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Home My WebLink About08-18-2014 Jt. Reg Mtg Minutes NAR Mayor R. Care Davis ell.� City of San Bernardino y y a 300 North "D" Street Council Members Virginia Marquez o San Bernardino, CA 92418 Benito Barrios http://www.sbcity.org John Valdivia Fred Shorett D t Henry Nickel Rikke Johnson James L. Mulvihill 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,AUGUST 18,2014 COUNCIL CHAMBER The Joint Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor R. Carey Davis at 2:02 p.m., Monday, August 18, 2014, 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 2:00 p.m. Benito J. Barrios Council Member, Ward 2 Present 2:00 p.m. John Valdivia Council Member, Ward 3 Present 2:10 p.m. Fred Shorett �" Council Member,Me Ward 4 Present � 2:00 p.m. Henry Nickel Council Member, Ward 5 Present 2:00 p.m. Rikke Johnson Council Member, Ward 6 Present 2:00 p.m. ...... James Mulvihill Council Member, Ward 7 Present 2:00 p.m. _ R. Carey Davis Mayor Present 2:00p.m. Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna City Clerk Present 2:00 p.m. Allen Parker City Manager Present 2:00 p.m. Gary D. Saenz City Attorney ' Present 2:00 p.m. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 1 Printed 812112014 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 1. Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section(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; Rovinski Renter v. City of San Bernardino, et al. -United States District Court, Case No. CV-11-07222 GAF (CWx); Axiom Properties, LLC v. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIVDS 1402733. 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 v. Forscom Enterprises, LLC City v. Shaw 0 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 Announcement City Attorney Saenz announced that during closed session, in the matter of the San Bernardino U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the Council voted unanimously to give direction to the bankruptcy mediation negotiators regarding the San Bernardino Police Union. In the matter of Renter v. City of San Bernardino, the Council voted unanimously to raise the outside counsel fee limit. In the matter of Axiom Properties, LLC v. City of San Bernardino, the Council voted unanimously to approve settlement. r m and City v. Shaw, the Council voted unanimous) to matters regarding the City v. Fo sco In the matt ry , Y g g h' give negotiation directions. .r Mayor and Common Council o the City Bernardino Page 2 Printed 812112014 Y tY o.r San S Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 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. Clyde Steward from Westside Christian Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alexander Gonzalez, an 8th grade student at Shandin Hills Middle School. 2. Appointments 2A. Mayor's Office Appointment of Donna Howard to the Fine Arts Commission - Council Member Jim Mulvihill Motion: Approve the appointment of Donna Howard to the Fine Arts Commission as requested by Council Member James Mulvihill. 3 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:23:051 MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 i AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill ........_... __....._.. 3. Presentations ® 3A. Proclamation Designating September 2014 as Adult Literacy Awareness Month -- Mayor Davis Delayed until September 2, 2014 meeting 3B. Student of the Month -- Doreay Bynum, Sierra High School -- Council Member Marquez 3C. Citizen of the Month -- Sandra Olivas -- Council Member Marquez 4. Announcements -- Chamber of Commerce & Elected Officials 5. Consent Calendar 5A. City Clerk Waive Full Readin g o f Resolutions and Ordinances Motion: Waive full readin g of resolutions and ordinances on the agenda dated August 18 Aug , 2014. C Timestam P PP indicates approximate time motion/second were made,according to the meeting video on the City web site. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Printed 812112014 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:05:36 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 j AYES: Marquez, Barrios,Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson,Mulvihill ---- - ...... __ ..... ..........__.. _.._ ...... __ 5B. City Manager RES. 2014-316 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of a Fifth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement Between Urban Futures Inc. and the City of San Bernardino. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 1] 03:09:19 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson,Mulvihill i NAYS: John Valdivia ........ .......... . _ ...........--- 5C. 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] 03:05:36 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson,Mulvihill 5D. Community Development RES. 2014-317 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Approving Standard Form of Agreement for Subdivision Tract No. 17699 (Lots 1 through ixed Use Residential and Office Units Located on the North Side g h 24) of Campus Parkway South of North Park Boulevard in the CG-2, Commercial General L with Time of Performance Specified, and Authorizing elease of Zone with FH II L C , g p University Park Holdings, LLC from Terms of the Standard Form of Agreement for Subdivision Tract No. 17699 (Lots 1 through 24) as Approved by Resolution solution No. 2012- 230. Motion. Adopt the Resolution. i Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Printed 812112014 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:05:36 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Marquez,Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson,Mulvihill 5E. Finance Approval of Checks Warrants and Payroll Checks Motion: Approve the claims and payroll and authorize the issuance of warrants as listed. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:05:36 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson,Mulvihill 5F. Information Technology RES. 2014-318 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Purchase of Monthly Services from Verizon, Inc. for Wireless Network Services Used by the Police Department for MDC Operations. Public Comments: Betty Jean Long, San Bernardino Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:14:13 MOVER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 I AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill 5G. Parks, Recreation & Community Services Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and Public Safety Academy for Shared Use of the Facility at the Norton Gymnasium Located at 1554 East Art Townsend Drive. Motion: Table. -._ ---___._ ._._ __ -- RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] 03:05:36 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Marquez,Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill ...-. _ Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 Printed 812112014 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 5H. Parks, Recreation & Community Services Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and Youth Power Community Solutions for Shared Use of the Facilities at the Norton Galaxy Building, Gymnasium, and Norton Annex Located at 1494 and 1554 East Art Townsend Drive for Two Years Commencing on August 18, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Motion: Table. RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] 03:05:36 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill 5I. Police RES. 2014-319 - Resolution of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Obligation and Expenditure of the Allocated Byrne Criminal Justice Grant Funds and Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) and the City of San Bernardino. Public Comments: Joe Ortiz, San Bernardino Jay Lindberg, San Bernardino, spoke on non-related item, marijuana dispensaries. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:28:21 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 1 AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill 5J. Police RES. 2014-320 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Issuance of a Purchase Order to General Dog & Cat Hospital for$66,000. Public Comments: Betty Jean Long, San Bernardino Motion: Adopt the Resolution. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 Printed 812112014 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:17:35 MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill 5K. Police RES. 2014-321 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Transfer of $1,061.23 from Account 772-2327.212 to Revenue Account 001-210-0000*4690 and Appropriating$1,061.23 to the FY 2014/2015 Budget, and Authorizing the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Ray Allen Manufacturing for K9 Unit Supplies. Public Comments: Betty Jean Long, San Bernardino Motion: Adopt the Resolution. _ ......... ..................._.___ ................... _ ....__..................... RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:20:53 MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill 5L. Public Works RES. 2014-322 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing and Directing the Execution of a Quitclaim Deed to University Park Promenade & Shops, LLC, for an Existing Storm Drain Easement, Located West of Northpark Boulevard, South of Ash Street. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:05:36 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill _..__ .. -.._ _ ........ ......_.. ......._ ..__. 5M. Public Works RES. 2014-323 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Acceptance of a Quitclaim Deed from CALMAT Co., for Certain Storm Drain Easements Located in the Vicinity of Institution Road and Cajon Boulevard (Cajon Creek Area). Motion: Adopt the Resolution. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 Printed 812112014 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:05:36 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member,Ward 4 SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member,Ward 6 AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel,Johnson,Mulvihill 5N. Public Works Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of Amendment Number Three to the Franchise Agreement with Jack's Disposal, Inc. for the Collection, Transportation, and Disposal of Solid Waste and Construction Debris and for Providing Temporary Bin/Roll-Off Services. (Continued from August 4, 2014.) Public Comments: Joe Ortiz, San Bernardino Motion: Table. RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] 03:05:36 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 4 SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill ® 50. Public Works RES. 2014-324 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing the Submittal of Beverage Container Recycling Program Application and Accepting Funds from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery(CalRecycle). Motion: Adopt the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:30:51 MOVER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Marquez, Barrios,Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill 5P. Successor Agency RES. 2014-325 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Acting as the Successor Housing Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino Approving the Subordination of a Deed of Trust in Connection with a Refinancing of the Senior Mortgage Relating to Real Property Located at 1415 Lynwood Way, San Bernardino, California. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 Printed 812112014 i Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:05:36 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 ' SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Marquez,Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson,Mulvihill __ ___ �.. 5Q. Successor Agency RES. 2014-326 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Acting as the Successor Housing Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino Approving the Subordination of a Deed of Trust in Connection with a Refinancing of the Senior Mortgage Relating to Real Property Located at 2667 Irvington Avenue, San Bernardino, California. Motion: Adopt the Resolution. FRiSULT- ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:05:36 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson,Mulvihill 5R. Treasurer's Office Revised Treasurer's Office Portfolio Report for the Month of July 2014. Motion Receive and file. .... ...... _... ....... .......................... RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:05:36 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6 jAYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson,Mulvihill L__ __. ____ _.. _ _ __.-_.._ __ 6. Public Hearings 6A. Public Works Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Ordering the Vacation of a Portion of 3rd Street Between"J" Street and "I" Street, and a Portion of 3rd Street at the Intersection with"K" Street, and Reserving Utility Easements Therein; And Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Approving an Indemnity Agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments Relating to the Proposed Vacation of a Portion of "I" Street South of Rialto Avenue and Those Portions of the East-West Alleys and One North-South Alley, Between Rialto Avenue and 3rd Street, Together with a Portion of 3rd Street Between "J" Street and "I" Street, and a Portion of 3rd Street at the Intersection with"K" Street. (Note: Includes discussion regarding Agenda Item No. 613.) Mayor Davis opened the hearing. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 Printed 812112014 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 Council Member Mulvihill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Marquez to close the hearing;....no vote was taken. Robert Eisenbeisz, City Engineer,provided background information. Mitchell A. Alderman, PE, Director of Transit and Rail Programs SANBAG provided additional information. Council Member Valdivia asked Mr. Alderman, what financial contingencies were set aside for issues of traffic flow and mitigating efforts on the part of SANBAG. Mr. Alderman stated that whatever they come up with they have the funds to cover it. Mr. Valdivia moved to continue to September 2, 2014 for further discussion. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Eisenbeisz stated that one compromised solution would be to allow them to have a temporary closure so that it wouldn't be delayed, but the one hold up that SANBAG would encounter would be that they wouldn't be able to do anything permanent in those areas. Council Member Marquez asked Mr. Alderman what business owners were impacted by this project. Mr. Alderman reported that Mr. Hefftner of Allgood Shower has already relocated their two buildings and settled on an agreement on his relocation and the cost for his property. Mr. Alderman also stated that Jenco acquired some property and swapped them out; they are the closest to the tracks of"I" Street. Mr. Eisenbeisz stated that there was another important point as far as the closures that are going to be implemented. With those closures and the additional improvements, there is a high probability that SANBAG is going to prepare applications for the City to establish a quiet zone through that section and he guarantees the residents will be very happy to have a quiet zone as opposed to hearing horns blaring at every single crossing per Federal rules. He stated that that was an important aspect and SANBAG really wants to pursue it. Mr. Alderman stated that the quiet zone cannot be enacted by the railroad or SANBAG. It has to be enacted by the City and is Federal Law. He said that as they complete this project, and do all of the improvements, SANBAG will be doing all the improvements on all of the grade crossings at Second, Rialto, "I", and "G" Streets, as well as `B" Street and farther out as they go to accommodate the City's needs to do a quiet zone. So, in the end, the City would have to sign the paperwork and send it to the Federal Railroad Administration(FRA) and say that they declared a quiet zone. Mr. Alderman commented that the reasons Third and "I" Streets are being closed, is because the California Public Utilities Commission regulates grade crossing safety and between Metrolink, BSNF, California Public Utilities Commission and SANBAG, for safety reasons those have to be closed. He also stated that there was no way this project could move forward without those streets being closed. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 Printed 812112014 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 Mr. Eisenbeisz stated that they did not canvass the neighborhood, but they would be expecting to have community outreach at the time when that became appropriate. He further stated that whatever the solution was to be, it would have to be the vast majority of the neighborhood to be satisfied with it. Mr. Eisenbeisz said rail traffic now is almost nothing. He stated that once this project goes through, there are going to be a lot of trains going through, and that will make a big difference in why a quiet zone will be an important aspect when the volume of trains begin going through there. Mr. Alderson stated that regarding right-of-way acquisition, SANBAG has possession of all of the properties needed for the project. Council Member Nickel asked what the costs of a two-week delay would be. He was told that it would be $1,000.00 per day. 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: Carlos Lopez, San Bernardino, spoke in opposition to the project. Regina Leon, San Bernardino, spoke in opposition to the project. Victoria Argo, San Bernardino, spoke in support of the project. Yolanda Reya, San Bernardino, spoke in opposition of the project. Substitute Motion: Continue Agenda Item Nos. 6A and 6B to September 2, 2014; and that the hearing remain open. RESULT: CONTINUED [4 TO 31 Next: 9/2/2014 2:00 PM MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 04:22:08 SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Virginia Marquez,Benito J. Barrios, John Valdivia, Rikke Johnson NAYS: Fred Shorett,Henry Nickel, James Mulvihill 6B. Public Works Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Ordering the Vacation of a Portion of"I" Street South of Rialto Avenue and Those Portions of the East-West Alleys and One North-South Alley, Between Rialto Avenue and 3rd Street, and Reserving Utility Easements Therein; And Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Approving an Indemnity Agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments Relating to the Proposed Vacation of a Portion of`I" Street South of Rialto Avenue and Those Portions of the East-West Alleys and One North-South Alley, Between Rialto Avenue and 3rd Street, Together with a Portion of 3rd Street Between"J" Street and"I" Street, and a Portion of 3rd Street at the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 Printed 812112014 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 Intersection with"K" Street. (Note: This item was included in the discussion of Agenda Item No. 6A.) Mayor Davis opened the hearing. Motion: Continue to September 2, 2014; and that the hearing remain open. RESULT: CONTINUED (4 TO 31 Next: 9/2/2014 2:00 PM MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3 04:22:08 SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Virginia Marquez,Benito J. Barrios, John Valdivia,Rikke Johnson NAYS: Fred Shorett, Henry Nickel, James Mulvihill 7. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda to be Heard at 6:30 p.m. Betty Jean Long, San Bernardino, spoke about items stolen from her at the Jerry L. Pettis V. A. Hospital and the Norman Feldheym Library. Melissa Cordova, Highland, spoke on behalf of the aerobics group at the Phoenix Community Center in Speicher Park. She stated how she and others had made lifestyle changes thanks to the Community Center. The Community Center was vandalized a few months ago and the copper wire from the air-conditioner was stolen so she asked if efforts to replace their stolen air conditioner could be sped up. Roger Henderson, San Bernardino, spoke about recent hiring decisions by the City Council and said that in order to prosper, we need to move ahead with qualified people and said he was there to support the Mayor and Council. Jay Lindberg, San Bernardino, spoke about how solar will save people money on their electric bills. Robert Porter, San Bernardino, spoke about coming up with better ideas and other alternatives for Wildwood Park. He stated that giving up the park for a charter school and retail doesn't make sense to him. Jim Smith, San Bernardino, spoke about the two Charter Amendments that will be placed on the ballot in November and stated that the public needs to be fully informed about them. Joe Ortiz, San Bernardino, spoke against criminals and members of the Council voting against the public. 8. Items to be Referred to Council Committees None Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 Printed 812112014 Joint Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:28 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, September 2, 2014. GEORGEANN"GIGI"HANNA City Clerk By Valerie R. Montoya Deputy City Clerk U Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 Printed 812112014