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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, OCTOBER 4, 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, OCTOBER 4, 2023
5:30 PM
Closed Session was called to order at 5:32 PM by Mayor Pro Tem Fred Shorett on
Wednesday, October 4, 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 5:35 p.m.
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 5:42 p.m.
Helen Tran Mayor Absent
Charles E. McNeely Interim City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Chief Deputy City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon L. Alexander
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5:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were five speakers for public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) AND (D)(1):
i. City of San Bernardino v. Fox Property Holdings LLC, et al. San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2218532
ii. Blanca Gamez v. Jonathan Plummer, et al., San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIVSB21115842
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957)
i. City Manager
7:00 PM
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:12 PM by Mayor Pro Tem Fred Shorett on
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Joshua Beckley from Ecclesia Christian Fellowship led the Invocation and Joshua
Almaraz Miranda from Belvedere Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported that there was no reportable action from Closed
Session.
PRESENTATIONS
1. October 2023 Citizen of the Month – Manal Iskander, Greenshack – 2nd Ward
2. October 2023 Citizen of the Month – George’s Burgers – 2nd Ward
3. October 2023 Citizen of the Month – Meiga Sushi – 2nd Ward
4. October 2023 Citizen of the Month – Omar Aguirre, Tacos Arandas – 2nd Ward
5. October 2023 Citizen of the Month – Miyagi Sushi – 2nd Ward
Councilmember Ibarra presented certificates for Citizen of the Month to Manal
Iskander, Nick Kritikos, Maizi Ying, Omar Aguirre, Myagi Sushi was not present.
6. Presentation of the City of San Bernardino Summer 2023 Youth Basketball All
Star Participants
Lydie Gutfeld, Director of Parks and Recreation introduced Cisco Ramirez, Youth
Sports Coordinator to provide a presentation for the certificate recipients.
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7. Recognition of Cal State San Bernardino University Baseball and Coach
Mike Nadeau on his accomplishment in leading the team to its first National
Collegiate Athletic Association run and being named Coach of the Year
Lydie Gutfeld, Director of Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and presented the
Certificate of Recognition to Coach Rene on behalf of Mike Nadeau.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
At this time, public comments were heard.
Mayor Pro Tem Shorett paused Public Comments at 8:00 p.m. to move on to the Public
Hearing, item No. 24.
PUBLIC HEARING
24. Approval of the Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Conduct a public hearing on the draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (FY22-23 CAPER); and
2. Authorize its submission to the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
Mayor Pro Tem Shorett opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
A presentation was provided by Interim Agency Director of Community and Economic
Development and Housing, Mary Lanier.
There were no public speakers for this hearing.
The public hearing was closed at 8:03 p.m.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
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 Pro Tem Shorett resumed public comments at the conclusion of the Public
Hearing.
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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 [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
8. Adoption of the 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 $6,636,293 with $1,610,693 in General
Fund appropriations, $3,325,600 in General Fund Strategic Reserve
appropriations, and $1,700,000 in General Fund Capital Contingency
Reserve appropriations; and
b) Approving the allocation of $2,000,000 beginning FY 2026/27 to
sustain homelessness-related services; and
c) Approving the creation of the Economic Development Department;
and
d) Directing staff to prepare and bring back a revised City salary
schedule to include any new positions that are budgeted and the
retitling of the Agency Directors.
2. Approve prioritizing the ADA Master Plan (future phases), Storm Drain
Master Plan, and Facility/Building Management Master Plan as part of the
biennial budget process; and
3. Direct staff to bring back Strategic Initiatives that require further Council
review and approval.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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9. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1619 Amending Chapter 15.27 of the San
Bernardino Municipal Code, Regarding Rental Housing Program
Maintenance Standards
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:
adopt Ordinance No. MC-1619 Amending Chapter 15.27 of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code, Regarding Rental Housing Program Maintenance Standards.
Interim Director of Community and Economic Development Mary Lanier announced that
an administrative correction was needed to the ordinance, to include multifamily rental
in the title.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
10. Settlement Agreement of Escrow Account Funds with Los Angeles
Engineering
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California:
1. Approve the Settlement Agreement of Escrow Account Funds jointly held
with Los Angeles Engineering, a California Corporation; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Settlement
Agreement, receive the funds, and close the escrow account.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
11. City Board, Commission, and Citizen Advisory Committee Minutes Approved
in August and September 2023
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
receive and file the minutes from the City board, commission, and citizen advisory
committee meetings approved in August and September 2023.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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12. Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst Classification Title Change
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, Adopt Resolution 2023-147:
1. Updating the Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst classification title to
Supervising Human Resources Analyst; and
2. Amending the City-wide salary schedule for full-time, part-time, temporary,
and seasonal positions.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
13.
Library Literacy Program Grant Funding (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2023-148 approving:
1. Accepting grant funding in the amounts of $99,287 from the California
Department of Education; $60,719 for Adult Literacy Services, $20,615 for
Family Literacy Services and $43,642 for English as a Second Language
from the California State Library for Literacy Program services
2. Authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY
2023/24 budget for the Literacy Program, which includes: appropriating
$43,642 in both revenues and expenditures for the English as a Second
Language Program and adjusting the grant fund budgets for the California
Department of Education, Adult Literacy Services, and Family Literacy
Services grants to account for any differences in the estimated grant funding
versus the actual grant funds received.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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14. Library Revenue and Expense Budget (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2023-149 approving:
1. Accepting funding of $10,400.00 from the Inland Library System, $215.85
from the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and $163.00 from San
Bernardino Emblem Club No. 178.
2. Authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY
2023/24 Adopted Budget for the Library including $10,778.85 in both
revenues and expenditures.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
15. Older Californians Nutrition Program Grant Award FY 2023/24 and Related
Purchase Orders
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2023-150 authorizing:
1. City Manager or designee to accept the San Bernardino County Department
of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian Grant Award in the amount of
$376,667;
2. Agency Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to appropriate the
grant funds to the FY 23/24 operating budget;
3. Agency Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to approve
purchase orders for continued operation of the Senior Nutrition Program for
the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 as follows:
Sysco Foods: $183,500
Hollandia Dairy: $23,500
Consulting Health Nutrition Services, Inc.: $17,000
4. Agency Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to amend the
operating budget for Senior Nutrition to $105,000, including an additional
$20,000 to ensure the needs of the program are met.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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16. 2023/2024 Senior Companion Program (SCP) – 3rd Year of a 3-Year Grant
Award (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2023-151,
1. Accepting the Senior Companion Program grant award in the amount of
$332,662, and
2. Authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to
appropriate the grant funds for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30,
2024.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
17. Accept 2022 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-152 authorizing:
1. The City Manager to accept the FY2022 Urban Areas Security Initiative
Grant funds; and
2. The Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the Fiscal Year
2023/24 Adopted Budget by $100,000 in both revenue and expenditures.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
18. Accept California Office of Traffic Safety Grant Award (24-004883) (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-153 authorizing:
1. The City Manager to accept and administer the FY 2023/24 California
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
(STEP) grant; and
2. The Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY
2023/24 Adopted Budget by $567,000 in both revenue and
expenditures.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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19. Acceptance of FY 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-154, authorizing:
1. The City Manager to accept the 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance
Grant; and
2. The Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY 2023/24
Adopted Budget by $230,081 in both revenue and expenditures.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
20. Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2023/24 to FY 2027/28 for Measure I
Local Expenditures (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-155 approving the Measure I Five-Year
Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2023/24 through Fiscal Year 2027/28 and
Measure I Expenditure Strategy.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
21. Contract Change Order Approval – 5th Street Senior Center Kitchen
Improvements (Ward 1)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-156:
1. Authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services to record a
budget amendment from Measure S Fund balance to allocate an additional
$69,183.27 to fund the required change order to complete the 5th Street
Senior Center Kitchen Improvements (“Project”); and
2. Approving the Construction Contract Change Order with Preferred General
Services in the amount of $500,846.50 to provide improvements to the 5th
Street Senior Center Kitchen; and
3. Authorizing the project construction and construction contingencies in the
total amount of $520,573.30 for the 5th Street Senior Kitchen Improvements;
and
4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project.
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RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
22. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1621 to Grant a Franchise to Southern
California Gas Company
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Ordinance No. MC-1621, An Ordinance of the Mayor and City
Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, granting to Southern California
Gas Company, a corporation, its successors and assigns, the right, privilege and
franchise to lay and use pipes and appurtenances for transmitting and distributing
gas for any all purposes under, along, across or upon the public streets, ways,
alleys, and places, as the same now or may hereafter exist, within said
municipality.
RESULT: APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
DISCUSSION
23. Discussion of Crushing and Grinding Operations in the City, the Repeal of
Resolution 2020-265, and a Development Code Amendment Updating
Temporary Use Permits
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Discuss the repeal of Resolution No. 2020 - 265;
2. Discuss Development Code Amendment to Section 19.70.035 (B)
(Development and Operational Standards for Temporary Use Permits –
On-site and Off-site Contractor’s Construction Yards); and
3. Provide additional direction to staff regarding the topics discussed.
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RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO BRING BACK A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-265 AND ISSUE A WRITTEN NOTICE TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO RENDER WITHIN 40 DAYS A
REPORT ON CRUSHING RESTRICTION OF UNFINISHED
MATERIALS WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF RESIDENTIALLY ZONED
PROPERTY. STAFF WILL PROVIDE A PRESENTATION FROM A
THIRD PARTY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS ON CRUSHING AND
GRINDING APPROVED [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Pro Tem Shorett re-ordered the agenda at 8:00 p.m., proceeding with the Public
Hearing – Item No. 24 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, October 4,
2023, at 10:23 p.m. The next meeting of the Mayor and City Council will adjourn to a
Special Closed Session to be held on Friday, October 18, 2023, in the Feldheym
Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92401.
Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Open Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Telicia Lopez
Telicia Lopez, CMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk