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MINUTES
FOR THE
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, MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SAN BERNARDINO JOIN POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019
5:30 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to
order at 5:30 PM by Mayor Valdivia on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in the Board Room, 201
North "E" Street, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present 5:30 PM
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present 5:30 PM
Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 3 Present 5:30 PM
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present 5:30 PM
Henry Nickel Council Member, Ward 5 Present 5:30 PM
Bessine L. Richard Council Member, Ward 6 Present 5:30 PM
James Mulvihill Council Member, Ward 7 Present 5:30 PM
John Valdivia Mayor Present 5:30 PM
Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna City Clerk Present 5:30 PM
Gary D. Saenz City Attorney Present 5:30 PM
Teri Ledoux City Manager Present 5:30 PM
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1)):
Mayor John Valdivia
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Henry Nickel
Bessine L. Richard
Jim Mulvihill
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i. Pepe’s Inc. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIVDS1827968
ii. Pepe’s, Inc., a California corporation dba Pepe’s Towing v. City of San
Bernardino, United States District Court Case No. 5:18-cv-02277-SVW
(SPx)
iii. Gary Saenz and Georgeann Hanna v. City of San Bernardino, San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1919509
iv. The City of San Bernardino, et al. v. Arrowhead Lodge No. 896, et al., San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1915640
v. Arrowhead Lodge No. 896 v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1913826
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)):
Two cases
C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR – Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6:
Title: City Manager
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was led by Pastor Jim Hall of Generations Church. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Eli Sanchez, 2nd grade student o Cram Elementary school.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Senior Assistant City Attorney Sonia Carvalho said there was no reportable action taken
in Closed Session.
APPOINTMENTS
1. Animal Control Commission Reappointment
Approved
Motion: Approve the reappointment of Ms. Jodi Buckley to the
Animal Control Commission.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Bessine Richard, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
2. Arts and Historical Preservation Commission Appointment
Approved
Motion: Approve the reappointment of Ms. Jodi Buckley to the
Arts and Historical Preservation Commission.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Bessine Richard, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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3. Planning Commission Reappointment
Approved
Motion: Approve the reappointment of Ms. Elizabeth P.
Sanchez to the Planning Commission.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Bessine Richard, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
PRESENTATIONS
4. Citizen of the Month – San Bernardino Community Ho Ho Parade – Council
Member Ibarra
Councilmember Ibarra recognized the Community Ho Ho Parade Committee.
Committee Secretary Deb Matley thanked the Mayor and Council for the honor and
for their support over the previous 7 years.
5. Update from Legislative Field Representatives
The mayor’s legislative field reps provided an oral report of their recent activities.
6. Chamber of Commerce & Local Elected Officials Announcements
Judi Penman announced the Chamber’s upcoming activities.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Cheryl Brown (speaking on behalf of Hardy Brown), San Bernardino, spoke about the
progress that the SBPD had in selecting two black officers. He said there are further
employment opportunities in the assistant city manager, police chief and assistant chief
and captain positions. He asked who in the city ensures compliance with the Equal
Employment Opportunity rules. He asked that they include the police department in the
upcoming class and compensation study.
Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, spoke about city staff holding together the city
together amid the chaos the Mayor and Council has caused. She spoke about Measure
Z and revenues falling short and said there is no course to avoid another bankruptcy.
She spoke about decisions she said will threaten the city’s financial stability, including
hiring of legal help, and told the council to be better.
Clarence Hudson, San Bernardino, spoke about a slurry coat project about to start
near his home that effected where he could park, and found notices limiting those
areas. He asked that the no parking times be cut in half because residents are being
displaced. He said residents did not get adequate notice of the work.
Liseth Mendoza, Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, spoke about a recent actions at
Amazon against their work with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. Tech
companies such as Amazon and Palantier that target and punish immigrants, people of
color incarcerated and formerly incarcerated. She said that a recent discussion with
SBPD concerning immigrant issues was not friendly.
Celine Perez, Inland Empire Labor Council, stated her concern that SBPD uses
technology that can be fed to I.C.E., creating fear and uncertainty.
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Shaun Martinez, Teamsters Union, said they are proud to stand with Immigrant
Coalition for Justice and said that Amazon has use public money and infrastructure but
asked at what cost the convenience comes. Amazon destroying retail jobs across the
country and lowered standards for workers and needs to be held accountable.
Patricia Sacks, San Bernardino, said that god wants to make the Carousel Mall and
international mall, which would be a draw for people worldwide. He said San Bernardino
would be like the city of Goshen for the Isrealites. She said she had a list of E Street
businesses and god wants them to create a E street Business group with the
businesses taking care of the street.
Harry Hatch, San Bernardino, said he knew that there were fires started by Fourth of
July fireworks and spoke about the permitting process for the fireworks vendors. He
said there is no uniform permit process and the needs one started so all permits are
handled in the same way every time. He had the list of the 32 non-profits participating in
fireworks sales, and said two of the 501(c)3 organizations had suspended, several were
out of state and several had been recruited by the fireworks companies. It appears that
the fireworks companies make a lot of money from the sale.
Paige Miller, San Bernardino, asked that the council ban all fireworks sales and
increase fines; said that the City had seen several City Managers and that residents had
warned them that they should not have hired Miller at the salary that she commanded;
and said that advocates at the state and federal level were not needed and that was the
job of the council and the local elected officials. She asked the council to consider the
proposal for animal shelter services submitted by Alice Chow.
Jim Penman, San Bernardino, spoke about city history, specifically when the City was
sued for too many variances, making the General Plan out of compliance with state law.
He said a recent situation wherein the council approved a variance was analogous and
asked that the council consider repealing or amending the recent ordinance before the
city is sued.
Howard Wright, San Bernardino, said he is disappointed that the ouncil is facing a $11
million hit and that the police department would take the biggest hit when it should be
the highest priority. He read the crime stats for various parts of the city and spoke about
his own experience with a burglary. The police department is undermanned and
overtaxed and asked where the money is going.
Gregory Taylor, San Bernardino, said his previous concerns had been addressed after
the last council meeting and thanked the mayor and councilmember Richard for their
help. He said that people need to partner with the city council, mayor and churches to
make the City better.
Eric Menchaca, We Love You Foundation, spoke about the foundation and its services.
Dr. Newman, San Bernardino, read from Isaiah, Chapter 10. He said that a parking
citation he received was illegitimate and thanked Jackie from the Mayor’s offocie for her
efforts to help him in the matter. He asked for the return of $54 on the citation on his
motor home in July of 2015.
Luis Ojeda, San Bernardino, thanked people for attending the SB Food Fest. He said
he is quick to criticize and quick to praise. The process was challenging, and took three
months’ work to gather the proper permits, but some visitors were pleasantly surprised
about the success of the event. He invited people to the next event.
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Shirley Harlan, San Bernardino, said many people want to continue to have the animal
shelter in town.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are voted on in a single motion,
unless a council or staff member has pulled the item for more discussion. The City Manager
pulled item 16 and asked that item 27 be placed under staff reports. Councilmember Ibarra
pulled items 10, 11, 13, 14, 19, and 22. Councilmember Shorett pulled item 9. Councilmember
Nickel pulled item 12. Councilmember Mulvihill pulled items 23 and 28. The rest of the items
were approved with the following vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, 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 July 27, 2019.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
8. City Council Approval of Commercial and Payroll Checks
Approved
Motion: Approve the commercial and payroll checks for June
2019.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
9. Application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization
Program Grant Funds
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-164 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving the submittal of
an application for Statewide Park Development and
Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds to the
State of California.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
10. Access Improvements to the Restrooms at the 201 North E Street Building
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-188 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving the award of a
Construction Contract with ENL Building Service Inc.,
in the amount of $187,400 for access improvements
to the restrooms at the 201 North E Street Building;
authorize the construction contingency in the amount
of $18,700; and authorize the City Manager or
designee to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
11. Access Improvements to the Entrance Doors of the 201 North E Street
Building
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-189 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving the award of a
Construction Contract with LM Rasmussen
Construction in the amount of $87,700 for access
improvements to the entrance doors of the 201 North
E Street building; authorize the construction
contingency in the amount of $8,700; and authorize
the City Manager or designee to expend the
contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the
project.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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12. Authorize Acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety Grant
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-264 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, authorizing the City
Manager to accept and administer the FY2019/20
State of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant in the
amount of $485,000.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
13. City Manager Employment Agreement
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-184 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, authorizing the Mayor
to execute an Employment Agreement for the position
of City Manager with Teri Ledoux to commence on
July 1, 2019.
RESULT: ADOPTED [5-3]*
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Nickel, Richard, Valdivia (Mayor votes on City
Manager contract)
NOES: Ibarra, Shorett, Mulvihill
Alternate
Motion: Approve a contract for City Manager, keeping the
salary at the current salary provided to the Assistant
City Manager ($210,000) and requiring performance
review at 60 days.
RESULT: FAILED [5-3]*
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER: Fred Shoreet, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Ibarra, Shorett
NOES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill, Valdivia (Mayor votes
on City Manager contract).
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14. Professional Services Agreement to Z&K Consultants, Inc. for Staff
Augmentation Services
Approved
Motion: Continue the item to the next Council meeting.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
15. Authorize Acceptance of Urban Areas Security Initiative FY2018 Grant
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-169 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, authorizing the City
Manager to accept and administer the FY2018 Urban
Areas Security Initiative Grant in the amount of
$308,200.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
16. Final Reading - Development Code Amendment 19-01; and Amendment to
Title 5, Section 5.10.250
Speakers
Joe Devlin
Ben Eilenberg
Christopher Kim
The mayor stepped away from the dais because he has a conflict on this item
based on business interests.
Approved
Motion: Accept for final reading and adopt MC-1519
MC-1519 Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, amending Section
5.10.250 of the City of San Bernardino Municipal
Code relating to the location of cannabis businesses
and approving Development Code Amendment 19-01
amending Chapter 19.02 (Basic Provisions), Chapter
19.06 (Commercial Zones), Chapter 19.10 (Industrial
Zones) and Chapter 19.70 (Temporary Use Permits)
of the City of San Bernardino Development Code
relating to Commercial Cannabis Activities pursuant to
Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activities) of the
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City of San Bernardino Municipal Code; and finding
that the Amendment is Exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
YES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
* The council took a recess at 10:19 p.m. and reconvened at 10:45 p.m.
17. February, April, May and June 2019 City Board, Commission, and Citizen
Advisory Committee Approved Minutes
Approved
Motion: Receive and file the minutes from the City board,
commission, and citizen advisory committee meetings
approved in May and June 2019.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
18. NPDES Local Implementation Plan (LIP)
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-170 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving NPDES Local
Implementation Plan (LIP).
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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19. Amendment No. 1 to Passenger Amenities Program Agreement with
Omnitrans for Current and Future Bus Stops
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution, and negotiate that Omnitrans
clean the bus stops and receptacles more often.
Reso. No. 2019-171 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving Amendment
No. 1 to Passenger Amenities Program Agreement
with Omnitrans for current and future bus stops.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
20. Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2019/20 to FY 2023/24) for
Measure I Local Expenditures
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-172 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving the Measure I
Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan For FY
2019/2020 through FY 2023/2024, Measure I
Expenditure Strategy.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
21. Application for Used Oil Payment Program
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-173 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, authorizing the submittal
of an application for Payment Programs offered by
CalRecycle and approving related authorizations.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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22. San Bernardino County Flood Control District Reimbursement for the Patton
Basin Storm Drain Repairs
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-174 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving San Bernardino
County Flood Control District reimbursement in the
amount of $106,348.63 for the Patton Basin Storm
Drain Repairs and approve a one-time appropriation
from the Storm Drain Fund Balance.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
23. City Wide Classification and Compensation Study Consultant
Speaker
Hardy Brown
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-175 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving a professional
services agreement between the City of San
Bernardino and Public Sector Personnel Consultants.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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24. Purchase of Property, Auto, Terrorism, Difference in Conditions and Cyber
Security Insurance
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-176 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, authorizing the City
Manager to purchase the City’s Property, Auto,
Terrorism, Difference in Condition (DIC), and Cyber
Security Insurance Policies for Policy Term July 31,
2019 to July 31, 2020, and authorizing the Director of
Finance to amend the FY 2019/20 Adopted Budget in
the amount of $164,215.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
25. Security Services Contract Transfer to Public Works
Approved
Motion: Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the FY
2019/20 Budget by transferring $150,000 from the
Police Department operating budget to the Public
Works Department operating budget for the
administration and management of the City’s Security
Services Contract.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
26. Legislative Update
This item was pulled at the request of the City Manager.
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* 27. Consider Amendments to Municipal Code Relating to Meeting Decorum
Speakers
Hardy Brown
Shirley Harlan
* This item was moved and considered under Staff Reports.
No vote was taken on this item.
28. Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2015-71 Adopting Operating Practices
for Good Governance
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-187 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, rescinding Resolution No.
2015-71 Adopting Operating Practices for Good
Governance.
RESULT: ADOPTED [5-2]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Bessine Richard, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Nickel, Richard
NOES: Shorett, Mulvihill
Approved
Motion: Overrule the motion to table the item.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4-3]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Nickel, Richard
NOES: Ibarra, Shorett, Mulvihill
Failed
Motion: Table the item.
RESULT: No vote taken
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
STAFF REPORTS
29. 2019 League of California Cities Annual Conference Delegate and Alternates
Approved
Motion: Approve Councilmember Shorett as the voting
delegate and Councilmember Mulvihill and Mayor
Valdivia as alternates for the League of California
Cities Annual Conference October 16-18, 2019 in
Long Beach, California.
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The council approved the item by consensus.
30. Meadowbrook Pedestrian Bridge
Approved
Motion: Continue the item.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Ibarra
31. Professional Services Agreements (3) with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
P.C. for Special Legal Services Related to Litigation and Reorganization and
Financial Restructuring
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolutions.
Reso. No. 2019-185 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, authorizing the execution
of two Professional Services Agreements between the
City of San Bernardino and Stradling Yocca Carlson &
Rauth P.C. related to Reorganization and Financial
Restructuring and Litigation Services; and
Reso. No. 2019-186 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, authorizing the
execution of a Professional Services Agreement
between the City of San Bernardino Acting as the
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment
Agency of the City of San Bernardino and Stradling
Yocca Carlson & Rauth P.C. for legal services related
to litigation.
RESULT: ADOPTED [7-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Ibarra
PUBLIC HEARINGS
32. Public Hearing on the Formation of Community Facilities District 2019-1
(Maintenance Services) for Tract 17170, Adoption of Resolutions Establishing
the Community Facilities District, and First Reading of an Ordinance Levying
Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2019-20
The mayor opened the public hearing at 11:47 p.m. It was closed at 11:52 p.m.
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Recommendations: Hold a Public Hearing;
Adopt the resolutions;
Introduce Ordinance No. MC-1522; and
Schedule the final reading and adoption of Ordinance
No MC-1522 for August 7, 2019.
Approved
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-178
Reso. No. 2019-178 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, establishing
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services); calling an election for the
purpose of submitting the question of the levy of the
proposed special tax to the qualified electors of the
proposed Community Facilities District; authorizing
the levy of special taxes; and establishing the
appropriations limit for the proposed Community
Facilities District
RESULT: ADOPTED [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Ibarra
Approved
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 2019-179
Reso. No. 2019-179 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, declaring election
results for Community Facilities District No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services)
RESULT: ADOPTED [6-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Ibarra
Approved
Motion: Waive reading and introduce Ordinance No. MC-1522
MC-1522 Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, levying special taxes to be
collected during Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to pay the
annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of
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landscaping, lighting, water quality improvements,
graffiti, streets, street sweeping, parks and trail
maintenance, a reserve fund for capital replacement,
and administrative expenses with respect to City of San
Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services)
RESULT: ADOPTED [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Ibarra
33. Business Registration Liens
Approved
Motions: Conduct a Public Hearing; and
Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-180 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, imposing liens on
certain properties for unpaid business registration
taxes and penalties. Conduct a public hearing to
receive public comment on the matter, direct the
Director of Finance to remove any properties from the
Business Registration Lien List (Exhibit A to the
Resolution) which are resolved prior to the hearing.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6-0]
MOVER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Ibarra
34. Solid Waste Account Liens
Approved
Motions: Conduct a Public Hearing; and
Adopt the resolution.
Reso. No. 2019-181 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, of the Mayor and City
Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
making determinations and confirming assessments
and proceedings for unpaid solid waste collection
services.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [6-0]
MOVER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Ibarra
35. Appeal 19-01 - Buena Market Conditional Use Permit 18-23 (1338 W. 5Th
Street)
Mayor Valdivia opened the public hearing and Clerk Hanna swore in those people
who wished to speak on the item.
Speakers
Fernando Castro, oppose
Gil Botello, oppose
Rick Singh, applicant
Michael Lemas, oppose
Charlene Walton, oppose
Yvonne Flowers, oppose
Approved
Motions: Conduct a Public Hearing; and
Overturn the denial of the Planning Commission for a
Conditional Use Permit 18-23 and Public Convenience
or Necessity Letter 18-07 to upgrade an existing
Alcoholic Beverage Control Type-20 (Off-Sale Beer &
Wine) License to a new Alcoholic Beverage Control
Type-21 (Off-Sale General) License in conjunction with
the existing Buena Market located at 1338 W. 5th
Street, Suite 105 (APN: 0138-115-12) within the Paseo
Las Placitas Specific Plan (SP-PLP) area;
and requiring size of bottles sold to be equal to or
greater than 750 ml and monitoring every 6 months of
for two years.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4-3]*
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NOES: Sanchez, Shorett, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Ibarra
*The mayor broke the tie of 3-3 with a yes vote
Failed
Motion: Accept staff recommendation and approve denial of a
hard liquor license to the business
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RESULT: FAILED [3-4]*
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Shorett, Mulvihill
NOES: Figueroa, Nickel, Richard
ABSENT: Ibarra
The mayor broke the tie of 3-3 with a no vote
36. Appeal 19-02 – La Cadena Market Conditional Use Permit 18-25 (1111 W. 9Th
Street)
Speakers
Dick Evett, client representative
Mr. Singh, client
Violeta Cortez, oppose
Approved
Motions: Conduct a Public Hearing; and
Approve a Type-20 (Off-Sale Beer & Wine) License
for the existing La Cadena Market located at 1111 W.
9th Street (APN: 0139-243-13) within the Commercial
General (CG-1) zone.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Ibarra
ITEMS RO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OR ON FUTURE AGENDAS
Councilmember Nickel asked that the council consider a higher fine for fireworks, a
moratorium on mobile homes and modular homes outside of mobile home parks and a
creation of a General Plan Advisory Committee and to begin moving forward on
discussion of dissolution of the Byce Property
Councilmember Figueroa would like the city to have a dialog with the National Orange
Show regarding cannabis. And asked how to begin transitioning police out of the Animal
Shelter.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
37. League of California Cities 2019 Policy Committee Update
Councilmember Nickel gave a report on his attendance at the League of California
Cities 2019 Policy Committee. No vote was taken on this item.
38. League of California Cities - Mayors & Council Members Executive Forum
and Advanced Leadership Workshops – June 19-21, 2019
Mayor Valdivia and Councilmembers Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard
and Mulvihill provided oral reports
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:47 a.m.
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 will be held on August 7, 2019
in the Council Chamber located at 201 North “E” Street, San Bernardino, California 92401.
Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.
By:_________________________
Georgeann “Gigi” Hanna, MMC