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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, FEBRUARY 24, 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 5:31 p.m. by Mayor John Valdivia on Wednesday, February 24, 2021,
via Web-Conference.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Damon L. Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present
John Valdivia Mayor Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Robert D. Field City Manager Present
Mayor John Valdivia
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon L. Alexander
Special Meeting Minutes February 11, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 Printed 2/25/2021
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Valdivia asked Council Member Alexander to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
At this time, the voice recorded public comments were played by the City Clerk for the
Mayor and City Council Members.
Kenney Duncan, San Bernardino, expressed concerns over stagnant redevelopment
and the lack of improvement in San Bernardino.
Jeanette McCaig, San Bernardino, spoke in support of Campaign Finance Reform.
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, expressed concerns over potential conflicts of interest
and spoke the proposals received for the Carousel Mall Property.
Lynne Ware, San Bernardino, commented on inappropriate influences from special
interest groups and spoke in support of Campaign Finance Reform.
Harry Hatch, San Bernardino, spoke in favor of the adoption of a resolution of censure
for the Mayor.
Hardy Brown, San Bernardino, commented on the necessity for conflict of interest
matters to be discussed and investigated and spoke on the need for a Community
Benefits Agreement for the Carousel Mall Property.
Alicia Amoyo, San Bernardino, spoke in favor of reopening the biding process for the
Carousel Mall Property.
Luis, San Bernardino, spoke in favor of reopening the biding process for the Carousel
Mall Property.
Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, thanked City Council for holding the Special Meeting
and spoke on reporting gifts and conflict of interest matters.
Athena Tan, San Bernardino, spoke on the long lasting effects of the redevelopment
of the Carousel Mall Property and the importance of addressing conflicts of interest.
Leticia Garcia, San Bernardino, spoke on conflict of interest matters and gifts from
developers.
Christian Flores, San Bernardino, spoke on the importance of community input and
the need for a Community Benefits Agreement for the Carousel Mall Property.
Roxanna Barrera, San Bernardino, spoke in favor of reopening the biding process for
the Carousel Mall Property and investigating any conflicts of interest.
Special Meeting Minutes February 11, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Printed 2/25/2021
DISCUSSION
1. Discussion Regarding Potential Conflicts of Interest and Bias Impacts
Regarding RFP Process for Redevelopment of the Carousel Mall Property;
Consideration of Censure Process Related to Conflicts and Violations of the
City Charter, City Municipal Code, City Code of Conduct or State Laws; and
Determination of Whether Real or Perceived Improprieties Warrant a Rejection
of Current Bidding Process Involving the Carousel Mall.
Recommendation:
City Council to engage in discussion, give staff direction or take actions by majority
vote.
Discussion ensued on potential conflicts of interest, campaign finance reform, and the
bidding process involving the Carousel Mall Property.
Council Member Shorett expressed that discussion should be held in Closed Session.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, to adjourn to Closed Session.
City attorney Carvalho advised the Mayor and City Council that the posted agenda for
the meeting has been noticed as a Special, Open Session Meeting, therefore City
Council is not able to adjourn into a Closed Session Meeting.
Council Member Sanchez spoke on Campaign Finance Reform.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, to adjourn meeting.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CALVIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER REYNOSO, to continue the discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION TO CONTINUE THE
DISCUSSION, CARRIED (6-1)
MOVER: Kimberly Calvin, Ward 6
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Shorett
Council Member Reynoso spoke on Campaign Finance Reform and spoke on providing
personal information.
Council Member Calvin spoke on providing personal information and stated that the
meeting was called to address issues of concern pertaining to conflicts of interest.
Council Member Alexander commented on the policies and procedures in place and
spoke in support of Campaign Finance Reform.
Special Meeting Minutes February 11, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Printed 2/25/2021
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SHORETT, to reopen the bidding process for the redevelopment of the Carousel
Mall Property.
City Attorney Carvalho advised that City Council can take a vote to give the City
Manager direction and that a formal agenda item would need to be brought back to the
Mayor and City Council at a regular meeting.
Council Member Shorett expressed concerns about going through a new bidding
process and spoke on a staff report that will be brought back to City Council at the
March 3, 2021 meeting with information on the bidding process for the Carousel Mall
property.
City Manager Field confirmed that staff will be bringing a report to the Mayor and City
Council at the March 3, 2021 meeting regarding the selection process and the direction
staff is recommending regarding the redevelopment of the Carousel Mall Property.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, to wait until the March 3, 2021 City Council
meeting to receive the staff report and recommendations regarding the
redevelopment of the Carousel Mall Property.
RESULT: APPROVED THE MOTION TO WAIT UNTIL THE MARCH 3, 2021
CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO RECEIVE THE STAFF REPORT
AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE REDEVELOPMENT
OF THE CAROUSEL MALL PROPERTY, CARRIED (5-2)
MOVER: Kimberly Calvin, Ward 6
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Figueroa, Reynoso
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CALVIN, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM
IBARRA, to adjourn the meeting.
Mayor Valdivia left the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
RESULT: ADJOURNED THE SPECIAL MEETING, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed
Unanimously
MOVER: Kimberly Calvin, Ward 6
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
Special Meeting Minutes February 11, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 Printed 2/25/2021
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,
March 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