HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-2006 Reg. Agenda
Mayor Judith Valles
Council Members:
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Esther Estrada
300 N. “D” Street
Susan Longville
Gordon McGinnis
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Neil Derry
Website: www.sbcity.org
Chas Kelley
Rikke Van Johnson
Wendy McCammack
AGENDA
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
AND THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2006 – 1:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The City of San Bernardino recognizes its obligation to provide equal access to those
individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Director of Facilities Management
(384-5244) two working days prior to the meeting for any requests for reasonable
accommodation to include interpreters.)
CALL TO ORDER: ___________________________________________
PRESENT: ___________________________________________
ABSENT: ___________________________________________
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A three-minute limitation shall apply to each member of the public who wishes to
address the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission. No
member of the public shall be permitted to “share” his/her three minutes with any other
member of the public.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section(s):
(Item Continued on Next Page)
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1. Continued.
MOTION: That the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission recess to closed session for the
following:
A. Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation – pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
B. Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation – significant
exposure to litigation – pursuant to subdivision (b) (1), (2), (3) (A-F) of
Government Code Section 54956.9.
C. Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation – initiation of
litigation – pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section
54956.9:
City of San Bernardino v. County of San Bernardino
D. Closed Session – personnel – pursuant to Government Code Section
54957:
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
E. Closed session with Chief of Police on matters posing a threat to the
security of public buildings or threat to the public’s right of access to
public services or public facilities – pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.
F.Conference with labor negotiator – pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6:
Negotiator:
Linn Livingston, Human Resources Director
Employee Organization:
San Bernardino Police Officers’ Association
G.Conference with real property negotiator – pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8.
END OF CLOSED SESSION
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RECONVENE MEETING – 3:00 P.M.
PRESENT: _________________________________________
ABSENT: _________________________________________
INVOCATION: _________________________________________
PLEDGE: _________________________________________
2. Appointments.
A. Animal Control Commission – Judith Hubert – Mayor Valles. (See
Attached)
MOTION: That the appointment of Judith Hubert to the Animal
Control Commission, as requested by Mayor Valles, be
approved.
3. Presentations.
A. Service Pin Awards Ceremony.
4. Announcements by Mayor and Common Council.
All Consent Calendar items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and
will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council member or other interested persons so request, in which event the
item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda. Information concerning Consent Calendar items is
available for public review.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: That the motions indicated by consent calendar items 5 through
36, be adopted except for ____, ____, ____, ____, and ____.
5. Waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances.
MOTION: That full reading of the resolutions and ordinances on the regular,
supplemental and addendum to the supplemental agendas of the
Mayor and Common Council and Community Development
Commission, be waived.
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6. Council Minutes.
MOTION: That the minutes of the following meetings of the Mayor and
Common Council/Community Development Commission of the
City of San Bernardino, be approved as submitted in typewritten
form:
December 19, 2005 (Distributed on 2/14/06)
January 9, 2006, (Distributed on 2/13/06)
January 23, 2006 (Distributed on 2/14/06)
7. Claims and Payroll. (See Attached)
MOTION: That the claims and payroll and the authorization to issue
warrants as listed on the memorandum dated February 15, 2006,
from Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, be approved.
8. Personnel Actions.
MOTION: That the personnel actions, as submitted by the Chief Examiner,
dated February 15, 2006 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.
LAID OVER FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2006
Animal Control
9. An Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Title 6 of the San
Bernardino Municipal Code relating to animals. FINAL READING (Backup
material distributed on February 6, 2006, Item No. 18.)
MOTION: That said ordinance be adopted.
City Attorney
10. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
approving the destruction of certain records no longer required to be maintained
by the San Bernardino City Attorney’s Office. (See Attached)
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
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11. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
amending Professional Services Agreement between Mundell, Odlum & Haws
and the City of San Bernardino regarding representation related to conducting a
personnel investigation. (Document and Resolution not available at time of
printing.)
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
City Clerk
12. Review and take action regarding the need for continuing in effect the local
emergency caused by the Old Waterman Canyon Fire pursuant to Government
Code Section 8630 (c)(1).
MOTION: That the Mayor and Common Council confirm the need for
continuing in effect the local emergency caused by the Old
Waterman Canyon Fire.
13. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held in said city
on the 7th day of February 2006, declaring the results thereof and setting forth
such other matters as are provided by law. (Document and Resolution not
available at time of printing.)
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
14. Certification of Northwest Project Area Committee election results – January
24, 2006. (See Attached)
MOTION #1: That the Mayor and Common Council declare that the adopted
procedures for the Northwest Project Area Committee election
held on January 24, 2006, were followed and further declare as
official the results of the Northwest Project Area Committee
Election, as set forth in the Certificate of Election results dated
January 30, 2006, and the accompanying tally sheet.
MOTION #2: That the Community Development Commission recommend
approval of the Northwest Project Area Committee as elected on
January 24, 2006.
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Council Office
15. An Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino adding Chapter 2.77 to Title 2 of
the San Bernardino Municipal Code relating to the Santa Ana River Trail
Commission. FIRST READING (Document and Ordinance not available at
time of printing.)
MOTION: That said ordinance be laid over for final adoption.
Development Services
16. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with GFR Enterprises, Inc. for
the dedication and improvement of a 4-acre park located on the southeast corner
of Irvington Avenue and Chestnut Avenue. (See Attached) (Cost to the City –
not to exceed $643,000 in waived fees.) (Resolution not available at time of
printing.) Ward 5
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
17. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Parks Dedication and Improvement
Agreement with J.R. Watson and Associates Development Co. for six parks and
trail systems. (See Attached) (Cost to the City -- $1,775,000 in waived park
construction and building fees.) (Resolution not available at time of
printing) Ward 5
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
18. Resolution of the City of San Bernardino making application to the Local
Agency Formation Commission of the County of San Bernardino for the
expansion of the Sphere of Influence of the City of San Bernardino and
annexation of unincorporated territory located in the Arrowhead Springs area,
generally northerly and northeasterly of State Highway 18 and Old Waterman
Canyon Road. (See Attached) (No cost to the City.) (Resolution not
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available at time of printing.) 4 Ward Area
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
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19. Authorization to proceed – proposed vacation of the north-south alley, west of
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Mount Vernon Avenue, north of 5 Street. (See Attached) ($1,200 processing
fee paid by the Economic Development Agency.) Ward 1
(Item Continued on Next Page)
19. Continued.
MOTION #1: That the Director of Development Services and the City Clerk be
authorized to proceed with the proposed vacation of the north-
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south alley, west of Mount Vernon Avenue, north of 5 Street;
and
MOTION #2: That Plan No. 11664 showing the proposed vacation of the north-
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south alley, west of Mount Vernon Avenue, north of 5 Street, be
approved.
20. Resolution of the City of San Bernardino making application to the Local
Agency Formation Commission for providing City sewer services to property
within unincorporated territory located at 1959 Porter Street. (See Attached)
(No cost to the City -- $1,000 processing fee paid by applicant.) (Resolution
not available at time of printing.)
MOTION: That the Director of Development Services be authorized to
initiate proceedings for the provision of City sewer services
outside of City boundaries for property located at 1959 Porter
Street; and that said resolution be adopted.
21. Resolution of the City of San Bernardino making application to the Local
Agency Formation Commission for providing City sewer services to property
within unincorporated territory located at 3752 Duffy Street. (See Attached)
(No cost to the City -- $1,000 processing fee paid by applicant.) (Resolution
not available at time of printing.)
MOTION: That the Director of Development Services be authorized to
initiate proceedings for the provision of City sewer services
outside of City boundaries for property located at 3752 Duffy
Street; and that said resolution be adopted.
22. Resolution of the City of San Bernardino making application to the Local
Agency Formation Commission for providing City sewer services to property
within unincorporated territory located at 4136 Mountain Drive. (See Attached)
(No cost to the City -- $1,000 processing fee paid by applicant.) (Resolution
not available at time of printing.)
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MOTION: That the Director of Development Services be authorized to
initiate proceedings for the provision of City sewer services
outside of City boundaries for property located at 4136 Mountain
Drive; and that said resolution be adopted.
23. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
awarding a contract to Bonadiman-McCain, Inc. for street improvements per
Revision No. One of Drawing No. 11393 at Chestnut Avenue from Station
14+21.53 to Irvington Avenue (SS-C 05/06), per Plan No. 11393. (See
Attached) (Cost to the City -- $78,000 from the ½ Cent Sales and Road Tax
Fund.) (Resolution not available at time of printing.) Ward 5
MOTION: That the Director of Finance be authorized to amend the FY
05/06 budget by transferring $78,000 from Account No. 129-
367-5504-7384 (SS04-67) “Bridge Repair Railing at Baseline
Street and Warm Creek” to Account No. 129-367-5504-7669
“Chestnut Avenue between Washington Avenue and Irvington
Avenue; and that said resolution be adopted.
24. Authorize the Director of Development Service to execute Contract Change
Order No. One to contract with Nikola Corporation for sewer improvements on
Victoria Avenue (SW04-32), Cooley Drive (SW04-33), Richardson Street,
(SW04-34), Cooley Avenue (SW04-35) and street improvements on Victoria
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Avenue (SS04-120), Cooley Drive (SW04-33), “I” Street (SW04-30), 35 Street
(SW04-31), per Plan No. 11237 and authorization for the Director of Finance to
amend the FY 2005/06 budget. (See Attached) (Cost to the City --
$47,456.19 from the Sewer Construction Fund and the ½ Cent Sales and
Road Tax Fund.) Wards 3,5&7
MOTION #1: That the Director of Finance be authorized to amend the FY
2005/06 budget as follows:
a) Transfer $14,000 from Account No. 129-367-5504-7156
“SS-C Street and Safety Improvements” to Account No.
129-367-5504-7463 “SS04-120 Victoria Avenue Street
Improvements”; and
b) Transfer $39,900 from Account No. 245-365-5504-7458
“SW04-35 Cooley Avenue Sewer Main” to Account No.
245-365-5504-7427 “SW04-27 ‘I’ Street Sewer Main”,
and
c) Transfer $16,500 from Account No. 245-365-5504-7458
“SW04-35 Cooley Avenue Sewer Main” to Account No.
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245-365-5504-7428 “SW04-28 35 Street Sewer Main”,
and
d) Transfer $9,600 from Account No. 245-365-5504-7460
“SW04-33 Cooley Drive Sewer Main” to Account No.
245-365-5504-7459 “SW04-34 Richardson Street Sewer
Main”, and
(Item Continued on Next Page)
24. Continued.
e) Transfer $407,800 from Account No. 245-365-5504-7458
“SW04-35 Cooley Avenue Sewer Main”, $20,500 from
Account No. 245-365-5504-7460 “SW04-33 Cooley Drive
Sewer Main”, and $58,800 from Account No. 245-365-
5504-7461 “SW04-32 Victoria Avenue Sewer Main” to
Account No. 245-365-5504-7463 “SS04-120 Victoria
Avenue Street Improvements”, and
MOTION #2: That the Director of Development Services be authorized to
execute Contract Change Order No. One in the amount of
$47,456.19 to contract with Nikola Corporation for sewer
improvements on Victoria Avenue (SW04-32), Cooley Drive
(SW04-33), Richardson Street, (SW04-34), Cooley Avenue
(SW04-35) and street improvements on Victoria Avenue (SS04-
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120), Cooley Drive (SW04-33), “I” Street (SW04-30), 35 Street
(SW04-31), per Plan No. 11237.
25. Authorize a refund of a portion of the Traffic Systems Fee for Case No. DPII
03-15 “Mattel Warehouse Distribution Center.” (See Attached) (Refund of fee
-- $52,952.82 from the Traffic System Construction Fund.) Ward 1
MOTION #1: That the Director of Finance be authorized to amend the FY
2005/06 CIP budget and appropriate $53,000 (rounded) from the
Traffic System Construction Fund balance to Account No. 250-
370-5181 (other operating expenses); and
MOTION #2: That the Director of Finance be authorized to issue a refund to
Hillwood Development in the amount of $52,952.82 from
Account No. 250-370-5181 (Traffic System Construction Fund –
other operating expenses).
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26. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
authorizing execution of a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Riverside
for street improvements to Commercial Road and Hunts Lane. (See Attached)
(Cost to the City -- $80,000 from the California Infrastructure Economic
and Development Bank Loan.) Ward 3
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted; and that the Director of Finance
be authorized to transfer $80,000 from Account No. 240-379-
5505-0000 to new Account No. 240-379-5504-7670.
LAID OVER FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2006
27. An Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Chapter 15.12 of the San
Bernardino Municipal Code concerning the mitigation of earthquake hazards in
unreinforced masonry buildings. FINAL READING (Backup material
distributed on February 6, 2006, Item No. 19.)
MOTION: That said ordinance be adopted.
Facilities Management
28. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
authorizing the execution of a Contract and issuance of an annual purchase order
with two one-year options to A Security Max, Inc. for security guard services at
the San Bernardino Metrolink Station in the amount of $119,450. (See
Attached) (Cost to the City -- $119,450 from the General Fund.) (Resolution
not available at time of printing.) Ward 1
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
Public Services
29. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
authorizing the execution of a purchase order to Fairview Ford for the purchase
of two 2006 F-250 4WD crew cab pick up trucks, and one 2006 F-250 2WD
crew cab pick up truck to be utilized by the Public Services Department. (See
Attached) (Cost to the City -- $74,232.58 from the Sewer Line Maintenance
Fund.)
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted; and that the Director of Finance
be authorized to amend the FY 2005/06 budget by transferring
$74,300 from Account No. 132-431-5704, Miscellaneous
Equipment, to Account No. 132-431-5701, Motor Vehicles.
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30. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
awarding bid to Matich Corporation for paving services, labor and materials,
and increase a purchase order for Matich Corporation an additional amount of
$2,781,700.00 for a not to exceed total amount of $4,263,000.00. (See
Attached) (Resolution not available at time of printing.)
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
31. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
authorizing an increase to purchase order for Pavement Recycling Systems Inc.
(See Attached) (Cost to the City -- $26,615 from the California
Infrastructure Economic and Development Bank Loan, ½ Cent Sales and
Road Tax Fund, and the Gas Tax Fund.) (Resolution not available at time
of printing.) All Wards
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
32. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
authorizing the execution of a purchase order to Turf Star, Inc. for a Toro
riding mower to be utilized by the Parks and Recreation Department. (See
Attached) (Cost to the City -- $67,523.55 from the Motor Pool Fund.)
(Resolution not available at time of printing.) All Wards
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
33. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
authorizing the execution of the Fifth Amendment to the Limited Access
Easement Agreement between the City and Rancon Realty Fund IV to extend
the term of Agreement relating to the former Waterman Landfill. (See
Attached) (No cost to the City.) (Resolution not available at time of
printing.)
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
LAID OVER FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2006
Water
34. An ordinance of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Chapter
13.32 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code entitled Wastewater Facilities; to
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revise industrial limits for discharge into the sewer system, to require
compliance with federal and state wastewater standards, to revise penalties for
violation of discharge standards and to make various technical corrections.
FINAL READING (Backup material distributed on February 6, 2006, Item
No. 25.)
MOTION: That said ordinance be adopted.
35. Item deleted.
36. A Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
re-adopting an Enforcement Response Plan establishing appropriate responses
and penalties to non-compliant users who discharge non-domestic wastewater to
the San Bernardino Water Reclamation Plant and repealing Resolution No.
2006-35. (Document and Resolution not available at time of printing.)
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMITTEE CONSENT
Recommended for approval at the January 31, 2006 meeting of the Grants
Ad Hoc Committee – Members present: McCammack and Longville
37. Resolution of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the Police Department to
apply for an Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Grant in the amount of
$936,000, and authorizing the expenditure of said grant funds for designated law
enforcement purposes. (See Attached) (Resolution not available at time of
printing.)
MOTION: That said resolution be adopted.
Recommended for approval at the February 7, 2006 meeting of the
Legislative Review Committee – Members present: Derry, Johnson and
Kelley
38. Resolutions proposing an amendment to the City Charter relating to the salary of
Council Members. (See Attached)
A. Resolution of the City of San Bernardino proposing an amendment to the
Charter of said City of San Bernardino relating to the salary of Council
Members.
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B. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino calling a Special Municipal Election on a proposed Charter
Amendment relating to the salary of the Council Members and
requesting that said City of San Bernardino’s Special Municipal Election
be consolidated with the June 6, 2006 Statewide General Election
conducted by the County of San Bernardino.
(Item Continued on Next Page)
38. Continued.
C. Resolution of the City of San Bernardino submitting to the qualified
electors of said City for their approval a proposed Charter Amendment
relating to the salary of Council Members; transmission of the proposed
Charter Amendment to the Office of the City Attorney for purposes of
preparation of an impartial analysis.
MOTION: That said resolutions A-C, be adopted.
END OF COMMITTEE CONSENT
STAFF REPORTS
39. Item deleted.
Council Office
40. Discuss and take possible action regarding funding to repair Cable Canyon
Road. (See Attached) Ward 5
END OF STAFF REPORTS
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MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
AND THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
RECONVENE MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2006 – 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT: ___________________________________________
ABSENT: ___________________________________________
PLANNING ITEMS
TO BE HEARD AT 6:00 P.M.
41. Public hearing – Development Code Amendment No. 05-06 to establish
standards for mixed-use development and permit mixed-use development subject
to approval of a Conditional Use Permit in the CR-2, CG-2, CG-3, and CG-4,
land use districts; and General Plan Amendment No. 05-12 to change the land
use designation of approximately 1.3 acres from CO-1, Commercial Office to
CG-2, Commercial General – Tentative Tract Map No. 17704 to create a 1-lot
condominium subdivision; and Conditional Use Permit No. 05-17 to construct
12 three-story mixed-use residential detached dwelling units. (See Attached)
(No cost to the City.) All Wards
Owner: Cliff Carol
296 Paseo Primavera
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Applicant: Allan “Ali” Cayir, President
Transtech Engineers
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3 Street Development
P O Box 5822
San Bernardino, CA 92412-5822
Applicant: Dave Mlynarski, President
MAPCO
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3 Street Development
P O Box 5822
San Bernardino, CA 92412-5822
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41. Continued.
Request/Location: The applicant requests approval of Development Code
Amendment No. 05-03 to modify Sections 19.06.020, Table 06.01 (K) (5) and
(14), Section 19.06.030, Table 6.03 and Section 19.06.030 (2) (c) of the
Development Code to establish standards for mixed-use development and permit
vertical and/or horizontal mixed-use development containing commercial uses
mixed with residential uses subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit in
the CR-2, CG-2, CG-3, and CG-4 land use districts. Also requests General
Plan Amendment No. 05-12 to change the land use designation of approximately
1.3 acres from CO-1, Commercial Office to CG-2, Commercial General;
Tentative Tract Map No. 17704 to create a 1-lot condominium subdivision; and
Conditional Use Permit No. 05-17 to construct 12 three-story mixed-use
residential and commercial live/work detached dwelling units in the CG-2,
Commercial General land use district. The project site is located on the north
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side of 3 Street, approximately 240 feet east of Sierra Way in the CO-1,
Commercial Office land use district.
An Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Chapter 19.06
(Commercial Districts), Sections 19.06.020, Table 06.01 (K) (5) and (14),
Section 19.06.030, Table 6.03 and Section 19.06.030 (2) of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code (Development Code) related to mixed-use commercial and
residential development (including Artist Colony and combination
residence/office) FIRST READING (Ordinance not available at time of
printing.)
Resolution of the City of San Bernardino adopting General Plan Amendment
No. 05-12 to the General Plan of the City of San Bernardino, to amend the
General Plan Land Use Designation from CO-1, Commercial Office, to CG-2,
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Commercial General, for one parcel located on the north side of 3 Street,
approximately 240 feet east of Sierra Way. (Resolution not available at time
of printing.)
Mayor to open the hearing . . .
MOTION: That the hearing be closed; that said ordinance be laid over for
final adoption; that said resolution be adopted; and that the Mayor
and Common Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program; and approve
Tentative Tract Map No. 17704 and Conditional Use Permit No.
05-17 based upon the Findings of Fact contained in the Planning
Commission staff report, subject to the Conditions of Approval
and Standard Requirements.
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END OF PLANNING ITEMS
42. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: A three-minute
limitation shall apply to each member of the public who wishes to address the
Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission on a matter
not on the agenda. No member of the public shall be permitted to “share”
his/her three minutes with any other member of the public. (Usually any items
heard under this heading are referred to staff for further study, research,
completion and/or future Council/Commission action.)
43. Adjournment.
MOTION: That the meeting be adjourned to 5:00 p.m., Monday March 6,
2006, at the Convention Center, 295 N. “E” Street, San
Bernardino, California.
NOTE: The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council/Community Development Commission is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.,
Monday, March 6, 2006, at the Convention Center 295 N. “E” Street, San
Bernardino, California.
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NOTICE: Any member of the public may address this meeting of the Mayor
and Common Council/Community Development Commission on any
item appearing on the agenda by approaching the microphone in the Council
Chambers when the item about which the member desires to speak is called and
by asking to be recognized.
Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and Common
Council/Community Development Commission concerning any matter not on
the agenda but which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and
Common Council/Community Development Commission, may address the body
at the end of the meeting, during the period reserved for public comments.
Said total period for public comments shall not exceed forty-five (45) minutes,
unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and Common
Council/Community Development Commission. A three minute limitation
shall apply to each member of the public, unless such time limit is extended by
the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission. No
member of the public shall be permitted to “share” his/her three minutes with
any other member of the public.
The Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission may
refer any item raised by the public to staff, or to any commission, board,
bureau, or committee for appropriate action or have the item placed on the next
agenda of the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development
Commission. However, no other action shall be taken nor discussion held by
the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission on any
item which does not appear on the agenda unless the action is otherwise
authorized in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b) of Section
54954.2 of the Government Code.
Public comments will not be received on any item on the agenda when a public
hearing has been conducted and closed.
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