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Minutes
FOR THE
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS 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 17, 2024
5:00 PM
The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to
order at 5:06 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Feldheym Central
Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status
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 Montoya 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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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Robert D. Young from SB Pastors United led the invocation and Jayson Montoya from
Cole Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for Jayden Daniels Day in the City of San Bernardino – January
20, 2024 (All Wards)
Mayor Tran announced that the Proclamation would be presented to Mr. Daniels on
Saturday, January 20th, 2024, after the Homecoming Parade at Cajon High School.
2. San Bernardino County Fire Protection District FP5 Presentation
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Chief Dan Munsey gave a presentation
regarding FP-5, which is a tax assessment that funds fire, rescue, and EMS services
for San Bernardino County. He stated that Measure W will be on the ballot in March
2024, and if it is approved then FP-5 will be repealed, and services will suffer.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ONLY
Selina M., Anna Candray, Debbie Kaufman, Diane Watern, Rose Ward, Sharon
Negrete, Georgia Lykouretzos, Lydia Savala, and E. Negrete all spoke in opposition to
Item 3, the removal of Sharon Negrete from the Animal Control Commission. They
requested that the item be denied.
David Freidman spoke regarding Item 33, the 4th Street Alley project. He asked that the
City come up with the funds or negotiate with the contractor.
Eric Servin also commented regarding Item 33. He stated that he is a business owner
Downtown and supports the 4th Street project.
Alejandro Gutierrez, Executive Director of Arts Connection, also supported Item 33, and
would like to see the project completed.
James Grigoli commented in support of the County Fire Department and Chief Munsey.
He asked people to vote No on Measure W.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Public Information Officer Jeff Kraus provided city-wide updates. Highlights included
Police Department and Animal Services yearly department statistics, Lynn Merrill being
appointed Public Works Director, and Mary Lanier leaving her position as Interim CED
Director.
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APPOINTMENTS
3. Animal Control Commission Removal
RESULT: APPROVED THE REMOVAL OF SHARON NEGRETE FROM THE
ANIMAL CONTROL COMMISSION [53]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Mayor Tran
NOES: Sandra Ibarra, Kimberly Calvin, Damon Alexander
4. Elected Official Compensation Advisory Board of Gil Botello (Ward 3
Appointment)
RESULT: APPROVED [53]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Alexander, Mayor Tran
NOES: Sandra Ibarra, Ben Reynoso, Kimberly Calvin
5. Personnel Commission Appointment of Reginald L. Woods (Mayor’s
Appointment)
RESULT: APPROVED [80]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander,
Mayor Tran
6. Personnel Commission Appointment of Leticia O. Briggs (Mayor’s
Appointment)
RESULT: APPROVED [80]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander,
Mayor Tran
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are voted on in a single
motion unless a council or staff member has pulled the item for more discussion.
City manager Charles Montoya announced that staff would be pulling item No. 21
from the Agenda.
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RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PULLED ITEMS
NO.19, NO. 33, AND NO. 39 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
7. California for All Animals Grant Award
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-001:
1. Accepting a grant award in the amount of $125,000 from UC Davis for
animal services programs; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to conduct all negotiations, signings, and
submittals of all necessary documents to receive the grant award; and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to
amend the FY 2023/24 Budget to appropriate $125,000 of the grant
funding in both revenues and expenditures for animal shelter programs
and services.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
8. Accept Donation Funds from Stater Bros. Charities
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-002:
1. Accepting a donation in the amount of $7,000 from Stater Bros. Charities; and
2. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the
FY 2023/24 budget in both revenues and expenses and appropriate $7,000
to be used towards animal shelter programs and services.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024002 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
9. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2024375 (Ward 5)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California
adopt Resolution No. 2024-003 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 a property located at 1199 West
41st Street, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated territory of
Arrowhead Farms; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable
Agreement to Annex.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024003 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
10. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct a Public Hearing to Order Street
Vacation (15.30439) of a Portion of Broadway Avenue East of N J Street
and North of Main Street, and Reservation of Utilities Therein (Ward 1)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-004 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 a portion of Broadway Avenue east of north J Street and north of Main
Street, and reservation of utilities therein.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024004 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
11. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2024376 (Ward 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California
adopt Resolution No. 2024-005 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 a property located at 3895 June
Street, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated area of Muscoy; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024005 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
12. Ratify and Accept the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
Ordinance No. FPD 2301 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-006 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, to ratify and accept the San Bernardino County Fire
Protection District’s (“District”) Ordinance No. FPD 23-01, which amends and
adopts the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, known as California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, based on the 2021 Edition of the International Fire
Code.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024006 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
13. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2024378 (Ward 4)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California
adopt Resolution No. 2024-007 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 a property located at 4694 North F
Street, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated territory of
Arrowhead Farms; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable
Agreement to Annex.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024007 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
14. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct Public Hearing to Order Street
Vacation (15.30437) of a Portion of Harris Street Between North I Street and
J Street and South of West 9th Street, and Reservation of Utilities Therein
(Ward 1)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-008 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 a portion of Harris Street between North I Street and J Street and
south of West 9th Street, and reservation of utilities therein.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024008 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
15. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities
District No. 20191 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 41, Tax Zone
No. 42 (Ono Hawaiian BBQ) (Ward 1)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California,
adopt Resolution No. 2024-009 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. 41) and authorizing
the levy of a special taxes therein.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024009 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
16. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct Public Hearing to Order the Street
Vacation (15.30440) of a Portion of 9th Street and a Portion of Tippecanoe
Avenue, and Reservation of Utilities Therein (Ward 1)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-010 declaring its intent to conduct a public
hearing to order the vacation of a portion of 9th Street and a portion of
Tippecanoe Avenue and reservation of utilities therein.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024010 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
17. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District
No. 20191 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 38, Tax Zone No. 39
(InNOut) (Ward 1)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California,
adopt Resolution No. 2024-011 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. 38) and authorizing
the levy of a special taxes therein.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024011 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
18. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities
District No. 20191 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 39, Tax Zone
No. 40 (Ward 1) Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California,
adopt Resolution No. 2024-012 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. 39) and authorizing
the levy of a special taxes therein.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024012 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
19. San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust Letter of Intent (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City to join the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust
by submitting a Letter of Intent to the San Bernardino Council of Government.
RESULT: APPROVED JOINING REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
Council Member Sanchez pulled this item for a separate vote. He asked staff why the
City cannot have its own housing trust. Interim CED Director Mary Lanier explained
that this was due to resource constraints such as staff, time, and expertise.
20. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities
District No. 20191 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 40, Tax Zone No.
41 (Quick Quack) (Ward 5)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California,
adopt Resolution No. 2024-013 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. 40) and authorizing
the levy of a special taxes therein.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024013 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
21. Approve Professional Service Agreement with SB Express One LLC (All Wards)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California:
1. Approve the Professional Service Agreement with SB Express One LLC
(Super 8 Motel) for the provision of motel rooms ranging from 28 rooms
(minimum) to 75 rooms (maximum) for a total amount not to exceed
$1,008,000 and for a term beginning January 17, 2024, through January
17, 2025.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and
execute any further agreements or documents as necessary to
effectuate the implementation of the Motel Voucher Program.
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This item (No. 21) was pulled by the City Manager.
22. Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule for the Planner Classification Series
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-014 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California: 1. Amending the City-wide salary schedule for the planner classification series. 2. Reclassifying the Deputy Director/City Planner (U) to City Planner (U).
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024014 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
23. Basic Compensation Plan for Parttime, Temporary and Seasonal Employees
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-015 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Approving a basic compensation plan for part-time, temporary and seasonal employees. 2. Amending the City-wide salary schedule for full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024015[70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
24. Side Letter Agreement with Various Bargaining Groups Regarding Hazard
Pay
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-028, authorizing the City Manager to
execute side letter agreements with various bargaining groups regarding hazard
pay.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024028 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
25. Amendments to Professional Services Agreements for Legal Services (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute:
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1. Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo for representation in the
Andrea Miller (II) v. City of San Bernardino, 4th District Court of Appeals
Case No. E080807
2. Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Stream,
Kim, Hicks, Wrage & Alfaro for representation in the Andrea Miller (II) v.
City of San Bernardino, 4th District Court of Appeals Case No. E080807
3. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, for representation in the Estate of Rob
Marquise Adams, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, US District Court Case
No. 5:2022cv02206
4. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for the provision of legal
services in connection with the case entitled Brian Pellis, et al. v. City of
San Bernardino, et al US District Court Case No. CIVSB 2226731
5. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, for representation in Deshawn Wright v.
City of San Bernardino, United States District Court, Case No.
5:21-0032-CAS
6. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Jones &
Mayer, for representation of City employee Imran Ahmed in Deshawn
Wright v. City of San Bernardino, United States District Court, Case No.
5:21-0032-CAS
RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENTS TO LEGAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
26. Approve Professional Service Agreements with CivicPlus. LLC. (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Service
Agreement with CivicPlus. LLC. for CivicEngage Central hosting,
migration, training, and implementation services for a total amount not to
exceed $193,000 over a term beginning after approval of the contract
renewable for a 60-month term; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to issue a purchase order in the
amount of $93,000.03 to CivicPlus for the development, migration, and
hosting of a new City website.
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RESULT: APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
27. Establish a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation named of
“Friends of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Foundation.”
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-016 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take the steps
necessary to establish a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation named
“Friends of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Foundation”
to support the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department’s
programs and initiatives.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024016 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
28. Accept Grant Award for Lytle Creek Park and Community Center
Renovations
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-017 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Accepting a grant award in the amount of $1,000,000 from the San
Manuel Band of Mission Indians for renovations to Lytle Creek Park and
Community Center;
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations,
signings, and submittal of all necessary documents to receive the grant
award; and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend
the FY2023/24 Budget to appropriate $1,000,000 in grant funding for the
Lytle Creek Park and Community Center Renovation projects.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024017 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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29. Approve the Purchase of a Mobile Diesel Generator Through the Home
and Community Based Services (HCBS) Senior Nutrition Infrastructure Grant
Program
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2024-018 to:
1. Accept and approve Request for Quotation (RFQ) F-23-77 for the
purchase of a mobile diesel generator through the Home and Community
Based Services Senior Nutrition Infrastructure Grant Program
(HCBS-NI);
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Vendor Services Agreement
(VSA) between the City of San Bernardino and Bell Electrical Supply
Co., Inc. for the purchase of a new mobile towable diesel generator; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to issue a purchase order in the
amount of
$136,089 to Bell Electrical Supply Co., Inc.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024018 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
30. Accept the RFP 2239 Youth Enrichment Programs Award for Fiscal Year
2023/2024
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt resolution 2024-019:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept the award for
RFP No. 22-39 Youth Enrichment Programs for an amount not to exceed
$145,000 through Fiscal Year 2023/2024;
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to conduct all negotiations,
signing, and submittals of necessary documents to receive RFP awards;
and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend
the budget in both revenue and expenditures by $145,000 and
appropriate the funds for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024019 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
31. Accept the FY 2022 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-020 authorizing:
1. The City Manager or designee to accept the FY 2022 Department of
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Justice, Project Safe Neighborhoods grant funding; and
2. The Director of Finance and Management Services to amend FY
2023/24 Adopted Budget appropriating $200,000 in both revenue and
expenditures.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024020 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
32. Contract Amendment Approval – Mt. Vernon Storm Drain Project (Ward 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Onward Engineering in the amount of $19,612.50, for a total
contract amount of $164,539.50 from Storm Drain DIF funding and extend the
contract through anticipated completion date of December 30th, 2024.
RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
33. Rejecting Construction Bids for the Clean California Local Grant
Program (All Wards)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-021 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Rejecting Construction Bids for the Clean California Local
Grant Program for the 4th Street Alley Beautification project.
RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024021 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
This item was pulled by Council Members Ibarra, Reynoso, and Alexander for
separate vote and discussion. Public Works Director Lee Merrill presented this item.
He advised that staff needed to rescope the job, do a “job walk” with potential bidders,
and expand the bid period. He advised that the new bid should gather a much better
response.
34. Agreement with Yunex, LLC., for Traffic Signal Intersection OnCall and
Emergency 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 to execute a Maintenance Services
Agreement with Yunex, LLC., for traffic signal intersection on-call and
emergency repair services; and
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2. Authorize the Director of Finance to issue a purchase order in the amount
of $600,000 to Yunex, LLC.
RESULT: APPROVED MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
35. Task Order Issued to TransTech Engineers for Project Management
Services for the San Bernardino Hope Campus Project (Navigation Center)
and Norman F. Feldheym Library Revitalization Projects. (Ward 1)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California,
1. Approve two task orders (Transtech003 and Transtech004) to
TransTech Engineering for program management services for the San
Bernardino Hope Campus Project (Navigation Center) and Norman F.
Feldheym Library Revitalization project, as part of the existing
Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Engineering Services, and
2. Authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order in the amount of
$296,400 for the Hope Campus Project and $197,600 for the Feldheym
Library Project.
RESULT: APPROVED TASK ORDERS [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
36. Contract Amendment Approval – Pepper Avenue Rehabilitation Project
(Wards 3, 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 and: Approve
Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kabbara
Engineering in the amount of $10,000, for a total contract amount of $255,531 for
Pepper Avenue Rehabilitation Project and extend the term of the agreement
through the anticipated completion date of December 30, 2024.
RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
37. Approve Final Tract Map No. 20495 (Ward 4)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-022 by the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving Final Tract Map No. 20495 (Subdivision 21-13)
involving the subdivision of five (5) parcels (APN 0285-211-05, 21, 22, 23, and
25) containing approximately 14.7 acres into one hundred thirty-three (133)
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single-family residential lots and nine (9) lettered lots for common facility
improvements, located on the northwest corner of E. Highland Avenue and N.
Palm Avenue, accepting the public dedications as set forth on said map; and
authorizing execution of the standard form of agreement for the subdivision
improvements.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024022 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
38. Contract Change Order Approval – Pavement Rehabilitation at Three
Locations Ward 3
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to allocate
an additional $643,910.10 to fund the change order to complete the
pavement improvements "Project"; and
2. Approve the Construction Contract Change Order with Matich
Corporation Company in the amount of $643,910.10 to complete the
"Project"; and
3. Authorize the project construction and construction contingencies in the
total amount of $693,000 to provide pavement improvements to
complete the "Project"; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund,
if necessary, to complete the project.
RESULT: APPROVED CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
39. Cancellation of January 17, 2024, Public Hearing Regarding Solid
Waste Rate Increases and Resolution Adopting Rates for Solid Waste
Services, Approving Third Amendment to the City’s Exclusive Franchise
Agreement for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing and Disposal
Services with Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc., and Finding the Action
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
1. Cancel the Proposition 218 Public Hearing to receive comments on
the proposed rate increases and Third Amendment to the City’s
Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Integrated Solid Waste collection,
processing and disposal Services with Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.
(“Burrtec”) on the January 17, 2024, Mayor and City Council Meeting;
and
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2. Instruct staff to establish a new timeline for implementation of proposed
rates (to include public hearings), SB 1383 adoption, and potential
amendments to the City’s agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.
before July 30th, 2024.
RESULT: APPROVED CANCELLATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin
ABSENT: Damon Alexander
Council Member Sanchez pulled this item for discussion and separate vote. Public
Works Director Lynn Merrill advised that staff are currently still in discussion with
Burrtec, and they plan on bringing an item with rate information back to the Mayor and
City Council in March 2024, holding a Public Hearing on May 1, 2024, and having a new
rate in place by approximately July 1, 2024. He also reminded everyone that the current
contract with Burrtec does not end until 2026.
SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT
The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday,
January 17, 2024, at 6:43 p.m. The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City
Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned to
the Regular Meeting on January 17, 2024, at the Feldheym Central Library located at
555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92401. The Regular Meeting began at
7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024
7:00 PM
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday,
January 17, 2024, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status
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 Montoya City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present
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7:00 PM
Prior to beginning Public Comments, City Attorney Sonia Carvalho made an
announcement that a federal judge had issued a preliminary injunction against the City,
requiring the City to stop the “clean-up” activities of homeless encampments, if the
clean-up activities result in displacement of individuals without due process. She
advised that staff from the Police Department and Parks and Recreation will be
informed regarding what activities they are allowed to continue.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Rikke Johnson stated that the City is suffering from “urban decay” regarding planning.
He also asked that there be better landscaping done for the State St./University Pkwy.
extension.
Mike Hartley commented that he is “sick of” the City spending so much time on
homeless issues. He does not approve of the injunction.
James Smith commended Jayden Daniels, Heisman Trophy winner from San
Bernardino. He also said that Lydie from Parks and Recreation is doing a great job.
Diane Watern spoke about a dog that recently died at the animal shelter. She stated
that it is time to help the animals.
Rose Ward commented about Item No. 5. She said that the meeting time should not be
changed because it will be inconvenient for people who work.
Sharon Negrete spoke about the animal shelter. She asked that the Mayor and City
Council go to the shelter and see the poor conditions.
Selina M. expressed disappointment with the agreement with other cities to provide
animal care services. She stated that out shelter is already too full and local animals
should be the priority.
Georgia Lykouretzos stated that animals in the animal shelter are not being taken care
of.
Al Palazzo informed that he has many ideas to share with the City regarding
development Downtown.
Lydia Savala asked that the mobile animal spay and neuter clinic vehicle be utilized.
Frank Montes, Chairman of the Board for the Hispanic Coalition of Small Businesses,
commented that the City needs to help small businesses. He provided a website,
www.hcsb.us.org, for businesses to apply for assistance.
John Shollenberger stated that the City Council has been voting on items in a way that
is reckless, fiscally irresponsible, and political in nature. He said that the Mayor has a lot
of responsibility, and it is time for her to change course.
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Dolores Armstead asked why there wasn’t a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the State
St./University Pkwy. extension. She also asked for an update on the General Plan and
the “Oxbow” debris pile in the 5th Ward.
E. Negrete inquired as to what will happen to the City now that AB1418 for Crime-Free
Housing no longer exists.
Christian Shaughnessy informed that he is running for office in March 2024. He stated
that the City needs transformational change.
Keith Benitez asked that people volunteer to help with the County of San Bernardino’s
“Homeless Point in Time Count” on January 25th.
Ollie Espinoza thanked the City Council for approving the Regional Housing Trust and
reminded people about the Point in Time Count.
Ulyzes stated that he is part of the Youth Advisory Board. He asked people to volunteer
for the Point in Time Count.
Mykayah thanked the City Council for approving the Regional Housing Trust. He stated
that there is nothing nice to say about the “left side” of the dais.
Less commented that he would like Chris Shaughnessy to be elected to Ward 3. He
asked that the meeting time not be changed.
Treasure Ortiz spoke about the money that the City pays to the fire department and
expressed that she is happy the Burrtec contract is being renegotiated. She advised
that she is running for the 7th Ward in the upcoming election.
Jr. Carrillo commented that he supports changing the time of the Mayor and City
Council meetings. He stated that if issues are important to people, they will make time
to come to the meetings.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC1622: Floodplain Ordinance (FPO) (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Ordinance No. MC1622: adopting a new Chapter 8.79 of the City of
San Bernardino municipal code; adopting flood hazard maps; designating City Engineer
as the floodplain administrator; and repealing Chapter 19.16 of the City of San
Bernardino municipal code.
RESULT: APPROVED THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. MC1622
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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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 28A to Community Facilities District 20191
(Ward 5)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Hold a Public Hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024023 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 le vying the amended special tax within the area proposed to be
annexed to Community Facilities District No. 20191 (Maintenance Services)
(Annexation No. 28A) ; and
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024024 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring election results for Community Facilities District
No. 20191 (Maintenance Services) Tax Zone 29; and
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No.
MC1623 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
amending Ordinance No. MC1522 and levying special taxes to be collected
during Fiscal Year 20232024 to pay 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. 20191 (Maintenance Services); and
6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC1623 for February 21, 2024.
City Manager Charles Montoya stated that Item No. 2 was being pulled from the
agenda due to new Statemandated noticing requirements.
3. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 37 to Community Facilities District 20191
(Ward 3)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Hold a Public Hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-025 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. 20191 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No.
37); and
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-026 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, declaring election results for Community Facilities
District No. 20191 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 37); and
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No.
MC1624 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
amending Ordinance No. MC1522 and levying special taxes to be collected during
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Fiscal Year 20232024 to pay 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. 20191 (Maintenance Services); and
6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC1624 for February 21, 2024.
City Manager Charles Montoya stated that Item No. 3 was being pulled from the
agenda due to new Statemandated noticing requirements.
DISCUSSION
4. Adopting Resolution No. 2024027 and Introducing Ordinance No. MC1625
Amending Chapter 2.10 and Chapter 2.15, Adding Chapter 2.83, and Amending
Sections 3.16.060 and 19.70.036(D)(14)(D) of the San Bernardino Municipal Code
Regarding Updating Titles and Organizational Duties of Various City Departments
and Department Heads (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-027:
a. Restructuring the Community and Economic Development Department
by creating the Community Development & Housing Department and the
Economic Development Department
b. Retitling the Human Resources Department to Human Resources and
Risk Management Department
c. Retitling the Finance Department to Finance and Management Services
Department
d. Retitling the Director and Deputy Director of Human Resources (U)
Classification
e. Retitling the Deputy Director of Finance (U) Classification
f. Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule for fulltime, parttime,
temporary, and seasonal position; and
2. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-
1625 amending Chapter 2.10 and Chapter 2.15, adding Chapter 2.83, and
amending sections 3.16.060 and 19.70.036(D)(14)(D) of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code regarding updating titles and organizational duties of various City
Departments and Department Heads.
Deputy City Manager Suzie Soren presented this item. There were no questions or
comments from the Mayor and City Council.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024027 AND INTRODUCED
ORDINANCE NO. MC-1625 [7-0]
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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5. Introduction of Ordinance No. MC1626 Amending Section 2.58.010 of the
Municipal Code Relating to the Time and Location of Regular Meetings (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No.
MC1626 amending Section 2.58.010 of Chapter 2.58 of Title 2 of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code relating to the time and location of regular meetings.
Assistant City Manager Edelia Eveland presented this item. Council Member Sanchez
opined that he would like to change the meeting time to 3:00 PM, beginning with Closed
Session. Council Members Calvin and Alexander stated that they are opposed to
changing the meeting time. Council Member Ibarra asked to clarify that this item does
not change the meeting time. City Attorney Carvalho confirmed that it allows flexibility
for the Mayor and City Council to change the time in the future.
RESULT: APPROVED THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. MC1626
AND GAVE DIRECTION TO STAFF TO BRING BACK A
RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE THE START TIME OF MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AFTER THE ADOPTION OF THE
ORDINANCE [7-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Kimberly Calvin
6. Election of Mayor Pro Tempore (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, open nominations for a member of the City Council to serve as Mayor Pro
Tempore with an effective date of December 20, 2023.
Council Member Sanchez nominated 4th Ward Council Member Fred Shorett. Council
Member Calvin nominated 5th Ward Council Member Ben Reynoso. The vote was taken
on the first nomination and was approved, so not further votes were taken.
RESULT: APPROVED THE NOMINATION OF COUNCIL MEMBER FRED
SHORETT AS MAYOR PRO TEMPORE [4-3]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett
NOES: Ben Reynoso, Kimberly Calvin, Damon Alexander
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
At this time, the Mayor and City Council shared updates with the community. Highlights
included the upcoming Homeless Point in Time Count, Coffee with a Cop on January
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16th, neighborhood meetings, the Dodger Dream Field at Blair Park, and Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day celebrations. Council Member Ibarra attended virtual training to volunteer
at the Point in Time count.
The Mayor and City Council Members asked that the meeting be adjourned, and a
moment of silence observed, in honor of community members who have passed away:
Lucy A. Romero, Carolyn Sue Johnson Conley, Luis Leon, Venus Williams, Jack Wolf,
and Daniel Cervantes.
The Mayor and City Council convened to Closed Session at 8:59 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
7. Closed Session
Recommendation:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i. Dennis Bergman, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Jennifer Abraham,
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVBS2134966
ii. Estate of Rob Marquise Adams, by and through its personal Representatives,
Tamika King, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, United States District Court Case
No. 5:22CV02206 JGBSP
iii. Brian Pellis, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVSB222673
iv. Gary Schuelke v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Case Nos.
ADJ13946643, ADJ13946133, ADJ11395684, ADJ11395701, ADJ6436925, and
ADJ4544196
v. Frank Alvarez v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Case No.
ADJ1477022
vi. Douglas Heath v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Comp. Case No.
ADJ11111333
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no reportable action from Closed Session
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, January 17,
2024 at 9:34 p.m.
The next Special 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, January 31, 2024, in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6th
Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. Open Session will begin at 3:00 p.m.
By:________________________
Genoveva Rocha, CMC