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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-1994 Minutes MINUTES MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1994 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 8:01 a.m., Monday, February 21, 1994, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by Deputy city Clerk Medina with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, DeVlin, Miller; Sr. Assistant City Attorney MorillO, Deputy City Clerk Medina, City Administrator Shauna Clark. Absent: Council Members Curlin, Pope-Ludlam. RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION At 8:01 a.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Development Commission recessed to closed session following: (1) Community for the a. to meet with its designated representatives regarding labor relations matters pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6; b. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b) (1), as there is significant exposure to litigation; c. based on existing facts and circumstances, set out below, the City Council is meeting only to decide whether a closed session is authorized pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b) (2); d. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c), so that Council/Commission may decide whether to initiate litigation; e. to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957; 2/21/94 1 f. to confer with the Chief of Police on matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings or a threat to the pUblic's right of access to public services or public facilities pursuant to Government Code section 54957; g. to give instruction to the City' s/Commission' s negotiator on the purchase of property pursuant to Government section 54956.8. The real property which negotiations concern is generally located at: The identity of each person whom negotiations are authorized is: Code the with ; h. to meet with an applicant for a City license and the applicant's attorney pursuant to Government Code section 54956.7; i. to meet with the Chief of Police regarding matters of public security pursuant to Government Code section 54957; j. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally to which the city is a party to pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a) as follows: Bvron Mixon vs. citv of San Bernardino. et al - united states District Court Case No. 94-0677 LGB (GHWx); Kelso vs. Salva/Citv of San Bernardino San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 269269 (Consolidated with 271839); Stubblefield Construction Comoanv. et al vs. citv of San Bernardino. et al - San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. 242998 and 242058; Court of Appeals Case No. 4th civil No. E009749 (C/W E010088) . 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 "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller; Sr. Assistant City Attorney Morillo, Deputy City Clerk Medina, city Administrator Shauna Clark. Absent: Council Members Curlin, Pope-Ludlam. 2/21/94 2 Also present: Sr. Assistant city Attorney Barlow, Deputy City Attorney Empeno, Deputy city Attorney simmons, of the city Attorney's Office; victor Lorch, Director of Risk Management; Fred Wilson, Assistant city Administrator; Al Boughey, Director of Planning & Building services; Joe Arias, Attorney at Law, 560 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, California. COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM ARRIVED At 8:06 a.m., Council Member pope-Ludlam arrived at the closed session. READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Deputy city Clerk Jones read the titles of all the resolutions and ordinances on the regular, supplemental, and Community Development Commission agendas while the Council was in closed session. PLANNING & BUILDING SERVICES DIRECTOR BOUGHEY EXCUSED At 8: 26 a. m., Al Boughey, Director of Planning & Building Services, left the closed session. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY EMPENO EXCUSED At 8:26 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Empeno left the closed session. ATTORNEY ARIAS EXCUSED At 8:26 a.m., Joe Arias, Attorney at Law, 560 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA, left the closed session. RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR LORCH EXCUSED At 8:38 a.m., victor Lorch, Director of Risk Management, left the closed session. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY SIMMONS EXCUSED At 8:38 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Simmons left the closed session. ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR FRED WILSON EXCUSED At 8:51 a.m., Assistant city Administrator Fred Wilson left the closed session. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION At 8:59 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino. 2/21/94 3 RECONVENE MEETING At 9:01 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 "0" street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Sr. Assistant city Attorney Barlow, Deputy City Clerk Medina, City Administrator Shauna Clark. Absent: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Hernandez. 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. APPOINTMENTS - JOHN N. MARTIN AND SALLY MORRIS - HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (2) In memoranda dated February 16, 1994, Mayor Minor recommended the appointments of John N. Martin, 3722 Palm Crest Drive, Highland, CA; and Sally Morris, 685 Maywood Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, to the Human Relations Commission. Helen Kopczynski, 8150 Cable Canyon Road, San Bernardino, CA, objected to the appointment of John N. Martin, and questioned if there is a conflict of interest on the part of Mr. Martin who represents the city on legal issues on a contractual basis. Sr. Assistant City Attorney Barlow stated that there is no conflict of interest. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member DeVlin, and unanimously carried, that the appointments of John N. Martin and Sally Morris, to the Human Relations Commission, as recommended by Council Members Oberhelman and Miller, be approved. APPOINTMENT - MRS. M. ANNE JIMENEZ - FIRE COMMISSION - COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN (S-l) In a memorandum dated February 16, 1994, Mayor Minor requested the appointment of Mrs. M. Anne Jimenez, 1271 N. Stoddard Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, to the Fire Commission. 2/21/94 4 council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the appointment of Mrs. M. Anne Jimenez to the Fire commission, as recommended by Council Member Curlin, be approved. PROCLAMATION - PARADISE CHAPTER B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN'S DAY - FEBRUARY 23, 1994 (2A) J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a resolution proclaiming Wednesday, February 23, 1994, as Paradise Chapter B'Nai B'Rith Women's Day, and commended the organization for its longtime commitment to make the community a safer, healthier, and better place to live. Bernice Berenbaum accepted the resolution. SERVICE PIN AWARDS CEREMONY (2B) J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read the names of the employees receiving service pin awards. Each employee received a service pin from Mayor Minor in gratitude of his/her many years of dedicated service to the city. PRESENTATION - BRITISH EXCHANGE STUDENTS (2C) Jean Andersen, Executive Director, Cultural & International Affairs, Mayor's Office, introduced visiting British exchange students from Bridgwater College located in Summerset, England. Each of the students received Certificates of Friendship from Mayor Minor. Ms. Andersen announced that a brief get acquainted would be held for the exchange students in the lobby of during the morning recess. reception ci ty Hall ANNOUNCEMENT - COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ (3) Council Member Hernandez requested that the Mayor and Council prepare a resolution in opposition to Assembly Bill 122 which proposes to eliminate rent control in mobile home parks. PUBLIC COMMENTS - SHARON BARTON (4) Sharon Barton, Director of Vocational Services, Easter Seals Society, 241 E. 9th Street, San Bernardino, CA, stated that on sunday, March 6, 1994, from 10:25 a.m. to 4:25 p.m., Easter Seals Society of Inland Counties will sponsor a telethon in combination with the national telethon which will be broadcast on Channels 3 and 28. 2/21/94 5 PUBLIC COMMENTS - BRIAN CLAMINT (4A) Brian Clamint, 498 W. Fourth street, San Bernardino, CA, spoke on disaster preparedness in the city of San Bernardino. PUBLIC COMMENTS - JEFF WRIGHT (4B) Jeff the City birthday; the event Wright, P.O. Box 2341, San not observing Presidents and the potential dangers of of a major disaster. Bernardino, CA, objected to Washington and Lincoln's the City Hall building in PUBLIC COMMENTS - JOHN LIGHTBURN (4C) John Lightburn, 2795 N. Ladera Road, San Bernardino, CA, on behalf of Bob and Al Kenyan of Bob & Al Tires located on the northwest corner of Rialto and Mt. Vernon, stated that his clients had not received proper notice of a public hearing relative to eminent domain proceedings; and responded to remarks made at a previous Council meeting relative to eminent domain proceedings on Mr. Kenyan's property. PUBLIC COMMENTS - GIDEON BROWN (4D) Gideon Brown, 1555 W. 17th Street, San Bernardino, CA, voiced concern relative to a lawsuit he filed against the City of San Bernardino. PUBLIC COMMENTS - MARION FAULKNER CURLIN (4E) Marion Faulkner Curlin, 1288 1/2 N. E. Street, San Bernardino, CA, invited residents of the Second Ward to participate in the formation of the San Bernardino Youth Accountability Board which would be composed of volunteers working closely with the City Police Department, County Probation Officers, and court systems to help reduce crime and improve public safety within the Second Ward. The first organizational meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday, March 1, 1994. RECESS MEETING At 9:32 a.m., Mayor Minor declared a ten-minute recess. RECONVENE MEETING At 9:46 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. 2/21/94 6 ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Sr. Assistant City Attorney Barlow, Deputy City Clerk Medina, City Administrator Shauna Clark. Absent: Council Member Curlin. ACCEPT INSURANCE PREMIUM IN LIEU OF RENTAL FEES - FOR BOWL JUNIOR UNIVERSITY (6) In a memorandum dated February 1, 1994, Annie F. Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community services, stated that Junior University has requested the use of FDR Bowl in perris Hill Park from May 1 through August 9, 1994 for its annual performance. Junior University has been conducting youth theater at FDR Bowl for over two decades. Attendance exceeds 15,000 each summer. Rental fees for this use would be an estimated $5,068. Junior University has acquired a $1 million liability policy, and has requested that the premium costs for this policy be accepted in lieu of the rental costs due to the high cost of the insurance. The request is in conformance with the conditions of Resolution 91-35 for waiver of fees. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the acceptance of payment of insurance premium by Junior University, in lieu of rental fees for FDR Bowl, be authorized. CLAIMS AND PAYROLL (9) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the claims and payroll and authorization to issue warrants as listed on the memorandum dated February 14, 1994, from the Finance Director, be approved. PERSONNEL ACTIONS (10) Council Member Oberhelman, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the personnel actions submitted by the Chief Examiner dated February 10, 1994, in accordance with civil Service Rules and Regulations and Personnel Policies adopted by the Mayor and Common Council, be approved and ratified. 2/21/94 7 RES. 94-31 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION 92-466 ENTITLED IN PART "RESOLUTION . AMENDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES. . ", BY AMENDING APPENDICES A AND B TO ADD, DELETE AND CHANGE THE TITLES OF VARIOUS POSITIONS WITHIN DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY WHICH MUST FILE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS. (11) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 94-31 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope- Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. WAIVE FURTHER READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (5) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that further reading of all resolutions and ordinances on the regular, supplemental, and Community Development Commission agendas, be waived. LIGHTING LEAGUE - PAYMENT COSTS - CITY OF HIGHLAND - HIGHLAND LITTLE PATTON PARK - AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF PRO-RATA (7) In a memorandum dated February 1, 1994, Annie Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services, stated that at its January 25, 1994 meeting, the city of Highland's City Council approved the payment of up to 80 percent, not to exceed $3,000 on a one-time basis, to cover the Highland Little League's lighting costs at Patton Park. The 80 percent represents a pro-rata share of the energy costs based on the residency of the little league participants. The $3,000 ceiling would have the City of Highland paying approximately 52 percent of the actual costs assuming that the costs would be approximately the same as last year which amounted to $5,729. Resolution 91-35 exempts only local youth organizations from paying fees for outdoor sports facilities. The agreement with the city of Highland calls for the city to pay for Highland Little League's energy cost on a pro-rata basis, in order that the remaining energy costs, which represents what is incurred by San Bernardino residents, not be charged. The proposed council action provides for the acceptance of the Highland share and the waiver of the remainder for the energy cost for the current fiscal year, thereby establiShing a special status. 2/21/94 8 City Administrator Shauna Clark provided background information. She stated that the City of San Bernardino is absorbing all the costs for maintenance of the Patton Park facilities, and that the City is only asking for payment of the lighting costs. Discussion ensued relative to Highland Little League not paying their fair share of the lighting costs incurred by the City of San Bernardino. It was pointed out that the City of Highland has agreed to subsidize Highland Little League for a maximum of $3,000. Discussion continued relative to possible negotiations with the City of Highland on why they fail to pay their fair share of the lighting costs. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the payment by the City of Highland of a pro-rata share of Highland Little League's lighting costs at Patton Park be accepted, and that the remainder of fees be waived through June 30, 1994. INSTALL CURBS & GUTTERS - WATERMAN AVENUE, FROM 6TH STREET TO 9TH STREET - APPROVAL AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS EAST SIDE, OF PLANS & (8) In a memorandum dated February 10, 1994, Roger G. Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that plans for installation of curbs and gutters on Waterman Avenue, from 6th Street to 9th street, have been prepared and the project is ready to be advertised for bids. The project consists of installing curbs and gutters, driveway approaches, sidewalk, asphalt concrete paving and drainage improvements. The total estimated project cost is $180,000. Discussion ensued relative to funding the street improvements by transferring funds from the Orange Show Road account. Jeff Wright, P. O. 2341, San Bernardino, CA, objected to the transfer of Orange Show Road improvement funds for this project. Helen Kopczynski, 8150 Cable Canyon Road, San Bernardino, CA, asked if redevelopment project area funds could be used to finance the proposed project. City Administrator Shauna Clark stated that redevelopment project funds cannot be used for maintenance of streets. 2/21/94 9 Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the transfer of $40,000, from Account No. 129-309-57737, "Orange Show Road, from Arrowhead Avenue to Tippecanoe Avenue," to Account No. 129-309- 57286, "Waterman Avenue, from 6th Street to 9th Street," be approved; that the plans for installation of curbs and gutters on Waterman Avenue, East Side, from 6th Street to 9th street, in accordance with Plan No. 9047, be approved; and that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids. RES. 94-32 - 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 1994. (12) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 94-32 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope- Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. RES. 94-33 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (13) Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, objected to the City destroying records of any kind. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 94-33 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope- Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH PERSONNEL CONCEPTS FOR A MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL COMPENSATION STUDY. (14) A discussion was held regarding the appropriateness of conducting a compensation study at a time when the City is unsure of its financial condition. 2/21/94 10 City Administrator Shauna Clark explained that the Management Association is not unionized and does not have a Memorandum of Understanding. Instead, an agreement was made with the Mayor and Council and the San Bernardino City Management Association that guaranteed salary increases. Ms. Clark pointed out that a policy decision would have to be made to rescind the resolution if the Mayor and Council choose not to implement the proposed survey. Concern was expressed that the selection of the firm to conduct the management/confidential compensation study should be made by someone other than a member of the San Bernardino City Management Association. Barbara Dillon, Director of Personnel, stated that it would be more cost effective to combine the salary and benefit survey in order to provide a more comprehensive overview. City Administrator Shauna Clark answered questions relative to the City's General Fund budget, and employee benefits. A discussion was held relative to the matter being referred to the Personnel Committee. Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be referred to the Personnel Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam. Nays: Council Member Miller. Absent: Council Member Curlin. RES. 94-34 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AND INLAND VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RELATING TO A GRANT FOR WATER, SEWER AND ROAD REALIGNMENT IMPROVEMENTS. (15) Jeff Wright, P. o. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, objected to the adoption of the resolution. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 94-34 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope- Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. 2/21/94 11 RES. 94-35 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 655 ENTITLED, IN PART, "A RESOLUTION . . . DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF AS THROUGH HIGHWAYS. . .;" AND AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF CAJON BOULEVARD AND PALM AVENUE/INSTITUTION ROAD. (16) Helen Kopczynski, 8150 Cable Canyon Road, San Bernardino, CA, felt that the County of San Bernardino should contribute to the cost of the installation of the stop signs. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 94-35 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devl in, Pope- Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. RES. 94-36 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8234 ENTITLED, IN PART, "A RESOLUTION. . ESTABLISHING PARKING TIME LIMITATIONS UPON CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREETS OR ALLEYS, OR PORTIONS THEREOF. . .;" AND AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF THE TWO- HOUR PARKING LIMITATION ON "F" STREET, BETWEEN SIXTH STREET AND THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE FEET SOUTH OF SIXTH STREET. (17) Jeff Wright P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, objected to the removal of the two-hour parking limitation. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 94-36 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope- Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent Council Member Curlin. RES. 94-37 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ORDERING ANNEXATION NO. 356 (LAFCO 2760) FOR THE TERRITORY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHEASTERLY OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (PARADISE HILLS) . (18) Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted. (Note: The vote was taken after discussion.) Arthur McCall, 1875 Century Park East, Los Angeles, CA, answered questions regarding Mello-Roos financing for the proposed annexation. 2/21/94 12 Discussion ensued relative to alternative financing mechanisms that could be used to fund the infrastructure for the Paradise Hills project. Helen Kopczynski, 8150 Cable Canyon Road, San Bernardino, CA, voiced objection to the proposed annexation but pledged support if the twenty acre parcel was used for open space. Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, objected to the annexation, and voiced concern that homes would be built on an earthquake fault. Resolution No. 94-37 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope- Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. RES. 94-38 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO AMREP INC. FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF SIX (6) EACH, AUTOMATED SIDE LOADING REFUSE VEHICLE BODIES, TO BE UTILIZED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BID SPECIFICATION NO. F-96-06. (19) RES. 94-39 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-6 AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO INLAND EMPIRE WHITEGMC FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF SIX (6) EACH, AUTOMATED SIDE LOADING REFUSE CAB AND CHASSIS, TO BE UTILIZED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BID SPECIFICATION NO. F-96-06. (20) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, that said resolutions be adopted. Resolution Nos. 94-38 and 94-39 were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED At 10:30 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - IMPOSE LIENS - UNCOLLECTED BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES (21) This is the time and place set for a public hearing to impose liens on certain parcels of real property located within the city for uncollected business registration fees. 2/21/94 13 In a memorandum dated February 1, 1994, Rachel Clark, City Clerk, requested authorization to impose liens on parcels of property for uncollected business registration fees. In a memorandum dated February 21, 1994, Rachel Clark, city Clerk, requested that Exhibit "A" of the resolution be amended to delete the following addresses: 617 W. 25th street, 3180 Little Mountain Drive, 1079 (7419) Bobbett Drive, 2995 Mountain Avenue, and 657 North "H" street. Mayor Minor opened the hearing. Jeff wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, objected to the city imposing liens on real property. Discussion was held regarding the need for additional code enforcement officers to inspect rental property. RES. 94-40 - 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. (21) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be closed. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted; and that Exhibit "A" be amended to delete the following addresses: 617 W. 25th Street, 3180 Little Mountain Drive, 1079 (7419) Bobbett Drive, 2995 Mountain Avenue, and 657 North "H" Street. The motion carried, and Resolution No. 94-40 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, DeVlin, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Curlin, Pope-Ludlam. PUBLIC HEARING - QUAIL CANYON AREA SEWER CONSTRUCTION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1011 - CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 10, 1994 (22) This is the time and place continued for consider the establishment of the Quail Construction Assessment District No. 1011. a public hearing to canyon Area Sewer In a memorandum dated February lO, 1994, Roger Hardgrave, Director, Public Works/City Engineer, stated that a petition was submitted by six property owners requesting the formation of an assessment district for the construction of a sewer main in the .- 2/21/94 14 Quail Canyon area. The assessment would include the cost for construction of sewers and appurtenant facilities, administrative costs, and the cost for the acquisition of easements. It is proposed that the construction costs be paid out of the Sewer Line Construction Fund (245) which would then be reimbursed through assessments over a period of 10 years. A public meeting was held on December 20, 1993 and at that meeting, three of the six property owners presented protests. The public hearing on January 10, 1994, was continued to February 21, 1994, in order to allow staff time to review the estimates for any possible cost savings. Staff has developed several alternates that would lower the costs and the assessments by: deleting some of the manholes; reducing the cost of the easements from the $15,000 original estimate to $1,000; and reducing the interest rate from 10% to 6%. Mayor Minor opened the hearing. Dr. Taurek, 1443 Quail Court, San Bernardino, CA, favor of Sewer Construction Assessment District No. explained the septic failure in the Quail Court area. spoke in 1011 and COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED At 10:35 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the Council meeting and took her place at the council table. Discussion was held regarding the anticipated sewer construction and hook-up costs that would be imposed on the property owners if the sewer construction assessment is approved. Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public works/City Engineer, answered questions regarding the sewer construction assessments and the hook-up costs. Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, that the matter be continued to March 7, 1994, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. (Note: There was no vote taken.) Robert Longmire, 1420 Quail court, San Bernardino, CA, objected to the proposed sewer construction assessment district, and stated that the cost for the sewer installation is too excessive. He suggested as an alternative to the proposed assessment district, that his neighbors have their septic tanks flushed more often. Pat Koluncich, a resident of the Quail Canyon area, voiced objection to the sewer construction assessment district. 2/21/94 15 Lois Bennett McAvoy, a resident of the Quail Canyon area, objected to the proposed sewer assessment district, and stated that the project is too expensive and many of the property owners simply cannot afford the cost. Robert McAvoy, 1394 Quail Hollow Road, San Bernardino, CA, voiced his objection to the sewer construction assessment district. Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, objected to the proposed sewer assessment district. COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED At 11:14 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the Council meeting. Council Member Oberhelman made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the protests be overruled and the hearing be closed. COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED At 11: 16 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the Council meeting and took her place at the council table. ,'~- Discussion was held relative to postponing the matter until such time that a determination can be made that there is a health issue relative to the septic problems in the Quail canyon area. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pope-Ludlam, and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled. RECESS MEETING At 11:17 a.m., Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess. RECONVENE MEETING At 11:27 a.m., the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council reconvened in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller; Sr. Assistant City Attorney Barlow, Deputy City Clerk Medina. Absent: Council Members Curlin, Pope-Ludlam; City Administrator Shauna Clark. 2/21/94 16 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING At 11:27 a.m., Chairman Minor called the regular meeting of the Community Development Commission to order in the Council Chambers of city Hall, 300 North "0" street, San Bernardino, California. APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM (ESGP) FUNDING FISCAL YEAR 1994-1995 (R-5) In a memorandum dated February 16, 1994, Kenneth J. Henderson, Executi ve Director, Development Department/Economic Development Agency, stated that the Housing Division is responsible for identifying and pursuing funding opportunities in conjunction with the delivery of homeless services within the City. For Fiscal Year 1994/95, the City is eligible to receive $89,000 in funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESGP). ESGP funds can be used for a variety of homeless service activities, including shelter rehabilitation, essential services (food provision, transportation), homeless prevention, operations and administration. Once the ESGP Assistance Application has been approved by HUD, the Agency will solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified non-profit service providers. The RFP will include a Comprehensive Checklist which identifies the non-profit organization's service delivery and financial capacity, along with the identified use of these funds by the providers. When formal RFP responses have been received, staff will investigate the experience levels and capacity of responding non- profit organizations, and review the proposals to ensure compliance with community needs identified in the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) document, and the Home Ownership Investment Partnership (HOME) Program Description. Based upon this analysis, staff will recommend selection of the designated non- profit service provider(s) to the Mayor and Council. At its meeting of Tuesday, February 15, 1994, the Housing Committee recommended submittal of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Application, for Fiscal Year 1994-95 Emergency Shelter Grant Program Assistance funds. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council approve the submittal of a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) application for $89,000 in FY 1994-95 Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESGP) Assistance funds and authorize the Mayor and city Clerk to then execute any documents necessary to effectuate receipt of said funds. 2/21/94 17 SAN BERNARDINO BASEBALL STADIUM - CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1994 - DISCUSSED LATER IN THE MEETING - SEE PAGE 20 (R-7) This is the time and place continued to discuss the matter relative to the San Bernardino Baseball Stadium. In a memorandum dated February 7, 1994, Tim Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic Development Agency, included a memorandum dated February 3, 1994, from Ray Salvador, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, which provided a report on the Mayor's Ad Hoc Baseball Commission. In the report, the Commission suggested that a portion of the debt service for a $5 - 6 million stadium could be raised through multiple uses of the facility. In a letter dated February 8, 1994, Francine A. Wixen, Wixen Realty & Investment Company, 3957 Sierra Way, San Bernardino, CA, requested that a five percent real estate commission be paid to Wixen Realty & Investment Company upon the successful completion of a joint venture agreement between the City and Southern Pacific Railroad. Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, Economic Development Agency, provided a synopsis of previous action taken relative to the San Bernardino Baseball Stadium. Jim Waynemeier, General Manager, spirit Baseball, 1007 Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, requested that the Mayor and Council approve in concept a new baseball stadium, and expressed a willingness to discuss a possible long term lease agreement. Dr. Terrell, past chairman of the Ad Hoc Baseball Committee, provided an overview of the Committee's objectives relative to a new baseball stadium in San Bernardino. He stated that the Committee looked at various venues for the baseball stadium; considered the National orange Show as a financially sound site; and expanded its vision that the baseball stadium could be used as a multi-purpose facility and soccer field. Larry Graham, past president of the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce, 546 W. sixth Street, San Bernardino, CA, voiced support for a new baseball stadium in the city. Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Oberhelman, that the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission approve a new stadium concept. (Motion A) (Note: The vote was taken after discussion.) Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, support for an enclosed stadium that could be used for activities. CA, voiced a variety of 2/21/94 18 Robert Castaneda, 1425 W. Ninth street, San Bernardino, CA, objected to funds being used to build a new baseball stadium when there are many other priorities within the City. Jim Deskus, Manager of the Radisson Hotel, 295 North "E" street, San Bernardino, CA, stated that a baseball stadium would improve the image of San Bernardino, and provide jobs in the community. Eddy Muir, Director of Customer service of Marlborough Development, 3685 Canyon Terrace Drive, San Bernardino, CA, stated that having a baseball stadium would greatly enhance the image of San Bernardino. Edward Bates, 4875 N. Pershing Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, spoke in support of the proposal to develop a baseball stadium in the city. Ann Atkinson, Vice-President, Orange Show Board of Directors, Bernardino, CA, spoke in support of Governmental Affairs, National 1355 South "E" Street, San a baseball stadium in the City. Dick Steinbeck, lessee of the National Orange Show racetrack, 5940 N. Guthrie, San Bernardino, CA, spoke in favor of a baseball stadium in the City. Denis La Bine, candidate for Congress in the Forty-Second District, County of San Bernardino, 2351 W. Buena vista Drive, Rialto CA, spoke in support of a baseball stadium in the City. Concern was expressed that a feasibility study should be prepared on the concept of a multiple-use facility when not in use by the ball club. Motion A, approving a new stadium concept, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. It was the consensus of the Council that further discussion relative to the San Bernardino Baseball Stadium be continued to later in the meeting. (See page 20) RECESS MEETING At 12:41 p.m., Mayor Minor recessed the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council until 2:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" street, San Bernardino, California. 2/21/94 19 RECONVENE MEETING At 2:34 p.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council in the Council Chambers of city Hall, 300 North "D" street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam; Sr. Assistant City Attorney Barlow, Deputy City Clerk Medina. Absent: Council Members Curlin, Miller; City Administrator Shauna Clark. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING At 2:34 p.m., Chairman Minor called the Community Development Commission to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. SAN BERNARDINO BASEBALL STADIUM - CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1994 - DISCUSSED EARLIER IN THE MEETING - SEE PAGE 18 (R-7) This is the time and place continued to from earlier in the meeting to consider the matter relative to the San Bernardino Baseball Stadium. Tim sabo, Sabo & Green, Special Counsel to the Economic Development Agency, 6320 canoga Avenue, suite #400, Woodland Hills, CA, gave a presentation on various funding methods for the proposed baseball stadium. Mr. Sabo recommended that a combination of financing methods be considered prior to selecting a site, and that the site improvements be reviewed prior to committing to a specific financing plan. COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED At 2:35 p.m., Council Member Miller returned to the Council meeting and took her place at the council table. Bud Benson, Vice-President, Carpenters Union Local 944, 2050 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, stated that a possible funding source could be provided through their Pension Trust Fund, and stated that he would like an opportunity to further discuss the matter with the Mayor and Council. A discussion was held relative to the City obtaining an analysis of revenue projections that could be used to finance the proposed baseball stadium and the hiring of a financial consultant to look at both the National Orange Show site and the Southern Pacific Railroad site. 2/21/94 20 council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council approve the hiring of a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a multi-purpose facility. (Motion B) Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, voiced concern relative to the ownership of the baseball stadium; and whether the City would mitigate the problems of liquefaction at the National Orange Show and Southern Pacific Railroad sites. John stevens, 4097 N. Pershing expressed concern that low-income purchase baseball tickets. Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, residents cannot afford to Warner Hodgdon, Heart Bar Ranch, Arrowhead Springs, P. O. Box 2146, San Bernardino, CA, read a letter dated February 7, 1994, relative to the proposed City baseball and sports stadium and the need for a comprehensive economic plan for the development of San Bernardino. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Negrete, that the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission continue to a later meeting the matter of approving selection of a site for the proposed baseball stadium. (Note: The vote was taken after discussion.) (Motion C) Francine Wixen, Wixen Realty & Investment Company, 3957 Sierra Way, San Bernardino, CA, stated that Wixen Realty & Investment Company was instrumental in bringing the city and Southern Pacific Railroad together relative to the purchase of property to develop the Central City South area. Scott Bean, Southern Pacific Railroad, 1200 Corporate Center Drive, Monterey Park, CA, expressed a desire to work with the City to develop a long-term lease agreement; and voiced support for the concept of a new baseball stadium in the city. The Members Miller. motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. LOCAL BID PREFERENCE CRITERIA - CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1994 (R-14) This is the time and place continued to consider establishing local bid preference criteria. In a memorandum dated February 16, 1994, Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director, Development Department, Economic Development Agency, transmitted a memorandum dated February 2, 1994 from Fred 2/21/94 21 Wilson, Assistant City Administrator, stated that on January 10, 1994 the Mayor and Council considered two draft ordinances relative to a preference for local bidders on City purchases of supplies, materials, equipment and services and for public projects. The City currently does not have a policy of providing any type of preference in determining the lowest responsible bidder for contracts or agreements for material, supplies or equipment. The basis which is currently used in selecting vendors is the lowest and best bidder as outlined in the city's Charter as well as the purchasing ordinance. The first draft ordinance, Draft A, was requested by the Downtown Business Association and calculates preference based on a formula that provides up to a maximum of six percent that could be credited to local firms based on the bidder receiving credit of one percent for each successive year their principal office has been located in the City up to a maximum of three years; the bidder receiving a credit of one percent for each successive year that the bidder has physically located fifty percent of its employees in offices located in the City, up to a maximum of three years; provided that a written document justifying these credits is provided at the time the bid is submitted. The second ordinance, Draft B, recommends an eight percent preference for local bidders for comparison purposes with other bidders. staff contacted a number of cities inquiring about a local bid preference. The survey results indicated that a maximum of one percent bid preference be provided to local businesses in the area of materials, supplies, and equipment. staff recommends that a local bid preference of one percent be implemented for the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment; and that pUblic works contracts be exempted from the ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING SECTIONS 3.04.125, 3.04.130, 12.20.040 AND 12.20.050 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO A PREFERENCE FOR LOCAL BIDDERS ON CITY PURCHASES OF SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES AND FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS. Draft A (R-14) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING SECTIONS 3.04.125 AND 12.20.040 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AN EIGHT PERCENT (8%) PREFERENCE FOR LOCAL BIDDERS ON CITY PURCHASES OF SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES AND FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS. Draft B (R-14) Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator, recommended that a local bid preference of one percent be implemented. 2/21/94 22 Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pope-Ludlam, to allow a local bid preference of one percent. (Note: There was no vote taken.) Bill Yates, 2982 LaVerne Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, voiced opposition to the proposed local bid preference ordinance. Council Member Hernandez amended his motion, seconded by Council Member Pope-Ludlam, to allow a local bid preference of one percent on materials, services, and equipment; and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance. (Note: There was no vote taken.) Discussion ensued relative to all infrastructure being included in the local bid preference criteria. Council Member Oberhelman made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin, to utilize whenever possible the services of local consultants/firms on materials, supplies, and equipment. (Note: The vote was taken after discussion.) Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, objected to the implementation of a local bid preference criteria. The substitute motion failed by the following vote: Council Members Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller. Nays: Council Negrete, Hernandez, Pope-Ludlam. Absent: Council Member Ayes: Members Curlin. Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Negrete, that the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission approve a one percent bidder preference criteria. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Pope-Ludlam. Nays: Council Members Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller. Absent: Council Member Curlin. There was no further action on this matter at this meeting. The Council, acting as the Commission, took action on the Community Development Commission agenda. RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION At 5:08 p.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Development Commission recessed to closed session following: a. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally to which the Commission is a party pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a) as follows: (R-17) Community for the 2/21/94 23 b. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b) (1), as there is significant exposure to litigation; c. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c), so that the Commission may decide whether to initiate litigation; d. to give instruction to the Commission's negotiator on the purchase of property pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8. The real property which the negotiations concern is generally located at: -' e. to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code section 54957. ANNOUNCEMENT - CLOSED SESSION (R-16) Sr. Assistant city Attorney Barlow stated that the matter relative to the Freeway Home Center could be discussed in closed session only to decide whether a closed session is authorized pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(b) (2). CLOSED SESSION At 5:08 p.m., Mayor Minor called the closed session to order in the conference room of the Council Chambers of city Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being present: Chairman Minor; Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Sr. Assistant City Attorney Barlow, Deputy City Clerk Medina. Absent: Council Member Curlin; City Administrator Shauna Clark. Also present: Development, Ken Department. Tim Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic Henderson, Executive Director, Development ADJOURNED CLOSED SESSION At 6: 14 p. m., the closed session adj ourned to the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the city of San Bernardino. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, DeVlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Sr. Assistant City Attorney Barlow, Deputy city Clerk Medina. Absent: Council Member Curlin; City Administrator Shauna Clark. 2/21/94 24 ANNOUNCEMENT - CLOSED SESSION (R-16 & R-17) Sr. Assistant City Attorney Barlow announced that the matter relative to the Freeway Home Center was not discussed in closed session; however, the Mayor and Council took action relative to the purchase of property located at South "E" Street and Fairway Drive, and 5th & "D" streets. RES. 94-41 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEMONSTRATING MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL COMMITMENT TO FUND AND SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY. (continued from February 7, 1994) (23) Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 94-41 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope- Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Curlin. FY 1993/94 MID YEAR BUDGET REPORT - RECEIVE AND FILE (24) In a memorandum dated February 10, 1994, Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, stated that the mid-year financial report is designed to keep the Mayor and Council apprised of the financial position of the City. Each year in February the City reviews revenues and expenditures and prepares an updated projection on the General Fund for the Mayor and Council. The report provides the City with an opportunity to take action if there are financial problems before the end of the fiscal year and it gives the City an early indication of the upcoming fiscal year in terms of the budget outlook. The report detailed the city's FY 1993-94 beginning fund balance, general fund revenues, general fund expenditures, and other funds. In a memorandum dated February 17, 1994, Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator, stated that a General Fund shortfall for FY 94-95 is projected in the amount of approximately $1,424,700 based on certain revenue and expenditure assumptions. The FY 94/95 budget preparation process will be underway in March and a revised projection will be made both for revenues and expenditures to better reflect the City's actual budget status. It is assumed that the budget picture may change from the initial forecasted shortfall based on a combination of factors including anticipated remittance of Cross Country Wireless utility users tax payments to the City; and departments will be requested to limit expenditures for the balance of the fiscal year. It is expected that budget deliberations by the Mayor and Common Council will be scheduled for June 1994. 2/21/94 25 A discussion was held relative to the Mayor and Common Council continuing discussion on the mid year budget report to a subsequent Council meeting. Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the continued to March 7, 1994, in the Council Chambers of 300 North "0" street, San Bernardino, California. by Council matter be City Hall, INCREASE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT RATE BERNARDINO VECTOR CONTROL COUNTY OF SAN (25) In a memorandum dated February 14, 1994, Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator, stated that in 1986, the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors created the San Bernardino County Vector Program to provide vector control services to cities participating in the program. The City has been one of eleven cities and four unincorporated regional areas participating since 1987. The County is requesting authorization to change the City'S benefit assessment for single family dwellings from $1.85 to $2.32 to allow the San Bernardino County Vector Control Program to continue at present service levels. The benefit assessments would continue to be collected as an identified item on the resident's property tax bill. In a letter dated February 4, 1994, Stuart Long, Division Chief, San Bernardino County Environmental Health Protection, 385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, stated that the Department of Environmental Health Services has been providing surveillance of nuisance and biting insects which can carry diseases as required by the Health and Safety Code for the past 20 years. In 1986, the Board of supervisors was approached by several cities to provide, in addition to routine surveillance, vector control services which could be tailored to the city or community's needs (rats, cockroach, and mosquito control, educational services in the schools, along with insect identification services for the public) . Mr. Long requested that the city issue a statement allowing the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors to change the City of San Bernardino benefit assessment for single family dwellings units to $2.32. Fred Wilson, Assistant ci ty Administrator, explained the vector control program. Stuart Long, Division Chief, San Bernardino County Environmental Health protection, 385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, stated that without the increase assessment, services provided to the city will be reduced. 2/21/94 26 council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Oberhelman, that the Mayor be authorized to issue a letter to the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors approving the change in the City's benefit assessment rate for single-family dwellings from $1.85 to $2.32. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: Council Member Devlin. Absent: Council Member Curlin. ADJOURNMENT (26) At 6:25 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to 6:00 p.m., TueSday, February 22, 1994, for a joint meeting with the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Board of Education, to be held at the Board of Education Building, 777 North "F" Street, San Bernardino, California. RACHEL CLARK City Clerk ;-'" BYJi~ri~ '~o~:s D~uty City Clerk No. of Hours: 8 hrs. 47 min. No. of Items: 30 2/21/94 27