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Home My WebLink About08-26-1985 Minutes City of San Bernardino, California . August 26, 1985 This is the time and place heretofore set for an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at the Regular Meeting held on Monday, August 19, 1985, at 9:07 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernar- dino, California. The City Clerk has caused to be posted the Order of Adjournment of said meeting held on Monday, August 19, 1985, at 9:07 a.m., and has on file in the office of the City Clerk an affidavit of said posting together with a copy of said order which was posted on Tuesday, August 20, 1985, at the hour of 10:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, Cali- fornia. . The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Wilcox at 9:04 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by the Rev. Peter Covas, Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was Schroeder, Boy Scout Troop #36, Davidson led by Patrick School PTA. ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk with the fol- lowing being present: Mayor Wilcox; Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler; City Attorney Prince, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Matzer. Absent: None. . DEL VALLEJO JR. HIGH SCHOOL SITE - RESTROOM/ CONCESSION BUILDING - REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS - ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 19, 1985 This is the time and place continued to for consider- ation of the authorization to issue requests for proposals for architectural services to construct a restroom/conces- sion building at Del Vallejo Jr. High School site. This property is located on Lynwood at Sterling Avenue. (1) At the meeting of August 19, 1985, Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, explained that there had been discussion and correspondence with repre- sentatives of the San Bernardino City Unified School Dis- trict relating to the preparation of plans and specifica- tions. Further discussions were to be held to clarify certain issues. . Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler and unanimously carried, that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to issue Requests for Proposals to selected architects for providing architectural services for construction of a restroom/concession building at the Del Vallejo Jr. High School park site. . WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE REPORT - AUGUST 20, 1985 COUNCIL MEMBER MARKS Council Member Marks, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, presented the report of the Ways and Means Committee held on August 20, 1985. The following items were discussed: (2) 1. Operation Second Chance The Committee recom- mended tha~t~lease-agreement be restructured by the Redevelopment Agency to allow Operation Second Chance indebtedness of $22,750 to be added to the end of the lease period. The monthly Inghram Branch Library payment, made by the City, would be applied toward payment of the lease. Council Members Estrada and Frazier were recom- mended to serve as City liaison representatives to the Recovery Advisory Committee. . Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Frazier and unanimously carried, to direct the Redevelopment Agency staff to restructure the lease/- loan agreement to allow Operation Second Chance indebted- ness of $22,750 to be added at the end of the lease period - contingent upon receiving assignment of lease payments from Operation Second Chance back to Redevelopment Agency. Council Member Marks made a motion, Council Member Strickler and unanimously authorize Council Members Estrada and Frazier liaisons from the Ways and Means Committee Second Chance. seconded by carried, to to serve as to Operation 2. Enterprise Zone Reports were received, and a timetable distributed. Participants were advised that all policy issues would be brought to the full Council through the Committee. The Redevelopment Agency was directed to hold the necessary EIR/EIS meetings and make certain everyone involved be notified. The consultant group URS and the Redevelopment Agency were directed to coordinate all efforts and keep the Committee fully advised through- out the project. . Council Member Frazier made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the report of the Ways and Means Committee Meeting held on August 20, 1985, be received and filed. PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT - APPLICATION FOR FUNDS - SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER AT PERRIS HILL PARK This is the time and place set to receive a report from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Ser- vices Department regarding an application for funds in the amount of $300,000 for a senior citizens center at Perris Hill Park, under the California Senior Bond Act of 1984. (3) Council Member Estrada stated she would abstain from voting on this matter. Annie Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation and Com- munity Services, answered questions regarding the proposed senior citizen center at Perris Hill Park and explained the need for additional kitchen facilities. . Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engi- neer, answered questions regarding the apparent difference in the cost for building a community center at Nicholson Park as compared to the senior citizen center at Perris Hill Park. 2 8/26/85 . RES. 85-338 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000 UNDER THE CALIFORNIA SENIOR CENTER BOND ACT OF 1984 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-SERVICE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER AT PERRIS HILL PARK. (3 ) The City Clerk read the title of the resolution. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler, that further reading of the resolution be waived. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Council Member Estrada. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler, that said resolution be adopted. . Resolution No. 85-338 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Council Member Estrada. SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER NEEDS The Mayor and Common Council discussed senior citizen center needs throughout the City. Council Member Frazier made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, to direct staff to study senior citizen center needs throughout the City and to report back by October 7, 1985. COUNCIL OFFICE EXPANSION - REPORT OF BIDS This is the time and place set to receive a report on bids received for the expansion of the Common Council Office area, in accordance with Plan No. 6758. (4) . In a memorandum dated August 20, 1985, Roger Hard- grave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that two b ids had been rece i ved f or the ex pans i on of the Council Office area, in the amounts of $77,342.00 and $82,370.00. The estimated cost of the total project, based on actual low bid price is as follows: Construction contract Architect's fee Engineering & Inspection (W.O. #1585) Subtotal Contingencies (15%+) $ 77,342 7,875 2,500 $ 87,71 7 13,183 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $100,900 Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engi- neer, answered questions. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the report on bids received for the expansion of the Common Council Office area, in accordance with Plan No. 6758, be accepted and filed. . HIGHLAND AREA PLAN In a memorandum dated August 23, 1985, Council Member Strickler requested a discussion on the Highland Area Plan. 3 8/26/85 . Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel, to stop every activity on the High- land Area Plan until a representative from the Planning Department can meet with the Council for a review of the substance of the plan. David Anderson, principal Planner, was present to answer questions regarding the progress of the plan, and stated that County Planners are being consulted. City Administrator Matzer stated that the cost of the Highland Area Plan has been $122,576 to date. Council Member Marks made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, that the Planning Di- rector present a full briefing at the next Council Meeting on activities of the Highland-East San Bernardino General Plan Citizens Committee. . The substitute motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Marks. Noes: Council Members Hernandez, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Absent: None. The original motion to stop every activity on the Highland Area Plan until a representative from the Plan- ning Department can meet with the Council for a review of the substance of the plan carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Hernandez, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Members Reilly, Marks. Absent: None. HIGH GROUNDWATER PROBLEM Council Member Estrada requested a discussion on the high groundwater problem. COUNCIL MEMBER STRICKLER EXCUSED Council Member Strickler left the Council Meeting. Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, and unanimously carried, to discuss the high groundwater problem as new business. . COUNCIL MEMBER STRICKLER RETURNED Council Member Strickler returned to the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, to direct the City Administrator to prepare, with the assistance of the Water Department, a very concise synopsis of the high groundwater problem and direct the Redevelopment Agency legal and administrative staff to prepare an analysis of pending litigation on the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water Department proposal, in preparation for a closed session discussion. City Attorney Prince recommended that information for a closed session not be submitted in writing. The Counci 1 discussed whether or not the former mayor, Bob Holcomb, had been hired by the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water Department. The previous motion carried unanimously. . 4 8/26/85 . COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Devel- opment Commission/Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Wilcox in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. RES. 85-339 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CI TY OF SAN BERNARD I NO, DAN EVANS, KEITH HARWOOD AND ORANGE SHOW PLAZA ASSOCI- ATES GRANTING THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGO- TIATE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AUTO CENTER. (Continued from August 19, 1985) (R-l) The City Clerk read the title of the resolution. Council Member Marks made a motion, Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, reading of said resolution be waived. seconded by that further . Keith Harwood, a developer of the proposed project, answered questions regarding his proposal. The extension of Orange Show Road was discussed. Council Member Strickler made a motion, Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, resolution be amended by inserting a provision "to limit the exclusive right of negotiation of 120 days" and that said resolution be amended. seconded by that said as follows: to a period adopted as Resolution no. 84-339 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. . COUNCIL OFFICE EXPENSES - CHARGED TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - EXPENSES INCURRED BY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROVIDING SERVICES TO CITY - CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 19, 1985 This is the time and place continued to for a report on expenses of Council Offices to be charged to the Rede- velopment Agency and expenses incurred by the Redevelop- ment Agency in providing services to City departments. (R-3) City Administrator Matzer presented his recommenda- tion that the Redevelopment Agency reimburse the City in the amount of $30,000 for services rendered by the Council Office. The Council discussed the use of these funds and hiring of a legislative analyst. . Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, to author- ize the Community Development Commission to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the City of San Bernardino Council Office for the purposes of reimbursement of ex- penses caused by the Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $30,000, and the Community Development Commission also agree to share in fifty percent of the cost of the im- provements to the City Council Conference Room expansion on behalf of the City's continued support in redevelopment activity. 5 8/26/85 . RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION At 10:45 a.m., the Adjourned Regular Meeting recessed for a Closed Session under the authority of Government Code Section 54957 to discuss a Redevelopment Agency per- sonnel matter. CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Wilcox at 10:45 a.m., in the Redevelopment Agency Board Room, Third Floor, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. RECONVENE MEETING At 4: 10 p.m., the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino reconvened in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. . ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk with the fol- lowing being present: Mayor Wilcox, Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler; City Attorney Prince, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Matzer. Absent: None. RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION At 4:12 p.m., Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez and unanimously car- ried, that the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council recess to a closed session under the authority of Government Code Section 54957 to discuss a Redevelopment Agency personnel matter. CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session was called wilcox at 4:12 p.m., in the Conference Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" dino, California. to order by Mayor Room of the Council Street, San Bernar- ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION At 4:13 p.m., the Closed Session adjourned to the Adjourned 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 4:13 p.m., the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council reconvened in the Council Cham- bers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ADJOURNED MEETING At 4:13 p.m., Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Frazier and unanimously car- ried, that the meeting be adjourned. ~??/l//~d /City Clerk . 6 8/26/85