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City of San Bernardino, California
October 19, 1987
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council
of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor
Wilcox at 9:06 am., Monday, October 19, 1987, in the Coun-
cil Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Ber-
nardino, California.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Monsignor John Bradley,
St. Bernardine's Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tempore
Flores.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the
following being present: Mayor Wilcox; Council Members
Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam,
Miller; City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Schweitzer.
Absent: City Attorney Penman.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bud Ammons, local businessman, stated charges for the
recall of Mayor Wilcox, and asked the Council to take a
vote of confidence. (A)
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN ARRIVED
At 9:10 a.m., City Attorney Penman arrived at the
Council Meeting.
James Penman, City Attorney, stated that during this
part of the Council Meeting, brief comments made by the
general public may be heard, but that no official action
may be taken.
COMMENDATION - BOB PARKER - CITIZEN -
EMERGENCY ACTION
Richard Bennecke, Executive Assistant to the Mayor,
read a commendation of the Mayor of the City of San Ber-
nardino, commending Bob Parker, local businessman, for his
emergency action taken when a car, owned by Pamela Langs-
ford, caught on fire on Mt. Vernon Avenue. (B)
Mr. Parker, owner of the Pioneer Chicken on Baseline
and Mt. Vernon Avenue, was present to accept his commen-
dation.
PROCLAMATION - RED RIBBON WEEK - OCTOBER
25 - 31, 1987 - JUST SAY NO TO DRUGS
Richard Bennecke, Executive Assistant to the Mayor,
read a proclamation of the Mayor of the City of San Ber-
nardino, proclaiming October 25 - 31, 1987, as Red Ribbon
Week, "Just Say No To Drugs", sponsored by the San Bernar-
dino County Office of Alcohol and Drug Programs. (B)
Jeri Simpson, Executive Director of the San Bernar-
dino Community Against Drugs, and Gerald Newcombe, Board
Chairman, were present to accept the proclamation.
The San Bernardino High School band gave a musical
kick-off to Red Ribbon Week.
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APPOINTMENT - BUILDING COMMISSION - SECOND
WARD - DAN B. WESTWOOD, SR.
In a memorandum dated October 9, 1987, Mayor wilcox
requested the appointment of Dan B. Westwood, Sr., 1670 N.
Lugo, San Bernardino, California 92404, to the Building
Commission, to represent the Second Ward. (S-l)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Coun-
cil Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the
appointment of Dan B. Westwood, Sr., to the Building Com-
mission, as requested by Council Member Reilly, be
approved.
Shauna Clark, City Clerk, administered the Oath of
Office to Commissioner Westwood.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 28, 1987
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
minutes of the September 28, 1987, meeting of the Mayor
and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino be
approved as submitted in typewritten form. (1)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 5, 1987
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
minutes of the October 5, 1987, meeting of the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino be approved
as submitted in typewritten form. (2)
WARD EXPENDITURE - PARK IMPROVEMENTS -
FISH FOR SECCOMBE LAKE
In a memorandum dated October 8, 1987, Annie Ramos,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services,
requested that Park Extension funds be used for the pur-
chase of two fish plantings, approximately one ton of fish
per planting, for Seccombe Park Lake. (3)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that $6,000
from Park Extension Funds be approved for the purchase of
fish for stocking Seccombe Lake.
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY -
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED
In a memorandum dated October 6, 1987, Roger Hard-
grave, City Engineer, requested the formation of an
Assessment District, as letters of petition have been
received from 90.86% of the property owners to be
assessed, for the installation of curbs, gutters, paving
and street lights near Industrial Parkway, southeasterly
of Palm Avenue. (4)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
City Engineer and City Clerk be authorized to proceed with
the establishment of an Assessment District under the
provisions of the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 and
the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 for the installation of
curbs, gutters, paving and street lights in portions of
Industrial Parkway, southeasterly of Palm Avenue in the
City of San Bernardino, and to do all things necessary to
bring the project to a timely completion.
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TRAFFIC SIGNALS - UNIVERSITY PARKWAY AND
NORTH PARK BOULEVARD - ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER OF
PARTICIPATION - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
In a memorandum dated October 8, 1987, Roger Hard-
grave, City Engineer, stated that California State Univer-
sity has offered to contribute $50,000 towards the cost of
traffic signals for the intersection of University Parkway
and Northpark Boulevard. (6)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
offer from California State University San Bernardino to
participate in the cost of installing traffic signals at
University Parkway and Northpark Boulevard, in the amount
of $50,000, be accepted; that $50,000 of unallocated
Federal-Aid Urban Funds be budgeted, under Account No.
242-362-57375, for the installation of traffic signals at
University Parkway and Northpark Boulevard; and that the
transfer of $15,000 from Account No. 772-301-24505, to
Account No. 242-362-57375, "Signals - University Parkway
and Northpark Boulevard", be approved.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS - 40TH STREET AND MT. VIEW AVENUE -
FEDERAL-AID URBAN FUNDS
In a memorandum dated October 8, 1987, Roger Hard-
grave, City Engineer, stated that traffic signal instal-
lation is needed at the intersection of 40th Street and
Mt. View Avenue due to the opening of the Sierra Gateway
Center. Traffic signals should be installed prior to or
concurrently with the upcoming widening of 40th Street in
order to avo id di sturb i ng the street improvemen ts. (8)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
allocation of $100,000 of Federal-Aid Urban funds to
Account No. 242-362-57391, "Traffic Signals - 40th Street
and Mt. View Avenue, be approved; and that the allocation
of $2,500 from unappropriated funds in the Street Con-
struction Fund, to Account No. 242-362-57391, "Traffic
Signals - 40th Street and Mt. View Avenue", be approved.
CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
claims and payrolls, and authorization of issuance of
warrants as listed on the memorandum from the Director of
Finance, be approved as follows: (10)
1. Approve the register of demand dated:
September 23, 1987
September 30, 1987
87/88 #11
87/88 #12
$ 696,261.85
1,655,555.68
2. Approve the total gross payroll for the period
September 14, 1987, through September 27, 1987,
in the amount of $1,362,592.67.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
Personnel Actions submitted by the Director of Personnel,
in accordance with all administrative regulations of the
City of San Bernardino, be approved as follows: (11)
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APPOINTMENT
City Clerk's Office
Regina M. Elliott - Typist Clerk II - Effective
October 20, 1987
Police Department
Raymond W. King - Police Officer - Effective
November 9, 1987
Central Garage
Equipment Mechanic I - Effective October 26, 1987
Jeffrey E. Edwards
David J. Sowers
APPOINTMENT/TEMPORARY
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Keith Walker - Senior Recreation Leader - Effective
October 20, 1987 through April 19, 1988
Recreation Aide - Effective October 20, 1987
through April 19, 1988
Dana Briscoe
Barbara Fabela
Alex King
Kimberly Smi th
Priscilla Cisneros
Jeffrey Haight
Michelle McDonell
Willie Winslett
Recreation Leader - Effective October 20, 1987
through April 19, 1988
Arthur Appel
Rita Heard
Marcus portley
Vela Brown
Betty Hernandez
Rosemarie Rowley
Public Buildings
Custodial Aide I - Effective October 20, 1987
through April 19, 1988
John H. Davis
Harry K. Webb
Rudy P. Gasca
Donald W. Thompson
PROMOTION/TEMPORARY
Public Buildings
Custodial Aide II - Effective November 3, 1987
through May 2, 1988
Robert A. Diaz
Martin R. Sifuentes
Custodial Aide II - Effective October 20, 1987
through April 19, 1988
Robert L. Elston
Jose Garcia
Faamasino Faamasino
Modesto Perez
Custodial Aide II - Effective November 17, 1987
through May 16, 1988
Ernesto L. Jaramillo
Brian K. Robbins
Ken M. Robbins - Custodial Aide III - Effective
October 20, 1987 through April 19, 1988
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER EXCUSED
Council Member Miller left the Council Meeting.
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CENTRAL GARAGE - REPORT OF BIDS - INSTALLATION
OF TWO, THREE-POST HOISTS
In a memorandum dated October 8, 1987, Roger Hard-
grave, City Engineer, stated that two bids were received
for the installation of two three-post hoists in the Cen-
tral Garage. The lowest bid is 60.9% over the Engineer's
Estimate of $60,000. (5)
Ray Schweitzer, City Administrator, answered ques-
tions regarding the costs of installing the hoists, and
the effect of having two hoists instead of three with
which to operate the Central Garage. The City Engineer
will revise the contract for the installation, and a re-
view will be made to determine if City employees can per-
form some of the work.
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that the
bids received on September 28, 1987, for installation of
two three-post hoists in the Central Garage, in accordance
with Plan No. 7315, be rejected; the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer be authorized to revise the contract
documents to include the control unit and one hoist in the
Basic Bid, and the second hoist as an Additive Alternate,
and to readvertise for bids.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED
Council Member Miller returned to the Council Meeting
and took her place at the Council Table.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
Council Member Estrada left the Council Meeting.
STREET DEDICATION - LAMARR STREET, SOUTH OF
ETIWANDA AVENUE - LOT "A", NORTHERLY TERMINUS
OF LAMARR STREET, TRACT NO. 8969
In a memorandum dated September 28, 1987, Roger Hard-
grave, City Engineer, stated that Lamarr Street is in-
tended to be extended upon development of a vacant parcel
in the City of Rialto, and a temporary cul-de-sac has been
constructed to provide a turn-around. A one-foot parcel
at the north end of Lamarr Street is listed as Lot "A" on
the tract map. (7)
A tract has been approved on the parcel of land to
the north of Lamarr Street by the City of Rialto.
Residents of Lamarr Street have expressed the desire
that the street not be opened for through traffic.
Jim Penman, City Attorney, answered questions regard-
ing the need for findings for health and safety reasons.
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the
matter concerning the acceptance of Lot "A" on Lamarr
Street as a public street right-of-way upon completion of
stipulated conditions, be continued to the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council to be held Monday, Novem-
ber 2, 1987, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300
North "D" S~reet, San Bernardino, California.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA RETURNED
Council Member Estrada returned to the Council Meet-
ing and took her place at the Council Table.
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CDBG DEMOLITION ASSISTANCE FUNDS - LANG'S EMPIRE
BUILDING MATERIALS - 940 W. SECOND STREET
In a memorandum dated October 7, 1987, Ken Henderson,
Director of Community Development, stated that Empire
Building Materials, 940 W. Second Street, was destroyed by
fire in July, 1987. The Fire Department has issued a
citation for clearance of the site. Mr. Lang, owner of
Empire Building Materials, has requested funding for the
demolition from the CDBG Demolition Assistance Program.
(9)
The Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee
recommended approval of the loan subject to several con-
ditions.
James Penman, City Attorney, answered questions re-
garding the bid procedure for the demolition work.
Lisa Dickey, Community Development Specialist, an-
swered questions regarding bid procedures followed by the
Community Development Department.
The time frame involved in this matter as it relates
to the Fire Department was discussed.
Ray Schweitzer, City Administrator, stated that he
would review the bid procedure and come back with details.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
matter concerning demolition assistance funds for Empire
Building Materials be continued until later in the meeting
so that the bid procedure can be reviewed. (See Page 22)
READING AND WAIVING OF RESOLUTIONS
Shauna Clark, City Clerk, read the titles of all of
the resolutions on the Council Agenda.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that fur-
ther reading of the resolutions be waived.
RES. 87-370 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF FIRST AMENDMENT
TO JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE REDE-
VELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO WHICH
AUTHORIZES A QUORUM OF THREE (3) FOR THE SAN
BERNARDINO CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY COMMIS-
SION. (13)
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-370 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Ab-
sent: None.
RES. 87-371 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AWARDING A BID TO WHITTAKER CORP.
FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF TEN THOU-
SAND (10,000) REFLECTIVE TRAFFIC LANE MARKERS
TO BE UTILIZED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICES/STREET
DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BID SPECIFI-
CATION F-88-03. (15)
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council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-371 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Ab-
sent: None.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
Council Member Estrada left the Council Meeting.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE RE-
MARKETING OF APPROXIMATELY $9,350,000 PRIN-
CIPAL AMOUNT OF MULTIFAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE
REFUNDING BONDS. (PUMALO PALMS PROJECT) (12)
Maurice Oliva, Housing Development Specialist, an-
swered questions regarding the financing of the Pumalo
Palms Project, stating that the bond underwriter receives
the commission on the sale of the bonds, the City receives
1% of the bond amount for administrative costs and future
monitoring required by the State of California, and the
developer pays for Bond Counsel Trustee fees and the
underwriter's commission.
J ames Penman, City At to r ney, answer ed quest ions,
stating that the problem is not the City's liability, it
is the expense the City incurs in Bond Counsel fees and
hidden costs of the bond.
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
resolution be continued to later in the meeting. (See
Page 17)
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA RETURNED
Council Member Estrada returned to the Council Meet-
ing and took her place at the Council Table.
RES. 87-372 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH DR. TIEN-CHANG LEE RELATING TO
EVALUATION OF GEOLOGIC REPORTS AND LIQUE-
FACTION REPORTS. (14)
James Penman, City Attorney, answered questions re-
garding the City's obligations in the contract.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Coun-
cil Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-372 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Ab-
sent: None.
COUNCIL MEMBERS MAUDSLEY AND POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
Council Members Maudsley and Pope-Ludlam left the
Council Meeting.
RES. 87-373 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA MINORITY BUSINESS
PROGRAM AND AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" OF RESOLU-
TION NO. 81-579 TO DELETE THE NAME OF GLENN
WILSON AS LIAISON OFFICER. (16)
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Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-373 was adopted
vote: Ayes: Counc i 1 Members Es tr ada,
Minor, Miller. Noes: None. Absent:
Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam.
by the following
Reilly, Flores,
Council Members
RES. 87-374 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO REDLANDS
PAVING, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS
ON BASELINE STREET, HIGHLAND AVENUE AND SOUTH
"E" STREET. (17)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the
transfer of $10,500 from unallocated 1986/87 SB 325 Funds
to Acct. No. 122-353-57060, "Insta11ation of Sidewalks
-Baseline St., Highland Ave., and South 'E' St.", be
approved.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-374 was adopted
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Minor, Miller. Noes: None. Absent:
Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam.
by the following
Reilly, Flores,
Council Members
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PRO-
VIDING THAT RENTS FOR MOBILE HOME SITES SHALL
NOT EXCEED THOSE IN EFFECT ON JULY 1, 1987,
AND TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING RENTAL INCREASES
THEREFOR, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
(Continued from October 5, 1987) (Final) (18)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Minor and unanimously carried, that said
ordinance be continued to November 2, 1987.
COUNCIL MEMBER MAUDSLEY RETURNED
Council Member Maudsley returned to the Council Meet-
ing and took his place at the Council Table.
COUNCIL MEMBER MINOR EXCUSED
Council Member Minor left the Council Table.
APPEAL HEARING - BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS'
DENIAL OF SEWER SERVICE - 4380 DAVID WAY -
RUSSELL STURGEON - CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 5, 1987
This is the time and place continued to for an appeal
hearing requested by Russell Sturgeon, concerning the
decision of the Board of Water Commissioners to deny sewer
service to 4380 David Way. (19)
Mayor Wilcox opened the hearing.
Ray Schweitzer, City Administrator, stated that a
request to table the matter has been received from Mrs.
Sturgeon, as they have decided to sell the property at
4380 David Way.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that the
hearing concerning sewer service to property at 4380 David
Way, be closed and that the matter tabled.
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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES -
OCTOBER 8, 1987
Council Member Reilly, Chairman of the Personnel
Committee, presented the minutes of the Personnel Commit-
tee Meeting held October 8, 1987, at which time the fol-
lowing items were discussed: (22)
1. Insurance for Surviving Spouses of
Retirees Item continued. City Admini-
strator provided a synopsis of actions taken
to date. Retired members expressed their
concerns regarding representation. Before
re-addressing this issue, the Committee
recommended that Personnel host retirees to a
comprehensive briefing.
2. ~ala~--B.at~tudy - Position of City
Treasurer - Item continued to October 22.
3. ~ala~Rate Study - position of Director
of Community Development - Item continued to
October 22.
4. Q.iscussion of Proposed Job Descriptions
for CATV - The Committee recommended approval
of the CATV positions, to be paid from TV
Franchise fees. The job descriptions were
coordinated with Personnel and were also
recommended for approval.
5. Data Processing Consultant position -The
Committee recommended approval. This con-
tracted position was included in the budget.
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
minutes of the Council Personnel Committee meeting held
October 8, 1987, be received and filed.
COUNCIL MEMBERS MINOR AND POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
Council Members Minor and Pope-Ludlam returned to the
Council Meeting and took their places at the Council
Table.
LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES -
OCTOBER 8, 1987
Council Member Reilly, Chairman of
Review Committee, presented the minutes
held October 8, 1987, at which time the
were discussed:
the Legislative
of the meeting
fOllowing items
(23)
1. Review of Smoki~rdinanc~ - The Com-
mittee, on a 2-1 vote (Minor-No) recommended
the attached City Attorney version of a
smoking ordinance for forwarding and adoption
by the Council. Changes were made to pages 2
and 6. Councilman Minor preferred the ori-
ginal submission of the No Smoking Coal-
ition.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Minor and unanimously carried, that a pub-
lic hearing be set regarding the No Smoking Ordinance for
9:00 a.m., Monday, October 26, 1987, in the Council Cham-
bers, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
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2. Greenbelt Study - Item continued for 30
days to November 12 meeting. Coordination
between Planning, Building and Safety, Fire,
Public Services and City Attorney are re-
quired prior to resubmission to the Commit-
tee.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Minor and unanimously carried, that the
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department be
added to the list of departments coordinating the Green-
belt Study.
3. Review of Alarm/Sprinkler Ordinance for
Multi-Family - Item continued for 60 days.
The Committee referred the recommended ordi-
nance to the Fire and Building and Safety
Commissions for their perusal and input.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Minor and unanimously carried, that the
Alarm/Sprinkler ordinance also be referred to the Water
Department, and that it pertains to residential, not
multi-family.
4. Report from City Administrator Describing
Possible Alternatives to Functions of Risk
Management Division - Item continued.
5. General Vehicle Usage Report - Item con-
tinued.
6. Proposed Development Procedure - Item
continued.
7. !:~l Opinion on Crossing Guards - Item
continued.
8. Closed Session Partici~~~olicies
- Item continued.
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tinued.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
minutes of the Council Legislative Review Committee meet-
ing held October 8, 1987, be received and filed.
HOUSING LOW/MODERATE INCOME COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 9, 1987
Council Member Minor, Chairman of the Housing Com-
mittee, presented the minutes of the meeting held October
9, 1987, at which time the following items were discussed:
(24)
1. Proposed Concept Paper - Acquisition/Re-
habilitation Pro~ram~~~ud Acquired Pro
perties - Item continued. Extensive discus-
sion took place. Issues that were posed on
Council floor at October 5, meeting were
answered by Mr. Trauth as follows:
a) Why not do program by buying large blocks
(50-250) of property at one time?
Process cannot work that way
auctions are periodic and the largest
acquired at one time would be ten.
since
block
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- Buying blocks that large would not be
economically feasible. Large blocks would
not provide sufficient spread to make money
on. The City could not be selective and
could not do specific targeting.
b) The program does nothing for renters or
the homeless?
- True. That is not part of this pro-
gram. This program is for the homebuyer. If
homebuyer goes into default, the property
goes back to the City, not HUD.
c) What about rent skimming?
- There are laws against this. Also,
since homes are purchased, problems with
rents are avoided.
d) Since lenders only loan 513%, the program
won't work.
- This program isn't for real property.
It fixes up to 813%, the contractor is
selected, the dollars are available.
e) The program will cut into realtors mar-
ket.
- This program is a small
It needs special treatment.
vention is justified.
volume program.
Public inter-
f) High cost of rehab and acquisition causes
home costs to be prohibitive to the homeowner
that the program is trying to reach. Problem
qualifying owners.
- The program would have list of strong
developers willing to negotiate. Also, would
have a list of homebuyers so that if one
drops out, another can jump in. There would
be rapid loan turnover. The program would go
on a trial basis with two or three homes at
first.
The committee recommended a further
analysis and refinement of the concept with a
look at the "VA angle" and the Van Osdel
Program. Program strategy will be presented
as soon as ready, but not later than second
meeting in November.
2. Discussion of Housing Market Study - Item
continued. Community Development will draft
a comprehensive Housing POlicy paper out-
lining an 18-month future strategy addressing
balanced housing mix, upscale housing (dif-
ferent defini tions to di fferent areas),
senior citizen housing, and how the City can
facilitate the policy.
3. Committee Name - The Committee recom-
mended changing the name of the Committee to
Housing Committee.
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council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that the
minutes of the Housing Low/Moderate Income Committee meet-
ing held October 9, 1987, be received and filed.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Coun-
cil Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the name
of the Housing Low/Moderate Income Committee be changed to
the Housing Committee.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
Council Member Estrada left the Council Meeting.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES -
OCTOBER 16, 1987
Council Member Pope-Ludlam, Chairwoman of the Trans-
portation Committee, presented the minutes of the meeting
held October 16, 1987, at which time the following items
were discussed: (26)
1. Downtown Parking Facilities - Item con-
tinued. Fred Wilson, from the City Admini-
strator's office, presented his overview and
analysis of the downtown parking issue.
General discussion regarding the Downtown
Parking Structure/Transit Terminal report
ensued. The Committee requested that the
City Administrator (1) update the report and
show new dollar figures and updated interest
rates; (2) identify any additional dollars
that might be available from fines or Parking
District Fund; (3) coordinate with RDA to
determine the feasibility and legality of
merging RDA project areas; (4) determine
feasibility of expansion of the Enterprise
Zone; (5) determine projections on use of
parking meters in certain areas; and (6)
conduct a study of shortening parking times
in downtown parking area. These issues will
be brought back to the Committee within 30
days.
2. Local Transportation/Land
The Committee recommended
tabled.
Use Ordinance -
t his item be
3. Southwest Railroad Corridor - Item con-
tinued.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Coun-
cil Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the
minutes of the Council Transportation Committee meeting
held October 16, 1987, be received and filed as amended,
by noting that Item 2 was continued instead of tabled.
PUBLIC HEARING - SAAB VS. CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO - SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 234561
SCHOOL IMPACTION FEES
This is the time and place set for a public hearing
concerning Saab vs. the City of San Bernardino, Superior
Court Case No. 234561, regarding school impaction fees.
(20)
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John Wilson, Deputy City Attorney, stated that the
other parties in connection with this item are not pre-
sent. He requested a continuance of the public hearing
and stated he would notify the other parties of the con-
tinuance.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Coun-
cil Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that the
public hearing concerning Saab vs. the City of San Bernar-
dino be continued to 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 2, 1987,
at the Council Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers,
City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, Cali-
fornia.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA RETURNED
Council Member Estrada returned to the Council Meet-
ing and took her place at the Council Table.
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES -
OCTOBER 12, 1987
Council Member Estrada, Chairwoman of the Ways and
Means Committee, presented the minutes of the meeting held
October 12, 1987, at which time the following items were
discussed: (25)
1. Humane Society Proposal for Operating
Animal Shelter - Item continued. The Com-
mittee recommended that this item remain open
on the Ways Means Agenda until next May when
the budget is reviewed. The Committee
recommended that the City continue to run the
Animal Shelter for the rest of this fiscal
year. Staff was requested to put together a
PERT schedule to provide the Humane Society a
time frame to put a formal proposal together.
Staff will also provide a list of the City's
needs to the Humane Society so a very speci-
fic proposal can be submitted with the under-
standing that the Ways & Means Committee will
look at it for FY 88-89. Mr. Carvalho,
Animals for Research representative, made a
short presentation to the Committee regarding
sale of animals for research. His contention
was that the City is losing revenue by not
selling very many animals to research faci-
lities even though last year's vote of the
people allowed sales to continue. He stated
that if the Humane Society was allowed to
operate the shelter, there would be no sale
of animals for research.
2. ~ark~ District Funding Report - The
Committee received the report from the
Finance Director (attached) and recommended
that:
a) Since no Parking District Commission
members were at the meeting, they should be
notified by letter of the discussion that
took place and set a copy of the report.
b) Parking District funds be transferred
immediately to the City's General Fund as
originally agreed upon.
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c) The Mayor and Common Council formalize
the amount of assessment to be paid annually
to the General Fund from the Parking Dis-
trict.
d) A new interest rate and lease policy
be adopted by resolution with the interest
rate proceeds designated for future parking
development needs.
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
minutes of the Ways and Means Committee meeting held
October 12, 1987, be received and filed.
READING AND WAIVING OF RESOLUTIONS ON
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
Shauna Clark, City Clerk, read the titles of the
resolutions on the Supplemental Agenda.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that fur-
ther reading of the resolutions be waived.
RES. 87-375 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH SIERRA GATEWAY PARTNERS RE-
LATING TO UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES IN
CONNECTION WITH DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHOPPING
CENTER AT 40TH STREET AND SIERRA WAY. (S-2)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Coun-
cil Member Pope-Ludlam and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-375 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Ab-
sent: None.
RES. 87-376 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CREATING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 16,
LOCA TED BETWEEN N I NTH STREET AND A LINE
APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED FEET NORTH OF THE
NORTH LINE OF SIXTEENTH STREET AND A LINE
APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET EAST AND WEST OF MT.
VERNON AVENUE. (S-3)
Roger Hardgrave, City Engineer, answered questions
regarding the balance of funds for this project.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-376 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Ab-
sent: None.
RES. 87-377 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MARTIN
JASKA, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE
STATION IN THE TRI-CITY AREA, AND APPROVING
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE. (S-4)
Roger Hardgrave, City Engineer, answered questions
regarding the landfill methane gas detector system.
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Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-377 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Ab-
sent: None.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REGARDING REPAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE TO THE
GENERAL FUND FROM THE PARKING DISTRICT FUND,
ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL PAYBACK ARRANGEMENT
INCLUDING INTEREST, AND ESTABLISHING A FUND
FOR FUTURE PARKING DISTRICT NEEDS. (S-8)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be continued to the Regular Meeting of the
Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino to
be held November 2, 1987, in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
RES. 87-378 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW TO
USE THEIR GROUNDS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING ACTIVITIES. (S-9)
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-378 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Ab-
sent: None.
RES. 87-379 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6413 EN-
TITLED IN PART "A RESOLUTION...ESTABLISHING A
BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN..."; BY ADDING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF CATV PROGRAMMING SUPERVISOR
AND CATV PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, R2108 ($1745-
2346/MO.); CATV PRODUCTION SPECIALIST II,
R2104 ($1659-2232/MO.); CATV PRODUCTION
SPECIALIST I, R2100 ($1580-2124/MO.); AND
SPECIAL OLYMPICS COORDINATOR, R2126 ($2178-
2931). (S-l1)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-379 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Ab-
sent: None.
RES. 87-380 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION 6413 ENTITLED
IN PART "RESOLUTION...ESTABLISHING A BASIC
COMPENSATION PLAN..."; BY ADDING THE POSITION
CATV PRODUCTION/PROGRAMMING INTERN (PART-
TIME) AT A RATE OF $4.0000 TO $6.0000 PER
HOUR AND CATV PRODUCTION/PROGRAMMING ASSIS-
TANT (PART-TIME) AT FLAT RATE OF $6.5000 PER
HOUR. (S-12)
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Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-380 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Ab-
sent: None.
RES. 87-381 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6433 EN-
TITLED IN PART "A RESOLUTION...CREATING AND
ESTABLISHING POSITIONS FOR THE VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO";
BY ADDING THE POSITIONS OF CATV PROGRAMMING
SUPERVISOR; CATV PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR; CATV
PRODUCTION SPECIALIST II AND CATV PRODUCTION
SPECIALIST I IN THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DEPARTMENT. (S-13)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-381 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Ab-
sent: None.
SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT TESTING (SWAT) -
WATERMAN LANDFILL - PURCHASE ORDER -
INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
In a memorandum dated October 13, 1987, Manuel
Moreno, Jr., Director of Public Services, stated that the
City is responsible for drilling and installation of a
well, and preparation of a final Solid Waste Assessment
Test (SWAT) as mandated by the State of California, on the
Waterman Landfill, located east of Waterman Avenue, north
of the 1-10 Freeway. (S-5)
International Technology Corporation is prepared to
conduct the SWAT, for a fee of $40,000.
James Penman, City Attorney, expressed concern re-
garding the lack of an agreement or contract for the ex-
penditure of such a large amount of money.
Manuel Moreno, Jr., Director of Public Services,
answered questions regarding the timeline of the project.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Minor and unanimously carried, that the
matter concerning a Solid Waste Assessment Test on the
Waterman Landfill be continued to the November 2, 1987,
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council to be held in the
Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL EMPLOYEE
IMPASSE PROCEDURE - ARTICLE 34
This is the time and place set for consideration of a
public hearing concerning the General Employee Impasse
Procedure, Article 34. All other matters, including mone-
tary issues, have been agreed upon through the negotiating
process. (S-10)
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Ray Schweitzer, City Administrator, stated that the
negotiations for the General Employees is down to one
Article, which relates to stewards, and that there is no
urgency involved, since the monetary matters have been
agreed to and will not take effect until January.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that a
public hearing be set for November 2, 1987, at 4:00 p.m.,
in the City Council Chambers, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino for the purpose of initiating impasse proce-
dures relative to Article 34 of the General Employees'
Memorandum of Understanding detailing Union Representa-
tion.
POLICE ORGANIZATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
This is the time and place set for discussion of the
Police Organization Review Committee as requested by Coun-
cil Member Estrada. This committee had been previously
known as the Police Department Budget Community Based Ad
Hoc Committee. A new title for the committee and its
functions were discussed at the October 5, 1987, meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Ber-
nardino. (S-14)
James Penman, City Attorney, recommended that Council
Member Pope-Ludlam abstain from voting in this matter, as
she is presently involved in an investigation and court
case.
Discussion was held concerning the purpose of the
review committee and its name.
The Police Department has undergone four reviews in
the past six years.
Members of the Council stated that the scope of the
review proposed by the committee is to be brought before
the Mayor and Common Council when it is prepared.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller, that the name of the Police Organi-
zation Review Committee be changed to the San Bernardino
City Council Police Department Review Committee.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Pope-Ludlam,
Miller. Noes: Council Members Maudsley, Minor. Absent:
None.
RES. 87-382 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
WITH THE REMARKETING OF APPROXIMATELY
$9,350,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MULTIFAMILY
MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS. (PUMALO
PALMS PROJECT) (Continued from earlier in the
meeting - See Page 7) (12)
Tim Sabo, Bond Counsel, answered questions, stating
that the City has no liability in remarketing of the
bonds, as this is considered conduit financing. He could
not guarantee that the City would not be jointly named on
a lawsuit.
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Maurice Oliva, Housing Development Specialist, stated
that the regulatory agreement provides that the City will
be paid 1/8 of 1% annually until the debt is retired.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 87-382 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Ab-
sent: None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was
called to order by Chairman Wilcox in the Council Chambers
of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, Cali-
fornia.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - LEASE OF REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY PROPERTY IN CENTRAL CITY EAST PROJECT
AREA, SECCOMBE LAKE, TO YWCA - SUBLEASE TO TEDDY
BEAR TYMES CHILD CARE FACILITY
This is the time and place set for consideration of
the lease of property owned by the Redevelopment Agency in
Seccombe Lake Park, Central City East Project Area, to the
Young Women's Christian Association, and sublease to Teddy
Bear Tymes Child Care Facility. (RS-l)
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING A
CERTAIN DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF
GREATER SAN BERNARDINO, INC. (CENTRAL CITY
EAST PROJECT AREA) (RS-la)
City Clerk Clark read the title of the resolution.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that fur-
ther reading of the resolution be waived.
Mayor wilcox opened the hearing.
Linda Savage, Director of the Y.W.C.A., agreed with
the proposed agreement.
Glenda Saul, Executive Director of the Redevelopment
Agency, answered questions regarding the conditions of the
agreement running with the land.
Annie Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation and Com-
munity Services, stated that the property in question is
surrounded by a City park, and that the property should be
used for a public use building.
Myrna Cogan, Vice President of Teddy Bear Tymes,
spoke regarding funds available for renovation of the
property.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the
hearing be closed.
Discussion ensued regarding the mixing of public and
private land use. The additional space for the use of the
park is to allow an enrollment not to exceed 88 children,
and has nothing to do with the request to utilize a part
of the Parks and Recreation building.
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Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam and unanimously carried, that
the San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Ser-
vices Department be instructed to contact the State of
California to prepare a lease agreement for the use of
Park Land by the YWCA, and subleased to Teddy Bear Tymes;
and that staff be sure that the time limits coincide with
the lease the YWCA has with Teddy Bear Tymes. (RS-lb)
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam and unanimously carried, that
the resolution be referred back to staff for suggestions
from the Redevelopment Agency Committee, and that the
public hearing be continued to the November 16, 1987,
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino. (RS-la)
ADJOURN MEETING
At 12:04 p.m., Council Member Estrada made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried,
that the meeting be adjourned to the Management Informa-
tion Center (MIC Room), Sixth Floor, City Hall, 300 North
"D" Street, San Bernardino, California, to consider Agenda
Item 21, the Library Budget.
RECONVENE MEETING
AT 12:29 p.m., Mayor wilcox called the meeting to
order in the Management Information Center (MIC Room),
Sixth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernar-
dino, California, to consider Agenda Item 21, the Library
Budget.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call was taken by Deputy City Clerk South with
the following being present: Mayor Wilcox; Council Mem-
bers Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City Attorney Penman, Deputy City
Clerk South, City Administrator Schweitzer. Absent:
None.
Also present were: Steve Whitney, City Librarian;
Larry Harvey, Library Board President; Ed Keller, Library
Board Vice President; Kathy Grossman, Library Board Sec-
retary; George Martinez and Jack Hill, Library Board Mem-
bers.
LIBRARY BUDGET WORKSHOP
This is the time and place
consider the Library Budget.
set for a workshop to
(21)
Each Library Board Member spoke regarding their con-
cerns for the Library Budget.
Larry Harvey, Library Board President, spoke regard-
ing the "spot closing" of library facilities and services
to the community, the purchase of books, the loss of staff
members due to their hours being cut back and their need
to find replacement jobs, due to cutbacks in the Library
Budget.
Ed Keller, Library Board Vice President, requested
that the Mayor and Common Council and the Library Board
meet at least once a year for better communication. He
related the nationwide reputation of the library in the
City of San Bernardino, and spoke regarding the early
closing time of the Central Library due to funding cut-
backs.
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Jack Hill, Library Board Member, expressed concerns
over library facilities not being used to their maximum
potential, and the purchase of books.
The Adult Literacy Program at the Kellogg Branch was
discussed, and the need for a lease agreement for the
Inghram Branch.
George Martinez, Library Board Member, spoke regard-
ing the interaction of the library system with other in-
stitutions, particularly the school system, and the need
for a spirit of cooperation between the City and the
Library.
Kathy Grossman, Library Board
the library's position concerning
funds.
Secretary, clarified
its use of library
The micro computer lab was discussed.
Steve Whitney, City Librarian, spoke regarding the
problem of maintaining trained employees due to the cut-
back in their hours, as they find it necessary to find
full-time replacement jobs.
Ed Keller, Library Board Vice President, spoke re-
garding the salary comparison study.
Ray Schweitzer, City Administrator, answered ques-
tions regarding the salary study and adjustments made as
result of the study.
Steve Whitney, City Librarian, spoke regarding salary
comparison.
The possibility of a task force to review the library
system for better planning and resource utilization was
discussed, along with the rental lease for the Dorothy
Inghram Library, and its possible relocation.
Ed Keller, Library Board Vice President, stated that
the library is playing catch-up with items cut from pre-
vious years' budgets.
The responsibility of the Council to correlate the
budgets of all of the City departments, and to consider
the loss of revenue from the court-imposed building mora-
torium was discussed.
Recognition was given to the fact that the library is
a governmental agency, not a City department. The Library
Board has the authority to decide the use of the library's
budgeted funds.
The Council pointed out that the Library was not
asked to cut its budget by 4%, as were other City depart-
ments.
City Attorney Penman stated that the Council does not
have the authority to put a rider on the budget expendi-
tures of the library.
Warren Knudson, Finance Director, answered questions
regarding the financial reports of expenditures and
revenues.
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Steve Whitney, City Librarian, stated that he and the
Finance Director had been working closely together on a
manual system of balancing the Library's account month to
month. Problems incurred by the Library in order to func-
tion on a month-to-month budget, and its inability to take
advantage of discounts for ordering in bulk, were dis-
cussed.
City Administrator Schweitzer answered questions,
stating that the Library had not contacted him concerning
any unmet needs.
In a memorandum dated October 19, 1987, Finance
Director Knudson provided a summary of personal services
of the Library through September 22, 1987 and other
recorded expenses.
Consideration for keeping employees was emphasized.
The Council requested information regarding the automation
project.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Coun-
cil Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that the
monthly method of funding the Library Budget be changed to
the normal funding method used for City departments.
The Council expressed the desire to be notified when
the Library has meetings regarding Library Budget or prob-
lems, and that follow-up be made on the suggestion that
the Council and Library Board meet periodically. The need
for a meeting prior to the Mid-Year Budget Review was
discussed.
ADJOURN MEETING
At 1:40 p.m., Council Member Minor made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Flores and unanimously carried,
that the meeting adjourn to 2:00 p.m. in the Council Cham-
bers, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:04 p.m., Mayor wilcox called the meeting to
order in the Council Chambers, 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 Wilcox; Council Members
Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; City
Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator
Schweitzer. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87-37 - NEGATIVE FINDINGS
OF FACT - SALE/CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 33RD AND "E" STREETS
In a memorandum dated October 7, 1987, Ann Siracusa,
Planning Director, stated that based upon testimony at the
Planning Commission hearing, and the City Council appeal
hearing of October 5, 1987, regarding the approval of
Conditional Use Permit 87-37 for the sale/consumption of
alcoholic beverages at the corner of 33rd and "E" Streets,
Negative Findings of Fact must be adopted. (29)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that the
Mayor and Council adopt the Negative Findings of Fact to
support the denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 87-37.
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COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the Council
Meeting and took her place at the Council Table.
WALL SIGNS - AMENDMENT TO TEXT 87-1 - SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.60.240 -
MARUKO CORPORATION
In a memorandum dated October 7, 1987, Ann Siracusa,
Planning Director, provided background, potential modi-
fications to text language and recommendation concerning
the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial of an
amendment to Text No. 87-1 of San Bernardino Municipal
Code Section 19.60.240 concerning increasing the allowable
size for all signs for hotels having a height greater than
six stories or seventy-two feet in the C-4 Central Busi-
ness District, as initiated by the Redevelopment Agency in
response to a request made by the Maruko Corporation,
owners of the downtown hotel. (30)
The possibility of amending the text of the Municipal
Code, application for a variance, and having all buildings
meet the same requirements was discussed.
James Penman, City Attorney, expressed concern over
the consistency of sign regulations, and suggested that a
Conditional Use Permit would be faster than amending the
Municipal Code.
Ann Siracusa, Planning Director, stated that the form
motion on the agenda was incorrect, and answered questions
concerning whether the hotel people were notified of the
Planning Commission meeting concerning signage.
Shauna Clark, City Clerk, explained the procedure of
amending the Municipal Code, and stated that the matter
would only come to the Council on appeal, whether the
Planning Commission accepts or rejects the request.
Planning Director Siracusa was asked to direct Maruko
to apply for a Conditional Use Permit.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Coun-
cil Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that the
Planning Commission's recommendation to deny a Municipal
Code amendment, be approved.
APPEAL - PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87-45 - SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES - RIALTO AND PEPPER AVENUES - CHARLES
BLACKWELL - RUBA ENTERPRISE, INC., OWNER/APPLICANT
In a memorandum dated October 9, 1987, Ann Siracusa,
Planning Director, stated that an appeal had been filed by
Charles Blackwell, Manager of the Mediterranean Mobile
Home Park, concerning the Planning Commission's approval
of Conditional Use Permit 87-45 for the sale of alcoholic
beverages for off-site consumption in a mini-market to be
construction at Rialto and Pepper Avenues by Ruba Enter-
prise, Inc. (31)
In a memorandum dated October 1, 1987, Ben Shevchuk,
owner of the Mediterranean Mobile Home Park located at
2744 W. Rialto Avenue, Rialto, California, wrote in
opposition to the opening of additional businesses selling
alcoholic beverages in the neighborhood surrounding the
mobile home park.
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Ben Shevchuk, owner of the Mediterranean Mobile Home
Park, was present at the Council Meeting, and stated that
when the residents of his mobile home park were asked
about the location of another liquor outlet in their
neighborhood, 27 of them signed a petition against it. He
spoke regarding a rise in crime and trash from the exist-
ing liquor stores.
The mobile home park residents' petition was given to
City Clerk Clark.
Mr. Herkelrath, owner of Herkelrath Mobile Home
Estates, stated that he was not notified of the possi-
bility of another liquor store in the neighborhood.
Jeff Lewis of the law firm Best, Best and Kreiger,
representing the applicant, stated that Alcoholic Beverage
Control allows up to seven liquor outlets in a given area,
and that this proposed outlet would be the fifth in the
area.
Attorney Jeff Lewis answered questions regarding the
service hours of the liquor outlets.
Ann Siracusa, Planning Director, answered questions
regarding traffic and circulation in the area in question,
and the location of other liquor outlets in the area.
Leo Amendt, Amendt Oil, stated that he has been a
property owner in the area, and has not had any vandalism
problems due to the existence of neighboring liquor out-
lets.
Charles Blackwell, Manager of the Mediterranean
Mobile Home Park, requested more police protection in the
area.
Council Member Reilly made a motion,
Council Member Miller, that the hearing be
the appeal be denied, and the Planning
approval of CUP 87-45, be affirmed.
seconded by
closed, that
Commission's
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-
Ludlam; Noes: Council Members Flores, Miller. Absent:
None.
DEMOLITION ASSISTANCE FUNDS - LANG'S EMPIRE
BUILDING MATERIALS - 940 W. SECOND STREET -
CONTINUED FROM EARLIER IN MEETING
This is the time and place continued to for consi-
deration of providing CDBG demolition assistance funds to
Empire Building Materials, 940 W. Second Street, as re-
quested by owner Stanley Lang. (See Page 6) (9)
Stanley Lang of Empire Building Materials, answered
questions regarding the bids he received for the demoli-
tion of his building and the amount of work already com-
pleted.
Lisa Dickey, Community Development Specialist, stated
that regulations do not provide for CDBG funds to be used
for reimbursement.
Discussion was held concerning the amount of assis-
tance the City is able to provide.
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RECESS MEETING
At 3:15 p.m., Mayor Wilcox asked for a five-minute
recess of the meeting.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 3: 20 p.m., Mayor wilcox called the meeting to
order in the Council Chambers, 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 Wilcox; Council Members
Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam,
Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Ad-
ministrator Schweitzer. Absent: None.
DEMOLITION ASSISTANCE FUNDS - LANG'S EMPIRE
BUILDING MATERIALS - 940 W. SECOND STREET -
CONTINUED FROM EARLIER IN MEETING
This is the time and place continued to for
deration of the request of Stanley Lang, owner of
Building Materials, 940 W. Second Street, for CDBG
tion assistance funds. (See Page 22)
consi-
Empire
demol i-
(9 )
James Penman, City Attorney, read the Municipal Code
Sections pertaining to expenditures exceeding $5,000.
John Wilson, Deputy City Attorney, answered questions
regarding the current demolition policy.
Lisa Dickey, Community Development Specialist, stated
that the City's policy covering demolition has a criteria
for the bid selection, and that an expenditure of $5,000+
comes before the Mayor and Common Council.
Stanley Lang, owner of Empire Building Materials,
answered questions regarding the amount of demolition work
already done.
Discussion ensued regarding other loan programs for
which Mr. Lang might be eligible.
Council Member Estrada made a motion that the matter
be referred to the Redevelopment Agency Committee for
review at their upcoming meeting.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the
matter be continued to later in the meeting so that Mr.
Lang could meet with a representative of the Redevelopment
Agency.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
At 3:45 p.m., Council Member Reilly made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Flores and unanimously carried,
that the meeting recess to Closed Session under the
authority of Government Code Section 54956.9(b) (1), to
discuss pending litigation, and Section 54956.9 (a) ,to
confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation to
which the City is a party as follows: (S-6 & S-7)
Saldecke, et al vs. City of San Bernardino, et al
- San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 236836;
City of San Bernardino vs. California Construction
Management, Inc., et al - San Bernardino Superior Court
Case 238755;
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Cable Lakes Associates vs. City of San Bernardino
Common Council et al - San Bernardino Superior Court Case
No. 238714;
DeTinne vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 214093;
DeTinne vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 222068;
~lan vs. Cit~ San Bernardino, et al - San Ber-
nardino Superior Court Case No. 225490;
Wales vs. Cl!Y of San Bernardino, et al - San Ber-
nardino Superior Court Case No. 220344;
Rush vs. H~ht, et al - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. 232660;
San Bernardino Valley-Municipal Water District vs.
All Interested in South Valle - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. 224322;
San Bernardino Munici~l Water District vs. RDA and
City - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 223718;
San Bernardino Municipal Water District vs. Tri-City
Project - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 219711;
Barry Malleck vs. Cit~ San Bernardino, et al _
Federal District Court Case No. 87-1615 AWT (BX);
Barrett, Inc., vs. City of San Bernardino, et al -San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 239913;
Walker vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 237618.
CLOSED SESS ION
At 3:45 p.m., Mayor wilcox called the Closed Session
to order in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers,
City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, Cali-
fornia.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the
following being present: Mayor Wilcox; Council Members
Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam,
Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Ad-
ministrator Schweitzer. Absent: None.
Also present were: Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant
City Attorney; Denise Brue, Assistant City Attorney;
Charles Redd, Deputy City Attorney.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 4:25 p.m., the Closed Session of the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino adjourned to
the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the
City of San Bernardino.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 4:25 p.m., the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino reconvened in
the Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
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ROLL CALL
Roll Call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the
fOllowing being present: Mayor Wilcox; Council Members
Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam,
Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Ad-
ministrator Schweitzer. Absent: None.
DEMOLITION ASSISTANCE FUNDS - LANG'S EMPIRE
BUILDING MATERIALS - 940 W. SECOND STREET _
CONTINUED FROM EARLIER IN MEETING
This is the time and place continued to for consi-
deration of providing demolition assistance funds for
Stanley Lang of Empire Building Materials, 940 W. Second
Street, San Bernardino, California. (See Page 23)
(9 )
Various ways of providing financing for Mr. Lang were
discussed, along with the problem of an approaching dead-
line for clearing the lot.
Stanley Lang, owner of Empire Building Materials,
stated that due to the time constraints of going through
the bidding process and selecting a contractor who can
complete the jOb before the deadline, he will withdraw his
request for demolition assistance funds.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the
matter concerning demolition assistance funds for Empire
Building Materials, be tabled.
ADJOURN MEETING
At 4:45 p.m., Council Member Reilly made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Estrada and unanimously car-
ried, that the meeting adjourn to 9:00 a.m., Monday,
October 26, 1987, in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California, for a
public hearing concerning the No Smoking Ordinance and the
court cases listed in Agenda Item S-6.
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. City Clerk
No. of items: 51
No. of hours: 6
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