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MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 21, 2003
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 Valles at
1:35 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2003, 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
Valles; Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez,
Anderson, McCammack; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Wilson.
Absent: None.
1. Closed Session
Pursuant to Government Code Section(s):
A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a):
David M. Sanborn v. Avila Construction, et al. - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. SCVSS 078410;
Jaime Alvarez, et al. v. City of San Bernardino - United States District Court
Case No. CV 00-0304B;
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino v. Jaime Alvarez, et al. -
United States District Court Case No. EDCV 02-142 RT (SGLx);
Shirlev J. Goodwin v. Ciro of San Bernardino, et al. - United States District
Court Case No. EDCV 96-66 RT (VAPx);
Avila Construction v. Cite, et al. - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
EDCV 01-0582 VAP (SGL);
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Rub_v Howard v. Cite of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior Court Case
No. SCVSS 095713.
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:
CAN,, of San Bernardino v. Freddie Curlin, Valerie Pope -Ludlam, Eddie
Negrete, Al Steward and Gil Lara
D. Closed Session - personnel - pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Appointment
Human Resources Director
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:
(1) Fire negotiation issue
G. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1. Property Address: HUB Properties
Negotiatinu Parties: Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director, on behalf of
the Redevelopment Agency and
0281-081-08
Raymond M. Tucker Living Trust
0281-081-09
Douglas R. Nelson
0281-081-10
Jimmy R. Wiley
0281-081-11
Julio D. Rodriguez, Anthony
Rodriguez
0281-081-12
Seng Kin Yeo
0281-081-13
Robert A. Lester, Ivy Y. Lester
0281-081-14
Estefani Liaou
0281-081-16
Francisco Perpuly
0281-081-17
Oscar Miranda, Jose Miranda
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0281-081-18
Henry W. Shelton, Betty J. Shelton
0281-081-19
Kam Mie Nanney-Wong
0281-081-20
Kam Mie Nanney-Wong
0281-082-01
Juan P. Trujillo, Consuelo Y.
Trujillo
0281-082-02
Juan P. Trujillo, Consuelo Y.
Trujillo
0281-082-03
Pomona First Federal
Under Negotiation: Purchase price, terms & conditions
Property Address: APN 0281-082-057
Negotiating Parties: Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director, on behalf
of the Redevelopment Agency and
Vibhakerbhai Patel, property owner
Under Negotiation: Purchase price, terms & conditions
Property Address: APN 0281-083-08
Negotiating Parties: Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director, on behalf
of the Redevelopment Agency and Harold
Luke, property owner
Under Negotiation: Purchase price, terms & conditions
Property Address: APN 0281-081-01, 0281-081-02, 0281-081-03
Negotiating Parties: Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director, on behalf
of the Redevelopment Agency and Cecilia
Moreno, property owner and Robert Newman,
property owner
Under Negotiation: Purchase price, terms & conditions
Property Address: APN 0281-082-27, 0281-082-28
Negotiating Parties: Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director, on behalf
of the Redevelopment Agency and Kresten
Jakobsen, property owner
Under Negotiation: Purchase price, terms & conditions
Property Address: APN 0281-091-39
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Ngotiating Parties: Gary Van Osdel, Executive Director, on behalf
of the Redevelopment Agency and JAKS,
L.L.C., property owner
Under Ne�,otiation: Purchase price, terms & conditions
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional case would be discussed
in closed session:
T'onna Sanders et al. v. CitN, of San Bernardino, et al. - United States District Court
Case No. EDCV 01456RT (SGLx).
Closed Session Announcement
City Attorney Penman stated that there was an error on Page 2 of the Agenda, which
listed the case of Avila Construction v. City, et al., as a San Bernardino Superior Court
case, but that the case is a United States District Court case. Mr. Penman reported that
the Court dismissed Mr. Avila's lawsuit against the City.
Mr. Penman announced that another lawsuit had been dismissed regarding several
minors who claimed that they had been victims of excessive force by police officers in
the Delmann Heights area in the year 2000.
City Clerk Clark announced that a motion was made by Council
Member/Commissioner McCammack, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner
Derry, that the Mayor and Common Council authorize the City Attorney's Office to file
a lawsuit on behalf of the City and/or the Economic Development Agency against
Valerie Pope -Ludlam, Eddie Negrete, and Al Steward.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
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.
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Reverend Ernest Dowdy of Church of the Living God, followed
by the pledge of allegiance, led by Sergio Rodriguez, a graduating student from Anderson
School.
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Moment of Silence
Mayor/Chairman Valles requested a moment of silence be observed in memory of Louise
Barber, mother of Joan Vollucci, Executive Secretary to the City Council; Morton Aronoff,
chairman and founder of Gate City Beverage Distributors; and community leaders Al Hancock
and Jack Roesch.
City Clerk Clark requested that the moment of silence include the Mayor's brother, Frank,
who also recently passed away.
2. Appointment - William Nation - Senior Affairs Commission - Mayor Valles
Council Member/Commissioner Longville made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Anderson, that the appointment of William Nation to the Senior
Affairs Commission, as requested by Mayor Valles, be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
3. Proclamations & Presentations
Following her performance of "God Bless America," a certificate of recognition was
presented to Ashley Argota, a voice student of Kit and Heather McCloskey of San
Bernardino who succeeded in the first round of Star Search and is now in the second
round of elimination for contestants who will appear at the renowned Apollo Theater in
New York City. Ashley will be holding a fundraising concert on April 25, 2003, at the
California Theater in order to raise funds for her and her family to travel to New York,
and has been invited to sing at the November 16 Symphony Concert by Maestro Carlo
Ponti.
David Pruitt, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read a proclamation designating the
week of April 21, 2003 through April 27, 2003, as National Community Development
Week.
A proclamation designating the week of April 27, 2003 through May 3, 2003, as
National Volunteer Week was presented to Robin Kelley, Executive Director of the
Volunteer Center of the Inland Empire, and Lynette Lee, also from the Center.
The 2002 Employee of the Year Award was presented to Division Chief Mat Fratus of
the Fire Department.
Sir Frances Drake announced that the Renaissance Pleasure Faire would take place
from May 3, 2003 through June 15, 2003, at Glen Helen Regional Park,
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David Pruitt, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, read the names of the following
individuals who were presented a service pin award by Mayor/Chairman Valles in
recognition of their many years of dedicated service to the City:
Name
Councilwoman Esther Estrada
Councilwoman Susan Longville
Kenneth Brander
William Clay
Mark Emoto
Ernest Lemos
Pat Schoultz
Douglas Schuessler
Announcements
DeI)artment
Council
Council
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Public Services
Years of Service
5
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20
25
20
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30
15
Announcements were made by Mayor Valles, members of the Common Council,
elected officials, and the Chamber of Commerce regarding various civic, community,
and Chamber events and activities.
Waive Full Reading of Resolutions & Ordinances
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that full reading of the resolutions and ordinances on
the regular agenda of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development
Commission be waived.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
6. Council Minutes
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that the minutes of the following meeting of the
Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission of the City of San
Bernardino be approved as submitted in typewritten form: March 17, 2003.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
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7. Claims & Payroll
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that the claims and payroll and the authorization to
issue warrants as listed on the memorandum dated April 1, 2003, from Barbara Pachon,
Director of Finance, be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
8. Personnel Actions
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that the personnel actions as submitted by the Chief
Examiner dated April 16, 2003, 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, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
9. ORD. MC-1141 - An Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Section
5.04.497 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code relating to seizure and hearings
regarding transient vendor merchandise. FINAL READING
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-1141 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
10. ORD. MC-1142 - An Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending certain
sections in Chapter 2.46 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code entitled Disaster
Council. FINAL READING
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-1142 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
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11. RES. 2003-84 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino awarding a contract to New West Signal, for traffic signal modification
at Kendall Drive and University Parkway, per Plan No. 10298.
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that said resolution be adopted; and that the Director
of Finance be authorized to amend the FY 2002/2003 CIP Budget and increase
expenditure Account No. 250-370-5504-7176 (traffic signal/dual left -turn lanes -
University and Kendall) by $79,000 and revenue Account No. 250-000-4658 (Federal
Aid) in a corresponding amount of $79,000 to reflect the portion of the project to be
paid with CMAQ funding; and, transfer $27,000 from Account No. 250-370-5504-7076
(various traffic system upgrades) to Account No. 250-370-5504-7176 (traffic
signal/dual left -turn lanes - University and Kendall) .
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2003-84 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry,
Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
12. RES. 2003-88 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino awarding a contract to KC Construction for Phase I pavement
rehabilitation on Hospitality Lane between Carnegie Drive and Gage Canal, per
Plan No. 10571.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted; and that the Mayor and
Common Council authorize the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2002/03 budget to
create Account No. 248-368-5504-7302 (Phase I Pavement Rehabilitation on
Hospitality Lane between Carnegie Drive and Gage Canal) for $123,000 from the
unappropriated Storm Drain Construction Account.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2003-88 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry,
Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
13. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
authorizing the execution of an agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern
California, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the design of proposed
replacement of sanitary sewer lines in Grant Avenue, from "I" Street to Bunker
Hill; in V Street, from "G" Street to 4t' Street; and in Sepulveda Avenue, from 4t'
Street to 5`h Street.
Mayor/Chairman Valles asked that the Council consider continuing this item because
there appeared to be many unresolved issues relative to the selection process.
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Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that the matter be continued to the
Council/Commission meeting of May 5, 2003.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
14. RES. 2003-89 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino awarding a contract to Ranco Corporation for construction of ADA
access ramps and sidewalks at various locations per Plan No. 10600.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2003-89 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
15. RES. 2003-90 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino amending Resolution No.
3985 entitled, in part, "A Resolution... prohibiting parking upon certain designated
streets, alleys, or portions thereof..." to establish a No Parking of Vehicles
Exceeding a Maximum Gross Weight Limit of Five Tons zone on both sides of
Fourth Street between Foothill Boulevard/Fifth Street and Mount Vernon Avenue.
Antonio Hernandez, 1496 W. 4`' Street, San Bernardino, CA, stated that he had
obtained signatures from his neighbors who indicated that they did not object to his
parking his truck on the street. Mr. Hernandez stated that he had been told the area
was zoned commercial and had purchased a vacant lot so that he could open a truck
repair shop.
Teresa Lopez, 1472 W. 4`h Street, San Bernardino, CA, spoke in favor of the
amendment stating that she has a problem with large commercial trucks parking in front
of her house. Ms. Lopez stated that she has to put up with diesel fumes, trash, and
with trailers blocking the street.
Marilyn Alcantar, 1495 Kingman Street, San Bernardino, CA, spoke in favor of the
amendment, stating that the trucks ignore the posted signs and continue to drive and
park on Kingman Street. Ms. Alcantar stated that the signs need to be enforced.
Mayor/Chairman Valles recommended that the Council adopt the resolution and work
with Mr. Hernandez in order to solve his parking problem.
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Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2003-90 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
16. RES. 2003-91 - Resolution 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 authorizing the installation of a two-way stop
at the intersection of Thirty-third Street and Mayfield Avenue.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2003-91 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member/Commissioner Estrada.
17. RES. 2003-85 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino directing and authorizing
the execution of a Sales and Purchase Agreement and the execution of a Grant
Deed for the sale of City -owned property generally located north and south of
Orange Show Road, west of Waterman Avenue in the City of San Bernardino.
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that said resolution be adopted; and that the Director
of Development Services be authorized to re -advertise for bids for City -owned property
located at the southeast corner of Orange Show Road and Amos Avenue (Parcel Two).
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2003-85 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry,
Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
18. RES. 2003-86 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino amending Resolution No.
6413, Sections Twelve and Fourteen, entitled in part, "A Resolution ... establishing
a basic compensation plan ..." by updating information codifying prior Council
action (Management/Confidential and Unclassified).
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2003-86 was adopted by
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
the following vote: Ayes: Council
McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
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19. RES. 2003-87 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino authorizing an increase to the annual purchase order to Precision Cold
Planing Company to supply cold milling services for roadway pavement
rehabilitation for use by the Public Services Department.
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2003-87 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
20. RES. 2003-92 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino authorizing an increase to the annual purchase orders to Matich
Corporation and/or Vulcan Materials/Cal Mat Division to supply materials for
roadway pavement rehabilitation for use by the Public Services Department.
Council Members/Commissioners Suarez, Anderson and McCammack and City
Attorney Penman stated that they would be abstaining on this matter because of
campaign contributions received from Matich Corporation.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McGinnis, that said resolution be adopted; and that the
Director of Finance be authorized to transfer $54,800 from Account No. 129-367-5504-
7296 (34"/ Stoddard/Mt. View) to Account No. 129-367-5504-7345 (Public Services
various routine street repairs).
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2003-92 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry. Nays:
None. Abstentions: Council Members/Commissioners Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Absent: None.
21. RES. 2003-93 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino authorizing the execution of a purchase order to Fairview Ford for
sixteen (16) Year 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors; and authorizing
the Purchasing Manager to solicit lease -purchase rate quotes and award a lease -
purchase to the lowest responsible leasing company.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McGinnis, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2003-93 was adopted by
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
the following vote: Ayes: Council
McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
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22. RES. 2003-97 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino ratifying submittal of a grant application to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $210,600 to purchase
defibrillators.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2003-97 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson. Nays:
None. Absent: Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, McCammack.
23. RES. 2003-98 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino authorizing submittal of a Funding Request Form to the Department
of Conservation, Division of Recycling for California Beverage Container
Recycling and Litter Reduction activities.
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2003-98 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
24. RES. 2003-99 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino authorizing submittal of 2003/2004 Used Oil Recycling Block Grant
application for grant funds from the California Integrated Waste Management
Board.
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2003-99 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
25. Authorize initiation of Development Code Amendment pertaining to second units
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that the Mayor and Common Council direct the
Planning Division to initiate an amendment to the Development Code pertaining to
second units.
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
26. Item Deleted.
27. Request for waiver of fees - Central City Lutheran Mission's "Run for the
Children"
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Longville, that $620 be transferred from the FY 2002/03 civic
and promotion account to the Police departmental account as listed in the staff report
from Fred Wilson, dated April 14, 2003; that a refund of $211.25 be authorized to the
Central City Lutheran Mission for prior payment of insurance; and that a waiver of fees
for the use of City personnel and equipment to assist the Central City Lutheran Mission
in their "Run for the Children" event scheduled for May 3, 2003, be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
28. ORD. MC-1143 - An Ordinance of City of San Bernardino amending Section
9.90.010(A) of the San Bernardino Municipal Code relating to authority to arrest
and issue citations. FINAL READING
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Derry, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance No. MC-1143 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
29. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) agreement with the California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino Area,
regarding drug investigations originated by the California Highway Patrol.
(Continued from April 7, 2003)
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that the matter be continued to the
Council/Commission meeting of May 5, 2003.
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
30. Report on cases closed by City Attorney - January 1, 2002 through December 31,
2002
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Suarez, that the report be received and filed.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
31. Findings of Fact supporting denial of General Plan Amendment No. 02-08 - to
change the land use designation of approximately 6,750 square feet from RU-1,
Residential Urban, to CG-1, Commercial General - located on the south side of 9'
Street, approximately 77 feet east of Medical Center Drive. (Continued from April
7, 2003)
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Anderson, that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the
Findings of Fact supporting denial of General Plan Amendment No. 02-08.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None.
Absent: None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Staff Present
Mayor/Chairman Valles; Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis,
Derry, Suarez, Anderson, McCammack; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Clark, Economic
Development Agency Special Counsel Sabo and Executive Director Van Osdel. Absent:
None.
R32. Public hearing - Amendment to 1993 City/Agency Verdemont Loan Agreement -
public hearing to consider proposed increase to Verdemont Infrastructure Fee
(VIF) (Continued from April 7, 2003)
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RES. 2003-94 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino revising Section 1 of Resolution 95-40 relating to the amount of an
infrastructure fee to be levied for right-of-way improvements and/or public
improvements within the Verdemont Area, and adopting the Fourth (0)
Amendment to the Engineer's Report. (R32A)
RES. 2003-95 - A Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino authorizing and approving the Mayor, or her designee, to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the January 15, 1993 Verdemont Loan Agreement by and
between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino and the City of
San Bernardino. (R32B)
RES. CDC/2003-10 - A Resolution of the Community Development Commission of
the City of San Bernardino authorizing and approving the Agency Executive
Director to execute Amendment No. 1 to the January 15, 1993 Verdemont Loan
Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino and the City of San Bernardino. (R32C)
Mayor/Chairman Valles opened the hearing.
Maggie Pacheco, Economic Development Agency Director of Housing and Community
Development, provided background information.
Council Member/Commissioner Longville questioned whether the City had considered
increasing development fees in that area for new commercial and residential
development.
Special Counsel Sabo stated that this was a development fee that did not require a vote
of the people and would only be imposed upon the houses to be built. He stated that he
understood that there was very little property zoned commercial and industrial in the
area, but noted that there was an equivalency that was part of the original Verdemont
Fee.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack questioned whether the $1 million in land
value the school district received for the Cesar Chavez School had ever changed hands.
Ms. Pacheco stated that the $1 million was the value of the land that the district
received and the Water Department was actually the owner of the site. She noted that
the $1 million had not been paid to the City because it was dependent upon
development of the Glazier and Bice properties, and some other parcels that were
involved in the original Community Facility District (CFD).
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack questioned whether the school district
would owe the City $1 million if the Glazier and Bice properties were developed.
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Ms. Pacheco stated that the Agency would return to the Council to ask them to consider
an amendment to the Verdemont Loan Agreement because there was another agreement
that dealt with that $1 million, as well as some other issues from the school district.
She stated that when they do return to the Council, they will describe the collection of
fees that will occur on specific pieces of property and how they intend to distribute the
payment of those fees.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated that it appeared as though many of
those homeowners thought they were already paying into a fund that would provide for
the infrastructure. She questioned whether the needs of the infrastructure should come
before the loan repayment to the Agency.
Ms. Pacheco stated that the Verdemont Infrastructure Fee is being collected by the City
and 100 percent of it goes to the Redevelopment Agency to pay for the $1.9 million
loan the Agency used to fund various infrastructure improvements. She stated that the
fee is being proposed for the Verdemont Infrastructure Loan the Agency made to the
City, $1.7 million for development of the fire station, and another $2.1 million for
various public improvements. Ms. Pacheco stated that the engineer's report identified
that $22 million was needed for infrastructure for the entire Verdemont area and the
Agency was proposing less than $6 million of improvements to be funded out of that
$22 million that was anticipated back when the fee was introduced. She stated that they
came up with a deficit of over $12 million of additional improvements that are needed
in the area over and above what was noted in the staff report.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated that it looked like the City was
asking the homeowners for additional monies to pay back a loan that was already
supposed to have been paid back. She noted that the improvements have been done,
but there were still $22 million of improvements yet to do. She questioned whether
there were more improvements needed than the residential development in that area
could ever fund.
Mr. Sabo stated that the area to the south should support approximately 1,400 homes
and all the infrastructure was in place. He added that what they had been discussing
was infrastructure such as repayment of the EDA loan and a fire station that would
support the entire Verdemont area. He reported that the cost of developing an
infrastructure for the area to the north would be somewhere between $6,000 and $8,000
per lot. Mr. Sabo stated that they assumed there were 2,169 houses to be built in the
entire area. He noted that if only 1,400 homes were built, they would be able to pay
back the amortized EDA loan and the infrastructure bank loan for the fire station and
nothing else. He stated that if 2,100 homes were built, several homeowners would
have to pay substantially more than $3,000 per house for the cost of development.
Mr. Sabo stated that for the first time the Agency took the debt service schedule,
restructured the EDA loan making it a ten-year amortized loan, and set a fee based
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upon their best estimate of a build -out schedule, which would generate about $22.1
million of additional funds that could be used to pay off the two loans early or pay off
other infrastructure.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack questioned whether the cash flow should
have been recalculated.
Mr. Sabo replied by stating that the Agency would eliminate the $2.1 million on the
additional improvements and would be able to debt service dollar for dollar the EDA
loan and the State infrastructure bank loan. He stated that homeowners north of Little
League Drive would have to pay $3,000 plus another add -on amount for the unique
things that are a benefit only to that area such as access roads, freeway frontage roads,
Cable Creek, etc.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack asked how many homes would have to
be built per year in order to fund the $424,000 debt service.
Mr. Sabo stated that a minimum of 144 homes would have to be built per year and if
less than that were funded, the City's General Fund would have an obligation on the
State infrastructure bank loan and the City would only accrue the amounts owed on the
EDA loan. He stated that if the City had zero fees coming in, the EDA loan and the
General Fund would have to fund the debt service to the State.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated that she did not see any proof that
the $1,500 per unit would be set aside and used only for what the Council was dictating
that it be used for, and she noted that the loan agreement could be amended several
times before it was amortized out.
Mr. Sabo noted that this issue had been before the RDA Committee on several
occasions because of EDA's involvement with the Glazier and Bice properties. He
stated that this fee had not been reviewed since 1995, but advised that it should be re-
evaluated on an annual basis.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated that the Mayor and Council need
to be prepared to protect the fund so it is set aside to do exactly what they intend it to
do, and they must never forget the original action when the loan agreements are
renegotiated. She suggested that the following language be added to the resolution:
"That the funds collected under the Verdemont Infrastructure Fee be separated and
dedicated to a restricted fund specifically designed and only expended for Verdemont
Infrastructure. "
Ms. Pacheco noted that by adopting the resolution, the Council would also be adopting
the engineer's report, which specifically stated how the fees would be used.
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Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated that the engineer's report talked
about anticipated needs and she noted that this was the fourth amendment, which meant
another amendment could happen as early as next year.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2000-279, City Clerk Clark administered an oath to the
following individual that he would provide true and honest testimony:
Mark Sheppard, Staff Vice President of the Business Industry Association of Southern
California, Baldy View Chapter, stated that there are approximately 1,500 homes that
would stand to benefit from the infrastructure, but have not paid any fees. He indicated
that he had sent a letter to the City dated April 21, 2003, regarding the BIA—Baldy
View Chapter's opposition to the proposed increase to the City of San Bernardino's
Development Impact Fee (DIF) in the Verdemont Area.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle suggested adding the following sentence to Page
3, Section 2 of Resolution A: "The $1,500 increase shall first be used to amortize the
repayment of the pending fire station loan to the State. "
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack disagreed with Mr. Carlyle's
recommendation, stating that she had suggested that the funds be designed and only
expended for Verdemont infrastructure --whatever that may be.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle proposed adding the following language:
"Specifically, the $3,000 Verdemont Infrastructure Fee shall be placed in a separate
fund and shall be used only to fund infrastructure improvements in the Verdemont Area
as described and defined in Chapter 15.73 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code."
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Anderson, that the hearing be closed; that said resolutions A-C,
be adopted; and that the following language be added to Resolution A, Page 3, Section
2: "Specifically, the $3,000 Verdemont Infrastructure Fee shall be placed in a separate
fund and shall be used only to fund infrastructure improvements in the Verdemont Area
as described and defined in Chapter 15.73 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code."
The motion carried and Council Resolution Nos. 2003-94 and 2003-95 and Community
Development Resolution No. CDC/2003-10 were adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: Council Member/Commissioner Derry. Absent: None.
R33. Public hearing - Use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Section
108 Loan, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and HOME Program Funds -
2003/2004 appropriations
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RES. 2003-96 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino: (1) approving the CDBG Community Development Citizen Advisory
Committee (CDCAC) and Redevelopment Committee's recommendations in
Attachment I; (2) approving the HOME and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)
allocations; (3) authorizing the Mayor to execute and submit to HUD all documents
and to take all necessary actions to implement the City's consolidated plan and
2003/2004 Annual Action Plan, including the submittal of a Section 108 Loan to
HUD, the preparation and execution of agreements with public service agencies.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Carlyle stated that the City Attorney's Office would
abstain on this matter because Mr. Penman's wife was a member of the Board of
Directors of one of the subject organizations.
Council Members/Commissioners Longville and Suarez stated that they would abstain
on this matter because they were board members of organizations recommended to
receive public service funding.
Mayor/Chairman Valles opened the hearing.
Maggie Pacheco, Economic Development Agency Director of Housing and Community
Development, provided background information.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated that her concern was that the
Council was being asked to set aside $500,000 per year of the City's CDBG grant
funding specifically for the repayment of a $10 million loan for a list of projects they
had not yet seen. She stated that she would rather see the staff report or the resolution
worded in such a way that would not tie the City's hands to borrowing $10 million that
it may or may not be able to repay depending on what the State does with its RDA
money.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2000-279, City Clerk Clark administered an oath to the
following individual that he would provide true and honest testimony:
Frank Campbell, Vice President, Camp Fire USA, San Andreas Council, San
Bernardino, CA, stated that he had sent a letter to the City dated April 21, 2003,
requesting reconsideration of the CDBG Committee's denial of funding for their
program, "After school, off track, and summer vacation Day Camp."
Suzanna Negrete, El Sol Neighborhood, Ruben Campos Community Center, San
Bernardino, CA, thanked the City for considering their program, "Step to a Better
Future. "
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Luis Diaz, El Sol adult education teacher, stated that he works with students in the
GED program who are limited English and Spanish speaking members of the
community.
Lenore Schon, member of the CDBG Committee, stated that they agonized over who
would receive funds and who would not.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack inquired as to how much money was in
the contingency fund.
Ms. Pacheco stated that the balance of the contingency fund from the 2003/2004
appropriation was about $50,000, and the balance from the current fiscal year was
probably close to $125,000. She stated that the Agency would be returning to the
Council to discuss the "E" Street Median project, as well as Old Towne Infrastructure
needs.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack requested that the Council reconsider
using $12,500 from the contingency fund for Campfire USA. She also requested that if
it was the Council's desire to move the form motion, that they combine Item Nos. 1
and 2 and vote on Item No. 3 separately.
Ms. McCammack stated that the Agency was asking the Council to allow them to
prepare an application for $10 million, but noted that she could not do that without
knowing what they intend to use the money for. She stated that she understood the
necessity to encumber funds for specific reasons before a certain program ran out, but
felt it would not be prudent for the Council to do that without at least having a tentative
list.
Ms. Pacheco stated that the application would contain the list of improvements.
Council Member/Commissioner McGinnis recommended that the Campfire USA issue
go back to the RDA Committee for reconsideration.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McGinnis, that the hearing be closed; and that the Council take
items (1) and (2) of the Resolution title as one vote and item (3) as a second vote. (No
vote was taken.)
Special Counsel Sabo suggested adding a sentence to Section 4 on page 2 of the
resolution, as follows: "No Section 108 Loan Application shall be submitted on behalf
of the City to HUD unless first approved by this Mayor and Common Council together
with a list of projects intended to be funded by the proceeds as such."
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It was the consensus of the Council that the language suggested by Mr. Sabo was
unnecessary because that was already the current procedure.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McGinnis, that the hearing be closed.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, McGinnis, Derry, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: None. Abstentions:
Council Members/Commissioners Longville, Suarez. Absent: None.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated that she felt it would behoove the
Council to have a workshop to lay out all the concerns, suggestions, and potential
projects on the table, prior to approving Item No. 3.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McGinnis, that Item Nos. 1 and 2 be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
McGinnis, Derry, Anderson, McCammack. Nays: Council Member/Commissioner
Estrada. Abstentions: Council Members/Commissioners Longville, Suarez. Absent:
None.
Ms. Pacheco stated that if the Council had a concern about Section 108 with respect to
Item No. 3, she suggested they modify that section to authorize the Mayor to execute
and submit to HUD all documents and take all necessary actions to implement the
City's Consolidated Plan relative to the Annual Action Plan, including the submittal of
a Section 108 Loan to HUD. She stated that in order to submit the plan to HUD prior
to the May 15 deadline, they needed the Mayor and Council to authorize preparation of
the plan, perhaps as Motion No. 4, to include a list of the improvements to be funded
through the Section 108 Loan.
Ms. Pacheco suggested leaving Item No. 3 as it was written, putting a period after
"Plan" and making the last three lines (of the resolution title) Item No. 4.
Council Member/Commissioner Anderson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McGinnis, that the Mayor and Council authorize preparation of
the plan and that it be brought back with a list of improvements to be contemplated, and
that the last three lines of the resolution title be included as Item No. 4. (No vote was
taken.)
Ms. Pacheco stated that HUD would not accept the application without having a list of
specific uses for the funds. She stated that May 15 was the deadline for the submittal
of the Action Plan to HUD, and that submittal of the Section 108 Loan would take
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place prior to June 30, which meant that they would go to the RDA Committee, or they
could have a workshop next month.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada recommended approving the submittal of the
Plan and suggested that staff coordinate a workshop with the full Council/Commission
as soon as possible in order to discuss which projects should be on the list.
Ms. Pacheco stated that it had been her intent to go before the RDA Committee in the
next couple of weeks to discuss specifics of the Section 108 Loan and get a
recommendation.
City Clerk Clark stated that the three items being discussed were included in the title of
the resolution. She indicated that if it was the Council's intent to change the title of the
resolution, they could eliminate the last three lines of the title and delete Section 4 on
Page 2.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated that she would be willing to
approve the motion, excluding the last three lines of the resolution, and including an
additional motion directing staff to set up a workshop as quickly as possible, to include
the entire Council/Commission, to consider the projects to be listed in the application.
There was discussion as to whether the motion that approved Item Nos. 1 and 2 also
included adoption of the resolution.
Council Member/Commissioner McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that the motion approving Item Nos. 1 and 2 be
rescinded.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, McGinnis, Derry, Anderson. Nays: Council Member/Commissioner
McCammack. Abstentions: Council Members/Commissioners Longville, Suarez.
Absent: None.
Council Member/Commissioner McGinnis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that the resolution be adopted as written.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, McGinnis, Derry, Anderson. Nays: None. Abstentions: Council
Members/Commissioners Longville, Suarez, McCammack. Absent: None.
Council Member/Commissioner Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Anderson, that staff be directed to set up a workshop as soon as
possible with the full Council/Commission to determine the projects that will be listed
on the application.
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members/Commissioners
Estrada, McGinnis, Derry, McCammack. Nays: Council Member/Commissioner
Anderson. Abstentions: Council Members/Commissioners Longville, Suarez. Absent:
None.
R34. RES. CDC/2003-11 - Resolution of the Community Development Commission of
the City of San Bernardino, California, approving an Educational Revenue
Augmentation Fund loan from Community Low and Moderate Income Housing
funds and promissory notes from Redevelopment Project Areas, and authorizing
execution thereof.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Anderson, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. CDC/2003-11 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
R35. RES. CDC/2003-12 - Resolution of the Community Development Commission of
the City of San Bernardino (1) approving the sale of Tuscany Apartments
("Project") to MG Tuscany Apartments, L.P.; (2) approving execution of certain
amendments to the Indenture and Loan Agreement relating to $7,000,000
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino 1996 Multi -Family Housing
Revenue Bonds; (3) approving execution of an Assumption Agreement related to
the sale of the Project; (4) appointing Bond Counsel in connection with the sale of
the Project; and (5) authorizing distribution of a Supplement to the Placement
Memorandum relating to the Bonds.
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. CDC/2003-12 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None,
R36. Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Contract Amendment
RES. CDC/2003-13 - San Bernardino Economic Development Agency Resolution
authorizing an Amendment to the Contract.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McGinnis, that said resolution be adopted.
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Resolution No. CDC/2003-13 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
R37. RES. CDC/2003-14 - Resolution of the Community Development Commission of
the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Loan
Agreement, and authorizing execution thereof, between the Redevelopment Agency
and the San Bernardino Symphony.
Council Member/Commissioner Suarez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Estrada, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. CDC/2003-14 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members/Commissioners Estrada, Longville, McGinnis, Derry, Suarez, Anderson,
McCammack. Nays: None. Absent: None.
38. Public Comments
Jay Lindberg, 6340 Orange Knoll, San Bernardino, CA, spoke about local church
cults.
39. Adjournment
At 9:28 p.m., the meeting adjourned. The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and
Common Council and Community Development Commission is scheduled for 1:30
p.m., Monday, May 5, 2003, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Street. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m.
No. of Items: 39
No. of Hours: 6
RACHEL G. CLARK
City Clerk
By
Linda Sutherland
Deputy City Clerk
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