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Home My WebLink AboutAnnotated Agenda 02-15-2023CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REVISED - ANNOTATED AGENDA 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, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023 7:00 PM – OPEN SESSION FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG Theodore Sanchez Helen Tran Damon L. Alexander COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7 Sandra Ibarra Edelia Eveland COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 Assistant CITY MANAGER Juan Figueroa Sonia Carvalho Council Member, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY Fred Shorett Genoveva Rocha Mayor Pro-Tem, WARD 4 CITY CLERK Ben Reynoso COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 5 Kimberly Calvin COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6 City of San Bernardino 201 North E Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 http://www.sbcity.org REVISED - ANNOTATED AGENDA 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, FEBRUARY 15, 2023 7:00 PM The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 7:12 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem, 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 Helen Tran Mayor Present Charles McNeely Interim City Manager Present Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present Mayor Helen Tran Council Members Theodore Sanchez Sandra Ibarra Juan Figueroa Fred Shorett Ben Reynoso Kimberly Calvin Damon L. Alexander Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 15, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 7:00 PM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend Steven D. Shepard led the Invocation and Isabella Arreola from Romana Alessandro Elementary led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Prior to hearing public comments Mayor Tran requested the number of speakers slips received for public comments by the City Clerk. The City Clerk provided the number of speakers which was thirty-eight (38). The mayor requested a consensus of the City Council to reduce the speaker time from three (3) minutes to 90 seconds. There was not a consensus and the time allowed to speakers remained 3 minutes. At this time, public comments were heard. PUBLIC HEARINGS The agenda was re-ordered, and the public hearing were heard at this time. 11. Public Hearing Regarding Solid Waste Rate Increases and Resolution Adopting Rates for Solid Waste Services, Approving Third Amendment to the City’s Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing and Disposal Services with Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc., and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Honorable Mayor and City Council members execute the following actions: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed rate increases and Third Amendment to the City’s Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing and Disposal Services with Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. (“Burrtec”); and 2. Close the Public Hearing after all public comments have been heard; and 3. Determine if written protests have been received from the owners and tenants from parcels which are subject to the solid waste service rate increases, and, if a majority protest is not received; and 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-030, a Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting rates for Solid Waste Services, Approving Third Amendment to the City’s Exclusive Franchise Agreement to adjust the Maximum Permitted Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing and Disposal Services with Burrtec Waste Industries, I nc., and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 9:44 p.m. Agency Director of Public Works Daniel Hernandez gave a presentation to the Mayor Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 15, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 and City Council. There were 11 public speakers or requests to speak, 1 ADA accommodation. The public hearing was closed 10:11 p.m. RESULT: ITEM WAS PULLED BY STAFF DUE TO A NOTICING ERROR, STAFF WILL RE-START THE NOTICING PROCESS 12. Resolution Approving Street Vacation of a Portion of E Drake Drive between E Central Avenue and E Mill Street, and West of S Foisy Street and Reservation of Utilities Therein (Ward 3) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-003 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the vacation of a portion of E Drake Drive between E Central Avenue and E Mill Street, and West of S Foisy Street and reservation of utilities therein. Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 10:13 p.m. There were no public speakers for this item. The public hearing was closed 10:17 p.m. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-003 [4-3] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett NOE: Ben Reynoso, Kimberly Calvin, Damon Alexander CITY MANAGER UPDATE At this time, Jeff Kraus Public Information Office provided city-wide updates. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS Mayor Tran asked for a consensus of the City Council to skip Mayor and City Council updates. A consensus was reached and no Council updates were provided. PRESENTATIONS 1. February 2023 Citizen(s) of the Month – Norma Baltich, Robert Porter, Julie Quezada and John Schollenberger – 7th Ward Constituents Council member Alexander presented Citizen of the Month certificates to John Schollenberger, Julie Quezada, Robert Perter and Norma Baltich was not in attendance. APPOINTMENTS Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 15, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 2. Public Safety and Human Relations Commission Appointment (Ward 4) Councilmember Shorett appointed Gonzalo B. “Junior” Carrillo to the Public Safety and Human Relations Commission. RESULT: APPOINTED GONZALO B. “JUNIOR” CARRILLO TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 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 AND PULLED ITEM NO. 3 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 3. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Klean-up Services, Inc. for the Abatement of Nuisance Properties located at 247-267 East Ennis Street and 147 South E Street (Wards 1 and 3) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Klean-up Services, Inc. for the abatement of nuisance properties located at 247-267 East Ennis Street and 147 South E Street. RESULT: APPROVED [6-1] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Alexander NOES: Kimberly Calvin 4. Legislative Affairs Update (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 City of San Bernardino Legislative and Regulatory Platform; and 2. Receive and file an update on the projects to be included in the City of San Bernardino FY 2023/2024 state and federal budget requests; and Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 15, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 3.Receive and file a report on the City’s state and federal legislative advocacy efforts in 2022; and 4.Ratify the FY 2023/2024 Assembly District Budget Request; and 5.Receive and file a draft itinerary for the 2023 National League of Cities Congressional City Conference. RESULT: APPROVED (7-0) MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 5.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 January 2023. RESULT: APPROVED [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 6.Approval of Amended Form of Funding and Acquisition Agreement Pertaining to Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Rancho Palma) of the City of San Bernardino (Ward 5) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2023-029 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Approving an Amended Form of Funding and Acquisition Agreement Pertaining to Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Rancho Palma) of the City of San Bernardino, County of San Bernardino, State of California. Typographical error on Resolution No. 2023-021 on the agenda. The staff report reflects the correct information as Resolution No. 2023-029. RESULT: APPROVED [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 7.Amendment to Increase Purchase Order with Adamson Police Products (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to increase the existing purchase order with Adamson Police Products to an amount not to exceed $110,000 for the 2022/23 fiscal year to allow for the purchase of ballistic vests, safety equipment and Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 15, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 supplies. RESULT: APPROVED [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 8. Task Order Issued to Transtech Engineers for Augmented Engineering Services Pursuant to Professional Service Agreement for On-Call Engineering Services (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve a Task Order Transtech001 to Transtech Engineers to provide augmented Capital Improvement Program Programmatic Services pursuant to the approved Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to issue a purchase order in the amount of $135,850. RESULT: APPROVED [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander DISCUSSION 9. Ranked Choice Voting RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the report and presentation or provide direction to staff regarding the next steps. RESULT: DIRECTION WAS PROVIDED TO STAFF TO SCHEDULE A WORKSHOP [4-3] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander NOES: Theodore Sanchez, Juan Figueroa, Fred Shorett Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 15, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 10. Consider the appropriate staffing levels for both the Office of the Mayor and the City Council Office (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Approved the proposed staffing for both the Office of the Mayor and the City Council Office, and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-031 authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY 2022/23 General Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $143,387. RESULT: ITEM WAS TABLED [4-3] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, NOES: Ben Reynoso, Kimberly Calvin, Damon Alexander PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearings were called out of order after public comments. ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 13. Presentation of Sustainable Renewable Green Energy Initiative – The AWE System – Mayor Tran RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [5-2] MOVER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Ibarra, Figueroa, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander NOES: Theodore Sanchez, Fred Shorett 14. To consider formalizing an annual partnership with San Bernardino Valley College and CBOs who host the annual Juneteenth event with financial support up to $50,000 (Ward 3) – Council Member Reynoso RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO BRING FORWARD A BLANKET POLICY TO SUPPORT ALL IN-KIND COMMUNITY EVENTS [6-0] MOVER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Juan Figueroa Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 15, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 15. State of Emergency: Duties, Powers and Responsibilities of the Mayor's Office and Council (All Wards) – Council Member Alexander RESULT: APPROVED FOR DISCUSSION AT A FUTURE WORKSHOP HELD WITH RANKED CHOICE VOTING [6-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander NOES: Ben Reynoso ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 11:53 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, March 1, 2023, in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Open Session will begin at 7:00 p.m. By:_________________________ Genoveva Rocha, CMC