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City of San Bernardino, California
March 18, 1991
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the
City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Holcomb at
8:32 a.m., Monday, March 18, 1991, in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator Edwins. Absent:
None.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (1)
At 8:33 a.m., the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission recessed to closed session for the
following:
a. to give instruction to the City's/Commission's
negotiator on the purchase of property pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8. The real property
which the negotiations concern is generally located at:
.
,
b. to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957;
c. to meet with designated representatives regarding labor
relations matters pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6;
d. to confer with the Chief of Police on matters posing a
threat to the security of public buildings or a threat
to the public'S right of access to public services or
public facilities pursuant to Government Code Section
54957;
e.
to confer with the
Ii tigation pursuant to
54956.9(b)(1), as there
litigation;
attorney regarding pending
Government Code Section
is significant exposure to
f.
to confer with the attorney regarding
Ii tigation pursuant to Government Code
54956.9(c), so that Council/Commission may
whether to initiate litigation;
pending
Section
decide
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g. to confer with the attorney regarding pending
litigation which has been initiated formally to which
the City is a party pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) as follows:
City of San Bernardino vs. San Bernardino Baseball Club.
Inc. - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 239193;
Stubblefield Construction Company. et al vs. City of San
Bernardino. et al - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
242998; San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 252058;
Sock Dawson. et al vs. City of San Bernardino. et al-
United States District Court Case No. SA 88-461 AHS (RWRx);
City of Redlands vs. Inland Valley Development Agency, et al
_ San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 255222;
City of San Bernardino vs. Deukmeiian. et al San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. 256623;
Countv vs. City of San Bernardino (RDA) - San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. 258241.
City of
Indians.
6899 WJR
San Bernardino vs.
et al - United States
(Bx);
San Manuel Band of Mission
District Court - Case No. 85-
Citv of San Bernardino vs. Dvkes - San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. 254883;
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:34 a.m., Mayor Holcomb called the closed session to
order in the conference room of the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City Attorney
Penman, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator Edwins. Absent:
None.
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY BARLOW ARRIVED
At 8:39 a.m., Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow arrived
at the closed session.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR STEINHAUS
ARRIVED
At 8:49 a.m., Economic Development Agency Administrator
Steinhaus arrived at the closed session.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR STEINHAUS
EXCUSED
At 8:59 a.m., Economic Development Agency Administrator
Steinhaus left the closed session.
COUNCIL MEMBER MAUDSLEY AND CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN
EXCUSED
At 9:01 a.m., Council Member Maudsley and City Attorney
Penman left the closed session.
COUNCIL MEMBER MAUDSLEY AND CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN
RETURNED
At 9: 07 a.m., Council Member Maudsley and City Attorney
Penman returned to the closed session.
READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Deputy City Clerk vale read the titles of all the
resolutions and ordinances on the regular, supplemental and
Community Development Commission agendas.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 9:25 a.m., the closed session adjourned to the Regular
Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 9: 26 a. m., Mayor Holcomb reconvened the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the
following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada,
Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; City
Attorney Penman, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator Edwins.
Absent: None.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Rev. Gertrude M. Whetzel, God's
Great Cause Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Flores.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR - OPPOSITION TO FEDERAL PRISON
AT NORTON AIR FORCE BASE (2)
Mayor Holcomb stated that the Federal Bureau of Prisons was
investigating establishing a prison at Norton Air Force Base,
and explained that this would be inconsistent and incompatible
with plans currently being developed by the Inland Valley
Development Agency. Mayor Holcomb requested that the City
Attorney prepare a resolution in opposition to the prison, so
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that it can be taken up at
that officials from the
Bernardino on Wednesday to
2:00 p.m. today. Mayor Holcomb stated
Bureau of Prisons will be in San
tour the base.
Mayor Holcomb stated that later today a special meeting of
the Inland valley Development Agency will be held for the purpose
of adopting a resolution in opposition to the prison. Mayor
Holcomb explained that under federal base closure law, federal
agencies are allowed the first option of using the facility
unless there is extensive local opposition. (Action taken later
in meeting, see page 16)
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR DEVELOPMENT CODE PUBLIC
HEARING - THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1991 (2)
Mayor Holcomb stated that his office had received phone
calls and letters from citizens who plan to attend the
Development Code public hearing to oppose that portion of the
Development Code dealing with adult entertainment. Mayor Holcomb
explained that rather than making it easier for adult businesses
to be located throughout the City, the proposed Development Code
will be more restrictive in the zoning where these businesses
can locate.
City Attorney Penman stated that his office received a
number of calls from people in the community who thought that the
council was going to expand the areas in the City where adult
"pornographic" book stores could be located. At the present
time, adult book stores can be located any place in the City
except residential areas. The proposed Development Code will
further restrict adult bookstores which will only be allowed in
areas zoned (CH), Commercial Heavy. This will reduce the number
of areas in the City where adult book stores can be located.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, stated
that the Employee Recognition Program was established in April,
1988 to recognize achievement and outstanding work performance of
City employees. Employees of the Year for 1990 are:
Management/Confidential category
Middle Management category
Safety category
General category
Clerical category
Tom Boggs
Valerie Ross
Tony Page
Susan Hoak
Patricia Gantes
SERVICE PIN AWARD CEREMONY
Lorraine Velarde, Executive Assistant to the
names of employees receiving service pin awards.
(4)
Mayor, read the
Each employee received a service pin from Mayor Holcomb in
gratitude of his/her many years of dedicated service to the City.
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APPOINTMENT CLARA DOMINGUEZ O'CAMPO
COMMISSION - MAYOR HOLCOMB
In a memorandum dated March 11, 1991,
recommended the appointment of Clara Dominguez
Magnolia, San Bernardino, California, to
Commission.
FINE ARTS
(4 )
Mayor Holcomb
0' Campo, 663 W.
the Fine Arts
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley, and unanimously carried, that Clara Dominguez
0' Campo be appointed to the Fine Arts Commission, per Mayor
Holcomb's request.
APPOINTMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION - A. MICHAEL VALLES-
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA. (S-l)
In a memorandum dated March 14, 1991, Mayor Holcomb
recommended the appointment of A. Michael Valles, 149 West 6th
Street, #43, San Bernardino, California, to the Planning
Commission, at the request of Council Member Estrada.
Council Member Minor made
Member Maudsley, and unanimously
be appointed to the Planning
Council Member Estrada.
a motion, seconded by Council
carried, that A. Michael Valles
Commission at the request of
COUNCIL MEMBER MAUDSLEY EXCUSED
Council Member Maudsley left the Council meeting.
WAIVE FURTHER READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (5)
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that further reading of
all resolutions and ordinances on the regular, supplemental and
Community Development Commission agendas be waived.
COUNCIL MINUTES (6)
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the
following meetings of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino, be approved as submitted in typewritten form:
January 28, 1991, January 29, 1991, January 30, 1991, and
January 31, 1991.
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING (7)
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the Regular Meeting
of the Joint Powers Financing Authority be adjourned to April 15,
1991.
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CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Council Member Flores made a motion,
Member Minor, and unanimously carried,
payrolls, and the authorization to issue
the memorandum dated March 12, 1991,
Finance, be approved.
(10)
seconded by Council
that the claims and
warrants as listed on
from the Director of
PERSONNEL ACTIONS (11)
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the personnel
actions submitted by the Acting Chief Examiner, dated March 6,
1991, in accordance with all administrative regulations of the
City of San Bernardino, be approved.
RES. 91-87 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS BY THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT. (12)
RES. 91-88 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ASSESSING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES (ABANDONED VEHICLES) ON
SAID PROPERTIES. (13)
RES. 91-89 - 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. (14)
RES. 91-90 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
PRELIMINARILY DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF A LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LOCATED IN THE NORTH
"H" STREET AREA; DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROCEED TO
ORDER WORK WITHIN THE DISTRICT, TO BE KNOWN AS
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1002, AND WAIVING NOTICE AND
HEARING. (15)
RES. 91-91 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
PRELIMINARILY DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND
STREET LIGHTING INSTALLATION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
LOCATED GENERALLY AT THE INTERSECTION OF COMMERCENTER
EAST AND HOSPITALITY LANE; DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
PROCEED TO ORDER WORK WITHIN THE DISTRICT, TO BE KNOWN
AS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1004; AND SETTING AND
DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF A TIME AND DATE OF A
PUBLIC HEARING. (16)
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RES. 91-92 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO NIXON-
EGLI FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ONE (1) SEWER
RODDING TRUCK, TO BE UTILIZED BY THE PUBLIC
SERVICES/REFUSE DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BID
SPECIFICATION NO. F-91-08. (17)
RES. 91-93 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO ENGS
MOTOR TRUCK FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF THREE
(3) AUTOMATED SIDE LOADING REFUSE VEHICLES, TO BE
UTILIZED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICES/REFUSE DEPARTMENT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH BID SPECIFICATION NO. F-91-09. (18)
RES. 91-94 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AWARDING A SCHEDULE 20 ADDENDUM TO LEASE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT NUMBER 1112 TO PACIFICORP CAPITAL INC. FOR
THE FINANCING OF THREE (3) AUTOMATED SIDE LOADING
REFUSE VEHICLES, TO BE UTILIZED BY THE PUBLIC
SERVICES/REFUSE DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BID
SPECIFICATION F-91-09. (19)
RES. 91-95 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO GRANTING AN
EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TO
CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN ELECTRIC SERVICE AT THE WATER
DEPARTMENT'S MEYERS CANYON RESERVOIR. (20)
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, that said resolutions be adopted.
Resolution Nos. 91-87, 91-88, 91-89, 91-90, 91-91, 91-92,
91-93, 91-94 and 91-95 were adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Minor, Pope-Ludlam,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Maudsley.
MC-775 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING THE TABLE OF PERMISSIBLE USES, AS ADOPTED BY
SECTION 19.83.300 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE,
TO READ AS ATTACHMENT A. (22)
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Minor, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance MC-775 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Minor, Pope-Ludlam,
Miller. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Maudsley.
COUNCIL MEMBER MAUDSLEY RETURNED
Council Member Maudsley returned to the Council meeting and
took his place at the council table.
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APPEAL BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS' DECISION-
ABATEMENT OF WEEDS - 900 BLOCK OF CRESCENT STREET - MR.
ANTHONY Z. LOIACANO. (8)
This is the time and place set for an appeal of the Board of
Building Commissioners' decision relative to the abatement of
weeds on two parcels located on the 900 block of Crescent, San
Bernardino, California, owned by Mr. Anthony Z. Loiacano.
In a memorandum dated February 21, 1991, Manuel P. Moreno,
Jr., presented a chronological history of action taken to abate
weeds and debris from two parcels owned by Mr. Anthony Z.
Loiacano on the 900 block of Crescent, San Bernardino,
California.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that the appeal filed by
Mr. Anthony Z. Loiacano, regarding assessments made by the Board
of Building Commissioners relative to weed abatement be
continued, due to Mr. Loiacano's absence, to April 1, 1991, 300
North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. (Discussed later
in the meeting, see page 9)
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. TWO - INCREASE OF COST OF
CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE - INSTALLATION OF 455 FEET OF 8"
SEWER MAIN - $4,000 INCREASE - CONSTRUCTION OF STORM
DRAIN IN REDLANDS BLVD., HUNTS LANE TO WATERMAN AVENUE
- CORNISH CONSTRUCTION. (9)
In a memorandum dated February 27, 1991, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that Change Order
No. One was approved at the Council meeting of January 7, 1991,
to authorize the construction of an 8" sewer main in Redlands
Boulevard, from Hunts Lane to a point about 455 feet easterly.
This change order was approved with a not to exceed amount of
$19,500.
Construction problems involving utility lines delayed the
contractor up to five working days, which resulted in additional
costs in the amount of $4,000.
The total estimated project cost, based upon the actual low
bid price, included an amount of $55,000 for contingencies, which
can be used to finance the additional cost of $4,000 for Change
Order No. One.
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works /Ci ty Engineer,
answered questions relating to the recovery of additional
expenses when problems, such as inadequate utility line
identification, arise. Mr. Hardgrave explained that there are no
provisions for charging utility companies for these additional
expenses.
City Attorney Penman explained that the City Attorney's
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office does not have review and approval authority of change
orders. He stated that his office would discuss with the
Engineering Division the potential of modifying contracts to
allow for recovery of costs, either partially or in full, from
utility companies.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, and unanimously carried, that Change Order No. Two
to the contract with Cornish Construction, for the construction
of a storm drain in Redlands Boulevard, from Hunts Lane to
Waterman Avenue, in accordance with Plan No. 8072, be approved,
to increase the cost authorized for Change Order No. One, for
installation of 455 feet of 8-inch sewer main, from $19,500 to
$23,500 for an increase in the contract price of $4,000, from
$349,500 to $353,500.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR - INTRODUCTION OF SAN ANDREAS
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, MR. BENZA AND MR.
SKRAY (2)
Lorraine Velarde , Executive Assistant to the Mayor,
explained that students from San Andreas High School were present
to observe City government in action and would tour City
facilities. Attending with the students were teachers, Mr. Bob
Benza and Mr. Skray.
Mr. Skray explained that San Andreas High School is an
alternative high school, different than a comprehensive high
school, with the intent to better meet the needs of the students.
The students receive an individualized program which attempts to
build a community setting where independent study is encouraged.
Mr. Benza thanked the Mayor and Common Council for inviting
the students to the meeting.
APPEAL BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS' DECISION-
ABATEMENT OF WEEDS - 900 BLOCK OF CRESCENT STREET - MR.
ANTHONY Z. LOIACANO (Discussed earlier in the meeting,
see page 8) (8)
This is the time and place continued to for an appeal of the
Board of Building Commissioners' decision relative to the
abatement of weeds on two parcels located on the 900 block of
Crescent, San Bernardino, California, owned by Mr. Anthony Z.
Loiacano.
Council Member Minor made
Member Estrada, to reconsider
Loiacano.
a motion, seconded by
the appeal of Mr.
Council
Anthony
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:
Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Minor, pope-Ludlam,
Nays: None. Abstain: Council Member Maudsley.
Council
Miller.
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In a memorandum dated February 21, 1991, Manuel Moreno, Jr.,
Director of Public Services, stated that on August 23, 1990
"Notices to Clean Premises" were mailed to Mr. Anthony Z.
Loiacano, 18808 Gladstone, Covina, California, regarding two
parcels located on the 900 block of Crescent.
These two parcels required the removal of dumped materials
throughout. Also, the Public Services Department had received
complaints about transients, prostitution, and rat infestation on
the property.
On November 1, 1990, Mr. Loiacano was mailed a letter of
final notice to abate the lots by November 5, 1990, or City crews
would clean the property and he would be billed for
labor/overhead, equipment, and materials. The lots were abated
by City crews on November 6, 1990. The abatement consisted of
cleaning and dumping of debris at a total cost of $1,361.20.
A hearing on the assessment on Mr. Loiacano's property was
held on February 1, 1991 before the Board of Building
Commissioners. Based on the evidence presented, the Board
unanimously adopted the sum of $1,361.20 to be assessed against
Mr. Loiacano and ordered that a lien be placed on his property if
the assessment was not paid.
Mr. Loiacano, 18808 Gladstone, Covina, California, stated
that he does not believe that the Public Services Department
removed 42 tons of debris from the property. He presented
pictures to support his claim and stated that the pictures were
taken at the landfill during the months of February and March.
Manuel Moreno, Jr., Director of Public Services, outlined
the actions taken by Public Services Department employees to
remove the debris on the two parcels owned by Mr. Loiacano, and
stated that in addition to weeds and grasses, debris and concrete
also had to be removed. Mr. Moreno presented photographs of the
property taken before and after the cleaning.
Mayor Holcomb explained that the City
spent to clean the site, equipment,
administrative costs.
charged for the hours
landfill costs, and
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that the appeal of Mr.
Anthony Z. Loiacano relative to the assessment made by the Board
of Building Commissioners with regard to the abatement of weeds
from property located on the 900 block of Crescent Street be
denied, and the decision of the Board of Building Commissioners
be upheld.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 10:09 a.m., Council Member pope-Ludlam left the Council
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meeting.
MC-776 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADDING SECTION 5.04.526 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE FEES IN AREAS OF HIGH
CRIME INCIDENCE. (Final) (21)
Mr. Keith Reno, 1400 Edgehill Road, #38, San Bernardino,
California, stated that he owns property in the Arden / Guthrie
area and requested that adoption of this ordinance be postponed
until all affected property owners had an opportunity to review
and comment on the proposed Conditions, Covenants and
Restrictions (CC&R's).
City Attorney Penman explained that the CC&R's will be
drawn up by the members of the homeowners association. Mr.
Penman explained that the City will not develop the CC&R's, but
that the terms of the agreement call for the City Attorney to
approve the CC&R's and that the Mayor and Common Council approve
the homeowners association.
Ray Salvador, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, stated
that the special committee to draft the CC&R' s has met three
times and that the final draft of the CC&R' s will be presented
to the general homeowners at a meeting scheduled for March 27,
1991, at 7:00 p.m. at Emmerton School, 1888 Arden Avenue, San
Bernardino, California.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, that said ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance MC-776 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:
Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Miller.
Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Pope-Ludlam.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
At 10:23 a.m., Council Member Pope-Ludlam returned to the
Council meeting and took her place at the council table.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION ORDERING ANNEXATION NO.
348 - TERRITORY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF 40TH STREET,
WEST OF DAVID WAY - (LAFCO 2643) (23)
This is the time and place set for a public hearing on the
proposed resolution ordering the annexation of the area
generally located north of 40th Street, west of David Way.
In a memorandum dated February 25, 1991, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that on June 4,
1990, authorization was given to proceed with the proposed
annexation of the area generally located north of 40th Street,
west of David Way. Pursuant to LAFCO #2584, Annexation #347,
LAFCO directed the City to annex the subject property, as the
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completion of Annexation #347 will create an island completely
surrounded by the City of San Bernardino.
Prior City action included the adoption of Resolution Nos.
90-404 and 90-484. Resolution No. 2306 by LAFCO authorizes and
directs the City of San Bernardino to initiate proceedings
relative to the proposed annexation.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DETERMINING
THAT PROTESTS BY PROPERTY OWNERS OWNING LESS THAN FIFTY
PERCENT (50%) OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF THE TERRITORY
PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED HAVE BEEN FILED AND ORDERING
ANNEXATION NO. 348 (LAFCO 2643) FOR THE TERRITORY
GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF 40TH STREET, WEST OF DAVID
WAY AND DETACHMENT FROM CSA 38, AND CSA 70. (23)
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Mr. Randy Roesch, 4440 David Way, San Bernardino,
California, stated that he owns 3.3 acres of property located at
4440 David Way and presented his letter in opposition to the
annexation. Mr. Roesch expressed concerns about being able to
maintain the rural lifestyle of raising cattle and horses and it
was his understanding that he could not own horses and cattle if
he were annexed into the City.
Mr. Roesch presented two
annexation from Jim Bachelor,
Carla Wallace, 4498 David Way.
letters in opposition
4248 David Way: and J.
to
B.
the
and
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that the public hearing
to receive, consider and rule upon written protests in the matter
of annexation of the territory generally located north of 40th
Street and west of David Way, designated LAFCO 2643, be continued
to April 15, 1991, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300
North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California, in order to resolve
the property owners'concerns in a positive manner.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that said resolution
ordering Annexation No. 348 for the territory generally located
north of 40th Street, west of David Way, be continued to the
meeting of April 15, 1991, in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION CREATING UNDERGROUND
DISTRICT NO. 20 - 40TH STREET, BETWEEN KENDALL DRIVE
AND PALM DRIVE (24)
This is the time and place set for a public hearing on the
proposed resolution creating the Underground Utility District No.
20.
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In a memorandum dated February 28, 1991, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer stated that the proposed
creation of Underground Utility District No. 20 was approved by
the City's Underground Utility District Committee at their
meeting of October 4, 1990. He explained that utility companies
are required by Rule 20 of the Public Utilities Commission to set
aside a certain portion of their revenues to finance the cost of
undergrounding overhead facilities within'districts established
by local agencies.
In his memorandum Mr. Hardgrave stated that property owners
within the district will be required to complete the
undergrounding from their property lines to the service points at
their own cost. No City funds will be required. He also
explained that underground utilities improve the appearance of a
street by removing visual clutter and eliminating the hazard from
broken wires which result from violent windstorms . or
earthquakes, both of which are frequent occurrences in the area.
RES. 91-96 - RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO CREATING UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 20, ALONG 40TH STREET, BETWEEN
KENDALL DRIVE AND PALM DRIVE. (24)
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores, and unanimously carried, that the public hearing
relative to the creation of Underground Utility District No. 20,
be closed.
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 91-96 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ORDERING THE
VACATION OF THAT PORTION OF EDGEHILL ROAD EAST OF
LITTLE MOUNTAIN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND
RESERVING EASEMENTS FOR WATERLINES AND APPURTENANT
FACILITIES, EMERGENCY INGRESS AND EGRESS, INGRESS AND
EGRESS RIGHTS FOR THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY IN TRACT
11047, THEIR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, AND PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS THEREIN - CONTINUED FROM MARCH 11, 1991 (25)
This is the time and place continued to for the resolution
ordering the vacation of a portion of Edgehill Road, east of
Little Mountain Drive.
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In a memorandum dated March 14, 1991, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public works/City Engineer, stated that an agreement
relative to the lease of the south half of Edgehill Drive, has
been reached and that the accompanying lease would be approved by
the homeowners association at its Board meeting on April 9, 1991,
and recommended that the item be continued to April 15, 1991.
Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Pope-Ludlam, and unanimously carried that the resolution
relative to vacating a portion of Edgehill Road be continued to
April 15, 1991, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North
"D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS - $102,177 - TAX ALLOCATION BOND
PROCEEDS PHASE I OF THE EXPANSION OF PIONEER
CEMETERY NORTHWEST CORNER OF WATERMAN AVENUE AND
SEVENTH STREET - CONTINUED FROM MARCH 11, 1991 - 11:00
A.M. (26)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
the allocation of funds in the amount of $102,177 from tax bond
proceeds for Phase I of the expansion of Pioneer Cemetery located
at the northwest corner of Waterman Avenue and Seventh Street.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that the item relative to
the expansion of Pioneer Cemetery be continued to 11:00 a.m., to
be taken in conjunction with the Community Development agenda.
(Discussed later in the meeting, see page 18)
REQUEST FROM EL CAMINO REAL CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC
FOUNDATION - WAIVER OF CITY FEES AND USE OF CITY LABOR
AND MATERIALS - GRAN FIESTA TO BE HELD MAY 2, 1991 (27)
In a memorandum dated March 4, 1991, George Martinez,
President, El Camino Real Cultural and Economic Foundation,
requested assistance from the City of San Bernardino for the GRAN
FIESTAl celebration planned for Thursday, May 2, 1991.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that the request from El
Camino Real Cultural and Economic Foundation regarding the GRAN
FIESTAl celebration planned for Thursday, May 2, 1991 be
continued to April 1, 1991, in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino California, in order to
refine the details of the event.
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE - INSTALLATION OF 650
FEET OF CONDUIT AND INTERCONNECT CABLE CONTRACT
INCREASE OF $8,060. - MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
ON "E" STREET, 6TH TO 10TH STREET, AND 9TH STREET, "H"
STREET TO SIERRA WAY - STEINY & CO. (S-2)
In a memorandum dated March 8, 1991, Roger Hardgrave,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer stated that the project
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plans relative to modification of traffic signals on "E" Street,
6th Street to 10th Street, and 9th Street, "H" Street to Sierra
Way, direct the removal of existing interconnect and installation
of new interconnect cable within 3700 linear feet of existing
underground conduit. However, approximately 650 linear feet of
existing conduit cannot be utilized due to corrosion and
deterioration within the conduit, preventing removal of the
existing cables.
In his memorandum, Mr. Hardgrave explained that Change Order
No. One authorizes the contractor to install approximately 650
linear feet of new underground conduit interconnect cable, at the
contract unit bid price of $13.50 per linear foot. An equivalent
length of cable installation within existing conduit will be
deleted, at the contract unit bid price of $1.10 per linear foot.
The total estimated project cost, based upon the actual low bid
price, included an amount of $47,000 in contingencies, which can
be used to finance the cost of this change order. All costs
incurred for this payment will be paid from Federal-Aid Urban
Funds.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried, that Change Order No.
One to the contract with Steiny & Company, for modification of
traffic signals on 9th Street, "E" Street and 6th Street, in
accordance with Plan No. 7618, be approved: to authorize
installation of 650 feet of conduit and interconnect cable, for
an increase of $8,060 in the contract price, from $298,895 to
$306,955.
RES. 91-97 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CONFIRMING COSTS OF ABATEMENTS AND IMPOSING LIENS ON
CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF THE ABATEMENT
OF PUBLIC NUISANCES. (930 W. 6TH ST., 576 W. 9TH ST.,
677-83 W. 9TH ST., 1161-63 N. ARROWHEAD AVE., 980 &
1010 W. BASELINE AVE., 1810 DALEY CANYON RD., 2005
DUMBARTON, 2025 N. "F" ST., 1710 FAIRFAX AVE., 1432-46
"G" ST., 3011 GLENVIEW, 817 N. "H" ST., 532 W.
MAGNOLIA, 622-24 MT. VERNON AVE., 1372 OAKHURST DR.,
3613 E. PIEDMONT DR., 245 S. PROSPECT, 540 N. SIERRA
WAY, 1272-74 N. SIERRA WAY, 537 W. VICTORIA, 1222 W.
WALNUT ST., 1424 W. WALNUT ST.) (S-3)
Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Miller, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 91-97 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING
SECTION 3.68.015 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO COSTS OF ABATEMENT. (First) (S-4)
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, and unanimously carried, that said ordinance be
laid over for final adoption.
RES. 91-98 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
OPPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FEDERAL PRISON AT
NORTON AIR FORCE BASE (Discussed earlier in the
meeting, see page 3) (Emergency Item)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
the resolution opposing the establishment of a federal prison at
Norton Air Force Base.
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, that the item relative to opposing a federal
prison at Norton Air Force Base arose after the agenda was
posted: and that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 91-98 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RECESS MEETING
At 10:35 a.m., Mayor Holcomb recessed the meeting until
11:00 a.m.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 11:04 a.m., Mayor Pro Tern Reilly reconvened the Regular
Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council in the Council Chambers
of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Pro Tem Reilly: Council Members Estrada,
Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, pope-Ludlam, Miller: Senior
Assistant City Attorney Barlow: City Clerk Krasney. Absent:
Mayor Holcomb, City Administrator Edwins.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
At 11:05 a.m., the Regular Meeting of the Community
Development Commission was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern
Reilly in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street,
San Bernardino, California.
MAYOR HOLCOMB RETURNED
At 11:06 a.m., Mayor Holcomb returned to the Council meeting
and took his place at the council table.
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RES. 91-99 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 81-594 AND DELEGATING TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO CERTAIN POWERS AND AUTHORITY IN CONNECTION
WITH THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. (Continued from March 11, 1991)
(R-3)
Council Member pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 91-99 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 91-100 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROVISION OF CITY STAFF TO UNDERTAKE
FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO (Continued from March 11,
1991) (R-4 A)
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 91-100 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 91-101 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN CITY POSITIONS TO STAFF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND APPROVING CERTAIN JOB DESCRIPTIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH. (Continued from March 11, 1991)
(R-5)
Council Member pope-Ludlam made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Reilly, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 91-101 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RES. 91-102 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 6433 ENTITLED IN PART, "A
RESOLUTION. . . CREATING AND ESTABLISHING POSITIONS FOR
THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY. . ." AND DELETING
CERTAIN CITY POSITIONS. (Continued from March 11, 1991)
(R-6)
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Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 91-102 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS - $102,177 - TAX ALLOCATION BOND
PROCEEDS PHASE I OF THE EXPANSION OF PIONEER
CEMETERY NORTHWEST CORNER OF WATERMAN AVENUE AND
SEVENTH STREET - CONTINUED FROM MARCH 11, 1991 - 11:00
A.M. (Discussed earlier in the meeting, see page 14)
(26)
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
the allocation of funds in the amount of $102,177 from tax bond
proceeds for Phase I of the expansion of Pioneer Cemetery located
at the northwest corner of Waterman Avenue and Seventh Street.
In a memorandum dated March 4, 1991, Shauna Edwins, City
Administrator, explained that when the request for expenditure of
Redevelopment funds came before the Council, she was asked to
determine whether or not the City would be better served by
selling the commercial piece at the northwest corner of Waterman
and Seventh. According to comps prepared by the Real Property
Division, that parcel is worth $496,296. If the cemetery is
expanded, it represents the addition of 9,000 grave sites and
$10,000,000 in revenue. Even at today's low interest rate on the
Endowment Care Fund, the breakeven point is 241 graves sold per
year. Presently, with no advertising and no visibility, Pioneer
sells 220 sites per year. A 20% increase in sales would put the
cemetery 23 sites past breakeven with $25,875 profit per year. A
30% increase equals annual profits of $57,375.
Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Reilly, that the allocation of $102,177 from tax
allocation bond proceeds to Account No. 244-364-57675,
"Acquisition of Land and Improvements for Expansion of Pioneer
Cemetery" be approved: and the Director of Public Works/City
Engineer be authorized to prepare plans, specifications and
estimate for construction of Phase I, northwest corner of
Waterman Avenue and Seventh Street.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam.
Nays: Council Member Miller. Absent: None.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR - BOND REFINANCING
Mayor Holcomb announced that the City
$200,000 on recent housing bond refinancing
meeting more information would be available.
( 2 )
saved approximately
and that at a later
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RECESS MEETING
At 11:10 a.m., Mayor Holcomb recessed the meeting until the
12:00 noon luncheon workshop in the Management Information Center
(MIC), Sixth Floor, to discuss proposed increases in water rates
established by the Board of Water Commissioners.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 12:30 p.m., Mayor Holcomb reconvened the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council in the Management Information
Center (MIC), Sixth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb: Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Flores, Maudsley, Minor, pope-Ludlam, Miller: Deputy City
Attorney Roth, City Clerk Krasney, Assistant City Administrator
Wilson. Absent: City Attorney Penman, City Administrator
Edwins.
LUNCHEON WORKSHOP - PROPOSED WATER RATE INCREASE AS
ESTABLISHED BY BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS - MUNICIPAL
WATER DEPARTMENT (28)
In a Water Rate Study report prepared by the City of San
Bernardino, Municipal Water Department, dated December, 1990,
details on the proposed water rate and acquisition of service
charge increases were presented.
The report provided details of the high quality water
service provided to the City of San Bernardino since 1904. The
Water Department's sources of revenue are customer payments for
water usage, service charges, and reimbursement for construction
services. The Department does not derive any revenue from the
general or special tax base.
There are currently 37,000 active services in the water
system, a 2.49% increase over the 1989 level. In order to
maintain a quality water system, certain charges must be adjusted
periodically to produce sufficient revenue to meet the
Department's operating costs. These rates also cover the costs
of constructing new sources of supply, additional storage
capacity to meet peak demand, and the maintenance of the entire
system.
The report also indicated the recommended increases in usage
charges. It was recommended that Fire Service rates established
under Rule and Regulation No. 14, Section (b) be increased. This
revised rate schedule reflects an increase of $1.00 per inch per
month.
The many factors that contributed to the recommended rate
increases are: the drastic increases in the lost production
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capacity, increased regulatory program requirements and essential
capital expenditures needed to meet the water demand. The
drought condition experienced in Southern California during the
past five years has caused a dramatic change in the operation of
the water system. To compensate for the declining water table in
San Bernardino, the Department has maximized its production and
boosting from the artesian pressure zone. However, additional
wells, transmission mains, and boosting facilities are necessary
to produce and transfer sufficient quantities of water from the
pressure zone to meet the City's future water demand.
The report also indicated that through the construction of
air stripping treatment facilities and granular activated carbon
treatment facilities the Department has gained back 27.5 million
gallons per day. Also, the report presented details on the
groundwater contamination cleanup efforts being conducted,
however, the groundwater contaminants are continuing to spread
through the basin, and during 1990 the Department lost four
additional wells. The declining water table, increased water
demand, and the loss of production capacity due to contamination
are a combination of conditions that have never been experienced
in San Bernardino.
The Master plan update completed in September, 1990,
analyzed the current and future water demands, and determined
what capital improvements were needed through the year 2010. The
Water Department, in cooperation with the West San Bernardino
County Water District and the City of Rialto, formed a joint
powers agency capable of selling revenue bonds to fund the
required capital improvements.
COUNCIL MEMBER POPE-LUDLAM EXCUSED
At 1:09 p.m., Council Member pope-Ludlam left the Council
meeting.
The five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which
includes new well, booster station, storage and transmission main
requirements requires the expenditure of approximately $13.4
million per year for capital water system projects over the next
five years. The current water rates were approved on October 16,
1989 and became effective November 1, 1989. An analysis of the
Department's financial needs was completed by Bartle Wells
Associates in November, 1990 which recommended increases in water
rates and the acquisition of service charges to generate the
additional $3.9 million per year to fund the annual retirement
for the five year, $67 million schedule of water system capital
improvement projects.
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER EXCUSED
At 1:16 p.m., Council Member Miller left the Council
meeting.
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Bernard Kersey, General Manager, Municipal Water Department,
answered questions relating to the report relative to expenses
for contaminant cleanup, the methods neighboring cities are
utilizing to deal with similar situations, and water
conservation measures.
CITY ATTORNEY PENMAN ARRIVED
At 1:24 p.m., City Attorney Penman arrived at the Council
meeting and replaced Diane Roth, Deputy City Attorney.
Mr. Kersey explained the projections for increases in water
and sewer rates over the next five year period. He also stated
that a brochure had been mailed to each Water Department
customer which explained the drought and local water supply,
contamination from abandoned airport and military operations, the
Bunker Hill Basin, reclamation of used water, water quality
testing, and 1990 water quality test results.
RECESS MEETING
AT 1:29 p.m., Mayor Holcomb recessed the luncheon workshop
of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council until 2:00
p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street,
San Bernardino, California.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:03 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the Regular Meeting of
the Mayor and Common Council 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 Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb: Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Miller: Deputy City Attorney Roth, City
Clerk Krasney. Absent: Council Members Pope-Ludlam: City
Attorney Penman, City Administrator Edwins.
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED INCREASES IN WATER RATES AS
ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS-
CONTINUED FROM MARCH 11, 1991 (29)
This is the time and place continued to for a public hearing
on the proposed resolution increasing municipal water rates.
In a memorandum dated January 30, 1991, Bernard Kersey,
Secretary, Board of Water Commissioners, stated that the Board of
Water Commissioners on December 18, 1990, conducted a public
hearing to receive comments on the proposed water rate increase
and no comments or protests were received. After the public
hearing closed, the Board of Water Commissioners adopted
Resolution No. 414 approving the revised fire service and general
water service rates, to become effective April 1, 1991.
In his memorandum, Mr. Kersey explained that a water rate
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survey study has just been concluded in which operations for
fiscal year 1989-1990 were analyzed, and operational costs were
projected for fiscal year 1990-1991. This comprehensive analysis
of the system analyzed the current and future water demands, and
determined what capital improvements were needed through the year
2010.
In addition to the extensive capital improvement program
the Department is undertaking, the five year drought condition
has had a dramatic effect on production operations. During the
past four years, the overall production capability of sources of
supply has been reduced by 40%. The boosting of water to higher
pressure zones has greatly increased the cost of production and
distribution of water.
The
increase
generate
City, an
basis.
proposed general water rate is approximately a 20%
over current rates. It is anticipated the increase will
approximately $1,488,468 for the General Fund of the
increase of approximately $250,586 on an annualized
It is anticipated the increase in revenue from the rate
increase will generate an additional $84,000 in revenue for
fiscal year 1990-1991, and the increased cost of water for the
City would be approximately $10,500, resulting in a net increase
of revenue of $73,500 to the City plus the charges for Civil
Service.
COUNCIL MEMBER
At 2:21 p.m.,
Council meeting and
POPE-LUDLAM RETURNED
Council Member pope-Ludlam returned
took her place at the council table.
to the
RES. 91-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, RATIFYING INCREASES TO WATER RATES
ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS, AS SET
FORTH IN RULE AND REGULATION NUMBERS 14 AND 21 OF THE
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO. (29)
Mayor Holcomb opened the hearing.
Diane Roth, Deputy City Attorney stated that the word
"approving" in the resolution would be changed to "ratifying" in
accordance with the Charter of the City of San Bernardino.
Mayor Holcomb stated that during the luncheon workshop,
Bernard Kersey, General Manager, Water Department, explained that
the City Charter provides that the Water Department is
autonomous, and has authority to establish policies, provide for
distribution and sale of water, and establish water rates. The
Charter provides that the City Council must ratify water rates
established by the Board of Water Commissioners by providing the
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necessary resolution changes.
Bernard Kersey, General Manager, Water Department, explained
why the water rate increase was necessary due to the drought,
contaminants cleaning processes, population growth and
infrastructure replacement and expansion.
Ralph Hernandez, 190 North Pico, San Bernardino, California,
requested water rate information on the Delmann Heights area of
the City. He stated that providing neighboring cities with
water, thereby lowering the water table, causes City residents to
pay higher water rates.
Council Member Reilly made a motion,
Member Estrada, and unanimously carried,
closed, and said resolution be adopted.
seconded by Council
that the hearing be
Resolution No. 91-103 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
pope-Ludlam, Miller. Nays: None. Absent: None.
RECESS MEETING - CLOSED SESSION (1 & R-I0 A)
At 2:30 p.m., the Mayor and Common Council acting as the
Community Development Commission, recessed to closed session in
the conference room of the Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 North
"D" Street, San Bernardino, California, to discuss the following:
to confer with the attorney regarding pending
litigation which has been initiated formally to which
the City is a party pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9 (a).
Redevelopment
Willie Clark
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of the City of San
Bernardino Superior
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CLOSED SESSION
At 2:31 p.m., Mayor Holcomb called the closed session to
order in the conference room of the Council Chambers of City
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb: Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller: City Attorney
Barlow, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator Edwins.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 2:45 p.m., the closed session
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common
San Bernardino.
was adjourned to the
Council of the City of
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RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:46 p.m., Mayor Holcomb reconvened the Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and Common Council in the Council Chambers of CIty
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb: Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller: Senior Assistant
City Attorney Barlow, City Clerk Krasney, City Administrator
Edwins.
ADJOURNMENT (30)
At 2:46 p.m., Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Minor, and unanimously carried, that the
meeting be adjourned to 9:00 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 1991, in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
RACHEL KRASNEY
City Clerk
By ~-t'/d""t:-<.J
Melanie Vale
Deputy City Clerk
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No. of Items: 39
No. of Hours: 4
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