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ANNOTATED AGENDA
FOR THE
Regular MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM – OPEN SESSION
FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG
Theodore Sanchez Helen Tran
Damon L. Alexander
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
Sandra Ibarra Rochelle Clayton
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 Acting CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa Sonia Carvalho
Council Member, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett Genoveva Rocha
Mayor Pro-Tem, WARD 4 CITY CLERK
Ben Reynoso
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 5
Kimberly Calvin
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
City of San Bernardino
201 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
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ANNOTATED AGENDA
FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR
HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT
POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
4:00 PM
Closed Session was called to order at 4:04 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday,
June 5, 2024, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, 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 Via Zoom for Closed Session
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Rochelle Clayton Acting City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Absent
Telicia Lopez Chief Deputy 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 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time public comments for Closed Session were heard.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
i. Maliya Guercy v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior
Court, Case No. CIVSB2305758
ii. Timothy EmonMoran v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation
Appeals Board, Case No. ADJ12785217
iii. Hanna Gaby Isidoro Oropeza v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino
Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2224327
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Lutheran Social Services Site, 1354 N. G Street, San Bernardino, CA
92405 (APN 014519307, 08, 10, and 22) Agency Negotiator: City Manager, or
designee Negotiating Parties: Lutheran Social Services Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of Easement
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)): Notice of Claim, Steve Carrigan, dated November 28, 2023,
Claim No. GHC0065668
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Acting City Manager (Acting City Manager Initiated Goal Setting Process)
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)): One case
5:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 5:33 PM by Mayor Tran on Wednesday,
June 5, 2024, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
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 5:48 p.m.
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Rochelle Clayton Acting City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present
Telicia Lopez Chief Deputy City Clerk Present
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PUBLIC HEARINGS INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chaplain Joseph Paul Lujan of Victory Outreach Church led the invocation, and Mayor
Pro Tem Fred Shorett led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was reportable action from Closed Session.
The City Council voted unanimously to approve a settlement agreement for item A(i)
for Maliya Guercy in the amount of $75,000. The City Council also voted unanimously
to approve a settlement agreement for item A(iii) for Isidoro Oropeza in the amount of
$50,000.00.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Tree City USA Designation for the City of San Bernardino
2023 (All Wards)
Mayor Tran presented the designation to the Urban Forestry Service - Matt McDonald,
Public Works Director- Lynn Merrill, and Deputy Director- Ernesto Salinas and various
Public Works staff.
2. Proclamation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ (LGBTQ+)
Pride Month in the City of San Bernardino – June 2024 (All Wards)
Mayor Tran presented the Proclamation to Oscar Lobos, Project Manager of the
Family Assistance Program.
3. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 43 to Community Facilities District 2019-1
(Ward 1)
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. 2024-112 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to
the qualified electors the question of levying a special tax within the
area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No.
2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 43); and
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-113 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, Californi a, declaring election results for
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)
(Annexation No. 43); and
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance
No. MC- 1638 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and
levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023-2024
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
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to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services); and
6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1638 for July 17, 2024.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 5:43 PM.
The Mayor and City Council did not request to hear the staff report.
City Clerk Rocha reported there were no requests to speak and zero written protests.
The public hearing was closed at 5:45 PM.
RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-112 [5-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso, Damon Alexander
RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-113 [5-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso, Damon Alexander
RESULT: INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. MC-1638
[5-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso, Damon Alexander
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4. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 44 to Community Facilities District 2019-1
(Ward 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Hold a Public Hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-114 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to
the qualified electors the question of levying a special tax within the
area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No.
2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 44); and
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-115 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, declaring election results for
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)
(Annexation No. 44); and
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance
No. MC- 1639 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and
levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023-2024
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. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services); and
6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1639 for July 17, 2024.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 5:47 PM.
The Mayor and City Council did not request to hear the staff report.
City Clerk Rocha reported there were no requests to speak and zero written protests.
The public hearing was closed at 5:48 PM.
Council Member Alexander arrived at 5:48 p.m. and was present for the vote
on Ordinance MC-1639
RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-114 [5-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso, Damon Alexander
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RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-115 [5-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso, Damon Alexander
RESULT: INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. MC-1639
[6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
5. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 45 to Community Facilities District 2019-1
(Ward 3)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Hold a Public Hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-116 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to
the qualified electors the question of levying a special tax within the
area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No.
2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 45); and
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-117 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, declaring election results for
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)
(Annexation No. 45); and
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance
No. MC- 1640 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and
levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023-2024
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. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services); and
6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1640 for July 17, 2024.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 5:50 PM.
The Mayor and City Council did not request to hear the staff report.
City Clerk Rocha reported there were no requests to speak and zero written protest.
The public hearing was closed at 5:51 PM.
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RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-116 [6-0]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-117 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
RESULT: INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. MC-1640
[6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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6. Development Code Amendment 23-01 (Short-Term Rental Program) (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Hold a Public Hearing; and
2. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further
reading of Ordinance No. MC-1628 of the Mayor and City
Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting the
Short-Term Rental Program, and approving Development Code
Amendment 23-01 amending Section 19.02.020 (Basic Provisions
– Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of
San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to
establish a Short-Term Rental Program in the City of San
Bernardino; and finding that Development Code Amendment
23-01 is exempt from review under the California Environmental
Quality Act; and
3. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1628 for July 3, 2024.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 5:53 PM.
Stephanie Castro, Economic Development Project Manager provided a presentation
to the Mayor and City Council.
There were two public speakers.
The public hearing was closed at 6:17 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Shorett made a motion to ban short term rentals in the city with a
second from Council Member Figueroa.
Council Member Sanchez requested to have staff also bring back an enforcement
plan.
When the vote was taken Council Member Calvin abstained, she explained that she
did not have enough information to vote in favor or in opposition. The motion passed
with a simple majority vote.
RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO BRING BACK AN ORDINANCE BANNING
SHORT-TERM RENTALS BEFORE THE END OF THE
CALENDAR YEAR. STAFF MUST ALSO PRESENT AN
ENFORCEMENT PLAN ON HOW THE BAN WILL BE
ENFORCED. [3-2]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett
NOES: Sandra Ibarra, Damon Alexander
ABSTAIN: Kimberly Calvin
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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At this time, the agenda was re-ordered, and item No. 30, 7, and 31 we heard
together because the items related to the budget.
30. Commercial Cannabis Regulatory Program Update (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file the oral report on the Commercial Cannabis Regulatory
Program.
RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO COME BACK WITH THE NUMBER OF
VACANCIES AND A RECCOMMENDATION ON FILLING THE
REMAINING LICENSES AND FORMALIZE A PROCESS ON
HOW TO ISSUE LICENSES. STAFF MUST ALSO BRING A PLAN
TO REGULATE THE PROCESS. [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
7. Continuation of May 15, 2024, Public Hearing: Presentation of the City
Manager’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 & Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:
1. Continue the Public Hearing of the proposed Fiscal Years 2024/25
and 2025/26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan;
2. Receive and file the proposed budget for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and
2025/26 Operating and Capital Improvement Plan presentation.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 7:20 PM.
Jeannie Fortune, Acting Finance Director and Zuyva Ruiz, Budget Manager provided
a presentation to the Mayor and City Council.
There were three public speakers.
The public hearing was closed at 8:04 PM
Supplemental documentation was provided to the Mayor and City Council and made
available to the public pertaining to item No. 7. The PowerPoint Presentation was
provided after the agenda was posted.
RESULT: CONTINUED TO A SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE
END OF JUNE 2024. [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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31. Approval of the City Manager's FY 2025 & FY 2026 Operating Budget &
CIP 2025- 2029 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-139 of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, approving the City of San Bernardino’s
Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26 Operating Budget and Capital
Improvement Plan;
2. Adopt annual budgets for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and Fiscal Year
2025/26 with any City Council approved modifications made during the
Public Hearing to be incorporated into the City of San
Bernardino’s Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26 Operating Budget
and Capital Improvement Plan and included as part of the final adopted
budgets;
3. Establish the City’s Appropriations Limit as required by Article XII
of the California State Constitution; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-140 of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, approving an amendment to the
city-wide salary schedule for full-time, part-time, temporary, and
seasonal positions.
ITEM PULLED BY THE ACTING CITY MANAGER DUE TO THE CONTINUATION
OF THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING ITEM. NO ACTION TAKEN.
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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, PULLED ITEM NO. 8
AND NO. 10 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
8. Authorize and Appropriate Funding for Animal Services for the
Preparation of the Regional Partnership Agreements (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-096:
1. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to
amend the FY 2023/24 operating budget by $350,000 to cover the cost
of salary and benefits of additional positions added as a result of the
Regional Partnership Agreements for Animal Services; and
2. Increase the Animal Services Department authorized full-time position
count from 40 to 71.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
9. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the meeting minutes for the
following dates:
1. August 19, 2020, Draft Regular Meeting Minutes;
2. April 6, 2022, Draft Regular Meeting Minutes;
3. April 26, 2022, Draft Special Meeting Minutes;
4. May 4, 2022, Draft Regular Meeting Minutes;
5. June 1, 2022, Draft Regular Meeting Minutes;
6. April 6, 2023, Draft Special Meeting Minutes;
7. January 17, 2024, Regular and Special Meeting Minutes;
8. April 3, 2024, Draft Regular Meeting Minutes; and
9. May 1, 2024 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes
A correction memo was provided to the Mayor and City Council and made available to the
public pertaining to # 6 of the staff recommendation. The date on the agenda was listed as
April 6, 2023, but should be April 26, 2023.
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RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
10. Notice and Call of the General Municipal Election (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, take the following actions to conduct the General Municipal Run-Off
Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-118 calling for the holding of a General
Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the
election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the San
Bernardino City Charter;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-119 requesting the Board of Supervisors of
the County of San Bernardino consolidate a General Municipal Election
to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General
Election to be held on the same date pursuant to section 10403 of the
Elections Code;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-120 adopting regulations for Candidates for
elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters
at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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11. Approve Contract Amendment No. 3 with Renne Public Policy Group
(RPPG) for Grant Writing Services (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
agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Renne Public Policy Group
(RPPG), to extend and increase the agreement for grant consultation services
for an amount not to exceed $98,000 for the extension period of July 1, 2024
through June 30, 2025.
Supplemental documentation was provided to the Mayor and City Council and made
available to the public pertaining to item No. 11, and. A correction was requested by
staff for the Discussion section of the Staff Report. The correction was made to the
dollar amount for pending grant award results as follows:
To date, 8 of the applications were successfully awarded totaling over $14M in
grant funds, and 6 applications are currently pending award results with potential
for an additional $7.9M $14.6M in funds if awarded.
In addition, staff provided supplemental information to share more information on the
type of grants received, including dollar amounts and project descriptions. The title of
the supplemental document is: “Supplemental Grant Information – MCC 6.5.24.pdf”
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
12. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Kosmont Real Estate Services (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Kosmont Real Estate Services, a California Corporation, for
Pre-Disposition Real Estate Advisory/Due Diligence Services, extending the
Agreement until June 21, 2025; and authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 with Kosmont Real Estate Services.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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13. Amendment Number Nine to the Consulting Services Agreement with
Willdan Engineering for Plan Review, Inspection, Stormwater
Management, And Counter Services (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve Amendment No. 9 to the Consulting Services Agreement
with Willdan Engineering for Plan Review, Inspection, Stormwater Management,
and Counter Services.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
14. 2021-2029 Housing Element (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2024-121, providing direction to City
staff to allow projects with at least 20 percent or more units affordable to lower
income individuals through a by-right process per, Government Code Section
65583.2, Subdivisions (c), (h), and (i), on sites identified on Table 4-5 of the
2021-2029 Housing Element to be rezoned to accommodate the lower income
RHNA and sites in Appendix A that were identified in the prior planning periods.
Supplemental information was provided to the Mayor and City Council and made
available to the public for item No.14 Housing Element. Staff provided supplemental
information to address questions posed regarding a letter from Housing and
Community Department (HCD) dated May 10, 2024, which was not attached to the
staff report. The letter was provided for clarification on the reason why approval was
needed by the Mayor and City Council.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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15. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with SCI
Consulting for Cannabis Monitoring and Financial Audit Services (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. 2 to the
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with SCI Consulting, extending the
PSA into its fifth and final year for professional consulting services related to
Cannabis Monitoring and Financial Audit Services.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
16. Investment Portfolio Report for January, February, and March 2024. (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, accept and file the Monthly Investment January, February, and March
2024 reports.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
17. 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.
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RESULT: APPROVED THE STAFF’S RECCOMENDATION ADOPTING
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-122, 2024-123, 2024-124, 2024-125,
2024-126, 2024-127, 2024-128, 2024-129, AND 2024-130. [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
18. 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:
1. Third 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
2. Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for representation in the
Brian Pellis, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al. US District Court
Case No. CIVSB 2226731
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
19. Annual Renewal of the City’s Risk Management Insurance Policies for FY
2024/25 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve the annual renewal of the City’s excess general liability
insurance, excess workers’ compensation insurance, crime insurance
and cyber insurance; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related
documentation.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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20. Library Internet Novation Agreement (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a novation agreement
between the Imperial County Office of Education and the City of San Bernardino
for internet access at city libraries.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
21. Authorization to apply for funding through the Office of Grants and Local
Services 2024 Arts in California Parks, Local Parks grant program (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2024-132, authorizing staff to the
apply for grant funds from the Office of Grants and Local Services 2024 Arts in
California Parks, Local Parks grant program.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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22. Accept State Funds for Park Land Replacement Within the City of San
Bernardino (Ward 1)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California adopt resolution 2024-135:
1. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept state funds
administered through the California Natural Resources Agency for a
Park Land Replacement Project in the amount of $5,000,000; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to conduct all negotiations,
signing, and submittals of necessary documents to receive the awarded
funds; and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to
amend the FY 2023/24 Operating Budget in the amount of
$5,000,000 in both revenue and expenditures to appropriate the state
funds.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
23. Technical Correction for the 2022 Community Oriented Policing Services
(COPS) Hiring Program Grant (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-133, approving the Director of Finance &
Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Operating
Budget with an appropriation of $867,223.23 to both revenues and
expenditures in grant funds as part of the previously approved 2022 Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grant.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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24. Authorize the Acceptance, Obligation, and Expenditure of the Allocated
Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No 2024-134:
1. Authorizing the acceptance of the FY 2023/24 Citizens' Option
for Public Safety (COPS) funds.
2. Authorizing the Director of Finance & Management Services
to amend the operating budget by $341,808.27 in both revenue
and expenses.
3. Authorizing the Police Department to encumber and expend
the allocated Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds for
FY 2023/24.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
25. Award of Agreement for Construction of Rudy Hernandez Community
Center Gym Flooring Replacement (Ward 1)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024136; and
1. Approve the award of an Agreement with HUR Flooring Co. in the
amount of $185,578.00 for Rudy Hernandez Community Center
Gym Flooring Replacement (Project); and
2. Authorize the project construction, construction
contingencies, construction management, and administrative
costs in the total amount of $225,000.00 (which includes a
20% contingency); and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to
amend the FY 2023/24 CIP program and budget with an
additional $47,048 from available Parks and Recreation funds
to bring the total project budget to $225,000; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents with HUR Flooring Co.; and
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the
contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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26. Accept Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant (Wards 1, 2, 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-137, and
1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a grant
agreement and any subsequent amendments with the U.S.
Department of Transportation in the amount of $240,800 for the
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance & Management Services to
amend and appropriate the $240,800 Safe Street and Roads for
All (SS4A) Grant Program award in both revenues and
expenditures to the Fiscal Year 2023 – 2024 Operating Budget;
and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance & Management Services to
amend and appropriate $60,200 from the Local Regional
Circulation Fund in expenditures to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Operating Budget to satisfy the 20% grant match requirement;
and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance & Management Services to
amend the Fiscal Year 2023 – 2027 Capital Improvement
Program to add the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
Grant Program.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
27. Approve Final Tract Map No. 17329-4 (Ward 5)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-110
1. Approving Final Tract Map No. 17329-4 (Subdivision 05-40)
involving the subdivision of the project site parcel (APN
0348-111-51) containing approximately 24.68 acres into
twenty (20) single family lots at the northwest corner of N. Little
League Drive and W. Ohio Avenue; and
2. Accepting the public dedications as set forth on said map in
attachment No.2; and
3. Authorizing execution of the standard form of agreement for
the subdivision improvements.
Item No. 27 was approved as part of the Consent Calendar, Acting City Manager
Clayton requested to pull the item for discussion to allow the developer to respond
to public comments made at the meeting.
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RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
28. Award of Agreement for Construction for Guadalupe Field at Sal
Saavedra Park Revitalization Project (Ward 1)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California adopt Resolution 2024-138:
1. Approving the award of an Agreement with RG General
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,388,937 for the
revitalization of Guadalupe Field at Sal Saavedra Park (Project);
and
2. Authorizing the project construction contingencies,
construction management, and administrative costs in the
total amount of $278,000 for construction of the Project; and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to
amend the FY 2023/24 CIP budget with an additional $863,851
from available City ARPA funds to bring the total project budget to
$1,666,937.67.
4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents with RG General Engineering, Inc.; and
5. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the
contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
29. 2024 Fireworks Regulatory Fee Rate (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-131 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, setting the 2024 Regulatory Fee Rate of 10%
for the sale of "safe and sane" fireworks in the City of San Bernardino.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Jeff Kraus, Public Information Officer, provided city wide updates.
DISCUSSION
Discussion items No. 30 and 31 were heard with public hearing Item No. 7.
32. Adopt Resolution Establishing the Homeless Initiatives Ad Hoc
Sub-Committee (All Wards)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-141 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, establishing the Homeless Initiatives Ad Hoc Sub-Committee.
Councilmember Sanchez requested the Mayor make a selection of the Committee
members for purposes of transparency. The Mayor was not prepared to select the
committee members. Council Member Sanchez wanted the members selected prior to
approving the resolution.
RESULT: ITEM CONTINUED TO REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 3, 2024
[6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
33. Façade Improvement Grant Program: “Paintbrush Program" (All Wards)
Recommendation:
Receive as filed and provide staff direction with program implementation.
RESULT: APPROVED [6-0]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES &
MEETINGS
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, June 5,
2024, at 10:14 pm In honor of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, the historic Allied
invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
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, July 3, 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