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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-30-1985 Minutes City of San Bernardino, California . May 30, 1985 This is the time and place heretofore set Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common of the City of San Bernardino at the Adjourned Meeting held on Tuesday, May 28, 1985, at 10:02 the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" San Bernardino, California. for an Council Regular a.m. in Street, The City Clerk has caused to be posted the Order of Adjournment of said meeting held on Tuesday, May 28, 1985, at 10:02 a.m., and has on file in the office of the City Clerk an affidavit of said posting on Wednesday, May 29, 1985, at 11:35 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly at 8:06 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. . ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk with the fol- lowing being present: Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly, Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler; Senior Assistant City Attorney Briggs, City Clerk Clark, Deputy City Administrator Schweitzer. Ab- sent: Mayor Holcomb; Council Member Castaneda. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by the Reverend Jesse McKinney, St. Stephen's Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Frazier. . DEL MANN HEIGHTS TRACK Council Member Strickler referred to previous action of the Council taken May 28, 1985, and made a motion, seconded by Council Member Frazier and unanimously car- ried, to direct Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Manuel Moreno, Superintendent, Public Services, and Annie Ramos, Director, Parks, Recreation & Communi ty Services, to meet at Delmann Heights Park and take a look at the site to determine the cost of construc- ting a track and also to look at the Martin Luther King (Franklin) School facility. COUNCIL MEMBERS FRAZIER AND STRICKLER LEFT Council Members Frazier and Strickler left the Council Meeting. . NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY - CHANGE ORDER NO. THREE - CONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL - BUCKNER-WILSON FABRICATORS In a memorandum dated May 22, 1985, Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, explained that Change Order No. Three to the contract with Buckner-Wilson Fabricators for structural steel for the New Central Li- brary will authorize revisions of various items of work at a net decrease in contract price of $1,397.53. He also attached a copy of a memorandum dated May 8, 1985, from Don Rogers, Construction Manager, recommending the Change Order. Mr. Hardgrave concurs with this recommendation. (R-l) . Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that Change Order No. Three to the contract with Buckner-Wilson Fabri- cators, for construction of structural steel for the New Central Library, in accordance with Plan No. 6456, be approved, to authorize work to revise and install elevator tubes and to compensate for late delivery and miscella- neous corrections and problems that added extra cost to Bid Package No. Three, concrete, at a net decrease to the contract of $1,397.53 from $466,180.29 to $464,782.76. NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY - CHANGE ORDER NO. FOUR - CONSTRUCTION OF INTERIOR - BERRY CONSTRUCTION In a memorandum dated May 22, 1985, Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, explained that Change Order No. Four to the contract with Berry Construc- tion for construction of the interior of the New Central Library, incorporates eight items that will delete certain i terns of work and correct problems discovered wi th the plans during construction. He also attached a copy of a memorandum dated May 6, 1985 from Don Rogers, Construction Manager, in which he recommended this Change Order. (R-2) . Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that Change Order No. Four to the contract with Berry Construction, Inc., for construction of interior for the New Central Library, in accordance with Plan No. 6467, be approved, to authorize deletion of various items of work and to correct problems with the plans, at a net decrease in the contract price of $4,615.53 from $1,603,350.07 to $1,598,734.54. COUNCIL MEMBERS FRAZIER AND STRICKLER RETURNED Council Members Frazier and Strickler returned to the Council Meeting and took their places at the Council Table. RES. 85-196 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNAR- DINO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CERTAIN CO- OPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA. (R-3) . The City Clerk read the title of the resolution. Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that further reading of the resolution be waived and said resolution be adopted. Resolution No. 85-196 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: None. Absent: Council Member Castaneda. . IMPROVEMENTS TO ENCANTO PARK - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK In a memorandum dated May 22, 1985, Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, explained that the construction of irrigation, landscaping and lighting im- provements at Encanto Park was satisfactorily completed by Bob Britton, Inc. as of April 29, 1985, for an actual final contract price of $60,100.00. (R-4) 2 5/30/85 . council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, that the work performed by the contractor in accordance with Speci- fication No. 6376 be approved and accepted; and that final payment be authorized at the expiration of the lien period. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - CONTINUED FROM MAY 28, 1985 This is the time and place continued to for the public hearing to consider the FY 85/86 Community Develop- ment Draft Statement of Objectives and projected use of funds. The Reverend Jesse McKinney, representing the South- east Counseling and Consultant Services, explained his request for funds in the amount of $39,827.50 and the services which would be provided. Darlene Robinson, a nurse practitioner, answered questions relative to the Inland Counties Regional Center. . At a previous meeting the Shared Housing Program and Inland Mediation Board were discussed. The matter was continued to this time to determine if there was a dupli- ca tion of serv ices of the Communi ty Shared Hous i ng Ser- vices. Ken Henderson, Program Director, Communi ty Develop- ment, stated that Inland Mediation Board did not partici- pate in the grant application process or submit a proposal to the Citizen's Advisory Committee. COUNCIL MEMBER CASTANEDA ARRIVED At 9:20 a.m., Council Member Castaneda arrived at the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. Emil Marzullo from San Bernardino County Office of Community Development, explained how block grant funds are handled through the County, according to supervisorial districts. . Betty Davidow from Inland Mediation Board, explained how the funding for Inland Mediation Board Shared Housing Services was derived and stated Inland Mediation had ex- pressed an interest in the block grant process, but got no response from the City. Sister Monica Kim of the Diocesan spoke regarding the funding process and encountered when she tried to get funding Pastoral Center the problems she from the County. Ken Henderson, Program Director, ment, answered questions, stating that the City funds allocated from HUD are ily within the corporate boundaries of Communi ty Develop- generally speaking, to be used primar- the City. Emil Marzullo, munity Development, the Office of Aging San Bernardino County Office of spoke regarding a $30,000 grant to Inland Mediation Board. Com- from Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler and unanimously carried, that $58,960 in the shared housing program be left on the list but not to identify which program is going to provide the service at this time. . CITY CLERK CLARK LEFT At 9:44 a.m., City Clerk Clark left the Council Meeting. 3 5/30/85 . DEPUTY CITY CLERK REESE ARRIVED At 9:44 a.m., Deputy City Clerk Reese arrived at the Council Meeting. " Esther Estrada, as a concerned citizen, spoke in favor of capi tal improvements at Nunez Park and Delmann Heights. The improvements would include resurfacing and striping of the basketball courts and installation of concrete picnic tables. John Kramer, Recreation Superintendent, Parks, Recre- ation and Community Services, answered questions and stated he would investigate whether or not street improve- ment money could be used for capital improvements in Nunez Park and Delmann Heights. Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel, to include $13,800 for resurfacing and restriping the basketball courts at Nunez Park and Delmann Heights. . The motion carried by the following vote: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Hernandez. None. Ayes: Frazier, Absent: Sandy Oates, Program Director for the Attitudinal Center for Enrichment, thanked the Council for funding they had received, and accepted the conditions which were attached as follows: 1. That the program have a thorough review by qualified, competent medical personnel and it be put in the hands of the Med ical Director of St. Bernar- dine's Hospital; and 2. That prior to funding, the program would become a nonprofit organization and not tied to any other program. It was suggested that a recreational program geared for younger children be implemented in Nicholson Park. . John Kramer, Recreation Superintendent, Parks, Recre- ation, and Community Services, answered questions relative to Nicholson Park facilities and stated there are no rec- reational programs there at the present time. There has been a history of illegal activities in that area and the recreational program was discontinued about two years ago. A discussion ensued relative to the option of provid- ing either a community center, or the suggested type of recreational program. Ken Henderson, Program Director, Community Develop- ment, answered questions. Council Member Frazier made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, that the $80,000 for the Bench Community Center removed by the Council be put back in and that an additional $200,000 be earmarked for the center from this year's Community Development Block Grant Funds. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Coun- cil Members Castaneda, Hernandez, Frazier. Noes: Council Members Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Strickler. Absent: None. . John Kramer, Super i ntendent of Parks, Recrea ti on, & Community Services, stated that a community service opera- tion would cost about $60,000 a year, based on a full-time recreational manager, approximately $15,000 to $17,000 for part-time staff and costs for utilities and support ser- vices such as custodial and maintenance. 4 5/30/85 . Ken Henderson, Program Coordinator, Community Devel~ opment, stated that $25,000 should be included for Casa Ramona architectural and engineering plans under capital improvements. COUNCIL MEMBER MARKS LEFT Council Member Marks left the Council Meeting. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Council Member Quiel Council Member Frazier and public hearing be closed. made a motion, seconded by unanimously carried, that the RECESS MEETING At 10:47 a.m., Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the meeting be recessed until 2:00 p.m. RECONVENE MEETING At 2:14 p.m., the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. . ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by the Deputy City Clerk with the following being present: Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly, Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler; Senior Assistant City Attorney Briggs, Deputy City Clerk Reese, Deputy Executive Director of the Rede- velopment Agency Goblirsch. Absent: Mayor Holcomb; Council Member Castaneda. SOUTHEAST COUNSELING AND CONSULTANT SERVICE A discussion was held concerning the services pro- vided by the Southeast Counseling and Consultant Service and the number of people served. Rev. Jesse McKinney, representing the Southeast Coun- seling and Consultant Service, explained that they would counsel as many as 150 to 200 people in making referrals to other agencies, but their goal by the end of the pro- gram, was to have led into meaningful jobs at least 15 people. . Ken Henderson, Program Coordinator for Community Development, answered questions and stated that the South- east Counseling and Consultant Service had not been recom- mended for funding by the Committee. It was noted that substantially the same service is provided by San Bernar- dino Employment Training Agency (SBETA). No action was taken. DELMANN HEIGHTS TRACK AND FOOTBALL FIELD Manuel Moreno, Jr., Superintendent of Public Services Department, answered questions of the Council and reported that he had consulted with the Engineering Department and they had agreed at a tentative cost of $16,000 for im- provements to the track and football field at Delmann Heights. This would include providing clay for the track, grading the football field and some concrete work, with the labor provided by in-house forces. However, there could be additional engineering costs which may increase that figure to $25,000. If a sprinkling system has to be removed that too could increase costs. . Council Member Frazier made a motion, seconded by Counc il Member Hernandez, that $75,000 be allocated for the Delmann Heights track and football field. 5 5/30/85 . John Kramer, Recreation Superintendent, Parks, Recre- ation & Community Services Department, answered questions relative to the figure of $160,000 which was provided in the backup material as the amount to be allocated for the improvements of the track and football field at Delmann Heights. He stated that the figure of $160,000 included the cost of a brick wall on the south side of the field and landscaping of the immediate area, which were speci- fied in the Master Plan. Manuel Moreno, Super intendent, publ ic Serv ices, ex- plained how money is saved by using in-house forces on various City projects and described some of the tasks to be accomplished to complete the improvements at Delmann Heights track and football field. Annie Ramos, Di rector, and John Kramer, Recreation Superintendent, Parks, Recreation & Community Services, answered questions relative to recreational programs and the advantages and disadvantages of improving the recrea- tional facilities at either Delmann Heights or Martin Luther King (Franklin) School. . Ken Henderson, Program Coordinator, Community Devel- opment, answered questions of the Council regarding the proposed funding for the Delmann Heights track and foot- ball field and stated that staff had not been aware of what was involved in the $160,000 figure proposed for the improvements prior to the Council meeting. Annie Ramos, Director, Parks, Recreation & Community Services, explained the reason for the $160,000 figure, pursuant to provisions of the Master Plan. . Council Member Quiel made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Marks, that $75,000 be provided, as indicated, for improvements to the track and football field either at Delmann Heights or Martin Luther King School and that a decision on which location is utilized will be made after a full report on the cost of both proj- ects, and that the City Administrator be directed to pre- pare said full report, including provisions of the Master Plan, and report back on June 17, 1985. The substitute motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Strickler. Noes: Council Members Hernandez, Frazier. Absent: Council Member Castaneda. NICHOLSON PARK RECREATION PROGRAM A discussion was held concerning a recreational pro- gram for young children at Nicholson Park. John Kramer, Recreation Superintendent, Parks, Recre- ation & Community Services, answered questions, stating that the cost for a recreational program would be approx- imately $10,000 for a year program. Ken Henderson, Program Coordinator, Community Devel- opment, stated that Community Development Block Grant Funds could be used for a specified, identified recrea- tional program. . Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel, to include $30,000 for recreational programming for the Nicholson Park area, with the cost to be reimbursed over a three year period. 6 5/30/85 . The motion Council Members Council Members Member Castaneda. carried by the following vote: Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Strickler. Hernandez, Frazier. Absent: Ayes: Noes: Council PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCIES Ken Henderson, Program Director, Community Develop- ment, explained that under Public Services, the cap is 15% of the total amount of the grant. There is no cap on capital improvements. INLAND MEDIATION BOARD Ken Henderson, Program Director, Community Develop- ment, answered questions relative to the Inland Mediation Board and explained that information could be obtained from HUD regarding certification and accreditation. Dick Goblirsch, Deputy Director, Redevelopment Agen- cy, answered questions of the Council. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT . Employment Linkage Program Stay-In-School Program $ 100,000 100,000 EMPLOYMENT LINKAGE PROGRAM Council Member Quiel made a Council Member Strickler, to accept Program with $100,000 funding. motion, seconded by the Employment Linkage The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Counci 1 Member Hernandez. Absent: Counci 1 Member Castaneda. STAY-IN-SCHOOL-PROGRAM Council Member Marks made Counc il Member Quiel, to accept gram, with $100,000 funding. a motion, seconded by the Stay-in-School-pro- The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Council Member Hernandez. Absent: Council Member Castaneda. . COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ LEFT Council Member Hernandez left the Council Meeting. DECENT/FAIR HOUSING Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program Inland Mediation Board Community Housing Resources Board Infill Housing West Side Community Development Corp. Demolition $ 200,000 27,393 25,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 Total 402,393 NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION PROGRAM Council Member Marks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Quiel and unanimously carried, to accept the Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program with funding of $200,000. . Ken Henderson, Program Director, Community Develop- ment, answered questions about the Neighborhood Rehabili- tation Program, stating that $600,000 had been allocated for this program last year. 7 5/30/85 . INLAND MEDIATION BOARD ~ COMMUNITY HOUSING RESOURCES BOARD - IN FILL HOUSING - WESTSIDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - DEMOLITION Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Frazier and unanimously carried, that the following programs be accepted with funding as indicated: Inland Mediation Board, $27,393; Community Housing Re- sources Board, $25,000; In Fill Housing, $50,000; West- side Community Development Corporation, $50,000; Demoli- tion, $50,000. COUNCIL MEMBER HERNANDEZ RETURNED Council Member Hernandez returned to the Council Meeting and took his place at the Council Table. CONTINGENCY FUND - BALANCED Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler, to approve all the items that have been accepted and to balance the contingencies ac- cordingly. . The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Marks, Quiel, Frazier, Strickler. Noes: Counci 1 Member Hernandez. Absent: Counc il Member Castaneda. ADJOU RNMENT At 3: 55 p.m., Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Strickler and unanimously car- ried, that the meeting be adjourned. kt'/?a/~b , Ci ty Clerk 1iJ~ i~ Deputy City Clerk . . 8 5/30/85