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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04-2021 MCC Regular City of San Bernardino 201 North E Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 http://www.sbcity.org MINUTES 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, AUGUST 4, 2021 5:30 PM The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor John Valdivia on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, via Feldheym Central Library, 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 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 Mayor John Valdivia Council Members Theodore Sanchez Sandra Ibarra Juan Figueroa Fred Shorett Ben Reynoso Kimberly Calvin Damon L. Alexander Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 Printed 8/5/2021 CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, spoke about the evaluation of the City Manager on the Closed Session agenda. She urged the Council to dismiss the City Manager Field and commented that his contract states that he can be fired with cause. Leticia Garcia, San Bernardino, spoke about the evaluation of the City Manager and commented that he should be dismissed. She also spoke about the City Clerk’s evaluation and requested that the Mayor and City Council give a thorough and honest evaluation. She expressed that the City Clerk has made mistakes and that the City should look for a qualified and professional people. The evaluations conducted in Closed Session should be taken seriously. She also stated that she hoped the negotiations with RDICO regarding the Carousel Mall go well. Tim Dorame (written and read into record by motion)- Mr. Dorame stated the City Manager should be dismissed and that the Mayor should be censured. The Mayor and City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:39 p.m. CLOSED SESSION (A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (Pursuant to GovernmentCode Section 54957): Title: City Manager Title: City Attorney Title: City Clerk (B) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8): Property Address: Carousel Mall Property, 43 acres Agency Negotiator: Robert D. Field, City Manager or designee Negotiating Parties: Renaissance Downtown USA/ICO Real Estate Group Under Negotiation: Price and Terms The Regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 7:19 PM. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend James McKenzie from New Hope Missionary Baptist Church led the invocation and Council Member Figueroa led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Sonia Carvalho informed both Closed Session items were discussed and there was no reportable action. CITY MANAGER UPDATE City Manager Field provided city-wide updates related to Animal Services department, San Bernardino City Unified School District, and the Parks and Recreation department. Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Printed 8/5/2021 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL UPDATES Mayor Valdivia expressed his appreciation for the City staff. He informed that he had toured three schools in the district and was excited to see the children back in school. Council Member Sanchez spoke on a successful National Night Out and thanked everyone that was involved. Mayor Pro-Tem informed that there would be a Sizzlin’ Summer event at Fiscalini Field by Perris Hill Park in the afternoon and invited everyone to attend. She also announced there would be a booth set up for rental assistance for anyone impacted by Covid-19; notified that the next Neighborhood Association meeting for the Muscupiabe Neighborhood would be held on August 19th at Davidson Elementary. Council Member Figueroa thanked everyone who attended National Night Out and expressed his appreciation for the San Bernardino police officers. He informed that Director Karen Suarez of Uplift San Bernardino shared information on how residents can start their own business and provided their contact information 909-381-1294. Council Member Figueroa recognized the Rancho West Neighborhood Association for their neighborhood cleanup; he informed Dump Day event scheduled at San Manuel Stadium on August 28th, which would include a mulch giveaway and shredding event. Council Member Reynoso congratulated the school district on going back to school and requested that everyone exercise patience with the teachers. He encouraged everyone to attend the North Park Neighborhood Association on August 26th at Life Changing Ministries. Council Member Calvin spoke on the success of National Night Out. She thanked Treasure Ortiz and Jeanette McKaig for bringing the idea forward and the police department for their support. She wished Ms. Charlie Jacobs a happy birthday, thanked Alan Stanley the owner of the Enterprise building for the events he has hosted, she thanked Christopher Gonzalez for a great job with the Art Walk. Council Member Calvin informed that the City had funding for Emergency Rental Assistance and more information could be obtained on the City’s website. Mayor Valdivia informed that the City had ERAP1 and ERAP2 funds and encouraged renters to submit applications for assistance. Council Member Damon Alexander informed he had attended the Black Chamber’s business conference and it focused on how to start and help small businesses and said it was well attended. He also spoke on the success of the art walk and informed he attended Movie in the Park with his family. Council Member Alexander announced that Assembly Member Eloise Gomez Reyes had given the City of San Bernardino a certificate of recognition for participating in National Night Out. Lastly he spoke on the next neighborhood association meeting and referred everyone to the Facebook page for more information. Council Member Figueroa announced that the Turkey Trot registration was now open and encouraged everyone to participate. Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Printed 8/5/2021 Mayor Valdivia informed that he, along with Council Member Alexander had attended the opening of Jack in the Box, and he spoke on the businesses he was working on bringing to the City of San Bernardino; he said on his attendance at National Night Out and thanked the police department for their efforts. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Leticia Garcia, San Bernardino, stated that the Mayor should be censured. Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, thanked various individuals for their support in putting together the National Night Out. She states that the Council failed to fire the City Manager, but they should censure the Mayor tonight. She also questioned how the Council is voting to distribute City funds. Gerri Dehart, San Bernardino, requested Council’s help with being evicted from her condo. She asked for guidance so she will not be homeless after her condo is sold. Jim Penman, San Bernardino, offered suggestions on how the City can manage the homeless population. He stated that City investigators used to be on the streets providing services to the homeless, but that process has ended. He believes the City should reimplement the previous program. Paige Miller, San Bernardino, thanked staff for updates on the animal shelter. She also thanked the Water Department for sending reminder notices for pet licenses. She encouraged the community to spay and neuter their pets. She also asked for the Council to consider future items regarding the homeless, and regarding fireworks. Joel Rothschild, San Bernardino, spoke about the use of fireworks within the City. He believes all fireworks should be illegal because they cause fires and endanger people and animals. He questioned why Council has not acted on this. Che Wright, San Bernardino, thanked Council for addressing the American Relief Funds. She does not agree with some of the proposed recommendations for spending, but she does agree with the assistance for the homeless. She believes some of the funds should be invested into small business owners and black business owners. Harry Hatch, San Bernardino, asked that the Mayor pay attention to the Council today. He also commented on the fireworks sales in the City. He wanted to know how much was paid by each organization to obtain their selling permit. He states the City does not have accurate accounting of this. He believes fireworks cost the City more money than they make. Robert Porter, San Bernardino, spoke about the Omnitrans bus lane on E St. He states that the bus lane delineators are an eyesore and that Omnitrans should fix them. He requested that Commission Chairs should receive extra time for public comments to provide updates; he spoke on creating a record of all of the historical locations throughout the City, as one does not currently exist. Jon Shollenberger, San Bernardino, stated that the relationship citizens have with the Police Department is vital and agrees with a “community policing” ideology. He feels Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 Printed 8/5/2021 safe and is thankful for Lt. Korrell of the Police Department for her contributions to the Arrowhead Community Association. Victor Velasco, San Bernardino, said he supports banning fireworks in the City. He also encouraged the community to register to vote on National Voter Registration Day, which is September 28th and inquired whether the City had any plans to promote the date. Mrs. Negrete, San Bernardino, thanked some Council members for visiting some schools. She wanted to know if the Council members noticed the conditions of the roads near the schools. The roads need repair, and some schools don’t have sidewalks near them. She also questioned why Lt. Korrell has not done anything regarding the illegal gambling facilities in the City. She believes there should be an independent audit of the Police Department. Heather Zappia, San Bernardino, an Employment Specialist with Southern California Resource Services for Independent Living. They are a new center in the City that provides many services for disabled people. She asked that the Council keep disabled individuals in mind when building independent living centers. Sonya Gray-Hunn, San Bernardino, spoke about keeping long term residents of the City in place. She asked the Council to value current residents. She proposed that the Council discuss how to allocate American Rescue Funds and CARE Act with the community. Hardy Brown, San Bernardino, (read into record by Councilmember Calvin), suggested that the City partner with various community organizations to complete the proposed American Rescue Fund projects. He also voiced support for the Diversity and Inclusion Officer position in the City. He stated that the Mayor is abusive to staff. He also wanted to know the status of several issues and programs withing the City. He offered praise to the City Clerk for doing a fantastic job. Pastor Steven Shepard, San Bernardino, (read into record by Councilmember Calvin), offered suggestions for how to alleviate homelessness. He wants the City to partner with churches to address the homeless problem. Tim Dorame, San Bernardino, (read into record by City Clerk Rocha), states that the Council is complicit to corruption if they do not “fire him” tonight. APPOINTMENTS 1. Arts and Historical Preservation Commission Appointment (Ward 4) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Ms. Tawnya D. Rhoades-Hensley to the Arts and Historical Preservation Commission representing Ward 4 with the term ending December 2022. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the City. Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 Printed 8/5/2021 2. Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission Reappointment (Ward 5) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the reappointment of Ms. Peggi Hazlett to the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission representing Ward 5 with the term ending December 2024. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the City. Mayor Valdivia voted on the commission appointments RESULT: APPROVED THE APPOINTMENTS OF MS. TAWNYA D. RHOADES-HENSLEY TO THE ARTS AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION, MS. PEGGI HAZLETT TO THE ELECTED OFFICIAL COMPENSATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, CARRIED 8-0 – Passed Unanimously MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Ward 2 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander, and Mayor Valdivia NOES: None DISCUSSION 3. 2021 League of California Cities Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the selection of one voting delegate and two alternate voting delegates for the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo on September 22-24, 2021, in Sacramento, California. RESULT: APPROVE THE SELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER CALVIN AS THE VOTING DELEGATE, COUNCIL MEMBER ALEXANDER AS THE ALTERNATE VOTER, AND COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO AS THE SECOND ALTERNATE VOTER (CARRIED 6-1, COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ OPPOSED) MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5 SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Ward 6 AYES: Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander NOES: Sanchez 4. American Rescue Plan Funds Discussion and Planning Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council review, discuss and provide feedback on the recommendations for investment of the American Rescue Plan funds. Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 Printed 8/5/2021 City Manager Field explained that the discussion on the American Rescue Plan Funds was the first step in a process for council’s consideration. Barbara Whitehorn provided a presentation to the Mayor and City Council. The Mayor and City Council discussed recommendations for use of the American Rescue Plan Funds. Some of the recommendations included were: Tiny Homes, a navigation wellness center for homeless services, a detailed plan for homelessness relief Funding for the Violence Intervention Program including using cannabis funds Improvements at local parks such as Lytle Creek, Nicholson, and Delmann Park, Seccombe Lake Park, the creation of a city center water park Infrastructure repairs for areas such as Muscot and Walnut due to severe flooding Funding for micro-grants to help local small business owners Secure funding for the Storm Drain Study and work with local agencies Shift money from the Baseline Storm Drain Study to redevelop Seccombe Lake Funding for citywide improvements to the built environment A citywide campaign for graffiti clean-up Funding towards a City Hall building Improvements at Shandin Hills Golf Club, California Theatre, and the 66ER’S stadium 5. Censure of Mayor John Valdivia by City Council (All Wards) Recommendation Review and discuss the process for adopting a Resolution of Censure concerning Mayor John Valdivia’s conduct, establish whether there is substantial evidence to proceed, provide due process and decide whether to schedule a hearing and consideration of final Resolution of Censure. Council Member Calvin expressed that whoever had been colluding with the Mayor or assisting the Mayor with the reasons listed needed to be accountable for their actions. Council Member Shorett stated he wanted to allow the City Attorney to finish the independent investigation and return with a report. He said evidence needed to be gathered. Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 Printed 8/5/2021 City Attorney Carvalho explained that some data with respect to some of the items listed on the staff report is substantial evidence and can be presented. She explained that the Mayor needed to be given his due process. Council Member Figueroa questioned whether the City's defense position could be jeopardized if the City Council made a decision on Item No. 8 listed in the staff report. City Attorney Carvalho stated staff would have to look into that and not make conclusions regarding the allegations. Council Member Figueroa asked that the City Council move forward without putting the City in further jeopardy. RESULT: ACCEPT THE FIRST STEP OF THE PROCESS, DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO GO FURTHER WITH THE INVESTIGATION, ONCE THE EVIDENCE IS GATHERED TAKE THE NEXT STEPS TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, AND GIVE THE MAYOR HIS DUE PROCESS MOVER: Fred Shorett, Ward 4 SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, 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: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1 SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander NOES: None 6. Encanto Community Center Lease Agreement with County of San Bernardino (Ward 6) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2021-194 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and the County of San Bernardino for use of a portion of the Encanto Community Center effective September 1, 2021. Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 Printed 8/5/2021 7. Award of as Needed On-Call Traffic Engineering Professional Services Agreements (All Wards) Recommendation Adopt a Resolution No. 2021-195 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the award of Professional Services Agreements with the firms of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Rick Engineering Company, and Transtech Engineers, Inc., for as needed on-call traffic engineering services. 8. Irrevocable Agreement to Annexation No. 2021-366 (Ward 4) Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 2021-196 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 4790 and 4794 North “F” Street (APN 0265-191-19) and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex. 9. Award Professional Services Agreement for Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) Report (All Wards) Recommendation Adopt a Resolution No. 2021-197 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the award of a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $179,889.47 for the preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 10. Resolution for Acceptance of AHS Properties (Ward 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-198 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the acceptance of the transfer of certain real property located near the southeast corner of North “D” and West 8th Streets, San Bernardino, California (APNs 0140-282-05-0-000; 0140-282-71-0-000; 0140-282- 74-0-000; and 0140-282-75-0-000), and approving certain related actions. 11. Job Descriptions, Classifications, Reclassifications and Amending Salary Schedule (All Wards) Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 2021-199 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the: 1. Reclassification of Housing Division Manager (U) to Deputy Director of Housing and Homelessness (U); 2. Job description and classification for Deputy Director of Housing and Homelessness (U); 3. Job description and classification for Homeless Services Coordinator; and 4. Update of the Diversity Inclusion Officer (U) job title to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (U); Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 Printed 8/5/2021 5. Amendment of the City-wide salary schedule for fulltime, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions; and 6. Amendment to Fiscal Year 2021/22 Adopted Budget by appropriating an additional $151,393 in the Community and Economic Development Department. 12. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Valued Engineering, Inc. (All Wards) Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 2021-200 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Valued Engineering to establish a not to exceed amount of $1.5 million dollars; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to increase the purchase order, on an as-needed basis and up to a maximum of five times (totaling an additional $500,000) by $100,000 increments in each instance for Plan Review, Inspection and Stormwater Management services in order to continue services. 13. 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 July 2021. 14. Initiation of I-210 Freeway Interchange Eastbound Off-Ramp at Waterman Avenue in the Valley Freeway Interchange Phasing Program (VFI) (Ward 7) Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 2021-201 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California authorizing the City Manager to submit a letter to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) initiating the development of phased improvement for the I-210 / Waterman Avenue Interchange Project under the Valley Freeway Interchange Phasing Program (VFI). ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 15. New Subdivision Connection Trail (Ward 5) - Council Member Reynoso MOTION BY MAYOR- PRO TEM IBARRA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, TO ADD THE REQUEST TO A FUTURE AGENDA, CARRIED 7-0. 16. Graffiti Abatement (Ward 7) - Council Member Alexander MOTION BY MAYOR- PRO TEM IBARRA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, TO ADD THE REQUEST TO A FUTURE AGENDA, CARRIED 7-0. Regular Meeting Agenda August 4, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 Printed 8/5/2021 REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED There were no reports on conferences or meetings attended. ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Mayor and City Council adjourned at 10:25 PM on Wednesday, August 4, 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, August 18, 2021, in the Council Chamber located at 201 North “E” Street, San Bernardino, California 92401. Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 7:00 p.m. By:_________________________ Genoveva Rocha, CMC