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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, JULY 15, 2020
5:30 PM – CLOSED SESSION 7:00 PM – OPEN SESSION
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James
Mulvihill
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Theodore Sanchez John Valdivia James Mulvihill
MAYOR PRO-TEM, WARD 1 MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
Sandra Ibarra
Teri Ledoux
COUNCIL MEMBER, W ARD 2 CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa Sonia Carvalho
COUNCIL MEMBER, W ARD 3
CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett Genoveva Rocha
COUNCIL MEMBER, W ARD 4 ACTING CITY CLERK
Henry Nickel
COUNCIL MEMBER, W ARD 5
Bessine L. Richard
COUNCIL MEMBER, W ARD 6
CITY
ATTORNEY
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
requests for reasonable accommodation to include interpreters.
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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.) State of California et al., ex rel. OTG Wireless, LLC v. Cellco Partnership,
et al., Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2012-00127517
ii) Pepe’s Inc. dba Pepe’s Towing v. City of San Bernardino, et al., United
States District Court Case No. 5:18-cv-02277 SVW (SPx)
iii) Pepe’s Inc., a California Corporation, dba Pepe’s Towing v. City of San
Bernardino, Virginia Marquez, et al., 9th Circuit Court of Appeal, Case No.
19-56501
iv) Pepe’s Inc. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., California Court of Appeal, 4th
Appellate District, Division 2, Case No. E0741745 (Underlying SBCSC
Case No. CIVDS1827968)
v) M.H., a minor by and through his guardian ad litem, Nakitta Young v. City
of San Bernardino, et al., United States District Court Case No.5:20-cv-
00242 JGB (KKx)
vi) Gary Saenz and Georgeann Hanna v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2003802
(B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 .9(d)(4)): One
case
(C) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957): City Clerk
(D) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6):
Agency Designated Representative(s): Director of Human Resources
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
APPOINTMENTS
1. Arts and Historical Preservation Commission Appointment
Recommendation
That the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino , California, approve
the appointment of Ms. Joyce P. Seeger to the Arts and Historical Preservation
Commission by 5th Ward Council Member Henry Nickel. Ms. Seeger will replace
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Nicholas R. Cataldo with the term ending December 2020.
2. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Appointment
Recommendation
That the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve
the appointment of Ms. Helen Tran to the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Commission by 5th Ward Council Member Henry Nickel. Ms. Tran will
assume the position previously held by Brian Davison with the term ending
December 2020.
PRESENTATIONS
3. Recognition of Chaplin Ray Miller (Mayor)
4. Fireworks After Action Report
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
STAFF REPORTS
5. 2005 Pension Obligation Bond Restructuring
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-161 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the issuance of its Taxable Pension Obligation
Bonds, 2020 Series A, approving the execution and delivery of a second
supplemental trust agreement, bond purchase, exchange and private placement
agreement, approving the preparation of a private placement memorandum and
other actions relating to the delivery of the bonds.
6. Risk Management Insurance Program Update Fiscal Year 2020/21
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-176 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving the annual renewal of the City’s various
insurance policies negotiated through Alliant for the term beginning August 1,
2020 and ending July 31, 2021 for: (1) a pro-rated premium not to exceed
$820,190 for property insurance for the term beginning August 1, 2020 and
ending March 31, 2021; (2) for a premium not to exceed $6,350 for cyber
liability insurance for the term beginning August 1, 2020 and ending July 1,
2021; and (3) for a premium not to exceed $3,500,000 for excess liability
insurance; AND authorizing an amendment to the FY 2020-21 Adopted
Budget in the amount of $2,113,229 to be appropriated into the Liability
Insurance Fund, Account Number 629-110-0056-5161, from the General
Fund Reserves and authorize staff to continue exploring options for
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containing excess general liability insurance costs and to bring back an
update in August of the outcome and option selected.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-178 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, To: Remain a member of CSAC Excess
Insurance Authority; Becoming a Member of Public Risk Innovation,
Solutions, and Management; and authorize the City Manager to act on the
City’s behalf in relation to these entities.
7. Consideration of a General Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) Measure
Recommendation
Review and consider placement of a general sales tax measure on the ballot for the
November 3, 2020, general election including the adoption of:
1. Resolution No. 2020-158 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, calling for the placement of a general tax measure on the
ballot for the November 3, 2020, general municipal election for the submission to
the qualified voters of an ordinance to enact a general transactions and use
(sales tax at the rate of one percent (1%).
2. Resolution No. 2020-159 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San
Bernardino consolidate a general municipal election to be held on November 3,
2020, with the statewide general election to be held on that date pursuant to
elections code section 10403.
3. Resolution No. 2020-160 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, providing for the filing of primary and rebuttal arguments
and setting rules for filing of written arguments regarding a City measure to be
submitted at the November 3, 2020, general municipal election.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2020-21 Assessment Levies for Previously
Formed Assessment Districts
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
2. Adopt the following:
a. Resolution No. 2020-162 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for
Assessment District Nos. 951 (ZONE 1), 951 (ZONE 2), 952 (ZONES 1, 2
AND 2A), 952 (ZONE 3), 953, 956, 959 (ZONE 1), 962, 963, 968, 974,
975, 976, 981, 982, 986, 989, 991, 993, 997, 1001, 1002, 1005, 1007,
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1012 and 1016 for Fiscal Year 2020-21; and
b. Resolution No. 2020-163 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for
Assessment District Nos. 1017, 1019, 1020, 1023 and 1024 for Fiscal
Year 2020-21; and
c. Resolution No. 2020-164 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for
Assessment District Nos. 1025 and 1027 for Fiscal Year 2020-21; and
d. Resolution No. 2020-165 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for
Assessment District Nos. 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1035 (ZONE 1),
1035 (ZONE 2), 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1041 , 1042, 1043 (ZONE
1), 1043 (ZONE 2), 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1050, 1052, 1054, 1055,
1056, 1057, 1059, 1060, 1063, 1064 and 1068 for Fiscal Year 2020 -21;
and
e. Resolution No. 2020-166 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for
Assessment District No. 1022 (San Bernardino International
Airport/Alliance-California) and Zones 1, 2 and 3 therefore for Fiscal Year
2020-21; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the fiscal year 2020-21 Adopted
Budget as necessary to reflect district revenues and expenditure budgets; and
4. Direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Mayor and City
Council’s action.
CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Approved Minutes of the May and June 2020 City Board, Commission, and
Citizen Advisory Committee
Recommendation
Receive and file the approved minutes of the May and June 2020 City Board,
Commission, and Citizen Advisory Committee meetings.
10. Amendments to Legal Services Agreements With: (1) Lyn berg & Watkins,
APC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont LLP; and (3) Atkinson, Andelson,
Loya, Ruud & Romo
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-177 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendments to
Legal Services Agreements with: (1) Lynberg & Watkins, APC; (2) Carpenter,
Rothans & Dumont LLP; and (3) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.
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11. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Administer the 2020
COPS Hiring Program Grant
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-167 to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept and administer the 2020 Department of
Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program Grant
(CHP) in the amount of $5,383,549 for the grant period July 1, 2020 through
June 30, 2023; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 budget, appropriating
$1,658,701.33 in both revenue and expenditures; and
3. Authorize the Police Department to increase approved sworn staffing from 254 to
267 effective July 1, 2020.
12. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the EMPG FY 2019 Grant
and Authorizing a Purchase Order to Vector USA
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-168 to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept the FY 2019 Emergency Management
Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $30,571; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the Adopted FY 2020/21 budget
increasing revenue and expenditures by $30,571, and issue a purchase order to
Vector USA in an amount not to exceed $27,000.
13. Board of State and Community Corrections, Youth Reinvestment Grant
Program - Budget Amendment
Recommendation
That the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize
the Director of Finance to amend the Adopted Fiscal Year 2020/21 Budget,
appropriating $272,727 of the $1,000,000 Board of State and Community
Corrections, Youth Reinvestment Grant award received in August 2019.
14. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the Cit y of San Bernardino,
California, approve the commercial and payroll disbursements for June 2020.
15. Resolution Ratifying the Grant Application Submittal and Accepting the Grant
Award for the Senior Companion Program for FY 2020/21
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-170 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, ratifying the Grant Application submittal, accepting the Grant
Award of $324,812, and authorizing the Director of Finance or designee to amend
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the FY 2020/21 adopted budget to reflect grant revenue and expenditures
accordingly for the Senior Companion Program (SCP) for the period of July 1, 2020
through June 30, 2021.
16. Purchase and Sale Agreement with Jeannette C. Okada with Respect to the
Real Property Located at 1256 Wall Avenue (APN 0146-241-07) – Successor
Agency Action
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-175 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, in the capacity as the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino, approving the Purchase and
Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions between the Successor Agency and
Jeannette C. Okada with respect to the real property located at 1256 Wall Avenue,
San Bernardino, California (APN 0146-241-07) and approving certain related
actions.
17. Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and the City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Adopt Resolution 2020-137 authorizing the execution of an amendment of a
HOME Investment Partnerships Program Agreement with Neighborhood
Partnership Housing Services to modify loan terms and obligations of the Owner
Occupied Rehabilitation Program.
2. Approve modification of Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program Loan Terms
and Obligations from a deferred loan to a forgivable loan.
18. Subordination of a Deed of Trust in Connection with 1659 Guthrie Street San
Bernardino, California
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-171 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 the Subordination
of a Deed of Trust in connection with a refinancing of the Senior Mortgage Relating
to real property located at 1659 Guthrie Street, San Bernardino, California.
19. Authorization to Proceed with an Investigation for the Vacation of an Existing
Alley on Scenic Drive
Recommendation
It is respectfully 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 vacation of an existing alley east of Scenic Drive, approximately
600 feet from Inland Center Drive.
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20. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Engineering
Resources of Southern California, Inc. for Sierra Way Storm Drain
Improvements
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-172 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the First Amendment to Professional Services
Agreement (First Amendment) with Engineering Resources of Southern California,
Inc. (ERSC) in the amount of $7,000, for a total contract compensation amount of
$197,000, to perform services for Sierra Way Storm Drain Improvements ("Project");
and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the First Amendment.
21. Used Oil Payment Program (OPP11)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-174 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the submittal of applications for CalRecycle
payment programs and approving related authorizations.
ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acti ng as the Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will adjourn to a Special Meeting on Wednesday,
July 29, 2020 to be held at 201 N “E” Street, 2 nd Floor, Multipurpose Room. The Special
Meeting will begin at 7:45 a.m.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, Acting City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California,
hereby certify that the revised agenda for the July 15, 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 Monday, July 13, 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 Cou ncil 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 Coun cil 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 Re development 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 o n the agenda when a public hearing
has been conducted and closed.