HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-2017 MCC MinutesCity of San Bernardino
Mayor R. Carey Davis
300 North "D" Street Council Members
San Bernardino, CA 92418 Virginia Marquez
Benito Barrios
http://www.sbcity.org John Valdivia
MINUTES
Fred Shorett
Henry Nickel
Bessine Richard
Jim Mulvihill
JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING
AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING
AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING
AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017
COUNCIL CHAMBER
The Joint Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order by Mayor R. Carey Davis at 2:06 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2017, in the Council
Chamber, 300 North "D" Street (Lobby), San Bernardino, CA.
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
Late
2:10 p.m.
John Valdivia
Council Member, Ward 3
Late
2:00 p.m.
Fred Shorett
Council Member, Ward 4
Present
2:00 p.m.
Henry Nickel
Council Member, Ward 5
Present
2:00 p.m.
Bessine L. Richard
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.
Gary D. Saenz
City Attorney
Present
2:00 p.m.
Andrea Miller
Assistant City Manager
Present
2:00 p.m.
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Closed Session
Chief Assistant City Attorney Jolena Grider, citing Government Code section 54954.4(e)
and 54957(c), announced that the council should meet with the police chief to discuss
potential danger to city buildings, and that this issue arose after the posting of the
agenda. The council agreed to take both issues up in a single vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
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B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation — Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Pepe's Towing v. City of San Bernardino
Sir
Jason Desjardens
Center for Biological Diversity, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
City v. Nguyen
City v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
D. PERSONNEL — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b):
City Manager
E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS — Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8
385 N. "E" Street (APN 0134-241-64), Negotiator: Mark Scott / Andrea Miller
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Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances
City Clerk Gigi Hanna read into the record the titles of all the resolutions and ordinances
on the agenda for March 6, 2017.
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
Following a moment of silence in honor Civil Service Commissioner and 40 -year City
employee Evelyn Alexander, Dr. Clyde Stewart of Westside Christian Center, led the
invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Dezerai Ponce, a fifth grade student
at Graciano Gomez Elementary School.
2. Closed Session Report
City Attorney Gary Saenz reported the following actions:
Under Agenda Item No. 1B, anticipated litigation, significant exposure to
litigation:
In the matter of Center for Biological Diversity, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et
al., Council gave direction by a vote of 7-0.
Under Agenda Item No. 1 C, anticipated litigation, initiation of litigation:
In the matter of City v. Nguyen, Council gave direction by a vote of 6-0, with
Council Member Barrios absent.
In the matter of City v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Council gave direction by a vote
of 7-0.
Under Agenda Item No. 1 D, Personnel:
In the matter of City Manager, the process was begun.
Under Agenda Item No. 1E Real Property Negotiators:
In the matter of 385 N. "E" Street (APN 0134-241-64), settlement negotiation
directive was given.
Presentations
1. San Manuel Band of Mission Indians — Presentation by Chairwoman Lynn
Valbuena and the Business Committee
Chairwoman Valbuena discussed the many positive impacts the San Manuel
Band of Mission Indians has on the city, including 4,000 jobs in the City created
by the tribal government and gaming operation.
2. Proclamation to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians — Presentation by
Mayor R. Carey Davis
Mayor Davis presented a proclamation naming March 6, 2017 as a Day of Honor
and Appreciation for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. The proclamation
was accepted by Chairwoman Valbuena and the Business Committee.
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3. San Bernardino Police Department vs. San Bernardino County Fire
Baseball Game at the San Manuel Stadium — Presentation by Vicki
Cervantes
Officer Cervantes announced the benefit baseball game between the city's first
responders will be April 30 at San Manuel stadium, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Assistant Chief Dan Munsey of San Bernardino County Fire Department
introduced himself as the city's new fire chief.
4. Chamber of Commerce & Local Elected Officials Announcements
Jack Avakian announced the upcoming Chamber of Commerce events.
Consent Calendar
Council members pulled the following items from Consent Calendar for further
discussion: Item 9 (pulled by Valdivia), Item 10 (pulled by Barrios), Item 12 (pulled by
Marquez and Mulvihill), Item 16 (pulled by Mulvihill), Item 17 (pulled by Nickel), and Item
18 (pulled by Nickel).
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
5. City Clerk
Waive Full Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances on the agenda dated March
6, 2017.
Approved
Motion: Waive Full Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances on the agenda
dated March 6, 2017.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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6. City Clerk
Minutes for February 21, 2017
Approved
Motion: Approve the minutes of the Mayor and City Council meeting of
February 21, 2017, as submitted.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
7. Finance
Commercial and Payroll Checks
Approved
Motion: Approve the commercial and payroll checks for February 2017.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
8. Community Development
Amendment Number Two to an Agreement with Eco Tierra Consulting
Approved
Motion:
Reso. 2017-27
Adopt the resolution.
Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, , Authorizing the Execution of
Amendment Number Two to the Consulting Services
Agreement with Eco Tierra Consulting, Inc. for the
Comprehensive Development Code Update.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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9. City Manager
March 6, 2017
Amendment Number One to the Consultant Services Agreement Between the
City of San Bernardino and Annie Clark
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. 2017-28 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Amendment Number One to the Consultant
Services Agreement between the City and Annie Clark.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
10. City Attorney
Employment Agreement with City Manager
Speaker
Scott Olson
Approved
Motion:
Reso. 2017-29
Adopt the resolution.
Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the Mayor to to execute
an employment agreement for the position of City Manager
with Mark Scott to Commence on March 8, 2017.
RESULT: ADOPTED [8-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill, Davis*
*Under the City's revised Charter, Mayor and Council vote on the City Manager's hiring.
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11. City Mana er
Relocation Related Agreements
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. 2017-30 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to
Approve Payments for Move Related Services in an Amount
Not to Exceed $150,000.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John�Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
12. City Manager
Professional Services Agreement -- IDS Group Engineering and Design Services
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. 2017-31 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute an Agreement with IDS Group for Engineering and
Design Services Related to Several Structures in the City
Hall Plaza for an Amount Not to Exceed $1,009,540.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
13. Successor Housing Agency
St. Bernadine Senior Housing Property Subordination Deed of Trust
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. 2017-32 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Acting as the Successor Housing
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Approving the Subordination of Deed
of Trust to Refinance a Senior Mortgage for St. Bernadine
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Senior Housing Property Located t 550 W. 5t" Street, San
Bernardino.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
14. Police
Purchase and Installation of New Flooring at Police Headquarters
Approved
Motion:
Reso. 2017-33
Adopt the resolution.
Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Authorizing the Appropriation of
$20,000 into Adopted FY2016/17 Budget, Issuance of a
Purchase Order to G&S Carpet Mills, Inc., and Execution of
a Vendor Service Agreement Between the City of San
Bernardino , California, and G&S Carpet Mills, Inc.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
15. Police
Amendment Number Three to the Vendor Services Agreement with Platinum
Security, Inc., for Security Services at Various City Locations
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. 2017-34 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Authorizing the Execution of
Amendment Number Three to the Vendor Services
Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and
Platinum Security, Inc., for Security Services at Various City
Locations.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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16. City Attorney
Professional Services Agreement with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth P.C. for
Litigation Services
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolutions.
Reso. 2017-35 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Authorizing the Execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Straddling Yocca
Carlson & Rauth P.C. for Legal Services Related to
Litigation.
Reso. 2017-36
Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino Acting as the Successor Agency to the Former
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino,
California, Authorizing the Execution of a Professional
Services Agreement with Straddling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
P.C. for Legal Services Related to Litigation.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
17. Community Development
Amendment Number One to Increase Contract Amount for Two Code
Enforcement Board -Up Contractors — Absolute Property Preservation and Brett
Carlson Construction
Council Member Nickel said he would abstain because he had questions about
the contractors.
Approved
Motion:
Reso. 2017-37
Adopt the resolution.
Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Authorizing the Execution of
Amendment Number One with Absolute Property
Preservation and Brett Carlson Construction for "On Call"
Board -Up and Abatement Services.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [6-0]
MOVER:
John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER:
Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:
Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSTAIN:
Nickel
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18. Successor A enc
Purchase and Sale Agreement for 333 North "H" Street, San Bernardino
Approved
Motion:
Reso. 2017-38
Adopt the resolution.
Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, Approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement
and Joint Escrow Instructions Between the City of San
Bernardino and Fairview Ford Sales, Inc., with Respect to
the Real Property Located at 333 North H Street, San
Bernardino, California (APN 0134-182-04) and Approving
Certain Related Actions.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
Public Hearings
19. Public Works
Refuse Accounts Liens.
The mayor opened the public hearing. The back-up for this item only included
APN numbers, not addresses. Chief Assistant City Attorney Jolena Grider
suggested the hearing be continued.
Approved
Motion: Keep the hearing open and continue to March 20, 2017.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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Staff Reports
20. City Manager
Amendment No. 1 to Lease with Vanir Tower
Approved
Motion:
Reso. 2017-39
Adopt the resolution.
Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Amendment Number One to the Lease with Vanir
Tower Building, Inc., for 290 North D Street, San Bernardino,
California.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Virginia Marques, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
21. City Manager
California Partnership for Safe Communities Relating to Implementation of the
Ceasefire Program
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. 2017-40 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute an Agreement with California Partnership for Safe
Communities for Implementation of the Ceasefire Program.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Benito Barrios, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER: Virginia Marques, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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22. City Manager
Charter Implementation Update
Approved
Motion: Send this item to a workshop.
RESULT: ADOPTED [5-2]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Benito Barrios, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Nickel, Richard
NAYS: Shorett, Mulvihill
23. City Manager
Property Disposition Strategy
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. 2017-41 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino Acting as the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino,
California, Approving the Property Disposition Strategy.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
24. City Attorney
City Policy Regarding Letters Signed by a Majority of the City Council
Approved
Motion:
Reso. 2017-42
Adopt the resolution.
Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Establishing a Policy Regarding
Letters Written by a Majority of the City Council.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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25.
P14
City Attorney
Letter Requesting Federal Assistance
Speakers
Shirley Harlan
James Albert
Jody Isenberg
Anthony Fernandez
Michael Segura
Rocio Aguayo
Pablo Machado
Erika Ruiz
Rocio Ruiz -Chen
Ivan Aguayo
Miriam Nieto
Fabian Torres
Robert Porter
Luis Lozano
No vote was taken on this item
City Attorney
Authorization to Send Letter in Support of Inland Empire Job Corps
Soeakers
Shirley Harlan
Approved
Motion:
Reso. 2017-43
Adopt the resolution.
Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Authorizing the Mayor and City
Council of the City of San Bernardino to Send a Letter in
Support of Inland Empire Job Corps to Congress and the
President of the United States.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
27. Council Office
Discussion of Illegal Fireworks
No vote was taken on this item.
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28. Public Comments for Items Not on the Agenda
Daniel Duffy, student of social work at CSUSB, spoke about a survey that found that
people want regulation of the marijuana shops. He requested that th council do this
soon in order to use funds raised from the regulation for other needs in the city.
Teresa Angulo, spoke about the project she nd other CSUSB students have been
working on, assessing community needs.
Scott Olson, San Bernardino, said that Measure O passed and Prop 64 passed and
the voters have given you their answer about their feelings regarding marijuana. He said
the situation in the city regarding marijuana shops is the responsibility of Gary Saenz,
as legal advisor to the city. He also admonished the mayor for not seeking advice from
Paul Chabot.
James Penman, San Bernardino, spoke about a letter from his firm to the City
regarding towing contracts and city policies.
Amelia Lopez, San Bernardino, announced that the kick-off for the 2017 Sober
Graduation event is Thursday, March 9 at Indian Springs High School.
Sandra Ibarra, San Bernardino, said she was glad to see the young voters come out to
the meeting and said she had voted no n all of the city initiatives on the November 2016
ballot. She said the Charter would not be implemented as it should, and said that the
dispensary ban is not working as it should. She suggested $100,000 fines for them. She
said that that by targeting marijuana, the city is targeting the poor and minorities. The
voters spoke, she said, and we have to respect their votes.
Jay Lindberg said the city has to deal with Measure O because it negotiated in bad
faith with people for 20 years. He discussed problems of climate change and showed a
map showing temperature anomalies in the Artic.
Blanca Lopez, discussed the California Earned Income Tax Credit and added a flier
about it into the record.
Matthew Aguayo, San Bernardino, asked why the city is still criminalizing people for
the use of marijuana. He said Community Development Block Grant funds should not
be used for infrastructure, but to support social service agencies. He said he would not
be a 21 -year-old City commissioner without the help of such agencies.
John Abad, San Bernardino, said the city needs federal funds and people here didn't
understand that the letter (discussed in Item 25) would bring money into the city. We
lack a tax base. People don't live here because they are afraid of the city. The city
needs housing.
William Ciocci, San Bernardino, congratulated people for coming out about the letter
(discussed in Item 25). He said, however, that when people come out, their voices aren't
heard, their will isn't done; instead, they are labeled a gadfly. He said he had warned
city officials about the perils of Measure O early in the initiative process, but they
avoided him in order to keep the status quo.
Crystal Ramirez, San Bernardino, said she represented San Bernardino Generation
Now.
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Roxana Barrera, said she was Vice President of representing San Bernardino Valley
College Progressives group.
James Albert, said he represented Our Revolution.
Erika Ruiz, San Bernardino, said she represented Inland Congregations United for
Change.
Luis Tirado, San Bernardino, said he represented San Bernardino County Young
Democrats.
Fabian Leon Torres, San Bernardino, said he represented San Bernardino Generation
Now and that the main concerns the group had to the letter (discussed in Item 25) were
the ideologies embedded in the letter. He asked the Mayor and City Council if they
serve a selected demographic. He said the group wants the MCC to acknowledge the
letter was an error, make a statement to that effect.
Miriam Nieto, said she was a member of San Bernardino Gneeration Now said that
many of her fellow young adults do not attend council meetings regularly because they
work at that time. Not everyone is privileged enough to sit for this many hours to find out
what is going on. She said: We are representing our city well and we wish you guys
would do the same thing. You need to apologize to the community for sending the letter
without the community's knowledge and agreement on the letter.
Ariana Corona, representing ICUC, said another request was to retract the letter.
Luis Lozano, representing CSUSB College Democrats, said another demand is that all
the officials who signed the letter attend a town hall hosted by the community on April
20, 2017.
Michael Segura, representing San Bernardino Generation Now and ICUC said the
Mayor and Council need to listen to all of the community. He said some of the
responses the council made (regarding Item 25) were rude and he is disappointed in
that, after alit he work he had put in on behalf of the city.
Allen Bartelman, San Bernardino, said the letter (discussed in Item 25) was clearly out
of line and the just demands of the people should be heard. He said the City needs to
withdraw the letter and revote every portion of it in another letter to Trump. He said the
City is still subject to a Brown Act complaint on the matter. He also said he is a disabled
vet, occasionally used medical marijuana and advocated for the Carosel Mall to become
a cannabis emporium.
Marven Norman, Colton, said the letter (discussed in Item 25) was disconcerting; they
are looking for resources, but only one resource was being asked for. A multi -prong
strategy is needed to address recovery for the city.
29. Items to be referred to Council Committees
No items were referred to Council Committees.
Council Member Nickel asked his colleagues to fill any commissioner vacancies they
may have so that lack of quorum does not continue to thwart the ability to conduct
commission business.
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30. Announcements by Mayor, City Council and Executive Staff
31. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. in memory of Evelyn Rose Alexander, 40 -year
employee of the city and a Civil Service Board commissioner. The next joint regular
meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency is scheduled for_ 2:_0.0 p.m., Monday,
March 20, 2017.
Georgea n "Gigi" H nna, CMC
City Clerk
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