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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 18, 1996
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and
Community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers
Financing Authority of the City of San Bernardino was called to
order by Mayor Minor at 8:00 a.m., Monday, March 18, 1996, 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; Assistant City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: None.
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional
cases would be discussed in closed session:
Brian Huckins vs. Citv of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. SCV 17418;
Count v of San Bernardino. et al. and Courtesv Services of San
Bernardino. et al. vs. Ci tv of San Bernardino. et al.
Supreme Court of the State of California Case No. S050179.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION -
the meeting - See Page 15)
At 8:00 a.m., the Mayor and
Development Commission recessed
following:
(Referenced later in
(1 &: Rl)
Common Council and Community
to closed session for the
Pursuant to Government Code Sections.
A. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Tomas Armendariz. et al. vs. James F. Penman. et al.
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit No. 93-
55393; United States District Court Case No. CV 91-5757
CMB;
People of the State of California vs. Manta
Manaaement/Manta Manaqement Corporation vs. Citv of San
Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV
18157.
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B.
Conference with legal counsel
significant exposure to
subdivision (b) of Government
cases.
- anticipated litigation -
litigation pursuant to
Code Section 54956.9: two
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9: five cases.
D. Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6:
1. Aqencv Neqotiator:
Barbara Dillon, Personnel Director
Emplovee Orqanizations:
San Bernardino Public Employees Association (SBPEA)
- General Unit & Middle Management
2. Aqencv Neqotiator:
Shauna Clark, City Administrator
Emplovee Orqanizations:
San Bernardino Confidential Management Association
(SBCMA) - Management & Confidential Employees
E. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
1.
Property:
Parking lot located on the northwest
corner of 4th and "E" Streets, San
Bernardino, California
Negotiating
Parties:
Timothy C. Steinhaus on
the Redevelopment
Metropolitan Development
behalf of
Agency;
Under
Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment
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Properties:
2029-2176 Newcomb Avenue; 2004-2104
Dumbarton Avenue; 2122 McKinley
Avenue; 2122 Arden Avenue All
properties are located in San
Bernardino, California
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Negotiating
Parties:
Timothy C. Steinhaus on behal f of
the Redevelopment Agency; National
Association of Real Estate Brokers
(NAREB); Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC)
Under
Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:01 a.m., Mayor Minor called the closed session to order
in the conference room of 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; Assistant City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: None.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorneys Barlow and
Carlyle, Senior Deputy City Attorney Simmons and Margaret Scroggin,
Administrative Operations Supervisor, City Attorney's Office.
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 and Mayor and Common Council while
the council was in closed session.
SENIOR DEPUTY
At 8:24 a.m.,
closed session.
CITY ATTORNEY SIMMONS EXCUSED
Senior Deputy City Attorney Simmons left the
AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR STEINHAUS, SPECIAL COUNSEL SABO,
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR WINKLER ARRIVED
At 8:24 a.m., Agency Administrator Timothy Steinhaus, Special
Counsel Timothy Sabo and Development Director Winkler, Economic
Development Agency, arrived at the closed session.
AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR STEINHAUS, SPECIAL COUNSEL SABO,
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR WINKLER AND SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY
ATTORNEY BARLOW EXCUSED
At 8:52 a.m., Agency Administrator Timothy Steinhaus, Special
Counsel Timothy Sabo and Development Director Winkler, Economic
Development Agency, and Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow left
the closed session.
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PERSONNEL DIRECTOR DILLON ARRIVED
At 8:52 a.m., Personnel Director Dillon arrived at the closed
session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 8:58 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City
Bernardino.
regular
of San
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:03 a.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council of the Citcy of San Bernardino 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; Assistant City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: None.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Kendall Clark Baker, Pastor, First
Congregational Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Arias.
APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS ARIAS, DEVLIN & ANDERSON
(2)
COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS - THIRD WARD
Fine Arts Commission -
Bureau of Franchises -
Human Relations Commission -
Main Street Advisory Board -
Parks & Recreation Commission -
Planning Commission -
COUNCIL MEMBER DEVLIN - FIFTH WARD
Senior Affairs Commission -
Patricia Alman Halbig
Doris Turner
Harold G. Duffy
Richard R. Hernandez
Lindy Lucero-Gonzales
Richard Gonzales
Josephine A. Austin
COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON - SIXTH WARD
Board of Building Commissioners
Central City Parking Place
Commission -
Community Television Commission
Bureau of Franchises -
4
- Ruben Nunez
Evelyn Harper
- Alvin Simpson
Stanch M. Wilcoxen
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Board of Police Commissioners -
Wallace Green
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the appointments
requested by Council Members Arias, Devlin and Anderson be
approved.
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY 1995 SURFACE MINING &
RECLAMATION ACT (SMARA) AWARD STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF MINES & GEOLOGY
(2A)
Bob Munro, Board Member, State of California, State Mining &
Geology Board, 801 K Street, Sacramento, CA, presented the 1995
Surface Mining & Reclamation Act (SMARA) Award to the City for its
commitment to balance environmental integrity and economic growth
through its surface mining ordinance and compliance with the
statutory requirements of SMARA.
Joseph Raden, Senior Field Representative, representing
Assemblyman Joe Baca, expressed his appreciation to the City and
staff and congratulated each for a job well done.
Mayor Minor accepted the award.
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY - $15,000 CHECK - CONSTRUCTION
OF THE BASEBALL STADIUM - ROTARY CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO
(2B)
Charles Mace, Rotary Club of San Bernardino, an organization
of business and professional people who provide humanitarian
services to members of the community, presented a $15,000 check to
the City to assist in the construction of the baseball stadium.
Mayor Minor accepted the check and expressed appreciation to
the Rotary Club of San Bernardino.
PROCLAMATION - WILL ROGERS DAY - MARCH 30, 1996 (2C)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
resolution proclaiming March 30, 1996, as "Will Rogers Day" within
the City of San Bernardino.
Evlyn Wilcox, former Mayor of the City of San Bernardino,
accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Civic Light Opera and
announced that on March 30, 1996, "will Rogers' U.S.A." will be
premiering at the California Theatre and welcomed all to attend.
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY - 1995 EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIP
AWARD SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
(AQMD) (2D)
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Lori Sassoon, Administrative Analyst/Employee Transportation
Coordinator, City Administrator's Office, presented the 1995
Employer Partnership Award to the Ci ty for the most improved
average vehicle ridership by a mid-sized employer.
Mayor Minor accepted the award, recognized the 9/80 workweek
and expressed his appreciation for the employees of the City.
INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION - LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS -
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION ISSUES, MARCH 26, 1996
(2E)
Marion White-Vassilakos, President of the League of Women
Voters, presented a copy of the League of Women Voters "California
Voter" which provides a state and local financial picture and
provided the Mayor and Council with a copy of the California
Pros/Cons on State Ballot Measures for the March 26, 1996,
presidential Primary Election.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS - FOURTH QUARTER OF 1995
(2F)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor,
announced that the following individuals have received the 1995
Fourth Quarter Employee Recognition Awards within their respective
categories:
Cateqory
Emplovee
Department
Management/
Confidential
Mid-Management
Fran White
Council Office
Manuel Harper
Volunteer/Intern
Teri Ledoux
Parks, Recreation
& Community Svcs.
Police
Planning &
Building Services
Administration
Safety
General
Dan Blum
Mike Finll
Fran White, Manuel Harper, Dan Blum, Mike Finn and Teri Ledoux
accepted their award.
UPDATE - CRIME FIGHTING STRATEGIC PLAN
(2G)
Rabbi Hillel Cohn provided an update of the crime fighting
strategic plan created to reduce and focus on the root causes of
crime within the City and to enhance community participation.
INTRODUCTION BRIGHAM YOUNG
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE
UNIVERSITY
(BYU)
(2H)
Colin Strange, Project Coordinator, Main Street, Inc.,
Economic Development Agency, introduced the world-renowned Brigham
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Young University (BYU) International Folk Dance Ensemble and stated
that they would be premiering at the California Theatre tonight,
March 18, 1996.
The ensemble performed a rendition of the "Macedonian Love
Song. "
SERVICE PIN AWARDS (2I)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read
the names of the following employees who received a service pin
award in gratitude of their many years of dedicated service to the
City:
Name Department Years of Service
Suzanna Cordova City Clerk 5 year pin
Richard Rodriguez Facilities Management 15 year pin
Gregory Ward Fire 10 year pin
Richard Lewis Fire 15 year pin
Gregory Parker Fire 15 year pin
Brian preciado Fire 15 year pin
Gordon Sinn Fire 25 year pin
Andrew Brown Parks, Recreation & 30 year pin
Community Services
Lisa Patnode Police 5 year pin
Diana Rowe Police 5 year pin
Dennis Garrahan Public Services 15 year pin
David Eickhoff Public Works/Engineering 10 year pin
Each employee received a service pin presented by Mayor Minor.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER NEGRETE
(3)
Council Member Negrete stated that he did not notice whether
The Sun newspaper had provided coverage on the ground breaking
ceremony for the construction of the new social security building
and the Miss San Bernardino Pageant. He further announced that the
social security building would be located at 6th & Arrowhead.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN
(3A)
Council Member Curlin stated that there are no improprieties
when the Mayor urges the Council to support or oppose a specific
item and reiterated his reasons for resigning from the San
Bernardino International Airport Authority.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS
(3B)
Council Member Arias expressed belated Happy Saint Patrick's
Day wishes to the residents and employees of the City.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - FATHER RAY ROSALES
(4)
Father Ray Rosales, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1430 W. 5th
Street, San Bernardino, CA, expressed concern that he has not heard
from the Mayor or Police Chief Dean relative to a meeting with his
parish to discuss community issues and requested that an
exploratory committee of ethnic representation be established to
review the proposed Charter amendments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - LARRY SINGLETON
(4A)
Larry Singleton, 687 W. 9th Street, San Bernardino, CA, read
an article pertaining to access to public information.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - DON JORDAN - (Referenced later in the
meeting - See Page 9) (4B)
Don Jordan, Esquire, 505 N. Arrowhead Avenue #503, San
Bernardino, CA, submitted a written document highlighting the Jimmy
Segura case and requested that a committee be established to review
pertinent information and to request a retrial for Jimmy Segura who
in 1978 was convicted for murder.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - JEFF WRIGHT
(4C)
Jeff Wright, P.O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, voiced
support for the reopening of the Segura case and requested that the
matter be placed on the next meeting agenda of the Mayor and
Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - MARGARET CISNEROS
(4D)
Margaret Cisneros, a resident of San Bernardino, requested
information on the provisions relative to the use of barbed wire.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - BOB NEVES
(4E)
Bob Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue, Suite #439, San Bernardino,
CA, urged citizens to voice their complaints concerning the lack of
handicap accessibility to the Planning and Building Services
Department and requested that the meetings of the Mayor and Council
be conducted with the use of sign language interpreters.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - HELEN KOPCZYNSKI
(4F)
Helen Kopczynski, 8150 Cable Canyon Road, San Bernardino, CA,
voiced concern regarding the possible mining within the newly-
annexed area for the Cal Mat project because it contributes to air
pollution and would ultimately affect the health of local citizens.
RECESS MEETING
At 10:19 a.m., Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess.
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RECONVENE MEETING
At 10:28 a.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino 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, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney Penman; City
Clerk Rachel Clark; Assistant City Administrator Wilson. Absent:
Council Member Oberhelman.
ANNOUNCEMENTS CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN
earlier in the meeting - See Page 8)
(Referenced
(3C)
City Attorney Penman provided a synopsis of the action taken
in the sentencing of Jimmy Segura and explained that the court is
the proper forum to overturn such a matter and that the Mayor and
Council did not have jurisdiction.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9419
NORTH PARK BOULEVARD &
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
INSTALL TRAFFIC
COYOTE DRIVE
SIGNALS
AUTHORIZE
(13)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/Engineering,
submitted a Staff Report dated February 21, 1996, relative to the
approval of Plan No. 9419 and authorization to advertise for bids
for the installation of traffic signals at Northpark Boulevard and
Coyote Drive.
A discussion was held concerning the cost to businesses for
the installation of traffic signals.
Bob Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue, Suite #439, San Bernardino,
CA, inquired if the traffic signals had an appropriate mechanism
which would release a beep or squawk to assist the vision impaired.
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the plans for
installation of traffic signals at Northpark Boulevard and Coyote
Drive, in accordance with Plan No. 9419, be approved; and that the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise
for bids.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (5)
Jeff Wright,
opposition to the
and ordinances.
P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, expressed
waiving of the full reading of the resolutions
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Council Member Negrete made a motion,
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that
resolutions and ordinances on the regular and
of the Mayor and Common Council be waived.
seconded by Council
full reading of the
supplemental agendas
COUNCIL MINUTES
(6)
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, 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: February 5, 1996; February 19,
1996.
The motion
Members Negrete,
Council Members
Oberhelman.
carried
Curlin,
Arias,
by the following vote:
Devlin, Miller. Nays:
Anderson. Absent:
Ayes: Council
None. Abstain:
Council Member
ORD. MC-961 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTIONS 13.08.055 AND 19.30.320 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 15.73.065 TO
THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEFERRAL OF
CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT FEES. Final (7)
(See Related Item Nos. 8 & 29, Pages lO & 24)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-961 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Oberhelman.
SET PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 1, 1996 ESTABLISH
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE - DEFERRAL OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT FEES
(See Related Item Nos. 7 & 29, Pages 10 & 24) (8)
Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator, submitted a Staff
Report dated March 7, 1996, relative to setting a date for a public
hearing to consider the establishment of an administrative fee for
the deferral of certain development fees.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that a public hearing be
set for April 1, 1996, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, CA, for the
purpose of discussing the establishment of an administrative fee
for the deferral of certain development fees.
ORD. MC-962 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING CHAPTER 19.10 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) PERTAINING TO THE SAN BERNARDINO
INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN. Final (9)
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Jeff Wright,
concern regarding
Force Base.
P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, expressed
radioactive activity within the former Norton Air
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded Council Member
Anderson, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC- 962 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Oberhelman.
CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
(10)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the claims and
payroll and authorization to issue warrants as listed on the
memorandum dated March 13, 1996, from the Director of Finance, be
approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(ll & 37)
City Attorney Penman explained that Frank Rhemrev has accepted
a position with another city; therefore, Item No. Two on the
unclassified list should be deleted.
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions
submitted by the Chief Examiner dated March 7, 1996, 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, to include the unclassified list dated March 18,
1996; and that Item No. Two on the unclassified list be deleted.
(Note: Items One & Two on the unclassified list dated March 18,
1996, regarding the promotions within the City Attorney's Office
were continued from the meeting of March 4, 1996.)
APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NOS. ONE & TWO - AUTHORIZE
EXTRA WORK - RELOCATE EXISTING 24" STORM DRAIN, REMOVE &
REPLACE ADDITIONAL PAVEMENT - SOUTH OF BASE LINE STREET -
$16,624.38 NORSTAR PLUMBING COMPANY PHASE III,
NORTHWEST INTERCEPTOR SEWER (12)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/Engineering,
submitted a Staff Report dated February 21, 1996, concerning
Norstar Plumbing Company Change Order Nos. One & Two for the extra
work required to relocate an existing 24" storm drain and to remove
and replace additional pavement south of Base Line Street.
Jeff Wright,
concern that the
addressed.
P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino,
environmental issues have not
CA,
been
expressed
properly
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COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN EXCUSED
At 11:05 a.m., Council Member Curlin left the Council meeting.
Helen Kopczynski, 8150 Cable Canyon Road, San Bernardino CA
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lnqulred about the purpose for the change orders.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that Change Order Nos.
One and Two to the contract with Norstar Plumbing Company for the
installation of Phase III of the northwest intercepting sewer, in
accordance with Plan No. 9187, be approved; and that the contractor
be authorized to perform the necessary extra work involved in the
relocation of an existing 24-inch storm drain and the removal and
replacement of additional pavement south of Base Line Street, at an
increase in the contract price of $16,624.38, from $496,706 to
$513,330.38.
RES. 96-56 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO H & H GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAY AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AT FORMER NORTON AIR FORCE BASE. (14)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Council Members
None. Absent:
No. 96-56 was adopted by
Negrete, Arias, Devlin,
Council Members Curlin,
the following vote:
Anderson, Miller.
Oberhelman.
Ayes:
Nays:
RECESS MEETING
At 11:07 a.m., Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11:13 a.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino 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, Devlin, Anderson, Miller'; City Attorney Penman and
Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Timothy Sabo; City
Clerk Rachel Clark; Economic Development Agency Administrator
Timothy Steinhaus. Absent: Council Member Oberhelman.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/SAN BERNARDINO JOINT
POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY - JOINT REGULAR MEETING
At 11:13 a.m., Chairman Minor called the joint regular meeting
of the Community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers
Financing Authority and Mayor and Common Council to order in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
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Bernardino, California.
NOTE: The items reflected within the Community Development
Commission portion of the minutes are those which require action by
the Mayor and Common Council. Therefore, action taken relative to
Items R2, R3, R6, R7, R8, R9, RIO, R12, R15, R16, RSl and RS2 will
not be annotated. Minutes of actions taken on Community
Development Commission items are distributed separately by the
Economic Development Agency.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (R4)
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, opposed the
waiving of the full reading of the resolutions and ordinances.
Council Member Devlin 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 Community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers
Financing Authority and Mayor and Common Council, be waived.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9454 - INSTALL TOT LOT EQUIPMENT - LA
PLAZA PARK & DELMANN HEIGHTS PARK AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (R5)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/Engineering,
submitted a Staff Report dated March 6, 1996, concerning the
approval of plan No. 9454 and authorization to advertise for bids
for the installation of tot lot equipment at La Plaza Park and
Delmann Heights Park.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the plans for
installation of tot lot equipment in La Plaza Park and Delmann
Heights Park, in accordance with Plan No. 9454 be approved; and
that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to
advertise for bids.
WAIVER & DEFERRAL REQUEST
DEVELOPMENT FEES - $504,671
BASEBALL STADIUM
(Rll)
Ronald Winkler, Development Director, Economic Development
Agency, submitted a Staff Report dated March 12, 1996, requesting
the waiver and deferral of certain development fees in the total
amount of $504,671 for the construction of the baseball stadium.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that the Mayor and Common Council authorize the
waiving of certain city development fees in the amount of $165,906
and the deferral of certain city development fees in the amount of
$338,765 related to the San Bernardino stadium project.
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A discussion ensued relative to the purpose for the waiver and
deferment of fees and the impact such would have on the Civic and
Promotion Fund.
Council Member Miller made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor
and Common Council authorize the deferral of the traffic impact
analysis and traffic system fee in the amount of $338,765 related
to the San Bernardino stadium project.
RES. 96-57 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING A JOINT EXERCISE
OF POWERS AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORMING THE SAN
BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED COMMUNITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
( " SANBAC") . (R13A)
RES. 96-58 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING A JOINT EXERCISE
OF POWERS AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORMING THE SAN
BERNARDINO PARK ACQUISITION JOINT POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY (" SAN PAC ") . (R14A)
Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Timothy Sabo
explained that cities have inquired about the City's mobile home
park conversion program, and he stated that the creation of both
financing authorities would allow the City to provide consultant
services.
A discussion was held regarding the duties of the joint power
authorities and whether or not the rules governing the Mayor and
Council would prevail.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Curlin, that said resolutions be adopted. (Note: The vote
was taken after discussion.)
Brooks London, The London Group, 201 North liE" Street, San
Bernardino, CA, answered questions regarding the cities and
counties who have inquired about the City's mobile home park
conversion program.
COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN EXCUSED
At 12:10 p.m., Council Member Curlin left the Council meeting.
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, expressed
concern relative to the liability to the City.
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Helen Kopczynski, 8150 Cable Canyon Road, San Bernardino, CA,
inquired if the authorities would have bond-issuing authority.
Special Counsel Sabo
separate legal entities
options.
explained that the authorities would be
and would only be pursuing financial
Resolution Nos. 96-57 and 96-58 were adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Arias, Devlin, Anderson,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Curlin, Oberhelman.
RECESS MEETING
At 12:13 p.m., the joint regular meeting of the Community
Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing
Authority and Mayor and Common Council recessed to 2:00 p.m., in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:01 p.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino 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,
Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson; City Attorney Penman; City
Clerk Rachel Clark; Planning & Building Services Director Boughey.
Absent: Council Members Curlin, Miller.
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional
case would be discussed in closed session:
Samaan vs. Citv of San Bernardino. et al. - United States
District Court Case No. CV 93-0448 RAP (RMCx).
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION - (Referenced earlier in
the meeting - See Page l) (I)
At 2:01 p.m., the Mayor and Common Council 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)
Tomas Armendariz. et al. vs. James F. Penman. et al.
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit No. 93-
55393; United States District Court Case No. CV 91-5757
CMB;
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People of the State of California vs. Manta
Manaqement/Manta Manaqement Corporation vs. Citv of San
Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV
18157;
Brian Huckins vs. Citv of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. SCV 17418;
Count v of San Bernardino. et al. and Courtesv Services of
San Bernardino, et al. vs. Citv of San Bernardino. et al.
Supreme Court of the State of California Case No.
S050179.
B.
Conference with legal counsel
significant exposure to
subdivision (b) of Government
case.
- 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: one case.
D. Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6:
1. Aqencv Neqotiator:
Barbara Dillon, Personnel Director
Emplovee Orqanizations:
San Bernardino Public Employees Association (SBPEA)
- General Unit & Middle Management
2. Aqencv Neqotiator:
Shauna Clark, City Administrator
Emplovee Orqanizations:
San Bernardino Confidential Management Association
(SBCMA) - Management & Confidential Employees
CLOSED SESSION
At 2:02 p.m., Mayor Minor called the closed session to order
in the conference room of 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,
Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson; City Attorney Penman; City
Clerk Rachel Clark; Assistant City Administrator Wilson. Absent:
Council Members Curlin, Miller.
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Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, Deputy
City Attorney Empeno and Margaret Scroggin, Administrative
Operations Supervisor, City Attorney's Office and Planning &
Building Services Director Boughey.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER ARRIVED
At 2:03 p.m., Council Member Miller arrived at the closed
session.
COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN ARRIVED
At 2: 08 p.m., Council Member Curlin arrived at the closed
session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO AND PLANNING & BUILDING
SERVICES DIRECTOR BOUGHEY EXCUSED
At 2:09 p.m., Deputy City Attorney Empeno and Planning &
Building Services Director Boughey left the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 2: 12 p. m., the closed session adj ourned to the
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City
Bernardino.
regular
of San
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:15 p.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino 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; Deputy City
Attorney Empeno; City Clerk Rachel Clark; Planning & Building
Services Director Boughey. Absent: None.
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 94-07 - FENCE STANDARDS -
CITY INITIATED (Continued from January 22, 1996) (38)
Al Boughey, Director of Planning & Building Services,
submitted a Staff Report dated February 26, 1996, concerning the
previous action taken to consider the fencing provisions.
Director Boughey provided a synopsis
amend the Development Code relative to
regulations.
of the action taken to
the City-wide fencing
A discussion ensued regarding
the various proposed options and
adopt the General Plan.
the current fencing provisions,
the previous actions taken to
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
CHAPTER 19.20, SECTION 19.20.030(8), "FENCES, WALLS AND
HEDGES" OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT
CODE) PERTAINING TO SPECIFIED FENCING STANDARDS IN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. First (38)
(Continued from January 22, 1996)
(Option No. Four -- Allow chain link fencing at the
property line for single-family uses in all residential
land use designations.)
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, that said ordinance be laid over for final adoption.
The motion carried by the following
Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman.
Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Absent: None.
vote:
Nays:
Ayes: Council
Council Members
Mayor Minor vetoed the motion.
PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 95- 05
CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATION - CG-2, COMMERCIAL GENERAL,
TO CH, COMMERCIAL HEAVY - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-
24 - ESTABLISH FOOD PROCESSING PLANT - 735 E. BASE LINE
STREET - LORTON ORANGE JUICE - (Continued from March 4,
1996) (39)
Director Boughey provided a synopsis of the action taken
relative to General Plan Amendment No. 95-05 to change the land use
designation from CG-2, Commercial General, to CH, Commercial Heavy,
and Conditional Use Permit No. 95-24 for the establishment of a
food processing plant at 735 E. Base Line Street.
Mayor Minor opened the hearing.
Bob Botts, Business Development Manager, Economic Development
Agency, expressed support for the approval of General Plan
Amendment No. 95-05 and Conditional Use Permit No. 95-24.
Paul Toomey, Paul Toomey & Associates, 34590 County Line Road,
Suite 5, Yucaipa, CA, representing the applicant, answered
questions concerning the current operation and anticipated increase
in employment as a result of the proposed expansion.
Helen Kopczynski, 8150 Cable Canyon Road, San Bernardino, CA,
inquired if the oranges were being transported by truck and how
many loads would be delivered.
Director Boughey explained that the trucks would be travelling
from the east on Highland Avenue and it was determined to have no
major impact.
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RES. 96-59 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 95-05 TO THE GENERAL
PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (Continued from
March 4, 1996) (39)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that the hearing be closed; and that the Mayor and
Common Council adopt the resolution which adopts the negative
declaration and approves General Plan Amendment No. 95-05 and
approves Conditional Use Permit No. 95-24.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 96-59 was adopted by the
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96-01 - ADULT
BUSINESSES - CITY INITIATED (40)
Al Boughey,
submitted a Staff
initiated General
businesses.
Director of Planning & Building Services,
Report dated March 18, 1996, concerning City-
Plan Amendment No. 96-01 relative to adult
Mayor Minor opened the hearing.
RES. 96-60 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING FINDINGS AND
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96-01 TO AMEND THE GENERAL
PLAN TEXT REGARDING ADULT BUSINESSES. (40)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that the hearing be closed; and that said
resolution which approves General Plan Amendment No. 96-01 be
adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 96-60 was adopted by the
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO EXCUSED
At 2:50 p.m., Deputy City Attorney Empeno left the Council
meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
PLANNING & BUILDING SERVICES DIRECTOR BOUGHEY EXCUSED
At 2:50 p.m., Planning & Building Services Director Boughey
left the Council meeting and was replaced by Assistant City
Administrator wilson.
RECEIVE & FILE - FISCAL YEAR 1994/95 FINANCIAL REPORT -
ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT (IS)
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Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, submitted a Staff Report
dated March 7, 1996, concerning the Fiscal Year 1994/95 Financial
Report.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that the financial report, presented by Rogers,
Anderson, Malody & Scott, for fiscal year 1994/95 be received and
filed.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Anderson,
Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member Devlin. Absent:
Council
Miller.
None.
FUNDING REQUEST - $5,000 FY 1995/96 CIVIC &. PROMOTION
FUND - INLAND EMPIRE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (l6)
Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator, submitted a Staff
Report dated March 11, 1996, concerning a request from the Inland
Empire Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for funds in the amount of
$5,000 from the Fiscal Year 1995/96 Civic &. Promotion Fund.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the recommendation by
the Ways & Means Committee to allocate $5,000 in FY 1995/96 Civic
& Promotion Funds to the Inland Empire Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
be approved; and that the City Administrator be directed to execute
an agreement with said Chamber providing for use of said funds for
start-up costs to re-establish the Chamber activities.
RECEIVE & FILE
REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 1995/96 MID-YEAR BUDGET
(17)
Barbara Pachon,
dated March 7, 1996,
year budget.
Director of Finance, submitted a Staff Report
concerning the fiscal year (FY) 1995/96 mid-
Director Pachon provided a synopsis of the FY 1995/96 mid-year
budget report and answered questions regarding transfers out and
the utility tax revenue.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the fiscal year
1995/96 mid-year budget report be received and filed.
PUBLIC HEARING - IMPOSE LIENS ON PROPERTY - UNCOLLECTED
BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES (18)
Rachel Clark, City Clerk, submitted a Staff Report dated
February 29, 1996, concernlng the placement of liens for
uncollected business registration fees.
Mayor Minor opened the hearing.
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RES. 96-61 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
IMPOSING LIENS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR UNCOLLECTED
BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES. (l8)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Curlin, that the hearing be closed; that the City Clerk be
directed to administratively remove any properties from Exhibit A
which have been paid prior to the hearing; and that said resolution
be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 96-61 was adopted by the
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 96-62 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
GIVING NOTICE INVITING COMPETITIVE SEALED AND ORAL BIDS
FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY SAID CITY,
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SIERRA WAY
AND 7TH STREET (PIONEER MEMORIAL CEMETERY) IN SAID CITY,
ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM SALE PRICE FOR SAID PROPERTY. (19)
Assistant City Administrator Fred Wilson explained that the
City cemetery has operated with a deficit for a number of years.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-62 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
WAIVE FEES - $82 - USE OF SECCOMBE LAKE PARK & PAVILION -
VOCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM INC. - MENTAL HEALTH DAY -
MAY 14, 1996 (20)
Annie Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services, submitted a Staff Report dated February 26, 1996,
concerning a request from the vocational Improvement Program Inc.,
for a waiver of fees in the amount of $82 for the use of Seccombe
Lake park and pavilion for Mental Health Day, May 14, 1996.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the request to waive
fees for use of Seccombe Lake park and pavilion by the Vocational
Improvement Program Inc., in the amount of $82 be approved.
WAIVE FEES - $345 - USE OF SECCOMBE LAKE PARK -
BOYS & GIRLS - FUND RAISING JOG-A-THON - 1996
JUNE 1, 1996
CAMP FIRE
FUN RUN -
(21)
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Annie Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services, submitted a Staff Report dated February 27, 1996,
concerning a request from the Camp Fire Boys and Girls for a waiver
of fees in the amount of $345 for the use of Seccombe Lake park for
a fund raising jog-a-thon to be held on June 1, 1996.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Curlin, and unanimously carried, that the request to waive
fees for use of See combe Lake park by the Camp Fire Boys and Girls
in the amount of $345 be approved.
ORD. MC-963 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTION 19.06.030(2) (0) (1) TO ALLOW SERVICE
STATIONS WITHIN THE FREEWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY ALONG A
MAJOR OR SECONDARY ARTERIAL WITH A FREEWAY OFF-RAMP, AND
AMENDING SECTION 19.06.030(2) (F) ':4) TO EXEMPT SERVICE
STATION/CONVENIENCE STORES FROM THE 1000 FOOT DISTANCE
CRITERIA FROM AN EXISTING OR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
CONVENIENCE STORE. Final (22)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-963 was adopted b)' the following vote:
Council Members Curlin, Arias, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Council Members Negrete, Oberhelman. Absent: None.
Ayes:
Nays:
RES. 96-63 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA TIRE
RECYCLING MANAGEMENT FUND UNDER THE CALIFORNIA TIRE
RECYCLING ACT FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: WASTE TIRE
MANAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM EXPANSION. (23)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-63 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 96-64 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
AWARD OF A ONE-TIME SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE PREPARATION OF
ARTWORK FOR USE IN THE CITY'S USED OIL RECYCLING AND
PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM. (24)
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Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-64 was adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Ayes:
Devlin,
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED - ESTABLISH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
- CONSTRUCT SIDEWALK, MASONRY WALLS & LANDSCAPE - PORTION
OF TRACT NO. 14448 - NORTH PARK BOULEVARD, MOUNTAIN & HILL
DRIVES - (Continued from March 4, 1996) (25)
Bob Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue, Suite #439, San Bernardino,
CA, inquired if the project consisted of any curbs and ramps.
Director Hardgrave explained that ramps will be provided and
they will be handicap accessible.
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried, that the City Engineer
and City Clerk be authorized to proceed with initiating proceedings
for the establishment of an assessment district under the
provisions of Chapter 12.90 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code;
and that the City Engineer be directed to prepare an Engineer's
Report for the proposed construction of sidewalk, masonry walls and
landscaping along portions of Northpark Boulevard, Mountain and
Hill Drives within Tract No. 14448.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9053 MODIFY IRRIGATION SYSTEM
TIPPECANOE AVENUE, HARRY SHEPPARD BOULEVARD & DEL ROSA
DRIVE SAN BERNARDINO TRADE CENTER & INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT - AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - (Continued
from March 4, 1996) (26)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the plans for
modification of the irrigation system for Tippecanoe Avenue, Harry
Sheppard Boulevard and Del Rosa Drive at San Bernardino Trade
Center and International Airport, in accordance with Plan No. 9053,
be approved; and that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be
authorized to advertise for bids.
APPROVE PLAN NO. 9043 - REHABILITATE PAVEMENT
DRIVE FROM DEL ROSA AVENUE TO VICTORIA AVENUE -
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (Continued from
1996)
- LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZE
March 4,
(27)
Bob Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue, Suite #439, San Bernardino,
CA, inquired if the project required the construction of any curbs
and ramps.
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It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council that the policy
within the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) be incorporated in
further pavement rehabilitation and new projects.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the plans for
rehabilitation of the pavement on Lynwood Drive, from Del Rosa
Avenue to Victoria Avenue, in accordance with Plan No. 9043, be
approved; and that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be
authorized to advertise for bids.
RES. 96-65 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF LEASE WITH OPTION TO
PURCHASE, RELATING TO CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
SITUATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WATERMAN AVENUE AND
GILBERT STREET (1505 NORTH WATERMAN AVENUE). (Continued
from March 4, 1996) (28)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-65 was adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Ayes:
Devlin,
RES. 96-66 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS.
88-140, 89-510 AND 93-381 RELATING TO THE DEFERRAL OF
CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT FEES. (Continued from March 4, 1996)
(See Related Item Nos. 7 & 8, Page lO) (29)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-66 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 96-67 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE A PERMIT TO THE
BLAST SOCCER CLUB FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AND USE OF
SOCCER FIELDS AT AL GUHIN PARK. (Continued from March 4,
1996) (30)
Jay Lowry, President, The Blast Soccer Club, 3230 Washington
Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, explained that they are a non-profit
organization with 10 youth teams and answered questions regarding
its soccer season.
A discussion ensued regarding the possible liability to the
City and the exclusive right granted to The Blast Soccer Club.
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Helen Kopczynski, 8150 Cable Canyon Road, San Bernardino, CA,
inquired about the availability of parking and noted that the
property is currently owned by the Water Department.
Mayor Minor concurred that the property is owned by the Water
Department and explained that the Water Department has subleased
the property to the City with the understanding that it would be
used as a park.
City Attorney Penman stated that ~he development of the park
would not create a problem for the Water Department.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-67 was adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Ayes:
Devlin,
RES. 96-68 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO CARMENITA TRUCK CENTER FOR
FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF THREE (3) EACH PROPANE-POWERED
FIVE (5) YARD DUMP TRUCKS TO BE UTILIZED BY THE PUBLIC
SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IN
ACCORDANCE WITH BID SPECIFICATION F-96-20. (Continued
from March 4, 1996) (31)
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-68 was adopted by' the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Devlin, Anderson, Miller.
Nays: Council Member Oberhelman. Absent: None.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE ORDER FROM THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO TO MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS RELATING TO
PROVIDING 800 MHz RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT.
(Continued from March 4, 1996) (32)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A
PURCHASE ORDER TO ED BUTTS FORD FOR FURNISHING AND
DELIVERY OF ONE (1) EACH 1996 STENCIL TRUCK TO BE
UTILIZED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO IN ACCORDANCE WITH BID SPECIFICATION F-96-
20. (Continued from March 4, 1996) (33)
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A
PURCHASE ORDER TO FAIRVIEW FORD FOR FURNISHING AND
DELIVERY OF SIX (6) EACH 1996 COMPACT PICK-UP TRUCKS TO
BE UTILIZED BY THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
RENTAL HOUSING DIVISION AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IN ACCORDANCE WITH BID
SPECIFICATION F-96-21. (Continued from March 4, 1996)
(34)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Curlin, and unanimously carried, that said resolutions be
continued to May 6, 1996, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300
North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
CHAPTER 8.27 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO NUISANCES. (Continued from March 4,
1996) First (35)
(Lots with vacant and/or boarded structures)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be
laid over for final adoption.
RES. 96-69 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED
FROM HENRY G. CISNEROS, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 217 EAST 11TH
STREET, AND DEDICATING THE PROPERTY FOR WATER DEPARTMENT
USE. (Continued from March 4, 1996) (36)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-69 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 96-70 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ENDORSING IN CONCEPT A
MENTORING COLLABORATIVE WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (Sl)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-70 was adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Ayes:
Devlin,
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RES. 96-71 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NEW LEASE AGREEMENT
DOCUMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND
ASSOCIATES COMMERCIAL CORPORATION AND ISSUE SCHEDULE NO.
2 TO KOCH FINANCIAL RELATING TO AUTOMATED REFUSE
CONTAINERS FOR REFUSE/RECYCLE PURPOSES. (S2)
Concern was expressed as to why the City is not going after
Associates Commercial Corporation for a breach of contract and the
costs incurred to secure financing.
Assistant City Administrator Wilson explained that Toter, Inc.
(the vendor issuing recycling cans) has requested payment, hence
the need to secure financing.
Lynn Merrill, Recycling Coordinator, Public Services, stated
that the breach of contract has not affected the recycling program.
John Murphy, Purchasing Manager, Finance, explained that there
are no additional costs associated with Koch Financial because they
lowered their original bid to meet the same specifications as
Associates Commercial Corporation.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-71 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER EXCUSED
At 4:07 p.m., Council Member Miller left the Council meeting.
AUTHORIZE FILING - AMICUS CURIAE - SOUZA VS.
ANTIOCH - CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
CITY OF
(S3)
James F. Penman, City Attorney, submitted a Staff Report dated
March 13, 1996, requesting authorization to file an amicus curiae
in the matter of Souza vs. City of Antioch.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be
directed to join Souza vs. City of Antioch as an amicus curiae.
RES. 96-72 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO SUPPORTING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL CENTER OF HIGH PERFORMANCE
COMPUTING THROUGH THE INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SUPERCOMPUTING
AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO. (S4)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Curlin, that said resolution of support be adopted, lending
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encouragement to the Institute for Applied Super Computing and the
California State University San Bernardino's proposal of naming
their campus as a Regional Super Computer Center; and that said
resolution of support be presented to California State University
San Bernardino at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and
Common Council at 9:00 a.m., on April 1, 1996, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 96-72 was adopted by the
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson. Nays: None. Absent: Council
Member Miller.
RECESS MEETING
At 4:12 p.m., Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 4:23 p.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino 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 and Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Timothy
Sabo; City Clerk Rachel Clark; Economic Development Agency
Administrator Timothy Steinhaus. Absent: None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/SAN BERNARDINO JOINT
POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY - JOINT REGULAR MEETING
At 4:23 p.m., Chairman Minor called the joint regular meeting
of the Community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers
Financing Authority and Mayor and Common Council to order in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
At this time, the Mayor and Common Council,
Community Development Commission, took action
Development Commission items.
acting as the
on Community
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ADJOURNMENT (4l)
At 5:33 p.m., the regular meeting adjourned to 10:00 a.m.,
Monday, March 25, 1996, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300
North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RACHEL CLARK
City Clerk
By
No. of Items: 50
No. of Hours:
7 hrs. 45 min.
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