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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 20, 1992
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the
City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
Estrada at 8:38 a.m., Monday, April 20, 1992, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Pro Tem Estrada; Council Members Estrada,
Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator Clark. Absent:
Mayor Holcomb; Council Member Hernandez.
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional
cases would be discussed in closed session:
Randall vs. Citv of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. 250472, consolidated with Case No. 252255;
Janet Summerfield vs. William R. Holcomb. et al - Federal
District Court Case No. CV91731AHS (rwr).
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (1)
At 8:39 a.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission recessed to closed session for the
following:
a. to give instruction to the City' s/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:
;
b. to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957;
c. to meet with designated representatives regarding labor
relations matters pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6;
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d. 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;
e. to confer with the attorney regarding pending
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(1), as there is significant exposure to
litigation;
f.
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
g. to confer with the attorney regarding pending
litigation which has been initiated formally to which
the City is a party pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) as follows:
Stubblefield Construction Comoanv. et al vs. Ci tv of San
Bernardino. et al - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
242998; San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 252058;
City of Redlands vs. Inland Valley Develooment Aaencv. et al
- San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 255222;
County vs. City of San Bernardino (RDA\ - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 258241;
Citv of
Indians.
6899 WJR
San Bernardino vs. San Manuel Band of
et al - United States District Court - Case
(Bx) ;
Mission
No. 85-
Saab vs. Citv of San Bernardino - Fourth District Court of
Appeals Case No. E008652;
Citv of San Bernardino vs. Libertv Cable T.V.. et al-
United States District Court Case No. 82-6876 WMB;
Citv of San Bernardino vs. Countv of San Bernardino. et al-
Riverside Superior Court Case No. 207900;
Tomas Armendariz. et al vs. James F. Penman. et al - United
States District Court Case No. 91-5757 CMB (WRx);
Matthew Hobbs vs. Ci tv of San Bernardino. et al San
Bernardino Superior Court - Case No. 250971;
Brenda Anderson vs. Citv of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 243039;
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Peoole vs. Wana - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
255293;
Citv of San Bernardino vs. Skadron - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. 266719.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:39 a.m., Mayor Pro Tem Estrada called the closed
session to order in the conference room of the Council Chambers
of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Pro Tem Estrada; Council Members Estrada,
Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator Clark. Absent:
Mayor Holcomb; Council Member Hernandez.
Also present: Deputy City Attorney Roth; Deputy City
Attorney Simmons, City Attorney's Office.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
Deputy City Clerk Vale 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.
MAYOR HOLCOMB ARRIVED
At 8:41 a.m., Mayor Holcomb arrived at the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 8:55 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 8:58 a.m., Mayor Holcomb reconvened the regular meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator Clark. Absent:
None.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by John Lowe, Campus Crusade for
Christ.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Minor.
EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY
STUDY
MEDICAL SERVICE
CARE INFORMATION
DELIVERY
CENTER
JAMES
RECEIVE &
PAGE-
FILE
(5-1)
In a memorandum dated April 15, 1992, Peggy Ducey, Assistant
to the City Administrator, stated that in December 1991, the
Mayor and Council directed Emergency Care Information Center
(ECIC) to conduct a study on emergency medical service delivery
in San Bernardino. Mr. James Page, ECIC, Director and
consultant, completed the study analyzing emergency medical
service and operational modes in the City.
The report includes an analysis of both the ambulance
provider's role and City paramedics' role in delivering emergency
care, a background on rate schedules and billing practices, and a
perspective on the County of San Bernardino and the Inland
Counties Emergency Medical Agency's (ICEMA) involvement in the
emergency medical care issue.
James Page, Emergency Care Information Center, P.O. Box
2789, Carlsbad, CA, stated that the Report on a Study of the
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System in the City of San
Bernardino and Recommendations Regarding the Most Efficient and
Effective Means to Organize the System, includes the following
sections: introduction, service delivery systems, city operated
paramedic service with private ambulance transport, city operated
paramedic and ambulance transport services, formal cooperation
with other organizations, cost analysis, service costs/profit
margin, response time analysis, analysis of long term financial
viability, the feasibility of medical priority dispatching, and a
glossary of terms.
Mr. Page explained how ICEMA and other organizations in
charge of emergency medical services were established. He
explained that in the early 1970's a federal program was
developed to organize emergency medical services on a regional
basis. The federal government designated 304 regional emergency
medical service systems, one of which came to be known as the
Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) which involved
San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono Counties. The federal
government concluded that economy and efficiency could be
achieved by designing and operating health care programs on a
regional basis that overlooked municipal and local boundaries.
The question has been whether these regional agencies constitute
super governments that would command and control the resources of
local governments; or whether they would be advisory agencies
that would collect information about patient health care programs
and act as an influence on local governments to organize
emergency and other health care programs. He explained that
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ICEMA had not taken the step of gathering, evaluating and
disseminating the data regarding patient care to determine what
form of system would save the most lives. Instead, ICEMA has
elected to command and control the resources of the various
municipalities, and to extend the power of the County in a manner
in conflict with the intent of the legislation. This command and
control is the central issue of the lawsuit that the County of
San Bernardino has filed against the City of San Bernardino.
Mr. Page explained that the City of San Bernardino and ICEMA
disagree on what ICEMA's responsibilities are to the citizens of
San Bernardino, and the disagreement impacts the City's ability
to provide emergency medical services to its citizens. He
explained that ICEMA has concluded that it can designate an
exclusive operating area which extends within the boundaries of
the City; and that it can designate one or more ambulance
providers in that exclusive operating area. He explained that
the command and control approach eliminates any input voters may
have in decisions that affect them.
James Page explained several issues that brought about the
lawsuit. First, the local private ambulance provider has billed
customers for advanced life support that has been provided by
City Fire Department paramedic personnel. This went without
notice until 1991 when the City approved a revenue measure that
would allow the Fire Department to recover some of its costs for
delivery of basic and advanced life support services provided by
its personnel. At that point, some residents began to receive
bills from both the ambulance service and the City, and wanted to
know why they had received two bills. Secondly, in August 1991,
the Fire Chief elected to limit the response mode of private
ambulances to Code Two, which means traveling directly to the
scene without red lights and sirens, until and unless the mode of
response was upgraded by the Dispatcher or first arriving unit.
Code Two response mode is the national standard. It agrees with
the policies of the local ambulance providers insurance carrier
which believes that multiple units should not be responding with
red lights and sirens in urban areas unless absolutely necessary.
This change in response mode affected the ambulance provider
because the ambulance provider could not charge the extra fee for
emergency calls if they were not responding in an emergency mode.
The ambulance provider, if arriving on the scene after the
advanced life support procedures have been enacted or initiated
by Fire personnel, could not charge the advanced life support
procedures, both of which impacted them financially. The final
issue that brought about the lawsuit relates to another lawsuit
that commenced in 1979 in Los Angeles County and was finally
resolved in 1986. The Court established that the responsibility
for providing emergency ambulance transportation for indigent
persons falls on County government, and is to be paid for with
County funds. Local EMS agencies, such as ICEMA, concluded that
they could, under the Health and Safety Code, grant exclusive
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operating areas to private ambulance companies in exchange for an
agreement not to charge the County for transporting indigent
persons.
Discussion ensued regarding the information provided by Mr.
Page. Mr. Page answered questions from the Council regarding the
conclusions and twenty-two recommendations included in the
report.
Council Member Minor made a
Member Estrada, and unanimously
emergency medical service delivery
and filed.
motion,
carried,
prepared
seconded by Council
that the study on
by ECIC, be received
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 9:36 a.m., City Attorney Penman left the Council meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENT - COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER - COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO - LANDFILL TIPPING FEES (2)
Council Member Miller explained that the County of San
Bernardino Board of Supervisors would be considering a proposal
to increase the solid waste landfill tipping fees in order to
equalize the fees between the valley cities and the rural desert
areas. She explained that she would be leaving to attend the
Board of Supervisors meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENT - COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ - COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO - LANDFILL TIPPING FEES (2)
Council Member Hernandez expressed opposition to the County
of San Bernardino's proposal to increase landfill tipping fees
which would equalize the rates between the high desert and the
valley cities.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 9:37 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the Council
meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN RETURNED
At 9:38 a.m., City Attorney Penman returned to the Council
meeting and took his place at the council table.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
SERVICES STUDY
JEFF WRIGHT
EMERGENCY MEDICAL
(3)
Jeff Wright, P.O. Box 2341, San Bernardino, CA, explained
that he had compiled a video regarding the emergency medical
services study, and requested that the video be shown on Channel
3, so that the public can further understand the issues relating
to the study. He expressed support for a City-operated ambulance
service.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - LARRY QUIEL - QUIEL BROS.
BLIGHT & ABATEMENT
- SIGN
(3)
Larry Quiel, Quiel Bros. Sign Company, 272 South "I"
Street, San Bernardino, CA, expressed concern that signs are
frequently referred to as blight in the City. He felt that signs
installed in compliance with City code are important for
businesses to be successful, and should not be described as
blight. He felt that there are many illegal signs in the City
that should be removed in accordance with existing sign
regulations through more aggressive code enforcement. He offered
to assist the City in removing illegal signs in the City by
supplying crews to work with the City crews. He distributed to
the Council photographs of illegal signs in the City.
Mayor Holcomb recommended that the issue of sign blight and
abatement be brought back for discussion and possible action at a
later date.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 9:40 a.m.,
Council meeting and
POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned
took her place at the council table.
to the
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MEETING DECORUM
JUANITA SCOTT
MAYOR & COUNCIL
(3)
Juanita Scott, 1734 West Virginia, San
expressed concern regarding the recent lack
decorum at council meetings, and expressed
occurrences would not continue.
Bernardino, CA,
of courtesy and
hope that such
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER EXCUSED
At 9:48 a.m., Council Member Miller left the Council
meeting.
APPOINTMENT - ROGER O'CAMPO - ALTERNATE MEMBER - POLICE
COMMISSION - MAYOR HOLCOMB (4)
In a
recommended
Street, San
Commission.
memorandum dated April 7, 1992, Mayor Holcomb,
the appointment of Roger 0' Campo, 2807 North "I"
Bernardino, CA, as an alternate member to the Police
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that the appointment of
Roger O'Campo as an alternate member to the Police Commission, be
approved.
PROCLAMATION NATIONAL
APRIL 20 - 24, 1992
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK-
(4)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read
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a proclamation declaring the week of April 20 to 24, 1992, as
National Community Development Week, in the City of San
Bernardino, in honor of the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program which enhances the lives of persons with low and
moderate income.
~
Lita Pezant, Economic Development Analyst, Department of
Economic and Community Development, County of San Bernardino, was
present to accept the proclamation.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR CLARK EXCUSED
At 9:54 a.m., City Administrator Clark left the Council
meeting.
PROCLAMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT
FORCES APPRECIATION WEEK - APRIL
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
& FIRE PROTECTION
26 - MAY 3, 1992-
(4)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read
a proclamation declaring the week of April 26 to May 3, 1992, as
Law Enforcement and Fire Protection Forces Appreciation Week, in
the City of San Bernardino, in honor of the contribution made to
the community by these public service agencies.
Jim Duff, Chairman, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United
States, was present to accept the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION - WOMEN'S
WOMEN'S CLUB OF SAN
APRIL 19 - 25, 1992
CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO & JUNIOR
BERNARDINO FEDERATION WEEK-
(4)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read
a proclamation declaring the week of April 19 to April 25, 1992,
as Federation Week, in the City of San Bernardino, in honor of
the contributions made to the community by the Women's Club and
Junior Women's Club of San Bernardino.
Mildred McKim, Vice President of the Women's Club of San
Bernardino; and Cheri Bronstrup, Vice President of the Junior
Women's Club of San Bernardino, accepted the proclamation.
SERVICE PIN AWARD CEREMONY
(4)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read
the names of each employee receiving service pin awards.
Each employee received a service pin from Mayor Holcomb in
gratitude of his/her many years of dedicated service to the City.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR CLARK RETURNED
At 10:02 a.m., City Administrator
Council meeting and took her place at the
Clark returned to the
council table.
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WAIVE FURTHER READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (5)
Council Member Pope-Ludlam 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.
COUNCIL MINUTES
(6)
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the
minutes of the following meeting of the Mayor and Common Council
of the City of San Bernardino, be approved as submitted in
typewritten form: February 3, 1992.
PUBLIC SERVICES - DELETE ONE REFUSE OPERATOR I POSITION
- ESTABLISH ONE NEW TYPIST CLERK II POSITION (7)
In a memorandum dated April 9, 1992, Barbara Dillon,
Director of Personnel, stated that Manuel P. Moreno, Jr.,
Director, Public Services, requested the exchange of one budgeted
Refuse Operator I position for a Typist Clerk II position in the
Refuse Division.
The Refuse Superintendent's work has been handled primarily
by a Street Division Typist Clerk II. Current Refuse Division
clerical staff are working at maximum capacity and are only able
to provide minimal assistance for the Superintendent. Because of
Assembly Bill (AB) 939, the Superintendent has additional
responsibilities for a complete waste study, implementation of
recycling programs, and will need more staff support. The
Director of Public Services proposes to "exchange" one Refuse
Operator I budgeted position (delete it) for the creation of one
Typist Clerk II position. The creation of this Typist Clerk
position would allow the Superintendent to meet his
responsibilities in a timely manner without being in a crisis
mode for reports, typing, disciplinary actions, and other
matters, as he is at present. This will allow the Street
Division employees to address Street Division needs, which are
currently not being met.
The cost savings achieved by deleting one budgeted Refuse
Operator I position, and establishing a new position of Typist
Clerk II results in an annual savings to the Refuse Fund of
$4,588 at Step 5.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, to delete one
(1) budgeted Refuse Operator I position, Range 1275, $1,748-
$2, 124/month; and to establish a new position of Typist Clerk
II, Refuse Division, Range 1243, $1,489-$1,809/month.
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CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
(10)
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the
claims and payroll, and the authorization to issue warrants as
listed on the memorandum dated April 9, 1992, from the Director
of Finance, be approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(11)
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the
personnel actions submitted by the Chief Examiner, dated April 9,
1992, in accordance with all administrative regulations of the
City of San Bernardino, be approved.
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING (l2)
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the
regular meeting of the Joint Powers Financing Authority be
adjourned to May 18, 1992.
RES. 92-136 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6413, SECTION TEN, ENTITLED IN
PART "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BASIC
COMPENSATION PLAN . " ; BY UPDATING INFORMATION
CODIFYING PRIOR COUNCIL ACTIONS. (GENERAL UNIT) (13)
RES. 92-137 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION 6413, SECTION THIRTEEN,
TEMPORARY/PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, ENTITLED IN PART A
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BASIC COMPENSATION
PLAN ." BY UPDATING INFORMATION CODIFYING PRIOR
COUNCIL ACTIONS. (14)
RES. 92-138 - 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
PROVIDING THAT PERRIS STREET IS A THROUGH HIGHWAY FROM
BASELINE STREET TO SIXTEENTH STREET, EXCEPTING
FOURTEENTH STREET. (15)
RES. 92-139 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH FRANK B.
HALL, SAN BERNARDINO TO BE THE PROPERTY INSURANCE
BROKER FOR SAID CITY. (17)
Council Member pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Hernandez, that said resolutions be adopted.
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Resolution Nos. 92-136, 92-137, 92-138, and 92-139 were
adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam. Nays: None.
Absent: Council Member Miller.
ORD. MC-829 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING CHAPTER 1.16 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
CODE AND REESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SEVEN
WARDS OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. Final (18)
ORD. MC-830 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SECTIONS 19.06.010(2) (G), 19.10.030,
19.22.150 TABLE 22.0l, AND 19.24.030 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) , TO
INCORPORATE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, PERMITTED USES,
SIGN REGULATIONS AND PARKING PROVISIONS, AS APPROVED IN
THE PAS EO LAS PLACITAS SPECIFIC PLAN, AND REPEALING
ORDINANCES NO. MC-787, 791, AND 813 WHICH ESTABLISHED
AND EXTENDED A DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM IN CERTAIN AREAS
SURROUNDING MOUNT VERNON AVENUE. Final (l9)
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Hernandez, that said ordinances be adopted.
Ordinance Nos. MC-829
following vote: Ayes:
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor,
Council Member Miller.
and MC-830 were adopted
Council Members Estrada,
Pope-Ludlam. Nays: None.
by the
Reilly,
Absent:
WIDENING TIPPECANOE AVENUE
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
APPROVAL OF PLANS-
(8)
In a memorandum dated April 8, 1992, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works /Ci ty Engineer, stated that plans have
been prepared for the widening of the east side of Tippecanoe
Avenue, between Lee Street and Hardt Street, by a consultant, and
the project is ready to be advertised for bids.
The project consists of installing curb, gutter, sidewalk,
pavement and related necessary improvements to complete the
street, and provide for two lanes in each direction. The total
estimated project cost is $512,000. An amount of $500,000 was
allocated under Account No. 129-309-57837 for this project.
Supplemental funds in the amount of $61,900 would need to be
provided in the 1992/93 one-half cent sales tax budget to fully
finance the total estimated project cost.
Mr. Hardgrave explained that the project for widening of
Tippecanoe Avenue had been previously approved on the priority
list for this year, and was also included on the list for next
year. In order for this project to be eligible for the
participation program, in which the State would reimburse the
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City for 15% of the funds or about $130,000, the contract must be
awarded prior to June 30, 1992.
Shauna Clark, City Administrator, expressed concern that
this action would indirectly encumber 1992/93 one-half cent sales
tax funds, as there are not adequate funds in this year's budget
to complete the project. She explained that currently $45l,000
is available in the 1991/92 budget, and that $61,900 in
supplemental funding would be necessary from the 1992/93 budget
in order to complete the project.
Discussion ensued regarding the appropriations previously
approved, and the priorities being established for public works
projects funded through the Measure "I" one-half cent sales tax
fund. Concern was expressed that priorities should be
established so that, over a period of years, adequate funds would
be available to complete important projects.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that the plans for the
widening of Tippecanoe Avenue (east side), from Route 1-10 to
Hardt Street, in accordance with Plan No. 8703, be approved; that
the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to
advertise for bids; and that the Mayor and Council be provided
with a list of all projects planned for the 1992/93 budget.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
At 10:25 a.m., Council Member Estrada left the Council
meeting.
PEPPER & RANDALL AREA - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
- AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED (9)
In a memorandum dated April 6, 1992, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that a petition
had been received requesting the formation of an assessment
district for the maintenance of landscaping along the major
streets which border Tentative Tract No. 15315, and along the
flood control channel within the Tract. This petition is the
result of the requirement by the City for the developer to
establish the district. The assessment would include maintenance
of landscaping, energy costs, and administrative costs. The
signatures affixed to the referenced petition have been checked
and found to represent the owners of 100 percent of the area of
the property lying within the proposed boundaries of the district
to be assessed for the proposed maintenance.
The proposed assessment district is located adjacent to and
between two existing landscape maintenance districts (Assessment
District No. 975 and Assessment District No. 981). It has been
determined that amending the boundaries of either district to
include this tract would increase the assessments within the
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existing districts, and, if authorization is given, would proceed
to establish a separate district. The developer would be
required to pay the costs of the proceedings prior to the
establishment of the district.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, that the City Engineer and City Clerk be
authorized to initiate proceedings for the establishment of an
assessment district under the provisions of Chapter 12.90 of the
San Bernardino Municipal Code; and that the City Engineer be
directed to prepare an Engineer's Report for the proposed
maintenance of landscaping in portions of Pepper Avenue, and
Meridian Avenue between Mill Street and Randall Avenue, and along
portions of the flood control embankment within Tentative Tract
15315, in the City of San Bernardino.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam. Nays: Council
Member Hernandez. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Miller.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DANIEL, MANN,
JOHNSON & MENDENHALL (DMJM) RELATING TO THE PROVISION
OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
EXTENSION OF ORANGE SHOW ROAD, FROM ARROWHEAD AVENUE TO
WATERMAN AVENUE. (16)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that the resolution
authorizing the execution of an agreement with Daniel, Mann,
Johnson & Mendenhall (DMJM) relating to the provision of
professional engineering design services, be tabled.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA RETURNED
At 10:31 a.m., Council Member Estrada returned to the
Council meeting and took her place at the council table.
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED FEE
SALE OF MATERIALS, SERVICES
CEMETERY
INCREASE
& BURIAL
- CHARGES FOR
FEES CITY
(20)
This is the time and place set for a public hearing to
consider amending Resolution No. 90-152, Sections One, Two,
Three, Four, and Five regarding charges for the sale of
materials, services, and burial fees.
In a memorandum dated March 13, 1992, Dan Ustation, Cemetery
Superintendent, stated that on February 24, 1992, the Cemetery
Department compared prices for materials, services, and burial
fees for the privately owned, and other municipal cemeteries in
the area. The proposed fee increase would generate approximately
$35,000 in additional revenue annually.
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Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
RES. 92-140 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING A SCHEDULE OF CHARGES FOR THE SALE OF
MATERIALS AND SERVICES BY THE CEMETERY COMMISSION OF
SAID CITY; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 90-152 AND ALI,
SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS THERETO. (20)
Mr. Ustation explained that there are approximately two
hundred burials annually at Pioneer Cemetery.
A discussion was held relative to marketing and promoting
the Cemetery in order to increase business; and action taken
during recent budget hearings relative to the sale of the
Cemetery to the Economic Development Agency.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, that the hearing be closed; and that said
resolution be adopted.
Ayes:
Ludlam.
Absent:
Resolution No. 92-140 was adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-
Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member Hernandez.
Council Member Miller.
PUBLIC HEARING - ESTABLISHING 50% OF
USE OF PARK & RECREATION FACILITIES
CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CURRENT RATES-
SAN BERNARDINO
(21)
This is the time and place set for a public hearing to
consider amending Resolution No. 91-35, Section Five,
establishing 50 percent of the current rates for use of park and
recreation facilities by the San Bernardino City Unified School
District.
In a memorandum dated March 10, 1992, Annie Ramos, Director,
Parks, Recreation and Community Services, stated that the
amendment of Resolution No. 91-35 would establish 50 percent of
the current rate for the San Bernardino City Unified School
District's use of the Sturges Auditorium and other park and
recreation facilities. The district currently pays 100 percent
of the established rates even though they were partners in the
development of Sturges, including providing portions of the
parking lot and improvements to the facility. Modifications
recommended by the Joint Use Committee, a committee comprised of
council members and school board members, was to charge the
district 50 percent of the established rates for parks and
recreation facilities. This would be consistent with the School
District's policies in charging the City for district facilities
at the cost of operations only.
Uses of the Sturges Auditorium by the School District are
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minimal and the reduction in revenue was estimated at $1,600
annually. The only other facility utilized by the School
District is the Hernandez Center gymnasium, and revenue reduction
was estimated at under $700. Since the District's use of the gym
is during regular operating hours, it was not anticipated that
actual cost for use would exceed the reduced rental rate.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
RES. 92-141 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION 91-35, SECTION 5.F., ESTABLISHING
50% OF THE CURRENT RATES FOR USE OF PARK AND RECREATION
FACILITIES BY SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT. (21)
John Kramer, Superintendent of Recreation, Parks, Recreation
and Community Services, stated that the School District. only
charges the City for use of its facilities when actual costs are
incurred, and the majority of the City's use of school facilities
are without charge.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, that the hearing be closed; and that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 92-141 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley,
Minor, pope-Ludlam. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member
Miller.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 10:47 a.m.,
meeting.
MAUDSLEY EXCUSED
Council Member Maudsley left
the Council
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL, CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF THE TAKING,
IN FEE SIMPLE ABSOLUTE, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 148-
122-01 PTN., THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH TWENTY-FOUR (24)
ACRES OF LOT 2, BLOCK 83, OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, AS
PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, OFFICIAL
RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, CONSISTING OF 6.33 NET ACRES, FOR THE
PUBLIC USE OF WATER A STORAGE RESERVOIR AND PUMPING
FACILITY. (Continued from April 6, 1992) (22)
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, that said
resolution be adopted.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Tom Jacobsen, Gresham, Varner, Savage, Nolan & Tilden, 600
N. Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, spoke representing Scott
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Specialty Gases Inc. (Scott Labs), 2600 Cajon Boulevard, San
Bernardino, CA. He stated that this property was the only
location that Scott Labs owned in the United States that would
allow expansion of its facilities. He felt that the tak~ g of
these 6.33 acres would severely impact Scott Labs' abil 'I to
expand in San Bernardino. He recommended that the resolut_.Jn be
continued so that the Water Department can seek alternative
sites.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, that the resolution declaring the necessity for
the public use of 6.33 acres for a water storage reservoir and
pumping facility, be continued to 2:00 p.m. (Note: There was no
vote taken at this time.)
Discussion ensued regarding the need for these water
services.
Council Member Minor made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam, that the resolution declaring the
necessity for the public use of 6.33 acres for a water storage
reservoir and pumping facility, be continued to later in the
meeting so that representatives from the Water Department can be
present to answer questions regarding alternative sites. (See
page 27)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Members Reilly, Hernandez, Minor, Pope-Ludlam.
Abstain: Council Member Estrada. Absent:
Maudsley, Miller.
Ayes:
Nays:
Council
Council
None.
Members
COUNCIL MEMBER MAUDSLEY RETURNED
At 10:48 a.m., Council Member Maudsley returned to the
Council meeting and took his place at the council table.
AN ORDINANCE OF
CHAPTER 15.55 TO
RELATING TO LOCAL
RELATING TO MOBILE
1992)
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING
THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE
ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS
HOME PARKS. (Continued from April 6,
First (23)
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, that said ordinance be laid over for final
adoption; and that Planning and Building Services submit any
comments it has relative to local enforcement of laws and
regulations relating to mobile home parks. (Discussed later in
the meeting. See page 27)
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Member Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor. Nays: None.
Abstain: Council Member Pope-Ludlam. Absent: Council Member
Miller.
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RECONSIDER - $75 FEE - APPEALS TO THE MAYOR & COMMON
COUNCIL - COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ (24)
In a memorandum dated April 13, 1992, Council Member
Hernandez requested that a discussion be held relative to the
$75.00 fee for appeals to the Mayor and Common Council.
In a memorandum dated April 17, 1992, City Clerk Krasney,
stated that when the proposal to establish the fee was first
introduced it was established because of the time and preparation
involved with scheduling and hearing appeals. Based on the
procedures involved with the appeal process and the value of time
expended by not only the City Clerk's staff, but by other
departments, each appeal exceeds the $75.00 fee.
The Council expressed concern
prohibitive, thereby restricting
elected officials.
that the appeal fee could be
the voters access to their
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, to reconsider the $75.00 fee for appeals to
the Mayor and Council.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam. Nays:
Council Member Reilly. Absent: Council Member Miller.
Mayor Holcomb explained that this appeal fee was implemented
to offset administrative costs in processing appeals.
City Administrator Clark explained that the cost could be
mitigated by establishing an application, and procedures for
indigent residents who do not have the money to file the appeal.
She explained that Council Members are not required to pay the
appeal fee and could file an appeal for their constituents.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, that a discussion be held relative to
reconsidering the $75.00 fee for appeals to the Mayor and Common
Council. (Note: There was no vote taken at this time.)
Discussion ensued regarding the positive and negative
aspects of having the $75.00 fee for appeals to the Mayor and
Council, and whether it should be reviewed and possibly revised.
Council Member Estrada made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam, and unanimously carried, that the
City Administrator be directed to develop options to present to
the Ways & Means Committee and report its recommendations in
thirty days, May 18, 1992, in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
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WAIVER OF FEES - $277.73 - USE OF COUNCIL
MAY 28, 1992 PUBLIC FORUM CHARTER
INITIATIVES - LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
CHAMBERS-
AMENDMENT
(25)
In a letter dated April 9, 1992, Lenore H. Schon, President,
League of Women Voters of San Bernardino, 568 N. Mt. View Avenue,
Suite #150, San Bernardino, CA, stated that the League of Women
Voters of San Bernardino, and the San Bernardino Clergy
Association will be co-sponsoring a public forum/debate to inform
the electorate about the proposed City Charter amendment
initiatives to be voted on at the June 2, 1992 primary election.
It is planned to air the event live on Channel 3 on May 28, 1992
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Because this is a public service for
the City of San Bernardino, the League requested the use of the
Council Chambers and asked that all fees for the use of the
facility be waived.
Lenore Schon was present and answered questions from the
Council regarding the forum.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Member Maudsley, that the request for waiver of fees
amount of $277.73 for the use of the Council Chambers on
1992, by the League of Women Voters, be approved.
Council
in the
May 28,
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam. Nays:
Council Member Minor. Absent: Council Member Miller.
FRANCHISE BUREAU - ALLEGED DOUBLE BILLING PRACTICES-
PARAMEDIC SERVICES REPORT (26)
In a memorandum dated April 8, 1992, Lee Gagnon, Business
Registration Supervisor, City Clerk's Office, requested that the
report from the Bureau of Franchise addressing the alleged
practice of double billing for paramedic service, be continued to
the Council meeting of May 18, 1992. This continuance would
allow the Bureau of Franchises' subcommittee time to meet with
Courtesy Services (Courtesy Ambulance) and report to the Bureau
of Franchise on May 12, 1992; and to allow the Bureau time to
formulate recommendations to the Mayor and Council based upon the
facts obtained.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the report from
the Franchise Bureau relative to the alleged double billing
practices for paramedic services, be continued to May 18, 1992,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 11:07 a.m., City Attorney Penman left the Council meeting
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and was replaced at Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow.
BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES
MR. JIMMY SUMMERS
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES-
(28)
In a letter dated March 18,
requested an opportunity to speak
meeting on April 6, 1992, or soon
business licenses for rental of homes
1992, Mr. Jimmy Summers
at the Mayor and Council
thereafter, regarding City
and apartment buildings.
Jimmy Summers, 1193 Hummingbird Lane, Corona, CA, owner of
the Beverly Apartments, 229 to 271 E. 18th Street, San
Bernardino, CA, spoke in opposition to the business license
requirement to obtain twenty-three business licenses for the
apartment complex, which he felt was an unfair double tax.
City Clerk Krasney explained that the Beverly Apartments
contain two triplexes, one fourplex, and twenty single-family
residences on one parcel of property. She explained that
according to Ordinance MC-700 each separate structure must obtain
a separate business registration certificate.
Discussion ensued regarding the ordinance prov~s~ons for
issuing a business registration certificate for owners who rent
or lease single-family homes.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN RETURNED
At 11:14 a.m., City Attorney Penman returned to the Council
meeting and took his place at the council table.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, to refer the review of business registration
certificate fees for commercial properties to the Legislative
Review Committee; and that the matter return in thirty days, May
18, 1992, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, California.
The motion
Members Reilly,
None. Abstain:
Miller.
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam. Nays:
Council Member Estrada. Absent: Council Member
BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES - APARTMENT COMPLEXES - MR.
V. ALAN SWENSEN, HILL WILLIAMS (29)
In a letter dated March 27, 1992, V. Alan Swensen, Director,
Commercial Income properties, Hill Williams, requested an
opportunity to speak at the Mayor and Council meeting of April
20, 1992, regarding policies and practices currently followed by
the Business License Division as they relate to calculation of
business license fees for apartment complexes.
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CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 11:19 a.m., City Attorney Penman left the Council meeting
and was replaced by Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow.
Alan Swensen, Hill Williams, 175 Riverview Drive, Suite
#200, Anaheim Hills, CA, explained that Hill Williams Development
Corp., is in the business of renting apartments on a month-to-
month basis. Hill Williams has operated under the assumption
that the business license for the apartment complex was satisfied
through the property manager's business license. Based on the
schedule of fees set forth in the municipal code, with gross
receipts of $553,550 for 1991, and projected gross receipts of
$992,000 for 1992, the business license fee would be $1,093 for
that period, in contrast to the request from Business License
staff for payment of fees in the amount of $2l,600 for the same
two-year period.
Bill Early, Director, Governmental Affairs, Hill Williams,
felt that the business license procedures for apartment complexes
should be referred to a committee for further review and
discussion.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, and unanimously carried, to refer the review
of the policies and practices utilized by the Business License
Division of the City Clerk's Office relating to the calculation
of business license fees for apartment complexes, to the
Legislative Review Committee; and that the matter be continued
for thirty days, May 18, 1992, in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 11:24 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the Council
meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN RETURNED
At 11:34 a.m., City Attorney Penman returned to the Council
meeting and replaced Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow.
APPEAL - VEHICLE ABATEMENT - 2061 WEST 17TH STREET-
MS. MICHELLE BEAUREGARD (30)
This is the time and place set to hear an appeal filed by
Ms. Michelle Beauregard relative to the abatement of the vehicle
located at 2061 West 17th Street, San Bernardino, (Case No. 91
VAP 1173-11).
In a memorandum dated March 31, 1992, Fred Wilson, Acting
Director, Facilities Management, stated that a citizen's
complaint had been received on September 9, 1991 regarding an
inoperable vehicle located in the driveway of 2061 West 17th
Street. He outlined the chronological history of action taken to
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abate the vehicle from November 15, 1991 through March 10, 1992.
On March 6, 1992, an abatement warrant was obtained and attached
to the front door at 2061 West 17th Street; the vehicle was
removed and placed in storage on March 10, 1992.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
Council Member Estrada left the Council meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED
At 11:36 a.m., Council Member Miller returned to the Council
meeting and took her place at the council table.
Michelle Beauregard, 2061 West 17th Street, San Bernardino,
CA, stated that the vehicle was removed from a fenced driveway,
and was operable when removed. She stated that when she returned
from work a notice was stapled to the door of the house. She
called the City that same day and told them that the car was
operable, and was in the process of being repaired. She was
informed that she would be contacted to schedule an appointment
to confirm that the car was operable; however, the car was taken
before anyone came out and looked at the car. The owner of the
house was not notified.
Mr. Wilson explained that in order to store an inoperable
vehicle, the owner is required to obtain an inoperable vehicle
registration from the Department of Motor Vehicles, and that City
ordinances require the car to be screened from public view.
Bert Murphy, newly appointed Acting Director of
Management, gave a chronological history of the
actions, and answered questions from the Council.
Facilities
abatement
City Attorney Penman explained that when City personnel
enter a property, the property owner must be notified; however,
if City personnel enter the property and only affect the rights
of the person in possession, then only the person in possession
needs to be notified. The owner's property rights were not
affected, the only impact was on the possessory rights of the
tenant. In this case the tenant was the owner of the vehicle and
so both the notice for entering of the property, and the taking
of the vehicle were legal. The only question was relative to the
appointment that someone was going to have with the tenant to
discuss the problem, and why that appointment was not kept.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, that the appeal relative to abatement of the
vehicle located at 2061 West 17th Street, be denied.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Members Reilly, Maudsley, Minor. Nays:
Hernandez. Abstain: Council Member Miller.
Members Estrada, Pope-Ludlam.
Ayes:
Council
Absent:
Council
Member
Council
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Council Member Miller stated that she abstained from the
vote because she was not present during all the testimony.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA ~ETURNED
Council Member Estrada returned to the Council meeting and
took her place at the council table.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the appeal by Ms.
Michelle Beauregard relative to the abatement of the vehicle
located at 2061 West 17th Street, be continued to later in the
meeting, so that Facilities Management personnel can be present
to discuss any conversations with Ms. Beauregard regarding
scheduling an appointment to inspect the vehicle. (See page 29)
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
At 11:51 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the
Council meeting and took her place at the council table.
RES. 92-142 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
INLAND EMPIRE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RELATING TO
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CIVIC AND PROMOTION FUND
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92. (Discussed later in the
meeting. See page 28) (S-3)
INLAND EMPIRE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -
MAYO CELEBRATION - NUNEZ PARK - UTILIZE CITY
EQUIPMENT WAIVE COSTS (Discussed later
meeting. See page 28)
CINCO DE
FORCES &
in the
(5-4)
In a memorandum dated April 2, 1992, Annie Ramos, Director,
Parks, Recreation and Community Services, stated that the Inland
Empire Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has requested the use of
Nunez Park for their annual Cinco de Mayo celebration.
The use of Nunez Park requires that equipment such as picnic
tables, trash cans, bleachers, barricades and other var10US
related items be added to the park. All this requires the use of
City forces. In addition, crowd and traffic control during the
festivities require additional man hours for the Police
Department and the event requires the use of ballfield lights for
security purposes. The total estimated cost is $16,509. The
Chamber has requested that the fees and manpower costs incurred
by the City be waived.
City Administrator Clark explained that there had been a
question at the Ways & Means Committee meeting regarding the
funding that had been given to the Inland Empire Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce for previous celebrations. The funding had been
given in amounts of $5,000 for the Cinco de Mayo celebration, and
$5,000 for the September 16 celebration. She explained that the
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request being considered today was for $5,000 in cash from the
Civic and Cultural fund, and $16,000 of in-kind services, for a
total of $21,000.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, to adopt said resolution and agreement, with
the following amendments: to delete any reference to the
September 16 celebration, so that the documents refer only to
the Cinco de Mayo celebration; to insert the amount of $5,000;
and that the request for utilization of City crews, City police
personnel and City equipment, and the waiver of fees and
expenses involved with assisting the Inland Empire Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce in the Cinco de Mayo celebration at Nunez
Park, be approved. (Discussed later in the meeting. See page
28)
Resolution No. 92-142 was adopted, and the motion carried by
the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: Council Member
Minor. Absent: None.
Jerry Esparza, President, Inland Empire Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, 972 Mount Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, requested
that all fees and costs of the City departments be waived for the
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta.
COUNCIL MEMBERS MAUDSLEY AND POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
Council Members Maudsley and Pope-Ludlam left the Council
meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
At 12:00 p.m., Council Member Estrada made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Pope-Ludlam, to call the regular
meeting of the Community Development Commission to order in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California. (Note: There was no vote taken at this
time. )
Council Member Estrada withdrew her second.
RECESS MEETING
At 12:03 p.m., Council Member Hernandez made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Reilly, that the regular meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council recess to a luncheon workshop in the
Management Information Center (MIC) Room, Sixth Floor, City Hall,
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California, for discussion
relating to preparation of the annual audit and management study.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Miller.
Member Minor. Absent: Council Members Maudsley,
Ayes: Council
Nays: Council
Pope-Ludlam.
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RECONVENE MEETING - LUNCHEON WORKSHOP
At 12:17 p.m., the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council reconvened in the Management Information Center, (MIC)
Room, Sixth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Pro Tem Estrada; Council Members Estrada
Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; Senior Assistant City
Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator Clark.
Absent: Mayor Holcomb; Council Member pope-Ludlam.
Also present: Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator;
David Kennedy, City Treasurer; Andrew Green, Director of Finance;
Barbara Lindseth, Accounting Manager, Economic Development
Agency; Tom Snow and Scott Smith, KPMG Peak Marwick, certified
public accountants, 725 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA.
KPMG PEAT MARWICK - ANNUAL AUDIT & MANAGEMENT STUDY
REPORT (31)
Shauna Clark, City Administrator, introduced Mr. Tom Snow
from KPMG Peat Marwick, certified public accountants, 725 South
Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, who presented the City's annual
audit to the Mayor and Council.
Mr. Tom Snow introduced Mr. Scott Smith, the City's
Engagement Manager. Mr. Snow stated that the financial statement
reflects all activities of the City, the Economic Development
Agency, and the Water Department in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
Mr. Snow, reviewed the letter dated April 16, 1992,
regarding the audit of the general purpose financial statements
of the City of San Bernardino for the year ending June 30, 1991.
In planning and performing the audit of the financial statements
of the City of San Bernardino, KPMG Peat Marwick considered
internal control structure in order to determine auditing
procedures for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
general purpose financial statements, and not to provide
assurance on the internal control structure. During the audit,
certain matters were noted involving the internal control
structure, and other operational matters that are presented for
consideration. The comments and recommendations were discussed
with management and are intended to improve the internal control
structure, or result in other operational efficiencies. The
comments include findings, recommendations and management
response on the following issues: Protecting Assets -special
assessment districts, general fixed assets, fixed asset of
proprietary funds, amounts due from other governments, accounts
receivable, bank accounts; Improving Management Information-
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individual fund accounts, overdrafts of pooled cash and
investments, computer applications, internal service funds,
capital leases and other long term debt; Improving Efficiency-
internal audit staff, and accounting procedures manual.
Mr. Scott Smith reviewed information contained in the
management letter dated April 1, 1992, and supplemental
management report concerning the findings and recommendations
regarding the organization of the Finance Department.
Recommendations covered the following issues: organization, the
budget, finance department management duties Director of
Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, Internal Auditor/Budget
Officer; special assessment concerns, interagency transactions,
accounting procedures manual, and economies of scale.
Mr. Smith answered questions from the Council relative to
overdrafts, general fund accounts, and internal service funds.
He explained that most of the City's funds are pooled for
investment purposes, and that many of the individual funds in
that pool have overdrawn their share of the pool. The effect
this has is that other funds are effectively financing the
operation of the funds with overdrafts.
The Council expressed concern regarding this deficit
spending pattern, and how to eliminate it.
Mr. Snow explained that the charges levied within the
internal service funds, both in-house and to outside sources, are
not sufficient to reduce the deficit spending patterns.
Scott Smith explained that there are several types of
overdrafts. In some cases, there are deficit fund balances where
more money was spent than the fund had in total. In other cases,
there are cash deficits in the pool, and money is borrowed from
other funds in order to pay expenditures.
MAYOR HOLCOMB ARRIVED
At 12:32 p.m., Mayor Holcomb arrived at the luncheon
workshop.
Shauna Clark, City Administrator, and Andrew Green, Director
of Finance, answered questions from the Council regarding the
deficit spending, and methods that could be utilized to eliminate
the deficit spending.
Ms. Clark explained that in order to eliminate the pattern
of deficit spending the City must budget better in the beginning
and have realistic expectations of what will be available to
spend in each Department.
Tom Snow stated that the general fund would carry the burden
of the fund deficits until such time as they are eliminated.
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Discussion ensued regarding the
refinance City Hall, and the impact
internal service fund deficits.
recent action taken to
this action has on the
Mr. Green answered questions
projects are handled by the Finance
occur between billing and receipt of
regarding how
Department, and
the funds.
construction
where delays
There was no action taken on this item during this luncheon
workshop.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
At 12: 50 p. m., the Mayor and Common Council and
Development Commission recessed to closed session
following:
Community
for the
b. to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.
CLOSED SESSION
At 12:50 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the
order in the Management Information Center,
Floor, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street,
California.
closed session to
(MIC Room), Sixth
San Bernardino,
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; Senior Assistant City
Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator Clark.
Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
Also present: David Kennedy, City Treasurer; Andrew Green,
Director of Finance; and Tom Snow and Scott Smith, KPMG Peat
Marwick, Certified Public Accountants, 725 South Figueroa Street,
Los Angeles, CA.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 1:50 p.m., the closed session adjourned to the regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:01 p.m., Mayor Holcomb reconvened the regular meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City
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Clerk Krasney. Absent:
Administrator Clark.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam; City
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING
CHAPTER 15.55 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS
RELATING TO MOBILE HOME PARKS. (Continued from April 6,
1992) (Discussed earlier in the meeting. See page 16)
First (23)
Mayor Holcomb stated that City Attorney Penman has advised
that a correction should be made to the ordinance, and requested
that the Council reconsider the ordinance.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the ordinance adding
Chapter 15.55 to the San Bernardino Municipal Code relating to
local enforcement of laws and regulations relating to mobile home
parks, be reconsidered.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 2:02 p.m.,
Council meeting and
POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned
took her place at the council table.
to the
City Attorney Penman explained that page three, lines 19-23,
should be revised to provide that the Mobile Home Rent Control
Board shall be the body that conducts hearings rather than the
Board of Building Commissioners.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be
laid over for final adoption; and that the ordinance be amended
on page three, lines 19-23, to replace the Board of Building
Commissioners with the Mobile Home Rent Board.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL, CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF THE TAKING,
IN FEE SIMPLE ABSOLUTE, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 148-
122-01 PTN., THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH TWENTY-FOUR (24)
ACRES OF LOT 2, BLOCK 83, OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, AS
PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, OFFICIAL
RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, CONSISTING OF 6.33 NET ACRES, FOR THE
PUBLIC USE OF WATER A STORAGE RESERVOIR AND PUMPING
FACILITY. (Continued from April 6, 1992) (Continued from
earlier in the meeting) (See page 15) (22)
It was the consensus of the Council that said resolution
declaring the necessity for the taking of 6.33 acres for the
public use of a water storage reservoir and pumping facility, be
considered after the completion of the Planning agenda. (See
page 35)
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RES. 92-142 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
INLAND EMPIRE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RELATING TO
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CIVIC AND PROMOTION FUND
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92. (Discussed earlier in the
meeting. See page 22) (5-3)
INLAND EMPIRE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - CINCO DE
MAYO CELEBRATION - NUNEZ PARK - UTILIZE CITY FORCES &
EQUIPMENT WAIVE COSTS (Discussed earlier in the
meetinq. See page 22) (S-4)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, to ratifv the previous action taken to approve
said amended resolution and agreement, with the following
amendments: to delete any reference to the September l6
celebration, so that the documents refer only to the Cinco de
Mayo celebration; to insert the amount of $5,000; and that the
request for utilization of City crews, City police personnel and
City equipment, and the waiver of fees and expenses involved with
assisting the Inland Empire Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in the
Cinco de Mayo celebration at Nunez Park, be approved. (See page
22)
The
Members
Miller.
motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam,
Nays: Council Member Minor. Absent: None.
CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE - MAY 20, 1992 - CITY CLERK RACHEL
KRASNEY - REPORT ( 2 7 )
Rachel Krasney, City Clerk, explained that approximately one
year ago the idea was proposed of having City Hall sponsor an
open house. Open house has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 20,
1992 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The open house will
showcase the talents and achievements of City employees,
departments and equipment in the past twenty-two years. May 20th
coincides with Founder's Day in the City of San Bernardino, and
will be the 182nd anniversary of the City's founding. All
residents are invited to tour City Hall, and the Economic
Development Agency in the City Hall Annex. There will be
displays of current equipment and historical vehicles, displays
from the Historical Society, and our adopted school Ramona-
Alessandro. The theme is San Bernardino Past, Present and
Future. All involved hope that the occasion will bring the
community together in a positive celebration of San Bernardino.
Council Member Reilly requested that all Council Members be
present during the open house to meet with their constituents.
(Note: There was no vote taken on this item.)
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COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 2: 12 p.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the Council
meeting.
APPEAL - VEHICLE ABATEMENT - 2061 WEST 17TH STREET-
MS. MICHELLE BEAUREGARD - CONTINUED FROM EARLIER IN THE
MEETING - SEE PAGE 20 (30)
This is the time and place continued to for an appeal
relative to the abatement of the vehicle located at 2061 West
17th Street.
Shauna Clark, City Administrator, explained that
Ms. Beauregard testified that she received a warrant
towing of a vehicle, and then placed a telephone
Facilities Management. She requested that Ms. Sharlene
advise the Council of the content of her conversation
Beauregard.
earlier
for the
call to
Williams
with Ms.
Sharlene Williams, Typist Clerk III, Facilities Management,
explained that Ms. Beauregard requested to speak to the
supervisor of the VAP program (Vehicle Abatement Program), and
was told that a message would be taken with her name, and number
and that the supervisor would return the call. Ms. Beauregard
was not told that an appointment would be scheduled to meet with
the supervisor. Ms. Williams felt that she had not indicated to
Ms. Beauregard that she would meet with the supervisor before the
car was towed. Ms. Williams explained that she would not have
given Ms. Beauregard the impression that an appointment would be
scheduled, because she does not have that authority.
City Attorney Penman stated that in his opinion due process
was followed, and the question of whether an appointment was
scheduled had been answered by Ms. Williams.
Ms. Beauregard stated that the car was operable where it was
parked.
Discussion ensued regarding the condition of the car before
it was towed, and whether it was operable.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, that the appeal relative to the abatement of a
vehicle located at 2061 West 17th Street, be denied.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Reilly, Maudsley, Minor. Nays: Council Member
Hernandez. Abstain: Council Member Miller. Absent: Council
Member Pope-Ludlam.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
At 2: 26 p. m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the
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Council meeting and took her place at the council table.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - MAY 7, 1992 (4)
Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council, read a
proclamation declaring May 7, 1992, as a Day of Prayer in the
City of San Bernardino.
John Lowe, Campus Crusade for Christ, was present to accept
the proclamation.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
City Attorney Penman left
replaced by Senior Assistant City
the Council meeting
Attorney Barlow.
and
was
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
At 2:31 p.m., Chairman Holcomb 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.
NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK 1992
(R-3)
In a memorandum dated April 15, 1992, Kenneth Henderson,
Executive Director, Development Department/Economic Development
Agency, stated that on April 6, 1992, the Commission proclaimed
April 20 to 26, 1992 as "National Community Development Week".
Annie Ramos, Director, Parks, Recreation and Community
Services, explained how the community development block grant
(CDBG) programs have assisted the parks and recreation programs
with funding. She explained that CDBG funds are a key factor in
the City's ability to build new recreation facilities, to expand
and renovate existing facilities, and provide funds for programs
specifically directed to youth at risk, the disabled and senior
citizens. In the last fourteen years over $7 million in CDBG
funds have been received for improvements in the park and
recreation system.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common
Council acknowledge April 20 - 26, 1992 as "National Community
Development Week", and allow interested parties to make pertinent
comments about same.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN RETURNED
At 3:32 p.m., City Attorney Penman returned to the Council
meeting and replaced Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow.
DUKES-DUKES & ASSOCIATES - ARROW VISTA HOMES
(NB-l)
Discussion ensued regarding the attempt made to hold a
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special meeting on Friday, April 17, 1992, to discuss the Dukes-
Dukes and Associates Arrow Vista homes project, and whether the
item could now be discussed as an urgency item which arose after
the posting of the agenda.
A discussion was held relative to the action taken by the
Community Development Commission at its April 6, 1992 meeting,
concerning the Dukes-Dukes Arrow Vista homes project. The
purpose of the urgency item was to provide construction financing
for the development of 114 single-family detached dwelling units
by Dukes-Dukes and Associates.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Hernandez, that action needs to be taken on the
disposition of the Dukes-Dukes and Associates agreement relative
to the Arrow Vista homes project and that the matter arose
subsequent to the posting of the agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Hernandez, Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays:
Council Members Reilly, Minor. Absent: None.
The Council discussed whether it would be legal to consider
this item after the posting of the agenda; the merits of the
project; and the positive impact that this project could have on
the neighborhood and the City.
City Attorney Penman stated that he understood from Mr.
Dukes' attorney that the matter had been resolved earlier that
day.
Mayor Holcomb explained that Mr. Dukes had not yet provided
certain legal documents, and therefore, the payments have not
been released by the Economic Development Agency. He expressed
concern that on April 6, 1992, the Community Development
Commission did not specifically authorize the Mayor to execute
any documents; it only instructed staff to have an agreement
prepared.
Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director, Development
Department/Economic Development Agency, stated that there are
several separate transactions being discussed. First, the
release of $250,000 in the form of a business reorganization
loan approved by the Community Development Commission on April 6,
1992. The $250,000 business reorganization loan cannot be
released until an agreement has been executed, and the proper
security and collateral have been provided by Dukes-Dukes and
Associates, which has not yet occurred. Second, the $185,000
retention of the administrative part of the construction loan.
The Agency retained ten percent of the construction loan proceeds
in lieu of a completion bond. Mr. Dukes requested release of the
retention money prior to the expiration of the lien release
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period. The notice of completion was not filed until April 16,
1992; however, legal counsel has advi.sed that the Agency would
be responsible for any stop-orders or liens placed on the
project, if the retention money is released prematurely.
City Attorney Penman read two
Assistant City Attorney Barlow relative
Associates Arrow Vista homes project:
memoranda from Senior
to the Dukes-Dukes and
Memorandum dated April 20, 1992 to Mayor Holcomb
regarding the $250,000 loan to Dukes and Dukes: "At
the Commission meeting of April 6, 1992, the Commission
approved a loan of $250,000 to Dukes and Dukes on the
Arrowvista project with the documents to be prepared.
The vehicle to accomplish this, as understood at the
meeting, was an amendment to the Joint Development
Agreement. In preparing the necessary Amendment staff
required the developer to provide title reports to be
assure that the surety was sufficient to support the
loan. I understand that they will be provided soon.
When it is received you have the authority to execute
the amendment and the security documents and thereafter
the loan may be funded."
Memorandum dated April 20, 1992 to Mayor Holcomb
regarding the Dukes and Dukes retention: "As one of
the phases of the Dukes and Dukes housing project
(Arrowvista), the Agency has retained lO% of the
payouts pursuant to the Agreement and state law to be
sure that the laborers, suppliers, and subcontractors
on this phase of the project are paid. State law
requires that these funds be retained for 30 days
following the recording of a Notice of Completion.
The Notice was recorded on April 16, 1992. This
retention amount is approximately $185,000.
The developer has proposed that we
retention as follows: $121,000 to the
subcontractors; $63,000 to the developer.
He has then proposed to provide the Agency with an
indemnification letter to protect the Agency should any
unknown subcontractors file stop notices within the 30
day period. The Agency would also be protected by the
funds to be paid from the remaining phases of this
project.
release
vendors
this
and
Based on the foregoing it would be my op~n~on that the
retained funds can be released upon receipt of the
indemnification letter."
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City Attorney Penman explained that the indemnification
letter has not yet been received.
Tim Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic Development
Agency, explained that as of noon today all the parties involved
were in agreement on what action would be taken. The retention
funds are being held until receipt of the indemnification letter
from Mr. Dukes. All parties have agreed to the terms of the loan
agreement and are waiting for the title report from Mr. Dukes,
so that equity can be established and the documents signed in
order to release those funds.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, to schedule a council meeting for Wednesday, April
29, 1992, in order to conclude the disposition of the Dukes-Dukes
and Associates agreement relative to the Arrow Vista homes
project, so that all legal issues are properly addressed. (Note:
There was no vote taken at this time.)
Discussion ensued regarding what action needs to be taken
so that the funds can be released, and the possible need for a
special meeting in order to authorize further action relative to
the project.
Mayor Holcomb recommended that the Dukes-Dukes and
Associates Arrow Vista homes project be continued to later in the
meeting to allow the interested parties to confer and reach
agreement regarding which action should be taken.
RECESS MEETING
At 4:24 p.m., Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Reilly to declare a ten-minute recess. (Note:
There was no vote taken at this time.)
RECONVENE MEETING
At 4: 35 p. 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 City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam; Deputy City Attorney
Empeno, City Clerk Krasney. Absent: Council Member Miller; City
Administrator Clark.
DUKES-DUKES & ASSOCIATES ARROW VISTA
CONTINUED FROM EARLIER IN THE MEETING - SEE
HOMES-
PAGE 30
(NB-I)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
the disposition of the agreements with the Dukes-Dukes and
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Associates Arrow Vista homes project.
Mayor Holcomb stated that the documents have been reviewed,
and based on Mr. Dukes' reputation, recommended approval of the
agreements as presented; and that the Mayor be authorized to
execute said agreements.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion,
Council Member Hernandez, to approve the agreements
and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreements.
was no vote taken at this time.)
seconded by
as presented
(Note: There
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED
At 4:38 p.m., Council Member Miller returned to the Council
meeting and took her place at the council table.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN RETURNED
At 4:38 p.m., City Attorney Penman returned at the Council
meeting and replaced Deputy City Attorney Empeno.
Discussion ensued regarding the intent
on the fact that Mr. Dukes had not
indemnification letter, the title report,
documents as previously agreed to.
of the motion, based
yet provided the
and other necessary
City Attorney Penman stated that Mr. Steinhaus has informed
him that the Agency just received notice that the Dukes'
organization was $18,000 behind in payment. He explained that
Mr. Steinhaus now has concern relative to the recommendations
previously made to the Council.
Mayor Holcomb recommended that the motion
as follows: To approve the agreement as
exception that $64,000 not be released until
orders are released, and that the documents
when the title reports are received and
established on the loan restructuring.
be amended to read
drafted with the
all possible stop
would be executed
equity has been
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a substitute motion,
seconded by Council Member Hernandez, to approve the agreement as
drafted with the exception that $64,000 not be released until
all possible stop orders are released; and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the agreements when the title reports are
received and equity has been established on the loan
restructuring.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Minor, pope-Ludlam,
Nays: Council Member Maudsley. Absent: None.
Council
Miller.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 4:46 p.m., City Attorney Penman left the Council meeting
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and was replaced by Deputy City Attorney Empeno.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR CLARK RETURNED
At 4:46 p.m., City Administrator Clark returned to the
Council meeting and took her place at the council table.
RES. 92-143 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL, CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, DECLARING THE
NECESSITY OF THE TAKING, IN FEE SIMPLE ABSOLUTE,
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 148-122-01 PTN., THAT PORTION
OF THE NORTH TWENTY-FOUR (24) ACRES OF LOT 2, BLOCK 83,
OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK
7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONSISTING OF 6.33
NET ACRES, FOR THE PUBLIC USE OF WATER A STORAGE
RESERVOIR AND PUMPING FACILITY. (Continued from April
6, 1992) (Continued from earlier in the meeting) (See
page 27) (22)
Joseph Stejskal, Director of Engineering, Construction and
Operations, Water Department, stated that the Water System Master
Plan recommends the installation of 13.5 million gallons of
storage constructed in the vicinity of Cajon Boulevard and
Medical Center Drive, which is in a water transmission main
reservoir boosting station route. The project would provide a
reliable method of pumping and storing water throughout the
middle and upper portions of San Bernardino. Water Department
staff verified all potential reservoir sites, and determined that
this vacant parcel best met all the criteria, and required no
relocation of residential dwellings. In December, 1990 the
appraised value of the property was $1.75 per foot. Scott Labs
turned down the last offer of $2.00 per square foot, and
recommended that we proceed with eminent domain proceedings.
Tom Jacobsen, Gresham, Varner, Savage, Nolan & Tilden, 600
North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, representing Scott
Specialty Gases Inc. (Scott Labs), 2600 Cajon Boulevard, San
Bernardino, CA, explained that when eminent domain proceedings
commence the property owners must negotiate the best price for
their property; and that eminent domain presumes that there is a
willing buyer and a willing seller. In this case there is no
willing seller. He felt that the appraisal was not accurate due
to the depressed economy, and when it was performed. He
explained that Scott Labs has been unwilling to sell, but faced
with eminent domain proceedings felt they had no other option but
to negotiate.
A discussion was held relative to the possibility of
relocating Scott Labs to another location, such as Norton A.F.B.,
if the need arose for additional land when they expanded.
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Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted.
Ayes:
Minor,
Miller.
Resolution No. 92-143 was adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley,
Pope-Ludlam. Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member
Absent: None.
Council Member Miller stated that she abstained from the
vote because she was not present during the morning testimony.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 5:03 p.m., City Attorney Penman left the Council meeting
and was replaced by Deputy City Attorney Empeno.
APPEAL - DENIAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-32-
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME - VEHICLE RECYCLING YARD-
SOUTH SIDE OF WALNUT STREET - EAST OF MUSCOTT STREET-
JOHN LIGHTBURN (37)
This is the time and place set for consideration of an
appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a request for a
one-year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.)
No. 90-32, an application to establish a vehicle recycling yard
on 9.5 acres located on the south side of Walnut Street,
approximately 380 feet east of Muscott Street.
In a memorandum dated April 8, 1992, Al Boughey, Director,
Planning and Building Services, stated that on December 2, 1991,
the City received a request for a one-year time extension of
C.U.P. No. 90-32, under the authority of Development Code Section
19.36.90. The basis of the request was to allow additional time
for the project to comply with the 1,500 gallon per minute fire
flow requirement of the City Fire Department.
On March 3, 1992, the Planning Commission denied the
applicant's request for a one-year extension of time based on the
findings that the proposed recycling yard would not be compatible
with existing and future land uses in the general area, that the
proposed use was not compatible in scale, mass, coverage,
density, and intensity with the nearby residential land uses, and
that the use will impose a harmful effect upon desirable
neighborhood characteristics.
Compatibility with the existing nearby residential
neighborhood was addressed in the original Planning Commission
staff report for Conditional Use Permit No. 90-32. Project
conditions of approval were included requiring the applicant to
screen the perimeter of the yard on all sides with a six-foot
fence, and to ensure that vehicles were not stacked above the
height of the six-foot fence. Additional conditions of approval
were added requiring the applicant to screen the proposed
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recycling yard from adjoining land uses with a Type A landscape
screening per Development Code standards. Type A landscape
screening includes a six-foot high screening accomplished by
either a decorative masonry wall or screen shrubs. All of these
conditions serve to soften the Industrial-Residential boundary
along Walnut Street to ensure compatibility.
At the Planning Commission meeting, concern was also
expressed with regard to the potential for the facility to
generate noise, odors, and for gasoline or oil seepage into the
ground. Noise was not identified as a concern during the
original application process. However, if noise is a concern, it
can likely be handled with additional conditions of approval
restricting the hours of operation of the facility, and the use
of a public address system in the yard area. Any odors generated
by the facility would likely be a result from the presence of
gasoline or oil in the cars. Conditions of Approval Nos. 9 and
13 address this concern as well as the potential for leakage of
gasoline or oil from the wrecked vehicles into the ground. The
project development and operation would occur subject to the
project conditions of approval. Therefore the proposed facility
should be compatible with the surrounding land uses.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
John Lightburn, P.O. Box 1622, San Bernardino, CA, explained
that the original approval of the conditional use permit
contained several conditions of approval to assure that the
neighborhood and environment would not be harmed. He stated that
no facts have changed that warrant the adoption of any additional
conditions of approval. He explained that the issue in question,
for the extension of time, deals with being able to provide an
adequate amount of water service (fire flow) in the area. To
comply with that requirement, the project will upgrade the fire
services for the residents in the mobile home park, by placing a
fire hydrant in front of the mobile home park.
Darlene Phillips, 145 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA,
explained that the issue is the approval of the extension of
time for the C.U.P. Based on the Development Code, she
recommended that the extension of time be granted because there
is no basis in fact to deny the extension of time.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno stated that the extension of
time is discretionary, not automatic, given that the extension
requires Council review whether change in circumstances in the
surrounding neighborhood have occurred. He stated that at the
March 3, 1992 Planning Commission meeting, the extension of time
was denied; however, the Planning Commission did not adopt
findings of fact in support of the denial of an extension of
time. Therefore, he recommended that the Council refer the
matter back to the Planning Commission so that the Planning
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Commission can adopt findings in support of their decision, in
order to clarify the record.
Discussion ensued regarding the Planning Commission's action
relative to the findings of fact.
Ms. Phillips distributed to the Council enlargements of the
General Plan map of the area which shows that the project is in
the middle of the heavy industrial area. She explained that the
proposed business is a permitted use in the heavy industrial area
where it is located. Ms. Phillips distributed to the Council an
aerial photograph of the area that shows the site is surrounded
with industrial use as it is zoned. She stated that the site is
fenced and landscaped in order to provide a buffer to the
residential area. Ms. Phillips distributed additional
photographs which show that the site is not an eyesore to the
neighborhood, and that the character of the area is industria
She expressed opposition to referring the item back to the
Planning Commission. She explained that the Water Department has
agreed to sign a letter of non-objection to allow Mr. Long to get
water from the City of Colton to satisfy the fire flow
requirements.
Jimmy Summers, 1193 Hummingbird Lane, Corona, CA, owner of
Rancho Mobile Home Park, 1600 Walnut Street, CA, spoke in
opposition to the vehicle recycling yard on behalf of the tenants
of the mobile home park. He felt that the area would be impacted
by the noise from the business, and that the storage area ,would
become a breeding area for rats and snakes.
Katherine Martinez, l600 Walnut, Rancho Mobile Home Park,
San Bernardino, CA, voiced opposition to the proposed business.
Betty Moya, 1600 Walnut, Rancho Mobile Home Park, San
Bernardino, CA, voiced opposition to the business.
Joanne Carpenter, 1600 Walnut, Rancho Mobile Home Park, San
Bernardino, CA, spoke in opposition to the proposed business.
A discussion was held regarding the other auto wrecking
yards in the area; and the difference between junk yards and auto
wrecking yards (vehicle recycling yards).
Bud Long answered questions from, the Council relative to
concerns about the noise, the conditions for approval, and the
security measures. He felt that at the time of the original
application, the residents were aware that the business would be
a vehicle recycling yard.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the public hearing be
closed.
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Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that the appeal of the Planning Commission's
denial of a request for a one-year extension of time for
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-32, an application to establish a
vehicle recycling yard, be referred to the Planning Commission
to adopt findings of fact in support of their decision to deny
Conditional Use Permit No. 90-32.
Discussion ensued regarding the potential positive (sales
tax revenue) and negative (environmental) impacts that the
vehicle recycling yard would have on the neighborhood and the
City of San Bernardino.
The
Members
Estrada,
Absent:
motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Reilly, Hernandez, Miller. Nays: Council Members
Maudsley, Minor. Abstain: Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
None.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno recommended that the matter be
referred back to the Planning Commission to enable the Planning
Commission to adopt findings of fact in support of their
decision to clarify the record, or to use their discretion to
reconsider that action. He explained that the Council can
approve the extension of time without sending it back to the
Planning Commission providing that evidence can be found to
support the decision. The evidence to support granting the one-
year extension must show good cause that the extension should be
granted based on whether or not circumstances have changed so
that the findings can no longer be made. He explained that any
decision to deny the appeal should be based on a change in
circumstances such as the findings can no longer be made. The
Development Code has a provision for revocation or modification
of a conditional use permit if findings can be made. In this
case the conditional use permit has not yet commenced because
construction has not yet been initiated.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, to uphold the appeal and the findings of fact,
as outlined in Attachment B, from the Planning Commission meeting
of March 3, 1992.
The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam. Nays: Council
Estrada, Hernandez, Miller. Abstain: Council Member
Absent: None.
Council
Members
Reilly.
Discussion ensued regarding the findings of fact outlined in
Attachment B, from the Planning Commission meeting of March 3,
1992, and the merits of the proposed business.
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Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that appeal of the Planning Commission's denial
of a request for a one-year extension of time for Conditional
Use Permit No. 90-32, an application to establish a vehicle
recycling yard, be referred to the Planning Commission to adopt
findings of fact in support of the decision to deny Conditional
Use Permit No. 90-32.
The
Members
Miller.
motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam,
Nays: Council Member Minor. Absent: None.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 6:38 p.m.,
meeting.
HERNANDEZ EXCUSED
Council Member Hernandez
left the Council
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN RETURNED
At 6:38 p.m., City Attorney Penman returned to the Council
meeting and replaced Deputy City Attorney Empeno.
APPEAL - DENIAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-39-
CONSTRUCT BILLBOARD - FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION - RETAIL
CENTER - GANNETT OUTDOOR CO., INC. - CONTINUED FROM
APRIL 6, 1992 (32)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use
Permit No. 91-39, requesting approval to construct a billboard on
the same site that a billboard was removed to facilitate the
construction of a retail center.
In a memorandum dated April 10, 1992, Al Boughey, Director,
Planning and Building Services, stated that at its October 29,
1991 meeting, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing
on Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.) No. 91-39. Staff's discussion
primarily focused on the finding that the proposal was out of
scale and incompatible with the commercial development on the
property, as well as with the commercial development occurring in
the surrounding area. Staff felt that the height and size of the
proposed billboard was a design appropriate only for high speed,
limited access highways, and was out of place on a city street,
which would add to the visual congestion in the vicinity created
by the large number of nonconforming and abandoned pole signs.
Based on the discussion and in agreement with the staff
recommendation, a motion was made for denial of the C.U.P. On
November 6, 1991, the applicant, Gannett Outdoor Co., Inc.,
submitted an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the
C.U.P.
Staff was directed to pursue negotiations with
for the removal of two billboards elsewhere in
exchange for the requested on-site replacement.
the appellant
the City in
A concern of
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staff prior to negotiating with the billboard company was that a
replacement billboard on the subject property should be reduced
in height and area from what was originally proposed. Simply
removing the other two billboards as an exchange is not viewed as
adequate mitigation against the impact of a full-sized
replacement on the subject property. Based on the context of
the respective surrounding areas, it is the conclusion of staff
that a double-sided billboard at the proposed location would have
significant detriment without further mitigating factors.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the appeal of the
Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 91-39
requesting approval to construct a billboard on the same site
that a billboard was removed to facilitate the construction of a
retail center, be continued for two weeks to May 4, 1992, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the Council meeting.
APPEAL - DENIAL - VARIANCE NO. 91-16 - SIGNAGE FOR
LARGE CENTERS - WALMART - GATLIN-DOERKEN DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION - CONTINUED FROM APRIL 6, 1992 (33)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration
of Variance No. 91-16. The applicant's original request was for
signage in excess of the permitted number, size and height; and a
sign program with additional colors and type styles, for a
shopping center located on the north side of Highland Avenue, at
the northerly terminus of Boulder Avenue.
In a memorandum dated April 14, 1992, Al Boughey, Director,
Planning and Building Services, stated that all but one of the
applicant's requests have been addressed by Development Code
Amendment No. 92-02. The applicant's, Gatlin-Doerken, remaining
request is for a freeway sign at 45 feet in height and 225 square
feet in area. On December 2, 1991, the Mayor and Council held a
public hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial
of the variance. At that meeting, a discussion ensued regarding
the ability of the Council to grant the variance request.
Following the discussion, the sign section of the Development
Code was referred to the Legislative Review Committee. On
January 21, 1992, the Mayor and Council held a public hearing on
the appeal, and after discussion, the hearing was continued until
April 6, 1992, to enable the applicant to submit an application
to amend the Development Code relative to the sign regulation
relative to large retail centers.
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Staff believes that revised freeway sign standards are
warranted for semi-regional and regional shopping centers/malls.
Most freeways traversing commercial land use districts are
elevated above the surrounding properties. Staff believes that
sign criteria for shopping centers/malls with greater than 25
acres in area should be established to allow freeway signs 35
feet in height and 125 square feet in area, with back-lit or
channel lettering that will give such centers adequate
visibility given the elevated freeways throughout the City.
Granting the Variance to allow the proposed shopping center
at Highland Avenue at the termination of Boulder a freeway sign
45 feet in height and 225 square feet in area would constitute
the granting of a special privilege not afforded others in the
same land use district. The Development Code should be revis"d
to allow semi-regional and regional shopping centers /malls (25
acres or more in area) freeway signs with a 35 foot height and
with 125 square feet of area. (Note: Vote taken in conjunction
with item 34)
PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 92-02-
ESTABLISH NEW SIGN PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & STANDARDS-
ESTABLISH MONUMENT SIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTI-TENANT
CENTERS IN COMMERCIAL LAND USE DISTRICTS - SEE RELATED
ITEM 33 - CONTINUED FROM APRIL 6, 1992 ( 34)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
Development Code Amendment No. 92-02. The applicant is
requesting an amendment to Chapter 19.22 of the Development Code
to establish new sign program requirements and standards, and to
establish monument sign standards for multi-tenant centers in
commercial land use districts.
In a memorandum dated April 14, 1992, Al Boughey, Director,
Planning and Building Services, stated that prior to the Planning
Commission hearing of Development Code Amendment No. 92-02, the
applicant and staff were in agreement with regards to the height
and area standards for center identification monument signs for
shopping centers larger than 25 acres. However, during the
Planning Commission hearing of Development Code Amendment No. 92-
02 on February 18, 1992, the applicant felt a disincentive for
the inclusion of shopping center names identification signs which
was created by the ordinance as proposed by staff. Gatlin-
Doerken felt that unless a provision for the inclusion of the
shopping center name on center identification signs was made a
part of the ordinance, that the signs would be utilized to
accommodate the names of the largest tenants only. The Planning
Commission directed staff to look into the concern and add a
section to remove the disincentive, if necessary.
Based upon additional review by staff, and discussions with
the applicant, requiring a set percentage of the center
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identification sign may not be in either the applicant's or
City's best interest. With the exception of regional malls, most
large shopping centers are referred to by the name of the largest
anchor tenant regardless of the center name. Requiring the
inclusion of the center name would reduce the amount of the sign
area available for the anchor tenants perhaps prompting more
variance requests. Both staff and the applicant agree that the
determination of whether to include a shopping center name on the
center identification monument is best left to the shopping
center owner and market forces. Hence, the ordinance has been
revised removing the requirement that 20 percent of the sign area
be dedicated to the center name.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
SECTIONS 19.22.030, 19.22.040(2), 19.22.050(1),
19.22.070(1), AND 19.22.150, TABLE 22.0l, OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO ADD
DEFINITIONS TO THE SIGN CODE, ESTABLISH NEW SIGN
PROGRAM STANDARDS, GIVE TEMPORARY WINDOW SIGNS AN
EXEMPT STATUS, AND ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR MONUMENT
SIGNS FOR MULTI-TENANT CENTERS 25 ACRES OR MORE IN
SIZE. First (34)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the appeal of the
Planning Commission's denial of Variance No. 91-16 relative to
signage for large centers; and the public hearing to consider
Development Code Amendment No. 92-02 to establish new sign
program requirements and standards and establish monument sign
standards for multi-tenant centers in commercial land use
districts, be continued for two weeks to May 4, 1992, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
SET PUBLIC HEARING - MAY 4, 1992 - PLANNING DIVISION
FEE SCHEDULE CHANGES - CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 6, 1992
(35)
This is the time and place continued to consider setting a
public hearing relative to the Planning Division fee schedule
changes.
In a memorandum dated April 10, 1992, Al Boughey, Director,
Planning and Building Services, requested that the Mayor and
Council maintain the Planning Division fee schedule adopted by
Resolution No. 91-148 in place until the effective date of a new
Planning Division fee schedule resolution. In addition, it is
recommended that the Mayor and Council set May 4, 1992 as the
date of the public hearing concerning the proposed Planning
Division application and service fees.
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On November 20, 1989, the Mayor and Council adopted
Resolution No. 89-471, which increased Planning fees to rates
equal to the median fees charged by cities in the Inland Empire
area, and staff was directed to continue to work j" :Jward
establishing fees that covered more of the Planning Division's
operating costs. In April 1991, the Mayor and Council adopted
the City's new Development Code and added new fee categories
corresponding to the Development Code (Resolution No. 91-148).
The Mayor and Council deferred increasing planning fees as part
of the Development Code adoption process. Staff has been
analyzing the City's planning fees since January, 1992. As part
of this analysis, a planning fee survey was conducted of sixteen
surrounding planning agencies. This analysis and recommendation
on revising planning application and service fees is nearing
completion. The revised planning fee schedule was presented to
the Ways and Means Committee at its April 15, 1992 meeting for
review prior to a public hearing before the Council.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the Council meeting
and took her place at the council table.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the setting of a
public hearing concerning changes in the Planning Division fee
schedule be continued for sixty days to June 15, 1992, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
REVIEW ROLE - PLANNING COMMISSION ALTERNATE
(36)
In a memorandum dated April 9, 1992, Al Boughey, Director,
Planning and Building Services, requested that alternate
Planning Commission members be allowed to vote if there is a
vacancy on the Commission.
Due to problems in the past of not having a quorum present
for regularly scheduled and special meetings, the Mayor and
Council adopted Ordinance No. MC-767 which established the
positions of two alternates to each board, bureau or commission.
The function of the alternates is to make up a quorum, if
necessary. If a quorum is present, the alternate may participate
in discussion, but may not vote. In the case of the Planning
Commission, there are nine members and two alternates (only one
is filled at this time) with a quorum consisting of five members.
Since the alternate (s) must prepare for each meeting in case
there is a need, and the alternate(s) attends most of the
meetings, the Planning Commission requested that the
alternate(s) be able to vote at all meetings if anyone of the
nine members is absent, whether or not there is a quorum.
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Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, that staff be directed to revise Ordinance No. MC-
767 to allow alternates on the Planning Commission to vote.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Reilly, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays:
Council Member Maudsley. Absent: Council Member Hernandez.
PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 15228 -
18-LOT SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION - MR. JAMES
& MR. WILLIAM HAUSER
ESTABLISH
STANCLIFF
(38)
This is the time and place set for a public hearing for
consideration of the final determination for Tentative Tract No.
15228, a request to establish an eighteen lot single-family
subdivision.
In a memorandum dated April 9, 1992, Al Boughey, Director,
Planning and Building Services, stated that at its meeting of
January 7, 1992, the Planning Commission continued the item to
March 3, 1992, at the request of the Planning Director. The
purpose of the continuance was to allow the applicant to make a
final attempt to negotiate for an off-site drainage easement
through the neighboring property to the east, prior to taking
action on the tentative map. This request was made because,
pursuant to Section 66462.5 of the Subdivision Map Act, if the
City imposes a condition of approval requiring the subdivider to
obtain an easement for off-site improvement, and the subdivider
is unable to obtain the drainage easement by the time the final
map is filed, the City would be compelled to acquire the easement
through eminent domain; in turn, the City would require the
subdivider to pay the cost of acquiring the easement. On March
3, 1992, staff advised the Planning Commission that the owners of
the neighboring property were still unwilling to grant off-site
drainage easement rights to the applicant, so the proposed
conditions of approval would require the subdivider to obtain the
easement prior to recordation of the final map, potentially
compelling the City to condemn the property.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Council Member
Member Pope-Ludlam,
hearing be closed.
Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
and unanimously carried, that the public
Mr. Boughey explained that if the appeal of Tentative Tract
No. 15228 was denied, it would not prohibit developers from
building at a later time.
Council Member Minor made a motion to deny Tentative Tract
No. 15228, based on the eminent domain proceedings. (Note:
There was no vote taken at this time.)
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The motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Minor made as substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam, and unanimously carried, to reopen
the public hearing.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 6:49 p.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the Council
meeting.
Gene Ehe, civil engineer for the project, Environmental
Hightech Engineering, 3272 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, CA,
representing Mr. Stancliff, explained that there have been a
number of designs for the project, and that the design presented
today was the design preferred by the Public Works Department,
because it does not interrupt the normal drainage pattern in the
area. This design allows for half of the drainage to drain to
Magnolia, and the other half to drain easterly in the natural
pattern.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the public hearing
to consider Tentative Tract No. 15228, be continued for two weeks
to May 4, 1992, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North
"D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RES. 92-144 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ACCEPTING THE APPRAISER'S DETERMINATION OF FAIR MARKET
VALUE OF STREET AND HIGHWAY EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF
ENTRY FOR THE EAST SIDE OF TIPPECANOE BETWEEN HARDT
STREET AND LAURELWOOD DRIVE, SAN BERNARDINO,
CALIFORNIA, AND CERTIFYING THE WORK OF THE APPRAISER.
(5-2)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 92-144 was
Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Council Member Miller. Absent:
Ludlam.
adopted by the following
Reilly, Maudsley, Minor.
Council Members Hernandez,
vote:
Nays:
Pope-
RES. 92-145 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF
ADDITIONAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF
FORTIETH STREET, FROM THIRD AVENUE TO ACRE LANE AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 91-464. (S-5)
The Council expressed concern relative to funds being
allocated from the 1992/93 budget for which priorities have not
been established.
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Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, that said resolution be adopted. City
Administrator's Note: $40,000 was allocated from Measure "I"
one-half cent sales tax local funds in the 1991/92 budget for the
acquisition of right-of-way; the remaining supplemental funding
in the amount of $92,400 needed to complete the project must be
allocated in the 1992/93 budget.
Resolution No. 92-145 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Miller. Nays:
Council Member Estrada. Absent: Council Members Hernandez,
Pope-Ludlam.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
RESOLUTION NO. 6433, SECTION FOUR, ADDING AND
VARIOUS CITY POSITIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTIONS.
AMENDING
DELETING
CODIFYING
(5-6)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the resolution
amending Resolution No. 6433, Section Four, adding and deleting
various City positions for the purpose of codifying prior Council
actions, be continued for four weeks to May 18, 1992, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (1)
At 6:54 p.m., Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the
Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission
recess to closed session for the following:
a. to give instruction to the City' s/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:
.
,
b. to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957;
c. to meet with designated representatives regarding labor
relations matters pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6;
d. 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;
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e. to confer with the attorney regarding pending
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(1), as there is significant exposure to
litigation;
f.
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
g. to confer with the attorney regarding pending
litigation which has been initiated formally to which
the City is a party pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) as follows:
CLOSED SESSION
At 6:54 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the closed session to
order in the conference room of the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the
following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada,
Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk
Krasney, City Administrator Clark. Absent: Council Members
Hernandez, Pope-Ludlam.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo,
Deputy City Attorney Roth, Deputy City Attorney Empeno, and
Margaret Scroggin, Administrative Operations Supervisor, City
Attorney's Office.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 7: 14 p.m., the closed session adjourned to the regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 7: 14 p. m., Mayor Holcomb reconvened the regular meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Maudsley, Minor, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk
Krasney, City Administrator Clark. Absent: Council Members
Hernandez, Pope-Ludlam.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 7: 14 p.m., the meeting was adjourned
Monday, May 4, 1992, in the Council Chambers of
North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
(39)
to 8:30 a.m.,
City Hall, 300
RACHEL KRASNEY
City Clerk
By ~.#.....' ~--L...
Melanie Vale
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 59
No. of Hours: 11
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