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Home My WebLink About10-07-2013 Jt. Reg Mtg Minutes tN Rtj"w� City of Sari Bernardino Mayor Patrick J. Morris 300 North "13" Street Council Members Virginia Marquez San Bernardino, CA 92418 Robert D. Jenkins htt //www.sbcit or P� Y• g John Valdivia Fred Shorett Eb L Chas A. Kelley Rikke Van Johnson Wendy J. McCammack MINUTES JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MONDAY, OCTOBER 7,2013 COUNCIL CHAMBER The Joint Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Patrick J. Morris at 1:07 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2013, in the Council Chamber, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. Roll Call Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Virginia Marquez Council Member, Ward 1 Present 1:00 P.M. Robert D. Jenkins Council Member, Ward 2 Present 1:00 p.m. John Valdivia Council Member, Ward 3 Present 1:22 p.m. Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present 1:0_0 P.M. Chas A. Kelley Council Member, Ward 5 Present 1:31 p.m. Rikke Van Johnson Council Member, Ward 6 Present 1:00 p.m. Wendy J. McCammack Council Member, Ward 7 TPresent 1:2 0 P.M. Patrick J. Morris Mayor Present 1:00 p.m. James F. Penman City Attorney Present 1:00 P.M. Geoann "Gig" Hanna City Clerk Present 1:00 P.M. _. . Allen J. Parker City Manager Present 1:20 p.m. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page I Printed 1011012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2013 1. Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Sections(s): A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation -pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): In re: City of San Bernardino, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Case No. 6:12-bk-28006- MJ. 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. 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. G. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Morris announced that during closed session a motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Shorett, to approve the term sheet as presented and turn in all confidential documents used in the deliberation to the City Manager. The motion carried with Kelley and Valdivia voting"no". City Attorney Penman stated that as had been indicated by Judge Jury, the mediation and the term sheet is confidential and will be shared with the bankruptcy judge who is mediating the case and with the creditors' attorneys; it will not be made public at this time. The final Plan of Adjustment will be public. Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances Deputy City Clerk Sutherland read into the record the titles of all the resolutions and ordinances on the agenda. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance The invocation was given by Dr. Alan Rosenberg of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Esteban Lete, a student at Arroyo Valley High School and a member of the Sinfonia Youth Academy, led the Pledge of Allegiance and performed the National Anthem on his trumpet. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 Printed 1011012013 E I Joint Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2013 f 2. Appointments 2A. Mayor's Office Appointment of Valerie Lichtman to the Board of Library Trustees - Mayor Patrick J. Morris Motion: Approve the appointment of Valerie Lichtman to the Board of Library Trustees as requested by Mayor Patrick J. Morris. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:24:211 MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 SECONDER: Wendy J. McCammack, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 3. Presentations 3A. Certificates of Recognition -- Carolina Beltran, Miss Cardinal 2013-14; Angela Armendariz, First Runner-up; and Courtney Cash, Second Runner-up -- Council Member Jenkins 3B. Presentation of San Bernardino Votes Scholarship Contest Winners and Designs -- City Clerk Gigi Hanna 4. Announcements -- Chamber of Commerce and Elected Officials 5. Consent Calendar 5A. City Clerk Waive Full Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances Motion: Waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances on the agenda dated October 7, 2013. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 { SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5B. City Clerk Council Minutes -- July 1, 2013; and July 15, 2013 Motion: Approve the minutes of the Mayor and Common Council meetings of July 1, 2013; and July 15, 2013, as amended, changing Councilman Johnson's arrival time from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m. Timestamp is the time of motion and second,as indicated on the meeting video posted on the City website Mayor and Conunon Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Printed 1011012013 I Joint Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2013 - ._. .11.11 ._. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:23:46 jMOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson,McCammack 5C. City Clerk Council Minutes --August 5, 2013; and August 19, 2013 Motion: Approve the minutes of the Mayor and Common Council meetings of August 5, 2013; and August 19, 2013, as submitted. 1111_ .... 1111_ 1111 _ ...�1111. . 1111_ 1111__ RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01.22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 ' SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 1111 _ 5D. City Clerk Council Minutes -- September 3, 2013; September 16, 2013; and September 23, 2013 Motion: Approve the minutes of the Mayor and Common Council meetings of September 3, 2013; September 16, 2013; and September 23, 2013, as submitted. _ _._..__- _ RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5E. City Attorney RES. 2013-272 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Manpower, Inc. to Provide Temporary Staffing Services for the City Attorney's Office. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 1] 01:34:43 MOVER: Wendy J. McCammack, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Robert D. Jenkins, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Kelley, Johnson,McCammack I NAYS: Fred Shorett 1111.__. .. ........... ........... ........... .....11-111111.1 ........ 11.11._ -------------- _.I Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Printed 1011012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2013 5F. Civil Service Personnel Actions - Classified Motion: Approve the classified personnel actions, as submitted by the Chief Examiner, in accordance with Civil Service rules and Personnel policies adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino. ...... ______ ----_____ ___ __ . .._ ........ __.___ . ... ------- ____....... _ RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack .._._............ .......... -.___.._........__._......................... 5G. Finance RES. 2013-273 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Establishing the City's Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 as required by Article XIII B of the California State Constitution. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. ---- -_ RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett,Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5H. Finance RES. 2013-274 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Establishing the City's Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 as required by Article XIII B of the California State Constitution. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. ......... _ RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5I. Finance RES. 2013-275 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Submission of the Updated California Emergency Management Agency(Cal EMA) Form 130-Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution to the State of California, California Emergency Management Agency. ,'lotion: Adopt the Resolution. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 Printed 1011012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2013 51. Continued. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins,Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack ........ ........ _ _ _ _ ......... 5J. Fire Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of a Standard Contract Between the San Bernardino County I Fire Protection District and the City of San Bernardino for Emergency Management Services; and Ratifying the Submittal of the 2013 Emergency Management Performance Grant and Authorizing the County to Apply for and Administer the Grant. 1 Motion: Continue to October 21, 2013. j RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/21/2013 2:00 PM MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 01:35:31 SECONDER: Wendy J. McCammack, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5K. Fire RES. 2013-276 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of a Vendor Services Agreement and Issuance of an Annual Purchase Order to Fire Recovery USA to Provide Billing Services for Traffic Control and Vehicle Extrication Services Resulting from Traffic Collisions. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack 5L. Human Resources RES. 2013-277 — Resolution of the City of San Bernardino Adopting an Updated Non- Discrimination, Retaliation, Workplace Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy and Repealing Resolution No. 2006-28. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. G Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 Printed 1011012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2013 0 5L. Continued. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins,Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack ......................... ................... ...................................................................... ................................................ 5M. Parks, Recreation & Community Services RIES. 2013-278 – Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Ratifying the City Manager's Execution of an Annual Services Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and the Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino, Inc. ("Agreement") to Provide Services at the Delmarm Heights Community Center for the Period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement Extending the Term of the Agreement through October 31, 2013; and Ratifying All Actions Taken Pursuant to the Agreement Between July 1, 2012 and Adoption of this Resolution. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson,McCammack .......... ........................'.......................... .......... ......................................................... ............ 5N. Public Works RES. 2013-279 – Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing a Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $95,000 for a Full- Time Administrative Analyst 11 Position in the Public Works Department and Authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to Amend the FY 2013-14 Budget by Transferring $40,000 from Sewer Line Maintenance Account No. 132-400-0000-5014 "Temporary Part-Time Salaries"to Sewer Line Maintenance Account No. 132-400-0000- 5011 "Permanent Full-Time Salaries" and Using $55,000 from Integrated Waste Management Account No. 527-400-0096-5011 "Miscellaneous Equipment and Supplies" to Integrated Waste Management Account No. 527-400-0096-5011 "Permanent Full- Time Salaries." Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack ........................... ............ —–-------- Mayor and Common Council ofthe City ofSan Bernardino Page 7 Printed 1011012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2013 50. Public Works RES. 2013-280 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Vendor Service Agreement with BCI Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Los Angeles dba the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southern California for the Exclusive Beverage Sales and Vending Rights at Certain City Locations. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. ... .. .... RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 I MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack ............. 5P. Public Works RES. 2013-281 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Directing and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Montecito Equities, Ltd. to Extend the Termination of Escrow for the Sale of City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department Owned Parcel of Real Property Generally Located Northeasterly of Meyers Road and West of Martin Ranch Road in the City of San Bernardino. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack _ _._ 6. Staff Reports 6A. City Manager Discussion and Public Comments on the City's Process of Preparing a Long-Term Adjustment Plan Public Comments: Mike Potter, San Bernardino Kathy Mallon, San Bernardino Paul Sanborn, San Bernardino Rick Lindsey, San Bernardino Barbara Babcock, San Bernardino Al Palazzo, San Bernardino Pastor Eddie Jones, Jr., San Bernardino No action was taken on this matter. to . Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 Printed 1011012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2013 6B. City Manager RES. 2013-282 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire, Inc. for Implementation of the Mobile Home Grant Program, Deleting the Requirement that Mobile Home Units be Built After 1980 to be Eligible for the Mobile Home Grant Program. Council Member McCammack stated she would abstain on this item because Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire is a business client. She left the Council Chamber and returned after the vote was taken. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 01 02:03:33 MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 SECONDER: Chas A. Kelley, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson ABSTAIN: Wendy J. McCammack ........................ _ ........ ......... _................ 6C. Council Office ® Contracting of Fire Services Amended Motion: Council Member Shorett made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marquez, to direct the City Manager to begin the process of soliciting proposals for contracting fire services to outside agencies, including, but not limited to, Cal Fire and San Bernardino County. No vote was taken. Public Comments: Paul Sanborn, San Bernardino Matt Korner, San Bernardino Pastor Eddie Jones, Jr., San Bernardino Richard Lentine, City firefighter Jim Smith, San Bernardino Al Palazzo, San Bernardino Substitute Motion: To table the item. RESULT: TABLED [4 TO 3] 02:29:37 MOVER: Robert D. Jenkins, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Chas A. Kelley, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Robert D. Jenkins, John Valdivia, Chas A. Kelley, Wendy J. McCammack NAYS: Virginia Marquez, Fred Shorett, Rikke Van Johnson I II I I Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 Printed 1011012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2013 0 6D. Council Office Waiver of $200.00 Application Fee for Property Owners that Have a Mills Act Preservation Agreement Approved by the Mayor and Common Council Public Comments: Nick Cataldo, San Bernardino Sandra Owen Olivas, San Bernardino Richard McInnis, member of the Historical Preservation Commission, Al Palazzo, San Bernardino City Manager Parker stressed the fact that at the end of the 10 years there will be substantial penalties of one-third of the value of the house if the property owner does not take the tax savings and put it back into the house, which means they could be in danger of losing the house. Motion: Waive the $200 application fee for the 10 property owners that will have an approved Mills Act Preservation Agreement. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:43:30 MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 SECONDER: Chas A. Kelley, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack Ic 6E. Police RES. 2013-283 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing an Agreement with CCS Contractors for Emergency Repairs and Renovation Services to the Cat Room at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter and Authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to Increase the Current Emergency Purchase Order. Motion: To move the item to the consent calendar. RESULT ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]F [ IMOUS] 01:20:08 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack Motion: To adopt the Resolution. _. .__.. .. .........._�___..__ RESULT. ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:22:45 MOVER: Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, Johnson, McCammack Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 Printed 1011012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2013 6F. Police RES. 2013-284 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Increase of the FY2013/2014 Purchase Order to General Dog & Cat Hospital to $42,500.00 by Utilizing $25,000.00 from Account Number 124-210- 0003-5505 ("Animal Control Shelter Services"). Motion: Adopt the Resolution. ._ . _ RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:36:44 MOVER: Wendy J. McCammack, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Robert D. Jenkins, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Kelley, McCammack ABSENT: Rikke Van Johnson ................ _ .. ___ ..._-_ 7. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Efrain Mandafano, San Bernardino, expressed his gratitude for the relief from eviction notices that residents received at the Meadowbrook Park Towers. Stephanie Walker, San Bernardino,who lives at Meadowbrook Park Tower Apartments, thanked the council for heeding their cry for help. Odessia Lindsey, San Bernardino, thanked Council Member Marquez and any council member who may have had a role in helping the residents at Meadowbrook Park Apartments. Bill Sandefur, San Bernardino, said he was there to thank the council for helping the people at Meadowbrook by preventing the displacement of many disabled residents. Cynthia Samuel, Meadowbrook Apartments, thanked the council for listening. She stated that they learned how to work together. Rudi Flores, San Bernardino, said he wanted to thank Council Member Marquez for accomplishing things on the west side that haven't been done for more than 20 years. He wished Mr. Johnson the best of luck and said he thought Johnson, with his experience, would make a good mayor. He called the recall a farce and urged residents to vote. Pastor Eddie Jones, Jr., San Bernardino, said they've come a long way in the past two months--they studied the issues and went to the law library. They commended Council Member Marquez for her hard work. They sent letters to Washington D.C. and to HUD. The people will get relocation money. They will be able to go to a hotel and everything will be paid for while the rehab is underway. Pastor Jones thanked the City Manager, the Mayor, and the Council. Paul Sanborn, San Bernardino, thanked the Council for tabling Item No. 6C, which is a waste of money. He stated that public safety is not the cause of the bankruptcy. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 Printed 1011012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2013 0 Shirley Harlan, San Bernardino, stated that tonight's meeting recognized why everyone needs to vote on November 5. At the beginning of the meeting we saw the young people who will be the leaders, and at the end of the meeting we saw the constituents and what working together will accomplish. She encouraged people to register to vote. Juan Figueroa, San Bernardino, announced that at 10 a.m. on October 14, 2013, the Amtrak Neighborhood Association will be holding a brief memorial service for Officer Gerald Silvestri, who lost his life in the line of duty on October 14, 2000. The service will be held on the south side of Mill Street, where Grape and Mill Street intersect,just west of Mt. Vernon. Sandra Owen Olivas, San Bernardino, clarified the process of the Mills Act wherein property owners have to turn in their receipts annually; and announced that the San Bernardino Historical and Pioneer Society will be holding Holidays at the Heritage House on December 7, 2013. The event is free for members and $10 for non-members; however, family memberships will be available for$25. Barbara Babcock, San Bernardino, stated that absentee ballots will be mailed out this week and encouraged people to study their ballots and vote. Jim Smith, San Bernardino, stated that anyone wishing to contribute to Councilwoman Marquez' campaign could contact him at 909-915-4785; stated that if residents want new voices, they should vote for the recall; and announced that Save San Bernardino would be holding a forum for City Council candidates on October 24, 2013, at Highland Avenue and Medical Center Drive. Thomas Oquendo, San Bernardino, commented on press accounts regarding the causes of the bankruptcy; stated that there is enough blame to go around the table several times; and implored people to go to opendoor.com to see what the council has done. Matt Korner, San Bernardino, said he is one of the 11 candidates running for mayor in the City; said he was inspired by Shirley Harlan and stressed the need to get people engaged in the process, registered to vote, and voting; and announced the ability to register to vote online at rtv.sos.ca.gov/elections/register-to-vote. Debbi Matley, San Bernardino, stated that she took umbrage with Mr. Oquendo's comments about Councilman Jenkins stating that he has been one of the best councilmen the Second Ward has had in recent memory. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 Printed 1011012013 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2013 0 8. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and the Mayor and Common Council Actin as the Successor Agency Common Council and y g g Y to the Redevelopment Agency is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2013. GEORGEANN"GIGI"HANNA City Clerk By Linda Sutherland Deputy City Clerk Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 Printed 1011012013