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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-1989 Minutes . . . . City of San Bernardino, California November 13, 1989 This is the time and place set for a joint Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino at their regular meeting held at 8:35 a.m., on Monday, November 6, 1989, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. The City Clerk has caused to be posted the Order of Adjournment of said meeting held on Monday, November 6, 1989, and has on file in the office of the City Clerk an affidavit of said posting together with a copy of said Order which was posted at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 7,1989, on the door of the place at which said meeting was held. The joint Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Holcomb at 1:20 p.m., Monday, November 13, 1989, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Julian. Absent: Council Members Minor and pope-Ludlam. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Miller. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ( 1) RES. 89-440 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DESIGNATING A CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN CONNECTION WITH PROCEEDINGS TO CONSIDER THE FORMULATION OF A MT. VERNON CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. (2 & R-1) 1 11/13/89 . . . . City Clerk Clark read the title of the resolution. In a memorandum dated November 9, 1989, James E. Robbins, Acting Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency, stated that on October 19, 1989, the commission authorized the formation of a citizen advisory committee to provide citizen input concerning the Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project area. Attached to the proposed resolution was Exhibit "B", a list of interested persons recommended for appointment to the Mt. Vernon Corridor Citizens Advisory Committee as follows: 1. Mr. Dick Churchwell Quick Corner 807 N. La Cadena Colton, CA 92324 Business person 2. Mr. Bob Keenan 961 Lathman Colton, CA Business person 3. Mr. William A. Schultz 1105 W. Belleview San Bernardino, CA 92410 Residential property owner 4. Mr. R. Wade Byars 686 E. Mill Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 Business person 5. Ms. Vicky Argo 252 N. Kendall Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92410 Business person 6. Ms. Frances Holland 1098 Medical Center San Bernardino, CA Residential property owner Drive 92411 7. Mr. Don Stewart Don's Furniture 1337 N. Mt. Vernon San Bernardino, CA Business person 92411 8. Mr. Bobby Ray, owner Bobby Ray's Bar-B-Que 1657 W. Baseline San Bernardino, CA 92411 Business person 9. Mr. Jack Hill, owner Mr. Hill's Catering 1033 W. 10th Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 Business person 2 11/13/89 . . . ~ 10. Mr. Jerry Cypher District Manager United Knottingham 2323 W. Baseline San Bernardino, CA 92410 11. Mr. Tod McDonald Taco Tia 23691 Steele Road Colton, CA 12. Mr. Burmeister P.O. Box 6490 1945 W. Fourth Street San Bernardino, CA 92412 13. Mr. Kevin Mitchell 6794 N. Little League Drive San Bernardino, CA 92407 14. Mr. Bradley Henningsen Big 0 Tires 101 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92410 Business person Business person Business person After a review of the interested persons list of names (Exhibit "B"), the Commissioners recommended that the category for line item 4, Mr. R. Wade Byars, and line item 5, Ms. Vicky Argo, be changed to read "residential property owner." Commissioner Estrada distributed to the commissioners the following list of interested persons to be included in (Exhibit "B") of the proposed resolution for appointment to the Mt. Vernon Corridor Citizens Advisory Committee: 1. Mr. Jose Gomez Anitas Mexican Foods Corp. 1390 W. 4th Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 2. Mr. Ernie Vasquez 1241 W. 15th Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 3. Teresa Enciso 1288 W. 6th Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 4. Gloria Torres 1288 W. 6th Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 Business owner Business owner Property tenant Property owner Tenant 3 11/13/89 . . . . Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolution be waived; that said resolution be amended by changing the category for line item 4, Mr. R. Wade Byars, and line item 5, Ms. Vicky Argo, on Exhibit "B" to "residential property owner," and said resolution be adopted as amended; and that the interested persons list submitted by Commissioner Estrada be approved. Resolution No. 89-440 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: Council Members Minor and pope-Ludlam. Sue Gonzales, Project Manager in the Redevelopment Agency, answered questions regarding the Planning Commission's approval of the individuals recommended for appointment to the Mt. Vernon Corridor Citizen Advisory Committee. COMMUNITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP DAY In a memorandum dated November 2, 1989, Marshall Julian, City Administrator, stated that a sum of one million dollars from bond proceeds has been allocated for use in a massive community- wide clean-up effort in the City of San Bernardino. The first programmed event is a community wide clean-up day which would focus on major traffic arteries in the city utilizing citizen groups and city resources to accomplish this task. The cost of this program is estimated at $100,000. (3) Mayor Holcomb explained that the details of the clean-up program are still being worked on and refined. He explained that this clean-up program is designed to appeal to the public and to encourage them to take care of their own property. He stated that this appeal would also be extended to volunteers who wish to participate in the clean up of blight in various areas of the city. He further stated that there would be special recognition and prizes given to the outstanding volunteer who participated in this program. John Husing, Consultant to the Mayor, explained the clean- up advertisement program. He stated that the first newspaper advertisement will appeal to the public to clean up their own property. The second advertisement will provide information as to how community and citizen groups can earn money by cleaning up blight in their neighborhood. The third advertisement will be used to inform the public of city ordinances that will be used to enforce blight control. COUNCIL MEMBER At 1:25 p.m., Council meeting and POPE-LUDLAM ARRIVED Council Member Pope-Ludlam took her place at the council arrived table. at the 4 11/13/89 , . Mayor Holcomb spoke regarding blight in the downtown area and what the cost would be to clean up this area. Manuel Moreno, Jr., Director of Public Services, answered questions regarding the cost and quantity of trash containers that would be needed to clean up the downtown area. The Director of Public Services answered questions regarding administration of the blight abatement lien program. He stated that this program would be operated on a six month trial basis. If the lien program is successful in the first six months, it will be continued for another six month period. Director Moreno explained that there will be a blight abatement kick-off Clean-Up Day campaign which is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 9, 1989, to clean up city parkways and parcels to within three feet of the property line. The blight abatement kick-off program will utilize private volunteers, citizen groups, and city resources. The Director of Public Services answered questions regarding whether or not the blight abatement program includes backyard cleanup. . Mayor Holcomb suggested that the following recommendations be considered: a) that cleanup costs in high growth areas be recovered through the blight abatement lien process; b) that free clean-up services be discontinued; b) that code enforcement personnel be instructed to start issuing notices immediately; c) that funds be authorized to hire more manpower and equipment; d) that a code enforcement officer be assigned to each community police center in order to respond more quickly to complaints concerning blight. A discussion priorities to ensure abatement program. ensued regarding the establishment of that funds will be available for the blight Mayor Holcomb spoke regarding the Board of Building Commissioner's meetings being held once a month. He stated that when a building has been declared a nuisance and must be abated, the property owner has to wait thirty days before the case is heard by the Building Commission. He explained the concept of having a hearing officer hear the case as it arises. He further stated that this concept would eliminate the thirty day time lag. . Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the designation of a community-wide clean-up day for San Bernardino, utilizing citizens groups and city resources be continued to Monday, November 20, 1989, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. 5 11/13/89 . . . II' RES. 89-441 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND SAFETY TO RECOMMEND TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL COURT BAIL FORFEITURE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARD VIOLATIONS LISTED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE. (4) City Clerk Clark read the title of the resolution. In a memorandum dated November 9, 1989, Larry Reed, Director of Building and Safety, provided a bail schedule for the enforcement of city ordinances requiring a certificate of occupancy (MC-671), and dealing with property maintenance and requiring minimum standards (MC-679). Larry Reed answered questions regarding the purpose of this resolution. Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow answered questions regarding whether or not additional costs will be incurred if an individual contests a violation. Wayne Overstreet, Superintendent of explained the process that an individual he/she were found innocent or guilty of a ordinances. Public Buildings, would follow, if violation of city Superintendent Overstreet explained the process for issuing warning notices for vehicle abatement and parking citations. He stated that a thirty day warning notice is given to the individual. If the individual does not comply, he/she is then given a citation. Larry Reed answered questions regarding the $25.00 bail schedule fee. A discussion ensued regarding increasing the bail schedule fee as a deterrent to future misconduct. COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED Council Member Estrada left the Council Meeting. Larry Reed answered questions, stating that code enforcement inspectors would issue a ten day notice to an individual who violates the certificate of occupancy and property maintenance ordinances. Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that all references in Exhibit "A" be changed from $25.00 to $50.00. 6 11/13/89 . . Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolution be waived; and that said resolution be amended by changing all references in Exhibit "A" from $25.00 to $50.00 and said resolution be adopted as amended. Resolution Ayes: Council Miller. Noes: Minor. No. 89-441 was adopted by the following vote: Members Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam, None. Absent: Council Members Estrada and COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA RETURNED Council Member Estrada returned to the Council Meeting and took her place at the council table. RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION At 2:10 p.m., Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pope-Ludlam and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission recess to closed session for the following: (5) a. to give instruction to the CitY's/Commission's negotiator on the purchase of property pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. The real property which the negotiations concern is generally located along 201 North "E" Street, and at Highland and Arden; . b. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1), as there is significant exposure to litigation; c. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) , so that Council/Commission may decide whether to initiate litigation; d. to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957; e. to meet with designated representatives regarding labor relations matters relative to fire fighter negotiations and/or other employee labor organizations, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; f. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally to which the City is a party pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) as follows: Citv of San Bernardino vs. California Construction Manaaement. Inc.. et al - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 238755; . 7 11/13/89 . . . Saldecke. et al vs. Ci tv 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; Ci tv of San Bernardino vs. San Bernardino Baseball Club. Inc. - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 239193; Stubblefield Construction Company. et al vs. Citv of San Bernardino. et al San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 232998; Juan Manuel Sanchez vs. Ci ty of San Bernardino - United States District Court Case No. CV87-2291 AWT (Bx); Charles H. Brown vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 243087; Sock Dawson. et al vs. Ci tv of San Bernardino. et al- United States District Court - Case No. SA 88-461 AHS (RWRx); 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 Superior Court Case No. 248752; San Bernardino Dudley Brewster. et al vs. Southern Pacific Railroad. et al - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 249736; Save San Bernardino vs. City of San Bernardino San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 250425; Schendel vs. City of San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 222856; San Bernardino Edward White vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 235505; Marv Catlett vs. City of San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 243782; - San Bernardino Jason Faulkner vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 226781; Michael Wirth vs. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 251346; 8 11/13/89 . . . - San Bernardino Rinea Lucia vs. Ci ty of San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 251476; Stubblefield Construction Co. vs. Citv of San Bernardino- San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 252058; Hudson vs. Citv of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 244466. CLOSED SESSION At 2:10 p.m., the closed session was called to order by Mayor Holcomb in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken with the following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, pope-Ludlam, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow, City Administrator Julian. Absent: Council Member Minor, City Clerk Clark. Also present were: Gordon Johnson, Director of Personnel; Dick Moon, Fire Chief; Jim Knight, Deputy Fire Chief. COUNCIL MEMBER REILLY EXCUSED Council Member Reilly left the closed session. CONTINUE CLOSED SESSIONS Council Member Pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by Council Member Estrada and unanimously carried, that the closed sessions be continued to Monday, November 20, 1989, at 8:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. ADJOURNMENT At 3:07 p.m., Council by Council Member Miller meeting be adjourned. Member Flores made a motion, seconded and unanimously carried, that the (6) SHAUNA CLARK City Clerk BY~.:c ~p ~-.rk. eputy Ci! y Clerk No. of items: 5 No. of hours: 2 hours 9 11/13/89