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RESOLUTION NO. 1999-242
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE
FORMATION AND ELECTION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE 40TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND
CALLING FOR THE FORMATION OF A PROJECT AREA
COMMITTEE
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WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino Community Development Commissio
("Commission") proposes to adopt a Redevelopment Plan for the 40th Street Redevelopmen
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Project Area ("Plan"); and
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WHEREAS, the Commission and the City Council of the City of San Bernardin
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("City") have undertaken procedures for the adoption of the Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the adoption proposes to include certain territory into a Redevelopmen
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Project Area (the "Project Area"), and the Plan as adopted will contain the powers of eminen
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domain in the Project Area; and
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WHEREAS, Section 33385 (a) of the California Community Redevelopment La
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("CRL") requires that a Project Area Committee ("PAC") be formed when the proposed Projec
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Area is believed to contain a substantial number of low-income persons or moderate-incom
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persons, or both; and
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WHEREAS, Section 33385 of the CRL also requires the City Council to adopt
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procedure, by resolution, for the formation of a PAC and to adopt procedures regarding th
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community-wide election of PAC members.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY 0
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SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1.
The document entitled "Procedure for the Formation and Election of th
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Project Area Committee for the Adoption of the 40th Street Redevelopment Project Area," a cop
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of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A," is hereby adopted as the procedure to be followed fo
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4 Section 2. The City Council calls upon the property owners, residents, businesses an
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE
FORMATION AND ELECTION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE 40TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND
CALLING FOR THE FORMATION OF A PROJECT AREA
COMMITTEE
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6 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
7 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a joint regular
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held on the 20th day of September ,1999, by the following vote to wit:
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Council Members:
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved thi~.;?-u:lctay of
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Approved as to form and Legal Content:
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PROCEDURE FOR
FORMATION AND ELECTION
OF THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
FOR THE
SAN BERNARDINO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ADOPTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE
40TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
SEPTEMBER 1999
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III, [300]
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VI. [600]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
GENERAL............................................................................................................1
[101] Purpose.....,.,..,..,..,..,..,..,......,..,..,.......................................................,...,.." I
[102] Authority .,..,....................................................,..,..,..,..,..,..,..,..,..,..,..."..,..., I
[103] Definitions..,..,..,..,..,..,..,......,..,................................................................... I
PUBLIC MEETINGS.......................................................................................... 2
[20 I] Meetings.".,..,..,..,..,..,.."..,..,..,..............................................................,...., 2
[202] Presentation ofP AC to City CounciL...................................................... 3
NOTICE OF MEETINGS, HEARINGS, AND PLEBISCITES ..................... 3
[301] Publication of Opportunity to Serve .......................................................... 3
[302] Publication of Notice ..,.."."..,..,..,..,..,..".,..,..,..,..,...................................,.. 3
[303] Notice by Mail ........................................................................................... 4
[304] Other Forms of Notice ............................................................................... 4
[305] Foreign Languages..,..,..,..,..,..,..................................................,.."..,.."..." 4
COMPOSITION OF PAC MEMBERSHIP...................................................... 4
[40 I] Categories ..,..,..,..,..,..".....,..,..,..,..,................................................,.."..,..." 4
[402] Existing Community Organization ............................................................ 5
[403] Vacancies in Membership Categories n Adjustment of Composition
of PAC; Succession,..,......,..,..,..,.."."..,..,..,..,..,..,..................................,..., 5
ELECTION PROCEDURE ................................................................................ 5
[501] PAC Applications ...................................................................................... 5
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PAC MEMBERSHIP..................... 6
[601] Voter Registration "."."..,..,..,.....................".".,..,..,..,..,.".,..,..,..,.."...,...".. 6
[602] Candidate Speeches .,..,..,..,..,...,..,...........,..,..,......................,..,..,......"...,'.. 7
[603] Voting Categories ,.."."."..,..,..,..,.....,...................................,..,..,..,..."..".., 7
[604] Balloting,..,..,..,..,..,..,..,..,..,.....................................................,..,..,...,.."..." 8
[605] Results/Runoffs.,..,..,..,..,..,......,..,........,..,..,.............................................". 8
[606] ChallengesN alidity.,..,..,.....................,..,...........,..,..,..,......................,....... 8
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ....................................................................................9
[701] Compensation of PAC Members ............................................................... 9
[702] Amendment of Procedure .......................................................................... 9
[703] Consultation with Project Area Committee ............................................... 9
EXHIBIT "A"
EXHIBIT "A-I"
EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBITS
Procedure for Formation and Election of the Project Area Committee
Project Area Map
PAC Application
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EXHIBIT "A"
PROCEDURE FOR FORMATION AND
ELECTION OF THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
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PROCEDURE FOR FORMATION AND ELECTION OF
THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR ADOPTION OF
THE 40th STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
I. [100] GENERAL
A, [101] Purpose
The purpose of this document is to set forth a procedure for formation of a project
area committee ("PAC") for the San Bernardino Community Development Commission's
adoption of the 40th Street Redevelopment Project Area ("Project" or "Project Area"). The
proposed project area adoption will allow for eminent domain powers in the "Project Area." A
map identifying the "Project Area" is attached hereto as Exhibit A-I and is referred to herein as
the "PAC Area." Section 33385 ofthe Community Redevelopment Law (California Health and
Safety Code 33000 et seq., herein referred to as the "Redevelopment Law") provides for the City
Council of the City of San Bernardino to establish a procedure for formation of the PAC and a
communitywide procedure for election of PAC members. The procedure established herein shall
be used to govern formation and election of the PAC.
B, [102] Authority
This procedure was approved and adopted on
NoJ~...?1'~the City Council of the City of San Bernardino.
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C. [103] Definitions
For the purposes herein:
I. "Business" means any lawful activity, whether or not carried on for
profit, which is conducted within the PAC Area for (i) the purchase, sale, lease, or rental of
tangible or intangible personal property (a "Retail Business"); (ii) the manufacture, processing or
marketing of products, commodities or any other personal property (a "Manufacturing
Business"); or (iii) the sale of services to the public (a "Service Business"). Business also
includes any property owner that is a Person who owns real property in the PAC Area, who does
not use the real property for their primary residence. Such real property includes residential
nonowner occupied property, industrial property, retail property, and other commercial property,
2. "City" means the City of San Bernardino, California, a municipal
corporation.
3. "City Council" means the City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
exercising powers as the legislative body under the Redevelopment Law.
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4, "Commission" means the City of San Bernardino Community
Development Commission, a public body, corporate and politic, which exercises powers as a
redevelopment agency under the Redevelopment Law.
5. "Existing Community Organization" means any nonprofit association of
Persons organized for religious, entrepreneurial, scientific, educational, literary or other
purposes, which conducts its activities within the boundaries ofthe PAC Area and/or uses an
address located within the Project Area for its office or headquarters.
6. "Person" means, but is not limited to, an individual, household, family,
proprietorship, partnership, business trust, joint venture, syndicate, corporation, or association.
7. "PAC Area" means the PAC Area shown on the PAC Area Map attached
hereto as Exhibit "A-I".
8, "Project Area Committee" or "PAC" means the committee formed and
selected in accordance with Section 33385, et seq., of the Redevelopment Law and the procedure
set forth herein.
9. "Resident" means a Residential Owner-Occupant or Residential Tenant.
10. "Residential Owner-Occupant" means a person who owns a dwelling unit
in the PAC Area and occupies such dwelling unit as the person's permanent residence and usual
place of abode,
II. "Residential Tenant" means a person who rents a dwelling unit in the
PAC Area pursuant to a rental agreement and has occupied such dwelling unit as a permanent
residence and usual place of abode for not less than twenty-nine (29) days prior to the submittal
of a completed PAC application as described in Section 50 I herein.
II, [200] PUBLIC MEETINGS
A. [201) Meetings
The Commission staff shall conduct at least one public informational meeting to
explain the establishment and functions of the PAC, and the opportunity to serve on the PAC and
shall conduct a meeting to elect members ofthe PAC, It is contemplated that the election will
take place within two weeks of the informational meeting. At the informational meeting, the
Commission shall distribute and make available to each attendee: (i) a copy of Article 6.5 of the
Redevelopment Law (Sections 33385-33388); (ii) a copy of Sections 33347.5 and 33366 of the
Redevelopment Law; (iii) a copy ofthis procedure; (iv) a copy of the Preliminary Plan for the
Project Area; (v) applications for PAC membership; and (vi) any other materials the Commission
determines would be useful.
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It is contemplated that the informational meeting will be held on October 21,
1999, and the election meeting will be held on November 4, 1999, or on such dates as selected by
the Economic Development Agency Director, in accordance with the process more particularly
set forth in Section 500, et seq., herein.
B. (202) Presentation of PAC to City Council
The Commission shall present the results of the PAC Election to the City Council
at a regular meeting of the City Council following the PAC Election, which date shall be
announced at the PAC Election meeting. The City Council shall adopt a finding that all the
relevant portions of this Procedure regarding the election were followed and shall determine the
validity of any properly filed challenges to the PAC Election within the time required by law and
as set forth in Section 606 of this Procedure.
III. (300) NOTICE OF MEETINGS, HEARINGS, AND PLEBISCITES
The Commission shall publish notice of all meetings, hearings, or plebiscites
conducted by the Commission or the City Council, or on behalf ofthe City Councilor
Commission, relative to the formation and selection of the PAC, and the opportunity to serve on
the PAC in the same manner as specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 65090 ofthe Government
Code.
A. (301) Publication of Opportunity to Serve
The Commission shall publicize the opportunity to serve on the PAC by mailing
written notice of the opportunity to serve to all Residents, Businesses, and Existing Community
Organizations in the PAC Area. This notice shall be mailed by first-class mail at least thirty (30)
days prior to the formation of the PAC.
B. (302) Publication of Notice
The Commission shall publish notice of each meeting, hearing, or plebiscite
relative to the formation and selection of the PAC at least one time in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City at least ten (10) days prior to the date for each meeting, hearing, or
plebiscite. The notice shall include: (1) the date, time, and place of each meeting, hearing, or
plebiscite, (2) the identity ofthe body conducting such meeting, hearing, or plebiscite, (3) a
general explanation ofthe matters to be considered, (4) a general description of the Project
AreaIPAC Area, in text or by diagram, (5) a statement that a PAC will be formed for the Project
Area, (6) a general description ofthe duties of PAC members, and (7) a general statement of the
criteria for eligibility to vote for PAC members and serve on the PAC.
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C. [303] Notice by Mail
The Commission shall mail written notice to all Residents, Businesses, and
Existing Community Organizations in the PAC Area of all meetings, hearings, or plebiscites
conducted by, or on behalf of, the Commission or the City Council relative to the formation and
selection of the PAC (following the approval ofthis Procedure). This mailed notice requirement
shall only apply if mailing addresses of all Residents, Businesses, Community Organizations, or
of all occupants, are obtainable by the Commission at a reasonable cost. The notice shall be
mailed by first-class mail, but may be addressed to "occupant." In lieu of providing separate
notice for each meeting, hearing, or plebiscite, the Commission may provide a single notice
pursuant to this Section 303 stating all dates, times, and locations of any meetings, hearings, and
plebiscites relative to the formation and selection of the PAC,
If the Commission has acted in good faith to comply with the notice requirements
ofthis Section 303, the failure of the Commission to provide the required notice to Residents,
Businesses, or Community Organizations unknown to the Commission or whose addresses could
not be obtained at a reasonable cost, shall not, in and of itself, invalidate the formation or actions
ofthe PAC.
D. [304] Other Forms of Notice
In addition to the notice required by Sections 301, 302, and 303, the Commission
may post notices, distribute flyers, purchase radio or newspaper display advertisements or
undertake such other actions as it deems necessary or desirable to further inform Residents,
Businesses, and Existing Community Organizations of the formation of the PAC.
E, [305] Foreign Languages
Any of the notices or announcements required herein may be translated into
another language ifthe Commission determines that such translation is necessary to effectively
publicize the opportunity to serve on the PAC and participate in the formation and selection of
the PAC.
IV. [400] COMPOSITION OF PAC MEMBERSHIP
A. [401] Categories
Subject to the remaining provisions of this Section 401, the PAC is to be
composed of nine (9) members which shall include the number of representatives listed in each
of the following categories:
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Category
Number of Representatives
Residential Owner-Occupant
Residential Tenant
Business Owner (includes property owner)
Existing Community Organization
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2
4
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TOTAL
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Note: Because of the voluntary nature of participation in the PAC as well as other
constraints, it is possible that the number of representatives in one or more of the categories or
the total membership may be below those levels set forth in the preceding portion of this Section
401. Such circumstances will not affect conduct of business by the PAC.
B. [402] Existing Community Organization/Appointment of Representative
Each Existing Community Organization seeking representation on the PAC
pursuant to Part V of this Procedure shall appoint one of its members to serve on the PAC. An
alternate may also be appointed to serve on the PAC in the event that the original representative
is unable to attend a PAC meeting. In the event there is more than one existing community
organization seeking to serve on the PAC the City Council shall designate the representative at
the meeting affirming membership held by the City Council. In no event shall more than one
member of the Existing Community Organizations attend the PAC meetings in his/her
representative capacity.
C. [403] Vacancies in Membership Categories -- Adjustment of Composition
of PAC; Succession
If, at the time off ormation of the PAC, an insufficient number of candidates are
elected to represent each category of membership on the PAC, such seats may remain vacant
until qualified and eligible candidates are selected in the manner provided by this Procedure.
The existence of any vacancies shall not prevent formation of the PAC or the conduct of business
by the PAC.
If a vacancy should remain or occur after the formation of the PAC, the PAC shall
by a vote of its remaining members determine which person( s) shall fill the categories or
positions that are vacant. Such determination shall be made pursuant to such process, as the
PAC shall deem appropriate, and without the mailing of notices required pursuant to Section 303
of this Procedure concerning the original establishment of the PAC.
V. [500] ELECTION PROCEDURE
A. [501] PAC Applications
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A candidate for PAC membership must submit a completed PAC Application to
the Commission office, which application must be received by the Commission seven days
prior to the PAC Election or October 29, 1999. A copy of the "PAC Application" is attached
hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by this reference. All PAC Applications submitted
shall be available to the general public for review beginning on the business day following
submittal. All PAC Applications shall be available at the election meeting described in Section
201 above, and at the Commission office prior to such meeting. The Economic Development
Agency of the City of San Bernardino is located at 201 North E Street, Suite 301, San
Bernardino, CA 92401.
VI. [600) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PAC MEMBERSHIP
Upon submittal of a PAC Application, candidates for PAC membership must
present evidence that they are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Candidates are advised that the
Fair Political Practices Commission requires elected PAC Members to complete Statements of
Economic Interest which disclose certain personal financial information concerning such PAC
member. Candidates may only run for one category of PAC membership and must present a
valid California identification card, drivers license, military identification, or similar
identification and the following evidence as eligibility for the applicable category:
I, Residential Owner-Occupant: Recorded grant deed or property tax bill.
2. Residential Tenant: Executed rental agreement or rent receipt.
3. Business Owner: Business license issued by State of California or City,
City Business Tax Certificate, or proof of ownership of real property which is not used for
primary residency in the Project Area.
4. Existing Community Organization: Each of the following: (i) proof of
existence of the organization as of the time of the PAC informational meeting, (ii) proof of
existence and operation within the PAC Area, such as articles of incorporation, bylaws or
business license, and (iii) a resolution of the board of directors of such organization authorizing a
representative or alternate to act on its behalf.
A, [601) Voter Registration
Anyone desiring to vote at the PAC Election must register prior to the PAC
Election by providing satisfactory evidence to the Commission staff that he or she is (I) at least
eighteen (18) years of age or older and (2) is a Residential Owner-Occupant or Residential
Tenant or Business Owner in the PAC Area, or is the authorized representative (as evidenced by
a letter) of a Business or Existing Community Organization within the PAC Area. Only one
individual may vote on behalf of any Residential Owner-Occupant, Residential Tenant, Business
or Existing Community Organization, Any of the following documents, where appropriate to the
category of the voter, may be provided as evidence of eligibility to vote:
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California Driver's License, California Identification Card, Military Identification, or
Other Official Documents (i.e., Alien Registration Card, Passport, etc.), and one of the
following:
I. Rental Agreement
2. Rent Receipt
3. Grant Deed to Real Property
4. Property Tax Bill
5, Business License Issued by the State of California or City
6. City Business Tax Certificate
7. Utility Bill
8. Voter Registration
9. Resolution of or Letter from Business
10. Resolution of Existing Community Organization
11. Other Official Documents
Anyone who is qualified and desiring to vote at the PAC election but who is unable to attend
may register and obtain an absentee ballot from the Commission's Office four (4) days prior to
the election, or starting on November 1, 1999.
B, [602] Candidate Speeches
All candidates for each PAC membership category, (i) Residential Owner-
Occupant, (ii) Residential Tenant, (iii) Business, (iv) Existing Community Organization, shall be
given an opportunity to make a speech at the PAC Election meeting. A time limit of three (3)
minutes is established for each speech, If a candidate is unable to attend the election meeting,
the candidate may designate a representative to make their speech. Reasonable rules of order (in
the event of dispute, Roberts Rules of Order are to be used) will be applied, considering the
number of candidates running in the PAC Election.
C. [603] Voting Categories
Each voter may cast ballots for representatives of that voter's PAC membership
category and for the category of Existing Community Organization. Voters who have qualified
to vote as Residential Owner-Occupants shall be entitled to vote for representatives of the
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Residential Owner-Occupant category. Voters who have qualified to vote as Residential Tenants
shall be entitled to vote for representatives of the Residential Tenant category, Voters who have
qualified to vote as representatives of Businesses shall be entitled to vote for representatives of
the Business category. Residential Owner-Occupant, Residential Tenants, and Businesses shall
also be entitled to vote for the Existing Community Organization category. Voters who have
qualified to vote as representatives of Existing Community Organizations are entitled to vote for
that category only.
D. [604] Balloting
Ballots shall be provided to registered voters for each PAC membership category,
i.e., a Residential Owner-Occupant ballot, a Residential Tenant ballot, a Business ballot, and an
Existing Community Organization ballot. Voting shall be conducted by secret ballot. The
Commission shall appoint authorized election assistants to collect and tally the ballots. The
Commission shall ensure secrecy of the ballot by requiring each ballot to be folded and passed to
an authorized election assistant. Absentee ballots shall be deposited at the Economic
Development Agency's office by 5:00 p,m, the day of the election. The election assistants
shall tally the ballots at the PAC Election meeting. A representative from the City Clerk's office
shall be present when the ballots are tallied to provide official verification of the results ofthe
PAC Election.
E, [605] Results/Runoffs
The Commission staff shall announce the results of the PAC Election at the PAC
Election meeting when the ballots are tallied. If a runoff is necessary, it shall be announced
immediately. At the PAC Election meeting, Commission staff shall announce that the results
and ballots shall be maintained by the Commission for presentation to the City Council.
F, [606] ChallengesNalidity
Any challenge to the PAC Election or to the electoral procedures followed in
connection with the PAC Election shall be filed with the City Council within fifteen (15)
calendar days following the PAC Election. The City Council shall review disputed elections by
considering all challenges so filed and will determine the validity of those challenges within
thirty (30) days following the PAC Election.
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VII. [700] SPECIAL PROVISIONS
A. [701] Compensation of PAC Members
The members of the PAC shall serve without compensation.
B. [702] Amendment of Procedure
The procedure established herein may be amended from time to time by resolution
of the City Council.
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EXHIBIT "A-I"
PROJECT AREA MAP
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City 01 San Bernardino .
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Proposed 40th Street Redevelopment Area
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EXHIBIT "B"
PAC APPLICATION
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EXHIBIT B
PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE APPLICATION
40th STREET PROJECT AREA
STATEMENT OF INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS
This information will be made available to voters before the election.
(Please print and check the appropriate boxes)
To the City Council of the City of San Bernardino:
I,
(Name: PLEASE PRINT)
would like to volunteer to run for election to the 40th Street Project Area Committee at the election
meeting to be held on November 4, 1999,
I would like to be elected for the following category:
{CHOOSE ONE ONLY]
U Residential Owner-Occupant
[_J Residential Tenant
[_J Business Owner (includes property owner)
[_J Existing Community Organization
I CERTIFY THAT WITHIN THE PAC AREA BOUNDARIES (proposed 40th Street Project Area):
{CHOOSE ONE ONLY]
I, I am a Residential Owner-Occupant because I own and reside in residential property located at the
following address:
2, I am a Residential Tenant because I rent a dwelling unit and have occupied the dwelling unit as my
permanent residence and usual place of abode for not less than twenty-nine (29) days, I reside at the
following address:
3, I am a Business Owner, or authorized representative of such Business, or own real property, which is
not my residence, The name and address of the business is:
4. I am a member of an Existing Community Organization for either a service club U, a church group
U, a neighborhood organization L], or other nonprofit community organization U, which
conducts its regularly scheduled meetings within and uses an address located within the PAC Area,
and I am eligible to vote as a unit member. I have an official letter or resolution from the
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organization, on their letterhead, authorizing me to represent them. The name, address, and
description of this community organization is:
The reasons I would like to serve on the Project Area Committee are as follows (include prior experience
in community affairs and/or other qualifications to serve on the Project Area Committee, and attach
additional sheet, if necessary):
I acknowledge that if elected as a PAC member, I will be required to complete a Statement of Economic
Interest which discloses certain personal financial information concerning any financial interests I (and
my family and spouse, if applicable) have in the Project Area, I possess all the necessary qualifications
to serve as a representative on the Project Area Committee and will participate in the regular PAC
meetings, I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is
true and correct:
Date and Place
Signature
Residence Address
Qualifying Address (Address of Residence/Business/Existing Community Organization, whichever is
applicable)
Mailing Address
Daytime Telephone Number
Evening Telephone Number
To be eligible for Project Area Committee membership, this completed application must be returned to
and received by the Economic Development Agency of the City of San Bernardino, 201 North E
Street, Suite 301, San Bernardino, California 92401, no later than 11:00 a,m. on Friday, October
29, 1999. Any applications received after that time will be put on file for consideration for future Project
Area Committee vacancies,
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
FORMATION OF PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
40TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE
SAN BERNARDINO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ADOPTION OF THE 40TH STREET PROJECT AREA
AND FORMATION OF A
PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE ("PAC")
The San Bernardino Community Development Commission ("Commission") proposes to adopt a
Redevelopment Plan for the 40th Street Project Area ("Plan"). The purpose of the Plan is to
provide for the use ofredevelopment tools in the proposed 40th Street Project Area ("Project
Area") and to allow this new area to benefit from redevelopment activities. The proposed Project
Area is generally bounded by Electric Avenue to the west, Waterman Avenue to the east, Ralston
Avenue and Sonora Drive to the south, and 44'h Street to the north. An additional noncontiguous
area lies north and is generally bounded by Sierra Ave and Leroy Street on the east, Waterman
A venue on the west, and the parcels fronting 49'h Street on the north and south sides of the street.
The proposed Project Area may also be referred to as the "PAC Area." Maps of the proposed
Project Area are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office located at 300 North D
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92418.
The San Bernardino City Council ("City Council") is providing for the creation of a Project Area
Committee ("PAC") to facilitate public involvement in the Redevelopment Plan adoption
process. The PAC will function as an advisory body that reviews the draft to the Redevelopment
Plan and, in particular, will consult on housing and residential matters and provide a forum for
information dissemination. Commission staff is holding the following two (2) public meetings:
PAC INFORMATION MEETING
Date: Thursday,October21,1999
Time: 7:00 p,m.
Place: Calvary Baptist Church
3701 North Sierra Way
San Bernardino, CA 92405
The purpose of the first meeting will be to: (I) discuss the proposed adoption; (2)
explain the establishment of, functions of, and opportunity to serve on, the Project
Area Committee; (3) distribute pertinent written information; and (4) accept
applications from those persons interested in serving on the PAC.
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ELECTION MEETING
Date: Thursday, November 4, 1999
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Calvary Baptist Church
3701 North Sierra Way
San Bernardino, CA 92405
The purpose of the second meeting will be to elect the members of the PAC from
the residents, businesses, property owners, and community organizations in the
proposed PAC Area.
The City Council will consider the approval and certification of the elected Project Area
Committee as representatives of the PAC Area at a regular City Council meeting on December 6,
1999 at 7:00 p,m. at the City Council Chambers, San Bernardino City Hall, 300 North D Street,
San Bernardino, CA 92418.
To be a PAC member or to vote on the candidates to be elected at the meeting, you must be
eighteen (18) years of age or older and you must reside, own property, operate a business, or be a
representative of an existing community organization within the PAC Area boundaries. All
qualified persons will be eligible for election to the PAC. Applications for PAC membership will
be available at the PAC Information Meeting on October 21, 1999 or at the Community
Development Commission Office located within the Economic Development Agency at 201
North "E" Street, Suite 301, San Bernardino, beginning on October 21, 1999 for persons
interested in being elected to the PAC. Completed applications must be received by the
Commission by 11:00 a,m. on Friday, October 29,1999. In order to verify that you are eligible
to vote at the PAC election meeting, you will need to present evidence that you are eighteen (18)
years of age or older and bring proof of residency or business ownership (for example, driver's
license, business license, or business card). Without proof of residency or business ownership,
you will not be able to vote or become a PAC member.
Your attendance at these public meetings is strongly recommended if you are interested in
helping to select or serve on the PAC. If you would like more information, please contact Sue
Morales at (909) 384-5081.
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