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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 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 Holcomb at
8:53 a.m., Monday, July 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 Holcomb; Council Members Estrada,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam; City Attorney Penman,
City Clerk Krasney, Assistant to the City Administrator Ducey.
Absent: Council Members Reilly, Miller.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (1 & S-4)
At 8:53 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,
d. to confer with the Chief o~ 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
li tigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(1), as there is significant exposure to
litiga~ion;
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f.
to confer with the attorney regarding
li tigation 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. Citv of San
Bernardino. et al - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
242998; San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 252058,
Countv vs. City of San Bernardino (RDA) - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 258241,
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,
City of San Bernardino vs. Countv of San Bernardino. et al-
Riverside SupeLiur Court Case No. 207900;
City of San Bernardino vs. Skadron - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. 266719;
Randall vs. Countv/Citv of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 250472 (consolidated with Case No.
252255),
Amrut N. Patel. et al vs. James F. Penman. et al - United
States District Court, Case No. CV91-1420 RG (Kx),
Francis Kwai Chona Foo vs. James F. Penman. et al - United
States District Court, Case No. CV91-3056 RG (Kx),
Janet Summerfield vs. William R. Holcomb. et al - United
States District Court - Case No. SACV 91-731 AHS (RWR) ,
Tomas Armendariz. et al vs. James F. Penman. et al - United
States District Court - Case No. 91-5757 CMB (JRx).
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:53 a.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.
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ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam; City Attorney Penman,
Ci ty Clerk Krasney, Assistant to the City Administrator Ducey.
Absent: Council Members Reilly, Miller.
Also present were: Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo,
and Margaret Scroggin, Administrative Operations Supervisor, and
Joe Arias, Attorney at Law.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
At 9:08 a.m., Council Member Estrada left the closed
session.
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.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 9 :32 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council in the Council Chambers
of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9: 37 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,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, pope-Ludlam; Senior Assistant City
Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Krasney, Assistant to the City
Administrator Ducey. Absent: Council Members Reilly, Miller.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Father Patrick Guillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Pope-
Ludlam.
ANNOUNCEMENT COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ
COUNCIL MEETING DECORUM
MAYOR &
(2)
Council Member Hernandez expressed concern regarding the
recent lack of courtesy and decorum at council meetings, and
expressed hope that such occurrences would not continue.
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ANNOUNCEMENT - MAYOR HOL~OMB - WATER DEPARTMENT - 1992
WATER QUALITY REPORT (2)
Mayor Holcomb stated that the Water Department has prepared
its 1992 Water Quality Report, which has been sent to all
customers of the City Water Department. He commended the Water
Department on the excellence of the report, and stated that the
report explains the financial impact that Federal and State
regulations have on the cost of water to San Bernardino
residents.
ANNOUNCEMENT - ~~YOR HOLCOMB - STATE BUDGET
(2)
Mayor Holcomb explained that although the City has balanced
its budget, it appears that it will have to be reconsidered once
the State adopts its budget. He explained that it is possible
that the State will take from the City $1 million over three
years.
Mayor Holcomb expressed concern that the City balanced its
budget by utilizing one-time, non recurring revenue sources. He
stated that the City needs to prepare for the budget shortfall
next year by being more conservative in spending funds that can
be utilized to subsidize general fund programs this fiscal year.
PUBLIC CO~~ENTS - SHAUNA CLARK
(3)
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Shauna Clark, a resident of the City of San Bernardino, CA,
stated that she had chosen to speak during public comments as her
remarks are personal, and do not reflect the official views of
the office of the City Administrator. She stated:
As anyone who knows me can attest, I love the City of San
Bernardino. I was born here and have grown up as a professional
wi thin the walls of City Hall. Much of my time is devoted to
trying to make San Bernardino a better place to live.
Like each of you, I have wondered why our City is battered
by such intense political controversy. In my twenty-three years
in City government I have watched the City change Mayors four
times, have known thirteen Councils, and two City Attorneys. Yet
I believe that if a big earthquake hit City Hall right now and
wiped us all out, within nine months our replacements would be
squared off in intensive political combat.
We call our system a Mayor/CounCil, or strong Mayor form of
government. Like the federal government, San Bernardino's
Charter creates three strong branches of government: the Mayor,
the Council, and the City Attorney, and provides each with
negative checks on the ability of the others to govern. Oddly,
this emphasis on negative checks practically ensures our highly
diverse city will push these elected officials towards stalemate.
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A strong, activist Mayor can propose wonderful programs, but
cannot implement them without a policy vote by the Council. A
strong coalition of the Council also can propose wonderful
programs, but as virtually all staff are members of the executive
branch, their best policy proposals can be stymied in the
execution stage. The City Attorney can prevent either side from
implementation of policy by negative legal opinions.
Unfortunately, the Charter's emphasis on negative power has
caused a breakdown in our system. When disagreements occur, the
separation of power pushes the players into conflicts which often
replace the legitimate agenda of the City. With the Mayor,
Council and City Attorney divided by Charter into competing
branches positive action and communication are thus very
difficul t. The Brown Act further frustrates communication by
virtually mandating that all conflicts be brought into the public
forum for resolution. As San Bernardino approaches the 21st
Century, I submit that this system, with its emphasis on
negative power, must be replaced. For that reason I believe it
is time we consider a fundamental change in the way San
Bernardino is governed; one in which cooperation, not conflict,
is emphasized.
My recommendation is the form of government common to
ninety percent of the cities in California, the City Manager
form. The primary difference between the City Manager and the
Mayor/Council form, is that staff (the department heads and their
subordinates) are employees of the City Manager. The City
Manager, in turn, is an employee of the Mayor and Council. The
Mayor and Council must resolve policy conflict to direct the City
Manager to use staff to implement policy. The City Manager is
thus directly accountable to the entire legislative body for the
success of city operations.
Although policy differences would still be brought forward
for resolution in the public arena, City staff with the exception
of the City Manager, would be insulated from the push and pull of
the political struggle, and senior staff would be free to make
day to day operational decisions on a professional basis, free of
the winds of political debate.
Last week, I had the intention of coming forward to ask the
Mayor and Council to work together to create a' new form of
government. I thought in working together you would come to an
understanding that would lead to a solution to this problem,
however, I have come to the conclusion that those of us working
inside City Hall have such a powerful interest in the structure
of City government that none of us is capable of divorcing
ourselves suffic2.ently to undertake the task.
For that reason, it is my profound hope that the citizens of
this City would begin considering how reform might be brought
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about independently of those with political aspiration.
PROCLAY~TION PEACE
AUGUST 1-8, 1992
& DIGNITY JOURNEYS WEEK 1992-
(4)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive
a proclamation declaring the week
Peace and Dignity Journeys 1992
Bernardino.
Assistant
of August
week, in
to the Mayor, read
1 to 8, 1992, as
the City of San
Father Patrick Guillen, Sister Rosa Martha Zarate, Gloria
Someta, and Tina Villarreal accepted the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION - KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER SAN BERNARDINO-
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR - JUNE 14, 1992 (4)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read
a proclamation commending the Kiwanis Club of Greater San
Bernardino for its success in orchestrating the fourth annual
1992 Community Health Fair held at Casa Ramona on June 14, 1992.
Kathy Flynn, President, Kiwanis Club of Greater San
Bernardino accepted the proclamation.
Council Member Estrada presentGd Ray Quinto with a plaque in
gratitude for his efforts on behalf of the community.
APPOINTMENT - SUSAN H. JOHNSTON - CENTRAL CITY PARKING
PLACE COMMISSION - COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM (4)
In a memorandum dated July 13, 1992, Mayor "Bob" Holcomb
requested the appointment of Susan H. Johnston, 28498 Sycamore
Drive, Highland, CA, to the Central City parking Place
Commission, per the request of Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
Council Member Minor made a motion,
Member pope-Ludlam, and unanimously carried,
of Susan H. Johnston to the Central
Commission, be approved.
seconded by Council
that the appointment
City Parking Place
APPOINTMENT JUAN C. GONZALEZ
COMMISSIONERS - MAYOR HOLCOMB
BOARD OF WATER
(5-3)
In a memorandum dated July 16, 1992, Mayor "Bob" Holcomb
requested the appointment of Juan C. Gonzalez, 3661 Ridge Line
Drive, San Bernardino, CA, to the Board of Water Commissioners.
Mayor Holcomb withdrew the nominee because Mr. Gonzalez did
not meet the Charter imposed residency requirements.
The Mayor and Common
Attorney's Office research
Council requested that the City
the legality of the City Charter
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provision that imposes residency requirements for Water Board
Commissioners.
SERVICE PIN AWARD CEREMONY
(4)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read
the names of employees 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.
WAIVE FURTHER READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (5)
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that further reading of
all resolutions and ordinances on the regular, supplemental and
Community Development Commission agendas, be waived.
BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
DBA GA...~ES WEST - GAMES OF AMUSEMENT
FRANK RODRIGUEZ-
(6)
In a memorandum dated July 10, 1992, Rachel Krasney, City
Clerk, requested that the business registration certificate for
Frank Rodriguez, dba Games West, in accordance with San
Bernardino Municipal Code Seclion 5.44, be approved.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that the business
registration certificate for Frank Rodriguez, dba Games West, to
operate games of amusement, be approved.
SET PUBLIC HEARING - ON-SITE & OFF-SITE PLAN CHECKING
& PERMIT FEES - AUGUST 17, 1992 (7)
In a memorandum dated June 29, 1992, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that on-site and
off-site plan checking and permit fees have not been increased
since November and December of 1990. Revenue projections for the
1992/93 Fiscal Year budget included an additional $250,000 in
revenue that was estimated to be generated from increasing these
fees. It is recommended that a public hearing be set for August
17, 1992, to consider these proposed fee increases.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that a public hearing
be set at 10:00 a.m., during the regularly scheduled Council
meeting of August 17, 1992, to consider increases to the on-site
and off-site plan checking and permit fees.
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UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 19
WATERMAN AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING OVERHEAD
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED
ZONE ONE-
UTILITIES-
(8)
In a memorandum dated July 9, 1992, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that in November
1988, authorization was granted to proceed with the formation of
Underground Utility Assessment District No. 19 along Waterman
Avenue, between 9th Street and the Santa Ana Rivers.
All property owners in the district and affected utilities
were notified, a public hearing was held, and in June, 1989 a
resolution was adopted creating Underground Utility Assessment
District No. 19. Actual undergrounding will be done in phases,
due to the large area covered by the district. Notice to convert
was given to all property owners within Zone One, which extends
along Waterman Avenue, from Mill Street to the Santa Ana River.
All work was to be performed by the deadline of July 1, 1992.
An inspection of all properties in Zone One was performed after
the deadline passed, and those listed herein have not completed
the necessary work.
Pursuant to San Bernardino Municipal Code Section
13.060.090, any work not performed within the prescribed time can
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Engineer. The cost of completing the necessary work would be
paid for out of the Assessment District Reserve fund, and then
reimbursed through assessments collected on the property tax
rolls.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that pursuant to
Chapter 13.36 of the San Bernardino ~unicipal Code, the Director
of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to cause
the installation of underground utilities for the following
parcels located within Underground Utility District No. 19, Zone
One: 0136-271-43, 0136-412-22, 0136-412-23, 0136-412-25, 0136-
422-12, 0136-422-13, 0136-422-16, 0136-422-17, 0136-422-18, 0136-
431-30, 0141-431-20, 0136-431-17, 0281-011-12, 0281-0l1-47, 0280-
141-39, 0280-131-60, 0280-021-09.
STREET RESURFACING -
COLD PLANING WORK
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
HEATER, SCARIFYING, REJUVENATING &
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED &
(9)
In a memorandum dated July 2, 1992, Manuel Moreno, Jr.,
Director of Public Services, requested authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for heater, scarifying,
rejuvenating and cold planing work on City streets. Phase I
would include the following streets: "I" Street, Electric, 3rd
Street, Mt. View, Arrowhead, Highland, Waterman, Mt. Vernon, and
Marshall Boulevard; for a total estimated cost of $500,000.
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Phase II would include the following streets: Waterman, 2nd
Street, Inland Center Drive, Arrowhead, Orange Show Road, Mt.
View, Medical Center Drive, 9th Street, and 40th Street, for a
total estimated cost of $500,000.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that the Purchasing
Agent be authorized to advertise for bids for heater,
scarifying, rejuvenating, and cold planing work on the streets
included in the attached staff report, Phases I and II, and that
the Director of Public Services be authorized to proceed with the
resurfacing of the streets indicated in the staff report
following the completion of contract work at a cost of
approximately $1,000,000.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(10)
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that the personnel
actions submitted by the Chief Examiner dated July 9, 1992, in
accordance with all administrative regulations of the City of San
Bernardino, be approved.
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING (11)
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that the regular
meeting of the Joint Powers Financing Authority be adjourned to
August 17, 1992.
RES. 92-258 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION
OF DATA STORED IN THE CITY'S MAIN COMPUTER SYSTEM. (12)
RES. 92-259 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR
AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY OFFICE ON
AGING FOR THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD
OF JULY 1, 1992 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1993. (14)
RES. 92-260 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZ ING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO
PROVIDING FOR THE COOPERATIVE USES OF THE UNIVERSITY
SWIMMING POOL AND THE CITY'S FISCALINI FIELD. (15)
RES. 92-261 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN RECYCLELINK AND THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (16)
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RES. 92-262 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH GTS
ASSOCIATES, INC. RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR EXTENSION
OF STORM DRAIN IN MILL STREET, FROM THE EXISTING
TERMINUS WESTERLY OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO WESTERLY OF
RANCHO AVENUE. ( 18)
RES. 92-263 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR SUBDIVISION TRACT NO.
15315, LOCATED APPROXI1"~TELY 660 FEET NORTH OF THE
CENTERLINE OF RANDALL AVENUE, BETWEEN PEPPER AVENUE
AND MERIDIAN AVENUE, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC DEDICATIONS
AS SET FORTH ON SAID MAP; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
THE STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS IN
SAID SUBDIVISION, WITH TIME FOR PERFORMANCE SPECIFIED.
(19)
RES. 92-264 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DETERMINING THAT CENTRAL AVENUE, EAST OF TIPPECANOE
AVENUE, IS NOT PRESENTLY NEEDED FOR VEHICULAR ACCESS.
(20)
RES. 92-265 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO FINDING AND DETERl.1INING THAT THE PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE AMENDMENT OF
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 952 BY EXPANDING THE SCOPE
THEREOF TO INCLUDE MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING OF
ADDITIONAL TERRITORY IN THE DISTRICT IN THE STATE
COLLEGE AREA; CREATING A SUB-ZONE TO BE ASSESSED THE
COST OF SAID MAINTENANCE, ORDERING THE AMENDMENT AND
EXPANSION OF THE SCOPE OF THE DISTRICT AND THAT THE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, INVESTIGATION AND LIMITATION ACT OF
1931 SHALL NOT APPLY AND APPROVlNG AMENDED ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT DIAGRAM MAP NO. 952. (21)
RES. 92-266 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING THE 1992-93 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 974, LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, RIALTO AND
EUCALYPTUS AVENUE AREA. (22)
RES. 92-267 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING THE 1992-93 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 975, LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, PEPPER AND
MILL AREA. (23)
RES. 92-268 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING THE 1992-93 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 976, LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, PINE AND
BELMONT AREA. (24)
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RES. 92-269 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING THE 1992-93 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 981, LANDSCAPING Y~INTENANCE, MERIDIAN AND
RANDALL AVENUE AREA. (25)
RES. 92-270 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING THE 1992-93 ASS,,""'XENT ROLL FOR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 982, LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, PIEDMONT
DRIVE AREA. (26)
RES. 92-271 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING THE 1992-93 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 986, LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, RIALTO AND
MACY AREA. (27)
RES. 92-272 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING THE 1992-93 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 989, LANDSCAPING AND SEWER LIFT STATION
MAINTENANCE, MILL AND Y~CY AREA. (28)
RES. 92-273 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
CONFIRMING THE 1992-93 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
DISTRICT NO. 991, LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE,
AND OLIVE AREA.
BERNARDINO
ASSESSMENT
VERDE MONT
(29)
RES. 92-274 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING THE 1992-93 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 993, LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, SOUTHWEST OF
CAJON BOULEVARD AT JUNE STREET. (30)
RES. 92-275 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING THE 1992-93 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 997, LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, PORTION OF
VACATED CHESTNUT AVENUE BETWEEN IRVINGTON AVENUE AND
OHIO AVENUE. (31)
RES. 92-276 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
PRELIMINARILY DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF A LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LOCATED IN THE PEPPER
AND RANDALL AREA AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
PROCEED TO ORDER WORK WITHIN THE DISTRICT, TO BE KNOWN
AS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. l007, AND WAIVING NOTICE AND
HEARING. (32)
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos.
263, 92-264, 92-265,
271, 92-272, 92-273,
the following vote:
92-258,
92-266,
92-274,
Ayes:
92-259, 92-260, 92-261, 92-262, 92-
92-267, 92-268, 92-269, 92-270, 92-
92-275, and 92-276 were adopted by
Council Members Estrada, Hernandez,
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Maudsley, Minor, pope-Ludlam.
Members Reilly, Miller.
Nays:
None.
Absent:
Council
ORD. MC-842 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING CHAPTER 10.52 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
CODE TO UPDATE EXISTING SPEED ZONES ON MOUNTAIN AVENUE
AND ON FORTIETH STREET. Final (34)
ORD. MC-843 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING SUBSECTION C OF SECTION 10.16.180 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE PERMITTING THE ISSUANCE OF
PREFERENTIAL PARKING FOR CAR POOLING INCENTIVE.
Final (35)
ORD. MC-844 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS 19.70.020 AND 19.70.050(1)
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (TITLE 19-
DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA TO ALLOW
CERTAIN CITY SPONSORED USES AND ACTIVITIES IN THE
DOWNTOWN AREA THROUGH A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT.
Final (36)
ORD. MC-845 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTION 19.06.030(2)(B) OF THE SAN
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TO THE REQUIREMENT OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
SALES OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGES IN RESTAURANTS OR LARGE
BUSINESSES. Final (37)
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, that said ordinances be adopted.
Ordinance Nos. MC-842, MC-843, MC-844,
adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam. Nays:
Council Members Reilly; Miller.
and MC-845 were
Members Estrada,
None. Absent:
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AND ADOPTING A POLICY OF
THE CITY TO COMPLY WITH THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964,
THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1972, THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT
OF 1991, AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,
MAKING FINDING RELATIVE TO THE CITY'S COMPLIANCE
THEREWITH, AND DIRECTING AMENDMENT OF THE CITY'S
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN TO MAKE IT CONSISTENT
THEREWITH. (13)
Concern was expressed that the procedures for filing
complaints are too formal and; therefore, discourage filings of
legitimate complaints.
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Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the resolution
directing an amendment to the City's Affirmative Action Plan be
continued to August 17, 1992, in t!1.e Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
(Discussed later in the meeting) (See page 36)
RES. 92-277 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND
TWENTY - YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR MEASURE "I" LOCAL
EXPENDITURES. (17)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 92-277 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam.
Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member Estrada. Absent: Council
Members Reilly, Miller.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT OF LEASE BY AND BETWEEN
THE SEDLAK FAMILY TRUST AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO.
(S.B.E.T.A.) (33)
Discussion ensued to consider the option of moving the San
Bernardino Employment and Training Agency (S.B.E.T.A.) from its
present location on Sierra Way to the City Hall Annex, in order
to reduce rental expenses to the City, and the potential
positive and negative impacts that such a move would have on both
the City, and S.B.E.T.A. 's clients.
Mayor Holcomb recommended that the item be continued to
allow staff time to meet with the landlord regarding upgrading
the landscaping in the parking area of the current S. B. E . T. A.
facility.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that the resolution
amending the lease with the Sedlak Family Trust, for San
Bernardino Employment and Training Agency (S.B.E.T.A.), be
continued for thirty days, to August 17, 1992, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San" Bernardino,
California.
PUBLIC HEARING IMPOSING LIENS ON PROPERTY-
UNCOLLECTED BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE FEES(38)
This is the time and place set for a public hearing to
consider imposing liens on real property located within the City
of San Bernardino for uncollect.ed business registration
certificate fees for the renting or leasing of dwelling units.
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In a memorandum dated June 30, 1992, Rachel Krasney, City
Clerk, requested authorization to impose liens on certain parcels
of property for uncollected business registration certificate
fees.
.~
City Clerk Krasney stated that the resolution should be
amended by deleting the following addresses: 1555 Grand, 1565
Grand, 1388 North "F" Street, 932-948 Wall Avenue, 1174-76
Esperanza, 1172 Esperanza, and 923 Mayfield.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
RES. 92-278 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
IMPOSING LIENS ON CERTAIN PARCELS
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN
UNCOLLECTED BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES.
OF SAN BERNARDINO
OF REAL PROPERTY
BERNARDINO FOR
(38)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that the hearing be closed, and that said
resolution be adopted as amended by deleting the following
addresses: 1555 Grand, 1565 Grand, 1388 North "F" Street, 932-
948 Wall Avenue, 1174-76 Esperanza, 1172 Esperanza, and 923
Mayfield.
Resolution
No. 92-278 was adopted as amcndGd by thG
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Hernandez,
Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member Pope-
Council Members Reilly, Miller.
following vote:
Maudsley, Minor.
Ludlam. Absent:
PUBLIC HEARING
TERRITORY EAST OF
LAFCO 2713
ORDERING
LENA ROAD,
ANNEXATION NO. 355-
SOUTH OF 3RD STREET-
(39)
This is the time and place set for a public hearing to
consider Annexation No. 355 for the annexation of the territory
generally located east of Lena Road, south of 3rd Street, known
as LAFCO 2713.
In a memorandum dated June 29, 1992, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that on March 13,
1992, authorization was given to proceed with the proposed
annexation of the area generally located east of Lena Road, south
of 3rd Street, as the result of a petition for annexation filed
with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) by the
registered voters residing in the area proposed for annexation.
The petition was filed because the residents desire City
services, particularly water services. The area is currently
served by Cardiff Farms ~utual Water Company, wh2.ch has a history
of poor service and water quality. The costs of installing a new
water system would be funded partially by County Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, with the remainder of funds
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being provided by the Inland Valley Development Agency. A
resolution has been adopted determining property tax revenues to
be exchanged between the City and County of San Bernardino.
LAFCO has approved the proposed annexation, and a resolution was
adopted setting a hearing for July 20, 1992 regarding the
proposed annexation. A resolution, making a determination and
ordering the annexation, should be adopted only if protests are
filed and received by less than 25% of the property owners, or
less than 25% of the registered voters residing in the area
proposed for annexation.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the public
hearing to receive, consider and rule upon written protests in
the matter of annexation of territory generally located east of
Lena Road, south of 3rd Street, designated LAFCO 2713, be closed.
Concern was expressed regarding whether
proceed with annexing areas that are in need of
abatement and infrastructure improvements, and
costs be to the City if the annexation proceeded.
the City should
extensive blight
what would the
Discussion ensued regarding the possible use of Inland
Valley Development Agency (IVDA) tax increment funds to perform
the blight abatement and infrastructure improvements because of
the area's proximity to Norton Air Force Base; and what potential
does the surrounding area have to positively and/or negatively
impact the redevelopment efforts at the base.
RES. 92-279 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DETERMINING THAT LESS THAN TWENTY FIVE PERCENT OF
PROTESTS BY REGISTERED VOTERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE
BEEN FILED AND ORDERING ANNEXATION NO. 355 (LAFCO 2713)
FOR THE TERRITORY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF LENA ROAD
AND SOUTH OF 3RD STREET AND DETACHMENT FROM CSA 38, CSA
70 AND CSA SL-1 AND IMPROVEMENT ZONES THEREOF. (39)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Nays: Council
Reilly, Miller.
No. 92-279 was adopted by the following
Members Estrada, Hernandez, Maudsley,
Member Pope-Ludlam. Absent: Council
vote:
Minor.
Members
BICYCLE CRITERIUM - AUGUST 29, SEPTEMBER 12, & OCTOBER
18, 1.992 - CON~INVED FROM JVLY 6, 1.992 (40)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
a Bicycle Criterium to be held August 29, September 12, and
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October 18, 1992 in the downtown area.
In a memorandum dated July 16, 1992, Fred Wilson, Assistant
City Administrator, stated that on June 17, 1992, the Mayor and
Council approved in concept a request by San Bernardino Downtown
Main Street, Inc., and Pro Sports, Inc., to conduct a Bicycle
Criterium to be held August 29, September 12, and October 18,
1992. The races would be held downtown in an area bordered by
Arrowhead Avenue and "D" Street, and Second and Fourth Streets,
during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Staff was directed to
return with a report of all direct and indirect costs to the
City.
The City is being asked to co-sponsor the event at a cost
of $7,500, and waive all City fees normally associated with this
type of event, which would include Police Department charges of
$1,449.72 for supervisory personnel and equipment. The total
cost to the City for this event would be $8,949.72 to be expended
from the Civic and Promotion Account. Main Street and/or Pro
Sports, Inc., would absorb the attendant costs, and perform the
following services: refuse management and disposal; street
clean-up, and providing portable toilets.
Mayor Holcomb recommended that a stipulation be added to the
agreement, stating that if the event 2ilrna a profit the City
would be reimbursed for its costs.
Ann Harris, Main Street, Inc., 290 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, CA, answered questions from the Council regarding the
funding request for the Bicycle Criterium. She stated that the
total cost of the three-day event was approximately $16,450, of
which the City costs would be $8,949.72 from the Civic and
Promotion Account. Main Street would absorb the balance of the
co-sponsorship costs of $7,500.
Council Member
Member Pope-Ludlam,
waiver of $8,949.72
to be held August
approved, and that
that the City would
Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
that the request for co-sponsorship and the
in fees connected with the Bicycle Criterium
29, September 12, and October 18, 1992 be
if any profits are realized from this event
be reimbursed.
The motion
Members Estrada,
Maudsley, Minor.
failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Hernandez, Pope-Ludlam. Nays: Council Members
Absent: Council Members Reilly, Miller.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, to reconsider the
request for co-sDonsorship and the waiver of fees in connection
with the Bicycle Criterium to be held August 29, September 12,
and October 18, 1992.
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A discussion was held regarding the extent of funding that
should be derived from City Civic and Promotion Funds, Main
Street, Inc., or other funding sources; and whether the City
should fund these types of activities which are goodwill
gestures, in order to promote the City on a national basis.
Mayor Holcomb stated that there are many residents of the
City that need recreational and entertainment activity, who are
unable to travel to other local recreational centers and would
benefit from this type of local activity.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the request for
co-sponsorship and the waiver of $8,949.72 in fees connected with
the Bicycle Criterium to be held August 29, September 12, and
October 18, 1992 be approved; and that if any profits are
realized from this event that the City be reimbursed for its
costs.
SAN BERNARDINO CONVENTION AND VISITORS' BUREAU - CO-
SPONSORSHIP & USE OF CITY FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT &
PERSONNEL - "ROUTE 66 RENDEZVOUS" CLASSIC CAR EVENT-
SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 1992 - CONTINUED FROM JULY 6, 1992
(41)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
a "Route 66 Rendezvous" classic car event to be held September 19
and 20, 1992.
In a memorandum dated July 16, 1992, Fred Wilson, Assistant
City Administrator, stated that on July 6, 1992, the Mayor and
Council approved in concept a request by the San Bernardino
Convention and Visitors Bureau for City co-sponsorship, and the
use of City facilities, equipment and personnel in conjunction
with the "Route 66 Rendezvous" classic car event scheduled for
September 19 and 20, 1992. Staff was directed to return with a
report of all direct and indirect costs to the City.
A meeting was held between the Convention and Visitors
Bureau and City departments. A written proposal outlining the
event has been prepared, although some details of the event are
still in the planning stages. Until these arrangements are
finalized, actual charges cannot be determined; however, there is
an estimated cost of $3,697. The majority of these estimated
costs would be paid from corporate sponsorships, and the
Convention and Visitors Bureau. The City is not being asked to
waive any of the above fees nor to provide any free services.
Council Y-ember Y-audsley made a mot2.on, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the report
relative to costs connected with the "Route 66" classic car event
being held September 19 & 20, 1992, be received and filed.
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ESTABLISH NEW CLASSIFICATION ARBORIST
SERVICES - CONTINUED FROM JUNE 15, 1992
PUBLIC
(42)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
establishing a new classification of Arborist in the Public
Services Department, Street Division.
In a memorandum dated July 9, 1992, Barbara Dillon, Director
of Personnel, stated that a request had been received from Manuel
P. Moreno, Jr., Director of Public Services, to establish the
classification of Arborist to more effectively meet the needs of
the department. It is recommended that the salary for Arborist
be established at Range 2396, $3,197 to $3,886 per month. The
annual compensation for Arborist, including 21.37% for variable
fringe benefits that rise with salary would be $46,562 at Step
One, and $56,597 at Step Five.
At its June 27, 1991 meeting the Personnel Committee
approved the request to establish one position of Arborist in the
Public Services Department, Street Division, and set the salary
at Range 2396. The minimum qualifications for the classification
of Arborist were approved by the Civil Service Board at its
meeting of April 14, 1992.
Council 1,1t:rll~er Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the classification of
Arborist be established with the salary set at Range 2396, $3,197
- $3,886 per month, and that the Personnel Department update
Resolution 6413, Section 10, and Resolution 6433.
BUSINESS
COMPLEXES
CONTINUED
REGISTRATION
MR. V.
FROM JUNE 15,
CERTIFICATE FEES
ALAN SWENSEN, HILL
1992
APARTMENT
WILLIAMS-
(43)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
a request from Mr. V. Alan Swensen, Director, Commercial Income
Properties, Hill Williams, to speak to the Mayor and Council
regarding the policies and practices currently followed by the
Business Registration Division, as they relate to calculation of
business registration certificate fees for apartment complexes.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the matter
concerning Business Registration Certificate fees as they relate
to calculation of business registration certificate fees for
apartment complexes, be continued to August 3, 1992, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
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BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE FEES COMMERCIAL
PROPERTIES - MR. JI!'..MY SUMMERS - CONTINUED FROM JUNE
15, 1992 (44)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
a request from Mr. Jimmy Summers to speak to the Mayor and
Council regarding City business registration certificate fees for
rental of homes and apartment buildings.
It was the consensus of the Council that this item be
continued to a later date.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the matter
concerning policies and practices relating to the calculation of
business registration certificate fees for apartment complexes,
and commercial properties, be continued to August 3, 1992, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AUDIT - RECEIVE
& FILE (45)
Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow requested that this
item be cOl1tinued to later in the meeting so that City Attorney
Penman could be present for the discussion.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that discussion of the
report entitled "City of San Bernardino General Liability
Claims Administration Audit" be continued to later in the
meeting. (See page 36)
CITY ADMINISTRATOR CLARK ARRIVED
At 10:57 a.m., City Administrator Clark arrived at the
Council meeting.
DRAFT INDEMNITY AGREEMENT - CITIZEN PATROL VEHICLES-
AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS-
$8,000 FOR GASOLINE, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE (46)
In a memorandum dated June 8, 1992, Daniel Robbins, Chief of
Police, stated that the San Bernardino Citizen Patrol program is
a joint effort between the San Bernardino Police Reserve Unit and
the Neighborhood Watch Association of San Bernardino, Inc. The
program is supported by volunteers and donations from the
community. The Police Department will receive five or six cars
donated by local car dealerships. Liability for the cars will be
assumed by the City while 2.n use as Citizen Patrol cars. If car
repairs are needed, asset forfeiture funds will be used;
expenditures for gas and maintenance of $8,000 will be from
asset forfeiture funds.
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Ci tizen Patrol members must be at least eighteen years of
age, physically fit, have good moral character, and pass a
background investigation. All Citizen Patrol members must be
active members of the Neighborhood Watch Association and must
successfully pass a forty-four hour Citizen Patrol Academy.
Citizen Patrol members conduct high visibility patrols aimed at
crime prevention rather than law enforcement. Patrols are
conducted in uniform using donated vehicles visibly marked as
Citizen Patrol vehicles equipped with police radios. Patrols
include vacation checks as well as public welfare checks.
Citizen Patrol members are responsible for a variety of crime
prevention programs including Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch,
Lady Beware, and child fingerprinting, and appear at special
events and various community functions to make Crime Prevention
presentations. Citizen Patrol members are the extra eyes and
ears for the San Bernardino Police Department, and are
volunteers trained to provide a wide variety of duties to
increase crime prevention awareness.
The Police Commission has worked diligently with local car
dealers to persuade them to donate cars, at no cost to the City.
Attorneys for the dealerships have approved the "Indemnity
Agreement" as written by the City Attorney's Office. Center
Chevrolet, Harmon Auto Center, Toyota of San Bernardino, Crest
ChevroleL, and Subaru of San Bernardino are cuuunitted to
donating one car each. Each dealership has different time
requirements as to how long the City can use the cars, however,
when a donated car is returned to the dealership, that car would
be replaced with another from the dealership.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that the "Indemnity
Agreement", drafted by the City Attorney's Office, which relieves
auto dealerships from liability while donated cars are used in
conjunction with the Citizen Patrol Program, be approved, and
that $8,000 be allocated from Asset Forfeiture funds for
expenses related to gasoline, maintenance and repair of vehicles
donated by the local car dealerships to be used in conjunction
with the Citizen Patrol Program.
ORDINANCE NO.
FACILITIES
HERNANDEZ
MC-822
POSSIBLE
USE OF TELEVISION BROADCAST
AMENDMENT COUNCIL MEMBER
(47)
Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow requested that this
item be continued to later in the meeting so that City Attorney
Penman could be present for the discussion.
It was ~he consensus of the
continued to later in the meeting.
Council that
(See page 38)
this
item
be
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RECONSIDER - PLANTING PALM TREES - PALM AVENUE, NORTH
OF KENDALL DRIVE - COUNCIL MEMBER MINOR (48)
In a memorandum dated July 13, 1992, Council Member Minor
requested that the action taken at the Mayor and Council meeting
of June 1, 1992, at which time the Community Development
Commission appropriated $30,000 of tax allocation bond proceeds
from the Landscape and Beautification Fund, to finance the
installation of 320 palm trees on Palm Avenue, be reconsidered.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, to reconsider the action
taken at the Mayor and Common Counci~ meeting of June 1, 1992 at
which time the Community Development Commission appropriated
$30,000 of tax allocation bond proceeds from its Landscape and
Beautification Fund, to finance the installation of 320 palm
trees on Palm Avenue.
Barbara Sky, 6464 Palm Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, spoke in
opposition to the palm trees being planted. Ms. Sky questioned
why this action had been approved as an urgency item, whether
municipal code bid processes were properly followed; why she did
not receive notification by mail that the trees would be planted,
as the other residents in the area did, what was the basis for
justifying the use of these funds for trees, why the contractor
installing the trees does not possess a City business
registration certificate; and why palm trees, that attract rats,
were planted in a residential area?
Discussion ensued regarding the issues raised by Ms. Sky
regarding the planting of palm trees along Palm Avenue.
Mayor Holcomb requested that the item be continued, and
that Ms. Sky submit all of her questions in writing so that
staff can respond to each of the questions. He explained that
the palm trees were planted within the City right-of-way, and not
on private property.
Barbara Sky stated that she did not want the palm trees in
front of her home, and requested that the trees be removed.
Shauna Clark, City
does not have to be of
agenda, however, it must
posting of the agenda.
Administrator, explained that
an urgent nature to be walked
be an item that arose subsequent
an item
on the
to the
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
stated that a clerical error occurred when Ms. Sky's name and
address was not on the list used to send out the letters of
notification to the homeowners along Palm Avenue.
James Crouse, 6849 N. Palm Avenue, San Bernardino, CA,
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presented a petition to City Clerk Krasney from resident~ of Palm
Avenue who support the City's actions of planting palm trees on
Palm Avenue.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, requesting that Barbara Sky submit a letter to
the City addressing point by point her concerns and questions
relating to the City's planting palm trees on Palm Avenue, and
that City staff be directed to answer each of Ms. Sky's questions
in writing.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Hernandez, Minor, Pope-Ludlam. Nays: Council
Member Maudsley. Absent: Council Members Reilly, Miller.
RECESS MEETING
At 11:19 a.m., Mayor Holcomb declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11:26 a.m., the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council reconvened in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300
North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk K=asncy with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Barlow, City Clerk Krasney. Absent: Council Members Reilly,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller, City Administrator Clark.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
At 11:26 a.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.
RES. 92-280 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DAVID RICHARDS ELECTRIC FOR
INSTALLATION OF DELMANN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER
SECURITY LIGHTING. (R-8)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Nays: None.
Miller.
No. 92-280 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor.
Absent: Council Members Reilly, pope-Ludlam,
RE-ROOFING CITY HALL - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
(R-9)
In a memorandum dated July 9, 1992, Roger Hardgrave,
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Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that the plans for
re-roofing of City Hall have been prepared and the project is
ready to be advertised for bids. The project consists, in
general, of installing a Bondcote roofing membrane system, or
approved equal. The total estimated project cost is $93,000. An
amount of $100,000 has been allocated from bond proceeds, to
finance the costs of this project.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the plans for re-
roofing City Hall, in accordance with Plan No. 8755, be approved,
and that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized
to advertise for bids.
RES. 92-281 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT RELATING
TO PEDRO R. ORTIZ AND RICARDO AND HERMINIA SAM. (R-10)
RES. 92-282 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND MEADOWBROOK AMATEUR BOXING ACADEMY.
(R-ll)
RES. 92-283 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND INLAND MEDIATION BOARD, INC. FAIR
HOUSING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS.
(R-12)
RES. 92-284 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND INLAND MEDIATION BOARD, INC. - CONFLICT
RESOLUTION AND HOUSING MEDIATION. (R-13)
RES. 92-285 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF SAN BERNARDINO.
(R-14)
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RES. 92-286 RESOLUTION OF THE Y~YOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND OPTION HOUSE, INCORPORATED - SHELTER.
(R-15)
RES. 92-287 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND OPTION HOUSE, INC. CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS. (R-16)
RES. 92-288 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND SAN BERNARDINO SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES,
INC. (R-17)
RES. 92-289 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
B~OCK GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND BETHLEHEM HOUSE PROJECTS, INC. (R-18)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 92-280, 92-281, 92-282, 92-283, 92-284, 92-
285,92-286,92-287,92-288, and 92-289 were adopted by the
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Hernandez,
Maudsley, Minor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Reilly,
pope-Ludlam, Miller.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
At 11:27 a.m., Council Member pope-Ludlam returned to the
Council meeting and took her place at the council table.
RES. 92-290 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING A
CERTAIN LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE SAN
BERNARDINO REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO. (R-7)
City Clerk Krasney read the title of the resolution.
Council ~ember Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that further reading
of the resolution be waived.
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Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, that said resolution be adopted.
Mayor Holcomb recommended t~2t the funding be disbursed in
the form of a grant, not a loan as is proposed.
Timothy Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic
Development Agency, explained that the documents are drafted so
that the funding would be disbursed as a loan to the San
Bernardino Regional Airport Authority Commission.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Nays: None.
Council Members
No. 92-290 was adopted by
Members Estrada, Maudsley,
Abstain: Council Member
Reilly, Miller.
the following vote:
Minor, Pope-Ludlam.
Hernandez. Absent:
RES. 92-291 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO "OWNER
PARTICIPATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT" AND
"CONVENTION CENTER SUBLEASE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT".
(RS-1C)
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Maudsley, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 92-291 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-
Ludlam. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Reilly, Miller.
LOS PADRINOS PROGRA...~ - FUNDING REQUEST
(RS-3)
In a memorandum dated July 17, 1992,
Hernandez requested that a discussion be held and
taken regarding funding the Los Padrinos program.
Council Member
possible action
Council Member Hernandez spoke in support of
Padrinos program, and recommended that the program be
the amount of $96,000 from the CMO (Collateralized
Obligation) funds that were previously transferred
General Fund.
the Los
funded in
Mortgage
into the
A discussion was held regarding the Los padrinos
and possible sources of funding for the program.
program,
Mayor Holcomb issued an Executive Order to Timothy
Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic Development Agency,
instructing him to leave the council meeting so that he could
attend a meeting being held by Congressman Brown.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member pope-Ludlam, that the Mayor's Executive Order to Timothy
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Steinhaus be overruled.
The motion
Members Estrada,
Maudsley, Minor.
failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Hernandez, Pope-Ludlam. Nays: Council Members
Absent: Council Members Reilly, Miller.
MAYOR HOLCOMB EXCUSED
At 12:23 p.m., Mayor Holcomb left the meeting.
TIMOTHY STEINHAUS, AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXCUSED
At 12:23 p.m., Timothy Steinhaus, Agency Administrator,
Economic Development Agency, left the council meeting.
Tim Gergen, Executive Director, Los Padrinos, 909 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, CA, presented to City Clerk Krasney the
budget, newsletter, Articles of Incorporation, and a copy of the
financial review for the Los Padrinos program.
The following persons spoke in support of the Los padrinos
program:
Father Rosales, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1475
W. 7th Street, San Bernardino, CA.
Lydia Martinez, Casa De San Bernardino, 735 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, CA.
Luis Herrejon, Victory Outreach, 1610 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, CA.
Ben Rubidoux, President, and Jeanette Tapin, of the Latino
Peace Officers Association.
Shine Hernandez, of the Gents Organization.
Doug Rowand, Board Member of Bethlehem House.
Mr. Gergen explained that the Los Padrinos program helps
individuals and families utilize assistance programs available
within the community, such as counseling, detoxification,
conflict resolution, and the clients' spiritual needs through the
Catholic Church.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that out of the $298,595 unappropriated asset
forfeiture fund balance, that the Mayor and Common Council
appropriate approximately $96,000 to the Los padrinos program.
(Note: There was no vote caken at this time.)
Discussion ensued regarding the scope of the Los padrinos
program.
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Council Member Estrada made a substitute motion, that staff
confer with members of the Los Padrinos program to establish some
goals, or bench marks, in order to certify on-going funding of
the program.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow recommended that any
on-going funding be subject to a written agreement.
A discussion was held regarding where possible funds could
be located to fund the Los padrinos program.
Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director, Economic Development
Agency/Development Department, explained how the following funds
were generated, and the current account fund balance, for each of
the following type of funds: bond proceeds, CMO funds, asset
forfei ture funds, and community development block grant funds.
He explained that of the funding sources available, only asset
forfeiture funds are an acceptable funding source for this
program.
Discussion ensued regarding the possible use of asset
forfeiture funds for the Los padrinos program.
The motion
Members Estrada,
Maudsley, Minor.
failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Pope-Ludlam. Nays: Council Members Hernandez,
Absent: Council Members Reilly, Miller.
A discussion ensued regarding the scope of the program and
possible funding sources for the Los padrinos program.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, to use CMO monies
that were previously transferred to the General Fund for the Los
padrinos program; and to replace those General Fund monies with a
portion of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) reserve,
to balance the budget.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the matter be
referred to the Ways and Means Committee, and that the City
Administrator have the Finance Director provide information on
what the budgetary impact would be of Mr. Hernandez' proposal to
fund the Los Padrinos project for approximately $96,000 out of
Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (CMO) monies previously
transferred to the General Fund, and replace those funds with
some of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) funds which
have been set aside; and further that this matter be continued to
the August 3, 1992, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300
North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
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RECESS MEETING
At 1:08 p.m., the meeting was recessed until 2:00 p.m., in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2: 05 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 Pro Tem Maudsley; Council Members
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam; Deputy City Attorney
Empeno, City Clerk Krasney. Absent: Mayor Holcomb; Council
Members Estrada, Reilly, Miller, City Administrator Clark.
ANNOUNCEMENT
STUDENTS
MAYOR PRO TEM MAUDSLEY
VISITING
(2)
Mayor Pro Tern Maudsley welcomed the students from San
Bernardino Valley College's American Government class.
APPEAL HEARING OFFICER'S STATEMENT OF
REVOCATION - CGNDI'I'IONAL USE PERMIT NO. 262
EAGLE MOTEL HONG WEN YANG & LIN MEI-YUNG
CONTINUED FROM JULY 6, 1992
DECISION-
GOLDEN
YANG-
(50)
This is the time and place continued to for an appeal of the
Hearing Officer's Statement of Decision regarding the revocation
of Conditional Use Permit No. 262 for the Golden Eagle Motel.
In a letter dated July 17,1992, Kenneth Nydam, Sprague,
Tomlinson, and Nydam, Attorneys at Law, 290 North "D" Street,
Suite #807, San Bernardino, CA, requested that the appeal be
continued for six month~ so that the remaining outstanding issues
could be resolved.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA RETURNED
At 2:06 p.m., Council Member Estrada returned to the Council
meeting and took her place at the council table.
Mayor Pro Tern Maudsley opened the hearing.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the appeal of the
Hearing Officer's Statement of Decision regarding the revocation
of Conditional Use Permit No. 262 for the Golden Eagle Motel, be
continued for six months, to January 18, 1993, so that all
outstanding issues could be resolved, the applicant can make
application for a general plan amendment, and complete repairs to
the motel.
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PUBLIC HEARING - HISTORIC BUILDING DEMOLITION ORDINANCE
- CONTINUED FROM JUNE 15, 1992 (51)
This is the time and place continued to for a public hearing
to consider the historic building demolition ordinance.
In a memorandum dated July 10, 1992, Al Boughey, Director of
Planning and Building Services, stated that the historic building
demolition ordinance amendment would facilitate changes to the
review process for demolition permit applications for buildings
and structures fifty years old and older. At its May 4, 1992,
meeting the Mayor and Council continued the item so that
concerns expressed during preceding meetings could be addressed.
Staff proposes to revise the ordinance to incorporate the
following elements: establish specific mandatory time frames for
review and decisions on demolition permit applications; modify
the elements required for Historic Resource Evaluation Reports,
and include a provision for the notification of the Historic
Preservation Task Force of demolition permit applications.
Mayor Pro Tem Maudsley opened the hearing.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that Planning staff be
directed to prepare an ordinance incorporating the three proposed
modifications to the historic building demolition ordinance for
presentation at the August 17, 1992 Mayor and Common Council
meeting, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino.
APPEAL DENIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-40-
COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY LICENSED ALCOHOL & DRUG
ABUSE RECOVERY FACILITY 40 RESIDENTS EXISTING
MULTI-FAMILY STRUCTURE - 596 WEST 6TH STREET - MARIANNE
BARKLAGE (55)
This is the time and place set for an appeal of the Planning
Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 91-40 to permit
a community care facility to serve as a licensed alcohol and
drug abuse recovery facility, for forty residents, in an existing
multi-family structure located at 596 West 6th Street in the RM,
Residential Medium, land use category. The appeal was filed by
Marianne Barklage.
In a memorandum dated July 8, 1992, Al Boughey, Director of
Planning and Building Services, stated that the applicant,
Marianne Barklage, was requesting authorization to establish a
community care facility to serve as a licensed alcohol and drug
abuse recovery facili.-,:y for forty residents, 2.n an existing
multi-family structure. The property is located on the northeast
corner of 6th Street and "F" Street. The applicant proposes
tenant improvements to the interior of the structure to
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accommodate
facility.
physical
requirements
for
the
community
care
The Planning Commission, at its June 16, 1992, meeting
denied the application based on the findings that the proposal
was not consistent with the Development Code in that the proposed
forty resident community care facility is not a permitted use in
the RM, Residential Medium land use designation. The Development
Code allows community care facilities, for six or less persons,
in all residential designations consistent with State law.
Community care facilities with seven or more persons are subject
to approval of a conditional use permit, and are not permitted in
any residential designation. The Development Code states that
the Planning Commission may approve a conditional use permit only
if all the findings of fact listed therein are made. The
proposed use is not conditionally permitted within the subject
land use district.
Mayor Pro Tem Maudsley opened the hearing.
Council Member Hernandez 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. 91-40,
to permit a community care facility to serve as a licensed
alcohol and drug abuse recovery facility at 596 West 6th Street,
be continued for thirty days, to August 17, 1992, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 91-13-
DELETE REQUIREMENT - FEASIBILITY STUDIES & CONVERSION
PLANS - PUBLICLY ASSISTED SENIOR PROJECTS - CONTINUED
FROM JUNE 1, 1992 (52)
This is the time and place continued to for a public hearing
to consider a City-initiated proposal to amend the text of the
General Plan to eliminate the requirement for marketing and
financing analyses to determine long term feasibility,
(feasibility study), and conversion plans for publicly assisted
senior citizen housing projects.
In a memorandum dated July 16, 1992, Al Boughey, Director
of Planning and Building Services, stated that this issue was
discussed during the Development Code adoption; however, was
deferred until after adoption of the Code. A General Plan
amendment was prepared to delete the requirement for the
feasibility study and conversion plan, as directed by the Mayor
and Council. The Planning Commission reviewed General Plan
Amendment No. 91-13 and recommended approval. The Mayor and
Council reviewed General Plan Amendment No. 91-13 at its meeting
of June 1, 1992, and referred it to the Legislative Review
Committee. The Legislative Review Committee tabled the item on
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the recommendation of staff.
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council table General
Plan Amendment No. 91-13 until further review by staff can be
made. Staff recommends that instead of completely eliminating
the requirement for a feasibility study, the purpose of, and the
contents of feasibility studies should be outlined, that
"publicly assisted project" should be further defined, and the
requirement for a conversion plan be separated from the
requirement for a feasibility study.
Mayor Pro Tern Maudsley opened the hearing.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING AND
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 91-13 TO THE
GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (52)
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that General Plan
Amendment No. 91-13, to delete the requirement for feasibility
studies and conversion plans for publicly assisted senior
projects, be tabled.
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION REVISING PLANNING FEES (53)
This is the time and place set for a public hearing to
consider a resolution revising Planning fees.
In a memorandum dated July 9, 1992, Al Boughey, Director of
Planning and Building Services, stated that a review of the
current planning fees began in early 1989 when the Council
directed staff to compare the City's fees to other cities'
planning fees. Planning staff then surveyed sixteen cities in
the Inland Empire, which resulted in the Mayor and Council
adopting Resolution No. 89-471, which increased planning fees to
the rate that equaled the median fees of the Inland Empire.
Subsequently, staff was directed to continue to work towards
establishing fees that recovered more of the cost of providing
the service, and to return in one year. In April 1991, Council
adopted the City's Development Code, but delayed increasing
planning fees. In early 1992, planning staff completed a cost
analysis for processing various types of planning cases.
The methodology for recommending adjustment of planning fees
was based on two factors: an analysis establishing the cost for
providing various planning services; and the results of the
sixteen city survey that established the median planning fees.
The lower of the two figures was utilized based upon State law
requirements mandating that fees may not exceed the cost of
providing services; the City'S commitment to be supportive of
quality development, and stay compe-::'2.t2.ve with other cities by
not exceeding the median of the area. The cost analysis
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determined the average cost for providing planning review and
processing for each type of planning case based upon three
elements: the planner's time, department overhead, and a City-
wide cost allocation factor. Using this methodology, an increase
in most categories of planning fees is warranted, however, there
are several fee categories where a decrease in planning fees is
recommended. After discussion with the ways and Means Committee,
the following revision was made to the original proposal, to
limit the fee that can be charged to most direct cost recovery
projects, by designating the maximum fee based upon the cost of
a complex proposal, without public controversy. The Committee
felt a maximum was required because it would be unfair to require
an applicant to pay for the added costs that arise when an item
is controversial, or when an appeal is filed which is outside
the applicant'S control.
Mayor Pro Tem Maudsley opened the hearing.
Al Boughey, Director of Planning and Building Services, and
Larry Reed, Assistant Director of Planning and Building Services,
answered questions from the Council regarding the proposed
revised fee schedule.
MAYOR HOLCOMB RETURNED
At 2:16 p.m., Mayor Holcomb L8turned
and assumed the duties of the Mayor.
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~~-
l..U~
Council meeting
Mayor Holcomb expressed concern that raising
time could have a negative impact on development,
instead, that a temporary waiver or reduction
related fees could spur building activity.
fees at this
and suggested
in development
Discussion ensued regarding planning and building services
fees, and how the General Fund would be impacted if development
related fees were temporarily waived or reduced.
Frank Williams, Building Industry Association (B.I.A.),
Baldy View Region, 9227 Haven Avenue, Suite #280, Rancho
Cucamonga, CA, spoke in opposition to any building related fee
increases, which he felt would only add additional costs to
developers which would be passed along to home buyers.
Council Member Minor made a motion,
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried,
closed.
seconded by Council
that the hearing be
Al Boughey, Director of Planning and Building Services,
explained that fees alone do not hinder development, that
development is dependent upon available financing.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
RESOLUTION NO. 83-201 MODIFYING
SERVICES, AND REPEALING NO. 89-471
BERNARDINO AMENDING
FEES FOR PLANNING
AND NO. 91-148.(53)
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, and unanimously carried, that the resolution
establishing and modifying fees for planning services, be
continued to January 4, 1993, in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
APPEAL
SUBDIVIDE
RL AREA -
APPROVAL OF
3.13 ACRES INTO
BARBARA SKY
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 14997-
TEN SINGLE FAMILY LOTS IN AN
(54)
This is the time and place set for an appeal of the Planning
Commission's approval of Tentative Tract No. 14997, to subdivide
3.13 acres into ten single-family lots in an area designated by
the General Plan as RL, Residential Low.
In a memorandum dated July 9, 1992, Al Boughey, Director of
Planning and Building Services, stated that the appellant,
Barbara Sky, requests that the Mayor and Council reevaluate the
approval of the residential subdivision to subdivide 3.13 acres
into ten single-family lots with a density of 3.18 dwelling units
per acre in an area designated by the General Plan as RL,
Residential Low. The Planning Commission at its May 19, 1992,
meeting held a public hearing, at which time Barbara Sky, an
adjacent homeowner to the proposed tract, stated that she was not
opposed to the subdivision in principle, but rather felt that
the applicant, Robert Stone, was being shown favoritism due to
his role as a Planning Commissioner, and recommended that the
applicant be required to bring the property up to existing
Municipal Code standards prior to initiating additional
development. After Ms. Sky's testimony, the public hearing was
closed.
Prior to discussion, Deputy City Attorney Empeno clarified
that the item concerned the subdivision of the land, and not the
Municipal Code violations that mayor may not exist at the
subject property. The subdivision was unanimously approved. On
June 1, 1992, Ms. Sky submitted an appeal of the Planning
Commission's approval. The basis for the appeal was that the
Planning Commission did not consider all available and pertinent
information about the property and existing structures prior to
making their decision.
Staff has determined that Municipal Code provisions cannot
be waived, and that the property would be required to meet
minimum standarcs. As a result, staf= has initiated the
processing of a Notice of Violation for the current property
owner at 3075 Belmont Avenue to comply with the residential
access provisions in the Municipal Code. Under the Notice of
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Violation provisions, the property owner would be notified of the
Municipal Code violation, and then would have 180 days to
complete the required improvements to meet current Municipal Code
standards. If after 180 days, the improvements are not completed
then the owner would be open to criminal charges with the filing
of the citation.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Barbara Sky, 6464 Palm Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, explained
the code violations that have existed for several years at 3075
Belmont, and requested that the City pursue code enforcement
measures to ensure that the violations are corrected. She
recommended that the correction of the code violations be a
condition of approval of the tentative tract.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno explained that the issue being
discussed today is approval of the tentative tract, not the code
violations, however, the Council could place conditions of
approval on the tentative tract, to require that Ms. Sky's
concerns are addressed by requiring that the driveway be paved
and that the two existing structures either be demolished or
relocated prior to the final map approval.
In a letter dated July 16, 1992, Dave Mlynarski, President,
Engineering Construction and Environmental Services, Inc., 25864
Business Center Drive, Suite F, Redlands, CA, stated that the
structure that is the main subject of the appeal is owned by
Bernice Brotherton, and that the issue involving the existing
structure located at the south portion of the project area has no
relevance with respect to the approval and/or denial of the
pending tentative tract map application. All of the
requirements of the City's Development Code, and the State
Subdivision Map Act have been complied with, and a responsible
position has been taken in negotiating off-site public
dedications, and utility easements with adjacent property owners,
The responsibility of land owners is recognized to comply with
the City's codes and standards, however, it seems wasteful and
presents a hardship to Mrs. Brotherton to comply with the
request to install a driveway at this time, especially since the
City is requiring the removal of the house from the property
before the final map could be recorded. The driveway
installation would cost a minimum of approximately $3,000, and
would be an insignificant and short-term upgrade, since Mrs.
Brotherton lives on a fixed income. It is requested to uphold
the recommendation of the Planning Commission, deny the appeal,
and grant Mrs. Brotherton relief from the code violation for the
installation of the driveway due to both her physical and
economic hardships.
Mayor Holcomb recommended that the tentative tract be tabled
until the code enforcement violations are corrected.
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Deputy City Attorney Empeno explained that in 1989 there
were two code violations cited at the house: one has been
resolved, and the remaining outstanding code violation is the
unpaved driveway. Deputy City Attorney Empeno answered questions
from the Council regarding the history of the code violations at
3075 Belmont Avenue.
Al Boughey, Director of Planning and Building Services,
explained the option of conditioning the tract to require the
driveway installation within a specific period of time, or
requiring that the final map be recorded, which would mean that
the two homes would have to be demolished or relocated.
Gary Kirby, 1505 Yardley, San Bernardino, CA, felt that no
development, improvement, transfer or sale of the property should
be allowed until the code violations are resolved.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, that the appeal of the approval of Tentative
Tract No. 14997, be continued for thirty days to August 17, 1992
to proceed with the code enforcement investigation and violation
issuance, and if the driveway is not installed in thirty days, by
August 17, 1992, the Council may deny approval of the Tentative
Tract.
The motion carried by
Members Estrada, Maudsley,
Member Hernandez. Absent:
the following vote: Ayes: Council
Minor, Pope-Ludlam. Nays: Council
Council Members Reilly, Miller.
RECESS MEETING
At 3:19 p.m., Mayor Holcomb declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 3:28 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,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam; Senior Assistant City
Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator Clark.
Absent: Council Members Reilly, Miller.
RES. 92-292 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AND
ADOPTING A POLICY OF THE CITY TO COMPLY WITH THE CIVIL
RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1972,
THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1.991, AND THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT, MAKING FINDING RELATIVE TO THE CITY'S
COMPLIANCE THEREWITH, AND DIRECTING AMENDMENT OF THE
CITY' S AFFIR...""~TIVE ACTION PLAN TO MAKE IT CONSISTENT
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','
THEREWITH.
12)
(Discussed earlier,- in 'the meeting) (See page
(13)
Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow explained that
paragraph one of the Complaint Procedures, should be amended as
follows:
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
1. Should any individual complain to any City Department
employee of any alleged discrimination in conjunction
with any City afforded services, activities, programs
and/or facilities, that person may be directed to the
City Affirmative Action Office to complete a
informal/formal complaint form, or to seek advice, if
the complaint cannot be resolved at the departmental
level.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Maudsley, that said resolution be adopted as
amended.
Resolution No. 92-292 was
Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Ludlam. Nays: None. Absent:
adopted by the following vote:
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-
Council Members ~ailly, Miller.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN RETURNED
At 3:29 p.m., City Attorney Penman returned to the Council
meeting and replaced Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow.
GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AUDIT - RECEIVE
& FILE - CONTINUED FROM EARLIER IN THE MEETING - SEE
PAGE 19 (45)
In a memorandum dated July 15, 1992, Victor Lorch, Director
of Risk Management, stated that the General Liability Claims
Administration Audit was performed in order to identify
uncollected sources of revenue from prior years, evaluate
liability reserves in conjunction with the actuarial study of the
Ci ty' s self-insurance program for compliance with Governmental
Accounting Standards Board Regulation Ten (GASB 10), tentatively
scheduled for implementation June 15, 1993; and an analysis of
Risk Management's liability operations after two years.
In 1991, with the aid of the City Attorney's Office, an
inventory was completed of all claims, and Risk Management's
records were updated. After reviewing the City's loss history,
and retrieving liability policies from storage, it was
recommended that a complete Risk ~anagement liability claims
audit be made to aid in the identification of other uncollected
claims reimbursements. Heyenrath and Associates, the auditor
for BICEP, our liability pool, was recommended. Heyenrath
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recommended several areas where work is needed, such as reporting
on file status, and staffing levels.
Mayor Holcomb
Attorney and the
recommendations in
recommended that
Risk Management
the audit.
the Council instruct the City
Department to implement the
City Attorney Penman stated that he did not concur with the
recommendations listed in the audit because much of the
information the recommendations were based on was not obtained
from the City Attorney's Office and was therefore inaccurate.
In a memorandum dated July 16, 1992, Shauna Clark, City
Administrator, stated that in closed session on July 6, 1992, a
discussion was held regarding the coordination of liability
claims between the City Attorney's Office and Risk Management.
It was mentioned that the City may receive $600,000 on the basis
of a liability claims audit performed at the request of Risk
Management. The money would be received by Victor Lorch
negotiating with our excess insurance carrier. Apparently, the
City has been remiss in not requesting reimbursement on liability
cases settled over the limits. These cases date back to 1983,
therefore, the present City Attorney was not responsible for the
uncollected funds. Now that the audit is complete, the
uncollected amount is $1.3 million. The reason the money was not
collected is that cases take three or more years to come to
trial.
According to Ms. Clark, following Mr. Penman's employment
with the City, we had three risk managers in rapid succession.
Evidently, none of those risk managers made the City Attorney's
office aware of the city's liability insurance coverages and the
city's potential for collecting this money, which points out the
importance of coordination between the two offices. Collection
of the $1.3 million is contingent upon negotiation with the
insurance carriers. In some cases, the statute of limitation has
expired.
Ms. Clark explained what excess insurance is and how it
affects the City which is self-insured.
Discussion ensued regarding the recommendations in the
General Liability Claims Administration audit.
Mayor Holcomb stressed
between departments, so that
avoided in the future.
the need for
these types
good communication
of problems can be
City Attorney Penman explained that none of the
recommendations that pertain to the City Attorney's Office are
based on factual information obtained from the City Attorney's
Office and felt that the recommendations only created
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unnecessary additional work for his staff. He felt that many
problems would be created if Risk Management's staff continued to
attempt to settle claims that had become lawsuits.
Ci ty Administrator Clark stressed that the most important
issue at this time is recovering the funds, which will require
the cooperation of all departments involved. She stated that the
objections raised by City Attorney Penman should be addressed at
the staff level to allow the City Attorney's Office the
opportunity to have input, so that corrections can be made to the
report, and then be returned to the Council for review.
Mayor Holcomb requested that City Attorney Penman outline
his concerns with the audit in writing for the Mayor and Common
Council meeting of August 17, 1992.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the General
Liability Claims Administration Audit be referred to the City
Administrator's Office to coordinate a meeting with the City
Attorney's Office, the auditor, and Risk Management to work out
the differences that exist in the report, and report back to the
Council on August 17, 1992, in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
At 3:45 p.m., City Attorney Penman left the Council meeting
and was replaced by Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow.
ORDINANCE NO. MC-822 USE OF TELEVISION BROADCAST
FACILITIES POSSIBLE AMENDMENT COUNCIL MEMBER
HERNANDEZ - CONTINUED FROM EARLIER IN THE MEETING - SEE
PAGE 20 (47)
In a memorandum dated July 13, 1992, Council Member
Hernandez, requested that a discussion be held relative to
Ordinance MC-822 relating to the use of the City's
television/CATV broadcast facilities by the Mayor and Members of
the Common Council.
Council Member Hernandez recommended that the text of the
ordinance be changed from "Mayor or a member of the Common
Council" to "any elected official of the City of San Bernardino."
A discussion was
and the difficulty
necessary.
held regarding the intent of the ordinance,
that could occur should enforcement be
Mayor Holcomb spoke in opposition to any ordinance that
would censor free speech, and stifle public debate. He proposed
instead that the ordinance state that no elected official could
utilize television to criticize any other elected official,
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unless the opportunity had been extended to all parties involved
for equal television time.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow explained that the
intent of the ordinance was to restrict the potential abuse of
power that an elected official may have to utilize television
time on Channel 3. He cautioned that any amendment restricting
the use of television time was very sensitive and should be
carefully considered prior to enactment of further restrictions.
Council Member
Member pope-Ludlam,
amend Ordinance No.
Committee. (Note:
Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
that the discussion and possible action to
MC-822 be referred to the Legislative Review
There was no vote taken at this time.)
The Council expressed concern regarding telephone calls that
have been received from citizens concerned about the lack of
decorum at recent council meetings.
Gary Kirby, 1505 Yardley, San Bernardino,
support for this ordinance amendment, as it just
individuals the restrictions on free speech that
the City.
CA, stated his
extends to other
already exist in
Stephanie Congdon, Chairman of the Cable Television
Commission cautioned on placing any further restrictions on the
use of television time at this time. She stated that the
Commission was reviewing the ordinance, and would be coming to
the Council in the near future with recommendations.
The motion carried by
Members Estrada, Maudsley,
Member Hernandez. Absent:
the following vote: Ayes: Council
Minor, Pope-Ludlam. Nays: Council
Council Members Reilly, Miller.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 4:06 p.m.,
meeting.
HERNANDEZ EXCUSED
Council Member Hernandez
left
the
Council
RESPONSE TO MR. PENMAN'S ACCUSATIONS - COUNCIL MEETING
- JULY 6, 1992 - EXPLANATION WHY MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IS NEEDED - MAYOR HOLCOMB (49)
Mayor Holcomb made an oral report in response to comments
made by City Attorney Penman at the July 6, 1992 Mayor and
Council meeting relative to City Attorney Penman's letter to the
Grand Jury requesting an investigation of several City issues
such as change orders; and explained the basis for needing a
management audit of the City Attorney's Office.
Mayor Holcomb explained that by referring the issues to the
Grand Jury it would be several months before the Grand Jury would
be able to review the issues, and he felt that based on past
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practices the Grand Jury would decline the request for an
investigation.
Mayor Holcomb stated that
raised by City Attorney Penman,
substantiate his allegations.
he has researched the issues
and has found no information to
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
At 4:13 p.m., Council Member Estrada left the Council
meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 4:13 p.m.,
meeting.
POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the Council
LACK OF A QUORUM
At 4: 13 p.m., there was no longer a quorum present at the
Mayor and Common Council meeting.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow reminded Mayor Holcomb
that there was no longer a quorum present at the meeting, and
therefore he was not entitled to continue his oral report.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ESTRADA, HERNANDEZ AND POPE-LUDLAM
RETURNED
At 4:23 p.m., Council Members Estrada, Hernandez, and Pope-
Ludlam returned to the Council meeting and took their places at
the council table.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, to prohibit Mayor Holcomb from continuing his
oral report relative to City Attorney Penman's letter to the
Grand Jury. (Note: There was no vote taken at this time.)
Mayor Holcomb stated that the motion was not recognized.
Council Member Hernandez made a substitute motion,
by Council Member Pope-Ludlam, to adjourn the meeting.
There was no vote taken at this time.)
seconded
(Note:
Mayor Holcomb stated that the motion was not recognized.
Mayor Holcomb continued his oral report regarding the issues
contained in the letter from the City Attorney to the Grand Jury.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ESTRADA, HERNANDEZ, MAUDSLEY, MINOR, &
POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 4:26 p.m., Council Members Estrada, Hernandez, Maudsley,
Minor, and pope-Ludlam le~t the Council meeting.
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LACK OF A QUORUM
At 4:26 p.m., there was no longer a quorum present at the
Mayor and Common Council meeting.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY BARLOW EXCUSED
At 4:27 p.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow left the
Council meeting.
There was no action taken on this item during this meeting.
RALPH ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES EXPEDITE RECRUITMENT-
FINANCE DIRECTOR - AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE (5-1)
There was no action taken on this item during this meeting.
MAYOR'S ACTIONS
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
&
DIRECTIVES
RELATIVE
TO CITY
(S-2)
There was no action taken on this item during this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT (56)
At 4:27 p.m., the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council adjourned to 8:30 a.m., Monday, August 3, 1992, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, Califo.L'iLi..a.
RACHEL KRASNEY
City Clerk
By ~~""'C....; 0.......
Melanie Vale
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 85
No. of Hours: 6.5
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