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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, JULY 19, 2023
5:30 PM
The Regular Meeting – Closed Session of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino was called to order at 5:34 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, July
19, 2023, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
Call to Order
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa 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
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Charles E. McNeely Interim City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
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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5:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i. The Estate of Rob Marquise Adams, by and through its Personal Representatives, Tamika King, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, United States District Court Case No. 5:22-cv-02206-JGB-SP
ii. Andrea Miller v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2015337 and Court of Appeals Case No. E080807
iii. Promise Gracia, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2301828
iv. Brian Pellis, John Vasek v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2226731.
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957)
City Manager
7:00 PM
The Regular Meeting – Open Session of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino was called to order at 7:16 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, July
19, 2023, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Dr. Fred Adams from the Rock Church led the Invocation and Council
Member Sandra Ibarra led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action from Closed
Session.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Economic Development Tools Presentation by Kosmont Companies (All
Wards)
Larry Kosmont and Joe Diegas of Kosmont Companies provided a presentation.
2. Citizen of the Month – Brandon Eldiab, Jimmy’s Liquor – 1st Ward
3. Citizen of the Month – Marti Christiansen, Business Watch – 1st Ward
4. Citizen of the Month – Gurpreet Singh, La Cadena Market – 1st Ward
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5. Citizen of the Month – Luis Ojeda, We Are The Change – 1st Ward
Council Member Sanchez presented certificates for Citizen of the Month to Marti
Christiansen, Brandon Eldiab, Luis Ojeda, and Gurpreet “Peter” Singh.
APPOINTMENTS
6. Animal Control Commission Appointment of Sharon A. Negrete (Ward 4)
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
7. Downtown Advisory Committee Appointment of Vincent D. Laster (Ward 4)
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
8. Arts and Historical Preservation Commission Appointment of Jeffreda Curry
(Ward 4)
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
9. Measure S Citizens Oversight Committee Appointment of Jeffreda Curry
(Ward 4)
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
10. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Appointment of
Esmeralda Negrete (Ward 4)
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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Councilmember Shorett presented certificates to Sharon Negrete, Vincent Laster, and
Jeffreda Curry for their various appointments. Chief Deputy City Clerk Lopez swore in
the new appointees.
Mayor Tran re-ordered the agenda at 8:24 p.m., proceeding with the Public Hearings –
Item No. 28 and Item No. 29 on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING
28. Public Hearings on Fiscal Year 2023/24 Assessment Levies for Previously
Formed Assessment Districts. (All Wards)
Recommendation:
Hold public hearings and:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-108 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for
Assessment District No. 1022 and Zones 1, 2 and 3 thereof for Fiscal Year
2023-24;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-109 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for
Assessment District Nos. 1017, 1019, 1020, 1023 and 1024 for Fiscal Year
2023-24;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-110 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for
Assessment District Nos. 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1035 (ZONE 1),
1035 (ZONE 2), 1036,1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1043 (ZONE
1), 1043 (ZONE 2), 1045, 1046,
1047, 1048, 1050, 1052, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1059, 1060, 1063, 1064
and 1068 for Fiscal Year 2023-24;
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-111 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for
Assessment District Nos. 951 (ZONE 1), 951 (ZONE 2), 952 (ZONES 1, 2
AND 2A), 952 (ZONE 3),953, 956, 959 (ZONE 1), 962, 963, 968, 974, 975,
976, 981, 982, 986, 989, 991, 993,
997, 1001, 1002, 1005, 1007, 1012 and 1016 for Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-112 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for
Assessment District Nos. 1025 and 1027 for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:24 p.m.
A presentation was provided by Shane Spicer of Spicer Consulting.
There were no public speakers for this hearing.
The public hearing was closed at 8:29 p.m.
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RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
29. Public Hearing Regarding Solid Waste Rate Increases and Resolution
Adopting Rates for Solid Waste Services, Approving Third Amendment to
the City’s Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Integrated Solid Waste
Collection, Processing and Disposal Services with Burrtec Waste
Industries, Inc., and Finding the Action Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California execute the following actions:
1. Proceed with the continued Public Hearing to receive comments on the
proposed rate increases and Third Amendment to the City’s Exclusive
Franchise Agreement for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing and
Disposal Services with Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. (“Burrtec”); and
2. Close the Public Hearing after all public comments have been heard; and
3. Determine if written protests have been received from the owners and
tenants from parcels which are subject to the solid waste service rate
increases, and, if a majority protest is not received; and
4. Adopt either: a. Resolution No. 2023-113, a Resolution of the Mayor and
City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Approving Third
Amendment to the Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Integrated Solid
Waste Collection, Processing, and Disposal Services with Burrtec Waste
Industries, Inc., Adopting Maximum Permitted Service Rates, and Finding
this Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Option A,
previously referred to as Rate Option 2), or b. Resolution No. 2023-114, a
Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, Approving Third Amendment to the Exclusive Franchise
Agreement for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing, and Disposal
Services with Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc., Adopting Maximum Permitted
Service Rates, and Finding this Action Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Option B, previously referred to as Rate Option
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:47 p.m.
City Attorney Carvalho read the Proposition 218 rules into the record.
Mayor Tran read the rules of the Public Hearing.
There were six public speakers or requests to speak for the hearing.
The public hearing was closed at 8:56 p.m.
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RESULT: APPROVED TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 [70]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
At this time, public comments were heard.
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 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
11. Approval of Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the minutes for the following meetings: January 11, 2023
Special Meeting, January 18, 2023 Special Meeting; January 18, 2023 Regular
Meeting; March 1, 2023 Regular Meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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12. Agreement with Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Maintenance Services Agreement with
the Center for Employment Opportunities, (CEO), for City-wide right-of-way
maintenance services, litter/illegal dumping collection, and weed abatement.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-116 authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative
Services to amend the FY2023/24 Gas Tax Operating Budget Revenue and
Expenditures by $464,340 for right-of-way clean-up services and weed abatement;
and
3. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to issue a purchase order
not to exceed the amount of $1,014,340.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
13. CoApplicant for Round 5 Transformative Climate Communities
Program Grant Funding (Ward 1, Ward 2)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Authorize the Interim City Manager, or designee, to submit an application as a co-
applicant of the Housing Authority of San Bernardino County to the Round 5
Transformative Climate Communities Program for the Arrowhead Grove
Redevelopment Project; and
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager, or designee, to enter into a partnership
agreement as part of the application process detailing the collaborative stakeholder
structure, and signing subsequent, necessary, and related documents to
implement the agreement.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
14. Approve the Purchase of Handheld Transceiver Radios from Motorola
Solutions for Code Enforcement Officers
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve a Goods Purchasing Agreement with
Motorola Solutions, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to issue a purchase order
in the amount of $130,164.29 for Handheld Transceiver Radios for Code
Enforcement Officers.
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RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
15. Imposing Liens on Certain Real Property to Recover Costs for Code
Enforcement Abatements of Public Nuisance
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-115, imposing liens on certain real property
located within the City of San Bernardino to recover costs for Code Enforcement
abatement of public nuisance.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
16. Resolution and Amendment to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development Standard Agreement for Permanent Local
Housing Allocation Funds Spending Plan and Allocations (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution 2023-097 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, amending Resolution 2020-92, as required by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development, authorizing the Director of
Community Housing and Economic Development, and the Deputy Director of
Housing and Homelessness to execute the Permanent Local Allocation Program
documents, and amending the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds Section
302 (c)(4) plan; and
2. Authorize termination of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
Subrecipient Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Step Up on
Second Street, Inc.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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17. Fiscal Year 202324 Special Tax Levies for Previously Formed Community
Facilities Districts (Wards 3 and 5)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-098 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year
2023-24 to Pay the Annual Cost of Public Safety Services and Administrative
Expenses within Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Safety Services) of the
City of San Bernardino;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-099 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year
2023-24 to Pay for Facilities or to Pay Principal and Interest on Bonds and
Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No 2018-2
(Verdemont Ranch) of the City of San Bernardino;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-100 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year
2023- 24 to Pay the Annual Cost of Maintenance Services and Administrative
Expenses within Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)
of the City of San Bernardino;
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-101 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year
2023-24 to Pay for Facilities or to Pay Principal and Interest on Bonds and
Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Rancho
Palma) of the City of San Bernardino;
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-102 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year
2023-24 to pay for Facilities or to Pay Principal and Interest on Bonds and
Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Ferree
Street) of the City of San Bernardino; and
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-103 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year
2023-24 to Pay for Facilities or to Pay Principal and Interest on Bonds and
Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No. 2022-2 (Palm) of
the City of San Bernardino.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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18. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California approve the commercial and payroll disbursements for June 2023.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
19. Appropriation of AQMD Funds for Vanpool Program (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to appropriate a total of $37,000 using the AB2788 Air Quality fund; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-104 authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY 2022/23 and FY 2023/24 Operating Budget by $13,000 and $24,000, respectively.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
20. Review of Administrative Budget Transfers (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, review and file all listed administrative budget transfers from April 1,
2023 through June 30, 2023.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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21. Authorize the issuance of purchase orders for the ongoing maintenance
and support services for annual software and hardware usage fees
with Atel Communications, Solutions Simplified for DocuSign Software
Services, Tyler Technologies, Granicus, Harris Computers, NPA and
Verizon.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to execute
the ongoing purchase orders for Annual Usage Fees, Software Maintenance, and
Hardware Maintenance with Atel Communications, Solutions Simplified for
DocuSign Software Services, Tyler Technologies, Granicus, Harris Computers,
NPA Computers, and Verizon for a combined total not to exceed $1,197,572.69.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
22. 20222025 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) – 2nd year of a
3year Grant Award (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-105 approving a continuation of submitted budget
application for year two of a three-year grant through the National and Community
Services Retired and Senior Volunteer Program; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept the grant award in the amount of $54,809; and,
3. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative services to amend the budget to
appropriate the grant funds for the period of April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
23. Accept 2021 Homeland Security Grant (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-106 authorizing the City Manager to accept the
2021 Homeland Security Grant Program funds; and,
2. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the Fiscal Year
2023/24 Adopted Budget revenue and expenditures by $41,111.
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RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
24. Authorize Agreement with Law Enforcement Medical 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 a Professional Services
Agreement with Law Enforcement Medical Services, Inc. and authorize an annual
Purchase Order in the amount of $100,000 effective July 1st, 2023.
RESULT: APPROVED [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
DISCUSSION
25. Regional Housing Trust Letter of Intent
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approves the City joining the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust, a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) formed among cities within the San Bernardino County Region to gain competitiveness and improve financial viability so that the City can increase affordable housing developments.
ITEM WAS PULLED BY STAFF AND WILL RETURN AT A FUTURE MEETING.
26. American Rescue Plan Update (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Reallocate $1,560,000 of funds from the Water Lead Service Connector
Program and commit $8,440,000 in additional American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds for a total of $10,000,000 to IT infrastructure and the City’s
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-107 authorizing the Agency Director of
Administrative Services to amend the FY 2022/23-2023/24 Biennial Budget
by $8,440,000 in American Rescue Plan funds; and
3. Receive and file this update on the ARP funds allocation, spending
opportunities, investments and spending to date.
Council Member Sanchez asked for a consensus from the Council to vote on the staff
recommendation in sections. There was a consensus, and the item was voted on
separately for each recommendation.
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RESULT: HOLD THE REALLOCATION OF $1,560,000 OF FUNDS FROM
THE WATER LEAD SERVICE CONNECTOR PROGRAM, PENDING
A SAFETY REPORT FROM THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
WATER DEPARTMENT. COMMIT $8,440,000 IN ADDITIONAL
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS FOR A TOTAL
OF $10,000,000 TO IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE CITY’S
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM.
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
*The staff recommendation was approved, however the $1,560,000 reallocation from
the Water Lead Service Connector Program will be presented to the Mayor and City
Council on August 16, 2023. Council has requested a safety report from the San
Bernardino Water Department prior to making a decision on the reallocation of those
funds.
RESULT: Adopt Resolution No. 2023107 authorizing the Agency Director
of Administrative Services to amend the FY 2022/232023/24
Biennial Budget by $8,440,000 in American Rescue Plan funds
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
RESULT: APPROVED A PREMIUM PAY OF $5,000 TO CURRENT
FULLTIME EMPLOYEES, AND $2,500 TO PART TIME
EMPLOYEES HIRED DURING THE DECLARED PANDEMIC OF
MARCH 13, 2020 THROUGH MAY 5, 2023 [43]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Figueroa, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Theodore Sanchez, Sandra Ibarra, Fred Shorett
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27. Concept Plan Approval for Seccombe Lake Park Revitalization Project (Ward 1)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the concept plans prepared for Seccombe Lake Park
Revitalization Project and direct staff to proceed with final design for the project.
RESULT: APPROVED [60]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Theodore Sanchez
Councilmember Sanchez left the dais prior to the vote being taken for this item.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Tran re-ordered the agenda at 8:24 p.m., proceeding with the Public Hearings –
Item No. 28 and Item No. 29 on the agenda. The Public Hearings were heard prior to
Public Comments.
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
30. San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (All Wards) Council Member
Alexander
NO VOTE WAS TAKEN.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, July 19,
2023, at 12:16 a.m.
The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City
Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will be held on
Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6th
Street, San Bernardino, California 92410.Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Open
Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.
By: Telicia Lopez
Telicia Lopez, CMC