HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-2008 MinutesCITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
300N. "D"Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Website: www.sbcity.org
Mayor Patrick J. Moms
Council Members:
Esther Estrada
Dennis J. Baxter
Tobin Brinker
Neil Derry
Chas Kelley
Rikke Van Johnson
Wendy McCammack
MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2008
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by
Mayor/Chairman Morris at 1:33 p.m., Monday, January 7, 2008, 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 Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Johnson,
McCammack; Assistant City Attorney Easland, City Clerk Clark, City Manager Wilson.
Absent: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Kelley.
Council Member/Commissioner Kelley Arrived
At 1:35 p.m., Council Member/Commissioner Kelley arrived at the Council/
Commission meeting.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada Arrived
At 1:50 p.m., Council Member/Commissioner Estrada arrived at the Council/
Commission meeting.
1. Closed Session
Pursuant to Government Code Section(s):
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A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
Maria Glander v. City of San Bernardino, et al. - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. SCVSS 123858;
Luisa Maravilla v. Crosby, et al. - San Bernardino Superior Court Case
No. CIVSS 707097;
Golding v. City and City of Riverside - San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVSS 700791;
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino v. Chiyo
Lapham, et al. - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCVSS
142966.
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.
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - initiation of
litigation - pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section
54956.9.
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:
Contract for City Manager
Negotiator:
Linn Livingston, Human Resources Director
Employee Organizations:
Fire Fighters Association Local No. 891
Fire Management
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G. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
Central City North Redevelopment Project Area (Downtown
Acquisition Program)
1. Property Address: 696 West 51" Street
APN: 0134-061-21, 22, 25 and 30
Negotiating Parties: Maggie Pacheco, Executive Director, on
behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, as
buyer and Christopher Cheng-Chyh Ko,
Bruce Cheng-Hsieh Ko and Henry Cheng-Ju
Ko, property owners/sellers
Under Negotiation: Purchase price, terms, and conditions
400 Street Redevelopment Project Area
2. Property Address: 259 East 491" Street
APN: 0154-126-03
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Negotiating Parties: Maggie Pacheco, Executive Director, on
behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, and
Robert and Shari Celaya, property owners
Under Negotiation: Purchase price, terms, and conditions
Property Address: 288 East 49' Street
APN: 0154-125-07
Negotiating Parties: Maggie Pacheco, Executive Director, on
behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, and
Richard P. and Kristin M. Mungo, property
owners
Under Negotiation: Purchase price, terms, and conditions
Property Address: 292 East 49' Street
APN: 0154-125-06
Negotiating Parties: Maggie Pacheco, Executive Director, on
behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, and
Irwin P. and Donna Devries, property
owners
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Under Negotiation: Purchase price, terms, and conditions
5. Property Address: 299 East 491" Street
APN: 0154-126-30
Negotiating Parties: Maggie Pacheco, Executive Director, on
behalf of the Redevelopment Agency, and
Scott C. Mueller, property owner
Under Negotiation: Purchase price, terms, and conditions
Closed Session Announcement
City Clerk Clark announced that during closed session a motion was made by
Council Member/Commissioner Derry, seconded by Council Member/
Commissioner Baxter, to approve the fifth amendment to the employment
agreement with City Manager Fred Wilson.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack. Nays:
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada. Absent: None.
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 and Community
Development Commission.
Moment of Silence
Mayor/Chairman Morris extended condolences to the families and requested a moment
of silence in memory of Gwendolyn Roberts, a major music figure in the City of San
Bernardino and Southern California whose long list of accomplishments include the
establishment of the prestigious San Bernardino -Riverside regional Metropolitan Opera
Auditions that she oversaw for more than 50 years; and Dr. Irving Allen, a distinguished
and devoted pediatrician who was in private practice for 34 years and then worked with
the Inland Health Care Group until his passing.
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Sister Carmel Crimmins of the Diocese of San Bernardino,
followed by the pledge of allegiance, led by Council Member Kelley.
2. Appointments
Youth Advisory Commission — Mayor Morris
• Guy Williams Jr.
• Clifton Alexander
• Kesha Russell
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Human Relations Commission/Youth Appointee — Mayor Morris
• Ahsohn J. Williams
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that the appointments of Guy Williams Jr.,
Clifton Alexander, Ahsohn J. Williams, and Kesha Russell, as requested by
Mayor Morris, be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
3. Presentations
Mayor/Chairman Morris presented Certificates of Recognition to the players of
the North San Bernardino Cowboys Football Team of Cajon High School who
earned the Marvin Duncan Trophy.
4. Announcements
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.
5. Waive Full Reading of Resolutions & Ordinances
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that full reading of the resolutions and ordinances
on the regular agenda of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission, 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. Council Minutes
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley that the minutes of the following meeting(s) of the
Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission of the City
of San Bernardino be approved as submitted in typewritten form: November 5,
2007; and December 3, 2007.
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
7. Claims & Payroll
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that the claims and payroll and the authorization
to issue warrants as listed in the memorandum dated December 17, 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.
8. Personnel Actions
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that the personnel actions, as submitted by the
Chief Examiner, dated January 3, 2008, 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.
9. Authorization to proceed and approval of Plan No. 12358 — proposed
vacation of a portion of Pear Street, north of Walnut Street and east of
Mount Vernon Avenue
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that the Director of Development Services and
the City Clerk be authorized to proceed with the proposed vacation of a portion of
Pear Street, north of Walnut Street and east of Mount Vernon Avenue; and that
Plan No. 12358 showing the proposed vacation be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
10. Item Renumbered as 28A
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11. RES. 2008-1 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing the City Manager to execute purchase
agreements with Accela Inc. and CDCE Inc. for the purchase of software and
hardware for the automation of development processes; and authorizing the
Finance Director or designee to solicit lease -purchase rate quotes and to
award a lease -purchase to the lowest responsible leasing company.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that said resolution be adopted; and that the
Director of Finance or designee be authorized to solicit lease -purchase rate quotes
and to award a lease -purchase to the lowest responsible leasing company.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2008-1 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry,
Kelley, Johnson, McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
12. Item Deleted
13. Item Deleted
14. RES. 2008-2 — A Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City
of San Bernardino authorizing the execution of an agreement with Marsh
Risk & Insurance Services to provide Risk Management and property
insurance brokerage services for the City for a period of one year, with four
consecutive one-year renewal options to be exercised by the City.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2008-2 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
15. Bi-annual Report of the Human Relations Commission
Pastor Terry Elliott presented the report to the Mayor and Common Council.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by
Council Member/Commissioner Kelley, that the bi-annual report of the Human
Relations Commission be received and filed.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
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16. RES. 2008-8 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing the City Manager to execute a vendor service
agreement and issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $100,779.01 to
Great Western Park and Playground for the purchase and installation of
playground equipment and pour -in -place safety surfacing (ADA compliant)
located at Tom Minor Park.
Joe Ortiz, 387 W. 25' Street, San Bernardino, CA, spoke about the lack of
maintenance at Campo Santo Memorial Park.
Council Member/Commissioner Kelley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McCammack, that the Director of Finance be authorized
to amend the FY 2007/2008 budget by transferring $41,000 from Account No.
243-363-5504-7728 (City Hall Plaza Park) to Account No. 243-363-5504-7752
(Tom Minor Park - Playground Equipment); and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2008-8 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry,
Kelley, Johnson, McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
17. RES. 2008-3 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino accepting funding in the amount of $58,436 from the
Corporation for National and Community Service to continue the
administration and operation of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program for
the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008, and ratifying all
action taken between October 1, 2007 and the date that this resolution is
adopted.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2008-3 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
18. RES. 2008-9 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing execution of a vendor service agreement and a
purchase order in the amount of $59,492.00 to Creative Contractors for
purchase and installation of two picnic shelters: one at Tom Minor Park, and
one at Colony Park.
Joe Ortiz, 387 W. 25`' Street, San Bernardino, CA, spoke about the lack of
maintenance at Campo Santo Memorial Park and the fact that he has gotten no
response to his e-mails.
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Kevin Hawkins, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, stated
that he was concerned about the allegations made by Mr. Ortiz because he had
discussed this matter with him as recently as last month.
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Baxter, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2008-9 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
19. RES. 2008-4 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant application
to the County of San Bernardino for the Head Start/Preschool Program at
Delman Heights Community Center and accepting the proposal amount of
$314,860 for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2008-4 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
20. RES. 2008-5 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional
services agreement with the Public Health Institute for the Youth
Empowerment pilot project for the period of October 1, 2007 through
September 30, 2008, and ratifying all action taken between October 1, 2007
and the approval of this resolution.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2008-5 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
21. Crossing Guard Services - Victoria Elementary School
RES. 2008-10 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino to authorize execution of an agreement with Ail City
Management Services to provide crossing guard services at Victoria
Elementary School in the City of San Bernardino. (21A)
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RES. 2008-11 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino to authorize execution of an agreement with the Redlands
Unified School District to share the cost of a crossing guard at Victoria
Elementary School in the City of San Bernardino. (21B)
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack asked if there were crossing guards
at every elementary school.
Chief Billdt stated that crossing guards were placed at all the elementary schools
and middle schools where traffic safety surveys were conducted and the need was
determined.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack asked Chief Billdt to provide her
with a list of elementary schools and middle schools that do not have crossing
guards at this time.
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that said resolutions A and B, be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 2008-10 and 2008-11 were adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley,
Johnson, McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
22. Resolutions authorizing the purchase of a "CrimeView Enterprise" police
tactical mapping solution from The Omega Group located in San Diego,
California and necessary computer hardware from Zunesis, Inc. of
Centennial, Colorado
Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the purchase of a
"CrimeView Enterprise" police tactical mapping solution from the Omega
Group located in San Diego, California. (22A)
Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the purchase of
supporting computer server hardware, from Zunesis, Inc. of Centennial,
Colorado for a "CrimeView Enterprise" police tactical mapping system.
(22B)
Note: No resolutions were distributed with the backup materials.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that the matter be continued to the Council/
Commission meeting of January 22, 2008.
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
23. Item Deleted
24. RES. 2008-6 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing the execution of an agreement with R3
Consulting Group, Inc., for business plan consulting services for the
Integrated Waste Management Division.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2008-6 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
25. RES. 2008-7 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing the execution of an agreement and issuance of an
annual purchase order in the amount of $14,600.00 between the City of San
Bernardino and iWorQ Systems, Inc. for computerized work order tracking
system services.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2008-7 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
26. City Council action to refer all matters related to parolees and parolee re-
entry, including matters related to the regulation of housing for parolees, to
the Parolee Re-entry Ad Hoc Committee
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Council Member/Commissioner Brinker made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that the Mayor and Common Council refer all
matters related to parolees and parolee re-entry, including matters related to the
regulation of housing for parolees that have been previously discussed by the
Legislative Review Committee (LRC), to the Parolee Re-entry Ad Hoc
Committee for the development of recommendations to be brought back to the
City Council for consideration; that the Parolee Re-entry Ad Hoc Committee
conduct all of its meetings in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act; and that
the Legislative Review Committee be prohibited from discussing any parolee
related content until it has been referred to the LRC by majority vote of the
Common Council. (Note: No vote was taken.)
Joe Ortiz, 387 W. 25' Street, San Bernardino, CA, spoke about resident/non-
resident parolees.
Assistant City Attorney Easland stated that she had a concern regarding the
prohibition of sending these items to LRC unless done so by a majority of the
Council, and she questioned whether the Council had the power to enact such a
prohibition. She stated that any powers the Council has are derived from the
Constitution, Statute, or the Charter, and there is nothing in the City's Charter or
elsewhere that specifically empowers the Council to prohibit one of its
committees from discussing an item within that committee's jurisdiction. She
stated that the Council could approve this motion, but it would have no legal
effect.
Assistant City Attorney Easland stated that the Attorney General had previously
opined to the City Attorney's office regarding the issue of two Council
committees wanting to hear an item, that a committee can discuss an item as long
as the item goes back to the full Council before being considered by a subsequent
committee, and that will protect the Council from a serial meeting. However, in
coming back to the Council, the Council has to discuss the item or the members
of the Council have the opportunity to discuss the item before it proceeds to a
subsequent committee.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a substitute motion, seconded
by Council Member/Commissioner Baxter, that the matter be tabled.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
27. Public Hearing and resolution ordering work - Orange Show Road and
Tippecanoe Avenue Area Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No.
1059 (Parcel Map No. 17132)
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RES. 2008-12 — Resolution of the City of San Bernardino finding and
determining the existence of less than a majority protest, that ballots
submitted in favor of the assessment exceed the ballots submitted in
opposition to the assessment and that the public convenience and necessity
require the maintenance of landscaping in the Orange Show Road and
Tippecanoe Avenue area, approving the final engineer's report, creating an
assessment district to cover the costs of said maintenance, known as
Assessment District No. 1059, ordering the work, confirming the 2008-2009
assessment roll, and determining that the Special Assessment Investigation,
Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 shall not apply.
Mayor/Chairman Morris opened the hearing.
City Clerk Clark stated that 6 ballots were returned and were in favor of the
proposed assessment.
No public comments were received.
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Kelley, that the hearing be closed; and that said
resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2008-12 was adopted by the following
vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry,
Kelley, Johnson, McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
28. Draft Memorandum of Understanding with the County of San Bernardino to
provide assistance to the City of San Bernardino, Operation Phoenix Eastern
Area (Continued from December 17, 2007)
Staff requested that this matter be continued to the next Council meeting.
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Johnson, that the matter be continued to the Council/
Commission meeting of January 22, 2008.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
28A. Findings of fact for denial of Development Permit 3 No. 06-14 — a request to
construct a 3-story, 93-unit senior housing complex at the northwest corner
of Medical Center Drive and 16' Street in the CO, Commercial Office, land
use district (Continued from December 17, 2007)
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Valerie Ross, Director of Development Services, stated that findings of fact for
denial had been included in the backup. She distributed a letter to the Mayor and
Common Council dated January 7, 2008, addressed to Councilman Johnson,
wherein the applicant requested an opportunity to submit a redesign of the project
for reconsideration.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson, that the Mayor and Common Council
adopt the Findings of Fact for denial of Development Permit 3 No. 06-14.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Johnson, McCammack. Nays: Council
Members/Commissioners Derry, Kelley. Absent: None.
29. Resolution of the City of San Bernardino amending Resolution No. 6413,
Sections ten, eleven, twelve and fourteen, entitled in part "A
Resolution... establishing a basic compensation plan...", by updating
information codifying prior council actions (General, Middle -Management
and Confidential and Management Units). (Continued from December 17,
2007)
Note: No resolution was distributed with the backup materials.
Staff requested that this matter be continued for two weeks.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McCammack, that the matter be continued to the
Council/Commission meeting of January 22, 2008.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Staff present: Mayor/Chairman Morris; Council Members/Commissioners Estrada,
Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack; Assistant City Attorney Easland,
City Clerk Clark, Economic Development Agency Deputy Director Gee and Special
Counsel Sabo. Absent: None.
R30. Amendment No. 1 to the Arrowhead Central Credit Union 2005 Disposition
and Development Agreement (Central City South Redevelopment Project
Area)
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Resolution of the Community Development Commission of the City of San
Bernardino approving and authorizing the Executive Director of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino ("Agency") to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the 2005 Disposition and Development Agreement by
and between the Arrowhead Central Credit Union and the Agency (Central
City South Redevelopment Project Area).
Don Gee, Deputy Director of the Economic Development Agency, stated that
there were three major parts to the amendment: (1) to change the square footage
from 125,000 square feet to 190,000 square feet; amend the time of performance
from the December 2008 completion date to the August 2010 completion date;
and that the Agency use its best efforts to acquire two other sites so they could
provide access to "G" Street off Birch.
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Derry, that said resolution be adopted. (Note: No vote
was taken.)
Warner Hodgdon, 405 E. Arrowhead Road, San Bernardino, CA, stated that
$22 million has been invested in the baseball stadium, which seats 5,000 people.
He stated that the grassways have already been compacted to add 2,500 seats on
both ends, which would create a stadium that would hold 10,000 people. He
stated that they would have to have 10,000 seats in order to make other venues
work and a well -promoted baseball team to fill the stadium. Mr. Hodgdon voiced
his concerns about parking. He stated that extra parking is located further to the
south on Mill Street and would not complement the baseball stadium.
Mayor/Chairman Morris stated that they would be required to build additional
parking in and around the development, and because the savings and loan
headquarters is primarily a daytime use, the evening use may well be available at
no additional cost to the City for baseball patrons.
Mr. Hodgdon stated that the participation agreement as well as the original
agreement should specify how many parking places there are.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack asked Mr. Gee to comment on the
issues raised by Mr. Hodgdon regarding the additional seating. She stated that if
the additional seating is going to be constricted, then turning that into a 10,000
seat venue for a Triple A team, which is what they would need, would be
impossible.
Mr. Gee stated that when the two sites along "G" Street are purchased, this item
will come back to the Council and the amendment of the Disposition and
Development Agreement could include those particular features in terms of the
parking, joint use, participation, etc.
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Council Member/Commissioner Estrada asked what would happen if this matter
was approved today.
Special Counsel Sabo stated that two of the items this amendment addresses
relative to the new completion date and the change in the size of the structure,
would be final with the action taken today. He stated that if they are involved in
any acquisition of those lots for access onto "G" Street, that would take another
discretionary action by the Council at that time. He stated that if Arrowhead
Credit Union negotiates successfully and privately purchases those lots, then it
would never come back to them. It would only come back to them if they had to
be involved in it through their acquisition, by purchase, or through condemnation.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada stated that the issues on the potential
expansion of the field did raise some concerns and these issues were not brought
up at the committee level. She asked if this matter could be continued to the next
Council meeting.
Mayor/Chairman Morris stated that the reason this company withdrew from
looking at other downtown sites more closely in the area of the ULI study is
because they have very tight time constraints.
Mr. Gee stated that this item could be continued for two weeks.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada recommended that they continue this
item for two weeks to allow further discussion at the RDA Committee.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated that she would like to be
sure that they get an answer on the ramifications of approving an agreement that
takes away their ability to expand that stadium. She stated that they have been
told by the experts that the only way that stadium is going to be viable and not
lose money every month is to make it a venue that can hold 10,000 people.
Council Member/Commissioner Derry asked that they also look at alternatives for
parking.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member/Commissioner Baxter, that the matter be continued to the
Council/Commission meeting of January 22, 2008.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/
Commissioners Estrada, Baxter, Brinker, Derry, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack.
Nays: None. Absent: None.
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31. Public Comments
Kevin Hawkins, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, stated
that his department tries to make sure that they are responsive to the concerns of
not only the Council, but also the public, and when he hears comments that they
have not responded to a concern, that bothers him. He stated that he showed Mr.
Ortiz an e-mail of their exchange on December 10, 2007.
Amber Starbuck, new Public Affairs Manager at The Gas Company, 624 W. 4'
Street, Suite F, San Bernardino, CA, introduced herself to the Mayor and Council
and stated that she looked forward to partnering with the City of San Bernardino
on various projects within the local community. Ms. Starbuck passed out energy
efficiency kits to the Mayor and Common Council.
Alfred Palazzo, P.O. Box 4588, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, commercial appraiser
with the Assessor's Office for over 34 years, stated that he has a vision for
rebuilding San Bernardino and that he wanted to share the ideas of that vision
with the Mayor and Common Council. Mr. Palazzo stated that he was interested
in serving the City in the capacity that was being vacated in the Economic
Development Agency.
Betty Jean Long, 1254 N. Sierra Way, San Bernardino, CA, stated that the
Police Department is harassing her and accusing her of using drugs.
Tierney Harris, 2025 Sunrise Lane, San Bernardino, CA, stated that slum
conditions still exist on the property where she resides and she stated that she is
not getting any help from the City.
Bill Robinson, 5405 Park Lane, San Bernardino, CA, stated that the flood basins
in his area are dangerous to the residents and need to be cleaned. He requested
that the City sponsor him to perform the cleanup.
Joe Ortiz, 387 W. 25" Street, San Bernardino, CA, spoke about his maintenance
concerns at Campo Santo Memorial Park.
Jerome Sinpaseuth, a member of the Lyndon LaRouche Political Action
Committee PAC, voiced his concerns regarding the foreclosure crisis. He stated
that they are trying to enact legislation that Franklin D. Roosevelt brought
forward in 1933 that would freeze all debt and reorganize the banking system.
Lewis Whilden, 3621 York Blvd., San Bernardino, CA, requested that the
Council draft a resolution that would put pressure on the Federal Government and
the representatives from Southern California to enact a Federal intervention that
would involve a blanket freeze on all home foreclosures and would create a
Federal body which would then help to assign fair rent payments to people to
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recapitalize the local banks. He stated that San Bernardino is No. 4 on the list of
home foreclosures in the Nation behind Stockton, Sacramento, and Detroit,
Michigan.
Michelle Fuchs, 3621 York Blvd., San Bernardino, CA, a member of the
Lyndon LaRouche PAC, elaborated on the legislation regarding the foreclosure
crisis.
Michael Vandernat, Los Angeles, CA, representative of the LaRouche PAC,
spoke about the current foreclosure situation and the Homeowners and Bank
Protection Act of 2007.
Brittany Paris, 388 Elm Circle, San Bernardino, CA, stated that she is a 9'
grade student at Pacific High School and she is learning how to get involved in
politics. She stated that she found out that you don't have to be 18 years old to
register voters.
Gil Navarro, 1440 W. 6'" Street, San Bernardino, CA, member of the San
Bernardino County School Board, shared his concern regarding an article that
appeared in the Press Enterprise about sanctions for poor performance. He
recommended that the Council adopt a resolution affirming their displeasure with
the school district's performance.
Barbara Babcock, P.O. Box 931, Loma Linda, CA, stated that she works for the
Christian Counseling Service as a part-time fundraiser. She extended thanks to
City staff, the County, Children's Fund, and several other non-profit
organizations who provided assistance to the Ramirez family in their time of
need.
32. Adjournment
At 5:43 p.m., the meeting adjourned. The next joint regular meeting of the
Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission is scheduled
for 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2008, in the Council Chambers, 300 North
"D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
No. of Items: 32
No. of Hours: 4
RACHEL G. CLARK
City Clerk
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Linda Sutherland
Deputy City Clerk
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