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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnotated Agenda 09-06-2023CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 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, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM 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 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, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 5:30 PM Closed Session was called to order at 5:33 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, September 6, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem, 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 Helen Tran Mayor Present Charles E. 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 September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. CLOSED SESSION A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ­ EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1): i. Edward Lee v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case Nos. ADJ16652155; ADJ16652154; ADJ16652152; and ADJ13431303 ii. John Diaz v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case No. ADJ15725143 B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) City Manager C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Frank Rojas, Koff & Associates; Director of Human Resources Unrepresented Employee: City Manager D) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL­ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9) Significant exposure to litigation (Number of potential cases): One 7:00 PM The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE San Bernardino Police Department’s Chaplain, Nelson Glass led the Invocation and Barton Elementary Schools ASB President, Aaron Caballero led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Sonia Carvalho provided a statement regarding Item B and Item C on the closed session agenda. The city enlisted the service of a professional consultant service to recruit for a City Manager. There were 67 applications received and reviewed by the Mayor and Council. An agreement for the City Manager position will be on the October 4, 2023, regular meeting agenda in accordance with state law. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation for National Library Card Sign­Up & Literacy Month in the City of San Bernardino – September 2023 (All Wards) Proclamation received by James Pierson and Randy Clyde of the Library Board Before beginning public comments, Mayor Tran announced that Item No. 20 would be moved to a special meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA At this time, public comments were heard. Mayor Tran paused Public Comments at 8:01 p.m. to move on to the Public Hearings, Item No. 22 and Item No. 23. PUBLIC HEARING 22. Conduct Public Hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance to Grant a Franchise to Southern California Gas Company (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, take the following actions: 1. Find that the proposed ordinance is not a project subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 21065 of CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060 (c)(2), 15060 (c)(3), and 15378 and that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3); and 2. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed franchise agreement with Southern California Gas Company. 3. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1621 to grant a franchise to Southern California Gas Company. Staff announced that a memo had been provided correcting recommendation No. 3 to read Southern California Gas Company rather than Southern California Edison Gas Company. Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. A presentation was provided by the Agency Director of Public Works, Daniel Hernandez. There were two public speakers for this hearing. The public hearing was closed at 8:04 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 23. Continuation, to January 17, 2024, of 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. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve the continuation of the Proposition 218 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”) to the January 17, 2024, Mayor and City Council Meeting. Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. No presentation was provided by staff. There were no public speakers for this hearing. The public hearing was not closed and was continued to January 17, 2024. RESULT: CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO JANUARY 17, 2024 [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA At this time, public comments were heard. Mayor Tran resumed public comments at the conclusion of the Public Hearings. CITY MANAGER UPDATE Jeff Kraus, Public Information Officer provided city wide updates. 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. 5 AND NO. 13 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 2. Pre­Approval of Mayor Travel for FY 2023/2024 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, pre-approve the Mayor’s specified travel for Fiscal Year 2023/24. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 3. 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file an update on policy proposals to be considered by the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 4. Adopt the Resolutions Associated with the March 5, 2024, City of San Bernardino Primary Municipal Election Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, take the following actions to conduct the Primary Municipal Election on March 5, 2024: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-137 calling for the holding of a Primary Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday March 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the San Bernardino City Charter; 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-138 Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino consolidate a Primary Municipal Election to be held on March 5, 2024, with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on the date pursuant to 10403 of the Elections Code; 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-139 adopting regulations for Candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 5. Approve Technical Corrections to the City of San Bernardino Residency Policy for Elected Officials and Candidates for Elected Office Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution 2023-140, Adopting an Amended Residency Policy for Elected Officials and Candidates for Elected Office. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED – AMEND SECTION 2(C) – UTILITIES ­ REMOVING THE OPTION TO SUBMIT A NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIT FOR UTILITY BILLS; REQUIRE CANDIDATES TO SUBMIT NO LESS THAN TWO FORMS OF ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, ONE FROM EACH OF THE SEPARATE SUBCATEGORIES (A­D) IN SECTION TWO [7­0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 6. Approval of the Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve the minutes from the following meetings: February 1, 2023 Regular Meeting RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 7. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC­1617 for CFD No. 2019­1 (Maintenance Services), Annexation No. 35 (Ward 2) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1617 amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to pay the annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, water quality improvements, graffiti, streets, street sweeping, parks and trail maintenance, a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services). RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 8. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC­1618 for CFD No. 2019­1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation 36) (Ward 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1618 amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to pay the annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, water quality improvements, graffiti, streets, street sweeping, parks and trail maintenance, a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services). RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 9. Approve the Professional Services Agreement for Security Services and Issuance of a Purchase Order to Redwood Private Security, LP., for FY 2023/24 (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-141 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement for Security Services between the City of San Bernardino and Redwood Private Security, LP; and 2. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY 2023/24 Budget by appropriating $80,000 from the General Fund to the Community Economic Development Department Professional / Contractual Fund to provide funding for the Professional Services Agreement; and 3. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to issue a purchase order to Redwood Private Security, LP. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 10. Authorization to Proceed with Investigation and Analysis for Proposed Street Vacation of a Portion of Harris Street (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California authorize staff to proceed with an investigation and analysis for the proposed vacation of a portion of Harris Street. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 11. Resolution to Approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 2024­ 25 A and B (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-142 Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 24-25 A and B; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, as the Successor Agency’s Executive Director or designee, to: a. Transmit the ROPS 24-25 A and B to the State Department of Finance and other designated agencies as prescribed by the California Health and Safety Code (HSC); b. Make ministerial revisions to ROPS 24-25 A and B, which may include, but are not limited to, restating the information included within ROPS 24-25 A and B as may be requested by the State Department of Finance; c. Take such other actions and execute such other documents as are necessary to effectuate the ROPS; and d. Implement ROPS 24-25 A and B on behalf of the Successor Agency, including authorizing and causing such payments as authorized by ROPS 24- 25 A and B. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 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 August 2023. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 13. Side Letter Agreements with Bargaining Groups Regarding Premium Pay for City and Water Department Employees Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-143, authorizing the City Manager to execute side letter agreements with the City’s bargaining groups regarding premium pay. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED – RESOLUTION NO. 2023­143 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY’S BARGAINING GROUPS RGARDING PREMIUM PAY AND ADJUSTING THE PREMIUM PAY FOR PART­TIME STAFF FROM $2,500 TO $5,000 [7­0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 14. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Graves & King Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the third amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Graves & King for legal representation in the Faith Emileen Stewart v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2100620, increasing the not to exceed amount to $350,000. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 15. Health Benefits Plan Year 2024 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the City’s health benefit plans for plan year 2024 and authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements necessary to effectuate the medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, and other ancillary and voluntary plans that the City offers as part of its benefits package to employees. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 16. Receive and File Letter of Intent from Los Angeles Dodger Foundation for Renovation of Blair Park Baseball Fields Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the attached letter of intent from the Los Angeles Dodger Foundation. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 17. Design Services Agreement with Miller Architectural Corporation for Renovation of a One Stop Shop Permitting Center (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to approve an Agreement with Miller Architectural Corporation for renovation and design services for a fee in the amount of $71,575 to create a One Stop Shop Permitting Center on the 3rd floor of the property located at 201 North E Street. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 18. Agreement with San Bernardino Paint and Supply, Inc. (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 Goods and Services Agreement with San Bernardino Paint and Supply, Inc., for the purchase of paint and related materials; and 2. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to issue a purchase order in the amount of $150,000. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander DISCUSSION 19. Regular Ordinance Amending, or Repealing, Crime Free Housing Ordinance No. MC­1351 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California 1. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1619 – An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Chapter 15.27 of Title 15 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code regarding rental housing program maintenance standards; Or 2. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1620 -- An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, repealing Chapter 15.27 of Title 15 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code (Crime- Free Rental Housing Program). Council Member Sanchez brought to Staff’s attention that the Ordinance numbers on the staff report did not match the attachments. City Clerk Rocha advised the administrative correction would be made prior to the adoption of the Ordinance. RESULT: INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. MC­1619 1. AMENDING CHAPTER 15.27 OF TITLE 15 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS; [5­2] MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Alexander NOES: Ben Reynoso, Kimberly Calvin Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 20.Strategic Initiatives (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,California: 1.Adopt Resolution No. 2023-144: a.Approving and authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the City of San Bernardino’s FY 2023/24 Operating Budget totaling $5,705,188 with $3,435,188 in General Fund Strategic Reserve appropriations, $1,700,000 in General Fund Capital Contingency Reserve appropriations, and $570,000 in Cultural Development Fund appropriations; and b.Approving the creation of the Economic Development Department; and c.Directing staff to prepare and bring back a revised City salary schedule to include any new positions that are budgeted. 2.Approve the Proposed Strategic Initiatives for Future Years to be considered as part of the FY 2024/25 & FY 2025/26 Biennial Budget process and prioritize the Strategic Initiatives for funding. 3.Direct staff to bring back Strategic Initiatives that require further Council review and approval. MAYOR TRAN ANNOUNCED THIS ITEM WOULD BE CONTINUED TO A SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2023. 21.Mount Vernon Avenue Viaduct ­ Amendment No. 3 to Cooperative Agreement No. 16­ 1001477 (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of SanBernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-145 authorizing the CityManager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Cooperative Agreement No.16-1001477 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)for the Environmental Clearance, Preliminary Design, Right-of-Way, andDesign-Build Phases for the Mount Vernon Avenue Viaduct Project (Project), toincrease the funding by an estimated amount of $13,331,534, to address theproject extension and costs escalation during the Design-Build phase for a totalProject cost of $244,811,419. RESULT: APPROVED [7­0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Tran re-ordered the agenda at 8:00 p.m., proceeding with the Public Hearing – Item No. 22 and Item No. 23 on the agenda. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 10:41 p.m. The next Special meeting of the Mayor and City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92401. Open Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk