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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-1983 Minutes City of San Bernardino, California August 1, 1983 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Holcomb at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, August 1, 1983, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Reverend Danny Martinez, Minister of Music, Immanuel Baptist Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Quiel. ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk with the following be- ing present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Strickler; City Attorney Prince, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Matzer. Absent: Council Member Frazier. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - COLLINS Lorraine Velarde, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, read a resolution commending Edd Collins, Planning Technician, for 20 years of dedicated service to the City of San Bernardino. Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the resolution be ap- proved. Edd Collins was present and accepted the resolution. APPROVE MINUTES - JULY 18, 1983 Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Quiel and unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernar- dino held on the 18th of July, 1983, as submitted in typewritten form. (1) STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION - MAYFIELD AVENUE, BETWEEN 46TH STREET AND 48TH STREET In a memorandum dated July 18, 1983, Roger Hardgrave, Direc- tor of Public Works/City Engineer, recommended that the installa- tion of a mid-block street light on Mayfield Avenue, between 46th and 48th Streets, be authorized. (2) Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Quiel and unanimously carried, that the installation of a mid-block street light on Mayfield Avenue, between 46th Street and 48th Street, be authorized; and the Electrical Superintendent directed to make the necessary arrangements with the Southern California Edison Company. PARADE - 10TH ANNUAL McDONALD'S BIKE RIDE AGAINST DIABETES - OCTOBER 2, 1983 Pursuant to the recommendation of the Police Chief, Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that the application for the 10th Annual McDonald's Bike Ride Against Diabetes to be held Sunday, October 2, 1983, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., be approved, subject to the following conditions set forth by the Chief of Police: (3) 1. Applicant must provide sufficient monitors. 2. Participants must obey all traffic laws. 3. The Police Department will monitor the event with on-duty personnel. COUNCIL PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT Council Member Hernandez, Chairman of the Council Personnel Committee, presented the Council Personnel Committee report of July 19, 1983. The following recommendations were made: (4) Approval of the requests to fill positions for Traffic Signal Maintenance Personnel, Engineering Aide, Code Compliance Officer, Part-time Recreation Specialist (Sports) Senior Exercise, and higher acting classifi- cation in Personnel and civil Service. Approval of the request to establish lists for Part- time Recreation Specialist (Sports) Senior Exercise, Electrician I and II. Approval of the current eligibility lists for Security Officer and Coach Operator. Approval of personnel action forms for Linda Morneault, Account Clerk, and Jo Anne Bridges, Assistant Planner (Planning Aide). Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Quiel and unanimously carried, that the report from the Coun- cil Personnel Committee be filed. CLAIMS AND PAYROLL Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Quiel and unanimously carried, to approve demands against the City and authorize the issuance of warrants as follows: (5) 1. Approve the register of demands dated: July 11, 1983 July 18, 1983 #82/83 #83/84 $902,094.62 $506,176.53 2. Approve the total gross payroll for the periOd June 13, 1983 through June 26, 1983, in the amount of $923,535.15. 3. Approve a supplement to the total gross payroll for the periOd June 13, 1983 through June 26, 1983, in the amount of $145.42. 4. Approve the total gross payroll for the periOd June 27, 1983 through July 10, 1983, in the amount of $922,140.47. PERSONNEL ACTIONS Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Quiel and unanimously carried, that the Personnel Actions sub- mitted by the Director of Personnel, in accordance with all ad- ministrative regulations of the City of San Bernardino, be ap- proved and ratified as follows: (6) APPOINTMENTS Finance Department Linda F. Morneault - Account Clerk Effective August 2, 1983 TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS Human Services Tongia R. Fields - Summer Lunch Monitor Effective August 2, 1983 Carolene L. Hubbs - Summer Lunch Monitor Effective August 2, 1983 - 2 - 8/1/83 Edna J. Santiful - Kitchen Helper Effective August 2, 1983 Park and Recreation Willie Miller - Coach Operator Effective August 2, 1983 Robert S. Raborn - Coach Operator Effective August 2, 1983 Craig G. Walters - Coach Operator Effective August 2, 1983 Police Department Jeffery A. Andrade - Law Enforcement Trainee Effective August 22, 1983 Raymond Bryant - Law Enforcement Trainee Effective August 22, 1983 Gordon D. Jones - Law Enforcement Trainee Effective August 22, 1983 Candance L. McGee - Law Enforcement Trainee Effective August 22, 1983 Jimmy D. Rawls - Law Enforcement Trainee Effective August 22, 1983 PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT Planning Department Jo Anne Bridges - Planning Aide Effective August 8, 1983 LEAVE OF ABSENCE Park and Recreation Annie L. Johnson - Teacher/Director From June 27, 1983 to January 3, 1984 LEAVE OF ABSENCE REINSTATEMENT Human Services Joan M. Fogarty - Intermediate Typist Clerk From May 31, 1983 to June 30, 1983 Police Department Julie A. Coar - Intermediate Typist Clerk From April 21, 1983 to June 21, 1983 RECLASSIFICATION Park and Recreation John F. Conway - from Tree Crew Leadman to Park Maintenance Leadman - Effective August 2, 1983 DEMOTION Electrical William T. Graves - Electrical Supervisor to Electrician II Effective July 25, 1983 Park and Recreation Frank Torres - Nurseryman to Park Maintenance Worker III Effective August 8, 1983. - 3 - 8/1/83 COUNCIL MEMBER FRAZIER ARRIVED At 9: 05 a.m., Council Member Frazier arrived at the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. PUBLIC HEARING - REFUSE RATE INCREASE This is the time and place set for a public hearing for the purpose of discussing a proposed rate increase for residential and commercial refuse service. (10) Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing. No protests have been received. In a memorandum dated July 15, 1983, Manuel Moreno, Superin- tendent of Public Services, stated bhat the County Board of Super- visors tentatively approved a rate increase for landfill tipping fees at four valley sites to take effect October 1, 1983. He ex- plained in his memorandum that the proposed $.60 per month increase for single family residences for refuse service equates to a 10.9% increase and the last rate increase for residential service was $.50 on August 1, 1981. The last commercial increase was in 1978. The Superintendent of Public Services explained why the rate increase is necessary. Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that the hearing be closed. RES. 83-245 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO FIXING AND DETERMINING THE FEES AND CHARGES TO BE CHARGED FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GAR- BAGE AND RUBBISH, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 13570 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO. The City Clerk read the title of the resolution. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolution be waived and said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-245 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARING - UNIFORM FIRE CODE AMENDMENT This is the time and place set for a public hearing on the proposed amendment to Section 15.16.020 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code to include Uniform Fire Code 1982 Edition Appendix "VI-B", Model Citation program. (11) Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing. Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks and unanimously carried, that there being no pro- tests, that the hearing be closed and the final reading of the following ordinance be waived and said ordinance be adopted: ORD. MC-293 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AMENDING SECTION 15.16.020 OF THE SAN BERNAR- DINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE UNIFORM FIRE CODE (1982 EDITION) APPENDIX "VI-B", MODEL CITATION PROGRAM. Ordinance MC-293 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. FINAL RENT CONTROL MORATORIUM ALTERNATIVES - CONTINUED FROM JULY 18, 1983 This is the time and place continued to for a report from the Superintendent of Building and Safety on a cost analysis on the cost of annual inspections of all mobile home parks in the City for compliance with existing codes and ordinances and a pre- sentation from the City Attorney on all viable legal alternatives on the question of assuring fair rents. (12) - 4 - 8/1/83 In a memorandum dated July 29, 1983, City Attorney Ralph Prince presented the fOllowing possible alternatives to adoption of an urgency ordinance imposing mobile home rent control mora- torium: 1. A proposed three year rent increase moratorium. 2. Rent control. 3. Rent control limited to particular areas of the City. 4. Granting right of first option to buy to home owner- tenants. 5. Redevelopment Agency financed mobile home parks. 6. Tax-free bond financing. 7. Relocation assistance. 8. Mediation of rent disputes. 9. Binding arbitration of rent disputes. 10. No action at this time. A letter dated July 20, 1983 was received from Mr. Glen L. Ludwig of 5365 North LeRoy, stating his oppositions on rent control. The cost of requiring annual inspections of all mobile home parks by the Building and Safety Department was discussed by the Council. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Reill~ that the rent control moratorium on mobile home parks be referred back to the ad hoc committee for further study and a report to the Council on August 15, 1983. The Council began to discuss the motion. Mayor Holcomb ruled the discussion out of refer is not debatable. order as a motion to Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks, to suspend the Council's rule concerning no debate on a motion to refer. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members Hernandez, Marks, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Members Castaneda, Reilly, Quiel. Absent: None. Mr. Jack Kaplan of Rancho Meridian Mobile Home Estates, 2686 West Mill Street, spoke regarding new taxes on improvements to mobile home parks and in opposition to a proposed rent mediation. Council Council A representative from Inland Mediation Services clarified the costs of the proposed rent mediation service. Mr. Ralph Reed of Royal Coach Mobile Mannor, 2280 West Rialto Avenue, objected to a recent 6% increase in his park. Mr. Russell G. Lewis, owner of Orangewood Estates Mobile Home Park, 2160 West Rialto Avenue, stated that the space rent in Orangewood Estates Mobile Home Park was raised by $5.00 this year. Mr. Richard Taylor of 24696 Second Street, complained re- garding rent gouging, stating that the rent had been raised 70% in the last year. Mr. Arthur Childs of Vogue Mobile Home Park, 907 East Rialto Avenue, spoke regarding the lack of communication between the park owners and the renters. Mr. Richard Granowitz, Attorney, was present to represent the owner of Vogue Mobile Home Park. He stated that for several years, Vogue Mobile Home Park was under a conservatorship which prohibited rent increases and added that one-half of Vogue Mobile Home Park's present tenants have signed contracts which lock in the present rent for one year. - 5 - 8/1/83 Mayor Holcomb suggested that the Council adopt an ordinance requiring notices by park owners to tenants of rent raises 60 to 90 days prior to the increase. Mr. Lowell Huffine, owner of Vogue Mobile Home Park, stated that he has put the park up for sale due to all the problems and he is selling it for the same price that he purchased it. Mr. Huffine answered questions of the Council regarding the inspection report completed by the Building and Safety Department. The motion made by Council Member Quiel, seconded by Council Member Reilly, that the rent control moratorium on mobile home parks be referred back to the ad hoc committee for further study and a report to the Council on August 15, 1983 carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: None. City Attorney Prince answered questions regarding the pro- posed moratorium ordinance stating that it should be redrafted by his office before the Council takes action. In his opinion, the Council does not have enough facts to adopt a moratorium ordinance at this time. The Mayor and Common Council discussed the alternatives to rent control. RECESS MEETING At 10:30 a.m., the Mayor declared a five minute recess. RECONVENE MEETING At 10:37 a.m., the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino reconvened in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk with the following be- ing present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler; City Attorney Prince, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Matzer. Absent: None. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Frank Schuma, Planning Director, gave the Planning Report re- garding all Planning Commission matters of the meeting of July 19, 1983. The following recommendations were made: That the application for Change of Zone No. 83-13, Woodhaven Developers, owner, to change the land use zoning district from "T" Transitional to C-3A Limited General Commercial for an irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of approximately .67 acre having a frontage of approximately 155 feet on the west side of Elmwood Road and being located approximately 505 feet south of the centerline of Highland Avenue, be recommended for approval. (7) Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, to approve the responses to comments and to adopt the Negative Declaration for environmental review which has been reviewed and considered. Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, to approve the findings of fact and the recommendation of the Planning Commission and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary amendment to the zoning ordinance. - 6 - 8/1/83 COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ EXCUSED Council Member Hernandez was excused from the Council Meeting. That the application for Change of Zone No. 83-12, various owners, City initiated, to change the land use zoning district from R-1-7200 Single-Family Residential, R-2 Two-Family Residential, R-3-1200 Multiple Family Residential, PRD Planned Residential Development, C-l Neighborhood Commercial and C-3A Limited General Commercial to PRD-14-U Planned Resi- dential Development at 14 dwelling units per acre for a study area bounded by Lynwood Drive on the south, Eureka Street on the north, Mountain Avenue on the west and Del Rosa Avenue on the east, includ- ing an additional area located within approximately 400 feet of the east side of Del Rosa Avenue, between Eureka Street and Marshall Boulevard, be recommended for denial. (8) Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the recommendation be continued to Monday, August 15, 1983, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ RETURNED Council Member Hernandez returned to the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. APPEAL - PARCEL MAP NO. 7968 - NORTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTH "E" STREET AND HUNTS LANE - SUNWEST ASSOCIATES A letter dated July 15, 1983 was received from Mervyn Simchowitz of Sunwest Associates appealing conditions of approval relating to Parcel Map .No. 7968, which would create two parcels from three existing parcels on approximately 22.7 acres located at the northwest corner of South "E" Street and Hunts Lane. (9) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that the appeal be con- tinued to Tuesday, September 6, 1983, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. PROTEST HEARING - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 958 - PEPPER AND MILL SEWER IMPROVEMENT This is the time and place set for a protest hearing on Assessment District No. 958 for the installation of sanitary sewer facilities in the area of Pepper Avenue and Mill Street. (30) Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing. Protests have been received from H. H. Hubbs of 842 South Eucalyptus, Marianne Wilde Stewart of 687 South Meridian Avenue, and Charles and LaVerne Gehrke of 595 South Meridian Avenue. Mr. Charles Gehrke of 595 South Meridian, stated that if the assessment district is approved, he would be paying $500 to $600 a month for a period of ten years on this property. Verne Nadeau, Senior Real Property Specialist, explained the situation stating that Mr. Gehrke's property is in the outer boundary of the assessment district and was included in the assessment to more evenly disperse the cost of the sewer main. Mrs. LaVerne Gehrke of 595 South Meridian Avenue, stated that she and her husband are being penalized to facilitate future development. - 7 - 8/1/83 Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda, that the protest hearing be continued to Monday, August 15, 1983, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: None. BIDS REJECTION - INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM, LANDSCAPING - HAMPSHIRE AVENUE FLOODWAY In a memorandum dated July 20, 1983, Roger Hardgrave, Direc- tor of Public Works/City Engineer, recommended that the bids re- ceived for the installation of landscaping and an irrigation sys- tem for the Hampshire Avenue floodway be rejected and requested authorization to re-advertise for bids. (20) Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Quiel and unanimously carried, that this item be continued to the next Council meeting (August 3,1983). RES. 83-246 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SCC GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING SPACES IN THE "J" BUILD- ING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF "E" STREET AND COURT STREET. (33) The City Clerk read the title of the resolution. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolution be waived and said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-246 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-247 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF FOURTH STREET, BETWEEN MT. VERNON AVE- NUE AND FIFTH STREET/FOOTHILL BOULEVARD; AND STERLING AVENUE, BETWEEN THIRD STREET AND FIFTH STREET INTO THE FEDERAL-AID URBAN SYSTEM. (34) The City Clerk read the title of the resolution. Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolution be waived and said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-247 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION - TERRACE ROAD, FROM SIXTH STREET TO ETIWANDA AVENUE Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public WorkS/City Engineer, recommended in a memorandum dated July 20, 1983, that the plans for the installation of curb and gutter and fill-in paving on Terrace Road, from Sixth Street to Etiwanda Avenue, be approved. (19) Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Hernandez and unanimously carried, that the plans for the in- stallation of curb and gutter and fill-in paving on Terrace Road (west side), from Sixth Street to Etiwanda Avenue, in accordance with Plan No. 6373, be approved; and the Director of Public Works/ City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids. - 8 - 8/1/83 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, HIGHWAY PROJECTS AMENDMENTS A memorandum dated July 21, 1983 was received from Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, recommending that the following highway projects be approved for submittal to the San Bernardino County Transportation Commission for inclusion by SCAG in the 1983-84 Transportation Improvement Program: (21) 40th Street widening - Kendall Drive to Acre Lane Lynwood Drive at Del ROsa Avenue - Traffic Signal modernization Waterman Avenue resurfacing - Mill Street to flood control Mt. Vernon Avenue resurfacing - Base Line to 21st Street 40th Street resurfacing - Waterman Avenue to San Gabriel Fourth Street resurfacing - "D" Street to Arrowhead Avenue "E" Street resurfacing - Base Line to Highland Avenue Fifth Street resurfacing - Sierra Way to Waterman Avenue Pepper Avenue resurfacing - Mill Street to Rialto Avenue Rialto Avenue resurfacing - Arrowhead Avenue to Sierra Way 40th Street resurfacing - Electric Avenue to Sierra Way Pepper Avenue resurfacing - Rialto Avenue to Foothill Blvd. Base Line resurfacing - California to Muscott Streets Sierra Way resurfacing - 44th Street to Sepulveda Avenue Street resurfacing - various locations Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the projects listed on the "Highway Projects" forms, updating SCAG FY 1983-84 TIP, be approved; and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer authorized and directed to submit them to the San Bernardino County Transpor- tation Commission for inclusion in the current Regional Transpor- tation Improvement Program (RTIP). COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Community Development Commission/ Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Holcomb in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Ber- nardino, California. The Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency acted upon their agenda items. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT FOR THE PROPOSED HUNTLEY PROPERTIES INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT (Roger's Bindery) (R6) The City Clerk read the title of the resolution. The Mayor and Common Council discussed the administrative costs of handling a UDAG. Glenda Saul, Acting Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency, answered questions stating that the staff would not be able to meet the application deadline for this quarter on this particular project. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Marks, that the resolution be continued to Monday, August 15, 1983, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. - 9 - 8/1/83 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Council Member Strickler. SET PUBLIC HEARING - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND FINANCING - 708 AND 740 WEST MILL STREET - MILL CREEK PROJECT Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and unanimously carried, that a public hearing be set for Monday, August 15, 1983, at 11:00 a.m., for the pro- posed financing of two multi-purpose industrial buildings located at 708 and 740 West Mill Street. (R7) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - COMPLETION OF AGENDA The Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency completed their agenda items. PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT - S & S MEAT PRODUCTS COMPANY - 1389 WEST MILL STREET - CONTINUED FROM JULY 18, 1983 This is the time and place continued to for discussion on the abatement of a public nuisance arising from nauseous odors from S & S Meat Products Company at 1389 West Mill Street. The matter was continued from July 18, 1983 for recommendations from the City Attorney and the City Administrator on their investiga- tion of the company. (14) Mr. Jim Sherratt of 12192 Country Club Lane, Grand Terrace, the owner of S & S Meat Products Company, stated that they are able to control the odors somewhat but cannot eliminate them. Mayor Holcomb suggested relocation at a closed land-fill site. Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, that this matter be continued to Tuesday, Sep- tember 6, 1983, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California, and that the Planning Director be instructed to work with S & S Meat Products Company to find a location either within or outside of the City for this business. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: None. MAYOR HOLCOMB EXCUSED At 11:35 a.m., Mayor Holcomb was excused from the Council Meeting and requested that Council Member Reilly act as Mayor Pro Tempore in his absence. TENT PERMIT - NORTH OF BASE LINE, EAST OF MUSCOTT STREET - 11TH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST A letter dated July 22, 1983 was received from Brother Roy Mayes, Minister of the 11th Street Church of Christ, requesting permission to erect a tent on property located north of Base Line east of Muscott Street for religious revival during September 4 through 16, 1983. (15) Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that the 11th Street Church of Christ be authorized to erect a tent and conduct a religious revival on property owned by Frank Tillie, Sr., located north of Base Line, just east of Muscott Street, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., nightly, during the period September 4-16, 1983, subject to such conditions as may be required by the Director of Building and Safety. - 10 - 8/1/83 THIRD WARD PARK EXPENDITURE - REROOF CONCESSION STAND - NICHOLSON PARK Dan ROdriguez, Park Superintendent, recommended in a memoran- dum dated July 20, 1983, that $900 be authorized from the Third Ward Park Extension Fund to contract with a private vendor to re- roof the concession stand at Nicholson Park. (16) Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that the expenditure of $900 from the Third Ward Park Extension Fund, Account No. 41-460- 693, be approved for the purpose of reroofing the concession stand at Nicholson Park. WATERMAN AVENUE WIDENING - FROM OLIVE STREET TO BASE LINE - CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE - FISHER'S GRADING AND EXCAVATING A memorandum dated July 20, 1983 was received from Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, recommending that Change Order No. One to the contract with Fisher's Grading and Excavating for the widening of the east side of Waterman Ave- nue, from Olive Street to Base Line, be approved. The Change Order will authorize payment for the removal of an additional 450 square feet of concrete to attain proper drainage. (17) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that Change Order No. One to the .contract with Fisher's Grading and Excavating for the re- moval of an additional 450 square feet of concrete be approved to authorize payment of a net increase in the contract price of $819.69, from $36,000.00 to $36,819.69. SECOND, FIFTH AND SEVENTH WARD EXPENDITURES - SECURITY FENCE INSTALLATION - CAMPO SANTO MEMORIAL PARK In a memorandum dated July 22, 1983, Dan Rodriguez, Park Superintendent, recommended that $700 be allocated from the Second, Fifth and Seventh Ward Park Extension Fund accounts for the in- stallation of a security fence at the Campo Santo Memorial Park at 26th and "n" Streets. He further stated in his memorandum that during the past two years, the Park Division has had to replace the clear plexiglass cover to the names of those buried there due to vandalism. (22) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that the Park and Recrea- tion Department be allocated $2,100 from Park Extension Fund Ac- counts 41-460-692, 41-460-695 and 41-460-697 to contract with a private vendor for the installation of a security fence at Campo Santo Memorial Park. FIFTH WARD PARK EXPENDITURE - INSTALLATION OF VANDAL- PROOF LENSES FOR TENNIS COURT LIGHTS - BLAIR PARK John Kramer, Recreation Superintendent, recommended in a memorandum dated July 26, 1983, that $550 be allocated from the Fifth Ward Park Extension Account for the purchase and installa- tion of vandal-proof lenses for the tennis court lights at Blair Park. (24) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the expenditure of $550 from the Fifth Ward Park Extension Fund, for the purchase and installation of vandal-proof lenses for tennis court lights at Blair Park, be approved. CHARTER PROVISION INTERPRETATION Council Member Hernandez presented his request for an inter- pretation of Charter provisions pertaining to general supervision by the Mayor. (26) City Attorney Prince stated that a legal opinion would not give the detail desired by the Council in this matter. - 11 - 8/1/83 The Council discussed the request for interpretation of Charter provisions. Council Member Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and unanimously carried, that this matter be tabled. MILL COMMUNITY CENTER CONSTRUCTION - CHANGE ORDER NO. SIX - RONALD L. ROBERTS AND ASSOCIATES Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, recommended in a memorandum dated July 20, 1983, that Change Or- der No. Six to the contract with Ronald L. Roberts and Associates for the construction of the Mill Community Center Recreation facility, be approved. The Change Order will authorize the con- tractor to remove and replace portions of concrete floor in the gymnasium to dry moisture under the concrete flooring. (18) Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, ex- plained the unique weather conditions that resulted in this re- quest for change order. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that Change Order No. Six to the contract with Ronald L. Roberts and Associates for con- struction of the Mill Recreation Center, in accordance with Plan No. 6221, be approved to dry the subsurface moisture under the gym floor, for a net increase not to exceed $1,500.00, from $385,372.70 to $386,872.70. AL GUHIN PARK DEVELOPMENT - VERDEMONT AREA In a memorandum dated July 26, 1983, Dan Rodriguez, Park Superintendent, requested authorization to apply for the sum of $250,000 under the provisions of the Environmental License Plate Fund for development of Al Guhin Park in the Verdemont area. (23) The Park Superintendent explained why Al Guhin Park was selected for application of a grant under the Environmental License Plate Fund. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks and unanimously carried, that the Park and Recrea- tion Department be authorized to apply for the sum of $250,000 for the general development of Al Guhin Park under the provisions of the Environmental License Plate Fund. COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ EXCUSED Council Member Hernandez was excused from the Council Meet- ing. URBAN REFORESTATION - STURGES AUDITORIUM, MILL CENTER PARK, DELMANN HEIGHTS PARK, RIO VISTA SCHOOL/PARK, NICHOLSON PARK, PANORAMA FIRE AREA Dan Rodriguez, Park Superintendent, requested in a memoran- dum dated July 26, 1983, authorization to make application under the Jobs Bill, Public Law 9B-B, for urban reforestation of Sturges Auditorium, Mill Center Park, Delmann Heights Park, Rio Vista SChool/Park, Nicholson Park and the Panorama fire area. (25) The Park Superintendent answered questions. Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Frazier and unanimously carried, that the Park and Recreation Department be authorized to make application under the Jobs Bill, Public Law 9B-8, for Urban Reforestation of Sturges AUditorium, Mill Center Park, Delmann Heights Park, Rio Vista School/Park, Nicholson Park, Panorama Fire Area, in the amount of $50,740. - 12 - B/l/83 RECESS MEETING At 12:05 p.m., .the meeting recessed until 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernar- dino, California. RECONVENE MEETING At 2:00 p.m., the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino reconvened in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk with the following be- ing present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler; City Attorney Prince, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Matzer. Absent: None. WESTERN REGIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT FUNDING Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that a new business item regarding funding for the Western Regional Little League Tourna- ment be taken at this time. In a memorandum dated July 29, 1983, Council Member Castaneda Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, recommended that funding for the Western Regional Little League Tournament be authorized. He stated in his memorandum that at the May 9, 1983 Council Meet- ing, the request for funds was referred to the Ways and Means Com- mittee. Action on this request has been delayed due to the con- tinuing 1983-84 budget sessions. He further stated in his memoran- dum that the starting date for the tournament is August 13, 1983 and the City has supported the Tournament in the past. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, to instruct the City Ad- ministrator to initiate appropriate action with the Director of Finance for issuance of a check in the amount of $3,500 to Western Regional Little League at the earliest possible date for use in support of the tournament and publicity. WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE REPORT - SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDING Council Member Castaneda, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, presented the Ways and Means Committee report of July 25, 1983. At the Ways and Means Committee meeting, requests for social services funding by applicants through the Human Services Commission was discussed and the following recommendations were made: (28) The amount of $12,362 recommended by the Human Services Commission for the Boys' Club be taken into consideration with recommendation at a later date. Funding be taken into consideration for services pro- vided by Casa Ramona, with recommendation at a later date. The Human Services Commission recommendation in the amount of $16,448 for Family Service Agency be taken into consideration with recommendation at a later date. The Frazee Center funding of $10,812 be taken into con- sideration with recommendation at a later date. The Rolling Start Program funding of $6,786 be taken into consideration with recommendation at a later date. The Merri-Mixers request for funds be aocepted for consideration with recommendation at a later date. - 13 - 8/1/83 Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the report from the Ways and Means Committee be filed. LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT - BUSINESS LICENSE RATE INCREASE - AUCTION LICENSE AMENDMENT - CITY ELECTION CONSOLIDATION Council Member Strickler, Chairman of the Legislative Review Committee, presented the Legislative Review Committee report of July 28, 1983. The following recommendations were made: (29) That a public hearing be scheduled on the recommenda- tion by the Business License Division to increase business license rates. That "no changes" be made to the Municipal Code on the proposed amendment to business license tax on auctions. That the City Clerk contact the School Board and other jurisdictions involved to ascertain if they would be interested in consolidating their election process with the City of San Bernardino. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, to hold a public hearing to consider the proposed increase in business license fees on Monday, August 15, 1983, at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that the report from the Legislative Review Committee be filed. OMNITRANS BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING REPORT - CONTINUED FROM JULY 18, 1983 This is the time and place continued to for a report on actions from the July 1983 Omnitrans Board of Director's meeting. (13) Council Member Marks presented an oral report concerning the July 1983 Omnitrans Board of Director's meeting where the merger of the Riverside and San Bernardino Transit systems was discussed. No official action was taken. WAIVE READINGS - RESOLUTIONS The City Clerk read the title of all the resolutions on the agenda. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that further reading of all the resolutions on the agenda be waived. RES. 83-248 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO CONFIRMING THE 1983-84 ASSESSMENT ROLL, CENTRAL CITY PARKING DISTRICT. (31) Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-248 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-249 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO CONFIRMING THE 1983-84 ASSESSMENT ROLL, EXPAN- SION OF FACILITIES FOR THE CENTRAL CITY PARKING DIS- TRICT. (32) - 14 - 8/1/83 council Member Castaneda made amotion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-249 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-250 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PARCEL MAP AGREEMENT WITH BARTON PROPERTIES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR PARCEL MAP 6982 RELATING TO THE IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID SUBDIVISION. (40th St., between Newmark Ave. (36) and Acre Lane) Council Member Olliel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-250 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FIXING AND ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY THE CITY SEWERAGE COLLECTION AND TREAT- MENT SYSTEM LOCATED INSIDE THE INCORPORATED TERRI- TORY FOR THE CITY; PROVIDING A REBATE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES LOCATED INSIDE THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY FOR SAID CHARGES; PROVIDING THAT USERS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY MAY RECEIVE SEWER SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR USERS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE INCORPO~ RATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY SUBJECT TO CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 82-201. (35) City Attorney Prince answered questions stating that a public hearing is not legally required. Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Quiel and unanimously carried, that the resolution be continued to Monday, August 15, 1983, for a public hearing at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Ber- nardino, California. RES. 83-251 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ASSOCIATE PARTY AGREEMENT WITH THE PRINCIPAL PARTIES OF UNDER- GROUND SERVICE ALERT RELATING TO ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS AN ASSOCIATE PARTY. (37) Manuel Moreno, Superintendent of Public Services, answered questions regarding the location of the service alert terminals. Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Reilly, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-251 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-252 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO LICENSE WITH DONALD R. MITTICA TO PROVIDE FOR A FIVE YEAR EXTENSION OF THE TERM AND AN OPTION FOR A LIKE PERIOD FOR THE PRO TENNIS SHOPS AT PERRIS HILL PARK AND BLAIR PARK. (39) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler, that said resolution be adopted. - 15 - 8/1/83 Resolution No. 83-252 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-253 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO IMPOSING LIENS ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROP- ERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF THE ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE. (363 West 23rd Street, 400 West Highland Avenue, 994 West 15th Street, 1889 West 28th Street, 594 North Meridian, 1238 North "D" Street) (42) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-253 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-254 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO CONFIRMING COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUI- SANCES AND IMPOSING LIENS FOR THE COSTS ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN BER- NARDINO. (40) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Frazier, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-254 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. RES. 83-255 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH E. LEWIS CLARK, DOING BUSINESS AS TMD ASSOCIATES, RELATING TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CON- CESSION FACILITIES AT NUNEZ PARK AND F.D.R. BOWL OF PERRIS HILL PARK. (41) Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-255 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. SEWER INSTALLATION - SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE AREA Council Member Hernandez presented his request to discuss the installation of sewers in the South Waterman Avenue area. (27) Mayor Holcomb referred to the Council meeting of June 20, 1983 where the following motion was adopted: "That the Council go on record as getting relief to homeowners that are affected by the high rising ground water in the Valley Truck Farm area west of Waterman Avenue; that when homeowners have shown they have the willingness and ability to hook up the sewer to the street that the Council take definitive action in the form of submitting an ap- plication for a grant for sewers and that if no grant is available, that Community Development Funds be used." The Mayor and Common Council discussed needs for sewers and methods for financing the installation. - 16 - 8/1/83 Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marks, to refer the matter of sewers in the South Waterman Avenue area to the City Engineer for a recommendation of a process that would give a guarantee that 85% of the people are not only willing but able to hook up to the new sewer: part of that process is an agreement executed by property owners showing faith that they in fact will hook up at the time the sewer line goes in: and that staff look at all viable options for possible funding. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: None. COUNCIL MEMBER CASTANEDA EXCUSED Council Member Castaneda was excused from the Council Meeting. WAIVE READINGS - ORDINANCES The City Clerk read the title of all the ordinances on the agenda. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Marks and unanimously carried, that the first and final read- ings of all the ordinances on the agenda be waived. COUNCIL MEMBER CASTANEDA RETURNED Council Member Castaneda returned to the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO CON- SOLIDATE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: TO ASSIGN DUTIES TO HUMAN SER- VICES ADVISORY COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR MEM- BERSHIP THEREOF: TO DELETE REFERENCES TO HUMAN SER- VICES COMMISSION: AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 2.20. (Continued from July 18, 1983) FIRST (43) Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Quiel and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be laid over for final passage. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING CHAPTER 13.20 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES. FIRST (44) Herb Wessel, General Manager of the Water Department, answered questions. Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Frazier and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be laid over for final passage. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING SEC- TION 19.62.080 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT CHAIN LINK FENCES ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM AN ARTERIAL STREET WITHIN A COMMERCIAL OR IN- DUSTRIAL ZONE, OR WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. (First reading) (45) Mayor Holcomb explained why he requested that the ordinance be placed on the agenda. Council Member Strickler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that the ordinance be re- ferred to the Legislative Review Committee for further study. - 17 - 8/1/83 ORD. MC-294 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AMENDING CHAPTER 5.12 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FORMERLY WITHIN CHAPTER 5.08 CON- CERNING DINE AND DANCE CLUBS, AND TO AMEND SECTIONS CONCERNING APPLICATION AND FEES FOR LICENSE, SUSPEN- SION OF LICENSE, APPEAL OF DECISION OF CHIEF OF POLICE, SPECIAL OFFICER REQUIREMENTS, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE. FINAL (46) Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler, that said ordinance be adopted. Ordinance MC-294 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORD. MC-295 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AMENDING SECTION 3.64.100 SUBSECTION C AND SECTION 5.04.075 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR LATE PAY- MENT OF DOWNTOWN PARKING TAX AND BUSINESS LICENSES, INCLUDING NEW LICENSES. FINAL (47) Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler, that said ordinance be adopted. Ordinance MC-295 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. GENERAL REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE The following General Reports and Correspondence were pre- sented: (48) a. civil Service Eligibility Lists for: Security Officer - Open Coach Operator - Open b. Correspondence from the Public Utilities Commission concerning Greyhound Lines, Inc.'s proposed abandon- ment of passenger bus service to over 99 points in California, Application 83-01-17, ICC No. MC-15l5 (Sub No. 333). c. Five alcoholic beverage control applications for the following new and transferred licenses: New Jose~ Covarrubias dba universal Promotions Concessions 137 South "G" Street On Sale Beer Anthony Strammiello dba Angelo's 1797 East High- land Avenue On Sale Beer & Wine Lorene L. & William E. Mayfield dba Bill's Shell & Towing 907 West Mill Street Off Sale Beer & Wine Transferred National Convenience Stores, Inc. 304 Northpark Boulevard Off Sale Beer & Wine Southland Merchandise Company 544-C Crescent Avenue Importer- Wholesaler - 18 - 8/1/83 Jack Matzer, City Administrator, agreed to look into Item No. 48b to determine if the proposed abandonment of passenger bus service would affect the City of San Bernardino. Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that the General Reports and Correspondence be filed. PERSONNEL AND CIVIL SERVICE MERGER Council Member Marks presented his questions regarding the potential of a conflict of interest resulting from the Personnel and Civil Service merger. (Sl) The Mayor and Common Council discussed the proposed merger. No official action was taken. SAN BERNARDINO POST OFFICE RELOCATION Council Member Marks presented his request to discuss a media report of the possible relocation of the San Bernardino Post Office. (S2) It was explained to Council Member Marks that Council Member Strickler has been working with the post office in locating another site within the City limits. No official action was taken. RES. 83-256 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISHING AND DE- LIVERING OF STREET SWEEPER GUTTER BROOM SEGMENTS AND MAIN BROOMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATION NO. F-83-l6. (S3) The City Clerk read the title of the resolution. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolution be waived and said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 83-256 was adopted by Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. the following vote: Hernandez, Marks, Absent: None. COMPUTERIZED PARKING CITATION PROGRAM In a memorandum dated July 27, 1983, Wayne Overstreet, Su- perintendent of Public Buildings/Parking Control, and Craig Graves, City Treasurer, requested that an alternate method of processing parking citations with the Department of Motor Vehicles be authorized. They stated in the memorandum that they were notified by the County Municipal Court District that the courts will discontinue processing parking citations effective October 1, 1983. (S4) Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, that the Public Buildings Superintendent, City Treasurer and Purchasing Agent be authorized to go to formal bid for a computerized parking citation program; and that a thirty day delinquent charge of $10.00 and a $3.00 DMV holding charge be adopted for unpaid parking citations. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Council Member Quiel. - 19 - 8/1/83 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTION 3.52.030 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FROM SIX PERCENT TO EIGHT PERCENT, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. MC-288, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. (Final Reading) (S5) The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that further reading of the ordinance be waived. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 3.44 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE SERVICE USERS TAX FROM SIX PER- CENT TO EIGHT PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT REFUNDS OF LOW INCOME SERVICE USERS TAXES SHALL TERMINATE ON DECEMBER 31, 1983, TO PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTION OF LOW INCOME SERVICE USERS FROM SERVICE USERS TAXES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1984, AND DECLARING THE UR- GENCY THEREOF. (Final Reading) (S6) The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance. Council Member Castaneda made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that further reading of the ordinance be waived. BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 - FIRE AND ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENTS Warren Knudson, Finance Director, presented a report concern- ing the City's financial conditions and three budget scenarios that might result upon finalization of the State's budget. Mayor Holcomb presented recommendations for cost savings in- cluding a blue ribbon committee for the Fire Department which would look into the possible elimination of the Attack Squad and the Assistant Chief's position, and he also suggested the possible merger of the Electrical Division with Public Buildings. Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Castaneda and unanimously carried, that the Ways and Means Committee be directed to work with the Mayor and the City Admin- istrator to identify potential savings from reorganizations and any other savings in administration and make recommendations to the full Council. PROPOSED UTILITY USERS TAX INCREASE ORDINANCE The Mayor and Common Council discussed how increases in Public Utilities Commission rates for utilities might result a windfall to the City if the City increased the utility tax to 8%. in rate (S6) Manuel Moreno, Superintendent of Public Services, answered questions of the Council regarding street repair needs that total $1.8 million. The City Administrator answered questions regarding the $534,000 necessary for the debt service on financing of the library. Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Quiel, that the City Attorney amend the proposed ordinance increasing the service users tax from 6% to 8% to include a pro- vision whereby the City will review on a case by case basis the tax implication for inflation-related increases passed onto the general public of the City of San Bernardino. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: None. - 20 - 8/1/83 council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler, that the City Attorney also be instructed to amend the proposed utility service users tax ordinance to include a pro- vision whereby the 8% utility tax will revert back to 6% on July 1, 1984 if on June 30, 1984 the undesignated fund balance of the City's General Fund contains funds in amounts equal to or greater than 5% of the City's General Fund obligations. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: None. ORD. MC-296 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO AMENDING SECTION 3.52.030 OF THE SAN BERNAR- DINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE UNIFORM TRAN- SIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FROM SIX PERCENT TO EIGHT PER- CENT, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. MC-288, AND DECLAR- ING THE URGENCY THEREOF. FINAL (S5) Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Reilly, that said ordinance be adopted as an urgency measure. Ordinance MC-296 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: None. PROPOSED UTILITY USERS TAX INCREASE ORDINANCE Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Reilly and unanimously carried, to instruct the City Attorney to submit the amended utility users tax ordinance at a Council meeting to be held Wednesday, August 3, 1983, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernar- dino, California. (S6) Mr. Jim Lynas of 1160 East Sonora, objected to the tax in- crease without placing a measure on the ballot for the voters and also suggested that the question of building a new library, grant- ing employees raises and Section 186 be submitted to the citizens for vote. WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM - VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS Applications have been received from the following organiza- tions requesting permission to participate in the City's weed abatement program to earn a total of $250 each: (S7) Youth in Action Auxiliary/Faith Temple Apostolic Church Association for Adoption of Black Children The Latin Queens San Bernardino Valley College Football Mountain View Pathfinder Club Liga Mexicana De Beisbol De San Bernardino Catholic Youth Baseball League Giants Baseball Team San Bernardino Pony League, Inc. Warriors Youth Group/Los padrinos of Southern California Inc. Junior All American Football Boy Scouts of America - Troop #114 - San Bernardino Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Mem- ber Strickler and unanimously carried, that weed abatement assign- ments be approved for the organizations listed above in the amount of $250, and that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be directed to contact the organization's representative to proceed with the implementation of said assignment. - 21 - 8/1/83 , ADJOURN MEETING At 4:25 p.m., Council Member Olliel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn to Wednesday, August 3, 1983, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California. City Clerk Approved the 15th of August, 1983. Mayor of the City of San Bernardino - 22 - 8/1/83