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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, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
5:30 PM – CLOSED SESSION 7:00 PM – OPEN SESSION
FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG
Theodore Sanchez John Valdivia Damon L. Alexander
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
Sandra Ibarra Robert D. Field
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa Sonia Carvalho
MAYOR PRO TEM, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett Genoveva Rocha
COUNCIL MEMBER, 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, FEBRUARY 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, February 16, 2022, at Feldheym Central
Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present 5:35 PM
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 5:40 PM
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. Melissa Arriaga v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS1920766
b. Elmira Balasanyan v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS2012677
c. Jesus Ortiz Paz v. County of San Bernardino, et al., United States District
Court Case No. 5:20-cv-01486-JGB-KK
d. Patricia Wolf v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVSB2119310
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957):
Title: City Manager
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Greg McNair from All Nations Church led the invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action from Closed
Session.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Rob Field provided city-wide updates to the Mayor and City Council.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
The Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community on upcoming events,
past meetings and events attended.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire (All Wards)
Recommendation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire would like to update the City of San
Bernardino on current partnerships and the impact mentoring has on the youth of
the City. The presentation to the Mayor and City Council includes an update on:
Programs and services offered to youth;
Evidence Based Impact;
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Return on Investment (ROI) to the City; and
Specifically, this year, mentoring in a pandemic.
Marvin Espinoza, Director of Programs and Community Partnerships, provided a
presentation to the Mayor and City Council.
2. City of San Bernardino Unhoused Pilot Program (All Wards)
City Manager Field announced that the Unhoused Pilot Program presentation was being
continued.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
At this time, public comments were heard.
DISCUSSION
3. Veto Reconsideration Per Municipal Code 1.08.040 of a Charter Amendment to
Eliminate the Elected At-Large Mayor (All Wards)
Recommendation
Reconsideration of Resolution No. 2022-25 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, submitting to the qualified voters of the City a
proposed amendment to the City Charter to eliminate the office of the elected at-
large Mayor and replace it with a Mayor appointed on an annual basis from among
the seven elected council members at a primary municipal election to be
consolidated with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on June 7, 2022;
directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the proposed charter
amendment; and providing for the filing of primary and rebuttal arguments and
setting rules for the filing of written arguments regarding the proposed Charter
amendment.
Five affirmative votes were needed to override the Mayor’s veto.
RESULT: FAILED [4 TO 2]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Theodore Sanchez, Fred Shorett, Ben Reynoso, Kimberly Calvin
NAYS: Sandra Ibarra, Damon L Alexander
ABSTAIN: Juan Figueroa
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4. Urgency Ordinance Establishing Campaign Contribution Limitations Under
Assembly Bill (AB) 571 (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. MC-1573, an Urgency Ordinance of the Mayor and
City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adding Section 2.55.030 to
Chapter 2.55 to the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code Regarding Default Local
Campaign Contributions.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Public Hearing Notification - Development Code Amendment 21-04 (All Wards)
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-
1574 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
approving Development Code Amendment 21-04 amending Chapter 19.52
(Hearings and Appeals) of Title 19 (Development Code) of the City of San
Bernardino Municipal Code updating the public hearing notification requirements for
discretionary land use entitlement applications; and finding that Development Code
Amendment 21-04 is exempt from review under the California Environmental
Quality Act; and
2. Schedule the adoption of the above Ordinance for the regularly scheduled
meeting of the Mayor and City Council on March 2, 2022.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 1]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NAYS: Juan Figueroa
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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 NO. 8 BEING
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
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 July 1, 2020, and July 15, 2020, Regular
Meeting of the Mayor and City Council.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
7. Establishing an Amended Candidate Statement Policy for the June 7, 2022
Primary Election (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2022-28 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, amending Resolution No. 2022-04 pertaining to candidate
statement endorsements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on
Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
8. Resolution on the City of San Bernardino Unsheltered Population (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2022-29, expressing support for the City of San
Bernardino Unsheltered Population Outreach Initiative.
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Council Member Calvin requested that the City's request to San Bernardino County
include that the County partner with the City in providing additional shelter and housing
options designed to serve the unsheltered and community members who are one
paycheck away from being homeless.
She added that the partnership could be a sure pathway to breaking the cycle of San
Bernardino being identified as the homeless capital and allowing neighboring cities to
drop transients off in San Bernardino. Council Member Calvin requested that Finance
Director Barbara Whitehorn inform the Mayor and City Council of the exact amount of
funding the City would be receiving from the State for unsheltered initiatives.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
9. Release of Residential Property Maintenance Agreement Containing
Covenants Affecting Real Property Located at 1245 S. Washington Avenue
(Ward 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and the City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, acting as the Successor Housing Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino:
1. Approve the Stipulation Between City of San Bernardino, Successor-in-
Interest, and Andrew E. Lozano, Current Property Owner, Releasing Real
Property Maintenance Agreement Containing Covenants Affecting Real
Property Neighborhood Initiative Program in Exchange for Repayment of
Grant (Attachment 1); and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Stipulation
Agreement.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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10. February, 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 February, November, and December
2021, and January 2022.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
11. Investment Portfolio Report for December 2021 (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 December
2021.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
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 January 2022.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
13. Resolution Approving a City-Wide Salary Schedule for Employees of the City
of San Bernardino (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-30 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving a revised City-wide salary schedule for all full-
time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions, repealing the prior salary
schedule including Resolution No. 2021-268, and approving the Lead Building
Inspector job description.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
14. Amendment to Graves & King Legal Service Agreement (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2022-31, authorizing the City Manager to
execute the First Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Graves & King for
representation in the San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2012677.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
15. Amendment to Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont Legal Services Agreement (All
Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2022-32, authorizing the City Manager
to execute the First Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Carpenter,
Rothans & Dumont for representation in the US District Court Case No. 5:20-CV-
01486-JGB-KKx.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
16. Grant Application and Award for a Fitness Court at Blair Park (Ward 5)
Adopt Resolution 2022-33 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Approving the ratification and submission of the California Parks and Recreation
Society (CPRS) / National Fitness Campaign (NFC) grant application;
2. Accepting the two grant awards totaling $80,000 ($30,000 from CPRS/NFC and
$50,000 from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians); and
3. Allocating the remaining balance of $130,700 from the Cultural Development
Impact Fund in Fiscal Year 2021/22 to complete the Fitness Court at Blair Park
project.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
17. Land Water Conservation Fund Grant Application Approval (Ward 1)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-34 of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino,
California approving the submittal of an application for the Land and Water
Conservation Fund (LWCF) competitive program to the State of California.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
18. Authorize the Issuance of Purchase Orders for Police Vehicles and Related
Equipment (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-35 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the Director of Finance to issue purchase orders
to Fairview Ford in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 and to West Coast Lights &
Sirens in an amount not to exceed $180,000, and to authorize the City Manager to
execute a Vendor Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and
West Coast Lights & Sirens in an amount not to exceed $550,000.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
19. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with ITERIS Inc. (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-36 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving Amendment No. 1 with ITERIS, Inc. for design
services and implementation of advanced dilemma zone detection at 49 signalized
intersections; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents in support of the amendment.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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20. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. (Ward 1)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-37 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Tetra
Tech, Inc., for the 2nd Street Bridge replacement at Warm Creek; and authorizing
the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents in support of amendment.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
21. Budget Amendment for Upgrades to Various Signal Hardware on 224
Signalized Intersections (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-38 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the Director of Finance to record a budget
amendment in the amount of $1,603,493.21 from the remaining Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) grant fund balance for the project construction,
construction contingencies, and inspection costs for upgrades to hardware at 224
signalized intersections at various arterials.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
22. Annual Purchase Order for Parts Authority (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-39 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the Director of Finance to issue an Annual
Purchase Order to Parts Authority for the purpose of supplying automotive parts
and supplies in an amount not to exceed $175,000 on an annual basis with four (4)
single year renewal options to the Public Works Department, Fleet Division, for the
maintenance of City owned vehicles and equipment.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
23. Warehouse Moratorium - Request for Emergency Ordinance (All Wards)
(Council Member Reynoso)
RESULT: VETOED - The motion to request an Emergency Ordinance for a
Warehouse Moratorium carried 4-3; however, Mayor Valdivia
vetoed the motion.
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Ibarra, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 9:41 p.m. on Wednesday,
February 16, 2022.
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 2, 2022, in the Council Chamber located at the Feldheym Central Library at 555 W.
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.
By:_________________________
Genoveva Rocha, CMC