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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-1993 Minutes MINUTES MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO JOINT ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 1993 COUNCIL CHAMBERS This is the time and place set for a joint adjourned regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino from the adjourned regular meeting held at 8:30 a.m., Monday, May 10, 1993, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" street, San Bernardino, California. The City Clerk has caused to be posted the order of adjournment of said meeting held on Monday, May 10, 1993, and has on file in the office of the City Clerk an affidavit of said posting together with a copy of said order which was posted at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 1993, on the door of the place at which said meeting was held. The joint adjourned regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the city of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Holcomb at 9:01 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by City Clerk Rachel Clark with the following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; city Attorney Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, city Administrator Shauna Clark. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Pope-Ludlam. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE There was no invocation and pledge of allegiance conducted during this meeting. CLOSED SESSION (1) The Mayor and Common Council did not conduct a session at this time; however, the Mayor and Common recessed into closed session at 9:21 a.m. (See page 6 ) closed Council 1 5/13/93 PUBLIC COMMENTS (3) There were no public comments during the public comments section of this meeting. RES. 93-141 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MENTONE TURF SUPPLY FOR MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 959. (Continued from Kay 10, 1993) (4) Shauna Clark, City Administrator, answered questions regarding the maintenance of landscaping in assessment districts. Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, expressed opposition to the subcontracting of landscape maintenance services to companies outside of the City. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 93-141 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Pope- Ludlam. COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA ARRIVED At 9:08 a.m., Council Member Estrada arrived at the Council meeting and took her place at the council table. RES. 93-142 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING IN THE AREA OF PEPPER AVENUE AND RANDALL AVENUE, CREATING AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO COVER THE COSTS OF SAID MAINTENANCE, KNOWN AS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1007, ORDERING THE WORK AND THAT THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, INVESTIGATION AND LIMITATION ACT OF 1931 DOES NOT APPLY. (Continued from May 10, 1993) (5) RES. 93-143 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MENTONE TURF SUPPLY FOR MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 976, 991 AND 997. (Continued from May 10, 1993) (6) RES. 93-144 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO EXCEL LANDSCAPE FOR MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 993 AND 1005. (continued from May 10, 1993) (7) Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, that said resolutions be adopted. 2 5/13/93 Resolution Nos. 93-142, the following vote: Ayes: Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Council Member Pope-Ludlam. 93-143, and 93-144 were adopted by Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED STREET VACATION - 7TH STREET BETWEEN "0" STREET AND "E" STREET - CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1993 - ITEM TAKEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITEM R-3- DISCUSSED LATER IN THE MEETING - SEE PAGE 8 (8) This is the time and place continued to for consideration of the proposed street vacation of 7th Street between "0" Street and "E" Street. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ORDERING THE VACATION OF 7TH STREET BETWEEN "0" STREET AND "E" STREET IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND RESERVING EASEMENTS OVER THE ENTIRE AREA FOR SANITARY SEWER, WATER, STORM DRAINS, STREET LIGHTS, AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES FOR THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AND ALSO RESERVING EASEMENTS FOR GENERAL TELEPHONE, PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES THEREIN. (Continued from May 10, 1993) (Note: Item taken in conjunction with Item R-3) (See page 8) (8) Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing. Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Minor, that the proposed vacation of that portion of 7th Street lying between "0" and "E" Streets, be continued to later in the meeting, to be taken in conjunction with Item R-3 regarding the financing of the new Police facility. (Note: There was no vote taken at this time.) (See page 8 ) UPDATE - LITIGATION EXPENSES & RELATED MATTERS - CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN - CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1993 (9) This is the time and place continued to hear an update regarding litigation expenses from the City Attorney's Office. city Attorney Penman requested that this matter be continued to May 24, 1993. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the update regarding litigation expenses and related matters be continued to May 24, 1993, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. 3 5/13/93 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTION 10.52.020 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A THIRTY-FIVE MILE PER HOUR SPEED ZONE ON ROSEWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN ORCHARD DRIVE AND TIPPECANOE AVENUE. (Continued from May 10, 1993) First (10) Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be laid over for final adoption. REJECTION OF BID POOL FILTRATION SYSTEM HOLCOMB - CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1993 MAYOR (11) This is the time and place continued to for discussion and possible action relative to the rejection of a bid for a pool filtration system. Mayor Holcomb requested that this matter be tabled. Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the discussion and possible action relative to the rejection of a bid for a pool filtration system, be tabled. ESTABLISH NEW CLASSIFICATION PROGRAMMING/TRAFFIC ASSISTANT - CONTINUED FROM 1993 CATV MAY 10, (12) This is the establishing a new Assistant. time and place classification for continued to consider CATV Programming/Traffic Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Minor, that the classification of CATV programming/ Traffic Assistant be established, with the salary set at $10.00 to $12.16/hour, as a part-time position in the Telecommunications Division; that one part-time position of CATV Production/Programming Assistant be deleted; and that the Personnel Department update Resolution 6413, Section Thirteen, and Resolution 6433. The motion carried by the fOllowing vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Minor, Miller. Nays: Council Member Maudsley. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam. AUTHORIZE PREPARATION - DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT - ALLOW CHAIN LINK FENCES IN RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DISTRICTS IN PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM - CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1993 (13) This is the time and place continued to consider authorizing the preparation of a Development Code Amendment to allow chain 4 5/13/93 link fences in RE, Residential Estate, RL, Residential Low, and RS, Residential Suburban, land use designations under particular circumstances. Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the proposal to direct Planning staff to prepare an amendment to the Development Code 19.20(C) to allow chain link fences in residential land use designations, be referred to the Legislative Review Committee for review. AUTHORIZE PREPARATION - GENERAL PLAN & DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT PERMIT AUTO BODY & PAINT SHOPS IN COMMERCIAL GENERAL LAND USE DESIGNATION COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA - CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1993 (14) This is the time and place continued to consider authorizing the preparation of General Plan and Development Code Amendments to allow auto body and paint shops in the CG, Commercial General land use designation. ~ Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that Planning staff be directed to prepare an amendment to General Plan Policy 1.19.11, and to prepare an amendment to the Development Code to consider permitting auto body and paint shops in the CG, Commercial General land use designation. RES. 93-145 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO SEAGRAVES FIRE APPARATUS, INC., FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ONE FIRE- PUMPER TRUCK TO BE UTILIZED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BID SPECIFICATION F-92-17. (Continued from May 10, 1993) (15) Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Minor, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution Ayes: Council Minor, Miller. Ludlam. No. 93-145 was adopted by the fOllowing vote: Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Pope- PERSONNEL ACTION - CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1993 (16) This is the time and place continued to consider personnel actions. Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, that the appointment of Kathryn Montgomery, as Legal Secretary II, for the city Attorney's Office, be referred to the Personnel Committee. (Note: There was no vote taken at 5 5/13/93 this time.) City Attorney Penman explained that this position was fully funded by the Economic Development Agency. Council Member Miller withdrew her second. Council Member Miller made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, that the appointment of Kathryn Montgomery, as Legal Secretary II, for the City Attorney's office, Range 3333, step One, $2334 per month, effective May 16, 1993, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members Estrada, Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Miller. Nays: Member Hernandez. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam. Council Council RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (1 & R-5) At 9: 21 a. m., the Mayor and Common Council and community Development Commission recessed to closed session for the following: a. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) (1), as there is significant exposure to litigation; b. based on existing facts below, the City Council whether a closed session California Government Code and circumstances, set out is meeting only to decide is authorized pursuant to Section 54956.9(b) (2); c. to confer with the attorney regarding litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(c), so that Council/Commission may whether to initiate litigation; pending Section decide d. to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957; e. 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; 6 5/13/93 f. to give instruction to the negotiator on the purchase of Government Code section 54956.8. which the negotiations concern is City's/Commission's property pursuant to The real property generally located at The identity of each authorized is: person with whom negotiations are ; g. to meet with an applicant for a applicant's attorney pursuant section 54956.7; City license and the to Government Code h. to meet with the Chief of Police regarding matters of public security pursuant to Government Code Section 54957; i. 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). CLOSED SESSION At 9: 21 a. m., Mayor Holcomb 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 City Clerk Rachel Clark with the following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; city Attorney Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark, City Administrator Shauna Clark. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam. Also present: Tim Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic Development Agency. KENNETH HENDERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ARRIVED At 9:31 a.m., Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director, Economic Development Agency/Development Department arrived at the closed session. SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY BARLOW ARRIVED At 9:32 a.m., Senior Assistant city Attorney Barlow arrived at the closed session. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION At 9:58 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the joint adjourned regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. 7 5/13/93 RECONVENE MEETING At 10:00 a.m., Mayor Holcomb reconvened the joint adjourned 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 City Clerk Rachel Clark with the following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Rachel Clark. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam, City Administrator Shauna Clark. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING At 10:00 a.m., Chairman Holcomb called the joint adjourned regular meeting of the Community Development Commission to order in the Council Chambers of city Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, california. At this time, the Mayor and Common Council, acting as the community Development Commission, took action on Community Development Commission items. There was no action taken on Mayor and Common Council items during this portion of the meeting. CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED At 10:08 a.m., City Attorney Penman left the Council meeting and was replaced by Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED STREET VACATION - 7TH STREET LYING BETWEEN "0" STREET AND "E" STREET - CONTINUED FROM MAY 10, 1993 - ITEM TAKEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITEM R-3 - DISCUSSED EARLIER IN THE MEETING - SEE PAGE 3 (8) This is the time and place continued to consider the proposed street vacation of 7th Street lying between "0" Street and "E" Street. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ORDERING THE VACATION OF 7TH STREET BETWEEN "0" STREET AND "E" STREET IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND RESERVING EASEMENTS OVER THE ENTIRE AREA FOR SANITARY SEWER, WATER, STORM DRAINS, STREET LIGHTS, AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES FOR THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AND ALSO RESERVING EASEMENTS FOR GENERAL TELEPHONE, PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES THEREIN. (Continued from May 10, 1993) (Note: Item taken in conjunction with Item R-3 - Discussed earlier in the meeting) (See page 3) (8) 8 5/13/93 FINANCING OF NEW POLICE FACILITY - TAKEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITEM 8 (R-3) Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the proposed vacation of that portion of 7th street lying between "0" and "E" streets, and the discussion of the financing of the new police facility, be continued to May 24, 1993, in the Council Chambers of city Hall, 300 North "0" street, San Bernardino, California. CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN RETURNED At 10:16 a.m., City Attorney Penman returned to the Council meeting. CITY ADMINISTRATOR SHAUNA CLARK RETURNED At 10:16 a.m., City Administrator Shauna Clark returned to the Council meeting. FISCAL YEAR 1993/94 BUDGET REVIEW - CONTINUED FROM MAY 6, 1993 (17) This is the time and place continued to conduct a review of the Fiscal Year 1993/94 budget. Shauna Clark, City Administrator, explained that the City has a deficit for FY 1993/94 of $3.5 million. She explained that one method considered for addressing this budget shortfall was to implement a reduction of five percent (5%) in each City department's budget, which could include employee layoffs. Ms. Clark explained that four departments would present their proposed budget cuts: Library, Parks, Recreation and Community Service, Fire, and Police. She stated that these four departments were chosen to present their departmental cuts because they are the largest departments that provide direct public service to the community, and have the largest impact on the general fund. (In the FY 1993/94 preliminary detail budget, see section 3. Budget Charts, on page 30 for a general fund revenue summary, and on page 35 for a general fund expenditure summary. ) CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED At 10:20 a.m., City Attorney Penman left the Council meeting and was replaced with Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo. LIBRARY Mr. proposed outlined Robert Ewing, ci ty Librar ian, explained the Library's five percent departmental budget reduction measures as on page 45 of the FY 1993/94 preliminary program budget, 9 5/13/93 section Nine, Department Budget Cuts. percent reduction would reduce the $139,400. He explained that a five department's budget by Mr. Ewing answered questions regarding the Library's proposed departmental budget cuts, and how those cuts would affect service to the community. Discussion ensued regarding the Library's proposed budget reduction measures. City Administrator Shauna Clark answered questions regarding the proposed budget reduction option that would reduce City employees PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) contribution by 3%. She explained that each percentage reduction in the PERS benefit would generate a savings of $433,333; a 2% reduction in PERS would save $866,666; and a 3% reduction in PERS would generate of savings of $1.3 million annually. Ms. Clark answered questions regarding Charter Section 186 which mandates salary increases annually for Police and Fire employees. She explained that a $1.1 million reserve has been set aside to pay this year's annual section 186 salary increases. A survey will be conducted in late summer to determine the impact of Charter Section 186 on the general fund. Discussion ensued regarding the different options for balancing the budget that include reducing City employees benefits, laying off City employees, and raising taxes. It was felt that a combination of these three methods would need to be utilized to eliminate the budget deficit of $3.5 million. Shauna Clark, City Administrator, explained that at this time the City does not yet know the extent of the anticipated loss in property tax revenue which has been proposed in the State's budget. She explained that the state budget may not be finalized until late summer, and expressed concern that the loss in property tax revenue may be more than $1.9 million. Ms. Clark explained that one option for reducing the budget deficit is to broaden the application of the utility tax onto the water and sewer bills. She explained that this would not be a tax increase but would increase the utilities that the tax is charged on, and would generate approximately $2.2 million annually. Discussion taken over the budget. Ms. Clark stated that citizens could call 384-5122 Monday through Friday to register complaints, and to offer suggestions ensued regarding past three fiscal the measures that have been years to ba lance the City's 10 5/13/93 -, regarding the budget. A discussion was held regarding the proposed one-half cent sales tax measure that would be on the County ballot in June, 1993, and whether the County's charge to cities for booking prisoners into County jails would be eliminated if that tax is approved by the voters. Jeff Wright, P.o. Box opposition to new taxes, budget. 2341, San Bernardino, and any reduction in CA, voiced his the library's PARKS. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Annie Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation and community Services, explained Parks, Recreation and Community Services proposed five percent departmental budget reduction measures as outlined on pages 14 through 18 of the FY 1993/94 preliminary program budget, Section Nine, Department Budget Cuts. She explained that a five percent reduction would reduce the department's budget by $270,747. Ms. Ramos answered questions regarding the Parks, Recreation and Community Services proposed departmental budget cuts, and how those cuts would affect service to the community. A discussion was held regarding the Parks, Recreation and community Services budget reduction measures. RECESS MEETING At 11:20 a.m., Mayor Holcomb declared a ten-minute recess. RECONVENE MEETING At 11: 31 a. m., the joint adj ourned regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council reconvened in the Council Chambers of city Hall, 300 North "0" street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by city Clerk Rachel Clark with the following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo, City Clerk Rachel Clark, city Administrator Shauna Clark. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam. FISCAL YEAR 1993/94 BUDGET REVIEW EARLIER IN THE MEETING - SEE PAGE 9 CONTINUED FROM (17) This is the time and place continued to conduct a review of the Fiscal Year 1993/94 budget. 11 5/13/93 FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief wright, Fire Department, explained the Fire Department's proposed five percent departmental budget reduction measures as outlined on pages 11 and 12 of the FY 1993/94 preliminary program budget, section Nine, Department Budget Cuts. Chief Wright explained that a five percent reduction would reduce the department's budget by $721,143. Chief Wright answered questions Department's proposed departmental budget cuts would affect service to the community. regarding cuts, and the Fire how those Concern was expressed that if the proposed departmental budget cuts are imposed, the City may lose its present Class Two fire insurance rating. Karl Kolodcik, President, San Bernardino/Rialto Firefighter Local 891, P.O. Box 2703, San Bernardino, CA, explained that the city could balance its budget by establishing and operating a city ambulance service. Mayor Holcomb expressed support for the city operating its own ambulance service; however, fel t that due to the imminent threat of litigation regarding the ambulance service issue that it could not be considered as an immediate method for balancing the City's budget. He explained that there are several unresolved legal issues regarding the City operating an ambulance service. Mr. Kolodcik explained that the City experiences the same liability position whether or not it operates its own ambulance service because the city is mandated by the state to respond to all emergencies within its boundaries. curtis Janeway, union Local 891, read a statement on behalf of Phil King, Union Local 891, expressing support for the Fire Department establishing and operating an emergency paramedic ambulance service. Dave Kreske, Union Local Department establishing and ambulance service. 891, expressed support for the Fire operating an emergency paramedic COUNCIL MEMBER MAUDSLEY EXCUSED At 11:53 a.m., Council Member Maudsley left the Council meeting. Discussion aspects of the service. ensued regarding City establishing the and positive operating and negative an ambulance 12 5/13/93 MAYOR HOLCOMB EXCUSED At 12: 08 p.m., Mayor Holcomb left the Council meeting and the duties of Mayor Pro Tem were assumed by Council Member Miller. A discussion was held regarding the best way to eliminate the $3.5 million budget deficit without negatively impacting service to the community, and experiencing the possible impacts of the proposed five percent departmental budget cuts. Concern was expressed regarding the need to balance the diminishing resources of the City, with the increasing needs of a growing population. Shauna Clark, City Administrator, felt that the best solution to the City's yearly financial difficulties would be to reduce the State's ability to continuously take monies away from cities. She felt that it was imperative that the citizens be aware of the negative impact that reducing the city's department budgets would have on the provision of city services. Mr. Kolodcik voiced opposition to any reduction in the Fire Department's budget. Ms. Clark stated that the city should consider adopting a resolution opposing Senate Bill (SB) 1154 which mandates that counties approve the establishment, and contractual arrangements, that cities have with local ambulance services. Mike Dickinson, union Local 891, spoke in support of the city establishing and operating an ambulance service. Ralph Romero, Union Local 891, spoke in support of the City using Economic Development Agency funds to purchase equipment for the Fire Department to operate an ambulance service. A discussion Development Agency those funds. was held regarding the use of Economic funds, and the restrictions on the use of Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo explained that a resolution would be prepared for the May 17, 1993, Council meeting opposing Senate Bill (SB) 1154 which mandates that counties approve the establishment of local ambulance service, and the operating contracts that cities enter into with ambulance providers. ~ Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, expressed opposition to Senate Bill 1154. City Administrator Clark answered questions regarding the phone calls received regarding the budget. 13 5/13/93 POLICE DEPARTMENT Daniel Robbins, Chief of Police, explained the Police Department's proposed five percent departmental budget reduction measures as outlined on pages 27 through 31 of the FY 1993/94 preliminary program budget, section Nine, Department Budget Cuts. Chief Robbins explained that a five percent reduction would reduce the department's budget by $1,434,500. Chief Robbins answered questions regarding the Police Department's proposed departmental budget cuts, and how those cuts would affect service to the community. A discussion was held regarding the impact that the Police Department's budget reduction measures would have on the levels of service and department programs. Concern was expressed regarding the impending loss of San Bernardino and Los Angeles County law enforcement personnel due to County budget cuts, and the negative impact those budget cuts would have on the citizens of San Bernardino, its policing and quality of life. Shauna Clark, City Administrator, explained that the intent of Assessment District No. 994 was to fund additional police personnel in the patrol division. She explained that Assessment District No. 994 would expire in July of 1994 and cause the loss of approximately $2 to $2.5 million in revenue to the department. Discussion ensued regarding Assessment District No. 994, the city-wide street sweeping and street lighting assessment district, which funded additional police personnel; and how the assessment district could be continued so that the Police Department could continue to receive the funds that support an additional forty-eight employees hired through the district. There was no action taken on the budget during this meeting. Jeff Wright, P. O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, spoke concerning item #27 from the May 10, 1993 meeting which authorized an agreement for counseling services for city employees. He stated that the agreement should be amended to assist employees at the time of termination. PUBLIC HEARING FIRE NEGOTIATIONS IMPASSE HEARING- CONTINUED FROM MAY 6, 1993 This is the time and place continued to for a public hearing relative to Fire negotiations impasse hearing. No action was taken on the public hearing relative to the fire negotiations impasse hearing. 14 5/13/93 ADJOURNMENT (18) At 1:08 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Miller adjourned the joint adjourned regular meeting to 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 17, 1993, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" street, San Bernardino, California. RACHEL CLARK city Clerk By \.~<c/dc"<-/" ~:.:_/~ Melanie Vale Deputy City Clerk No. of Items: 24 No. of Hours: 4 15 5/13/93