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City of San Bernardino, California
August 7, 1989
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council
of the Ci ty of San Bernard ino, was called to order by
Mayor Holcomb at 8:55 a.m. on Monday, August 7, 1989, in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street,
San Bernardino, Cali!ornia.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Rev. Gertrude Whetzel of
God's Great Cause Church, San Bernardino, Ca.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Minor.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call was taken by Ci ty Clerk Clark wi th the
fOllowing being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members
Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City
Clerk Clark, Ci ty Admini stra tor Julian. Absent: Counc il
Members Maudsley; City Attorney Penman.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
(A)
PRESENTATIONS - SERVICE AWARDS
Mayor Holcomb presented several employees wi th
service pins for their years of service with the City.
(B)
COMMENDATION - EDGAR C. KELLER -
LIBRARY BOARD TRUSTEE
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor,
read a resolution of the Mayor of the City of San
Bernardino commending Edgar C. Keller for his 24 years of
service as a Library Board Trustee. (B)
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commendation.
Keller
was
present
to
accept
the
COMMENDATION - DEACON AND MRS. DRAYMON CRAWFORD
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor,
read a resolution of the Mayor of the City of San
Bernardino commending Deacon and Mrs. Draymon Crawford for
their outstanding work in the community and devoted
spiritual leadership and development of the Sonrise Senior
Citizens Complex in the City of Fontana. (B)
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Deacon and Mrs. Draymon Crawford were present to
accept the commendation.
APPOINTMENT - SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMISSION _
DANIEL MARTIN TORRES, JR.
In a memorandum dated July 21, 1989, Mayor Holcomb,
requested the appointment of Daniel Martin Torres, Jr.,
972 Scenic Drive, San Bernardino, to the Senior Affairs
Commission, on behalf of Council Member Flores of the
Third Ward. (C)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by
Counc i 1 Member Rei lly, and unan imous ly carr ied, tha t the
appointment of Daniel Martin Torres, Jr. to the Senior
Affairs Commission, to represent the Third Ward, be
approved.
APPOINTMENTS - FRANCHISE BOARD - CLARA D. O'CAMPO
AND GENE PENSIERO
In a memorandum dated July 24, 1989, Mayor Holcomb,
requested the appointments of Mrs. Clara D. O'Campo, 663
Magnol ia Avenue, San Bernard ino; and Gene pensiero, 4040
La Hacienda Drive, San Bernardino, to the Franchise Board.
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Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by
Counci 1 Member Minor, and unanimous ly carr ied, tha t the
appointments of Mrs. Clara D. O'Campo and Gene pensiero to
the Franchise Board, be approved.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN ARRIVED
City Attorney Penman arrived at the Council Meeting.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES _
JULY 20, 1989
In a memorandum dated July
Minor presented a report on
Committee Meeting held on July
items were on the agenda:
21, 1989, Council Member
the Legislative Review
20, 1989. The following
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1. Proposed School at Little League/Belmont,
Verdemont School Site - Development Costs;
2. Resolution Amending Section 2 1/2 of Resolution
No. 8234 Establishing Parking Restrictions for
the Third Level of the Civic Center Parking
Structure;
3. Request for Waiver of Requirement to Underground
Utilities - Expansion of Omnitrans facility at
the northwest corner of Medical Center and
5th Street;
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Request for Waiver of Parks & Recreation
Construction Fees for Construction of a Residence
at 5536 North "E" Street - Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Blankenship;
Sunset Clause Regarding Fee Payments;
Proposed Ordinance to Establish a Permanent
Policy and Guidelines for Quality Managed Growth
in San Bernardino;
Ordinance Amending Section 2.64.050 of the San
Bernardino Municipal Code Relating to Fees for
Appeals;
Ordinance Repealing Section 5.56.090 of SBMC
Relating to the Possession of Hides, Bones, or
Sacks Which Have Been Previously Used as
Containers for Fertilizer;
9. Resolution of the City of San Bernardino Support-
ing the California Desert Protection Act.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the
minutes of the Legislative Review Committee Meeting held
on July 20, 1989, be approved.
REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT - REFUSE
COLLECTION AND TRAFFIC CONTROL - WESTERN REGIONAL
LITTLE LEAGUE AND SAN BERNARDINO POLICE K-9ERS
In a memorandum dated July 18, 1989, Marshall
Julian, City Administrator, provided letters from the San
Bernardino Police K-gers and the Western Regional Little
League requesting assistance in the placement of trash
containers, traffic devices, and exemption to the payment
of fees pursuant to Resolution No. 89-225 for events to be
held as follows: (5)
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San Bernardino Police K-gers - Carnival/Wildwood Park
August 10-13, 1989;
Western Region Little League - 13 State Little League
Baseball Tournament August 11-20, 1989.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the
Director of Public Services be authorized to place refuse
collection and traffic control equipment for events being
staged by Western Regional Little League and the San
Bernardino Police K-gers, as described in the City
Administrator's memorandum dated July 19, 1989; and that
the fees be exempted pursuant to Resolution No. 89-225.
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VACATION - PORTION OF ESPERANZA STREET, WEST OF
"H" STREET - AUTHORIZATION TO TERMINATE PROCEEDINGS
In a memorandum dated July 10, 1989, Roger G.
Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
requested that the vacation proceedings for a portion of
Esperanza Street, west of "H" Street be terminated after
the petitioner failed to pay the balance of the $400.00
required fee to complete the vacation proceedings. (7)
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the
Director of Public Works and the City Clerk be authorized
and directed to terminate the proceedings to vacate a
portion of Esperanza Street, west of "H" Street.
REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGES - OAK STREET AND VALLEY STREET
OVER WARM CREEK - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK _
KERSHAW CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
In a memorandum dated July 3, 1989, Roger G.
Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated
that all work performed by Kershaw Construction Company
for the replacement of Oak Street and Valley Street
Bridges over Warm Creek was satisfactorily completed as of
February 20, 1989. (8)
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Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by
Counc il Member Estrada and unanimously carr ied, that the
work performed by the contractor, for the replacement of
Oak and Valley Street Bridges over Warm Creek, in
accordance with Plan No. 6934, be approved and accepted;
and that final payment be authorized at the expiration of
the lien per iod.
RISK MANAGEMENT - BICEP - AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE
EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CARRIERS _
GENERAL REINSURANCE COMPANY
In a memorandum dated July 24, 1989, Arthur J.
Schubert, Director of Risk Management, outlined differ-
ences in insurance quotations between the City's current
insurer Employers Reinsurance Company and General
Reinsurance Corporation for statutory coverage in excess
of workers' compensation. He recommended that the City
select General Reinsurance Corporation which offers
significant improvements in coverage. (9)
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Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by
Counci 1 Member Estrada and unanimous ly carr ied, that the
Risk Management Director be directed to change excess
workers compensation insurance through BICEP broker, Frank
B. Hall & Company, to General Reinsurance Company (with an
annual premium of $54,500, a savings of $25,000 which
includes a short rate cancellation penalty of
approximately $4,000).
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CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the
claims and payrolls and the authorization to issue
warrants as listed on the memorandum from the Director of
Finance dated July 26, 1989, be approved. (10)
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the
Personnel Actions dated July 21, 1989, submitted by the
Chief Examiner, in accordance with all administrative
regulations of the City of San Bernardino, be approved.
(11)
Council Member Minor made
Council Member Estrada, that the
adopted:
a motion, seconded by
following resolutions be
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RES. 89-290 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE COLTON-REDLANDS-YUCAIPA
REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM TO UTILIZE
CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY FACILITIES TO BE
USED FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH
OR ADULTS ENROLLED IN ROP FOR ANIMAL CARE. (12)
RES. 89-291 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH SARGEANT'S WHOLESALE
BIOLOGICALS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FELINE
CARCASSES FOR ANATOMY SPECIMENS. (13)
RES. 89-292 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL COURT DISTRICT REGARDING A CHANGE
IN THE PROCESSING OF ANIMAL CONTROL
CITATIONS. (14)
RES. 89-293 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE EVERGREEN SINGERS FOR THE
PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE. (15)
RES. 89-294 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO CONFIRMING THE 1989-90 ASSESSMENT
ROLL, CENTRAL CITY PARKING DISTRICT. (22a)
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RES: 89~295 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO CONFIRMING THE 1989~90 ASSESSMENT
ROLL, EXPANSION OF FACILITIES FOR THE CENTRAL
CITY PARKING DISTRICT. (22b)
RES. 89-296 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO CONFIRMING THE 1989-90 ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 958, SEWER
AND SEWER LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTION, PEPPER
AVENUE AND MILL STREET AREA. (23)
RES. 89-297 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH BROWN & DIVEN RELATING TO PROVIDING BOND
COUNSEL SERVICES FOR THE CAJON AND JUNE
ACQUISITION DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.
977. (24)
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RES. 89-298 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL
RICHARDS, INCORPORATED FOR INVESTMENT BANKING
SERVICES FOR THE CAJON & JUNE ACQUISITION
DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 977. (25)
RES. 89-299 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH GFB-FRIEDRICH AND ASSOC. INC.
FOR ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE CAJON & JUNE AREA
ACQUISITION DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.
977. (26)
RES. 89-300 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHOR I ZING AND DIRECTING THE
EXECUTION OF A GRANT DEED TO YVONNE EVERETT
AND TAMARIO FUND FOR CERTA IN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1322 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE (KELLOGG
LIBRARY). (27)
RES. 89-301 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3985
ENTITLED, IN PART, "A RESOLUTION. .PRO-
HIBITING PARKING UPON CERTAIN DESIGNATED
STREETS OR PORT IONS THEREOF. . II i TO
ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ANY TIME ZONE ON
CAROLINE STREET BETWEEN HUNTS LANE AND
CAROLINE STREET. (28)
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RES. 89-302 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ASSESS ING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF
PUBLIC NUISANCES ON SAID PROPERTIES. (112 S.
"D" ST. & 3957 N. MT. VIEW AVE.) (30)
Resolution Nos. 89-290, 89-291, 89-292, 89-293,
89-294, 89-295, 89-296, 89-297, 89-298, 89-299, 89-300,
89-301, 89-302 were adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: Council
Member Maudsley.
BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONER RESOLUTIONS
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the
following Board of Building Commissioners' resolutions be
filed: (31)
BBC 1289 Theodore F. Morgan 588 W. 10th St.
BBC 1290 Ronald & Marie Wirsz 200 W. 11th St.
BBC 1291 Israel & Zenaida Aspe 1104 S. Waterman Ave.
BBC 1292 Dav id Phil ip Lee 2005 Dumbarton
BBC 1293 Nancy Miller 3215 N. fiG" St.
BBC 1294 Wm. & Sharon Guerrero 1115 N. Western
. BBC 1296 D & S Investment 681 W. 8th St.
BBC 1297 Adams Del 145 W. Vine
BBC 1300 Metmor Financial, Inc. 3033 N. Glenview Ave.
BBC 1302 T. J. Haga 481 W. 14th St.
BBC 1303 Ramon Campos 2334 N. Flores
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADOPTING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR
LIQUEFACTION INVESTINGATIONS AND REPORTS
REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE; AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 82-345. (29)
(This resolution was adopted, but reconsidered later
in the meeting) (See Page 14 )
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 18, 1989 -
JUNE 21, 1989
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam and unanimously carried, that
the minutes of the following meetings of the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino, be approved
as submitted in typewritten form: May 18, 1989; June 21,
1989. (1)
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APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES - JULY 5, 1989 _
JULY 11, 1989
Council Member Minor stated that he would abstain
from voting on Council Minutes dated July 5, 1989 and July
11, 1989, as he was not present for those meetings.
(1 )
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam, that the minutes of the
following meetings of the Mayor and Common Council of the
City of San Bernardino, be approved as submitted in
typewritten form: July 5, 1989; July 11, 1989.
The
Council
Miller.
Absent:
motion
Member
Noes:
Council
carried by the
Estrada, Reilly,
None. Abstain:
Member Maudsley.
following
Flores,
Council
vote: Ayes:
Pope-Ludlam,
Member Minor;
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT _
JULY 24, 1989
In a memorandum dated July 28, 1989, Council Member
Estrada, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee,
presented a report of the Ways and Means Committee meeting
held on July 24,1989. The following items were on the
agenda: (4)
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1. Report on Cultural Fees;
2. Proposed Increase in Medical Transportation
Rates;
3. Release of Funds "Crackdown" Anti-Drug Program.
A discussion ensued regarding the availability of
funds for the "Crackdown" Anti-Drug Program.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
report from the Ways and Means Committee meeting held July
24, 1989, be received and filed.
PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER - CHAPTER 27 IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM - CITY WIDE - AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED
In a memorandum dated July 20, 1989, Roger G.
Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated
that many parcels in the City are wi thout full street
improvements. Chapter 27 of the Streets and Highways Code
provides a process for installing these missing street
improvements by ordering the property owner to install the
missing street improvement at a cost to the property
owner. (6)
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The Mayor and Common Council suggested
prepared identifying the parcels without
improvements.
that a map be
full street
Council Member Reilly, made a motion, seconded by
Counc il Member Mi ller and unanimously carr ied, that the
Director of Pub 1 ic Works/Ci ty Eng ineer, be author i zed to
proceed wi th the identi fica tion of parcels wi thout full
street improvements and initiate proceedings, under
Chapter 27 of the Streets and Highways Code to order
property owners to install the missing improvements.
CONTRACT - CHANGE ORDER NO. THREE - SECCOMBE
LAKE PARK PICNIC AREA - INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND
ELECTRICAL SERVICES - MARINA CONTRACTORS, INC.
CONTINUED FROM JULY 17, 1989
In a memorandum dated July 7, 1989, Roger G.
Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated
Change Order No. Three to the contract with Marina
Contractors, Inc., provided electrical services in
Seccombe Lake Park picnic areas at a contract price of
$27,058.00 to be transferred from the Patton Park North
Account to the Seccombe Lake Account. (34)
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Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the
transfer of $27,058 from Account No. 243-363-57528,
"Patton Park Development (86 Bond)" to Account No.
243-363-57618 "Seccombe Phase I-B", be approved.
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11291 -1 & 3 - NORTHWEST
CORNER OF PINE AVENUE AND OHIO AVENUE _
FINAL MAP APPROVAL - CONTINUED FROM JULY 17, 1989
In a memorandum dated June 28, 1989, Roger G.
Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated
tha t the fi nal maps have been rev iewed and found to be
substantially in compliance with the Tentative Map and
Subdivision Map Act. (37)
The Mayor and Common Council requested that this
resolution be tabled.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR SUBDIVISION TRACT
NO. 11291-1 & 3, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF PINE AVENUE AND OHIO AVENUE,
ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC DEDICATIONS AS SET FORTH
ON SAID MAP; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE
STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID SUBDIVIS ION, WITH TIME
FOR PERFORMANCE SPECIFIED. (37)
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Council Member Flores made a motion; seconded by
Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be tabled.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADDING CHAPTER 15.24 DEALING WITH PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE AND REQUIRED MINIMUM STANDARDS. (38)
City Clerk Clark read the title of the ordinance.
In a memorandum dated July 26, 1989, Larry E. Reed,
Director of Building and Safety, stated that this proposed
ordinance attempts to set minimum property maintenance
standards that would provide the City Staff and the City
Attorney's Office with additional tools to help stop
neighborhood deterioration, reduce blight and improve the
general public welfare.
Mayor Holcomb read the proposed ordinance in
explained that this ordinance would require
owners to maintain their own property within the
standards of the ordinance.
full. He
property
required
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City Attorney Penman stated that his office prepared
several versions of the ordinance and explained the
differences between them.
City Attorney Penman answered questions, stating that
the fine for an infraction is $100.00 per violation, plus
any court costs.
Larry Reed, Director of Building and Safety, stated
that Pat Zimmerman, Deputy City Attorney, prepared the
ordinance.
Pat Zimmerman, Deputy City Attorney, answered
questions regarding the differences between residential
and commercial landscaping requirements in the proposed
ordinance.
A discussion ensued regarding a provision being added
to the proposed ordinance that would include maintenance
requirements for auto garages.
Pat Zimmerman explained the zoning requirements for
commercial property. She stated that once the new zoning
ordinances are in place and the proposed maintenance re-
quirements are made retroactive, then all commercial
property will have to comply wi th the standards
established in the property maintenance ordinance.
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The Mayor and Common Council
predetermined date to allow lead
to meet the requirements in
maintenance ordinance.
discussed establishing a
time for property owners
the proposed property
Pat Zimmerman stated that new businesses are required
meet the new landscaping maintenance requirements.
Ms. Zimmerman explained that at the time notices of
violations are distributed, the property owner has ample
time to comply before receiving any citations from the
Code Enforcement Officers.
Larry Reed, Director of Building and Safety, stated
that there was a concern regarding the impact of
complaints from neighboring ci ti zens resulting from the
proposed maintenance ordinance. He stated that he will
have his code enforcement officers visit the residence
informing them of their responsibilities prior to
receiving a citation.
He further added
bilingual.
that the ordinance will be
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Ci ty Attorney Penman answered questions, explaining
the differences between the industrial commercial nuisance
ordinance adopted at the last Council Meeting and the
proposed property maintenance ordinance.
Larry Reed answered questions concerning methods of
enforcement for residential landscaping requirements.
Mayor Holcomb suggested that a special meeting be
held to discuss the subject of blight throughout the City
He suggested tow other programs that could help eliminate
blight in the City: increase the business license fee for
fast food establishments and then use the money to hire
full time staf to pick up litter; and to impose an annual
fee for all outdoor signs.
The Council included graffiti as a
discussion and suggested that there be an
prohibiting the sale of pray paint to anyone
years old.
topic for
ordinance
under 18
City Attorney Penman stated that there is a law in
the State of California prohibiting the sale of touline
based substances to minors.
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A discussion ensued regarding
Special Council Meeting to discuss
in the City.
a time and date for a
the subj ect of blight
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Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that a
Special Council Meeting on blight abatement throughout the
City be held, Saturday, September 9, 1989, at 9:30 a.m.,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0"
Street, San Bernardino, California.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam and unanimously carried, that
the four versions of the proposed ordinance adding Chapter
15.24 dealing with property maintenance and required
minimum standards, be referred to the Legislative Review
Committee.
READING AND WAIVING OF RESOLUTIONS
Ci ty Clerk Clark read the ti tles of all the
resolutions on the Council and Supplemental Agenda, and on
the Community Development/Redevelopment Agency Agenda.
RECESS MEETING
At 10:30 a.m., Mayor Holcomb called a five-minute
recess.
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RECONVENE MEETING
At 10:35 a.m., Mayor Holcomb called the
Meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City
North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California.
Regular
Hall, 300
ROLL CALL
Roll Call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the
following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members
Reilly, Flores, Minor, Pope-Ludlam; City Attorney Penman,
City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Julian. Absent:
Council Members Estrada, Maudsley, Miller.
PUBLIC HEARING - MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION RATE INCREASE
CONTINUED FROM JULY 17, 1989
This is the time and place continued to for
discussion of a request from Courtesy Services of San
Bernardino, Inc., to increase ambulance rates and to index
ambulance rates to those established by the County of San
Bernardino. (32)
In a meeting of the Bureau of Franchises held on May
9, 1989, the proposal from Courtesy Services was reviewed
and recommended for adoption with the stipulation that the
issue of indexing ambulance rates be reviewed by the City
Attorney.
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In an opinion dated August 4, 1989, from City
Attorney Penman, in conclusionstated that "The current
sta tutory scheme does not allow the Ci ty to index its
rates to those established by the County, but rather
requires that specific hearings be held and findings be
made".
COUNCIL MEMBER FLORES EXCUSED
Council Member Flores stated that he would not
participate in the discussion of this item, as it may be a
potential conflict of interest. He left the Council
Meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA RETURNED
Council Member Estrada returned
Meeting and took her place at the Council
to the
Table.
Council
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam and unanimously carried, that
this matter be referred back to the Franchise Bureau.
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PROTEST HEARING - VACATION - FRONTAGE ROAD, WEST
OF WATERMAN AVENUE, SOUTH OF CAROLINE STREET -
CITY OF RIVERSIDE - CONTINUED FROM JULY 17, 1989
This is the time and place continued to for a protest
hearing on the proposed vacation of a frontage road west
of Waterman Avenue, south of Caroline Street. (33)
In a letter dated July 27, 1989, M. William
Holsinger, Real Property Services Manager for the City of
Riverside, stated that the City of Riverside will object
to the proposed vacation unless there is concurrance in a
method of preserv ing access to its proper ty (5.915 acres
owned in fee and wells and pipelines located in the street
proposed for vacation).
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER RETURNED
Council Member Miller returned to the Council Meeting
and took her place at the Council Table.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Mr. Holsinger, Real Property Manager of the City of
Riverside, requested to continue this matter to the first
meeting in September, 1989.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that this
matter be continued to the first meeting in September,
1989. (September 6, 1989)
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COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam left the Council Meeting.
READING AND WAIVING OF RESOLUTIONS
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that
further reading of all the resolutions on the Council and
Supplemental Agendas and Community Development Agency
Agenda, be waived.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the Council
Meeting and took her place at the Council Table.
SETTING DATE - FIRST COUNCIL MEETING IN
SEPTEMBER 1989
Mayor Holcomb requested
Council meet on September 6,
Holiday, Monday, September 4,
that
1989,
1989.
the Mayor and Common
due to the Labor Day
COUNCIL MEMBER FLORES RETURNED
Council Member Flores returned to the Council Meeting
and took his place at the Council Table.
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Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that the
first meeting of the Mayor and Common Council in September
be held Wednesday, September 6, 1989.
RECONSIDERATION - RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROCEDURES AND
GUIDELINES - LIQUEFACTION INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS
Counc i 1 Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, this
resolution be reconsidered. (See Page 7) (29)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADOPTING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR
LIQUEFACTION INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS
REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE SAN
BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE; AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 82-345. (29)
In a memorandum dated July 14, 1989, Roger G.
Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated
that an agreement was reached with Planning, Building and
Safety, Water Department, City Attorney's Office and
consulting soil engineers, on the procedures and
guidelines for the preparation of liquefaction reports.
City Attorney Penman explained why this resolution
should be referred to the Environmental Review Committee.
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Mayor Holcomb disagreed with the opinion of the
Attorney General relating to the requirements established
by CEQA.
Larry Reed answered questions regarding the next
scheduled Environmental Review Committee Meeting.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Minor and unanimously carried, that this
matter be referred to the Environmental Review Committee
then come back as a top priority item at the next Council
Meeting.
RES. 89-303 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6413 EN-
TITLED IN PART "A RESOLUTION. . .ESTABLISHING
A BAS IC COMPENSAT ION PLAN. .", BY ADDING
THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR AT
RANGE 4140 $3005-3662/MO.) AND DELETING THE
POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE
MAYOR AT RANGE 4129 ($2624-3l96/MO.)
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 8, 1989. (17a)
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RES. 89-304 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6433
ENTITLED IN PART "A RESOLUTION. .CREATING
AND ESTABLISHING PORTIONS OF THE VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO" BY
ADDING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR
AND DELETING THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR IN THE MAYOR'S
DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE AUGUST 8, 1989. (17b)
A discussion ensued regarding the method used to
justify the job classification for the position of
Assistant to the Mayor in the Mayor's Department.
Lorraine Verlarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor,
answered questions, stating that the City Administrator's
Office had conducted an internal study for this position.
City
regarding
Personnel
Administrator Julian answered questions
whether this request had been presented to the
Committee.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada, that said resolutions be adopted.
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Resolution Nos. 89-303, 89-304 were adopted
following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Flores, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None.
Council Member Maudsley.
by the
Reilly,
Absent:
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RES. 89-3135 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6413 EN-
TITLED IN PART "A RESOLUTION. . .ESTABLISHING
A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN. . ." BY ADDING THE
POSITIONS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
I AT RANGE 11383 ($1681-21349/MO.), COMMUNITY
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II AT RANGE 11389
($1812-22136/MO.), AND SENIOR DISPATCHER AT
RANGE 11393 ($19132-2319/MO., EFFECTIVE AUGUST
8, 1989. (18a)
RES. 89-3136 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6413 EN-
TITLED IN PART "A RESOLUTION. . .ESTABLISHING
A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN. ."; BY ADDING
THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE III AT RANGE 2116
($213133-2693/MO.), EFFECTIVE AUGUST 8, 1989. (18b)
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RES. 89-3137 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6433
ENTITLED IN PART "A RESOLUTION. .CREATING
AND ESTABLISHING POS IT IONS FOR THE VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO";
BY DELETING ONE COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER
POSITION; DELETING 113 COMPLAINT DESK
COORDINATOR POSITIONS; DELETING 25 POLICE
ASSISTANT POSITIONS; ADDING 25 COMMUNITY
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I POS IT IONS ; AND
ADDING 11 COMMUNITY SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II
POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (18c)
City Administrator Julian answered questions stating
that funds for the proposed posi tions wi 11 be taken from
salary savings in the Police Department.
Donald Burnett, Police Chief, answered questions,
stating that this request provides a career ladder for
civilian personnel who have no career ladder. He stated
that the position of Community Service Representative III
will not be filled at this time.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 89-3135, 89-3136, 89-3137 were adopted
by the fOllowing vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada,
Rei lly, Flores, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Mi ller. Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Maudsley.
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RES. 89-308 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6433
ENTITLED IN PART "A RESOLUTION. .CREATING
AND ESTABLISHING POSITIONS FOR THE VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO";
BY ADDING TWO POSITIONS OF TYPIST CLERK II
AND DELETING THE POS IT ION OF EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT TO CITY ADMINISTRATOR IN THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENT. (20)
City
explaining
pool.
Administrator Julian answered questions,
the purpose of the resolution and the clerical
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 89-308 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Member Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: Council
Member Maudsley.
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RES. 89-309 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO CONFIRMING COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF
PUBLIC NUISANCES AND IMPOS ING LIENS ON
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF THE
ABATEMENT. (21)
A discussion ensued regarding the
property owners to pay all abatement
property is placed on the liens list.
time
costs
frame
before
for
the
City Attorney Penman stated for the record that
Attachment "A" was not listed in the back-up and that
several City Officers were advised of potential conflict
of interest as their names appeared on the list. He
further stated that these conflicts have been resolved.
Council Member Flores made a
Council Member Pope-Ludlam, that
adopted.
motion, seconded
said resolution
by
be
Resolution No. 89-309 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: Council
Member Maudsley.
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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT JULY 20, 1989 -
REQUEST FOR SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR ASSISTANT
& SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY POSITIONS
In a report dated July 20, 1989, Council Member
Reilly, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported that
the Committee voted against raising the salaries for the
Assistant and Senior Assistant City Attorney positions as
requested by City Attorney Penman. (2)
The Mayor and Common Council discussed the effects of
giving raises on a selective basis.
Ci ty Attorney Penman explained why he had requested
salary increases for Assistant & Senior Assistant City
Attorney positions in his department.
(Further action on this i tern appears later in the
meeting). (See Page 29)
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH COMP PLUS (HAM ILTON AND ASSOC IATES) FOR
A MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL COMPENSATION STUDY.
(19 )
Jim Robbins, Deputy City Administrator/Administrative
Services, stated that the agreement of understanding with
the Management Confidential Unit requires a salary survey
conducted every other year by an outside firm, and that
the fringe benefit studies be conducted in alternate
years. This resolution will perform that study.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6413 ENTITLED IN PART
"A RESOLUTION. . ESTABLISHING A BASIC
COMPENSATION PLAN. .", BY INCREASING THE
SALARY RANGES FOR THE POSITIONS OF ASSISTANT
CITY ATTORNEY (FROM RANGE 4176,
$4686-5706/MO. TO RANGE 4184 $5l73-6300/MO.)
AND SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY (FROM
RANGE 4184, $5l73-6300/MO. TO RANGE 4192
$5706-6959/MO.) EFFECTIVE AUGUST 8, 1989. (16)
Ci ty Attorney Penman stated that he
successful in saving taxpayers money by having
attorneys handle various cases for the City.
has been
in-house
He stated that several
Attorney's Office to accept
lawfirms.
employees
positions
left
with
the City
outside
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He further stated that the salaries for the Assistant
City Attorney and Senior Assistant City Attorney are
inadequate compared to other Cities and other lawfirms.
The possibility of transfering the Senior Assistant
City Attorney position to the Redevelopment Agency to
provide daily on going advice to the Agency was discussed.
It was agreed upon by the Council, that further
action on Items 2, 16 and 19 be continued until after the
RDA Commission Meeting. (See Page 29).
REQUEST - OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE/
PROPERTY TRANSFER/WAIVER OF 1% BOND FINANCING FEE -
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
In a memorandum dated August 2, 1989, Marshall
Julian, City Administrator, provided information
concerning the request from Communi ty Hospi tal to waive
the development fees and listed the condi tions that were
established by the Planning Commission concerning the
signals at 19th and Medical Center Drive. (S-4)
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In a letter dated July 25, 1989, Ray H. Barton, III,
President & C. E. o. for the Arrowhead Heal th Care System,
1725 North Western Avenue, San Bernardino, Ca. 92411,
requested that the Hospital be relieved of any costs
relative to the upgrading of signalization at Medical
Center Drive and 19th Street; that RDA extend the Joint
Development Agreement for the sale of Orangewood Park
property to Arrowhead Health Care; and that RDA be
utilized to refinance the hospital bonds and that the one
percent fee not be charged.
Also attached to Mr. Barton's letter of July 25,
1989, are prev ious letters from John Wood, Development
Specialist in the Redevelopment Agency, dated December 6,
1989 and Mr. Barton of the Arrowhead Health Care Systemm,
dated September 28, 1989, regarding traffic signal
improvements at Medical Center Drive and 19th Street.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the
request of the Arrowhead Heal th Care System (Communi ty
Hospi tal) be referred to the RDA Commi ttee for further
clarification and consideration.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Chairman Holcomb called the Regular Meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency/Community Development Commission to
order in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0"
Street, San Bernardino, California.
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Council Member Miller made
Council Member Flores, that the
adopted:
a motion, seconded by
following resolution be
RES. 89-3113 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE ("PUBLIC ENTERPRISE
CENTER" - CATV STUDIO) BY AND BETWEEN THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. (R-9)
Resolution No. 89-3113 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: Council
Member Maudsley.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada, that the following resolution be
adopted:
RES. 89-311 - RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION OF
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS AT
MEETING.
MAYOR AND
BERNARDINO
COMMUNITY
$75.1313 PER
(R-l13)
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Resolution No. 89-311 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: Council
Member Maudsley.
RECESS MEETING - RDA BOARD ROOM
At 11:55 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada and unanimously
carr ied, that the Regular Meeting recess to a 1 uncheon
workshop in the Redevelopment Agency Board Room, Fourth
Floor of City Hall, 31313 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
RECONVENE MEETING - LUNCHEON WORKSHOP
At 12:213 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the Luncheon
Workshop to order in the Redevelopment Agency Board Room,
Fourth Floor, City Hall, 31313 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
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ROLL CALL
Roll Call was taken by Ci ty Clerk Clark wi th the
following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members
Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City
Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator
Julian. Absent: Council Member Maudsley.
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BOND REFINANCING, DEBT RESTRUCTURING AND NEW
ISSUES - PROPOSAL BY MILLER AND SCHROEDER -
MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS, DEBT FOR CENTRAL FIRE
STATION AND CENTRAL LIBRARY - NEW TAX INCREMENT
ISSUES
This is the time and place set to hear a proposal for
consolidation of outstanding bond issues and the issuance
of new tax increment bonds for revenue purposes. (35)
Jim Iverson of Miller and Schroeder Municipals, Inc.,
spoke regarding a Marks-Roos legislation which pertains to
City and Redevelopment Agency bond financing. He
presented a proposal whereby, through the formation of a
joint powers authority (JPA), with the City and
Redevelopment Agency as members, both the Ci ty and the
Agency will be able to consolidate debt into five bond
issues using three different types of financings.
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The first part of the proposal involves existing
mortgage revenue bonds. Presently, mortgage revenue bonds
provide the City a revenue stream of $300,000+ per year.
Miller and Schroeder proposes to buy that stream for a
total sum of $3,500,000. This would be accomplished
through the issuance of new author i ty bonds. The
$3,500,000 will be available to the City and Agency on
October 3, 1989, for immediate use.
Mr.
mortgages
Schroeder
Iverson gave statistics on the defeasance of
in California and explained how Miller and
arrived at the $3,500,000 figure.
The second part of the proposal combines five Ci ty
and Agency refundings into two for a savings of
$1,300,000. The City public facilities lease revenue bond
issues for the Fire Station and the Central Library would
be combined into one new issue for a present value savings
of $450,000. The City would benefit by not having to make
a debt service payment on either facility this year. The
second refunding is the restructuring of three of the
Agency's State College Project No.4 debts into one issue,
for a present value savings of approximately $850,000.
The present interest rates on these issues ranges
from 12% to 10%. A refunding would bring the total rate
to 7% and would free up $1,000,000 in cash which could be
spent immediately in addition to another $4,500,000 which
will be freed up.
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The third part of the proposal is to issue new tax
increment bonds to provide $20,000,000 for use in several
project areas.
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Mr. Iverson introduced a representative from Amback
who will be looking at insuring the State College reissue.
Mr. Iverson answered questions regard ing the money
that will be available to the City based on his proposal
and explained why the $3,500,000 cannot be given to the
City until September 22, 1989. He also explained the "all
or none" bid on the combined elements of the proposal and
how that will allow money to go to the City.
He explained that the term of the Library debt will
be extended five years but the payoff for the fire station
will be the same and stated that the City/Agency will have
an AAA rating for its bonds.
Mr. Iverson answered questions of City Administrator
Julian on the purchase of the City's mortgage revenue bond
pool income stream.
No action was taken. It was agreed that the
documentation for this proposal would be prepared in time
for the August 21st Council Meeting.
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RECESS MEETING - LUNCHEON WORKSHOP
At 1: 25 p.m., Council Member Flores made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried,
that the luncheon workshop recessed until 2:00 p.m., in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street,
San Bernardino, California.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:00 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the
Meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City
North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California.
Regular
Hall, 300
ROLL
Roll
following
Estrada,
Penman,
Absent:
CALL
Call was taken by the City Clerk with the
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members
Reilly, Flores, Minor, Miller; City Attorney
City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Julian.
Council Member Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam.
COMMENDATION - BLANCHE COOPER
Lorraine Velarde, Executi ve Ass i stant to the Mayor,
read a proclamation of commendation to Blanche Cooper a 58
year resident of the City, for her many years of service
to the City of San Bernardino.
Blanche Cooper was present to accept the
commendation, and a mini-key presented by Mayor Holcomb.
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APPEAL - PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-4 - MOBILE HOME
PARK CONSTRUCTION VERDEMONT AREA ~
CONTINUED FROM JULY 5, 1989
This is the time and place continued to for an
appeal hearing concerning Conditional Use Permit No. 89-4
for the construction of a mobile home park located on the
south side of Kendall Drive at the southerly terminus of
proposed Pine Avenue between the Cable Creek Control
Channel. This matter was continued from the Council
Meeting of July 5, 1989, for a report on the wind pressure
in the Verdemont Area. (39)
In a memorandum dated July 20, 1989, Larry Reed,
Director of Building and Safety, provided a copy of
Section 2311 of the ICBO Uniform Building Code which sets
forth regulations on design standards covering the
structural abi 1 i ty to resi st winds at high speeds. He
stated that the Verdemont Area is defined as a high wind
area according to Section 2311 and that effective August
1, 1989, all structures in the high wind areas described
in the San Bernardino Municipal Code 15.04.095 shall be
designed to withstand 110 m.p.h. wind speeds.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
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Brad Kilger, Director of Planning, referred to his
memorandum dated August 2, 1989, outlining six additional
archi tectual requirements for the proposed project. He
stated that these six additional requirements could be
placed on the units in the Verdemont Area:
Larry Reed, Director of Building and Safety,
explained his memorandum of July 20, 1989, which provided
a report on the wind speeds in the Verdemont Area. He
stated that it would probably be agreeable with the
applicant to add a seventh condition to those outlined in
Mr. Kilger's report of August 2, 1989, that would require
all stick built and all mobile homes within the high wind
area to withstand 100-110 m.p.h. wind speeds.
City Attorney Penman stated that at the last Council
Meeting he raised some concerns regarding the report from
Mr. Reed and Mr. Kilger on the high wind issue. He stated
that after some research he learned that there is a type
of construction on mobile homes that can withstand 120
m.p.h. winds. He stated that if the developer agrees that
the mobile homes that would be placed in that area would
be able to withstand winds up to 120 m.p.h. that would
solve the legal problem.
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City Attorney Penman further stated for the record
that he has reviewed the federal case of the City of Glen
Haven, Florida, United States Court of Appeal, 11th
Circuit, which struck down a city ordinance that attempted
to impose greater safety requirements for mobile homes
than those imposed under the national Manufactured Housing
and Safety Standards Act.
Michael Flesh, one of the owners of the land in which
the project is to be built, stated that he is interested
in complying with any valid requirements that the Council
feels appropriate for this project.
Brad Kilger stated
required to go through the
of compliance.
that all the units will be
DRC to determine the conditions
Mr. Flesh answered questions, stating that
willing to agree with the conditions of approval
proposed project.
he is
for the
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Barbara J. Roberts, 3766 Belmont Avenue, San Bernar-
dino, CA 92407, appellant to the Planning Commission's
approval of C.U.P. 89-4, indicated that she was satisfied
wi th the newly established conditions that were outlined
in Mr. Kilger's and Mr. Reed's staff reports for the
construction of a mobile home park in the Verdemont Area.
A discussion ensued regarding
elementary schools and water supply
area if the mobile homes are built.
the impact on the
in the surrounding
Mayor
Department
demands in
Holcomb stated that the San
seems confident they will
that area.
Bernardino
meet all
Water
water
Brad Kilger pointed out that these newly required
standards addressing the wind issue will also be required
in conventional homes in the Verdemont Area.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly, that the hearing be closed; that
the appeal be denied, and Conditional Use Permit No. 89-4
be approved subject to the Findings of Fact, Conditions of
Approval, Standard Requirements contained in the May 16,
1989, Staff Report, the additional Conditions of Approval
in the Supplemental Staff Report dated August 2, 1989,
from the Planning Director; that the recommended Negative
Declaration be adopted; and that the General Plan
Consistency Finding be adopted.
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Miller. Noes:
Council Member Minor. Absent: Council Members Maudsley,
Pope-Ludlam.
APPEAL HEARING - VARIANCE NO. 89-4 - REQUEST
FOR A 84' FREEWAY SIGN - GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INCORPORATED
This is the time and place set for an appeal hearing
of the Planning Commission's denial of Variance No. 89-4
for a height variance on a freeway sign located at the
southwest corner of Mill and "I" Streets. (40)
In a memorandum dated July 18, 1989, Brad Kilger,
Director of Planning, recommended approval of the request
from General Maintenance, Inc., for Shell Oil Company,
subject to a compromised height limit of 60 feet based on
the Findings of Fact contained in the June 20, 1989, staff
report.
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In a letter dated June 30, 1989, Robb O. Lewis, Vice
President of General Maintenance Incorporated, 11372
Western Avenue, Stanton, CA 90680, stated that Shell Oil
had applied for a variance from Municipal Code Section
19.60.220 (F) (2), including a reduction in square footage
of their existing legal non-conforming freeway sign from
180' to 144 square feet, and lowering the sign from 91' to
84' in overall height.
The letter also stated that due to the position of
the property wi th respect to the height of the freeway
overpass, lowering the sign below 84 feet would virtually
allow no visibility and would diminish the traffic flow
and profitability of the service station.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Brad Kilger, Director of Planning, stated that this
proposal from Shell Oil is 44 feet higher than the
maximum allowed by the San Bernardino Municipal Code. The
Shell service station and mini-mart has an existing free
standing sign that is 91 feet in height. The existing
sign is non-conforming according to Code which restricts
sign height to 40 feet and sign area to 50 square feet.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM ARRIVED
At 2:20 p.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam arrived at
the Council Meeting and takes her place at the Council
Table.
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Brad Kilger answered questions regarding the height
of the current sign. He stated that the applicant prefers
to lower the sign to 84 feet. Although the current sign is
non-conforming and is excessive, it could remain there
under current code.
Brad Kilger answered questions
recommended height for the sign was
analysis.
stating
based
tha t the
on visual
City Attorney Penman read the findings that explained
why this application meets the requirements for a
variance. He pointed out that if the variance is not
granted, the applicant will be allowed to continue to have
the current sign which is 91 feet in height.
Loree Burke, 5202 Connector Lane, Huntington Beach,
Ca., representing Shell Oil Company, stated that they are
proposing to reduce the size of the sign to 144 sq. ft.
She stated that Shell Oil engineers conducted a survey and
agreed to bring the sign down to 75 sq. ft. which does not
allow for any tree growth.
A discussion ensued regarding an acceptable height
for the sign.
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Ms. Burke answered questions, stating that Shell Oil
Company's minimum heigth for the sign is 75 sq. ft.
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller that the hearing be closed; that the
appeal be upheld; and that Variance No. 89-4 be approved
subject to a height limit not to exceed 60 feet, subject
to the Findings of Fact and Cond i tions conta ined in the
June 20, 1989, Planning Commission staff report.
City Attorney Penman answered questions regarding the
applicant's refusal to lower the sign below 75 feet.
Planning Director Kilger answered questions stating
that the applicant requested the variance in order to
comply with current requirements, in order to replace the
old three pole sign with a new two pole sign.
City Attorney Penman answered questions, stating that
that there is no legal reason for the applicant to tear
down the old three pole sign.
Ms. Burke stated that Shell
entire station/mini-mart including
Oil is upgrading
a new sign.
the
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Council Member Flores withdrew his motion.
Council Member Estrada made a substitute motion,
seconded by Council Member Reilly, that the hearing be
closed; that the appeal be upheld; that Variance No. 89-4
be approved subject to a height limit not to exceed 75
feet, subject to the findings of fact and conditions
contained in the June 20, 1989, Planning Commission Staff
Report.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Minor, Pope-Ludlam,
Miller. Noes: Council Member Flores. Absent: Council
Member Maudsley.
APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-25 -
TO MOVE AND CONVERT RESIDENCE (MILES HOUSE) TO
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE USES - WEST SIDE OF "0" STREET,
SOUTH OF EIGHTH STREET - JIM ROCK ENTERPRISES
This is the time and place set for consideration of
Conditional Use Permit No. 89-25 to allow the relocation
and commercial conversion of the Miles House to a lot
located on the west side of "0" Street immediately south
of the Heritage House on Eighth Street. (41)
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In a memorandum dated July 17, 1989, Brad Kilger,
Director of Planning, stated that the Planning Commission
recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 89-25,
subject to the Findings, Standard Requirements and
Conditions as outlined in the staff report dated July 18,
1989.
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Brad Kilger, Director of Planning, stated that San
Bernardino Municipal Code Section 19.68.070 which requires
that all work be completed wi thin 120 days from date of
issuance of the building permit for the building move does
not meet the intended newly adopted General Plan. He
stated that historical buildings require more time and
care to ensure the preservation of the structure when it
is moved. Due to that fact, staff included in the
conditions of approval the requirement of one year to
complete the work per the disposition and development
agreement.
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Mr. Kilger further stated that the requirement to
guarantee the good faith performance and completion of the
terms and conditions of the permit in an amount equal to
the estimated cost necessary to cover such good fai th
performance of an amount not less than $10,000.00 was
attached to the conditions of approval.
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Gary Wagoner, Development Specialist in the
Redevelopment Agency, answered questions, stating that he
will work with the City Attorney and Planning Director to
come up with a financial instrument that will guarantee
the good fai th per formance bond in an amount not less
than $10,000.00.
Planning Director Kilger indicated that would be
acceptable.
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada, that the hearing be closed; that
the Mayor and Council approve Conditional Use Permit No.
89-25, subject to the attached Findings of Fact, Standard
Requirements and Conditions of Approval.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Minor, Pope-Ludlam,
Miller. Noes: Council Member Flores. Absent: Council
Member Maudsley.
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RES. 89-312 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THAT AGREEMENT ADOPTED IN
RESOLUTION NO. 87-267 WITH ENVICOM
CORPORATION FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
REVISIONS TO THE GENERAL PLAN. (42)
In a memorandum dated July 20, 1989, Brad Kilger,
Director of Planning, explained the additional tasks
Envicom Corporation performed for the City as requested by
the Mayor and Common Council. He stated that these tasks
have been completed at an amended cost to the contract in
the amount of $20,730. The total contract amount will
increase from $697,554 to $718,284.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam, that said resolution be
adopted:
Resolution No. 89-312 was
vote: Ayes: Council Members
Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller.
Council Member Maudsley.
adopted
Estrada,
Noes:
by the following
Reilly, Flores,
None. Absent:
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APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT -
JULY 20, 1989 - CONTINUED FROM EARLIER IN THE
MEETING (See Page 18 )
In a memorandum dated July 21, 1989, Council Member
Jack Reilly, Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
presented a report of the Personnel Committee Meeting
held on July 20, 1989. The following items were on the
agenda: (2)
1. Reorganization of Mayor's Staff.
2. Request for Reclassification of Account Clerk III
to Accounting Technician - Finance Department.
3. Request for Salary Adjustments - Assistant &
Senior Assistant City Attorney.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Counc il Member Pope-Ludlam and unanimously carr ied, that
the report from the Council Personnel Committee meeting
held on July 20, 1989, be received and filed.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6413 ENTITLED IN PART
"A RESOLUT ION. . ESTABLI SHING A BAS IC
COMPENSAT ION PLAN. . "BY INCREAS ING THE
SALARY RANGES FOR THE POS IT IONS OF ASS ISTANT
CITY ATTORNEY (FROM RANGE 4176,
$4686-5706/MO. TO RANGE 4184 $5173-6300/MO.)
AND SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY (FROM
RANGE 4184, $5173-6300/MO. TO RANGE 4192
$5706-6959/MO.) EFFECTIVE AUGUST 8,1989. (16)
(Continued from earlier in the meeting) (See Page 18
Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that said
resolution be continued to the Mayor and Common Council
Meeting of August 21, 1989, in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
RES. 89-313 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH COMP PLUS (HAMILTON AND
ASSOCIATES) FOR A MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL
COMPENSATION STUDY. (19)
(Continued from earlier in the meeting) (See Page 18).
Council Member Pope-Ludlam
Council Member Miller, that
adopted.
made a motion, seconded by
the above resolution be
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Resolution No. 89-313 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: Council
Member Maudsley.
CRACKDOWN ANIT-DRUG PROGRAM - RUBEN HERNDON -
REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE -
In a memorandum dated July 27, 1989, Marshall Julian,
City Administrator, stated that the request from Ruben
Herndon for financial assistance for the Crackdown
theatrical production in the amount of $30,000.00 was
heard before the Ways and Means Committee on July 24,1989,
but was referred back to Council for further action.
(S-l)
In a letter dated July 24, 1989, Ruben
prov ided a rev ised budget as requested by the
Means Committee on the proposed expenditures
Crackdown Program.
Herndon
Ways and
for the
In a previous letter dated June 29, 1989, Ruben
Herndon of Crackdown, Inc., explained how the program
worked and included a four month operation plan for the
remaining four months of the contract effective July 1,
1989 through October 30, 1989.
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Ruben Herndon, Crackdown, Inc., stated that the
revised budget included additional information requested
by the Ways and Means Committee indicating how many
people were reached through the Crackdown Program. He
provided the following statistics: 106,293 reached
directly through live performances including the media and
newspapers, 615 directly involved in the presentations,
and 1,861 counseled through private sessions, auditions,
reherasals and talent competitions.
Mr. Herndon stated that he expects to reach 1,250
through the two presentations planned for the City of San
Bernardino this summer.
A discussion
available through
Crackdown Program.
ensued regarding funds being made
the Fine Arts/Cultural Account for the
Council Member Estrada, Chairman of the Ways and
Means Committee, explained some of the concerns of the
Committee relative to Mr. Herndon's request for financial
assistance.
Mr. Herndon explained the advantages of combining the
Crackdown Program with the Boys Club of San Bernardino.
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The Council offered a proposal that the City fund on
an interim basis $5,000.00 from the General Fund to assist
the Crackdown Program; that Mr. Herndon come back with an
acknowledgement that the Boys Club will establish a
subcommittee of their board to oversee the Crackdown
Program; and that this matter come back and be reviewed in
30 days.
Mr. Herndon stated that he would not deny any offers
for funding but suggested that the funds be increased to
$10,000. The $10,000 would provide for three presentations
prior to the start of school in September.
A discussion ensued regarding the lack of
accountability of funds for the Crackdown Program.
Mr. Herndon assured the Council that any funds
granted to the Crackdown program would be accounted for
and properly spent. He stated that none of the money would
be spent on payroll.
Mayor Holcomb suggested that the Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Department oversee the expenditure
of funds for the Crackdown Program in San Bernardino.
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Mr. Herndon agreed with having the Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Department oversee the expenditure
of funds for the Crackdown Program.
City Administrator Julian answered questions
regarding the funding source for the Crackdown Program,
stating that the $10,000 will come out of the
Arts/Cultural Fund.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam, that $10,000 be allocated to
the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department from
the Arts/Cultural Fund; and that the monies be directed
towards the Crackdown Program in San Bernardino.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Pope-Ludlam,
Noes: Council Members Flores, Minor. Absent:
Member Maudsley.
Ayes:
Mi ller.
Council
RES. 89-314 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
RELATING TO THE CITY'S UTILIZATION OF MINORS
IN THE JUVENILE WORK PROGRAM. (S-2)
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Council Member Reilly made a
Council Member Flores, that the
adopted.
motion, seconded
above resolution
by
be
Resolution No. 89-314 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: Council
Members Maudsley.
RES. 89-315 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH LLOYD WEVERKA RELATING TO THE
PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES
FOR THE INTERCEPTOR SEWERS IN THE MUSCOY
AREA. (S-3)
Council Member Pope-Ludlam
Council Member Miller, that
adopted.
made a motion, seconded by
the above resolution be
Resolution No. 89-315 was
vote: Ayes: Council Members:
Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller.
Council Member Maudsley.
adopted by the following
Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Noes: None. Absent:
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PERSONNEL ACTION - ANITA L. DOMINGUEZ -
ANIMAL CONTROL
In a memorandum dated August 10, 1989, Gordon
Johnson, Director of Personnel, requested that the
Personnel Action for the appointment of Anita L.
Dominguez, Animal Shelter Office Specialist position be
listed as "Appointment/Provisional". (S-5)
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the
Personnel Action submitted by the Chief Examiner dated
August 10, 1989, in accordance with all administrative
regulations of the City of San Bernardino, be approved.
RES. 89-316 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
COMMUTER RAIL BETWEEN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND LOS ANGELES AND THE PLACEMENT OF A
COMMUTER RAIL STATION IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO. (S-6)
Council Member Estrada made a
Council Member Reilly, that the
adopted.
motion, seconded
above resolution
by
be
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vote:
Minor,
Counc il
Resolution No. 89-316 was
Ayes: Counc i 1 Members
Pope-Ludlam, Miller.
Member Maudsley.
adopted by the following
Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Noes: None. Absent:
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly, that the following resolution be
adopted:
RES. 89-317 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AND
SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO RELATING TO THE
PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT 181
SOUTH "G" STREET. (RS-3a)
Resolution No. 89-317 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: Council Member Flores.
Absent: Council Member Maudsley.
Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney,
answered questions regarding the organizational structure
of the Redevelopment Agency/Community Development
Commission.
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CLOSED SESSIONS
At 3: 25 p.m., Council Member Flores made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried,
that the Common Council recess to Closed Session pursuant
to the fallowing Government Code Sections:
54956.9(b) (1) to
regarding pending litigation,
exposure to litigation;
confer wi th
as there
its attorney
is significant
(43 )
54956.9 (c) - to confer with its attorney regarding
pending litigation, so that Council may decide whether to
initiate litigation; (44)
54957 - to consider personnel matters; (45)
54956.9 (a) to confer with its attorney regarding
pending litigation which has been initiated formally to
which the City is a party as follows: (46 & S-7))
City of San Bernardino vs. California Construction
Management Ine.,et al - San Bernardino Superior Court Case
No. 238755;
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Saldecke, et al vs. City of San Bernardino, et al -
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 236836;
Cable Lake Association vs. City of San Bernardino -
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 239714 and Case No.
239649;
City of San Bernardino vs. San Bernardino Baseball
Club, Inc. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
239193;
Stubblefield Construction Company, et al vs. City of
San Bernardino, et al San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. 232998;
Juan Manuel Sanchez vs. City of San Bernardino -
United States District Court Case No. CV87-229l AWT (Bx);
Char les H. Brown vs. Ci ty of San Bernardino - San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 243087;
Sock Dawson, et al vs. City of San Bernardino, et al
- United States District Court - Case No. SA 88-461 AHS
(RWRx) ;
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Barron/Alcarez vs. City of San Bernardino San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 241692;
Barratt, Inc. , vs. City of San Bernardino San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 242433;
Reynolds vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 248752;
Walker, Ruby vs. City of San Bernardino San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 237618;
Adkins vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Municipal Court Case No. 109709;
Dudley Brewster, et al vs. Southern Pacific Railroad,
et al - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 249736;
Pedersen vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 233830;
City of San Bernardino vs. Patel - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 250473;
Save San Bernardino vs. City of San Bernardino - San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 250425;
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Perr /Dra 0 vs. Cit
Bernardino Superior Court
with 244268);
of
Case
San Bernardino San
No. 24 095 (Consolidated
Arriaga vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 247466;
Catlett vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. SCV 243182;
Perez vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 246648;
Aldrich vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 237942;
Crain vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 229990;
Valenzuela vs. City of San Bernardino San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 242137;
Amaral vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 239289;
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Anderson vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 243039;
Barrera vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Municipal Court Case No. 117037;
Benson vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 239805;
Bleckert vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 241801;
Bonelli vs. County/City of San Bernardino San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 236473;
Castro vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 245222;
Diaz vs. City of San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 243548;
San Bernard ino
Faulkner vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 226781;
Garibay vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 237901;
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Grady vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 243287;
Hayes vs. Delaney/City of San Bernardino San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 240286;
Hudson vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 244466;
Kaplan vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 225490;
Magdaleno vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 248739;
Orona vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 246342;
Payne vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 240290;
Sanchez, Josephina vs. City of San Bernardino - San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 235420;
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Ticich vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 243924;
Whittaker vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 238417;
Wooley vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 228789;
Cable Lakes vs. City of San Bernardino - Appellate
Court Case No. E004705;
Shadow Hills vs. City of San Bernardino - Appellate
Court Case No. E005396;
CLOSED SESSION
At 3:25 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the Closed Session
to order in the Conference Room of City Hall, 300 North
"D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call was taken by Ci ty Clerk Clark wi th the
following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members
Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City
Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator
Julian. Absent: Council Member Maudsley.
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ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 4:40 p.m., the Closed Session adjourned to
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of
City of San Bernardino.
the
the
RECONVENE MEETING
At 4:40 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the Regular
Meeti ng of the Mayor and Common Counc il to order in 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 Estrada, Reilly, Flores,
Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City
Clerk Clark, City Administrator Julian. Absent: Council
Member Maudsley.
RECESS MEETING - STURGES AUDITORIUM
At 4:40 p.m., Council Member Miller made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Minor and unanimously carried,
that the meeting recess unti I 7: 00 p.m., at the Sturges
Auditorium, 798 North "F" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
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RECONVENE MEETING - STURGES AUDITORIUM
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the meeting to
order in the Sturges AUditorium, 798 North "F" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by John Cole, Administrative
Assistant to the Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Miller.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call was taken by Ci ty Clerk Clark wi th the
following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members
Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City
Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator
Julian. Absent: Council Member Maudsley.
MOBILEHOME RENT STABILIZATION
This is the time and place
mobilehome rent stabilization and
of San Bernardino.
AND MORATORIUM
set for discussion of
moratorium in the City
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In letters dated June 11 and June 15, 1989,
"Ernie" Howard, P.O. Box 878, San Bernardino, Ca.
on behalf of the mobilehome park renters, provided
of correspondence, notice of rent increases, and a
of complaint regarding mobilehome parks in the City
Bernardino.
E. L.
92402,
copies
letter
of San
Mayor Holcomb called attention to a newspaper ad in
the Sun Newspaper that referred to the 7:00 p.m., meeting
being held at the Sturges Auditorium which read: "On
Monday Night August 7, 1989, the San Bernardino City
Council plans to consider the Mayor's Radical Scheme that
would destroy the City's Rental Assistance Program".
Mayor Holcomb stated tha t he has no scheme just a
desire to have rent justice in the City of San Bernardino.
Mayor Holcomb requested that the published ad in the
Sun Newspaper concerning the Mayor's Radical Scheme be
corrected.
.
Pat Anderson, President of the San Bernardino
Parkowners Association and park owner of Fiesta Hills
Mobile Home Park, answered questions regarding the
"Mayor's Radical Scheme". She stated that action taken
tonight would in fact take away the Rental Assistance
Program which was established by the park owners under the
condition that the City Council would not adopt a rent
control ordinance.
Pat Anderson stated that the newspaper ad would be
corrected.
Mayor Holcomb read a list of cities in Southern
California that have a successful mobilehome rent control
program. He stated that those in cities that have mobile
home rent control, the taxpayers are not burdened with
the administration costs. Rent control administration
costs are paid for out of the rents collected from the
tenants.
Mayor
guidelines
assistance.
Holcomb explained the Rental Assistance Program
that are used to qualify applicants for
Ken Henderson, Director of
answered questions regarding the
to qualify applicants through
Program.
Community Development,
federal guidelines used
the Rental Assistance
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Pa t Ander son sta ted tha t when
increases, consideration was given
Social Security Supplemental Income.
calculating
to those
the rent
receiving
Ken Henderson answered questions regarding the number
of applicants that have applied for assistance through the
Rental Assistance Program. He stated that out of the 104
households that have applied for assistance, 37 were
granted assistance, and 67 were denied.
Pat Anderson further stated that the rent subsidy
program will stop if there is a rent moratorium or any
type of rent control in the Ci ty. She sta ted that the
$40,000 raised by the park owners was contributed to the
rental assistance program on the condition that the City
would not adopt a mobilehome rent control ordinance.
Mayor Holcomb pointed out that there are many
mobilehome parks that are being sold like commodities. For
the record, he read a letter dated December 8, 1988 from
PVC Properties to the mobilehome owners at Glen Aire
Mobile Home Park declining to meet with the residents
concerning another rent increase imposed by the
park owners.
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Mayor Holcomb explained that
mobilehome rent gouging that needs
having some sort of rent control.
its this type
to be contained
of
by
Jerry Butler presented a document dated July 27,
1989, conta ining sta ti stics on mobilehome rent increases
in the following seven mobilehome parks in the City in the
last ten years: Sequoia Plaza, Royal York, Ninth Street,
Acacia Villa, Pepper Villa, Tropicana, and Rancho
Meridian.
Mr. Butler explained that there are many forms of
rent increases that have occurred in many of the parks
such as requiring the tenants to subscribe to Cable T.V.,
imposing add-on utilities that were once provided by the
parkowner and reductions in routine maintenance service of
the parks.
A discussion ensued regarding
intimidation used by the parkowners
the mobilehome owners to sign leases.
different forms
and managers to
of
get
Jerry Butler answered questions regarding the
statistics in his document showing the percentage of rent
increases over the past ten years.
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Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
The following people spoke in favor of having a
mobilehome rent moratorium:
Wally Hilderband, 222 S. Rancho, Glen Aire Mobilehome
Park, Space 41, San Bernardino, California;
Ira Bracken, Glen
Bernardino, California;
Aire
Mobilehome
Park,
San
Leo Fuller, Mobilehome Lender, 2266 Bradford, San
Bernardino, California;
Bill Lambskins, 2505 W. Foothill, Sequoia Plaza
Mobilehome Park, Space 126, San Bernardino, California;
Luther Fair, 2505 W. Foothi 11, Sequoia Plaza
Mobilehome Park Space 101, San Bernardino, California;
Ernie Howard, 2686 W. Mill Street, Rancho Meridian
Mobilehome Park, Space 56, San Bernardino, California.
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Clay Hage, Regional Director, Western Mobilehome
Association, 3773 Tippit Street, Riverside, Ca., gave a
presentation listing the disadvantages of having a
mobilehome rent control ordinance. He stated that a rent
control ordinance will not solve the problems that many
of the tenants are faced with, nor secure affordable
housing in the City.
Mr. Hage stated that the rent subsidy program that
exists in some of the mobilehome parks will remain and
those tenants having problems paying their rent will be
subsidized.
He explained the Civil Rights Act of 1968 HR1l58
which outlaws adult-only or seniors-only mobilehome parks,
stating that when these parks no longer provide the
ameni ties for seniors as required by the Federal
Government, HUD representa ti ves are sent out to inspect
and require these parks to open up to families.
Mr. Hage further stated that he does not agree with
mobilehome rent control, but will continue to cooperate
with the Council as he has done in the past.
Jack Duckworth, a businessman and parkowner
City of San Bernard ino, spoke concerning the once
refuse pick-up service.
in the
a week
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Mr; Duckworth further read for the record a portion
of the decision in the Hall vs. Santa Barbara case which
stated:" .to the extent that the purposes of the
ordinance is to provide low to moderate income housing in
general, the ordinance totally fails to achieve this
purpose. It does nothing to keep low to moderate income
housing available to subsequent tenants, as those
subsequent tenants are paying high premiums on the coaches
they buy from the former tenants. These high premiums are
being paid because the buyer is being guaranteed the right
to rent controlled property, in perpetutity. The Court
finds that the ordinance does not advance the legitimate
interest of providing low to moderate income housing,
furthermore, there are equal effective ways of protecting
residents without giving a windfall to current mobilehome
tenants at the expense of the mobilehome parkowner when
the tenants vacate the premises".
Pat Anderson, park owner of Fiesta Hills Mobilehome
Park, stated that none of the code violations and
complaints that many of the mobilehome tenants are
experiencing were brought before the Mobilehome Task
Force which was formed to address these concerns.
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Sally Wilder, President of Mobilehome Organized
Residence Enterprise, spoke concerning the number of
applicants that have applied for rental assistance. She
stated that as of May 30, 1989, there were 113 clients, 43
received rental assistance, 61 denied, 1 inactive and 8
pending.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Pope-Ludlam and unanimously carried, that
the public hearing be closed.
Mayor
moratorium
back.
Holcomb urged the Council to support a 120
and give further consideration to a rent roll
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Estrada, that the Mayor and Common Council
support in pr inc ipal and instruct the Ci ty Attorney to
prepare the necessary ordinance for a 120 day moratorium
on mobilehome rents, leaving open the question of a roll
back, to be brought back at the next Council Meeting of
August 21, 1989.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Council Members Estrada, Flores, Pope-Ludlam,
Noes: Council Members Reilly, Minor. Absent:
Member Maudsley.
Ayes:
Miller.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 9: 30 p.m., Council Member Miller made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Minor and unanimously carr ied
that the meeting adjourn to 8:30 a.m., Monday, August 21,
1989, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0"
Street, San Bernardino, California. (47)
SHAUNA CLARK
City Clerk
by-L2kW ~~
Deputy ty Cle k
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No. of Hours: 8hrs. 45 min.
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