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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, 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, JANUARY 19, 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 John Valdivia on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Feldheym
Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present 5:30 PM
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present 5:30 PM
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 3 Present 5:32 PM
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present 5:34 PM
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Present 5:36 PM
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present 5:34 PM
Damon L Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present 5:41 PM
John Valdivia Mayor Present 5:32 PM
Robert D. Field City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk Present 5:30 PM
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
At this time, Closed Session public comments were heard.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): Two
Items
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)): One Item.
a. Request from Mayor John Valdivia dated December 8, 2021 (delivered
electronically December 9, 2021) requesting defense in the following
cases: Jackie Aboud v. John Valdivia, et al., Case No. CIVDS2013562;
Karen Cervantes v. John Valdivia, et al., Case No. CIVDS2012538; Mirna
Cisneros v. John Valdivia, et al., Court Case No. CIVDS2012926; Donald
Smith v. John Valdivia, et al., Case No. CIVSB2025375; and Matthew
Brown v. City of San Bernardino, Case No. CIVSB2025900
C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6):
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager
Employee Organizations: San Bernardino Confidential Management Association
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Chris Reinhard from Sandals Church led the invocation and the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported that the Mayor and City Council approved the
filing of a receivership for 250 N Sierra Way.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
At this time the City Manager provided updates.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATESON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
At this time the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire
January is National Mentoring Month and 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;
• ROI to the City; and
• Specifically, this year, mentoring in a pandemic.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN- The City Manager’s office indicated that this
presentation would be postponed to a later date.
2. Dr. Margaret Hill Day (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council presented a proclamation to the family of Dr. Margaret
Hill, in honor of Dr. Margaret Hill Day.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
At this time, public comments were heard.
APPOINTMENTS
3. Charter Review Committee Appointment (Ward 1)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Mr. Casey A. Dailey to the Charter Review
Committee representing Ward 1. Mr. Dailey will replace Roxanna M. Barrera with
the term ending December 2022. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a
registered voter within the City.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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4. Animal Control Commission Appointment (Ward 1)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Ms. Maria I. Lanas to the Animal Control
Commission representing Ward 1 with the term ending December 2022. Council
Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the City.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
DISCUSSION
5. Ordinance to Allow Contract Approval by Minute Action (All Wards)
Recommendation
Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1569 of
the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending
Section 3.04.070 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code to permit the approval of
contracts by minute action in addition to by resolution.
RESULT: INTRODUCED, READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVED FURTHER
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. MC-1569 TO ALLOW CONTRACT
APPROVAL BY MINUTE ACTION [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Urgency Ordinance - Development Code Amendment 21-09 (Urban Lot Splits
and Two-Unit Projects) (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. MC-1570 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment
21-09 amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of Title 19 (Development
Code) of the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code adding Section
19.04.030(2)(W) (Residential Zones Specific Standards - Urban Lot Splits) and
Section 19.04.030(2)(X) (Residential Zones Specific Standards - Two -Unit
Projects); and finding the exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act
(Attachment 1).
The public hearing was opened at 8:30 PM. There were no public comments for
this item. The public hearing was closed at 8:47 PM.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 2]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NAYS: Sandra Ibarra, Fred Shorett
7. Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.82.10 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code,
Adjusting the Salary for the Position of Mayor (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Review and consider the basis and salary data for adjusting the salary for the
position of Mayor, provide direction for modification or receive and file the data as
presented; and
2. If decided by the City Council, introduce, read by title only, and waive further
reading of Ordinance No. MC-1571 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, amending Chapter 2.82.010 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code to adjust the salary of the Mayor to appropriately reflect the duties of the office
following the 2016 amendment of the City Charter to an amount determined by the
City Council.
The public hearing was opened at 8:49 PM. Public comments were heard at this time.
The public hearing was closed at 9:34PM.
Council Member Reynoso made a motion to set the salary of the Mayor at $50,000 per
year, beginning with the next mayoral term.
RESULT: ADJUSTED THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR TO $50,000 PER
YEAR. INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING, READ BY TITLE
ONLY, AND WAIVED FURTHER READING OF ORDINANCE MC-
1571 ADJUSTING THE SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF MAYOR
[APPROVED 5 TO 2]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NAYS: Sandra Ibarra, Juan Figueroa
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.
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RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEM NO. 9 BEING
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
8.Acceptance of the 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
(All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-14 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2021
Emergency Management Performance Grant and increasing the Fiscal Year
2021/22 Adopted Budget grant revenue and expenditures by $31,330.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
9.Construction Contract Award for Traffic Signal Upgrades (Wards 1 and 3)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-01 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1.Approving the award of a construction contract with Alfaro Communication
Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $856,430 to provide the
construction of traffic signal upgrades (Project);
2.Authorizing the appropriation of funds in the amount of $828,022.73 from
Measure I Fund (Fund 129) to fund the Project;
3. Authorizing project construction, construction contingencies, and inspection costs
in the total amount of $977,430 for construction of the traffic signal upgrades; and
4.Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 1]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NAYS: Sandra Ibarra
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10. Notice and Call of the Primary Municipal Election to be Consolidated with the
San Bernardino County Statewide Election to be Held on Tuesday, June 7,
2022 (All Wards)
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
June 7, 2022:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-02 calling for the holding of a Primary Municipal
Election to be held on Tuesday June 7, 2022, for the election of certain officers
as required by the provisions of the San Bernardino City Charter;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-03 Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the
County of San Bernardino consolidate a Primary Municipal Election to be held on
June 7, 2022, with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on the date
pursuant to 10403 of the Elections Code;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-04 adopting regulations for Candidates for elective
office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at an election to
be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
11. Issuance of a Purchase Order to Penske Chevrolet Sales for the Purchase of
Animal Service Vehicles (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-05 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, to authorize the Director of Finance to issue a purchase
order to Penske Chevrolet Sales in an amount not to exceed $450,000 to
purchase four 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Trucks with Animal Control Bodies;
and to authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $215,000 from the General
Fund to the Animal Services Motor Vehicle Expense Account to cover the
additional cost of vehicle replacement.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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12. Imposing Liens to Recover Costs for Code Enforcement (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-06 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, imposing liens on certain real property located within the City
of San Bernardino of the costs of public nuisance abatements.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
13. Receive and File San Bernardino Municipal Water Department's Audited
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department’s
audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for water, sewer treatment, and
sewer collection utilities for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021.
RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
14. Accept 2020 HSGP Grant (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-08 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the acceptance of the Homeland Security Grant
Program (HSGP) funds and increasing the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Adopted Budget
revenue and expenditures by $41,111.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
15. Memorandum of Understanding with Loma Linda University Children’s
Hospital (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-09 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital for forensic interview
services at a cost of $21,600 per year through 2024.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
16. Kaiser Grant for Operation Splash 2022-2023 (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-10 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, ratifying the submission of the application for and
acceptance of a grant contribution from Kaiser Permanente California Community
Foundation, and appropriating funds to the General Fund for the Operation Splash
2022 and 2023 Summer Aquatics Program in the amount of $59,500 for Fiscal Year
2021/22, Fiscal Year 2022/23, and Fiscal Year 2023/24.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
17. Police Patrol Vehicle Purchase (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-11 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 for $83,100, and West Coast Lights & Sirens for $33,100.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
18. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct a Public Hearing to Order a Street
Vacation for a Portion of H Street (Ward 1)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2022-12 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the
vacation of H Street south of 2nd Street.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
19. November and December 2021 City Board, Commission, and Citizen Advisory
Committee Approved Minutes
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 December 2021.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
20. Resolution Approving Applications for Clean California Local Grant Program
(All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-07 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the submission of applications for the Clean
California Local Grant Program.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
21. Ethics Training for All City Employees (All Wards) (Council Member
Alexander)
RESULT: THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED BRINGING THIS ITEM BACK
FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 9:45 PM on January 19,
2022.
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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, February 2, 2022 at the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th St., 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