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AGENDA
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, AND MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020
5:30 PM – CLOSED SESSION 7:00 PM – OPEN SESSION
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Regular Meeting Agenda May 6, 2020
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 Printed 5/1/2020
Theodore Sanchez John Valdivia James Mulvihill
MAYOR PRO-TEM, W ARD 1 MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBER, W ARD 7
Sandra Ibarra
Teri Ledoux
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa Sonia Carvalho
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 3
CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett Genoveva Rocha
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 ACTING CITY CLERK
Henry Nickel
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 5
Bessine L. Richard
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
Welcome to a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino.
o Please contact the City Clerk’s Office (909) 384-5002 two working days prior to the meeting for any
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CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Council Member, Ward 5 Henry Nickel
Council Member, Ward 6 Bessine L. Richard
Council Member, Ward 7 James Mulvihill
Mayor John Valdivia
Acting City Clerk Genoveva Rocha
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho
City Manager Teri Ledoux
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5:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
(A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1)):
i. Gary Saenz and Georgeann Hanna v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2003802
ii. SB Pharma Holdings, Inc. dba The Row House v. City of San Bernardino, San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1914576
iii. Ashe Society SB, LLC v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIVDS1911952
iv. EEL Holdings, Inc., LLC v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1906467
v. Kostadinos Kahros, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1830325
vi. Washington, LLC, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1905710
vii. Washington, LLC, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1922151
viii. KP Investment Group, LLC v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1909577
(B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)): five cases - tort claims filed by Mirna Cisneros (dated February
12, 2020), Karen Cervantes (dated February 12, 2020), Don Smith (dated March
31, 2020), Jackie Aboud (dated April 27, 2020), and Andrea Miller (dated April
29, 2020).
(C) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - City Clerk
(D) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - City Manager - Council will discuss process for
future appointment of City Manager
(E) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Property Address: Four (4) parcels, approximately 0.56 acres, of vacant real
property located at 562 and 578 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue and
1316 W. Spruce Street, APNs 0138-114-09 to -11 and
0138-114-18
Agency Negotiator: Teri Ledoux, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Edward C. Adams and Jeanne M. Adams
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase
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7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for National Public Works Week - May 17, 2020 through May 23,
2020
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
STAFF REPORTS
2. Receive a Report on the County of San Bernardino's COVID-19 Homeless
Emergency Hotel/Motel Response Planning and Provide Direction to Staff
Accordingly
Recommendation
Receive a report on the County of San Bernardino's COVID-19 Homeless
Emergency Hotel/Motel Response Planning and provide direction to City staff
accordingly.
3. Consider Initiating an Annexation of the Remaining Unincorporated Island of
Land Abutting the Spring Trails Specific Plan Project Area.
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-87 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring its intention to annex a 26-acre area containing six
parcels in the unincorporated County that is totally-surrounded by the City of San
Bernardino, and direct the City Manager to submit the Resolution to the Executive
Officer of LAFCO.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 2 to Community Facilities District 2019-1
(Maintenance Services) for Tax Zone No. 3, PM 19814, Adoption of
Resolutions for Annexing into the Community Facilities District, and First
Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Levying Special Taxes for
Fiscal Year 2020-21
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Hold a Public Hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-89 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to the qualified
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electors the question of levying a special tax within the are proposed to be
annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)
(Annexation No. 2); and
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-90 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) (Annexation No. 2); and
5. Introduce Ordinance No. MC-1536 of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying
special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2020-21 to pay the annual
costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, a reserve fund for
capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San
Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services);
and
6. Schedule the final reading and adoption of Ordinance No MC-1536 for May
20, 2020.
5. Public Hearing Regarding Fee Adjustments for Various City Departments
Recommendation
That the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, conduct a
Public Hearing regarding fee adjustments for various City Departments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Approval of Commercial Checks and Payroll Disbursements
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the commercial and payroll disbursements for April 2020.
7. Monthly Investment Portfolio Reports
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California accept and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Reports for both
February and March 2020.
8. Independent Investigation Status Update
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file a status update requested by the City Council on the
independent investigation into the allegations of harassment made by current and
former City employees against Mayor John Valdivia and the City of San Bernardino.
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9. A Resolution Awarding a Professional Services Agreement for Auditing
Services Beginning Fiscal Year 2019/20
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2020-88 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Rogers,
Anderson, Malody & Scott (RAMS) of San Bernardino, California, as the City’s
external auditors, in an amount not-to exceed $283,500 for a three-year term with a
two-year option to extend.
10. Final Reading and Adoption of MC-1535 Penalties for Fireworks Violations
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, conduct a final reading of and adopt Ordinance MC-1535, amending
Chapters 8.60 and 8.61 of Title 8 and Chapter 9.93 of Title 9 of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code, pertaining to the use of fireworks within city limits.
11. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Purchase Order for Unmarked Police
Vehicles
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2020-74 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2019/20
adopted budget and issue a Purchase Order to Carmax in an amount not to exceed
$90,000.
12. Resolution to Ratify the Submission of a Grant Application for Year Two of
the Corporation for National and Community Service's Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program - FY 2020/21
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2020-75 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, ratifying the submission of a grant application for year two of
the Corporation for National and Community Service’s Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program, accepting the grant award in the amount of $54,809 and appropriating the
grant funds for the period from April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
13. 2ND Reading of Ordinance of MC-1532 Approving Specific Plan Amendment
19-01 – I. E. Hub Center Project
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, accept for final reading and adopt Ordinance No. MC-1532 approving
Specific Plan Amendment 19-01 changing the Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood
Transformation Specific Plan Land Use Zone from Neighborhood Residential to
Employment of three (3) parcels (APN: 0278-051-08, 17 and 24) containing a total
of approximately 15.39 acres located at 1066 N. Tippecanoe Avenue.
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14. Subordination of a Deed of Trust in Connection with a Refinancing of the
Senior Mortgage Relating to Real Property at 6803 N. Shannon Lane, San
Bernardino, California
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution No. 2020-76 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, approving a Subordination of
a Deed of Trust in connection with a refinancing of the Senior Mortgage relating to
real property located at 6803 N. Shannon Lane, San Bernardino, California.
15. Resolution Approving a Subordination of a Deed of Trust in Connection with a
Refinancing of Senior Mortgage Relating to 756 West 8TH Street, San
Bernardino, California
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution No. 2020-77 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, to approve a Subordination
of a Deed of Trust in connection with a refinancing of the Senior Mortgage relating
to real property located at 756 West 8th Street, San Bernardino, California.
16. Annual Update to Assessment Engineer's Reports - Previously Formed
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-72, initiating proceedings to levy and collect
assessments for Fiscal Year 2020/21 in Assessment Districts pursuant to the
Constitution and the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer
of Record, and ordering the preparation of Engineer’s Reports.
17. Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Agreement 16-
1001477 with SBCTA Related to the Mt. Vernon Avenue Viaduct Replacement
Project
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution 2020-78 to approve Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative
Agreement No. 16-1001477 with the San Bernardino County Transportation
Authority (SBCTA) for roles and responsibilities for the Mt. Vernon Viaduct Project
(“Project) to increase San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and
City Developer Impact Fees (DIF) by a total of $10,127,219, for a new SBCTA
share of $16,165,535 and DIF share funding of $9,747,979, to cover project funding
shortfalls based on the final bid price for the Design Build contract and updated
funding contributions from Federal and State sources; and to authorize the City
Manager to sign and execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement.
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18. Cooperative Agreement with the City of Rialto for Pepper Avenue
Rehabilitation from Baseline Road to Mill Street Project (SS20-010)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-80, approving the Cooperative Agreement
with the City of Rialto FOR Pepper Avenue Rehabilitation from Baseline Road to
Mill Street Project (SS20-010) (“Project”).
19. Resolution Approving Cooperative Agreement No. 20-1002318 with the San
Bernardino County Transportation Commission (Authority) for Phase II of the
San Bernardino Metrolink Station Accessibility Improvement Project
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution 2020-81, approving Cooperative Agreement No. 20-
1002318 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for Phase II of
the San Bernardino Metrolink Station Accessibility Improvement Project.
20. Award of a Construction Contract for Al Guhin Park Playground Equipment
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-82:
1. Approving a total project budget for Al Guhin Park Playground Equipment
Project (“Project”) in the amount of $241,000, to include construction contract
in the amount of $209,500, project contingencies in the amount of $21,500,
and engineering and inspection budgets in the amount of $10,000; and
2. Approving the award of a construction contract with Pacific Play Systems, Inc.
of Carlsbad, California, in the amount of $209,500 to perform the construction
of the Project; and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2019/20 adopted budget
to allocate $108,203.60 in Quimby Act Parkland Funds (Fund 269) to the
Project; and
4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents, and expend
contingency amounts, if necessary, in support of the Project.
21. Award of Construction Contract for Sidewalk Gap Closure - Safe Routes to
School Project
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-83:
1. Approving Sidewalk Gap Closure - Safe Routes to School Project (SS17-001)
Project (“Project”) infrastructure component expenditures in a total amount of
$1,671,000, which includes a construction contract in the amount of $1,469,645,
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project contingencies in the amount of $147,355, and engineering and inspection
budgets in the amount of $54,000; and
2. Approving the award of a Construction Contract with Hillcrest Contracting Inc. of
Corona, California, in the amount of $1,469,645 to perform construction of the
project; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project; and
4. Authorizing the Director of Finance to record any necessary budget adjustments
to support the project.
22. Resolution Approving a Construction Contract for Storm Drain Upgrades
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution 2020-84:
1. Approving total project budgets in the amount of $1,060,000 for Storm Drain
Repairs at Various Locations (CIP Project SD04-24 and CIP Project SD19-003)
to include a construction contract in the amount $849,730, project contingencies
in the amount of $170,270 and engineering and inspection budgets in the amount
of $40,000 (collectively; and
2. Approving the award of a Construction Contract with TRYCO General
Engineering of Rimforest, California in the amount of $849,730; and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2019/20 adopted budget to
allocate $574,380 in Storm Drain Fund No. 248 to the Project; and
4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project.
23. Authorization to Proceed with Street Vacation of Portions of 4TH Street
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize staff to proceed with an investigation and analysis for the
proposed street vacation of portions of 4th Street.
24. Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement 17-1001639 with San Bernardino
Transportation Authority (SBCTA)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-85, approving Amendment No. 1 to License
Agreement 17-1001639 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
(SBCTA).
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25. Resolution Ratifying the Submittal of Amendment No. 1 Budget of the Senior
Nutrition Program Grant to the County of San Bernardino Department of
Aging and Adult Services
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-86 of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino,
California, ratifying the submittal of Amendment No. 1 budget of the Senior Nutrition
Program Grant to the County of San Bernardino Department of Aging and Adult
Services (DAAS) pursuant to County Contract No. 19-372; accept the additional
funding OTO (One-Time Only), amend the award in the amount of $47,213 for a
total budget of $387,213; appropriate grant revenue expenditures, and issue
change orders to purchase orders to Sysco Foods, American Meat Companies, dba
Merit Day and Hollandia Dairy, Inc. for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30,
2020.
ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED
ADJOURNMENT
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 Wednesday,
May 20, 2020 in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino,
California 92401. Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 7:00
p.m.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, Acting City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby
certify that the agenda for the May 6, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council and
the Mayor and City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was
posted on the City’s bulletin board located at 201 North “E” Street, San Bernardino, California,
at the San Bernardino Public Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California,
and on the City’s website sbcity.org on Friday, May 1, 2020.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Genoveva Rocha, CMC, Acting City Clerk
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NOTICE:
The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may refer any item raised by the public to staff,
or to any commission, board, bureau, or committee for appropriate action or have the
item placed on the next agenda of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City
Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. However, no
other action shall be taken nor discussion held by the Mayor and City Council and the
Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
on any item which does not appear on the agenda unless the action is otherwise
authorized in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 of the
Government Code.
Public comments will not be received on any item on the agenda when a public hearing
has been conducted and closed.