HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-2011 Jt Reg MinutesC
Mayor Patrick J. Morris
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Council Virginia Marquez Members,
N. "D "Street Robert D. Jenkins
San Bernardino, CA 92418 Tobin Brinker
Website: www.sbcity.org Fred Shorett
Chas Kelley
Rikke Van Johnson
Wendv McCammack
MINUTES
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 1, 2011
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/Chairman Morris at 1:34 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2011, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor/Chairman Morris; Council Members/Commissioners Marquez,
Councilman -elect Jenkins, Brinker, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson,
McCammack; City Attorney Penman; City Manager McNeely; City
Clerk Clark.
Absent: None.
Closed Session
Pursuant to Government Code Section(s):
A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
Ballard, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al. - United States District
Court, Case No. CVIO-02769 DMG (AJWx).
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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:
American Traffic Solutions v. City
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - initiation of
litigation - pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section
54956.9.
D. Closed Session - personnel - pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.
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:
Fire Safety
G. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8.
Prior to adjourning the meeting, City Attorney Penman announced that his
office had received information that required closed session discussion regarding
the following case:
Willie Mason, Sr. v. City of San Bernardino, et al. - United States District
Court, Case No. EDCV 10 00504 VAP - Federal District Court, Los Angeles
Reading of Resolutions & Ordinances
Deputy City Clerk Hartzel read into the record the titles of all the resolutions and
ordinances on the regular agenda of the Mayor and Common Council and Community
Development Commission.
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Deacon Alan Butler of the Mt. Whitney Baptist Church in
Lone Pine, California, father of Councilman -elect Robert Jenkins. Nancy Reyes, a
friend of Mr. Jenkins, sang the National Anthem; and the pledge of allegiance was led
by Kristen Stringer, a seventh grade student at Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez Prep
Academy and neighbor of Mr. Jenkins.
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Swearing -In Ceremony
A swearing-in ceremony was held for newly -elected Council Member Robert Jenkins,
followed by a reception.
2. Appointment - Amelia S. Lopez - Planning Commission - Council Member
Jenkins
Council Member/Commissioner Kelley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner McCammack, that the appointment of Amelia S. Lopez
to the Planning Commission, as requested by Council Member/Commissioner
Jenkins, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Proclamations & Presentations
City Manager McNeely presented graduation certificates to the graduates of the
City's first Citizens Academy.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack presented a Certificate of
Commendation to members of the American Legion Auxiliary Richard O. Reed
Unit 777 District 25 in recognition of dedicated service to the affairs of the
community and for the civic pride demonstrated by numerous deeds for the
benefit of all the citizens of San Bernardino. She also presented a proclamation
of the Common Council commending and congratulating Sharon Brouse, who
helped start the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 777 over 20 years ago and
recently received the 2010-2011 American Legion Auxiliary Department of
California Unit Member of the Year award.
4. Announcements
Announcements were made by the Mayor, Members of the Common Council,
elected officials, and a representative from the Chamber of Commerce regarding
various civic, community, and chamber events and activities.
5. Waive Full Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Shorett, that full reading of the resolutions and
ordinances on the regular agenda of the Mayor and Common Council and
Community Development Commission dated August 1, 2011, be waived. The
motion carried unanimously.
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6. Council Minutes
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Shorett, that the minutes of the following meeting(s) of
the Mayor and Common Council/Community Development Commission of the
City of San Bernardino be approved as submitted in typewritten form: May 16,
2011. The motion carried unanimously.
7. Claims and Payroll
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Shorett, that the claims and payroll and the
authorization to issue warrants as listed in the memorandum dated July 18,
2011, from Barbara Pachon, Director of Finance, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
8. Personnel Actions
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Shorett, that the personnel actions, as submitted by the
,P,. Chief Examiner, dated July 28, 2011, 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. The motion carried unanimously.
9. ORD. MC -1361 - Ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council of the City
of San Bernardino adding Chapter 8.83 to the San Bernardino Municipal
Code regarding accountability for social hosts of minors. FINAL
READING (Continued from July 18, 2011)
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Shorett, that said ordinance be adopted. Ordinance
No. MC -1361 was adopted unanimously.
10. RES. 2011-236 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City
of San Bernardino to increase the City Attorney's office budget by
$6,000.00 to pay for outside counsel in Donald Sipple, et al., v. City of
Alameda, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BC 462270
and amending the City's FY 2011/2012 budget to reflect the increase.
It was noted that the funds would come from General Fund reserves.
Council Member/Commissioner Marquez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/ Commissioner Brinker, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution
No. 2011-236 was adopted unanimously.
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11. RES. 2011-237 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City
of San Bernardino authorizing the execution of a Retainer Agreement
between Phillips & Cohen LLP, Day Pitney LLP and the City of San
Bernardino for legal services in the case of United States and State of
California et al. Ex rel. Hendrix v. J -M Manufacturing Co., et al., Case No.:
ED CV06-0055-GW.
Public Comments:
Joe Ortiz, San Bernardino, CA.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2011-237 was adopted unanimously.
12. RES. 2011-238 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, reciting the facts of the Special Municipal
Election held on the 12th day of July 2011, declaring the results thereof and
setting forth such other matters as are provided by law.
0 Public Comments:
Joe Ortiz, San Bernardino, CA.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2011-238 was adopted unanimously.
13. ORD. MC -1362 - An ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending
Chapter 19.14 (Freeway Corridor Overlay District), Sections 19.14.030 of
the San Bernardino Municipal Code (Development Code) related to
Landscape and Building Setback Development Standards. FINAL
READING (Continued from July 18, 2011)
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Shorett, that said ordinance be adopted. Ordinance
No. MC -1362 was adopted unanimously.
14. ORD. MC -1363 - An ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council of the
City of San Bernardino amending Sections 5.04.370, 5.04.495, 19.02.050,
19.06.030(2)(N) and Chapter 19.70 of the Municipal Code to permit food
carts subject to specified location criteria and community gardens with
0 produce stands by temporary use permits. FINAL READING (Continued
from July 18, 2011)
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Public Comments:
Joe Ortiz, San Bernardino, CA.
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Marquez, that said ordinance be adopted. Ordinance
No. MC -1363 was adopted unanimously.
15. ORD. MC -1364 - An Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino providing
for the reinstatement and continuation of the powers of the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of San Bernardino. FINAL READING (Continued from
July 18, 2011.)
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated that she would abstain on
this item because the Uptown Redevelopment Project Area' is mentioned
throughout the document and she owns property in that project area. She left
the Council Chambers and returned after the vote was taken.
Public Comments:
Warner Hodgdon, San Bernardino, CA.
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Shorett, that said ordinance be adopted. Ordinance
No. MC -1364 was adopted with McCammack abstaining.
16. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino authorizing the execution of agreements and issuance of annual
purchase orders to Allstar Fire Equipment in the amount of $60,000 and
Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. in the amount of $10,000 for replacement
of protective clothing and equipment for structural firefighting.
Note: No resolution was distributed with the backup materials.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Shorett, that the matter be continued to the Council/
Commission meeting of August 15, 2011. The motion carried unanimously.
17. RES. 2011-239 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council authorizing
the execution of an agreement between the City of San Bernardino and
Western Regional Little League Baseball Inc., for financial assistance from
the Civic and Promotion Fund.
Public Comments:
Jim Smith, San Bernardino, CA.
,o Joe Ortiz, San Bernardino, CA.
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Council Member/Commissioner Shorett made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Brinker, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution
No. 2011-239 was adopted unanimously. (Note: This resolution was
subsequently rescinded and a new Resolution No. 2011-245 adopted in its place
at the Council/Commission meeting of August 15, 2011.)
18. RES. 2011-240 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City
of San Bernardino entering into an agreement between City of San
Bernardino and Omnitrans for one-time funding for a College Free Pass
Pilot Program for 2011-2012 academic year.
Council Members/Commissioners Brinker, Kelley, and McCammack stated that
they would abstain because they have children who will be attending local
colleges. They left the Council Chambers and returned after the vote was taken.
Council Member/Commissioner Marquez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Jenkins, that the Director of Finance be authorized to
amend the FY 2011-2012 budget and appropriate $141,765 to Account No. 111-
100-5502-0016; and that said resolution be adopted. The motion carried and
Resolution No. 2011-240 was adopted with Brinker, Kelley, and
,* McCammack abstaining.
19. Public Hearing - Resolution imposing liens on property located within the
City of San Bernardino for uncollected business registration fees
RES. 2011-235 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino imposing liens on
certain parcels of real property located within the City of San Bernardino
for uncollected business registration fees.
Mayor/Chairman Morris opened the hearing.
No public comments were received.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker, that the hearing be closed; that the
City Clerk be directed to administratively remove any properties from Exhibit A
which have been paid prior to the hearing; and that said resolution be adopted.
The motion carried and Resolution No. 2011-235 was adopted unanimously.
20. Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino authorizing the City Manager to execute a Master Services
Memorandum of Understanding with the Water Department for provision
of City services for Fiscal Year 2010/2011. (Continued from July 18, 2011)
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Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker, that the matter be continued to the
Council/Commission meeting of August 15, 2011. The motion carried
unanimously.
21. RES. 2011-241 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City
of San Bernardino authorizing the City of San Bernardino Fire Department
to enter into an agreement with the County of San Bernardino to provide
fire protection and paramedic services to County unincorporated areas
within the City of San Bernardino's sphere of influence from July 1, 2011
through June 30, 2016. (Continued from July 18, 2011.)
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated she would like the City
Manager to research the Prop 172 money relative to it being a funding source to
the County and a possible audit of whether any of that money is being paid back
to the City.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker, that said resolution be adopted.
Resolution No. 2011-241 was adopted unanimously.
It was noted that a speaker's slip had been submitted on this item.
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Jenkins, that Agenda Item No. 21 be reconsidered. The
motion carried unanimously.
Public Speaker:
Joe Ortiz, San Bernardino, CA.
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Jenkins that said resolution be adopted. Resolution No.
2011-241 was adopted unanimously.
22. San Bernardino Beautification Program
Assistant City Manager Andrea Travis -Miller provided a comprehensive
overview of the information contained in the staff report for the proposed San
Bernardino Beautification Program, noting that a component of the program
would be a City-wide cleanup day scheduled for September 10, 2011. She was
joined by staff members Kevin Hawkins, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services; Margo Wheeler, Director of Community Development;
Charles Carter, Sr. Code Enforcement Officer; and Tony Frossard, Operations
and Maintenance Division Manager, Public Works Department, who provided
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information on various projects that have been identified for a year-long task of
addressing the City's image and cleaning and maintaining those areas that need
attention.
It was noted that seed money would be needed from the City in the amount of
$45,000 to fund the City-wide cleanup day and that these funds are available in
the City's Civic and Promotional Fund, with the goal being to recover these
costs.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack made a motion, seconded by
Council Member/Commissioner Marquez, that the Mayor and Council review
and discuss the San Bernardino Beautification Program; that the Director of
Finance be authorized to amend the FY 2011-2012 budget and appropriate
$45,000 from Account No. 001-090-5186-0000-0052 to Account No. 772-120-
2467-0000; and that staff be directed to move forward with sponsoring the
September 10, 2011 City-wide Clean-up Day. The motion carried
unanimously.
23. San Bernardino Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson advised that cities throughout the State
of California have adopted military banner programs, and at the last Council
meeting Council Member/Commissioner Brinker shared that he had visited the
city of Corona and saw the banners proudly flying in that city. He stated that
prior to that, he and Council Member/Commissioner Marquez had been meeting
and talking about how the Council could bring a military banner program into
the City of San Bernardino, and today they were presenting the initial phase of
the San Bernardino Hometown Heroes Military Banner program.
He stated that the San Bernardino Hometown Heroes Military Banner program
will recognize the brave men and women of San Bernardino currently serving in
the United States Armed Forces. The personalized banners will be displayed on
light poles up and down major streets throughout the city to honor, celebrate,
and remind residents of the dedication of our hometown heroes to our country.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson stated that following discussion he
would like to make a motion that they send this to an ad hoc committee
consisting of Council Members/Commissioners Marquez, Shorett (because he
has served in the military) and himself.
Council Member/Commissioner Jenkins made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Brinker, to establish an ad hoc committee consisting of
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson as chair and Council Members/
Commissioners Marquez and Shorett as members, and refer the matter of a
Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program to them. (No vote was taken.)
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Council Member/Commissioner McCammack stated that based on a
recommendation from one of her constituents, she had been working over the
past three or four months to obtain pricing for such a program—at least for 70
poles, which would equate to 10 poles per ward. She also found some City
employees who were willing to volunteer their time to dig the holes and pour the
concrete in soil. She got some pricing and a parameter of what they might be
looking at in terms of sponsorships, because there were several folks who
indicated they were willing to offer some private sponsorships. She stated that
overall it looks like the program (figuring 10 poles per ward) is going to cost
approximately $43,750—and up to $47,250 for the whole program. That
included the flags, the 14 -foot poles that were painted, the clips that hold the
flags, and installation, including some of the volunteer efforts. She stated that
she had obtained that quote from a local vendor, based on quantities of 20 poles
or more.
Ms. McCammack stated that she hoped they would choose a local vendor to
supply the materials and look at employees, such as the "orange -shirt group,"
that are willing to volunteer their efforts. Also, neighborhood watch and
neighborhood cluster associations may be willing to volunteer. She also
suggested that they look to the veterans organizations that currently exist in
town instead of just a flat application process.
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker stated that he had hoped they could get
something done prior to 9/11, since it will be the 10' anniversary. He stated
that he had thought they would be using existing poles and asked Ms.
McCammack for more information regarding her thought on this. He also
questioned whether any staff person had been assigned to work on this program
along with the committee.
Ms. McCammack stated that her constituent, Mr. Albert, who had suggested
this program to her, had actually identified a spot in the Seventh Ward that was
not being properly maintained, and the thought was that if a certain amount of
poles were assigned to that specific area, it would be more likely that it would
be properly maintained. Also, it is kind of a segue to certain areas in the city
that are traveled a lot by folks that do not necessarily live here.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson stated that he and Ms. Marquez had
talked about trying to get the banners in place prior to 9/11—that was one of
their goals—but they looked at the importance of the program and decided that
to do it properly would take time and proper planning. They felt it was too
important to rush, and just did not see it happening before 9/11.
Council Member/Commissioner McCammack asked if any of her colleagues
would mind if she at least started it in the Seventh Ward as a pilot program
without any rules, and then once there are some rules they would comply.
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Council Member/Commissioner Johnson stated that for consistency he had a
problem with that, because you want a consistent program spread throughout the
city.
Mayor/Chairman Morris suggested that Ms. McCammack meet with the
committee.
Council Member/Commissioner Shorett stated that since Ms. McCammack has
put so much work into this, he would be more than willing to have Ms.
McCammack serve on the committee instead of him.
Council Member/Commissioner Shorett made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker, to establish an ad hoc committee
consisting of Council Member/Commissioner Johnson as chair and Council
Members/Commissioners Marquez and McCammack as members, and refer the
matter of a Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program to them. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member/Commissioner Kelley suggested that the committee seriously
consider all of the major corridors throughout the City.
Qom- Council Member/Commissioner Johnson stated that each Council member
knows their ward, so their input will be vital as to where they would like to see
these banners in their wards.
Council Member/Commissioner Jenkins stated that it would be his hope that
they could honor gold star families in San Bernardino who have paid the
sacrifice on the war on terror. He would like to see that added to the
qualifications to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
24. Item deleted
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Present: Mayor/Chairman Morris; Council Members/Commissioners Marquez,
Jenkins, Brinker, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack; Sr. Assistant
City Attorney Easland; Economic Development Agency Director of
Administrative Services Teri Baker and Agency Counsel Sabo; City
Clerk Clark.
Absent: None.
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R25. Ca1PERS Pre -Tax Payroll Deduction plan for employee service credit
purchases
RES. CDC/2011-52 - Resolution of the Community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardino implementing provisions of the
Internal Revenue Code Section 414(H)(2) for miscellaneous employees and
authorizing a pre-tax payroll deduction plan for service credit purchases.
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Marquez, that the Community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardino adopt said resolution subject to the
clarification and understanding that all such contributions specified therein shall
be made solely by the employee and not by the Agency, which is not, under any
circumstances, to provide the benefits conferred upon Agency employees
pursuant to said resolution for the use by the employee of "before tax dollars"
for such employee funded contributions. The motion carried and Resolution
No. CDC/2011-52 was adopted unanimously.
R26. Amendment No. 1 to the construction contract with Phillips Construction,
Inc., for the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") Ramps and
Sidewalks Project Phase II - various locations Citywide
RES. CDC/2011-53 - Resolution of the Community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardino approving and authorizing the
Interim Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino ("Agency") to execute Amendment No. 1 to the construction
contract by and between the Agency and Phillips Construction, Inc.
("Contractor") for the construction of Americans with Disabilities Act
("ADA") Ramps and Sidewalks Project Phase II - Various locations
Citywide (40"' Street, South Valle and Northwest Redevelopment Project
Areas).
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Marquez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution
No. CDC/2011-53 was adopted unanimously.
R27. Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Joseph
E. Bonadiman and Associates, Inc. for the Northpark Boulevard and
University Parkway Street Improvements Project (State College
Redevelopment Project Area)
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RES. CDC/2011-54 - Resolution of the Community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardino approving and authorizing the
Interim Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino ("Agency") to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for
Professional Services by and between the Agency and Joseph E. Bonadiman
and Associates, Inc. ("Consultant") for professional design and engineering
services for Northpark Boulevard and University Parkway Street
Improvements Project (State College Redevelopment Project Area).
Council Member/Commissioner Kelley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Brinker, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution
No. CDC/2011-54 was adopted unanimously.
R28. Salvation Army - Regarding the acceptance and conveyance of properties
RES. CDC/2011-55 - Resolution of the Community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardino approving and authorizing the
transfer of the Salvation Army properties from the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of San Bernardino ("Agency") to the San Bernardino Economic
Development Corporation ("SBEDC") pursuant to the approval of the
transfer of all real property assets of the Agency to the SBEDC on March
17, 2011 in accordance with the Project Funding Agreement (CDC/2011-9).
City Attorney Penman advised that he and his office had declared a conflict on
this item because his wife is a member of the board of the Salvation Army. He
stated that Agency Counsel Sabo had reviewed and signed the resolution.
Council Member/Commissioner Brinker made a motion, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Marquez, that said resolution be adopted. Resolution
No. CDC/2011-55 was adopted with McCammack abstaining.
29. Public Comments
Betty Jean Long, San Bernardino, CA, welcomed new Council Member Robert
Jenkins and spoke regarding the relationship that now exists between China and
the United States.
Joe Ortiz, San Bernardino, CA, spoke regarding what he expects from his
elected officials.
Warner Hodgdon, San Bernardino, CA, stated that he had submitted a
speaker's slip on Agenda Item No. 18—the Omnitrans issue—that was possibly
overlooked. He stated that he knows how good the free ride for local college
students is, but he also sees the other side of the issue that when somebody's old
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enough to go to a university, they ought to be able to figure out how to get there
and study without getting a free ride. He stated that the City needs to be careful
how it spends its money.
Mr. Hodgdon was informed by City Attorney Penman that under the California
open meeting law—the Brown Act—he has a right to have his comments on Item
No. 18 heard before the Council votes. They have already voted and the Mayor
has kindly allowed him to speak on it, but the Council can reconsider it and then
vote again now that they have heard him, unless he is willing to waive that
right. Mr. Hodgdon indicated that he had said what he wanted to say and he
would waive his right to speak on the matter. He just wanted to make the point
that we need to be more wise on how we are spending our money.
Mr. Hodgdon also spoke regarding the airport and the ordinance for
reinstatement and continuation of power of the Redevelopment Agency.
The following individuals—members of the Save St. Anthony School
Coalition, teachers from St. Anthony School, and concerned parents and
students—spoke regarding the closure of St. Anthony School and asked the
Mayor and Council for their help:
Karli Tanner, Highland, CA;
Teashia Lopez, San Bernardino, CA;
Rhiauna Monreal, San Bernardino, CA;
Sister Margaret, San Bernardino, CA;
Sister Betty, San Bernardino, CA;
Corinthia Williams, San Bernardino, CA;
Crystal Rodriguez, San Bernardino, CA;
Letty Rodriguez, San Bernardino, CA;
Aniz Rodriguez, San Bernardino, CA;
Christian Rodriguez, San Bernardino, CA;
Bronique Martindale, San Bernardino, CA;
Rev. Bronica Martindale, San Bernardino, CA;
David Aguirre.
Mayor/Chairman Morris noted that the Mayor and Council have no authority
over the matter; however, they could consider drafting a resolution of support
for the school.
Council Member/Commissioner Johnson stated that he would like to get the
resolution done by the coming weekend.
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CW Warner Hodgdon stated that across the street is the Hardy Brown Charter
School which has been very successful, and suggested that they could consider
turning St. Anthony's into a 501(C)(3), rent it for a dollar from the Diocese,
and form a charter school. That way the school district would pay for it like it
does all other charter schools.
It was noted that anyone wanting to support St. Anthony School could make
contact at www.save-st-anthony-school.com or by writing 1510 W. 16`' Street,
San Bernardino, CA 92411.
James Penman, City Attorney, spoke regarding an e-mail that had been sent to
approximately 6,000 registered voters in the city of San Bernardino by David
McKenna, candidate for City Attorney, in which Mr. McKenna claimed that
The Committee to Elect James F. Penman accepted a donation of $8,605 in
campaign funds from The Colonies indirectly. Mr. Penman stated that this was
absolutely false and demanded that Mr. McKenna send a correction to those
same individuals who received the original email.
Jim Smith, San Bernardino, CA, welcomed new Council Member Jenkins;
stated he was excited about the military banner program and hoped citizens
would be allowed to serve on the committee; and announced several local events
including programs to be held by both the Native Sons of the Golden West and
the Elks recognizing the tenth anniversary of 9/11.
30. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. The next joint regular meeting of the
Mayor and Common Council and Community Development Commission is
scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2011.
RACHEL G. CLARK
City Clerk
By: &,,,4, G • J
Linda E. Hartzel CJ
Deputy City Clerk
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