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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 3, 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 8:00
a.m., Monday, October 3, 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,
Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin; Senior Assistant City
Attorney Morillo, Deputy City Clerk Medina, City Administrator
Shauna Clark. Absent: Council Members Pope-Ludlam, Miller.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
At 8: 00 a. m., the Mayor and Common Council and
Development Commission recessed to closed session
following:
(1)
Community
for the
1. Pursuant to Government Code Sections:
(A) Conference with legal counsel existing litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
James Bernard Davis vs. City of San Bernardino - San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SACV 93-1249LAM;
In the Estate of Larrv Nash - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. SPR 56637.
(B) Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b): two
potential cases.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:00 a.m., Mayor Minor called the closed session to order
in the conference room of the Council Chambers of City Hall, 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,
Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin; Senior Assistant City
Attorney Morillo, Deputy City Clerk Medina, City Administrator
Shauna Clark. Absent: Council Members Pope-Ludlam, Miller.
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Also present:
Margaret Scroggin,
Attorney's Office.
Senior Deputy
Administrative
City Attorney Simmons,
Operations Supervisor,
and
City
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER ARRIVED
At 8:03 a.m., Council Member Miller arrived at the closed
session.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Deputy City Clerk Vale read the titles of all the resolutions
and ordinances on the regular, supplemental, addendum to the
supplemental, and Community Development Commission agendas while
the Council was in closed session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY RHEMREV ARRIVED
At 8: 06 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Rhemrev arrived at the
closed session.
SENIOR DEPUTY
At 8: 06 a. m. ,
closed session.
CITY ATTORNEY SIMMONS EXCUSED
Senior Deputy City Attorney Simmons left the
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM ARRIVED
At 8:10 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam arrived at the closed
session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 8: 25 a. m., the closed session adj ourned to the regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:05 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 Deputy City Clerk Medina with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller; Deputy City Attorney
Roth, Deputy City Clerk Medina, City Administrator Shauna Clark.
Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Father Barnabas Laubach, Saint
Bernardine's Medical Center.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Miller.
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PROCLAMATION SIXTH ANNUAL
OCTOBER 8 THROUGH 15, 1994
SENIOR OLYMPICS WEEK
(2)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
proclamation declaring the week of October 8 through 15, 1994, as
Senior Olympics Week in the City of San Bernardino.
Oscar Perrier, Senior Recreation Supervisor;
Phone Alert League, PAL, Coordinator, Parks,
Communi ty Services Department; and Fay Rodgers,
Commission, accepted the proclamation.
Cynthia Brooks,
Recreation and
Senior Affairs
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL ARTS & HUMANITIES MONTH - OCTOBER
1994 (2A)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a
proclamation declaring the month of October 1994 as National Arts
and Humanities Month in the City of San Bernardino.
Beverly Hendricks, Dean of the School of Humanities,
California State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University
Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, accepted the proclamation.
PRESENTATION
QUARTER 1994
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS
SECOND
(2B)
In a memorandum dated September 21, 1994, Les Fogassy,
Chairman of the Employee Recognition Award Selection Committee,
stated that the following employees have received Employee
Recognition Awards for the Second Quarter of 1994 in their
respective categories:
James Howell
Public Services
Management/Confidential
Category
Mid-Management Category
Safety Category
General Category
Michael Eckley
Matt Fratus
Paul Garrity
Police Department
Fire Department
Library
ANNOUNCEMENT - COUNCIL MEMBER CURLIN
(3)
Council Member Curlin thanked his constituents that have
expressed support for him.
ANNOUNCEMENT - MAYOR MINOR
(3A)
Mayor
Rediscover
October 8,
Minor invited
San Bernardino
1994 from 11:00
all City residents to attend the
Community Picnic to be held Saturday,
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Perris Hill Park.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - ROBERT NEVES
(4)
Robert Neves, 3771 Aspen Drive, San Bernardino, CA, expressed
concern regarding the City's lack of compliance with the American
with Disabilities Act requirement for handicap accessibility at
City-owned facilities.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (5)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular, supplemental, addendum
to the supplemental, and Community Development Commission agendas,
be waived.
COUNCIL MINUTES
(6)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the
following meetings of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino be approved as submitted in typewritten form:
August 15, 1994, and August 18, 1994.
RES. 94-295 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ACCEPTING LEASE PURCHASE MASTER AGREEMENT FOR KOCH
FINANCIAL CORPORATION, FOR THE FURNISHING OF LEASE
PURCHASE FINANCING. (10)
RES. 94-296 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6429 ENTITLED IN PART "A
RESOLUTION . .. ESTABLISHING A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN FOR
OFFICERS AND/OR EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO." (12)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 94-295 and 94-296 were adopted by the
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Hernandez,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member
Pope-Ludlam.
AUTHORIZE CIVIC & PROMOTIONAL FUNDS - $2,450 - COPS FOR
KIDS - FOSTER CHILDREN CHRISTMAS PARTY (15)
In a memorandum dated September 20, 1994, Fred Wilson,
Assistant City Administrator, recommended that funding in the
amount of $2,450 be allocated from the Fiscal Year 1994/95 Civic
and Promotion Fund for the Cops for Kids Christmas party to be held
December 11, 1994 for the benefit of approximately five hundred
Inland Valley Foster Parent Association children.
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Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that an amount of $2,450
be appropriated from the Fiscal Year 1994/95 civic and Promotion
Fund to Cops for Kids at Christmas.
ITEM DELETED
(16)
(17)
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the personnel
actions submitted by the Chief Examiner dated September 22, 1994,
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.
ORD. MC-912 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING CHAPTER 19.16, SECTION 19.16.030(2) OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) PERTAINING
TO FLOOD CONTROL MEASURES, FOR THE ENTIRE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO. Final (18)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-912 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
RES. 94-297 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF HIGHLAND RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE EAST VALLEY SUB AREA TRAFFIC MODEL.
(19)
RES. 94-298 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH JEM
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
FORMER NORTON AFB, ON TIPPECANOE AVENUE, "c" STREET AND
6TH STREET (DEL ROSA DRIVE) . (20)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 94-297 and 94-298 were adopted by the
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Hernandez,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member
Pope-Ludlam.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER EXCUSED
At 9:29 a.m., Council Member Miller left the Council meeting.
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RES. 94-299 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS BY THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT. (7)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Devlin. Nays:
Miller.
No. 94-299 was
Members Negrete,
None. Absent:
adopted by the following vote:
Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman,
Council Members Pope-Ludlam,
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED
At 9:30 a.m., Council Member Miller returned to the Council
meeting and took her place at the council table.
RES. 94-300 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ACCEPTING LEASE-PURCHASE MASTER AGREEMENT FOR MUNI-GROUP
FOR THE FURNISHING OF LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING. (8)
Deputy City Attorney Roth explained that "Exhibit A" should be
deleted from said resolution.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted; and that "Exhibit
A" be deleted from said resolution.
The motion carried, and Resolution
the following vote: Ayes: Council
Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
No. 94-300 was adopted by
Members Negrete, Curlin,
Nays: None. Absent:
RES. 94-301 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ACCEPTING LEASE-PURCHASE MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS
PUBLIC FUNDING, INC. FOR THE FURNISHING OF LEASE PURCHASE
FINANCING. (9)
Deputy City Attorney Roth explained that the Master Lease with
Option to Purchase Agreement should be amended by interlineation as
follows:
1. Page One, Section 1.1, Definitions, Item Six, be amended
to read: "Counsel: An attorney duly admitted to the practice of
law before the highest court of the State who may be a full-time
employee of Lessor or Lessee.";
2. Page Two, Section 1.1, Definitions, Item Sixteen, be
amended to read: "State: The State of California.";
3. Page Two,
read: "Exhibi t D"
the organization,
Section 1.2, Exhibits, Exhibit D be amended to
A form of opinion of counsel to Lessee as to
nature and powers of Lessee; the validity,
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execution and delivery of this Lease and various related documents;
the absence of litigation; and related matters.";
4. Page Five, Article V: Rental Payment, Section 5.3, be
amended to read: "Section 5.3. Non-Appropriation. In the event
that during any fiscal year of Lessee sufficient funds are not
appropriated for the payment of all rental payments required to be
paid during Lessee's next succeeding fiscal year, then Lessee may
terminate this Agreement as of the end of its then current fiscal
year and shall not be obligated to pay the rental payments beyond
such fiscal year. Lessee agrees to give Lessor written notice of
such termination at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the
then current fiscal year. If this Agreement is terminated under
this Section 5.3, Lessee agrees peaceably to deliver the equipment
to Lessor at such location designated by Lessor at Lessee's sole
cost and expense and in the condition required by Section 7.2
hereof together with such documents and assurances as Lessor may
reasonably request.";
5. Page Twelve, Article XII: Events of Defaults and
Remedies, Section 12.1, Events of Default Defined, Subsection (a)
be amended to read: " (a) Failure by Lessee to pay any Rental
Payment or other payment required to be paid under this Lease with
respect to any Equipment Group at the time specified herein and the
continuation of said failure for a period of ten (10) days."
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted; and that the Master
Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement be amended by
interlineation as recommended by Deputy City Attorney Roth.
The motion carried, and Resolution
the following vote: Ayes: Council
Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
No. 94-301 was adopted by
Members Negrete, Curlin,
Nays: None. Absent:
RES. 94-302 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SINFONIA MEXICANA SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND
CULTURE. (llA)
RES. 94-303 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STAGE
ONE PLAYERS FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE.
(llB)
RES. 94-304 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PRIME
TIME CHORALIERS FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE.
(lle)
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RES. 94-305 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INLAND
DANCE THEATRE, INCORPORATED FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND
CULTURE. (llD)
RES. 94-306 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN
BERNARDINO-RIVERSIDE COUNTIES METROPOLITAN OPERA
AUDITIONS FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE. (11E)
RES. 94-307 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JUNIOR
UNIVERSITY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE. (llF)
RES. 94-308 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INLAND
EMPIRE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND
CULTURE. (llG)
RES 94-309 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INLAND
EMPIRE OPERA ALLIANCE FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND
CULTURE. (llH)
RES. 94-310 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN
BERNARDINO VALLEY COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION FOR THE
PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE. (111)
RES 94-311 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN
BERNARDINO CIVIC LIGHT OPERA ASSOCIATION FOR THE
PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE. (llJ)
RES. 94-312 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CANTO
BELLO CHORALE FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE.
(llK)
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolutions be adopted; and that the City
Administrator be directed to locate additional monies for those
organizations denied funding.
The motion carried, and Resolution Nos. 94-302, 94-303, 94-
304, 94-305, 94-306, 94-307, 94-308, 94-309, 94-310, 94-311, and
94-312 were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members
Negrete, Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller. Nays:
None. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
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RES. 94-313 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES AND
IMPOSING LIENS ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF THE
ABATEMENT. (WEED ABATEMENT) (13)
Concern was expressed regarding weed abatements conducted on
properties owned by other governmental agencies.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Devlin, Miller.
No. 94-313 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Negrete, Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman,
Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Pope- Ludlam.
RES. 94-314 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES E.
HAMILTON TO PERFORM CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE RISK
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. (14)
Shauna Clark, City Administrator, answered questions regarding
the City's workers compensation program.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Devlin, Miller.
No. 94-314 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Negrete, Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman,
Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
PERSONNEL ACTION ROBERT BATESON
WORKS/ENGINEERING - MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR -
RANGE 2385 STEP TWO $3,177/MONTH
OCTOBER 3, 1994
PUBLIC
APPOINTMENT
EFFECTIVE
(21)
Robert Bateson, 220 North Date Avenue, Rialto, CA, urged the
Mayor and Council to approve his appointment to the position
because he was the most qualified candidate for the position.
Rudy Arellano, 2740 Stoddard Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, urged
the Mayor and Council not to hire Mr. Bateson and that an employee
of the Public Works/Engineering Traffic Painting Section be
promoted to the position.
Discussion ensued regarding the allegations of discrimination
during the interview and selection phase of the hiring process for
the position.
It was noted that the Personnel Committee at its meeting of
September 22, 1994, did not recommend approval of this appointment.
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Council Member Curlin made a motion, that the matter be
continued to October 17, 1994, in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Discussion continued regarding the
discrimination in the interview and selection
hiring of the position.
allegations
process for
of
the
Ernie Wilson, Affirmative Action Officer, Mayor's Office,
explained that the hiring process utilized for this position was
fair and objective, that civil service regulations were complied
with, that all candidates received the same opportunity for the
position; and that he had been instructed by the Personnel
Committee to investigate the allegations of discrimination in the
interview and selection process for the hiring of the position.
City Administrator Shauna Clark explained that the interview
and selection process for the hiring of the position had been fair
to all candidates; however, several events occurred after Mr.
Bateson had been selected for the position which may involve
discriminatory actions which should be investigated as a separate
issue from the recommendation to hire Mr. Bateson.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 9:59 a.m.,
Council meeting and
POPE-LUDLAM ARRIVED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam
took her place at ~he council
arrived
table.
at
the
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that the appointment of Robert J. Bateson, Public
Works/Engineering, as Maintenance Supervisor, Range 2385, Step Two,
$3,177/month, effective October 3, 1994, be approved.
The
Members
Negrete,
Absent:
motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller. Nays: Council Members
Curlin, Hernandez. Abstain: council Member Pope-Ludlam.
None.
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that the matter be continued to October 17, 1994,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Negrete, Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Pope-Ludlam. Nays:
Council Members Devlin, Miller. Absent: None.
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RES. 94-315 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CO-OPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY
RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHWEST INTERCEPTOR
SEWER THROUGH SANTA FE'S "A" YARD. (22)
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 94-315 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman,
Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RECESS MEETING
At 10:05 a.m., Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 10:11 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 Deputy City Clerk Medina with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Deputy City
Attorney Roth, Deputy City Clerk Medina, City Administrator Shauna
Clark. Absent: Council Member Curlin.
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
OFFICIALS DISCUSS &
HERNANDEZ
& PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY
TAKE ACTION COUNCIL
PUBLIC
MEMBER
(23)
In a memorandum dated September 26, 1994, Council Member
Hernandez requested that the Mayor and Common Council discuss and
take possible action relative to campaign contributions and
projects supported by public officials.
Dan Lough, Senior Deputy District Attorney, County of
Riverside, 4075 Main Street, Riverside, CA, stated that City
Attorney Penman had violated the ethical standards for attorneys by
reviewing and approving, in his capacity as City Attorney,
documents that pertain to companies that have made campaign
contributions to his candidacy for San Bernardino County District
Attorney. Mr. Lough presented to the City Clerk information
relative to City Attorney Penman's alleged violations of ethical
standards for attorneys.
Discussion ensued regarding the concerns raised by Mr. Lough.
Concern was expressed that these issues were being raised in an
attempt to harm Mr. Penman's candidacy for San Bernardino County
District Attorney; that the Mayor and Council meetings were being
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used by both supporters and opponents of Mr. Penman's candidacy for
San Bernardino County District Attorney as a political forum; and
how divisive the issue has become for the Mayor and Council.
James Penman, 2555 North Alameda Avenue, San Bernardino, CA,
spoke at the podium, stating that the City Attorney's Office does
not review and approve documents that pertain to companies that
have contributed to the campaign for District Attorney; and stated
that there have been no violations of ethical standards or conflict
of interest laws during the campaign.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled.
AUTHORIZE USE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM
(PERS) - SURPLUS ASSET ACCOUNT FUNDS - CHARTER SECTION
186 - SAFETY MEMBER SALARY INCREASES (POLICE & FIRE)
(24)
In a memorandum dated September 26, 1994, Shauna Clark, City
Administrator, stated that on June 23, 1994, the Mayor and Council
approved the refinancing of the City's Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) unfunded liability in order to save approximately
$400,000, and to help eliminate the Fiscal Year 1994/95 budget
deficit. Subsequently, Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance became
aware of another option and is recommending that the June 23, 1994,
action be rescinded and that the City utilize the Public Employees
Retirement System surplus asset account funds to make the payments
to the Public Employees Retirement System. This alternative would
save approximately $57,000 per pay period which would then be
reallocated to the Charter Section 186 salary increases which were
anticipated to cost $500,000, but instead totaled $700,000, a
difference of approximately $200,000.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that in lieu of refinancing
the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) unfunded liability,
that the City draw down on a Public Employees's Retirement System
surplus asset account as recommended by Barbara Pachon, Director of
Finance, in a memorandum dated August 31, 1994.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - SIX-MONTH REPORT - RECEIVE
& FILE (25)
In a memorandum dated September 21, 1994, Laurie Cannis, Human
Relations Coordinator, Affirmative Action Division, Mayor's Office,
stated that since January 20, 1994, the Human Relations Commission
has been working to establish itself as a viable means for citizens
to employ when addressing issues of discrimination and equal
opportunity in the City. Pursuant to Ordinance MC-886, the Human
Relations Commission is presenting a six-month report, and
submitting its Fiscal Year 1994/95 Goals and Strategic Plan
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designed to assist in meeting the goals established for the
Commission.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the Human Relations
Commission's first six-month report be received and filed.
WAIVE FEES - $755.15 - NEUMARK ENSEMBLE - USE OF STURGES
AUDITORIUM - JANUARY 7, 1995 - CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT
(26)
In a memorandum dated September 15, 1994, Annie Ramos,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department,
stated that the Neumark Ensemble has requested a waiver of fees in
the amount of $755.15 for use of the Sturges Auditorium on January
7, 1995 for a chamber orchestra concert. Staff recommends denial
of the request as it does not meet the requirements for a waiver of
fees pursuant to Resolution No. 94-66.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that the request to waive fees for rental of Sturges
Auditorium by the Neumark Ensemble in the amount of $755.15, be
denied. (Note: There was no vote taken.)
Karen Hensley, Neumark Ensemble, P. O. Box 55431, Riverside,
CA, requested approval of the waiver of fees for the concert.
Ellen Estilia, Arts Foundation of San Bernardino, 157 West
Fifth Street, San Bernardino, CA, urged the Mayor and Council to
waive the fees for this event.
Council Member Hernandez made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam, that the request to waive fees for
rental of Sturges Auditorium, by the Neumark Ensemble, in the
amount of $755.15, be approved.
The substitute motion carried by the following vote:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Hernandez, Pope-Ludlam.
Council Members Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller. Absent: None.
Ayes:
Nays:
ORAL STATUS REPORT - PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1350 SOUTH "E"
STREET - SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT -
MAYOR MINOR - CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 (27)
This is the time and place continued to discuss the city
property on which the San Bernardino Valley Municipal
District facilities are located at 1350 South "E" Street.
owned
Water
Mayor Minor explained that Mr. Duke Hill has advised that
based upon a cursory review of property at 1350 South "E" Street,
the property is valued at approximately $225,000; however, a formal
appraisal of the property has not been done; and recommended that
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the City and the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
share the cost of a formal appraisal.
Discussion ensued regarding the desire to retain the San
Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District at their current
location on South "E" Street, and the Government Code and Charter
provisions which govern the sale of property.
Shauna Clark, City Administrator, answered questions regarding
the Government Code and Charter provisions which govern the
appraisal and sale of property to other governmental agencies.
Pat Milligan, President of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal
Water District, 1350 South "E" Street, San Bernardino, CA, agreed
that the appraisal should be conducted and funded jointly by the
City and the District, so that negotiations relative to the
ownership of the property may proceed.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Curlin, and unanimously carried, that Mayor Minor be
directed to obtain an appraisal jointly with the San Bernardino
Valley Municipal Water District for the property located at 1350
South "E" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (1)
At 11:06 a.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission recessed to closed session for the
following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section:
(C) Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Section
54956.9(b) number of potential cases undetermined.
CLOSED SESSION
At 11:06 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 Deputy City Clerk Medina with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Deputy
City Clerk Medina. Absent: Deputy City Attorney Roth, City
Administrator Shauna Clark.
Also present:
California Avenue,
Attorney Joseph Simitian, Kay and Stevens, 490
Suite #400, Palo Alto, CA.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 11:25 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the closed
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session.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
At 11:45 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the
closed session.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 1:00 p.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the closed
session.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 1:10 p.m.,
closed session.
POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam
returned to
the
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 2: 2 0 p. m., the closed session adj ourned to the regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:20 p.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Vale with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Hernandez, Oberhelman, Pope-Ludlam; Deputy City Attorney Roth,
Deputy City Clerk Vale, Al Boughey, Director of Planning and
Building Services. Absent: Council Members Curlin, Devlin,
Miller.
ANNOUNCEMENT - MAYOR MINOR
(3B)
Mayor Minor welcomed Professor Milligan and his political
science class students from San Bernardino Valley College.
AUTHORIZE PLANNING STAFF TO INITIATE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT CH, COMMERCIAL HEAVY, OR IL, INDUSTRIAL
LIGHT, LAND USE DESIGNATION SOUTHWEST SIDE CAJON
BOULEVARD BETWEEN MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE & CALIFORNIA
STREET COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM CONTINUED FROM
SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 (28)
This is the time and place continued to consider authorizing
Planning staff to initiate a general plan amendment to consider the
CH, Commercial Heavy, or IL, Industrial Light, land use designation
for property located on the southwest side of Cajon Boulevard
between Medical Center Drive and California Street.
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, expressed
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concern regarding the number of homes and businesses located within
the area proposed to be considered in the general plan amendment.
COUNCIL MEMBERS CURLIN & DEVLIN RETURNED
At 2:22 p.m., Council Members Curlin and Devlin returned to
the Council meeting and took their places at the council table.
Al Boughey, Director of Planning and Building Services,
explained the purpose and scope of the proposed general plan
amendment.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, that the Planning Division be directed to
initiate a general plan amendment to consider a CH, Commercial
Heavy, or IL, Industrial Light, land use designation for a portion
of the southwest side of Cajon Boulevard between Medical Center
Drive and California Street.
The motion
Members Negrete,
None. Abstain:
Miller.
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam. Nays:
Council Member Curlin. Absent: Council Member
PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 94-02
CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM OIP, OFFICE INDUSTRIAL
PARK, TO CG-l, COMMERCIAL GENERAL - VACANT 8.8 ACRE SITE
- NORTH SIDE OF MILL STREET APPROXIMATELY 175' EAST OF
WATERMAN AVENUE CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
(29)
This is the time and place continued to for a public hearing
to consider General Plan Amendment No. 94-02 to change the land use
designation from OIP, Office Industrial Park, to CG-l, Commercial
General, for a vacant 8.8 acre site on the north side of Mill
Street approximately 175' east of Waterman Avenue.
Mayor Minor opened the hearing.
Director Boughey explained the scope and purpose of General
Plan Amendment No. 94-02.
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, inquired
about the purpose of the proposed general plan amendment.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED
At 2:26 p.m., Council Member Miller
meeting and took her place at the council
returned to the Council
table.
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RES. 94-316 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
AND ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 94-02 TO THE
GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (eontinued
from September 19, 1994) (29)
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Curlin, that the hearing be closed; that the Mayor and
Common Council adopt the negative declaration and approve General
Plan Amendment No. 94-02, to change the land use designation from
OIP, Office Industrial Park, to CG-l, Commercial General, based on
the findings of fact, Attachment C of the staff report dated
September 1, 1994 from Al Boughey, Director of Planning and
Building Services; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried, and Resolution No. 94-316 was adopted by
the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin,
Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam. Nays: None. Abstain:
Council Member Miller. Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-15 -
UPGRADE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) LICENSES
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS - CN, COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD,
LAND USE DESIGNATION & RECONSIDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 93-01 - UPGRADE OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
(ABC) LICENSE AT EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORE 484 S.
RANCHO AVENUE - CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 1994 (30)
This is the time and place continued to for a public hearing
to consider Development Code Amendment No. 93-15 to upgrade
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Licenses under certain conditions
in the CN, Commercial Neighborhood, land use designation; and to
reconsider Conditional Use Permit No. 93-01 to upgrade an Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) License for an existing convenience store
located at 484 South Rancho Avenue, San Bernardino, CA.
Mayor Minor opened the hearing.
Director Boughey explained the scope and purpose of General
Plan Amendment No. 93-15, and Conditional Use Permit No. 93-01.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK VALE EXCUSED
At 2:30 p.m., Deputy City Clerk Vale left the Council meeting,
and was replaced by Deputy City Clerk Medina.
Council Member Hernandez made
Member Curlin, that the hearing be
taken after discussion.)
a motion,
closed.
seconded by Council
(Note: The vote was
Mayor Minor stated that letters of protest have been received
from Cruz Galvan, 445 South State Street, San Bernardino, CA; and
Kenneth Gaston, 2035 West Chestnut Street, San Bernardino, CA.
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Council Member Oberhelman made substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Devlin, that the matter be continued to October 17,
1994, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street,
San Bernardino, California.
Council Member Devlin withdrew his second.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Curlin seconded the motion to continue the
matter to October 17, 1994.
Council Member Curlin withdrew his second.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Discussion ensued regarding the provisions of the ordinance
that require one hundred percent (100%) of surrounding property
owners to consent to upgrading the liquor licenses from beer and
wine to beer, wine and hard liquor; and whether it was the Mayor
and Council's intent to require such consent from adjoining
property owners.
Al Boughey, Director of Planning and Building Services,
requested that the matter be continued to allow staff time to
research the minutes to clarify the Mayor and Council's intent
regarding the liquor license at this convenience store.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
CHAPTER 19.06, SECTION 19.06.030(2) (B), OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) PERTAINING
TO ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL "ABC" LICENSES. (eontinued
from September 19, 1994) First (30)
Council Member Hernandez restated his prior motion, seconded
by Council Member Curlin, and unanimously carried, that the hearing
be closed.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Curlin, and unanimously carried, that staff be directed to
research and review Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 93-01, to
eliminate the Condition of Approval as follows: "That the
applicant submit a written statement of non-opposition to the
application for the CUP which is signed by all property owners and
tenants in the City of San Bernardino of parcels within a radius of
100 feet as measured from property line to property line." as
outlined in the staff report dated September 8, 1994, from Al
Boughey, Director of Planning and Building Services; confirmed in
the memorandum dated December 2, 1993, from Henry Empeno, Deputy
City Attorney; and that the notice of public hearing be
readvertised if necessary and amend the proposed ordinance as may
be required.
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RECESS MEETING
At 2:55 p.m., Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 3:00 p.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Deputy
City Attorney Roth, Attorney Tim Sabo, legal counsel to the
Economic Development Agency, Deputy City Clerk Medina, Tim
Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic Development Agency.
Absent: None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
At 3:00 p.m., Chairman Minor called the regular meeting of the
Community Development Commission to order in the Council Chambers
of city Hall, 300 North "D' Street, San Bernardino, California.
SAN BERNARDINO BASEBALL STADIUM PROJECT
(RS)
In a memorandum dated September 28, 1994, Timothy Steinhaus,
Agency Administrator, Economic Development Agency, stated that the
Community Development Commission approved a funding plan for a
5,000 seat multi-use baseball stadium at its meeting of September
6, 1994. Integral to the development plan for the new stadium is
a long-term lease with the San Bernardino Spirit, who have
expressed interest in remaining in San Bernardino, or, with another
California League team. At a meeting with the Spirit
representatives, tentative lease terms were agreed upon, and
include: General provisions: $50,000 base annual rent; six
percent (6%) of gross on $1 to $1.2 million; eight percent (8%) of
gross on $1.2 to $1.5 million; ten percent (10%) of gross above
$1.5 million; twenty percent (20%) of concession gross to City,
non-baseball; six, or half, of the super boxes to the City; six (6)
additional event dates to Spirit; and fifty percent (50%) net
parking proceeds to City. Spirit responsible for: all office
furnishings, scoreboard, operation of the parking lot, providing
parking attendants, and insurance. City of San Bernardino
responsible for: all utilities, building maintenance, finished
office space, trash removal, and sound system. Spirit and City
responsible iointl v for: security, groundskeeper labor costs,
clean up, and concession buildout with the City providing the
structure and the Spirit providing the equipment.
Pursuant to the proposed lease terms, revenues
Economic Development Agency are conservatively
$272,000 annually based on $2 million gross revenue
to the City and
estimated at
and attendance
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of 170,000. Yearly operating expenses are estimated at $338,000.
Deducting the team contribution toward groundskeeping costs,
estimated at $42,000, and lease revenues, estimated at $272,000,
leaves an operating shortfall of $24,000. No other cities with new
stadiums in the area are able to recoup all operating costs from
baseball lease revenues. The Spirit baseball organization is
prepared to sign a ten (10) year lease for the new stadium with two
(2) five (5) year extension options based on the proposed lease
terms.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that the Mayor and Common Council approve the
proposed lease terms as outlined in the memorandum dated September
28, 1994, from Timothy Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic
Development Agency; and instruct staff to prepare final lease
documents for execution based on the proposed lease terms.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Member Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam,
Nays: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: None.
Council
Miller.
RADISSON HOTEL SALE - 295 NORTH "E" STREET - CONSENT OF
ASSIGNMENT & TRANSFER - FOSTER-KHOURY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
TO NORTHWEST LODGING, INC. (R6)
In a memorandum dated September 28, 1994, Kenneth Henderson,
Executive Director, Development Department, Economic Development
Agency, stated that Foster-Khoury International, Inc., a California
Corporation, is proceeding to purchase the Radisson Hotel and
Convention Center located at 295 North "En Street from Maruko,
Inc., the current owners. Under the terms of the Agency's Owner
Participation Agreement (OPA) , Maruko must obtain written approval
of both the Economic Development Agency and the Mayor and Council
to convey title and rights, including the benefits of the Owner
Participation Agreement. Foster-Khoury International, Inc., has
requested issuance of estoppel certificates to be delivered in
connection with both the Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) and
the sublease, and for the City and the Economic Development Agency
(Agency) to consent to the transfer of stock to His Royal Highness
Shaikh Mohamed Bin Sumna Al Khalifa of Bahrain.
The City and the Economic Development Agency would want
Foster-Khoury to assume all of Maruko's obligations, without
exception, to the provisions of the Owner Participation Agreement
and the sublease; therefore, Foster-Khoury would become responsible
for performance under the agreements including those previously due
but unperformed, if any exist. To clarify the current status of
the property, the Economic Development Agency and the City would
issue a Certificate of Compliance to indicate completion of
construction under the Owner Participation Agreement. It is the
intent of Foster-Khoury to enter into a lease with Northwest
Lodging for operation of the hotel. Northwest Lodging operates
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twelve
Hawaii
hotels
hotels and motels on the West Coast and is affiliated
based Aston Hotels and Resorts which manages thirty
and resorts.
with
(30)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the matter be
continued to October 17, 1994, in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
At 4:26 p.m., the Mayor and Common Council and
Development Commission recessed to closed session
following:
(R8)
Community
for the
1. Pursuant to Government Code Sections:
(A) Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(b): two potential cases.
(B) Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property:
Holiday Oldsmobile Dealership
land and buildings, 1388 South
"E" Street, San Bernardino.
Negotiating Parties:
Economic Development Agency
staff, City of Riverside staff.
Under Negotiation:
Instructions will be given to
Agency negotiator concerning
price and terms of acquisition.
CLOSED SESSION
At 4:26 p.m., Mayor Minor called the closed session to order
in the conference room of the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300
North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Deputy
City Attorney Roth, Attorney Tim Sabo, legal counsel to the
Economic Development Agency, Deputy City Clerk Medina, City
Administrator Shauna Clark. Absent: None.
Also present:
Barbara Lindseth,
Development Agency.
Timothy Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, and
Administrative Services Manager, Economic
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ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 4:56 p.m., the closed session adjourned to the
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City
Bernardino.
regular
of San
RECONVENE MEETING
At 4:56 p.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Medina with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Curlin, Hernandez, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Deputy
City Attorney Roth, Attorney Tim Sabo, legal counsel to the
Economic Development Agency, Deputy City Clerk Medina, Tim
Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic Development Agency.
Absent: None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
At 4:56 p.m., Chairman Minor called the regular meeting of the
Community Development Commission to order in the Council Chambers
of City Hall, 300 North "D' Street, San Bernardino, California.
INLAND PLAZA 955 SOUTH "E" STREET
DEVELOPMENT BOND REFINANCING
INDUSTRIAL
(RSlB)
In a memorandum dated September 29, 1994, Barbara Lindseth,
Acting Executive Director, Development Department, Economic
Development Agency, stated that in 1983, the City of San Bernardino
issued its $2.2 million City of San Bernardino Industrial
Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1983A, Inland Plaza proj ect,
located at 955 South "E" Street, to finance a shopping center on
behalf of the Inland Plaza Partnership. The bonds were secured by
a ten-year note executed by Inland Plaza for the benefit of the
City. The ten-year note became due on October 15, 1993; however,
the sole bondholder, Bank of California, agreed to an extension
until April 1995, to allow Inland Plaza additional time to obtain
financing to pay the note.
At its September 6, 1994, meeting, the Community Development
Commission conceptually approved the structure of financing for
Inland Plaza in the form of a bond issue secured by a stand-by loan
agreement provided by the Economic Development Agency subject to a
review of the documentation supporting the credit worthiness of
both the project and its owners. The documentation evidences that
the project itself suffers from a high vacancy rate of thirty-five
percent (35%), but that the partners of Inland Plaza from whom the
Economic Development Agency would receive personal guarantees, each
have substantial net worth. Moreover, there appears to be adequate
cash flow from the center to service the new financing. The debt
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coverage ratio is good by current lending standards. In addition
to the personal guarantees of the partners, who would be jointly
liable for the full amount of the standby loan agreement, the
Economic Development Agency would also receive a first trust deed
against Inland Plaza. The property was appraised at $3.8 million
in November of 1993. Given that the standby loan agreement is for
$2.35 million, the loan-to-value ratio for the project is good by
current lending standards. The Economic Development Agency would
also receive a one and one-half percent (1.5%) guarantee fee,
amounting to $32,250.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and
Common Council set a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of
1982, T.E.F.R.A., hearing for November 7, 1994, at 11:00 a.m., for
the $2.35 million refinancing of the Inland Plaza project by the
issuance of Industrial Development Bonds by the City of San
Bernardino.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY ROTH EXCUSED
At 5:10 p.m., Deputy City Attorney Roth left the Council
meeting and was replaced by Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo.
TIM STEINHAUS, AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY EXCUSED
At 5:10 p.m., Tim Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic
Development Agency, left the meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR SHAUNA CLARK RETURNED
At 5:10 p.m., City Administrator Shauna Clark returned to the
Council meeting and took her place at the dais.
ATTORNEY TIM SABO EXCUSED
At 5:10 p.m., Attorney Tim Sabo, legal counsel to the Economic
Development Agency, left the Council meeting.
MOUNTAIN SHADOWS MOBILE HOME PARK
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY & HOMEOWNERS
AGREEMENT DISCUSS & TAKE ACTION
HERNANDEZ
STUBBLEFIELD
LONG-TERM LEASE
COUNCIL MEMBER
(AS1)
In a memorandum dated September 29, 1994, Council Member
Hernandez requested that the Mayor and Council discuss and take
action relative to the long-term lease agreement between the
Stubblefield Construction Company and the Mountain Shadows Mobile
Home Park residents.
Discussion ensued regarding the litigation that has occurred
in the past between the Mountain Shadows Mobile Home Park owners
and residents that has necessitated Mayor and Council intervention.
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council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney
be directed to draft the appropriate legal documents to provide
that the owners of the Mountain Shadows Mobile Home Park, and the
Stubblefield Construction Company, would not come under the
provisions of the City of San Bernardino's mobile home rent control
law; and that the matter return on October 17, 1994, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
CHAPTER 8.72 RELATING TO SMOKING. First (Sl)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, that said ordinance
be laid over for final adoption.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that the matter be tabled.
The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Negrete, Curlin, Hernandez. Nays: Council
Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Absent: None.
Council
Members
Donald Jolly Gabriel, P. O. Box 951, San Bernardino, CA,
stated that the proposed smoking ordinance must be in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) prior to its
adoption.
The following individuals spoke in support of Ordinance No.
MC-905, the no-smoking ordinance adopted June 6, 1994; and denial
of the action proposed at this time to return to the less
restrictive no-smoking ordinance:
Guadal upe Mendez,
Vernon, San Bernardino,
Libreria
CA.
del
Pueblo,
Inc. ,
964
N.
Mt.
Michele Jacknik, San Bernardino County Department of Public
Health, 351 Mountain View Avenue, San Bernardino, CA.
Dr. Mildred Henry, 2097 W. Highland Avenue, San Bernardino,
CA.
John Coleman, Chairperson, American Cancer Society, Inland
Empire Chapter, 1596 W. 8th Street, San Bernardino, CA.
Marion Faulkner, 1288 1/2 N. "D" Street, San Bernardino, CA.
Carolyn Williams, 1808 Genevieve Street, San Bernardino, CA.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to Ordinance No.
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MC-905,
support
smoking
the no-smoking
of the proposed
ordinance:
ordinance adopted June 6, 1994; and in
action to return to the less restrictive
Tom Saundra, 1039 E. Baseline, San Bernardino, CA.
Anthony Trozera, 1588 W. Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA.
Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, felt that the
best way to eliminate smoking in public places was not through
criminal prosecution but through education.
An unidentified individual urged the Mayor and Common Council
to postpone any action until after the November election to see
what the State law would be.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY MORILLO EXCUSED
At 5:41 p.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo left the
Council meeting and was replaced by Deputy City Attorney Roth.
Discussion ensued regarding the merits of the no-smoking
ordinance as it relates to the health and safety of community
residents; its potentially negative impact on businesses through
loss of sales; and the ability of City staff to enforce the
ordinance provisions because it puts legal penalties on business
owners for the actions of a third party.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said ordinance be laid over for final adoption.
(Note: The vote was taken after discussion.)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Members Negrete, Oberhelman, Devlin, Pope-Ludlam,
Council Members Curlin, Hernandez. Absent: None.
Ayes:
Miller.
Council
Nays:
ADJOURNMENT
(31)
At 6:15 p.m., the meeting was adjourned. The next regular
meeting is scheduled to be held at 8:00 a.m., Monday, October 17,
1994, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street,
San Bernardino, California.
RACHEL CLARK
City Clerk
By
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Melanie Vale
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 36
No. of Hours: 10
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