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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, 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, MAY 5, 2021
5:30 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to
order at 5:31 PM by Mayor Valdivia on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, via Web-Conference, San
Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 2 Present 5:41 p.m.
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
Robert D. Field City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Harry Hatch, San Bernardino Ward 7, spoke on the Redlands Fire and informed that
sources advised lithium batteries were found in the fire debris. He stated that Greenleaf
Corporation was used to remove all of the waste product and that the City of Redlands
Mayor John Valdivia
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon L. Alexander
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had not issued a removal permit for the property and that it was probable that AQMD
had also not issued permits for removal. He stressed that these issues needed to be
taken into consideration when discussing the Oxbow incident.
CLOSED SESSION
(A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i.) Cristina Martinez v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No: CIVDS2004638
(B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): Two
Cases
(C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6):
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager;
Employee Organizations: International Union of Operating Engineers, General
Unit; San Bernardino Police Management Association; Teamsters - Middle
Management Unit; San Bernardino Police Officers Association; and San
Bernardino Confidential-Management Association
(D) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957)
Discussion of evaluation procedures and preparation for annual evaluation of
Mayor and Council appointees
Title: City Manager
Title: City Attorney
Title: City Clerk
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Steven Kobernik from The Rock Church led the invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho informed that the Mayor and City Council had
unanimously approved the filing of a receivership case to address code enforcement
issues at a property located at 1595 North D Street and there was no further reportable
information.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Rob Field spoke on the Inland Empire 66’ers first game since the re-
opening; he mentioned the partnership with the County of San Bernardino in hosting an
event Operation Fire and Ice (Cream!) to encourage individuals to get vaccinated
against Covid-19. Mr. Field informed of the various Cinco de Mayo and Earth Day
celebrations taking place throughout the City’s community center; provided a brief
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update on the General Plan; and informed that the Mt. Vernon Bridge demolition had
been completed.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL UPDATES
Mayor Valdivia spoke of his recent visit to Build A Scoop, a new business in the City of
San Bernardino, and his attendance at the 66’ers season opener at the San Manuel
stadium.
Council Member Sanchez spoke of the new soccer field at Nunez Park and the
teamwork that made this accomplishment happen.
Mayor Pro-Tem shared that the parking lots at Perris Hill Park were being repaved;
fences were installed on Harrison and Highland Avenue. She informed that the State
was funding a renter’s and landlord assistance program and stated more information
could be found on the Housing is Key website. Mayor Pro-Tem encouraged residents
living between Highland and 9th Street to begin a neighborhood association or
neighborhood watch.
Council Member Figueroa mentioned his visit to Build a Scoop and thanked Council
Member Sanchez for sharing resources for City parks. He encouraged residents to join
their local neighborhood associations and stated more information could be obtained by
emailing nacsbcal@gmail.com or visiting the City’s website. Council Member Figueroa
shared that the Neighborhood Association Council would be holding a plant sale on May
8th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Garcia Center for the Arts. He encouraged residents to
use the bulky item pick-up through Burrtec to help keep San Bernardino clean.
Council Member Shorett echoed Council Member Figueroa’s comments on the
neighborhood association and bulky item pick-up. He offered his congratulations to
Council Member Sanchez for the soccer field in the 1st Ward and wished everyone a
Happy Cinco de Mayo.
Mayor Valdivia and Council Member Shorett wished a Happy Mother’s Day to all the
mothers in the community.
Council Member Reynoso reminded everyone that Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican
Independence Day and that date falls on September 16th. Cinco de Mayo celebrates
the Battle of Puebla, and it was a significant battle where French colonizers were fought
off. He highlighted Joy Anderson of the 7th Ward, who is the President of Hudson
Neighborhood Association. He informed the next meeting would be held on May 7th and
encouraged the community to join their neighborhood association. He announced that
the Little League was re-opening this summer, and more information could be found on
littleleague.org
Council Member Calvin informed that Coffee with a Cop would be held on May 18th at
9:00 a.m. at Anne Shirells Park. She announced that Cimarron Ranch would be holding
their first neighborhood association meeting on May 20th and that Supervisor Baca
would be joining the discussion with her. Council Member Calvin recognized the
following non-profits within the City of San Bernardino: Young Visionaries- Terrance
Stone, Community Action Partnership, Hope Culture, and Victor Outreach. She stated
that these organizations throughout Covid-19 continued to hold pop-up events, food
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giveaways, and essential items. She also recognized Knock Knock Angels, a non-profit
out of Fontana that has been serving the County of San Bernardino and identifying
families who need home makeovers.
Council Member Alexander shared that the State of California was awarding grant relief
funds for small businesses ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, and more information could
be found on the City’s website. He reminded everyone that National Day of Prayer was
on May 6th; he spoke on the Assistance League’s 59th Annual Headdress Ball held on
May 1st at the San Manuel Stadium. Council Member Alexander shared that his wife
Felicia Alexander participated in the Grease theme ball. He wished all the mothers a
Happy Mother’s Day.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for National Public Works Week - May 16-21. 2021
Mayor Valdivia proclaimed May 16-21st as National Public Works Week, recognized
and thanked Public Works Director Kris Jensen and the Public Works team.
2. Proclamation for National Law Enforcement Week - May 9-15, 2021
Mayor Valdivia proclaimed the week of May 9-15th as National Law Enforcement Week,
recognized Police Chief Eric McBride and the officers who serve the community.
3. Presentation from SBVMWD - Heather Dyer, CEO General Manager - Water
Conservation Program
District Director Gil Botello, of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
(SBVMWD), thanked Mayor Valdivia for his participation in the National Water
Conservation in April to raise awareness.
Mr. Botello introduced Ms. Dyer, CEO General Manager of SBVMWD, and she provided
a presentation to the Mayor and City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Azar, San Bernardino, spoke in opposition of Item #19. He would like a walking trail for
residents built in the sub-division.
Paul Sanborn, San Bernardino, stated that the 6th Ward needs an additional fire
station to serve the community, and Council Member Calvin should make sure that
happens.
Lorena Suarez, spoke in Spanish against Council Member Shorett’s comments about
Council Meetings being English-speaking only. San Bernardino has a high Spanish-
speaking population. She also requested that the Mayor speak more to the community.
Iliana Massengill, San Bernardino, spoke regarding the street vendors in San
Bernardino. She is sick of the street vendors being dirty, leaving trash, and parking
illegally. She does not want to see street vendors anymore.
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Anonymous, San Bernardino, thanks Council Member Shorett for requesting that
Council Meetings be in English only. She stated that she has been discriminated
against for not being able to speak Spanish.
Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, condemned Council Member Sanchez’s comments
at the last meeting and stated that there are no “black” and “brown” neighborhoods in
San Bernardino. She also questioned why the Mayor and Council Members haven’t
given an update on the Carousel Mall development. She requested that Council
Members listen to public comments and take action.
Maneli Iskander, San Bernardino, is against MT&H Food Market obtaining a liquor
license, because there are too many businesses selling liquor in the neighborhood and
it is not benefitting the public. She would like Council Members to prevent the market
from obtaining the liquor license.
Leticia Garcia, San Bernardino, states that elected officials need to be held
accountable for their actions. She also stated that Council Member Shorett owes the
community an apology for stating that Council Meetings should be in English only, and
he should resign.
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, questioned why there were so many anonymous
public comments during the last meeting. He believes that someone hired a public
relations firm to make comments in favor of a certain item. He questioned where the
money came from to pay those people.
Tony, San Bernardino, spoke about Council Member Figueroa’s voting record and
what he stands for. He also questioned why Council Member Sanchez voted a
particular way regarding the OxBow project. He claims that the Mayor blindsided the
Council Members, staff, and the public when he vetoed the Oxbow decision.
Linda Collier, San Bernardino, is concerned that the City is looking like trash and
there are homeless people everywhere. Trash and food is being dumped in the streets.
She wants to know what Mayor and Council is doing to clean up the city.
Harry Hatch, San Bernardino, wants the Oxbow project issue to be put back on the
City Council Meeting calendar.
Keith, San Bernardino, thinks the Mayor should step down and resign. He also thinks
Council Member Shorett should resign for making racist comments. He suggested that
Council Member Sanchez make up his mind about issues. He commended the rest of
the Council Members for doing a good job.
Jacqueline, San Bernardino, spoke against Council Member Shorett’s comments
about Council Meetings being English-speaking only. She believes that those
comments were racist towards Spanish speakers.
Hardy Brown, San Bernardino, called to pay tribute to San Bernardino Asians and
Pacific Islanders in Honor of Asian-American History Month. He stated that it is
important to recognize their contributions to our community.
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Jonathan Shidler, San Bernardino, is against MT&H Food Market obtaining a liquor
license, because there are too many businesses selling liquor in the neighborhood.
Paula Plunk, San Bernardino, stated that Council Members should be offering
assistance and care to citizens of the City. She believes City Manager Mr. Field has a
lack of integrity and honor. She states City Staff is unprepared at meetings. She feels
that the gun buy-back program was a failure.
Victor, San Bernardino, spoke against MT&H Food Market’s application for a liquor
license. He believes there are already too many businesses in the area selling liquor
and it contributes to the homeless problem.
APPOINTMENTS
4. Water Board Re-Appointment
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the re-appointment of Wayne Hendrix to the Water Board with a
six-year term of office ending May 10, 2027.
5. Animal Control 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. Alejandro E. Faz to the Animal Control
Commission representing Ward 5. Mr. Faz will replace Jeffrey Frank with the term
ending December 2024. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered
voter within the City.
RESULT: APPROVED THE APPOINTMENTS OF MR. WAYNE HENDRIX,
AND MR. ALEJANDRO E. FAZ, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed
Unanimously
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Ward 2
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Appeal 21-01 for DP-P 20-10 & ME 20-01 (Ward 7)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-101 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, denying Appeal 21-01, thereby upholding the Planning
Commission’s approval of Development Permit Type-P 20-10 and Minor Exception
21-01 allowing the development and establishment of a commercial retail building
containing approximately 10,542 square feet with a nine percent (9%) reduction of
the number of required off-street parking spaces from 35 to 32 spaces on a project
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site comprised of two (2) parcels containing a total of approximately 0.83 acres,
located at 3191 North E Street (APN: 0152-163-18 and 19) within the Commercial
General (CG-1) Zone.
Mayor Valdivia opened the Public Hearing at 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Valdivia inquired and Community and Economic Development Director Michael
Huntley Confirmed that the appellant had submitted a request to continue the public
hearing to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
City Clerk Genoveva Rocha announced that the pre-recorded comments submitted for
the public hearing would be played at the next meeting.
RESULT: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT, SECOND BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ALEXANDER, to continue the item to the
May 19, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council,
carried (7-0)
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, and Alexander
NOES: None
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.
RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR CARRIED 7-0 – Passed
Unanimously
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Ward 4
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
7. Best Friends Grant Acceptance (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-102, accepting a grant award in the amount of
$45,000 from Best Friends Animal Society for Animal Shelter Programs and
Services and delegating authority to the City Manager to conduct all negotiations
signings and submittals of all necessary documents to receive the grant award;
and
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2. Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 Budget to
appropriate $22,500 of the grant funding for animal shelter programs and
services.
8. Approval of the Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the draft meeting minutes for the April 21, 2021, Regular
Meeting of the Mayor and City Council.
9. Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance - Second Reading
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1559 adopting Development Code Amendment
21-01 amending Title 19 (Development Code) of the City of San Bernardino Municipal
Code to establish standards for Accessory Dwelling Units.
10. 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 April 2021.
11. Amendment to AALRR Legal Service Agreements (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2021-103:
1. Approving the first amendment to the legal services agreement with Atkinson,
Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for representation in the San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIV DS 2013562;
2. Approving the first amendment to the legal services agreement with Atkinson,
Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for representation in the San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIV DS 2012538;
3. Approving the first amendment to the legal services agreement with Atkinson,
Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for representation in the San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIV DS 2012926;
4. Approving the first amendment to the legal services agreement with Atkinson,
Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for representation in the San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIV SB 2025375;
5. Approving the first amendment to the legal services agreement with Atkinson,
Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for representation in the San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIV SB 2025900; and
6. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendments to the legal services
agreements.
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12. Designation of Fifteen Zero Emission Vehicle Parking Stalls at Santa Fe Depot
(Ward 1)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-104 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the designation of fifteen parking stalls in the
Santa Fe Depot East Parking Lot for the exclusive purpose of fueling and parking of
Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section
22511.
13. Irrevocable Agreement to Annexation No. 2021-363 (Ward 6)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-105 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the application to the Local Agency Formation
Commission to provide City sewer services to a property within unincorporated
territory located at 18980 Cajon Blvd (APN 0265-272-11) and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
14. Construction Contract Award - Various Signal Lights Upgrade (Wards 1,4,6,7)
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-106 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Approving the award of a construction contract agreement with Comet Electric,
Inc., in the amount of $1,054,960 to provide the construction of traffic signal
upgrades;
2. Authorizing the project construction, construction contingencies, and inspection
costs in the total amount of $1,190,960 for Construction of Traffic Signal
Upgrades (“Project”); and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance to reallocate $175,443.27 from the Highland
Interconnect Project (Account number 263-160-8679*5504) to fund the project
construction, construction contingencies, and inspections; and
4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project.
15. Cooperative Funding Agreement with the City of Redlands - Alabama Street
Rehabilitation (Ward 1)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-107 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Approving a Cooperative Funding Agreement with the City of Redlands for the
Alabama Street Rehabilitation Project (“Project”); and
2. Authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) to include the Alabama Street Rehabilitation Project
(“Project”) and establish a project budget in an amount not to exceed $26,833.13
in Measure I Fund No. 129.
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16. Design Services Agreement: Mt. Vernon Storm Drain (Ward 6)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-108 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the award of a Design Services Agreement with
Onward Engineering in the amount of $144,927 for Design Services for the Mt.
Vernon Storm Drain Project (SD20-003).
17. Updating Assessment Engineer's Reports-Previously Formed Landscape and
Lighting Maintenance Districts (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-109 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for FY
2021/22 in Assessment Districts pursuant to the Constitution and the City Charter,
appointing the Engineer of Record and ordering preparation of Engineer's Report.
18. Stop Sign Installation at the Intersection of 28TH Street and Arrowhead
Avenue (Ward 7)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-110 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, amending Resolution No. 655 entitled, in part, “A
Resolution… designating certain streets or portions thereof as through highways…”
and authorizing the establishment of an all-way stop control at the intersection of
28th Street and Arrowhead Avenue (4-way).
19. Approve Final Tract Map No. 20145 (Ward 4)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-111 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Approving Final Map for Tract No. 20145 (Subdivision 18-08) involving the
subdivision of a project site containing approximately 5.98 acres into 16 single-
family residential lots located on the northerly side of Belmont Avenue between
Magnolia Avenue and Escena Street;
2. Accepting the public dedications as set forth on said map; and
3. Authorizing execution of the standard form of agreement for the subdivision
improvements.
20. Construction Contract Award –5TH Street Senior Center Outside Dining Cover
(Ward 1)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-112 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 (CIP) to include the 5th Street Senior Center Outside Dining
Cover (“Project”);
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2. Authorizing construction, construction contingencies and inspections costs in the
total Project amount of $118,723;
3. Approving the award of a Construction Contract with Micon Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $94,023 to construct the Project; and
4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the Project.
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
21. Carousel Mall Demolition Cost Update and Financing Forecast- Mayor John
Valdivia
City Manager Rob Field explained that there had been a request to prepare this item for
a future meeting. He and Finance Director Barbara Whitehorn were ready to prepare
the forecast and that it would consist of an estimate of the cost and a repayment plan.
Council Member Calvin asked Mr. Field if the demolition was included with the
downtown redevelopment program why the City would have to consider this item.
Mr. Field informed that negotiations involving the demolition had not been concluded.
This item would be a backup plan to proceed with demolition if the City was unable to
successfully conclude negotiations with the selected development team.
Mayor Valdivia explained that this would be a report with statistics, and it was a
commitment that Mr. Field had made on January 20, 2021, to come back to present at
the request of the Mayor and City Council.
Council Member Shorett expressed he did not see a need for this item to come back
and, if necessary, could be discussed later.
There was no consensus from the City Council to direct staff to bring this item back at a
future meeting.
City Manager Rob Field informed staff would be providing an update on the progress of
the negotiation process with Renaissance/ICO at the next meeting.
22. Consider Options for Reprogramming Unused Funding Appropriated for the
Gun Buy Back Program to Support Other Safety and Homeless Service
Outreach Programs - Council Member Kimberly Calvin
Council Member Calvin informed that National Night Out was soon approaching. She
informed that community members, builders, and neighborhood associations would be
working a booth to help pass out lights. She advised that there was $20,000 left over
that could be used to purchase porch lights. The community had come together with the
police department and neighborhood associations to figure out a plan on how to light up
San Bernardino on National Night Out and for the homeless program.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
ALEXANDER, CARRIED 7-0, to bring the request back at a future meeting.
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Council Member Reynoso requested that the City be diverse in choosing different
religions to give the invocations at the Mayor and City Council meetings.
ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
Council Member Calvin advised she had attended a meeting with the San Bernardino
County Office of Homeless Services. She informed that they discussed a strategic plan
on how the county will solve homelessness in the county and stated the City needed to
be involved or hold a workshop.
Council Member Alexander requested that staff bring back a code amendment to
increase the public notification for public hearings from 500 feet to 1000 feet to notify
homeowners and residents.
Mayor Pro-Tem stated she had requested that the City have a homelessness task force
similar to the City of Victorville and requested a report; she also requested a report on
the police department's success citing residents for illegal fireworks.
Council Member Alexander inquired who the point of contact is for clean up after an
auto accident. Police Chief McBride informed that the area commander could be
contacted. They would then inquire which tow companies had reported to the scene of a
traffic collision and follow up with the companies to clean up debris.
REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 8:54 p.m. on Wednesday,
May 5, 2021.
The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will adjourn to a Special Meeting on Thursday,
May 13, 2021, via tele-conference. The Special Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.
By:_________________________
Genoveva Rocha, CMC