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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 3, 1996
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the
City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Minor at 8:03
a.m., Monday, June 3, 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, City Administrator Shauna Clark.
Absent: None.
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional
case would be discussed in closed session:
John Lee Bell vs. D. Keil, G. Napier, City of San Bernardino,
et al. - United States District Court Case No. CV95-4231 WDK
(JGx) .
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
At 8:03 a.m., the Mayor and Common
session for the following:
(1)
Council recessed to closed
1. Pursuant to Government Code Sections:
A. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a):
City of San Bernardino vs. Larry A. Sinqleton San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 29716;
City of San Bernardino vs. Larry A. Sinqleton San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 29717;
Mark A. Johnson vs. City of San Bernardino -- Worker's
Compensation Appeals Board Case No. MON 0190919 Claim No.
931812.
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9: no
cases.
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C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation _
initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9: no cases.
D. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8. (See related Item No.
25 - page 12)
Property: Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, 211 E. 9th Street,
San Bernardino, CA 92410.
Neqotiatinq Parties: City of San Bernardino; Potential
Successful Bidder.
Under Neqotiation: Instructions to negotiator concerning
price and terms of payment.
E. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957 - public security. (See related Item No.
35 - page 26)
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:03 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. Absent: Ci ty Administrator
Shauna Clark.
Also present: Assistant City Administrator Wilson; Senior
Assistant city Attorneys Barlow and Carlyle, and Margaret Scroggin,
Administrative Operations Supervisor, City Attorney's Office;
Director of Personnel Dillon; Chief of Police Dean; and Attorney
Bob Bakke of Mark, Bolson, Kuntz, & Serembe, 600 N. Arrowhead
Avenue, San Bernardino, CA.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
Deputy City Clerk Hartzel read the titles of all the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular and supplemental agendas
of the Mayor and Common Council and the regular agenda of the
Community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers
Financing Authority/San Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers
Financing Authority and Mayor and Common Council while the Council
was in closed session.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR SHAUNA CLARK ARRIVED
At 8:10 a.m., City Administrator Shauna Clark arrived at the
closed session.
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ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILSON, PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
DILLON & ATTORNEY BOB BAKKE EXCUSED
At 8:10 a.m., Assistant City Administrator Wilson, Personnel
Director Dillon, and Attorney Bob Bakke left the closed session.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR SHAUNA CLARK EXCUSED
At 8:18 a.m., City Administrator Shauna Clark left the closed
session.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR SHAUNA CLARK RETURNED
At 8:25 a.m., City Administrator Shauna Clark returned to the
closed session.
FACILITIES MANAGER SHARER & CABLE TELEVISION MANAGER
KELLER ARRIVED
At 8:30 a.m., Facilities Manager Sharer and Cable Television
Manager Keller arrived at the closed session.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER EXCUSED
At 8:40 a.m., Council Member Miller left the closed session.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED
At 8:50 a.m., Council Member Miller returned to the closed
session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 8: 55 a. m., the closed session adjourned to 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.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:03 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, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; Senior
Assistant City Attorney Carlyle, City Clerk Rachel Clark, City
Administrator Shauna Clark. Absent: None.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant
to the Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Miller.
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PRESENTATION - SISTER CITIES PROGRAM - AMBASSADORS OF
GOOD WILL - TACHI KAWA , JAPAN (3)
Jean Andersen, Executive Director, Cultural and International
Affairs, Mayor's Office, introduced four local high school
students, known as Tachi Kids, who will be leaving June 22 to stay
with families in Tachikawa, Japan, as official Ambassadors of Good
will for the City of San Bernardino.
Mayor Minor presented certificates and City pins to the four
students, as follows: Stacy Duty, Caj on High School; Mollee
Hornal, San Gorgonio High School; Laurie Moffett, San Bernardino
High School; and Scott Oakley, Cajon High School.
PRESENTATION CERTIFICATES OF FRIENDSHIP HONORARY
CITIZENS OF SAN BERNARDINO - DELEGATION FROM YUSHU, CHINA
(3 )
Council Member Miller introduced members of
Bernardino, California/Yushu, China Sister Cities
Committee; members of a delegation from Yushu, China;
Press, Vice President, Sister Cities International,
Privadas, San Bernardino, CA.
the San
Executive
and Thelma
1740 Lomas
Mayor Minor presented Certificates of Friendship to the
following delegates from Yushu, China: The Honorable Lin Zhong Yu,
Mayor; Honorable Bao Shang Yan, Chairman of the City Congress;
Honorable Jing-Yao Wei, Director of Foreign Affairs; and Honorable
Wen-Xue Zou, Director of Finance.
The Honorable Lin Zhong Yu presented gifts to Mayor Minor and
members of the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENT - COUNCIL MEMBER OBERHELMAN
(4)
Council Member Oberhelman complimented
the outstanding production of "Legend of the
that he hopes it becomes an annual event.
Main Street, Inc., for
Arrowhead," and stated
ANNOUNCEMENT - MAYOR MINOR
(4)
Mayor Minor expressed condolences to the family of Jim Celano,
who recently passed away.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ROSKO KIDWELL
(5)
Rosko Kidwell, 522-D W. First Street, Rialto,
was in attendance at the May 20 Council meeting
express his thanks and appreciation to the Mayor and
Devlin for the outstanding job they did in handling
that occurred.
CA, stated he
and wanted to
Council Member
the disruption
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - JEFF WRIGHT
(5)
Jeff Wright, P.O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, expressed
disgust at the melee that took place at the Council meeting of May
20 and the fact that 33 items were included on the consent
calendar, thereby precluding the publ ic from speaking to these
items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - STEPHEN SUTHERLAND
(5)
Stephen Sutherland, 426 W. Baseline Street, San Bernardino,
CA, representing the Baseline Area Business Association, submitted
a letter dated June 3, 1996, and spoke in support of a program
similar to the freeway adoption program for maintaining San
Bernardino's streets and sidewalks.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - BOBBY OQUENDO
(5)
Bobby Oquendo, 3094 N. central Avenue, San Bernardino, CA,
encouraged everyone to attend the Vera Lopez Scholarship Dinner at
5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 1996, at the National Orange Show,
when 15 local high school students would each be awarded a $500
scholarship. Tickets are $35 each and available at the Mitla Cafe,
602 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, or by calling 864-
6987. Mr. Oquendo thanked the local area businesses for making
these scholarships possible.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - PHILIP POWELL
(5)
Philip Powell, 1214 S. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA,
began speaking regarding an agendized item and was informed by
Mayor Minor that he could not speak to this item during public
comments, but must wait until the item came before the Council.
RECESS MEETING
At 9:34 a.m., Mayor Minor declared a ten-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:43 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 nDn 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, City Administrator Shauna Clark.
Absent: None.
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WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (6)
Council Member Negrete made a motion,
Member Arias, 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
RES. 96-143 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING COST OF ABATEMENTS AND IMPOSING LIENS ON
CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF THE ABATEMENT OF
PUBLIC NUISANCES. (Building Abatements) (8)
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, that the City Clerk be directed to administratively
remove any properties from Exhibit A which have been paid; and that
said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried, and Resolution No. 96-143
the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
was adopted by
Curlin, Arias,
Absent: None.
RES. 96-144 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN EMERGENCY PLAN DATED JANUARY
1996 (EXHIBIT A) PERTAINING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR
SAID CITY AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 88-229. (9)
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-144 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
ORD. MC-968 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADDING SECTION 3.04.105 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE SALE OF SURP~US CITY PROPERTY.
Final (10)
ORD. MC-969 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADDING SECTION 9.04.025 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO USE OF THE CITY SEAL. Final (11)
ORD. MC-970 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.22 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO OUTDOOR SALES AND DISPLAYS. Final
(13)
ORD. MC-971 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTION 9.12.030 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE WILLFUL DISRUPTION IN A CITY
BUILDING OR FACILITY. Final (14)
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Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, that said ordinances be adopted.
Ordinance Nos. MC-968, MC-969, MC-970 and MC-971 were
by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete,
Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
None.
adopted
Curlin,
Absent:
SET PUBLIC HEARING 10:00 A.M. JUNE 17, 1996
INCREASE ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE - PROCESSING NUISANCE &
WEED ABATEMENTS - FROM $75 TO $110 (15)
James Howell, Director of Public Services, submitted a Staff
Report dated May 22, 1996, relative to setting a public hearing
regarding increasing the administrative charge for processing
nuisance and weed abatements, from $75 to $110.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, and unanimously carried, that a public hearing be set
for 10:00 a.m. on June 17, 1996, for the purpose of increasing the
administrative charge for processing nuisance and weed abatements
from $75 to $110.
CLAIMS & PAYROLL
(16)
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, and unanimously carried, that the claims and payroll
and authorization to issue warrants as listed on the memorandum
dated May 15, 1996, from the Director of Finance, be approved.
RES. 96-145 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
PRELIMINARILY DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF A LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LOCATED IN THE KENDALL
DRIVE AND PINE AVENUE AREA; DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
PROCEED TO ORDER WORK WITHIN THE DISTRICT, TO BE KNOWN AS
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1017, APPROVING PRELIMINARY
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND GIVING NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
AND PUBLIC HEARING. (18)
RES. 96-146 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HOLLAND-LOWE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
FOR REHABILITATING THE PAVEMENT ON LYNWOOD DRIVE, FROM
DEL ROSA AVENUE TO VICTORIA AVENUE. (Discussed later in
the meeting - see page 28) (19)
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 96-145 and 96-146 were adopted
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent:
by the
Arias!
None.
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APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. FIVE AUTHORIZE
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR EXTRA WORK
PERFORMED IN PARKING LOT AREA DUE TO CONFLICTS WITH
UTILITIES NOT SHOWN ON PLANS CONTRACT INCREASE OF
$20,000 PASSENGER TERMINAL ACCESS ROADS & PARKING
FACILITIES - SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - PLAN
NO. 9283 (20)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 15, 1996, regarding approval of
Change Order No. Five to the contract with Riverside Construction
for extra work performed in the parking lot area of the San
Bernardino International Airport due to conflicts with utilities
not shown on the plans.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, and unanimously carried, that Change Order No. Five
to the contract with Riverside Construction for improvement of
access roads and parking facilities for the passenger terminal for
the San Bernardino Trade Center and International Airport, in
accordance with Plan No. 9283, be approved; and that the contractor
be authorized additional compensation for extra work performed in
the parking lot area due to conflicts with utilities not shown on
the plans, for a net increase to the contract price of $20,000,
from $2,645,557.08 to $2,665,557.08.
APPROVE PLANS - AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS - DRILL
TWO WATER WELLS & APPURTENANT FACILITIES - SAN BERNARDINO
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - PLAN NO. 9490 (21)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 14, 1996, regarding
authorization to advertise for bids for drilling of two water wells
and appurtenant facilities at the San Bernardino International
Airport.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Arias, and unanimously carried, that the plans for drilling
two wells and appurtenant facilities at San Bernardino Trade Center
and International Airport, in accordance with Plan No. 9490 be
approved; and that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be
authorized to advertise for bids.
RES. 96-147 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LOS
PADRINOS, INC., A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, TO IMPLEMENT
A COMPREHENSIVE CITYWIDE GRAFFITI REMOVAL PROGRAM, BY
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR A ONE YEAR
PERIOD. (7)
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Max Alonzo, Executive Director, Los Padrinos Youth Services of
Southern California, 1464 E. Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA,
spoke in support of their program, stating that 188 different boys
participated from June 1995 through June 1996.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-147 was
Ayes: Council Members Negrete,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
adopted by the following vote:
Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Absent: None.
COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS EXCUSED
At 9:48 a.m., Council Member Arias left the Council meeting.
ORD. MC-972 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING MISCELLANEOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 19.02, 19.06,
AND 19.70 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL (DEVELOPMENT
CODE) PERTAINING TO OUTDOOR SALES AND DISPLAYS. Final
(12)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-972 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Arias.
COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS RETURNED
At 9:49 a.m., Council Member Arias returned to the Council
meeting and took her place at the council table.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS (Discussed later in the meeting - see
page 20) (17)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the personnel actions submitted by the Chief
Examiner dated May 23, 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. (Note:
There was nO vote taken.)
Council Member Anderson stated she had questions regarding the
selection process used to determine which individuals would be
promoted from Fire Engineer to Fire Captain, and stated that she
could not take action on this matter without answers to her
questions.
City Attorney Penman stated that although the Council is
required to approve hires and promotions, the process is handled by
the Civil Service Board to avoid politics and ensure that the
process is handled fairly and impartially.
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Discussion ensued regarding the Civil Service process; in
particular, the selection process for promotions. City Attorney
Penman again warned that the Council was delving into a dangerous
area by discussing personnel issues, and that the courts would not
permit the Council to circumvent the Civil Service procedure. He
also noted that if a particular person was being discussed, this
would have to be done in closed session.
Doug Chandler, Chief Examiner, Civil Service, provided the
Council with the promotional list for Fire Captain. He explained
that following the written examination, a list of those individuals
who qualified is submitted to the department in alphabetical order.
Subsequently, a panel comprised of outside raters interviews the
applicants and makes a recommendation to the chief.
Discussion ensued regarding continuation of this item to a
later date or time.
Council Member Negrete made a substitute motion to continue
all Fire Department promotions, Personnel Action Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, and 8, for two weeks.
The substitute motion failed for lack of a second.
City Administrator Shauna Clark suggested that Council approve
everything except Personnel Action Nos. 3 and 4, the promotions
from Fire Engineer to Fire Captain.
Council Member Negrete made a substitute motion,
Council Member Curlin, to continue for two weeks.
items to be continued were not specified.)
seconded by
(Note: The
The substitute motion failed by the
Council Members Negrete, Curlin. Nays:
Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller. Abstain:
Absent: None.
following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Arias,
Council Member Anderson.
Council Member Oberhelman made a substitute motion, seconded
by Council Member Curlin, that the personnel actions submitted by
the Chief Examiner dated May 23, 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, except for Personnel Action Nos. 3 and 4; and that
consideration of Nos. 3 and 4 be postponed until later in the
afternoon.
The substitute motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller.
Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member Anderson. Absent: None.
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RES. 96-148 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT
AND FILING OF THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
FOR THE YEAR 1996. (Sl)
David Kennedy, City Treasurer, advised the Council that they
need to be aware of what is going on with the City financially, and
that he prepares a monthly report to ensure that they are kept
informed.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-148 was
Ayes: Council Members Negrete,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
adopted by the following vote:
Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Absent: None.
RES. 96-149 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO FILE A GRANT
APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) FOR
ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS PURSUANT TO THE COPS UNIVERSAL
HIRING PROGRAM. CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING A WAIVER OF
MATCHING FUNDS/MAXIMUM FUNDS PER OFFICER HIRED OR THE
AVAILABILITY FUNDING FOR THE REQUIRED CITY MATCH. (S2)
Discussion ensued regarding the fact that the City would be
responsible for full funding of these positions at the end of three
years and whether the current attrition rate within the Police
Department would accommodate for this factor and provide openings
for these positions by the end of the three-year period.
Chief Dean pointed out that the department would not attempt
to maintain any unfilled vacancy rate; that they will be trying to
fill every vacancy that occurs. He also noted that there is an
annual reapplication process required with this grant; therefore,
funding approved for one year does not necessarily mean funding
would be approved for all three years.
Mayor Minor complimented Police Chief Dean for attempting to
get the waiver on the matching funds, for proposing some form of
set-aside funds in order to retain these officers after the three-
year funding period, and for interweaving his comprehensive plan
with the Police Strategic Plan Task Force plans on crime reduction.
City Administrator Shauna Clark asked whether there were any
hidden costs that would have to be met by the general fund if the
grant was approved.
Chief Dean stated that all associated costs have been
identified and no hidden costs remain.
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Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-149 was
Ayes: Council Members Negrete,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
adopted by the following vote:
Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Absent:: None.
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF BID
PIONEER MEMORIAL CEMETERY
page 2)
- NEGOTIATE SALES AGREEMENT -
(See related Item No. 1.D -
(25)
Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator, submitted a Staff
Report dated May 28, 1996, regarding acceptance of the bid received
from the Loewen Group International, Inc., for purchase of the
City-owned Pioneer Memorial Cemetery and negotiation of said sales
agreement. Mr. Wilson noted that only one payment of $555,908 was
proposed to be made prior to the close of escrow; therefore, in
order for the General Fund to realize the full $926,513 in revenue
in fiscal year 1996-97, it was recommended that the balance of
payments ($370,605) be loaned to the General Fund by the Trust and
Agency Fund (City Hall sinking fund), with subsequent payment
received from the Loewen Group to be deposited to the Trust and
Agency Fund.
City Administrator Shauna Clark informed the Mayor
that Mr. Larry Ansbach, the City's cemetery broker,
audience to answer any questions they might have.
and Council
was in the
Mayor Minor opened the floor for any oral bids, with a bottom
line acceptable bid of $926,513. No oral bids were received.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed agreement, the amount
of money in the City Hall sinking fund, and what provisions could
be made to ensure that the City maintains control of the endowment
fund if the buyer should default.
Larry Ansbach, President, American Cemetery Association,
stated that the endowment fund goes to the new owners for future
maintenance; however, as part of the agreement the City could
stipulate that the money remain in current investments, to be
disbursed over the five-year period of the agreement.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the bid as received
for the sale of certain City-owned property located at the corner
of Sierra Way and 7th Street in the City of San Bernardino (Pioneer
Memorial Cemetery) from the Loewen Group International, Inc., be
accepted, contingent upon successful negotiation of an acceptable
sales agreement; and that staff be directed to negotiate a sales
agreement with the Loewen Group, to be brought back to the Mayor
and Council for final approval.
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APPEAL HEARING - BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS - ORDER
NO. 3156 - 1670 NORTH MT. VERNON AVENUE - GHANSHYAM PATEL
(24)
Al Boughey, Director of Planning and Building Services,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 22, 1996, regarding appeal of
the Board of Building Commissioners' Order No. 3156 relative to
property located at 1670 Mt. Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino,
California.
Mayor Minor opened the hearing.
There were no public comments.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be closed;
that the Mayor and Common Council uphold Order No. 3156 of the
Board of Building Commissioners; and that the appeal be denied.
DISCUSS & TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION - POLICE AD HOC COMMITTEE
- ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 994 - CITY-WIDE STREET LIGHTING
& STREET SWEEPING - ADVISORY MEASURE FOR NOVEMBER 1996
BALLOT $9 INCREASE (Continued from May 20. 1996)
(Discussed later in the meeting - see page 24) (22)
Submitted into the record was an undated letter from the East
Inland Empire Association of Realtors, Inc., addressed to
Councilman Jerry Devlin, urging the City Council "to honor its
pledge (twice given) to end the temporary fix (provided by
Assessment District 994) and study the comprehensive plan for
policing the City recently completed by the new Police Chief and
develop a statement of the funds needed to fully implement that
plan. Then, to prepare a Police Tax and submit it to the voters
for approval."
Council Member Devlin presented an overview of Assessment
District No. 994, stating that it was formed in 1990 to raise funds
to increase Police Department staffing, with a subsequent increase
in 1994 to provide the matching funds needed to take advantage of
a Federal grant for additional officers. He noted that both the
grant funding and Assessment District No. 994 expire in June 1997;
and in order to maintain current staffing levels it will be
necessary to add an additional $9 to the current assessments. He
stated that in 1994 the Council had promised the people of San
Bernardino a vote on Police funding, therefore, the Council needed
to take action to place something on the November ballot.
Council Member Devlin suggested three alternatives for
inclusion on the November ballot, as follows: An advisory vote
asking voters if they would: 1) Support an increase of $9 per
parcel in order to retain nine police officer positions which will
lose grant funding in June 1997, 2) Support increases in the
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current Assessment District No. 994 to fund an increase in the
number of police officers to allow for a 33 percent proactive
patrol, or 3) Support an ad valorem tax measure to fund additional
police positions if placed on the ballot for approval.
Discussion ensued regarding the various options available to
the Council. It was noted that the assessment district cannot be
increased more than it would actually cost to provide the services
of street lighting and street sweeping; and that both the ad
valorem tax and the parcel tax would require a full-blown election
and 66.6 percent of the votes to pass, as well as extensive
engineering-type work and information as to what the cost would be
per parcel, since this information must be provided to the voters.
The engineering work would cost an estimated $120,000 plus election
costs of $20,000 to $30,000.
Ci ty Administrator Shauna Clark stated that the original
assessment levied by Assessment District No. 994 was $48, which was
subsequently increased by Council to $65. She stated that her
understanding of what the Council had promised the voters was
whether to continue the assessment district, because the Council
holds the power to do this, but felt more comfortable asking the
voters.
Mayor Minor acknowledged a fourth grade class from Loma Linda
Elementary School in the audience.
Mayor Minor stated that law enforcement in the City of San
Bernardino should be at a level decided by the people, and they
need an opportunity to indicate this by their vote. The issue must
be brought forward for the citizens to support or oppose, even if
it takes a two-thirds vote to move forward.
Discussion continued, and Council expressed concern that the
people would not vote for an increase of taxes or assessments
unless they have been advised of where the City now stands, what
the City has planned, and what the cost will be. It was noted that
the Strategic Plan will soon be ready for submission to the people,
and at that time the Council will be able to indicate what the City
can do if they have the vote and the funds.
Discussion ensued relative to approval of a general directive
to notify the Registrar of Voters that the City plans to include a
Measure on the November ballot; and to discuss the specifics later
in the meeting.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the City Clerk be
directed to notify the Registrar of Voters that the City is
planning to submit a Measure no later than July 5, 1996, for
inclusion on the November 5, 1996 ballot.
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APPROVE - FACTORS OF CONSIDERATION - PROPOSED SPHERE OF
INFLUENCE EXPANSION - NORTH OF MEYERS ROAD - NORTHWEST OF
LITTLE LEAGUE DRIVE - VERDEMONT (MARTIN RANCH) AREA -
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) 2808 (26)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 16, 1996, regarding expansion of
the City's Sphere of Influence to include approximately 377 acres
located north of Meyers Road and northwest of Little League Drive
in the north Verdemont area and submission to LAFCO of "Factors of
Consideration" which would address issues of land use and City
services.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the factors of
consideration relative to the proposed expansion for the City's
Sphere of Influence for the area generally located north of Meyers
Road, northwest of Little League Drive and more specifically
described in LAFCO No. 2808, be approved; and that the City Clerk
be authorized and directed to file a certified copy with the
Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission.
ESTABLISH FAIR MARKET VALUE - ORANGE SHOW ROAD PROPERTIES
- AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED - ACQUISITION OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- CONSTRUCT ORANGE SHOW ROAD (29)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City
submitted a Staff Report dated May 23, 1996,
establishment of the fair market value for Orange
properties and authorization to proceed with acquisition
of-way needed to construct Orange Show Road.
Engineer,
regarding
Show Road
of rights-
Phil Powell, pastor of the San Bernardino Christian Center,
1214 S. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, stated that his church
would be directly affected by this action and requested help in
getting their plans through Planning and Building Services so they
could relocate to their new facility. He stated the church had
complied with all of the City's requirements, and inquired about
recouping some of the funds they had paid to expedite the process,
since their plans had been with Planning and Building Services
since January of this year.
Mayor Minor asked Director of Planning and Building Services
Boughey to meet with Mr. Powell to address his concerns.
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Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the fair market value
be established for the acquisition of necessary rights-of-way for
the extension of Orange Show Road from Arrowhead Avenue to
Tippecanoe Avenue; and that Public Works/Engineering be authorized
and directed to acquire the necessary rights-of-way for the
extension of Orange Show Road from Arrowhead Avenue to Tippecanoe
Avenue.
RECESS MEETING
At 11:17 a.m., Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11:25 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, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller; Senior
Assistant City Attorney Barlow, Economic Development Agency Special
Counsel Sabo, City Clerk Rachel Clark, Economic Development Agency
Administrator Steinhaus. Absent: None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/SAN BERNARDINO JOINT
POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY/SAN BERNARDINO PARK
ACQUISITION JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
At 11:25 a.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 and Mayor and Common Council to order in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
NOTE: The items reflected within the Community Development
Commission portion of the minutes are those items which require
action by the Mayor and Common Council. Therefore, action taken
relative to Items R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 will
not be annotated. Minutes of the action taken on Community
Development Commission items are prepared and distributed
separately by the Economic Development Agency.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (R3)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular agenda of the Community
Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing
Authority/San Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers Financing
Authority and Mayor and Common Council, be waived.
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At this time, the Mayor and Common Council,
Community Development Commission, took action
Development Commission items.
acting as the
on Community
RECESS MEETING
At 12:01 p.m., Chairman Minor recessed the joint regular
meeting of the Community Development Commission/San Bernardino
Joint Powers Financing Authority/San Bernardino Park Acquisition
Joint Powers Financing Authority and Mayor and Common Council to
2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, California.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:08 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
following being present:
Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman,
Attorney Empeno, City Clerk
Building Services Boughey.
by City Clerk Rachel Clark with the
Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Devlin, Anderson, Miller; Deputy City
Rachel Clark, Director of Planning and
Absent: None.
REAPPOINTMENT - HECTOR O'CAMPO - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD -
MAYOR MINOR (2)
Mayor Minor submitted a Staff Report dated May 28, 1996,
requesting the reappointment of Hector O'Campo, 3716 N. Elm Avenue,
San Bernardino, CA, to the Civil Service Board.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the reappointment of
Hector O'Campo to the civil Service Board, as requested by Mayor
Minor, be approved.
Mr. O'Campo accepted his certificate of appointment.
PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96 - 02
CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM RM, RESIDENTIAL
MEDIUM, TO CR-2, COMMERCIAL REGIONAL - NORTH SIDE OF 6TH
STREET - GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN "F" & "G" STREETS
(41)
Al Boughey, Director of Planning and Building Services,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 15, 1996, regarding General Plan
Amendment No. 96-02, to change the land use designation from RM,
Residential Medium, to CR-2, Commercial Regional, on the north side
of 6th Street, generally located between "F" and "G" Streets.
Mayor Minor opened the hearing.
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Director Boughey stated that Main Street, Inc., was the
applicant requesting said general plan amendment, which encompasses
a 2.7-acre location consisting of 10 parcels within the Central
City North Redevelopment area, bounded on the north, west and part
of the south by multi-family residential and to the east and south
by commercial and residential uses. He noted that two previous
general plan amendments have been approved in this area changing
the land use designation from RM to CR-2, and that the Development
Review Committee had determined as recently as March 21 that the
project did not have significant impact on the environment. Mr.
Boughey recommended adoption of the negative declaration and
approval of General Plan Amendment No. 96-02.
Mr. Boughey continued, stating that Mr. James Roe, owner of
several properties on both sides of "F" Street between 6th Street
and 7th Street, had requested the inclusion of his properties in
this action; however, this was not staff's recommendation. He
noted that Mr. Roe could submit a general plan amendment for his
property at a later date, if he so desired.
Michael Newkirk, 639 N. "G" Street, San Bernardino, CA, stated
that he has rented from Mr. Roe for 13 years at this address and
also has a business on the block. He expressed support for
including Mr. Roe's properties in the proposed general plan
amendment area, since this would be advantageous not only to Mr.
Roe's interests, but to the best interest of the entire block.
James Roe, 2373 Willow Drive, San Bernardino, CA, submitted a
letter dated May 14, 1996, and addressed the Council regarding his
request that the properties he owns located on both sides of "F"
Street, between 6th and 7th Streets, be included in the requested
general plan amendment. He stated that incorrect information had
been included on the general plan amendment application, and voiced
concern that this amounted to nothing more than "spot zoning",
which creates leap-frog development. Mr. Roe requested that the
applicant be required to resubmit their application with all
information corrected and the submission and notification process
begun allover, and that both sides of "F" Street from 6th Street
to 7th Street be included in the resubmission of General Plan
Amendment No. 96-02.
Robin Shidler, 1492 E. Sonora, San Bernardino, CA, stated he
owns one of the parcels on "G" Street which is presently a
residence, and he expressed opposition to changing the zoning on
his property to commercial unless the change included the whole
block.
J. S. Alexandrowicz, 783 Mt. View Avenue, San Bernardino, CA,
Director of Archaeological Consulting Services in Lytle Creek, CA,
expressed opposition to the on-going demolition of historic
structures in the former Empire Bay Project Area ("F" to "G"
Streets and 6th to 7th Streets) and submitted a letter dated May 3,
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1996, requesting that, "
destruction of significant
archaeological, landscape,
been completed."
. the City cease and desist with the
cultural resources (i.e., architectural,
etc.) until the proper documentation has
Larry Quiel, 4040 La Hacienda, San Bernardino, CA, stated he
would like to see this project go forward and expressed support for
General Plan Amendment No. 96-02 and the ideas proposed by Main
Street, Inc., for development of this area.
Judi Thompson, Executive Vice President,
Chamber of Commerce, 546 W. 6th Street,
expressed support of the proposed project
move forward as quickly as possible.
San Bernardino Area
San Bernardino, CA,
and hope that it could
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be closed.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno explained to the Council that
there were legal limits to what the Council could do today, as only
the parcels dealt with in the study area were included in the
published "Notice of Public Hearing." This would preclude them
from including any other parcels, including Mr. Roe's, in the
approval of General Plan Amendment No. 96-02. Mr. Empeno suggested
that if the Council wanted to include Mr. Roe's parcels and expand
the area to be rezoned, they should move forward with General plan
Amendment No. 96-02 today and then vote to initiate a general plan
amendment to include the other parcels owned by Mr. Roe.
Ann Harris, Executive Director, Main Street, Inc., Economic
Development Agency, stated that the Empire Bay Project is gone and
the area, which is presently a corridor and entrance into the city,
is deteriorating; therefore, they have taken out permits and have
begun some demolition for health and safety reasons. She stated
that the general plan amendment to rezone the area is needed before
they can submit plans for development of the project to Planning
and Building Services and before they can obtain investors. At
this time, what they have is a proposed concept which includes an
art colony-type setting with a lot of greenery, living space,
retail space, etc., including everything from visual arts to
performing arts as a means to stimulate the economy.
Discussion ensued regarding how long the project would be
delayed if they returned to "square one" and submitted a new
application which included Mr. Roe's parcels, the fact that Mr. Roe
would like to be included to avoid the need for a separate
application and payment of separate fees, and how Council could
ensure that Mr. Roe's property would be considered for a zone
change if they approved General Plan Amendment No. 96-02, as
submitted.
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Director Boughey stated it would take three to four months if
they had to start over; however, Counci~ could approve General Plan
Amendment No. 96-02, as submitted, and direct staff to initiate a
general plan amendment, at either the owner's expense or the City's
expense, for these other properties.
Council expressed support for Main Street and the proposed
concept, and did not want to create a setback in their plans;
however, they wanted some assurance that they could "get the ball
rolling" on the other properties.
Mayor Minor expressed concern that if the other properties are
rezoned, the property owners may propose uses for their property
that would be incompatible with the art colony concept proposed by
Main Street, since CR-2 zoning includes auto repair, parts stores,
liquor stores, etc.
RES. 96-150 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96-02 TO THE GENERAL
PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (41)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution which approves the negative
declaration and General Plan Amendment No. 96-02, be adopted.
The motion carried, and Resolution No. 96-150
the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
was adopted by
Curlin, Arias,
Absent: None.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that staff be directed to
initiate a general plan amendment for parcels on both sides of "F"
Street, from 6th Street to 7th Street; south side of 7th Street,
from "F" Street to "G" Street; and east side of "G" Street, from
6th Street to 7th Street.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
See page 9)
(Discussed earlier in the meeting -
(17)
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried, that Personnel Action
Nos. 3 and 4 submitted by the Chief Examiner dated May 23, 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.
DIRECTOR
At 3: 35
Boughey left
Administrator
OF PLANNING & BUILDING SERVICES BOUGHEY EXCUSED
p. m., Director of Plann ing and Building Services
the Council meeting and was replaced by City
Shauna Clark.
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DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO EXCUSED
At 3:35 p.m., Deputy City Attorney Empeno left the Council
meeting and was replaced by City Attorney Penman.
At this time, it was suggested that related Agenda Item Nos.
23 and 31 be considered simultaneously by the Council.
ESTABLISH CODE COMPLIANCE
ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE
DIVISION
CITY
(23)
Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator, submitted a Staff
Report dated May 22, 1996, regarding the consolidation of all code
compliance activities into a Code Compliance Division under the
jurisdiction of the City Administrator's Office.
AUTHORIZE CONTINUATION - RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM (31)
City Administrator Shauna Clark submitted a staff Report dated
May 28, 1996, regarding continuation of the Rental Housing Program
for an additional three years and granting permanent status to the
employees working in said program.
Council Member Negrete noted that according to City Attorney
Penman, the City Administrator does not have supervisorial
authority under the Charter and taking action to establish a Code
Compliance Division under her jurisdiction could entail legal
ramifications. Councilman Negrete submitted a memorandum from the
Council Office dated May 30, 1996, wherein it was recommended that
a Code Compliance Department be formed, rather than a Code
Compliance Division under the City Administrator. Also recommended
was deletion of the Assistant Director of Planning position,
inclusion of the Rental Housing Program in the new department, and
consideration of including the building inspectors in the new
department.
Council Member Arias stated that she felt the City Attorney's
Office should provide a written legal opinion relative to the Code
Enforcement Division reporting to the City Administrator's Office.
City Attorney Penman stated that his office had an opinion
from March 1992 (Opinion No. 92-10) regarding the old City
Administrator ordinance and all the issues are explained therein;
however, they could do a new written opinion. (Note: Opinion No.
92-10, dated March 9, 1992, was submitted into the official
record. )
Discussion ensued regarding identification of the various
costs associated with code enforcement, blight reduction, and
rental housing; and establishment of one department or division to
oversee these various functions, thus eliminating overlapping
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costs, supervision, etc. It was suggested that said organization
fall under the jurisdiction of either the Police Department or the
Fire Department.
Bob Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue, #439, San Bernardino, CA
stated that accessibility codes are a part of enforcement and
expressed support for one department administering all enforcement
programs.
Mayor Minor suggested that Council create a division under the
Mayor's Office which would include Code Compliance and the Rental
Housing Program, thereby eliminating the concerns presented by City
Attorney Penman.
Council Member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that 1) the continuation of
the Rental Housing Program be approved for an additional three
years, wi th funding to be provided by the Economic Development
Agency; and that staff be directed to grant permanent status to the
employees working in the Rental Housing Program; that a new Code
Compliance Division be established, which incorporates code
enforcement, vehicle abatement, weed abatement, graffiti abatement,
and the Rental Housing Program, as a division of the Office of the
Mayor; 2) and that one (1) Code Compliance Manager position be
established at Range 4455, ($4,294-$5,219/month); 3) that the
position of Code Compliance Officer II be established at Range 1354
($2,595-$3,154/month); 4) that the position of Code Compliance
Officer I be established at Range 1320 ($2,201-$2,675/month); 5)
that one (1) Code Compliance Supervisor, Range 2420, ($3,606-
$4,383/month) be retitled to Code Compliance Field Supervisor,
Range 2420, ($3,606-$4,383/month); 6) that one (1) position of Code
Compliance Field Supervisor be established at Range 2420, ($3,606-
$4,383/month); 7) that one (1) Parking Control Supervisor position,
Range 2333, ($2,337-$2,840/month) be retitled to Code Compliance
Field Representative, Range 2333, ($2,337-$2,840/month); and that
the classification of Parking Control Supervisor, Range 2333,
$2,337-$2,840/month, be deleted; 8) that two (2) Parking Control
Checker/Vehicle Abatement positions and one (1) Account Clerk
position be transferred from Facilities Management Division to the
Code Compliance Division; 9) that two (2) Parking Control
Checker/Vehicle Abatement positions, Range 1292, ($1,905-
$2,315/month) be upgraded to Code Compliance Officer I positions,
Range 1321, ($2,201-$2,675/month); 10) that the Graffiti Abatement
Program coordination be transferred to the Code Compliance
Division; 11) that one (1) Weed Abatement Coordinator and two (2)
Weed Abatement Aide positions in the Public Services Department be
transferred to the new Code Compliance Division; 12) and that the
classif ication of Senior Code Compliance Officer, Range 1373,
($2,853-$3,467/month, be deleted.
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ACCEPT BIDS - SALE OF CITY PROPERTY - SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
OLIVE AVENUE & OHIO AVENUE (30)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 23, 1996, regarding acceptance
of bids for the sale of City property located at the southeast
corner of Olive and Ohio Avenues; and stating that sealed bids
would be received up to the hour of 9:00 a.m., June 3, 1996, which
would be presented at 3:00 p.m. on June 3, 1996, and that oral bids
would also be received at that time.
Director Hardgrave noted that no written
received by the deadline of 9:00 a.m., this date,
that the Mayor call for oral bids at this time.
bids had been
and suggested
Mayor Minor called for oral bids.
Dave Mylnarski, 680 S. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA,
offered $430,000 for the property, subject to one modification of
the purchase agreement relative to liquidated damages. He asked
that the liquidated damages be rewritten to state that the extent
of those damages should only run for the 10-day offering period and
they would be limited to interest only.
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the bid in the
amount of $430,000 made by Dave Mylnarski for the sale of City-
owned property located on the southeast corner of Ohio Avenue and
Olive Avenue, as set forth in Bid Specification No. 15.05-209, be
accepted; and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to do
all things necessary to complete the sale of said property.
APPROVE IN PRINCIPLE REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY - 1457 MT. VERNON AVENUE
INTO
(27)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 14, 1996, regarding a request
from Mt. Rose Ministries to encroach into the street right-of-way
at 1457 Mt. Vernon Avenue with a mansard roof being constructed as
part of the renovation of their existing building.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the request by Mt.
Rose Ministries for authorization to encroach into the street
right-of-way at 1457 Mt. Vernon Avenue with a mansard roof, as a
component of their renovation of the existing building, be approved
in principle; and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
standard form license agreement.
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AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED - NAME CHANGE -
- PORTION OF (OLD) PINE AVENUE - BETWEEN
IRVINGTON AVENUE
TO BAILEY COURT
KENDALL DRIVE &
(28)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
submitted a Staff Report dated May 20, 1996, regarding
authorization to proceed with the name change of a portion of the
(old) Pine Avenue between Kendall Drive and Irvington Avenue, to
Bailey Court.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the Real Property
Section of the Public Works Department be authorized and directed
to proceed with the street name change of a portion of (old) Pine
Avenue, between Kendall Drive and Irvington Avenue, to Bailey
Court.
APPROVE - 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE - THROUGH DECEMBER 1997
(32)
Lori Sasson, Senior Administrative Analyst, Ci ty
Administrator's Office, submitted a Staff Report dated May 28,
1996, regarding approval of the 9/80 work schedule through December
1997.
Ms. Sasson explained that all departments were surveyed
regarding the 9/80 work schedule, and positive responses were
received from the employees as well as the community. She noted
that people continue to work every Friday in those departments
where a problem could exist because of Friday closures.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council approve the 9/80 work schedule through December 1997.
DISCUSS & TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION - POLICE AD HOC COMMITTEE
- ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 994 - CITY-WIDE STREET LIGHTING
& STREET SWEEPING - ADVISORY MEASURE FOR NOVEMBER 1996
BALLOT - $9 INCREASE (Discussed earlier in the meeting -
see page 13) (22)
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the previous action
taken that the City Clerk be directed to notify the Registrar of
Voters that the City is planning to submit a Measure no later than
July 5, 1996, for inclusion on the November 5, 1996 ballot, be
reconsidered.
City Administrator Shauna Clark noted that an ad valorem tax,
as discussed earlier in the meeting, could not be used for this
purpose.
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Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that the previous action taken that the City
Clerk be directed to notify the Registrar of Voters that the City
is planning to submit a Measure no later than July 5, 1996, for
inclusion on the November 5, 1996 ballot be ratified; and that the
City Administrator be instructed to report back on June 17 on the
procedures and cost for placing a Measure on the November ballot
which would create a special, per-parcel tax to fund the 65
sworn/non-sworn police positions and equipment currently funded by
an offset through Assessment District 994 and to fund 69 additional
personnel and related costs as set forth in the Police Department's
five-year staffing plan; and to instruct the City Administrator to
investigate the re-use of the engineering done for Assessment
District 994 as to its application to the special election, and
also to provide an estimate of the taxes that would be assessed per
parcel in order to fund the aforementioned personnel and related
costs.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson,
Nays: Council Member Curlin. Absent: None.
Council
Miller.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR LEGAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND
THE LAW FIRM OF MUNDELL, ODLUM & HAWS. (33)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the
continued to June 4, 1996, in the Council Chambers of
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
by Council
matter be
City Hall,
RES. 96-151 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AND THE LAW FIRM OF LEWIS, D' AMATO,
BRISBOIS & BISGAARD. (34)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-151
Ayes: Council Members
Anderson, Miller. Nays:
was adopted by the following vote:
Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Council Member Curlin. Absent: None.
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DISCUSS & TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION - SET PUBLIC HEARING -
SECURITY IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS -
COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN (See related Item No. 1.E. - page
2) (35)
Council Member Curlin submitted a Staff Report dated May 22,
1996, recommending discussion and possible action relative to
security in the Council Chambers during public meetings.
Council Member Curlin made a motion,
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried,
tabled.
seconded
that the
by Council
matter be
WAIVE FEES - $250 - USE OF TRAILER STAGE - CASA
COMMUNITY CENTER - COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR - JUNE 9,
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER SAN BERNARDINO
RAMONA
1996 -
(36)
Annie Ramos, Director, Parks, Recreation and Community
Services, submitted a Staff Report dated May 21, 1996, regarding
waiver of fees in the amount of $250 for use of the trailer stage
at Casa Ramona Community Center for the Community Health Fair,
sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater San Bernardino and
scheduled for June 9, 1996.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the request to waive
fees for use of the trailer stage by the Kiwanis Club of Greater
San Bernardino in the amount of $250, be approved.
RES. 96-152 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-66 ENTITLED IN PART
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND MODIFYING FEES FOR USE OF
PUBLIC FACILITIES, INCLUDING PUBLIC PARKS..." (37)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 96-152 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 96-153 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND
RIALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SECURITY AND
PROTECTION AT SCHOOL EVENTS. (38)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
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Resolution No. 96-153 was
Ayes: Council Members Negrete,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None.
adopted by the following vote:
Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA
RELATING TO ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES. (Continued from May
20. 1996) (39)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF COLTON
RELATING TO ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES. (Continued from May
20. 1996) (40)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that said resolutions be adopted.
Said resolutions were adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman,
Anderson, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Ayes:
Devlin,
Mayor Minor noted that an indemnification clause needed to be
added to both resolutions.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, that the adoption of said
resolutions be reconsidered.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolutions be continued to June 4, 1996,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
NOTE: Due to the fact that Council voted to reconsider
adoption of said resolutions immediately following said action, no
resolution numbers were assigned.
ADJOURNMENT (42)
Mayor Minor requested that at least four of the Council
Members return the following day to discuss budget items and, as
requested by City Attorney Penman, closed session items.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, that the meeting be recessed to 1:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, June 4, 1996, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300
North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Negrete, Arias, Oberhelman, Devlin, Anderson,
Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member Curlin. Absent:
Council
Miller.
None.
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Bob Neves, 2348 Sterling Avenue, #439, San Bernardino, CA,
asked that the Council reconsider Agenda Item No. 19 from the
Consent Calendar.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Anderson, and unanimously carried, to reconvene the regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and to reconsider Agenda
Item No. 19.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 4:35 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
following being present:
Curlin, Arias, Oberhelman,
Penman, City Clerk Rachel
Absent: None.
by City Clerk Rachel Clark with the
Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Devlin, Anderson, Miller; City Attorney
Clark, City Administrator Shauna Clark.
RES. 96-146 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HOLLAND-LOWE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
FOR REHABILITATING THE PAVEMENT ON LYNWOOD DRIVE, FROM
DEL ROSA AVENUE TO VICTORIA AVENUE. (Discussed earlier
in the meeting - see page 7) (19)
Mr. Neves stated that the area in question is underdeveloped
with no handicapped access across the intersection of Sterling and
Lynwood--the sidewalk ends abruptly in an eight-inch dropoff on the
south side and the north side ends in grass. Mr. Neves asked that
Council consider providing access on Lynwood from Victoria to
Sterling in Phase I of this project.
Mayor Minor advised that this falls within the County's
jurisdiction; however, staff would contact the County regarding Mr.
Neves' request, and the City would also do what they can.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 96-146
be ratified.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 4: 39 p. m., the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council was recessed to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 1996, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
RACHEL CLARK
City Clerk
By
4n~ H~d
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 45
No. of Hours: 6.5
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