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Home My WebLink About01-03-1990 Minutes City of San Bernardino, California January 3, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Holcomb at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 1990, 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 Holcomb: Council Members Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Julian. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Flores, Pope-Ludlam. Also present was Bob Temple, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant to the Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Miller. COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES AND POPE-LUDLAM ARRIVED At 1:34 p.m., Council Members Flores and Pope-Ludlam at the Council meeting and took their place at the table. arrived council PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Holcomb commented on the closure of January 2, 1990. He stated that there should have of notification informing the public that City closed. He recommended that there be a skeleton to serve the public in the future when City Hall day other than a regularly observed holiday. City Hall on been some type Hall would be crew available is closed on a (2 ) READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES City Clerk Clark read the titles of all the resolutions and ordinances on the Council and Community Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency agendas. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Communi ty Development Commission/Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Holcomb in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. 1 1/3/90 RES. 90-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. AND COMMON APPROVING A MT. VERNON (R-l) Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pope-Ludlam, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 90-1 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Member Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope- Ludlam, Miller. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Estrada. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 15.73 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE THE LEVY OF AN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FEE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VERDEMONT AREA. FINAL (3) Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow explained why this ordinance was recommended to be tabled. He stated that there will be a replacement ordinance available for review at the next Council meeting to be held January a, 1990. He further stated that the replacement ordinance will contain changes made in the description of property to include a portion of Palm Avenue. Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be tabled. RES. 90-2 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE AMOUNT OF AN INFRASTRUCTURE FEE TO BE LEVIED FOR RIGHT- OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. (4) Roger Grable with Rutan and Tucker, representing McClellan Development, requested clarification concerning prepayment of the infrastructure fees. He stated that his concern was whether or not he would have an opportunity to: 1) obtain credits for the improvements made; 2) pay the infrastructure fees in installments; and 3) apply the credits against the thirty percent down payment with the balance to be paid on installments secured by a note. Mayor Holcomb addressed each of Mr. Grable's concerns with an affirmative answer. Mayor Holcomb answered questions regarding whether or not the negotiated credits for the improvements made could be applied against the thirty percent down payment requirement. Mr. Grable stated that all his satisfactorily answered. concerns had been 2 1/3/90 A discussion ensued regarding how infrastructure improvements could be placed in the Verdemont area ahead of time if credits were applied in lieu of the thirty percent down payment requirement. Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow answered questions explaining the purpose of the resolution. The Mayor and Council discussed at what point the infrastructure fees would be paid to the city. Mayor Holcomb stated that the purpose of this resolution is to set forth provisions to raise enough money for major infrastructure improvements in the Verdemont area. Mayor Holcomb answered questions. He stated that a developer who puts in the infrastructure improvements and obtains a credit for these improvements would be required to pay the equivalent additional fees, if the amount for the development rights was more than the credit issued. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolution be waived and said resolution be adopted. A discussion took place concerning payment of infrastructure fees for improvements already installed in the Verdemont area. Mayor Holcomb clarified the issue, stating that the payment for infrastructure fees is only for new development in the Verdemont area. He explained that if a developer has a piece of land that does not have infrastructure improvements, the developer could either put in the improvements or buy development rights. He further stated that this proposed resolution is for installation of all major infrastructure on the main streets in the Verdemont area. Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow stated that a can be given for infrastructure improvements if improvements are made according to specifications outlined resolution and ordinance. credit these in the Resolution Ayes: Council Council Members Estrada. No. 90-2 was adopted by the following vote: Members Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Miller. Noes: Flores, Pope-Ludlam. Absent: Council Member 3 1/3/90 URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF AN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FEE PROGRAM FOR RIGHT-OF- WAY IMPROVEMENTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VERDEMONT AREA. FINAL ( 5 ) Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that further reading of the ordinance be waived. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion to adopt said ordinance failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Miller. Noes: Council Members Flores, Pope-Ludlam. Absent: Council Member Estrada. (This ordinance was later reconsidered. See page 5). RECESS MEETING At 1:50 p.m., Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, that the meeting be recessed until 3:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Members Reilly, Flores, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Council Member Maudsley. Absent: Council Member Estrada. Council Noes: RECONVENE MEETING At 3:00 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the Regular Meeting to order 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 Holcomb; Council Members Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Julian. Absent: Council Member Estrada. RECONSIDERATION - URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF AN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FEE PROGRAM FOR RIGHT- OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN VERDEMONT. Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Minor and unanimously carried, that the urgency ordinance extending the effective date of an infrastructure development fee program for right-of-way improvements and public improvements in the Verdemont area, be reconsidered for the purpose of adoption. (Action taken earlier in the meeting to adopt this ordinance failed). (See page 4) (5) 4 1/3/90 MC-695 URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF AN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FEE PROGRAM FOR RIGHT-OF- WAY IMPROVEMENTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VERDEMONT AREA. FINAL (5) Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Miller, that said ordinance be adopted. Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow answered questions regarding the purpose of this ordinance. He stated that the ordinance is to provide a process whereby the city can get the money up front for the installation of infrastructure improvements in the Verdemont area. Ordinance MC-695 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Noes: Council Member Flores. Absent: Council Member Estrada. NORTON AIR FORCE BASE CLOSURE RESPONSE TO DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT In a memorandum dated December 27, 1989, Larry Reed, Director of Planning and Building Services Department, provided comments from the Planning, Engineering and Water Departments concerning the Department of the Air Force Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the closure of Norton Air Force Base. (6 ) In a memorandum dated December 27, 1989, Kaye Schurkens, Senior Planner, provided comments from the Planning Department, concerning the clean-up of the various waste sites at Norton Air Force Base. She stated that the sites contain a variety of waste products which include hazardous wastes and wastes with low level radiation, as well as uncompacted landfills and petroleum distillates. In a memorandum dated December 14, 1989, Gene R. Klatt, Assistant City Engineer, requested additional information or clarification on the additional archeological sites that have been identified but have not been located on any map of the base. In a memorandum dated December 28, 1989, Bernard C. Kersey, Director, Administration & Finance, Water Department, provided comments to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the closure of Norton Air Force Base. Mr. Kersey commented on several topics dealing with the installation restoration program, groundwater, and public utilities. In a memorandum dated December 29, 1989, Lieutenant Thomas D. Maier of the Police Department listed two concerns regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the closure of Norton Air Force Base. These concerns addressed the issues of 5 1/3/90 transportation of hazardous substances from the base site to disposal locations, and the eventual disposition of base housing located north of Third Street. City Administrator Julian requested that an additional motion be made directing the City Administrator to direct the Draft Environmental Impact Statement to the Department of the Air Force. Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the Mayor and Common Council receive and file the responses to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the closure of Norton Air Force Base from the Engineering Division and Planning Division; and that the City Administrator be instructed to direct the Environmental Impact Statement to the Department of the Air Force. City Administrator Julian answered questions regarding a time frame for a response from the Department of the Air Force concerning the city's comments to the Environment Impact Statement for the closure of Norton Air Force Base. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the adjourned to 8:30 a.m., Monday, January 8, 1990, in Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San California. by Council meeting be the Council Bernardino, (7 ) SHAUNA CLARK City Clerk i~~ bYA #4~ . . . Deputy C ty Clerk No. Items: 7 No. Hours: 45 minutes 6 1/3/90