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Home My WebLink About08-19-2013 Jt. Reg Mtg Minutes `I? City of San Bernardino Mayor Patrick J. Morris 300 North "D" Street Council Members . - Virginia Marquez San Bernardino, CA 92418 Robert D. Jenkins At http://www.sbcity.org John Valdivia Fred Shorett � v tNFv Chas A. Kelley Rikke Van Johnson Wendy J. McCammack MINUTES JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MONDAY,AUGUST 19, 2013 COUNCIL CHAMBER The Joint Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Patrick J. Morris at 2:33 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2013, in the Council Chamber, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. (Note: At 2:00 p.m., City Clerk Hanna made an announcement that the start time for the Council meeting had been delayed from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Roll Call Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Virginia Marquez Council Member, Ward 1 Present 2:30 p.m. Robert D. Jenkins Council Member, Ward 2 Present 2:30 p.m. John Valdivia Council Member Ward 3 Present 2:40 p.m. Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present 2:30 p.m. Chas A. Kelley Council Member,Ward 5 ___4"Present 2:40 p.m. Rikke Van Johnson Council Member, Ward 6 Present 2:30 p.m. Wendy J. McCammack Council Member Ward 7 Present 2:30 p.m. Patrick J. Morris Mayor _1 Present 2:30 p.m. James F. Penman City Attorney I Present 2:30 p.m. Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna City Clerk ! Present 2:30 p.m. Allen Parker City Manager Present 2:30 p.m. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Pagel Printed 812012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 1. Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section(s): A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation -pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): In re: City of San Bernardino, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Case No. 6:12-bk-28006- MJ, David Kreske v. City of San Bernardino - Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, Case No. ADJ 7689396; San Bernardino County Transportation Commission v. Riverside Cement Company, et al. -San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIVDS-13-02780; Tejash B. Vanswala, et al. v. Omnitrans, et al. - United States District Court, Case No. EDCV 12-1526-VAR (oPx). 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: City v. LMC Enterprises dba Chemco Products Company 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. G. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Senior Assistant City Attorney Grider announced that the following additional case would be discussed in Closed Session under Agenda Item No. IA, Existing Litigation: Aspen Builders, Inc., a California Corporation v. Regal Cinemas, Inc., a Tennessee Corporation doing business as Regal Entertainment Group; San Bernardino Economic Development Corporation, a California non-profit corporation; and DOES 1-100, Inclusive– San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIVDS 1210338. City Attorney Penman announced that in Closed Session an item was added to the agenda regarding the properties that the City had previously transferred to the San Bernardino Economic Development Corporation. The matter was heard by four Council members, who did not have a conflict—Council members Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia and Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 Printed 812012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 McCammack. Mayor Morris and Council members Shorett, Kelley and Johnson did have conflicts because they are currently serving, or have previously served, on the SBEDC Board of Directors. During the meeting the following motion was adopted: That the Mayor and Common Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino ("Successor Agency"), direct the City Manager, working with the City Attorney, to bring back the appropriate resolution(s) and documentation to accomplish the following: accept the assets of the San Bernardino Economic Development Corporation ("SBDEC") proposed to be transferred by the SBEDC to the Successor Agency, as ordered by the State Controller's Office Final Asset Transfer Review Report dated March 6, 2013. Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances Deputy City Clerk Hartzel read into the record the titles of all the resolutions and ordinances on the agenda. Moment of Silence Mayor Morris requested a moment of silence in memory of Irene Caston, Vicki Zietlow, Javier Vellanoweth, and Emilie Herron. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance The invocation was given by Elder Eddie Kelley from Living Faith Gospel Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Marquez. 2. Appointments There were no committee appointments. 3. Presentations 3A. Check Presentation to Second Harvest Food Bank-- Stater Bros. Markets 3B. Citizen of the Month -- Valley College Neighborhood Association Group -- Council Member Valdivia 3C. Community Energy Partnership -- PowerPoint Presentation by Beverly Powell, Southern California Edison, and Tony Frossard, Public Works Director 3D. Presentation by the Urban Conservation Corps -- Sandy Bonilla and Bobby Vega 4. Announcements -- Elected Officials & Chamber of Commerce Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Printed 812012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 5. Consent Calendar 5A. City Clerk Waive Full Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances Motion: Waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances on the agenda dated August 19, 2013. ..... __ ........................ RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01.11.351 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 513. Civil Service Personnel Actions—Classified Council Member Shorett stated that he has asked that the personnel actions be separated by department; however, that has not been done. Rather than casting a blanket "no" vote every week, he will vote "yes," but he wanted it to be on record that he does not support any promotions at this time. Motion: Approve the classified personnel actions, as submitted by the Chief Examiner, in accordance with Civil Service rules and Personnel policies adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:14:36 MOVER: Wendy J. McCammack, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Chas A. Kelley, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5C. Community Development RES. 2013-242 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of a Consultant Services Agreement with MIG/Hogle-Ireland to Prepare the City of San Bernardino's 2014-2021 Housing Element Update. Public Comments: Shirley Harlan, San Bernardino I ' Approximate time of motion/second as indicated on DVD of meeting available at City Clerk's Office. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Printed 812012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 5C. Continued. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 2] 01:31.207, MOVER: Wendy J. McCammack, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Shorett, Johnson, McCammack NAYS: John Valdivia, Chas A. Kelley 5D. Finance RES. 2013-243 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of a Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement Between Intellibridge Partners and the City of San Bernardino. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:11:35 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5E. Human Resources Establish the Position of IEMG Broadcast Engineering Coordinator and Approve Job Description Motion: Delete the Assistant to the City Manager position, Range 4560, $7,249 - $8,811/month; Establish one (1) IEMG Broadcast Engineering Coordinator position, Range 2470, $4,627 to $5,625 per month; Approve the job description for IEMG Broadcast Engineering Coordinator; Authorize the Human Resources Division Manager to update Resolution No. 2011-218 to reflect these actions; and Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2013/14 budget to reflect these actions. { RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:11:35 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5F. Police RES. 2013-244 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing an Agreement Between the County of Orange, Orange County Crime Lab, and the City of San Bernardino Police Department for Forensic Analysis and Consultation Services. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 Printed 812012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 5F. Continued. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:11:35 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5G. Police RES. 2013-245 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the United States Department of Justice for the San Bernardino Police Department to Participate as a Member of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:11:35 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5H. Public Works RES. 2013-246 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Amending Resolution No. 655, Entitled in Part "A Resolution...designating Certain Streets or Portions Thereof as through Highways..." and Establishing a One-Way Stop at the Intersection of Scenic Drive and Valley View Drive. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:11:35 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 1 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5I. Public Works RES. 2013-247 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Amending Resolution No. 655, Entitled in Part "A Resolution...designating Certain Streets or Portions Thereof as through Highways..." and Establishing a Two- Way Stop at the Intersection of Spruce Street and Herrington Avenue. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 Printed 812012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 51. Continued. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. l I RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:11:35 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5J. Public Works RES. 2013-248 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with AECOM Technical Services to provide Civil Engineering Design Services and Project Management Services for State Street from 16th Street to Foothill Boulevard — Extend and Construct 4 Lanes of Roadway(1.5 Miles) to Connect State Street to Rancho Avenue (SSO4-09). Council Member McCammack stated she would abstain because the vendor is one of her business clients. 3 Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:11:35 MOVER: Fred Shorett Council Member Ward 4 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson ABSTAIN Wendy J. McCammack ........ 5K. Public Works RES. 2013-249 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing and Directing the Execution of a Grant of Easement to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California in Exchange for the Partial Quitclaim of that Certain Easement Granted for a Water Pipeline and Authorizing the City Clerk to Accept the Partial Quitclaim of Easement from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, All Located Within Devil Canyon. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. _...�___ ____ ___ _ _ ....__ ___ _ _ ___.. ........._7 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01.11:35 1 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett,Kelley, Johnson, McCammack Mayor and Connlloll Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 Printed 812012013 i s Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 5L. Public Works RES. 2013-250 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing and Directing the Execution of a Quitclaim Deed to Hampton Inn and Suites H.I.S. of San Bernardino, Inc., for Those Certain Easements Granted to the City for a Water Pipeline Located on a Private Road Southwest of Tippecanoe Avenue and Hospitality Lane. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:11:35 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5M. Successor Agency RES. 2013-251 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Acting as the Successor Housing Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino Approving the Subordination of a Deed of Trust in Connection with a Refinancing of the Senior Mortgage Relating to Real Property Located at 2474 Cheryle Court, San Bernardino, California. Motion:__ Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:11:35 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 I SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack ......... ......... ......... _ 6. Continued Items 6A. City Clerk Council Minutes -- June 3, 2013; and June 17, 2013 (Continued from August 5, 2013) Motion: Approve the minutes of the Mayor and Common Council meetings of June 3, 2013; and June 17, 2013, as submitted. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:56:55 MOVER: Wendy J. McCammack, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack _. ___ .................._. _._ Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 Printed 812012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 7. Staff Reports 7A. Council Office Discuss and Take Possible Action Regarding a Proposal to Provide Economic Development Services to the City of San Bernardino City Attorney Penman declared a conflict because his wife is the president and CEO of the local Chamber of Commerce. He left the Council Chamber and was replaced by Special Counsel Tom Clark. To avoid the appearance of a conflict, Council Member Shorett left the Council Chamber, stating that he would abstain on this item because the Chamber of Commerce does business with his brother's company, Crown Printers. Mr. Nolan made a presentation on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. He stated that the City is in a time of economic recovery and there is a great need for attracting new businesses and increasing the businesses of the already existing entities. Mr. Nolan asked the City to use primarily, if not exclusively, the transient occupancy tax to fund specific business enhancement efforts by the Chamber. He said without such an endeavor, the City will be without any effort towards developing new business. He further stated that the Chamber's proposal would be at a rate much less than the City could do the various functions itself. The chamber sought a one-year trial for a rate of $10,000 per month for a total of $120,000 for that year for services, with an option to extend the agreement. Public Comments: The following individuals spoke in opposition to this proposal: Draymond Crawford, San Bernardino Richard Castro, San Bernardino Oskar Zambrano Larry Sharp, Redlands Richard Tejeda, San Bernardino Jim Smith, Highland Shirley Harlan, San Bernardino Al Palazzo Barbara Babcock, San Bernardino The following individuals spoke in support of this proposal: Mary Wilson, San Bernardino Robert Gastel, San Bernardino Judi Penman, San Bernardino Council Member Kelley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Valdivia, to use the money suggested to create a position in the City Manager's office of Economic Business Development and make it happen today. (No vote was taken and Mr. Valdivia subsequently removed his second.) Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 Printed 812012013 1 3 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 Motion: Direct the City Manager to negotiate a contract with the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce, with the City Manager determining the best use of funding for such a contract, said contract to have a 30-day out. ......... ..................... .........._............. RESULT: FAILED [3 TO 31 —Mayor did not break the tie vote. 03:37:16 MOVER: Wendy J. McCammack, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Robert Jenkins, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Robert Jenkins, John Valdivia, Wendy J. McCammack NAYS: Virginia Marquez, Chas Kelley, Rikke Van Johnson ABSTAIN: Fred Shorett _ 8. New Business 8A. Accept and Allocate as Revenue a Parks and Recreation Grant in the Amount of $200,000; Approve an Appropriation from said Funds for the Senior Companion Program; and Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the 2013/2014 Budget City Manager Parker explained that the City did receive said grant; however, the grant was not approved by the Council when the contract was received. As a result, no money was allocated in the 2013/14 budget for this item, and these individuals need to be paid. In order to write checks, the money has to be in the budget. The seniors are concerned that there will be a two-week delay in receiving these checks, so staff is asking for emergency action to approve acceptance of the grant. MOTION: The matter arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda and there is a need to take immediate action. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:34:17 MOVER: Wendy J. McCammack, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Chas A. Kelley, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack MOTION: That the Mayor and Council accept the Parks and Recreation grant in the amount of $200,000 and allocate it as revenue in the grant fund of the 2013/14 budget; approve an appropriation of said funds for the Senior Companion Program; and authorize the Director of Finance to amend the 2013/14 budget accordingly. ........� RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:35:50 MOVER: Wendy J. McCammack, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Chas A. Kelley, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 Printed 812012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 8B. Emergency Amendment to the Housing and Urban Development Block Grant Plan City Attorney Penman noted that there was a fire in the City and a number of family members, including 23 children, were displaced. The Red Cross is picking up the tab for last night and tonight, but they will have no lodging tomorrow. Per instructions received earlier today, the City Manager has looked into this and his office has contacted the Housing and Urban Development Block Grant personnel and they have advised us that we need to have the Council declare an emergency amendment to the Block Grant Consolidated Plan, and it needs to be done today. MOTION: The matter arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda and there is a need to take immediate action. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:39:02 MOVER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack Public Comments: a Sandra Olivas, San Bernardino MOTION: Approve an amendment to the 2013/2014 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Action Plan to assist those impacted by the fire ' in the 700 block of W. 7`" Street on Sunday, August 18, 2013, and allocate $10,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds for that purpose.. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:45:31 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: Wendy J. McCammack, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 9. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Andrea Neyses, Highland, said the City's animal shelter is filthy and in horrible condition. She said she'd been marking the walls for three months to prove her point that the kennels are not being cleaned properly between animals with communicable diseases. Gary Appulm, Spring Valley, said that animal rescue shelters are hands-off to those animals in the San Bernardino shelter—that it's not the kind of place you'd want your pet to be if you lost him. He encouraged the Council to visit the shelter unannounced and see the conditions. Maria Sanchez, Riverside, said she's been emailing the Council members for months, but has had no responses, there has been no improvement in the shelter conditions, and she doesn't know what else to do. She stated that the management staff at the shelter are under the impression that the Hayden law has been completely suspended, and that is not true—only portions of it have been suspended. That is why they believe they can kill the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 Printed 812012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 owner-surrendered animals upon intake, but by law they still have to hold them the same length of time as a stray. Michael Levitt, Los Angeles, stated that they are not animal extremists—they are loving people—they are professionals. He asked about the soul of San Bernardino, the moral compass of the city. He noted that a rescued animal becomes a public figure via Facebook and the San Bernardino shelter is a slaughterhouse. He stated that the City has a crisis on its hands and the rest of the community is mobilizing to focus on the City's shelter. He asked to put the issue on the agenda to discuss this in more detail. Lisa Corona, Beverly Hills, said her dog was sodomized—that on June 15, she adopted a 6-month-old puppy to save her life; and the dog went missing in the shelter on Monday when she was supposed to be spayed. She was able to locate shelter volunteers, who found the dog. On June 25, she got a call from the doctor, who said the dog had been sodomized with something the size of a cucumber. She asked that the volunteers and/or employees at the shelter be required to have background checks for sexual deviant behavior; and require the shelter to be truthful and transparent with people and admit that they don't have a contract with General Dog and Cat. Shirley Harlan, San Bernardino, said she would like the Council to find a way to make sure people are comfortable to come to speak to the Council. It discourages people when important people who live in the city make them feel like they cannot speak out. She also said she was a friend of Roberta Shouse, and she appreciated the Council's recognition of Ms. Shouse's efforts for the legal aid society. She thanked Council Members Marquez and McCammack for starting a scholarship in her honor. Sandra Olivas, San Bernardino, stated that she was the First Ward commissioner for the Historical Preservation Commission. They will be holding a workshop on September 7, at 5 p.m. at the Historical Society regarding the Mills Act. She explained that you qualify for the Mills Act if you own a home built before 1942. She stated that when you do apply for the Mills Act you will receive a percentage off your property taxes, and that savings will be money a person can use to help maintain the home, preserve the home, or rehabilitate the home. Betty Jean Long, San Bernardino, said she is ashamed of the Mayor and Council—that they have put themselves in a position that they think they cannot work their way out of. i One way they can is to stop doing what they are doing. She said she would run for mayor. Jane Sneddon, San Bernardino, spoke about a program being held at the Norton Air Force Base Museum on Wednesday night. The guest speaker will be Col. Raymond J. Merritt, who was a POW in Vietnam for seven and a half years. Richard Castro, San Bernardino, a retired teacher and wrestling coach, said he has a deep history in the city, and he has a great desire to be among people who are going to make movement. He also stated that he is running for mayor. Cesar Gomez, San Bernardino, said he was there to advocate for Richard Castro, who is running for mayor, and for John Abad, who is running for the First Ward Council seat. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 Printed 812012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 Bill Sandefur, San Bernardino, said he had tried to contact Penman's office before the council meeting, to no avail, and said he wanted to know why the City Attorney had tried to rubber stamp his eviction. He complained about the City Attorney's behavior during several incidents. John Abad, San Bernardino, discussed his background and where he had lived in the city. He talked about his experience getting permits in the city for a special event connected to property he owns. He said he is in a quagmire, and that is what is happening in the city—the city is not business friendly. Sandra Ortega, San Bernardino, spoke against the prostitution in her neighborhood and explained an encounter she had recently with two prostitutes in her area. Esther Flores, San Bernardino, said she was concerned about the safety of her children. She has little girls and thinks the prostitution levels are not a good message for them. Deanna Adams, San Bernardino, said she has decided that one way to change the city is to adopt a block, going house to house and meeting people. She said that people's overall wellbeing has been compromised and she would like a dedicated fund for public safety. She said the criminals today are different than they were 20 years ago. She stated that the city has a nuisance on Baseline and wanted to know if there is a comprehensive crime fighting proposal. Ron Coats, San Bernardino, gave kudos to Fire Chief Avery, spoke about his experience doing a ride along, and suggested people sign up for the citizens' police academy. Roxanne Williams spoke of her efforts for economic development, including helping to create two business workshops. She talked about having a plan and sticking to it, especially with the new justice center there needs to be a plan for the people it will bring to downtown. She stated that the community is asking for a vision plan—they are asking for a faster permitting process and for an economic development director. Al Palazzo said he would be speaking at noon on Friday at the Carousel Mall regarding economic development. He stated he would like to present his vision to the Mayor and Council if they have a workshop. Jim Smith, Highland, thanked Sandra Olivas for her announcement about the Mills Act. He noted that 150 people came to listen to the presentations at Save Our San Bernardino. He announced that on Friday morning the County library system is celebrating its 100th anniversary at 10:30 a.m. at the Sam Racadio Library on Central Avenue in Highland. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 Printed 812012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Mayor and Common Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2013. GEORGEANN "GIGI"HANNA City Clerk Linda E. Hartzel Deputy City Clerk AWN (W Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 14 Printed 812012013