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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 3, 2002
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
This is the time and place set for a joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council
and Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino. Pursuant to
Resolution No. 2002-65, the City Clerk or her designee shall appear in the Council Chambers
at 8:00 a.m. on the first and third Mondays during the months of May, June, and July, 2002,
and shall continue each Mayor and Common Council meeting to 1:30 p.m. that same day.
The joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor/Chairman Valles at
1:42 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2002, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, California.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present: Mayor/Chairman
Valles; Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack;
City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
I. Closed Session
Pursuant to Government Code Section(s):
A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a):
Carl M. Dameron, d.b.a. Dameron Communications - United States Bankruptcy
Court, Central District of California, Case No. 01-40396;
Jaime Alvarez, et al. v. City of San Bernardino - United States District Court
Case No. CV 00-03048;
Stubblefield Construction Company, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al. -
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 252058;
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San Bernardino Hotel/Motel Association v. City of San Bernardino, et al. - San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 46722;
In Re Bankruptcy of CYSA-South San Bernardino Soccer Foundation - Case
No. RS 02-18493MG;
City of San Bernardino v. CYSA-South San Bernardino Soccer Foundation, et
al. - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CSB 213237;
Point Center Financial v. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. SCVSS 84237;
Stewart D. Cumming, et at v. City of San Bernardino Redevelopment Agency
- San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 66744.
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - significant exposure to
litigation - pursuant to subdivision (b) (I), (2), (3) (A-F) of Government Code
Section 54956.9.
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - initiation of litigation -
pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9.
D. Closed Session - personnel - pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
E. Closed session with Chief of Police on matters posing a threat to the security of
public buildings or threat to the public's right of access to public services or
public facilities - pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
F. Conference with labor negotiator - pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6.
G. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8.
I. Property Address: 544 South Crescent Avenue
Negotiating Parties: Gary Van Osdel on behalf of the Redevelopment
Agency and Larry Minasion on behalf of the
Owner
Under Negotiation: Purchase Terms & Conditions
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2.
Property Address:
181-199 North "E" Street
Negotiating Parties: Colin Strange on behalf of the Redevelopment
Agency and Craig Smith on behalf of
Fountainhead Development representing Starbucks
Coffee Company.
3. Property Address: 455 East Hospitality Lane
Negotiating Parties: Gary Van Osdel on behalf of the Redevelopment
Agency and Matthew L. Wilson on behalf of
Rancon Realty Fund
Under Negotiation: Purchase Terms & Conditions
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional items would be discussed in
closed session:
San Bernardino Redevelopment Agency v. Carl M. Dameron, San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. SCVSS 67467;
Under IB, Conference with legal counsel, significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
subdivision (b) (1), (2), (3) (A-F) of Government Code Section 54956.9: a matter
dealing with Agenda Item No. 29;
HUD Investigation of the closure of the Cypress Mobile Home Park located on Mt.
Vernon Avenue.
Reading of Resolutions & Ordinances
Deputy City Clerk Sutherland read into the record the titles of all the resolutions and
ordinances on the regular agenda of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission.
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Reverend David J. Kalke of Central City Lutheran Mission,
followed by the pledge of allegiance, led by Jose Galvin, a fifth grade student at Bradley
Elementary School.
2. Appointments
There were no commission appointments.
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3. Presentations
Linda Ceballos, Environmental Project Manager, Public Services Department, stated
that the City's Blight Busters Program is in its fifth year. She stated that this year 11
schools held 68 cleanups with 3,800 students participating. Ms. Ceballos stated that
approximately 200 teachers and staff and 35 parents volunteered their time and helped
the students collect a total of 964 bags of trash throughout the year.
Ms. Ceballos stated that three Youth Leadership Summits were held this year where
students learned leadership skills, participated in a neighborhood enhancement project,
and will hold a Beautiful Home Tour. She thanked all those who participated in the
program and presented certificates of recognition to those students who were chosen to
represent each school.
Sergeant Dan Bloomer and Detective Brad Lawrence were recognized for their success
in bringing $200,000 in grant funds to the City from the State Office of Traffic Safety
for an educational and enforcement program in the Police Department.
Olivia Sanchez, Environmental Projects Assistant in the Public Services Department,
was recognized for her success in bringing $14,395 in grant funds to the City from the
State Department of Conservation for the implementation of a beverage container
recycling program at the National Orange Show Events Center.
Lynn Merrill, Director of Public Services, was recognized for his success in bringing
$76,792 in grant funds to the City from AQMD's Mobile Source Reduction Committee
Match Program, which will benefit the City's LNG/LCNG Fueling Station Program.
4. Announcements
Announcements were made by Mayor Valles, members of the Common Council,
elected officials, and the Chamber of Commerce regarding various civic, community,
and chamber events/activities. Fred Wilson, City Administrator, provided an update on
the City's public works projects.
5. Waive full reading of resolutions & ordinances
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that full reading of the resolutions and ordinances on
the regular agenda of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development
Commission be waived.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
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6. Council Minutes
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the minutes of the following meetings of the
Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino, be approved as submitted
in typewritten form: May 6, 2002; and May 13, 2002.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
7. Claims & Payroll
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the claims and payroll and the authorization to
issue warrants as listed on the memorandum dated May 20, 2002 from Barbara Pachon,
Director of Finance, be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
8. Personnel Actions
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the personnel actions as submitted by the Chief
Examiner dated May 28, 2002, in accordance with Civil Service rules and Personnel
policies adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino, be
approved and ratified.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
9. ORD. MC-1125 - An Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Section
1.12.010 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code relating to recovering restitution
in criminal prosecutions. FINAL READING
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-1l25 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council
Nays:
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10. ORD. MC-1l26 - An Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Section
19.02.050 (Defmitions) and Chapter 19.06 (Commercial Districts) Section
19.06.020, Table 06.01 (permitted Uses), Table 06.03 (Specific Standards), and
Section 19.06.030 (Development Standards) of the San Bernardino Municipal Code
(Development Code) to modify text related to definitions, requirements and
standards for hotels, motels, and extended lodging facilities. FINAL READING
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-1l26 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council
Nays:
II. Authorization to proceed - proposed vacation - portion of 10th Street from
Montgomery Street, west to "J" Street - approve Plan No. 10468
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the Director of Development Services be
authorized to proceed with the proposed vacation of a portion of 10th Street from
Montgomery Street, west to "J" Street, and that Plan No. 10468, depicting the
proposed vacation be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
12. Resolution of the City of San Bernardino approving the final map for Parcel Map
No. 15358, located at the northeast corner of Highland and Del Rosa Avenue; and
authorizing execution of the Parcel Map Improvement Agreement for the
improvements in said subdivision, with time for performance specified.
Note: No resolution was submitted with the backup material.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion,
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the matter be
Council/Commission meeting of June 17, 2002.
seconded by Council
continued to the
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
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13. RES. 2002-148 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino accepting Lease-
Purchase Master Agreement for Sun Trust Leasing Corporation for the furnishing
of lease purchase fmancing and authorizing execution of appropriate documents.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2002-148 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council
Nays:
14. RES. 2002-149 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the
Purchasing Manager to award an annual purchase order and service agreement,
with two single year renewal options, to Harris Computer Systems for maintenance
and support of Unidata, SB+ and financial modules for the City's financial system
and the Municipal Water Department's financial system.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2002-149 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council
Nays:
15. RES. 2002-156 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing a Fiscal
Year 2002/2003 purchase of services with Verizon California for frame relay
services providing connectivity of City remote sites to City Hall.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Lien, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2002-156 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council
Nays:
16. RES. 2002-157 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino authorizing a Fiscal Year 2002/2003 maintenance contract with NPA
Computers Inc. for maintenance of the City's computer and networking hardware
and operating system software.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted.
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Resolution No. 2002-157 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council
Nays:
17. RES. 2002-150 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the
Purchasing Manager to award an annual purchase order and service agreement
for the City's 800 MHz voice/data backbone, MDC maintenance, dispatch console
maintenance, and user equipment maintenance with the County of San
Bernardino's 800 MHz Group.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2002-150 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council
Nays:
18. RES. 2002-151 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the renewal
of the existing maintenance contract for Police and Fire Mobile Data Computers
(MDCS) with Motorola Corporation of Riverside, California.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2002-151 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack.
None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council
Nays:
19. Set dinner workshop - June 17, 2002 - 5:00 p.m. - Economic Development Agency
Boardroom - Ehrenkratz, Eckstut and Kuhn Architects (EEK) - presentation and
preparation for fmal plan - Downtown Revitalization Project
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the Mayor and Common Council set a dinner
workshop for June 17, 2002, at 5:00 p.m., Economic Development Agency
Boardroom, for a presentation by Ehrenkratz, Eckstut and Kuhn Architects (EEK) and
receive comments from Council to prepare for final plan of Downtown Revitalization
Project.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
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Council Member/Commissioner Estrada stated that she had originally intended to pull
Agenda No. 19 from the consent calendar.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McCammack, that the matter be pulled for reconsideration and
that it be held over for discussion at 7 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Anderson, that the prior motion to approve the item be
rescinded; and that the matter be tabled.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
20. RES. 2002-152 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the Mayor
of the City of San Bernardino or her designee to apply for and administer a grant
in the amount of $185,700 from San Bernardino County Department of Aging and
Adult Services for the administration of the Senior Nutrition Program.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2002-152 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council
Nays:
21. RES. 2002-153 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino authorizing the Mayor of City of San Bernardino or her designee to
execute an agreement with the San Bernardino City Unified School District to
furnish food service for the Summer Food Service Program for Youth.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada stated that she would be abstaining on this
matter because part of this program takes place at Casa Ramona, her place of
employment.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted.
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Resolution No. 2002-153 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members/Commissioners Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack. Nays:
Abstentions: Council Member/Commission Estrada. Absent:
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council
None.
Council
22. RES. 2002-154 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the Mayor
of the City of San Bernardino or her designee to execute the agreement with the
County of San Bernardino Pre-School Services Department and authorizing the
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to administer
federal grants to continue the Head Start/Preschool Program at Delrnann Heights
Community Center.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2002-154 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council
Nays:
23. RES. 2002-158 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the Mayor
of the City of San Bernardino or her designee to execute a contractual agreement
with L.O. Productions to provide a carnival in conjunction with the City's annual
Fourth of July celebration.
Council Member/Commissioner Lien made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2002-158 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council
Nays:
24. Approve - Vacant Lot Beautification Program Guidelines - direct staff to prepare
fmallist of project lots for Council approval
Council Member/Commissioner McCarmnack indicated she would be abstaining on this
matter, as one of the subject parcels is located within 500 feet of her property.
The Council suggested that the beautification be spread evenly among the wards, that
its focus should be on City-owned properties first, that they be given the opportunity to
decide where the largest impact would be, that the focus should include commercial
arterials, and that consideration should be given to community partnering and public
art.
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Council Member/Commissioner Lien made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Anderson, that the Mayor and Council approve the Vacant Lot
Beautification Program Guidelines and that staff be directed to prepare a final list of
project lots for Council approval.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson. Nays:
Member/Commissioner McCarmnack. Absent:
McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
None. Abstentions: Council
Council Members/Commissioners
25. Public hearing - vacation of portion of Juniper Drive, northerly of Willow Drive -
portion of Willow Drive, easterly of Juniper Drive
RES. 2002-155 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino ordering the vacation of
a portion of Juniper Drive, northerly of Willow Drive, and a portion of Willow
Drive, easterly of Juniper Drive (plan No. 10419) and reserving certain easements
therein.
Mayor/Chairman Valles opened the hearing.
No public comments were received.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McCammack, that the hearing be closed; that the Findings of
Fact, as set forth in the Staff Report dated May 24, 2002, from the Director of
Development Services, as to why a portion of Juniper Drive, northerly of Willow
Drive, and a portion of Willow Drive, easterly of Juniper Drive, is no longer necessary
for public street purposes, be adopted; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2002-155 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson,
McCarmnack. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis,
Derry.
26. Approve continuance to December 2, 2002 - Resolution approving Final Map for
Tentative Tract No. 14112 - northeasterly of the intersection of Foothill Drive &
Sterling Avenue (Continued from March 4,2002)
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McCammack, that the Final Map for Tentative Tract No. 14112
be continued to the Council/Commission meeting of December 2, 2002.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
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27. Legislative Task Force Update
Council Member/Commissioner Lien stated that the Leave Our Community Assets
Local (LOCAL) Coalition will be working hard this month to persuade the Governor
not to take local revenues.
Council Member/Commissioner McCarmnack commented on her legislative trip to
Sacramento.
28. Dinner Workshop - Redevelopment Update - 5 p.m. - EDA Boardroom
The workshop covered several topics including organization and structure of the
Commission/Redevelopment Agency, the purpose of redevelopment, redevelopment
financing issues, low and moderate incoming housing, and recent and proposed
legislation affecting redevelopment agencies. The Economic Development Agency
submitted the following document into the record: Redevelopment Workshop
Reference Book dated June 3, 2002.
Recess Meeting
At 6:45 p.m., Mayor/Chairman Valles recessed the luncheon workshop to 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall.
29. Public hearing - General Plan Amendment No. 02-04 - change the General Plan
Land Use designation from CR-2, Commercial Regional, to CG-l, Commercial
General- approximately .32 acres - 725-735 North "D" Street
RES. 2002-159 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino adopting General Plan
Amendment No. 02-04 to the General Plan of the City of San Bernardino, to
amend the General Plan Land Use Designations from CR-2, Commercial Regional,
to CG-l, Commercial General, for .32 acres located at 725-735 North D Street.
Mayor/Chairman Valles opened the hearing.
No public comments were received.
Council Member/Commissioner Lien made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that the hearing be closed; and that said resolution be
adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2002-159 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson,
McCarmnack. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis,
Derry.
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Community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing
Authority/San Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers Financing Authority/San
Bernardino Associated Communities Financing Authority - Joint Regular Meeting
At 7: 14 p.m., Mayor/Chairman Valles called to order the joint regular meeting of the
Community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority/San
Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers Financing Authority/San Bernardino Associated
Communities Financing Authority and Mayor and Common Council.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present: Mayor/Chairman
Valles; Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack;
City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, Economic Development Agency Special Counsel
Sabo and Executive Director Van Osdel. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners
McGinnis, Derry.
R30. Downtown Paid Parking Pilot Program
Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director, Economic Development Agency (EDA), stated
that this was not a request to initiate paid parking in the downtown area, but merely a
request to authorize the Executive Director to update a parking plan for downtown as
well as update the projected revenues and expenses that would be connected with a paid
parking program, if ever implemented.
Council Member Lien stated that she understood that new development could choose to
buy into the idea of paid parking, but she could not see all of the downtown area having
paid parking.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson stated that when this was discussed at the
Commission meeting, her suggestion was that they would have shelf-ready a creative
means to establish a ratio of parking spaces to support the growth and stability of
downtown businesses.
Council Member/Commissioner McCarmnack stated that the plan they were to amend
was not included in the backup. She stated that without seeing that plan, she didn't
know what the Council was amending, and she was not prepared to spend $20,000 to
come up with a paid parking plan.
Mr. Van Osdel apologized for the plan not being included in the backup and suggested
that the matter be continued.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McCammack, that the matter be continued.
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Council Member/Commissioner McCarmnack removed her second for discussion
purposes.
City Attorney Penman stated that this proposal is a concern to the legal community
because it primarily targets parking around the courthouse and would negatively impact
those who do business there.
Jim Davis, Parking Commissioner for the City and owner of Davis Camera, 376 "D"
Street, San Bernardino, CA, urged the Council to consider the findings and
recommendations of the Parking Commission and not support paid parking in the City
of San Bernardino. Mr. Davis stated that the Commission has a difficult time getting a
quorum at their meetings and asked the members of the Council who have not
appointed members if they could please do so.
Mayor/Chairman Valles requested that EDA staff provide copies of the prior study to
the Council.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the Agency be authorized to contract with
AMPCO to prepare an overall study or assessment identifying the City's present and
future parking needs and how paid parking will impact the business community.
The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, Lien, Suarez. Nays: Council Members/Commissioners Anderson,
McCarmnack. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Anderson, that the matter be continued to June 17, 2002; and
that the Economic Development Agency provide to the Mayor and Council copies of
the prior report (1999 Paid Parking Plan prepared by AMPCO System) along with the
draft agreement and proposed detailed scope of services for a new study on downtown
parking needs.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
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R31. Transfer - certain property within Central City West Project Area
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that the City of San Bernardino transfer title of
property known as APN: 138-122-33 to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino; and that the Community Development Commission accept on behalf of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino the property known as APN 138-
122-33 from the City of San Bernardino.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
R32. Central City North & Uptown Redevelopment Project Area Plan Amendments -
Eminent Domain
RES. CDC/2002-21 - Resolution of the Community Development Commission of
the City of San Bernardino approving and authorizing the Executive Director of
the Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency") to execute a certain Professional
Services Agreement by and between the Agency and Rosenow, Spevacek Group,
Inc. (RSG) provide Plan Amendment consultant services in connection with
amending the Central City North and Uptown Redevelopment Project Areas to
reinstate eminent domain.
Council Member/Commissioner McCarmnack stated that she would be abstaining on
this matter, as her business is located in the Uptown Redevelopment Project Area.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Lien, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. CDC/2002-21 was adopted by the following vote:
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson.
Abstentions: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Council
None.
Council
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R33. Proposed modifications - Acquisition, Rehabilitation & Resale (ARR) Program -
new regulations - Department of Housing & Urban Development (HVD)
Council Member/Commissioner McCarmnack made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Anderson, that the Community Development Commission (I)
Approve the proposed modifications to the ARR Program in order to comply with the
2001-30 HUD Regulations and (2) authorize staff and Agency Special Counsel to
prepare modifications to the standard form of the ARR Agreement between the ARR
Partner and the Agency to reflect the changes discussed in the staff report dated May
24,2002, from Maggie Pacheco.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Estrada, Lien, Suarez, Anderson, McCarmnack.
Members/Commissioners McGinnis, Derry.
Council Members/Commissioners
Nays: None. Absent: Council
34. Public Comments
Jan Misquez, Vice-Chair of Westside Residents for Cleaner Air Now, 355 S. Meridian
Avenue, San Bernardino, CA, provided an update on the Omnitrans fueling station
issue and the continuing gas emissions.
35. Adjournment
At 8:11 p.m., the Council/Commission meeting adjourned to 3:00 p.m., June 5,2002,
in the Economic Development Agency Boardroom, 201 North "E" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission is scheduled for 8:00 a.m., Monday, June 17, 2002, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street. However, the Mayor and
Common Council will adjourn until 1:30 p.m. at which time closed session matters will
be discussed. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m.
RACHEL G. CLARK
City Clerk
BY~AJ-/uff,~.-J J
Linda Sutherland
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 35
No. of Hours: 5.4
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