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MINUTES
FOR THE
SPECIAL 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, JANUARY 27, 2021
5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 5:33 PM by Mayor John Valdivia on Wednesday, January 27, 2021,
via Web-Conference.
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Council Member, Ward 5 Ben Reynoso
Council Member, Ward 6 Kimberly Calvin
Council Member, Ward 7 Damon L. Alexander
Mayor John Valdivia
City Manager Robert D. Field
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho
City Clerk Genoveva Rocha
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Valdivia asked Council Member Sanchez to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
Mayor John Valdivia
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon L. Alexander
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The items were heard out of agenda order. The Staff Report and Presentations were
moved before Public Comments.
STAFF REPORT
1. Mayor and City Council Workshop - Carousel Mall Presentations (Ward 1)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, conduct a workshop to allow each of the two development teams to
present their concept for the future development of the Carousel Mall property. The
final selection of a preferred developer is not under consideration as part of the
workshop.
SCG America provided information on their company and presented their concept for
the future development of the Carousel Mall property.
Council Member Reynoso inquired if SCG America would consider entering into a
Community Benefits Agreement, asked about future upkeep, environmental design and
sustainability, and the average rental rates of the proposed housing units. Council
Member Reynoso also commented on engaging with residents and members of the
public.
Council Member Shorett asked about the proposed state of the art theatre, expressed
concerns about the future retail, and commented on the City’s participation in the
public/private partnership.
Council Member Alexander inquired if SCG America plans on keeping the parking lot
across from the California Theatre, addressed concerns regarding the impact on traffic,
repaving streets around the project after completion of construction, and the possibility
of utilizing charging stations and solar panels.
Council Member Figueroa commented on the walkability of the design and the
incorporation of nearby transit and would like to see historical architectural character in
the new development.
Council Member Calvin commented on the average size and affordability of the
proposed housing units, potential parking fees, and inquired if SCG America has given
any elected City official any donations or contributions.
Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra commented on the median income of residents of San
Bernardino and the possibility of low-to-moderate income housing units.
Mayor and City Council recessed at 7:11 p.m. after the first presentation from SCG
America and returned with all members present at 7:20 p.m.
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ICO Real Estate Group provided information on their companies and presented their
concept for the future development of the Carousel Mall property.
Council Member Shorett thanked ICO Real Estate Group for their presentation and
participation.
Mayor Valdivia asked how ICO Real Estate Group calculated the amount of jobs that
would be created.
Council Member Reynoso inquired how familiar ICO Real Estate Group is with the
demographics of San Bernardino and asked how they will be engaging the community
during the pandemic. Council Member Reynoso also commented on the environmental
design, sustainability, and storm water management.
Council Member Alexander inquired as to the length of construction time and if ICO
Real Estate Group has looked into development of buildings across from the Carousel
Mall property. Council Member Alexander also asked how ICO Real Estate Group
would engage the minority and small business enterprises.
Council Member Calvin commented on the possibility of revitalizing Route 66, inquired if
ICO Real Estate Group would enter into negotiations with unions to ensure that the new
construction jobs will be prevailing wage, and asked if current businesses will be
included in the development plan.
City Manager Field advised that this item will be brought back to the City Council for
further discussion on March 3, 2021 and provided information on the demolition
process.
Council Member Calvin asked if a company has been chosen for the demolition and if
the City is paying for the demolition.
City Manager Field advised that a company has not been chosen and an item will be
brought back to City Council shortly regarding demolition. Mr. Field also advised that the
City is paying for the demolition, however the cost will be covered through the sale of
the property, and informed the Mayor and City Council that the City is still seeking grant
funding to cover the potential costs.
Council Member Reynoso asked City Council and staff to start taking steps towards a
right of return.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Gigi Casero, Kevin D., Faran Dozer, would like to see the Carousel Mall converted to
a sports arena for professional sports and community engagement events.
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Anonymous, Vanessa Melecio, asked questions regarding housing, transportation,
and the future upkeep of the new development.
David Friedman, Howard Freidman, Phyllis, Zelda, Mike Gallo, Janet, Jeanette
McKay, Jocelyn Duarte, spoke in support of ICO Real Estate Group and Renaissance
Downtowns USA.
Amelia Lopez, commented on both developers considering the City’s demographics
and also to consider the entryways into the downtown area.
Dominique Lowhart, Leslie Duarte, Evelyn Everhart, Jeff Green, Kirk Uvardi, Arely
Lopez, Sara Luna, Reed, Peter Sisman, Amy Vasquez, Alejandro Gutierrez, Daniel,
Christopher Gonzalez, Amanda Maldonado, Matthew Snyder, Jacob Irwin, Ana
Vasquez, concerned citizen, Treasure Ortiz, Michael Munoz, Jessie Sandoval,
Jacob, Athena Dan, Chris Barca, Eva Vasquez, Maria Zavala, Mario Vasquez,
Jessica, Catherine Lopez, Mireya, Daryl Smith, Monique Magallon, Daniel, Alex,
Mary Valdimar, Travis, Lopez, Eddie Sanchez, Jody Eisenberg, Ana Gonzalez,
Michael Segura, addressed concerns regarding the lack of community engagement,
using developers from the City of San Bernardino, the need for a Community Benefits
Agreement, and the need for homeless and low income housing.
Danya Ramirez, Danny Ramirez, asked City Council to keep revenue and local talent
in the City.
Miguel Guerrero, proposed that the Carousel Mall be developed into a university to
provide more medical personnel or as a hospital.
Azar, addressed concerns over the design and pedestrian walkability.
Anonymous, Amanda Carson, Takyia, Abigail Medina, Elena, Monique Navarro,
Robert Porter, Anonymous, Timothy, Gustavo Hurtado, Jr., Dave Neagan,
Esmeralda Vasquez Senior District Representative for Assembly Majority Leader
Eloise Gomez Reyes, spoke in support of the redevelopment of the Carousel Mall.
Leticia Garcia, requested that City Council reconsider working with SCG America.
Emily Vasquez, Roxanna Barrera, asked City Council to listen to the ideas of the
residents and engage members of the public.
Keneisha, spoke in support of SCG America.
Carol Baez, spoke on subsidized housing for those affected by construction, bike lanes
for the surrounding area and a food lab.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 11:10 p.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
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 via tele-conference. Closed Session will begin at 5:30
p.m. and Open Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.
BY:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC
City Clerk