the committee is preparing
a list of 100 budget reduction and/or enhancement measures .
RECESS MEETING
At 10 : 03 a.m. , Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess .
RECONVENE MEETING
At 10 : 11 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.
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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.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (6)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular and supplemental agendas
of the Mayor and Common Council be waived.
COUNCIL MINUTES (7)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the
following meetings of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino be approved as submitted in typewritten form: April
7, 1997; April 21, 1997 .
CLAIMS & PAYROLL (8)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the claims and
payroll and the authorization to issue warrants as listed on the
memorandum dated April 29, 1997, from the Director of Finance be
approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS (9)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions
as submitted by the Chief Examiner dated May 22, 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.
RES. 97-159 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AGE GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. ,
FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT MT. VERNON AVENUE AND
SEVENTH STREET AND MARSHALL BOULEVARD AND "E" STREET.
(10)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-159 was adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays : None. Absent : None.
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CALTRANS TRIMMING & REMOVAL - BUSHES & TREES - WATERMAN
AVENUE (NB1)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the matter arose
subsequent to the posting of the agenda.
A discussion was held concerning the work conducted on the
vegetation along Waterman Avenue by Caltrans and the means by which
the city could be compensated.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that the City Attorney and Director of Public
Works/City Engineer be directed to negotiate a contract to allow
the city to maintain Waterman Avenue and pursue recompense of the
affected vegetation; and that the City Attorney' s Office be
authorized to file a claim with Caltrans, if the investigation
shows that it is warranted.
The motion carried by the following vote : Ayes : Council
Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays : Council Member Curlin. Absent : None .
RES. 97-160 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT WITH INLAND OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY RELATING TO
THE PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE OF OVERHEAD DOORS AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS. (11)
Susan Rogers expressed concern that library funds were being
utilized.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-160 was adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays : None. Absent : None .
RES. 97-161 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT WITH ARROW POWER SWEEPING RELATING TO THE
PROVISION OF SWEEPING SERVICES FOR THE CAROUSEL MALL
PARKING SPACES . (12)
Susan Rogers stated that the mall management should be
responsible for sharing the costs .
Mayor Minor explained that the parking lots are owned by the
city.
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Harold Duffy, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, inquired if the city
could provide the services at a cheaper rate.
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
stated that a study was completed and it was determined that it was
cheaper to privatize .
City Attorney Penman advised against the approval of contract
amendments for the extension of services .
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-161 was adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Council Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays : Council Member Curlin. Absent : None .
RES. 97-162 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS
WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR COLLECTION OF
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLLS. (13)
Director Hardgrave explained the necessity for the contract
and the difference between community facility districts and
assessment districts.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-162 was adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays : None . Absent : None .
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9655 - PAVEMENT REHABILITATION -
HOSPITALITY LANE & LENA ROAD - AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS (14)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 22 , 1997, concerning the
rehabilitation of pavement on Hospitality Lane and Lena Road.
Director Hardgrave answered questions concerning the
utilization of gas tax and sales tax funds and the selection of
said project .
A discussion was held regarding the future priorities of the
city.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the plans for
pavement rehabilitation on Hospitality Lane, from "E" Street to
Waterman Avenue, and Lena Road, from Mill Street to Rialto Avenue,
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in accordance with Plan No. 9655, be approved; and that the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise
for bids .
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9487 - STREET IMPROVEMENTS - MILL
STREET, FROM LENA ROAD TO TIPPECANOE AVENUE - AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (15)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 19, 1997, concerning the
improvement of Mill Street, from Lena Road to Tippecanoe Avenue .
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the plans for the
improvement of Mill Street, from Lena Road to Tippecanoe Avenue, in
accordance with Plan No. 9487, be approved; that the Director of
Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids; and
that the Director of Finance be authorized to adjust the Street
Construction Fund budget to reflect project costs and the
anticipated revenue in the amount of $1, 287, 500 from the federal
Economic Development Administration grant and the Inland Valley
Development Agency.
WAIVE FEES - $3 , 670 - EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION - JUNE 14,
1997 - OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH/ST. ANTHONY' S CHURCH
(16)
Fred Wilson, Acting City Administrator, submitted a Staff
Report dated May 14, 1997, concerning a request for a waiver of
fees in the amount of $3 , 670 from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church/St .
Anthony' s Church for a eucharistic procession to be held on June
14, 1997 .
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the request for a waiver of fees in the
amount of $3 , 670 for costs associated with a eucharistic procession
to be held on June 14 , 1997, be denied. (Note : There was no vote
taken. )
Discussion ensued regarding the practice established by the
Council to deny all fee waivers as a result of the pending budget
deficit .
The following individuals urged the Council to approve said
request :
Susan Rogers.
Father Rosales, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1430 W. 5th
Street, San Bernardino, CA.
David Aguirre, 1054 W. Evans, San Bernardino, CA.
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Nelson Glass .
Father Ed Vargas, St . Anthony' s Church, 1640 Western Avenue,
San Bernardino, CA.
Esther Estrada recommended that the permit be granted with the
stipulation that a private security firm would be provided for the
monitoring of the march.
A discussion was held concerning the rights granted by the
first amendment to the Constitution and the possible utilization of
volunteers .
Council Member Miller made a substitute motion that the matter
be continued to this afternoon.
The substitute motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Negrete made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Arias, that the request for a waiver of fees in the
amount of $3 , 670 for costs associated with a eucharistic procession
to be held on June 14, 1997, be approved.
The substitute motion failed by the following vote : Ayes :
Council Member Negrete . Nays : Council Members Curlin, Arias,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller. Absent : None .
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Curlin, that the request for a waiver of fees in the amount
of $3 , 670 for costs associated with a eucharistic procession to be
held on June 14 , 1997, be denied.
The motion carried by the following vote : Ayes : Council
Members Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays :
Council Member Negrete . Absent : None .
WAIVE FEES - $45, 883 - NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW - MAY 22-26,
1997 - POLICE SERVICES (17)
Fred Wilson, Acting City Administrator, submitted a Staff
Report dated May 22, 1997, concerning a waiver of fees in the
amount of $45, 883 for police services provided at the National
Orange Show held on May 22-26, 1997 .
Corey Oakley, General Manager, National Orange show, requested
a waiver of fees in the amount of $45, 883 for police services
provided at the National Orange Show.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the request for waiver
or reduction of fees in the amount of $45, 883 for the National
Orange Show, which was held May 22-26, 1997, be denied.
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SET MEETING DATES - BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FISCAL YEAR
1997/98 (18)
Fred Wilson, Acting City Administrator, submitted a Staff
Report dated May 23 , 1997, requesting that dates be set for the
fiscal year 1997/98 budget deliberations .
Susan Lien, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, stated that the Ad Hoc
Budget Committee meetings are held at 5 : 30 p.m. and encouraged the
Mayor and Council to hold the budget deliberations in the evening.
Harold Duffy, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, asked that the Mayor
and Council consider the time people can attend the meetings when
budget reduction measures are being addressed.
A discussion was held concerning the dates to be set to review
the fiscal year 1997/98 budget .
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that the following dates and times be set for fiscal
year 1997/98 budget deliberations : Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at
9 : 00 a .m. ; Wednesday, June 25, 1997, at 5 :30 p.m. ; Thursday, June
26, 1997, at 5 : 30 p.m. ; and Monday, June 30, 1997, at 5 :30 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote : Ayes : Council
Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays : Council Member Curlin. Absent : None .
APPROVE AMICUS BRIEF - CITY OF OCEANSIDE - CITY
ATTORNEY' S OFFICE (19)
City Attorney James Penman submitted a Staff Report dated May
20, 1997, requesting authorization to file an amicus brief in
support of the City of Oceanside relative to Penn Pacific
Properties, Inc . , vs . City of Oceanside, et al .
City Attorney Penman stated why the city should consider the
filing of an amicus brief .
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney' s
Office be authorized to join amicus in support of the City of
Oceanside in Penn Pacific Properties, Inc . , vs . City of Oceanside,
et al .
AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENT - FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 - POST-
MANDATED TRAINING COURSES - CAL-ID PAYMENT - POLICE
DEPARTMENT (25)
Wayne Harp, Assistant Chief of Police, submitted a Staff
Report dated May 13 , 1997, requesting authorization for a fiscal
year 1996/97 budget amendment to cover the costs for POST-mandated
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training courses and the CAL-ID payment to the San Bernardino
Sheriff' s Department .
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that $50, 000 in Patrol Division salary savings be
transferred into the Personnel and Training Division budget for the
purpose of sending sworn personnel to POST training courses for the
remainder of the fiscal year; further, that $6, 600 in overtime
funding be transferred to professional/contractual services to
cover the Police Department' s share of the CAL-ID payment to the
San Bernardino Sheriff' s Department . (Note : There was no vote
taken. )
Lieutenant Bob Curtis answered questions regarding
reimbursements for POST-mandated training courses and the benefits
derived from using CAL-ID (identification system) .
Council Member Oberhelman made a substitute motion, seconded
by Council Member Arias, that the matter be continued to the Mayor
and Council meeting of June 16, 1997 .
The substitute motion carried by the following vote : Ayes :
Council Members Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Anderson. Nays :
Council Members Negrete, Devlin, Miller. Absent : None.
Mayor Minor vetoed the motion.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that $50, 000 in Patrol Division salary savings be
transferred into the Personnel and Training Division budget for the
purpose of sending sworn personnel to POST training courses for the
remainder of the fiscal year; further, that $6 , 600 in overtime
funding be transferred to professional/contractual services to
cover the Police Department' s share of the CAL-ID payment to the
San Bernardino Sheriff' s Department .
The motion carried by the following vote : Ayes : Council
Members Negrete, Curlin, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays : Council
Members Arias, Oberhelman. Absent : None .
STATUS REPORT - DAIRY COUNTRY STORE - 869 E. RIALTO
AVENUE - PCN 96-01 - LIQUOR LICENSE - (Continued from
November 18, 1996) (29)
Michael Hays, Director of Planning and Building Services,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 28, 1997, concerning a status
report on the number of calls for service received from the Police
Department resulting from the services provided by the Dairy
Country Store located at 869 E. Rialto Avenue.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that the status report on the Dairy Country Store
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located at 869 E . Rialto Avenue, be received and filed. (Note :
There was no vote taken. )
Irene Rhoades, 869 E. Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, asked
if the store could be allowed to extend their operating hours to
9 : 00 p.m. during the summer months .
Council Member Anderson made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and
Common Council receive and file the report; and that the
restrictions in operating hours be amended to reflect the closure
at 9 : 00 p .m. , during the summer months .
RECESS MEETING
At 12 : 05 p.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 : 04 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 Negrete,
Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson; Senior Assistant City
Attorney Carlyle and Economic Development Agency Special Counsel
Sabo, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Economic Development Agency
Administrator Steinhaus . Absent : Council Member Miller.
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 : 04 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.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (R2)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
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resolutions on the regular and supplemental agendas 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.
RES. 97-163 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND SAN BERNARDINO POLICE
DEPARTMENT. (R4)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-163 was adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson. Nays : None. Absent : Council Member Miller.
SET PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT SECOND AMENDMENT - 1996/97
SECOND YEAR ACTION PLAN COMPONENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED
PLAN - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS -
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT PROGRAM (HOME) -
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) (R5)
Ronald Winkler, Development Director, Economic Development
Agency, submitted a Staff Report dated May 28, 1997, requesting
that June 16 , 1997, at 2 : 00 p.m. be set as the date and time for a
public hearing on the adoption of the second amendment to the
1996/97 second year action component of the Consolidated Plan.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council establish June 16 , 1997, at 2 : 00 p .m. , as the date and time
for the public hearing to review and adopt the second amendment to
the 1996/1997 second year action plan component of the Consolidated
Plan.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED
At 2 : 05 p.m. , Council Member Miller returned to the council
meeting and took her place at the council table .
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENTS, THE
FORMS OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO AND THE
TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT
POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY. (RSlA)
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RESOLUTION OF THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$16, 250, 000 PUBLIC FACILITIES LEASE REVENUE REFUNDING
BONDS 1997 SERIES A, APPROVING THE FORM OF LEGAL
DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
PREPARATION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE FINAL FORMS
THEREOF. (RS1C)
Mayor Minor stated that said proposal would refinance the
central library and fire station and the city would realize a quick
influx of funds which would help reduce next year' s budget deficit .
However, the debt would be extended to a longer period of time.
Special Counsel Sabo explained the refinancing process, the
extended indebtedness of the city and the savings which would be
realized as a result of the lower interest rate .
A discussion was held relative to the need to address the
current budget deficit and the pros and cons the refinancing would
yield.
Rhonda Connelly, Miller and Schroeder, answered questions
regarding the proposed interest rate .
Acting City Administrator Wilson answered questions concerning
the proposed computer upgrade which includes CAD, RMS and office
automation.
Council Member Curlin made a motion that said resolutions be
continued to the Mayor and Council meeting of June 16 , 1997 .
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolutions be adopted. (Note : There was
no vote taken. )
Discussion ensued regarding the city' s current debt ratio and
the future indebtedness the city would incur if said proposal was
approved.
Council Member Negrete made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Devlin, that said resolution (Item No. RS1A) be
adopted. (Note : There was no vote taken. )
Susan Lien, Ad Hoc Budget Committee Member, opposed the
adoption of said resolution.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, that said resolution (Item No. RS1C) be continued to
the Mayor and Council meeting of June 16, 1997 .
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The motion carried by the following vote : Ayes : Council
Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Anderson, Miller.
Nays : Council Member Devlin. Absent : None.
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution (Item No. RS1A) be continued
to the Mayor and Council meeting of June 16, 1997 .
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Council
Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Anderson, Miller.
Nays : Council Member Devlin. Absent : None.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE & SPECIAL COUNSEL
SABO EXCUSED
At 4 : 16 p .m. Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle and
Special Counsel Sabo left the council meeting and were replaced by
City Attorney Penman.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR STEINHAUS
EXCUSED
At 4 : 16 p.m. , Economic Development Agency Administrator
Steinhaus left the council meeting and was replaced by Acting City
Administrator Wilson.
BRIEF/UPDATE - SAN BERNARDINO COURT HOUSE RELOCATION -
HONORABLE JUDGE JOHN KENNEDY (27)
San Bernardino Superior Court Judge John Kennedy stated that
the San Bernardino County Court House, currently located on
Arrowhead Avenue, does not meet current earthquake safety
standards . Thus, a new location needs to be considered in order to
address the safety measures and the future growth of the courts.
He reviewed the options currently available to them and answered
questions concerning the future needs of the courts .
No further action was taken on this matter.
RECESS MEETING
At 5 : 18 p.m. , Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess .
RECONVENE MEETING
At 5 : 22 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 Negrete,
Arias, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney
Carlyle, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Economic Development Agency
Administrator Steinhaus. Absent : Council Members Curlin,
Oberhelman.
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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 5 :22 p.m. , Chairman Minor reconvened 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 .
At this time, the Mayor and Common Council, acting as the
Community Development Commission, took action on Community
Development Commission items .
COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN RETURNED
At 5 : 23 p.m. , Council Member Curlin returned to the council
meeting and took his place at the council table.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 5 :23 p.m. , Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the
council meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
RES. 97-164 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
IMPLEMENTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE SAFETY
EMPLOYEES' BARGAINING UNIT OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REPRESENTED BY THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY PROFESSIONAL
FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 891 . (Si)
Barbara Dillon, Director of Personnel, explained the
provisions of the firefighters' memorandum of understanding.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 5 : 27 p.m. , City Attorney Penman left the council meeting
and was replaced by Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle .
Susan Lien, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, requested that the Mayor
and Council refrain from adopting said resolution at this time .
Director Dillon answered questions regarding the funds
allocated for salaries and explained that the cost for salaries is
not reflected in the memorandum of understanding.
Harold Duffy, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, opposed the approval of
the memorandum of understanding.
Mayor Minor explained that Charter Section 186 mandates the
salary increases for police and fire; and unless a charter
amendment is initiated and successfully repeals Section 186, there
is nothing that can preclude the granting of salary increases to
fire and police safety personnel .
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Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-164 was adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Council Members Negrete, Arias, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays : Council Member Curlin. Absent : Council Member Oberhelman.
AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENT - FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 -
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REIMBURSEMENT - CODE
COMPLIANCE DIVISION - DEMOLITION COSTS (20)
Bill Skiles, Manager, Code Compliance Division, submitted a
Staff Report dated May 21, 1997, concerning an amendment to the
Code Compliance Division' s fiscal year 1996/97 budget .
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council authorize the Director of Finance to amend the fiscal year
1996/97 budget to reflect the increase of $88, 284 for demolitions,
and the reimbursement to be received from Economic Development
Agency Project #90-11. 5 Demolition, for the costs as outlined in
the Staff Report dated May 21, 1997, from Bill Skiles, Manager,
Code Compliance Division.
COUNCIL MEMBER OBERHELMAN RETURNED
At 5 : 39 p.m. , Council Member Oberhelman returned to the
council meeting and took his place at the council table .
MEETING REQUEST - SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (SBPEA) - BUDGET REDUCTION MEASURES - FISCAL
YEAR 1997/98 (21)
Council Member Arias submitted a Staff Report dated May 22 ,
1997, requesting that the Mayor and Council consider having a
meeting after working hours to allow members of the San Bernardino
Public Employees Association an opportunity to address their
concerns regarding the fiscal year 1997/98 budget .
It was noted that three budget meetings were set at 5 :30 p.m.
and this would allow the employees ample time to address their
concerns .
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled.
RES. 97-165 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE
BORROWING OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-1998; THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A 1997-1998 TAX AND REVENUE
ANTICIPATION NOTE THEREFOR AND PARTICIPATION IN THE
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES CASH FLOW FINANCING PROGRAM.
(22)
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Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-165 was adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays : None. Absent : None .
RES. 97-166 - 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. (23)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-166 was adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays : None . Absent : None.
RES. 97-167 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (24)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-167 was adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays : None . Absent : None .
RES. 97-168 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, SUCCESSOR TO THE
SOUTH SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, ASSESSING
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE PREVIOUS DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $14 , 687 . 50 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 . (26)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-168 was adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays : None . Absent : None.
ORD. MC-994 - 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.
(Continued from May 19, 1997) Final (28)
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SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE EXCUSED
At 5 :41 p.m. , Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle left the
council meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
Acting City Administrator Wilson answered questions regarding
the list of positions eligible for the golden handshake and the
effect the program would have on said positions .
Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, explained that the funds
required for implementation of the program would be utilized from
the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) reserve fund.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No . MC-944 was adopted by the following vote : Ayes :
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays : Council Member Oberhelman. Absent : None.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Discussed earlier in
the meeting - pages 1 & 5) (1)
At 5 :46 p.m. , the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission recessed to closed session for the
following:
Pursuant to Government Code Sections :
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956 . 9 .
CLOSED SESSION
At 5 :46 p .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, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Acting City Administrator Wilson.
Absent : None .
Also present : Senior Assistant City Attorneys Carlyle and
Simmons .
COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN EXCUSED
At 6 : 04 p .m. , Council Member Curlin left the closed session.
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CLOSED SESSION/MEETING ADJOURNMENT (30)
At 6 : 10 p.m. , the closed session/joint regular meeting
adjourned. The next joint regular meeting will be held at 8 : 00
a.m. , Monday, June 16 , 1997, in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RACHEL G. CLARK
City Clerk
By
uzanna Cordova
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items : 36
No. of Hours : 8
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