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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, APRIL 15, 2020
5:30 PM – CLOSED SESSION 7:00 PM – OPEN SESSION
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Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda April 15, 2020
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 Printed 4/10/2020
Theodore Sanchez John Valdivia James Mulvihill
MAYOR PRO-TEM, WARD 1 MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBER, W ARD 7
Sandra Ibarra
Teri Ledoux
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa Sonia Carvalho
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 3
CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett Genoveva Rocha
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 ACTING CITY CLERK
Henry Nickel
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 5
Bessine L. Richard
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
Welcome to a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino.
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CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Council Member, Ward 5 Henry Nickel
Council Member, Ward 6 Bessine L. Richard
Council Member, Ward 7 James Mulvihill
Mayor John Valdivia
Acting City Clerk Genoveva Rocha
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho
City Manager Teri Ledoux
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5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
At this time, the comments for Closed Session were heard.
CLOSED SESSION
(A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1)):
i. David Miller v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Claim No. CSBY-
10159
ii. Sencio Chavez v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Claim No. CSBY-
9611
iii. George Gabera v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Claim No. CBSY-
9485
iv. Thomas Shank v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Claim No. CSBY-
10413
v. Gregory Parker v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Case Nos.
ADJ1092715; ADJ3728783; ADJ4657808; ADJ693593; ADJ9657857; and
ADJ10586898
vi. Carmen Acosta v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Claim No. 17-
132061
vii. Jonathan Keil v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Claim No.
CSBY10171
viii. Daniel Han v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Claim No. 18-137756
ix. Kimberly Graham v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Claim No. 17-
132017
x. David Johnson v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Claim No. 18-
137083
xi. Michael Gomez v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Claim No. 18-
139152
xii Randall Wilson v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Claim No. CSBY-
8968
xiii. Joey Zink v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Case No. ADJ2194535
(B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): One
case
(C) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS - Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b): City Manager initiated to discuss procedure related to future
appointments
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7:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro-Tem Sanchez called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At this time, Mayor John Valdivia joined the Open Session and led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported that three items were discussed in Closed Session and
that there was reportable action on Item B – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated
Litigation,
The City Council voted with a vote of 6-1 (COUNCILMEMBER IBARRA OPPOSED), to
initiate litigation against Southern California Edison to recover underpaid utility user tax
payments to the City.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
At this time the voice recorded public comments were played by the Acting City Clerk for the
Mayor and City Councilmembers.
STAFF REPORTS
1. COVID-19 – Impact on City Operations and Revenue
Recommendation
Receive an update on the impact the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is
anticipated to have on City operations and revenue.
RESULT: Received and Filed
2. Results of the Letter of Interest for the Bice Property
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, consider:
1. Directing the City Manager to proceed with the preparation of an Exclusive Right
to Negotiate Agreement (“ENA”) between the City of San Bernardino and SA
Marina, LLC for the purchase and development of the Bice property; and
2. Requesting that the final draft ENA come before the Mayor and City Council for
final consideration.
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RESULT: Motion to table them item and reconsider once the General
Specific Plan has been reviewed and revised. [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Councilmember, Ward 5
SECONDER: Bessine Richard, Councilmember, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NOES: None
3. Resolution Authorizing Submittal of an Application for Permanent Local
Housing Allocation Funds
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-60 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to
submit an application for the projects utilizing Permanent Local Housing Allocation
Funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
RESULT: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-60 [7-0]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Councilmember, Ward 2
SECONDER: Bessine Richard, Councilmember, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NOES: None
4. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance MC-1535 – Pertaining to the Use
of Fireworks Within City Limits
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance MC-
1535, amending Chapters 8.60 and 8.61 of Title 8 and Chapter 9.93 of Title 9 of the
San Bernardino Municipal Code, pertaining to the use of fireworks within city limits.
RESULT: Introduced, read by title, and waived further reading of
Ordinance MC-1535 [7-0]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Councilmember, Ward 5
SECONDER: Bessine Richard, Councilmember, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NOES: None
5. Budget Amendment for the Offices of the Mayor and City Manager and
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.02 of the Municipal Code
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
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1. Amend the FY 2019/20 Adopted Budget to transfer the Mayor’s Chief of Staff (U),
Assistant to the Mayor II (U), Senior Customer Service Representative (U) and
part-time personnel from the Office of the Mayor to the Office of the City Manager
effective April 16, 2020.
2. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-
1534, an Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, amending Chapter 2.02 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code
assigning responsibility to the City Manager for the administration of the Offices
of the City Council, Mayor and City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FIGUEROA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SANCHEZ,
CARRIED 7-0, TO TAKE A SEPARATE VOTE ON EACH ITEM.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SANCHEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NICKEL,
CARRIED 7-0, TO AMEND THE FY 2019/20 ADOPTED BUDGET TO TRANSFER THE
MAYOR’S CHIEF OF STAFF (U), ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR II (U), SENIOR CUSTOMER
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (U) AND PART-TIME PERSONNEL FROM THE OFFICE OF
THE MAYOR TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE APRIL 16, 2020.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SANCHEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER, to exclude
the Council Staff but continue to include the City Attorney and Mayor’s Staff.
Councilmember Nickel introduced a secondary motion:
After Councilmember Nickel’s motion was seconded by Councilmember Shorett,
Councilmember Ibarra stated she would second Councilmember Sanchez’s motion.
The Mayor did not recognize Councilmember Sanchez’s motion.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NICKEL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SHORETT,
CARRIED 4-3 (OPPOSED BY COUNCILMEMBERS, IBARRA, FIGUEROA, RICHARD)
approve by Minute Order appoint the City Manager overseeing supervisory responsibility
for the City Council and City Attorney Staff and that she will continue in that capacity
until such time.
Discussion on Item No. 6 ensued, and at the time, Councilmember Sanchez informed that he
would like to change his vote on Item No. 5 and open the item for discussion.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SANCHEZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IBARRA,
CARRIED 4-2 (OPPOSED BY COUNCILMEMBERS SHORETT AND RICHARD) to
reconsider of the vote on Item No. 5.
[See final result on the next page]
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RESULT: ADOPTED [4-3] Approve by Minute Order to appoint the City
Manager as overseeing supervisory responsibility for the Mayor,
City Council, and City Attorney Staff and that she will continue in
that capacity until such time.
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Shorett, Nickel, and Mulvihill
NAYS: Ibarra, Figueroa, and Richard
ABSTAIN: None
6. Approval of Request for Legal Representation
Recommendation
Review and consider request for legal representation for Mayor John Valdivia
pursuant to Government Code Section 995 and select attorney for requested
representation.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER IBARRA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SANCHEZ, to
deny legal representation
Councilmember Shorett introduced a secondary motion:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SHORETT, to not hire any of legal representation listed in
the Staff report and that the Mayor be represented by City Attorney Staff.
Councilmember Nickel introduced a motion to table the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NICKEL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SHORETT,
MOTION FAILED 3-4 (COUNCILEMEMBERS IBARRA, FIGUEROA, RICHARD, AND
MULVIHILL OPPOSED), to table this item.
Councilmember Mulvihill stated he wanted to reconsider his vote on the last motion made.
Councilmember Nickel introduced a motion to table the item rather than reconsider the prior
action taken.
RESULT: MOTION TO TABLE THE ITEM (4-3)
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Councilmember, Ward 5
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Councilmember, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Shorett, Nickel, and Mulvihill
NOES: Ibarra, Figueroa, and Richard
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Draft Fiscal Year 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing and Draft FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan Associated with the
Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships and
Emergency Solutions Grant Programs
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 2020-2025 Consolidated
Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and draft Fiscal Year 2020-
2021 Annual Action Plan associated with the Community Development Block
Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships and Emergency Solutions Grant
Programs; and
2. Adopt the draft Fiscal Year 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing and draft Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action
Plan as an application for funding under Community Development Block
Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Solutions Grant; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and
execute any further documents as are necessary to effectuate the submittal of
the draft Fiscal Year 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan and draft Fiscal Year
2020-21 Annual Action Plan and necessary certifications to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
4. Direct the Finance Director to amend the budget for Emergency Solutions
Grant (ESG) unspent dollars.
RESULT: Approve Staff’s recommendations as outlined [7-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Councilmember, Ward 4
SECONDER: Bessine Richard, Councilmember, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NOES: None
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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.
City Manager Teri Ledoux explained that there had been changes to Item No. 15 and that the
changes had been provided via email.
The City Council confirmed that the changes had been received.
Councilmember Nickel stated he would be abstaining from Item No. 10.
Councilmember Ibarra requested clarification Item No. 19 regarding the account balance for the
Animal Shelter Repair Fund.
RESULT: Approve the Consent Calendar with Item No. 19 being pulled for
discussion and Item No. 10 reflecting Councilmember Nickel
abstaining from the item [7-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Councilmember, Ward 4
SECONDER: Bessine Richard, Councilmember, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NOES: None
8. Approval of Commercial Checks and Payroll Disbursements
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
approve the commercial and payroll disbursements for March and April 2020.
9. City Council Approval of Draft Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 4,
2020
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the minutes from the Mayor and City Council meeting of March
4, 2020.
10. Adopt Resolution Reciting the Fact of the Primary Municipal Election Held on
March 3, 2020
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-62 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, reciting the fact of the Primary Municipal Election
consolidated with the Presidential Primary Election held on March 3, 2020 declaring
the result and such other matters as provided by law.
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RESULT: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-62 [5-1-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Councilmember, Ward 4
SECONDER: Bessine Richard, Councilmember, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Richard, and Mulvihill
ABSTAIN: Nickel
NOES: None
11. Resolution Confirming City Manager's Executive Order No. 2020-03
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-63 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, confirming the City Manager's Executive Order No. 2020-03
pursuant to Municipal Code 2.46.090 extending the stay on the City’s compliance
with any deadlines established by the City until May 4, 2020.
12. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Complete and Obtain Necessary
Signatures to Complete Cal OES Form 130 for Purposes of Obtaining
Emergency Funding
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-71 authorizing the City Manager to complete and obtain
necessary signatures to complete Cal OES form 130 for purposes of obtaining
emergency funding.
13. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with SB
County for CAL-ID
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-73 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the execution of an agreement with the County of
San Bernardino for the implementation and operation of all Biometric Identification
Systems and DNA Services (San Bernardino CAL-ID).
14. Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks for the Foisy Project
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-64 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the Professional Services Agreement with
PlaceWorks to provide third-party CEQA review services for the Foisy Project;
authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign and execute the agreement; and
authorizing the Finance Director to amend the FY 2019/20 adopted budget
accordingly.
15. Norton Science and Language Academy Project – Ground Lease Agreement
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
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California adopt Resolution No. 2020-70, authorizing the City Manager to execute a
lease agreement for the development, establishment, and operation of the Norton
Science and Language Academy at 230 South Waterman Avenue.
16. Adopt a Resolution Declaring Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing to Order
the Vacation of Portions of Artesia Street
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-65 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring its intention to conduct a Public Hearing to order
the vacation of portions of Artesia Street located south of Rialto Avenue and the
reservations of utilities therein.
17. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct a Public Hearing to Order the Vacation
of a Portion of Home Avenue, "I" Street, and Montgomery Street
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-66 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring its intention to conduct a Public Hearing to order
the vacation of portion of Home Avenue, “I” Street, Montgomery Street and the
reservation of utilities therein.
18. SB1 2020/2021 Road Maintenance Program
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation proposed project list for
submittal to the California Transportation Commission; and
2. Adopt Resolution No 2020-67, adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2020/21
to be funded by Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
19. Animal Shelter Mold Abatement Project Change Order
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-68 authorizing the City Manager to execute
Contract Change Order (CCO) #1 to Project No. 1332 with Noble E&C, Inc. in the
amount of $27,998, for a full contract not-to-exceed amount of $101,998; and
authorizing the Director of Finance to record a budget adjustment in Animal Shelter
Improvement Fund 124 and update the project purchase order to reflect the full,
approved project cost.
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RESULT: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-68 and Staff’s recommendation as
outlined [7-0]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Councilmember, Ward 2
SECONDER: Bessine Richard, Councilmember, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NOES: None
ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
At this time the Mayor and Councilmembers referred items to Staff.
REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED
There were no reports on conferences/meetings attended from the Mayor or City
Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
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,
May 6, 2020, in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California
92401. Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.