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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,JUNE 15, 2015
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, June 15, 2015, in the
Council Chamber of City Hall, 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, Ward 4 Present 2:00 p.m.
Henry Nickel Council Member, Ward 5 Present 2:15 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 2:00 p.m.
Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna City Clerk Present 2:00 p.m.
,e Allen Parker City Manager Present 2:00 p.m.
Gary D. Saenz City Attorney Present 2:00 p.m.
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0 1. Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Sections(s):
A. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
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 Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - initiation of litigation -
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
City of San Bernardino v. Wells Fargo Bank
D. Closed Session - personnel - pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
City Manager
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.
Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances
Deputy City Clerk Montoya read into the record the titles of all the resolutions and ordinances on
the agenda.
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Pastor Jim Hall from Generations Church. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Georgeann"Gigi" Hanna, City Clerk.
2. Closed Session Report
City Attorney Saenz announced that in the matter of City of San Bernardino — U.S.
Bankruptcy Court, Case No. 6:12-bk-28006 MJ proceedings, Council approved
contract extension with the Law Firm of Bienart, Miller and Katzman by vote of 6-0.
In the case of City of San Bernardino v. Wells Fargo Bank, Council gave settlement
0 negotiation directive by vote of 6-0.
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3. Appointments
3A. Mayor's Office
Appointment of Dan Carlone to the Civil Service Board - Mayor R. Carey Davis
Motion: Approve the appointment of Dan Carlone to the Civil Service Board as
requested by Mayor R. Carey Davis.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:08:301
MOVER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
ABSENT: John Valdivia
4. Presentations
4A. Citizen of the Month --Dr. Ernest "Ernie" Garcia & Dr. Dorothy Garcia -- Council
Member Shorett
4B. Certified Municipal Clerk Designation for Gigi Hanna -- Rachel Clark & Vicki
Kasad, City Clerks Association of California
4C. The Great Race -- Final Report -- Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Director Mickey Valdivia
4D. Water Conservation -- Stacey Aldstadt, General Manager, City of San Bernardino
Municipal Water Department
A Power Point entitled "San Bernardino Municipal Water Department Drought & Water
Conservation"was presented by Matt Litchfield, Director of Water Utilities.
4E. Certificates of Recognition -- Firefighter/Paramedics John Marini and Nick Harkins
-- Fire Chief Larry Waterhouse
Art Andres, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal, Ontario Fire Department, presented trophy
awarded by Dr. Howard Backer, Director of the California Emergency Medical Services
Authority to Firefighters/Paramedics for winning this year's California Paramedic State
Competition.
4F. Bankruptcy/Strategic Planning Update -- Management Partners
A brief update was given by Andy Belknap, Regional Vice President of Management
Partners, Inc. He stated that on July 15, 2015, there would be a hearing on litigation filed
by the Firefighter's Union on contracting issue and on July 17, 2015, there would be a
Status Conference on the City's case. This would be the first such conference since the
Plan of Adjustment was submitted to the Bankruptcy Court on May 29, 2015. He also
stated that the Core Strategic Planning Committee would be meeting on July 20, 2015
' Approximate time of motion/second, according to timestamp on video posted on the City web site.
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4F. Continued
and they would be receiving a presentation from noted Strategic Banker and Motivational
Speaker, Ron Kaufman, who would also be meeting with City staff and employees the
following day.
4G. Fire Department Announcement About Fireworks -- Judy Crouteau & Manuel
Sedano
411. Chamber of Commerce & Local Elected Officials Announcements
' Upcoming events were announced by Roger Henderson of the San Bernardino Area
Chamber of Commerce.
Heather Rouhana, Assembly Member Marc Steinorth's office, gave an update on the
Stuff The Bus Sport's Edition. It was a Sport equipment drive which benefited the
schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District.
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 June
15, 2015.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:06:01
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
513. 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] 02:06:01
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5C. Finance
Approval of Checks Warrants and Payroll Checks
Motion: Approve the claims and payroll and authorize the issuance of warrants as
listed.
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0 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:06:01
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5D. Human Resources
RES. 2015-116 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing Policy Implementation of Paid Sick Leave for All Part-Time,
Seasonal, Temporary, and New Full Time Hires.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
FRESULT_: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:25:08
MOVER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5E. Information Technoloav
RES. 2015-117 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Issuance of a Purchase Order and Execution of an Agreement
with Accela, Inc., for Permit Application Maintenance Services.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:06:01
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5F. Parks, Recreation & Community Services
RES. 2015-118 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Purchase of an Industrial Diesel Engine Driven Portable
Generator in the Amount of$69,450.00.
Mickey Valdivia, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services answered
Council Member Nickel's question regarding EPA standards and stated that they were
adhering to those standards.
In response to Council Member Nickel's question, Tony Frossard, Director of Public
Works, indicated that the generator which the Public Works Department had was similar
to the one that Parks and Recreation had, but that it was out of compliance as far as the
AQMD was concerned.
Public Comments:
Scott Olson, San Bernardino
Jay Lindberg, San Bernardino
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Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:31:00
MOVER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5G. Parks, Recreation & Community Services
RES. 2015-119 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Ratifying the Submission of a Grant Application to Kaiser Permanente
Operation Splash Regional Community Benefit Grant Program in the Amount of
$27,000, Accepting the Grant Award, and Allocating the Grant Award to Support the
Summer Aquatics Program.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:06:01
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5H. Police
RES. 2015-120 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Animal Control Division to Waive Adoption Fees for
Adoptions of All Animals on June 13, 2015, June 20, 2015, and June 27, 2015.
Public Comments:
Oscar Perez, Animal Control Manager, San Bernardino
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:06:01
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5I. Police
RES. 2015-121 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Receipt and Obligation of the Allocated FY 2015/2016
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funds and Execution of a JAG Interlocal Agreement
Between the City of San Bernardino and County of San Bernardino.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:32:38
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5J. Public Works
RES. 2015-122 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Approving the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Twin Creek Orange Show Road
Storm Drain Project (PW Project No. 15-001).
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
[ RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:06:01
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5K. Public Works
RES. 2015-123 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Vendor Service
Agreements with Inland Empire Landscape and Service Scape for the Landscape
Maintenance on the City of San Bernardino's Landscape Maintenance Districts.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:36:55
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5L. Public Works
RES. 2015-124 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement and Issuance of a Purchase Order
in the Amount of $1,500,000 to Merit Oil Company for the Purchase of Gasoline and
Diesel Fuel.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:41:10
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
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5M. Public Works
RES. 2015-125 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Submittal of Oil Payment Program Application and
Accepting Funds from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle).
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:06:01
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5N. Public Works
RES. 2015-126 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Submittal of the City/County Payment Program Application
(CAPRS) to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:06:01
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
50. Public Works
RES. 2015-127 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Confirming the 2015/2016 Assessment Rolls for Various Assessment
Districts Located Within the City of San Bernardino; And
RES. 2015-128 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Confirming the 2015/2016 Special Tax for Certain Parcels of Real Property
Within Community Facilities District No. 1033 for a Portion of the Operation and
Maintenance Costs of the Verdemont Fire Station; And
RES. 2015-129 - Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino, Authorizing and Setting the Special Tax Rate for that Certain Area Generally
Located North of Highland Avenue, East of Golden Avenue for Paramedic Services,
Special Tax Area 2006-1, and Approving the Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Tax Roll.
Council Member Johnson stated he would abstain on Exhibit A — AD953 and AD1029
since these landscape maintenance districts were located within 500 feet of his property.
Public Comments:
Scott Olson, San Bernardino
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Motion: Adopt the Resolutions (3).
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 02:54:46
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
6. Public Hearings
6A. Community Development
Ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Adopting
Development Code Amendment 14-20 and Amending Titles 5, 12, and 19 of the San
Bernardino Municipal Code to Make Minor Changes Relating to Permitting
Requirements for Temporary Use and Special Events. (FIRST READING) (Continued
from April 20, 2015)
Mayor Davis opened the hearing.
Mark Persico, Director of Community Development, gave an explanation of
Development Code Amendment 14-20. He stated that the primary aspect of this
Ordinance was to consolidate and streamline the permit process.
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:
Jay Lindberg, San Bernardino
Motion: Close the hearing; and lay over Ordinance for final adoption.
RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] 01:30:32
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
7. Staff Reports
7A. Council Office
Report on Public Works Department Changes and Impacts on City Services
Public Comments:
^ John Hillman, President of NENA, San Bernardino
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Motion: Request the Director of Public Works to prepare a report for the Common
Council of all the changes within the Public Works Department. The
report must include the impact of the changes on City services, impact on
Capital Improvement Projects and the plan and timeline to restore City
services.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 03:24:07
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
7B. Public Works
Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino
Authorizing the Execution of Amendment Number Seven to the Franchise Agreement
with Jack's Disposal, Inc. to Include Street Sweeping Services, a Term Extension to
Allow Month to Month Service, and Issuance of a Purchase Order.
Public Comments:
Gary M. Clifford, Executive Vice President, Athens Services, San Bernardino,
explained Athen's proposal for street sweeping.
Scott Olson, San Bernardino
Charles Greenwood, San Bernardino
' Mike Arreguin, Vice President, Burrtec Waste Industries, Fontana
Danny Louie, San Bernardino
Barbara Babcock, San Bernardino
David Maynus, San Bernardino
Allen Parker, City Manager recommended that this item be deferred to July 6, 2015 so
that all issues are addressed at that time.
Motion: Continue to July 6, 2015.
RESULT: CONTINUED [4 TO 31 03:57:02
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Shorett, Johnson, Mulvihill
NAYS: Barrios, Valdivia, Nickel
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8. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
Jeff Snow, Republic Services, Huntington Beach, expressed his excitement and
congratulations to the City of San Bernardino for the upcoming Route 66 Great Race
Event. He stated that beginning on Saturday, June 20, 2015 in Kirkwood, Missouri near
St. Louis, vintage cars would thrill millions across the country as they race across
America.
He stated that San Bernardino had the tremendous honor of serving as a select host City
to the Great Race, and would be hosting an overnight stay on Saturday, June 27, 2015.
Mr. Snow indicated that together with the Vintage Car Rally Association, the Great Race
had raised over $500,000 for autism one mile at a time. He said that Republic
Services wished the City of San Bernardino great success in this historic event and
was proud to partner with the City.
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, announced that on Saturday, June 20, 2015 there will be
a Community Fest with Generation Now and other groups. He stated that he would be
there as well doing Paleo Days and his friend would be doing gold panning. He
suggested everyone bring their kids to the park. Mr. Porter also spoke about the
possibility of half-truths floating around and things that weren't decided with all the
facts on the table.
Sandra Ibarra, San Bernardino, stated that she had moved from Santa Ana to San
Bernardino a year ago and it broke her heart when she saw a lot of decision making
being done without a lot of questioning and information. She indicated that when she
lived in Santa Ana she saw improvement and said that San Bernardino could do the
same. She stated that the City did not have to outsource and the city employees should
continue to work for the City. She recommended to the Council that they work with what
the City has here already.
Thomas Carey, San Bernardino, stated that the City Council continued stringing items
along back and forth and going over the same things again and again about the street
sweeping. He told the Mayor that he was in control and should put a stop to things
like this. He said that the previous City Council did the same. He stated that once was
sufficient and if the City Council didn't have the facts then the items should be carried
over to the next meeting. He also said that the City did not have to outsource
because outsourcing could lead to other problems. He also stated that the City needed the
trees.
Betty Jean Long, San Bernardino, spoke about someone taking her dog and being
robbed again.
Scott Olson, San Bernardino, read a letter from the Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection to Council Member Shorett dated November 1, 2013 regarding contracting
with Cal Fire. He stated that the Mayor and City Council had not changed and that
outsourcing was the agenda. He stated that what was best for the City is gone.
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Reverend George E. Honn, President of the San Bernardino Kiwanis Club, San
Bernardino, stated that he loved San Bernardino. He announced that the Kiwanis Club
awarded $20,000 in scholarships to High School students in San Bernardino. He also
announced that he was the band leader for Jangle Jazz and that Jangle Jazz and the Larry
Jackson Family Singers would be performing at the Community Festival at Perris Hill
Park on June 20, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. He also stated that he reluctantly
accepted the position of President of a new group called "The San Bernardino Service
Council". This group was made up of all of the service clubs in San Bernardino faith
based organization and governmental agencies who could help the City. Their group
looked forward to helping the City with a major Public Works improvement project
because they had heard tonight that Public Works didn't have the money to do the job.
Reverend Honn announced that The San Bernardino Service Council met the fourth
Thursday of each month in the MIC Conference Room, 6th Floor of City Hall.
Marilyn Kraft, Volunteer, Central City Lutheran Mission, San Bernardino spoke about
their services for homeless residents and residents at risk of becoming homeless. She
stated that their homeless shelter housed 70 men and had been at full capacity each night.
Ms. Kraft indicated that they also had a weekday noon hot meal program open to the
community and an after school program, among other things. She said that Central City
Lutheran Mission had great service because of providers, partners, and involvement
by faith-based communities.
Al Palazzo, Rialto, stated that Mark Persico told him that he disagreed with his vision for
San Bernardino. Mr. Palazzo asked Mr. Persico what part of the vision concept was
he in disagreement with.
Roxanne Williams, San Bernardino, thanked the Public Works employees for the hard
work that they did and how they work, live, shop in the City and send their children to
school here. She also spoke out about the article in the L.A. Times and how they should
have written about all the positive things that have happened in San Bernardino and not
the negative.
Barbara Babcock, San Bernardino, asked that the Mayor and City Council do the
right thing and be fair to the citizens who came to speak. She stated that everyone
should have equal time to speak about their topics. She also spoke about the street
sweeping and the L.A. Times article.
Jay Lindberg, San Bernardino, spoke about street sweeping, fireworks, and the brown
lawns in the City. He suggested that a City initiative be made in order to increase the
minimum wage and how it would have a significant impact in reducing the crime rate in
this City; NAFTA; and the war on drugs.
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9. Items to be Referred to Council Committees/Council Member Requests
None
9A. Council Office
Update on Homeless Issue in San Bernardino
Council Member Shorett spoke about his time spent looking into the homeless issue and
CDBG funds that fund homelessness, emergency housing, etc. He requested that the City
Manager provide the City Council with a report about the homeless issues, City policies,
and partners and/or providers who were working with the City.
Motion: Direct the City Manager to prepare a comprehensive report on homeless
situation in San Bernardino and give to City Council at meeting of July 20,
2015.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 05:41:25
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
10. Announcements By Council Members & Executive Staff
11. Adjournment
At 10:58 p.m., the meeting adjourned to 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2015, in the EDA
Board Room, 201 N. `B" Street, San Bernardino, for a Budget Workshop.
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., Monday, July 6, 2015.
GEORGEANN "GIGI" HANNA
City Clerk
By
Valerie R. Montoya
Deputy City Clerk
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