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MINUTES
FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR
HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 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 Treasure Ortiz spoke on the Carrigan claim and issues surrounding the City Manager.
recruitment process.
Sara Robles spoke on pending litigation and the role of Best, Best, and Krieger. Also spoke on the Carrigan claim and the State of the City event.
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
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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
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, Forestry Supervisor 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.
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3. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 43 to Community Facilities District 20191
(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, California, 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 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. 2024112 [50]
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. 2024113 [50]
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: INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. MC1638 [50]
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
4. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 44 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. 2024-114 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 MC1639
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RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024114 [50]
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. 2024115 [50]
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. MC1639 [60]
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 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. 2024-116 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.
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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.
RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024116 [60]
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. 2024117 [60]
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. MC1640 [60]
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 2301 (ShortTerm 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:
Mike Hartley spoke on the lack of code enforcement presence in the city and in opposition to the Short-Term Rental program.
Treasure Ortiz spoke in opposition to the Short-Term Rental program and the lack of enforcement by Code Enforcement and Business Registration. Ortiz also spoke on the
potential difficulty of enforcing the program parameters.
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.
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RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO BRING BACK AN ORDINANCE BANNING SHORTTERM RENTALS BEFORE THE END OF THE
CALENDAR YEAR. STAFF MUST ALSO PRESENT AN ENFORCEMENT PLAN ON HOW THE BAN WILL BE ENFORCED. [32]
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
At this time, the agenda was reordered, 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.
Discussion ensued on this item regarding the dedicated Code Enforcement staff hired for
Cannabis enforcement. and the efforts of the task force. In addition, questions pertaining
to illegal operators were posed. Staff were unable to provide details on those efforts. The
number of available permits was questioned, and staff advised they were focusing efforts
on current operators, and they had not opened the process to issue the remaining
permits.
Council member Sanchez advised that the decision to issue or not issue the remaining
permits must be made by the legislative body. And directed staff to bring back the item
providing the number of vacancies and a plan to regulate the process.
RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO COME BACK WITH THE NUMBER OF
VACANCIES AND A RECOMMENDATION ON FILLING THE REMAINING LICENSES AND FORMALIZE A PROCESS ON HOW TO ISSUE LICENSES. STAFF MUST ALSO BRING A PLAN TO REGULATE THE PROCESS. [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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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.
Georgia L. spoke on the approved positions under the Animal Services and mentioned some inconsistent figures in the budget as presented.
Lydia Zavala spoke on the need and salary of the shelter Veterinarian as indicated in the proposed budget.
Selena M. spoke on the budget for Animal Services, shelter services and the number of animals currently in the shelter.
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. [60]
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.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Jeff Kraus, Public Information Officer, provided city wide updates. Highlights included
Annual Homeless Point in time count, Memorial Day Ceremony, the State of the City Event, Public Works Beautification at Hernandez Community Center, Nicholson Park Improvement updates, Pet Adoption and Parks and Recreation night concert summer series.
Acting City Manager Clayton provided an update on the Pavement Management Plan program award and the new facility for Animal Services being delivered in July and
operation by the Fall. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA At this time public comments for Open Session were heard.
Sarah R spoke in favor of a candidate for Ward 7 and addressed public access to the
State of the City event. Also discussed was Best, Best, and Krieger services.
Harry Hatch addressed housing and fireworks in the city, opposing item no. 29 due to concerns over the number of permits issued. Advocated for banning fireworks and discussed issues with the permitting process.
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Jim Mulvihill spoke on the May 1st Mayor and City Council meeting, emphasizing the
need for guidelines in the General Plan and addressing significant needs in several wards. Advocated for promoting safe, sanitary homes and direct community engagement through forums.
Malibu commented on the State of the City event and highlighted aspects such as the
National Anthem singer. Encouraged community unity and attendance at specific events.
Christian Shaughnessy requested the Mayor and City Council to establish a subcommittee for item no. 32.
Treasure Ortiz spoke on agenda meeting minutes, Public Records Request from the
City Clerk's office, the existence of a letter of intent, and legal issues with charges for the State of the City.
James Smith praised the State of the City event and its positive impact. Discussed improvements mentioned at the event.
Tony Lara addressed flooding issues in the 6th ward and drainage problems on 19th
Street.
Mike Hartley spoke on unresolved code enforcement issues and proposed heavier fines.
Kathy Mallon shared past health issues and expressed gratitude for being able to participate in Mayor and City Council meetings, requested Artificial Intelligence
captioning.
Junior Carrillo praised Lydie for her leadership and community support in Parks and Recreation.
Henry Nickel addressed fireworks' impact on his ward, street light outages, and home
burglary issues. Planned to bring these issues to future meetings.
Micheal Davis spoke about a prior Council Meeting he attended and not providing his public comment. Clarified his position on the crime-free housing ordinance and potential professional misconduct of the Police Department.
Gina Mirilez raised concerns about the Homeowners Association improprieties and potential child endangerment at her residence.
Ronney Murphy raised issues at the Elks lodge and requested follow-up.
Dolores Armstead criticized the former finance director and City Manager and questioned the legality and cost of the State of the City event, calling for an investigation.
Georgia L. discussed the State of the City, the launch of the mobile pet clinic, and
other concerns in animal services.
Ray Blum spoke regarding item No. 27 for GFR tract final approval addressed concerns about property boundaries and requested more time for determination.
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Christian Flores discussed condo issues, responses to another speaker's comments,
and increased Homeowners Association fees.
Lydia Zavala addressed issues with animal services, emphasizing the need for a vet in the mobile clinic and critiquing volunteer experience.
Al Palazzo expressed interest in becoming City Manager and Economic Development
Manager, proposing job training and housing initiatives. Requested to present ideas to Mayor and City Council.
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 [60]
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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024096 [60]
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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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.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECCOMENDATION [60]
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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024118, 2024119, AND 2024120 [60]
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 STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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 STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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 STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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. 20212029 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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024121 [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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.
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RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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 STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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.
RESULT: APPROVED THE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2024122, 2024123, 2024124, 2024125, 2024126, 2024127, 2024128, 2024129, AND 2024130. [60]
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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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 STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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 STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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.
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RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024132 [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024135 [60]
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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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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024133 [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024134 [60]
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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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. 2024-136; 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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024136 [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024137 [60]
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. 173294 (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, however, Acting City Manager Clayton requested to pull the item for discussion to allow the developer to respond to public comments made during the meeting.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024110 [60]
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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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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024138 [60]
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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 131 [60]
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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DISCUSSION
Discussion items No. 30 and 31 were heard with public hearing Item No. 7.
32. Adopt Resolution Establishing the Homeless Initiatives Ad Hoc
SubCommittee (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
[60]
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.
Council Member Calvin directed staff to include color schemes as part of the application process.
RESULT: APPROVED FOR A FUTURE MEETING [60]
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
At this time the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community.
Highlights included the County of San Bernardino Fire Department opening
headquarters in San Bernardino on June 12 @ 11:30 a.m. Ribbon cutting for
Starbucks on Highland and Eucalyptus. The annual headdress ball raised money for
the school district, and. June 14th Flag Day.
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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