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Home My WebLink About06-06-1983 Minutes . . City of San Bernardino, California . June 6, 1983 City 9:00 City The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Holcomb at a.m., on Monday, June 6, 1983, in the Council Chambers of Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Reverend Hardy Johnson of the Carter Memorial Church of God in Christ. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Frazier. ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk with the following be- ing present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler; City Attorney Prince, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Matzer. Absent: None. . RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - VELASQUEZ - CIVIL SERVICE CHIEF EXAMINER Lorraine Velarde, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, read a resolution commending Ralph Velasquez, former Chief Examiner of Civil Service for outstanding service to the City of San Bernardino. Mr. Velasquez was present to accept the resolution. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - GEHRIS Lorraine Velarde, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, read a resolution commending William "Bill" Gehris as the most decorated living veteran of World War Two and for his exemplary service to the United States. Mr. Gehris was present to accept the resolution. COUNCIL MEMBER FRAZIER EXCUSED Council Member Frazier was excused from the Council Meeting. . APPROVE MINUTES - APRIL 25, 1983 Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino held on the 25th of April, 1983, as submitted in type- written form. (1) APPROVE MINUTES - MAY 23, 1983 Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino held on the 23rd of May, 1983, as submitted in type- written form. (2) STURGES AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION - FISHER'S GRADING AND EXCAVATION In a memorandum dated May 16, 1983, Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, recommended that the construction of a parking lot for the Sturges Auditorium by Fisher's Grading and Excavation be approved. (4) . . . . Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler and unanimously carried, that the work performed by the contractor, in accordance with Specification No. 6247, be approved and accepted: and that final payment be authorized at the end of the lien period. BINGO PERMIT - OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL - 1475 WEST SEVENTH STREET Pursuant to the recommendation of the Chief of Police, Coun- cil Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler and unanimously carried, that the application of Our Lady of Guadalupe SchoOl, 1475 West Seventh Street, be approved to engage in the business of bingo. (5) CLAIMS AND PAYROLL Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler and unanimously carried, to approve demands against the City and authorize the issuance of warrants as follows: (8) a. Approve the register of demands dated: May 9, 1983 #82/83 $673,986.15 May 16, 1983 #82/83 $791,838.76 . May 23, 1983 #82/83 $564,208.67 May 24, 1983 #82/83 $ 18,881.61 b. Approve a supplement to the total gross payroll for the period April 4, 1983 through April 17, 1983, in the amount of $7,825.27. c. Approve the total gross payroll for the period April 18, 1983 through May 1, 1983, in the amount of $921,921.55. d. Approve a supplement to the total gross payroll for the period April 18, 1983 through May 1, 1983, in the amount of $432.03. e. Approve the total gross payroll for the period May 2, 1983 through May 15, 1983, in the amount of $928,637.84. . PERSONNEL ACTIONS Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler 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 and ratified as follows: (9) LEAVE OF ABSENCE Communications Lawrence W. Gatlin - Communications & Electronics Technician From June 1, 1983 to June 21, 1983 Police Department Julie A. Coar - Intermediate Typist Clerk From June 6, 1983 to June 21, 1983 Public Works/Engineering Alfred Goer - Civil Engineering Assistant From June 11, 1983 to June 25, 1983 REINSTATEMENT OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE . Cemetery Gilbert M. DeLeon - Heavy Laborer From April 28, 1983 to May 30, 1983 - 2 - 6/6/83 . . . Public Buildings Francisco L. Vela - Custodian From May 5, 1983 to May 31, 1983 COUNCIL MEMBER FRAZIER RETURNED Council Member Frazier returned to the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Holcomb made an announcement regarding the importance of a resolution for a meeting on Thursday in Sacramento for the San Bernardino Employment and Training Administration consortium. (3) PROTEST HEARING - ALLEY VACATION - BETWEEN SIXTH STREET AND SPRUCE STREET, EAST OF MT. VERNON AVENUE This is the time and place set for a protest hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of an alley located between Sixth Street and Spruce Street, east of Mt. Vernon Avenue. (10) Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing. No protests were received. . COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ EXCUSED Council Member Hernandez was excused from the Council Meeting. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel, that the hearing be closed and the findings of fact as set forth in the memorandum from Roger G. Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, as to why that certain unnamed alley between Sixth Street and Spruce Street, east of Mt. Vernon Avenue, is no longer necessary for present or prospective street purposes, be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Hernandez. Abstain: Council Member Frazier. COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ RETURNED Council Member Hernandez returned to the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. . RES. 83-156 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO VACATING THAT CERTAIN UNNAMED ALLEY BETWEEN SIXTH STREET AND SPRUCE STREET, EAST OF MT. VERNON AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. The City Clerk read the title of the resolution. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolution be waived and said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-156 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. . REVIEW - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82-9 - 1755 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE - MAYHEW This is the time and place set for a review on Conditional Use Permit No. 82-9, Condition No.3, which requires that a five foot high block wall be constructed around the rear parking area of a restaurant located at 1755 East Highland Avenue owned by Theresa Mayhew. At the Council Meeting of June 7, 1982, the Council granted Ms. Mayhew an 18 month extension to construct the wall as opposed to the six month period given by the Planning Commission. (11) - 3 - 6/6/83 . . . A letter dated June 3, 1983 was received from Norris P. Gregory, representing Ms. Theresa Mayhew, requesting a one year extension relative to Condition No. 3 of Conditional Use Permit No. 82-9. Frank Schuma, Planning Director, answered questions. Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, that a one year extension be granted for the construction of a wall around the westerly and southerly sides of the rear parking area for the business located at 1755 East High- land Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Marks. Absent: None. Abstain: Council Member Hernandez. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Frank Schuma, Planning Director, gave the Planning Report regarding all Planning Commission matters of the meeting of May 17, 1983. The following recommendations were made: . That the application for Change of Zone No. 83-8, Jaime Rosso, owner, to change the land use zoning district from R-3-l200 Multiple Family Residential to C-3A Limited General Commercial for a rectangu- larly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approxi- mately 100 feet on the south side of Spruce Street and being located approximately 195 feet west of the centerline of "J" Street, be denied and "T" Transitional zoning be approved for the site. (13) Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, to approve the responses to comments and to adopt the mitigated Negative Declaration for en- vironmental review which has been reviewed and considered. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, to approve the findings of fact and the recommendation of the Planning Commission and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary amendments to the zon- ing ordinance. . That the application for Change of Zone No. 83-11, David Camarigg, owner, to change the land use zoning district from A-P Administrative-Professional and "T" Transitional to A-P Administrative-Professional for an irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately 40,000 square feet having a frontage of approximately 100 feet on the east side of "D" Street and being located approximately 175 feet north of the centerline of Magnolia Street and further des- cribed as 1515 North "D" Street, be approved for A-P Administrative-Professional zoning for the entire site. (14) A memorandum dated May 31, 1983 was received from Council Member Jack Reilly recommending that the Municipal Code be amended to prohibit commercial driveway access through residentially zoned properties. He stated in his memorandum that several residents in the 1500 block of Arrowhead Avenue have raised concern over the application for Change of Zone No. 83-11 since one of the plans proposed by the applicant shows a driveway access from the "D" Street parking area out to Arrowhead Avenue across property zoned residentially. (29) . Hazel Pro cop of 1506 North Arrowhead Avenue, expressed con- cerns regarding a proposed driveway exit into a neighborhood that is residential. - 4 - 6/6/83 . . Frank Schuma, Planning Director, reported on agenda item 29 which would alleviate the concerns of the area residents. . Mr. Joe Bonadiman of 606 East Mill Street stated that his client is the applicant of this property and asked questions. Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney and Planning Director prepare an amendment to the Municipal Code prohibiting use of residentially zoned property (R-l, R-2, R-3, and R-4) for commercial driveway access to serve adjoining A-P, commercial or industrial land use developments. Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel, to approve the responses to comments and to adopt the mitigated Negative Declaration for environmental review which has been reviewed and considered. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: None. . Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel, to approve the findings of fact and the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary amendment to the zoning ordinance which would not become effective until adoption of the ordinance pro- hibiting use of residentially zoned property for commercial drive- way access. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARING - REVOCATION OF LIBERTY TV CABLE, INC. FRANCHISE - CONTINUED FROM APRIL 4, 1983 This is the time and place continued to for a public hearing on the revocation of the franchise granted to Liberty TV Cable, Inc. (15) . Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the public hearing be continued to Monday, November 7, 1983, at 9:30 a.m., in the Coun- cil Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT - OMNITRANS BUDGET ADOPTION - CONTINUED FROM MAY 23, 1983 This is the time and place continued to for the Transporta- tion Committee Report of April 28, 1983. The Committee recommended that the Omnitrans Board be informed that the City would support "off-the-top" funding for transit operations in lieu of the cur- rent allocation method and that public hearings should be con- ducted before any final recommendations for transit service levels are included in the Omnitrans budget. (16) Council Member Marks, Acting Chairman of the Transportation Committee, presented the Committee report from the meeting of June 1, 1983. He also submitted a draft of the proposed Omnitrans compromise solutions dated June 1, 1983 which pertains to service deliveries, funding and voting. (26) . It was explained that this compromise solution would retain Route 18 for crosstown San Bernardino, continue dial-a-ride, utilize off-the-top funding for transit costs, and change the voting system to be weighted solely by population. - 5 - 6/6/83 . . . council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Hernandez and unanimously carried, to adopt the measures as outlined in the proposed compromise solutions dated June 1, 1983 and direct the Council representative to Omnitrans to inform Omnitrans of the City's position on these matters. APPOINTMENTS - DEFERRED COMPENSATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Troy Minning, Assistant Finance Director, recommended in a memorandum dated May 23, 1983, that new members and alternate members be appointed to serve on the Deferred Compensation Ad- visory Committee as a number of appointed members have retired or terminated. (17) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Hernandez and unanimously carried, that the following indi- viduals be appointed to serve on the City of San Bernardino De- ferred Compensation Committee: Member Bill Post Shauna Clark Ron III Alternate Annie Ramos Joan Fogarty Frank Schuma Bill Mattox Mary Havins . BUSINESS LICENSE COLLECTION - UNCOLLECTED BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES Lee Gagnon, Business License Supervisor, recommended in a memorandum dated May 25, 1983, that the Municipal Code be amended to provide for the collection of previously uncollected business license taxes for a period of three years. (18) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Hernandez and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary amendment to Municipal Code Section 5.04.030(1) to provide for the collection of previously uncollected business license taxes for the previous three years and including annual licenses. . BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE CLEANUP ASSISTANCE - JUNE 11, 1983 In a memorandum dated June 6, 1983, Council Members Robert Castaneda and Dan Frazier recommended that the Refuse Department be authorized to assist in a pilot cleanup program sponsored by the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Com- mittee in placing bins and roll-off units for a one day cleanup on June 11, 1983. The boundaries for the project are Fifth Street to Highland Avenue, and Mt. Vernon Avenue, east to the freeway. (19) Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that authorization be given to the Public Services Division/Refuse Section for assisting the Beautification Committee with personnel and placement of bins and roll-off units for the pilot cleanup program, June 11, 1983. . SEWER CONNECTION, PLANT CAPACITY FEE REQUIREMENT - PORTIONS OF MUSCOTT, WALNUT, CONGRESS AND BELLEVIEW STREETS A memorandum dated May 27, 1983 was received from Roger G. Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, recommending that the Superintendent of Public Services be authorized to send a letter to all abutting property owners on portions of Muscott, Walnut, Congress and Belleview Streets, informing them of the required fees that must be paid prior to connection of a parcel to the sewer system. (21) - 6 - 6/6/83 . . . A petition bearing approximately 65 signatures has been re- ceived from residents in the area of Muscott, Walnut, Congress and Belleview Streets protesting the sewer connection fee. (25) Mr. Ray Tayler of 1570 Walnut Street, objected to the manner in which the sewer project had been explained to residents, stat- ing that the residents did not expect to pay such high connection fees. After discussion regarding the fees, Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the Superintendent of Public Services be authorized and directed to send a letter to all property owners adjacent to the sewer mains recently installed in portions of Muscott Street, Walnut Street, Congress Street and Belleview Street, in accordance with Plan No. 6150, in order to notify them of the requirement to pay the sewer connection and plant capacity fees, and that a bill will be submitted for actual costs incurred in excavating, plug- ging and re-connecting those laterals found to be in violation. Mr. Bud Long of 1501 West Walnut Street, spoke regarding the connection fees. . Mayor Holcomb explained how low interest loans can be obtained from Community Development for hook up charges. Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and unanimously carried, to instruct the City Attorney to work with the Mayor's Office to come up with an amend- ment to the sewer connection charge ordinance and to prepare findings for exemption of the bedroom charge. RESTROOM/CONCESSION/STORAGE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - PERRIS HILL PARK - SCC GENERAL CONTRACTOR - CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE In a memorandum dated May 27, 1983, Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, recommended that Change Order No. One, to the contract with SCC General Contractor for the construc- tion of a restroom/concession/storage building at perris Hill Park be approved. (22) . Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that Change Order No. One to the contract with SCC General Contractor for the construction of a restroom/concession/storage building and amphitheater light- ing at Perris Hill Park, in accordance with Plan No. 6219, be approved; for a net increase of $1,523.75 in the contract price, from $78,731.00 to $80,254.75. STREET LIGHTING STANDARDS REVISION - INCLUSION OF ALLEYS Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, recommended in a memorandum dated May 27, 1983, that the Street Lighting Standards be revised to include a reference to alleys. (23) Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the revised Street Lighting Standards, dated June 6, 1983, be approved, to include a reference to alleys. . CHAPTER 27 IMPROVEMENTS - POSTPONEMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS - NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW PROPERTY A memorandum dated May 27, 1983 was received from Roger G. Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, where he stated that his office received a request from Joseph Brosmer of the National Orange Show that the order for their Chapter 27 Improve- ments be deferred for one year. The City Engineer is requesting in his memorandum that the Council act upon the request. (24) - 7 - 6/6/83 . . . Mr. Joseph G. Brosmer who is the General Manager of the National Orange Show, stated that the Orange Show is engaged in the development of a master plan that may change the proposed location of curbs and gutters and is therefore asking for an ex- tension of one year. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that in regards to Assessor's Parcel Numbers 136-471-01, 136-491-01 and 136-481-09, the Director of Public Works/Superintendent of Streets is directed to defer the installation of offsite improvements under the provisions of Chap- ter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911 as heretofore ordered for a period of one year or until review of the new master plan. LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT Council Member Strickler, Chairman of the Legislative Review Committee, presented the Legislative Review Committee report of May 26, 1983. The following items were discussed: (27) . Amendment to the Municipal Code for factory built housing. The parapet ordinance. Street light relamping. Equitable distribution of street lights. The ordinance suspending permit fees for installation of sidewalks, curbs and gutters in front of existing improved property until January 1, 1984. Parking requirements. Single-family residential zoning on a 6,000 square foot lot. Construction/zoning on smaller than standard code lots. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the Legislative Review Committee report dated May 26, 1983 be filed. MOBILE HOME PARK SECURITY DEPOSIT REGULATION Council Member Hernandez presented a memorandum dated June 2, 1983 recommending that a regulation requiring mobile home park owners to deposit security deposits in a trust account and credit interest to the mobile home owner, be adopted. (28) . Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the request be referred to the Legislative Review Committee. BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS - ABOLISH FIVE DAY GRACE PERIOD Lee Gagnon, Business License Supervisor, recommended in a memorandum dated May 27, 1983, that the current policy of per- mitting a five day grace period for payment of business license renewals be abolished. Mr. Gagnon stated in his memorandum that if the policy was abolished, $100,000.00 in business license taxes would be collected five days earlier over a one year period. (30) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council rescind the current policy of permitting a five day grace period with respect to payment of business licenses. . MOBILE HOME PARKS - SALE OF PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS Council Member Hernandez presented a memorandum dated June 2, 1983 recommending that legal restrictions be prepared to in- sure mobile home park tenants will be provided the first oppor- tunity for purchase of a mobile home park if the owner decides to sell the park. (31) - 8 - 6/6/83 . . . A letter dated May 18, 1983 Kaplan of 2686 West Mill Street, home park space rent increases. was received from Mr. Jack requesting discussion on mobile (S3) Mr. Jack Kaplan urged the Council to take action which would stabilize rents in mobile home parks and prohibit gouging by the mobile home park owners. Mayor Holcomb suggested that the City adopt an ordinance re- quiring each mobile home park owner to set forth a three to five year policy on rents which would be approved by tenants. Mr. Eby, a park resident, complained regarding gouging by park owners and stated that tenants of his park are in the pro- cess of forming an organization to purchase the park. . Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks, to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a moratorium for rent increases in all mobile home parks that do not have a tenant approved policy regarding a rent plan for three years or more: that said ordinance provide that those parks that have such a policy will be exempted from the moratorium and that any park owner may come before the Council and ask for an exemption be- cause of tenants unreasonableness. City Attorney Prince spoke regarding the legal problems with drafting such an ordinance. A gentleman representing tenants of two parks, urged the Council to take action as soon as possible. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Frazier, Noes: Council Member Quiel. Absent: None. Council Strickler. Mayor Holcomb explained that the moratorium ordinance could provide a roll-back date. Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, that the City Attorney be instructed to research and prepare an appropriate legal instrument with provisions for insuring the mobile home park tenants will be provided "first opportunity for purchase" of a mobile home park if the owner de- cides to sell the park. e Council Member Marks made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, to involve mobile home park tenants and members of the Council on a special ad hoc committee to work with the Mobile Home Park Tenants Association and the Owners Association to do fact findings and prepare al- ternate solutions to present to the Council at the time the mora- torium ordinance is presented. COUNCIL MEMBER FRAZIER EXCUSED Council Member Frazier was excused from the Council Meeting. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that Council Members Hernandez, Frazier and Reilly be appointed to the ad hoc committee. COUNCIL MEMBER FRAZIER RETURNED Council Member Frazier returned to the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. . Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler, that the recommendation that legal restrictions be prepared to insure mobile home park tenants will be provided the first opportunity for purchase of a mobile home park if the owner decides to sell the park be tabled. - 9 - 6/6/83 . . . The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members Castaneda, Reilly, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Council Members Hernandez, Marks. Absent: None. Council Noes: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Community Development Commission/ Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Holcomb in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Ber- nardino, California. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOBS BILL OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency, answered questions regarding the public hearing process stating that the City's Proposed Statement of Community Development Jobs Bill Objectives and Projected Use of Funds can be amended at the June 20, 1983 public hearing. (Rl) . Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council conduct a public hearing on the City's Proposed Statement of Community Development Jobs Bill Objectives and Projected Use of Funds at the Council Meeting of June 20, 1983, and that the Redevelopment Agency staff be instructed to publish the Statement with the notice of public hearing in at least two newspapers. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED TRI-CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA This is the time and place set for a joint public hearing to consider the adoption of certain documents by the Community De- velopment Commission/Redevelopment Agency and the City of San Ber- nardino relating to the proposed Tri-City Redevelopment Project Area. The Project Area is divided into two physically separate subareas. Area I is located north of Sixth Street, west of Del Rosa Avenue, south of the Warm Creek Flood Control Channel, and east of Tippecanoe Avenue. Area II is located north of Inter- state 10, west of Tippecanoe, south of the Santa Ana River and Gould Street, and east of Waterman Avenue. (R4) . The Planning Commission has recommended that the Tri-City Redevelopment Plan and the Report on the Plan and certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report, as adopted in Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 83-10, be approved and adopted. (12) MAYOR HOLCOMB EXCUSED At 11:15 a.m., Mayor Holcomb was excused from the Council Meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Strickler opened the hearing and stated that the purpose of the hearing is to consider the Tri-City Re- development Plan, the report on the plan, and the Environmental Impact Report. He stated that the approval of all actions re- quired by law by the Commission and the City relating to the Tri- City Project Area are set forth on the action schedule dated May 31, 1983. All appropriate actions required to arrive at this joint public hearing have been completed and approved as required by law. The following documents were submitted to the City Clerk to be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office: . The Tri-City Redevelopment Plan - Exhibit A The report on the plan - Exhibit B The Environmental Impact Report, together with comments and responses - Exhibit C Action schedule - Exhibit D - 10 - 6/6/83 . . . Mayor Pro Tempore Strickler stated that each member of the Council and Commission has personally received a copy of the Plan, Report and EIR and has read and studied them. Each member is familiar with the area, has recently toured it and has reviewed the documents submitted into evidence. Each member has also con- ferred with and has been briefed by the City Administrator and staff and all department heads during recent budget hearings as to the financial status of the City and its inability to install infrastructures in the proposed project area. Two Council Members stated that they were not prepared at this time to take action as these documents were not received by them until Friday, June 3, 1983. The City Clerk gave the oath to the following people who were prepared to testify on the Plan: William Flory, Agency Counsel, Vincent Bautista, Principal Planner, Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director, Glenda Saul, Deputy Director, Gene Krekorian, Economic Research Associates, Jack Matzer, City Administrator, Doug Golding, Developer, Sam Catalano of the Citizens Advisory Committee, Frank Ayala of the San Bernardino School District, Dave Rodriguez, a citizen, and Francisco Gomez, a citizen. . Bill Flory, Agency Counsel, called each person scheduled to testify and asked them questions regarding their participation in the plan. Vince Bautista, Principal Planner of the Planning Department, described the location of the subareas within the plan, explained the development alternatives, stating that there were no signifi- cant adverse impacts and the area consists of a 17 acre site with two non-contiguous subareas. The Principal Planner answered questions. Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency, and Glenda Saul, Deputy Director of the Redevelopment Agency, answered questions and presented testimony. . Gene Krekorian of Economic Research Associates answered questions stating that his company had prepared an analysis of the area. He stated that the area is blighted and that develop- ment would be economically infeasible without Redevelopment in- centive and that the City is losing tax revenue due to disuse of the property. Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that the hearing on the Tri-City Redevelopment Project Area Plan be continued until 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. RECESS MEETING At 11:48 a.m., the meeting recessed until 12:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernar- dino, California. RECONVENE MEETING At 12:00 p.m., the 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 following be- ing present: Mayor Holcomb, Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler; City Attorney Prince, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Matzer. Absent: None. - 11 - 6/6/83 . . . SWEARING IN CEREMONY - ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Holcomb called the meeting to order for the purpose of conducting the swearing in ceremony for the candidates elected at the Primary and General elections held in March and May of 1983. The following persons were sworn into office: Council Member Ralph Hernandez, representing the Third Ward Council Member Gordon Quiel, representing the Fifth Ward Council Member Dan Frazier, representing the Sixth Ward Council Member Jack Strickler, representing the Seventh Ward City Attorney Ralph Prince City Clerk Shauna Clark City Treasurer Craig Graves RECESS MEETING At 12:30 p.m., Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that the meeting recess until 1:45 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. tt RECONVENE MEETING At 1:45 p.m., the 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 following be- ing present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler; City Attorney Prince, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Matzer. Absent: None. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED TRI-CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA - CONTINUED FROM EARLIER IN THE MEETING This is the time and place continued to for a joint public hearing to consider the adoption of certain documents by the Com- munity Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency and the City of San Bernardino relating to the proposed Tri-City Redevelopment Project Area. (R4) . John Matzer, Jr., City Administrator, presented testimony regarding the financial status of the City. COUNCIL MEMBER FRAZIER EXCUSED At 2:06 p.m., Council Member Frazier was excused from the Council Meeting. Doug GOlding, land developer for 25 years and a member of the County Planning Commission, stated that he will soon be owner of the property in subarea II and there are 258 gross acres in the area. He stated that the plan does contain a fixed wing air- port and the best aspect of the property is that it is in a good location for freeway access but development cannot take place without redevelopment assistance. COUNCIL MEMBER FRAZIER RETURNED At 2:15 p.m., Council Member Frazier returned to the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. . Sam Catalano, General Manager of the Central City Mall and Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Tri-City Development, stated that the Citizens Advisory Committee recom- mends approval of the Tri-City Development. - 12 - 6/6/83 . . . Glenda Saul, Deputy Director of answered questions regarding the type the Redevelopment Agency. She stated bond anticipation notes and explained the Redevelopment Agency, of assistance provided by that the Agency would sell the Redevelopment process. Frank Ayala of the San Bernardino School District testified regarding the impact of the housing development on the School Dis- trict. Bill Flory, Agency Counsel, stated that the Agency is working with the School District for a cooperative agreement regarding the housing project within the redevelopment area. The City Clerk swore in Attorney Ed Taylor who was present to reaffirm the objections of his client concerning the redevelop- ment plan. The City Clerk read in full letters received from Edwin Krick, J. Miller, E. F. Dibble, William Erickson, Gary Gilman and Evelyn p. Brier commenting on the Tri-City Redevelopment Project. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE TRI- CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. FIRST . The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance. Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that the ordinance be laid over for final passage. Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks and unanimously carried, that the joint public hear- ing on the proposed Tri-City Redevelopment Project area be con- tinued to Monday, June 20, 1983, at 11:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, Cali- fornia. . RES. 83-157 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - PRIME LINE PRODUCTS PROJECT, IN- DUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS. (State College Business Park) (R5) The City Clerk read the title of the resolution. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Reilly and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolution be waived and said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-157 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. MAYOR HOLCOMB RETURNED Mayor Holcomb returned to the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. RES. 83-158 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING - INLAND PLAZA PROJECT, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS. (Inland Plaza Project, east side of South "E" Street, between Mill Street and Orange Show Road) (R8) The City Clerk read the title of the resolution. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Reilly and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolution be waived and said resolution be adopted. .. Resolution No. 83-158 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 13 - 6/6/83 . . . ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE TRI- CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. FIRST Mayor Holcomb pointed out that the Council did not waive the first reading of the ordinance approving and adopting the Rede- velopment Plan for the Tri-City Redevelopment Project Area. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that the first reading of the ordinance be waived and said ordinance be laid over for final passage. RES. 83-159 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF A CONSORTIUM OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES UNDER THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT. The City Clerk read the title of the resolution. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Hernandez and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolution be waived and said resolution be adopted. . Resolution No. 83-159 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. UTILITY TAX SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Quiel and unanimously carried, that the report from the Utility Tax Sub-committee be continued to Monday, June 20, 1983, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. (32) COUNCIL MEMBERS FRAZIER AND STRICKLER EXCUSED Council Members Frazier and Strickler were excused from the Council Meeting. . EASEMENTS - PINE AVENUE, BETWEEN IRVINGTON AND BELMONT AVENUES - METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, recommended in a memorandum dated May 31, 1983, approval of the two draft easements from the Metropolitan Water District for storm drain and street purposes over the Water District's prop- erty located adjacent and parallel on the easterly side of Pine Avenue between Irvington and Belmont Avenues. (33) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the draft easements prepared by MWD for street and storm drain purposes across their parcel east of Pine Avenue, between Irvington Avenue and Belmont Avenue, in connection with development of Tract No. 10979, be approved in principle. COUNCIL MEMBERS FRAZIER AND STRICKLER RETURNED Council Members Frazier and Strickler returned to the Council Meeting and took their place at the Council Table. WAIVE READINGS - RESOLUTIONS The City Clerk read the title of all the resolutions on the agenda. Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez and unanimously carried, that further reading of . all the resolutions on the agenda be waived. - 14 - 6/6/83 . . . RES. 83-160 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO C & D LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING ON PORTIONS OF KENDALL DRIVE IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 951. (34) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-160 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-161 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TIDE AND TURF LANDSCAPE FOR MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING ON PORTIONS OF STATE COLLEGE PARKWAY, COLLEGE AVENUE, 48TH STREET, KEN- DALL DRIVE, NORTHPARK BOULEVARD AND LITTLE MOUNTAIN DRIVE IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 952. (35) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted. . Resolution No. 83-161 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-162 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO J & R LANDSCAPE MAINTE- NANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING ON PORTIONS OF 16TH STREET, BETWEEN MUSCOTT STREET AND CALIFORNIA STREET, IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 953. (36) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-162 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-163 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR SUBDIVISION TRACT NO. 12411 LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 48TH STREET AND LITTLE MOUNTAIN DRIVE. (38) . Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-163 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-164 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT DEED TO ST. BERNARDINE HOSPITAL OF SAN BERNARDINO, A CALI- FORNIA CORPORATION, FOR THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROP- ERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TWENTY-FIRST STREET AND VALENCIA AVENUE. (39) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Hernandez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-164 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. . COUNCIL MEMBER STRICKLER EXCUSED Council Member Strickler was excused from the Council Meeting. - 15 - 6/6/83 . . . RES. 83-165 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO FISHER'S GRADING AND EXCAVATING FOR WIDENING WATERMAN AVENUE (EAST SIDE), FROM OLIVE STREET TO BASE LINE STREET. (37) Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Frazier, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-165 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Strickler. COUNCIL MEMBER STRICKLER RETURNED Council Member Strickler returned to the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. RES. 83-166 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF MEALS TO DESIGNATED SITES FOR THE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM. (40) . Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-166 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-167 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO IMPOSING LIENS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROP- ERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF THE ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE. (1199 North "E" Street, 648 West Magnolia, 1329 West 13th Street, 1335 West 13th Street, 1441 North Sepul- veda, 450-465 South Pear, 1151 North Mt. Vernon) (41) Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, that said resolution be adopted. . Resolution No. 83-167 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-168 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT DEED, AS MODIFIED, CONVEYING CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS SECCOMBE LAKE PARK TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND AN AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE OPERATING AGREEMENT, FOR THE SECCOMBE LAKE PROJECT. (42) Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-168 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. . RES. 83-169 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5997 ENTITLED IN PART "A RESOLUTION. . .DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREET INTER- SECTIONS AND LOCATIONS WHEREIN TRAFFIC IN LEFT LANES MUST TURN LEFT"; AND AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO-WAY LEFT TURN LANE ON TIPPECANOE AVENUE BE- TWEEN MILL STREET AND A POINT ~ 100 FEET SOUTH OF SULLIVAN STREET. (43 ) - 16 - 6/6/83 . . Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, that said resolution be adopted. . Resolution No. 83-169 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-170 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3985 ENTITLED IN PART "A RESOLUTION. . .PROHIBITING PARKING UPON CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF. . ."; AND AUTHORIZING A NO PARKING ANY TIME ZONE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PACIFIC STREET BETWEEN ARDEN AVENUE AND GUTHRIE STREET. (44) Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-170 was adopted by the fOllowing vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. . RES. 83-171 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF THE WESTERNMOST NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF POPLAR STREET, EAST OF PEAR STREET, AND RESERVING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS UPON A PORTION THEREOF. (45) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-171 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, that Plan No. 6345 for the vacation of a north-south alley south of Poplar Street, east of Pear Street, be approved and the City Engineer and City Clerk be authorized to proceed. . RES. 83-172 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 12359 LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET SOUTH OF HIGHLAND AVENUE EXTENDING FROM BELLE STREET TO WATERMAN AVENUE; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT IN SAID SUBDIVISION. (PTU Invest- ments) (46) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-172 was adopted by the fOllowing vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-173 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE PROJECT PROPOSALS WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR $12,300.00 OF FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPORTIONED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE, SECTION 99233.3, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS SENATE BILL 821 FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES. (47) . Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda, that said resolution be adopted. - 17 - 6/6/83 . . . Resolution No. 83-173 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-174 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREE- MENT RELATING TO DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF A NEW GRADE CROSSING FOR "F" STREET, NORTH OF INLAND CENTER DRIVE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY. (48) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-174 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. . RES. 83-175 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING A THREE-YEAR RENEWAL OF A BICYCLE PARKING FACILITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID CITY AND THE STATE OF CALI- FORNIA FOR INSTALLATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SECURED BICYCLE LOCKERS AT THE CENTRAL CITY MALL AND CITY HALL. (49) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-175 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-176 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SOFTWARE AGREE- MENT WITH ATEMS COMPUTER SERVICES FOR USE OF CER- TAIN SOFTWARE PROGRAMS RELATING TO TIMING OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS. (50) Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-176 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, . Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-177 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL CITY COMPANY RELATING TO THE CONVERSION OF TWO ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER SIGNS INTO TWO DOUBLE FACED FIXED SIGNS. (51) Council Member Quiel stated that he will abstain from voting on this resolution due to the possibility of a client relation- ship. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-177 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Coun- cil Member Quiel. . RES. 83-178 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-277 ENTITLED IN PART "RESOLUTION. . .AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO LEASE. . .NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SIGNS"; AND INCREASING THE ONE-TIME LEASE PAYMENT FOR SIGNS UTILIZED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAMS. (52) - 18 - 6/6/83 . . Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler, that said resolution be adopted. . Resolution No. 83-178 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-179 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL ESTATE (KELLOGG LIBRARY) TO YVONNE EVERETT AND TAMARIO FUNN. (Continued from May 27, 1983) (53) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Hernandez and unanimously carried, that the resolution be amended by interdelineation to include that the financing of the loan will be at seven percent over a 30 year amortization period due and payable in five years and that the facility be used for religious and non-profit functions for five years, and that the resolution be adopted as amended. Resolution No. 83-179 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, tt Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. WAIVE READINGS - ORDINANCES The City Clerk read the title of all the ordinances on the agenda. Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that the first and final readings of all the ordinances on the agenda be waived. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 19.56 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 19.16.110 AND 19.16.390 TO DELETE REFERENCE TO R-l DISTRICTS. (Final reading) (58) . Pursuant to the request of the Planning Director, Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks and unanimously carried, that the ordinance be continued to Monday, June 20, 1983, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING FIRST CHAPTER 10.52 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE A 30 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT ON NINTH STREET BETWEEN SIERRA WAY AND "H" STREET, AND A 35 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT ON SECOND STREET BETWEEN "H" STREET AND MT. VERNON AVENUE. (54) Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be laid over for final passage. . ORD. MC-276 - ORDINANCE REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF FINAL LAND, AMENDING THE LAND USE ZONING MAP, WHICH IS IN- CORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN SECTION 19.06.020 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (PETITION NO. 83-6, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A RECTANGULARLY-SHAPED PARCEL OF LAND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 12,000 SQUARE FEET HAVING A FRONTAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF MOUNTAIN AVENUE AND BEING LOCATED APPROXI- MATELY 345 FEET SOUTH OF TilE CENTERLINE OF MARSHALL BLVD) . (55) - 19 - 6/6/83 . . Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks, that said ordinance be adopted. . Ordinance MC-276 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORD. MC-277 - ORDINANCE REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF FINAL LAND, AMENDING THE LAND USE ZONING MAP, WHICH IS IN- CORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN SECTION 19.06.020 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (PETITION NO. 83-5, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS AN IRREGULARLY-SHAPED PARCEL OF LAND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2.3 ACRES COM- PRISING AN ENTIRE BLOCK BOUNDED BY HIGHLAND AVENUE TO THE SOUTH, 23RD STREET TO THE NORTH BETWEEN MT. VERNON AVENUE AND CAJON BOULEVARD) . (57) Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks, that said ordinance be adopted. Ordinance MC-277 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. . ORD. MC-278 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AMENDING TITLE 2 AND TITLE 15 OF THE SAN BER- NARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM PROCE- DURES FOR APPOINTMENTS, TERMS, COMPENSATION, MEET- INGS AND QUORUMS FOR CERTAIN BOARDS, BUREAUS, AND COMMISSIONS, AND REPEALING PORTIONS OF TITLE 2, OF TITLE 3 AND TITLE 5 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE. FINAL (56) Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel, that said ordinance be adopted. Ordinance MC-278 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Marks. Absent: None. COUNCIL MEMBER STRICKLER EXCUSED Council Member Strickler was excused from the Council Meeting. GENERAL REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that the following filed: Council items be (59) . a. Four alcoholic beverage control applications for the following new and transferred licenses. N~ Thomas A. Taylor dba Americana Restaurant 770 West Fifth Street On Sale Beer & Wine Prestige Stations, Inc. 605 North "H" Street Off Sale Beer & Wine Transferred Ji Soo Klm dba Palm Liquors Gail J. & Roy M. Wood dba Monkey's Hide-Out 3605 East High- land Avenue Off Sale General 1180 West High- land Avenue On Sale General COUNCIL MEMBER STRICKLER RETURNED Council Member Strickler returned to the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. . ROOF REPLACEMENT - PARK SHOP BUILDING - CITY YARDS Annie Ramos, Director of Park and Recreation, requested in a memorandum dated June 2, 1983, authorization to expend $4,000 to replace the roof for the Park Shop building located at the City yards. (Sl) - 20 - 6/6/83 . . . City Administrator Matzer answered questions stating that there was storm damage to the roof and that is why replacement is necessary. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Marks and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Coun- cil authorize the expenditure of $4,000 from Line Item No. 01-332- 891 to contract the roof replacement for the Park Shop building No. 100 at the City Yards. 5 AND 10K RUN - JUNE 26, 1983 - YMCA DOWNTOWN BRANCH Pursuant to the recommendation of the Chief of Police, Coun- cil Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the request from the YMCA Downtown Branch for a 5 and 10K Run on Sunday, June 26, 1983, starting at 7:30 a.m., be approved. (S2) CORRECTIVE GRADING WORK - TRACT NOS. 9995 AND 10304 - NORTH OF 48TH STREET AND EAST OF KENDALL DRIVE City Attorney Ralph Prince recommended in a memorandum dated June 3, 1983 that the City Engineer be authorized to seek bids for corrective work for grading of Tract Nos. 9995 and 10304 as the grading on some lots did not conform to the approved grading . plan. (S4) Mrs. Joy Kolstadt of 1542 Indian Trail, stated that the grading for Tract 9995 in which she lives, has never been cer- tified. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to seek bids for the corrective work necessary for the grading of Tract Nos. 9995 and 10304. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the release of the bonds executed by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to Cunningham-Pelt and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland pur- porting to release the performance bonds for Tract Nos. 9995 and 10304 is rescinded and withdrawn, and that the bonding company be notified that the principals under such bonds had not performed satisfactorily and that a claim is made by the City under such bonds. . Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be directed to take such action as appropriate to enforce payment of the costs of grading and preparation of plans for necessary grad- ing work on Tract Nos. 9995 and 10304 from the bonding company and, to the extent feasible, from the contractor. COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ EXCUSED Council Member Hernandez was excused from the Council Meeting. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, to instruct the City Attor- ney to take action for legal redress against the project engineer. BINGO PERMIT - RANCHO HACIENDA CLUB - 222 SOUTH RANCHO AVENUE Pursuant to the recommendation of the Chief of Police, Coun- cil Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that the application of the Rancho Hacienda Club located at 222 South Rancho Avenue, for a bingo per- . mit, be approved. COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ RETURNED Council Member Hernandez returned to the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. - 21 - 6/6/83 . . . GRADING ASSISTANCE - BOYS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO Mayor Holcomb presented a memorandum dated June 6, 1983 stating that the Boys Club has requested the City's assistance with grading of the area to be used for parking at their community fair. The fair will be held from June 10 to 19, 1983 and will be located at South "E" Street and MacKay, south of Orange Show Road. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler and unanimously carried, that City staff assist with the grading of the area to be used for parking for the Boys Club Community Fair, located at South "E" Street and MacKay, south of Orange Show Road. PROHIBITING PARKING - "K" STREET, FROM LYTLE CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL TO OAK STREET Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, recommended in a memorandum dated June 6, 1983 that parking be prohibited on the west side of "K" Street, from Oak Street to Lytle Creek Flood Control Channel, and that the Superintendent of Public Services be authorized to paint the curb red. . Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the recommendation be continued to Tuesday, June 7, 1983, at 2:30 p.m., in the Con- vention Center, 303 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP The Mayor and Common Council discussed the proposed Council Committee assignments which would include such committees as the Ways and Means Committee and the Legislative Review Committee. NO action was taken. REVISED PROPOSAL - HIGHLAND CITYHOOD - EASTERN BOUNDARY Council Member Marks presented a proposal from Larry Hendon, Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission, re- garding the establishment of a two-step process for resolving the eastern boundary question in the incorporation of a City of High- land and detachments from the City of San Bernardino. (20) Council Member Marks spoke in favor of the proposal. . Council Member Marks made a motion that the Council endorse Mr. Larry Hendon's two-step proposal as outlined in the proposal dated May 24, 1983, and that the Mayor be directed to present this as the City's official position before LAFCO on June 8, 1983. Mayor Holcomb spoke in opposition to the motion. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda, to reaffirm the previous action of the Council and notify the LAFCO accordingly. After discussion, Council Member Reilly made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, that the two pre- vious motions be tabled. The motion to table carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Members Hernandez, Marks. Absent: None. RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION At 4:03 p.m., the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino recessed for a Closed Ses- sion for discussion on pending litigation. . - 22 - 6/6/83 . . . CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Holcomb in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken with the fOllowing being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler; City Attorney Prince, City Administra- tor Matzer. Absent: None. Also present was Ron Solheim, Risk Management Coordinator. RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR EXCUSED At 4:07 p.m., Ron Solheim, Risk Management Coordinator, was excused from the Closed Session. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION At 4:20 p.m., the Closed Session of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino adjourned to the Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. . RECONVENE MEETING At 4:20 p.m., the 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 following be- ing present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Strickler; City Attorney Prince, City Clerk Clark, City Adminis- trator Matzer. Absent: Council Members Castaneda, Hernandez, Frazier. . CLAIM SETTLEMENT - ZOLLER Ron Solheim, Risk Management Coordinator, requested in a memorandum dated May 31, 1983, approval of a settlement, in the sum of $2,618.49, for the claim filed by Neil Zoller for damages sustained when a vehicle owned by his business was involved in a traffic collision with a City owned street sweeper on May 11, 1983. (6) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that the claim of Neil Zoller, dba Inland Valley Engineering Corporation, for property damage alleged to be the result of his vehicle being involved in a traffic collision with a City street sweeper at the intersec- tion of Muscupiabe and 27th Streets on May 11, 1983, be approved in the sum of $2,618.49. COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTANEDA AND HERNANDEZ RETURNED Council Members Castaneda and Hernandez returned to the Coun- cil Meeting and took their place at the Council Table. RECESS MEETING At 4:20 p.m., Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez and unanimously carried, that the meeting recess to Tuesday, June 7, 1983, at 2:30 p.m., in the Convention Center, 303 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, Califor- nia. . - 23 - 6/6/83 . . . RECONVENE MEETING At 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 7,1983, the Regular ~~eet- ing of the Mayor and Common Council of the Citv of San Bernardino reconvened in the Convention Center, 303 North- "E" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL Cl'.LL Roll Call was taken by the Deputy City Clerk with the follow- ing being present: Nayor Holcomb; Council Hembers Reilly, Hernandez, ~larks, Quiel, Strickler; Deputy City Clerk Hartinez, City Administrator Matzer. Absent: Council Members C3.staneda, Frazier; City Attorney Prince. COUNCIL PERSOnNEL COJ1.l'UTTEE REPORT Council Member Hernandez presented the Personnel Committee minutes of their June 3, 1983 meeting. The follm~ing recommenda- tions were made: Approval of the requests to establish lists for Park and Recreation - Park Maintenance \'7orker III and Coach Operator. . Approval of the current eligibility lists for Planning Department - Associate Planner; and Public Buildings - Custodial Aide I. Approval of Personnel Actions as follows: Civil Service Janet E. Hedrick - Personnel Technician Human Services - ~'lary E. Baraboni Sandra Diaz Lupe A. Gomez Sandra R. Hall Summer Lunch Honitors Gloria Hargus Donald K. King Elijah K. Martin Janice R. Parker Human Services - Senior Citizens Center Flora Gadsden - Senior Services Aide Clarence J. Monck - Senior Services Aide Park and Recreation David L. Kle~n, Jr. - Tree Trimmer (Temporary basis only) . Recreation Aide M.ar]~ Chisom Lisa Jel,;ett Recreation Leader John Abraham Janet Chaney Cathrine Dodge Timothy Doyle Anne Levin Elijah Martin Shelley O'Keefe Senior Recreation Leader Ruben Campos Mary Irvin Pam Kiesel Martin Pastucha Ann Schultz . Lifeguard Sherry T. Adams Edward J. Bustamante Edward P. Campbell Robert Chavis, Jr. Vernette Ching Janet M. Coughtry Do You Hong Robyn Hopton Kris Larsen Jeffrey L. Lindgren Sandra J. Matthews Theresa L. Ilatthews James Minton Chris Norby - 24 - 6/7/83 . . Peter R. Petrucci Aaron Michael Schwartz Allen H. Schwartz David E. Smith Pete S. smith . Senior Lifeguard Ruby A. Cortinas-Wright Christine M. Jenkins Ann Corinne Larson John P. Rudningen Kelly J. Thomas Supervising Lifeguard Jayne E. Ainsworth Angela A. Gonzales Byron Taylor Aut':1orize the use of one Supervising Lifeguard at '1ill Pool and Delmann Heights replacing currently authorized Senior Guards. . Public Buildings - Custodial Aide I Anthony T. Allen Keith Fields Paul C. Gonzales Craig B. williams Public Services - Extra Relief Hichael A. Alba George E. Burnett Gregory Cruz Albert Dominguez Patrick A. Doyle Eugene Finley David P. Garcia Sal G. Hernandez Richard L. Clark Heavy Laborer Tommie L. Hicks Leonard M. Horton Henry A. Pena ~lark Paul Rodriguez Frank A. Silva Kenneth L. Tomlin John E. Van Havermaat Tommy Ray vJalker Park-Time Laborer - Hand Cleaning Robert B. Gonzales Ralph \'1. Henslee Alexander Lee Robert D. ~layoral Valentino D. Salgado Michael Stewart Brian West Samuel R. Wilhite . That the City Administrator provide the Council with a status report regarding the merger of Personnel Department and Civil Service. Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the report from the Council Personnel Committee be approved. PROHIBITING PARKING - "K" STREET, FROM LYTLE CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL TO OAK STREET - CONTINUED FROM JUNE 6, 1983 This is the time and place continued to for a request from the City Engineer to prohibit parking on the west side of "K" Street, from Oak Street to Lytle Creek Flood Control Channel, and to authorize the Superintendent of Public Buildings to paint the curb red. . Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that parking be prohibited on the west side of "K" Street, from Oak Street to Lytle Creek Flood Control Channel, and the Superintendent of Public Services be authorized and directed to paint the curb red at the earliest possible date. - 25 - 6/7/83 . . . COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS - VARIOUS COMMITTEES Council ~Iember Hernandez made a motion, seconded bv Council Member !Jarks and unanimously carried, that the appointMents for various conunittees be continued to Monday June 20, 1983, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. COUNCIL .MElmERS CASTANEDA AND FRl'.ZIER ARRIVED l'.t 2: 35 p.m., Council I'Jembers Castaneda and Frazier arrived at the Council l~eeting, PERSONNEL C01~ITTEE APPOINTMENT - FPAZIER Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council !1ember Hernandez and unanimously carried, that Council Member Frazier be appointed to the Personnel Conunittee. 8ET PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING Council /\ember Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and unanimously carried, that a public hearing on Revenue Sharing be set for Tuesday, June 28, 1983, at 2:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 300 North "D""Street, San Bernar- dino, California. . The motion carried by the follol1/ing vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Marks. Absent: None. FINANCE BUDGET Warren Knudson, Finance Director, presented the Finance Department budget, and gave an overview of the reduction within the four areas of the Finance Department, those being the Print Shop, Purchasing and Central Stores and Data Processing. The Finance Director recommended the merging of Purchasing, Stores and the City Yards. Warren Knudson, Finance Director, answered questions of the Council. . PLANNING DEPART/lENT BUDGET Frank Schuma, Planning Director, presented the Planning Department budget, and spoke regarding the t,vo positions funded by the Redevelopme~t Agency, and stated that under that agreement the Planning Department would receive approximately $60,000 to subsidize the budget. The Planning Director also spoke regarding the increase of fees and ansl17erec1 questions of the Council, MAYOR HOLCO/1B EXCUSED At 2:55 p.m., Mayor Holcomb was excused from the Council Meeting and Mayor Pro Tempore Strickler took his place. COUNCIL MEl1BER MARKS EXCUSED Council Member Marks was excused from the Council Heeting. ADMINISTRATION BUDGET City Administrator Jack Matzer presented the Administration budget. The City Administator answered questions of the Council regarding the Special Projects position. . CONVENTION CENTER BUDGET Martha Johnson, Convention Center Manager, presented the Convention Center budget, stating that at this time it is difficult to project any reductions until such time as it is J:n0117n \.,hen the hotel is to be built. A ouestion was asked on the use of Work Study Interns in the Convention Center. - 26 - 6/7/83 . . . Hartha Johnson, Convention Center Hanager, stated that the Work-Study Interns are part-time employees and do not receive any benefits. The Convention Center Manager also answered questions re- garding the rental of the Convention Center. COMMUNICATION BUDGET Richard Monroe, COmTIunications Director, presented the Communication budget, and spoke regarding the transfer of twenty-seven dispatchers to the Police Department and Fire Depart- ment, which constituted a major reduction in staff. The Communications Director answered questions of the Council regarding the use of volunteer personnel. HUHAN SERVICES DEPART!.lENT Anne Rhodes, Human Services Director, presented the Human Services Department budget, and stated that in order to meet the criteria in personnel reduction, three full time and one part- time employees would be cut with a savings of $85,000 a year. . Ann Rhodes also stated that the use of volunteers would be increased. A discussion ensued as to the funding of the Boys Club and Cas a Ramona. RECESS ~lEETING At 3:45 p.m., the meeting recessed for fifteen minutes. RECONVENE ~lEETING At 4:00 p.m., !1ayor Pro Tempore strickler called the meeting back to order. ANU'lAL CONTROL BUDGET Paul Turner, Director of Animal Control, presented the Ani~al Control budget, and spoke regarding the relocation and remodeling of the receiving area in the shelter facility, and further stated that this enabled them to eliminate one position with a salary savings of $17,000 a year. . The Director of Animal Control also stated the department has begun working \~ith volunteers with very positive results. A discussion ensued regarding the rodent program. Manuel Moreno, Superintendent of Public Services, explained the program and stated that the City had been divided into four quadrants in order to combat the rodent problem. CEMETERY BUDGET Dan Ustation, Cemetery Director, presented the Cemetery budget, stated that the past several years the Cemetery Department has been self sufficient. Mr. ustation also stated that the department has started abandonment procedures on 565 graves that have been inactive for 50 years or more. The Cemetery Director answered questions of the Council. . RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION BUDGET Ron Solheim, Risk !!anagement Coordinator, presented the Risk Management Division budget, and spoke regarding liability insurance acquired for property. He stated that the premium has increased from $52,000,000 to $60,000,000 for the same coverage. - 27 - 6/7/83 . . . . . . The Risk Management Coordinator also stated that the department has utilized an index system whereby professional claim filers can be detected thus saving the City court costs. Mr. Solheim, Risk Management Coordinator, stated that the department has encouraged the filing of cross complaints in re- gards to suits that are frivolous and are therefore asking for court costs and attorneys fees. RECONSIDER PROHIBITING PARKING - "K" STREET FROIl LYTLE CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL TO OAK STREET Council Member Hernandez requested that the action taken prohibiting parking on the west side of "K" Street, from Oak Street to Lytle Creek Flood Control Channel, and authorizing the Superintendent of Public Services to paint the curb red, be reconsidered. After a lengthy discussion, Council MeMber Strickler suggested that Council Member Hernandez get together \1ith the Superintendent of Public Services to determine the location of the red curb. No action was taken. FIRE DEPART~!ENT - REORGANIZATION PROPOSAL Council Member strickler asked whether the Council wished to hear the proposal submitted by Herb GoettleJ'lann on the re- organization of the Fire Department. A lengthy discussion ensued. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, to notify the individual to refer the proposal through the normal procedure and submit the proposal to his department head and the same to the Awards Committee. The motion carried by the following vote to wit, Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Quiel, Frazier, strickler. Noes: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: Council Member Marks. RECESS ~~EETING At 6:00 p.m., Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unaniJ'lously carried, that the meeting recess until 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 3, 1983, in the Convention Center, 303 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California. - 28 - 6/7/83 . . . RECONVENE MEETING At 2:10 p.m., on Wednesday, June 8, 1983, the Regular Meet- ing of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino reconvened in the Convention Center, 303 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk with the following be- ing present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Frazier, Strickler; City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Matzer. Absent: Council Members Castaneda, Quiel; City Attorney Prince. BUDGET HEARINGS Mayor Holcomb gave an overview of the process to date suggest- ing that mergers in the Park and Recreation and the Human Services Department be discussed first and that another important item for discussion is the proposal of closing one or more library. Mayor Holcomb stated that a one cent per dollar increase in bed tax would generate $85,000 a year and a ten cent admissions tax would generate $500,000. . COUNCIL MEMBER CASTANEDA ARRIVED At 2:15 p.m., Council Member Castaneda arrived at the Council Meeting. Mayor Holcomb spoke regarding the merger of the Park and Recreation and Human Services Departments and the Council stated that they were waiting for more information before a decision was made. CITY ATTORNEY PRINCE ARRIVED At 2:25 p.m., City Attorney Prince arrived at the Council Meeting. City Attorney Prince answered questions of the Mayor regard- ing the City's ability as a Chartered City to add one cent to the sales tax. The City Attorney stated that San Bernardino would have to enter a test case as the City's right to institute sales taxes have been pre-empted by the State. MAYOR HOLCOMB EXCUSED At 2:35 p.m., Mayor Holcomb was excused from the Council ~ Meeting and Mayor Pro Tempore Strickler took his place. Each Council Member stated how he would like to see the budget process handled for the rest of the meeting. The Council decided to review each department in the entire budget line by line. MAYOR HOLCOMB RETURNED At 2:45 p.m., Mayor Holcomb returned to the Council Meeting. REFUSE DIVISION BUDGET Manuel Moreno, Superintendent of Public Services, was present to answer questions about the Refuse Division budget and explained that the Refuse fund is an "enterprise fund". The Public Services Superintendent recommended that two po- sitions be added and explained why they were important. He also answered questions regarding increasing refuse fees and increas- ing dumping charges. . - 29 - 6/8/83 . . . Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Reilly, that the Refuse Staff be instructed to prepare an analysis and recommendations in terms of the present charges and rates which would include increasing costs for dump fees, addi- tional positions of Collection Officer and Storekeeper, any in- creased costs that should be abated and to various salary in- creases for refuse employees. The Council discussed the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Frazier. Noes: Council Members Castaneda, Strickler. Absent: Council Member Quiel. LIBRARY BUDGET Dorothy Kramer of the Friends of the Library, discussed the importance of library services and urged the Council to keep all libraries open. Dorothy Inghram stated that the Dorothy Inghram Library was the first with a rent-a-book program and urged the Council to keep it open. . Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Frazier to not close the Dorothy Inghram Branch Library. The Council discussed the motion. Council Member Marks made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, that it's the intent of the City Coun- cil not to close any public library. Mayor Holcomb stated that in order to keep all libraries open, the Council would have to raise taxes and suggested a three cent increase in bed tax. COUNCIL MEMBER CASTANEDA EXCUSED At 3:25 p.m., Council Member Castaneda was excused from the Council Meeting. Mr. David Wood, former Library Board member, spoke in support of library services and of how the closing of a branch would mean the cutting of employees, hours of operation, and other library services. . Mr. Wood answered questions of the Mayor concerning whether the citizens would accept a tax increase. The Council again discussed whether to consider the budget line by line or inclusively. The Mayor urged the Council to discuss the merger of Human Services and Park and Recreation Departments. COUNCIL MEMBER CASTANEDA RETURNED At 3:47 p.m., Council Member Castaneda returned to the Coun- cil Meeting. Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, to move the previous ques- tion. The substitute motion made by Council Member Marks and seconded by Council Member Hernandez that it's the intent of the City Coun- cil not to close any public library carried unanimously. . COUNCIL MEMBER CASTANEDA EXCUSED At 3:50 p.m., Council Member Castaneda was excused from the Council Meeting. - 30 - 6/8/83 . . The Mayor and Common Council discussed methods of financing the new central library. . COUNCIL MEMBER CASTANEDA RETURNED At 4:03 p.m., Council Member Castaneda returned to the Coun- cil Meeting. PUBLIC SERVICES BUDGET Manuel Moreno, Superintendent of Public Services, was present to answer questions regarding the Public Services budget. The main issue of concern was that cuts in this division would eliminate the allowance of street sweeping service. The Public Services Superintendent stated that residential streets are swept twice per month and that if this program was reduced to once per month the City would save $130,000. Mr. Bill Woods, General Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, suggested that street sweeping be placed under the Refuse budget and be billed to the residents on the refuse bill and also suggested that the City look into reducing refuse pick-up to once per week. . No official action with regard to street sweeping was taken but it was generally agreed that the service should continue. MAYOR HOLCOMB EXCUSED At 4:20 p.m., Mayor Holcomb was excused from the Council Meeting. POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET Ben Gonzales, Chief of Police, summarized the cuts that have been recommended from the Police Department budget and submitted a list of the items to the Mayor and Common Council. The Chief answered questions regarding the Multiple Enforce- ment Team, and the overtime accounts. Warren Knudson, Finance Director, explained how garage char- ges were determined. Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda, to reinstate the $62,636 purchase of police vehicles in the Police Department Budget. . The motion carried by Members Castaneda, Reilly, Council Member Hernandez. the following vote: Ayes: Council Marks, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Absent: Council Member Quiel. Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, to reinstate Account No. 226 in the amount of $25,000 for overtime and Account No. 223 in the amount of $10,000 for overtime with the understanding that these funds will be used for police emergency purposes only. MAYOR HOLCOMB RETURNED At 4:50 p.m., Mayor Holcomb returned to the Council Meeting. The Mayor and Common Council discussed the agenda for the next meeting. RECESS MEETING At 4:55 p.m., Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the meeting recess until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 9, 1983, in the Conven- tion Center, 303 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California. . - 31 - 6/8/83 . . . RECONVENE MEETING At 2:05 p.m., on Thursday, June 9, 1983, the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino re- convened in the Convention Center, 303 North "E" Street, San Ber- nardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk with the following be- ing present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler; City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Matzer. Absent: City Attorney Prince. LIBRARY FUNDING Mayor Holcomb announced that the Community Development Divi- sion is filing for a library grant and stated that the Council would have to hold a work study session. In a memorandum dated June 9, 1983, Mayor Holcomb recommended that a workshop be scheduled for a complete presentation on the functions of the Redevelopment Agency and any and all financial funding options available to the City through them. . WEED ABATEMENT Mayor Holcomb urged the Council to take immediate action to deal with the problems of the overgrowth of weeds in many resi- dential areas in the City. Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda, to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an emer- gency ordinance whereby the City can perform immediate abatement on unoccupied residential, commercial or manufacturing properties where weed or trash constitute an actual fire hazard and which will allow the City to put a lien against the property for the cost of services performed. The Mayor and Common Council discussed whether the emergency ordinance should apply to occupied property and whether property owners should be notified before the City begins to abate the hazard. . Council Member Quiel made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Marks, that the City Attorney prepare an emergency ordinance whereby vacant or unoccupied residential, commercial and manufacturing property, if determined to constitute a fire hazard, will be abated immediately without notice, on occupied parcels, the tenants of the occupied parcels will be given ten days to abate the property and the emergency ordinance is to con- tain a provision that the City will put a lien against the prop- erty for the cost of the services performed. The substitute motion failed by the following vote: Council Members Hernandez, Marks, Quiel. Noes: Council Castaneda, Reilly, Frazier, Strickler. Absent: None. Ayes: Members After discussion, Council Member Frazier changed his vote from "No" to "Yes" and the substitute motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Council Members Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier. Noes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Strickler. Absent: None. Mayor Holcomb vetoed the motion as being "in favor of the slobs". . The original motion made by Council Member Reilly and seconded by Council Member Castaneda to instruct the City Attorney to pre- pare an emergency ordinance whereby the City can perform immediate abatement on unoccupied residential, commercial or manufacturing properties where weeds or trash constitute an actual fire hazard and which will allow the City to put a lien against the property for the cost of services performed carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member~ castaneda, Reilly, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Members Hernandez, Marks, Quiel. Absent: None. - 32 - 6/9/83 . . Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks, to reconsider the previous action. . The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Reilly. Absent: None. The Council again took a vote on the substitute motion which was to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an emergency ordinance whereby vacant or unoccupied residential, commercial and manufacturing property, if determined to constitute a fire hazard, will be abated immediately without notice, on occupied parcels, the tenants of the occupied parcels will be given ten days to abate the property and the emergency ordinance is to con- tain a provision that the City will put a lien against the prop- erty for the cost of the services performed. The motion carried by the following vote: Members Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier. Noes: Castaneda, Reilly, Strickler. Absent: None. Ayes: Council Council Members Mayor Holcomb vetoed the motion on the grounds that it "dis- criminates in favor of the slobs". . The Council discussed another vote on the original motion which was to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an emergency ordinance whereby the City can perform immediate abatement on unoccupied residential, commercial or manufacturing properties where weeds or trash constitute an actual fire hazard and which will allow the City to put a lien against the property for the cost of services performed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members Castaneda, Reilly, Quiel, Strickler. Noes: bers Hernandez, Marks, Frazier. Absent: None. Council Council Mem- Council Member Hernandez continued to speak on the motion. Mayor Holcomb and Council Parliamentarian Strickler ruled Council Member Hernandez out of order. Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, to call for a ten minute recess to restore order to the meeting. . RECESS MEETING At 2:35 p.m., the meeting recessed for ten minutes. RECONVENE MEETING At 2:40 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the meeting back to order. HUMAN SERVICES CONSOLIDATION WITH PARK AND RECREATION Lorraine Velarde, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, presented a memorandum dated June 9, 1983 regarding the consolida- tion of the Human Services Department with the Park and Recreation Department. She explained the benefits of consolidation and an- swered questions of the Council. Anne Rhodes, Director of Human Services, also answered ques- tions. Esther Estrada, Director of Casa Ramona, was present and spoke regarding contract ural services for the Cas a Ramona Drop-in Center. . After discussion, Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and unanimously carried, to accept the proposal for the Human Services and Park and Recreation merger and direct the City Administrator to prepare a plan and timetable of implementation on the merger. - 33 - 6/9/83 . . . FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET Gerald Newcombe, Fire Chief, was present to answer questions regarding the Fire Department's budget and explained how the de- partment had made cuts that amounted to over $400,000 and explained how they made more than their fair share of cuts. MAYOR HOLCOMB EXCUSED Mayor Holcomb was excused from the Council Meeting and Mayor Pro Tempore Strickler assumed the duties of the Mayor. The Fire Chief answered questions regarding the elimination of the fire pumper in this years budget and regarding the debts served on the new fire station. HAYOR HOLCOMB RETURNED At 3:10 p.m., Mayor Holcomb returned to the Council Meeting. City Administrator Matzer explained that the Fire Department had been notified by the Redevelopment Agency that there were other funds available from the contingency account from the bond issue to pay more than one half of the first years lease payment on the fire station. . The Fire Chief explained the fire department equipment re- placement program. MAYOR HOLCOMB EXCUSED At 3:25 p.m., Mayor Holcomb was excused from the Council Meeting and Mayor Pro Tempore Strickler assumed the duties of the Mayor. PARK AND RECREATION BUDGET Annie Ramos, Director of Park and Recreation, presented and explained the proposed cuts in the Park and Recreation Department budget stating that five positions in Parks would be affected. Dan Rodriguez, Park Superintendent, answered questions of the Council explaining that those parks scheduled for reduced maintenance were selected due to lowest visability. . The Park Superintendent answered questions regarding little league ballfield maintenance, the cost of clay and other little league equipment. He also spoke regarding park vandalism stating that in the past two years, $90,000 of damage has occurred. Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the Council in prin- ciple go ahead and indicate their intent to provide equipment for little league ballfield maintenance which would include the clay and if necessary the labor to put the ballfields in place; and ask the Park and Recreation staff to come back with a detailed analysis breaking down the costs incurred for little league main- tenance. John Kramer, Recreation Superintendent, answered questions of the Council regarding the proposal to charge 50~ admission for public plunges. The Council discussed the swim fees and whether or not it would cause a reduction in attendance at various plunges. The Recreation Superintendent also answered questions regard- ing various recreation programs that have been a target for reduc- tion. . - 34 - 6/9/83 . . . . . . Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Quiel, that the proposed fee of 50Q per person for City pools be decreased to 25Q per person; that a family pass program be analyzed and recommended to the Council for adoption; that the new fee schedule go into effect on the day of opening and that the Park and Recreation staff report back to the Council at the end of one month with a report on rate increases and how they affect attendance. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Castaneda. Absent: None. CITY NURSERY BUDGET Annie Ramos, Director of Park and Recreation, answered ques- tions regarding the City Nursery. After discussion, Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, to direct the Park and Recreation Director, in conjunction with the City Adminis- trator, to prepare a detailed cost savings analysis on the City terminating the nursery operation this fiscal year and to obtain estimates from commercial nurseries on the annual cost of planting materials that would be used by the department. CITY CLERK EXCUSED At 4:35 p.m., the City Clerk was excused from the Council Meeting and Lucy Martinez, Deputy City Clerk, assumed the duties of the City Clerk. ADJOURN MEETING At 4:40 p.m., Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn to Monday, June 13, 1983, at 2:00 p.m., in the Convention Center, 303 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California. City Clerk Approved the 20th of June, 1983. Mayor of the City of San Bernardino - 35 - 6/9/83