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Fred Henry
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Rikke Johnson
Jim 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
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AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 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 2:10 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2015, in the
Council Chamber of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street (Lobby), San Bernardino, California.
Roll Call
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Virginia Marquez Council Member, Ward 1 Present- p.m.
Benito J. Barrios Council Member, Ward 2 Present 2:00 p.m.
John Valdivia Council Member, Ward 3 Present: 2:00 p.m.
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present' 2:00 p.m.
Henry Nickel Council Member, Ward 5 Present ' 3:30 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.
Allen Parker City Manager Present 2:00 p.m.
Gary D. Saenz Cit Attorne Present 2:00 .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) and (d)(1):
In re: City of San Bernardino - U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Case No. 6:12-bk-
28006 MJ;
Mekione Samatua, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al. - San Bernardino
Superior Court, Case No. CIVDS 917832;
Shab el Awar Trust v. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior
Court, Case No. CIVDS 1503854;
City of San Bernardino v. Lucille's Collective, et al. - San Bernardino Superior
Court, Case No. CIVDS 1505409;
Stout, Marveen F., et al. v. City of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior
Court, Case No. CIVDS1508992.
B. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - significant exposure to
litigation - pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Two (2) Items
C. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - initiation of litigation -
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
City v. Cline
City v. Purpero
City v. Le
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.
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2. Closed Session Report
City Attorney Saenz reported the following actions:
Under Agenda Item No. 1 A, existing litigation:
In the matter of Mekione Samatua, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., the
Council authorized an increase to the outside attorney fee cap by vote of 6-0 (Council
Member Nickel absent);
In the matter of Shab el Awar Trust v. City of San Bernardino, the Council gave
settlement directive by vote of 6-0 (Council Member Nickel absent);
In the matter of City of San Bernardino v. Lucille's Collective, et al., the Council
gave settlement directive by vote of 6-0 (Council Member Nickel absent);
In the matter of Stout, Marveen F., et al. v. City of San Bernardino, the Council
gave settlement directive by vote of 6-0 (Council Member Nickel absent).
Under Agenda Item No. I C, anticipated litigation—initiation of litigation:
In the matter of City v. Cline, the Council gave settlement directive by vote of 6-0
(Council Member Nickel absent);
In the matter of City v. Purpero, the Council gave settlement directive by vote of 6-0
(Council Member Nickel absent);
In the matter of City v. Le, the Council gave settlement directive by vote of 7-0.
City Attorney Saenz announced that on November 16, 2015, the Mayor and Common
Council voted 4-3, with Council Members Marquez, Nickel and Mulvihill voting "no", to
approve a transition agreement and mutual release between the City and City Manager
Allen Parker in exchange for a mutual release of claims and the resignation of Allen
Parker. The terms of the agreement were as follows:
1. Twelve months of base salary payable in twelve equal installments beginning
January 15, 2016, and ending in December 2016.
2. Continuance of health insurance for twelve months from the resignation date.
3. Resignation date of December 31, 2015.
The agreement was signed by Mr. Parker and the City on November 23, 2015.
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 Pastor Anthony Fox of True Vine Ministries. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Matthew and Jacob Alvarado, second grade students at Thompson
Elementary School.
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3. Appointments
3.A Mayor's Office
Appointment of Cassie R. Levy to the Mobile Home Board - Mayor R. Carey Davis
Motion: Approve the appointment of Cassie R. Levy to the Mobile Home Board as
requested by Mayor R. Carey Davis.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:06:351 1
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
3.13 Mayor's Office
Appointment of Cassie R. Levy to the Animal Control Commission as a Voting Member
- Mayor R. Carey Davis
Motion: Approve the appointment of Cassie R. Levy to the Animal Control
Commission as a voting member as requested by Mayor R. Carey Davis.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:06:35
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill
Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
3.0 Mayor's Office
Appointment of Damon L. Alexander to the Board of Police Commissioners - Council
Member Jim Mulvihill
Motion: Approve the appointment of Damon L. Alexander to the Board of Police
Commissioners as requested by Council Member Jim Mulvihill.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:09:42
MOVER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
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Approximate time motion/second were made, according to timestamp on video posted on City web site.
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4. Presentations
4A. Certificate of Recognition - Lynda K. Savage, SBCUSD Board Member, Retired -
Council Member Mulvihill
A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Lynda K. Savage from Senator Mike
Morrell's office.
4B. Bankruptcy/Strategic Planning Update -- Management Partners
Andy Belknap, Regional Vice President, Management Partners, Inc., stated that a revised
Plan of Adjustment and Disclosure Statement was filed with the court on November 25,
2015, which addressed certain objections to the plan that were filed by creditors. He said
it explained in more detail why the City's plan was feasible, how debts would be adjusted
in bankruptcy, and how the City would be solvent upon exit from bankruptcy. Mr.
Belknap stated that objections to the plan were due on December 16, 2015, and a hearing
was scheduled on December 23, 2015. He added that the plan would soon be available
on the City's website.
4C. Chamber of Commerce & Local Elected Officials Announcements
Phil Waller announced upcoming Chamber events and activities.
Congressman Pete Aguilar extended his thoughts and prayers to the victims of the tragic
shooting that occurred at the Inland Regional Center on December 2, 2015. He thanked
City leaders for organizing the candlelight vigil at the San Manuel Stadium, and
commended the efforts of local law enforcement on behalf of several of the victims.
5. Consent Calendar
5A. City Attorney
ORD. MC-1419 — An Ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Adding Chapter 9.62 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code Regarding
Median Island Safety. (FINAL READING)
Public Comments:
Jay Lindberg, San Bernardino
Motion: Adopt the Ordinance.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
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0 5B. City Attorney
RES. 2015-259 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with
Wagner & Pelayes for Legal Services Related to in Re: City of San Bernardino;
Raymond Newberry, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al. Adversary Proceeding, 6:15-
ap-01283-MJ.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:47:45
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5C. City Clerk
Council Minutes - September 8, 2015; and September 21, 2015
Motion: Approve the Minutes of the Mayor and Common Council Meetings of
September 8, 2015; and September 21, 2015.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5D. City Clerk
Mayor and Common Council Regular Meeting Dates for 2016
Motion: Approve the following dates for regular meetings of the Mayor and
Common Council for the year 2016: January 4 and 19 (Tuesday due to
holiday); February 1 and 16 (Tuesday due to holiday); March 7 and 21;
April 4 and 18; May 2 and 16; June 6 and 20; July 5 (Tuesday due to
holiday) and 18; August 1 and 15; September 6 (Tuesday due to holiday)
and 19; October 3 and 17; November 7 and 21; and December 5 and 19.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5E. City Clerk
RES. 2015-260 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino
0 Permit the County Registrar of Voters to Render Services to the City of San Bernardino
Relating to the General Municipal Election to be Held on February 2, 2016 and
Authorizing the City Clerk to Pay the Invoice for the Costs of Said Election.
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Motion: Adopt the Resolution, as amended, to conduct the General Municipal
Election to be held on February 2, 2016, as a polling place election with
cost overages to be billed and paid for by the City.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 11 01:01:10
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Benito J. Barrios, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
NAYS: Fred Shorett
5F. City Clerk
Waive Full Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances
Motion: Waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances on the agenda dated
December 7, 2015.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5G. City Clerk Review
Council Minutes - October 5, 2015; and October 19, 2015
Motion: Approve the Minutes of the Mayor and Common Council Meetings of
October 5, 2015; and October 19, 2015.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
514. City ManaEer
RES. 2015-261 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Approving a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and
the Middle Management Employees Represented by the Teamsters Local 1932 Extending
the Terms and Conditions of Employment.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
0 SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
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5I. City Manatzer
RES. 2015-262 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of Amendment Number One to the Hearing
Officer Services Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and Jones & Mayer.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5J. 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] 00:45:58 1
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
`.r AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5K. Finance
Approval of Commercial Checks and Payroll Checks
Motion: Approve the claims and payroll and authorize the issuance of warrants as
listed.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:5871
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5L. Finance
RES. 2015-263 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the City of San
Bernardino and the Pun Group, LLP, Certified Public Accountants for the Provision of
Financial Auditing Services.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 11 _ 01:02:01
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
NAYS: John Valdivia
5M. Human Resources
Holiday Closure Dates and 2016 Calendar Dates
Motion: Receive and file.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5N. Human Resources
Personnel Actions - Unclassified
Motion: Approve the unclassified personnel actions, as submitted by the Human
Resources Division Manager, in accordance with City policies and
procedures.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
50. Human Resources
RES. 2015-264 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Establishing the Position of "Senior Management Analyst," Position of
"Planning Division Manager (U)," Position of "Chief Building Official (CBO) and
Building and Safety Division Manager (U)," and "Senior Civil Engineer/Division
Manager (U)"; Approving the Job Descriptions; Reclassifying One (1) Administrative
Analyst II to Senior Management Analyst Position and Reclassifying One (1) Senior
Civil Engineer to Senior Civil Engineer/Division Manager (U) Position; Deleting One (1)
Community Development Technician Position; and Adding One (1) Associate Planner
Position.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
0 MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
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5P. Parks, Recreation & Community Services
RES. 2015-265 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Purchase of Turf Maintenance Equipment for the San
Bernardino Soccer Complex in the Amount of$140,087.82.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:05:29
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5Q. Public Works
RES. 2015-266 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Adopting the Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis (2016-2021) for
Measure "I" 2010-2040 Expenditures.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5R. Public Works
RES. 2015-267 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Approving Amendment No. I to the Right-Of-Way Cooperative Agreement
No. C11180 for the Palm Avenue Grade Separation Project with the San Bernardino
County Transportation Commission(SANBAG).
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5S. Public Works
RES. 2015-268 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Approving Contract Change Orders No. 1 and 2, for the Annual Citywide
Maintenance Services Contract for Roadway Rehabilitation Work on Various San
Bernardino City Streets Project with the Matich Corporation, Appropriating Fiscal Year
0 15-16 Funds for Said Project and for the Concrete Improvement Project. (Continued
from November 16, 2015)
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0 Council Member Marquez stated she would abstain on this item as she resided within 500
feet of the project.
Council Member Mulvihill stated he would abstain on this item due to a possible conflict
of interest.
City Attorney Saenz stated he would abstain on this item as he owned property within
500 feet of the project.
Council Member Valdivia referred to paragraph four on page 573 of the backup, which
stated, "Contract change orders over $5,000 require Mayor and City Council approval,
per Resolution 88-389." He stated that he believed that amount had caused delays for the
Public Works Department and should be revisited and possibly changed.
Chief Assistant City Attorney Grider stated that after the meeting she would take a look
at that resolution, draft an amendment, and bring it back to Council at the next meeting.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 0] 01:09:39
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson
ABSTAIN: Virginia Marquez, James Mulvihill
5T. Public Works
RES. 2015-269 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Authorizing the Establishment of Diagonal Parking on the West Side of"D"
Street, from 7th Street to 8th Street, in Front of the Police Station Building at 710 N. "D"
Street.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5U. Successor Azency
RES. 2015-270 — 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 3945 Dwight Way, San Bernardino, California.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
5V. City Manager
RES. 2015-271 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Approving a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and
the San Bernardino Police Officers' Association (SBPOA) and a Side Letter Agreement
Between the City of San Bernardino and the General Unit Employees Represented by the
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Amending the Terms and Conditions
of Employment.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 00:45:58
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Rikke Johnson, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
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6. Staff Reports
6A. Council Office
Reconsideration of Contracting of Refuse and Recycling, Street Sweeping and Right-of
Way Clean-Up Services to the City
Motion: Table.
RESULT: TABLED [6 TO 11 01:14:10
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
NAYS: Fred Shorett
6B. Mayor's Office
Discussion on OpenGov Platform (Continued from November 16, 2015)
Public Comments:
Scott Olson, San Bernardino
Jay Lindberg, San Bernardino
Motion: To amend Item No. 5 to include unaudited expenditures and revenues for
FY 2014/2015, which was omitted from the motion approved by Council
on October 5, 2015.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:15:23
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
6C. Mayor's Office
RES. 2015-272 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Creating the Quality of Life Team and Authorizing the City Manager to
Allocate Funding for the Quality of Life Team.
Chris Lopez, Chief of Staff, gave a PowerPoint Presentation entitled, "Quality of Life
Team," Office of Mayor R. Carey Davis. He stated that the recommendation was the
creation of a Quality of Life Team to help combat blight, which would help support the
following priority goals listed in the Strategic Plan: Public Safety, Quality of Life,
Business Development, Community Engagement, and Fiscal Sustainability.
Public Comments:
Bruce Gilevich, San Bernardino
Ralph Flower, San Bernardino
Roxanne Williams, San Bernardino
0 Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:26:00 1
MOVER: Benito J. Barrios, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Johnson, Mulvihill
6D. Public Works
RES. 2015-273 — Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino Adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2015-2020) for
Measure I Local Expenditures.
Council Members Marquez stated she would abstain on this item as she owned property
within 500 feet of CIP Project SS14-025.
Council Member Mulvihill stated he would abstain on this item as he owned property
within 500 feet of CIP Project SS 15-015.
City Attorney Saenz stated he would abstain on this item as he owned property within
500 feet of CIP Projects SS 15-034 and SS 16-027.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
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0 RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 01 02:02:03 1
MOVER; Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett,Nickel, Johnson
ABSTAIN: Virginia Marquez, James Mulvihill
7. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, stated that on December 2, 2015, many people lost
loved ones and were grieving. He said the City of San Bernardino needed more than
thoughts and prayers, it needed hope.
Sandra Owen Olivas, San Bernardino, stated that the residents of San Bernardino were
resilient, proud and strong.
Scott Olson, San Bernardino, stated that unless a miracle candidate showed up on the
ballot for 7t" Ward Council, he would not be voting on February 2, 2016; he spoke in
support of Bessine Littlefield-Richard for 6t" Ward Council; requested that Council
Member Nickel be investigated for information he disclosed to the Sentinel regarding the
City Manager; and asked that December 2, 2015, become a day of remembrance.
0 Keith McCarter stated that he would be making a presentation next week regarding his
request to reinstate the Sister City Committee for China. He asked the Council Members
to review the packet of information he sent to each of them and said he would address
any questions and/or concerns at that time. Mr. McCarter said he was interested in
creating an international internship and an international business expo in the City of San
Bernardino,
Jay Lindberg, San Bernardino, spoke about the recent attacks in Paris and the use of
drones in the Middle East.
Carol Donnelly, San Bernardino, a written statement regarding Citizens Offering Police
Support (C.O.P.S.) was read into the record by City Clerk Hanna.
Karmel Roe, San Bernardino, stated that San Bernardino has been given a new image —
an image of hope and strength; stated that the City was wasting money that could be used
to eliminate homelessness; demanded that the Council deny the City Manager's
severance package; and stated that she knew of someone who wanted to recall Council
Member Shorett. She said she was going to give the City her demands in writing, and if
something was not done about it, she was going to file a lawsuit against the City.
Jim Smith, Highland, spoke about the shooting that occurred at the Inland Regional
Center on December 2, 2015, and all the events held in honor of the victims and their
families; and commended the Police Chief for his leadership.
Ralph Flower, San Bernardino, commended the San Bernardino City Police and Fire
Departments for their professionalism.
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Rory Murray, San Bernardino, stated that he was saddened by the events that occurred
on December 2, 2015, but was so moved and inspired by the vigil held Thursday evening
that he wrote a song called, "We Will Rise,"which he sang.
8. Items to be Referred to Council Committees
Council Member Mulvihill suggested that the Legislative Review Committee discuss the
development of a housing policy using the "Housing First"model to end homelessness.
Council Member Nickel requested that the City Manager provide an update on the steps
the City is taking in preparation for El Nino.
9. Adjournment
At 6:59 p.m., the meeting adjourned in memory of the victims of the shooting that
occurred at the Inland Regional Center on December 2, 2015. 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, December 21, 2015.
GEORGEANN "GIGI" HANNA
City Clerk
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Linda Sutherland
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