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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Council Minutes
From: Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna M/CC Meeting Date: 11/07/2016
Prepared by: Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna,
Dept: City Clerk Ward(s): N/A
Subject:
Council Minutes -- October 17, 2016 (#4687)
Current Business Registration Certificate:
Financial Impact:
No Cost to the City
Motion: Approve the minutes of the Mayor and Common Council meeting of
October 17, 2016, as submitted.
Supporting Documents:
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016
COUNCIL CHAMBER
The Joint Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor R. Carey Davis at 4:03 p.m., Monday, r 1
October 17, 2016, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street (Lobby), T,
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Attendee Name Title Status Arrived =
Virginia Marquez Council Member, Ward 1 Present 2:00 p.m.
Benito J. Barrios Council Member, Ward 2 Present 4:10 p.m. a
John Valdivia Council Member, Ward 3 Present 2:00 p.m.
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present 2:00 p.m.
Henry Nickel Council Member, Ward 5 Present 2:00 p.m.
Bessine L. Richard Council Member, Ward 6 Present 2:00 p.m.
James Mulvihill Council Member, Ward 7 Present 2:00 p.m.
R. Carey Davis Mayor Present 2:00 p.m.
Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna City Clerk Present 2:00 p.m.
Gary D. Saenz City Attorney Present 2:00 p.m.
Mark Scott City Manager Present 2:00 P.M.
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1. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Sections(s):
A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
In re: City of San Bernardino, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Case No. 6:12-
bk-28006 MJ
Steve Rouchleau v. City of San Bernardino, WCAB Case No.
ADJ200851 and ADJ9269559;
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Carla Velarde v. City of San Bernardino, WCAB Case No.
ADJ9139904 and ADJ9140029;
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Steve Newcomer v. City of San Bernardino, WCAB Case No.
ADJ8258057 and ADJ9293312; o
Betty Bryson v. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior
Court, Case No. CIVDS 1312657;
Melissa Kelley v. John Plasencia, et al. - San Bernardino Superior —
Court, Case No. CIVDS 1209109;
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Siobhan Sansone v. City of San Bernardino, et al. v. City of San
Bernardino, et al. - United States District Court Case No. CV 15-01009
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B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - significant exposure
to litigation - pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). $
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Michael Fowler v. City of San Bernardino - Claim No. CSBY-9864;
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Kevin Jeffrey v. City of San Bernardino - Claim No. CSBY-9592.
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - initiation of litigation
- pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
D. Closed Session - personnel - pursuant to Government Code Section o
54957(b):
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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 a
services or public facilities - pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(a):
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.
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Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances
Deputy City Clerk Valerie Montoya read into the record the titles of all the resolutions
and ordinances on the agenda.
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Pastor Ray Turner, of Temple Missionary Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Victor Zepeda, a fifth grade student from Cole
Elementary School. The Estrella family sang the Star Spangled Banner.
2. Closed Session Report
City Attorney Gary Saenz reported the following actions: o
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Under Agenda Item No. 1A, existing litigation:
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In the matter of Steve Rouchleau v. City of San Bernardino, the Council °
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gave settlement direction by vote of 6-0, with Council Member Barrios 0
absent;
In the matter of Carla Velarde v. City of San Bernardino, the Council
gave settlement direction by vote of 6-0, with Council Member Barrios
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In the matter of Steve Newcomer v. City of San Bernardino, the Council 0
gave settlement direction by vote of 6-0, with Council Member Barrios
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In the matter of Betty Bryson v. City of San Bernardino, the Council
gave settlement direction by vote of 6-0, with Council Member Barrios
absent;
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In the matter of Melissa Kelley v. John Plasencia, et al, the Council °
gave settlement direction by vote of 6-0, with Council Member Barrios a
absent;
In the matter of Siobhan Sansone v. City of San Bernardino, the
Council gave settlement direction by vote of 6-0, with Council Member h�
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Under Agenda Item No. 1 B, anticipated litigation:
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In the matter of Michael Fowler v. City of San Bernardino, the Council
gave settlement direction by vote of 6-0, with Council Member Barrios a
absent;
In the matter of Kevin Jeffrey v. City of San Bernardino, the Council
gave settlement direction by vote of 4-2, with Council Member Barrios
absent and Council Members Marquez and Valdivia voting no;
3. Appointments
No appointments were made at this meeting.
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4. Presentations
4A. 10th Unveiling of the Hometown Heroes Military Banners — Council
Members Marquez, Valdivia and Shorett
Banners were presented to honor the following individuals: Daniel Corral, Navy;
Octavio Roberto Duarte, Marine; Cuauhtemoc Harvey, Marine; Corey Raymond
Husky, Army; Robert Mitchell Madrigal, Army; Christopher Ryan Montoya, Army;
Garret A. Pattison, Navy; Gregory Matthew Rodriguez, Air Force; and Cameron
Stewart Urquhart, Air Force. The Estrella family sang God Bless America and
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4B. Student of the Month — Areli Lopez, Middle College High School - Council
Member Valdivia
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4C. Citizen of the Month — Benita Rodriguez - Council Member Richard ;
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4D. Muscupiabe Neighborhood Association — Lynne Wear
Lynne Wear presented a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Building Community
and Neighborhood Unity" and passed out a copy of the Muscupiabe 3
Neighborhood Association newsletter to the MCC. o
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4E. Bankruptcy/Strategic Planning Update — Management Partners
`.r Andy Belknap, of Management Partners, gave the council an update on the
progress of the city's bankruptcy case, including the October 14 2016
confirmation hearing. The judge stated during the hearing that City evidence for
bankruptcy was overwhelming and credible. The next hearing is November 15, o
2016. The city should be discharged from bankruptcy in early 2017.
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4F. Chamber of Commerce & Local Elected Officials Announcements
Chamber Board Member Leslie Stevens announced upcoming Chamber of
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5. Consent Calendar o
Agenda Item 5F was pulled from the consent calendar by Council Member Henry c
Nickel and Agenda Item 5H was pulled from the consent calendar by Council E
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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5A. City Clerk
Waive Full Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances [Ward(s): All]
Public Comments:
James Penman, San Bernardino
Motion: Waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances on the agenda
dated October 17, 2016.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
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MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 N
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
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AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill o
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5113. City Clerk
Council Minutes -- October 10, 2016 [Ward(s): N/A]
Public Comments:
James Penman, San Bernardino
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Motion: Approve the minutes of the Mayor and Common Council meeting of
October 10, 2016, as submitted. I-
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7 0
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
5C. Civil Service
Personnel Actions - Classified [Ward(s): All] hi
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James Penman, San Bernardino
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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 a
the City of San Bernardino.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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5D. Civil Service
RES. 2016-214 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino Revising Civil Service Rules 305, 401.1, 411, 412, 500.2, and
510 Regarding Qualification and Disqualification of Applicants and Voluntary
Demotions. [Ward(s): All]
Public Comments:
Scott Olson, San Bernardino
James Penman, San Bernardino
Motion: Adopt the Resolution. N
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 2
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7 0
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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5E. Finance
Approval of Commercial Checks and Payroll Checks [Ward(s): All]
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Public Comments:
James Penman, San Bernardino
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Motion: Approve the claims and payroll and authorize the issuance of
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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Receive and File the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
2015 [Ward(s):] E
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Public Comments:
Karmel Roe, San Bernardino a
James Penman, San Bernardino
Consensus: Receive and file.
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5G. Finance
RES. 2016-215 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement
for Auditing Services Between the City of San Bernardino and the Pun Group
LLP. [Ward(s):]
Public Comments:
James Penman, San Bernardino
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 2
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AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
5H. Public Works
Ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino —
Amending the San Bernardino Municipal Code, Title 8, Health and Safety, Article
24 Entitled "Refuse and Solid Waste", Incorporating and Repealing Article 8.24.5 0
Entitled "Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Program" and Article
8.25, Entitled "Scrap Tires." (First Reading) [Ward(s): All]
Council Member Valdivia suggested that all ordinances be considered by the
Legislative Review Committee.
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Public Works Director Chris Alanis said that the Ordinance incorporates
legislative changes the city is required to follow and to allow the franchise of solid
waste services.
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Public Comments:
James Penman, San Bernardino ,
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Motion: Lay over ordinance for final adoption.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 a
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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51. Public Works
RES. 2016-216 — 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" to Establish a One-Way Stop at the Intersections of Pumalo Street at
Erwin Avenue, and Pumalo Street at Conejo Drive, Declaring College Avenue a
through Highway from University Parkway to and Including Lilac Street and to
Establish a Three Way Stop at the Intersection of Allen Street and Julia Street.
[Ward(s): 1, 5 & 7]
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James Penman, San Bernardino
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Motion: Adopt the Resolution. o
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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5J, Public Works
RES. 2016-217 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino Approving Master Agreement Administering Agency-State
Agreement No. 08-5033F15 with the State of California, Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) for Federal-Aid Projects and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute Said Agreement and All Program Supplements to the o
Master Agreement. [Ward(s): All]
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Public Comments:
James Penman, San Bernardino
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Motion: Adopt the Resolution. ri
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 0
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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5K. Public Works
RES. 2016-218 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino Making Application to the Local Agency Formation Commission
to Provide City Sewer Services to Property Within Unincorporated Territory
Located at 20225 Kendall Drive. [Ward(s): N/A - Surrounded by Ward 6]
Public Comments:
James Penman, San Bernardino
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Motion:
1). Authorize the Director of Public Works to initiate proceedings for the
provision of City sewer services outside of City boundaries for property
located at 20225 Kendall Drive(APN:0266-021-28, 0266-021-29, 0266-
021-49, 0266-021-51 and 0266-012-13); and
2). Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 N
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
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AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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6A. City Clerk
RES. 2016-219 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino Imposing Liens on Certain Parcels of Real Property Located
Within the City of San Bernardino for Uncollected Business Registration Fees. Z
[Ward(s): All]
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Mayor Davis opened the hearing.
Motion:
1) Close the Public Hearing; direct the City Clerk to administratively remove
any properties from Exhibit "A" which have been paid prior to the hearing,
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2) Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 0
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill E
613. Community Development a
Ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
Approving Development Code Amendment 16-06 Amending Chapter 19.06
(Commercial Zones) Section 19.06.030(2)(Q) (Development Standards)(Specific
Standards for Commercial Zones) (Recycling Facilities for Reusable Domestic
Containers) of the Development Code (Title 19) of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code to Establish Development Standards and an Approval Process for
Unattended Collection Boxes or Similar Structures in Non-Residential Zoning
Districts. (FIRST READING) [Ward(s): All]
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Mayor Davis opened the hearing.
. Oliver Mujica, of Community Development presented the key operational
standards for collection boxes.
Motion:
1). Close the Public Hearing; and
2). Lay over Ordinance for final adoption.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
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MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 N
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6C. City Manager
Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
Approving a Substantial Amendment to the HUD Fiscal Year 2015-2019
Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan. (#4663)
[Ward(s): All]
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Public Comments:
Karmel Roe, San Bernardino
Motion: Continue hearing to November 21, 2016 and refer the item to the 0
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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RES. 2016-220 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino Approving a Vendor Services Agreement Between the City of
San Bernardino and Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. for Relocation Services and
Approving Certain Related Actions [Ward(s): One]
Council Member Marquez asked that the MCC receive quarterly updates on the
project.
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Speakers asked to speak on this issue and the Mayor declined to allow them,
stating that Public Comment on the item had already been heard earlier in the
meeting. Council Member Nickel asked to appeal the Mayor's decision and the
Mayor said the vote had already taken place.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill o
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Chief Assistant City Attorney Jolena Grider said that a Motion to Appeal the
Chair's decision had been made and must be considered. o
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Tim Prince, San Bernardino
John Spurlin, San Bernardino
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Motion: Appeal the chair's decision about Public Comments on this item. 0
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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8. Public Comments on Items not on the Agenda
Karmel Roe, San Bernardino, said the forum on Measure L at the Women's Club
the previous weekend went well, despite some initial difficulties. She said that
despite supporting the recall, she has written a check to financially support the
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Scott Olson, San Bernardino, said the history of San Bernardino has included E
many unfulfilled promises. He then urged people to vote no on Measure L.
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Betty Jean Long, San Bernardino, spoke about being robbed and said if it
happened again, she would have the person arrested.
Marilyn Patterson, San Bernardino, said the proposed Charter is a tool to try to
return the City to its previous glory. The Charter was one thing that we could look
at and it made sense. The Charter Committee did its best to give something to
the Council, which you voted for. She said that she was so hopeful that those
who want to see us come back will vote for the new Charter.
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Margaret Hill, San Bernardino, said there are good people on both sides of the
Charter argument. She stated that whatever position you take, do it from your
heart but don't blame people because they don't think or act like you do. It is
nothing personal, just what people believe in. She said she would vote yes on
Measure L.
Ernie Garcia, San Bernardino, said the Board of Supervisors, the Community
College District and the San Bernardino City School Board were all elected by
the people and responsible to the people, but they hired an executive to
implement their policies. The problem of not knowing who was in charge had
been a problem for a long time. He said to vote for the clear lines of authority and
responsibility, vote for sanity, responsibility, transparency and accountability. N
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Shirley Harlan, San Bernardino, said people must register to vote in the coming CD
election by October 24, and suggested that people go to the end of the long o
ballot to get to the City issues first. o
Ralph Flowers, San Bernardino, said the Roadhouse Biker Church took the San 3
Bernardino City flag flying at the 9/11 memorial. He also discussed the Central
City Mall and said that maintaining it was a huge cost. He said we needed to stop
being so negative and instead be positive about what we can do for our City.
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Jill Vasilakos-Long, San Bernardino, Co-President of the League of Women
Voters of the San Bernardino area and that the League stated that she did not 00
take positions lightly. She said that, first, it studies an issue, then does research
via committee, which reports to the full body at the annual meeting, where the
group takes a vote; it is a year-long process. She said that they made !
recommendations on the Charter of San Bernardino four times and they don't
come to a position quickly. She hoped that people would vote yes on Measure L °
and see it as an opportunity to get clear accountability in the city.
Deanna Adams, San Bernardino, said the Charter was being used as a
scapegoat to cover the ills of the elected officials. She asked why people would
give up the right to vote when people have died for the right. She questioned the r�
City's commitment to not outsource the police department when the language of o
the proposed Charter does not explicitly prohibit it.
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, thanked the Council for giving the public the s
right to speak when almost cut off by the Mayor. He said he was one of the only
people who had attended meetings both in support and in opposition to Measure a
L. He said he could not get confirmation that San Bernardino City Police
Department will be there in the future.
Mary Saxon Hobbs, San Bernardino, said she and her friends would be voting
yes on Measure L. She said they wonder why it has taken so long. She
discussed the City's designation of an All-America City in 1976-77. She said she
had the desire for the City to move forward and the only way that was going to
happen is with Measure L.
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James Penman, San Bernardino, said he had attended the televised forum on
Measure L and said that the group in support of Measure L spent much of their
debate time to excoriate him. He said we needed to not take hits at people on
each side, but to talk about the provision of Measure L: it takes away our right to
vote, allows the Council to set its own salary, takes away the City's anti-nepotism
position and was being driven by a vendetta.
Jim Smith, San Bernardino, said the last part of the bankruptcy solution was to
vote yes on Measure L. He said he strongly believed that we needed to move the
City forward and the way to do it was to approve Measure L.
Tim Prince, San Bernardino, said he respected the League of Women Voters N
and usually agreed with them. He said their process in studying Measure L was
flawed and the League did not hear both sides. Neither did the Charter Review
Committee. He said that no one from a strong Mayor form of government
provided input. He said the public passed its Charter in 1905, and they had been o
right for over a 100 years. He urged a no vote on Measure L.
9. Items to be Referred to Council Committees
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10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor
and Common Council and the Mayor and Common Council Acting as they
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., o
Monday, November 7, 2016.
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