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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, FEBRUARY 3, 2014
COUNCIL CHAMBER
The Joint Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council was called to order by Mayor
Patrick J. Morris at 4:08 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2014, in the Council Chamber, 300 North
"D" Street, San Bernardino, California. (Note: At 2:00 p.m., City Clerk Hanna made an
announcement that the start time for the Council meeting had been delayed from 2:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. and that closed session would take place after the meeting.)
Roll Call
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Virginia Marquez Council Member, Ward 1 Present 4:00 p.m.
Robert D. Jenkins Council Member, Ward 2 Present 4:00 p.m.
John Valdivia Council Member, Ward 3 Present 4:00 p.m.
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present 4 OOR.m.
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Rikke Johnson Council Member, Ward 6 Present 4:00 P.M.
James Mulvihill E Council Member,Ward 7 Present 4:00 p.m.
Patrick J. Morris Mayor Present 4:00 p.m.
Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna City Clerk Present 4:00 P.M.
Allen J. Parker City Manager Present 4:00 p.m.
Gary D. Saenz City Attorney Present 4:00 p.m.
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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
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Allison Mechanical v. San Bernardino Economic Development Corporation - San
Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVDS1211891;
Aspen Builders, Inc. v. Regal Cinemas, Inc.; San Bernardino Economic
Development Corporation - San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No.
CIVDS1210338;
Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. v. San Bernardino Economic Development
Corporation -San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVDS1210197,
Braughton Construction, Inc. v. San Bernardino Stampede, Inc.; San Bernardino
Economic Development Corporation - San Bernardino County Superior Court,
Case No. CIVDS1210289;
Katharina Lambert v. City of San Bernardino, a municipality; Chief of Police
Robert Handy, an individual; Officer J Castro, an individual; Officer S. Aranda,
an individual; Officer J. Echevarria, an individual; and Does 1 through 50
inclusive- United States District Court, Case No. EDCV 14-00123 VAP (DBTx).
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. Department of Finance
City of San Bernardino v. State Controller's Office
D. Closed Session-personnel -pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
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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.
Q G. Conference with real property negotiator - pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8.
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Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances
Deputy City Clerk Sutherland read into the record the titles of all the resolutions and ordinances
on the agenda.
Moment of Silence
Mayor Morris requested a moment of silence for Edward Duke Hill; and asked that Bobby Vega
be kept in prayer due to a recent illness.
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Pastor Tracy Johnson of Immanuel Baptist Church. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Hana Doueiri, a fifth grade student from Hillside Elementary School.
2. Appointments
2A. Mayor's Office
Appointment of Edward G. Woolbert to the Bureau of Franchises—Council Member Jim
Mulvihill
Motion: Approve the appointment of Edward G. Woolbert to the Bureau of
Franchises as requested by Council Member Jim Mulvihill.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:11:101
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
VACANT: Ward 5 1
2B. Mayor's Office
Appointment of Edward G. Woolbert to the Board of Building Commissioners—Council
Member Jim Mulvihill
Motion: Approve the appointment of Edward G. Woolbert to the Board of Building
Commissioners as requested by Council Member Jim Mulvihill.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:11:10
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
VACANT: Ward 5
2C. Mayor's Office
Appointment of Robert Vincent to the Community Development Citizen Advisory
Committee - Council Member Jim Mulvihill
Motion: Approve the appointment of Robert Vincent to the Community
Development Citizen Advisory Committee as requested by Council
Member Jim Mulvihill.
Approximate time that the motion/second were made,according to the meeting video on the City website.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:11:10
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
j SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
VACANT: Ward 5
3. Presentations
3A. Commendations -- 2nd Ward Commissioners -- Council Member Jenkins
3B. Citizens of the Month -- Community Ho Ho Parade Committee -- Council Member
Jenkins
3C. Black Voice Foundation -- Black History Month -- Council Member Johnson
3D. Recognition -- Musician William 7eitler -- Mayor Morris
3E. The Incredible Edible Community Garden -- Mary Petit
3F. Parks and Recreation Commission Update -- Commissioner/Chairwoman Deborah
Sterner Matley
4. Announcements -- Elected Officials & Chamber of Commerce
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
February 3, 2014.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 04:59:35
MOVER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
VACANT: Ward 5
5B. City Clerk
Council Minutes -- January 6, 2014; and January 21, 2014
Motion: Approve the Minutes of the Mayor and Common Council Meetings of
January 6, 2014; and January 21, 2014.
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MOVER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
VACANT: Ward 5
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5C. Finance
Approval of Check Warrants and Payroll Checks
Motion: Approve the claims and payroll and authorize the issuance of warrants as
listed.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 04:59:35
MOVER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Johnson,Mulvihill
VACANT: Ward 5
5D. Parks, Recreation & Community Services
RES. 2014-24 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Directing the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
Director to Begin the Process of Collaborating with the Incredible Edible Community
Garden Organization in Developing a Community Fruit Park and a Community Garden at
Nicholson Community Center.
Mary Petit, Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Incredible Edible Community
Garden, distributed to the City Council a document titled, "Proposal for Community Fruit
Park and Community Garden Approval, dated January 6, 2014"; and a brochure titled,
"Feeding a Community One Garden at a Time."
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED 15 TO 11 05:00:03
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
NAYS: John Valdivia
VACANT: Ward 5
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5E. Police
RES. 2014-25 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing Budget Transfers of $16,700 Within the Animal Control Fund
and the Appropriation of $18,800 from the Animal Control, Shelter Donation Trust
Account, and Increasing the Purchase Orders Issued to General Dog & Cat Hospital to
$66,000 and Animal Emergency Clinic to $25,000.
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Council Member Jenkins stated he would abstain on the item.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 01 04:59:35
MOVER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
ABSTAIN: Robert D. Jenkins
VACANT: Ward 5
5F. Police
RES. 2014-26 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of Vendor Service Agreement and Authorization
to Order(ATO)with Verizon, Inc., for a Wireless Network Connection.
Council Member Jenkins stated he would abstain on the item.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 01 04:59:35
MOVER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
10 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
ABSTAIN: Robert D. Jenkins
VACANT: Ward 5
5G. Public Works
RES. 2014-27 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of Amendment Number One to the Vendor
Purchase Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and Los Angeles Freightliner
of Fontana to Increase the Annual Purchase Order 2014-00000191 in the Amount of
$55,000 to an Amount Not to Exceed $110,000.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 04:59:35
MOVER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
1 VACANT: Ward 5
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5H. Public Works
RES. 2014-28 – Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement and Issuance of an Annual
Purchase Order in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 through the Remainder of Fiscal
Year 2013/2014 with Three Single Year Renewals of an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000
at the City's Option to Maneri Sign Co., Inc. for the Purchase of Traffic Signs and
Materials.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 05:01:46
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
VACANT: Ward 5
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5I. Treasurer's Office
Treasurer's Office Portfolio Report for the Month of December 2013
Motion: Receive and file.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 04:59:35 ;
MOVER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
VACANT: Ward 5
6. Public Hearings
6A. Community Development
A Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Adopting
General Plan Amendment No. 13-06 to Adopt and Implement the City of San Bernardino
General Plan 2014-2021 Housing Element (Chapter 3) and Approve Amendments to Add
Appendix 16 (An Appendix to the General Plan Land Use Element - Chapter 2) to
Comply with Senate Bill 244.
Mayor Morris opened the hearing.
Tony Stewart, Acting Director of Community Development, stated that the Housing
Element is the only element within the General Plan that is required to be updated on a
regular basis, and the State's deadline for adoption is February 12, 2014.
Genevieve Sharrow, consultant with MIG/Hogle-Ireland, provided a brief overview of
the Housing Element Update and the Senate Bill 244 Amendment.
co Council Members Jenkins and Valdivia requested that the changes that had been made to
the document be provided to the Council.
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Council Member Valdivia stated that he would like to have further discussion on this
0 item and made a motion that it be continued. Council Member Johnson seconded the
motion and suggested that the item be continued to the February 10, 2014 Council
meeting. The vote was taken following further discussion.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2000-279, City Clerk Hanna administered an oath to those
individuals wishing to speak on the matter that they would provide true and honest
testimony.
Public Comments:
Barbara Babcock, San Bernardino, spoke in support of the item.
Al Palazzo, San Bernardino, spoke about his solution to rebuilding the City of San
Bernardino.
Motion: Continue to February 10, 2014 at 5 p.m.
RESULT: CONTINUED [4 TO 2] Next: 2/10/2014 5:00 PM
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 02:01:09
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Virginia Marquez, Robert D. Jenkins, John Valdivia, Rikke Johnson
NAYS: Fred Shorett, James Mulvihill
VACANT: Ward 5
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RES. 2014-29 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Adopting General Plan Amendment 13-02 to Amend the Land Use
Designation of Approximately 10,600 Square Feet from Residential to Commercial and
Approving Conditional Use Permit 13-14 to Establish a Gas Station with a Convenience
Store with an ABC Type 20 License (Off-Sale, Beer and Wine), Located at the Southeast
Corner of Medical Center Drive and Baseline Street; and
Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino Approving Zoning Map Amendment 13-03, to
Change the Zoning Designation of Parcels 0129-051-10 and 15 from Residential
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Suburban(RS) to Commercial General (CG-1). (FIRST READING)
Mayor Morris opened the hearing.
{ Tony Stewart, Acting Director of Community Development, stated that this is a
reconsideration of a project that was previously denied by the Council on November 18,
2013. He stated that based on Council comments and concerns, the applicant met with
the business owner, 7-Eleven, to discuss a reduction in the hours that the alcohol would
' be sold at the subject site. Mr. Stewart stated that Condition of Approval No. 5 would be
revised to limit the sale of alcoholic beverages from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. and the remainder
of the business would be open 24/7.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2000-279, City Clerk Hanna administered an oath to those
individuals wishing to speak on the matter that they would provide true and honest
testimony.
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Public Comments:
The following individuals spoke in support of the project:
Karol Mosebay, Highland
Karol Mosebay spoke on behalf of Margaret Hill, who had to leave to attend another
meeting
Roger Henderson, San Bernardino
Pastor Eddie Jones, San Bernardino
Barbara Babcock, San Bernardino
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the project:
Amer Bashir, San Bernardino
Elvia Flores, San Bernardino
Elizabeth Flores, San Bernardino
Daniela Casteneda, San Bernardino
Consuelo Casteneda, San Bernardino
Luis Flores, San Bernardino
Liz Flores, San Bernardino
John Futch, Mentone
Al Palazzo, San Bernardino
Council Member Johnson read a letter into the record that had been emailed to him by
Catherine Hall,who voiced concerns with the project.
Jian Torkan, project proponent, addressed some of the concerns of the residents such as
landscaping, vagrants, crime and the sale of alcohol: He requested that Condition of
Approval No. 45 be stricken because at the time of the last hearing he did have a license
within the City of San Bernardino, but since then, he lost that license. He stated that he
would be willing to purchase a license, but he could not guarantee that he could purchase
it in time for this development.
Don Tucker, Real Estate Manager, 7-Eleven, Inc., stated that 7-Eleven has been in
business since 1927. Each of their locations is operated by a franchise owner who
becomes a part of the community and many of them live in the community. Many will
bring in products their customers tell them they need, and they stay connected to the
Police Department and operate the business in a manner that provides for their safety and
well-being as well as the safety and well-being of their employees and all their customers
in the area.
Mr. Tucker stated that the Conditions of Approval require two exterior cameras, but they
would probably have four. One of the other conditions is that they work with the Police
Department on the issue of a security guard should it be necessary; however, he stated
that he did not think it would be necessary. He stated that security guards by themselves
send a big message to the customer and they would prefer to do all their crime prevention
through the best efforts of working with the Police Department, better-trained employees
and better utilization of their crime prevention programs that they already have in place
on a national basis.
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Council Member Valdivia stated that he could not support this item because of its close
proximity to a school. However, if the item were to be approved tonight, he requested
0 that Condition of Approval No. 11 be amended to require an 8-foot tall decorative block
wall along the south property boundary.
Motion 1: Reconsider the November 18, 2013 denial of General Plan Amendment
(GPA) 13-02, Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) 13-03, and Conditional
Use Permit(CUP) 13-14; and
Motion 2: Close the hearing; lay over Ordinance for final adoption; and adopt the
Resolution to approve General Plan Amendment 13-02 and Conditional
Use Permit 13-14 with the ABC Type 20 License (Off-sale Beer & Wine)
based on the Findings of Fact contained in the Staff Report to the Mayor
and Council and subject to the amended Conditions of Approval (Exhibit
B), as amended, changing the wall height to 8 feet in Condition of
Approval No. 11, and striking Condition of Approval No. 45.
RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/18/2014 2:00 PM
MOVER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 03:40:52 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
NAYS: John Valdivia
VACANT: Ward 5
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7. Staff Reports
7A. Community Development
Yasin's Arco - 2696 West Foothill Boulevard—CUP 13-25
Tony Stewart, Acting Director of Community Development, stated that they initially had
an application for a conditional use permit which was denied by the Planning
Commission; however, in speaking with the applicant and with Council Member
j Johnson, staff initiated a development code amendment proposal to address certain gas
station requirements in the Code — one being the minimum lot size that is currently
required. He stated that the item will proceed through normal channels starting with the
Legislative Review Committee, and they will make a recommendation, and then staff will
move it on to the Development and Environmental Review Committee, the Planning
f Commission, and then again to the Council for final action on those development code
amendments as well as a re-visitation of the conditional use permit application.
Mr. Stewart asked the Council to keep in mind that this item was being provided for
,I informational purposes only, and that it would be coming back at a later date.
Public Comments:
Doug Wilson, Grand Terrace, the applicant's representative, stated that they would like
to expand the snack shop at an existing Arco gas station at Foothill and Meridian.
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Charle Jacobs, San Bernardino, spoke in support of the applicant, Ali Yasin, and his
0 application for a conditional use permit to expand his business with new construction to
accommodate more services to the community.
No action was taken on this matter.
7B. Council Office
2014 League of California Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy
Conference Update
Council Member Valdivia stated that he enjoyed the conference and learned a lot of tips
and ideas on moving the City forward.
Consensus: Receive and file the report.
8. Mayor and Common Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency
8A. Executive Director
RES. 2014-30 — Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of San Bernardino Approving Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 13-14B
for the Period of January through June 2014 and Approving Certain Related Actions.
Steven Duckett, Management Principal with Urban Futures Inc., and lead Redevelopment
Agency wind-down consultant, distributed to the City Council a document titled,
"Overview of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) (January through
June 2014), San Bernardino Successor Agency Board, February 3, 2014."
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 05:23:28
l MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
k AYES: Marquez, Jenkins, Valdivia, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
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9. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
Rudy Flores, San Bernardino, spoke about the neglect on the west side and the need for
refurbished curbs and sidewalks since he was a child and longer. He called the situation
shameful and said if the west side were improved, the rest of the City would follow.
Betty Jean Long, San Bernardino, spoke about getting restraining orders against people
who are vexing her.
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Bill Sandefur, San Bernardino, spoke about being upset by a flier sent out by Mayoral
AOPN candidate Wendy McCammack; reminded people that Council Member McCammack
was recalled in November 2013; and asked residents to vote for Carey Davis on February
4, 2014.
Shirley Harlan, San Bernardino, said she was pleased that commissioners were honored
today; and thanked the City for the quick response last week to the theft at the Fifth Street
Senior Center that resulted in not being able to prepare meals. She stated that they now
have an emergency plan.
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, spoke against Council Member Fred Shorett; the
possibility of parks being closed; and endorsed Anthony Jones, Henry Nickel and Wendy
McCammack.
Scott Olson, San Bernardino, encouraged everyone to vote based on what they feel; said
he had never seen a more negative campaign than the preliminary and general elections;
and supported the election of Anthony Jones for the Fourth Ward.
Amelia Mendoza, San Bernardino, spoke in favor of thinking about who to vote for; said
she would like the City council meetings to begin later so that more people can attend;
said it would take consistency and time to restore the City's financial stability; and spoke
in favor of Carey Davis for Mayor.
Pastor Jones, San Bernardino, spoke from Matthew 5, regarding letting our light shine;
stated that change will come, but the City has to be ready for the blessing; said change
would require teamwork; and said he would be voting for Carey Davis for Mayor.
Roxanne Williams, San Bernardino, said she wanted to thank Tony Frossard for
listening to the residents in the Third Ward and taking care of the broken streetlights; and
told residents of the ward to watch for people tampering with street light pull boxes.
David McCammack, San Bernardino, spoke about Duke Hill, who donated a building to
the Disabled American Veterans; stated that when he was walking for Wendy he ran into
a lot of vets who weren't getting their benefits so he gave them a number to call; and
stated that Wendy was not running a negative campaign and encouraged people to check
out her web page.
Jesus De Santiago, San Bernardino, spoke about bankruptcy being an opportunity for the
City to fix itself and make right the wrong decisions that had been made throughout the
years; and said that the people removed from office should be sanctioned federally in
order to make corrections to the City.
Alex Torres, San Bernardino, complained about the stench at Mt. Vernon and Mill Street
being produced by Co-West Commodities; stated that people in the area deserve respect
and to have someone speak up for them; and stated that the only one running for office
who has been in the area meeting people is Carey Davis.
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Kathy Watson, San Bernardino, said she sees great progress and is excited about having
a new mayor. She said she hoped it would be Carey Davis and encouraged people to vote
on Tuesday.
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Barbara Babcock, San Bernardino, said she hoped to wake up Wednesday with Carey
0 Davis as mayor, and stated that Carey and his wife are a special couple.
Jay Lindberg spoke about being upset that Wendy McCammack's comments during the
campaign were lies and pointed out her long time role supporting public safety unions
and receiving their campaign donations; stated that the City does not have a local fire
department because they reside elsewhere; and stated that the City would have more
control over the Fire Department and law enforcement if they did subcontract it out.
Don Levin, San Bernardino, stated that Wendy McCammack was voted out of office by
her own ward, so why would she even want to run for Mayor. He stated that there's no
room in this City for politicians so she either needs to quit or lose the race.
10. Adjournment
At 10:15 p.m., the meeting adjourned to 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2014, in the
Economic Development Agency Boardroom, 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino,
California,to discuss Agenda Item No. 6A, followed by a budget workshop at 5:30 p.m.
The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council and the Mayor and
Common Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency is
scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2014, in the Council Chamber of City
Hall, 300 North"D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
GEORGEANN"GIGI" HANNA
City Clerk
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Linda Sutherland
Deputy City Clerk
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