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MINUTES
FOR THE
JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
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 4:00 PM, Wednesday, September 20,
2017, in the Board Room, 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, CA.
Call to Order
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Virginia Marquez Council Member, Ward 1 Present 4:00 PM
Benito J. Barrios Council Member, Ward 2 Present 4:25 PM
John Valdivia Council Member, Ward 3 Present 4:15 PM
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present 4:04 PM
Henry Nickel Council Member, Ward 5 Present 4:00 PM
Bessine L. Richard Council Member, Ward 6 Present 4:00 PM
James Mulvihill Council Member, Ward 7 Present 4:00 AM
R. Carey Davis Mayor Present 4:00 PM
Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna City Clerk Present 4:00 PM
Gary D. Saenz City Attorney Present 4:00 PM
Andrea Miller City Manager Present 4:00 PM
Mayor R. Carey Davis
Council Members
Virginia Marquez
Benito Barrios
John Valdivia
Fred Shorett
Henry Nickel
Bessine Richard
Jim Mulvihill
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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
AMF 1278, LLC v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS 1702219
Kush Concepts, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS 1702131
Quiang Ye, Applicant, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIVDS 1704276
Karmel Roe v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS 1712424
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) Item
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
City v. Demirkol City v. Feroze Ahmed
City v. Wilmington Trust National Assoc. City v. Arroyo
D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: Arden-Guthrie Site
Negotiator: Andrea Miller, City Manager
Closed Session Report
City Attorney Saenz reported the following actions took place in Closed Session:
In the matter of City v. Demirkol, Council gave settlement directive by a vote of 5-0,
with councilmembers Barrios and Nickel absent.
In the matter of City v. Wilmington Trust National Association, Council gave settlement
directive by a vote of 5-0, with councilmembers Barrios and Nickel absent.
In the matter of City v. Feroze Ahmed, Council gave settlement directive by a vote of 6-
0, with councilmember Nickel absent.
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In the matter of City v. Arroyo, Council gave settlement directive by a vote of 5-0, with
councilmembers Barrios and Nickel absent.
In the matter concerning real property negotiation regarding the Arden-Guthrie site, the
Council gave gave settlement directive by a vote of 7-0.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Reginald Wood of Life Changing Ministries led the invocation and the Pledge was given
by Lee Stewart, a fifth grade student at Kendall Elementary School.
Presentations
Added by Mayor Davis at the Meeting: Presentation to Participants of the Police
and Fire World Games
Assistant Chief Eric McBride showed a film of the San Bernardino participants in
the Police and Fire World Games August 7-16 in Los Angeles and said it had
been a great opportunity to showcase the city's public safety personnel on a
worldwide stage. Mayor Davis presented certificates of recognition to participants
Lt. Rob Young, Sgt. Chris Keil, Sgt. Francisco Hernandez, and Det. Alberto
Ramirez.
1. Christian and Missionary Alliance Church honoring their 65th Anniversary
– Mayor R. Carey Davis and Council Member Benito Barrios
Mayor Davis and Council Member Barrios presented a proclamation honoring the
Church’s 65 year anniversary to Pastor Alan Rosenberg. Representatives from
the offices of Assemblywoman Eloise Reyes, Assemblyman Marc Steinorth and
Senator Mike Morrell also presented certificates honoring the church.
2. Citizen of the Month – Danny Alcarez – Council Member John Valdivia
Council Member Valdivia honored Danny Alcarez a citizen of the month.
Representatives from the offices of Assemblywoman Eloise Reyes,
Assemblyman Marc Steinorth and Senator Mike Morrell also presented
certificates honoring Mr. Alcarez.
3. Student of the Month – Raziel Jordan, Pacific High School – Council
Member Benito Barrios
Council Member Barrios honored Pacific High School student Raziel Jordan as
the Student of the Month. Representatives from the offices of Assemblywoman
Eloise Reyes, Assemblyman Marc Steinorth and Senator Mike Morrell also
presented certificates honoring him.
4. Manufacturing Day
Mayor Davis presented a proclamation naming October 6 2017 as Manufacturing
Day to Molly Burgess, Executive Director of the Manufacturer’s Council. Also in
attendance were officials from Colt Beverage, based in San Bernardino.
5. Mt. Vernon Viaduct Bridge Project Update
Dennis Saylor of the San Bernardino County Transportation Agency, which has
taken the lead on the project, gave an update of the Mt. Vernon Bridge Project.
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6. Chamber of Commerce & Local Elected Officials Announcements
Lesley Stevens gave an update of Chamber activities, including the Rendezvous
Back to the Route event on October 7. Roxanna Gracia, of Assemblywoman
Reyes' office announced that the assemblywoman would be hosting a Civic
Engagement Workshop at San Bernardino Valley College Friday September 29th
from 10am-noon.
Consent Calendar
Council Member Marquez pulled item 13, and Council Members Nickel and Valdivia
pulled items 1 and 15 for further discussion. The Mayor pulled items 12 and 14 for
abstention. The City Attorney pulled item 9 for clarification and the City Manager pulled
Item 11 for future consideration. The remaining items on Consent Calendar were voted
on in a single vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
7. Waive Full Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances
Approved
Motion: Waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances on the
agenda dated September 20, 2017.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
8. City Council Approval of Commercial and Payroll Checks
Approved
Motion: Approve the commercial and payroll checks for August 2017.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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9. City Council Approval of Draft Minutes
Approved
Motion: Approve the of the Mayor and City Council meeting of
September 6, 2017, with requested change to clarify that a
single fee cap increase from $50,000 to $75,000 covered the
outside council's legal fees for all of the marijuana lawsuits
against the city.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
10. Jerry Lewis Pool Filtration Replacement
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017- 177 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino,
California, for the Jerry Lewis Family Swim Center Filtration
Systems Replacement at Perris Hill Park, authorizing the
City Manager to execute a Vendor Service Agreement with
Commercial Aquatics Services, Inc.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
11. Solar Powered Public Safety Camera System Trailers
This item was pulled by the City Manager and not considered.
12. On-Call Traffic Engineering Services Agreements with Minagar &
Associates, Inc., Transtech Engineers, Inc. and Transportation Engineering
and Planning, Inc
Mayor Davis announced he had received campaign contribution from Transtech,
would abstain from any discussion and left the dais.
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017- 178 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving Consultant Services
Agreements with the firms of Minagar & Associates, Inc.,
Transtech Engineers, Inc. and Transportation Engineering
and Planning, Inc. for On-Call Traffic Engineering Services.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
13. Installation of Debris Netting Under the Mt. Vernon Bridge at BNSF Rail
Yard
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017- 179 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, awarding a Contract to GMZ
Engineering Inc. for installation of debris netting under the
Mt. Vernon Bridge at the BNSF Rail Yard (Bridge No. 54C-
0066) per Plan No. 13154.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
14. Fifth Amendment to the VSA with Quality Light and Electrical for Street
Light Repair Services
Mayor Davis announced he had received campaign contribution from Transtech,
would abstain from any discussion and left the dais.
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017- 180 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the execution of a Fifth
Amendment to the Vendor Services Agreement with Quality
Light and Electrical for street light repair services to amend
the Agreement to extend the term to January 31, 2018 and
issue a Change Order in the amount of $326,759.36 to
Service Agreement for FY 2016-17.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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15. Agreement with Management Partners Inc. for Continuing Management
Consulting Assistance
Speaker
Karmel Roe
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017- 181 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the execution of an
Agreement and issuance of a purchase order to Management
Partners Inc., for services related to assisting the City with
implementation of organization improvements and
organizational assistance / analysis for the Public Works
Department and the City Attorney’s Office as well as continuing
assistance with implementation of the plan of adjustment.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 1]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Barrios, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NAYS: John Valdivia
Public Hearings
16. Resolution of the Mayor and City of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing
the Submittal of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
City Clerk Hanna swore in those wishing to testify on the matter.
Speaker
Karmel Roe, in support
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017- 182 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the submission of the
Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Virginia Marquez
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Staff Reports
17. Citizens Advisory Committee – Marijuana Regulations
Speakers
Karmel Roe
Robert Porter
William Ciocci
Approved
Motion: To form a Citizens Advisory group containing 9 members,
with each council member choosing one and the Mayor
choosing two members by the next council meeting (October
4), with representatives that are either San Bernardino
residents or San Bernardino business owners, and charge
them to make recommendations to the council about areas
not covered by Measure O, by Mid-December.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Virginia Marquez
18. Ad-Hoc Committee of the City Council
Approved
Motion: To form an Ad-Hoc Committee of the City Council to review,
discuss and provide recommendations to the Mayor and City
Council related to litigation involving the Water Department.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Barrios, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Virginia Marquez
19. Well Untapped Conference – August 11-12, 2017
The Mayor and City Council receive an oral report by Council Member Barrios
about the conference, where he was chosen as a fellow.
20. Oral Report by Council Member Mulvihill Regarding the SCAG Regional
Council Meeting
Council Member Mulvihill reported on the Southern California Association of
Governments Regional Council meeting and handed out a summary of selected
legislative issues from SCAG.
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21. Rendezvous Back to Route 66 - 2017
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017- 183 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager or her
designee to execute an agreement between the City of San
Bernardino and San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce to
provide support services for Rendezvous Back to Route 66
2017 event.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Barrios, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Virginia Marquez, John Valdivia
22. Westlaw Online Legal Research Services Agreement for the City Attorney’s
Office
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017- 184 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Attorney to
execute an agreement with Thompson-West to provide on-
line legal research services (Westlaw) to the City Attorney’s
Office and to authorize the issuance of a purchase order.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Barrios, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Virginia Marquez, John Valdivia
23. 2017 Bloomberg Mayors Challenge
Mayor Davis explained that the City had qualified for the Bloomberg Mayors
Challenge .
No vote was taken.
24. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
Taylor Gene, San Bernardino, said she wants to see fewer homeless people and
help the unemployment rate go down.
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Brady Boyette, San Bernardino, said he was here to support Taylor in her fight
against homeless. He said there is no place to go as a kid, without being
approached for money.
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, spoke about the Arrowhead.
Karmel Roe, San Bernardino, said he has an issue with the high numbers of
homeless people and prostitutes in town.
Shirley Harlan, San Bernardino, spoke about the upcoming Senior Games and
asked the council to spread word about the event.
25. Announcements from Elected officials and Executive Staff
26. Items to be Referred to Council Committees
Nothing was referred to committee.
27. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 pm
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 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2017, in the Council
Chamber located at 201 N. E Street, San Bernardino, California. Closed
Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.
By: __________________________
Georgeann “Gigi” Hanna, CMC
City Clerk