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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
300 N. D "Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Website: www.sbcity.org
Mayor Patrick J. Morris
Council Members:
Esther Estrada
Dennis J. Baxter
Tobin Brinker
Neil Derry
Chas Kerley
Rikke Van Johnson
Wendy McCmmnack
MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AND THE
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 19, 2007
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council, Community Development
Commission, and the Board of Library Trustees of the City of San Bernardino was called
to order by Mayor/Chairman Morris at 1:35 p.m., Monday, March 19, 2007, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Clark with the following being present:
Mayor/Chairman Morris; Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker,
Derry, Johnson, McCammack; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Manager
Wilson. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner Kelley.
Council Member/Commissioner Kelley Arrived
At 1:54 p.m., Council Member/Commissioner Kelley arrived at the Council/Commission
meeting.
1. Closed Session
Pursuant to Government Code Section(s):
A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
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People of the State of California, et al. v. Eduardo Tamayo, et al. - San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCVSS 141888;
People v. Burrtec Waste Industries - San Bernardino Superior Court Case
No. SCVSS 138439.
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - significant
exposure to litigation - pursuant to subdivision (b) (1), (2), (3) (A-F) of
Government Code Section 54956.9:
Inland Communities Corp. v. City of San Bernardino, et al. (Paradise
Hills);
Kenneth R. O'Howell v. City of San Bernardino, et al., United States
District Court Case No. CV 06-01676 PSG,
Claim of Estate of Marc Ernest Stephen Maxey, et al.;
Claim of Benito & Maria Machado;
Mobile Home Rent Control Board.
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - initiation of
litigation - pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section
54956.9:
City of San Bernardino and Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino v. LNR San Bernardino, LLC, The Upham Family Trust; El
Corte Ingles, et al.;
City of San Bernardino v. Jesus Frausto & Tania Ramirez.
D. Closed Session - personnel - pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.
E. Closed session with Chief of Police on matters posing a threat to the
security of public buildings or threat to the public's right of access to
public services or public facilities - pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.
F. Conference with labor negotiator - pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6:
Negotiator:
Linn Livingston, Human Resources Director
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Employee Organization(s):
General Unit
Mid -Management Unit
San Bernardino Management/Confidential Unit
G. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8.
City Attorney Penman announced that three additional cases would be discussed
in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) (3).
Reading of Resolutions & Ordinances
Deputy City Clerk Sutherland read into the record the titles of all the resolutions
and ordinances on the regular agenda of the Mayor and Common Council,
Community Development Commission, and the Board of Library Trustees of the
City of San Bernardino.
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Reverend Fred Adams of The Rock Church,
followed by the pledge of allegiance, led by Marco Isas from Anderson School.
Moment of Silence
Mayor Morris expressed condolences to the families and requested a moment of
silence in memory of Frank Ostoich, father of local attorney Mark Ostoich and
owner of Diesel Injection Service, which he opened in 1951; and Donald A.
Derry, father of Fourth Ward Councilman Neil Derry and a 32-year resident of
the City of San Bernardino who worked as an accountant for Riverside County.
2. Reappointment - Council Member Derry - Indian Gaming Commission -
Mayor Morris
Council Member/Commissioner Kelley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that the reappointment of Council Member
Derry to the Indian Gaming Commission, as requested by Mayor Morris, be
approved.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson. Nays: None.
Abstentions: Council Member/Commissioner McCammack. Absent: None.
3. Presentations
The Fourth Quarter 2006 Customer Service Award was presented to Vanessa
Sanchez, Account Clerk I in the Finance Department, who was recognized for
being a hard working, detail -oriented, organized and efficient employee.
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The San Bernardino Shines! Award was presented to Linda Adams, Senior
Library Technician at the San Bernardino Public Library, commending her for
her ability to relate to children and teens, making her a highly valued City
employee.
The staff of the San Bernardino Public Library was named the winner of the 2006
Together, We Can Award. The award was accepted by Linda Puetz, Vice
President of the Library Staff Association, and Ophelia Roop, Library Director.
Congratulations were extended to Laura King, Payroll Supervisor in the Finance
Department, who was declared the winner of the 2006 Employee of the Year
Award. Laura was not able to be present at today's meeting; however, she will
receive her award at the April 2, 2007 Council meeting.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack presented a Certificate of
Recognition to Jarret Stark, an honors student at San Bernardino High School and
an instrumental player of the California Bantam AA State Championship Hockey
Team, known as the California Stars, who is headed to the national tournament in
Buffalo, New York.
Cheryl Donahue, Public Information Officer for San Bernardino Associated
Governments (SANBAG), gave a brief update on the status of the State Street
Grade Separation Project.
The following individuals were presented a service pin award by Mayor Morris in
recognition of their many years of dedicated service to the City.
Name
Neiland Derry
Deborah Serafin
Janice Conway
Brian Lewis
Frank Linares
Darren Longnecker
Ricard Taack
4. Announcements
Department
Council Office
Facilities Management
Library
Police
Police
Police
Police
Years of Service
5
10
30
10
5
5
35
Announcements were made by the Mayor, members of the Common Council,
elected officials, and a representative from the Chamber of Commerce regarding
various civic, community, and chamber events and activities.
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5. Waive Full Reading of Resolutions & Ordinances
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that full reading of the resolutions and
ordinances on the regular agenda of the Mayor and Common Council,
Community Development Commission, and the Board of Library Trustees of the
City of San Bernardino, be waived.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
6. Claims & Payroll
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that the claims and payroll and the authorization
to issue warrants as listed in the memorandum dated March 13, 2007, from
Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
7. Personnel Actions
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that the personnel actions, as submitted by the
Chief Examiner, dated March 14, 2007 in accordance with Civil Service rules
and Personnel policies adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino, be approved and ratified.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
8. ORD. MC-1242 — An Ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council of the
City of San Bernardino amending in its entirety Title 14, Chapter 14.08 of
the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code regulating Cable, Video, and
Telecommunications Service Providers. FINAL READING
Paul Sanborn, 3559 Genevieve, San Bernardino, CA, stated that residents who
do not have the black cable box cannot get the Council meeting.
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Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-1242 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
9. RES. 2007-94 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the
execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Professional Services with
Lilburn Corporation for the preparation of environmental documents for
State Street improvements between 5`" Street and 16' Street.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2007-94 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
10. RES. 2007-81 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino awarding a contract to Kirtley Construction, Inc. D.B.A. T
K Construction for storm drain improvement at Irvington Avenue and Devil
Canyon Basin (SD07-01) per Plan No. 11591.
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that the Director of Finance be authorized to
amend the FY 2006/07 budget to appropriate the total amount of $70,200
(including $45,405 already allocated by FEMA & OES) in Account No. 004-368-
5504-7712 "Irvington Avenue Side Drain Replacement (SD07-01)" and to budget
additional revenue reimbursement from FEMA in the amount of $18,600 and
OES in the amount of $6,200; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2007-81 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry,
Kelley, Johnson, McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
11. RES. 2007-82 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino declaring its
intention to order the vacation of Gannett Parkway between Hallmark
Parkway and Georgia Boulevard.
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2007-82 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
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12. Approval of Final Map for Tentative Parcel Map No. 17375 located on the west
side of I-215, north of Shandin Hills Golf Course, south of University Parkway,
and east of Cajon Boulevard
RES. 2007-83 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing and
directing the execution of Agreement to form a landscape maintenance
district with SE I-215, LP and HSB I-215, LP, for that certain real property
generally located on the west side of I-215, north of Shandin Hills Golf
Course, south of University Parkway, and east of Cajon Boulevard. (12A)
RES. 2007-84 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing and
directing the execution of Public Right of Way Use Restriction Agreement
with Hillwood Enterprises, LP, for that certain real property generally
located on the west side of I-215, north of Shandin Hills Golf Course, south
of University Parkway, and east of Cajon Boulevard. (12B)
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that the Mayor and Common Council approve
Parcel Map No. 17375; and that said resolutions A&B, be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution Nos. 2007-83 and 2007-84 were adopted by
the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter,
Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
13. RES. 2007-85 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino preliminarily
determining that the public convenience and necessity require the formation
of a landscape maintenance assessment district located in the Mill Street and
Meridian Avenue area without compliance with the Special Assessment
Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931; declaring its
intention to proceed to order work within the district, to be known as
Assessment District No. 1061; preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report
and giving notice of a public meeting and public hearing.
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that the Director of Development Services and
the City Clerk be authorized to proceed under SBMC 12.90 with the
establishment of a Landscape Maintenance Assessment District in the Mill Street
and Meridian Avenue Area (Tract Map No. 17218), to be known as Assessment
District No. 1061; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2007-85 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry,
Kelley, Johnson, McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
14. Item deleted
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15. RES. 2007-86 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino rejecting all bids for a paramedic squad vehicle and
authorizing the execution of a Vendor Service Agreement and the issuance of
a purchase order to Fairview Ford in the amount of $122,349.45 for a
paramedic squad vehicle.
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2007-86 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
16. Set a dinner/training workshop for May 7, 2007, at 5:00 p.m., in the
Economic Development Agency Boardroom, for a presentation on the
Incident Command System
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that the Mayor and Common Council set a
dinner workshop for May 7, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. for a presentation on the
Incident Command System.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
17. RES. 2007-87 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of
Investigation and the San Bernardino Police Department to participate in the
Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF).
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2007-87 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
18. RES. 2007-88 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement
between the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE) and the San Bernardino
Police Department for participation in the Gang Suppression Enforcement
Team (GSET).
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Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2007-88 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
19. RES. 2007-89 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino to increase annual Purchase Order #205387 issued to Allstate
Police Equipment in Pomona, CA for ammunition from $24,999 to $51,000.
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2007-89 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
20. RES. 2007-90 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing the execution of an Agreement and purchase
order pursuant to Section 3.04.010 B-3 of the Municipal Code to Crest
Chevrolet of San Bernardino for the negotiated purchase of one (1) 2007
4WD Tahoe Command Vehicle to be utilized by the Fire Department.
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2007-90 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
21. RES. 2007-91 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing the execution of an Agreement and purchase
order in the amount of $30,000.00 between the City of San Bernardino and
West Coast Arborists Inc. pursuant to 3.04.010 B.3. of the Municipal Code
for contract services utilized by the Public Services Department, Street
Division for tree trimming services throughout the City of San Bernardino.
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2007-91 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
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22. RES. 2007-92 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing the execution of an Agreement and purchase
order in the amount of $50,163.75 between the City of San Bernardino and
Advance Infrastructures Technologies for the purchase pursuant to 3.04.010
B.3. of a sewer diagnostic video camera utilized by the Public Services
Department, Street Division.
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2007-92 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
23. RES. 2007-93 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council authorizing
the City Manager to execute an Agreement between the City of Los Angeles
and the City of San Bernardino for Los Angeles to loan four refuse collection
vehicles to the City of San Bernardino for a period of six months.
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2007-93 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
24. RES. 2007-95 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino in opposition to the proposed expansion of a Social Care
Facility at 1302 East Marshall Blvd. - Project #P200700059/RMC APM 0271-
471-18.
Council Member/Commissioner Derry made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McCammack, that said resolution be adopted.
Evelyn Alexander, 1480 E. Verde Drive, San Bernardino, CA, President of the
Del Rosa Neighborhood Action Group (Dr. NAG), encouraged the Council to
approve the resolution in opposition to the proposed expansion.
City Attorney Penman recommended that additional language be added to the
form motion.
Council Member/Commissioner Derry amended his motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McCammack, that said resolution be adopted; and that
the City Attorney be authorized to file an appeal should the County Planning
Commission approve the proposed expansion.
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The motion carried and Resolution No. 2007-95 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry,
Kelley, Johnson, McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
25. ORD. MC-1243 - An urgency interim ordinance of the City of San
Bernardino adding San Bernardino Municipal Code Section 19.06.026
(Development Code) and establishing a temporary moratorium on the
establishment and operation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and other
similar uses, declaring the urgency thereof, and taking effect immediately.
URGENCY
Council Member/Commissioner Kelley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McCammack, that said urgency ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-1243 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
26. Workshop discussion relative to the new proposed development and status of
the LNR/Carousel Mall project
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McCammack, that the workshop be continued to the
Council/Commission meeting of April 2, 2007.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
27. Workshop - Overview of the Organizational Review conducted by
Management Partners - Economic Development Agency Boardroom
Distributed prior to the meeting was a PowerPoint presentation titled, "City of
San Bernardino, Organizational Review Summary Presentation, dated March 19,
2007, by Management Partners Incorporated."
Mayor/Chairman Morris stated that the purpose of the workshop was to discuss
the report from Management Partners who had spent over 6 months assessing the
way the City does business. He stated that they were here today to report on their
organizational review and answer any questions the Council may have.
Gerald E. Newfarmer, President & CEO, Management Partners Incorporated,
stated that his firm specializes in local government and they have been in business
for 13 years. He stated that their expertise as a firm is reviewing operations and
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bringing to the table ideas that decision makers can use to improve the quality of
the services they provide to the citizens or to modernize their business practices.
Mr. Newfarmer stated that the City of San Bernardino has grown enormously,
especially in the last couple of decades, and growth brings with it change. He
stated that when the City's major institutional arrangements were established, the
City was probably one quarter of the size it is today. He stated that that was a
time before computers were invented, which has had a major impact on what we
now call best practices in every aspect of local government, and it was also a time
before the advent of collective bargaining in California.
Mr. Newfarmer stated that because of the size of the report, he would only be
able to hit on the highlights. He noted that the report had been made available in
draft form to everyone who will be affected by it.
In summary, Mr. Newfarmer stated that the report has 187 separate
recommendations, 148 of which are recommendations that are in the management
or administrative sphere and some of those will involve policy matters that may
have to be brought back to the Council to approve or to implement. He stated
that there is another category of changes that involve very significant policy
decisions that the Council will want to consider and evaluate, and there is a group
of 10 recommendations, which in order to implement would require Charter
changes that the Council will need to consider and deliberate as appropriate.
Andrew S. Belknap, Regional Vice President, Management Partners
Incorporated, stated that it is important to appreciate how complex San
Bernardino's local government structure is. He stated that they looked at all the
large cities in the State of California and San Bernardino is extremely complex
because of its Charter, the history of development as an organization, and the
numerous separate boards and commissions. He stated that to manage something
like that is a big challenge, and the people here are faced with something not
unlike a city of the complexity of Los Angeles or San Diego, but with lesser
resources to accomplish the work. Mr. Belknap stated that he believes the
employees do an outstanding job of getting things done and he felt this report
could help them capitalize on those strengths.
Rebekka G. Hosken, Senior Management Advisor, Management Partners
Incorporated, commended the City for taking a step back to look at its business
processes. She stated that if you take that time and peel off the layers of the
onion —the regulations and processes that have been piled on over years and years
of doing business on a day-to-day basis, you can make huge headway in an
organization, both in terms of process improvement and also in terms of having
everybody rowing the ship in the right direction together as a team.
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City Manager Wilson stated that he felt a little overwhelmed, but he thought there
were a lot of great recommendations. He stated that the task ahead is significant
and would be a major undertaking that could take up to a year or two years to
complete. However, Mr. Wilson stated that in the end he felt they would see a
stronger organization that ultimately would be more streamlined and more
accountable to the taxpayers.
Mayor/Chairman Morris stated that they could work on the processes that are
identified in the report, they could then ask for the Charter changes they believe
are necessary. He stated that large dollars are available to us through Charter
change and we should not be afraid to go to the voters for permission to modify
our Charter to make us a more effective governance system —more streamlined,
less complex and cumbersome.
Council Member/Commissioner Derry stated that he was quite impressed with the
report and felt that it provided a great starting point to move the City forward in a
progressive manner that would put us in step with other cities in the State of
California. He stated that he felt it was important that the Council commit itself
to implementing as much of this report as possible.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada asked if they could get a list as to when
the recommendations should be implemented.
Mr. Newfarmer stated that there will not be a simple implementation plan that
says do this, then do this. Rather, he stated that there needs to be a well -thought-
out approach that deals with the management and administrative things, some of
which are corporate and affect the government as a whole, and many of which are
one department at a time. He stated that the Council will then have an
opportunity to have hearings and discussions about the policy issues.
City Manager Wilson stated that he is hoping to refine this plan within the next 30
days with the help of the Council members and then come back with a roadmap to
accomplish these recommendations in a short period of time.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada asked if it would be prudent at this time
to put together a committee to work with the City Manager.
Council Member/Commissioner Kelley suggested that perhaps they could start
working with the City Manager now in the early stages rather than waiting for
something to come back to them. He asked if there was anything the City
Manager could do now to start implementing some of the policy issues.
City Manager Wilson stated that the report lays out some things they could do
immediately that could be done at the City Manager level and on those he will
come back with a significant plan. He stated that the significant policy issues and
Charter changes will be a Council discussion item at some time in the near future.
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Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated that the City Manager had
originally suggested that the three most senior Council members might be the
most beneficial to the Mayor and the City Manager since they have the most
experience with some of the changes and budgetary issues that have occurred over
time.
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker requested that the Council be provided
with a pro and con diagram that contains the positive benefits and the challenges
which would give a historical look as to why we have what we have.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada stated that she felt it would be
appropriate to appoint this committee to begin to sit down with Mr. Wilson and
discuss this process.
City Attorney Penman advised that if the committee is formed by the Council, it
would be subject to the Brown Act. He stated that all meetings would be open
and would have to be noticed, and the agendas would have to be posted.
Mayor/Chairman Morris stated that this would simply be an Ad Hoc Committee.
City Manager Wilson suggested that he could come back to the Council in about
30 days with some of his initial recommendations.
28. Public Comments
Tierney D. Harris, 2025 Sunrise Lane, #4, San Bernardino, CA, spoke
regarding gang activities in her neighborhood.
Paul Sanborn, 3559 Genevieve, San Bernardino, CA, spoke in support of using
Measure Z monies for social programs.
Sane Mataitusi, 1033 W. Palm Avenue, Redlands, CA, stated that the Samoan
community is growing in the City of San Bernardino and they plan to increase
their participation in City events.
Cheryl Brown, 357 2nd Street, San Bernardino, CA, announced that she has
taken a leave from the Black Voice Newspaper and has joined the staff of Senator
Gloria Negrete McLeod.
Manfred Gildner, 4665 David Way, San Bernardino, CA, submitted a letter
dated March 18, 2007, addressed to the City Council of San Bernardino,
regarding 1400 households that were transferred from Region 17 to Region 16,
which increased their monthly electric bill from $50 to $100 per month.
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29. Adjournment
At 6:40 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to 5:00 p.m., March 21, 2007, in the
Council Chambers for a workshop on Operation Phoenix. The next joint regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development
Commission is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 2, 2007, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
No. of Items: 29
No. of Hours: 5
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City Clerk
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