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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 1991
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the
City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
Reilly at 8:37 a.m., Monday, October 21, 1991, 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 Reilly; Council Members Estrada,
Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; City Attorney Penman,
Ci ty Clerk Krasney, Ci ty Administrator Clark. Absent: Mayor
Holcomb, Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (1)
At 8:37 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 of Police on matters posing a
threat to the security of public buildings or a threat
to the public's right of access to public services or
public facilities pursuant to Government Code Section
54957;
e.
to confer with the
Ii tigation pursuant to
54956.9(b)(1), as there
litigation;
attorney regarding pending
Government Code Section
is significant exposure to
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f.
to confer with the attorney regarding
litigation pursuant to Government Code
54956.9(c), so that Council/Commission may
whether to initiate litigation;
pending
Section
decide
g. to confer with the attorney regarding pending
litigation which has been initiated formally to which
the City is a party pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) as follows:
Citv of San Bernardino vs. San Bernardino Baseball Club.
Inc. - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 239193;
Stubblefield Construction ComDanv. et al vs. City of San
Bernardino. et al - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
242998; San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 252058;
Sock Dawson. et al vs. Citv of San Bernardino. et al-
United States District Court Case No. SA 88-461 AHS (RWRx);
Citv of Redlands vs. Inland Vallev DeveloDment Aaencv. et al
- San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 255222;
County vs. City of San Bernardino IRDA\ - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 258241;
Citv of
Indians.
6899 WJR
San
et al
(Bx);
Bernardino vs. San Manuel Band of Mission
- United States District Court - Case No. 85-
Saab vs. Citv of San Bernardino - Fourth District Court of
Appeals Case No. E008652;
Zaharopoulos vs. Citv of San Bernardino - United States
District Court - Case No. SACV 90-519 RWR;
Citv of San Bernardino vs. Patrick Media/Gannett Outdoor. et
al - Riverside Superior Court Case No. 205749;
City of San Bernardino vs. San Bernardino Steel San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 261904;
Crain vs. Citv of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. 229990;
Meridian Park Investments vs. Citv of San Bernardino-
United States District Court - Case No. 91-3993-JSL (JRx);
City of San Bernardino vs. Liberty Cable T. V .. et al-
United States District Court Case No. 82-6876 WMB;
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Scott vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. 251582;
Mills. et al ys. City of San Bernardino - Fourth District
Court of Appeals - Case No. E009756;
City of San Bernardino vs. County of San Bernardino. et al-
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 207900;
Maadaleno vs. City of San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 248739.
San Bernardino
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:37 a.m., Mayor Pro Tem Reilly called the closed session
to order in the conference room of the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Pro Tem Reilly, Council Members Estrada,
Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; City Attorney Penman,
Ci ty Clerk Krasney, Ci ty Administrator Clark. Absent: Mayor
Holcomb, Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo,
Deputy City Attorney Simmons, Deputy City Attorney Roth, and
Margaret Scroggin, Administrative Operations Supervisor, City
Attorney's Office.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 8:38 a.m.,
closed session.
POPE-LUDLAM ARRIVED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam
arrived at the
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY ROTH EXCUSED
At 9:02 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Roth left the closed
session.
MAYOR HOLCOMB ARRIVED
At 9:02 a.m., Mayor Holcomb arrived at the closed session.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Deputy City Clerk Vale read the titles of all the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular, supplemental, addendum
supplemental, and Community Development Commission agendas while
the Council was in closed session.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY SIMMONS EXCUSED
At 9:07 a.m., Deputy City Attorney Simmons left the closed
session.
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CHIEF OF POLICE DANIEL ROBBINS AND
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER ARRIVED
At 9:10 a.m., Chief of Police Daniel
Wilson, Affirmative Action Officer arrived at
ERNIE WILSON,
Robbins and Ernie
the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 9:24 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:27 a.m., Mayor Holcomb reconvened the regular meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Senior Assistant
City Attorney Morillo, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator
Clark. Absent: None.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant
to the Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Pope-
Ludlam.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR HOLCOMB - NATIONAL RED RIBBON
WEEK (2)
Mayor Holcomb expressed his support for the activities
occurring in support of Red Ribbon Week.
ANNOUNCEMENT - COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA - FAVORITE BOOK
- LIBRARY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION (2)
Council Member Estrada described the book "Not With A Fist"
by Ruth Tuck. She stated that she frequently recommends this
book, and encouraged residents to participate in the Library's
Centennial Celebration.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(3)
There were no public comments during the public comments
section of this meeting.
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PROCLAMATION - SUPPORT MEASURE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
"L" - SAN BERNARDINO
(4)
Rachel Krasney, City Clerk, read a resolution proclaiming
support for Measure "L", on the November 5, 1991, ballot. If
adopted, Measure "L" would fund the construction of additional
classrooms at San Bernardino Valley College and Crafton Hills
College.
Dr. Stuart Bundy, Chancellor, San Bernardino Community
College District, explained that additional classrooms are
necessary to meet the needs of the district students, and
encouraged residents to support "Measure L" on election day.
Dr. Singer, President, San Bernardino Valley College,
expressed support for "Measure L", and explained that it had been
designated the measure for learning.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor's Office
resolution affirming support for Measure "L", be accepted.
Council Member Hernandez expressed support for an initiative
that would fund elementary and secondary schools.
The resolution proclaiming support for "Measure L" was
presented to Dr. Bundy and Dr. Singer.
COMMENDATION SAN
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA
1306
BERNARDINO CHAPTER CATHOLIC
COURT OF OUR LADY OF PEACE NO.
(4)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read
a resolution commending the San Bernardino Chapter, Catholic
Daughters of America, Court of Our Lady of Peace No. 1306. The
chapter was chartered on February 26, 1939, to bring together
catholic women eighteen years and older to participate in
national, state and local programs.
Mrs. Clara 0' Campo, Grand Regent, and Mrs. Mary Barber,
Court Financial Secretary, accepted the commendation.
COMMENDATION - PAT TYLER - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD (4)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read
a resolution commending Pat Tyler for dedicated service, and
civic pride demonstrated by deeds that benefit all the citizens
of San Bernardino. Ms. Tyler resigned from the Civil Service
Board after one year of service.
Pat Tyler accepted the resolution.
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COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 9:43 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the Council
meeting.
COMMENDATION - B. WARREN COCKE - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
(4)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read
a resolution commending B. Warren Cocke for dedicated public
service, and devotion to the principles of a fair and competitive
civil service system based on merit, efficiency and character.
Mr. Cocke resigned from the Civil Service Board after four years
of service.
Mr. Cocke accepted the resolution.
PRESENTATION - MR. WILLIAM SIROWY - 4-H PROGRAM (4)
William Sirowy, 4-H Program Leader, stated that 4-H is the
largest out-of-school youth organization in America, and is
sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension,
in partnership with the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the
County of San Bernardino. He stated that there are approximately
240,000 youth in San Bernardino County between the ages of six
and nineteen; and approximately 7,500 youth involved in 4-H in
San Bernardino County. He stated that the goal of 4-H is to help
youth develop into productive citizens.
Mr. Sirowy presented 4-H cups and pins to the Mayor and
Common Council.
PRESENTATION SGT. LEE CHENNAULT
POLICE DEPARTMENT - SMASH UNIT UPDATE
SAN BERNARDINO
(4)
Sgt. Chennault, San Bernardino Police Department, presented
an update of the SMASH Unit's activities in relation to the
street gangs in San Bernardino. He stated that San Bernardino's
SMASH Unit is one of the largest in the United States, and that
approximately 1,600 gang members have been identified. He stated
that of the fifty-one homicides this year, thirty-one were gang
or drug related. San Bernardino's street gangs have been
qualified under the S. T. E. P. Act (Street Terrorism Enforcement
Program), and officers are currently serving the gang members
wi th the S. T. E. P. Act papers. He explained that the Police
Department has been connected to the gang computer tracking
system in Los Angeles, and how it assists in tracking gang
members. He stated that a joint effort of the Mayor and Common
Council, Police Department, School District, community
organizations, businesses and residents was necessary for success
to be achieved in the war against drugs and gangs. He explained
how the City's blight abatement efforts have helped the unit. He
stated that members of the SMASH Unit meet monthly with similar
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officers in Riverside County to coordinate efforts.
Council Member Estrada recommended that the Council meet in
a joint session with representatives from the San Bernardino
County Sheriff's Department, San Bernardino City Police
Department, and the court system to address the problems created
by street gangs. She recommended that such a session be
televised for the purpose of educating the community.
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.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ESTABLISHING A
FEE OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) FOR PROCESSING
REQUESTS FOR STREET NAME CHANGES. (20)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ESTABLISHING A
FEE OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1000) FOR PROCESSING AN
APPLICATION FOR A STREET OR ALLEY VACATION PURSUANT TO
THE 1941 STREET VACATION ACT. (21)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ESTABLISHING A
FEE OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ( $200) FOR PREPARATION OF
AN EASEMENT FORM FOR DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY. (22)
Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo recommended that the
resolutions establishing fees in the Public Works/Engineering
Department be continued to the meeting of November 18, 1991, so
that a notice of public hearing can be published.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the three
resolutions establishing fees in the Public Works/Engineering
Department, be continued to the meeting of November 18, 1991, in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
WAIVE FURTHER READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (5)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that further reading of
all resolutions and ordinances on the regular, supplemental,
addendum supplemental, and Community Development Commission
agendas be waived.
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COUNCIL MINUTES
(6)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the
September 3, 1991 meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the
City of San Bernardino, be approved as submitted in typewritten
form.
PART-TIME/TEMPORARY SALARY INCREASES - SENIOR NUTRITION
POSITIONS (7)
In a memorandum dated October 10, 1991, Barbara Dillon,
Director of Personnel, stated that John Kramer, Superintendent of
Recreation, Parks, Recreation and Community Services, had
requested salary increases for part-time/temporary Senior
Nutrition positions. She stated that the positions are grant
funded, and therefore would not impact the General Fund. The
salary rates would be effective as of July 29, 1991.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the salary increases
for the positions of Food Service Supervisor II, Food Service
Supervisor I and Food Worker II be approved, effective July 29,
1991; and that the Personnel Department update Resolution 6413,
Section Thirteen.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT RECLASSIFICATIONS
(8)
In a memorandum dated October 10, 1991, Barbara Dillon,
Director of Personnel, stated that Shauna Clark, City
Administrator, had requested reclassifying the position of
Director of Facilities Management from a department head to a
division head position in the City Administrator's Office. She
stated that the department provides support functions, such as
building and custodial maintenance services to City departments.
She stated that as a division these functions would be
coordinated through the City Administrator's Office. The annual
savings, with reclassification, is estimated at $21,978 for
salaries and variable fringe benefits. The Personnel Committee
approved this request at its October 10, 1991 meeting.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, to change Facilities
Management from a department to a division of the City
Administrator's Office; that the classification of Director of
Facilities Management be established with a salary set at Range
4468 ($4,578-$5,564/month); and that the Personnel Department
update Resolution 6413, Section 10, and Resolution 6433.
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ESTABLISH SALARIES - FIRE DEPARTMENT RANGES
P-7, FIRE MARSHAL AND TRAINING OFFICER
AUGUST 1, 1991
P-5, P-6,
EFFECTIVE
(9)
In a memorandum dated October 9, 1991, Barbara Dillon,
Director of Personnel, stated that City Charter Section 186
establishes a formula for setting salaries for local safety
members, effective each August 1. An agreement has been reached
with Fire Management on the ten cities whose salaries will be
averaged to determine this year's P-5, Training Officer, Fire
Marshal, P-6 and P-7 salaries for the Fire Department. The
cities selected are: Chula Vista, Escondido, Fremont, Fullerton,
Glendale, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, Simi Valley, Stockton,
Thousand Oaks. Adding 34.72% to reflect variable fringe benefits
costs which rise with salary, the total added cost for salaries
and fringe benefits is $65,393.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the salaries for
Fire Department Ranges P-5, P-6, P-7, Fire Marshal and Training
Officer be established as outlined in the staff report,
effective August 1, 1991; and direct the Personnel Department to
prepare an amendment to Resolution No. 6429.
SEWER RELOCATION - "D" STREET,
STREET APPROVAL OF PLANS
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FROM
AND
7TH STREET TO 9TH
AUTHORIZATION TO
( 11)
In a memorandum dated October 10, 1991, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that plans,
specifications, and estimates have been prepared and the project
is ready to bid. The project calls for replacing the existing
sewer line in "D" Street, from 7th Street to 9th Street, due to
continued calls for service and the deteriorated condition of the
line. The total estimated project cost is $78,000.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the plans for
replacement of sewer line in "D" Street, from 7th Street to 9th
Street, in accordance with Plan No. 8587, be approved; and the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise
for bids.
CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
(13)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the claims and
payroll, and the authorization to issue warrants as listed on the
memorandum dated October 14, 1991, from the Director of Finance,
be approved.
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JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING (15)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that the regular meeting
of the Joint Powers Financing Authority be adjourned to November
18, 1991.
RES. 91-429 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1991/92 FOR THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF
TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE, AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 87-214. (16)
RES. 91-430 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 89-504 AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION
NO. 90-327 ENTITLED IN PART "RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR . . . TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS AND
DOCUMENTS FOR OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
UNDER THE FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ACT OF 1950 . . ." TO
SUBSTITUTE SHAUNA CLARK FOR SHAUNA EDWINS. (17)
RES. 91-431 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A QUIT CLAIM
DEED FOR THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS SECCOMBE
LAKE STATE URBAN RECREATION AREA BOUNDED BY 5TH STREET,
7TH STREET, WATERMAN AVENUE AND SIERRA WAY IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO. (18)
RES. 91-432 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO A
WORKSITE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION NO. 90-371,
DATED SEPTEMBER 6 , 1990 , BETWEEN THE SAN BERNARD INO
CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PARKS,
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR
PROVIDING WORKSITES FOR A SPECIAL EDUCATION CAREER AND
VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOR TASK
ANALYSIS-BASED COMPENSATION. (19)
RES. 91-433 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AAA PAVING COMPANY FOR VARIOUS
STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VERDEMONT AREA. (23)
RES. 91-434 - 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 CAJON
AND PEPPER LINDEN AREA: DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
PROCEED TO ORDER WORK WITHIN THE DISTRICT, TO BE KNOWN
AS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1005, AND WAIVING NOTICE AND
HEARING. (24)
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RES. 91-435 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8234 ENTITLED, IN PART, "A
RESOLUTION. . ESTABLISHING PARKING TIME LIMITATIONS
UPON CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREETS, ALLEYS, OR PORTIONS
THEREOF. ."; AND AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF A TWO-
HOUR PARKING LIMITATION ON COMMERCENTER WEST BETWEEN
HOSPITALITY LANE AND AIRPORT DRIVE. (25)
RES. 91-436 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 655 ENTITLED, IN PART, "A
RESOLUTION. .DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS OR PORTIONS
THEREOF AS THROUGH HIGHWAYS. . "; AND PROVIDING THAT
COULSTON STREET IS A THROUGH HIGHWAY AT ITS
INTERSECTION WITH CURTIS STREET. (26)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said resolutions be adopted.
434,
Ayes:
Minor,
Ludlam.
Resolutions Nos. 91-429, 91-430, 91-431, 91-432, 91-433, 91-
91-435, and 91-436 were adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Pope-
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
At 10:10 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the
Council meeting and took her place at the council table.
TERMINATE PROCEEDINGS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 998-
WIDENING SOUTH "E" STREET BRIDGE OVER THE SANTA ANA
RIVER (10)
In a memorandum dated October 7, 1991, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that plans are
being prepared to widen the South "E" Street Bridge, over the
Santa Ana River, from two to four lanes. The preliminary
estimated construction cost of the project is $4,500,000. On
April 16, 1990, a letter was received from the Sunset Group
requesting that an assessment district be formed to finance the
construction. On May 7, 1990, the Council authorized
establishing an assessment district under the provisions of the
Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 and the Improvement Bond Act of
1915. Subsequently, the project was funded entirely from a
combination of funds from San Bernardino Associated Governments
(SANBAG), through the one-half cent sales tax, and bond proceeds.
Therefore, the assessment district was no longer necessary, and
the file should be closed.
Discussion ensued regarding the City's invested time and
funds made in the assessment district, and whether Measure I
funds should be used for this project. Concern was expressed
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relating to how project priorities are determined for funding
purposes.
Mr. Hardgrave explained that the funds SANBAG allocated are
regional arterial funds, which are allocated on a priority basis;
and are not the local share of the one-half cent sales tax.
Mr. Hardgrave stated that there had been a majority of
opposition to the assessment district. He stated that several
options have been working concurrently, and that since the spring
of 1990 plans have been prepared and reviewed by various
government agencies. He stated that the funding was received
from a new program at SANBAG, and that it took time to establish
and implement its procedures. When approval was granted, the
City was fortunate to receive funding through the regional
arterial funds. He explained that the monthly issues report
outlined projects by priority based on previous council actions.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the
proceedings for the establishment of an assessment district under
the provisions of the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913, and the
Improvement Bond Act of 1915 for widening of the South "E" Street
bridge over the Santa Ana River, be terminated.
APPROVAL OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS - FY 1991/92 (12)
In a memorandum dated October 10, 1991, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public works/City Engineer, stated that at the time
the preliminary budget was adopted, the amount of funds to be
received in the Capital Improvement Budgets was not known. Fund
129, Measure "I", the one-half cent sales tax fund, was one of
these funds. Additional information has now been received, and a
final list of projects can be adopted as recommended in the
attached project listing dated October 14, 1991.
The Street Construction Fund projects are financed with
Federal Aid Urban Funds, and are contingent upon funds provided
by the Surface Transportation Act under consideration by
Congress. The exception in the Street Construction Fund is the
account for rehabilitation of pavement on Arrowhead Avenue, from
Mill Street to Third Street. This project would be financed from
the $500,000 settlement in the lawsuit against the Water
Conservation Agency for damages from high ground water.
Mayor Holcomb recommended that the $500,000 settlement from
the Water Conservation Agency lawsuit be deleted from the street
construction fund, and transferred to the street paving fund.
He proposed that the $500,000 be divided equally among the seven
wards, and that bond proceeds be used to fund the street
construction.
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Mr. Hardgrave stated that the City receives approximately
$1,000,000 in new revenue each year from the local share of the
one-half cent sales tax; and that use of these funds was
restricted to street improvements, in the same manner as gas tax
funds.
Council Member Estrada informed
requested that Kenneth Henderson,
EDA/Development Department, prepare a
balance of the bond proceeds funds.
the Council that she
Executive Director,
report reflecting the
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, that the Capital Improvement Budgets for Fund
Nos. 129, 241, 242, 243, 245, 248 and 250, be approved, as listed
on the tabulation dated October 10, 1991; with the exception of
the transfer of $500,000 from the Street Construction Fund to the
Paving Fund which is referred to the Ways & Means Committee for
review and recommendation.
The
Members
Miller.
motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam,
Nays: Council Member Minor. Absent: None.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(14)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, to approve all Personnel
Actions except unclassified personnel action item one.
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant
explained that there are other personnel items
the one item withheld, and requested that
reconsidered.
to the Mayor,
contingent upon
the matter be
Council Member Minor made a
Member Estrada, and unanimously
personnel actions.
motion,
carried,
seconded by Council
to reconsider the
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, to continue the personnel actions to later in the
meeting. (See page 40)
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 10:31 a.m., Council Member pope-Ludlam left the council
meeting.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING
PARAGRAPH C TO SUBSECTION 19.20.030, ITEM 18, SETTING
FORTH SPECIAL FEE AREAS DESIGNATED BY A RESOLUTION OF
THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO. First (27)
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Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be
laid over for final adoption.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
At 10:32 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the
Council meeting and took her place at the council table.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
SECTION 10.24.200 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE
EXEMPTING POLICE OFFICERS FROM CERTAIN TRAFFIC
RESTRICTIONS IN CITY PARKING LOTS. First (28)
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be
laid over for final adoption.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo explained this
ordinance would exempt the bicycle patrol officers from certain
vehicle code regulations when on duty. The exemption would be
granted under certain circumstances in the same manner as patrol
car officers.
RES. 91-437 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND
METRO DISPLAY ADVERTISING, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS
BUS TOP SHELTERS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. RELATING TO THE
PROVISION OF AN ADDITIONAL 13 SHELTERS IN LOCATIONS
THROUGHOUT THE CITY. (Continued from October 7, 1991)
(29)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 91-437 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley,
Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 91-438 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DETERMINING THAT PROTESTS BY PROPERTY OWNERS OWNING
LESS THAN FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF
THE TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED HAVE BEEN FILED
AND ORDERING ANNEXATION NO. 352 (LAFCO 2672) FOR THE
TERRITORY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF WATERMAN AVENUE,
SOUTH OF 9TH STREET AND NORTH OF 6TH STREET, AND
DETACHMENT FROM CSA 38, CSA 38 ZONE G, CSA 38 ZONE L,
CSA 70, CSA 70 Z ONE A AND CSA SL-1. (Continued from
October 7, 1991) (30)
Mayor Holcomb explained that this annexation is for an area
that did not submit 50% protests. Mayor Holcomb stated that Mr.
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Sessions, Attorney representing a business owner in the proposed
annexation, has requested that the hearing be reopened so that
additional protests could be filed. Mayor Holcomb opposed
reopening the hearing and recommended that the protests be
overruled and the resolution adopted.
Merle Sessions, Attorney at Law, 323 W. Court Street, San
Bernardino, California, spoke on behalf of Mr. Steve Marutsos,
owner of Waterman Dismantling, 721 N. Waterman Avenue, San
Bernardino, California. Mr. Sessions felt that the notices had
not been properly distributed to allow sufficient time for
residents to protest the annexation. He urged the council to
reopen the hearing to allow additional protests to be filed. He
felt that there are sufficient protests to overturn the
annexation.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, to re-open the public hearing.
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
stated that all legal requirements were met relative to mailing
the notice of the annexation to residents. He stated that in
addi tion to the legal requirements, a neighborhood meeting was
held on September 4, 1991, which was not required by law, in
order to answer the residents' questions.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Members Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley. Nays:
Estrada, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Absent:
Ayes:
Council
None.
Council
Members
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to reconsider the
previous action.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Nays: Council
None.
No. 91-438 was adopted by the following vote:
Members Estrada, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller.
Members Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley. Absent:
INLAND VALLEY
COUNCIL MEMBER
1991
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ESTRADA CONTINUED
ORAL REPORT-
FROM OCTOBER 7,
(31)
This is the time and place continued to for an oral report
and discussion relating to actions taken at the recent Inland
Valley Development Agency Board retreat.
In a request for council action dated October 3, 1991,
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Council Member Hernandez, requested that a discussion be held,
and that possible action be taken regarding replacing Mayor
Holcomb on the Inland Valley Development Agency Board (IVDA).
Council Member Estrada stated that at the IVDA retreat
several issues were discussed. She stated that Board members had
expressed concern about continuing to have two co-chairs. She
stated that Supervisor Hammock appeared to support the idea of
one chairperson, and that the chairperson should be from the City
of San Bernardino. She stated that no action was taken during
the retreat because it was held outside of the Board's
jurisdiction.
Council Member Estrada explained that direction was given to
counsel to prepare amendments to the joint powers agreement based
on recommendations made during the retreat for discussion at the
next IVDA meeting. She explained that appointments to the IVDA
Board are made by the member agenc ies , three cities and the
county. She stated that both she and Mayor Holcomb have
expressed interest in chairing the Board. She stated that the
Board has a total of nine members, and that one issue to be
discussed is whether one representative can vote for its
agencies' absent members.
Council Member Estrada stated that the next IVDA meeting is
scheduled for October 23, 1991. She stated that she would give
another oral report at the Mayor and Common Council meeting of
November 4, 1991 relative to any action taken by the IVDA Board
at its meeting.
There was no action taken on this item.
DISCUSS POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE POSITIONS - COUNCIL
MEMBER HERNANDEZ (32)
In a memorandum dated October
Hernandez requested that a discussion
action be taken regarding funding of
positions.
15, 1991, Council Member
be held, and that possible
Police Department employee
Council Member Hernandez expressed concern over recent
shootings in the City. He stated that he had researched the
hiring procedures for the Police Department and found that a
total of twenty-three non-sworn positions have not been filled
since the assessment district was approved. He stated that if
these twenty-three non-sworn positions were filled it would
relieve twenty-three sworn officers for patrol duty.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN RETURNED
At 11:02 a.m., City Attorney Penman returned to the Council
meeting and replaced Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo.
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City Administrator Clark stated that the Police Department
positions have not been held back from being filled. She stated
that recruitment was reviewed and subsequently placed under the
Personnel Department to facilitate the hiring process. She
stated that staff is continuing its review of the system and the
length of time required to fill positions. Ms. Clark stated that
there is an open and continuous recruitment for Police Department
positions. She suggested that her office could be bypassed if it
was felt that eliminating City Administrator approval would
accelerate the hiring process. She explained that hiring is
bracketed based on when vacancies are available at the academy.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam expressed concern over events
that have occurred in her neighborhood.
Mayor Holcomb recommended that Police Department recruitment
and hiring procedures be referred to the Personnel Committee for
an investigation and review.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the matter relating
to Police Department hiring procedures be referred to the
Personnel Committee for investigation and review.
RECESS MEETING
At 11:15 a.m., Mayor Holcomb declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11:35 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 Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Senior Assistant
City Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Krasney. Absent: City
Administrator Clark.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
At 11:35 a.m., the Mayor and Common Council, acting as the
Community Development Commission, took action on Community
Development Commission items. There was no action taken on Mayor
and Common Council items during this portion of the meeting.
RECESS MEETING
At 12:57 p.m., the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council recessed to a luncheon workshop in the Management
Information Center, MIC Room, Sixth Floor, City Hall, 300 North
"D" Street, San Bernardino, California, to discuss cluster
development.
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RECONVENE MEETING - LUNCHEON WORKSHOP
At 1:15 p.m., the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council reconvened in the MIC Room, Sixth Floor, City Hall, 300
North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California, to discuss cluster
development.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Senior
Assistant City Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Krasney, Assistant
City Administrator Wilson. Absent: None.
Also present were: Deputy City Attorney Empeno, City
Attorney's Office; Al Boughey, Director, Planning and Building
Services; Deborah Woldruff, Associate Planner, Planning and
Building Services; Chief Wright, Fire Department. Also present
were the following Planning Commission members: Michael Valles,
Ruben Lopez, Daniel Ortega, Herb Clemensen, and Arlene Dinges,
Alternate Member.
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
(33)
In a memorandum dated October 21, 1991, Al Boughey,
Director, Planning and Building Services, stated that the
following handouts will be beneficial to initiate discussions
relating to clustered developments:
1) CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT. A copy of an article published by the
National Association of Homebuilders describes cluster
development, and discusses advantages of clustering,
housing types, and regulatory frameworks for approval.
2) COMPARISON OF A CONVENTIONAL VS. CLUSTERED NEIGHBORHOOD.
This handout shows the differences, such as infrastructure
costs, between a conventional and clustered subdivision.
3)
WHAT OTHER CITIES DO.
local cities handle
apply.
PROPOSED STANDARDS FOR SAN BERNARDINO.
starting point for discussion based on
action and on standards in other cities.
This table shows how thirteen other
cluster projects and what standards
4)
This table is a
previous council
Mr. Boughey distributed a handout regarding the following
issues and characteristics of planned residential developments in
the RE, RL, and RS districts: conditional use permit, density,
minimum project size, open space, required home owner
association, unit type, dwelling unit size, neighborhood
compatibility, and other features.
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COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
At 1:55 p.m., Council Member Estrada left the luncheon
workshop.
Planning Director Boughey made a slide presentation relating
to the design features inherent to clustered development. The
slide presentation provided more details on the following local
developments:
1) City of Riverside Villa Victoria
2) City of Riverside Sunset Ranch
3) City of Rialto Discovery Rialto
4) City of Rialto Cedar Park Green
5) City of Loma Linda Sunrise Town Homes
6) City of Loma Linda Mountain Vista
7) City of Redlands Ardmore Terrace
8) City of San Bernardino Mountain Park
9) City of San Bernardino Northwood Estates
CITY CLERK KRASNEY EXCUSED
At 2:00 p.m., City Clerk Krasney left the luncheon workshop
and Deputy City Clerk Vale assumed the duties of City Clerk.
Discussion ensued regarding the
qualities of each development, and how
mitigated with design standards.
positive and negative
the problems could be
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 2:05 p.m.,
workshop.
HERNANDEZ EXCUSED
Council Member Hernandez
left the luncheon
There was no action taken on this item during the luncheon
workshop.
RECESS MEETING
At 2:10 p.m., the luncheon workshop recessed 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 2:12 p.m., Mayor Holcomb reconvened the regular meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; Deputy City Attorney Empeno,
City Clerk Krasney. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam; City
Administrator Clark.
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APPEAL - PLANNING COMMISSION - APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE
TRACT NO. 14352 - TO SUBDIVIDE 24.3 ACRES INTO SINGLE
FAMILY LOTS - CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 1991 (34)
This is the time and place continued to for an appeal of the
Planning Commission's approval of Tentative Tract No. 14352, to
subdivide 24.3 acres into sixty-nine single-family lots in an
area designated by the General Plan as RL, Residential Low. The
appellant, William Kruger, requested that the Council reevaluate
the road alignment of the tentative tract to resolve a potential
impact on his property.
In a memorandum dated October 10, 1991, Larry Reed,
Assistant Director, Planning and Building Services, stated that
on September 16, 1991, the Council discussed the appeal and
directed the applicant to prepare an alternate lot design to
avoid Mr. Kruger's property. At the same meeting, two
additional issues were identified for further review. The first
issue involved General Plan consistency relative to the lot
sizes proposed under provisions of the Verdemont Area Plan. The
other issue involved an inquiry from Monnig Development which
asked for reimbursement consideration for its fair share of the
cost of the Verdemont Storm Drain that was constructed in
conjunction with Monnig's Tract Nos. 14260 and 14261.
The applicants, Dr. and Mrs. Donald Huber, 4671 Webb Canyon
Road, Claremont, California, redesigned Tentative Tract No. 14352
to avoid the conflict with Mr. Kruger's property along Palm
Avenue. The redesign resulted in one less lot than the previous
proposal; and it eliminated the use of alternate lot size
provisions. Proposed Option No. One redesigned all lots to be
equal or greater than the minimum lot size requirement,
therefore, the issue of General Plan consistency was no longer a
concern. The findings of fact have been amended to apply to the
revised tentative tract map.
The issue regarding Monnig's request for consideration of
reimbursement was reviewed by Roger Hardgrave, Director of
Public Works/City Engineer. He met with the representatives of
Monnig and had arrived at three possible alternatives, outlined
in the attached memorandum from Roger Hardgrave dated October 8,
1991. The Public Works Department recommends Alternative No.
Two which would condition Tentative Tract No. 14352 to pay its
proportionate share of the cost for oversizing the storm drain in
Verdemont Drive (estimated to be $16,211), with funds to be
reimbursed to Monnig. This requirement to pay a proportionate
share of the cost would also need to be imposed on other tracts
in the drainage area.
In a letter dated October 17, 1991, Martin L. Hamilton,
Hamilton & Associates Consulting, 11165 Mountain View Ave., Suite
#143, Loma Linda, California, stated that Bonadiman Engineering,
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prepared an additional hydrology analysis encompassing Monnig's
development and Tentative Tract No. 14352. The conclusion of the
report showed that Monnig's storm drains were not effectively
oversized, and as installed represented a "limited benefit" at
best. Based on the report, there is no evidence to substantiate
Monnig's claim.
Bonadiman Engineers, Inc., 250 S. Lena Road, San Bernardino,
California, conducted a hydrology study dated October 1991, to
determine the impact that the construction of homes on Tentative
Tract No. 14352 would have on the Verdemont Storm drain in
response to Monnig's request for reimbursement for storm drain
oversizing. The conclusion of the report states that Tentative
Tract No. 14352 has an insignificant impact on the capacity of
the Verdemont Storm Drain. A fifty-four inch pipe was required
to support pre-development flows. No oversizing was provided
since the fifty-four inch pipe meets the post-development
requirements.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 2:15 p.m.,
Council meeting and
POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned
took her place at the council table.
to the
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Mr. Kruger, 6920 Palm Avenue, San Bernardino, California,
stated that he was satisfied with the redesign of the tentative
tract.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be
closed; that the Mayor and Common Council uphold the appeal,
approve Option No. One of Tentative Tract No. 14352 with the
addition of one Public Works/Engineering standard requirement
identified as Alternative No. Two which would require that the
applicant pay a proportionate share of the cost of oversizing the
Verdemont Drive storm drain (not to exceed $16,211), and subject
to the amended findings of fact, conditions of approval and
standard requirements contained within the Planning Commission
staff report dated August 6, 1991.
APPEAL - BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS - DEMOLITION
OF ABANDONED STRUCTURES AND SIGNS - 1087 NORTH MOUNT
VERNON AVENUE - GARY LAZAR - CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 7,
1991 (35)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
an appeal of the Board of Building Commissioners' findings to
require the owner to obtain proper permits for demolition of all
abandoned structures and signs located at 1087 North Mt. Vernon
Avenue.
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In a memorandum dated October 10, 1991, Larry Reed,
Assistant Director, Planning and Building Services, stated that
the appellant, Mr. Gary Lazar, requested that the decision of the
Board of Building Commissioners be reversed because of
negotiations with the City and neighborhood officials relative to
reopening the subject property. The property had been vacant for
more than 180 days as verified by the Water Department and the
Business License Division of the City Clerk's Office.
Representatives from P & N Stations have stated that negotiations
are in the process to reopen the station. However, as of October
11, 1991, no plans or documentation have been submitted to the
Department of Planning and Building Services.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
John Maxwell stated that Mr. Lazar, P & M Stations
(California Target Enterprises, Inc.), 12739 Lakewood Boulevard,
Downey, California, was unable to attend the meeting today. He
distributed a letter dated October 18, 1991, from Alonza L.
Thompson, Exalted Ruler, Arrowhead Elks Lodge #896, 1073 N. Mt.
Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, California. Mr. Thompson
concurred with the improvements proposed by California Target
Enterprises, however, felt that additional improvements were also
necessary to improve the facility.
Mr. Maxwell felt that the station is integral to the
neighborhood so that residents can purchase gasoline. Since the
next station is several miles away, it would create a hardship
on the neighborhood residents if the station was closed. He
stated that everything possible would be done to upgrade and
reopen the station.
Mr. Boughey showed a video taped film of the site.
Debra Daniels, Acting Code Compliance Supervisor, Planning
and Building Services, stated that the location is an abandoned
gas station that has been without a business license and
certificate of occupancy since 1988.
Mr. Maxwell and Mr. James Hartley, P & M Stations, explained
the plans that P & M Stations has for a new facility at the
location, and requested six months to upgrade the facility before
an order is given to demolish the structures.
The Council expressed concern that the underground storage
tanks be tested for possible leaks.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the public
hearing be closed; that the Mayor and Common Council uphold the
findings of the Board of Building Commissioners, and require the
owner to obtain City permits for demolition of all abandoned
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structures and signs.
APPEAL BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS-
REHABILITATE STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 1095 WEST SPRUCE-
MAURICE PETERS - CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 7, 1991 (36)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
an appeal of the Board of Building Commissioners' findings to
require the property owner to meet the required health and safety
standards, and to rehabilitate the structures to meet all
building and safety codes.
In a memorandum dated October 10, 1991, Larry Reed,
Assistant Director, Planning and Building Services, stated that
the appellant, Mr. Maurice Peters, felt that the requirements
were arbitrary and capricious and should be waived. Mr. Peters
does not believe that he should have to upgrade the structures to
meet current building and safety codes or that the vehicles
should be disposed of in an orderly manner, and that all
administrative costs should be assessed. Mr. Peters also
requested that all certificates of occupancy and business
licenses be issued immediately.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Charles T. Hindley, Attorney at Law, 1224 E. Orangethorpe
Avenue, Placentia, California, attorney for appellant M. Robert
Peters, distributed an Appellant's Opening Statement, dated
October 21, 1991. The statement requests that the Council
vacate the resolution of the Board of Building Commissioners, and
allow forty-five days for the orderly, fair and legal disposition
of personal property as planned. The administrative costs should
be eliminated and a refund of all monies paid to the City should
be given to Mr. Peters and his tenants.
Mr. Hindley submitted the following letters in support of
his client: letters dated January 15, 1991 and March 4, 1991,
from Michael J. Bailey, a civil engineer, P. E. Systems, P. O.
Box 1584, San Bernardino, California; and a letter dated October
18, 1991, from David Hatfield, Licensed Architect, 5055 David
Way, San Bernardino, California.
Debra Daniels, Acting Code Compliance Supervisor, Planning
and Building Services, presented photographs of the property, and
explained the extent of the violations. She also showed a video
of the property.
Mr. Hindley objected to the photographs and video; and
explained that the actions taken by City employees had violated
Mr. Peters' constitutional rights.
Mr. Peters explained that the present condition of the
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property was the result of his attempt to comply with the City's
request to remove the cars from along Fifth Street. He stated
that the property could be brought up to code in forty-five days.
Discussion ensued regarding the lack of a business license
and certificate of occupancy for the businesses being operated
at 1095 W. Spruce; and the numerous code violations that have
occurred on properties owned by Mr. Peters in the area.
Mr. Peters stated that the property had been identified as
either 1098 or 1096 W. Fifth Street depending on whether the
building was rented by one person or more than one person. He
stated that Code Compliance designated the property as 1095 W.
Spruce Street. He stated that the business license and
certificate of occupancy would have been applied for either as
1096 or 1098 Fifth Street.
Ms. Daniels stated that she did not believe that all of the
requirements could be met in forty-five days.
A discussion was held regarding the debris on the property,
the condition of the structures, and whether the structures could
be rehabilitated or should be demolished.
Mr. Hindley stated that his client had never been notified
of any electrical violations. He stated that Mr. Hatfield, a
licensed architect, inspected the building and found it sound.
He stated that at the hearing before the Board of Building
Commissioners his client's constitutional rights had been
violated.
Mayor Holcomb suggested two options: that the item be
continued for two weeks to allow a new inspection of the property
by structural, electrical and other licensed professionals; or
that the item be referred to a hearing officer to allow testimony
to be given, and then to return to Council with a recommendation.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member pope-Ludlam, that the findings of the Board of Building
Commissioners be upheld, that the owner be required to correct
the health and safety violations, and rehabilitate the
structures to meet all building and safety codes.
City Clerk Krasney presented the photographs to Mr. Hindley
and Mr. Peters for review.
Danny Nolfo, Code Compliance Officer, Planning and Building
Services, stated that when he took the pictures, he was granted
access to the property for that purpose.
Mr. Peters stated that he had previously verbally notified
the City that no inspectors are allowed on the property without
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his permission.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo suggested
Mayor and Council disregard the photographs, and
determination without use of the photographs.
that the
make a
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN RETURNED
At 3:28 p.m., City Attorney Penman returned to the Council
meeting and replaced Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo.
City Attorney Penman recommended that the hearing be
continued for two weeks, and that a new inspection be conducted,
with the owner's permission. He asked Mr. Peters if the City had
permission to enter the property, in the next seventy-two hours,
to perform an inspection of the premises.
Mr. Hindley questioned the need to conduct the inspection
of the premises within the next seventy-two hours.
Mr. Penman stated that a new inspection of the premises was
necessary in order to resolve the appeal. He stated that if Mr.
Peters denied the City permission to enter the property to
inspect it within the next seventy-two hours that a warrant would
be requested from the Court.
Council Member Minor made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller, that the hearing for an appeal of the
Board of Building Commissioners findings to require the property
owner to meet the required health and safety standards, and to
rehabilitate the structures to meet all building and safety
codes, be continued to November 4, 1991, in the Council Chambers
of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California,
in order to allow the City to preform a new inspection of the
premises.
The substitute motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam,
Miller. Nays: Council Member Estrada. Absent: None.
APPEAL BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS CORRECT
HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOLATIONS AND REHABILITATE
STRUCTURES - 1246 WEST RIALTO AVENUE - EDWARD DUKE-
CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 7, 1991 (37)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
an appeal of the Board of Building Commissioners' findings to
require the property to meet health and safety standards, and to
rehabilitate the structure to the 1988 Uniform Housing Code.
In a memorandum dated October 16, 1991, Larry Reed,
Assistant Director, Planning and Building Services, stated that
the appellant, Mr. Edward Duke, felt that the requirements are
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arbitrary and capr~c~ous and should be waived. He agreed to
correct some of the violations; however, denied that he is
legally required to correct other violations. Mr. Duke believes
that he has an existing non-conforming situation.
In a memorandum dated October 20, 1991, Joseph Lease, Senior
Building Inspector, Planning and Building Services, stated that
he met with Mr. Duke and discussed the deficiencies noted in the
pre-inspection report, the applicability of the Uniform Housing
Code and the City's property maintenance ordinance to the
property. Mr. Duke expressed willingness to rehabilitate the
structures to the City's requirements.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Al Boughey, Director of Planning and Building Services,
stated that the concerns of staff and Mr. Duke have been
resolved, and suggested that the amended recommendation of the
Board of Building Commissioners be approved.
Mr. Duke stated that he agreed with the amended
recommendations requiring work to be performed on four remaining
items. He requested that the inspector who performed the
original inspection not be allowed to reinspect the property.
Mr. Lease stated that the required work would take
approximately thirty to forty-five days to complete.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that the amended
recommendation of the Board of Building Commissioners be
approved, and that a report be brought back to Council in thirty
days.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN EXCUSED
City Attorney Penman left
replaced by Senior Assistant City
the Council meeting
Attorney Morillo.
and
was
APPEAL
TENANTS,
STREET -
BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS
REMOVE FENCE AND OTHER DEBRIS - 1098
MAURICE PETERS
VACATE
W. 5TH
(38)
This is the time and place set to hear an appeal of the
Board of Building Commissioners findings to require the property
owner to meet the required health, building and safety codes.
In a memorandum dated October 10, 1991, Larry Reed,
Assistant Director, Planning and Building Services, stated that
the appellant, Mr. Maurice Peters, felt that the requirements are
arbitrary or excessive and should be waived.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo asked Mr. Peters
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whether he would allow a new inspection of the property.
Mr. Peters granted his permission for the City to re-inspect
the premises located at 1098 West Fifth.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Minor, that the appeal of the Board of Building
Commissioners' findings to require the property located at 1098
W. 5th Street to meet required health, building and safety codes,
be continued to November 4, 1991, in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California, in order
to allow a new inspection of the premises.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam,
Nays: Council Member Estrada. Absent: None.
Council
Miller.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER EXCUSED
At 3:39 p.m., Council Member Miller left the council
meeting.
APPEAL - BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS -
$8,071.25 - COST OF ABATEMENT - 1432-1446
STREET - JIM JONES
REIMBURSE
NORTH "G"
(39)
This is the time and place set to hear an appeal of the
Board of Building Commissioners' findings to require the owner to
pay costs in the amount of $8,071.25; to keep the vacant
building boarded and secure; to keep the premises free of debris,
trash, and graffiti; and that the owner shall not rent, lease or
occupy the property until all necessary permits are obtained and
the property meets 1988 Housing Code Standards.
In a memorandum dated October 10, 1991, Larry Reed,
Assistant Director, Planning and Building Services, stated that
the appellant, Mr. Jim Jones, requested that charges be waived
due to misrepresentation, and the administrative costs be
assessed to the contractor.
Jim Jones explained that the contractor charged for boarding
one hundred and two windows and thirteen security doors, however,
the complex has only eleven units with a total of only ninety-two
windows. He presented photographs that show that a portion of
the units had previously been boarded up. He felt that only
fifty percent of the board up had been performed by the
contractor.
Debra Daniels, Acting Code Compliance Supervisor, Planning
and Building Services, explained that the contractor who
performed the board up services indicated that several of the
window boards were not secure and needed to be resecured. The
contractor stated that the bill is correct for the work done.
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Mr. Jones explained that he is not disputing that work was
performed, but was disputing the extent of the board up work
performed.
It was recommended that the hearing be continued for two
weeks, and that the contractor be present to discuss the work
performed and the charges.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the appeal of the
Board of Building Commissioners' findings to require the owner to
pay costs in the amount of $8,071.25; to keep the vacant
building boarded and secure; to keep the premises free of debris,
trash, and graffiti; and that the owner shall not rent, lease or
occupy the property until all necessary permits are obtained and
the property meets 1988 Housing Code Standards, for the property
located at 1432-1446 North "G" Street, be continued to November
4, 1991, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, California, and that the contractor be
present to discuss the work performed and the charges.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY MORILLO EXCUSED
Senior Assistant City Attorney Morillo left the Council
meeting and was replaced by Deputy City Attorney Empeno.
APPEAL BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS REQUIRE
SOILS AND ENGINEERING REPORTS, PERMITS AND ACCESS TO
THE PROPERTY - 3618 HEMLOCK - JANET SUMMERFIELD (40)
This is the time and place set to hear an appeal of the
Board of Building Commissioners' findings to require soils and
engineering reports, obtain all building permits wi thin thirty
days, and to allow City Inspectors onto the property located at
3618 Hemlock to perform inspections within ten days.
In a memorandum dated October 10, 1991, Larry Reed,
Assistant Director, Planning and Building Services, reported that
the appellant, Janet Summerfield, requested through legal
counsel, Darlene Phillips, that the Council waive requirements
that they believe to be arbitrary, capricious, discriminatory,
and without reasonable foundation.
In a letter dated October 21, 1991, Darlene Phillips, Hill,
Farrer & Burrill, Attorneys at Law, Thirty-Fifth Floor, Union
Bank Square, 445 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, California,
attorney for Janet Summerfield, stated that Mrs. Summerfield
objected to the City's unlawful and unconstitutional procedures
which resulted in the proceeding. Ms. Phillips stated that the
unsupported "evidence" used to sustain the Board of Building
Commissioners' decision and the decisions rendered to date are
without any foundation.
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Ms. Phillips submitted the following letters in support of
her client: a letter dated September 5, 1991, from David
Hatfield, Licensed Architect, 5055 David Way, San Bernardino,
California; a letter dated October 18, 1991, from Moloy Gupta,
Registered Professional Engineer, Soils Southwest, Inc., 897 Via
Lata, Suite J, Colton, California; and letters dated October 19,
1991 and September 19, 1991, from Jonathan L. Rossi, Consulting
Geologist, P. O. Box 4018, Big Bear Lake, California.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno distributed photographs of the
property, and explained that the photographs were taken from
neighboring properties. He stated that there are several
neighboring property owners present willing to testify: Gene
Pensiero, Julie Gaitan, Nancy Sellas, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Langston.
Danny Nolfo, Code Compliance Officer, Planning and Building
Services, explained that he received a complaint from Mr.
Morales, Construction Inspector, Public works/Engineering,
regarding construction work being performed at 3618 Hemlock. He
stated that he visited the property and took photographs. He
stated that he then sent the photographs to Mrs. Summerfield
giving her ten days to correct the problems.
Mr. Morales, Construction Inspector, Public Works/
Engineering, stated that he received a call from a concerned
citizen inquiring whether a permit had been issued for the work
being performed at the site. He stated that he researched and
found that no permits had been issued for the address. He stated
that he then notified Code Enforcement.
Ms. Phillips voiced her objection to the photographs,
stating that they do not reflect the present conditions on the
property. She stated that all of the photographs utilized at
the Board of Building Commissioners' hearing have not been made
available to her client. She stated that the dirt shown in the
photographs had been moved to another location where it does not
threaten other properties. She stated that on July 30, 1991, her
client met with Mr. Nolfo at which time it became apparent that
she needed to obtain reports from a soils engineer and a
licensed engineering geologist, and requested a thirty-day
extension, which was denied. Ms. Phillips submitted reports from
the geologist and engineer to the City Clerk.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno stated that the primary emphasis
of the inspection would be to inspect the grading, whether
construction activity had been performed, and whether permits
had been obtained for the work. He stated that there is evidence
that construction was occurring in the house, and felt that an
inspection was necessary. He requested that Mrs. Summerfield or
her representative explain the type of activity occurring on the
site.
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Darlene Phillips stated that Mr. Hatfield had inspected the
property and that there was no evidence of construction inside
the house. She stated that there is no retaining wall on the
premises. She explained that a foundation had been poured with
the intent of constructing a retaining wall, but since having the
reports from both the engineering geologist and soils engineer,
the appellant had determined not to construct the retaining wall
because it was not necessary. Ms. Phillips read portions of the
report from Jonathan Rossi, Consulting Geologist.
Discussion ensued regarding the need to obtain a permit for
the proposed retaining wall.
Ms. Phillips stated that she was not aware of any
requirement to obtain a permit, and that a block wall foundation
had been poured, but the wall had not been constructed.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno stated that the trenching work
performed for the block wall foundation was within the Uniform
Building Code requirements that mandate a building permit.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno presented a written statement
from Mr. Sturn, who resides as 3617 Hemlock Drive, San
Bernardino, California, which outlined his concerns relating to
Mrs. Summerfield's property.
Gene Pensiero, 3648 N. Hemlock Drive, San Bernardino,
California, expressed concern relating to the activity occurring
at Mrs. Summerfield's property.
Bob Langston, 3606 N. Hemlock Drive, San Bernardino,
California, stated that he is a licensed general contractor. He
stated he has seen up to fourteen truck loads of dirt being
removed from the property. He expressed concern that dirt and
large boulders have come onto his property from the Summerfield
property. The boulders have cracked the concrete in his driveway
and he felt that a dangerous situation existed.
Nancy Sellas, 3635 N. Juniper Drive,
California, voiced her concerns relating to
occurring at Mrs. Summerfield's property.
San Bernardino,
the construction
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED
At 4:23 p.m., Council Member Miller returned to the Council
meeting and took her place at the council table.
Julia Gaitan, 3636 N. Hemlock Drive,
California, stated her concern regarding the
occurring at Mrs. Summerfield's property.
San Bernardino,
construction work
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COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 4:24 p.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the council
meeting.
Darlene Phillips explained that landscaping had recently
been installed at the location. She explained that the Uniform
Building Code exempts obtaining a permit for grading in an
isolated self-contained area where there is no danger to public
or private property.
Mayor Holcomb recommended that the hearing be continued for
two weeks to allow for a new inspection and photographs to be
taken of the premises.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno recommended against continuing
the hearing for two weeks. He stated that the property owner had
failed to obtain permits or to make application for permits, and
had denied the City access to the premises for inspection.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, that the Mayor and Common Council deny the
appeal and uphold the findings of the Board of Building
Commissioners requiring soils and engineering reports, and all
permits within thirty days, and allow City Inspectors access to
the property for inspection within ten days.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor.
None. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam. Abstain:
Member Miller.
Council
Nays:
Council
Deputy City Attorney
Summerfield was refusing
conduct an inspection.
Empeno asked Ms.
the City entry to
Phillips if Mrs.
the property to
Ms. Phillips stated that her client refused the City entry
to the property.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno explained that the City would
request a warrant from the court to allow an inspection of the
property.
RECESS MEETING
At 4:30 p.m., Mayor Holcomb declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 4: 37 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.
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ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Reilly, Hernandez,
Maudsley, Minor; Deputy City Attorney Empeno, City Clerk Krasney.
Absent: Council Members Estrada, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City
Administrator Clark.
PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL
CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATION
TO CG-1, COMMERCIAL GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
FROM IL, INDUSTRIAL
90-09-
LIGHT,
(41)
This is the time and place set for a public hearing to
consider General Plan Amendment No. 90-09, Parcel Map No. 14067,
and Conditional Use Permit No. 91-07, to change the land use
designation from IL, Industrial Light to CG-1, Commercial General
on nine contiguous parcels comprising approximately 2.8 acres.
In a memorandum dated September 30, 1991, Larry Reed,
Assistant Director, Planning and Building Services, stated that
General Plan Amendment (G.P.A.) No. 90-09 was being processed
concurrently with Parcel Map. No. 14067 and Conditional Use
Permit (C.U.P.) No. 91-07. C.U.P. No. 91-07 is a development
proposal to construct a 24-hour self-service gas station/mini-
market with the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption, a
five bay car wash and a building for auto related uses. The
parcel map would consolidate the nine substandard parcels into
one. The site is located at the northeast corner of Inland
Center Drive and "I" Street.
The Environmental Review Committee reviewed the initial
studies for G.P.A. No. 90-09 and C.U.P. No. 91-07 and recommended
that a negative declaration be adopted.
The Planning Commission considered G.P.A. No. 90-09, C.U.P.
No. 91-07 and Parcel Map No. 14067 at its meeting of September
17, 1991. The recommendation regarding G.P.A. No. 90-09 was to
adopt the negative declaration, and the amendment request to
change the land use designation to CG-1, Commercial General. The
recommendation regarding C.U.P. No. 91-07 and Parcel Map No.
14067 was to adopt the negative declaration, approve Parcel Map
No. 14067 with conditions, approve C.U.P. No. 91-07 with
conditions, and deny the request for sale of beer and wine for
off-site consumption.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
RES. 91-439 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT AND ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 90-09 TO
THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (41)
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Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be
closed; that the resolution for General Plan Amendment No. 90-09
be adopted; that the negative declaration for Parcel Map No.
14067 and Conditional Use Permit No. 91-07 be adopted; and that
Parcel Map No. 14067 be approved (with conditions).
Resolution No. 91-439 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor. Nays:
None. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Pope-Ludlam, Miller.
PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 91-04
AMENDING SECTIONS 19.22.060 AND 19.22.080 - OFF-SITE
SIGNS ON STRUCTURES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY-
APPROVED LICENSING AGREEMENT (42)
This is the time and place set for a public hearing to amend
Municipal Code (The Development Code) Sections 19.22.060 and
19.22.080 to permit the addition of off-site signs on structures
within the public right-of-way, such as bus shelters, if there is
an approved licensing agreement with the City.
In a memorandum dated September 23, 1991, Larry Reed,
Assistant Director, Planning and Building Services, stated that
the Planning Commission considered proposed Development Code
Amendment No. 91-04 at its September 17, 1991 meeting, and
recommended approval. The Environmental Review Committee
considered the proposed amendment at its meeting of July 25,
1991, and recommended that a negative declaration be adopted.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
SECTION 19.22.060(K) AND ADDING SECTION 19.22.080(3) TO
THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE)
ALLOWING OFF-SITE SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY IF THERE IS
AN APPROVED LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY.
First (42)
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be
closed; that said ordinance amending San Bernardino Municipal
(Development Code) Code Sections 19.22.060 and 19.22.080 be laid
over for final passage; and that the negative declaration be
adopted.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN RETURNED
At 4:38 p.m., City Attorney Penman returned to the Council
meeting and replaced Deputy City Attorney Empeno.
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COUNCIL MEMBERS POPE-LUDLAM AND MILLER RETURNED
At 4:39 p.m., Council Members Pope-Ludlam and Miller
returned to the Council meeting and took their places at the
council table.
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADDING SECTIONS 19.72.030(4) AND (5) TO THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT A VARIANCE FOR LESS
THAN THE REQUIRED MINIMUM DWELLING SIZE FOR SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLINGS IN CERTAIN URBANIZED AREAS AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Uraency (AS-1)
A discussion was held regarding in-fill housing standards,
and the required minimum square footage of single family homes in
the City.
Mayor Holcomb explained that this Development Code amendment
would allow the Planning Commission to grant variances allowing
single family homes to be built with less than the required
minimum dwelling size in certain areas of the City.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA RETURNED
At 4:49 p.m., Council Member Estrada returned to the Council
meeting and took her place at the council table.
Al Boughey, Director, Planning and Building Services,
explained that the Development Code currently requires that
single-family dwellings have a minimum average livable area of
1,700 square feet, and a minimum livable area of 1,200 square
feet. It is proposed to allow a variance when seventy-five
percent of the immediate surrounding area had been developed
within 1,000 square feet of the site.
Dave Claudon, Project Manager, Blackman Construction, 6864
Indiana Avenue, Suite #202, Riverside, California, stated that
the proposed project would not be viable if he is required to
build homes with an average of 1,700 square feet.
City Attorney Penman explained that this ordinance meets the
definition of a zoning ordinance according to the government
code. Therefore, CEQA applies and its procedures, which takes
approximately ninety days, must be complied with.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to table.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that the ordinance be
continued, and that the process for CEQA compliance be started.
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AUTHORIZATION - REIMBURSE $133 -
CLUB - FEES PAID IN CONJUNCTION
PARADE
CAJON COWBOY BOOSTER
WITH 1991 HOMECOMING
(AS-2)
In a memorandum dated October 18, 1991, Shauna Clark, City
Administrator, stated that a request had been received from the
Cajon Cowboy Booster Club to waive the fees associated with its
1991 Homecoming Parade which was held Friday, October 18, 1991.
The Booster Club requested that fees be waived in the amount of
$500. The parade route was modified and the length of the parade
changed, and therefore the fees now total $133.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, that the Cajon Cowboy Booster Club be reimbursed
in the amount of $133 for fees paid in conjunction with its 1991
Homecoming Parade held, Friday, October 18, 1991.
The
Members
Miller.
motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam,
Nays: Council Member Minor. Absent: None.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 5:17 p.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the council
meeting.
APPROVE USE OF FISCALINI
NOVEMBER 30, 1991 FOR
PROFESSIONAL BOXING EVENT
FIELD ON NOVEMBER 2 AND
NON-BASEBALL ACTIVITY-
(S-I)
In a memorandum dated October 16, 1991, Annie Ramos,
Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Services, stated that
the Spirit organization requested the use of Fiscalini Field for
a non-baseball event on November 2 and 30, 1991. The event
would feature professional boxing, supervised and controlled by
the California State Athletic Commission.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that
Baseball Club's request for use of Fiscalini Field on
and 30, 1991, for professional boxing, be approved.
by Council
the Spirit
November 2,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
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.
PUBLIC HEARING - PACIFIC FEDERAL BUILDING ACQUISITION-
701 AND 767 NORTH "E" STREET (R-S-l)
In a memorandum dated October 16, 1991, Kenneth Henderson,
Executive Director, EDA/Development Department, stated that the
Development Department proposes to purchase the property known as
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the Pacific Federal Building located at 701 and 767 North "E"
Street, including certain vacant parcels and parking areas
bounded on the west by "E" Street, on the south by 7th Street,
and on the east by "D" Street. The property would be purchased
at a cost not to exceed $3,520,000 from the current owners, San
Gorgonio Land Company, Inc. The property would be acquired for
use as the City of San Bernardino Police Department Headquarters.
It is proposed to use tax increment revenues for the acquisition.
Mr. Henderson distributed a handout entitled "Use of Project
Area Bond Proceeds", dated October 21, 1991. The handout updated
the status of bond proceeds, expenditures, and unallocated
balances for the State College, Central City North, Southeast
Industrial Park, Northwest, South Valle, Tri City, and Uptown
Project Areas.
Mayor Holcomb opened the public hearing.
RES. 91-440 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR
POLICE DEPARTMENT USES AND MAKING FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS AS TO THE BENEFIT TO VARIOUS
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS OF SUCH ACQUISITION.
(RS-IB)
John Paul Elliott III, Inter Broker Marketing, Real Estate
Broker, from Riverside, CA, presented an offer relating to the
acquisition of the Pacific Federal property. He expressed
concern relating to how the negotiations were conducted for the
property. He recommended that the City hire a full time real
estate broker who would conduct negotiations, and explained that
the City of Riverside has this kind of arrangement.
A discussion was held regarding the negotiations, and the
previous actions taken relative to acquiring the property for use
as the Police Department Headquarters.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow explained that the
purpose of the public hearing is for the commission to decide
whether or not to purchase the property.
Council Member
Member Minor, and
hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding whether the building would be
adequate to meet the needs of the Police Department.
Reilly made
unanimously
a motion, seconded by Council
carried, to close the public
Police Chief Robbins explained that the Department had not
made a comprehensive study of the facility; however, staff had
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toured the building and felt that it would meet the department's
needs. He explained that the majority of government agencies the
department deals with on a day-to-day basis are centrally located
in the downtown area; however they would be relocating out of the
City of San Bernardino over the next five to ten years. He
explained that units are deployed on a shift-by-shift basis to
the area where they patrol and respond to calls.
A discussion was held relative to a study performed several
years ago relating to where to locate the department's
headquarters, and what the cost would be to rehabilitate the
building to meet the department's needs.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
At 5:57 p.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the
Council meeting and took her place at the council table.
Shauna Clark, City Administrator, stated that her office was
preparing the Request for Proposals for a space allocation study
which would involve determining the size and lay-out of the
facility; an adjacency study, to determine which departments
need to be located next to each other, and other related
concerns.
Mayor Holcomb explained that to build from the ground would
require five or more years before the Police Department could
relocate. He stated that relocating the Police Department is
paramount to the success of the proposed Rancon project.
A discussion was held regarding the previous Council action
relative to the proposed purchase.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the Police Department
be relocated to the Pacific Federal Building located at 701 and
767 North "E" Street.
Discussion ensued regarding the negotiations, purchase price
and commission costs. The question was raised as to the length
of time the building could potentially serve the department.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, that the acquisition of property located at 701
and 767 North "E" Street for use by the Police Department, in an
amount not to exceed $3,520,000 be authorized; and that said
resolution be adopted.
Frank Schnetz, F. E. Schnetz Brokerage and Development, 215
N. "D" Street, Suite #200, San Bernardino, California, explained
that was he was the broker for San Gorgonio Land Company during
the negotiations with Resolution Trust Corporation. He stated
that his referral fee was paid by San Gorgonio Land Company, not
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the City of San Bernardino.
Mayor Holcomb read a letter from Emerson International,
15301 Ventura Boulevard, Suite #424, Sherman Oaks, California,
which reads in part as follows:
"I would like to clarify the correspondence you
received October 4, 1991 from J. Paul Elliott, our
current listing broker. Mr. Elliott inferred the City
could purchase the referenced property through Inter
Broker Marketing and receive a credit of one half the
sales commission which would equal $70,000. In this
correspondence he states that the City's acquisition
costs would be $70,000 lower than the escrow. Mr.
Elliott's calculations are mistaken. The facts are as
follows the listing agreement between Emerson
International and Mr. Elliott for which the existing
purchase contract is exempt is for $ 3, 800, 000 . Mr.
Elliott our broker agent does not have the authority
to sell the property at a lower price without our
concurrence."
Resolution
Ayes: Council
Ludlam, Miller.
No. 91-440 was adopted by the following
Members Estrada, Reilly, Maudsley, Minor,
Nays: Council Member Hernandez. Absent:
vote:
Pope-
None.
Concern was expressed that policies should be developed
which outline the procedures governing property acquisition, and
it was recommended that the draft document be submitted to the
Redevelopment Committee for review.
RECESS MEETING
At 6:18 p.m., Mayor Holcomb declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 6: 2 6 p. m., the regular meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council reconvened in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300
North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Senior Assistant
City Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Krasney. Absent: City
Administrator Clark.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (1 & R-9)
At 6:32 p.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission recessed to closed session for the
following:
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b. to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957; and
d. to give instruction to the Commission's negotiator on
the purchase of property pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8. The real property which the
negotiations concern is generally located
at:
CLOSED SESSION
At 6: 32 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the closed session to
order in the conference room of the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Hernandez, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Krasney. Absent: City Administrator Clark.
Also present were: Timothy Steinhaus, Agency Administrator,
Economic Development Agency; Kenneth Henderson, Executive
Director, EDA/Development Department; Senior Assistant City
Attorney Barlow; Charles Green, Sabo & Green, 6320 Canoga Avenue,
Suite 400, Woodland Hills, California, bond counsel to the
Economic Development Agency.
COUNCIL MEMBER MAUDSLEY EXCUSED
At 6:33 p.m., Council Member Maudsley left the Closed
Session.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY STEINHAUS, EDA/DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HENDERSON AND CHARLES
GREEN EXCUSED
At 6:50 p.m., Timothy Steinhaus,
Economic Development Agency; Kenneth
Director, EDA/Development Department, and
Green left the closed session.
Agency Administrator,
Henderson, Executive
Charles Green, Sabo &
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 7:12 p.m., the closed session adjourned to the regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 7:12 p.m., Mayor Holcomb reconvened the regular meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council in 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, Reilly,
Hernandez, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City
Clerk Krasney, City Administrator Clark. Absent: Council Member
Maudsley.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS CONTINUED FROM EARLIER
MEETING - SEE PAGE 13
IN THE
(14)
Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the personnel
actions submitted by the Chief Examiner, dated October 10, 1991,
in accordance with all administrative regulations of the City of
San Bernardino, be approved.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 7:15 p.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the council
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT (43)
At 7:20 p.m., Council Member Estrada made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried,
that the meeting be adjourned to 8:30 a.m., Monday, November 4,
1991, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street,
San Bernardino, California.
RACHEL KRASNEY
City Clerk
By ~/~~~'" ~'G
Melanie Vale
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 61
No. of Hours: 11
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