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MINUTES
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, JUNE 1, 2022
5:30 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 5:31 PM by Mayor Valdivia on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, via
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 5:44 PM
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Absent
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
Amanda Maldonado-Arroyo, San Bernardino, requested that the Mayor and City Council
act with urgency regarding the Downtown San Bernardino revitalization. She asked that
updates be shared with the community and residents.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
a. Elmira Balasanyan v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS2012677
b. Carlos Torres v. City of San Bernardino, et al, United States District Court
Case No. 5:21-cv-00454
c. Antonio Rincon, et al. v. Brett Keil, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS2015071
(CAO/RISK)
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)):
(One) Item
(RISK)
C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6):
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager
Employee Organizations: San Bernardino Police Management Association
(HR)
D) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Portions of Seccombe Lake Park; Assessor Parcel
No.’s: 1191-021-10, 1191-021-11 to 69, 1191-041-17
to 22, and 1191-041-25 to 32.
City Negotiator: Robert D. Field
Negotiating Party: Joseph Rich, Rich Development Company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
Property: Carousel Mall Property, 43 acres
Agency Negotiator: Robert D. Field, City Manager, or designee
Negotiating Parties: Renaissance Downtown USA/ICO Real Estate
Group
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
(CM/CED)
7:00 P.M.
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Robert D. Young from San Bernardino Pastors United led the invocation. City
Manager Rob Field led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho advised that there was no reportable action from Closed
Session.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
At this time, City Manager Rob Field provided city-wide updates to the community and
the Mayor and City Council. Important topics included Memorial Day celebrations,
upcoming Juneteenth events, and Code Enforcement activities.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights
included the 5k Run, the upcoming Primary Election, and job openings with the City.
Council Member Calvin attended the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities
Conference. Council Member Alexander Met with the Attorney General Rob Bonta
during his visit to San Bernardino Valley College.
PRESENTATIONS
1. San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce (SBACC) Presentation from
Colin Strange (All Wards)
SBACC Board Member Lesley Stevens provided updates regarding upcoming
community events.
2. Citizens of the Month - Olivia and Frederick Wilson May 2022 (Ward 6)
Council Member Calvin recognized the Wilson family as Citizens of the Month.
3. Diamond Divergent Ramp Project Presentation (All Wards)
Paul Melocoton from the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority gave a
presentation regarding the proposed interchange at Interstate 215 and University
Parkway.
4. Proclamation for Fatherhood Awareness Month - June 2022 (All Wards)
Mayor Valdivia presented a proclamation to members of San Bernardino Fatherhood
honoring Fatherhood Awareness Month.
5. Certificate of Recognition for the Inland Empire Black Worker Center (IEBWC)
(All Wards)
Mayor Valdivia presented a Certificate of Recognition to members of the IEBWC.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Jim Mulvihill asked the Mayor and City Council to reconsider funding for the General
Plan community outreach consultant.
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Rabbi Hillel Cohn, Charter Review Committee Member, spoke in support of ranked
choice voting. He asked the Mayor and City Council to take the committee’s
recommendations seriously.
Treasure Ortiz spoke in support of the Violence Intervention Program. She also stated
that she is running for Mayor.
Gregory Taylor spoke in support of Treasure Ortiz for Mayor.
Mike Hartley, 7th Ward Resident, stated that the City needs a stronger Code
Enforcement department.
Vania Ramirez, Community Organizer with Mental Health Systems, spoke in support of
the San Bernardino Coalition for Change. She asked that the Council meet with the
coalition regarding a shooting at an unlicensed tobacco retailer.
Josiah Burni, CEO of Music Changing Lives, also spoke about the shooting at the
unlawful tobacco retailer.
Jim Penman stated that the affordable housing crisis in the City needs to be addressed.
Kristopher Gonzalez asked for support for the Downtown Art Walk. He asked for more
enforcement of transient activity in downtown.
David Friedman, Property and Business Owner, spoke in support of demolishing the
Carousel Mall. He would like downtown to be revitalized.
James Albert, 7th Ward Resident, supports the Mayor and City Council discussing
Ranked Choice Voting.
Christian Shaughnessy also spoke in support of Ranked Choice Voting.
Lisette Ochoa spoke in opposition to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BSNF) railyard
expansion.
Rosanna Savala spoke in opposition to the new Dollar General in the 7th Ward. She
stated that she lives in the neighborhood and was not notified of the development.
Phil Savage, Charter Review Committee Member, informed about the importance of
Ranked Choice Voting.
Tawnya Rhoades-Hensley announced upcoming activities with the Assistance League
and the Rotary Club.
LaWanda Rangel spoke in support of Jim Penman for Mayor.
Dolores Armstead asked for more staff support for the Council Members. She also
asked for information regarding housing developments and an update.
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L’Rea Robinson, 2nd Ward Resident, stated that she has never seen Council Member
Ibarra in the 2nd Ward. She wants to know what the Council Members are doing for
crime and poverty.
Joey Rosales announced the “Blair Summer Sesh” community event. He requested
more City funding for this event.
Alyssa Payne, Write-in 2nd Ward Council Candidate, voiced concerns about the
conditions of buildings and streets in the City and asked for Council Members to be
accountable.
“Jocelyn”, Renters United in Solidarity, Inc., spoke in support of the eviction moratorium
and tenant rights.
Deborah Harman, Renters United in Solidarity, Inc., also spoke in support of the eviction
moratorium and tenant rights.
Phil Courtney, Citizens for Electoral Reform, said that Ranked Choice Voting would be
beneficial to the City.
Robert Porter, I Love San Bernardino, encouraged people to vote in the upcoming
election.
At this time, the following remote speakers were heard via Zoom:
Jody Eisenberg, Vice President of the San Bernardino Area League of Women Voters,
spoke in support of Ranked Choice Voting.
Wendy Whitaker, 7th Ward Resident, announced that she is in favor of Ranked Choice
Voting.
DISCUSSION
6. Youth Civic Engagement Council (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, review the proposed conceptual framework for a City of San Bernardino
Youth Council and provide staff feedback.
Council Member Sanchez recommended that City staff partner with the School District
for staff, resource, and financial support for this project. Council Member Ibarra
suggested that students may come visit by scheduling an appointment with a Council
Member. Council Member Sanchez stated that he would amend his motion to reflect
that change.
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RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO PARTNER WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM THAT WOULD ALLOW STUDENTS
TO “SHADOW” MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY
STAFF [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
7. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 & Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget and
Capital Improvement Program 2023-2027
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-102 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the City of San Bernardino's Biennial Operating
Budget, and adopting annual budgets for Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024
and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program and establishing the City's
Appropriations Limit as required by Article XII of the California State Constitution.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-102 [6-0]
MOVER: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Resolution Approving Street Vacation of a Portion of I Street (Ward 3)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2022-103 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (State
Clearinghouse No. 2021030193), adopting the findings of fact and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act,
and approving the vacation of a portion of “I” Street between Spruce Street and
Olive Street, and a portion of “J” Street at its intersection with 17th Street and 21st
Street and reservation of utilities therein.
Mayor Valdivia opened the public hearing at 9:59 p.m. Deputy Director of Public
Works/City Engineer Alex Qishta provided a staff report to the Mayor and City Council.
At this time, the following public speakers were heard:
Jim Penman, representative for residents of this area, said that he had previously
discussed his view with the Planning Commission. He asked for the Mayor and City
Council to ensure that residents’ concerns were addressed regarding this project.
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Mark Mendoza stated that he appreciates City and Burlington Northern Santa Fe
(BNSF) staff keeping him informed of the status of the project.
Raul Raya, Owner of Ibarra’s Market, showed concern for the project attracting more
transient people.
Josh Dodie expressed appreciation for the communication from BNSF and the
commission.
Alicia Aguayo, 1st Ward Resident, shared that she believes this project will be
detrimental to the health of residents.
“Bernard” spoke about the loud volume of the train traffic already in the area, and
concern that this project would contribute to it.
City Clerk Genoveva Rocha announced that staff had received three written protests
for this hearing.
At this time, the following remote speaker was heard via Zoom:
“Gabby”, West Side Resident, spoke in opposition to this item.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho informed the public, Mayor and City Council, and staff
that she recommends that the item be approved with allowance of an agreement
between the City and BNSF regarding details of the street vacation and subsequent
improvements, or that the item be brought back at a later date.
BNSF provided a presentation and answered questions from the Mayor and City
Council.
The public hearing was closed at 11:24 p.m.
RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-103 WITH THE CONDITION
THAT STAFF NEGOTIATE THE DETAILS OF THE PROJECT
WITH BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE (BNSF) [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Alexander
NAYS: Kimberly Calvin
ABSTAIN: Sandra Ibarra
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
9. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 14 to Community Facilities District 2019-1
(Ward 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
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1. Hold a Public Hearing;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-104 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to the qualified
electors the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be
annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)
(Annexation No. 14);
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election;
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-105 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, declaring election results for Community Facilities
District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 14);
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-
1581 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying special taxes to be collected
during Fiscal Year 2022-23 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 the City of San
Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services);
and
6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1581 for June 15, 2022.
Mayor Valdivia opened the public hearing at 11:23 p.m.
There were no written comments or requests to speak.
The public hearing was closed at 11:24 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-104 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-105 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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RESULT: INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE MC-1581 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
10. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 17 to Community Facilities District 2019-1
(Ward 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Hold a Public Hearing;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-106 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to the qualified
electors the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be
annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)
(Annexation No. 17);
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election;
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-107 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, declaring election results for Community Facilities
District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 17);
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-
1582 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying special taxes to be collected
during Fiscal Year 2022-23 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 the City of San
Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services);
and
6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1582 for June 15, 2022.
Mayor Valdivia opened the public hearing at 11:27 p.m.
City staff requested that the public hearing be continued to Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
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RESULT: CONTINUED TO JULY 20, 2022 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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 ITEMS 11,
12, 21, and 22 FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
11. Violence Intervention Program Contract Amendments (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager to amend Professional Services Agreements
with Hope Culture (dba of Victory Outreach) and Young Visionaries Youth
Leadership Academy by increasing the amount of each agreement by $250,000,
and approve new Professional Service Agreement with Operation New Hope for
$250,000 for a total of $750,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Council Member Ibarra made a motion to bring back this item at a later date and include
the other proposals that were submitted. There was no support for the motion.
RESULT: APPROVED SERVICE AGREEMENTS [5 - 0]
MOVER: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSTAIN: Sandra Ibarra
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
12. Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with the Richman Group, LLC for a 4-
Acre Portion of Seccombe Lake Park (Ward 1)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (“ENA”) between the City
of San Bernardino and The Richman Group, LLC (“Richman”) for the development
of a 4-acre portion of Seccombe Lake Park at the northwest corner of Sierra Way
and 7th Street; and determine that the ENA is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
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Council Member Ibarra requested that this item be brought back at a later date with
more details regarding the development. There was no support for the motion.
RESULT: APPROVED THE AGREEMENT [5 - 1]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
NAYS: Sandra Ibarra
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
13. Investment Portfolio Report for March 2022 (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 March 2022.
RESULT: ACEPTED THE INVESTMENT REPORT [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
14. 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 May 2022.
RESULT: APPROVED DISBURSEMENTS [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
15. Library Internet Service Agreement with Columbia Telecommunications
Corporation (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the Library Director to execute an agreement between San
Bernardino Public Library (SBPL) and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation
(CTC) for the provision, installation and maintenance of advanced network (data)
services; and authorize the Director of Finance to approve a Fiscal Year 2022/23
purchase order in an amount not to exceed $64,000.
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RESULT: APPROVED AGREEMENT [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
16. Approve the Visual, Performing and Literary Art Grant (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-108 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, for the allocation of $100,000 from the Cultural Development
Impact Fund to provide opportunities for local artists groups, organizations, and
individuals to enhance art services and programs throughout the City of San
Bernardino.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-108 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
17. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern
California (Ward 6)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager to execute all documents in support of
Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with
Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC) for design services related to
the State Street extension from Baseline Street to 16th Street.
RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
18. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Spicer
Consulting Group (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Spicer Consulting Group (SCG); and
authorize the Director of Finance to increase the purchase order to an amount not-
to-exceed $541,018 for as-needed consulting services related to Maintenance
Assessment District Administration and the formation/annexation of Community
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Facilities Districts and Assessment Districts; and exercise the City’s first twelve (12)
month extension option, extending the term of the Professional Services Agreement
through June 30, 2023.
RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
19. Adopt Ordinance MC-1580, Amending Ordinance MC-1522 and Levying
Special Taxes - CFD 2019 - 1 Annexation No. 16 (Belmont) (Ward 5)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Ordinance MC-1580 amending Ordinance MC-1522 and levying
special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2022-2023 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: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1580 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
20. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District
No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 22, Tax Zone No. 23 (1300
E Highland) (Ward 7)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-109 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring its intention to annex territory into Community
Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino,
adopting a map of the area to be proposed (Annexation No. 22) and authorizing the
levy of special taxes therein.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-109 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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21. Agreement with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc. for Landscape
Maintenance and Overseeding at (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 Maintenance Services Agreement
with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc., for landscape maintenance and
grass turf overseeding at all City parks, greenways, and recreation corridors;
and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds in the amount of
$3,425,946.12 to the Public Works Parks Maintenance General Fund; and
issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $3,425,946.12 annually
with four one-year extensions at the City’s option for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
Mayor Pro-Tem Figueroa pulled the item to ask questions about the project. City
Attorney Carvalho suggested that the item be continued to a later date to allow staff
time to prepare their response. Council Member Shorett made a motion to continue
the item to the next regular meeting.
RESULT: CONTINUED THE ITEM TO JUNE 15, 2022 FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
22. Resolution Adopting List of Projects and SB1 2022/2023 Road Maintenance
Program (Wards 1,6,7)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-110 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation proposed project list for
submittal to the California Transportation Commission; and
2. Adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2022/23 to be funded by Senate Bill 1:
Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Mayor Pro-Tem Figueroa pulled this item for further discussion of how the list of road
projects is created. Council Member Sanchez asked that future items of this type
provide more details about what is being worked on and why.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-110 [6-0]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
23. Ranked Choice Voting Presentation (All Wards)- Council Member Ibarra
Council Member Ibarra asked that the League of Women Voters be allowed to make a
presentation regarding Ranked Choice Voting. Council Member Sanchez informed that
the presentation should be impartial and provided by City staff.
RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [5-1]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Juan Figueroa
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
24. Funding for Summer Skate Session at Blair Park - Summer 2022 (All Wards) -
Council Member Reynoso
Council Member Sanchez requested that the item brought back to consider funding for
all three City skate parks.
RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
25. Demolition of the Carousel Mall (All Wards) - Mayor Valdivia
Mayor Pro-Tem Figueroa motioned for the demolition of the Carousel Mall to be
considered at a future meeting. The motion did not receive support.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Thursday June 2, 2022 at
12:04 a.m. The meeting adjourned in memory of Beverly Earl.
Regular Meeting Minutes June 1, 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, June 15, 2022, 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.
By:_________________________
Genoveva Rocha, CMC