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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
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 Valdivia on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Feldheym Central
Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present 5:40 PM
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
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CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments for Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
a. Sedna Moseley v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIVDS2022209
b. Mark Detinne v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS2016739
c. Faith Stewart v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVSB2100620
Mayor Valdivia called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Steven D. Shepard, Sr. from St. Paul A.M.E. Church led the invocation and
Council Member Shorett led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho informed that three items were discussed and there was
no reportable action.
Mayor Valdivia made an announcement that Breeze Airways will soon begin offering
nonstop flights from the San Bernardino International Airport to San Francisco
International Airport, marking the first passenger flights for the San Bernardino Airport.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Robert Field provided city-wide updates to the Mayor and City Council.
Key points included new Public Works projects, SB ArtsFest returning to Downtown,
and Women’s History Month events.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
Mayor Valdivia asked for a moment of silence for the passing of longtime educational
leader, Dr. Thomas Rivera.
At this time, City Council Members provided updates to the community. Important
updates included General Plan update community workshops, graffiti abatement, efforts
on fighting homelessness, and neighborhood association meetings.
Council Member Shorett commented that Mayor Valdivia inappropriately announced the
new City Police Chief to the public, which was solely for political gain and outside of his
scope of duties. He requested that the Mayor once again be censured, and that a full
investigation be conducted with a private investigator as to how the Mayor received this
confidential personnel information. He stated that this incident puts the City at risk for
potential liability. He informed that he would be making a formal request for approval by
the City Council to bring this action forward.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Mrs. Negrete, San Bernardino, asked the City Council to vote against any increases in
utility rates.
Paula Plunk, San Bernardino, spoke on the upcoming elections and commented on
her opposition against Mayor Valdivia and Helen Tran. She expressed her support for
Dr. Treasure Ortiz and noted that the city needs a change.
Marisol Alvarez, San Bernardino, commented on bullying occurring within the City
Council and the audience attending the meetings. She asked for the City Council to be
better.
LaWanda Rangel, San Bernardino, spoke on land development to help the homeless
community. Good leaders will help with developing the land that is the wealth of the
community. She also mentioned her endorsement of Jim Penman for Mayor.
Jim Penman, San Bernardino, spoke about hiring more police officers and code
enforcement officers for the city using Measure Z funds. He also mentioned using the
empty buildings in the city for homeless shelters.
Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, addressed the Mayor's veto on the Oxbow project,
his dishonesty to the community, and using the City's money in his favor. She also
asked City Council to change their vote on the Oxbow project and censure the Mayor.
Mike Harley, San Bernardino, commented on street sweepers not doing their job of
cleaning the City’s streets. He also mentioned that tow trucks are not cleaning up after
an accident; they leave debris behind on the roads. He would like code enforcement
officers to be hired as proposed in the budget.
Karen Suarez, Director of Uplift San Bernardino at Making Hope Happen
Foundation, spoke on the resources small business groups have brought to the city.
The group has helped individuals start their small businesses. Small businesses have
brought wealth and new jobs to the city. She thanked the City Council for
recommending staff to use grants to support the small businesses.
Ernesto Hidalgo, RDICO, commented in support of Item No. 4, the Downtown Specific
Plan Vision. He thanked city staff for their continued support.
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, invited the community to his radio show and the
ArtsFest. He encouraged the community to participate in Neighborhood Associations.
He stated that the Carousel Mall project needs to speed up, and the city’s history needs
to be involved in the project. He asked the Mayor and City Council to be respectful and
follow the code of conduct. He also asked the City Council to give the Arts and
Historical Preservation Commission more funds.
Louie Lopez, Business Agent for the Iron Workers Local Force 433, supports the
community benefits agreement. He stated the agreement would help the community
have better-paying jobs with benefits and help the wealth of San Bernardino.
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Ben Pratt, Vice President of the IBW Local Force 77, supports the community
benefits agreement. He states hiring local people with high paying jobs will help rebuild
San Bernardino.
Celine Perez, Chief of Staff of Inland Empire Labor Council, asked the City Council
to move forward with the Carousel Mall redevelopment with a community benefits
agreement. This agreement will provide the opportunity for the community to have local
good-paying jobs and affordable housing.
Russell Degman, CEO of Operation New Hope, asked Councilmember Sanchez to
visit his campus and thanked Councilmember Alexander for attending the homeless
point-in-time count. He spoke about the positive effects Operation New Hope has
brought to the city's youth.
Harry Hatch, San Bernardino, spoke on request for future meeting Item No. 24:
Fireworks Storage and Use. He would like to bring back a discussion about fireworks.
He talked about the ordinance proposed to enforce fireworks and regulations within the
city. He asked the council to bring it back and discuss it.
Phil Savage, San Bernardino, asked the Mayor and City Council to add rank choice
voting to the agenda. He also asked that the recommendations made by committee
members be added to the agenda for discussion.
Karina Espinoza, San Bernardino, spoke on the safety of children and the response
of the police department. She talked about not receiving the appropriate attention from
the police department while a child was walking through her neighborhood alone.
Maria Solano, Director of the National Latina Women Association, spoke about
small businesses for Latinas. Her program, along with other organizations, helps
Latinas open their small businesses in the city.
John Shollenberger, San Bernardino, commented on the candidates for Mayor and
the Oxbow project. He asked the candidates to go out in the community and run for
council before running for Mayor. He also encouraged the Verdemont community to
attend council meetings and support Councilmember Reynoso.
Christian Flores, Inland Congregation United for Change, spoke in support of a
community benefits agreement. He asked for the Council to have a discussion to help
the community and the city’s future.
Dolores Armstead, San Bernardino, commented on the warehouse moratorium and
the mayor’s position. She stated that citizens requested the warehouse moratorium, but
the mayor vetoed it. She also supports eliminating the elected Mayor’s position.
James Albert, San Bernardino, informed about rank choice voting. He asked the
Mayor and City Council to add rank choice voting to the November ballot.
Nohemi Lopez, San Bernardino, spoke against the funding of the police department.
She said before funding, police enforcement needs to change. She also supports the
community benefits agreement.
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Bill Perez, Executive Secretary and Business Manager for Building Construction
Council, spoke on the Carousel Mall project. He said the project is a great opportunity
to invest in the community and a solution to the poverty situation.
Jeff Scott, San Bernardino, spoke in support of the community benefits agreement.
He encouraged the council to allow the community to have better-paying jobs to afford
to continue living in San Bernardino.
Ernie Regalado, Local 909 San Bernardino Carpenter, spoke in support of the
community benefits agreement. He asked for the community to be able to have jobs
within the city and not have to travel far to get a good-paying job.
Orlando Garcia, San Bernardino, spoke in support of the community benefits
agreement. He asked the council to help and represent the community by supporting
the agreement.
Chris Reinhart, Pastor at Sandals Church, commented about different projects
scheduled in the city. He asked Council Members to do projects within their ward to
benefit the community.
Victor Roethler, San Bernardino, spoke in support of the community benefits
agreement. He asked the council to support the community to help ensure good-paying
jobs and affordable housing.
Chris Naticchia, faculty member of CSUSB, spoke in support of the community
benefits agreement. He urges the council to invest in the community because the
community has struggled and deserves good-paying jobs and affordable housing.
Teresa Parra Craig, San Bernardino, commented her support of the community
benefits agreement. She thanked Council Members Alexander, Calvin, and Reynoso for
being involved in the community. She also mentions the funding and power San
Bernardino has, to make the city safer by hiring more police officers and blue-collar
workers.
Cheryl Brown, spoke on the emergency rental assistance program. She asked the
Mayor and City Council to start protecting the City’s resources and invest in the
community. She also supports the community benefits agreement.
At this time, City Clerk Genoveva Rocha read the following written ADA accommodation
public comment aloud into the record:
Tim Dorame, San Bernardino, commented in support of the Oxbow project. He urged
the council to bring the item back for discussion and support the community.
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DISCUSSION
2. Emergency Rental Assistance Program Updates (ERAP) (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Receive and file a report on the status of the City’s Emergency Rental
Assistance Program (“ERAP”), including direct service funds administered by
Inland SoCal 211+ (“ICS 211+”); and
2. Take action to obligate the first tranche of ERA 2 U.S. Department of Treasury
(“Treasury”) funds received by the City in the total amount of $3,309,218, by
awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Inland SoCal 211+ for the
administration of the City’s ERA 2 (with a not-to-exceed amount of
$330,921.80 or not more than 10% of the ERA 2 first tranche), based on the
City’s Professional Services Agreement template, with authorization to the City
Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney’s office, to make amendments
and execute said Agreement consistent with Mayor and City Council direction
and to ensure appropriate program oversight. The Agreement would also
allow for the possibility of additional administration costs based on subsequent
disbursements of ERA 2 funds by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Senior Management Analyst Cory Hodges provided a staff report. Council Member
Calvin stated that the Professional Services Agreement for the administration of
Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds should have been awarded to a
provider within the City of San Bernardino. Council Member Ibarra expressed the
same concern.
RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED REPORT AND AWARDED A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO INLAND SOCAL
211+ [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Alexander
ABSTAIN: Ibarra, Calvin
3. General Plan Vision Statement (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the General Plan Vision Statement as an aspirational "guiding
document."
Planning Manager Oliver Mujica presented the staff report. Mr. Tesher from Placeworks
informed the Mayor and City Council that the General Plan Vision Statement is an
aspirational statement that was developed with the input of the community.
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RESULT: APPROVED THE GENERAL PLAN VISION STATEMENT
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
4. Downtown Specific Plan Vision Statement (Wards 1 and 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the Downtown Specific Plan Vision Statement as an aspirational
"guiding document."
Planning Manager Mujica again presented the staff report, and stated that the
Downtown Specific Plan is part of the General Plan. Ms. Gulley of Placeworks spoke
about the future of the city’s downtown area as a destination for residents of the Inland
Empire.
RESULT: APPROVED THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC VISION STATEMENT
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 11 to Community Facilities District 2019-1
(Ward 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Hold a Public Hearing;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-55 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to the qualified electors the
question of levying a special tax within the are proposed to be annexed to
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation
No. 11);
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election;
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-56 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring election results for Community Facilities
District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 11);
5. Introduce Ordinance No. MC-1573 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying
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special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2022-23 to pay the annual
costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, streets, street
sweeping, a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses
with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services); and
6. Schedule the final reading and adoption of Ordinance No MC-1573 for April 6,
2022.
The Public Hearing was opened at 9:48 p.m.
City Clerk Genoveva Rocha confirmed that there were no requests to speak, or written
communications received. There were no written protests received.
The Mayor and City Council did not request to hear the staff report on this item.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:49 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-55 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-56 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
RESULT: INTRODUCED, READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVED FURTHER
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. MC-1573 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
6. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 13 to Community Facilities District 2019-1
(Ward 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Hold a Public Hearing;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-57 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to the qualified electors the
question of levying a special tax within the are proposed to be annexed to
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No.
13);
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3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-58 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring election results for Community Facilities District No.
2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 13);
5. Introduce Ordinance No. MC-1574 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying special taxes
to be collected during Fiscal Year 2022-23 to pay the annual costs of the
maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, streets, street sweeping, a
reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to
City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance
Services); and
6. Schedule the final reading and adoption of Ordinance No MC-1574 for April 6, 2022.
The Public Hearing was opened at 9:52 p.m.
City Clerk Rocha confirmed that there were no requests to speak, or written
communications received. There were no written protests received.
The Mayor and City Council did not request to hear the staff report on this item.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:53 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-57 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-58 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
RESULT: INTRODUCED, READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVED FURTHER
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. MC-1574 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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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.
RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEM NOS. 7 & 9
BEING PULLED FOR DISCUSSION [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
7. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Pet
Care (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Advanced Pet Care, and increase the
annual contract amount to $150,000.
RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED PET CARE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
Council Member Ibarra asked why this agreement was being amended. Director of
Animal Care Services Kris Watson clarified that the current contract funds had been
expended.
8. Executive Compensation and Benefits Plan (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-59 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving Executive Compensation and Benefits Plan;
and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-60 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approve the City-wide Salary Schedule.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOS. 2022-59 AND 2022-60
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
9. Adoption of a Non-Smoking Policy (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt the City of San Bernardino Non-Smoking Policy.
Council Member Figueroa asked if the policy could include a section that clarifies that
this policy does not prohibit products used for smoking cessation, such as nicotine
patches or gum. City Manager Field stated that staff would make the change to the
policy.
RESULT: ADOPTED NON-SMOKING POLICY AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE
AN EXEMPTION FOR SMOKING CESSATION PRODUCTS
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
10. Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks to Prepare Truck Route
Study (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with PlaceWorks to prepare a Truck Route Study; and authorizing the
Finance Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-22 adopted budget accordingly.
RESULT: APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PLACEWORKS TO PREPARE TRUCK ROUTE STUDY
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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11. October, November, December 2021 and January 2022 City Board,
Commission, and Citizen Advisory Committee Approved Minutes (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file the minutes from the City board, commission, and citizen
advisory committee meetings approved in January and February 2022.
RESULT: APPROVED OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2021 AND
JANUARY 2022 CITY BOARD, COMMISSION, AND CITIZEN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED MINUTES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
12. 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 February 2022.
RESULT: APPROVED COMMERCIAL AND PAYROLL DISBURSEMENTS
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
13. Investment Portfolio Report for January 2022 (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 January 2022.
RESULT: APPROVED INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR JANUARY
2022 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
14. Amendment to Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Legal Service
Agreement (All Wards)
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Legal Services
Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for representation in San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 2022209; and authorize the Director of
Finance to amend the Purchase Order to Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.
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RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT TO ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA,
RUUD & ROMO LEGAL SERVICE AGREEMENT [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
15. Amendment to Graves and King Professional Services Agreement Re: Detinne
(All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement with Graves and King for representation in San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 2016739; and authorize the Director of
Finance to amend the Purchase Order to Graves and King.
RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT TO GRAVES AND KING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RE: DETINNE
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
16. Amendment to Graves and King Professional Services Agreement Re: Stewart
(All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement with Graves and King for representation in San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 2100620; and authorize the Director of
Finance to amend the Purchase Order to Graves and King.
RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT TO GRAVES AND KING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RE: STEWART
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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17. Amendment to Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont Professional Services
Agreement Re: Zaragoza (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement with Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont for
representation in U.S. District Court Case No. 5:20-cv-2672KK; and authorize the
Director of Finance to amend the Purchase Order to Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont.
RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT TO CARPENTER, ROTHANS &
DUMONT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RE:
ZARAGOZA [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
18. Adopt Resolution Approving the Outdoor Equity Grant Application (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-61 of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino,
California approving the submittal of an application for the California Department of
Parks and Recreation - Outdoor Equity Program (OEP) to the State of California.
RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-61 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
19. Approve an Application for Grant Funds from the Recreational Trails Program
(RTP) (Ward 5)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-62 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the application for grant funds from the
Recreational Trails Program (RTP).
RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-62 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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20. Maintenance Services Agreement with Environmental Project Services, Inc.,
for Concrete Maintenance Services (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Maintenance Services Agreement with
Environmental Project Services, Inc., for concrete maintenance services; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds in the amount of
$1,000,000 to the Public Works Concrete Maintenance General Fund; and issue
a purchase order in the amount of $1,000,000 with three (3) one-year extensions
at the City’s option for Fiscal Year 2021/22.
RESULT: APPROVED MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT SERVICES, INC., FOR CONCRETE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
21. Approve Final Tract Map No. 20251 (Ward 6)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-63 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving Final Map for Tract No. 20251 (Subdivision 18-13)
involving the subdivision of a project site comprised of two parcels containing a total
of approximately 4.28 acres. The parcels will be divided into 32 single family
residential lots for a future planned residential development, which will be located at
2578 W. Rialto Avenue (APN:0142-062-06; 32) within the Residential Urban (RU)
Zone; and accepting the public dedications as set forth on said map; and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the standard form of
agreement for the subdivision improvements.
RESULT: APPROVED FINALTRACT MAP NO. 20251 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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22. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct a Public Hearing to Order the Street
Vacation of a Portion of I Street (Ward 3)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2022-64 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 a portion of I Street between Spruce and Olive Street, and a portion of J
Street at its intersection with 17th Street and 21st Street and reservation of utilities
therein.
RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-64 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
23. Construction Contract Award – Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation (14
Locations) (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve the award of a construction contract with Matich Corporation in the
amount of $6,422,756 to provide citywide pavement rehabilitation services;
2. Authorize the construction of the project, construction contingencies, and
inspection costs in the total amount of $7,373,000 for citywide pavement
rehabilitation; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project.
RESULT: APPROVED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD – CITYWIDE
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
24. Fireworks Storage and Use (All Wards) (Council Member Alexander)
Council Member Ibarra stated that she also sent an email to the City Manager last
month requesting a future item for fireworks regulations.
RESULT: APPROVED FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
25. Establish a Formal Partnership with Lutheran Social Services and the City of
San Bernardino for Financial Support and Creation of Further Resources and
Space for the Homeless Population Within the City (All Wards) (Council
Members Reynoso, Calvin, and Alexander)
City Manager Field stated that this partnership could assist Lutheran Social Services in
securing funding to fight homelessness. Council Member Ibarra stated concern for the
County of San Bernardino not wanting to assist the provider.
Council Members Sanchez, Figueroa, and Shorett expressed that there should be a
transparent and fair process for choosing a homeless assistance provider for a formal
partnership with the city. They commented that there are many other providers in the
city that could provide these services.
City Manager Field stated that there is currently no formal agreement in place, and that
this is simply an expression of agreement and good will.
RESULT: APPROVED FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSTAIN: Sandra Ibarra
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 10:18 PM on March 16, 2022.
The next 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 6,
2022, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino,
California 92410. Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 7:00
p.m.
By:_________________________
Genoveva Rocha, CMC