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City of San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA 92401
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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 JOINT POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 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 Pro Tem Sandra Ibarra on Wednesday, March 31,
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
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra asked Council Member Calvin to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, expressed her excitement about a potential plan for
City Hall, asked City Council to formulate questions that residents may have in
response to the presentation, especially in forms of cost, and spoke in favor of a lease-
to-buy-back option.
PRESENTATION
1. City Hall Discussion
City Manager Field and Public Works Director Jensen provided a presentation on
options for City Hall and informed City Council that there is no action requested from the
discussion.
Council Member Reynoso asked if staff has a specific dollar amount for each option and
asked if Option 3 presented by staff would be applicable in retrofitting City Hall.
City Manager Field advised that the amounts are very general numbers and
professional help would be needed to determine the amount and advised that Option 3
is applicable in the retrofitting of City Hall.
Council Member Calvin asked if staff has reviewed the seismic performance
assessment completed in 2016 and asked if the amount of $14 million provided in the
report was accurate. Council Member Calvin also requested that State engineers come
and assess the building.
Mr. Field advised that staff has reviewed the report and it needs to be revisited and
amounts need to be confirmed.
Council Member Shorett commented on a presentation by the previous Public Works
Director regarding the 201 building and City Hall and stated that an assessment was
performed and both buildings were in the red zone. Council Member Shorett asked if
the 201 building is included in the presentation and if the parking structure is structurally
sound. Council Member Shorett stated that the presentation was very limited and he
does not feel comfortable giving recommendations.
Council Member Calvin asked if it would be possible to receive the reports to determine
what has changed.
Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra asked how soon the City could reach out to State engineers to
find out when a report can be completed on City Hall and the parking structure.
Mr. Field advised the City will reach out to the State and provide any reports to City
Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra commented that she would like to see the recurring costs
associated with building 201 and per month utility costs for City Hall.
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Mr. Field stated that if a seismic assessment is performed, the parking structure will be
included and advised that a data driven analysis needs to be performed so that a data
driven decision can be made. Mr. Field advised that staff is looking for permission to
pursue the analysis.
Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra commented on space that the City is utilizing and advised that
the City needs to look at how much staff they currently have and the space necessary,
adding that an independent engineer from the State would be beneficial in assessing
City Hall.
Council Member Shorett commented on the number of employees the City has and
ensuring there is enough space for current and future staff.
Ms. Jensen provided estimates on the space that staff is currently utilizing.
Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra commented that an additional report is needed with estimates
and have the State engineers provide a report on City Hall before City Council can
direct staff.
Council Member Alexander asked if a motion is needed.
Mr. Field advised that no motion is needed, and he will bring back a report to City
Council.
Council Member Calvin asked how much a space assessment typically costs.
Mr. Field advised that it depends, and if the amount exceeds his signing authority, it will
be brought to City Council for approval and that staff needs to determine how much
space is needed to house current and future staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 6:44 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, April 7, 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