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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, FEBRUARY 1, 2023
5:30 PM
The Closed Session of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to
order at 5:34 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, February 1, 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
Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Mayor Pro-Tem, 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
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Charles McNeely Interim City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha 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 no public comments or requests to speak.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i. F.D. a minor, individually, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Francisco Diaz
v. City of San Bernardino, et al. United States District Court Case No.
5:21-CV-01580-JGB-KK
ii. Juddit Rodriguez, an individual v. City of San Bernardino, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:21-cv-01528-JGB-SHK
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)): One Item.
C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation
of litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): One Item
7:00 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 7:07 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at
Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Kevin Ward of Cathedral of Praise led the invocation and Natalie Goumashyan,
a student at Cajon High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated during closed session four items were discussed as
listed on the agenda.
Item No. A-2, Juddit Rodriguez v. City of San Bernardino, a settlement of $100,000.00
was approved by a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
At the opening of Public Comments an announcement was made by City Clerk Rocha,
that the number of Public Speaker slips received exceeded 30 speakers, and the time
for public comment would be reduced to ninety seconds per speaker.
The following individuals spoke in favor of item No. 18 and various issues that
affect the unhoused:
Sonya Gray Hunn Eunice Abel Jose Chavez
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Shelly Thomas Sariya B Robert Carrillo
Yolanda Brown Ruth Campos Fidel Chagolla
Teresa Carlisle Jody Isenberg Desy Sanchez
Tracy Weed Nohemi Lopez Christian Flores
Kristen Malaby Maribel Nunez Victor Beecham
OluEbube Meigs spoke on her status as a youth advocate at a shelter for homeless
youth. She spoke on her inability to afford housing and she works full time.
Ruben Mendoza spoke as a member of the Youth Advisory Board; he spoke on his
clients and a desire to use funding from outreach toward housing and implement SB679
similar to Los Angeles. He was in favor of Item No. 18.
Virginia Marquez Resident of 1st ward commended the city for hiring ICM McNeely,
wants the counsel to support him and Mayor Tran. Spoke on the Police Chief and her
respect for him.
Deonte Johnson spoke on his status as a homeless runaway and the difficulty with the
weather and trying to stay in school as an unhoused youth.
Kath Rogers of the ACLU spoke in favor of Item No. 18 and spoke on the desire for a
policy on towing and impounding.
Natalie R Mata addressed a personal issue which resulted in her vehicle being
impounded.
Pastor Michael Hall spoke about a program he runs called Operation Help, and
discussed a Homeless Fair his church will hold.
Paula Plunk spoke on actions of the Planning Commission regarding grinding onsite.
Spoke on Daniel Hernandez, BBK, Council Member Sanchez, and the Police Chief.
Ronald Plunk spoke on the grinding issue and the issues that onsite grinding will cause
the nearby residents who live in the area.
Robert Porter spoke on the point in time count, and the need for more volunteers. He
also spoke on the reduction of time for public comments.
Luis Ojeda invited everyone to SB FoodFest and he spoke on the Oxbow cleanup. He
spoke in opposition to Item No. 18.
Dolores Armstead spoke in opposition of Item No. 20 as a planning commissioner and
business owner and believes the onsite crushing is dangerous.
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James Smith resident spoke on the changes that are taking place in the city and his
desire for the city to become an all-America city again.
Treasure Ortiz spoke in support of Item No. 18 but expressed that the item lacked a
sufficient plan of action.
Jocelyn Sanders spoke on the Dorjil estates and the residents there who are facing
eviction and lack legal representation.
E. Negrete spoke on Arroyo Valley Girls soccer making CIF and acknowledged
Marlene, Nicole, Adriana, Jacklyn, Minnie Me, and the rest of the team. She also asked
for clarity on the Purchasing Policy and reimbursement in PD.
City Clerk Genoveva Rocha read into the record the following names: Charles
Brown, Patrice Brown, Juan Carlos Garcia, and Trina Miles.
These individuals were from the SEIU 2015 and were in favor of Item No. 18 but
were no longer in attendance at the meeting.
City Clerk Genoveva Rocha read into the record written ADA accommodation
public comment.
Tim Dourame spoke in opposition to Item No. 20 and in favor of Item No. 18 and
requested a plan for the item.
Hardy Brown acknowledged the Mayor and all City Council and spoke on a certificate
of recognition that was presented to him for his 60-year marriage. Spoke on diversity of
the city council and the hiring of the Interim City Manager Charles McNeely and Police
Chief Goodman.
At this time, a member of the public, Jeff Green, stated he had turned in a request to
speak and was not acknowledged. The Mayor and City Council allowed Mr. Green to
speak. Mr. Green spoke in support of Item No. 18 and the need for the poor to have
housing.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
At this time, Public Information Officer Jeff Kraus provided city-wide updates, the
announcements included the 2023 Homeless Point in Time Count, Funding of 1.4
million dollars for renovating the Roosevelt Bowl presented by Congressman Pete
Aguilar, Public Works staff efforts, Police Department staff efforts, Black History Month,
and Wildwood Park Flagpole dedication for Tony Marzullo.
Interim City Manager Charles McNeely provided his observations and plans to guide the
city. His plan includes coordinating a workshop to address the property tax issue with
the county. Discuss developing a comprehensive strategic plan, long-term vision for the
city, and formal process for legislative issues. Developing a formal Economic
Development program approved by the Mayor and Council. Develop a plan to salvage
City Hall and complete the building renovation. Addressed the need to determine the
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type of public safety the city needs and allocating the resources needed to achieve the
plan. Properly utilize the call center and citizen request system. This will allow the
council to communicate better with the staff. The Interim City Manager will work to help
set up the systems for the City Council to make informed decisions.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
Mayor Tran and members of the City Council spoke about events attended and
upcoming events in the community. Items of note included the 2023 Homeless Point in
Time Count, Black History Month, Wildwood Park Flagpole dedication to Tony Marzullo,
League of California Cities Commission meeting for Community Services attended by
Council Member Calvin, and the 94th season of the San Bernardino Symphony.
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, STAFF PULLED ITEM
NO. 17 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK ON THE ITEM [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
1. Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Pet
Care (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. 3 to the
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Advanced Pet Care, and increase
the annual contract amount to $250,000.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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2. Agreement with Horizons Construction Company International, Inc., for
Asphalt Maintenance and Street Segment Repair Services (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute a Maintenance Services
Agreement with Horizons Construction Company International Inc., for
asphalt maintenance and street segment repair services; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-021 authorizing the Agency Director of
Administrative Services to amend the FY 2022/23 General Fund
Operating Budget in the amount of $450,000; and Authorize the Agency
Director of Administrative Services to issue a purchase order in the amount
not to exceed $450,000.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
3. 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 October to
December 2022.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
4. Adopt Ordinance No. MC1605 amending Section 3.04 of the Municipal Code
(All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California Adopt Ordinance No. MC-1605 amending Section 3.04 of the Municipal
Code of the City of San Bernardino, California.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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5. Technical Correction to Fiscal Year 2022/23 1st Quarter Report (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-022 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving the increase to the salary ranges
for Forensics Specialist II and Community Service Officer.
2. Approve the amendment of the city-wide salary schedule for full-time,
part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
6. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Bernardino and the
San Bernardino Police Management Association (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of
San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Police Management Association (SBPMA).
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
7. Agreement with the County of San Bernardino for access to the
Sheriff’s Department Automated Systems
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a 5-Year agreement
between the City of San Bernardino, California and the County of San Bernardino,
California for access to the Sheriff’s Department Automated Systems.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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8. Construction Agreement Award – Roof Replacement at Perris Hill Senior
Center (Ward 2)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve the awarding of a Construction Agreement with Pacific Builders &
Roofing, Inc., dba WSP Roofing, in the amount of $176,900 for the
construction of Roof Replacement at Perris Hill Senior Center ("Project");
and
2. Authorize the project construction, construction contingencies, and
engineering and inspection costs in the total amount of $205,000 for
construction of the Project; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee, to execute all documents with
Pacific Builders & Roofing, Inc. dba WSP Roofing; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project.
Council Member Alexander asked if there were local vendors who bid on this project,
Acting City Engineer Susan Pan advised that no local vendors submitted a bid for the
project.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
9. Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement with County of San
Bernardino for Arrowhead Farm Area Street Rehabilitation (Ward 4)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-023:
1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Funding Agreement with
the County of San Bernardino for Arrowhead Farm Area Street
Rehabilitation; and
2. Authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY
2022/24 Capital Improvement Plan, recording a supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $425,000 in Measure S Fund, for a total
project cost of $915,000: and
3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1
to Cooperative Funding Agreement 20-946.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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10. Establish a “No Parking Anytime” Parking Restriction on both sides of the
Median Island along Windsor Drive between Gilbert Street and Baseline Street
(Ward 2)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-024 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, amending Resolution No. 3985 entitled, in part, “A
Resolution Prohibiting Parking Upon Certain Designated Streets, Alleys or Portions
Thereof...” to establish a “No Parking Anytime” zone on both sides of the median
island along Windsor Drive between Gilbert Street and Baseline Street.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
11. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC1608 (Annexation 28) (Ward 5)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1608 amending Ordinance No. 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: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
12. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC1610 (Annexation 30) (Ward 5)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1610 amending Ordinance No. 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).
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RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
13. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC1611 (Annexation 32)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1611 amending Ordinance No. 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: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
14. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2023372 (Ward 6
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California adopt
Resolution No. 2023-025 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino.
California, approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to
provide City sewer services to property located within the unincorporated territory at
3835 June Street, San Bernardino, California; and authorizing the City Manager to
execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
15. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District
No. 20191 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 33, Tax Zone No. 34 (GWS
#7) (Ward 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California,
adopt Resolution No. 2023-026 of the Mayor and City Council 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. 33) and authorizing
the levy of a special taxes therein.
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RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
16. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District
No. 20191 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 34, Tax Zone No. 35
(Clean Energy Fuel) (Ward 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California,
adopt Resolution No. 2023-027 of the Mayor and City Council 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. 34) and authorizing
the levy of a special taxes therein.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
17. Amendment No. 7 to Cooperative Agreement 04040 with San Bernardino
County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the San Bernardino Metrolink
Station and Santa Fe Depot
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve the Amendment No. 7 to Cooperative Agreement 04-040 with
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the San
Bernardino Metrolink Station and Santa Fe Depot; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the
agreement.
City Manager McNeely pulled this item for additional work and indicated the item
would return at a date to be determined.
ITEM WAS PULLED BY STAFF FOR ADDITIONAL WORK.
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DISCUSSION
18. Homelessness State of Emergency Declaration (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is Recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-028 declaring a Homelessness State of
Emergency; and
2. Direct the City Manager or his designee the ability to take certain
administrative actions to streamline the provision of shelter to people
experiencing homelessness; and
3. Provide direction to Staff whether or not to prepare an ordinance (1) adopting
California Residential Code Appendix X and California Building Code
Appendix O and/or (2) making amendments to the San Bernardino
Municipal Code for its consideration.
Councilmember Shorett commented that he wanted to plan on the expansion of the
current School of Hope property for transitional housing.
Councilmember Ibarra proposed having a third party to employ the homeless to help
them become productive members of the community. Councilmember Ibarra
questioned what it means to declare a Housing State of Emergency. Deputy Director
Searcy provided clarification.
Councilmember Calvin requested a copy of the predetermined locations for the housing
projects that were selected in 2010. In addition, concerns were raised regarding running
out of housing and the existence of a list of facilities for individuals to seek shelter.
Councilmember Alexander requested a list of the ongoing projects to provide a status
report to the public. Councilmember Alexander also expressed concerns of Mary’s
Mercy Centers available beds not being included in the presentation provided.
Councilmember Figueroa expressed concern on focusing on assisting those with drug
and mental health issues to address the some of the housing issues, with the
unhoused.
City Attorney Carvalho provided feedback on Councilmember Figueroa’s concerns in
mentioning the Care Court, which was signed into law by Governor Newsom, to address
issues of mental health.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
19. Increase lighting at parks citywide (All Wards) Council Member Reynoso
RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [70]
MOVER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
20. Consider repeal of Resolution 2020265. Issue written notice directing the
Planning Commission, in accordance with Government Code 65853, to render
within 40 days its report on crushing restriction of unfinished materials within
1,000 feet of residentiallyzoned property (All Wards) – Council Member
Sanchez
Councilmember Sanchez made a motion to approve item No. 20, Mayor ProTem
Shorett seconded the motion. Councilmember Reynoso then made a substitute motion
to deny item No. 20. A vote was taken on the substitute motion and the motion failed 3-
4 with Councilmembers Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, and Shorett voting in opposition.
RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [43]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett
NOES: Ben Reynoso, Kimberly Calvin, Damon Alexander
Mayor Tran closed the meeting with a moment of silence for long time resident Albert
Okura who passed away, as well as victims of mass shootings nationwide.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, February 1,
2023, at 10:38 p.m.
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 15, 2023, in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6th
Street, San Bernardino, California 92410.Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Open
Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.
By:_________________________
Genoveva Rocha, CMC