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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 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 8:00 a.m., Monday, December 15,
1997, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street,
San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Curlin,
Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Mi~ler; City Attorney Penman,
City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: None.
City Administrator Wilson announced that two additional
positions would be discussed under Agenda Item No. S5, Government
Code Section 54957, as follows: Director of Public Services; City
Engineer.
(Discussed later in the
(1,S5,AS2)
Common Council and Community
to closed session for the
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
meeting - page 15)
At 8:00 a.m., the Mayor and
Development Commission recessed
following:
Pursuant to Government Code Sections:
A. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
State of California ex rel. Stull vs. Bank of America
NT&SA - San Francisco Superior Court Case No. 968-484;
Marauez vs. City of San Bernardino San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. SCV 97-0086 RT;
Guardian Bank vs. Penman. et al. - United States District
Court Case No. 992-4415;
Guardian Bank vs. Penman, et al.
Superior Court Case No. 272631.
San Bernardino
Saman vs. City of San Bernardino, et al. - United States
District Court Case No. 93-0448 CBM.
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B.
Conference with legal counsel
significant exposure to
subdivision (b) of Government
- anticipated litigation -
litigation pursuant to
Code Section 54956.9: one.
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation _
initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9.
D. Conference with legal counsel - personnel - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957:
Public Employee Appointment:
Title: Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Public Emplovee Appointment:
Title: Code Compliance Manager
E. Conference with labor negotiator - pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6:
Aoency Neootiator:
Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance
Employee Orqanization:
San Bernardino Public Employees' Association (SBPEA),
General Unit.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:00 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 Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Curlin,
Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman,
City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: None.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorneys Carlyle and
Simmons, Deputy City Attorneys Easland and Murad, and Josie Soria,
Legal Secretary, City Attorney's Office.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
Deputy City Clerk Hartzel read the titles of all the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular, supplemental, and
addendum to the supplemental agendas of the Mayor and Common
Council and the regular agenda of the Community Development
Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority/San
Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers Financing Authority/San
Bernardino Associated Communities Financing Authority and Mayor and
Common Council while the Mayor ar-d Council and Community
Development Commission were in closed session.
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SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SIMMONS EXCUSED
At 8:08 a.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Simmons left the
closed session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY MURAD EXCUSED
At 8:10 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Murad left the closed
session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EASLAND EXCUSED
At 8:15 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Easland left the closed
session.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE PACHON & ACTING DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL
RAYA ARRIVED
At 8:19 a.m., Director of Finance Pachon and Acting Director
of Personnel Raya arrived at closed session.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE PACHON & ACTING DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL
RAYA EXCUSED
At 8:30 a.m., Director of Finance Pachon and Acting Director
of Personnel Raya left the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 8: 54 a. m., the closed session adj ourned to the Council
Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:06 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 Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Curlin, Oberhelman,
Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark,
City Administrator wilson. Absent: Council Members Negrete,
Arias.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Reverend Kendall C. Baker, First
Congregational Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Oberhelman.
COUNCIL MEMBER NEGRETE RETURNED
At 9:08 a.m., Council Member Negrete returned to the Council
meeting and took his place at the council table.
APPOINTMENT - BEVERLY ANN BOTTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MAYOR MINOR (2)
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Mayor Minor submitted a Staff Report dated December
recommending the appointment of Beverly Ann Botts, 4694
Lane, San Bernardino, to the Community Development
Advisory Committee.
8, 1997,
Woodbend
Citizens
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried, that the appointment of
Beverly Ann Botts to the Community Development Citizens Advisory
Committee, as requested by Mayor Minor, be approved.
Mrs. Botts accepted her resolution of appointment.
COMMENDATION ROGER HARDGRAVE, DIRECTOR OF
WORKS/CITY ENGINEER - 36 YEARS OF SERVICE
PUBLIC
(2)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
resolution commending Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public
Works/City Engineer upon his retirement after 36 years of faithful
service to the City.
Mr. Hardgrave accepted his resolution of commendation.
SERVICE PIN AWARDS
(3)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read
the names of the following employees who received a service pin
award in recognition of their many years of dedicated service to
the City:
Charles Moore
Department
Parks, Recreation &
Community Services
Parks, Recreation &
Community Services
Parks, Recreation &
Community Services
Police
Police
Public Services
Public Works/Engineering
Risk Management
Years of Service
5-year pin
Name
Aaliyah Abdullah
5-year pin
Beulah Pitts
25-year pin
Kyle Lundy
Josephine Foster
Joaguin Negrete
Anwar Wagdy
Tom Marek
5-year pin
20-year pin
15-year pin
10-year pin
5-year pin
Each employee received a service pin presented by Mayor Minor.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON
(4)
Council Member Anderson stated that she had attended the Boys
and Girls Club open house and it was very enlightening. She noted
that there has been a reconfiguration of the Executive Board and
commended the director and board members for doing an excellent
job.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER OBERHELMAN
(4)
Council Member Oberhelman wished all citizens and City
employees a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and urged everyone
to get into the holiday spirit and donate toys and clothes to those
organizations that provide aid and assistance to the less
fortunate.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN
(4)
Council Member Curlin stated he wanted to put closure on
having been called "Bozo" by Council Member Devlin and explain to
his supporters why he left the dais as he did. He stated that bad
decisions and bad behavior on the part of the Council result in a
loss of credibility, and his action pertained to the Chairman not
taking corrective action when the comment was made.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER NEGRETE
(4)
Council Member Negrete wished everyone a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year and urged his grandchlldren to contact him for
Christmas.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY CLERK CLARK
(4)
City Clerk Clark sent holiday greetings to everyone, with a
reminder that January 5, 1998, was the last day to register to vote
for the February 3 election.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR MINOR
(4)
Mayor Minor stated that he remembered a time when other
Council members had requested that he sanction Council Member
Curlin for comments he had made regarding them and he had refused
to do so; therefore, he had not sanctioned Council Member Devlin
for his comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - SUSAN ROGERS
(5)
Susan Rogers, a resident of San Bernardino, stated that her
biggest concern is the homeless population in San Bernardino.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - RUBEN LOPEZ
(5)
Ruben Lopez. 631 West 16th Street, San Bernardino, CA, wished
the Mayor and Council a happy and prosperous New Year and spoke on
the advantages of having an elected city attorney.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - DOUGLAS WATSON
(5)
Douglas Watson, President, Greater San Bernardino Unit of the
American Cancer Society, urged the Council to support Senate Bills
177, 273, 371, and 1060.
City Attorney Penman interrupted Mr. Watson, stating that the
Brown Act provides that the public can speak on any item that is
within the jurisdiction of the legisla~ive body; however, health
issues are outside the jurisdiction of the City Council and
therefore cannot be heard under the Brcwn Act.
Council Member Curlin took excepticn to City Attorney Penman's
interpretation of the Brown Act.
Mayor Minor asked that everyone curtail their comments on this
matter and informed Mr. Watson that he would write a letter of
support to the governor.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - JOHN COLEMAN
(5)
John Coleman, 1519 Bellevue Road, Redlands, CA, past president
of the Inland Empire Unit of the American Cancer Society, expressed
concern that the opportunity to address the Council regarding
cancer precautions would be restricted, but conceded he would abide
by the City Attorney's ruling.
Council Member Curlin
has taken action on health
smoking in public places,
Attorney's ruling.
again took
and safety
and voiced
the stance that the Council
issues in the past, such as
disagreement with the City
City Attorney Penman stated that government access Channel 3
was available to the public for public service announcements and
suggested that said announcement could be taped and played just
prior to or immediately following the Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - MIKE STEPHENS
(5)
Mike Stephens, a resident of San Bernardino, thanked the Mayor
for the reconsideration of a motion at the last meeting which
afforded him an opportunity to speak on the matter, and wished the
Mayor and Council a happy holiday.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - RICHARD RICE
(5)
Richard Rice, a 20-year resident of San Bernardino whose life
work was in architecture, spoke on the issues of water and
transportation and stated that 20 years ago a partial dam should
have been built in Mentone and a monorail constructed in the area.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - SUSAN LIEN
(5)
Susan Lien, Councilwoman-elect, Second Ward, 1833 Kenwood
Avenue, San Bernardino, stated she had received the recent report
from Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, on the projected budget
deficit. She stated that last year she was alarmed at the across-
the-board budget cuts that were recommended, and suggested that it
would be wise to direct staff to look now at those areas where the
largest cost savings could be realized.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN
(5)
Council Member Curlin thanked City Attorney Penman for his
constructive suggestion relative to using Channel 3 for health-
related announcements. Dr. Curlin also commented that the English
language is full of metaphors and similes and when he had used the
term "brass monkeys" relative to the Council there was no vulgarity
intended--in fact, he had included himself in the comment, in that
they had all sat there mute when they should have spoken up.
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, supplemental and
addendum to the 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:
September 2, 1997; October 20, 1997.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(8)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions
submitted by the Chief Examiner dated December 5, 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.
SET DATES - MAYOR & COMMON COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION MEETINGS - 1998 CALENDAR YEAR (10)
Rachel
December 3,
Council and
Clark, City Clerk, submitted a Staff Report dated
1997, regarding the 1998 schedule for Mayor and Common
Community Development Commcssion meeting dates.
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Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council and the Community Development Commission approve the
following dates for regular meetings of the Mayor and Common
Council/Community Development Commission for 1998: January 12
(second Monday); January 26 (fourth Mcnday); February 2 and 16;
March 2 and 16; April 6 and 20; May 4 and 18; June 1 and 15; July
6 and 20; August 3 and 17; September 8 and 21; October 5 and 19;
November 2 and 16; December 7 and 21.
RES. 97-360 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH HIGHLAND SEN=OR CENTER, HIGHLAND
DISTRICT COUNCIL ON AGING, INC., R3LATING TO A NUTRITION
FOR SENIORS PROGRAM. (12)
ORD. Me-lOll - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTIONS 13.08.055 AND 15.73.065 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND SECTION 19.30.320 OF THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO DEFERRAL OF CERTAIN
DEVELOPMENT FEES. Final (13)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution and ordinance be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-360 and
by the following vote: Ayes:
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson,
Council Member Arias.
Ordinance
Counci~
Miller.
No. MC-I011 were
Members Negrete,
Nays: None.
adopted
Curlin,
Absent:
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9276 - REPLACE 3RIDGE RAILS - RIALTO
AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION - BURLINGTON NORTHERN & SANTA FE
RAILWAY - AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (18)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City
submitted a Staff Report dated November 24, 1997,
replacement of bridge rails on the Rialto Avenue grade
over the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway.
Engineer,
regarding
separation
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the plans for
replacing the bridge rails on the Rialto Avenue grade separation
over the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway, be approved; and
that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to
advertise for bids.
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RES. 97-361 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DETERMINING FAIR MARKET
VALUE AND SALES PRICE OF $1,5CO AND DECLARING THE
INTENTION TO SELL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF WALKINSHAW STREET, NORTH OF VALLEY
STREET TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER SAID SALE AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A TEMPORARY RIGHT OF ENTRY. (19)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Anderson, Miller.
No. 97 - 361 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Negrete, CUl-lin, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Nays: None. Absent:: Council Member Arias.
AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENT - FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 - ANIMAL
CONTROL BUDGET SHOW GROSS REVENUE & EXPENDITURE
CONTRACT LICENSING PROGRAM (9)
Debi Biggs, Director of Animal Control, submitted a Staff
Report dated November 12, 1997, relat~ve to amending the Animal
Control budget for fiscal year 1997/98.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council authorize the Director of Finance, for accounting purposes
only, to amend the fiscal year 1997/98 Animal Control budget for
the contract licensing program as outlined in the attached Staff
Report dated November 12, 1997, from Debi Biggs, Animal Control
Director, in order to show gross revenue and expenditures instead
of net revenue.
RES. 97-362 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES AND
IMPOSING LIENS ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF THE
ABATEMENT. (Building Abatements) (11)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted; and that the City
Clerk be authorized to administratively remove any liens which have
been paid.
The motion carried, and Resolution
the following vote: Ayes: Council
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Council Member Arias.
No. 97-362 was adopted by
Members Negrete, Curlin,
Nays: None. Absent:
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RES. 97-363 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE
PROVISION OF REFUSE DISPOSAL SERVICES TO PATTON STATE
HOSPITAL. (14)
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Anderson, Miller.
No. 97-363 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman. Devlin,
Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Arias.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9276 - REPLACE BARRIER RAIL
AVENUE BRIDGE OVER DEL ROSA CHANNEL
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
- HIGHLAND
AUTHORIZE
(15)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works, submitted a Staff
Report dated November 26, 1997, regarding replacement of the
barrier rail on Highland Avenue over the Del Rosa channel.
Barbara Pachon, Director of
regarding the increase to the
Construction Fund budget.
Finance, answered questions
fiscal year 1997/98 Street
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the plans for
replacing the north bridge rail, on Highland Avenue bridge over the
Del Rosa channel, be approved; and that the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids; that the
transfer of $10,800 from Account No. 129-367-5504-7069, "Coulston
Street - Richardson Avenue to Curtis Avenue," to Account No. 242-
362-5504-1749, "Replace Barrier Rail - Highland Avenue at Del Rosa
Channel," be approved; and that the Director of Finance be
authorized to increase the fiscal year 1997/98 Street Construction
Fund (242) budget by $66,600; and to increase the projected revenue
by an identical amount to reflect reimbursement by Federal-Aid STP
funds.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9734 -
WAY, FROM MILL STREET
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
REHABILITATE PAVEMENT - SIERRA
TO RIALTO AVENUE AUTHORIZE
(16)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City
submitted a Staff Report dated December 2, 1997,
rehabilitation of the pavement on Sierra Way from Mill
Rialto Avenue.
Engineer,
regarding
Street to
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Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the plans for rehabilitation of the pavement
on Sierra Way, from Mill Street to Rialto Avenue, in accordance
with Plan No. 9734, be approved; and t~at the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids. (Note:
There was no vote taken.)
City Attorney Penman questioned whether curb cuts had been
included in both Agenda Item Nos. 16 and 17.
Director Hardgrave answered in the negative, explaining that
the Legislative Review Committee was in ~he process of establishing
a policy regarding curb cuts, and ramps could not be included in
this project without major reconstruction.
Council Member
Committee, verified
Legislative Review
inclination would be
Curlin, a member of the Legislative Review
that this item was on the December 22
Committee agenda, and stated that his
to include curb cuts in the rehabilitation.
City Attorney Penman suggested that the motion mandate that
whatever curb cuts are required by the Department of Justice would
be installed during the rehabilitation of the pavement.
Council Member Negrete made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Curlin, and unanimously carried, that the plans for
rehabilitation of the pavement on Sierra Way, from Mill Street to
Rialto Avenue, in accordance with Plan No. 9734, be approved, to
include curb cuts in conformance with the guidelines set forth by
the Department of Justice; and that the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9734 REHABILITATE PAVEMENT MILL
STREET, FROM MT. VERNON AVENUE TO "I" STREET - AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (17)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated December 2, 1997, regarding
rehabilitation of pavement on Mill Street, from Mt. Vernon Avenue
to "I" Street.
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the plans for
rehabilitation of pavement on Mill Street, from Mt. Vernon Avenue
to "I" Street, in accordance with Plan No. 9734, be approved, to
include curb cuts in conformance with the guidelines set forth by
the Department of Justice; and that the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids.
COUNCIL MEMBER NEGRETE EXCUSED
At 10:05 a.m., Council Member Negrete left the Council
meeting.
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RES. 97-364 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SAN
BERNARDINO JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN FOOTBALL, RELATING TO
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF MT. VERNON AVENUE
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NINTH STREET AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1244 WEST NINTH STREET. (20)
Discussion ensued regarding the condition of the building,
possible rehabilitation of same, and any liability the City might
incur by leasing the building in its present condition.
City Attorney Penman noted that the lessee should have
liability insurance naming the City as additionally insured.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-364 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Negrete, Arias.
RES. 97-365 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RAILWAY RELATIVE TO
TRACK WORK REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING FOR THE EXTENSION OF ORANGE
SHOW ROAD, FROM ARROWHEAD AVENUE TO TIPPECANOE AVENUE.
(21)
RES. 97-366 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RAILWAY RELATIVE TO THE
INSTALLATION OF A RAILROAD CROSSING SIGNAL SYSTEM IN
CONNECTION WITH THE EXTENSION OF ORANGE SHOW ROAD, FROM
ARROWHEAD AVENUE TO TIPPECANOE AVENUE. (22)
RES. 97-367 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-344 ENTITLED. IN PART,
"RESOLUTION. . . ESTABLISHING OFF-SITE PLAN CHECKING AND
INSPECTION FEES," TO ALLOW DEPOSITS FOR ESTIMATED COSTS
BY LARGE PROJECTS, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 90-
487. (23)
RES. 97-368 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3985 ENTITLED, IN PART, "A
RESOLUTION PROHIBITING PARKING UPON CERTAIN
DESIGNATED STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF. .," TO
AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING
PROGRAM ON CITRUS STREET FROM LOS FELIZ DRIVE TO VICTORIA
AVENUE. (24)
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Council Member Oberhelman made a ~otion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 97-365,
adopted by the following vote:
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson,
Council Members Negrete, Arias.
97-366,
Ayes:
Miller.
97-367, and 97-368 were
Council Members Curlin,
Nays: None. Absent:
COUNCIL MEMBER NEGRETE RETURNED
At 10:13 a.m., Council Member Negrete returned to the Council
meeting and took his place at the council table.
RECESS MEETING
At 10:13 a.m., Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 10:22 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 Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Curlin,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City
Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member
Arias.
APPROVE - CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE - DOUG MARTIN
CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION -
SLURRY SEAL METHOD - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - PLAN NO. 9715
(25)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated December 3, 1997, regarding Change
Order No. One to the contract with Doug Martin Contracting Company,
Inc., for pavement rehabilitation at various locations throughout
the city.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that Change Order No. One
to the contract with Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc., for
pavement rehabilitation by slurry seal method, in accordance with
Plan No. 9715, be approved; to provide for the removal and
replacement of additional areas of pavement asphalt failures, at an
estimated increase in the contract price of $8,590, from
$342,147.20 to $350,737.20.
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RES. 97-369 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR SUBDIVISION TRACT NO. 14400,
LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ESCENA STREET AND OHIO
AVENUE, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC DEDICATIONS AS SET FORTH ON
SAID MAP; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE STANDARD FORM
OF AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID SUBDIVISION
WITH TIME FOR PERFORMANCE SPECIFIED. (26) ,
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTION
10.52.030 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH A FORTY MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON ARDEN
AVENUE BETWEEN PACIFIC STREET AND HIGHLAND AVENUE.
First (27)
Council Member Miller made a motion,
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution
ordinance be laid over for final adoption.
seconded by Council
be adopted and said
The motion carried, and Resolution
the following vote: Ayes: Council
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Council Member Arias.
No. 97-369 was adopted by
Members Negrete, Curlin,
Nays: None. Absent:
RES. 97-370 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FOOTHILL DRIVE, AT
LITTLE SAND CREEK CHANNEL, THROUGH THE 1997/98 RAINY
SEASON. (28)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted. (Note: There
was no vote taken.)
Bob Holcomb, 3702 Hemlock Drive, San Bernardino, CA, opposed
the closure of Foothill Drive, stating that it created a terrible
inconvenience to the residents. He urged the Council to continue
the item so the area residents could appear before the Council and
express their views.
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
explained that said closure was being recommended in the event the
box culvert becomes plugged with debr~s, causing flooding along
Foothill Drive. The closure would be effected by placing k-rail
concrete barriers, which would then channel the water across
Foothill Drive.
The Council discussed the safety factor versus the
inconvenience to the residents, as well as the idea of placing the
k-rails along the roadside at the designated location and moving
them into place when dictated by the weather conditions.
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City Attorney Penman reminded the Council that the largest
jury verdict the City had to pay was in the Hampshire flood case,
and he urged the Council to be cautious in deviating from the
recommendation of the City Engineer.
City Attorney Penman advised the Council that if they wanted
to discuss the matter in more depth it would be prudent to recess
to closed session.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
the meeting - page 1)
At 10:46 a.m., the Mayor and
Development Commission recessed
following:
Common Council and
to closed session
(Discussed earlier in
(1)
Community
for the
Pursuant to Government Code Section:
B.
Conference with legal counsel
significant exposure to
subdivision (b) of Government
- anticipated litigation -
litigation pursuant to
Code Section 54956.9.
CLOSED SESSION
At 10:46 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 Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Curlin,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City
Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member
Arias.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 11:00 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the Council
Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11:00 a.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the joint regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Counci~ and Community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardir:o.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Curlin,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City
Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Member
Arias.
RES. 97-370 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FOOTHILL DRIVE, AT
LITTLE SAND CREEK CHANNEL, THROUGH THE 1997/98 RAINY
SEASON. (28)
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council Member Oberhelman reiterated the motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller, that said resolu~ion be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-370 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller.
Nays: Council Member Anderson. Absent: Council Member Arias.
APPROVE TRANSFER - $17,250 - INSTALL
SIDEWALK EUCALYPTUS AVENUE (WEST
RANDALL AVENUE
CURB AND GUTTER.
SIDE), NORTH OF
(29)
Roger
submitted a
transfer of
sidewalk on
Avenue.
Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
Staff Report dated November 24, 1997, regarding the
$17,250 for the installation of curb and gutter and
the west side of Eucalyptus Avenue, north of Randall
Council Member Oberhelman made a ~otion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the transfer of
$17,250, from Account No. 129-367-5504-7069, "Coulston Street,
Richardson Avenue to Curtis Avenue," to Account No. 129-367-5504-
7115, "Eucalyptus Avenue (west side), from Randall Avenue to 300
feet north," be approved.
RECEIVE & FILE - STATUS REPORT - WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT
- COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO WASTE SYSTEMS DIVISION - SEEK
COMPETITIVE BIDS - OTHER QUALIFIED VENDORS (Discussed
later in the meeting - page 21) (S3)
James Howell, Director of Public Services, submitted a Staff
Report dated December 10, 1997, recommending that the Council
receive and file the status report regarding negotiations between
the City and the County for a Waste Disposal Agreement, and that
the Council direct staff to seek competitive bids for waste
transfer and disposal services from qualified vendors.
Director Howell submitted an inter-office memorandum dated
December 11, 1997, containing an additional detailed analysis from
the County regarding the proposed Waste Disposal Agreement.
Director Howell noted that staff had been directed by the
Mayor to renegotiate with the County of San Bernardino the terms of
the Waste Disposal Agreement; however, the County's position
remained unchanged. He stated that his recommendation would be
that the Council either reconsider execution of the previously
proposed Waste Disposal Agreement with the County, or direct staff
to seek competitive bids. However, seeking other bids could lead
to litigation.
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Mayor Minor explained that the County had indicated that if
the City did not adopt the contract with the County, that the City
could face liability for past contamination and toxic contributions
to the landfill.
Director Howell noted that a similar situation had occurred in
San Diego, and it was determined that t~e cities were not liable.
He added that if the City did not contract with the County, the
City would need a transfer station to accommodate its waste stream,
and he had visited a site in the Agua Mansa corridor operated by
Burrtec which could provide this service.
City Attorney Penman reminded the Council that the City was
part of a consortium of cities who had hired Attorney Kevin Civale
of Hawkins, Delafield and Wood to help negotiate the Waste Disposal
Agreement wi th the County, and that Mr. Ci vale was present to
answer any questions which might arise.
Gerry Newcombe, San Bernardino County Waste System Division,
conducted an overhead presentation which addressed specific
questions/issues that the Council had raised at their meeting on
November 17, including: 1) indemnification, 2) WDA cost-of-living
adjustment, 3) the escape clause, 4) O:le rate for all cities, 5)
same contract for all cities, 6) questions regarding Section 3.1 (F)
of the contract, 7) duration of debt service, 8) the reason for a
15-year contract term, 9) whether new technology would provide a
cheaper alternatiye, 10) whether the agreement would interfere with
AB939, and 11) an analysis of other deals; and answered questions
regarding same. Mr. Newcombe submitted a document titled, "Waste
Delivery Agreement - Questions & Answers."
Chuck Tobin, Development Director, Burrtec Waste Industries,
9890 Cherry Avenue, Fontana, CA, informed the Council that the Agua
Mansa Material Recovery Facility (MRF) had opened December 1 and
was a viable alternative to the contract being proposed by the
County. In the absence of a formal bid process, Mr. Tobin
proceeded to inform the Council of wha~ Burrtec's bid would have
contained. He asked that the Council direct staff to take two
weeks to solicit bids to compare with the County's proposal and
then decide what was in the best interest of the City. He pointed
out that if the Council acted on the Waste Disposal Agreement with
the County today, the opportunity would never come again to make
such a comparison.
Discussion ensued regarding the indemnification being offered
by the County versus what Burrtec could offer, and Attorney Civale
explained in detail the County's indemnification plan.
Mr. Tobin stated that Burrtec could match what was being
proposed by the County and pointed out that the only additional
indemnification being provided by the County was the insurance
policy for $10 million. He stated that it is very common in the
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industry for either a facility operator or a hauler to proyide
certain indemnification done in the same manner as the County,
which is by an insurance policy and a bonding against the general
assets of the company.
COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN EXCUSED
At 11:58 a.m., Council Member Curlin left the Council meeting.
It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council that they would
continue discussion of the Waste Disposal Agreement to later in the
afternoon.
RECESS MEETING
At 11:59 a.m.,
conference room for
restructuring.
the meeting
a luncheon
recessed
workshop
to the
relative
fourth floor
to electric
RECONVENE MEETING
The joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and
Community Development Commission reconvened in the fourth floor
conference room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following
being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Oberhelman, Anderson;
Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, City Clerk Clark, City
Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council Members Negrete, Curlin,
Arias, Devlin, Miller.
Also present: Officials from Southern California Edison.
LUNCHEON WORKSHOP - ELECTRIC RESTRUCTURING - PRESENTATION
BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (37)
Officials from Southern California Edison presented a program
regarding energy restructuring, answered questions regarding same,
and distributed a document titled, Opportunities In The New
Electricity Marketplace, dated December 15, 1997. There was no
action taken.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 1:02 p.m.,
workshop.
OBERHELMAN EXCUSED
Council Member Oberhelman
left the luncheon
RECESS LUNCHEON WORKSHOP
At 1:07 p.m., the luncheon workshop recessed to 2:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:00 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 Deputy City Clerk Cordova with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; Senior Assistant City
Attorney Carlyle, Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo,
Deputy City Clerk Cordova, Economic Development Agency
Administrator Steinhaus. Absent: Council Members Curlin, Arias.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/SAN BERNARDINO JOINT
POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY/SAN BERNARDINO PARK
ACQUISITION JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY/SAN
BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED COMMUNITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY -
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
At 2:00 p.m., Chairman Minor called 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 to order.
NOTE: Community Development Comm.~ssion 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
(R2)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
resolutions on the regular agenda of the Community Development
Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority/San
Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers Financing Authority/San
Bernardino Associated Communities Financing Authority and Mayor and
Common Council be waived.
APPROVE - AWARD FUNDS/ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS - EMERGENCY
SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 - DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) - THIRD YEAR ACTION
PLAN - 1995/1999 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (R4)
Ronald E. Winkler, Development Director, Economic Development
Agency, submitted a Staff Report dated Cecember 10, 1997, regarding
the awarding of funds and execution of agreements for the Emergency
Shelter Grant Program.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council approve the designation of The Salvation Army, Mary's Mercy
Center, Frazee Community Center and Option House, Inc., as fiscal
year 1997/1998 Emergency Shelter Grant Program recipients and
authorize execution of agreements.
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK CORDOVA EXCUSED
At 2: 17 p. m., Deputy City Clerk Cordova left the Council
meeting and was replaced by City Clerk Clark.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/SAN BERNARDINO JOINT
POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY/SAN BERNARDINO PARK
ACQUISITION JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY/SAN
BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED COMMUNITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY -
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
At this time, the Mayor and Comm::m Council,
Community Development Commission, took action
Development Commission items.
acting as the
on Community
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CARLYLE & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL SABO EXCUSED
At 4: 04 p. m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle and
Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo left the Council
meeting and were replaced by Deputy City Attorney Empeno.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR
EXCUSED
At 4:04 p.m., Economic Development
Steinhaus left the Council meeting and
Administrator wilson.
STEINHAUS
Agency Administrator
was replaced by City
ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION - TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CLOSE ARROWHEAD AVENUE AT "E" STREET/KENDALL DRIVE
(Continued from November 17, 1997) (38)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
presented an overview of previous actions taken on this matter.
Mayor Minor stated that said closure was being proposed due to
the widening of Arrowhead Avenue.
Peggy Barnes, 3711 Mayfield Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, voiced
support for the proposed closure.
Larry Neigel, representing Irene Bower of 445 Skylark Drive,
San Bernardino, CA, stated that he was not absolutely opposed to
the closure, but he was opposed as it affects Skylark and the
residents living at the top of the hill.
Floyd McDonald, 304 Edgerton Drive, San Bernardino, CA, voiced
opposition, stating that emergency vehicles need to be able to get
through and the road should be kept open for residents on Edgerton
and Skylark.
Bryson Hall, 505 Skylark Drive, San Bernardino, CA, opposed
the closure, stating that it was essent:al to have two access roads
for the residents on the hill, particularly in the event of fire.
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Bill Bowman, Skylark Drive, San Bernardino,
saw no problem with closing the intersection as
interfere with the private road ("Burma Road")
hill.
CA, stated that he
long as it didn't
that goes up the
Martha Hall, 505 Skylark Drive, San Bernardino, CA, stated
that the Fire Department has said there must be access in and out.
Carl Brunmeier, 3615 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, CA,
voiced opposition to the closure and expressed concern regarding
the danger from fires.
Steye Herring, 535 Magnolia, Long Beach, CA, stated that he
owned one of three vacant lots in the area and the value would
triple with the closure of Arrowhead Avenue; however, he felt that
widening Kendall Drive to four lanes w0uld destroy the Castaways
business.
Ben Barnes, 3711 Mayfield, San Bernardino, CA, agreed that
Arrowhead Avenue should be closed as it enters Kendall Drive;
however, "Burma Road" to the top of the hill should be left open.
Council Member Curlin made a mo::ion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that the recommendation by the Traffic Safety
Advisory Committee that Arrowhead Avenue be closed to traffic at
"E" Street/Kendall Drive, be accepted.
.-
The motion carried by the follow~ng vote: Ayes:
Members Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller. Nays: Council
Negrete, Anderson. Absent: Council Member Arias.
Council
Members
Council Members Negrete and Anders0n changed their "no" votes
to "yes" and the motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVE & FILE - STATUS REPORT - WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT
- COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO WASTE SYSTEMS DIVISION - SEEK
COMPETITIVE BIDS - OTHER QUALIFIED VENDORS (Discussed
earlier in the meeting - page 16) (S3)
Mark Ostoich of Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden, 600 North
Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, representing Burrtec Waste
Industries, stated that there should be a continuance of this
matter to afford Burrtec the opportunity to show the Council that
what Burrtec had said was true. He added that the City had a
tremendous opportunity in front of It and requested a brief
continuance.
One of the main concerns of the ~ouncil was the problem of
indemnification. Although Burrtec had indicated that they could
indemnify the City to the same extent as the County of San
Bernardino, this remained a point of concern.
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Discussion continued regarding lndemnification, and the
Council again heard from Attorney Civale regarding this matter.
Mr. Civale stated that there are two specific things to worry about
relative to indemnification--the exact language of the
indemnification and what backs up that l~nguage. He stated that it
would certainly be possible for a private sector disposal provider
to provide extremely valuable and beneficial guarantees. However,
to compare the County's offer to Burrtec's offer at this time was
impossible, since you would have to know the details of each
contract to do so. He added that his personal belief was that the
only way to know if you have the right deal or not is to put it out
to bid.
Harold Duffy, 5028 Wyche Court, San Bernardino, CA, stated
that he had spent the last ten years working in waste management
and spoke on direct haul versus usinc: a transfer station. He
stated that the indemnification offered by the County, as he
understood it, only indemnifies for material that is permanent,
while most of what happens at a landfill is material that illegally
slips through. He pointed out that with a transfer station there
is a change of ownership and the City is not putting the material
into the landfill, but the processor (like Burrtec) is putting it
into the landfill.
Bob Holcomb, 3702 Hemlock Drive, San Bernardino, CA, declared
that City Attorney Penman had a conflict of interest because he had
received contributions from Norcal and a loan from Supervisor Jerry
Eaves, who was pushing this contract. He added that Council Member
Oberhelman also had a conflict of ir.terest because he was an
employee of the County.
City Attorney Penman stated that since the consortium of
cities had hired Mr. Civale as their rep~esentative, his office had
no conflict of interest. Also, when he learned that the City and
County were involved in this matter he had returned the
contributions he had received this year from Norcal.
Council Member Oberhelman asked Ci.ty Attorney Penman whether
he had a conflict of interest by the mere fact that he was an
employee of the County.
City Attorney Penman stated that when Council Member
Oberhelman was first elected to the Council, research had disclosed
that being an employee of the County and an elected council member
did not constitute a conflict. Mr. Penman noted that if the matter
involved the Probation Department (the department in which Mr.
Oberhelman actually works) then it would be different.
RES. 97-371 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO WASTE SYSTEMS
DIVISION AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (S3)
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City Clerk Clark read the entire resolution into the record.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that the Council adopt the Waste Disposal Agreement
that had been negotiated with the County of San Bernardino Waste
Systems Division. (Note: The motion was subsequently amended.)
Council Member Oberhelman stated that the copy of the
agreement attached to his copy of the resolution did not contain
the changes acknowledged by Mr. Newcombe regarding the use of the
month of February for the Employment Cost Index referenced on page
21.
Mr. Newcombe stated that the County was aware of the change
and had redrafted the agreement; and stated that the County would
accept the Council's adoption of the agreement with that change.
Council Member Oberhelman also stated that he had been unable
to locate Table 22 (also referenced on page 21) and asked that it
be deleted from the document.
City Attorney Penman suggested that if the County could locate
Table 22 it would be left in; if not, reference to it would be
deleted.
Council Member Anderson amended her motion, seconded by
Council Member Negrete, that the Council adopt the Waste Disposal
Agreement negotiated with the County of San Bernardino Waste
Systems Division, with the incorporation of changes on pages 21 and
28 of the agreement so that on page 21, the third paragraph reads:
El,
Employment Cost Index, Compensation, Private Industry
Workers, as published by the United States Department of
Labor Statistics in the publication Monthlv Labor Review,
Table 22 for the last quarter of the year preceding the
year the adjustment is being made (e.g., the first
adjustment will use the last quarter, 1998 value) (Note:
If Table 22 cannot be located, reference to same would be
deleted in the final agreement.); and on page 28, line
20, the word "and" is changed to the word "any"; and that
said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried, and
the following vote: Ayes:
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson,
Council Member Arias.
Resolution
Council
Miller.
No. 97-371 was adopted by
Members Negrete, Curlin,
Nays: None. Absent:
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RES. 97-372 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMEN'::' BETWEEN WILLIAM HOLT
AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR HEARING OFFICER
SERVICES. (Discussed later in the meeting - page 25)
(S1)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted. (Note: There
was no vote taken.)
City Attorney Penman stated that there were some changes to
said resolution and asked that it be discussed later.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING
SECTIONS 15.16.065 AND 15.16.066 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 15.16.075 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE HEARING
PROCEDURE AND THE APPEAL OF VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIFORM
FIRE CODE AND SUMMARY ABATEMENTS AND HEARINGS PERTAINING
THERETO, AND EXPENSES OF ABATEMENTS. FIRST (S2)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be
laid over for final adoption.
APPROVE - CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. SEVEN - HOLLAND-LOWE
CONSTRUCTION, INC. TRAFFIC S=GNAL IMPROVEMENTS
TIPPECANOE AVENUE - REDLANDS BOULEVARD TO HOSPITALITY
LANE - PLAN NO. 8888 (S4)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated December 10, 1997, regarding
Contract Change Order No. Seven with Holland-Lowe Construction,
Inc., relative to traffic signal improvements on Tippecanoe Avenue.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that Contract Change
Order No. Seven to the contract with Holland-Lowe Construction,
Inc., for traffic signal and street improvements on Tippecanoe
Avenue, from Redlands Boulevard to Hospl.tality Lane, in accordance
with Plan No. 8888, be approved, and the implementation of the
administrative agreement of disputed items of work be approved, to
provide compensation for the additional excavation that was
performed at the job site, at an additional cost of $39,636;
increasing the final contract price from $431,202.02 to
$470,838.02; and that the Director of Finance be directed to
increase the budget for Traffic Signal and Street Improvements on
Tippecanoe Avenue, from Redlands Boulevard to Hospitality Lane,
Account No. 250-370-5504-1501, by an amount of $39,636.
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARC'INO AMENDING SECTIONS
2.17.010,2.17.020, 2.30.010, 2.39.050 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE GENERAL
PROVISIONS REGARDING BOARDS, BUREACS AND COMMISSIONS SET
FORTH IN CHAPTER 2.17. First (AS1)
Council Member Anderson made a motion,
Member Oberhelman, that said ordinance be
adoption. (Note: The vote was taken after
seconded by Council
laid over for final
discussion. )
Council Member Curlin inquired where the impetus for this
action originated, stating that it seemed to him like an attempt to
politicize the Human Relations Commission, and expressed opposition
to said action.
Mayor Minor explained that an effort had been made to remove
a member of the Human Relations Commission, and it was found that
this could not be done under the current ordinance.
Harold Duffy, 5028 Wyche Court, San Bernardino, CA, stated
that he was not present to fight for his seat on the Human
Relations Commission; however, he believed in the Human Relations
Commission and was opposed to said ordinance. He stated that when
Mrs. Arias tried to remove him from his seat on the commission, he
simply pointed out that his appointment was to be concurrent with
the appointing authority, unless removed for cause. To allow his
removal without following the proper procedure, would make it look
like he did something wrong.
Susan Lien, 1833 Kenwood Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, stated
that she had an opportunity to serve as a commission member, and a
commissioner should not feel that if they disagree with the person
who appoints them that they are in jeopardy of being ousted from
their position.
City Attorney Penman stated that this action would bring the
Fine Arts Commission, Human Relations Commission, and the Main
Street Advisory Board into conformance with Section 2.17 of the
Municipal Code.
Council Member Negrete made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Curlin, that the matter be continued.
The substitute motion failed
Council Members Negrete, Curlin,
Members Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
by the following vote: Ayes:
Oberhelman. Nays: Council
Absent: Council Member Arias.
It was noted that this was
ordinance and a second vote would
adopted.
only the first reading of the
be required before it could be
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12/15/1997
The original motion made by Council Member Anderson, seconded
by Council Member Oberhelman, carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin. Absent: Council Member Arias.
RES. 97-372 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN WILLIAM HOLT
AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR HEARING OFFICER
SERVICES. (Discussed earlier in the meeting page
23) (S1)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Anderson, Miller.
No. 97 -3 72 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Arias.
RECEIVE & FILE - STATUS REPORT - FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING
BUILDING INSPECTION CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS (30)
Fred Wilson, City Administrator, submitted a Staff Report
dated December 5, 1997, recommending that the status report on the
feasibility of expanding building inspection customer service hours
be received and filed.
~
Mr. Wilson explained that in order to answer telephone
inquiries and offer inspections on closed Fridays, clerical staff
and inspectors' schedules would be rotated, with staffing levels at
75 percent on Mondays and Fridays.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the status report on
the feasibility of expanding building inspection customer service
hours be received and filed.
WAIVE FEES - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - MARTIN LUTHER KING
DAY PARADE - JANUARY 17, 1998 (31)
City Administrator Wilson submitted a Staff Report dated
December 9, 1997, regarding a request from the Boy Scouts of
America for a waiver of fees associated with City services for
conducting their Martin Luther King Day parade.
Mr. Wilson also submitted a memorandum dated December 11,
1997, wherein he noted that the actual costs would be approximately
$720 rather than the $1,107.92 that was originally stated in the
Staff Report.
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12/15/1997
council Member Oberhelman stated that he would abstain from
voting since he was District Chairman of the Arrowhead Council of
the Boy Scouts of America.
The Council discussed the fact that recently the policy had
been to deny all requests for waiver of fees, and it would be
unfair to deny some and approve others.
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that the request for a waiver of fees in the amount
of approximately $720 for Police and Public Services departmental
costs in connection with the Boy Scouts of America Martin Luther
King Day parade on January 17, 1998, be denied.
The motion carried by the follow:.ng vote:
Members Negrete, Curlin, Devlin, Miller. Nays:
Anderson. Abstain: Council Member Oberhelman.
Member Arias.
Ayes: Council
Council Member
Absent: Council
AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHMENT - MENTOR COORDINATOR POSITION -
PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (32)
Ed Raya, Acting Director of Personnel, submitted a Staff
Report dated December 1, 1997, regarding the establishment of a
mentor coordinator position in the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department.
council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that one (1) Mentor
Coordinator position, grant funded, at a flat rate of $3030/month,
be established; and that the Acting Director of Personnel be
directed to update Resolution No. 6413, Section 13, to reflect this
particular action.
AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASES SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
POSITIONS - PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES(33)
Ed Raya, Acting Director of Personnel, submitted a Staff
Report dated December 1, 1997, regarding salary increases for the
Senior Nutrition Program positions.
council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the salary increases
for the following Senior Nutrition positions, retroactive to
September 1, 1997: Food Service Worker II (1) from ($1,156.13/month
to $1,213.33/month); Food Service Supervisor I (1) from
($1,313.87/month to $1,379.73/month); Food Service Supervisor II
(1) from ($1,717.73/month to $1,804.40/month), be approved; and
that the Acting Director of Personnel be directed to update
Resolution No. 6413, Section 13, to reflect this particular action.
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UPGRADE SALARY RANGE - CHANGE CLASSIFICATION TITLE - CODE
COMPLIANCE MANAGER - TO DIRECTOR O? CODE COMPLIANCE
(34)
Mayor Tom Minor submitted a Staff Report dated December 10,
1997, regarding a salary upgrade and a classification title change
for the Code Compliance Manager position to a Director of Code
Compliance.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the salary range for the classification of
Code Compliance Manager be upgraded from Range 4482, $4,913-
$5,972/month to Range 4523, $6,028-$7,327/month; that the title for
the classification of Code Compliance Manager be changed to
Director of Code Compliance; and that the Acting Director of
Personnel be directed to update Resolution No. 6413, Section 14, to
reflect this particular action.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Negrete, Curlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: Council
Oberhelman, Devlin. Absent: Council ~ember Arias.
Council
Members
RES. 97-373 A RESOLUTION OF ':'HE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO GRANTING TEMPORARY
AND PERMANENT EASEMENTS TO THE METROPOLITAN WATER
DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF TEMPORARY AND
PERMANENT EASEMENTS TO THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT.
(35)
Council Member Miller made a mo::ion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Anderson, Miller.
No. 97 -3 73 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Arias.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
CHAPTER 13.32, SECTION 13.32.275 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE OF
SIGNIFICANT NONCOMPLIANCE. First (36)
Council Member Oberhelman made a n,otion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be
laid over for final adoption.
RES. 97-374 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF $20,000 ON PURCHASE ORDER
#991389 TO XEROX CORPORATION. (Continued from December
1, 1997) (39)
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Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-374 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Arias.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:52 p.m., the meeting was adjourned. The
meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m., Monday, January 12,
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Bernardino, California.
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next regular
1998, in the
Street, San
RACHEL G. CLARK
City Clerk
By 42:-H~
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 49
No. of Hours: 8
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