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MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 4, 1997
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 Minor at 8: 10 a. m., Monday, August 4,
1997, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street,
San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by city Clerk Rachel Clark with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller; city Attorney Penman, city
Clerk Rachel Clark, City Administrator Wilson. Absent: Council
Members Arias, Anderson.
City Attorney Penman announced that the following additional
case would be discussed in closed session:
Michael Caldwell vs. city of San Bernardino San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCV 26026.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION
meeting - page 4)
At 8: 11 a. m., the Mayor and
Development Commission recessed
following:
- (Discussed later in the
(1)
Common counci 1 and Community
to closed session for the
Pursuant to Government Code Sections:
A. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation
pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a):
Greq Ward vs. citv of San Bernardino - WCAB Case No. AHM
0041590;
John Lee Bell vs. D. Keil - United States District Court
Case No. CV 95-4231 WDK (JGx).
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9.
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C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation -
initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code section 54956.9.
D. Conference with legal counsel - personnel - pursuant to
Government Code section 54957.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:11 a.m., Mayor Minor called the closed session to order
in the conference room of the Council Chambers of City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Rachel Clark with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller; City Attorney Penman, city
Clerk Rachel Clark, city Administrator wilson. Absent: Council
Members Arias, Anderson.
Also present: Senior Assistant City Attorneys Carlyle and
Simmons, Edna Anderson, Administrative Operations Supervisor, City
Attorney's Office, and George Boland of Lewis, D'Amato, Brisbois &
Bisgaard, 650 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
Deputy city Clerk Cordova read the titles of all the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular and supplemental agendas
of the Mayor and Common Council and the regular agenda of the
community Development Commission/San Bernardino Joint Powers
Financing Authority/San Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers
Financing Authori ty /San Bernardino Assoc iated Communi ties Financing
Authority and Mayor and Common Council while the Mayor and Council
and Community Development Commission were in closed session.
RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR RAYA & SPECIAL COUNSEL SEAMAN
ARRIVED
At 8:25 a.m., Director of Risk Management Raya and Louis
Seaman of Mark, Bolson, Kuntz & Serembe, 600 N. Arrowhead Avenue,
San Bernardino, CA, arrived at the closed session.
RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR RAYA & SPECIAL COUNSEL SEAMAN
EXCUSED
At 8: 30 a. m., Director of Risk Management Raya and Louis
Seaman of Mark, Bolson, Kuntz & Serembe, 600 N. Arrowhead Avenue,
San Bernardino, CA, left the closed session.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 8:33 a.m., the closed session adjourned to 9:00 a.m. in the
Council Chambers of city Hall.
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RECONVENE MEETING
At 9:03 a.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the joint regular meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council and community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardino.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by city Clerk Rachel Clark with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller; City Attorney Penman, city
Clerk Rachel Clark, City Administrator wilson. Absent: Council
Members Arias, Anderson.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Father Barnabas Laubach of st.
Bernardines Medical Center.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Devlin.
APPOINTMENTS
(2)
There were no appointments at this meeting.
PRESENTATION - CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION - SPONSORS -
"HOW JACKIE ROBINSON CHANGED AMERICA" EXHIBIT - STAMPEDE
STADIUM (3)
J. Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor,
introduced Ernie Wilson, Affirmative Action Officer, who presented
the following individuals with their certificates of appreciation
for the sponsorship of the "How Jackie Robinson Changed America"
exhibit displayed at the San Bernardino Baseball Stadium:
Ray Cadena, Board Member, San Bernardino City Unified School
District
Joe Bour, Director of Public Relations, San Manuel Indian
Bingo & Casino
Blake Inman, Assistant General Manager, Stampede Baseball
Leona Aronoff, Owner, Gate City Beverage Distributors
o. Ricardo Pimentel, Editor, Sun Newspaper
Javier Weckman, Operations Manager, Tetra Tech, Inc.
Judi Battey, Regional Manager, Southern California Gas Company
Wes Jefferson, President, Wests ide Action Group
Ray Gonzalez, Regional Manager, Southern California Edison
Wallace Allen, Owner/Publisher, Wests ide Story Newspaper
Judi Penman, Executive Director, and Duke Hill, President, San
Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce
Darren Pallin, Owner, Tillie's Memorial Chapel
Lieutenant Mike Gile, San Bernardino Police Department, Rapid
Deployment Force
Officer Mike Madden, San Bernardino Police Department,
Explorer Post 303
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Charles Fantray, President, African American Chamber of
Commerce
Richard Martinez, Operations Manager, Laidlaw Transit Inc.
Brett Malak, KUOR 89.1 FM Radio
Dr. Judith Rymer, California State University, San Bernardino
Dennis Caldwell, Owner, Mega Forces Security
PRESENTATION - MAYOR MINOR - HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
(3)
Jack Hill, Chairman, Human Relations Commission, presented
Mayor Minor with a rendering of the "How Jackie Robinson Changed
America" display in appreciation of the city's support in the
presentation of the exhibit.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT - (Discussed earlier in the
meeting - page 1) (1)
City Attorney Penman announced that in closed session, in the
matter of Greq Ward vs. City of San Bernardino - WCAB Case No. AHM
0041590, the Mayor and Council voted to approve a settlement of
$40,000.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - RUBEN LOPEZ
(5)
Ruben Lopez, 631 W. 16th Street, San Bernardino, CA, expressed
concern regarding the comments being made about City Attorney
Penman and Council Member Arias.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - SUSAN ROGERS
(5)
Susan Rogers, a resident of San Bernardino, urged the city to
establish a 4/10 workweek.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - SHIRLEY THIEDI GOODWIN
(5)
Shirley Thiedi Goodwin, a resident of San Bernardino,
expressed concern regarding the actions of personnel with the
police and animal control departments in that she alleges that they
wrongfully entered her home.
Mayor Minor informed Ms. Goodwin that if she wished to put her
concerns in writing, staff would investigate the matter.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (6)
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried, that full reading of
the resolutions and ordinances on the regular and supplemental
agendas of the Mayor and Common Council be waived.
COUNCIL MINUTES
(7)
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council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the
following meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino be approved as submitted in typewritten form: June
25, 1997.
CLAIMS & PAYROLL
(8)
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried, that the claims and
payroll and the authorization to issue warrants as listed on the
memorandum dated July 30, 1997, from the Director of Finance be
approved.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(9)
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried, that the personnel
actions as submitted by the Chief Examiner dated July 24, 1997, 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.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. Final (13)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Curlin, and unanimously carried, that the matter be
continued to the Mayor and Council meeting of August 18, 1997.
RES. 97-235 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES AND
IMPOSING LIENS ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF THE
ABATEMENT. (10)
Susan Rogers, a resident of San Bernardino, expressed concern
regarding the abatement process.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-235 was adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Negrete, curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller.
None. Absent: Council Members Arias, Anderson.
Ayes:
Nays:
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RES. 97-236 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
URGING THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO ALLOCATE
REVENUES FROM SALES TAX ON AIRCRAFT FUEL TO THE CITIES
WHERE THE SALES ORIGINATE. (11)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-236 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Arias, Anderson.
AUTHORIZE APPLICATION & ADMINISTRATION FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY GRANT - $50,000 - EMERGENCY
FOOD & SHELTER NATIONAL PROGRAM - FEMA XVI - WESTS I DE
COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER (12)
Annie Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation and community
services, submitted a staff Report dated July 15, 1997, concerning
the emergency food and shelter program administered at the Westside
Community Service Center.
Susan Rogers, a resident of San Bernardino, voiced support for
approval of the matter.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Curlin, and unanimously carried, that the Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Department Director be authorized to apply
for and administer $50,000 of emergency food and shelter funds
provided under the provision of the Emergency Food and Shelter
National Program (FEMA XVI).
RES. 97-237 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
WITH NATIONAL PLANT SERVICES, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES RELATIVE TO PROVIDING SPECIAL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S SEWAGE SYSTEM. (14)
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
answered questions concerning the request for bids, the project
estimate and whether or not the services could be provided in-
house.
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be adopted.
Ayes:
Nays:
Resolution No. 97-237 was adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller.
None. Absent: Council Members Arias, Anderson.
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RES. 97-238 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8234 ENTITLED, IN PART, "A
RESOLUTION... ESTABLISHING PARKING TIME LIMITATIONS UPON
CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREETS OR ALLEYS, OR PORTIONS
THEREOF. . . ;" AND AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF THE TWO-HOUR
PARKING LIMITATION ON THE WEST SIDE OF "E" STREET BETWEEN
BASE LINE STREET AND THIRTEENTH STREET. (15)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-238 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Arias, Anderson.
AUTHORIZE MAYOR MINOR - SUBMIT BALLOT MEASURE ARGUMENT IN
FAVOR - .5% INCREASE & EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT 8% -
UTILITY USERS TAX (SERVICE USERS TAX) - NOVEMBER 4, 1997
ELECTION (16)
Fred Wilson, City Administrator, submitted a Staff Report
dated July 23, 1997, requesting authorization for Mayor Minor to
submit the ballot measure argument in favor of the .5 percent (.5%)
increase and extension to the established 8 percent (8%) service
users tax.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried, that Mayor Minor be
authorized to submit a ballot argument in favor of the measure
being submitted to the voters on November 4, 1997. related to
whether or not the expiration date of June 30, 1998 be eliminated
from Ordinance No. MC-820 so as to permit the City of San
Bernardino to continue to collect and use the increased 0.5 percent
(0.5%) service users tax beyond that date, and permit the Mayor to
add additional co-authors to the argument as he deems appropriate.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 3.80 TO THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A COST RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR
BOOKING FEE COLLECTIONS. First (17A)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH GC SERVICES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO COLLECT
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION FEES FROM ARRESTED AND
CONVICTED PERSONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO. (17B)
Council inquired about the cost for services and the term of
the agreement.
City Administrator Wilson explained that the contract was
negotiated through a committee comprised of various cities within
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the County of
calculated via
rate.
San Bernardino
a formula based
and stated that the fees are
on a percentage of the recovery
Mark Cousineau, GC services Limited Partnership, explained how
the fee was calculated.
Concern was expressed relative to Item No 10 within said
agreement concerning reevaluation of accounts.
Council Member Curlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that the matter be
continued to the Mayor and Council meeting of August 18, 1997.
AUTHORIZE FUNDING - CIVIC & PROMOTIONAL FUND - $18,000 -
SAN BERNARDINO WESTERN REGIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
ASSOCIATION - 1997 PLAYOFF GAMES - AUGUST 6-15, 1997
(18)
Fred wilson, City Administrator, submitted a staff Report
dated July 28, 1997, concerning a request for funding in the amount
of $18,000 from the Western Regional Little League Baseball
Association.
Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, submitted a memorandum
dated August 4, 1997, concerning the civic and promotional fund
balance.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, and unanimously carried, that direct funding from
the fiscal year 1997/98 Civic and Promotion Fund in the amount of
$5,000 and indirect funding for departmental costs in an amount
not-to-exceed $13,000, be authorized to assist the San Bernardino
Western Regional Little League in the 1997 playoff games.
RES. 97-239 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM EXTEND THE FUNDING PERIOD FOR CURRENT AND PRIOR
SERVICE ACTUARIAL LIABILITIES. (19)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted.
Ayes:
Nays:
Resolution No. 97-239 was adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller.
None. Absent: Council Members Arias, Anderson.
BAN SALE & DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS - POLICY & PROCEDURES -
(20)
Mayor Minor submitted a Staff Report dated July 24, 1997,
recommending that the sale and discharge of fireworks be banned.
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Rachel Clark, City Clerk, submitted a memorandum dated August
4, 1997, outlining the number of vendors within the city who sold
fireworks during the 1997 season.
Dennis C. Revell, Revell communications, 1121 "L" street,
suite 806, Sacramento, CA, submitted a facsimile dated August 1,
1997, opposing the banning of the sale and discharge of fireworks.
The following individuals voiced opposition to the banning of
the sale and discharge of fireworks:
Virginia Lamb, Del Rosa Federated Women, 108 W. cypress,
Redlands, CA.
Dennis Revell, Revell Communications, 1121 "L" street, Suite
806, Sacramento, CA.
cinda Laub, Treasurer for the Lakeside Little League, 26694
Ward, Highland, CA.
Larry Lee, 1699 Sheridan Road, San Bernardino, CA.
James smith, Native Sons of the Golden West, 2886 Valencia
Avenue, San Bernardino, CA.
Walda Gorian, Del
Camino, San Bernardino,
Rosa
CA.
united
Methodist
Church,
3840
El
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June McKenzie, 1804 Belmont Circle, San Bernardino, CA.
Karen Sakaguchi, San Bernardino/Tachikawa sister Cities.
Jay Lindberg.
Council Member Negrete made a motion that the matter be
referred to the Ways and Means Committee to find funding for the
various non-profit organizations; and, if funds are not available,
do not change the ordinance.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
A discussion was held concerning the pros and cons of the use
of fireworks.
Council commended staff for the presentation of the Staff
Report.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded
Member Curlin, that the City Attorney be directed to
ordinance banning the sale and discharge of fireworks
City of San Bernardino.
by Council
prepare an
within the
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller. Nays: Council
Negrete. Absent: Council Members Arias, Anderson.
Council
Member
DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION - STRICTER GRAFFITI PENALTIES -
REMEDIES - GRAFFITI ABATEMENT (21)
council Member Negrete submitted a Staff Report dated July 29,
1997, recommending the implementation of stronger penalties for
graffiti offenders.
City Attorney Penman explained that the juvenile courts do not
impose the stricter penalties imposed by the cities because by law
they have to adhere to the Welfare Institutions Code. However, he
was advised by the Judge Elect that they are currently ordering
juveniles to participate in graffiti abatement programs if they are
established by the city.
A discussion was held concerning the state provisions for the
abatement of graffiti and the steps being taken by the city to
eliminate graffiti.
Susan Rogers, a resident of San Bernardino, expressed concern
regarding the relationship between the police department and the
residents within the city.
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counci 1 Member Negrete made a motion.
Member Oberhelman, and unanimously carried,
referred to the Legislative Review Committee.
seconded by Council
that the matter be
RES. 97-240 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
THE TIBURON INC., COMPUTER AIDED PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEM
(CAPS) AS AN UPGRADE TO THE CITY'S EXISTING POLICE
RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. (continued from July 21,
1997) (22A)
RES. 97-241 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
A CITY NETWORK UPGRADE FROM SPIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Continued from July 21, 1997) (22B)
RES. 97-242 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
MODIFICATION OF EXISTING PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH CONSOLES
AND THE UPGRADING OF DISPATCH "READY RECALL RECORDERS."
(Continued from July 21, 1997) (22C)
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RES. 97-243 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE MOVEMENT
AND UPGRADING OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S SECURE CLETS
(CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM)
LINK FROM CITY HALL TO THE CENTRAL POLICE FACILITY.
(continued from July 21, 1997) (220)
City Administrator wilson provided a synopsis of the action
taken for the city's computer system upgrade.
Janis Ingels, Director of Management Information Services
(MIS), provided an overview of the request for proposal process and
answered questions concerning the allocation of funds.
Council expressed concern regarding the 10-year financing plan
and the need for upgraded equipment within the next 10 years.
Council inquired if a non-DEC system had been considered and
requested that the use of technology leases be pursued and annual
payments be allocated.
A discussion was held concerning an annual allocation of funds
to meet the city's future technology needs.
Director Ingels explained that a non-DEC system and leases
were considered, however, both were more expensive; and answered
questions relative to the leasing options that were considered.
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A discussion ensued regarding the personnel required to meet
the demands of the MIS Division.
Council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said resolutions be adopted; and that the
adequacy of current MIS staffing levels to support the network
upgrade project be referred to the Council Personnel Committee.
The motion carried and Resolution Nos. 97-240, 97-241, 97-242
and 97-243 were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Negrete, Curlin, Devlin, Miller. Nays: Council Member
Oberhelman. Absent: Council Members Arias, Anderson.
RESPONSE NORCAL PROPOSAL WASTE DISPOSAL
PARTICIPATION & SERVICE AGREEMENT PUBLIC SERVICES
DEPARTMENT - (Continued from July 21, 1997) (23)
Mayor Minor submitted a Staff Report dated July 29, 1997,
requesting that further negotiations with Norcal be discontinued.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, that the matter be continued to the Mayor and
Council meeting of October 6, 1997. (Note: There was no vote
taken. )
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council Member Oberhelman made a substitute motion, seconded
by Council Member Miller, that the matter be continued to the Mayor
and Council meeting of September 2, 1997.
The substitute motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Miller. Nays:
Council Member Devlin. Absent: Council Members Arias, Anderson.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR THE COMPLETION OF AN
APPRAISAL OF THE CITY'S REFUSE OPERATION. (Sl)
City Administrator wilson explained the circumstances leading
to the increase in costs for the appraisal of the city's refuse
operation.
Due to the lack of a motion, no action was taken on this
matter.
City Administrator Wilson inquired about the action to be
taken if Deloitte & Touche LLP does not supply the report without
the additional funding.
Mayor Minor directed city Administrator Wilson to bring the
matter back for consideration by the Mayor and Council.
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RES. 97-244 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADDING AND DELETING VARIOUS CITY POSITIONS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CODIFYING PRIOR COUNCIL ACTIONS AND REPEALING
RESOLUTIONS NO. 6433, SECTION FOUR, AND NO. 96-118. (S2)
Council inquired about the allocation of funds from the
Economic Development Agency for the Assistant to the Council
position that should have been deleted from the city's list of
authorized positions.
Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, stated that the position
was to be deleted; however, Council is substituting said position
with another one.
Jorge Carlos, Executive Assistant to the Council, stated that
the position was only to be deleted for the fiscal year 1997/98.
Therefore, it will only remain vacant.
Council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Oberhelman, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-244 was adopted by the following vote:
Council Members Negrete, curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller.
None. Absent: Council Members Arias, Anderson.
Ayes:
Nays:
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RECESS MEETING
At 11:00 a.m., Mayor Minor declared a five-minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11: 10 a.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the joint regular
meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardino.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Rachel Clark with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; council Members Negrete,
Oberhelman, Devlin, Miller; City Attorney Penman, City Clerk Rachel
Clark, Planning & Building Services Director Hays. Absent:
Council Members Curlin, Arias, Anderson.
PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 97-02
CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM RS, RESIDENTIAL
SUBURBAN, TO RU-2, RESIDENTIAL URBAN - 23 PARCELS LOCATED
BETWEEN 16TH & 17TH STREETS - 648-652 W. 16TH STREET -
GARY R. YEAKEL - (Continued from July 21, 1997) (24)
Michael Hays, Director of Planning and Building Services,
submitted a Staff Report dated July 22, 1997, concerning General
Plan Amendment No. 97-02 to change the land use designation from
RS, Residential Suburban, to RU-2, Residential Urban, on 23 parcels
located between 16th and 17th Streets.
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Mayor Minor opened the hearing.
City Attorney Penman stated that written notice was given to
the applicant, and city Clerk Rachel Clark announced that a phone
call had been made to notify the applicant.
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be
closed; and that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the findings of
fact for denial of General Plan Amendment No. 97-02.
RECESS MEETING
At 11:12 a.m., Mayor Minor recessed the joint regular meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission to 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:03 p.m., Mayor Minor reconvened the joint regular meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission of the city of San Bernardino.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Rachel Clark with the
following being present: Mayor Minor; Council Members Negrete,
Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin; Senior Assistant city Attorney Carlyle
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and Economic Development Agency Special Counsel Green, City Clerk
Rachel Clark, Economic Development Agency Administrator Steinhaus.
Absent: Council Members Arias, Anderson, Miller.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/SAN BERNARDINO JOINT
POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY/SAN BERNARDINO PARK
ACQUISITION JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY/SAN
BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED COMMUNITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY -
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
At 2:03 p.m., Chairman Minor called to order the joint regular
meeting of the Community Development Commission/ San Bernardino
Joint Powers Financing Authority/San Bernardino Park Acquisition
Joint Powers Financing Authority/San Bernardino Associated
Communities Financing Authority and Mayor and Common Council.
NOTE: Community Development Commission items which require
action by the Mayor and Common Council are denoted by the letter
"R" and are reflected herein. Minutes of actions taken on
Community Development Commission items are distributed separately
by the Economic Development Agency.
ANNOUNCEMENT - MAYOR MINOR
(4)
Mayor Minor announced that due to a family emergency, Council
Member Miller would not be able to attend the afternoon portion of
the meeting.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - ESTHER ESTRADA
(5)
Esther Estrada, a resident of San Bernardino, stated that Casa
Ramona will be sponsoring an event called "Summer of 42" on August
16, 1997, at 7:00 p.m., 1524 West 7th street, in honor of the
Hispanic veterans from World Wars I and II, and the Korean and
vietnam wars. Names will be placed on a plaque to be housed in the
new Casa Ramona building. If the public is aware of any
individuals involved in said wars, please contact Lucy or Marina at
889-0011.
WAIVE FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES (R2)
Council Member Oberhelman made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Negrete, and unanimously carried, that full reading of the
resolutions on the regular agenda of the Community Development
Commission/ San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority/San
Bernardino Park Acquisition Joint Powers Financing Authority/San
Bernardino Associated Communities Financing Authority and Mayor and
Common Council, be waived.
ARDEN-GUTHRIE REHABILITATION - 20 FOURPLEXES & 1 DAMAGED
BUILDING ACQUISITION 20TH & GUTHRIE STREETS AND
HIGHLAND & ARDEN AVENUES INITIATE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (RS)
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Ronald Winkler, Development Director, Economic Development
Agency, submitted a staff Report dated July 29, 1997, concerning
the rehabilitation and acquisition of properties located within the
Arden-Guthrie area.
Keith Reno, 1400 Edgehill Road, San Bernardino, CA, expressed
concern about the city acquiring said properties for the demolition
of such and stated that he would like to be a part of future
discussions relative to the land use.
Agency Administrator Steinhaus answered questions regarding
rent payments made through section 8 participants and explained
that the city would be acquiring the property and renting such on
a temporary basis. However, eventually the property will be
disposed of.
council Member Devlin made a motion, seconded by Council
Oberhelman, that the Mayor and Common Council direct Planning &
Building Services and Economic Development Agency staff to initiate
a general plan amendment and evaluate alternate future land uses,
including commercial and industrial for the area bounded by 20th
street, Guthrie street, and Highland and Arden Avenues.
The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Negrete, Oberhelman, Devlin. Nays: Council Member Curlin.
Absent: Council Members Arias, Anderson, Miller.
Mayor Minor directed staff to place the matter on the agenda
for the meeting of August 18, 1997.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 BUDGET
- ADOPT (R9)
RES. 97-245 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO
THE TRANSFER OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION AND DELETING CERTAIN CITY POSITIONS. (R9)
Timothy Steinhaus, Agency Administrator, Economic Development
Agency, submitted a Staff Report dated July 30, 1997, concerning
the agency's fiscal year 1997/98 budget.
Agency Administrator steinhaus provided an overview of the
Economic Development Agency's fiscal year 1997/98 budget.
Barbara Lindseth, Administrative Division Manager, Economic
Development Agency, explained the compilation of the fiscal year
1997/98 budget.
Agency Administrator steinhaus answered questions concerning
the sources of revenue.
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council Member Negrete made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Devlin, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 97-245 was adopted by the following
Ayes: Council Members Negrete, Curlin, Oberhelman, Devlin.
None. Absent: Council Members Arias, Anderson, Miller.
vote:
Nays:
ADJOURNMENT
At 3:13 p.m.,
regular meeting of
Commission will be
Chambers of city
California.
(25)
the joint regular meeting adjourned. The next
the Mayor and Council and Community Development
held on Monday, August 18, 1997, in the Council
Hall, 300 North "0" street, San Bernardino,
RACHEL G. CLARK
city Clerk
By -1!~~/' ~~
zanna Cordova
eputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 30
No. of Hours: 4
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