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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
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023
5:30 PM
Closed Session 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
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Damon L Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Charles McNeely Interim City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Chief Deputy City Clerk Present
Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk
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 PM
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments for Closed Session.
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 was called to order at 7:16 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday,
July 19, 2023.
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.
Mayor Tran called the meeting to order in memory of “Charlie” Jacobs, a community
member who recently passed away. A moment of silence was observed. Council
Member Calvin and Neighborhood Association President Lynn Ware shared anecdotes
of Ms. Jacobs.
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 Brandon
Eldiab, Marti Christiansen, Luis Ojeda, and Gurpreet “Peter” Singh.
APPOINTMENTS
With consensus from the Mayor and City Council, all appointments were approved by a
single motion.
6. Animal Control Commission Appointment of Sharon A. Negrete (Ward 4)
7. Downtown Advisory Committee Appointment of Vincent D. Laster (Ward 4)
8. Arts and Historical Preservation Commission Appointment of Jeffreda Curry
(Ward 4)
9. Measure S Citizens Oversight Committee Appointment of Jeffreda Curry
(Ward 4)
10. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Appointment of
Esmeralda Negrete (Ward 4)
RESULT: APPROVED APPOINTMENTS, AGENDA ITEM NOs 610 [80]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander, Tran
Mayor Pro-Tem Shorett presented certificates to Sharon Negrete, Vincent Laster, and
Jeffreda Curry for their appointments. Esmeralda Negrete was not present at the
meeting.
At 8:24 p.m., Mayor Tran re-ordered the agenda to ensure that the Public
Hearings, Item No. 28 and Item No. 29, were heard at their published times.
PUBLIC HEARING
28. Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2023/24 Assessment Levies for Previously
Formed Assessment Districts. (All Wards)
Recommendation:
Hold public hearing 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
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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 comments or requests to speak.
The public hearing was closed at 8:29 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOs. 2023108, 2023109, 2023110,
2023111, and 2023112 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Damon L. 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
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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 4).
City Attorney Carvalho read the requirements for Proposition 218 governing the Public
Hearing into the record.
Agency Director of Public Works, Operations, and Maintenance Daniel Hernandez
provided background information and a presentation.
Mayor Tran read the rules for public comments for the Public Hearing.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:47 p.m.
There were four public speakers for the hearing:
Eva Hazard, Community Manager of Mountain Shadows Senior Mobile Home
Community; Chris Trevino of Valencia Mobile Home Park; “Malibu”; and “Les”; spoke in
opposition to the Burrtec solid waste increase.
Chief Deputy City clerk Telicia Lopez announced that there were 144 written protests
received. She stated that a majority would have to consist of 21,460 valid protests, and
this threshold was not met.
The City Council was then invited by Mayor Tran to deliberate and act on the item.
There was discussion regarding the length of the contract extension, the cost of the rate
increase, senior rates, Senate Bill 1383, and rates in comparison to other cities.
Council Member Alexander made a motion to bring the item back for consideration at
the next regular meeting on August 2, 2023, changing the Senior Discount from 10% to
20%. There was no support for his motion.
City Attorney Carvalho clarified with the Mayor and City council that as long as they are
showing a “good faith” effort to comply with the new law, they are in compliance for the
time being.
There was a consensus amongst the Council that negotiations continue with Burrtec, or
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a Request for Proposals be submitted to obtain a new solid waste service provider.
The public hearing was closed at 8:56 p.m.
Council Member Reynoso motioned to continue the item to the September 6, 2023
Mayor and City Council Meeting, so that staff may continue to negotiate the rate
increase with Burrtec and incorporate the suggestions from the City Council.
RESULT: APPROVED TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2023, AND DIRECTED
STAFF TO CONTINUE NEGOTATIONS WITH BURRTEC [70]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
At this time, the Mayor and City Council proceeded with Open Session Public
Comments.
James Smith made an announcement about upcoming community events for the
“Native Sons of the Golden West” organization.
Al Palazzo spoke in favor of developing the downtown area of the City, and stated he
has many ideas for affordable housing.
Luis Ojeda stated that he had over 50 people accompany him to the meeting to make a
public comment, but many of them had to leave due to the late hour. He also said that
having special meetings at odd times does not help community engagement.
Jose Cortez, with the assistance of an interpreter, stated in Spanish that he is being
intimidated by a Code Enforcement officer regarding his home and property.
Junior Carrillo commented that City staff, police officers, commissioners, and the Mayor
and City Council deserve commendation and appreciation from the public.
Harry Hatch requested that more enforcement be implemented regarding illegal
fireworks.
Edgar Montes spoke representing the North American Pallet Association regarding
arson fires. He asked to work with local law enforcement to help prevent fires.
AJ Singh commented regarding Code Enforcement harassing his small trucking
business. He also asked for assistance with the homeless situation.
Sam Catalano thanked staff for cleaning up city parks.
Warren Marcucci also expressed appreciation for the parks clean up.
Ernie Briones also thanked the City for cleaning up Perris Hill Park.
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An unnamed speaker commented that an NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System) Inspector was rude and confrontational to him at his business.
Mike Hartley spoke about “street sweeping” and “no parking” signs throughout the City.
Malibu asked that the Mayor and City Council Regular Meetings be changed to an
earlier time. She thanked staff and council members for working on the city parks.
Karen Suarez spoke in support of Uplift San Bernardino, a local organization. She
stated that the organization supports small and diverse-led developers in the City.
Violetta Mendez expressed opposition to building more ADUs (Accessory Dwelling
Units) in the City.
Christian Flores spoke in support of the previous speaker, Violetta Mendez.
John Hillman commented in support of keeping city parks clean and helping the
homeless population.
John Luna asked for support for his immigrant rights organization, the Coalition for
Humane Immigrant Rights.
Matthew Abrego, San Bernardino Police Dispatch Association, asked for dispatchers to
be offered hazard pay or premium pay, as part of Federal ARPA (American Rescue
Plan) COVID relief funding.
“Lessy” spoke in opposition to more warehouses in the City, the I-10 express lane
project, and “slumlords”.
At this time, the following remote speakers were heard via Zoom:
Georgia thanked Council Member Shorett for appointing someone to the Animal Control
Commission. She expressed that many calls to animal services for loose stray animals
go unanswered, and many animals are being killed at the shelter.
An unnamed speaker spoke about Closed Session public comments. He stated that the
Mayor and City Council are silencing the voice of the community.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Telicia Lopez then read the following written comment
into the record, per ADA accommodation:
Hardy Brown thanked the Police Department for their enforcement of illegal firearms. He
also expressed opposition to the Burrtec solid waste rate increase.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
At this time, Public Information Officer Jeff Kraus provided community updates to the
Mayor and City Council, including property and parks clean ups and seizure of illegal
firearms.
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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 [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 MINUTES [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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 AGREEMENT AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO.
2023116 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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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 SUBMITTING THE GRANT APPLICATION [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, 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.
RESULT: APPROVED THE AGREEMENT [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, 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.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023115 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
16. Resolution 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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023097 AND AUTHORIZED
TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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
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(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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOs. 2023098, 2023099, 2023100,
2023101, 2023102, AND 2023103 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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 DISBURSEMENTS [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, 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.
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RESULT: APPROVED FUNDS FOR VANPOOL PROGRAM [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, 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 BUDGET TRANSFERS [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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 PURCHASE ORDERS [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, 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,
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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: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023105 AND ACCEPTED THE
GRANT AWARD [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, 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.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023106 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, 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 THE AGREEMENT [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, 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.
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Assistant City Manager Edelia Eveland announced that this item was being pulled from the agenda.
RESULT: ITEM NO. 25 WAS PULLED BY STAFF AND WILL BE
CONSIDERED 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.
Mary Alvarez Gomez, Grants Division Manager, and Agency Director of Administrative
Services Barbara Whitehorn provided a presentation to the Mayor and City Council.
There was a consensus by the City Council to vote on each element of the staff
recommendation separately.
Staff Recommendation No. 1:
The $1,560,000 reallocation from the Water Lead Service Connector Program will be re-
presented to the Mayor and City Council on August 16, 2023. The Mayor and City
Council requested the lead connector safety report from the San Bernardino Water
Department prior to deciding on the reallocation of those funds.
RESULT: APPROVED THE COMMITMENT OF $8,440,000 IN AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS TO INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (I.T.) INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE CITY’S
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM. THE
REALLOCATION OF $1,560,000 OF FUNDS FOR THE WATER
LEAD SERVICE CONNECTOR PROGRAM IS ON HOLD, PENDING
MORE INFORMATION FROM THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT.
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
Regular Meeting Minutes July 19, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 15
Staff Recommendation No. 2:
The resolution was adopted to execute the action recommended in recommendation
No. 1.
RESULT: ADOPTED 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
Staff Recommendation No. 3:
The Mayor and City Council received and filed the report and discussed different
amounts of Premium Pay for staff members using ARPA funds.
Council Member Sanchez made a motion to offer a one-time Premium Payment of
$3,500 to all employees, whether full-time or part-time. The motion was seconded by
Council Member Alexander.
A substitute motion was made by Council Member Reynoso, to provide a one-time
Premium Payment of $5,000 to all full-time employees, including the Water Department,
and $3,500 to all part-time employees.
RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO ISSUE A ONETIME PAYMENT OF $5,000
TO FULLTIME EMPLOYEES, AND $2,500 TO PARTTIME
EMPLOYEES WHO WORKED AT ANY TIME 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
There was additional discussion regarding how the remaining American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) funds should be spent, including micro grants, rental assistance, and parks
and recreation improvements.
Staff will bring all the discussed items back for consideration by the Mayor and City
Council at a future meeting.
27. Concept Plan Approval for Seccombe Lake Park Revitalization Project (Ward1)
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.
Regular Meeting Minutes July 19, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 16
Acting City Engineer Susan Pan provided a presentation of the concept design for
Seccombe Lake.
Council Member Sanchez briefly left the dais prior to the vote being taken for this item.
RESULT: APPROVED THE CONCEPT PLAN FOR SECCOMBE LAKE PARK
AND DIRECTED STAFF TO PROCEED WITH FINAL DESIGN [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
Item Numbers 28 and 29 were Public Hearings, re-ordered by Mayor Tran to be
heard earlier in the meeting.
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
30. San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (All Wards) Council Member
Alexander
Council Member Alexander stated that this item was related to Item No. 25 on this
agenda, and it was already being worked on. He withdrew his request for future
consideration.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Updates
included community events, Sizzling Summer Nights, Movies in the Park, and cooling
centers open during summer power outages.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Thursday, July 20, 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: ____________