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MINUTES
FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021
5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Session Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino was called to order at 5:35 PM by Mayor John Valdivia on Wednesday,
February 3, 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
Mayor John Valdivia
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon L. Alexander
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 Printed 2/4/2021
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments submitted for the Closed Session Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property Address: An approximately 17.61 gross acre vacant
(retail/commercial) site consisting of 74 parcels located at the southwest corner
of East Highland and Arden Avenues - APNs 1191-021-01; 1191-021-11 to 69;
1191-041-17 to 22; and 1191-041-25 to 32
Agency Negotiator: Robert D. Field, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Mark Development, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
7:00 P.M.
Mayor Valdivia called the regular meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Valdivia asked Council Member Reynoso to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Carvalho reported that there was no reportable action taken on Item A.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Field introduced the new Finance Director Barbara Whitehorn.
Finance Director Whitehorn expressed her appreciation and excitement in joining the
City of San Bernardino.
City Manager Field commented on the various partnerships with outside organizations
and the current projects in the City.
APPOINTMENTS
2. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Appointment (Ward
5)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Ms. Jennifer B. Xicara to the Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Commission representing Ward 5. Ms. Xicara
will replace Helen Tran with the term ending December 2024.
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
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3. Planning Commission Appointment (Ward 5)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Mr. Jesus F. Flores to the Planning
Commission representing Ward 5. Mr. Flores will replace Aron Liang with the term
ending December 2024.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ALEXANDER, to approve the appointments to the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Commission and the Planning Commission.
RESULT: APPROVED THE APPOINTMENTS OF MS. JENNIFER B. XICARA
AND MR. JESUS F. FLORES, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed
Unanimously
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
PRESENTATIONS
The Eviction Prevention Program Presentation, Item 5, was heard before the Southern
California Edison Presentation, Item 4.
5. Eviction Prevention Program - Community and Economic Development
Department
City Manager Fields informed the Mayor and City Council that Community and
Economic Director Huntley will be providing a presentation regarding the Eviction
Prevention Program.
Two public service announcements posted on the City’s Eviction Prevention Program
webpage were played for the Mayor and City Council that provided information on rental
assistance.
4. Southern California Edison - Wildfire Mitigation Plan
City Manager Fields informed the Mayor and City Council that Southern California
Edison will be providing a presentation on the Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
Mark Cloud with Southern California Edison provided a presentation on the Wildfire
Mitigation Plan for 2020-2022.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Harry Hatch, San Bernardino, commented on the Carousel Mall Project and
expressed concerns on security and fire issues the new project may bring.
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
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Andy, San Bernardino, commented on playground ideas and local sponsorships at
parks throughout the City and expressed concerns regarding the selected contractor for
the parking lot improvements at Perris Hill & Lytle Creek Community Centers.
Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, asked City Council to wait on approving the
Downtown Advisory Committee and reconsider the appointment requirements. Ms. Ortiz
also commented on the Gun Buyback Program, stating that the program will not reduce
crime and asked the City Council to table the item.
Hardy Brown, San Bernardino, commented on the Public Safety Update that was
provided at the January 20, 2021 Mayor and City Council meeting, spoke on the
presentation provided by ICO Real Estate Group for the Carousel Mall, and mentioned
the lack of diversity amongst City staff.
Anonymous, San Bernardino, expressed her disapproval of the Gun Buyback
Program.
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, commented on the integrity standards of City Council,
stated that the school board contacted him regarding renaming a street after Martin
Luther King, Jr., commented on park restrooms in need of repair and overflowing trash
cans, and stated that public comments should have been heard before presentations
during the Special meeting regarding the Carousel Mall.
Daniel, San Bernardino, commented on Carousel Mall and expressed his approval of
ICO Real Estate Group and stated that SCG America should not be considered.
Ernesto Hidalgo, Renaissance Downtowns USA, thanked City Council for listening to
their presentation regarding the Carousel Mall and informed the public of how to be
informed of future updates.
STAFF REPORTS
6. Code Amendment - Downtown Advisory Committee (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Introduce for first reading, Ordinance MC-1552 of the Mayor and City Council of
the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting a Code Amendment to Section
2.17.040 related to Appointment-Registered voters requirement-Compensation-
Oath (Attachment 1); and
2. Schedule the final reading of the above Ordinance to the regularly scheduled
meeting of the Mayor and City Council on February 17, 2021.
City Clerk Rocha read the title of Ordinance MC-1552 into the record.
Community and Economic Development Director Huntley provided a presentation of
the report and provided additional information on previously adopted resolutions.
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
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Council Member Calvin asked questions regarding the proposed guidelines to
consider appointing residents and also allow for non-residents that have businesses
in the community.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
FIGUEROA, to approve Staff’s recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra asked if it would be at the discretion of Council to appoint
business owners and property owners.
Community and Economic Development Director Huntley advised that it would be
Council’s decision as to who they would like to appoint.
Council Member Figueroa asked how many appointees per Council Member would
be allowed with the new Ordinance.
Community and Economic Development Director Huntley stated that staff is advising
one appointee per Council Member at this time.
Council Member Reynoso stated that the Ordinance does not include verbiage of the
proposed guidelines to consider appointing business owners or property owners.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FIGUEROA, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, to adopt Ordinance MC-1552 with the addition of
the requirement that a non-resident have a business or own property in the City.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IBARRA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
REYNOSO, to table the item and bring back to City Council an updated Ordinance
with the addition of the requirement that a non-resident must have a business or
own property in the City.
RESULT: CONTINUED ITEM AND DIRECTED STAFF TO BRING BACK TO
CITY COUNCIL AN UPDATED ORDINANCE WITH THE ADDITION
OF THE REQUIREMENT THAT A NON-RESIDENT MUST HAVE A
BUSINESS OR OWN PROPERTY IN THE CITY, CARRIED (5-2)
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Ward 2
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
AYES: Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Sanchez, Figueroa
7. Ordinance Updating Chapters 9.92 and 9.93 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code Related to Administrative Citation and Administrative Civil Penalty
Procedures (All Wards)
Recommendation
Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1553 of
the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending
Chapters 9.92 and 9.93 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code Related to
Administrative Citation and Administrative Civil Penalty Procedures.
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
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City Clerk Rocha read the title of Ordinance MC-1553 into the record.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
FIGUEROA, to approve Ordinance No. MC-1553 amending Chapters 9.92 and 9.93
of the San Bernardino Municipal Code Related to Administrative Citation and
Administrative Civil Penalty Procedures.
Council Member Alexander expressed that the Ordinance gives authority to the City
Manager pertaining to the selection of a hearing officer and commented that the
authority should be given to the Public Safety Commission, and they should be the
hearing officers in relation to Ordinance No. MC-1553.
Assistant City Manager Kramer commented that the City goes through a Request
for Proposal process and the City Manager has the authority to engage the hearing
officer and consult outside assistance. Ms. Kramer also discussed the complexity of
cases as well as the amount of cases the City has every week.
Council Member Sanchez commented on the appeal process and expressed his
support of staff’s recommendation with the addition that the City continue to provide
interpretation services.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO, to approve Ordinance No. MC1553 amending
Chapters 9.92 and 9.93 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code Related to
Administrative Citation and Administrative Civil Penalty Procedures with the
addition of interpretation services provided by the City.
Council Member Calvin asked when staff will be bringing back agreements for
hearing officers and would like to be able to choose from multiple candidates.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CALVIN to provide multiple proposals from firms
that provide hearing services for Administrative Citations. There was no second
to the motion.
Council Member Sanchez advised that Council Member Calvin’s motion to provide
multiple proposals to City Council could be an informal request from staff.
RESULT: APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. MC1553 AMENDING CHAPTERS
9.92 AND 9.93 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION AND
ADMINISTRATIVE CIVIL PENALTY PROCEDURES WITH THE
ADDITION OF INTERPRETATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
CITY, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Imposing Liens on Certain Parcels of Real Property for Uncollected Business
Registration Fees (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the matter;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-18 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; and
3. 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.
Mayor Valdivia opened the public hearing at 8:48 p.m.
Acting Deputy Finance Director Singery provided the Mayor and City Council a
presentation on the staff report.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-18 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 and direct the Director of Finance to
remove any properties from the Business Registration Lien List which are
resolved prior to the hearing.
City Clerk Rocha informed the Mayor and City Council that there were no public
comments received or requests to speak.
The public hearing was closed at 8:51 p.m.
RESULT: CONDUCTED A PUBLIC HEARING, ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO.
2021-18 IMPOSING LIENS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR
UNPAID BUSINESS REGISTRATION TAXES AND PENALTIES,
AND DIRECTED THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO REMOVE ANY
PROPERTIES FROM THE BUSINESS REGISTRATION LIEN LIST
WHICH ARE RESOLVE PRIOR TO THE HEARING, CARRIED (5-2)
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Alexander
NOES: Reynoso, Calvin
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
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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.
Council Member Sanchez pulled Item No. 15 from the Consent Calendar for further
discussion.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ibarra pulled Item No. 16, inquired when the minutes for 2020 will be
uploaded to the City’s website, and asked about the installation of A-frame gates at
Perris Hill Park.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item Nos. 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 and 20 from the Consent
Calendar for further discussion.
Council Member Calvin pulled Item Nos. 9 and 16 from the Consent Calendar for further
discussion.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALEXANDER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SANCHEZ, to approve the Consent Calendar and pull Item Nos. 9, 12,
13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20.
RESULT: APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PULL ITEM NOS. 9, 12,
13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
9. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for the January 20, 2021, Mayor and
City Council Meeting (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the minutes from the January 20, 2021, Mayor and City Council
meeting.
Council Member Calvin pulled Item No. 9 for discussion and advised that the item
she requested for a future meeting was not listed.
City Clerk Rocha informed Mayor and City Council that staff will revisit the meeting
video and bring the revised minutes back to City Council.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
REYNOSO, to continue the adoption of the minutes from the January 20, 2021
Mayor and City Council Meeting to the next regular meeting.
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RESULT: CONTINUED THE ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE
JANUARY 20, 2021 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed
Unanimously
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
10. Legal Services Update (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file an update regarding the City's legal services.
11. Administrative Policies (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California provide conceptual support for the development of a comprehensive
administrative policy manual to ensure that City employees and elected and
appointed officials are operating under a clear set of guidelines that align with the
laws and regulations that govern the City.
12. Investment Portfolio Report for December 2020 (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, accept and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for December
2020.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 12 for discussion and asked staff to
explain the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, to accept and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio report for
December 2020.
RESULT: ACCEPTED AND FILED THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT
PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2020, CARRIED 7-0 –
Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 Printed 2/4/2021
13. Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2019/20 (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file the Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2019/20.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 13 for discussion asked for an update on
how the City rectified the significant deficiencies noted in the Single Audit Report.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ALEXANDER, to receive and file the Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2019/20.
RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2019/20, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
14. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California approve the commercial and payroll disbursements for January 2021.
15. Resolution Approving the San Bernardino Temporary Staffing (SBTS)
Program (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-19 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, to establish the San Bernardino Temporary Staffing (SBTS)
program; approve a City medical contribution in compliance with requirements
established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA); amend the salary schedule to reflect
that SBTS incumbents will be paid 5.5% less than the first step listed on the salary
schedule; and repeal Resolution No. 2020-293.
Council Member Sanchez pulled Item No. 15 for discussion and expressed that he
will motion to approve the item if all language pertaining to temporary staff being
paid 5.5% less than the first step be removed from the Resolution.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALEXANDER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER CALVIN, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-19 with the removal of all
language in the resolution of temporary staff being paid 5.5% less than the first
step.
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 Printed 2/4/2021
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-19 WITH THE REMOVAL OF
ALL LANGUAGE IN THE RESOLUTION OF TEMPORARY STAFF
BEING PAID 5.5% LESS THAN THE FIRST STEP, CARRIED 7-0 –
Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
16. Gun Buyback Program (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-20 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the Fiscal Year
2020/21 Adopted Budget appropriating an additional $30,000 for the purchase of
gift cards to support the City’s gun buy-back program and to issue purchase orders
not to exceed $30,000.
Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra and Council Member Calvin pulled Item No. 16 for
discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra inquired about staff overtime and the possibility of having
excess funds after the event.
Council Member Calvin asked how successful the 2013 Gun Buyback Program
event was and how crime was decreased because of this event.
Acting Chief of Police McBride answered Council’s questions and provided
clarification on the Gun Buyback Program.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM IBARRA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER REYNOSO, to decrease the purchase order amount to $15,000- MOTION
FAILED (3-4), COUNCILMEMBERS SANCHEZ, FIGUEROA, SHORETT, and
ALEXANDER OPPOSED.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ALEXANDER, to approve Staff’s recommendation.
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-20 AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2020/21
ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $30,000
FOR THE PURCHASE OF GIFT CARDS TO SUPPORT THE CITY’S
GUN BUY-BACK PROGRAM AND TO ISSUE PURCHASE
ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED $30,000, CARRIED (6-1)
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Reynoso
17. Street Vacation of Portions of 4TH Street (Ward 1)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2021-21 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the
vacation of portions of 4th Street, between the intersections of Cabrera Avenue and
Mt. Vernon Avenue and not reserve utility easements therein.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 17 for discussion and asked about the
public hearing requirements.
Director of Public Works Jensen advised the Mayor and City Council that the item
before them is to obtain approval to hold a public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO to approve staff’s recommendation
with the addition of a second public hearing. There was no second to the motion.
City Attorney Carvalho advised that the City has complied with the statutes for this
item, however the Mayor and City Council can decide whether they would like to
hold one more public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
REYNOSO, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-21 declaring its intent to conduct a
public hearing to order the vacation of portions of 4th Street, between the
intersections of Cabrera Avenue and Mt. Vernon Avenue and not reserve utility
easements therein.
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 Printed 2/4/2021
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-21 DECLARING ITS INTENT
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER THE VACATION
OF PORTIONS OF 4TH STREET, BETWEEN THE INTERSECTIONS
OF CABRERA AVENUE AND MT. VERNON AVENUE AND NOT
RESERVE UTILITY EASEMENTS THEREIN, CARRIED 7-0 –
Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
18. Resolution to Approve Final Tract Map No. 15731 (Ward 4)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-22 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving Final Map for Tract No. 15731 (Tentative Tract
Map 15731 was approved by the Planning Commission on April 17, 2001) involving
the subdivision of sixteen (16) parcels containing a total of approximately 544 acres
into 269 residential lots within the Highland Hills Specific Plan located on the north
side of Highland Avenue just east of State Route 330, accepting the public
dedications as set forth on said map; and authorizing execution of the standard form
of agreement for the subdivision improvements.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 18 for discussion and asked about the
statutes of the environmental review.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SHORETT, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-22 approving Final Map for Tract No.
15731 involving the subdivision of sixteen (16) parcels containing a total of
approximately 544 acres into 269 residential lots within the Highland Hills
Specific Plan located on the north side of Highland Avenue just east of State
Route 330, accepting the public dedications as set forth on said map; and
authorizing execution of the standard form of agreement for the subdivision
improvements.
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 14 Printed 2/4/2021
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-22 APPROVING FINAL MAP
FOR TRACT NO. 15731 INVOLVING THE SUBDIVISION OF
SIXTEEN (16) PARCELS CONTAINING A TOTAL OF
APPROXIMATELY 544 ACRES INTO 269 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
WITHIN THE HIGHLAND HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHLAND AVENUE JUST EAST OF
STATE ROUTE 330, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC DEDICATIONS AS
SET FORTH ON SAID MAP; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
THE STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENTS, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
19. Accept Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-23 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California,
1. Accept a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) grant in the amount of $180,000;
approve grant matching funds in the amount of $20,000 from Local Regional
Circulation Funds;
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 Capital Improvement
Plan to add the Local Roadway Safety Plan ("Project") in a total project amount
of $200,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute project agreements and
certifications for the preparation of a LRSP.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 19 for discussion and asked staff if the
City is applying for the maximum amount of infrastructure grants.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, to accept a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) grant in the amount of
$180,000; approve grant matching funds in the amount of $20,000 from Local
Regional Circulation Funds; authorize the Director of Finance to amend the FY
2020/21 Capital Improvement Plan to add the Local Roadway Safety Plan
("Project") in a total project amount of $200,000; and authorize the City Manager,
or designee, to execute project agreements and certifications for the preparation
of a LRSP.
Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 15 Printed 2/4/2021
RESULT: ACCEPTED A LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN (LRSP) GRANT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000; APPROVED GRANT MATCHING
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FROM LOCAL REGIONAL
CIRCULATION FUNDS; AUTHORIZED THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE TO AMEND THE FY 2020/21 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PLAN TO ADD THE LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN
("PROJECT") IN A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $200,000; AND
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE PROJECT AGREEMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR
THE PREPARATION OF A LRSP, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed
Unanimously
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
20. Parking Lot Improvements at Perris Hill & Lytle Creek Community Centers –
(Wards 2 & 3)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-24 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 Capital
Improvement Plan, modifying the title of CIP Project No. PR 21-005 to read
“Parking Lot Improvements at Perris Hill & Lytle Creek Community Centers”
(“Project”), updating the Project description to include the Lytle Creek Park
location, and recording a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $225,430
in Cultural Development Fund No. 247-160-8759 for the Project;
2. Approving a total Project budget in the amount of $505,857 to include a
construction contract in the amount of $439,875, project contingencies in the
amount of $43,988, and engineering and inspection budgets in the amount of
$21,994 for Project;
3. Approving the award of a Construction Contract with J B Bostick Company, Inc.,
in the amount of $439,875; and
4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 20 for discussion expressed concerns
over the City awarding the contract to an Anaheim developer.
Director of Public Works Jensen and City Attorney Carvalho advised that the City is
required to award the agreement to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-24 and approve staff’s recommendation.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-24 AND APPROVED STAFF’S
RECOMMENDATION, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
A. Ease and accessibility for public comments via Bitly link and streamlined in
Spanish and English - Council Member Reynoso
Council Member Reynoso asked to have Vietnamese and American Sign Language
included in the translation of Mayor and City Council meetings provided by the City.
Council Member Reynoso requested that staff prepare and bring back a formal Intern
Policy and would like the City to prepare a Verdemont Specific Plan.
Council Member Shorett, Council Member Calvin and Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra expressed
concerns over the process on how to add items to the agenda.
City Manager Field advised that staff will bring back an item addressing the procedures
on how to add items to the agenda.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
IBARRA, CARRIED 6-1, (COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT OPPOSED)
B. Community Benefits Agreement Workshop- Council Member Reynoso
Council Member Reynoso expressed that he would like City Council to hold a
Community Benefits Agreement Workshop that is open to the public.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, CARRIED 6-1, (COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT OPPOSED)
C. Bring back a staff report on the City’s design standards for development -
Council Member Alexander
Council Member Alexander asked that staff bring back an update to the City’s design
standards.
Community and Economic Development Director Huntley advised that staff will come
back with a report that informs City Council about the City’s Design Review Board and
the current design standards.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALEXANDER, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
REYNOSO, CARRIED 6-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT OPPOSED)
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ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
There were no items referred to the Committee.
REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED
There were no reports on conferences/meetings attended from the Mayor or City
Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned to a Special Meeting of the Mayor and
City Council on Thursday, February 11, 2021, via web-conference. The Study Session
will begin at 5:30 p.m.
BY:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC
City Clerk