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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, MAY 1, 2024
4:00 PM
Closed Session was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by Mayor Tran on Wednesday, May 1,
2024, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present 4:08 p.m.
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Absent
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Damon L Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present Left 7:58 p.m.
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Charles A. 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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4:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (d) of Section 54956.9:
one case
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: City of San Bernardino v. Arrowhead Lodge No. 896, I.B.P.O.E. of W
et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. Case No. CIVSB2221041
C) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager (City Manager-Initiated Goal Setting Process)
D) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section
54956.9: one case
The Mayor and City Council convened into Closed Session at 4:04 p.m.
5:00 P.M.
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:23 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Gwen Dowdy-Rodgers from Church of the Living God led the invocation, and
Joselyn Campos from Fairfax Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported that there were four closed session matters on
the agenda. There was reportable action for Item B, an update on the existing litigation,
and the City Council gave directions to authorize the filing of a receivership action.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 2005 and
Development Permit TypeD 2003 – Amazing 34 Project Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-078 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving Development Permit Type D 20-03 to allow the development and establishment of an industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet on a project site comprised of (3) parcels containing s total of approximately 4.02 acres located on the northeast corner of S. Waterman Avenue and E. Central Avenue (Attachment 1); and
2. Introduce for the first reading, Ordinance No. MC-1637 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 changing the Zoning District Classification from Office Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) of two (2) parcels containing a total of approximately 3.84 acres, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment 4).
3. Schedule the adoption of the above Ordinance for the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on May 15th, 2024.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 6:26 p.m.
Director of Community Development and Housing Gabriel Elliott and Senior Planner
Travis Martin provided the presentation.
There were three public speakers.
Dolores Armstead spoke in opposition to the approval of the warehouse.
Chase Preciado, from the law firm Lozeau Drury, spoke in opposition to the
warehouse approval, referencing the written public comment he submitted.
Less spoke in opposition to the approval of the warehouse, and the zoning needs to
be updated.
The public hearing was closed at 6:45 p.m.
Council Member Calvin asked about updating the general plan with truck routes for
the warehouses that are being approved. She also asked regarding the code
amendment not being approved by the Planning Commission.
Director of Community Development and Housing Gabriel Elliott explained that the
amendment failed because six (6) commissioners were present, the vote was 4-2,
and five (5) votes were needed to approve it.
Council Member Sanchez made a motion that a condition of approval be to
relocate parking spaces to the south corner of the parcel and the warehouse to the
north due to the warehouse's proximity to Central Ave. He also suggested moving
the exit from Waterman Ave. to Central Ave. for safety reasons. However, his
motion was not seconded.
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Council Member Ibarra made a substitute motion to take the item back to the
Planning Commission for their review and approval. Council Member Calvin
seconded the motion. There was a tie vote 3-3 and Mayor Tran voted to break the
tie. The motion failed 4-3.
City Manager Charles Montoya and City Attorney Sonia Carvalho suggested
approving the substitute motion, and if the developers have issues, they will get
back to City Council.
Council Member Shorett made the motion to approve the staff recommendation
without conditions.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION AND INTRODUCED
FIRST READING MC1637 [42]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Figueroa, Shorett, Alexander, and Mayor Tran
NOES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
The result was a tie vote, and Mayor Tran was granted a vote to break the tie.
2. Proposed Fiscal Year 202425 Annual Action Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership and
Emergency Solutions Grant Programs (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing to obtain citizens’ comments on the proposed
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and
Emergency Solutions Grant Programs; and
2. Consider any necessary changes to the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25
Annual Action Plan and direct staff to return on May 15, 2024, with the
final Annual Action Plan for consideration prior to submittal to the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and
execute any further documents as necessary to effectuate the
submittal of the HUD Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and
certification to HUD.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.
Director of Community Development and Housing Gabriel Elliott and Senior
Management Analyst William Lampi provided the presentation.
There were six public speakers.
Terry Boykins, Project Fighting Chance asked, the Mayor and City Council to be
considered for the Community Development Block Grant funding.
Jorge Zatarain, Director of Operations at El Sol Neighborhood Educational
Center, asked the Mayor and City Council for their approval of the grant.
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Isacc Mendez, Program Manager at El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center,
also spoke in support of their grant from the Community Development Block
Grant funding.
Alicia Cortes, a member of El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center, spoke
about the center's activities and asked that the Mayor and City Council approve
their grant.
Karen Suarez, Vice President of Collective Impact, expressed support for El Sol
Neighborhood Educational Center. She talked about implementing a program to
help current renters become homeowners.
Miriam Nieto spoke in support of El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center funding
and said the Police Department is a great example to the other departments in the
city.
The public hearing was closed at 7:40 p.m.
Council Member Sanchez amended the recommendation to award a quarter
million dollars in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to El Sol, a
quarter million dollars to Project Fighting Chance, and a million dollars for three
dilapidated baseball fields, one in Gutierrez Park and two at Encanto Park.
Council Member Calvin asked to include a pocket park (Bobby Vega Park) in
Council Member’s Sanchez amendment.
Gabriel Elliott, Director of Community Development and Housing, stated he would
provide an update after staff review the City Council’s recommendation. The City
Council will take action on May 15, 2024.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [40]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Ben Reynoso, Damon Alexander
APPOINTMENTS
3. Planning Commission Appointment of George J. Karaiscos (Ward 7)
4. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Appointment of
Lata M. Wilson (Ward 7)
There was a consensus of the Mayor and City Council to vote on Item Nos. 3 and 4 in a
single vote.
No presentation was made for Item Nos. 3 and 4, the appointees were present, and City
Clerk Genoveva Rocha administered the Oath of Office.
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RESULT: APPROVED APPOINTMENT ITEMS NO. 3 & 4 [40]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Ben Reynoso, Damon Alexander
PRESENTATIONS
5. Youth Civic Engagement Council Certificates of Recognition (All Wards)
Mayor Tran presented the Certificates of Recognition to Alejandro Uribe and
Alexandra Gilbert. Allanhi Chapman and Silvana Vazquez were not in attendance.
6. Proclamation for Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Month in the City of
San Bernardino – May 2024 (All Wards)
Mayor Tran presented the Proclamation to Michael Schicora and his Aquatics Team.
7. Proclamation for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage
(AANHPI) Month in the City of San Bernardino – May 2024 (All Wards)
Mayor Tran presented the Proclamation to Ms. Ericka Rios and Ms. Danthu
Pham from Belvedere Elementary School.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
At this time, public comments were heard.
Jim Mulvihill spoke in support of item number 19.
Rikke Van Johnson spoke on the closed session investigation.
Claudia Casillas, a student from California State University of San Bernardino, spoke
about the social welfare project she participated in with her classmates.
Dolores Armstead made several comments. She spoke on the meeting starting late, the
City Manager submitting projects with a tight deadline, and Council Member Sanchez's
comments. She also spoke on the report from August 2023.
Claudia Casillas thanked Gabriel Elliott for helping her get the proper permits to open
her business in the city. She asked the Mayor and City Council to help the department
ease the process for permits.
Mike Hartley spoke on the meeting starting late and the warehouse development.
Luis Ojeda spoke about the meeting start time and the need for a response from the
City Manager.
Mrs. P spoke about creating environments that are unhealthy for the children in the
community and not having a vision for the city.
Georgia Lykouretzos asked the Mayor and City Council for their support to help the
Animal Shelter.
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David Freidmen thanked the Public Works department for supporting the Clean
California Grant to help clean an alley downtown. He also supports housing for Police
Officers but was disappointed with the approval of the warehouse.
Dr. Gwen Dowdy-Rogers of Arrowhead United Way asked for the Mayor and City
Council's support to help veterans. She also spoke of the lack of communication
between the City Manager and the Mayor and City Council.
Karen Suarez spoke in support of the PlaceWorks agreement. This agreement will help
the city move forward with the general plan.
L’Rea Robinson spoke on several items from previous Mayor and City Council
meetings: the funding for the homeless, the Censuring of Council Member Calvin, and
the lawsuit from a previous City Manager candidate.
Les spoke about the hiring of the city manager and the police department not
responding to the residents.
Al Palazzo spoke on rebuilding the city and his vision.
Carolyn Tillman asked to be respectful and professional to the residents of San
Bernardino. She also spoke about the closed session investigation.
Jim Penman spoke on the positive things happening in the city. He thanked
Congressman Pete Aguilar for the cameras in the city and the fundraising at the Mexico
Café to help raise money for the K-9s. He also mentioned the Arrowhead Country Club
anniversary celebration in August, and the Chamber of Commerce will host their law
enforcement appreciation dinner on May 22nd at the Elks Club.
At this time, City Clerk Genoveva Rocha addressed the Mayor and City Council
regarding written public comments and ADA accommodations.
The following submitted written comments: Tim Dorame, Victoria Yundt, and the written
correspondence from Mr. Johnson.
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 ITEM NO.
9 FOR DISCUSSION [50]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso and Damon Alexander
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8. Approval of the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Hope the Mission for Homeless Outreach Services Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Hope the Mission to extend the term of the agreement by one (1) year to oversee the City’s Homeless Outreach Project.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFFS RECOMMENDATION [50]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso and Damon Alexander
9. Final Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. MC1636 Development
Code Amendment 2402 (Emergency Shelter Overlay)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Ordinance No. MC-1636, approving Development Code
Amendment 24-02 amending the following sections and chapter:
1. Section 19.02.50 (Basic Provisions – Definitions).
2. Section 19.06.020; Table 06.01 (Commercial Zones - Development
Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses).
3. Section 19.08.020; Table 08.01 (Industrial Zones - Development
Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses)
4. Chapter 19.10-E (Emergency Shelter Overlay) of the City of San
Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the
development standards for Emergency Shelters in compliance with state law;
and
5. Finding that Development Code Amendment 24-02 is exempt from review
under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Council Member Ibarra pulled this item for a separate vote.
Council Member Sanchez motioned and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Shorett, but the
motion failed 3-2, with Council Member Ibarra and Council Member Calvin voting in
opposition.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated that the city council must give at least four (4) votes
to adopt an ordinance.
Council Member Sanchez made a motion to continue the item to the second meeting in
May. The motion was seconded by Council Member Calvin and the motion to continue
passed.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reminded the City Council the Ordinance was related to a
resolution to resolve issues with the state’s department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD).
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Director of Community Development and Housing Gabriel Elliott stated that the deadline
for response will be before the next meeting.
City Council Members voted to reconsider bringing the item back. Council Member
Sanchez made the motion, which was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Shorett. The
motion passed 4-1, with Council Member Ibarra voting in opposition.
The final result was:
RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE MC1636 [41]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
NOES: Sandra Ibarra
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso and Damon Alexander
10. Encroachment Permit and Covenant Agreement with the San Manuel
Band of Mission Indians (Ward 4)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California,
adopt Resolution No. 2024-079 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute an
Encroachment Permit and Covenant Agreement with the San Manuel Band of
Mission Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe, for the encroachment of
two improvements that include an above ground wayfinding sign and a primary
directional monument sign located at Victoria Avenue north of Lynwood Drive and
southwest of Piedmont Drive, San Bernardino, California.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024079 [50]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso and Damon Alexander
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11. Updating Assessment Engineer's Reports Previously Formed
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-080 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, initiating the proceedings to levy and collect
assessments for FY 2024/25 in Assessment Districts pursuant to the
Constitution and the City Charter, appointing the Engineer of Record, and
ordering preparation of Engineer's Report.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024080 [50]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso and Damon Alexander
12. Resolutions Updating the Bank and Investment Account Signature
Authority (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, and the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the former
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino adopt the attached
Resolutions updating the City’s and Successor Agency’s bank and investment
account signature authority:
1. 2024-081 – Wells Fargo Bank, City;
2. 2024-082 – Wells Fargo Bank, Successor Agency;
3. 2024-083 – U.S. Bank, City;
4. 2024-084 – U.S. Bank, Successor Agency;
5. 2024-085 – BNY (Bank of New York) Mellon, City;
6. 2024-086 – BNY (Bank of New York) Mellon, Successor Agency;
7. 2024-087 – Citizens Business Bank, Successor Agency;
8. 2024-088 – Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), City; and
9. 2024-089 – Authorized Brokers or Dealers for the City and Successor Agency.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOS. 2024080 through 2024089 [50]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso and Damon Alexander
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13. Receive and File the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the
Year Ended June 30, 2023 (All Wards) Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
for the Year Ended June 30, 2023.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [50]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso and Damon Alexander
14. Library Literacy Program Grant Funding (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-092, authorizing the Director of Finance
and Management Services to amend and appropriate $29,786 in grant funding
from the California Department of Education in both revenues and expenditures to
the Fiscal Year 2023 – 2024 Operating Budget for the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act program.
RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024092 [50]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso and Damon Alexander
15. COPS Grant Application (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the Police Department to apply for funding for five police
officer positions through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant
program.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [50]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso and Damon Alexander
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16. Receive and File San Bernardino Municipal Water Department’s Audited
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023
(All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department’s
audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for water and sewer utilities for
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2023.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [50]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso and Damon Alexander
17. Adopt a Resolution Adding Dignity Moves as a Joint Applicant with the
City and Lutheran Social Services of Southern California for the Homekey
3.0 Grant Funding Application (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-093 authorizing a joint application to and
participation in the Homekey Program with Lutheran Social Services of Southern
California and Dignity Moves.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024093 [50]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso and Damon Alexander
18. Peace Officer Housing Incentive Program
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file the report and presentation regarding the potential for
a Peace Officer Housing Incentive Program for all full-time sworn staff.
Council Member Sanchez expressed concern on the loan forgiveness due to the lack of
details on the process in the staff report. He also requested the cost of including all
employees in the program.
City Manager Charles Montoya asked to pull the item and review each Council
Member's recommendations.
Council Member Ibarra recommended offering down payment assistance to first time
home buyers and adding all city staff, as well as loan forgiveness incentive for doctors
and nurses.
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Council Member Figueroa asked if the city is responsible for the difference in the
interest rate and if the program could be terminated by the direction of the City Council,
not by the City Manager.
City Manager Charles Montoya explained that staff will look into the interest rate, and
termination of the program will be up to the City Council, but the termination of an
individual in the program could be done by the City Manager.
The item was pulled by staff and will return after review of Council Member
recommendations.
19. Contract Amendment for PlaceWorks for the preparation of the City’s
General Plan Update and other related documents (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve a contract amendment for PlaceWorks in the amount not to
exceed $634,825.09.
Gabriel Elliott, Director of Community Development and Housing, announced that the
attachments in the staff report contained an incorrect statement. The PowerPoint and
contract amendment should state that the dollar amount shall be increased by
$634,821.09 instead of shall not exceed $634, 825.09.
Director of Community Development and Housing Gabriel Elliott gave the presentation.
At this time, there was a discussion to extend the meeting.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho announced the meeting rules and the Resolution No.
2024-029 adopted February 21, 2024, stating that all meetings are scheduled to
terminate at 10:00 p.m., and at 9:00 p.m., the City Council must determine which items
on the agenda they want to discuss prior to 10 p.m. A majority vote of the City Council is
required to extend the meeting beyond 10 p.m. to discuss specific items.
There was a motion by Council Member Sanchez to only discuss Item No. 19 and
continue the remaining items to the next meeting on May 15, 2024. Council Member
Figueroa seconded the motion.
RESULT: DISCUSS ITEM NO. 19 AND CONTINUE THE REMAINING ITEMS
NO. 20, 21, AND 22 TO THE NEXT MEETING [41]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
NOES: Sandra Ibarra
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso and Damon Alexander
The Mayor and City Council continued to discuss Item No. 19.
Council Member Ibarra asked who had approved additional contracts for
the additional work done by PlaceWorks.
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City Manager Charles Montoya commented that the approval was done before his
appointment.
Council Member Sanchez suggested that staff should have included an itemized list of
how the four million dollars were spent.
Woody Allen, PlaceWorks, explained the changes in the housing element laws that
increase the contract's cost.
Mark Hoffman, Associate Principal, PlaceWorks described the major documents that
were approved by Housing and Community Development (HCD) and required
amendment, the Group Home Technical Advisory Memorandum, and Emergency
Shelter.
Council Member Calvin asked PlaceWorks if there would be new laws in the state
regarding the Housing Element that could cost the city more money.
Mark Hoffman explained that once the Housing Element is adopted and rezoned, any
new laws would not affect the city because the Housing Element would be considered
compliant.
Woody Allen, PlaceWorks, stated that the any additional cost would only be added if
PlaceWorks did not receive what is required from the city and their work is delayed.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [41]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
NOES: Sandra Ibarra
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso, Damon Alexander
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, May 1,
2024, at 10:22 p.m., in memory of Aaron Michael Mlynarski, a member of the
community.
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, May 15, 2024, in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6th Street,
San Bernardino, California 92410. Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and Open
Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.
By:_________________________
Genoveva Rocha, CMC