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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AGENDA
FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024
5:00 PM OPEN SESSION
FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • 555 WEST 6TH STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG
Theodore Sanchez
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 Helen Tran
MAYOR
Damon L. Alexander/Treasure
Ortiz
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
Sandra Ibarra
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2
Rochelle Clayton
ACTING CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 3
Sonia Carvalho
CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett
MAYOR PRO TEM, WARD 4
Genoveva Rocha
CITY CLERK
Ben Reynoso/Kim
Knaus
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 5
Kimberly Calvin/Mario
Flores
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
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CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 4 Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 5 Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 6 Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 7 Damon L Alexander Mayor Helen Tran Acting City Manager Rochelle Clayton City Attorney Sonia Carvalho City Clerk Genoveva Rocha
5:00 P.M.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Councilmembers Reynoso, Calvin, and Alexander
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Certify Results of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 5,
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Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024237 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, certifying the election results, and such other matters as provided by law.
PRESENTATIONS
3. Administer Oaths of Office and Present Certificates of Election: p. 21
1. CouncilmanElect Juan Figueroa, Ward 3
2. CouncilwomanElect Kim Knaus, Ward 5
3. CouncilmanElect Mario Flores, Ward 6
4. CouncilwomanElect Treasure Ortiz, Ward 7
RECESS
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
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ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 4 Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 5 Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 6 Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 7 Treasure Ortiz Mayor Helen Tran Acting City Manager Rochelle Clayton City Attorney Sonia Carvalho City Clerk Genoveva Rocha PUBLIC HEARING
4. Development Code Amendment 2404 (ADU 2024 Legislative Update) p. 22
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:
1. Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. MC1644U of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment 2404 amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law; and finding such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2); and
2. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC1645 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment 2404 amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law; and finding such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 3 and Attachment 4); and
3. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC1645 to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on January 15th, 2025. 5. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 47 to Community Facilities District 20191
(Maintenance Services) Dutch Bros Coffee (Ward 3) p. 74
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. 2024238 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. 20191 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 47); and
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3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024239 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. 47); and
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC1646 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC1522 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 20242025 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, and streets, a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 20191 (Maintenance Services); and
6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC1646 for January 15, 2025. 6. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 48 to Community Facilities District 20191
(Maintenance Services) for Piedmont Mobile Home Estates (Ward 4) p. 138
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. 2024240 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. 20191 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 48); and
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024241 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. 48); and
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC1647 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC1522 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 20242025 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of lighting, street maintenance, park maintenance, graffiti abatement, and a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 20191 (Maintenance Services); and
6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC1647 for January 15, 2025.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Maddy Act Local Appointments List p. 196
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Adopt Resolution No. 2024242 approving the Local Appointments List.
8. Proposed 2025 Mayor & City Council Regular Meeting Schedule (All Wards) p. 208
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt the Proposed 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule.
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9. Amendment No. 1 with Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. for Federal Legislative Advocacy
Services (All Wards) p. 215
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. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. to extend the agreement for an additional year (with an option for an additional one (1) year term) for federal legislative advocacy services in an amount not to exceed $90,000 annually. 10. Additional Street Segment Repair Allocation and American Rescue Plan Update (All
Wards) p. 243
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024243 authorizing:
1. The allocation of $129,948 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Street Segment Repair Project; and
2. The City Manager, or designee, to sign the agreements, and any subsequent amendments, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form; and
3. The Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget to appropriate $129,948 in expenditures in ARPA funds for the Street Segment Repair Project. DISCUSSION
11. Election of Mayor Pro Tempore (All Wards) p. 251
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, open nominations for a member of the City Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. 12. Nominations and Appointments to Various Regional Boards and Associations (All
Wards) p. 255
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Appoint three Members and one Alternate to the Inland Valley Development Agency Board of Directors; 2. Appoint two Members and one Alternate to the San Bernardino International Airport Authority Board of Directors;
3. Appoint one Member and one Alternate to the San Bernardino County Transportation Agency Board of Directors; 4. Appoint one Member and one Alternate to the Omnitrans Board of Directors;
5. Appoint one Member and one Alternate to the Interagency Council on Homelessness; 6. Appoint one Official Representative and one Alternate to the Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly; 7. Appoint a total of five (5) Council Members to vote in the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council District 7 Election.
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ADJOURNMENT 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, January 15, 2025, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92401. Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify that the agenda for the December 18, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was posted on the City's bulletin board located at 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California, and on the City's website sbcity.org on Friday, December 13, 2024.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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NOTICE: Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter on the agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body during the period reserved for public comments. In accordance with Resolution No. 201889 adopted by the Mayor and City Council on March 21, 2018, the following are the rules set forth for Public Comments and Testimony:
Public Comments and Testimony:
Rule 1. Public comment shall be received on a first come, first served basis. If the presiding officer determines that the meeting or hearing may be lengthy or complicated, the presiding officer may, in his or her discretion, modify these rules, including the time limits stated below.
Rule 2. All members of the public who wish to speak shall fill out a speaker' s reservation card and turn in the speaker reservation card to the City Clerk prior to the time designated on the agenda. Comments will be received in the order the cards are turned in to the City Clerk. Failure of a person to promptly respond when their time to speak is called shall result in the person forfeiting their right to address the Mayor and City Council.
Rule 3. The presiding officer may request that a member of the public providing comment audibly state into the microphone, if one is present, his or her name and address before beginning comment. If that person is representing a group or organization the presiding officer may request that the speaker identify that group or organization, including that group or organization' s Address.
Rule 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 2 and 3 above, a person shall not be required to provide their name or address as a condition of speaking.
Rule 5. Time Limits:
5. 01 Each member of the public shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed three ( 3) minutes per meeting, to address items on the agenda and items not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council.
5. 02 Notwithstanding the time limits set forth in subsection 5. 01 above, any member of the public desiring to provide public testimony at a public hearing shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed ( 3) minutes, to provide testimony during each public hearing.
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Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter not on the agenda but which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body at the end of the meeting, during the period reserved for public comments. Said total period for public comments shall not exceed 60 minutes, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. A threeminute limitation shall apply to each member of the public, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. No member of the public shall be permitted to "share" his/her three minutes with any other member of the public. Speakers who wish to present documents to the governing body may hand the documents to the City Clerk at the time the request to speak is made. The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may refer any item raised by the public to staff, or to any commission, board, bureau, or committee for appropriate action or have the item placed on the next agenda of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. However, no other action shall be taken nor discussion held by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on any item which does not appear on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 of the Government Code. Public comments will not be received on any item on the agenda when a public hearing has been conducted and closed.
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ALTERNATE MEETING VIEWING METHOD
If there are issues with the main live stream for the Mayor and City Council you may view the alternate stream on TV3
https://reflectsanbernardino.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/watch/1?channel=6
PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS
Please use ONE of the following options to provide a public comment: Written comments can be emailed to publiccomments@sbcity.org. Written public comments received up to 2:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting (or otherwise indicated on the agenda) will be provided to the Mayor and City council and made part of the meeting record. Written public
comments will not be read aloud by city staff. Written correspondence can be accessed by
the public online at tinyurl.com/agendabackup .
Attend the meeting in person and fill out a speaker slip. Please note that the meeting Chair decides the cutoff time for public comment, and the time may vary per meeting. If you wish to submit your speaker slip in advance of the meeting, please submit your request to speak using the form on the following page: tinyurl.com/mccpubliccomments. Any requests to speak submitted electronically after the 2:30 p.m. deadline will not be accepted.
Please note: Messages submitted via email and this page are only monitored from the publication of the final agenda until the deadline to submit public comments. Please contact the City Clerk at 9093845002 or SBCityClerk@sbcity.org for assistance outside of this timeframe. Written correspondence submitted after the deadline will be provided to the Mayor and City Council at thefollowing regular meeting.
MEETING TIME
NOTE: Pursuant to Resolution No. 2024029, adopted by the Mayor and City Council on February 21, 2024: “Section 3. All meetings are scheduled to terminate at 10:00 P.M. on the same day it began. At 9:00 P.M., the Mayor and City Council shall determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon prior to 10:00 P.M. and will continue all other items on which additional time is required until a future Mayor and City Council meeting. A majority vote of the Council is required to extend a meeting beyond 10:00 P.M.to discuss specified items.”
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PRESENTATIONS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date:December 18, 2024
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From:Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager
Department:Council Office
Subject:Recognition of Councilmembers Reynoso, Calvin, and
Alexander
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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date:December 18, 2024
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From:Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk
Department:City Clerk
Subject:Certifying Results of the General Municipal Election held
on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-237 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on
November 5, 2024, certifying the election results, and such other matters as provided
by law.
Executive Summary
Following each municipal election, the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters has
a period of 30 days to finalize the election results. During this time, the Registrar of
Voters resolves any discrepancies and ensures the accuracy and completeness of the
election data.
The election official is responsible for presenting the results to the governing body for
review and certification. The certification of results must occur before any newly
elected officials are sworn into office.
Background
In accordance with Article 8, Section 800 of the City Charter, the City of San Bernardino
shall consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election
every 2 years.
On September 6, 2023, Resolution No. 2023-137 Calling for a Primary Municipal
Election to elect representative for the Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Ward was
approved by the Mayor and City Council. As a result of the Primary Election, a run-off
election was required to decide the winners of the Fifth and Seventh Ward.
On June 5, 2024, Resolution No. 2024-118 Calling a General Municipal Election was
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approved by the Mayor and City Council. On November 5, 2024, the General Municipal
Election was held by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters for the office Fifth
and Seventh Ward City Council representative for the City of San Bernardino.
Discussion
The General Municipal Election was conducted on November 5, 2024, by the San
Bernardino County Registrar of Voters. The results of the election were released by
the Registrar of Voters on December 3, 2024. According to the Statement of Votes
Cast report provided by the Registrar of Voters, there were 17,484 registered voters
for the Fifth Ward with a 62.18% voter turnout. There were 15,632 registered voters for
the Seventh Ward with a 52.52 % voter turnout.
The Statement of Votes Cast declares the following:
•Fifth Ward Council Member
o Kim Knaus with 62.13%
o Henry Nickel with 37.87%
•Seventh Ward Council Member
o James F. “Jim” Penman with 44.22%
o Treasure Ortiz with 55.78%
Kim Knaus was elected as a Member of the City Council, Ward 5.
Treasure Ortiz was elected as a Member of the City Council, Ward 7.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Certifying the results of the election aligns with Goal No. 2: Focused, Aligned
Leadership and Unified Community.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with certifying the elections results.
Conclusion
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-237 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on
November 5, 2024, certifying the election results, and such other matters as provided
by law.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-237 Certifying the Results of the General
Municipal Election
Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 2024-237 Exhibit “A” - Final Certified Elections Results
Attachment 3 - County of San Bernardino Certification of Elections - Results of
November 5, 2024
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Ward: All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
June 05, 2024 The Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-118
Noticing and Calling the General Municipal Election, and Resolution
No. 2024-119 Requesting to Consolidate the General Municipal
Election with the Statewide General Election
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Resolution No. 2024-237
Resolution 2024-237
December 18, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-237
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, CERTIFYING
THE ELECTION RESULTS, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS
AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, the General Municipal Election was consolidated with the Statewide General
Election and was held and conducted in the City of San Bernardino, California on Tuesday
November 5, 2024, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, notice of the election was given in the time, form and manner as provided by
law; that voting precincts were properly established; that elections officers were appointed and
that in all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes were cast, received, and
canvassed and the returns made and declared in the time, form and manner as required by the
provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California and the Charter of the City of San
Bernardino for holding of elections; and
WHEREAS, the Registrar of Voters of the County of San Bernardino canvassed the
returns of the election and has certified the results to this City Council, the results are received,
attached, and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A.”
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.That the whole number of ballots cast in precincts except vote-by-mail
ballots and provisional ballots was 4,814; that the whole number of vote-by-mail ballots cast in
the City was 15,050; the whole number of provisional ballots cast in the City was 315, making a
total of 16,399 ballots cast in the City of San Bernardino.
SECTION 2.That the Names of Persons and the office for which they were voted are as
follows:
For the Office of Member of the City Council Ward 5 Votes
Kim Knaus Henry Nickel 5,812
Henry Nickel 3,543
For the Office of Member of the City Council Ward 7 Votes
James F. “Jim” Penman 3,115
Treasure Ortiz 3,929
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Resolution No. 2024-237
Resolution 2024-237
December 18, 2024
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SECTION 3.That the number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes
given in the City to each of the persons above named for the respective offices for which the
persons were candidates are as listed in Exhibit “A” attached.
SECTION 4.Pursuant to San Bernardino Municipal Code section 2.56.040, the City
Council does declare and determine that Kim Knaus was elected as a Member of the City Council
to represent Ward 5 for the full term of four years and Treasure Ortiz was elected as a Member of
the City Council to represent Ward 7 for the full term of four years The successful candidate shall
be seated and shall begin their new term of service in December 2024.
SECTION 5.The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council of the City, a
statement of the results of the election showing: (1) The whole number of ballots cast in the City;
(2) The names of the persons voted for; (3) For what office each person was voted for; (4) The
number of votes given at each precinct to each person; and the total number of votes given to each
person.
SECTION 6.The City Clerk shall immediately make and deliver to each of the persons
so elected a Certificate of Election signed by the City Clerk and authenticated; that the City Clerk
shall also administer to each person elected the Oath of Office prescribed in the Constitution of
the State of California and shall have them subscribe to it and file it in the office of the City Clerk.
Each and all of the persons so elected shall then be inducted into the respective office to which
they have been elected.
SECTION 7.That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
SECTION 8.The Mayor and City Council find this Resolution is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule
that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that
the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject
to CEQA.
SECTION 9.Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk this 18th day of December 2024.
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Resolution No. 2024-237
Resolution 2024-237
December 18, 2024
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Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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Resolution No. 2024-237
Resolution 2024-237
December 18, 2024
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Resolution No. 2024-237, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of December 2024 by
the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
REYNOSO _____ _____ _______ _______
CALVIN _____ _____ _______ _______
ALEXANDER _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________
2024.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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PRESENTATIONS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date:December 18, 2024
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From:Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk
Department:City Clerk
Subject:Administer Oaths of Office and Present Certificates of
Election:
1. Councilman-Elect Juan Figueroa
2. Councilwoman-Elect Kim Knaus
3. Councilman-Elect Mario Flores
4. Councilwoman-Elect Treasure Ortiz
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PUBLIC HEARING
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date:December 18, 2024
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From:Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager;
Gabriel Elliott, Director of Community Development and Housing
Department:Community Development and Housing
Subject:Development Code Amendment 24-04
(ADU 2024 Legislative Update)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:
1. Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. MC-1644U of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment 24-04
amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential
Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino
Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards
for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law; and
finding such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2);
and
2. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance
No. MC-1645 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approving Development Code Amendment 24-04 amending Chapter
19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific
Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development
Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for Accessory
Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law; and finding such
action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public
Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 3 and Attachment 4); and
3. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1645 to the regularly scheduled
meeting of the Mayor and City Council on January 15th, 2025.
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Executive Summary
Approval of Development Code Amendment 24-04 will amend Chapter 19.04 (Residential
Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards - Accessory
Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order
to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with
recent changes in state law.
Background
The Development Code (SBMC Title 19) is the primary mechanism by which the City
implements the policies, goals, and objectives of both the General Plan and the Housing
Element (an element of the General Plan). The Development Code achieves this by
guiding development, on a lot-by-lot basis, throughout the city.
On May 5, 2021, the Mayor and City Council adopted Ordinance No. MC-1559,
establishing standards for the development of Accessory Dwelling Units.
On December 7, 2022, the Mayor and City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. MC-
1604, updating standards for the development of Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance
with recent changes to state law.
On September 19, 2024 (SB 1211) and September 28, 2024 (AB 2533), the Governor
signed Assembly Bill 2533 and Senate Bill 1211 amending Article 2 of Chapter 13 of
Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code as it pertained to the development of
Accessory Dwelling Units. Both AB 2533 and SB 1211 take effect January 1, 2025. To
remain valid, the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance must comply with
requirements imposed by AB 2533 and SB 1211 by this date.
Discussion
The proposed ordinance amends the City’s local regulatory scheme for the construction
of ADUs and JADUs to comply with recently amended provisions of Article 2 of Chapter
13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code.
Failure to comply with Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government
Code (as amended) by January 1, 2025, renders the City’s ADU ordinance null and void,
thereby limiting the City to the application of the few default state standards provided in
the Government Code. The approval of ADUs and JADUs based solely on these default
statutory standards, without local regulations governing height, setback, landscape, and
architectural review, among other things, would threaten the character of existing
neighborhoods, and negatively impact property values, personal privacy, and fire safety.
The attached proposed Urgency Ordinance includes changes to the Chapter 19.04
(Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards -
Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title
19).
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Development Code Amendment 24-04 is proposed for adoption by urgency ordinance, in
accordance with Government Code section 36937, Subdivision (b), and will be followed
immediately by the introduction of a standard ordinance that will be scheduled for final
adoption at a subsequent meeting.
AB 2533 – Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs
Subject to limited exceptions, existing state law prohibits a city from denying a permit to
legalize an unpermitted ADU that was constructed before January 1, 2018, if the denial
is based on the ADU not complying with applicable building, state, or local ADU
standards. One exception allows a city to deny a permit to legalize if the city makes a
written finding that correcting the violation is necessary to protect the health and safety of
the public or the occupants of the structure.
AB 2533 changes this by: (1) expanding the above prohibition to also include JADUs; (2)
moving the construction-cutoff date from January 1, 2018, to January 1, 2020; and (3)
replacing the above exception with a requirement that local agencies find that correcting
the violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in Health and Safety
Code section 17920.3 (Substandard Buildings). (See amended Gov. Code, Section
66332(a)–(f).)
SB 1211 – Replacement Parking Requirements; Multifamily ADUs
Replacement Parking
Existing state law prohibits the City from requiring off-street parking spaces to be replaced
when a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with
the construction of, or conversion to, an ADU.
SB 1211 amends this prohibition to now also prohibit a city from requiring replacement
parking when an uncovered parking space is demolished for or replaced with an ADU.
(See amended Gov. Code, Section 66314(d)(11).)
Multifamily ADUs
SB 1211 further defines livable space in connection with converted ADUs inside a
multifamily dwelling structure. Existing state law requires the City to ministerially approve
qualifying building-permit applications for ADUs within “portions of existing multifamily
dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage
rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages ….” The term “livable
space” is not defined by existing state ADU law.
SB 1211 changes this by adding a new definition: “‘Livable space’ means a space in a
dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or
sanitation.” (See amended Gov. Code, § 66313(e).)
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SB 1211 also increases the number of detached ADUs that lots with an existing
multifamily dwelling can have. Existing state law allows a lot with an existing or proposed
multifamily dwelling to have up to two detached ADUs.
Under SB 1211, a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling can have up to eight detached
ADUs, or as many detached ADUs as there are primary dwelling units on the lot,
whichever is less. (See amended Gov. Code, Section 66323(a)(4)(A)(ii).) SB 1211 does
not alter the number of ADUs that a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling can have —
the limit remains at two. (See amended Gov. Code, Section 66323(a)(4).).
Proposed Amendment
In order to ensure that the City’s development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units
comply with state law, this amendment will update Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Accessory
Dwelling Units). The attached exhibits (Attachment 2 and Attachment 4) include the specific
changes as proposed for adoption into the Development Code.
Implementation
The urgency ordinance for Development Code Amendment 24-04 will take effect
immediately upon adoption. Following adoption of the urgency ordinance, a standard
ordinance will follow to implement Development Code Amendment 24-04. This ordinance
will become effective 30 days following final adoption by the Mayor and City Council.
General Plan Goals and Policies
The City of San Bernardino General Plan includes goals and policies to guide future
development, as follow:
▪Land Use Goal 2.1: Preserve and enhance San Bernardino’s unique
Neighborhoods.
▪Land Use Element Policy 2.1.1: Actively enforce development standards,
design guidelines, and policies to preserve and enhance the character of
San Bernardino’s neighborhoods.
The adoption and implementation of Development Code Amendment 24-04 is consistent
with the City’s General Plan by allowing for the development of Accessory Dwelling Units
within the single-family residential and multi-family residential zones in a manner that will
prevent negative impacts to the existing residential neighborhoods and the community at-
large, while maintaining consistency with state law (AB 2533 and SB 1211). Additionally,
as regulated by Development Code Amendment 24-04, new Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs) will serve the City’s housing needs in compliance with Chapter 13 of Division 1 of
Title 7 of the California Government Code.
California Environmental Quality Act
Under California Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, CEQA does not apply to the
adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Article 2 of
Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, which is California’s ADU law
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and which also regulates JADUs, as defined by Section 66313. Therefore, the adoption
of the proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it implements state
ADU law.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Development Code Amendment 23-03 aligns with Key Target Goal No. 3: Improved
Quality of Life and 4(b): Economic Growth and Development – Update the General Plan
and Development Code. Specifically, the amendment will update the Development Code
for compliance with state law. The amendment to the Development Code will ensure
consistency with state law.
Fiscal Impact
There will be no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund as a result of this action.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:
1. Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. MC-1644U of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment 24-04
amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential
Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino
Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards
for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law; and
finding such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2);
and
2. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance
No. MC-1645 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approving Development Code Amendment 24-04 amending Chapter
19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific
Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development
Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for Accessory
Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law; and finding such
action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public
Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 3 and Attachment 4); and
3. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1645 to the regularly scheduled
meeting of the Mayor and City Council on January 15th, 2025.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Urgency Ordinance No. MC-1644U (Approving Development Code
Amendment 24-04)
Attachment 2 Urgency Ordinance No. MC-1644U (Approving Development Code
Amendment 24-04) – Exhibit A
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Attachment 3 Ordinance No. MC-1645 (Approving Development Code
Amendment 24-04)
Attachment 4 Ordinance No. MC-1645 (Approving Development Code
Amendment 24-04) – Exhibit A
Attachment 5 Resolution No. 2024-047 - PC
Attachment 6 Newspaper Publication
Attachment 7 PowerPoint
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
N/A
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ORDINANCE NO. MC-1644U
ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 24-04
AMENDING CHAPTER 19.04 (RESIDENTIAL ZONES);
SECTION 19.04.030(2)(P) (ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS) OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT CODE (SBMC TITLE 19) IN ORDER TO
UPDATE THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN COMPLIANCE WITH
RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW; AND FINDING THAT
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 24-04 IS
STATUTORILY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino, California (“City”) is a municipal corporation,
duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the state law authorizes cities to act to provide for the creation and regulation
of accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) and junior accessory dwelling units (“JADUs”); and
WHEREAS, in recent years, the California Legislature has approved, and the Governor
has signed into law, a number of bills that, among other things, amend various sections of the
Government Code to impose new limits on local authority to regulate ADUs and JADUs; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, the California Legislature approved, and the Governor signed into
law, Assembly Bill 2533 (“AB 2533”) and Senate Bill 1211 (“SB 1211”), which further amend
state ADU law; and
WHEREAS, AB 2533 and SB 1211 take effect on January 1, 2025, and for the City’s
ADU ordinance to remain valid, it must be amended to reflect the requirements of AB 2533 and
SB 1211; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulatory scheme for the construction of
ADUs and JADUs to reflect AB 2533’s and SB 1211’s changes to state law; and
WHEREAS, Development Code Amendment 24-04 is a City-initiated amendment to
Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards -
Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in
order to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent
changes in state law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Division of the Community Development Department of the
City of San Bernardino has prepared Development Code Amendment 24-04 in compliance with
the California Government Code, consistent with the City of San Bernardino General Plan, and
incompliance with the City of San Bernardino Development Code; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”), the Planning Division of the Community Development and Housing Department
evaluated Development Code Amendment 24-04 and determined that it is exempt from CEQA
under California Public Resources Code Section 21080.17; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2024, pursuant to the requirements of Section 19.52.040
(Hearings and Appeals - Hearing Procedure) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code,
the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 2024-
047 recommending the adoption of the Development Code Amendment 24-04 to the Mayor and
City Council; and
WHEREAS, notice of the December 18, 2024 public hearing for the Mayor and City
Council's consideration of Development Code Amendment 24-04 was published in The Sun
newspaper on December 7, 2024, in accordance with Development Code Chapter 19.52 (Hearing
and Appeals); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 19.52 (Hearing and Appeals) and
Chapter 19.42 (Development Code Amendments) of the City of San Bernardino Development
Code, the Mayor and City Council have the authority to take action on Development Code
Amendment 24-04; and
WHEREAS, there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare
based on the passage of AB 2533 and SB1211 because if the City’s ordinance does not comply
with the amended laws as of January 1, 2025, and the City’s ADU ordinance becomes null and
void, the City would thereafter be limited to applying the few default standards that are provided
in Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code for the approval of
ADUs and JADUs; and
WHEREAS, the approval of ADUs and JADUs based solely on the default statutory
standards, without local regulations governing height, setback, landscape, and architectural
review, among other things, would threaten the character of existing neighborhoods, and
negatively impact property values, personal privacy, and fire safety. These threats to public safety,
health, and welfare justify adoption of this ordinance as an urgency ordinance to be effective
immediately upon adoption by a four-fifths vote of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, to protect the public safety, health, and welfare, the City Council may adopt
this Ordinance as an urgency measure in accordance with Government Code Section 36937,
Subdivision (b).
NOW THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein.
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SECTION 2.Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Mayor and
City Council having independently reviewed and analyzed the record before it, including written
and oral testimony, and having exercised their independent judgment, Development Code
Amendment 24-04 and this Ordinance No. MC-1644U is exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under California Public Resources Code Section
21080.17, as the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) does not apply to the adoption
of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of
Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, which is California’s ADU law and
which also regulates JADUs, as defined by Section 66313. Therefore, adoption of the proposed
ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA.
SECTION 3.Finding of Facts – Development Code Amendment 24-04
Finding No. 1:The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan.
Finding of Fact:Development Code Amendment 24-04 is consistent with the General Plan,
as follows:
Land Use Goal 2.1: Preserve and enhance San Bernardino’s
unique Neighborhoods. Land Use
Element Policy 2.1.1: Actively enforce development
standards, design guidelines, and policies to preserve and
enhance the character of San Bernardino’s neighborhoods.
The implementation of Development Code Amendment 24-04 is consistent
with the City’s General Plan by allowing for the development of Accessory
Dwelling Units within the single-family residential and multi-family
residential zones in a manner that will prevent negative impacts to the
existing residential neighborhoods and the community at-large, while
maintaining consistency with state law (AB 2533 and SB 1211).
Additionally, as regulated by Development Code Amendment 24-04, new
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) will serve the City’s housing needs in
compliance with Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California
Government Code.
Finding No. 2:The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest,
health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
Finding of Fact:The adoption and implementation of Development Code Amendment 24-
04is necessary and desirable for the development of the community and is
in the interests or furtherance of the public health, safety, convenience, and
general welfare. In enacting the aforementioned legislation the State
Legislature identified Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as an important
housing option for renters and homeowners, given the undersupply of
housing that exists in the State. Development Code Amendment 24-04 will
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bring the City’s Development Code into compliance with the
aforementioned statute.
SECTION 4.Adoption of Ordinance. Development Code Amendment 24-04 to amend
Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards -
Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) to
update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with state law is
hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as provided in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 5.Notice of Exemption: The Planning Division of the Community
Development and Housing Department is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the
County Clerk of the County of San Bernardino within five (5) working days of final approval
certifying the City’s compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act in approving
Development Code Amendment 24-04.
SECTION 6.Severability: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, or clause or
phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid
or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or
effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council
hereby declares that it would have adopted each section irrespective of the fact that any one or
more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional,
invalid, or ineffective.
SECTION 7.Effective Date. This Urgency Ordinance takes effect immediately upon its
adoption.
SECTION 8.Notice of Adoption. The City Clerk of the City of San Bernardino shall
either: (a) have this ordinance published in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days after
its adoption or (b) have a summary of this ordinance published twice in a newspaper of general
circulation, within 15 days after its adoption.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk this 18th day of December 2024.
__________________________________
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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Attest:
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Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Ordinance No. MC-1644U, adopted by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of December 2024 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________
2024.
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Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Development Code Section 19.04.030(2)(P)
(Residential Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units)
19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units) shall be
amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:
P. Accessory Dwelling Units
1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units
(ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in compliance with Chapter 13 of
Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
2. Effect of Conforming. An ADU or JADU that conforms to the standards in this section
will not be:
a. Deemed to be inconsistent with the city’s general plan and zoning designation for the
lot on which the ADU or JADU is located.
b. Deemed to exceed the allowable density for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is
located.
c. Considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit
residential growth.
d. Required to correct a nonconforming zoning condition, as defined in subsection (3)(h)
below. This does not prevent the City from enforcing compliance with applicable
building standards in accordance with Health and Safety Code section 17980.12.
3. Definitions. As used in this section, terms are defined as follows:
a. “Accessory dwelling unit” or “ADU” means an attached or a detached residential
dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more
persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. An
accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
i. An efficiency unit, as defined by section 17958.1 of the California Health and
Safety Code; and
ii. A manufactured home, as defined by section 18007 of the California Health and
Safety Code.
b. “Accessory structure” means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling
located on the same lot.
c. “Complete independent living facilities” means permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or
multifamily dwelling is or will be situated.
d. “Efficiency kitchen” means a kitchen that includes each of the following:
i. A cooking facility with appliances.
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ii. A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of a reasonable size in
relation to the size of the JADU.
e. “Junior accessory dwelling unit” or “JADU” means a residential unit that satisfies all
of the following:
i. It is no more than 500 square feet in size.
ii. It is contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family structure. An
enclosed use within the residence, such as an attached garage, is considered to be a
part of and contained within the single-family structure.
iii. It includes its own separate sanitation facilities or shares sanitation facilities with
the existing or proposed single-family structure.
iv. If the unit does not include its own separate bathroom, then it contains an interior
entrance to the main living area of the existing or proposed single-family structure
in addition to an exterior entrance that is separate from the main entrance to the
primary dwelling.
f. “Livable space” means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including
living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation.
g. “Living area” means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements
and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.
h. “Nonconforming zoning condition” means a physical improvement on a property that
does not conform with current zoning standards.
i. “Passageway” means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from
a street to one entrance of the ADU or JADU.
j. “Proposed dwelling” means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and
that meets the requirements for permitting.
k. “Public transit” means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train
station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of
transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.
l. “Tandem parking” means that two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in
any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.
4. Approvals. The following approvals apply to ADUs and JADUs under this section:
a. Statutory Criteria. If an ADU or JADU complies with each of the general
requirements in subsection (5) below, it is allowed with only a building permit in the
following scenarios:
i. Converted on Single-family Lot: One ADU as described in this subsection
(4)(a)(i) and one JADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling
on it, where the ADU or JADU:
a) Is either: within the space of a proposed single -family dwelling; within the
existing space of an existing single-family dwelling; or (in the case of an ADU
only) within the existing space of an accessory structure, plus up to 150
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additional square feet if the expansion is limited to accommodating ingress and
egress; and
b) Has exterior access that is independent of that for the single-family dwelling;
and
c) Has side and rear setbacks sufficient for fire and safety, as dictated by
applicable building and fire codes.
d) The JADU complies with the requirements of Government Code Sections
66333 through 66339.
ii. Limited Detached on Single-family Lot: One detached, new-construction ADU
on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling (in addition to any
JADU that might otherwise be established on the lot under subsection (4)(a)(i)
above), if the detached ADU satisfies each of the following limitations:
a) The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four-feet.
b) The total floor area is 800 square feet or smaller.
c) The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit in
subsection (5)(b) below.
iii. Converted on Multifamily Lot: One or more ADUs within portions of existing
multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including but not
limited to storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages,
if each converted ADU complies with state building standards for dwellings. Under
this subsection (4)(a)(iii), at least one converted ADU is allowed within an existing
multifamily dwelling, up to a quantity equal to 25 percent of the existing
multifamily dwelling units.
iv. Limited Detached on Multifamily Lot: No more than two detached ADUs on a
lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, or up to eight detached ADUs on a lot
with an existing multifamily dwelling, if each detached ADU satisfies all of the
following:
a) The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. If the existing multifamily
dwelling has a rear or side yard setback of less than four feet, the city will not
require any modification to the multifamily dwelling as a condition of
approving the ADU.
b) The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit
provided in subsection (5)(c) below.
c) If the lot has an existing multifamily dwelling, the quantity of detached ADUs
does not exceed the number of primary dwelling units on the lot.
b. Additional Criteria.
i. An ADU that does not qualify under the criteria set forth in subsection (4)(a) above
may be created with a building permit if it complies with the standards set forth in
subsections (5) and (6) below.
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c. Process and Timing.
i. An ADU application is considered and approved ministerially, without
discretionary review or a hearing.
ii. The City must approve or deny an application to create an ADU or JADU within
60 days from the date that the City receives a completed application. If the City
does not approve or deny the completed application within 60 days, the application
is deemed approved unless either:
a) The applicant requests a delay, in which case the 60-day time period is tolled
for the period of the requested delay, or
b) When an application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with a permit
application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the
City may delay acting on the permit application for the ADU or JADU until the
City acts on the permit application to create the new single-family or
multifamily dwelling, but the application to create the ADU or JADU will still
be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing.
iii. If the city denies an application to create an ADU or JADU, the city must provide
the applicant with comments that include, among other things, a list of all the
defective or deficient items and a description of how the application may be
remedied by the applicant. Notice of the denial and corresponding comments must
be provided to the applicant within the 60-day time period established by subsection
(4)(c)(ii) above.
iv. A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an ADU is
reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time.
5. General ADU and JADU Requirements. The following requirements apply to all ADUs
and JADUs that are approved under subsections (4)(a) or (4)(b) above:
a. Zoning.
i. An ADU or JADU subject to subsection (4)(a) above may be created on a lot in a
residential or mixed-use zone.
ii. An ADU or JADU subject to subsection (4)(b) above may be created on a lot that
is zoned to allow single-family dwelling residential use or multifamily dwelling
residential use.
iii. In accordance with Government Code section 66333(a), a JADU may only be
created on a lot zoned for single-family residences.
b. Access. Each ADU and JADU must have direct exterior access that is separate from
that of the primary dwelling.
c. Height.
i. Except as otherwise provided by subsections (5)(c)(ii) and (5)(c)(iii) below, a
detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or
multifamily dwelling unit may not exceed 16 feet in height.
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ii. A detached ADU may be up to 18 feet in height if it is created on a lot with an
existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is located
within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high quality transit
corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code,
and the ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet)
if necessary to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof
pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
iii. A detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling
that has more than one story above grade may not exceed 18 feet in height.
iv. An ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may not exceed 25 feet in height
or the height limitation imposed by the underlying zone that applies to the primary
dwelling, whichever is lower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ADUs subject to this
subsection (5)(c)(iv) may not exceed two stories.
v. For purposes of this subsection (5)(c), height is measured above existing legal grade
to the peak of the structure.
d. Fire Sprinklers.
i. Fire sprinklers are required in an ADU if sprinklers are required in the primary
residence.
ii. The construction of an ADU does not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be
installed in the existing primary dwelling.
e. Rental Term. No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days.
This prohibition applies regardless of when the ADU or JADU was created.
f. No Separate Conveyance. An ADU or JADU may be rented, but, except as otherwise
provided in Government Code Section 66341, no ADU or JADU may be sold or
otherwise conveyed separately from the lot and the primary dwelling (in the case of a
single-family lot) or from the lot and all of the dwellings (in the case of a multifamily
lot).
g. Septic System. If the ADU or JADU will connect to an onsite wastewater-treatment
system, the owner must include with the application a percolation test completed within
the last five years or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years.
h. Owner Occupancy. As required by state law, all JADUs are subject to an owner-
occupancy requirement. A natural person with legal or equitable title to the property
must reside on the property, in either the primary dwelling or JADU, as the person’s
legal domicile and permanent residence. However, the owner-occupancy requirement
in this subsection (5)(h) does not apply if the property is entirely owned by another
governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
i. Deed Restriction. Prior to issuance of a building permit for an ADU or JADU, a deed
restriction must be recorded against the title of the property in the County Recorder’s
office and a copy filed with the Director. The deed restriction must run with the land
and bind all future owners. The form of the deed restriction will be provided by the
City and must provide that:
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i. Except as otherwise provided in Government Code Section 66341, the ADU or
JADU may not be sold separately from the primary dwelling.
ii. The ADU or JADU is restricted to the approved size and to other attributes allowed
by this section.
iii. The deed restriction runs with the land and may be enforced against future property
owners.
iv. The deed restriction may be removed if the owner eliminates the ADU or JADU,
as evidenced by, for example, removal of the kitchen facilities. To remove the deed
restriction, an owner may make a written request of the Director, providing
evidence that the ADU or JADU has in fact been eliminated. The Director may then
determine whether the evidence supports the claim that the ADU or JADU has been
eliminated. Appeal may be taken from the Director’s determination consistent with
other provisions of this Code. If the ADU or JADU is not entirely physically
removed, but is only eliminated by virtue of having a necessary component of an
ADU or JADU removed, the remaining structure and improvements must otherwise
comply with applicable provisions of this Code.
v. The deed restriction is enforceable by the Director or his or her designee for the
benefit of the City. Failure of the property owner to comply with the deed restriction
may result in legal action against the property owner, and the City is authorized to
obtain any remedy available to it at law or equity, including, but not limited to,
obtaining an injunction enjoining the use of the ADU or JADU in violation of the
recorded restrictions or abatement of the illegal unit.
6. Specific ADU Requirements. The following requirements apply only to ADUs that are
approved under subsection (4)(b) above.
a. Maximum Size.
i. The maximum size of a detached or attached ADU subject to this subsection (6) is
850 square feet for a studio or one-bedroom unit and 1,000 square feet for a unit
with two or more bedrooms.
ii. An attached ADU that is created on a lot with an existing primary dwelling is
further limited to 50 percent of the floor area of the existing primary dwelling.
iii. Application of other development standards in this subsection (6), such as setbacks
or lot coverage, might further limit the size of the ADU, but no application of the
percent-based size limit in subsection (6)(a)(ii) above or of a lot coverage limit or
open-space requirement may require the ADU to be less than 800 square feet.
b. Setbacks.
i. An ADU that is subject to this subsection (6) must conform to a 25-foot front-yard
setback, subject to subsection (6)(a)(iii) above.
ii. An ADU that is subject to this subsection (6) must conform to 4-foot side- and rear-
yard setbacks.
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iii. No setback is required for an ADU that is subject to this subsection (6) if the ADU
is constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing
structure.
c. Lot Coverage. No ADU subject to this subsection (f) may cause the total lot coverage
of the lot to exceed 50 percent, subject to subsection (6)(a)(iii) above.
d. Passageway. No passageway, as defined by subsection (3)(i) above, is required for an
ADU.
e. No Replacement Parking. When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or
uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU
or converted to an ADU, those off-street parking spaces are not required to be replaced.
f. Architectural Requirements.
i. The materials and colors of the exterior walls, roof, and windows and doors must
match the appearance and architectural design of those of the primary dwelling.
ii. The roof slope must match that of the dominant roof slope of the primary dwelling.
The dominant roof slope is the slope shared by the largest portion of the roof.
iii. The exterior lighting must be limited to down-lights or as otherwise required by the
building or fire code.
iv. The ADU must have an independent exterior entrance, apart from that of the
primary dwelling. The ADU entrance must be located on the side or rear building
façade, not facing a public-right-of-way.
g. Allowed Stories. No ADU subject to this subsection (f) may have more than one story,
except that an ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may have the stories
allowed under subparagraph (5)(c)(iv) of this section.
7. Fees. The following requirements apply to all ADUs and JADUs that are approved under
subsections (4)(a) or (4)(b) above.
a. Impact Fees.
i. No impact fee is required for an ADU or JADU that is less than 750 square feet in
size. For purposes of this subsection (7)(a), “impact fee” means a “fee” under the
Mitigation Fee Act (Gov. Code § 66000(b)) and a fee under the Quimby Act (Gov.
Code § 66477). “Impact fee” here does not include any connection fee or capacity
charge for water or sewer service.
ii. Any impact fee that is required for an ADU that is 750 square feet or larger in size
must be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary
dwelling unit. (E.g., the floor area of the ADU, divided by the floor area of the
primary dwelling, times the typical fee amount charged for a new dwelling.)
b. Utility Fees.
i. If an ADU or JADU is constructed with a new single-family home, a separate utility
connection directly between the ADU or JADU and the utility and payment of the
normal connection fee and capacity charge for a new dwelling are required.
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ii. Except as described in subsection (7)(b)(i), converted ADUs and JADUs on a
single-family lot that are created under subsection (4)(a)(i) above are not required
to have a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU or JADU
and the utility. Nor is a connection fee or capacity charge required.
iii. Except as described in subsection (7)(b)(i), all ADUs and JADUs that are not
covered by subsection (7)(b)(ii) require a new, separate utility connection directly
between the ADU or JADU and the utility.
a) The connection is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that is
proportionate to the burden created by the ADU or JADU, based on either the
floor area or the number of drainage-fixture units (DFU) values, as defined by
the Uniform Plumbing Code, upon the water or sewer system.
b) The portion of the fee or charge that is charged by the City may not exceed the
reasonable cost of providing this service.
8. Nonconforming Zoning Code Conditions, Building Code Violations, and
Unpermitted Structures.
a. Generally. The city will not deny an ADU or JADU application due to a
nonconforming zoning condition, building code violation, or unpermitted structure on
the lot that does not present a threat to the public health and safety and that is not
affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU.
b. Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs constructed before 2020.
i. Permit to Legalize. As required by state law, the city may not deny a permit to
legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before
January 1, 2020, if denial is based on either of the following grounds:
a) The ADU or JADU violates applicable building standards, or
b) The ADU or JADU does not comply with state ADU or JADU law or this ADU
ordinance (Section 19.04.030(2)(P)).
ii. Exceptions:
a) Notwithstanding subsection (8)(b)(i) above, the city may deny a permit to
legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before
January 1, 2020, if the city makes a finding that correcting a violation is
necessary to comply with the standards specified in California Health and
Safety Code section 17920.3.
b) Subsection (8)(b)(i) above does not apply to a building that is deemed to be
substandard in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section
17920.3.
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ORDINANCE NO. MC-1645
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ORDINANCE NO. MC-1645
ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 24-04
AMENDING CHAPTER 19.04 (RESIDENTIAL ZONES);
SECTION 19.04.030(2)(P) (ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS) OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT CODE (SBMC TITLE 19) IN ORDER TO
UPDATE THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN COMPLIANCE WITH
RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW; AND FINDING THAT
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 24-04 IS
STATUTORILY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino, California (“City”) is a municipal corporation,
duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the state law authorizes cities to act to provide for the creation and regulation
of accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) and junior accessory dwelling units (“JADUs”); and
WHEREAS, in recent years, the California Legislature has approved, and the Governor
has signed into law, a number of bills that, among other things, amend various sections of the
Government Code to impose new limits on local authority to regulate ADUs and JADUs; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, the California Legislature approved, and the Governor signed into
law, Assembly Bill 2533 (“AB 2533”) and Senate Bill 1211 (“SB 1211”), which further amend
state ADU law; and
WHEREAS, AB 2533 and SB 1211 take effect on January 1, 2025, and for the City’s
ADU ordinance to remain valid, it must be amended to reflect the requirements of AB 2533 and
SB 1211; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulatory scheme for the construction of
ADUs and JADUs to reflect AB 2533’s and SB 1211’s changes to state law; and
WHEREAS, Development Code Amendment 24-04 is a City-initiated amendment to
Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards -
Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in
order to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent
changes in state law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Division of the Community Development Department of the
City of San Bernardino has prepared Development Code Amendment 24-04 in compliance with
the California Government Code, consistent with the City of San Bernardino General Plan, and
incompliance with the City of San Bernardino Development Code; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”), the Planning Division of the Community Development and Housing Department
evaluated Development Code Amendment 24-04 and determined that it is exempt from CEQA
under California Public Resources Code Section 21080.17; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2024, pursuant to the requirements of Section 19.52.040
(Hearings and Appeals - Hearing Procedure) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code,
the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 2024-
047 recommending the adoption of the Development Code Amendment 24-04 to the Mayor and
City Council; and
WHEREAS, notice of the December 18, 2024 public hearing for the Mayor and City
Council's consideration of Development Code Amendment 24-04 was published in The Sun
newspaper on December 7, 2024, in accordance with Development Code Chapter 19.52 (Hearing
and Appeals); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 19.52 (Hearing and Appeals) and
Chapter 19.42 (Development Code Amendments) of the City of San Bernardino Development
Code, the Mayor and City Council have the authority to take action on Development Code
Amendment 24-04; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein.
SECTION 2.Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Mayor and
City Council having independently reviewed and analyzed the record before it, including written
and oral testimony, and having exercised their independent judgment, Development Code
Amendment 24-04 and this Ordinance No. MC-1645 is exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under California Public Resources Code Section
21080.17, as the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) does not apply to the adoption
of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of
Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, which is California’s ADU law and
which also regulates JADUs, as defined by Section 66313. Therefore, adoption of the proposed
ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA.
SECTION 3.Finding of Facts – Development Code Amendment 24-04
Finding No. 1:The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan.
Finding of Fact:Development Code Amendment 24-04 is consistent with the General Plan,
as follows:
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Land Use Goal 2.1: Preserve and enhance San Bernardino’s
unique Neighborhoods. Land Use
Element Policy 2.1.1: Actively enforce development
standards, design guidelines, and policies to preserve and
enhance the character of San Bernardino’s neighborhoods.
The implementation of Development Code Amendment 24-04 is consistent
with the City’s General Plan by allowing for the development of Accessory
Dwelling Units within the single-family residential and multi-family
residential zones in a manner that will prevent negative impacts to the
existing residential neighborhoods and the community at-large, while
maintaining consistency with state law (AB 2533 and SB 1211).
Additionally, as regulated by Development Code Amendment 24-04, new
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) will serve the City’s housing needs in
compliance with Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California
Government Code.
Finding No. 2:The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest,
health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
Finding of Fact:The adoption and implementation of Development Code Amendment 24-
04is necessary and desirable for the development of the community and is
in the interests or furtherance of the public health, safety, convenience, and
general welfare. In enacting the aforementioned legislation the State
Legislature identified Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as an important
housing option for renters and homeowners, given the undersupply of
housing that exists in the State. Development Code Amendment 24-04 will
bring the City’s Development Code into compliance with the
aforementioned statute.
SECTION 4.Adoption of Ordinance. Development Code Amendment 24-04 to amend
Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards
– Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19)
to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with state law is
hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as provided in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 5.Notice of Exemption: The Planning Division of the Community
Development and Housing Department is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the
County Clerk of the County of San Bernardino within five (5) working days of final approval
certifying the City’s compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act in approving
Development Code Amendment 24-04.
SECTION 6.Severability: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, or clause or
phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid
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or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or
effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council
hereby declares that it would have adopted each section irrespective of the fact that any one or
more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional,
invalid, or ineffective.
SECTION 7.Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after
the date of its adoption.
SECTION 8.Notice of Adoption. The City Clerk of the City of San Bernardino shall
certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause publication to occur in a newspaper of general
circulation and published and circulated in the City in a manner permitted under section 36933 of
the Government Code of the State of California.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk this ____ day of __________, 2025.
__________________________________
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
__________________________________
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
__________________________________
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. MC-1645
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Ordinance No. MC-1645, introduced on December 18th, 2024, and adopted by the City Council
of the City of San Bernardino, California, at a regular meeting held at the ___ day of _______,
2025 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________
2024.
_____________________________
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Development Code Section 19.04.030(2)(P)
(Residential Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units)
19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units) shall be
amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:
P. Accessory Dwelling Units
1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units
(ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in compliance with Chapter 13 of
Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
2. Effect of Conforming. An ADU or JADU that conforms to the standards in this section
will not be:
a. Deemed to be inconsistent with the city’s general plan and zoning designation for the
lot on which the ADU or JADU is located.
b. Deemed to exceed the allowable density for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is
located.
c. Considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit
residential growth.
d. Required to correct a nonconforming zoning condition, as defined in subsection (3)(h)
below. This does not prevent the City from enforcing compliance with applicable
building standards in accordance with Health and Safety Code section 17980.12.
3. Definitions. As used in this section, terms are defined as follows:
a. “Accessory dwelling unit” or “ADU” means an attached or a detached residential
dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more
persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. An
accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
i. An efficiency unit, as defined by section 17958.1 of the California Health and
Safety Code; and
ii. A manufactured home, as defined by section 18007 of the California Health and
Safety Code.
b. “Accessory structure” means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling
located on the same lot.
c. “Complete independent living facilities” means permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or
multifamily dwelling is or will be situated.
d. “Efficiency kitchen” means a kitchen that includes each of the following:
i. A cooking facility with appliances.
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ii. A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of a reasonable size in
relation to the size of the JADU.
e. “Junior accessory dwelling unit” or “JADU” means a residential unit that satisfies all
of the following:
i. It is no more than 500 square feet in size.
ii. It is contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family structure. An
enclosed use within the residence, such as an attached garage, is considered to be a
part of and contained within the single-family structure.
iii. It includes its own separate sanitation facilities or shares sanitation facilities with
the existing or proposed single-family structure.
iv. If the unit does not include its own separate bathroom, then it contains an interior
entrance to the main living area of the existing or proposed single-family structure
in addition to an exterior entrance that is separate from the main entrance to the
primary dwelling.
f. “Livable space” means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including
living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation.
g. “Living area” means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements
and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.
h. “Nonconforming zoning condition” means a physical improvement on a property that
does not conform with current zoning standards.
i. “Passageway” means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from
a street to one entrance of the ADU or JADU.
j. “Proposed dwelling” means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and
that meets the requirements for permitting.
k. “Public transit” means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train
station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of
transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.
l. “Tandem parking” means that two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in
any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.
4. Approvals. The following approvals apply to ADUs and JADUs under this section:
a. Statutory Criteria. If an ADU or JADU complies with each of the general
requirements in subsection (5) below, it is allowed with only a building permit in the
following scenarios:
i. Converted on Single-family Lot: One ADU as described in this subsection
(4)(a)(i) and one JADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling
on it, where the ADU or JADU:
a) Is either: within the space of a proposed single -family dwelling; within the
existing space of an existing single-family dwelling; or (in the case of an ADU
only) within the existing space of an accessory structure, plus up to 150
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additional square feet if the expansion is limited to accommodating ingress and
egress; and
b) Has exterior access that is independent of that for the single-family dwelling;
and
c) Has side and rear setbacks sufficient for fire and safety, as dictated by
applicable building and fire codes.
d) The JADU complies with the requirements of Government Code Sections
66333 through 66339.
ii. Limited Detached on Single-family Lot: One detached, new-construction ADU
on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling (in addition to any
JADU that might otherwise be established on the lot under subsection (4)(a)(i)
above), if the detached ADU satisfies each of the following limitations:
a) The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four-feet.
b) The total floor area is 800 square feet or smaller.
c) The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit in
subsection (5)(b) below.
iii. Converted on Multifamily Lot: One or more ADUs within portions of existing
multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including but not
limited to storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages,
if each converted ADU complies with state building standards for dwellings. Under
this subsection (4)(a)(iii), at least one converted ADU is allowed within an existing
multifamily dwelling, up to a quantity equal to 25 percent of the existing
multifamily dwelling units.
iv. Limited Detached on Multifamily Lot: No more than two detached ADUs on a
lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, or up to eight detached ADUs on a lot
with an existing multifamily dwelling, if each detached ADU satisfies all of the
following:
a) The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. If the existing multifamily
dwelling has a rear or side yard setback of less than four feet, the city will not
require any modification to the multifamily dwelling as a condition of
approving the ADU.
b) The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit
provided in subsection (5)(c) below.
c) If the lot has an existing multifamily dwelling, the quantity of detached ADUs
does not exceed the number of primary dwelling units on the lot.
b. Additional Criteria.
i. An ADU that does not qualify under the criteria set forth in subsection (4)(a) above
may be created with a building permit if it complies with the standards set forth in
subsections (5) and (6) below.
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c. Process and Timing.
i. An ADU application is considered and approved ministerially, without
discretionary review or a hearing.
ii. The City must approve or deny an application to create an ADU or JADU within
60 days from the date that the City receives a completed application. If the City
does not approve or deny the completed application within 60 days, the application
is deemed approved unless either:
a) The applicant requests a delay, in which case the 60-day time period is tolled
for the period of the requested delay, or
b) When an application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with a permit
application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the
City may delay acting on the permit application for the ADU or JADU until the
City acts on the permit application to create the new single-family or
multifamily dwelling, but the application to create the ADU or JADU will still
be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing.
iii. If the city denies an application to create an ADU or JADU, the city must provide
the applicant with comments that include, among other things, a list of all the
defective or deficient items and a description of how the application may be
remedied by the applicant. Notice of the denial and corresponding comments must
be provided to the applicant within the 60-day time period established by subsection
(4)(c)(ii) above.
iv. A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an ADU is
reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time.
5. General ADU and JADU Requirements. The following requirements apply to all ADUs
and JADUs that are approved under subsections (4)(a) or (4)(b) above:
a. Zoning.
i. An ADU or JADU subject to subsection (4)(a) above may be created on a lot in a
residential or mixed-use zone.
ii. An ADU or JADU subject to subsection (4)(b) above may be created on a lot that
is zoned to allow single-family dwelling residential use or multifamily dwelling
residential use.
iii. In accordance with Government Code section 66333(a), a JADU may only be
created on a lot zoned for single-family residences.
b. Access. Each ADU and JADU must have direct exterior access that is separate from
that of the primary dwelling.
c. Height.
i. Except as otherwise provided by subsections (5)(c)(ii) and (5)(c)(iii) below, a
detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or
multifamily dwelling unit may not exceed 16 feet in height.
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ii. A detached ADU may be up to 18 feet in height if it is created on a lot with an
existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is located
within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high quality transit
corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code,
and the ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet)
if necessary to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof
pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
iii. A detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling
that has more than one story above grade may not exceed 18 feet in height.
iv. An ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may not exceed 25 feet in height
or the height limitation imposed by the underlying zone that applies to the primary
dwelling, whichever is lower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ADUs subject to this
subsection (5)(c)(iv) may not exceed two stories.
v. For purposes of this subsection (5)(c), height is measured above existing legal grade
to the peak of the structure.
d. Fire Sprinklers.
i. Fire sprinklers are required in an ADU if sprinklers are required in the primary
residence.
ii. The construction of an ADU does not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be
installed in the existing primary dwelling.
e. Rental Term. No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days.
This prohibition applies regardless of when the ADU or JADU was created.
f. No Separate Conveyance. An ADU or JADU may be rented, but, except as otherwise
provided in Government Code Section 66341, no ADU or JADU may be sold or
otherwise conveyed separately from the lot and the primary dwelling (in the case of a
single-family lot) or from the lot and all of the dwellings (in the case of a multifamily
lot).
g. Septic System. If the ADU or JADU will connect to an onsite wastewater-treatment
system, the owner must include with the application a percolation test completed within
the last five years or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years.
h. Owner Occupancy. As required by state law, all JADUs are subject to an owner-
occupancy requirement. A natural person with legal or equitable title to the property
must reside on the property, in either the primary dwelling or JADU, as the person’s
legal domicile and permanent residence. However, the owner-occupancy requirement
in this subsection (5)(h) does not apply if the property is entirely owned by another
governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
i. Deed Restriction. Prior to issuance of a building permit for an ADU or JADU, a deed
restriction must be recorded against the title of the property in the County Recorder’s
office and a copy filed with the Director. The deed restriction must run with the land
and bind all future owners. The form of the deed restriction will be provided by the
City and must provide that:
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i. Except as otherwise provided in Government Code Section 66341, the ADU or
JADU may not be sold separately from the primary dwelling.
ii. The ADU or JADU is restricted to the approved size and to other attributes allowed
by this section.
iii. The deed restriction runs with the land and may be enforced against future property
owners.
iv. The deed restriction may be removed if the owner eliminates the ADU or JADU,
as evidenced by, for example, removal of the kitchen facilities. To remove the deed
restriction, an owner may make a written request of the Director, providing
evidence that the ADU or JADU has in fact been eliminated. The Director may then
determine whether the evidence supports the claim that the ADU or JADU has been
eliminated. Appeal may be taken from the Director’s determination consistent with
other provisions of this Code. If the ADU or JADU is not entirely physically
removed, but is only eliminated by virtue of having a necessary component of an
ADU or JADU removed, the remaining structure and improvements must otherwise
comply with applicable provisions of this Code.
v. The deed restriction is enforceable by the Director or his or her designee for the
benefit of the City. Failure of the property owner to comply with the deed restriction
may result in legal action against the property owner, and the City is authorized to
obtain any remedy available to it at law or equity, including, but not limited to,
obtaining an injunction enjoining the use of the ADU or JADU in violation of the
recorded restrictions or abatement of the illegal unit.
6. Specific ADU Requirements. The following requirements apply only to ADUs that are
approved under subsection (4)(b) above.
a. Maximum Size.
i. The maximum size of a detached or attached ADU subject to this subsection (6) is
850 square feet for a studio or one-bedroom unit and 1,000 square feet for a unit
with two or more bedrooms.
ii. An attached ADU that is created on a lot with an existing primary dwelling is
further limited to 50 percent of the floor area of the existing primary dwelling.
iii. Application of other development standards in this subsection (6), such as setbacks
or lot coverage, might further limit the size of the ADU, but no application of the
percent-based size limit in subsection (6)(a)(ii) above or of a lot coverage limit or
open-space requirement may require the ADU to be less than 800 square feet.
b. Setbacks.
i. An ADU that is subject to this subsection (6) must conform to a 25-foot front-yard
setback, subject to subsection (6)(a)(iii) above.
ii. An ADU that is subject to this subsection (6) must conform to 4-foot side- and rear-
yard setbacks.
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iii. No setback is required for an ADU that is subject to this subsection (6) if the ADU
is constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing
structure.
c. Lot Coverage. No ADU subject to this subsection (f) may cause the total lot coverage
of the lot to exceed 50 percent, subject to subsection (6)(a)(iii) above.
d. Passageway. No passageway, as defined by subsection (3)(i) above, is required for an
ADU.
e. No Replacement Parking. When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or
uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU
or converted to an ADU, those off-street parking spaces are not required to be replaced.
f. Architectural Requirements.
i. The materials and colors of the exterior walls, roof, and windows and doors must
match the appearance and architectural design of those of the primary dwelling.
ii. The roof slope must match that of the dominant roof slope of the primary dwelling.
The dominant roof slope is the slope shared by the largest portion of the roof.
iii. The exterior lighting must be limited to down-lights or as otherwise required by the
building or fire code.
iv. The ADU must have an independent exterior entrance, apart from that of the
primary dwelling. The ADU entrance must be located on the side or rear building
façade, not facing a public-right-of-way.
g. Allowed Stories. No ADU subject to this subsection (f) may have more than one story,
except that an ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may have the stories
allowed under subparagraph (5)(c)(iv) of this section.
7. Fees. The following requirements apply to all ADUs and JADUs that are approved under
subsections (4)(a) or (4)(b) above.
a. Impact Fees.
i. No impact fee is required for an ADU or JADU that is less than 750 square feet in
size. For purposes of this subsection (7)(a), “impact fee” means a “fee” under the
Mitigation Fee Act (Gov. Code § 66000(b)) and a fee under the Quimby Act (Gov.
Code § 66477). “Impact fee” here does not include any connection fee or capacity
charge for water or sewer service.
ii. Any impact fee that is required for an ADU that is 750 square feet or larger in size
must be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary
dwelling unit. (E.g., the floor area of the ADU, divided by the floor area of the
primary dwelling, times the typical fee amount charged for a new dwelling.)
b. Utility Fees.
i. If an ADU or JADU is constructed with a new single-family home, a separate utility
connection directly between the ADU or JADU and the utility and payment of the
normal connection fee and capacity charge for a new dwelling are required.
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ii. Except as described in subsection (7)(b)(i), converted ADUs and JADUs on a
single-family lot that are created under subsection (4)(a)(i) above are not required
to have a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU or JADU
and the utility. Nor is a connection fee or capacity charge required.
iii. Except as described in subsection (7)(b)(i), all ADUs and JADUs that are not
covered by subsection (7)(b)(ii) require a new, separate utility connection directly
between the ADU or JADU and the utility.
a) The connection is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that is
proportionate to the burden created by the ADU or JADU, based on either the
floor area or the number of drainage-fixture units (DFU) values, as defined by
the Uniform Plumbing Code, upon the water or sewer system.
b) The portion of the fee or charge that is charged by the City may not exceed the
reasonable cost of providing this service.
8. Nonconforming Zoning Code Conditions, Building Code Violations, and
Unpermitted Structures.
a. Generally. The city will not deny an ADU or JADU application due to a
nonconforming zoning condition, building code violation, or unpermitted structure on
the lot that does not present a threat to the public health and safety and that is not
affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU.
b. Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs constructed before 2020.
i. Permit to Legalize. As required by state law, the city may not deny a permit to
legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before
January 1, 2020, if denial is based on either of the following grounds:
a) The ADU or JADU violates applicable building standards, or
b) The ADU or JADU does not comply with state ADU or JADU law or this ADU
ordinance (Section 19.04.030(2)(P)).
ii. Exceptions:
a) Notwithstanding subsection (8)(b)(i) above, the city may deny a permit to
legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before
January 1, 2020, if the city makes a finding that correcting a violation is
necessary to comply with the standards specified in California Health and
Safety Code section 17920.3.
b) Subsection (8)(b)(i) above does not apply to a building that is deemed to be
substandard in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section
17920.3.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Bernardino Mayor and City Council will hold
a public meeting on December 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers in the Norman F.
Feldheym Central Library at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California. Visit the City’s agenda
portal at www.sbcity.org to access more meeting information.
The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following:
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 24-04 – A City-initiated request to amend Chapter 19.04
(Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling
Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the
development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with state law.
Environmental Determination: Statuorily Exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code
Section 21080.17.
Applicant: City of San Bernardino – Community Development & Housing
Department
Notice is further given that members of the public who wish to comment on the public hearing you may
participate in the following ways: 1) comments and contact information can be emailed to
publiccomments@sbcity.org by 2:30 P.M. the day of the scheduled meeting; 2) attending the meeting in
person and providing your public comment in person, not to exceed three minutes.
If you challenge the matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else
raised at the public meeting described in this notice or written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk
at or prior to the public meeting.
The City endeavors to be in total compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require
assistance or auxiliary aids to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office as far in
advance of the meeting as possible.
Additional information concerning the above matter may be obtained from, and written comments should
be addressed to, San Bernardino City Clerk, 290 North D Street, San Bernardino, California 92401.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC
City Clerk
DATED: December 3, 2024
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Development Code Amendment 24-04
(2024 ADU Legislative Update)
Presented by Travis Martin, Principal Planner
Community Development and Housing Department
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Background:
May 2021 – MC-1559 adopted, establishing standards for
Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with Government
Code
December 2022 – MC-1604 adopted, updating standards for
Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with SB 897
September 2024 – Governor signed into law AB 2533 and SB
1211 further amending Government Code
Effective January 1, 2025 - Existing local ordinances not
in compliance found null and void
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Significant Changes:
AB 2533
§ Expands the prohibition on requiring replacement parking to include
“uncovered” parking spaces demolished for construction of an ADU
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Significant Changes:
SB 1211
§ Expands prohibition on replacement parking to include removal of
uncovered parking spaces
§ Establishes definition for “livable space”
§ Multi-family lots may now permit development of up to 8 detached
ADUs… not to exceed the number of existing units on the property
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Recommendation:
Adopt Urgency Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment 24-04; and finding
such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under
Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2); and
Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance
of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving
Development Code Amendment 24-04; and finding such action statutorily exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code
Section 21080.17 (Attachment 3 and Attachment 4); and
Schedule the adoption of Ordinance to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor
and City Council on January 15th, 2025.
The Mayor and City
Council:
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PUBLIC HEARING
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date:December 18, 2024
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From:Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager;
Kenneth Chapa, Director of Economic Development
Department:Economic Development
Subject:Public Hearing on Annexation No. 47 to Community
Facilities District 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) - Dutch
Bros Coffee (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. 2024-238 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. 47); and
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-239 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. 47); and
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1646
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
2024-2025 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping,
lighting, and streets, 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
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6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1646 for January 15, 2025.
Executive Summary
The recommended actions are the second step of the annexation process for the
proposed development into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services). The property owner has petitioned the City to annex into the
City’s CFD to mitigate it’s impacts for maintenance service of public facilities as a result
of the new development which will include a drive-thru restaurant (Dutch Bros Coffee).
The City Council approved the Resolution of Intention on November 6, 2024, setting
today the time and place of the public hearing. The special taxes will be levied annually
to offset general fund expenditures related to maintenance of public improvements
within and for the benefit of the development.
Background
On November 6, 2024, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-216,
a Resolution of Intention to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino (the “Resolution of Intention”),
pursuant to the provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982”. A
public hearing was set for December 18, 2024, on the proposed annexation of the said
territory into the community facilities district. As required by the Resolution of Intention,
a boundary map was recorded on November 19, 2024, at 2:09 p.m. in Book 92 Page
15, Document No. 2024-0277417 of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities
Districts with the San Bernardino County Recorder.
The Resolution of Intention was adopted by the Mayor and City Council in response to
a petition filed by the property owner of approximately 2.71 gross acres of zoned
commercial property within the City, requesting that the City assist them in annexing
their property into CFD No. 2019-1 under the Mello-Roos Act. The proposed project
will consist of a drive-thru restaurant. The State legislature enacted the Mello-Roos Act
in 1982 to assist public agencies in financing certain public improvements by either
issuing tax exempt securities that are repaid by annual levy of special taxes, or to
provide for the financing of on-going public services. The landowner requested the City
annex into CFD No. 2019-1 to levy a special tax to cover the costs associated with the
maintenance of public improvements. The public facilities and services proposed to be
financed within the territory to be annexed to the District are the following:
1. Maintenance of landscaping and other public improvements installed within the
public rights-of-way; and
2. Public lighting and appurtenant facilities, including streetlights within public rights-
of-way and traffic signals; and
3. Maintenance of streets, including street sweeping, pavement management and
sidewalks; and
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4. City and County costs associated with the setting, levying and collection of the
special tax, and in the administration of the District including the contract
administration and for the collection of reserve funds.
The proposed area to be annexed into the CFD will be included in Tax Zone 47 and is
located southeast of E Hospitality Ln, north of Harriman Pl., and west of S Tippecanoe
Ave, as shown in Attachment #13.
The maximum annual special tax for this development has been calculated to be
$5,635 per acre for FY 2024/25. Special Tax rate is proposed to escalate each year at
the greater of Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 2%. The property owners have agreed
to initiate and conduct the CFD annexation proceedings pursuant to the Mello-Roos
Act of 1982. The property owners have submitted a “Consent and Waiver” form on file
in the City Clerk’s Office to initiate and conduct proceedings pursuant to the Mello-
Roos Act in 1982, for the annexation into the CFD and consenting to the shortening of
election time requirements, waiving analysis and arguments, waiving all notice
requirements, and waiving word limit requirements for the ballot relating to the conduct
of the election.
In order to annex property to CFD No. 2019-1 pursuant to the provisions of California
Government Code Section 53311 et seq., the City must adopt a series of three
statutorily required Resolutions and an Ordinance which are summarized below.
•Resolution declaring City intent to annex territory to Community Facilities District
No. 2019-1 including the boundary of the area to be annexed and the rate and
method of apportionment of special taxes within the annexation area (the special
tax applies only to properties within the annexation area), adopted November 6,
2024.
•Resolution calling an election to submit to the qualified electors the question of
levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to the District.
•Resolution declaring the results of the election and directing the recording of the
notice of special tax lien.
•Amend the Ordinance and order the levy and collection of special taxes in the
District.
With the adoption of the Resolutions and the first reading of the amended Ordinance,
the second reading of the amended Ordinance would be scheduled for January 15,
2025.
Discussion
The Resolution of Intention called for a public hearing to be held on December 18,
2024, on the issue of the annexation of territory into CFD No. 2019-1. Under the Mello-
Roos Act, the Mayor and City Council must hold the public hearing and consider any
protests against the formation of the CFD. If the owners of one half or more of the land
within the proposed boundaries of the CFD file written protests against the
establishment of the CFD, the Council may not create the CFD. If a majority protest is
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not filed, the Mayor and City Council may adopt the resolution establishing the CFD.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-178 on July 17, 2019, established CFD 2019-1,
pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 53325.1. After a CFD is
formed, the Mello-Roos Act requires that for any annexations into the CFD an election
be held on the question of whether the proposed special taxes should be levied. The
election requires a two-thirds vote in favor of levying the special tax. The landowners
filed waivers with respect to the conduct of the election pursuant to Government Code
Sections 53326(a) and 53327(b), meaning that the time limits and procedural
requirements for conducting an election under the Mello-Roos Act do not have to be
followed. Accordingly, City staff has already mailed the election ballots to the
landowners and required the ballots to be returned by the close of the public hearing.
If the Mayor and City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-___, it may immediately
proceed to the opening of the ballots and adopt Resolution No. 2024-___ declaring the
results of the election.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
This project is consistent with Key Target No 1. Improved Operational & Financial
Capacity and Key Target No. 4: Economic Growth & Development. This project will
contribute to ensure that the City is clean and attractive and provide infrastructure
designed for long term economic growth.
Fiscal Impact
The individual property owners in the CFD will be responsible for annual payments of
special taxes. It is estimated, upon full completion of the development, there will be an
annual collection of special tax revenues of approximately $15,310 from Special Tax A
to be used to pay for maintenance costs within the development. All costs associated
with annexation into the CFD have been borne by the Developer.
Conclusion
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. 2024-238 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. 47); and
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-239 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. 47); and
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5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1646
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
2024-2025 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping,
lighting, streets, street sweeping, 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-1646 for January 15, 2025.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-238 - Resolution Calling Election
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A Description of Territory
Attachment 3 - Exhibit B Rate and Method of Apportionment
Attachment 4 - Exhibit C Special Election Ballot
Attachment 5 - Exhibit D Full Text of Proposition
Attachment 6 - Resolution No. 2024-239 - Resolution Declaring Election
Results
Attachment 7 - Exhibit A Certificate of Election Results
Attachment 8 - Ordinance No. MC-1646
Attachment 9 - Exhibit A Description of Services
Attachment 10 - Exhibit B Parcel List
Attachment 11 - Exhibit E – Signed Petition and Waiver
Attachment 12 - PowerPoint Presentation
Attachment 13 - Project Map
Attachment 14 - Proof of Publication Notice of Public Hearing – CFD
2019-1 Annex 47
Ward:
Third Ward
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
June 5, 2019 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-81, a
Resolution of Intention to form Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance
Services) of the City of San Bernardino (the “Resolution of Intention”), pursuant to the
provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982.”
July 17, 2019 Resolution No. 2019-178 was adopted establishing
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1; Resolution No. 2019-179 was adopted
declaring election results for Community Facilities District No. 2019-1; and first reading
of Ordinance No. MC-1522 levying special taxes to be collected during FY 2019-20 to
pay annual costs of maintenance, services and expenses with respect to Community
Facilities District No. 2019-1.
August 7, 2019 Final reading of Ordinance No. MC-1522 levying special taxes
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to be collected during FY 2019-20 to pay annual costs of maintenance, services and
expenses with respect to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1.
November 6, 2024 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-216, a
Resolution of Intention to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino (the “Resolution of Intention”),
pursuant to the provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982”.
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Resolution No. 2024-238
Resolution No. 2024-238
December 18, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-238
RESOLUTION 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.
47)
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of San
Bernardino (the “City”), adopted its Resolution No. 2019-081, (the “Resolution of Intention”) (i)
declaring its intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance
Services) (the “CFD No. 2019-1”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982
(the “Act”), commencing with Section 53311 of the California Government Code (the
“Government Code”), (ii) proposing to levy a special taxes within CFD No. 2019-1 pursuant to
the terms of the Act to fund the cost of providing maintenance services (the “Services”) described
in Exhibit B of the Resolution of Intention, and
WHEREAS, the City Council set a public hearing for July 17, 2019 after which the
Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-178 forming the CFD No. 2019-1 and calling a special
election at which the questions of levying a special tax and establishing an appropriations limit
with respect to the CFD No. 2019-1 were submitted to the qualified electors within the CFD No.
2019-1; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-179
declaring the results of the special election and finding that more than two-thirds (2/3) of all votes
cast at the special election were cast in favor of the proposition presented, and such proposition
passed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by Article 3.5 (commencing with Section
53339) of Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code as amended (the
"Act"), to annex territory into an existing community facilities district by complying with the
procedures set forth in said Article 3.5; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on November 6, 2024 duly adopted Resolution No. 2024-
216 (the “Resolution of Intention”) declaring its intention to annex certain territory to CFD No.
2019-1 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax within that territory to pay for certain
services and setting a time and place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation for
December 18, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed is identified in a map entitled
"Annexation Map No. 47 Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)" a
copy of which was recorded, on November 19, 2024, in Book 92 of Maps of Assessment and
Community Facilities Districts at Page 15, in the office of the San Bernardino County Recorder;
and
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Resolution No. 2024-238
December 18, 2024
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act and the Resolution of Intention, a noticed public hearing
was convened by the City Council on December 18, 2024, not earlier than the hour of 5:00 p.m. at
the Bing Wong Auditorium of the Norman F. Feldheym Public Library at 555 W. 6th Street, San
Bernardino, California, 92410, relative to the proposed annexation of said territory to CFD No.
2019-1. At the hearing, the testimony of all interested persons for or against the annexation of the
territory or the levying of the special taxes will be heard. If and to the extent participation in the
December 18, 2024 meeting must occur by teleconference, videoconference, or other electronic
means authorized by the Ralph M. Brown Act or an Executive Order of the Governor of California,
the means and methods for participating the meeting shall be posted on the Agenda for said
meeting, which shall be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting on the City of San Bernardino
(www.sbcity.org), and outside of the Bing Wong Auditorium of the Norman F. Feldheym Public
Library at 555 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino, California, 92410. A copy of the Agenda will be
made available upon request to the San Bernardino City Clerk's office at 909-384-5002; and
WHEREAS, written protests have not been filed by fifty percent (50%) or more of the
registered voters residing within the CFD No 2019-1, or by fifty percent (50%) or more of the
registered voters residing within the territory to be annexed, or by the owners of one-half (1/2) or
more of the area within the CFD No. 2019-1, or by the owners of one-half (1/2) or more of the
territory to be annexed; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council has determined that there are fewer than twelve
registered voters residing in the territory proposed to be annexed to the CFD No. 2019-1 and that
the qualified electors in such territory are the landowners; and
WHEREAS, on the basis of all of the foregoing, the City Council has determined at this
time to call an election to authorize the annexation of territory to the CFD No. 2019-1 and the
levying of a special tax as described in Exhibit A hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received a written instrument from each landowner in
the territory proposed to be annexed to the CFD No. 2019-1 consenting to the shortening of
election time requirements, waiving analysis and arguments, waiving all notice requirements, and
waiving word limit requirements for the ballot relating to the conduct of the election; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has concurred in the election date set forth herein.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2.Conformation of Finding in Resolution of Intention. The City Council
reconfirms all of its findings and determinations as set forth in the Resolution of Intention.
SECTION 3.Findings Regarding Protests. The City Council finds and determines that
written protests to the proposed annexation of territory to the CFD No. 2019-1 and the levy of the
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special tax within such territory are insufficient in number and in amount under the Act, and the
City Council hereby further orders and determines that all such protests are hereby overruled.
SECTION 4.Findings Regarding Prior Proceedings. The City Council finds and
determines that all prior proceedings had and taken by the City Council, with respect to the
annexation of territory to CFD No. 2019-1, are valid and in conformity with the requirements of
the Act.
SECTION 5. Levy of Special Tax. As stated in the Resolution of Intention, except where
funds are otherwise available, subject to the approval of the qualified electors of territory proposed
to be annexed to CFD No. 2019-1, a special tax sufficient to pay the costs of the Services (including
incidental expenses as described in the Resolution of Intention), secured by recordation of a
continuing lien against all nonexempt real property in CFD No. 2019-1, will be levied annually in
CFD No. 2019-1. The rate and method of apportionment, and manner of collection of the special
tax are specified in Exhibit B hereto.
SECTION 6. Apportionment of Tax. The special tax as apportioned to each parcel is
based on the cost of making the Services available to each parcel, or other reasonable basis, and is
not based on or upon the ownership of real property.
SECTION 7. Tax Roll Preparation. The office of the Public Works Director, 201 North
“E” Street, San Bernardino, California 92410, is hereby designated as the office that will be
responsible for annually preparing a current roll of special tax levy obligations by assessor’s parcel
number and that will be responsible for estimating future special tax levies pursuant to Government
Code section 53340.2. The Public Works Director may cause these functions to be performed by
his or her deputies, assistants, or other designated agents.
SECTION 8. Accountability Measures. Pursuant to Section 50075.1 of the California
Government Code, the City shall create a separate account into which tax proceeds will be
deposited; and the Public Works Director annually shall file a report with the City Council that
will state (a) the amount of funds collected and expended and (b) the status of the Services financed
in CFD No. 2019-1.
SECTION 9. Special Election; Voting Procedures. The City Council hereby submits the
questions of levying the special tax within the territory proposed to be annexed to the qualified
electors, in accordance with and subject to the Act. The special election shall be held on December
18, 2024, and shall be conducted as follows:
(a) Qualified Electors. The City Council hereby determines that the Services are
necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the City as a result of development occurring
within the boundaries of CFD No. 2019-1. Because fewer than twelve registered voters resided
within the territory proposed to be annexed to CFD No. 2019-1 on October 30, 2024 (a date within
the 90 days preceding the close of the public hearing on the territory proposed to be annexed to
CFD No. 2019-1), the qualified electors shall be the landowners within territory proposed to be
annexed, and each landowner who was the owner of record at the close of the hearing shall have
one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of land that such landowner owns within the territory
proposed to be annexed to CFD No. 2019-1.
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(b) Consolidation of Elections; Combination of Propositions on Ballot. The
election on the question of levying the special tax and establishing an appropriations limit for CFD
No. 2019-1 shall be consolidated, and the two proportions shall be combined into a single ballot
proposition for submission to the voters, as authorized by Government Code Section 53353.5.
(c) Mail Ballot Election. Pursuant to Government Code section 53327.5, the
election shall be conducted as a mail ballot election. The City Council hereby ratifies the City
Clerk’s delivery of a ballot to each landowner within the territory proposed to be annexed to CFD
No. 2019-1. The City Council hereby ratifies the form of the ballot, which is attached hereto as
Exhibit C. The full text of the ballot for said elections shall be set forth in Exhibit D and shall be
included in the ballot pamphlet mailed to each qualified elector.
(d) Return of Ballots. The City Clerk shall accept the ballots of the landowners up
to 5:00 p.m. on December 18, 2024. The City Clerk shall have available ballots that may be
marked at the City Clerk’s office on the election day by voters. Once all qualified electors have
voted, the City Clerk may close the election.
(e) Canvass of Election. The City Clerk shall commence the canvass of the returns
of the special election as soon as the election is closed (on December 18, 2024, or when all
qualified electors have voted) at the City Clerk’s office. At the conclusion of the canvass, the City
Clerk shall declare the results of the election.
(f) Declaration of Results. The City Council shall declare the results of the special
election following the completion of the canvass of the returns and shall cause to be inserted into
its minutes a statement of the results of the special election as ascertained by the canvass of the
returns.
SECTION 10. Filing of Resolution and Map with City Clerk. The City Council hereby
directs the City Clerk to file a copy of this resolution and the annexation map of the boundaries of
CFD No. 2019-1 in her office.
SECTION 11. The Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule
that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that
the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject
to CEQA.
SECTION 12. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 13. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
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APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk this 18th day of December 2024.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Resolution No. 2024-238, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of December 2024 by
the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________
2024.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED TERRITORY TO BE ANNEXED
The City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (the “CFD No.
2019-1”) Annexation No. 47 is currently comprised two (2) parcels, located within the City boundaries. The
properties are identified by the following San Bernardino County Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs).
APN Owner Name
0281-361-22 CVP Hospitality CA, LLC
0281-361-23 CVP Hospitality CA, LLC
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EXHIBIT B
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RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
A Special Tax (the “Special Tax”) shall be levied on and collected from each Assessor’s Parcel (defined
below) in Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (the “CFD No. 2019-1” or
“CFD”; defined below), in each Fiscal Year, (defined below), commencing in the Fiscal Year beginning July
1, 2019, in an amount determined by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, acting in its capacity
as the legislative body of CFD No. 2019-1, by applying the rate and method of apportionment set forth
below. All of the real property in CFD No. 2019-1, unless exempted by law or by the provisions herein,
shall be taxed to the extent and in the manner provided herein.
A. DEFINITIONS
“Acre” or “Acreage” means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on any Assessor’s Parcel
Map, or if the land area is not shown on the Assessor’s Parcel Map, the land area as shown on the
applicable Final Map, or if the area is not shown on the applicable Final Map, the land area shall be
calculated by the Administrator.
“Administrative Expenses” means the actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the
formation, annexation, and administration of CFD No. 2019-1 including, but not limited to: the costs
of computing the Special Taxes and preparing the annual Special Tax collection schedules (whether
by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs to the City, CFD No. 2019-1, or any designee thereof
associated with fulfilling the CFD No. 2019-1 disclosure requirements; the costs associated with
responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Taxes; the costs of the City, CFD No. 2019-1 or
any designee thereof related to an appeal of the Special Tax; and the City's annual administration fees
including payment of a proportional share of salaries and benefits of any City employees and City
overhead whose duties are related to the administration and third party expenses. Administrative
Expenses shall also include amounts estimated or advanced by the City or CFD No. 2019-1 for any
other administrative purposes of CFD No. 2019-1, including attorney's fees and other costs related to
commencing and pursuing to completion any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes.
“Administrator” means the City Manager of the City of San Bernardino, or his or her designee.
“Approved Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property that are included in a Final
Map that was recorded prior to the March 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being
levied, and that have not been issued a building permit on or prior to the June 1 preceding the Fiscal
year in which the special tax is being levied.
“Assessor’s Parcel” means a lot or parcel of land that is identifiable by an Assessor’s Parcel Number
by the County Assessor of the County of San Bernardino.
“Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor of the County designating parcels by
Assessor’s Parcel Number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Number” means that identification number assigned to a parcel by the County
Assessor of the County.
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“Building Square Footage” or “BSF” means the floor area square footage reflected on the original
construction building permit issued for construction of a building of Non-Residential Property and any
Building Square Footage subsequently added to a building of such Taxable Property after issuance of
a building permit for expansion or renovation of such building.
“Calendar Year” means the period commencing January 1 of any year and ending the following
December 31.
“CFD” or “CFD No. 2019-1” means the City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-
1 (Maintenance Services).
“City” means the City of San Bernardino.
“Contingent Special Tax B Requirement” means that amount required in any Fiscal Year, if the POA
is unable to maintain the Service(s) to: (i) pay the costs of Services incurred or otherwise payable in
the Calendar Year commencing in such Fiscal Year; (ii) fund an operating reserve for the costs
of Services as determined by the Administrator; less a credit for funds available to reduce the annual
Special Tax B (Contingent) levy as determined by the Administrator.
“County” means the County of San Bernardino.
“Developed Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property for which a building permit
for new construction has been issued on or prior to June 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the
Special Tax is being levied.
“Exempt Property” means all Assessors’ Parcels designated as being exempt from the Special Tax as
provided for in Section G.
“Final Map” means a subdivision of property by recordation of a final map, parcel map, or lot line
adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.)
or recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code 1352 that creates individual
lots for which building permits may be issued without further subdivision.
“Fiscal Year” means the period from and including July 1st of any year to and including the following
June 30th.
“Land Use Category” or “LUC” means any of the categories contained in Section B hereof to which an
Assessor’s Parcel is assigned consistent with the land use approvals that have been received or
proposed for the Assessor’s Parcel as of June 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is
being levied.
“Maximum Special Tax” means either Maximum Special Tax A and/or Maximum Special Tax B
(Contingent), as applicable.
“Maximum Special Tax A” means the Maximum Special Tax A, as determined in accordance with
Section C below that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor's Parcel of Taxable Property
within CFD No. 2019-1.
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“Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent)” means the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent), as
determined in accordance with Section C below that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor's
Parcel of Taxable Property within CFD No. 2019-1.
“Multi-Family Residential Property” means any Assessor’s Parcel of residential property that consists
of a building or buildings comprised of attached Residential Units sharing at least one common wall
with another unit.
“Non-Residential Property” or “NR” means all Assessor's Parcels of Taxable Property for which a
building permit(s) was issued for a non-residential use. The Administrator shall make the
determination if an Assessor’s Parcel is Non-Residential Property.
“Property Owner’s Association” or “POA” means the property owner’s association or homeowner’s
association established to maintain certain landscaping within a Tax Zone.
“Proportionately” means for Taxable Property that is: (i) Developed Property, that the ratio of the
actual Special Tax levy to the Maximum Special Tax is the same for all Parcels of Developed Property
with the same Tax Zone, (ii) Approved Property, that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the
Maximum Special Tax is the same for all Parcels of Approved Property with the same Tax Zone, and
(iii) Undeveloped Property that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy per acre to the Maximum
Special Tax per acre is the same for all Parcels of Undeveloped Property with the same Tax Zone.
“Residential Unit” or "RU" means a residential unit that is used or intended to be used as a domicile
by one or more persons, as determined by the Administrator.
“Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property upon which completed
Residential Units have been constructed or for which building permits have been or may be issued for
purposes of constructing one or more Residential Units.
“Service(s)” means services permitted under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982
including, without limitation, those services authorized to be funded by CFD No. 2019-1 as set forth
in the documents adopted by the City Council at the time the CFD was formed.
“Single Family Residential Property” means any residential property other than Multi-Family
Residential Property on an Assessor’s Parcel.
“Special Tax(es)” means the Special Tax A and/or Special Tax B (Contingent) to be levied in each Fiscal
Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property.
“Special Tax A” means the annual special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel
of Taxable Property to fund the Special Tax A Requirement.
"Special Tax A Requirement" means for each Tax Zone, that amount to be collected in any Fiscal Year
to pay for certain costs as required to meet the needs for such Tax Zone of CFD No. 2019-1 in both
the current Fiscal Year and the next Fiscal Year. The costs to be covered shall be the direct costs for
maintenance services including but not limited to (i) maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways,
streets, roads and open space, (ii) maintenance and operation of water quality improvements, (iii)
public street sweeping, (iv) fund an operating reserve for the costs of Services as determined by the
Administrator, and (v) Administrative Expenses. Under no circumstances shall the Special Tax A
Requirement include funds for Bonds.
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“Special Tax B (Contingent)” means the Special Tax B (Contingent) to be levied in each Fiscal Year on
each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property to fund the Contingent Special Tax B Requirement, if
required.
"Taxable Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels within CFD No. 2019-1, which are not Exempt
Property.
“Taxable Unit” means a Residential Unit, Building Square Footage, or an Acre.
"Tax Zone" means a mutually exclusive geographic area, within which particular Special Tax rates may
be levied pursuant to this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax. Appendix C identifies
the Tax Zone in CFD No. 2019-1 at formation; additional Tax Zones may be created when property is
annexed into the CFD.
"Tax Zone 1" means the specific geographic area identified on the CFD Boundary Map as Tax Zone 1.
"Tract(s)" means an area of land; i) within a subdivision identified by a particular tract number on a
Final Map, ii) identified within a Parcel Map; or iii) identified within lot line adjustment approved for
subdivision.
“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as Developed
Property or Approved Property.
B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES
For each Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property within CFD No. 2019-1 shall be classified
as Developed Property, Approved Property, or Undeveloped Property, and shall be subject to the levy
of Special Taxes as determined pursuant to Sections C and D below. Assessor’s Parcels of Developed
Property and Approved Property shall be classified as either Residential Property or Non-Residential
Property. Residential Property shall be further classified as Single Family Residential Property or
Multi-Family Residential Property and the number of Residential Units shall be determined by the
Administrator.
C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
For purposes of determining the applicable Maximum Special Tax for Assessor’s Parcels of Developed
Property and Approved Property which are classified as Residential Property, all such Assessor’s
Parcels shall be assigned the number of Residential Unit(s) constructed or to be constructed thereon
as specified in or shown on the building permit(s) issued or Final Map as determined by the
Administrator. For Parcels of undeveloped property zoned for development of single family attached
or multi-family units, the number of Residential Units shall be determined by referencing the
condominium plan, apartment plan, site plan or other development plan, or by assigning the
maximum allowable units permitted based on the underlying zoning for the Parcel. Once a single
family attached or multi-family building or buildings have been built on an Assessor's Parcel, the
Administrator shall determine the actual number of Residential Units contained within the building
or buildings, and the Special Tax A levied against the Parcel in the next Fiscal Year shall be calculated
by multiplying the actual number of Residential Units by the Maximum Special Tax per Residential
Unit identified for the Tract below or as included in Appendix A as each Annexation occurs.
For purposes of determining the applicable Maximum Special Tax for Assessor’s Parcels of Developed
Property and Approved Property which are classified as Non-Residential Property, all such Assessor’s
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Parcels shall be assigned the number of Building Square Footage or Acres as shown on the Final Map
as determined by the Administrator. Once the Administrator determines the actual number of
Building Square Footage or Acres for the Assessor’s Parcels, the Special Tax A levied against the
Assessor’s Parcel in the next Fiscal Year shall be calculated by multiplying the number of Building
Square Footage or Acres by the Maximum Special Tax per Taxable Unit identified for the Tax Zone
below or as included in Appendix A as each Annexation occurs.
1. Special Tax A
a. Developed Property
(i) Maximum Special Tax A
The Maximum Special Tax A for each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property shall be specific
to each Tax Zone within the CFD. When additional property is annexed into CFD No. 2019-1,
the rate and method adopted for the annexed property shall reflect the Maximum Special Tax
A for the Tax Zones annexed and included in Appendix A. The Maximum Special Tax A for
Developed Property for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 within Tax Zone 1 is identified in Table 1 below:
TABLE 1
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX A RATES
DEVELOPED PROPERTY
Tax
Zone Tract Land Use Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
1 TR 17170 Single Family Residential Property RU $961
(ii) Increase in the Maximum Special Tax A
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax A for Developed
Property shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items)
for Los Angeles - Riverside - Orange County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of the
preceding Fiscal Year, or ii) by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater.
(iii) Multiple Land Use Categories
In some instances an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property may contain more than one
Land Use Category. The Maximum Special Tax A that can be levied on an Assessor's Parcel
shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Tax A that can be levied for each Land Use Category
located on that Assessor's Parcel. For an Assessor's Parcel that contains more than one land
use, the Acreage of such Assessor's Parcel shall be allocated to each type of property based
on the amount of Acreage designated for each land use as determined by reference to the
site plan approved for such Assessor's Parcel. The Administrator's allocation to each type of
property shall be final.
b. Approved Property
The Maximum Special Tax A for each Assessor’s Parcel of Approved Property shall be specific to
each Tax Zone within the CFD. When additional property is annexed into CFD No. 2019-1, the rate
and method adopted for the annexed property shall reflect the Maximum Special Tax A for the
Tax Zone annexed and included in Appendix A. The Maximum Special Tax A for Approved property
Fiscal Year 2019-20 within Tax Zone 1 is identified in Table 2 below:
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MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX A RATES
APPROVED PROPERTY
Tax
Zone Tract Land Use Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
1 TR 17170 Single Family Residential RU $961
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax A for Approved Property
shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Los Angeles
- Riverside - Orange County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year, or ii)
by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater.
c. Undeveloped Property
The Maximum Special Tax A for each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property shall be specific
to each Tax Zone within the CFD. When additional property is annexed into CFD No. 2019-1, the
rate and method adopted for the annexed property shall reflect the Maximum Special Tax A for
the Tax Zone annexed and included in Appendix A. The Maximum Special Tax A for Undeveloped
Property for Fiscal Year 2019-20 within Tax Zone 1 is identified in Table 3 below:
TABLE 3
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX A RATES
UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
Tax Zone Tracts Taxable Unit Maximum Special Tax A
1 TR 17170 Acre $4,338
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax A for Undeveloped Property
shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Los Angeles
- Riverside - Orange County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year, or ii)
by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater.
2. Special Tax B (Contingent)
The City Council shall levy Special Tax B (Contingent) only in the event the POA defaults in its obligation
to maintain the Contingent Services, which default shall be deemed to have occurred, as determined by
the Administrator, in each of the following circumstances:
(a) The POA files for bankruptcy;
(b) The POA is dissolved;
(c) The POA ceases to levy annual assessments for the Contingent Services; or
(d) The POA fails to provide the Contingent Services at the same level as the City provides similar
services and maintains similar improvements throughout the City and within ninety (90) days
after written notice from the City, or such longer period permitted by the City Manager, fails
to remedy the deficiency to the reasonable satisfaction of the City Council.
a. Developed Property
(i) Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent)
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The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property is
shown in Table 4 and shall be specific to each Tax Zone within the CFD. When additional
property is annexed into CFD No. 2019-1, the rate and method adopted for the annexed
property shall reflect the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for each Tax Zones annexed
and included in Appendix A. The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for Fiscal Year 2019-20
within Tax Zone 1 is identified in Table 4 below:
TABLE 4
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX B (CONTINGENT) RATES
DEVELOPED PROPERTY
Tax
Zone Tract Land Use Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum Special
Tax B (Contingent)
1 TR 17170 Single Family Residential Property RU $0
(ii) Increase in the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent)
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for
Developed Property shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index
(All Items) for Los Angeles - Riverside - Orange County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of
the preceding Fiscal Year, or ii) by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater.
(iii) Multiple Land Use Categories
In some instances an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property may contain more than one
Land Use Category. The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) that can be levied on an
Assessor's Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) that can be
levied for each Land Use Category located on that Assessor's Parcel. For an Assessor's Parcel
that contains more than one land use, the Acreage of such Assessor's Parcel shall be allocated
to each type of property based on the amount of Acreage designated for each land use as
determined by reference to the site plan approved for such Assessor's Parcel. The
Administrator's allocation to each type of property shall be final.
b. Approved Property
The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property is shown
in Table 5 and shall be specific to each Tax Zone within the CFD. When additional property is
annexed into CFD No. 2019-1, the rate and method adopted for the annexed property shall reflect
the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for the Tax Zone annexed and included in Appendix A.
The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for Fiscal Year 2019-20 within the Tax Zone is identified
in Table 5 below:
TABLE 5
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX B (CONTINGENT) RATES
APPROVED PROPERTY
Tax
Zone Tract Land Use Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum Special
Tax B (Contingent)
1 TR 17170 Single Family Residential Property RU $0
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for Approved
Property shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for
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Los Angeles - Riverside - Orange County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding
Fiscal Year, or ii) by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater.
c. Undeveloped Property
The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property is shown
in Table 6 and shall be specific to each Tax Zone within the CFD. When additional property is
annexed into CFD No. 2019-1, the rate and method adopted for the annexed property shall reflect
the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for the Tax Zone annexed and included in Appendix A.
The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for Fiscal Year 2019-20 within the Tax Zone is identified
in Table 6 below:
TABLE 6
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX B (CONTINGENT) RATES
UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
Tax Zone
Tracts Taxable Unit
Maximum Special
Tax B (Contingent)
1 TR 17170 Acre $0
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for Undeveloped
Property shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Los
Angeles - Riverside - Orange County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year,
or ii) by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater.
D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX
1. Special Tax A
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2019-20 and for each following Fiscal Year, the Council shall determine
the Special Tax A Requirement and shall levy the Special Tax A on all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable
Property until the aggregate amount of Special Tax A equals the Special Tax A Requirement for each
Tax Zone. The Special Tax A shall be levied for each Fiscal Year as follows:
First: The Special Tax A shall be levied Proportionately on all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed
Property within each Tax Zone up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax to satisfy the Special
Tax A Requirement for such Tax Zone;
Second: If additional moneys are needed to satisfy the Special Tax A Requirement for a Tax Zone
after the first step has been completed, the Special Tax A shall be levied Proportionately on each
Parcel of Approved Property within such Tax Zone up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax A for
Approved Property;
Third: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax A Requirement for a Tax Zone
after the first two steps has been completed, the Special Tax A shall be levied Proportionately on all
Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped Property within such Tax Zone up to 100% of the Maximum Special
Tax A for Undeveloped Property.
2. Special Tax B (Contingent)
Commencing with Fiscal Year in which Special Tax B (Contingent) is authorized to be levied and for
each following Fiscal Year, the City Council shall determine the Contingent Special Tax B (Contingent)
Requirement for each Tax Zone, if any, and shall levy the Special Tax on all Assessor’s Parcels of
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Taxable Property within such Tax Zone until the aggregate amount of Special Tax B (Contingent) equals
the Special Tax B ( Contingent) Requirement for such Tax Zone. The Special Tax B (Contingent) Shall
be levied for each Fiscal Year as follows:
First: The Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed
Property for a Tax Zone up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) to satisfy
the Contingent Special Tax B Requirement;
Second: If additional moneys are needed to satisfy the Contingent Special Tax B Requirement after
the first step has been completed, the Special Tax B (Contingent) shall be levied Proportionately on
each Parcel of Approved Property within such Tax Zone up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax B
(Contingent) for Approved Property;
Third: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Contingent Special Tax B Requirement after
the first two steps has been completed, the Special Tax B (Contingent) shall be levied Proportionately
on all Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped Property within such Tax Zone up to 100% of the Maximum
Special Tax B (Contingent) for Undeveloped Property.
E. FUTURE ANNEXATIONS
It is anticipated that additional properties will be annexed to CFD No. 2019-1 from time to time. As
each annexation is proposed, an analysis will be prepared to determine the annual cost for providing
Services. Based on this analysis, the property to be annexed, pursuant to California Government Code
section 53339 et seq. will be assigned to the appropriate Maximum Special Tax rate for the Tax Zone
when annexed and included in Appendix A.
F. DURATION OF SPECIAL TAX
For each Fiscal Year, the Special Tax A shall be levied as long as the Services are being provided.
For each Fiscal Year, the Special Tax B (Contingent) shall be levied as long as the Contingent Services
are being provided.
G. EXEMPTIONS
The City shall classify as Exempt Property within CFD No. 2019-1, any Assessor’s Parcels; (i) which are
owned by, irrevocably offered for dedication, encumbered by or restricted in use by any public entity;
(ii) with public or utility easements making impractical their utilization for other than the purposes set
forth in the easement; (iii) which are privately owned but are encumbered by or restricted solely for
public uses; or (iv) which is in use in the performance of a public function as determined by the
Administrator.
H. APPEALS
Any property owner claiming that the amount or application of the Special Taxes are not correct may
file a written notice of appeal with the City not later than twelve months after having paid the first
installment of the Special Tax that is disputed. A representative(s) of CFD No. 2019-1 shall promptly
review the appeal, and if necessary, meet with the property owner, consider written and oral evidence
regarding the amount of the Special Tax, and rule on the appeal. If the representative’s decision
requires that the Special Tax for an Assessor’s Parcel be modified or changed in favor of the property
owner, a cash refund shall not be made, but an adjustment shall be made to the Special Tax on that
Assessor’s Parcel in the subsequent Fiscal Year(s).
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I. MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Tax shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem
property taxes, provided, however, that CFD No. 2019-1 may collect the Special Tax at a different time
or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations.
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APPENDIX A
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
COST ESTIMATE
Special Tax A Services - The estimate breaks down the costs of providing one year's maintenance
services for Fiscal Year 2024-25. These services are being funded by the levy of Special Tax A for
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1.
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Item Description Estimated Cost
1 Landscaping $2,078
2 Lighting $7,877
3 Streets $2,093
4 Reserves $1,807
5 Admin $1,455
Total $15,310
Special Tax B Contingent Services – There are no services being funded by the levy of Special Tax
B (Contingent) for Community Facilities District No. 2019-1. However, additional Tax Zones may
have Special Tax B Contingent Services being provided.
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FY 2024-25 MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
DEVELOPED PROPERTY AND APPROVED PROPERTY
Land Use
Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
Maximum
Special Tax B
Non-Residential Property Acre $5,635 $0
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FY 2024-25 MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
Maximum
Special Tax B
Acre $5,635 $0
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TAX ZONE SUMMARY
Annexation
Tax
Zone
Tract
APN
Fiscal
Year
Maximum
Special Tax A
Maximum
Special Tax B
Subdivider
Original 1 17170 2019-20 $961 / RU $0 / RU Santiago Communities, Inc.
1 2 17329 2019-20 $473 / RU $0 / RU JEC Enterprises, Inc.
2 3 PM 19814 2020-21 $608 / Acre $0 / Acre GWS #4 Development, LLC
3 4 0266-041-39 2019-20 $1,136 / Acre $0 / Acre Devore Storage Facility, LLC
4 5 TR 20006 2020-21 $344 / RU $57 / RU TH Rancho Palma, LLC
5 6 PM 19701 2020-21 $1,895 / Acre $528 / Acre Strata Palma, LLC
6 7 PM 20112 2020-21 $3,197 / Acre $0 / Acre San Bernardino Medical Center LLC
7 8 TR 20293 2021-22 $2,913 / Acre $334 / Acre ICO Fund VI, LLC
8 9 LM 2019-021 2021-22 $815 / Acre $232 / Acre TR 2600 Cajon Industrial LLC
9 10 TR 20189 2021-22 $490 / Acre $154 / Acre Central Commerce Center, LLC
10 11 LD 1900086 2021-22 $1,472 / Acre $0 / Acre Lankershim Industrial, LLC
11 12 TR 20305 2022-23 $175 / Acre $0 / Acre Prologis, LP
12 13 LLA 2020-004 2022-23 $1,169 / Acre $0 / Acre Dreamland Real Estate Holdings
13 14 TR 5907 2022-23 $2,268 / Acre $0 / Acre Magic Laundry Services, Inc.
14 15 0136-191-21 2022-23 $5,277 / Acre $0 / Acre Ahmad Family Trust
15 16 TR 20216 2022-23 $7,089 / Acre $0 / Acre Gateway SB, LLC
16 17 TR 20145 2022-23 $646 / RU $0 / RU RCH-CWI Belmont, LP
17 18 CUP 20-07 2022-23 $7,433 / Acre $0 / Acre George A. Pearson
18 19 TR 20258 2022-23 $588 / RU $0 / RU RGC Family Trust
19 20 LM 21-10 2022-23 $5,284 / Acre $0 / Acre 170 East 40th Street, LLC
20 21 LM 22-04 2022-23 $6,397 / Acre $0 / Acre 108 Highland, LP
21 22 LM 2021-013 2022-23 $807 / Acre $0 / Acre SBABP IV, LLC
22 23 TR 4592 2022-23 $847 / Acre $320 / Acre 1300 E Highland Ave LLC
23 24 LLA 2020-005 2022-23 $1,385 / Acre $978 / Acre Vone SB, LLC
24 25 TR 20494 2022-23 $174 / RU $17 / RU PI Properties, LLC
25 26 TR 20495 2022-23 $204 / RU $45 / RU Pacific West Company, et al.
26 To Be Determined
27 28 PM 20320 2022-23 $1,851 / Acre $292 / Acre SB Drake Central Avenue LLC
28 29 TR 17329 2023-24 $595 / RU $0 / RU Verdemont Ranch 20, LLC
29 30 LL 2022-11 2022-23 $922 / Acre $372 / Acre CIVF VI – CA1W01, LLC
30 31 PM 20143 2022-23 $2,957 / Acre $1,855 / Acre California Cajun Properties LLC
31 32 PM 20334 2023-24 $358 / Acre $94 / Acre Elliott Precision Block Co.
32 33 PM 3613,
4230 & 4250 2022-23 $1,094 / Acre $186 / Acre S.B. Universal Self Storage LLC
33 34 PM 20392 2023-24 $2,785 / Acre $158 / Acre GWS#7 Development, LLC
34 35 CUP 21-16 2023-24 $533 / Acre $193 / Acre MLG SB Land LLC &
Grandfather’s Land Holdings LLC
35 36 CUP 22-03 2023-24 $6,648 / Acre $0 / Acre SimonCRE JC Saguaro III, LLC
36 37 LM 2022-007 2023-24 $1,261 / Acre $0 / Acre DP Industrial Parkway LLC
37 38 TR 18895 2023-24 $706 / RU $0 / Acre MV RE Holdings LLC
38 39 LLA 2023-008 2023-24 $3,081 / Acre $0 / Acre In-N-Out Burgers, a California
Corporation
39 40 LM 2022-19 2023-24 $473 / Acre $0 / Acre PME Oakmont Tippecanoe LP
40 41 LLA 2023-010 2023-24 $2,132 / Acre $0 / Acre Shandon Hills Plaza LLC
41 42 PM 20216 2023-24 $7,925 / Acre $0 / Acre Inland Maple Partners LLC
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Annexation
Tax
Zone
Tract
APN
Fiscal
Year
Maximum
Special Tax A
Maximum
Special Tax B
Subdivider
43 43 PM 20527 2023-24 $7,172 / Acre $0 / Acre Gateway SB LLC
44 44 PM 18704 2023-24 $1,672 / Acre $0 / Acre Paladin Equity SB LLC
45 45 PM 20412 2023-24 $1,826 / Acre $0 / Acre GWS #8 Development, LLC
46 46 To be determined
47 47 PM 17772 2024-25 $5,635 / Acre $0/Acre CVP Hospitality CA LLC
48 48 1199-671-13 2024-25 $247/RU $0/RU Piedmont Venture I, LLC
49 49 0141-252-08 2024-25 $2,185 / Acre $0/Acre City of Riverside
50 50 CUP 23-06 2024-25 $25,481/Acre $0/Acre Gateway SB, LLC
ESCALATION OF MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAXES
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax shall increase by i) the
percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Los Angeles - Riverside - Orange
County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year, or ii) by two percent
(2.0%), whichever is greater.
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APPENDIX B
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZED SERVICES
The services which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax of CFD No. 2019-1, as provided by
Section 53313 of the Act, will include all costs attributable to maintaining, servicing, cleaning, repairing
and/or replacing landscaped areas (may include reserves for replacement) in public street right-of-ways,
public landscaping, public open spaces and other similar landscaped areas officially dedicated for public
use. These services including the following:
(a) maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space, which
maintenance and lighting services may include, without limitation, furnishing of electrical power to street
lights and traffic signals; repair and replacement of damaged or inoperative light bulbs, fixtures and
standards; maintenance (including irrigation and replacement) of landscaping vegetation situated on or
adjacent to parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space; maintenance and repair of irrigation facilities;
maintenance of public signage; graffiti removal from and maintenance and repair of public structures
situated on parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space; maintenance and repair of playground or
recreation program equipment or facilities situated on any park; and
(b) maintenance and operation of water quality improvements which include storm drainage
and flood protection facilities, including, without limitation, drainage inlets, catch basin inserts, infiltration
basins, flood control channels, fossil fuel filters, and similar facilities. Maintenance services may include
but is not limited to the repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the water quality
improvements, fossil fuel filters within the public right-of-way including the removal of petroleum
hydrocarbons and other pollutants from water runoff, or appurtenant facilities, clearing of inlets and
outlets; erosion repairs; and cleanup to improvements, and other items necessary for the maintenance,
servicing; or both of the water quality basin improvements within flood control channel improvements;
and
(c) public street sweeping, on the segments of the arterials within the boundaries of CFD No.
2019-1; as well as local roads within residential subdivisions located within CFD No. 2019-1; and any
portions adjacent to the properties within CFD No. 2019-1; and
In addition to payment of the cost and expense of the forgoing services, proceeds of the special tax may
be expended to pay “Administrative Expenses,” as said term is defined in the Rate and Method of
Apportionment.
The above services shall be limited to those provided within the boundaries of CFD No. 2019-1 or for the
benefit of the properties within the boundaries of CFD No. 2019-1, as the boundary is expanded from time
to time by anticipated annexations, and said services may be financed by proceeds of the special tax of
CFD No. 2019-1 only to the extent that they are in addition to those provided in the territory of CFD No.
2019-1 before CFD No. 2019-1 was created.
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APPENDIX C
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
PROPOSED BOUNDARIES AND POTENTIAL ANNEXATION AREA BOUNDARIES
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EXHIBIT C
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
ANNEXATION NO. 47
(December 18, 2024)
This ballot is for the use of the authorized representative of the following owner of land within
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (“CFD No. 2019-1”) of the City
of San Bernardino:
Name of Landowner Number of Acres Owned Total Votes
CVP Hospitality CA, LLC 2.71 3
According to the provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, and resolutions
of the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of San Bernardino (the “City”), the above-named
landowner is entitled to cast the number of votes shown above under the heading “Total Votes,”
representing the total votes for the property owned by said landowner. The City has sent the
enclosed ballot to you so that you may vote on whether or not to approve the special tax.
This special tax ballot is for the use of the property owner of the parcels identified below, which
parcels are located within the territory proposed to form the CFD No. 2019-1, City of San
Bernardino, County of San Bernardino, State of California. Please advise the City Clerk, at (909)
384-5002 if the name set forth below is incorrect or if you are no longer one of the owners of these
parcels. This special tax ballot may be used to express either support for or opposition to the
proposed special tax. To be counted, this special tax ballot must be signed below by the owner
or, if the owner is not an individual, by an authorized representative of the owner. The ballot must
then be delivered to the City Clerk, either by mail or in person, as follows:
Mail
Delivery: If by mail, place ballot in the return envelope provided, and mail no later than
December 4, 2024, two calendar weeks prior to the date set for the election.
Mailing later than this deadline creates the risk that the special tax ballot may not
be received in time to be counted.
Personal
Delivery: If in person, deliver to the City Clerk at any time up to 5:00 p.m. on December 18,
2024, at the Clerk’s office at 201 N. “E” Street, Bldg A, City of San Bernardino, CA
92401.
However delivered, this ballot must be received by the Clerk prior to the close of the public
meeting on December 18, 2024.
Very truly yours,
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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TO CAST THIS BALLOT, PLEASE RETURN THIS ENTIRE PAGE.
OFFICIAL SPECIAL TAX BALLOT
Name & Address of Property Owner: Assessor’s Parcel Number(s):
CVP Hospitality CA, LLC
Attn: John Bonsall
2188 SW Park Place, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97205
0281-361-23, 0281-361-22
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
AN “X” OR OTHER MARK WILL CAST ALL VOTES ASSIGNED TO THIS BALLOT
SPECIAL TAX BALLOT MEASURE MARK “YES” OR
“NO” WITH AN “X”:
Shall the City Council of the City of San Bernardino be authorized to levy a special tax on an
annual basis at the rate set forth in the following table:
Land Use
Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
Non-Residential Property Acre $5,635
plus an annual increase on each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2025 the Maximum Special
Tax shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for
Riverside - San Bernardino - Ontario (December 2017 = 100) since the beginning of the
preceding Fiscal Year, or ii) by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater, to finance certain
services within the territory identified on the map entitled “Annexation Map No. 47 of
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) City of San Bernardino”
including landscaping, lighting, and streets, as provided in the Rate and Method of
Apportionment (including incidental expenses) which is attached as Exhibit C to Resolution
No. 2024-216 adopted by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino on November 6, 2024,
and shall an appropriation limit be established for the Community Facilities District No. 2019-
1 (Maintenance Services) in the amount of special taxes collected?
YES _________
NO _________
Certification for Special Election Ballot
The undersigned is an authorized representative of the above-named landowner and is the
person legally authorized and entitled to cast this ballot on behalf of the above-named landowner.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is
true and correct and that this declaration is executed on ____________, 20__.
John Bonsall
Manager
Signature
Print Name
Title
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EXHIBIT D
FULL TEXT OF PROPOSITION
SPECIAL 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. 47)
December 18, 2024
SPECIAL TAX BALLOT MEASURE:
Shall the City Council of the City of San Bernardino be authorized to levy a special tax on an annual
basis at the rates set forth in the following table:
Land Use
Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
Non-Residential Property Acre $5,635
plus an annual increase on each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2025 the Maximum Special Tax shall
increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Riverside – San
Bernardino - Ontario (December 2017 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year, or ii) by
two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater, to finance certain services within the territory identified on the
map entitled “Annexation Map No. 47 of Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)
City of San Bernardino” including landscaping, lighting, and streets as provided in the Rate and Method of
Apportionment (including incidental expenses) which is attached as Exhibit C to Resolution No. 2024-216
adopted by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino on November 6, 2024, and shall an
appropriation limit be established for the Community Facilities No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) in the
amount of special taxes collected?
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-239
RESOLUTION 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. 47)
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council (the "City Council") of the City of San
Bernardino (the "City") has heretofore conducted proceedings for the area proposed to be annexed
to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (the "CFD No. 2019-1") of
the City of San Bernardino, including conducting a public hearing pursuant to Section 53339.5 of
the Government Code; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said public hearing, the Mayor and City Council adopted
a Resolution No. 2024-238 calling a special election for December 18, 2024 and submitting to the
qualified electors of the territory to be annexed to the CFD No. 2019-1 the question of levying
special taxes on parcels of taxable property therein for the purpose of providing certain services
which are necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the City as a result of the development
of said real property as provided in the form of special election ballot; and
WHEREAS, a Certificate of Election Results, attached thereto as Exhibit A, dated
December 18, 2024, executed by the City Clerk (or, in the absence of the City Clerk, the Acting
City Clerk – in either case, the “Clerk”), has been filed with this Council, certifying that a
completed ballot has been returned to the Clerk for each landowner-voter(s) eligible to cast a ballot
in said special election, with all votes cast as “Yes” votes in favor of the ballot measure, and further
certifying on said basis that the special mailed-ballot election was closed; and
WHEREAS, this Council has received, reviewed and hereby accepts the Clerk’s
Certificate of Election Results and wishes by this resolution to declare the results of the special
mailed-ballot election.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2.Ballot Measure. This Council hereby finds, determines and declares that
the ballot measure submitted to the qualified electors of the territory to be annexed to CFD No.
2019-1 has been passed and approved by those qualified electors in accordance with Sections
53328 and 53329 of the Government Code.
SECTION 3.Annexation. This Council hereby finds, determines and declares that
pursuant to Section 53339.8 of the Government Code, the Mayor and City Council is authorized
to determine that the territory to be annexed has been added to and become a part of the CFD No.
2019-1 with full legal effect, and the Mayor and City Council is also authorized, pursuant to said
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Section 53339.8, to annually levy special taxes within the territory to be annexed to pay the costs
of the services to be provided by the CFD No. 2019-1 as specified in Resolution No. 2024-216
adopted by the Mayor and City Council on November 6, 2024. The boundaries of the territory
annexed are shown on the map entitled, "Annexation Map No. 47 Community Facilities District
No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)" a copy of which was recorded, on November 19, 2024, in
Book 92 of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts at Page 15, in the office of
the San Bernardino County Recorder.
SECTION 4.Notice of Special Tax Lien. Pursuant to Section 53339.8 of the Government
Code and Section 3117.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, the City Clerk shall cause to be filed
with the County Recorder of the County of San Bernardino an amendment of the notice of special
tax lien and a map of the amended boundaries of the CFD No. 2019-1 including the annexed
territory.
SECTION 5. The Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule
that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that
the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject
to CEQA.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk this 18th day of December 2024.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Resolution No. 2024-239, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of December 2024 by
the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________
2024.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
ANNEXATION NO. 47
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION RESULTS
I, the undersigned, being the City Clerk or the Acting City Clerk, as the case may
be, hereby certify:
In connection with the special mailed-ballot election called by the City Council (the
“City Council”) of the City of San Bernardino (the “City”) on this same date in the proceedings of
the City Council for the annexation of territory to the above-entitled community facilities district, I
personally received (a) a signed and dated waiver and consent form and (b) a signed, dated and
marked election ballot(s) on behalf of the owner(s) listed below, the entity named as the sole
landowner of the land within the boundary of the above-entitled community facilities district in the
Certificate Regarding Registered Voters and Landowners, dated October 30, 2024, and on file in
the office of the City Clerk of the City in connection with the City Council actions on that date.
Copies of the completed waiver and consent form and the completed ballot received by me and
on file in my office are attached hereto.
Following such receipt, I have personally, and in the presence of all persons
present, reviewed the ballot to confirm that it is properly marked and signed, and I hereby certify
the result of that count to be that the ballot was cast in favor of the measure.
Based upon the foregoing, all votes that were cast having been cast “Yes”, in favor
of the ballot measure, the measure has therefore passed.
Landowner
Qualified
Landowner Votes Votes Cast YES NO
CVP Hospitality CA, LLC 3 3
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on ____________, 2024.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC
City Clerk
City of San Bernardino
By:
(Attach completed copies of Waiver/Consent and Ballot)
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Ordinance No. MC-1646
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ORDINANCE NO. MC-1646
AN ORDINANCE 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 2024-2025 TO PAY THE ANNUAL COSTS OF THE
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF LANDSCAPING,
LIGHTING, STREETS, A RESERVE FUND FOR CAPITAL
REPLACEMENT, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
WITH RESPECT TO CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1
(MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council (the "City Council") of the City of San
Bernardino (the "City") has heretofore adopted Resolution No. 2019-81, stating that a community
facilities district to be known as "City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services), County of San Bernardino, State of California" (the "Community
Facilities District"), is proposed to be established under the provisions of Chapter 2,5
(commencing with Section 53311) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government
Code, commonly known as the "Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982" (the "Act"), and
fixing the time and place for a public hearing on the formation of the Community Facilities District;
and
WHEREAS, notice was published and mailed to the owners of the property in the
Community Facilities District as required by law relative to the intention of the City Council to
establish the Community Facilities District and the levy of the special taxes therein to provide
certain services, and of the time and place of said public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2024, at the time and place specified in said published and
mailed notice, the City Council opened and held a public hearing as required by law relative to the
formation of the Community Facilities District, the levy of the special taxes therein and the
provision of services by the Community Facilities District; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing all persons desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining
to the formation of the Community Facilities District, the levy of the special taxes and the provision
of services therein were heard, and a full and fair hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said hearing, the City Council adopted resolutions entitled
"Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Bernardino Establishing Calling An Election
for the Purpose of Submitting the Question of the Levy of the Proposed Special Tax to the
Qualified Electors of the Proposed Community Facilities District; Authorizing the Levy of Special
Taxes; and Establishing the Appropriations Limit for the Proposed Community Facilities District"
(the "Resolution of Formation") which resolution established the Community Facilities District,
authorized the levy of a special tax within the District, and called an election within the District on
the proposition of levying a special tax, and establishing an appropriations limit within the District;
and
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WHEREAS, an election was held within the Community Facilities District in which the
sole eligible landowner elector approved said propositions by more than the two-thirds vote
required by the Act.
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings. It is necessary that the City Council of the City of San Bernardino
levy special taxes pursuant to Sections 53340 of the Government Code to provide and finance the
costs of certain types of services, and related costs within the Community Facilities District,
including (i) the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, water quality improvements,
graffiti, streets, street sweeping, and park maintenance, (ii) a reserve fund for capital replacement,
and (iii) administrative expenses, all as more completely described in Exhibit "A" to Resolution
No. 2019-81, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
SECTION 2.Levy of Special Taxes. Special taxes shall be and are hereby levied for the
Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and each Fiscal Year thereafter, on all parcels of real property within the
District which are subject to taxation, which are identified in Exhibit "B" attached hereto. Pursuant
to said Section 53340, such special taxes shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad
valorem property taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same
procedure, sale, and Lien priority in case of delinquency as is provided for ad valorem taxes.
SECTION 3.Transmittal to County. The City Clerk shall immediately following
adoption of this ordinance transmit a copy hereof to the Board of Supervisors and the County
Auditor of the County of San Bernardino together with a request that the special taxes as levied
hereby be collected on the tax bills for the parcels identified in Exhibit "B" hereto, along with the
ordinary ad valorem property taxes to be levied on and collected from the owners of said parcels.
SECTION 4.Authorization to Publish Ordinance. City Clerk of the City of San
Bernardino shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause publication to occur in a
newspaper of general circulation and published and circulated in the City in a manner permitted
under section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.
SECTION 5.Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after
its adoption.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk this ____ day of _______, 2025.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
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Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Ordinance No. MC-1646, introduced by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
at a regular meeting held the 18th day of December, 2024. Ordinance No. MC-1646 was approved,
passed and adopted at a regular meeting held the ____ day of ______, 2025 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ____ day of _____, 2025.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZED SERVICES
The services which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax of CFD No. 2019-1, as provided by
Section 53313 of the Act, will include all costs attributable to maintaining, servicing, cleaning, repairing
and/or replacing landscaped areas (may include reserves for replacement) in public street right-of-ways,
public landscaping, public open spaces and other similar landscaped areas officially dedicated for public
use. These services including the following:
(a) maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space, which
maintenance and lighting services may include, without limitation, furnishing of electrical power to street
lights and traffic signals; repair and replacement of damaged or inoperative light bulbs, fixtures and
standards; maintenance (including irrigation and replacement) of landscaping vegetation situated on or
adjacent to parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space; maintenance and repair of irrigation facilities;
maintenance of public signage; graffiti removal from and maintenance and repair of public structures
situated on parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space; maintenance and repair of playground or
recreation program equipment or facilities situated on any park; and
(b) maintenance and operation of water quality improvements which include storm drainage
and flood protection facilities, including, without limitation, drainage inlets, catch basin inserts, infiltration
basins, flood control channels, fossil fuel filters, and similar facilities. Maintenance services may include but
is not limited to the repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the water quality improvements,
fossil fuel filters within the public right-of-way including the removal of petroleum hydrocarbons and other
pollutants from water runoff, or appurtenant facilities, clearing of inlets and outlets; erosion repairs; and
cleanup to improvements, and other items necessary for the maintenance, servicing; or both of the water
quality basin improvements within flood control channel improvements; and
(c) public street sweeping, on the segments of the arterials within the boundaries of CFD No.
2019-1; as well as local roads within residential subdivisions located within CFD No. 2019-1; and any
portions adjacent to the properties within CFD No. 2019-1.
In addition to payment of the cost and expense of the forgoing services, proceeds of the special tax may
be expended to pay “Administrative Expenses,” as said term is defined in Exhibit B to this resolution of
intention.
The above services shall be limited to those provided within the boundaries of CFD No. 2019-1 or for the
benefit of the properties within the boundaries of CFD No. 2019-1, as the boundary is expanded from time
to time by anticipated annexations, and said services may be financed by proceeds of the special tax of
CFD No. 2019-1 only to the extent that they are in addition to those provided in the territory of CFD No.
2019-1 before CFD No. 2019-1 was created.
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EXHIBIT B
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
SPECIAL TAX FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
(Effective as of December 18, 2024)
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS
Annexation Owner Assessor's Parcel Numbers
Original Formation Cauffman Family Trust 4/20/98
0142-811-01 thru -13 and
0142-811-14
Cauffman Family Trust 5/4/11 0142-041-52
1 17329, LLC 0261-031-10, -13, 0261-771-01
thru -29 and 0348-111-52
2 GWS #4 Development, LLC 0141-431-24
3 Devore Storage Facility, LLC 0266-041-39
4 TH Rancho Palma, LLC
0261-761-01 thru -65 and
0261-762-01 thru -72
5 Strata Palma, LLC 0261-182-41
6 San Bernardino Medical Center, LLC 0147-114-20 and -21
7 ICO Fund VI, LLC
0281-441-01 thru -56 and
0281-442-01 thru -55
8 TR 2600 Cajon Industrial LLC 0148-122-04
9 Central Commerce Center, LLC 0280-151-29
10 Lankershim Industrial, LP 1192-311-01
11 Prologis, LP
0137-011-01, -31, 0137-051-27,
0137-052-46, 0274-011-11, -12, -
34, -35, -42, -43
12 Dreamland Real Estate Holdings 0281-061-35
13 Magic Laundry Services, Inc. 0141-282-05 and -06
14 Ahmad Family Trust 0136-191-21
15 Gateway SB, LLC 0134-054-33, -40, -44
16 RCH-CWI Belmont, LP 0261-712-01 thru -16
17 George A. Pearson 0142-212-18
18 RGC Family Trust 0142-325-04
19 170 East 40th Street, LLC 0154-242-22 and -23
20 108 Highland, LP 0150-221-78
21 SBABP IV, LLC 0136-371-36, -37, -40, -43
22 1300 E Highland Ave LLC 0150-471-04, -05, -06, -07, -08
23 Vone SB, LLC 0272-161-17 and -18
24 PI Properties, LLC 0143-191-59
25
Pacific West Company, Chenmei
Cheng, Ann C. Lau, and Hanhsing Li 0285-211-05, -21, -22, -23, -25
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Annexation Owner Assessor's Parcel Numbers
26 To Be Determined
27 SB Drake Central Avenue, LLC 0280-032-07 thru -11, -13, -14, -
15, -37 and -38
28 Verdemont Ranch 20, LLC 0348-111-51
29 CIVF VI – CA1W01, LLC 0280-051-11, -12, -15
30 California Cajun Properties LLC 0261-182-43
31 Elliott Precision Clock Co. 0142-211-29
32 S.B. Universal Self Storage LLC 0266-021-17, -18, -27, -32, -33,
-34, -38, -39, -40, -41
33 GWS #7 Development LLC 0280-171-13, -14, -15, -16, -18,
-19 and 0280-191-05 thru -10
34 MLG SB Land, LLC &
Grandfather’s Land Holdings, LLC 0280-091-27
35 SimonCRE JC Saguaro III, LLC 0285-742-18
36 DP Industrial Parkway LLC 0266-041-22 and 0266-041-40
37 MV RE Holdings LLC
0142-621-13, -14, -15, -16, -17,
18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23, -24
38 In-N-Out Burgers 0134-093-48 and 0134-093-05
39 PME Oakmont Tippecanoe, LP 0278-191-12, -17, -25, -28
40 Shandon Hills Plaza LLC 0266-521-20 and 0266-521-22
41 Inland Maple Partners LLC 0134-054-01, -35, -37, -39
43 Gateway SB LLC
0134-101-28, -02, -03,
-04, -05, -06
44 Paladin Equity SB LLC 0281-361-28
45 GWS #8 Development LLC
0280-171-01 thru -11, 0280-161-
03, 0280-161-05 thru -18, 0280-
161-30, 0280-151-27, -28
46 To Be Determined
47 CVP Hospitality CA, LLC 0281-361-23, 0281-361-22
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Public Hearing
CFD No. 2019-1 Annexation No. 47:
PM 17772 (CVP Hospitality CA, LLC)
Presented by: Spicer Consulting Group
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Public Hearing on CFD 2019-1 Annexation No. 47
Recommended Action:
1. City Council initiate annexation of territory to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) ("CFD No. 2019-1" or "CFD") by taking the following actions:
a. Hold public hearing,
b. Adopt a Resolution calling the election,
c. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election,
d. Adopt a Resolution declaring results of special landowner election;
and
2. Upon approval of the preceding resolutions, Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-____ amending Ordinance No MC-1522 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD No. 2019-1 (as it now exists and will exist in the future); and
3. Schedule the adoption of the Amended Ordinance for January 15, 2025.
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Public Hearing on CFD 2019-1 Annexation No. 47
Discussion:
•The Property Owner, CVP Hospitality CA LLC, has requested the City assist them in annexing territory into CFD No. 2019-1 to cover the costs associated with the maintenance of Public Improvements.
•The proposed project will include a drive-thru restaurant. The development was fully approved on August 9, 2022.
•The area proposed within Annexation No. 47 includes two (2) parcels, APNs 0281-361-23 and 0281-361-22.
•On November 6, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-216, a Resolution of Intention to annex these properties into CFD No. 2019-1 and hold a Public Hearing on December 18, 2024. The property owner consented to waiving certain time restriction and conduct the election the same night. The proposed maximum annual tax of $5,635 per acre for Special Tax A will be included in CFD No. 2019-1 as Tax Zone 47.
•The maximum annual tax is proposed to escalate each year at the greater of Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 2%.
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Public Hearing on CFD 2019-1 Annexation No. 47
Discussion (Cont.)
•The services, which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax
include but are not limited to:
•All costs attributable to Maintenance of median landscaping and other public
improvements installed within the public rights-of-way
•Public lighting including street lights and traffic signals,
•Maintenance of streets, including pavement management, and street
sweeping,
•In addition to the costs of the forgoing services, proceeds of the special tax
may be expended to pay administrative expenses and for the collection of
reserve funds.
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Project Location
•The property is located southeast of E Hospitality Ln, north of Harriman Pl., and west of S
Tippecanoe Ave
•Ward: Third Ward
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Public Hearing on CFD 2019-1 Annexation No. 47
Fiscal Impact:
•It is anticipated that at build-out the total Special Tax A revenues to pay for maintenance costs will be approximately $15,310. All costs associated with the annexation are borne by the Developer. There is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund.
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NOTI CE OF PUB LIC HEARI NG
ON I NTENTIO N TO ANNEX
TERRITORY TO AN EXISTI NG
COMMUNITY FA CILITIES
DISTRI CT 2019-1
(MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
(ANNEXATION NO.47)
NOTICE IS HEREB Y GIVEN that
the City Council of the City of San
Bernardino on November 6,2024
adopted its Resolution No.2024-216,
in which it declared its intention to
annex territory to existing
Community Facilities District No.
2019-1 (Maintenance Services)(the
"CFD No.2019-1"),and to levy a
special tax to pay for certain
maintenance services,all pursuant
to the provisions of the Mello-Roos
Community Facilities Act of 1982,
Chapter 2.5,Part 1,Division 2,Title
5 of the California Government
Code.The resolution describes the
territory to be annexed and
describes the rate and method of
apportionment of the proposed
special tax.No change in the tax
levied in the existing CFD No.2019-1
is proposed.
NOTICE IS HEREB Y FURT HER
GIVEN that the City Council has
fixed 5:00 p.m.,or as soon thereafter
as practicable,Wednesday,
December 18,2024 at the Bing Wong
Auditorium of the Norman F.
Feldheym Public Library at 555 W.
6th Street,San Bernardino,
California,as the time and place
when and where the City Council will
conduct a public hearing on the
annexation of territory to CFD No.
2019-1.At the hearing,the testimony
of all interest persons for or against
the annexation of the territory or the
levying of the special taxes will be
heard.If and to the extent
participation in the December 18,
2024 meeting must occur by
teleconference,videoconference,or
other electronic means authorized
by the Ralph M.Brown Act or an
Executive Order of the Governor of
California,the means and methods
for participating the meeting shall
be posted on the Agenda for said
meeting,which shall be posted at
least 72 hours prior to the meeting on
the City of San Bernardino
(www.sbcity.org),and outside of the
Bing Wong Auditorium of the
Norman F.Feldheym Public
Library at 555 W.6th Street,San
Bernardino,California,92410.A
copy of the Agenda will be made
available upon request to the San
Bernardino City Clerk's office at 909-
384-5002.
DATED:November 27,2024
Genoveva Rocha
City Clerk of the City of San
Bernardino
12/2/24
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PUBLIC HEARING
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date:December 18, 2024
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From:Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager;
Kenneth Chapa, Director of Economic Development
Department:Economic Development
Subject:Public Hearing on Annexation No. 48 to Community
Facilities District 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) for
Piedmont Mobile Home Estates (Ward 4)
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. 2024-240 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.
48); and
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-241 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. 48); and
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-
1647 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 2024-2025 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and
servicing of lighting, street maintenance, park maintenance, graffiti abatement,
and a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with
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respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services); and
6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1647 for January 15, 2025.
Executive Summary
The recommended actions are the second step of the annexation process for the
proposed development into Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services) for a forty-nine (49) unit senior citizen mobile home park. The
property owner has petitioned the City to annex into the City’s CFD to mitigate it’s
impacts for maintenance service of public facilities as a result of the new development.
The City Council approved the Resolution of Intention on November 6, 2024, setting
today the time and place of the public hearing. The special taxes will be levied annually
to offset general fund expenditures related to maintenance of public improvements
within and for the benefit of the development.
Background
On November 6, 2024, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-215,
a Resolution of Intention to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino (the “Resolution of Intention”),
pursuant to the provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982”. A
public hearing was set for December 18, 2024, on the proposed annexation of the said
territory into the community facilities district. As required by the Resolution of Intention,
a boundary map was recorded on November 19, 2024, at 2:10 p.m. in Book 92 Page
16, Document No. 2024-0277418 of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities
Districts with the San Bernardino County Recorder.
The Resolution of Intention was adopted by the Mayor and City Council in response to
a petition filed by the property owner of approximately 6.79 gross acres of zoned
residential property within the City, requesting that the City assist them in annexing
their property into CFD No. 2019-1 under the Mello-Roos Act. The proposed project
will consist of a forty-nine (49) unit senior citizen mobile home park. The State
legislature enacted the Mello-Roos Act in 1982 to assist public agencies in financing
certain public improvements by either issuing tax exempt securities that are repaid by
annual levy of special taxes, or to provide for the financing of on-going public services.
The landowner requested the City annex into CFD No. 2019-1 to levy a special tax to
cover the costs associated with the maintenance of public improvements. The public
facilities and services proposed to be financed within the territory to be annexed to the
District are the following:
1. Public lighting and appurtenant facilities, including streetlights within public
rights-of-way and traffic signals; and
2. Maintenance of streets, including street sweeping, pavement management
and sidewalks; and
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3. Maintenance of Parks; and
4. Graffiti abatement; and
5. City and County costs associated with the setting, levying and collection of the
special tax, and in the administration of the District including the contract
administration and for the collection of reserve funds.
The proposed area to be annexed into the CFD will be included in Tax Zone 48 and is
located at the east side of N. Piedmont Avenue, as shows in Attachment #13.
The maximum annual special tax for this development has been calculated to be $247
for FY 2024/25. Special Tax rate is proposed to escalate each year at the greater of
Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 2%. The property owners have agreed to initiate and
conduct the CFD annexation proceedings pursuant to the Mello-Roos Act of 1982. The
property owners have submitted a “Consent and Waiver” form on file in the City Clerk’s
Office to initiate and conduct proceedings pursuant to the Mello-Roos Act in 1982, for
the annexation into the CFD and consenting to the shortening of election time
requirements, waiving analysis and arguments, waiving all notice requirements, and
waiving word limit requirements for the ballot relating to the conduct of the election.
In order to annex property to CFD No. 2019-1 pursuant to the provisions of California
Government Code Section 53311 et seq., the City must adopt a series of three
statutorily required Resolutions and an Ordinance which are summarized below.
•Resolution declaring City intent to annex territory to Community Facilities District
No. 2019-1 including the boundary of the area to be annexed and the rate and
method of apportionment of special taxes within the annexation area (the special
tax applies only to properties within the annexation area), adopted November 6,
2024.
•Resolution calling an election to submit to the qualified electors the question of
levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to the District.
•Resolution declaring the results of the election and directing the recording of the
notice of special tax lien.
•Amend the Ordinance and order the levy and collection of special taxes in the
District.
With the adoption of the Resolutions and the first reading of the amended Ordinance,
the second reading of the amended Ordinance would be scheduled for January 15,
2025.
Discussion
The Resolution of Intention called for a public hearing to be held on December 18,
2024, on the issue of the annexation of territory into CFD No. 2019-1. Under the Mello-
Roos Act, the Mayor and City Council must hold the public hearing and consider any
protests against the formation of the CFD. If the owners of one half or more of the land
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within the proposed boundaries of the CFD file written protests against the
establishment of the CFD, the Council may not create the CFD. If a majority protest is
not filed, the Mayor and City Council may adopt the resolution establishing the CFD.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-178 on July 17, 2019 established CFD 2019-1,
pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 53325.1. After a CFD is
formed, the Mello-Roos Act requires that for any annexations into the CFD an election
be held on the question of whether the proposed special taxes should be levied. The
election requires a two-thirds vote in favor of levying the special tax. The landowners
filed waivers with respect to the conduct of the election pursuant to Government Code
Sections 53326(a) and 53327(b), meaning that the time limits and procedural
requirements for conducting an election under the Mello-Roos Act do not have to be
followed. Accordingly, City staff has already mailed the election ballots to the
landowners and required the ballots to be returned by the close of the public hearing.
If the Mayor and City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-___, it may immediately
proceed to the opening of the ballots and adopt Resolution No. 2024-___ declaring the
results of the election.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
This project is consistent with Key Target No 1. Improved Operational & Financial
Capacity and Key Target No. 4: Economic Growth & Development. This project will
contribute to ensure that the City is clean and attractive and provide infrastructure
designed for long term economic growth.
Fiscal Impact
The individual property owners in the CFD will be responsible for annual payments of
special taxes. It is estimated, upon full completion of the development, there will be an
annual collection of special tax revenues of approximately $12,086 from Special Tax A
to be used to pay for maintenance costs within the development. All costs associated
with annexation into the CFD have been borne by the Developer.
Conclusion
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. 2024-240 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.
48); and
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
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4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-241 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. 48); and
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-
1647 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 2024-2025 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and
servicing of lighting, streets, parks, graffiti abatement, and 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-1647 for January 15, 2025.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-240- Resolution Calling Election
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A Description of Territory
Attachment 3 - Exhibit B Rate and Method of Apportionment
Attachment 4 - Exhibit C Special Election Ballot
Attachment 5 - Exhibit D Full Text of Proposition
Attachment 6 - Resolution No. 2024-241- Resolution Declaring Election Results
Attachment 7 - Exhibit A Certificate of Election Results
Attachment 8 - Ordinance No. MC-1647
Attachment 9 - Exhibit A Description of Services
Attachment 10 - Exhibit B Parcel List
Attachment 11 - Exhibit E – Signed Petition and Waiver
Attachment 12 - PowerPoint Presentation
Attachment 13 - Project Map
Attachment 14 - Proof of Publication Notice of Public Hearing – CFD 2019-1 Annex
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Ward:
Fourth Ward
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
June 5, 2019 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-81, a
Resolution of Intention to form Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance
Services) of the City of San Bernardino (the “Resolution of Intention”), pursuant to the
provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982.”
July 17, 2019 Resolution No. 2019-178 was adopted establishing
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1; Resolution No. 2019-179 was adopted
declaring election results for Community Facilities District No. 2019-1; and first reading
of Ordinance No. MC-1522 levying special taxes to be collected during FY 2019-20 to
pay annual costs of maintenance, services and expenses with respect to Community
Facilities District No. 2019-1.
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August 7, 2019 Final reading of Ordinance No. MC-1522 levying special taxes
to be collected during FY 2019-20 to pay annual costs of maintenance, services and
expenses with respect to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1.
November 6, 2024 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-215, a
Resolution of Intention to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino (the “Resolution of Intention”),
pursuant to the provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982”.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-240
RESOLUTION 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.
48)
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of San
Bernardino (the “City”), adopted its Resolution No. 2019-081, (the “Resolution of Intention”) (i)
declaring its intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance
Services) (the “CFD No. 2019-1”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982
(the “Act”), commencing with Section 53311 of the California Government Code (the
“Government Code”), (ii) proposing to levy a special taxes within CFD No. 2019-1 pursuant to
the terms of the Act to fund the cost of providing maintenance services (the “Services”) described
in Exhibit B of the Resolution of Intention, and
WHEREAS, the City Council set a public hearing for July 17, 2019 after which the
Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-178 forming the CFD No. 2019-1 and calling a special
election at which the questions of levying a special tax and establishing an appropriations limit
with respect to the CFD No. 2019-1 were submitted to the qualified electors within the CFD No.
2019-1; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-179
declaring the results of the special election and finding that more than two-thirds (2/3) of all votes
cast at the special election were cast in favor of the proposition presented, and such proposition
passed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by Article 3.5 (commencing with Section
53339) of Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code as amended (the
"Act"), to annex territory into an existing community facilities district by complying with the
procedures set forth in said Article 3.5; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on November 6, 2024 duly adopted Resolution No. 2024-
215 (the “Resolution of Intention”) declaring its intention to annex certain territory to CFD No.
2019-1 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax within that territory to pay for certain
services and setting a time and place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation for
December 18, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed is identified in a map entitled
"Annexation Map No. 48 Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)" a
copy of which was recorded, on November 19, 2024, in Book 92 of Maps of Assessment and
Community Facilities Districts at Page 16, in the office of the San Bernardino County Recorder;
and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act and the Resolution of Intention, a noticed public hearing
was convened by the City Council on December 18, 2024, not earlier than the hour of 5:00 p.m. at
the Bing Wong Auditorium of the Norman F. Feldheym Public Library at 555 W. 6th Street, San
Bernardino, California, 92410, relative to the proposed annexation of said territory to CFD No.
2019-1. At the hearing, the testimony of all interested persons for or against the annexation of the
territory or the levying of the special taxes will be heard. If and to the extent participation in the
December 18, 2024 meeting must occur by teleconference, videoconference, or other electronic
means authorized by the Ralph M. Brown Act or an Executive Order of the Governor of California,
the means and methods for participating the meeting shall be posted on the Agenda for said
meeting, which shall be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting on the City of San Bernardino
(www.sbcity.org), and outside of the Bing Wong Auditorium of the Norman F. Feldheym Public
Library at 555 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino, California, 92410. A copy of the Agenda will be
made available upon request to the San Bernardino City Clerk's office at 909-384-5002; and
WHEREAS, written protests have not been filed by fifty percent (50%) or more of the
registered voters residing within the CFD No 2019-1, or by fifty percent (50%) or more of the
registered voters residing within the territory to be annexed, or by the owners of one-half (1/2) or
more of the area within the CFD No. 2019-1, or by the owners of one-half (1/2) or more of the
territory to be annexed; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council has determined that there are fewer than twelve
registered voters residing in the territory proposed to be annexed to the CFD No. 2019-1 and that
the qualified electors in such territory are the landowners; and
WHEREAS, on the basis of all of the foregoing, the City Council has determined at this
time to call an election to authorize the annexation of territory to the CFD No. 2019-1 and the
levying of a special tax as described in Exhibit A hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received a written instrument from each landowner in
the territory proposed to be annexed to the CFD No. 2019-1 consenting to the shortening of
election time requirements, waiving analysis and arguments, waiving all notice requirements, and
waiving word limit requirements for the ballot relating to the conduct of the election; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has concurred in the election date set forth herein.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2.Conformation of Finding in Resolution of Intention. The City Council
reconfirms all of its findings and determinations as set forth in the Resolution of Intention.
SECTION 3.Findings Regarding Protests. The City Council finds and determines that
written protests to the proposed annexation of territory to the CFD No. 2019-1 and the levy of the
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special tax within such territory are insufficient in number and in amount under the Act, and the
City Council hereby further orders and determines that all such protests are hereby overruled.
SECTION 4.Findings Regarding Prior Proceedings. The City Council finds and
determines that all prior proceedings had and taken by the City Council, with respect to the
annexation of territory to CFD No. 2019-1, are valid and in conformity with the requirements of
the Act.
SECTION 5. Levy of Special Tax. As stated in the Resolution of Intention, except where
funds are otherwise available, subject to the approval of the qualified electors of territory proposed
to be annexed to CFD No. 2019-1, a special tax sufficient to pay the costs of the Services (including
incidental expenses as described in the Resolution of Intention), secured by recordation of a
continuing lien against all nonexempt real property in CFD No. 2019-1, will be levied annually in
CFD No. 2019-1. The rate and method of apportionment, and manner of collection of the special
tax are specified in Exhibit B hereto.
SECTION 6. Apportionment of Tax. The special tax as apportioned to each parcel is
based on the cost of making the Services available to each parcel, or other reasonable basis, and is
not based on or upon the ownership of real property.
SECTION 7. Tax Roll Preparation. The office of the Public Works Director, 201 North
“E” Street, San Bernardino, California 92410, is hereby designated as the office that will be
responsible for annually preparing a current roll of special tax levy obligations by assessor’s parcel
number and that will be responsible for estimating future special tax levies pursuant to Government
Code section 53340.2. The Public Works Director may cause these functions to be performed by
his or her deputies, assistants, or other designated agents.
SECTION 8. Accountability Measures. Pursuant to Section 50075.1 of the California
Government Code, the City shall create a separate account into which tax proceeds will be
deposited; and the Public Works Director annually shall file a report with the City Council that
will state (a) the amount of funds collected and expended and (b) the status of the Services financed
in CFD No. 2019-1.
SECTION 9. Special Election; Voting Procedures. The City Council hereby submits the
questions of levying the special tax within the territory proposed to be annexed to the qualified
electors, in accordance with and subject to the Act. The special election shall be held on December
18, 2024, and shall be conducted as follows:
(a) Qualified Electors. The City Council hereby determines that the Services are
necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the City as a result of development occurring
within the boundaries of CFD No. 2019-1. Because fewer than twelve registered voters resided
within the territory proposed to be annexed to CFD No. 2019-1 on October 30, 2024 (a date within
the 90 days preceding the close of the public hearing on the territory proposed to be annexed to
CFD No. 2019-1), the qualified electors shall be the landowners within territory proposed to be
annexed, and each landowner who was the owner of record at the close of the hearing shall have
one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of land that such landowner owns within the territory
proposed to be annexed to CFD No. 2019-1.
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(b) Consolidation of Elections; Combination of Propositions on Ballot. The election
on the question of levying the special tax and establishing an appropriations limit for CFD No.
2019-1 shall be consolidated, and the two proportions shall be combined into a single ballot
proposition for submission to the voters, as authorized by Government Code Section 53353.5.
(c) Mail Ballot Election. Pursuant to Government Code section 53327.5, the
election shall be conducted as a mail ballot election. The City Council hereby ratifies the City
Clerk’s delivery of a ballot to each landowner within the territory proposed to be annexed to CFD
No. 2019-1. The City Council hereby ratifies the form of the ballot, which is attached hereto as
Exhibit C. The full text of the ballot for said elections shall be set forth in Exhibit D and shall be
included in the ballot pamphlet mailed to each qualified elector.
(d) Return of Ballots. The City Clerk shall accept the ballots of the landowners up
to 5:00 p.m. on December 18, 2024. The City Clerk shall have available ballots that may be
marked at the City Clerk’s office on the election day by voters. Once all qualified electors have
voted, the City Clerk may close the election.
(e) Canvass of Election. The City Clerk shall commence the canvass of the returns
of the special election as soon as the election is closed (on December 18, 2024, or when all
qualified electors have voted) at the City Clerk’s office. At the conclusion of the canvass, the City
Clerk shall declare the results of the election.
(f) Declaration of Results. The City Council shall declare the results of the special
election following the completion of the canvass of the returns and shall cause to be inserted into
its minutes a statement of the results of the special election as ascertained by the canvass of the
returns.
SECTION 10. Filing of Resolution and Map with City Clerk. The City Council hereby
directs the City Clerk to file a copy of this resolution and the annexation map of the boundaries of
CFD No. 2019-1 in her office.
SECTION 11. The Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule
that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that
the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject
to CEQA.
SECTION 12. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 13. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
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APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk this 18th day of December 2024.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Resolution No. 2024-240, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of December 2024 by
the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________
2024.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED TERRITORY TO BE ANNEXED
The City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (the “CFD No.
2019-1”) Annexation No. 48 is currently comprised one (1) parcel, located within the City boundaries. The
properties are identified by the following San Bernardino County Assessor's Parcel Number (APN).
APN Owner Name
1199-671-13 Piedmont Venture I, LLC
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EXHIBIT B
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RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
A Special Tax (the “Special Tax”) shall be levied on and collected from each Assessor’s Parcel (defined
below) in Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (the “CFD No. 2019-1” or
“CFD”; defined below), in each Fiscal Year, (defined below), commencing in the Fiscal Year beginning July
1, 2019, in an amount determined by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, acting in its capacity
as the legislative body of CFD No. 2019-1, by applying the rate and method of apportionment set forth
below. All of the real property in CFD No. 2019-1, unless exempted by law or by the provisions herein,
shall be taxed to the extent and in the manner provided herein.
A. DEFINITIONS
“Acre” or “Acreage” means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on any Assessor’s Parcel
Map, or if the land area is not shown on the Assessor’s Parcel Map, the land area as shown on the
applicable Final Map, or if the area is not shown on the applicable Final Map, the land area shall be
calculated by the Administrator.
“Administrative Expenses” means the actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the
formation, annexation, and administration of CFD No. 2019-1 including, but not limited to: the costs
of computing the Special Taxes and preparing the annual Special Tax collection schedules (whether
by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs to the City, CFD No. 2019-1, or any designee thereof
associated with fulfilling the CFD No. 2019-1 disclosure requirements; the costs associated with
responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Taxes; the costs of the City, CFD No. 2019-1 or
any designee thereof related to an appeal of the Special Tax; and the City's annual administration fees
including payment of a proportional share of salaries and benefits of any City employees and City
overhead whose duties are related to the administration and third party expenses. Administrative
Expenses shall also include amounts estimated or advanced by the City or CFD No. 2019-1 for any
other administrative purposes of CFD No. 2019-1, including attorney's fees and other costs related to
commencing and pursuing to completion any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes.
“Administrator” means the City Manager of the City of San Bernardino, or his or her designee.
“Approved Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property that are included in a Final
Map that was recorded prior to the March 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being
levied, and that have not been issued a building permit on or prior to the June 1 preceding the Fiscal
year in which the special tax is being levied.
“Assessor’s Parcel” means a lot or parcel of land that is identifiable by an Assessor’s Parcel Number
by the County Assessor of the County of San Bernardino.
“Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor of the County designating parcels by
Assessor’s Parcel Number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Number” means that identification number assigned to a parcel by the County
Assessor of the County.
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“Building Square Footage” or “BSF” means the floor area square footage reflected on the original
construction building permit issued for construction of a building of Non-Residential Property and any
Building Square Footage subsequently added to a building of such Taxable Property after issuance of
a building permit for expansion or renovation of such building.
“Calendar Year” means the period commencing January 1 of any year and ending the following
December 31.
“CFD” or “CFD No. 2019-1” means the City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-
1 (Maintenance Services).
“City” means the City of San Bernardino.
“Contingent Special Tax B Requirement” means that amount required in any Fiscal Year, if the POA
is unable to maintain the Service(s) to: (i) pay the costs of Services incurred or otherwise payable in
the Calendar Year commencing in such Fiscal Year; (ii) fund an operating reserve for the costs
of Services as determined by the Administrator; less a credit for funds available to reduce the annual
Special Tax B (Contingent) levy as determined by the Administrator.
“County” means the County of San Bernardino.
“Developed Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property for which a building permit
for new construction has been issued on or prior to June 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the
Special Tax is being levied.
“Exempt Property” means all Assessors’ Parcels designated as being exempt from the Special Tax as
provided for in Section G.
“Final Map” means a subdivision of property by recordation of a final map, parcel map, or lot line
adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.)
or recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code 1352 that creates individual
lots for which building permits may be issued without further subdivision.
“Fiscal Year” means the period from and including July 1st of any year to and including the following
June 30th.
“Land Use Category” or “LUC” means any of the categories contained in Section B hereof to which an
Assessor’s Parcel is assigned consistent with the land use approvals that have been received or
proposed for the Assessor’s Parcel as of June 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is
being levied.
“Maximum Special Tax” means either Maximum Special Tax A and/or Maximum Special Tax B
(Contingent), as applicable.
“Maximum Special Tax A” means the Maximum Special Tax A, as determined in accordance with
Section C below that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor's Parcel of Taxable Property
within CFD No. 2019-1.
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“Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent)” means the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent), as
determined in accordance with Section C below that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor's
Parcel of Taxable Property within CFD No. 2019-1.
“Multi-Family Residential Property” means any Assessor’s Parcel of residential property that consists
of a building or buildings comprised of attached Residential Units sharing at least one common wall
with another unit.
“Non-Residential Property” or “NR” means all Assessor's Parcels of Taxable Property for which a
building permit(s) was issued for a non-residential use. The Administrator shall make the
determination if an Assessor’s Parcel is Non-Residential Property.
“Property Owner’s Association” or “POA” means the property owner’s association or homeowner’s
association established to maintain certain landscaping within a Tax Zone.
“Proportionately” means for Taxable Property that is: (i) Developed Property, that the ratio of the
actual Special Tax levy to the Maximum Special Tax is the same for all Parcels of Developed Property
with the same Tax Zone, (ii) Approved Property, that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the
Maximum Special Tax is the same for all Parcels of Approved Property with the same Tax Zone, and
(iii) Undeveloped Property that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy per acre to the Maximum
Special Tax per acre is the same for all Parcels of Undeveloped Property with the same Tax Zone.
“Residential Unit” or "RU" means a residential unit that is used or intended to be used as a domicile
by one or more persons, as determined by the Administrator.
“Residential Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property upon which completed
Residential Units have been constructed or for which building permits have been or may be issued for
purposes of constructing one or more Residential Units.
“Service(s)” means services permitted under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982
including, without limitation, those services authorized to be funded by CFD No. 2019-1 as set forth
in the documents adopted by the City Council at the time the CFD was formed.
“Single Family Residential Property” means any residential property other than Multi-Family
Residential Property on an Assessor’s Parcel.
“Special Tax(es)” means the Special Tax A and/or Special Tax B (Contingent) to be levied in each Fiscal
Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property.
“Special Tax A” means the annual special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel
of Taxable Property to fund the Special Tax A Requirement.
"Special Tax A Requirement" means for each Tax Zone, that amount to be collected in any Fiscal Year
to pay for certain costs as required to meet the needs for such Tax Zone of CFD No. 2019-1 in both
the current Fiscal Year and the next Fiscal Year. The costs to be covered shall be the direct costs for
maintenance services including but not limited to (i) maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways,
streets, roads and open space, (ii) maintenance and operation of water quality improvements, (iii)
public street sweeping, (iv) fund an operating reserve for the costs of Services as determined by the
Administrator, and (v) Administrative Expenses. Under no circumstances shall the Special Tax A
Requirement include funds for Bonds.
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“Special Tax B (Contingent)” means the Special Tax B (Contingent) to be levied in each Fiscal Year on
each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property to fund the Contingent Special Tax B Requirement, if
required.
"Taxable Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels within CFD No. 2019-1, which are not Exempt
Property.
“Taxable Unit” means a Residential Unit, Building Square Footage, or an Acre.
"Tax Zone" means a mutually exclusive geographic area, within which particular Special Tax rates may
be levied pursuant to this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax. Appendix C identifies
the Tax Zone in CFD No. 2019-1 at formation; additional Tax Zones may be created when property is
annexed into the CFD.
"Tax Zone 1" means the specific geographic area identified on the CFD Boundary Map as Tax Zone 1.
"Tract(s)" means an area of land; i) within a subdivision identified by a particular tract number on a
Final Map, ii) identified within a Parcel Map; or iii) identified within lot line adjustment approved for
subdivision.
“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as Developed
Property or Approved Property.
B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES
For each Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property within CFD No. 2019-1 shall be classified
as Developed Property, Approved Property, or Undeveloped Property, and shall be subject to the levy
of Special Taxes as determined pursuant to Sections C and D below. Assessor’s Parcels of Developed
Property and Approved Property shall be classified as either Residential Property or Non-Residential
Property. Residential Property shall be further classified as Single Family Residential Property or
Multi-Family Residential Property and the number of Residential Units shall be determined by the
Administrator.
C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
For purposes of determining the applicable Maximum Special Tax for Assessor’s Parcels of Developed
Property and Approved Property which are classified as Residential Property, all such Assessor’s
Parcels shall be assigned the number of Residential Unit(s) constructed or to be constructed thereon
as specified in or shown on the building permit(s) issued or Final Map as determined by the
Administrator. For Parcels of undeveloped property zoned for development of single family attached
or multi-family units, the number of Residential Units shall be determined by referencing the
condominium plan, apartment plan, site plan or other development plan, or by assigning the
maximum allowable units permitted based on the underlying zoning for the Parcel. Once a single
family attached or multi-family building or buildings have been built on an Assessor's Parcel, the
Administrator shall determine the actual number of Residential Units contained within the building
or buildings, and the Special Tax A levied against the Parcel in the next Fiscal Year shall be calculated
by multiplying the actual number of Residential Units by the Maximum Special Tax per Residential
Unit identified for the Tract below or as included in Appendix A as each Annexation occurs.
For purposes of determining the applicable Maximum Special Tax for Assessor’s Parcels of Developed
Property and Approved Property which are classified as Non-Residential Property, all such Assessor’s
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Parcels shall be assigned the number of Building Square Footage or Acres as shown on the Final Map
as determined by the Administrator. Once the Administrator determines the actual number of
Building Square Footage or Acres for the Assessor’s Parcels, the Special Tax A levied against the
Assessor’s Parcel in the next Fiscal Year shall be calculated by multiplying the number of Building
Square Footage or Acres by the Maximum Special Tax per Taxable Unit identified for the Tax Zone
below or as included in Appendix A as each Annexation occurs.
1. Special Tax A
a. Developed Property
(i) Maximum Special Tax A
The Maximum Special Tax A for each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property shall be specific
to each Tax Zone within the CFD. When additional property is annexed into CFD No. 2019-1,
the rate and method adopted for the annexed property shall reflect the Maximum Special Tax
A for the Tax Zones annexed and included in Appendix A. The Maximum Special Tax A for
Developed Property for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 within Tax Zone 1 is identified in Table 1 below:
TABLE 1
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX A RATES
DEVELOPED PROPERTY
Tax
Zone Tract Land Use Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
1 TR 17170 Single Family Residential Property RU $961
(ii) Increase in the Maximum Special Tax A
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax A for Developed
Property shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items)
for Los Angeles - Riverside - Orange County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of the
preceding Fiscal Year, or ii) by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater.
(iii) Multiple Land Use Categories
In some instances an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property may contain more than one
Land Use Category. The Maximum Special Tax A that can be levied on an Assessor's Parcel
shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Tax A that can be levied for each Land Use Category
located on that Assessor's Parcel. For an Assessor's Parcel that contains more than one land
use, the Acreage of such Assessor's Parcel shall be allocated to each type of property based
on the amount of Acreage designated for each land use as determined by reference to the
site plan approved for such Assessor's Parcel. The Administrator's allocation to each type of
property shall be final.
b. Approved Property
The Maximum Special Tax A for each Assessor’s Parcel of Approved Property shall be specific to
each Tax Zone within the CFD. When additional property is annexed into CFD No. 2019-1, the rate
and method adopted for the annexed property shall reflect the Maximum Special Tax A for the
Tax Zone annexed and included in Appendix A. The Maximum Special Tax A for Approved property
Fiscal Year 2019-20 within Tax Zone 1 is identified in Table 2 below:
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TABLE 2
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX A RATES
APPROVED PROPERTY
Tax
Zone Tract Land Use Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
1 TR 17170 Single Family Residential RU $961
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax A for Approved Property
shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Los Angeles
- Riverside - Orange County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year, or ii)
by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater.
c. Undeveloped Property
The Maximum Special Tax A for each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property shall be specific
to each Tax Zone within the CFD. When additional property is annexed into CFD No. 2019-1, the
rate and method adopted for the annexed property shall reflect the Maximum Special Tax A for
the Tax Zone annexed and included in Appendix A. The Maximum Special Tax A for Undeveloped
Property for Fiscal Year 2019-20 within Tax Zone 1 is identified in Table 3 below:
TABLE 3
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX A RATES
UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
Tax Zone Tracts Taxable Unit Maximum Special Tax A
1 TR 17170 Acre $4,338
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax A for Undeveloped Property
shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Los Angeles
- Riverside - Orange County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year, or ii)
by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater.
2. Special Tax B (Contingent)
The City Council shall levy Special Tax B (Contingent) only in the event the POA defaults in its obligation
to maintain the Contingent Services, which default shall be deemed to have occurred, as determined by
the Administrator, in each of the following circumstances:
(a) The POA files for bankruptcy;
(b) The POA is dissolved;
(c) The POA ceases to levy annual assessments for the Contingent Services; or
(d) The POA fails to provide the Contingent Services at the same level as the City provides similar
services and maintains similar improvements throughout the City and within ninety (90) days
after written notice from the City, or such longer period permitted by the City Manager, fails
to remedy the deficiency to the reasonable satisfaction of the City Council.
a. Developed Property
(i) Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent)
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The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property is
shown in Table 4 and shall be specific to each Tax Zone within the CFD. When additional
property is annexed into CFD No. 2019-1, the rate and method adopted for the annexed
property shall reflect the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for each Tax Zones annexed
and included in Appendix A. The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for Fiscal Year 2019-20
within Tax Zone 1 is identified in Table 4 below:
TABLE 4
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX B (CONTINGENT) RATES
DEVELOPED PROPERTY
Tax
Zone Tract Land Use Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum Special
Tax B (Contingent)
1 TR 17170 Single Family Residential Property RU $0
(ii) Increase in the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent)
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for
Developed Property shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index
(All Items) for Los Angeles - Riverside - Orange County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of
the preceding Fiscal Year, or ii) by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater.
(iii) Multiple Land Use Categories
In some instances an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property may contain more than one
Land Use Category. The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) that can be levied on an
Assessor's Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) that can be
levied for each Land Use Category located on that Assessor's Parcel. For an Assessor's Parcel
that contains more than one land use, the Acreage of such Assessor's Parcel shall be allocated
to each type of property based on the amount of Acreage designated for each land use as
determined by reference to the site plan approved for such Assessor's Parcel. The
Administrator's allocation to each type of property shall be final.
b. Approved Property
The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property is shown
in Table 5 and shall be specific to each Tax Zone within the CFD. When additional property is
annexed into CFD No. 2019-1, the rate and method adopted for the annexed property shall reflect
the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for the Tax Zone annexed and included in Appendix A.
The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for Fiscal Year 2019-20 within the Tax Zone is identified
in Table 5 below:
TABLE 5
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX B (CONTINGENT) RATES
APPROVED PROPERTY
Tax
Zone Tract Land Use Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum Special
Tax B (Contingent)
1 TR 17170 Single Family Residential Property RU $0
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for Approved
Property shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for
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Los Angeles - Riverside - Orange County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding
Fiscal Year, or ii) by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater.
c. Undeveloped Property
The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property is shown
in Table 6 and shall be specific to each Tax Zone within the CFD. When additional property is
annexed into CFD No. 2019-1, the rate and method adopted for the annexed property shall reflect
the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for the Tax Zone annexed and included in Appendix A.
The Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for Fiscal Year 2019-20 within the Tax Zone is identified
in Table 6 below:
TABLE 6
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX B (CONTINGENT) RATES
UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
Tax Zone
Tracts Taxable Unit
Maximum Special
Tax B (Contingent)
1 TR 17170 Acre $0
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) for Undeveloped
Property shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Los
Angeles - Riverside - Orange County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year,
or ii) by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater.
D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX
1. Special Tax A
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2019-20 and for each following Fiscal Year, the Council shall determine
the Special Tax A Requirement and shall levy the Special Tax A on all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable
Property until the aggregate amount of Special Tax A equals the Special Tax A Requirement for each
Tax Zone. The Special Tax A shall be levied for each Fiscal Year as follows:
First: The Special Tax A shall be levied Proportionately on all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed
Property within each Tax Zone up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax to satisfy the Special
Tax A Requirement for such Tax Zone;
Second: If additional moneys are needed to satisfy the Special Tax A Requirement for a Tax Zone
after the first step has been completed, the Special Tax A shall be levied Proportionately on each
Parcel of Approved Property within such Tax Zone up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax A for
Approved Property;
Third: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax A Requirement for a Tax Zone
after the first two steps has been completed, the Special Tax A shall be levied Proportionately on all
Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped Property within such Tax Zone up to 100% of the Maximum Special
Tax A for Undeveloped Property.
2. Special Tax B (Contingent)
Commencing with Fiscal Year in which Special Tax B (Contingent) is authorized to be levied and for
each following Fiscal Year, the City Council shall determine the Contingent Special Tax B (Contingent)
Requirement for each Tax Zone, if any, and shall levy the Special Tax on all Assessor’s Parcels of
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Taxable Property within such Tax Zone until the aggregate amount of Special Tax B (Contingent) equals
the Special Tax B ( Contingent) Requirement for such Tax Zone. The Special Tax B (Contingent) Shall
be levied for each Fiscal Year as follows:
First: The Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed
Property for a Tax Zone up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax B (Contingent) to satisfy
the Contingent Special Tax B Requirement;
Second: If additional moneys are needed to satisfy the Contingent Special Tax B Requirement after
the first step has been completed, the Special Tax B (Contingent) shall be levied Proportionately on
each Parcel of Approved Property within such Tax Zone up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax B
(Contingent) for Approved Property;
Third: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Contingent Special Tax B Requirement after
the first two steps has been completed, the Special Tax B (Contingent) shall be levied Proportionately
on all Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped Property within such Tax Zone up to 100% of the Maximum
Special Tax B (Contingent) for Undeveloped Property.
E. FUTURE ANNEXATIONS
It is anticipated that additional properties will be annexed to CFD No. 2019-1 from time to time. As
each annexation is proposed, an analysis will be prepared to determine the annual cost for providing
Services. Based on this analysis, the property to be annexed, pursuant to California Government Code
section 53339 et seq. will be assigned to the appropriate Maximum Special Tax rate for the Tax Zone
when annexed and included in Appendix A.
F. DURATION OF SPECIAL TAX
For each Fiscal Year, the Special Tax A shall be levied as long as the Services are being provided.
For each Fiscal Year, the Special Tax B (Contingent) shall be levied as long as the Contingent Services
are being provided.
G. EXEMPTIONS
The City shall classify as Exempt Property within CFD No. 2019-1, any Assessor’s Parcels; (i) which are
owned by, irrevocably offered for dedication, encumbered by or restricted in use by any public entity;
(ii) with public or utility easements making impractical their utilization for other than the purposes set
forth in the easement; (iii) which are privately owned but are encumbered by or restricted solely for
public uses; or (iv) which is in use in the performance of a public function as determined by the
Administrator.
H. APPEALS
Any property owner claiming that the amount or application of the Special Taxes are not correct may
file a written notice of appeal with the City not later than twelve months after having paid the first
installment of the Special Tax that is disputed. A representative(s) of CFD No. 2019-1 shall promptly
review the appeal, and if necessary, meet with the property owner, consider written and oral evidence
regarding the amount of the Special Tax, and rule on the appeal. If the representative’s decision
requires that the Special Tax for an Assessor’s Parcel be modified or changed in favor of the property
owner, a cash refund shall not be made, but an adjustment shall be made to the Special Tax on that
Assessor’s Parcel in the subsequent Fiscal Year(s).
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I. MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Tax shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem
property taxes, provided, however, that CFD No. 2019-1 may collect the Special Tax at a different time
or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations.
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APPENDIX A
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
COST ESTIMATE
Special Tax A Services - The estimate breaks down the costs of providing one year's maintenance
services for Fiscal Year 2024-25. These services are being funded by the levy of Special Tax A for
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1.
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Item Description Estimated Cost
1 Lighting $144
2 Streets $2,558
3 Parks $6,397
4 Graffiti $323
5 Reserves $1,413
6 Admin $1,250
Total $12,086
Special Tax B Contingent Services – There are no services being funded by the levy of Special Tax
B (Contingent) for Community Facilities District No. 2019-1. However, additional Tax Zones may
have Special Tax B Contingent Services being provided.
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FY 2024-25 MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
DEVELOPED PROPERTY AND APPROVED PROPERTY
Land Use
Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
Maximum
Special Tax B
Single Family Residential RU $247 $0
Multi-Family Residential RU $247 $0
Non-Residential Property Acre $1,777 $0
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UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
Maximum
Special Tax B
Acre $1,777 $0
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TAX ZONE SUMMARY
Annexation
Tax
Zone
Tract
APN
Fiscal
Year
Maximum
Special Tax A
Maximum
Special Tax B
Subdivider
Original 1 17170 2019-20 $961 / RU $0 / RU Santiago Communities, Inc.
1 2 17329 2019-20 $473 / RU $0 / RU JEC Enterprises, Inc.
2 3 PM 19814 2020-21 $608 / Acre $0 / Acre GWS #4 Development, LLC
3 4 0266-041-39 2019-20 $1,136 / Acre $0 / Acre Devore Storage Facility, LLC
4 5 TR 20006 2020-21 $344 / RU $57 / RU TH Rancho Palma, LLC
5 6 PM 19701 2020-21 $1,895 / Acre $528 / Acre Strata Palma, LLC
6 7 PM 20112 2020-21 $3,197 / Acre $0 / Acre San Bernardino Medical Center LLC
7 8 TR 20293 2021-22 $2,913 / Acre $334 / Acre ICO Fund VI, LLC
8 9 LM 2019-021 2021-22 $815 / Acre $232 / Acre TR 2600 Cajon Industrial LLC
9 10 TR 20189 2021-22 $490 / Acre $154 / Acre Central Commerce Center, LLC
10 11 LD 1900086 2021-22 $1,472 / Acre $0 / Acre Lankershim Industrial, LLC
11 12 TR 20305 2022-23 $175 / Acre $0 / Acre Prologis, LP
12 13 LLA 2020-004 2022-23 $1,169 / Acre $0 / Acre Dreamland Real Estate Holdings
13 14 TR 5907 2022-23 $2,268 / Acre $0 / Acre Magic Laundry Services, Inc.
14 15 0136-191-21 2022-23 $5,277 / Acre $0 / Acre Ahmad Family Trust
15 16 TR 20216 2022-23 $7,089 / Acre $0 / Acre Gateway SB, LLC
16 17 TR 20145 2022-23 $646 / RU $0 / RU RCH-CWI Belmont, LP
17 18 CUP 20-07 2022-23 $7,433 / Acre $0 / Acre George A. Pearson
18 19 TR 20258 2022-23 $588 / RU $0 / RU RGC Family Trust
19 20 LM 21-10 2022-23 $5,284 / Acre $0 / Acre 170 East 40th Street, LLC
20 21 LM 22-04 2022-23 $6,397 / Acre $0 / Acre 108 Highland, LP
21 22 LM 2021-013 2022-23 $807 / Acre $0 / Acre SBABP IV, LLC
22 23 TR 4592 2022-23 $847 / Acre $320 / Acre 1300 E Highland Ave LLC
23 24 LLA 2020-005 2022-23 $1,385 / Acre $978 / Acre Vone SB, LLC
24 25 TR 20494 2022-23 $174 / RU $17 / RU PI Properties, LLC
25 26 TR 20495 2022-23 $204 / RU $45 / RU Pacific West Company, et al.
26 To Be Determined
27 28 PM 20320 2022-23 $1,851 / Acre $292 / Acre SB Drake Central Avenue LLC
28 29 TR 17329 2023-24 $595 / RU $0 / RU Verdemont Ranch 20, LLC
29 30 LL 2022-11 2022-23 $922 / Acre $372 / Acre CIVF VI – CA1W01, LLC
30 31 PM 20143 2022-23 $2,957 / Acre $1,855 / Acre California Cajun Properties LLC
31 32 PM 20334 2023-24 $358 / Acre $94 / Acre Elliott Precision Block Co.
32 33 PM 3613,
4230 & 4250 2022-23 $1,094 / Acre $186 / Acre S.B. Universal Self Storage LLC
33 34 PM 20392 2023-24 $2,785 / Acre $158 / Acre GWS#7 Development, LLC
34 35 CUP 21-16 2023-24 $533 / Acre $193 / Acre MLG SB Land LLC &
Grandfather’s Land Holdings LLC
35 36 CUP 22-03 2023-24 $6,648 / Acre $0 / Acre SimonCRE JC Saguaro III, LLC
36 37 LM 2022-007 2023-24 $1,261 / Acre $0 / Acre DP Industrial Parkway LLC
37 38 TR 18895 2023-24 $706 / RU $0 / Acre MV RE Holdings LLC
38 39 LLA 2023-008 2023-24 $3,081 / Acre $0 / Acre In-N-Out Burgers, a California
Corporation
39 40 LM 2022-19 2023-24 $473 / Acre $0 / Acre PME Oakmont Tippecanoe LP
40 41 LLA 2023-010 2023-24 $2,132 / Acre $0 / Acre Shandon Hills Plaza LLC
41 42 PM 20216 2023-24 $7,925 / Acre $0 / Acre Inland Maple Partners LLC
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Annexation
Tax
Zone
Tract
APN
Fiscal
Year
Maximum
Special Tax A
Maximum
Special Tax B
Subdivider
43 43 PM 20527 2023-24 $7,172 / Acre $0 / Acre Gateway SB LLC
44 44 PM 18704 2023-24 $1,672 / Acre $0 / Acre Paladin Equity SB LLC
45 45 PM 20412 2023-24 $1,826 / Acre $0 / Acre GWS #8 Development, LLC
46 46 To be determined
47 47 PM 17772 2024-25 $5,635 / Acre $0/Acre CVP Hospitality CA LLC
48 48 1199-671-13 2024-25 $247/RU $0/RU Piedmont Venture I, LLC
49 49 0141-252-08 2024-25 $2,185 / Acre $0/Acre City of Riverside
50 50 CUP 23-06 2024-25 $25,481/Acre $0/Acre Gateway SB, LLC
ESCALATION OF MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAXES
On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2020 the Maximum Special Tax shall increase by i) the
percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Los Angeles - Riverside - Orange
County (1982-84 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year, or ii) by two percent
(2.0%), whichever is greater.
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APPENDIX B
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZED SERVICES
The services which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax of CFD No. 2019-1, as provided by
Section 53313 of the Act, will include all costs attributable to maintaining, servicing, cleaning, repairing
and/or replacing landscaped areas (may include reserves for replacement) in public street right-of-ways,
public landscaping, public open spaces and other similar landscaped areas officially dedicated for public
use. These services including the following:
(a) maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space, which
maintenance and lighting services may include, without limitation, furnishing of electrical power to street
lights and traffic signals; repair and replacement of damaged or inoperative light bulbs, fixtures and
standards; maintenance (including irrigation and replacement) of landscaping vegetation situated on or
adjacent to parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space; maintenance and repair of irrigation facilities;
maintenance of public signage; graffiti removal from and maintenance and repair of public structures
situated on parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space; maintenance and repair of playground or
recreation program equipment or facilities situated on any park; and
(b) maintenance and operation of water quality improvements which include storm drainage
and flood protection facilities, including, without limitation, drainage inlets, catch basin inserts, infiltration
basins, flood control channels, fossil fuel filters, and similar facilities. Maintenance services may include
but is not limited to the repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the water quality
improvements, fossil fuel filters within the public right-of-way including the removal of petroleum
hydrocarbons and other pollutants from water runoff, or appurtenant facilities, clearing of inlets and
outlets; erosion repairs; and cleanup to improvements, and other items necessary for the maintenance,
servicing; or both of the water quality basin improvements within flood control channel improvements;
and
(c) public street sweeping, on the segments of the arterials within the boundaries of CFD No.
2019-1; as well as local roads within residential subdivisions located within CFD No. 2019-1; and any
portions adjacent to the properties within CFD No. 2019-1; and
In addition to payment of the cost and expense of the forgoing services, proceeds of the special tax may
be expended to pay “Administrative Expenses,” as said term is defined in the Rate and Method of
Apportionment.
The above services shall be limited to those provided within the boundaries of CFD No. 2019-1 or for the
benefit of the properties within the boundaries of CFD No. 2019-1, as the boundary is expanded from time
to time by anticipated annexations, and said services may be financed by proceeds of the special tax of
CFD No. 2019-1 only to the extent that they are in addition to those provided in the territory of CFD No.
2019-1 before CFD No. 2019-1 was created.
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APPENDIX C
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
PROPOSED BOUNDARIES AND POTENTIAL ANNEXATION AREA BOUNDARIES
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EXHIBIT C
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
ANNEXATION NO. 48
(December 18, 2024)
This ballot is for the use of the authorized representative of the following owner of land within
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (“CFD No. 2019-1”) of the City
of San Bernardino:
Name of Landowner Number of Acres Owned Total Votes
Piedmont Venture I, LLC 6.79 7
According to the provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, and resolutions
of the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of San Bernardino (the “City”), the above-named
landowner is entitled to cast the number of votes shown above under the heading “Total Votes,”
representing the total votes for the property owned by said landowner. The City has sent the
enclosed ballot to you so that you may vote on whether or not to approve the special tax.
This special tax ballot is for the use of the property owner of the parcels identified below, which
parcels are located within the territory proposed to form the CFD No. 2019-1, City of San
Bernardino, County of San Bernardino, State of California. Please advise the City Clerk, at (909)
384-5002 if the name set forth below is incorrect or if you are no longer one of the owners of these
parcels. This special tax ballot may be used to express either support for or opposition to the
proposed special tax. To be counted, this special tax ballot must be signed below by the owner
or, if the owner is not an individual, by an authorized representative of the owner. The ballot must
then be delivered to the City Clerk, either by mail or in person, as follows:
Mail
Delivery: If by mail, place ballot in the return envelope provided, and mail no later than
December 4, 2024, two calendar weeks prior to the date set for the election.
Mailing later than this deadline creates the risk that the special tax ballot may not
be received in time to be counted.
Personal
Delivery: If in person, deliver to the City Clerk at any time up to 5:00 p.m. on December 18,
2024, at the Clerk’s office at 201 N. “E” Street, Bldg A, City of San Bernardino, CA
92401.
However delivered, this ballot must be received by the Clerk prior to the close of the public
meeting on December 18, 2024.
Very truly yours,
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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TO CAST THIS BALLOT, PLEASE RETURN THIS ENTIRE PAGE.
OFFICIAL SPECIAL TAX BALLOT
Name & Address of Property Owner: Assessor’s Parcel Number(s):
Piedmont Venture I, LLC
Attn: Ali Sahabi
2014 Ashington Dr.,
Glendale, CA 91206
1199-671-13
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
AN “X” OR OTHER MARK WILL CAST ALL VOTES ASSIGNED TO THIS BALLOT
SPECIAL TAX BALLOT MEASURE MARK “YES” OR
“NO” WITH AN “X”:
Shall the City Council of the City of San Bernardino be authorized to levy a special tax on an
annual basis at the rate set forth in the following table:
Land Use
Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
Single Family Residential RU $247
plus an annual increase on each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2025 the Maximum Special
Tax shall increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for
Riverside - San Bernardino - Ontario (December 2017 = 100) since the beginning of the
preceding Fiscal Year, or ii) by two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater, to finance certain
services within the territory identified on the map entitled “Annexation Map No. 48 of
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) City of San Bernardino”
including lighting, streets, parks, and graffiti abatement as provided in the Rate and Method of
Apportionment (including incidental expenses) which is attached as Exhibit C to Resolution
No. 2024-215 adopted by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino on November 6, 2024,
and shall an appropriation limit be established for the Community Facilities District No. 2019-
1 (Maintenance Services) in the amount of special taxes collected?
YES _________
NO _________
Certification for Special Election Ballot
The undersigned is an authorized representative of the above-named landowner and is the
person legally authorized and entitled to cast this ballot on behalf of the above-named landowner.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is
true and correct and that this declaration is executed on ____________, 20__.
Ali Sahabi
Manager
Signature
Print Name
Title
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EXHIBIT D
FULL TEXT OF PROPOSITION
SPECIAL 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. 48)
December 18, 2024
SPECIAL TAX BALLOT MEASURE:
Shall the City Council of the City of San Bernardino be authorized to levy a special tax on an annual
basis at the rates set forth in the following table:
Land Use
Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax A
Single Family Residential RU $247
plus an annual increase on each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2025 the Maximum Special Tax shall
increase by i) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Items) for Riverside – San
Bernardino - Ontario (December 2017 = 100) since the beginning of the preceding Fiscal Year, or ii) by
two percent (2.0%), whichever is greater, to finance certain services within the territory identified on the
map entitled “Annexation Map No. 48 of Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)
City of San Bernardino” including lighting, streets, parks, and graffiti abatement as provided in the Rate
and Method of Apportionment (including incidental expenses) which is attached as Exhibit C to
Resolution No. 2024-216 adopted by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino on November 6,
2024, and shall an appropriation limit be established for the Community Facilities No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services) in the amount of special taxes collected?
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Resolution No. 2024-241
Resolution No. 2024-241
December 18, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-241
RESOLUTION 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. 48)
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council (the "City Council") of the City of San
Bernardino (the "City") has heretofore conducted proceedings for the area proposed to be annexed
to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (the "CFD No. 2019-1") of
the City of San Bernardino, including conducting a public hearing pursuant to Section 53339.5 of
the Government Code; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said public hearing, the Mayor and City Council adopted
a Resolution No. 2024-240 calling a special election for December 18, 2024 and submitting to the
qualified electors of the territory to be annexed to the CFD No. 2019-1 the question of levying
special taxes on parcels of taxable property therein for the purpose of providing certain services
which are necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the City as a result of the development
of said real property as provided in the form of special election ballot; and
WHEREAS, a Certificate of Election Results, attached thereto as Exhibit A, dated
December 18, 2024, executed by the City Clerk (or, in the absence of the City Clerk, the Acting
City Clerk – in either case, the “Clerk”), has been filed with this Council, certifying that a
completed ballot has been returned to the Clerk for each landowner-voter(s) eligible to cast a ballot
in said special election, with all votes cast as “Yes” votes in favor of the ballot measure, and further
certifying on said basis that the special mailed-ballot election was closed; and
WHEREAS, this Council has received, reviewed and hereby accepts the Clerk’s
Certificate of Election Results and wishes by this resolution to declare the results of the special
mailed-ballot election.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2.Ballot Measure. This Council hereby finds, determines and declares that
the ballot measure submitted to the qualified electors of the territory to be annexed to CFD No.
2019-1 has been passed and approved by those qualified electors in accordance with Sections
53328 and 53329 of the Government Code.
SECTION 3.Annexation. This Council hereby finds, determines and declares that
pursuant to Section 53339.8 of the Government Code, the Mayor and City Council is authorized
to determine that the territory to be annexed has been added to and become a part of the CFD No.
2019-1 with full legal effect, and the Mayor and City Council is also authorized, pursuant to said
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Resolution No. 2024-241
Resolution No. 2024-241
December 18, 2024
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Section 53339.8, to annually levy special taxes within the territory to be annexed to pay the costs
of the services to be provided by the CFD No. 2019-1 as specified in Resolution No. 2024-215
adopted by the Mayor and City Council on November 6, 2024. The boundaries of the territory
annexed are shown on the map entitled, "Annexation Map No. 48 Community Facilities District
No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)" a copy of which was recorded, on November 19, 2024, in
Book 92 of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts at Page 16, in the office of
the San Bernardino County Recorder.
SECTION 4.Notice of Special Tax Lien. Pursuant to Section 53339.8 of the Government
Code and Section 3117.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, the City Clerk shall cause to be filed
with the County Recorder of the County of San Bernardino an amendment of the notice of special
tax lien and a map of the amended boundaries of the CFD No. 2019-1 including the annexed
territory.
SECTION 5. The Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule
that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that
the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject
to CEQA.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk this 18th day of December 2024.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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Resolution No. 2024-241
Resolution No. 2024-241
December 18, 2024
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Attest:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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Resolution No. 2024-241
Resolution No. 2024-241
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Resolution No. 2024-241, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of December 2024 by
the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________
2024.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
ANNEXATION NO. 48
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION RESULTS
I, the undersigned, being the City Clerk or the Acting City Clerk, as the case may
be, hereby certify:
In connection with the special mailed-ballot election called by the City Council (the
“City Council”) of the City of San Bernardino (the “City”) on this same date in the proceedings of
the City Council for the annexation of territory to the above-entitled community facilities district, I
personally received (a) a signed and dated waiver and consent form and (b) a signed, dated and
marked election ballot(s) on behalf of the owner(s) listed below, the entity named as the sole
landowner of the land within the boundary of the above-entitled community facilities district in the
Certificate Regarding Registered Voters and Landowners, dated October 30, 2024, and on file in
the office of the City Clerk of the City in connection with the City Council actions on that date.
Copies of the completed waiver and consent form and the completed ballot received by me and
on file in my office are attached hereto.
Following such receipt, I have personally, and in the presence of all persons
present, reviewed the ballot to confirm that it is properly marked and signed, and I hereby certify
the result of that count to be that the ballot was cast in favor of the measure.
Based upon the foregoing, all votes that were cast having been cast “Yes”, in favor
of the ballot measure, the measure has therefore passed.
Landowner
Qualified
Landowner Votes Votes Cast YES NO
Piedmont Venture I, LLC 7 7
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on ____________, 2024.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC
City Clerk
City of San Bernardino
By:
(Attach completed copies of Waiver/Consent and Ballot)
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Ordinance No. MC-1647
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ORDINANCE NO. MC-1647
AN ORDINANCE 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 2024-2025 TO PAY THE ANNUAL COSTS OF THE
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF LIGHTING,
STREETS, PARKS, GRAFFITI ABATEMENT, A RESERVE
FUND FOR CAPITAL REPLACEMENT, AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council (the "City Council") of the City of San
Bernardino (the "City") has heretofore adopted Resolution No. 2019-81, stating that a community
facilities district to be known as "City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1
(Maintenance Services), County of San Bernardino, State of California" (the "Community
Facilities District"), is proposed to be established under the provisions of Chapter 2,5
(commencing with Section 53311) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government
Code, commonly known as the "Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982" (the "Act"), and
fixing the time and place for a public hearing on the formation of the Community Facilities District;
and
WHEREAS, notice was published and mailed to the owners of the property in the
Community Facilities District as required by law relative to the intention of the City Council to
establish the Community Facilities District and the levy of the special taxes therein to provide
certain services, and of the time and place of said public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2024, at the time and place specified in said published and
mailed notice, the City Council opened and held a public hearing as required by law relative to the
formation of the Community Facilities District, the levy of the special taxes therein and the
provision of services by the Community Facilities District; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing all persons desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining
to the formation of the Community Facilities District, the levy of the special taxes and the provision
of services therein were heard, and a full and fair hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said hearing, the City Council adopted resolutions entitled
"Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Bernardino Establishing Calling An Election
for the Purpose of Submitting the Question of the Levy of the Proposed Special Tax to the
Qualified Electors of the Proposed Community Facilities District; Authorizing the Levy of Special
Taxes; and Establishing the Appropriations Limit for the Proposed Community Facilities District"
(the "Resolution of Formation") which resolution established the Community Facilities District,
authorized the levy of a special tax within the District, and called an election within the District on
the proposition of levying a special tax, and establishing an appropriations limit within the District;
and
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Ordinance No. MC-1647
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WHEREAS, an election was held within the Community Facilities District in which the
sole eligible landowner elector approved said propositions by more than the two-thirds vote
required by the Act.
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings. It is necessary that the City Council of the City of San Bernardino
levy special taxes pursuant to Sections 53340 of the Government Code to provide and finance the
costs of certain types of services, and related costs within the Community Facilities District,
including (i) the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, water quality improvements,
graffiti, streets, street sweeping, and park maintenance, (ii) a reserve fund for capital replacement,
and (iii) administrative expenses, all as more completely described in Exhibit "A" to Resolution
No. 2019-81, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
SECTION 2.Levy of Special Taxes. Special taxes shall be and are hereby levied for the
Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and each Fiscal Year thereafter, on all parcels of real property within the
District which are subject to taxation, which are identified in Exhibit "B" attached hereto. Pursuant
to said Section 53340, such special taxes shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad
valorem property taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same
procedure, sale, and Lien priority in case of delinquency as is provided for ad valorem taxes.
SECTION 3.Transmittal to County. The City Clerk shall immediately following
adoption of this ordinance transmit a copy hereof to the Board of Supervisors and the County
Auditor of the County of San Bernardino together with a request that the special taxes as levied
hereby be collected on the tax bills for the parcels identified in Exhibit "B" hereto, along with the
ordinary ad valorem property taxes to be levied on and collected from the owners of said parcels.
SECTION 4.Authorization to Publish Ordinance. City Clerk of the City of San
Bernardino shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause publication to occur in a
newspaper of general circulation and published and circulated in the City in a manner permitted
under section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.
SECTION 5.Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after
its adoption.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk this ____ day of _______, 2025.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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Ordinance No. MC-1647
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Ordinance No. MC-1647, introduced by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
at a regular meeting held the 18th day of December 2024. Ordinance No. MC-1647 was approved,
passed and adopted at a regular meeting held the ____ day of ______, 2025 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ____ day of _____, 2025.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZED SERVICES
The services which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax of CFD No. 2019-1, as provided by
Section 53313 of the Act, will include all costs attributable to maintaining, servicing, cleaning, repairing
and/or replacing landscaped areas (may include reserves for replacement) in public street right-of-ways,
public landscaping, public open spaces and other similar landscaped areas officially dedicated for public
use. These services including the following:
(a) maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space, which
maintenance and lighting services may include, without limitation, furnishing of electrical power to street
lights and traffic signals; repair and replacement of damaged or inoperative light bulbs, fixtures and
standards; maintenance (including irrigation and replacement) of landscaping vegetation situated on or
adjacent to parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space; maintenance and repair of irrigation facilities;
maintenance of public signage; graffiti removal from and maintenance and repair of public structures
situated on parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space; maintenance and repair of playground or
recreation program equipment or facilities situated on any park; and
(b) maintenance and operation of water quality improvements which include storm drainage
and flood protection facilities, including, without limitation, drainage inlets, catch basin inserts, infiltration
basins, flood control channels, fossil fuel filters, and similar facilities. Maintenance services may include but
is not limited to the repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the water quality improvements,
fossil fuel filters within the public right-of-way including the removal of petroleum hydrocarbons and other
pollutants from water runoff, or appurtenant facilities, clearing of inlets and outlets; erosion repairs; and
cleanup to improvements, and other items necessary for the maintenance, servicing; or both of the water
quality basin improvements within flood control channel improvements; and
(c) public street sweeping, on the segments of the arterials within the boundaries of CFD No.
2019-1; as well as local roads within residential subdivisions located within CFD No. 2019-1; and any
portions adjacent to the properties within CFD No. 2019-1.
In addition to payment of the cost and expense of the forgoing services, proceeds of the special tax may
be expended to pay “Administrative Expenses,” as said term is defined in Exhibit B to this resolution of
intention.
The above services shall be limited to those provided within the boundaries of CFD No. 2019-1 or for the
benefit of the properties within the boundaries of CFD No. 2019-1, as the boundary is expanded from time
to time by anticipated annexations, and said services may be financed by proceeds of the special tax of
CFD No. 2019-1 only to the extent that they are in addition to those provided in the territory of CFD No.
2019-1 before CFD No. 2019-1 was created.
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EXHIBIT B
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
SPECIAL TAX FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
(Effective as of December 18, 2024)
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS
Annexation Owner Assessor's Parcel Numbers
Original Formation Cauffman Family Trust 4/20/98
0142-811-01 thru -13 and
0142-811-14
Cauffman Family Trust 5/4/11 0142-041-52
1 17329, LLC 0261-031-10, -13, 0261-771-01
thru -29 and 0348-111-52
2 GWS #4 Development, LLC 0141-431-24
3 Devore Storage Facility, LLC 0266-041-39
4 TH Rancho Palma, LLC
0261-761-01 thru -65 and
0261-762-01 thru -72
5 Strata Palma, LLC 0261-182-41
6 San Bernardino Medical Center, LLC 0147-114-20 and -21
7 ICO Fund VI, LLC
0281-441-01 thru -56 and
0281-442-01 thru -55
8 TR 2600 Cajon Industrial LLC 0148-122-04
9 Central Commerce Center, LLC 0280-151-29
10 Lankershim Industrial, LP 1192-311-01
11 Prologis, LP
0137-011-01, -31, 0137-051-27,
0137-052-46, 0274-011-11, -12, -
34, -35, -42, -43
12 Dreamland Real Estate Holdings 0281-061-35
13 Magic Laundry Services, Inc. 0141-282-05 and -06
14 Ahmad Family Trust 0136-191-21
15 Gateway SB, LLC 0134-054-33, -40, -44
16 RCH-CWI Belmont, LP 0261-712-01 thru -16
17 George A. Pearson 0142-212-18
18 RGC Family Trust 0142-325-04
19 170 East 40th Street, LLC 0154-242-22 and -23
20 108 Highland, LP 0150-221-78
21 SBABP IV, LLC 0136-371-36, -37, -40, -43
22 1300 E Highland Ave LLC 0150-471-04, -05, -06, -07, -08
23 Vone SB, LLC 0272-161-17 and -18
24 PI Properties, LLC 0143-191-59
25
Pacific West Company, Chenmei
Cheng, Ann C. Lau, and Hanhsing Li 0285-211-05, -21, -22, -23, -25
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Annexation Owner Assessor's Parcel Numbers
26 To Be Determined
27 SB Drake Central Avenue, LLC 0280-032-07 thru -11, -13, -14, -
15, -37 and -38
28 Verdemont Ranch 20, LLC 0348-111-51
29 CIVF VI – CA1W01, LLC 0280-051-11, -12, -15
30 California Cajun Properties LLC 0261-182-43
31 Elliott Precision Clock Co. 0142-211-29
32 S.B. Universal Self Storage LLC 0266-021-17, -18, -27, -32, -33,
-34, -38, -39, -40, -41
33 GWS #7 Development LLC 0280-171-13, -14, -15, -16, -18,
-19 and 0280-191-05 thru -10
34 MLG SB Land, LLC &
Grandfather’s Land Holdings, LLC 0280-091-27
35 SimonCRE JC Saguaro III, LLC 0285-742-18
36 DP Industrial Parkway LLC 0266-041-22 and 0266-041-40
37 MV RE Holdings LLC
0142-621-13, -14, -15, -16, -17,
18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23, -24
38 In-N-Out Burgers 0134-093-48 and 0134-093-05
39 PME Oakmont Tippecanoe, LP 0278-191-12, -17, -25, -28
40 Shandon Hills Plaza LLC 0266-521-20 and 0266-521-22
41 Inland Maple Partners LLC 0134-054-01, -35, -37, -39
43 Gateway SB LLC
0134-101-28, -02, -03,
-04, -05, -06
44 Paladin Equity SB LLC 0281-361-28
45 GWS #8 Development LLC
0280-171-01 thru -11, 0280-161-
03, 0280-161-05 thru -18, 0280-
161-30, 0280-151-27, -28
46 To Be Determined
47 CVP Hospitality CA, LLC 0281-361-22, 0281-361-23
48 Piedmont Venture I, LLC 1199-671-13
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EXHIBIT E
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Public Hearing
CFD No. 2019-1 Annexation No. 48:
Piedmont Park Estates (Piedmont Venture I, LLC)
Presented by: Spicer Consulting Group
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Public Hearing on CFD 2019-1 Annexation No. 48
Recommended Action
1. City Council initiate annexation of territory to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) ("CFD No. 2019-1" or "CFD") by taking the following actions:
a. Hold public hearing,
b. Adopt a Resolution calling the election,
c. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election,
d. Adopt a Resolution declaring results of special landowner election;
and
2. Upon approval of the preceding resolutions, Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-____ amending Ordinance No MC-1522 and levying and apportioning the special tax in CFD No. 2019-1 (as it now exists and will exist in the future); and
3. Schedule the adoption of the Amended Ordinance for January 15, 2025.
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Public Hearing on CFD 2019-1 Annexation No. 48
Discussion
•The Property Owner, Piedmont Venture I, LLC, has requested the City assist them in annexing territory into CFD No. 2019-1 to cover the costs associated with the maintenance of Public Improvements.
•The proposed project will include forty-nine (49) mobile home units for senior citizens (55+). The development was fully approved on November 12, 2019.
•The area proposed within Annexation No. 48 includes one (1) parcel, APNs 1199-671-13.
•On November 6, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-215, a Resolution of Intention to annex these properties into CFD No. 2019-1 and hold a Public Hearing on December 18, 2024. The property owner consented to waiving certain time restriction and conduct the election the same night. The proposed maximum annual tax of $247 per unit for Special Tax A will be included in CFD No. 2019-1 as Tax Zone 48.
•The maximum annual tax is proposed to escalate each year at the greater of Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 2%.
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Public Hearing on CFD 2019-1 Annexation No. 48
Discussion (Cont.)
•The services, which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax include but are not limited to:
•All costs attributable to Maintenance of median landscaping and other public improvements installed within the public rights-of-way
•Public lighting including street lights and traffic signals,
•Maintenance of streets, including pavement management, and street sweeping,
•Maintenance and operation of water quality improvements including storm drainage and flood protection facilities
•In addition to the costs of the forgoing services, proceeds of the special tax may be expended to pay administrative expenses and for the collection of reserve funds.
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Project Location
•The property is located at the east side of Piedmont Ave.
•Ward: Fourth Ward
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Public Hearing on CFD 2019-1 Annexation No. 48
Fiscal Impact:
•It is anticipated that at build-out the total Special Tax A revenues to pay for maintenance costs will be approximately $12,086. All costs associated with the annexation are borne by the Developer. There is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund.
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ON I NTENTIO N TO ANNEX
TERRITORY TO AN EXISTI NG
COMMUNITY FA CILITIES
DISTRI CT 2019-1
(MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
(ANNEXATION NO.48)
NOTICE IS HEREB Y GIVEN that
the City Council of the City of San
Bernardino on November 6,2024
adopted its Resolution No.2024-215,
in which it declared its intention to
annex territory to existing
Community Facilities District No.
2019-1 (Maintenance Services)(the
"CFD No.2019-1"),and to levy a
special tax to pay for certain
maintenance services,all pursuant
to the provisions of the Mello-Roos
Community Facilities Act of 1982,
Chapter 2.5,Part 1,Division 2,Title
5 of the California Government
Code.The resolution describes the
territory to be annexed and
describes the rate and method of
apportionment of the proposed
special tax.No change in the tax
levied in the existing CFD No.2019-1
is proposed.
NOTICE IS HEREB Y FURT HER
GIVEN that the City Council has
fixed 5:00 p.m.,or as soon thereafter
as practicable,Wednesday,
December 18,2024 at the Bing Wong
Auditorium of the Norman F.
Feldheym Public Library at 555 W.
6th Street,San Bernardino,
California,as the time and place
when and where the City Council will
conduct a public hearing on the
annexation of territory to CFD No.
2019-1.At the hearing,the testimony
of all interest persons for or against
the annexation of the territory or the
levying of the special taxes will be
heard.If and to the extent
participation in the December 18,
2024 meeting must occur by
teleconference,videoconference,or
other electronic means authorized
by the Ralph M.Brown Act or an
Executive Order of the Governor of
California,the means and methods
for participating the meeting shall
be posted on the Agenda for said
meeting,which shall be posted at
least 72 hours prior to the meeting on
the City of San Bernardino
(www.sbcity.org),and outside of the
Bing Wong Auditorium of the
Norman F.Feldheym Public
Library at 555 W.6th Street,San
Bernardino,California,92410.A
copy of the Agenda will be made
available upon request to the San
Bernardino City Clerk's office at 909-
384-5002.
DATED:November 27,2024
Genoveva Rocha
City Clerk of the City of San
Bernardino
12/2/24
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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date:December 18, 2024
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From:Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk
Department:City Clerk
Subject:Maddy Act Local Appointments List
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Adopt
Resolution No. 2024-242 approving the Local Appointments List.
Executive Summary
On or before December 31st of each year, each legislative body shall prepare an
appointments list of all regular and ongoing boards, commissions, and committees
which are appointed by the legislative body of the local agency. This list is known as
the Local Appointments List (Maddy Act).
Background
Government Code Section 5497, The Maddy Act, is intended to encourage community
members to participate by ensuring awareness of appointments to serve on boards,
bureaus, committees, and commissions that serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor
and City Council. Therefore, in accordance with this provision, before December 31st
of each year, the City Council shall cause to be prepared a list of all ongoing boards,
commissions, and committees which are appointed by the City Council. This list must
include which terms will expire during the next calendar year with the name of the
incumbent appointee, the date of appointment, the date the term expires, and the
necessary qualifications for the positions. This list is required to be posted at the public
library in its jurisdiction that serves the largest number of people. On December 4,
2019, the Mayor and City Council designated the Norman F. Feldheym Central Branch
Public Library to receive the annual copy of the Mayor and City Council-approved Local
Appointments List.
Discussion
The City of San Bernardino currently has seven commissions, two boards, and five
committees that advise and assist the Council in dealing with specific issues. Members
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are nominated by members of the City Council and appointed by the Mayor, with the
approval of the City Council. Current members on the commissions, boards, and
committees will remain seated until the City Council makes new appointments. The
Local Appointments List will be updated as the Mayor and City Council continue to
review and consider applications to serve as members of advisory committees and
make appointments.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Approving the Local Appointments List aligns with Key Target No. 2: Focused, Aligned
Leadership, and Unified Community and will ensure compliance with Government
Code Section 54972.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact with approving the Local Appointments List.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Adopt
Resolution No. 2024-242 approving the Local Appointments List.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 2024-242
Attachment 2 Exhibit A - Local Appointments List
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
December 6, 2023 Adopted Resolution 2023-176, designating the Norman F.
Feldheym, Central Branch of the San Bernardino Public Library
as the public library to receive a copy of the local appointments
list (The Maddy Act) and directing that the list be posted to the
city’s internet website.
December 7, 2022 Adopted Resolution 2022-251, designating the Norman F.
Feldheym, Central Branch of the San Bernardino Public Library
as the public library to receive a copy of the local appointments
list (The Maddy Act) and directing that the list be posted to the
city’s internet website.
December 15, 2021 Adopted Resolution 2021-290, designating the Norman F.
Feldheym, Central Branch of the San Bernardino Public Library
as the public library to receive a copy of the local appointments
list (The Maddy Act) and directing that the list be posted to the
city's internet website.
December 16, 2020 Adopted Resolution 2020-288, designating the Norman F.
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Feldheym, Central Branch of the San Bernardino Public Library
as the public library to receive a copy of the local appointments
list (The Maddy Act) and directing that the list be posted to the
city's internet website.
December 4, 2019 Adopted Resolution 2019-238, designating the Norman F.
Feldheym Central Branch of the San Bernardino Public Library
as the public library to receive a copy of the local appointments
list (The Maddy Act) and directing that the list be posted to the
city's internet website.
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Resolution No. 2024-242
Resolution 2024-242
December 18, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-242
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
WHEREAS, the Maddy Act takes into consideration a vast and largely untapped reservoir
of talent which exists among the citizenry that all too frequently is unaware of the opportunities
for participation on local regulatory and advisory boards and commission; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with this provision, on or before December 31st of each year,
the City Council shall cause to be prepared a list of all ongoing boards, commission and
committees which are appointed by the City Council, and a list of all appointive terms which will
expire during the next calendar year, to include the name of the incumbent appointee, the date of
appointment, the date the term expires, and the necessary qualifications for the position; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 54973 requires the City Council to
make the list available to members of the public for a reasonable fee and either post the list on its
website or designate the public library with the largest service population within its jurisdiction to
receive a copy of the list; and
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2019, the Mayor and City Council designated the Norman
F. Feldheym Central Branch Public Library to receive the annual copy of the Mayor and City
Council-approved Local Appointments List.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2. Exhibit “A”, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, accurately
reflects the list of boards, commissions, and committees which are appointed by the Mayor and
City Council and the appointive terms that will expire in the next calendar year, the name of the
incumbent appointee, the date of appointment, date of term expires and qualifications for the
positions and shall serve as the City’s Local Appointment List.
SECTION 3. The Local Appointments List shall be posted on the City’s internet website.
SECTION 4. The Local Appointments List shall be updated as appointments are changed.
SECTION 5.That the City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA
applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that
the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject
to CEQA.
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Resolution No. 2024-242
Resolution 2024-242
December 18, 2024
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SECTION 6. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the
City Clerk this 18th day of December 2024.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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Resolution No. 2024-242
Resolution 2024-242
December 18, 2024
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO)
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Resolution No. 2024-242, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of December 2024, by
the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ____ day of December
2024
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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City of San Bernardino
Boards, Commissions and Citizen Advisory Committees
2024 Local Appointments List Pursuant to Government Code Section 54972
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Board/Commission/
Committee Summary Meeting Time and Location Vacancies and Terms of Office
Animal Control
Commission
This nine (9) member commission, established by Resolution No. 2018-
45, is charged with providing advisory recommendations to the Mayor,
City Council and City staff on strategies, policies, and programs
designed to ensure quality care for animals housed at the City of San
Bernardino’s Animal Shelter; increasing awareness of animals available
for adoption at the shelter; and educating the community regarding
the humane treatment of animals and other matters related to animal
shelter services. Each member must be a registered voter within the
city and no member can be an employee of the city. The term of office
coincides with the term of the nominating City Council member or
Mayor.
Quarterly at 4 p.m. in the
Board Room at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Maria Lanas Ward 1 01/19/2022 12/2026
Gary M. Blake Ward 2 01/02/2019 12/2026
VACANT Ward 3 12/2024
Jodi R. Kroeger Ward 4 07/17/2024 12/2026
Laura Mitchell Ward 5 05/15/2024 12/2024
Maxine Henderson Ward 6 07/18/2016 12/2024
Alberta R. Vanettes Ward 7 03/03/2021 12/2024
Angela Halfman Mayor 08/15/2018;
05/03/2023
12/2026
Jason Kakpo-Moore Mayor 05/03/2023 12/2026
Arts and Historical
Preservation
Commission
Established by Resolution No. 2018-97, this nine (9) member
commission advises the Mayor, City Council and City Staff on matters
pertaining to the arts, culture, and historic preservation and heritage
in the city. The commission is also charged with serving in an advisory
capacity to the Planning Commission in making recommendations
relating to the designation, preservation and protection of historical
properties. Each member must be a registered voter within the city
and no member can be an employee of the City. The term of office
coincides with the term of the nominating City Council member or
Mayor.
Third Monday of each month
at 4 p.m. in the
Board Room at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Steven W. Bielak Ward 1 11/17/2021 12/2026
Darlene M. Herrera Ward 2 01/02/2019 12/2026
Anthony R. Aguirre Ward 3 12/02/2020 12/2024
Jeffreda Curry Ward 4 07/19/2023 12/2026
Michael J. Segura Ward 5 11/17/2021 12/2024
Lucy J. Sunga Ward 6 03/17/2021 12/2024
Robert A. Porter Ward 7 01/20/2021 12/2024
Simeone N. Miller Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
James M. Smith Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
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City of San Bernardino
Boards, Commissions and Citizen Advisory Committees
2024 Local Appointments List Pursuant to Government Code Section 54972
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Charter
Review
Committee
This nine (9) member committee, established by Resolution No. 2017-243, is tasked
with completing a periodic review of the City Charter to identify potential
amendments that enhance clarity, efficiency, and the principles of the council-
manager form of government. Each member must be a registered voter within the
city and no member can be an employee of the city. The term of office coincides
with the term of the nominating City Council member or Mayor.
Meets as needed in the
Board Room at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Casey A. Dailey Ward 1 01/19/2022 12/2026
Scott P. Olson Ward 2 11/02/2022 12/2026
Angela M. Torres Ward 3 02/05/2020 12/2024
Rabbi Hillel Cohn Ward 4 03/17/2014;
06/16/2021
12/2026
VACANT Ward 5 12/2024
Rikke Van Johnson Ward 6 05/03/2023 12/2024
Phil Savage Ward 7 03/17/2014;
01/20/2021
12/2024
Timothy Prince Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
Leticia O. Briggs Mayor 06/07/2023 12/2026
Downtown
Advisory
Committee
The DAC is comprised of nine (9) members who serve at pleasure of
the Mayor and City Council. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-88, the Mayor shall
appoint two (2) members, and each City Council member shall nominate one (1)
member. In accordance with the City Charter and the City's Municipal Code,
appointees must be either a resident of the City of San Bernardino, or a non-
resident business or property owner. Appointees should be able to clearly articulate
the community perspective and/or the area of the city in which they live or conduct
business.
Meets as needed in the
Board Room at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Casey A. Dailey Ward 1 04/17/2024 12/2026
Amelia S. Lopez Ward 2 07/21/2021;
05/03/2023
12/2026
Richard R. Hernandez Ward 3 04/21/2021 12/2024
Vincent D. Laster Ward 4 07/19/2023 12/2026
Paola E. Avendano Ward 5 07/21/2021 12/2024
Michael J. Segura Ward 6 07/21/2021 12/2024
Lelita (Leta) Amick Ward 7 04/21/2021 12/2024
Amanda M. Moody Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
Reginald L. Woods Mayor 06/07/2023 12/2026
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Boards, Commissions and Citizen Advisory Committees
2024 Local Appointments List Pursuant to Government Code Section 54972
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Elected Official
Compensation Advisory
Commission
Required by Section 305 of the City Charter and established by
Municipal Code Chapter 2.19, this nine (9) member commission is
charged with evaluating and making compensation recommendations
to the Mayor and City Council for the City’s elected officials. Each
member must be a registered voter within the City and no member
can be an employee of the City. The term of office coincides with the
term of the nominating City Council member or Mayor.
Meets as needed in the
Board Room at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
VACANT Ward 1 12/2026
Christina Roman Ward 2 07/18/2018 12/2026
Gil Botello Ward 3 01/17/2024 12/2024
Steven L. Filson Ward 4 10/06/2021 12/2026
VACANT Ward 5 12/2024
Michael J. Guillory Ward 6 03/17/2021 12/2024
Diallo R. Changamire
Johnson
Ward 7 05/19/2021 12/2024
Kimberly Knaus Mayor 10/02/2019 12/2026
Malika Gardner Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
General Plan Advisory
Committee
The General Plan Advisory Committee was established by Resolution
No. 2021-02 on January 20, 2021. Resolution No. 2021-02 was
repealed on June 16, 2021 and replaced with Resolution No. 2021-154.
The General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) is comprised of a total of
16 members. Each City Council member will appoint two (2) members.
One appointment will be a voting member and the other will be an
alternate for each of the Council Wards. The Mayor will appoint two
(2) at large representatives with one serving as a voting member and
one serving as an alternate member. Appointees shall be residents of
the City of San Bernardino. The perspective individuals should be able
to clearly articulate the community perspective and/or the area of the
City in which they live.
Meets as needed in the
Board Room at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Casey A. Dailey (V) Ward 1 04/17/2024 12/2026
Reuben J. Arceo (A) Ward 1 03/17/2021 12/2026
Amelia S. Lopez (V) Ward 2 06/16/2021;
05/03/2023
12/2026
VACANT Ward 2 12/2026
Angela M. Torres (V) Ward 3 04/07/2021 12/2024
Anthony Aguirre (A) Ward 3 04/07/2021 12/2024
Edward G. Woolbert (V) Ward 4 07/21/2021 12/2026
Ed Neighbors (A) Ward 4 07/21/2021 12/2026
Richard Kaplan (V) Ward 5 05/19/2021 12/2024
VACANT Ward 5 12/2026
Raafi A. Bell (V) Ward 6 10/06/2021 12/2024
VACANT Ward 6 12/2026
Joel S. Rothschild (V) Ward 7 09/15/2021 12/2024
VACANT Ward 7 12/2024
VACANT Mayor 12/2026
Benjamin D. Pratt Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
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Boards, Commissions and Citizen Advisory Committees
2024 Local Appointments List Pursuant to Government Code Section 54972
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Library Board Established under City Charter Section 602, this five (5) member board
is responsible for: providing adequate library services; appointing a
Library Director; administering the Library budget allocated by the City
Council; making and enforcing all rules and regulations applicable to
library services; and administering such additional matters as may be
determined by ordinance. Each member must be a registered voter
within the City and no member can be an employee of the City.
Members serve for a four year term of office.
Second Tuesday of each month
at 3 p.m. in the
Feldheym Central Library
Administration Board Room at
555 West 6th Street,
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Carolyn A. Tillman At-Large 06/21/2004 01/2026
Valerie Lichtman At-Large 10/07/2013 01/2026
Randy S. Clyde At-Large 06/21/2023 01/2026
Jennifer Grant At-Large 11/06/2019 01/2026
James C. Pierson At-Large 08/16/2023 01/2026
Measure "S" Citizens
Oversight Committee
This nine (9) member oversight committee, is charged with reviewing
and reporting on the spending plan for the one percent general district
sales tax generated under Measure S passed by voters in November
2020 and verifying that the proposed expenditures are in accordance
with the Measure S ballot language and the Mayor and City Council’s
adopted strategic goals and priorities. The committee is also charged
with reviewing and reporting annually on the results of the annual
audit of the Measure S revenues and expenditures completed by an
independent certified public accounting firm. Each member must be a
registered voter within the city and no member can be an employee of
the city. The term of office coincides with the term of the nominating
City Council member or Mayor.
Meets Quarterly in the
Board Room at
201 North “E” Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Casey A. Dailey Ward 1 04/17/2024 12/2026
Gloria G. Amaya Ward 2 02/06/2019 12/2026
VACANT Ward 3 12/2024
VACANT Ward 4 12/2026
Anthony J. Roberson Ward 5 04/07/2021 12/2024
Bronica M. Taylor Ward 6 02/19/2018;
04/07/2021
12/2024
Derrick J. Wesson Ward 7 04/21/2021 12/2024
Mark Baxter Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
Stacia C. Olivas Mayor 07/17/2024 12/2026
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Commission
This is a nine (9) member commission, established by Resolution No.
2018-47, charged with advising the Mayor, City Council, and City staff
on community needs for the purpose of establishing City priorities,
goals and objectives with respect to parks, recreation and community
services, youth services, and senior services; and evaluating
community agencies and organizations receiving City funds for the
purpose of providing recreation services, youth and senior services.
Each member must be a registered voter within the City and no
member can be an employee of the City. The term of office coincides
with the term of the nominating City Council member or Mayor.
Third Thursday of each month
at 4 p.m. in the
Board Room at
201 North “E” Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Roxana M. Barrera Ward 1 02/06/2019 12/2026
Frank J. Flores Ward 2 07/20/2015 12/2026
VACANT Ward 3 12/2024
Esmeralda Negrete Ward 4 07/19/2023 12/2026
Jennifer B. Xicara Ward 5 02/03/2021 12/2024
Micah E. Lee Ward 6 04/07/2021 12/2024
Lata M. Wilson Ward 7 05/01/2024 12/2024
Joe Salas Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
Travon R. Martin Mayor 07/03/2024 12/2026
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City of San Bernardino
Boards, Commissions and Citizen Advisory Committees
2024 Local Appointments List Pursuant to Government Code Section 54972
5 | P a g e Updated: 12/03/2024
Personnel Commission Established under City Charter Section 604, this five (5) member board
is responsible solely for hearing appeals of disciplinary action filed by
City employees, subject to the provisions of adopted labor
agreements. Each member must be a registered voter within the City
and no member can be an employee of the City. Members serve at
the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. The term of office will be
established under Municipal Code Chapter 2.50.
Second and fourth Tuesday of each
month at 8:30 a.m. as required to
hear disciplinary appeals in the
Board Room at
201 North “E” Street, San
Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Leticia O. Briggs At-Large 01/17/2024 -
Donna P. Howard At-Large 11/06/2019 -
Emily J. Gonzales At-Large 04/05/2023 -
Reginald L. Woods At-Large 01/17/2024 -
Jeanette Avila At-Large 09/21/2015 -
Planning Commission This nine (9) member Commission, established under Municipal Code
Chapter 2.22, is tasked with advising the Mayor, City Council and City
staff on the physical development of the city, including zoning,
building, land use and related matters. Each member must be a
registered voter within the City and no member can be an employee of
the City. The term of office coincides with the term of the nominating
City Council member or Mayor.
Second Tuesday of each month
at 6 p.m. in the
Board Room at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Casey A. Dailey Ward 1 04/17/2024 12/2026
Amelia S. Lopez Ward 2 8/01/2011;
01/02/2019;
05/03/2023
12/2026
Ivan Garcia Ward 3 10/05/2022 12/2024
Larry R. Quiel Ward 4 09/06/2016 12/2026
Jesus F. Flores Ward 5 02/03/2021 12/2024
Dolores Armstead Ward 6 03/17/2021 12/2024
VACANT Ward 7 12/2024
Orlando Garcia Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
Lisa Sherrick Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
Public Safety and Human
Relations Commission
This nine (9) member commission, established by Resolution No. 2018-
46 is charged with studying and making recommendations to the
Mayor and City Council on matters concerning the City’s law
enforcement and fire services, emergency preparedness and traffic
safety (including traffic law enforcement and traffic engineering). Each
member must be a registered voter within the City and no member
can be an employee of the City. The term of office coincides with the
term of the nominating City Council member or Mayor.
Second Monday of each month
at 6:00 p.m. in the
Board Room at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Jose D. Guzman Ward 1 05/04/2022 12/2026
Sean E. Kelley Ward 2 01/02/2019;
05/17/2023
12/2026
John H. Walters Ward 3 08/21/2019 12/2024
Gonzalo B. Carrillo Ward 4 02/15/2023 12/2026
Anthony J. Roberson Ward 5 11/03/2021 12/2024
Rakayla Simpson Ward 6 05/03/2023 12/2024
Deana Cervantez Ward 7 01/20/2021 12/2024
Kimberly Knaus Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
Byron J. Sims Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
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City of San Bernardino
Boards, Commissions and Citizen Advisory Committees
2024 Local Appointments List Pursuant to Government Code Section 54972
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Water Board Established under City Charter Section 603, this five (5) member board
is responsible for: the oversight and management of the City’s water
supply, recycled water, wastewater collection and treatment;
employing such persons as may be needed for the proper
administration of the City’s water and wastewater systems; setting
and collecting water and wastewater rates, fees and charges;
allocating all receipts and expenditures to separate, independent,
water and sewer funds in accordance with State law; providing for an
annual, independent audit of all water and wastewater accounts;
compensating members of the Water Board; collaborating with the
Mayor, City Council, and the City Manager on matters concerning the
City’s water and wastewater systems; and establishing and periodically
reviewing and revising such rules and regulations as may be
appropriate for managing the City’s water and wastewater systems.
Each member must be a registered voter within the City and no
member can be an employee of the City. Members serve for a six year
term of office commencing on the second Monday of May at twelve
o’clock noon. Terms of office are staggered and vacancies on the
Water Board are filled for the unexpired term in keeping with the
provisions established under the City Charter.
Second and fourth Tuesday of each
month at 9:30 a.m. in the
Water Department Boardroom
located at 399 Chandler Place, San
Bernardino CA, 92408
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Cecilia (Toni) Callicott At-Large 10/05/1998 05/12/2025
David Mlynarski At-Large 05/19/2014 05/11/2026
Wayne Hendrix At-Large 01/05/2009;
05/05/2021
05/10/2027
Rikke V. Johnson At-Large 11/07/2018;
05/04/2022
05/08/2028
Thomas M. Brickley At-Large 11/07/2018;
06/07/2023
05/14/2029
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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date:December 18, 2024
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From:Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager
Department:City Manager's Office
Subject:Proposed 2025 Mayor & City Council Regular Meeting
Schedule (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt the Proposed 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting
Schedule.
Executive Summary
Every year, the City Council adopts a Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting
Schedule for the following year that is consistent with San Bernardino Municipal Code
(SBMC) Section 2.58.010 and modifications from prior years. The Proposed 2025
Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule recommends modifications, which
include canceling the January 1, 2025, Mayor and City Council meeting.
Background
Section 2.58.010 of the SBMC stipulates that the Mayor and City Council meetings are
to be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Section 2.58.080 of the
SBMC further states that in the event the date of a regular meeting falls on a City
holiday, regular meetings will be held on the next business day following the holiday,
except as determined by the City Council.
Discussion
The Mayor and City Council meeting schedule will align with the SBMC and the 2025
City-recognized holidays. Staff are proposing modifications to the 2025 Mayor and City
Council Regular Meeting Schedule that are consistent with the modifications adopted
for the 2024 Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule and the City’s priority
to increase its presence at regional conferences and events. The proposed
modification is to cancel the January 1, 2025, regular meeting due to it falling on a City-
recognized holiday, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (New Year’s Day observed). Staff
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have not identified any other conflicts with regular meeting dates due to observed
holidays, commonly attended conferences or meetings.
Meeting Date Reasoning for Proposing Cancelation
January 1, 2025 Staff propose canceling this meeting due to it falling on a City-
recognized holiday, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (New
Year’s Day observed).
If appropriate, at a later date, staff may recommend additional changes to the 2025
Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule in order to accommodate
attendance at regional events that align with the strategic goals of the City.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Adoption of the Proposed 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule
aligns with Key Target No. 2: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community
and Goal 2c: Re-establish City as the Regional Leader/County Seat.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting the Proposed 2025 Mayor and City
Council Regular Meeting Schedule.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt the Proposed 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting
Schedule.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Proposed 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular
Meeting Schedule
Attachment 2 2025 City-Recognized Holidays
Attachment 3 2025 California Cities Annual Conference & Expo
Date Announcement
Attachment 4 2024 Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting
Schedule
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
October 19, 2022 The Mayor and City Council adopted the 2023 Regular
Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule.
November 15, 2023 The Mayor and City Council amended the 2023 Regular
Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule.
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December 6, 2023 The Mayor and City Council adopted the 2024 Regular Mayor
and City Council Meeting Schedule.
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Proposed 2025 Mayor & City Council Regular Meeting
Schedule
Month
1st Wednesday
Meeting Date
2nd Wednesday
Meeting Date
January January 1, 2025
(City Holiday)
Proposing Cancelation
January 15, 2025
February February 5, 2025 February 19, 2025
March March 5, 2025 March 19, 2025
April April 2, 2025 April 16, 2025
May May 7, 2025 May 21, 2025
June June 4, 2025 June 18, 2025
July July 2, 2025 July 16, 2025
August August 6, 2025 August 20, 2025
September September 3, 2025 September 17, 2025
October October 1, 2025 October 15, 2025
November November 5, 2025 November 19, 2025
December December 3, 2025 December 17, 2025
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
COPIES:
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT
Department Heads
Human Resources
2025 HOLIDAY DATES
November 6, 2024
Rochelle Clayton, City Manager; Human Resources Staff
The following days in the Year 2025 will be observed holiday dates for City employees:
DATE OBSERVED HOLIDAY
Wednesday January 1, 2025 .................................... New Year’s Day
Monday January 20, 2025 .............................. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday February 17, 2025 ............................ Presidents’ Day
Monday May 26, 2025 .................................... Memorial Day
Thursday June 19, 2025………………………….Juneteenth
Friday July 4, 2025 ...................................... Independence Day
Monday September 1, 2025 ........................... Labor Day
Tuesday November 11, 2025 .......................... Veteran's Day
Thursday November 27, 2025 .......................... Thanksgiving Day
Friday November 28, 2025 .......................... Day after Thanksgiving
Wednesday December 24, 2025 .......................... Christmas Eve
Thursday December 25, 2025 .......................... Christmas Day
Wednesday December 31, 2025 .......................... New Year’s Eve
(These holidays will be accrued if it is the employee’s normal day off)
Please circulate or distribute copies of this memo to your staff for their information and post in
designated areas, as needed.
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Annual Conference and Expo
October 8- 10, 2025
Long Beach Convention Center
300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
Thank you for joining the League of California Cities at the 2024
Annual Conference and Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center,
Oct. 16-18, 2024. The conference featured general sessions,
workshops, and networking events for hundreds of leaders from all
sections of city government, including mayors, council members, city
managers, city clerks, city attorneys, fiscal officers, and other city staff.
This year’s conference offered educational and innovative leadership
sessions across a variety of formats, with a roster of more than 100
speakers. Educational sessions and the expo supported city leaders
by equipping them with the latest knowledge, resour ces, and tools to
advance their communities and assist officials in their daily roles and
operations within their city.
Mark your calendars for our 2025 Annual Conference and Expo,
October 8-10 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach.
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2024 Mayor & City Council Regular Meeting
Schedule
Month
1st Wednesday
Meeting Date
2nd Wednesday
Meeting Date
January
January 3, 2024
Proposing Cancelation
January 17, 2024
February
February 7, 2024
Proposing Cancelation
February 21, 2024
March
March 6, 2024
March 20, 2024
April
April 3, 2024
April 17, 2024
May
May 1, 2024
May 15, 2024
June
June 5, 2024
June 19, 2024
(City Holiday)
Proposing Cancelation
July
July 3, 2024
July 17, 2024
August
August 7, 2024
August 21, 2024
September
September 4, 2024
September 18, 2024
October
October 2, 2024
October 16, 2024
Proposing Cancelation
November
November 6, 2024
November 20, 2024
December
December 4, 2024
December 18, 2024
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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date:December 18, 2024
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From:Rochelle Clayton, City Manager
Department:City Manager's Office
Subject:Amendment No. 1 with Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. for
Federal Legislative Advocacy 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. 1 for the
Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Capital
Edge Advocacy Inc. to extend the agreement for an additional year (with an option for
an additional one (1) year term) for federal legislative advocacy services in an amount
not to exceed $90,000 annually.
Executive Summary
Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. currently provides the City with federal legislative
advocacy services. These services are common in municipalities, and they assist
cities in securing funds from federal annual budgets, drafting and analyzing legislation,
and obtaining regulatory relief. The amendment extends the term of the agreement
through December 18, 2025, and authorizes the City Manager to exercise an additional
one (1) year extension option, allowing the federal advocacy services to be extended
through December 18, 2026.
Background
On May 11, 2023, the Mayor and City Council held a retreat to discuss the key strategic
goals and priorities of the City. In response to Council’s direction provided at the
retreat, the City Manager called a special workshop on June 30, 2023, to present a
“Strategic Initiatives Plan,” which included a presentation on enhancing the City’s
Legislative Affairs Program. The presentation outlined what steps and resources were
necessary to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the program, which included
four (4) recommended areas of focus:
1. Establishing an annual Legislative Calendar.
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2. Developing amendments to the current City of San Bernardino Legislative
Platform.
3. Creating a Legislative & Governmental Affairs Manager position within the
Office of the City Manager.
4. Retaining state and federal legislative advocacy consultants.
On September 12, 2023, the Mayor and City Council approved the elements of the
Legislative Affairs Program described above and directed staff to return with the
necessary programmatic pieces. On October 4, 2023, the Mayor and City Council
adopted Resolution 2023-144 authorizing funding for Federal Legislative Advocacy
Services
On December 6, 2023 the City of San Bernardino (”City”) awarded the Federal
Advocacy Services to Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. The Professional Service
Agreement (PSA) was executed for an amount not to exceed $90,000 for the period of
one year to provide Federal Advocacy Services to the City.
Discussion
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Capital
Edge Advocacy will provide the City with a continuity of federal advocacy services
where Capital Edge Advocacy will continue to assist the City in securing funds from
federal annual budgets, drafting and analyzing legislation, and obtaining regulatory
relief. The amendment extends the term of the original Agreement through December
18, 2025, at an annual cost of $90,000. As a result of the one (1) year extension, the
total not-to-exceed amount associated with the original Agreement will be $180,000.
Additionally, Amendment No. 1 includes the option for the City to administratively
extend the agreement for a maximum of one (1) additional year, which would allow the
City to retain Capital Edge Advocacy through December 18, 2026.
Capital Edge Advocacy has engaged in Washington, D.C. on behalf of the City in
recent months for the following activities:
•The FY 2025 federal budget process, which still is not complete, following
funding recommendations for federal programs pertinent to the City;
•Providing updates to the City on federal government administration of American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and end-of-the year obligation deadlines;
•Assisting the City with Community Project funding (earmark) requests to Rep.
Aguilar for the FY 2025 budget, with a request for $1.184 million in Justice
Department funding for mobile crime prevention activities;
•Assisting City staff in the development of a 2025 Federal Legislative Platform;
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•Meeting with City officials and providing assistance at meetings such as those
sponsored by the US Conference of Mayors and National League of Cities;
•Alerting staff to federal grant opportunities, such as those connected with the
2021 infrastructure law, housing opportunities at HUD, and criminal justice
opportunities at the Justice Department;
•Assist City staff in securing congressional delegation support for federal grant
applications submitted by the City;
The original Agreement’s scope of work remains unchanged and includes the following
tasks:
1. Assist the City of San Bernardino in identifying, in a timely manner, federal
funding opportunities, legislation, or regulations that might support or impact
the City of San Bernardino and community priorities and programs. This
would include competitive grant programs and other funding opportunities at
federal agencies and include background on program priorities that may help
guide any City decision to apply.
2. Provide guidance with any process related to requests for Member
Designated Projects (“earmarks”) that may occur in Congress through the
annual appropriations process or reauthorization bills such as those
reauthorizing federal transportation or water resources programs.
3. Provide background and information on federal funding opportunities for the
2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and 2022 Inflation Reduction Act
in areas such as transportation, broadband, water resources or cybersecurity.
4. Assist the City of San Bernardino with the process of seeking support for City
applications or requests from the City’s congressional delegation and
informing the delegation of positions taken by the City on federal legislation.
This would include assisting in arranging and preparing for meetings and
interactions with federal officials and developing supportive materials such as
letters, talking points, or any other follow-up as needed through the City
Manager’s Office.
5. Provide this assistance through frequent contact with City of San Bernardino
staff and any other designated officials at appropriate times, mostly via email
and telephone, and would be available to City of San Bernardino officials with
questions about federal legislation or programs through the City Manager’s
Office or their Designee.
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6. Advise the City of San Bernardino on federal priorities and potential legislative
developments that may impact City of San Bernardino priorities, policies,
resources or revenues.
7. Distribute the Washington Report, by email each week that Congress is in
session and includes news from Congress as well as grant opportunities and
notices from the Executive Branch that are pertinent to local governments.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The retention of state and federal legislative advocacy firms aligns with all four of the
City’s Key Strategic Target and Goal #1 Improved Operational & Financial Capacity.
The consultants will enhance City staff’s ability to collaborate with state and/or regional
governments to ensure San Bernardino receives its fair share of resources, while
maintaining close working relationships with governmental agencies.
Fiscal Impact
There is no General Fund impact associated with this action. Sufficient funding already
exists in the Professional Contractual Services budget for the City Manager’s Office.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 for the
Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Capital
Edge Advocacy Inc. to extend the agreement for an additional year (with an option for
an additional one (1) year term) for federal legislative advocacy services in an amount
not to exceed $90,000 annually.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Amendment No. 1 - Capital Edge Advocacy Inc
Attachment 2 – Professional Services Agreement Capital Edge Advocacy Inc.
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
October 4, 2023 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- 144
approving funding for the Legislative Affairs Program
September 12, 2023 Mayor and City Council approved staff's recommendation
related to the Legislative Affairs Program.
June 30, 2023 The Mayor and City Council held a special workshop that
agendized discussions on key Strategic Initiatives.
May 11, 2023 Mayor and City Council held a Council retreat to discuss the
key strategic goals and priorities of the City, and to provide
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
CAPITAL EDGE ADVOCACY, INC.
This Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Advocacy Services is made and
entered into as of December 18, 2024 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of San
Bernardino, a charter city and municipal corporation (“City”) and Capital Edge
Advocacy, Inc. a corporation with its principal place of business at 1212 New York
Ave., NW Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005 (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are
hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, the City and the Consultant have entered into an agreement,
dated December 6, 2023, for the purpose of providing Federal Advocacy Services (the
“Master Agreement”)
B. WHEREAS, the City and the Consultant have entered into an Amendment
No. 1 to the Master Agreement, dated December 18, 2024, for the purpose of amending
the Scope of Work, Compensation, and Term of the Master Agreement.
C. WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to amend the Master Agreement in
order to extend the term of the Master Agreement for an additional term of twelve (12)
months, and to include additional funds for the continued performance of the services in
accordance with the compensation provisions of the Master Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual
covenants, conditions, and promises contained in this Amendment No. 1 and the Master
Agreement, the Parties mutually agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals listed above are true and correct and
are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Term. The term of the Master Agreement shall be extended for an
additional term of twelve (12) months through December 18, 2025, unless earlier
terminated.
a) Extension Options. The term of this Agreement may be administratively
extended by the City Manager, or his designee, for maximum of one (1)
additional one-year term.
3. Services. The services provided to the City is amended and detailed in
Exhibit “A-3”. Exhibit “A-3” is attached hereto and is added to the Master Agreement.
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4. Compensation. The compensation for services performed pursuant to this
Amendment No. 1 shall not exceed NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000), thereby
the total not to exceed compensation of the Master Agreement to the amount of ONE
HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($180,000). Work shall be performed at
the rates set forth in the Pricing Schedule in Exhibit “A-3” attached hereto and added to
the Master Agreement.
5. Full Force. Except as amended by this Amendment No. 1, all provisions of
the Master Agreement, including without limitation the indemnity and insurance
provisions, shall remain in full force and effect and shall govern the actions of the Parties
under this Amendment No. 1.
6. Electronic Transmission. A manually signed copy of this Amendment No. 1
which is transmitted by facsimile, email or other means of electronic transmission shall
be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this
Amendment No. 1 for all purposes. This Amendment No. 1 may be signed using an
electronic signature.
7. Counterparts. This Amendment No. 1 may be signed in counterparts, each
of which shall constitute an original.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH CAPITAL EDGE ADVOCACY, INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment No.
1 on the Effective Date first herein above written.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVED BY:
Rochelle Clayton
Acting City Manager
ATTESTED BY:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
CAPITAL EDGE ADVOCACY, INC.
Signature
Name
Title
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EXHIBIT A-3
SCOPE OF SERVICES
December 18, 2024 – December 18, 2025
1. Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. would assist the City of San Bernardino in identifying, in
a timely manner, federal funding opportunities, legislation, or regulations that might
support or impact the City of San Bernardino and community priorities and
programs.
2. This would include competitive grant programs and other funding opportunities at
federal agencies and include background on program priorities that may help guide
any City decision to apply.
3. Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. would also provide guidance with any process related to
requests for Member Designated Projects (“earmarks”) that may occur in Congress
through the annual appropriations process or reauthorization bills such as those
reauthorizing federal transportation or water resources programs.
4. Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. would provide background and information on federal
funding opportunities for the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and 2022
Inflation Reduction Act in areas such as transportation, broadband, water resources
or cybersecurity.
5. Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. would assist the City of San Bernardino with the process
of seeking support for City applications or requests from the City’s congressional
delegation and informing the delegation of positions taken by the City on federal
legislation.
6. This would include assisting in arranging and preparing for meetings and
interactions with federal officials and developing supportive materials such as letters,
talking points, or any other follow-up as needed through the City Manager’s Office.
7. Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. would provide this assistance through frequent contact
with City of San Bernardino staff and any other designated officials at appropriate
times, mostly via email and telephone, and would be available to City of San
Bernardino officials with questions about federal legislation or programs through the
City Manager’s Office or their Designee.
8. Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. would advise the City of San Bernardino on federal
priorities and potential legislative developments that may impact City of San
Bernardino priorities, policies, resources or revenues.
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9. Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. would also send the City of San Bernardino the
Washington Report, which we send by email each week that Congress is in session
and includes news from Congress as well as grant opportunities and notices from
the Executive Branch that are pertinent to local governments.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date:December 18, 2024
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From:Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager;
C. Jeannie Fortune, Interim Director of Finance and Management
Services
Department:Finance
Subject:Additional Street Segment Repair Allocation and
American Rescue Plan Update (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-243 authorizing:
1. The allocation of $129,948 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the
Street Segment Repair Project; and
2. The City Manager, or designee, to sign the agreements, and any subsequent
amendments, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to
form; and
3. The Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the
Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget to appropriate $129,948 in expenditures in ARPA
funds for the Street Segment Repair Project.
Executive Summary
This staff report is to provide an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
and to allocate the remaining $129,948 in ARPA funds to the Street Segment Repair
Program. Mayor and Council action on this item will allocate the remaining balance to
fully obligate the City’s ARPA funds in the amount of $77,656,407.
Background
The City of San Bernardino was awarded $77,656,407 under the American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA). The City received half of the funds in May 2021, and the remainder
of the funds in May of 2022. Treasury issued the final rule for the use of the funds on
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January 6, 2022, providing clarification on allowable investments, but generally not
expanding the list of eligible projects and programs. The City continues to work within
the guidance, focusing on investments in Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) and other
allowable investments based on the Enumerated Use Categories as well as
expenditures within the revenue loss (standard allowance) category.
As of this date, Mayor and City Council have committed the total $77,264,459 of the
City’s allocation, leaving a remainder of $129,948. With this final allocation, all
$77,656,407 in ARPA funds will be allocated and obligated prior to the December 31,
2024 deadline.
Discussion
On September 18, 2024, the Mayor and City Council approved $129,948 in ARPA
funds for software programs to be utilized by the Economic Development
Department. This expenditure is allowable under the revenue loss category where up
to $10M can be used to support local government operations. The $10M was allocated
and approved by Council on July 19, 2023 to support the ERP and LMS systems but
the Finance and Information Technology departments were able to reduce their
allocation by $129,948 to allow the Economic Development Department to benefit from
ARPA funds to purchase software.
Due to this technicality, there remains a balance of ARPA funds in the eligible
enumerated use category of $129,948. Given the expressed priority the Mayor and
City Council have for street improvements, staff recommends allocating the remaining
balance of ARPA funds in the amount of $129,948 to the Street Segment Repair
Program approved by Council on December 4, 2024.
Upon approval by the Council of this recommendation, the total amount of $77,656,407
will be fully allocated.
Attachment 2 is provided as an update on the ARPA funds allocation and expenditures
to date.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Investments in the community using the American Rescue Plan funds support Key
Strategic Goal 2. Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community, b. Evaluate
operations and performance, investment in resources, technology, and tools to
continually improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness; and Goal 3. Improved
Quality of Life.
Fiscal Impact
There is no General Fund impact associated with approval of this item. There are
sufficient ARPA funds in the approved budget to fund the Street Segment Repair
Project. The total Street Segment Repair Project budget is as follows;
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Fund Amount
ARPA (from Navigation Center Project)$2,955,215
ARPA (from Violence Intervention Program)250,000
ARPA (unallocated – proposed in this staff report)129,948
General Fund 2,520,052
TOTAL STREET SEGMENT REPAIR PROJECT $5,855,215
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-243 authorizing:
1. The allocation of $129,948 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the
Street Segment Repair Project; and
2. The City Manager, or designee, to sign the agreements, and any subsequent
amendments, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to
form; and
3. The Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the Fiscal
Year 2024/25 budget to appropriate $129,948 in expenditures in ARPA funds
for the Street Segment Repair Project.
Attachments
1. Attachment 1- Resolution No. 2024-XX
2. Attachment 2- American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Allocation and Expenditure
Update
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
September 18, 2024 Mayor and City Council received and filed an update
on ARPA funds, projects, allocations, and spending to
date.
July 19, 2023 Mayor and City Council received and filed an update
on ARPA funds, and adopted Resolution No. 2023-107
assigning $10,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act
funds for the replacement of the City’s Enterprise
Resource Planning System, and amending the FY
2022/23-2024/24 Biennial Budget by $10,000,000.
May 17, 2023 Mayor and City Council reallocated unspent funding
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from the ASU Temporary Housing and the full
allocation from the San Bernardino Valley College for a
total of $973,500 for interim housing during
development of the SB Hope Campus.
December 7, 2022 Mayor and City Council Adopted Resolution No. 2022-
26 Amending the FY 2021/22 Operating and Capital
Budget allocating $24,650,000 in ARPA funds.
February 2, 2022 Mayor and City Council Adopted Resolution No. 2022-
26 Amending the FY 2021/22 Operating and Capital
Budget allocating $24,050,000 in ARPA funds
October 20, 2021 Mayor and City Council Adopted Resolution No. 2021-
247 Amending the FY 2021/22 Operating and Capital
Budget allocating $8,160,000 in ARPA funds.
August 4, 2021 Mayor and City Council received a report and
discussed the categories for spending the City’s
American Rescue Plan Allocation.
March 17, 2021 Mayor and City Council received a presentation on the
American Rescue Plan from Congressman Pete
Aguilar.
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Resolution No. 2024-243
Resolution No. 2024-243
December 18, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-243
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF $129,948 IN
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS TO THE
STREET SEGMENT REPAIR PROJECT; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE,
TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS, AND ANY SUBSEQUENT
AMENDMENTS, SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL
BY THE CITY ATTORNEY AS TO FORM; AND
AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO AMEND THE
FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE
$129,948 IN EXPENDITURES IN ARPA FUNDS FOR THE
STREET SEGMENT REPAIR PROJECT.
WHEREAS, In 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, the City of San Bernardino Mayor and City
Council allocated American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds to eligible projects in accordance with
federal guidelines; and
WHEREAS, Staff have identified a remaining balance of funds available for the Mayor
and City Council to allocate to new or existing ARPA projects prior to December 31, 2024,
obligation deadline; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends the Mayor and City Council approve the allocation of
ARPA funds towards the Street Segment Repair Project.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the assignment of $129,948
in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
SECTION 3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to sign the agreements, and any
subsequent amendments, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.
SECTION 4.Authorize the Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to
amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 to appropriate $129,948 in expenditures in ARPA funds for the
Street Segment Repair Project.
SECTION 5. CEQA. The Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is not subject
to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the
general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant
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Resolution No. 2024-243
Resolution No. 2024-243
December 18, 2024
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effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the
activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 6.Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk this 18th day of December 2024.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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Resolution No. 2024-243
Resolution No. 2024-243
December 18, 2024
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of
Resolution No. 2024-243, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of December 2024
by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of _____ 2024.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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Attachment A American Rescue Plan Act Fund Status
Department Project title Allocated Obligated/Spent
to Contractor,
Direct Payment,
Subaward
Obligated via
Interagency
Agreement
Unobligated Life to Date
(included in
Column G -
Obligated)
Economic Development Small Business Non-Profit Assistance 3,126,300 3,126,300 0 0 3,046,300
Economic Development Entrepreneur Resource Center (Aspen Institute Initiative)1,873,700 1,873,700 0 0 1,873,700
Economic Development Façade Improvements (Paintbrush Program)1,000,000 0 1,000,000 0 0
Parks & Recreation Seccombe Park Renovations 12,792,332 12,769,611 22,721 0 171,278
Parks & Recreation Nicholson Park 7,080,602 7,080,602 0 0 440,303
Parks & Recreation Roosevelt Bowl Renovation 600,000 433,752 166,248 0 80,833
Parks & Recreation Lytle Creek Soccer Fields 600,000 600,000 0 0 7,502
Parks & Recreation Guadalupe Fields 863,851 863,851 0 0 0
Parks & Recreation Encanto Community Center 0 0 0 0
City Services Graffiti Abatement 1,000,000 737,129 262,871 0 333,727
City Services Violence Intervention Program 750,000 750,000 0 0 511,588
City Services Police Real Time Information System 2,497,500 2,497,500 0 0 0
City Services Library Animakerspace 1,797,174 1,091,409 705,765 0 0
Public Works Infrastructure Street Improvements 3,205,215 3,205,215 0 0 0
Water Infrastructure Water Infrastructure Lead Connectors 3,000,000 3,000,000 0 0 0
Homelessness Initiatives Lutheran Social Services Community Wellness Center Homekey Project 5,000,000 5,000,000 0 0 0
Homelessness Initiatives Motel Voucher Program 973,500 973,500 0 0 0
Homelessness Initiatives Navigation Center Construction 11,344,785 11,344,785 0 0 160,610
Homelessness Initiatives Navigation Center Operations 0 0 0 0 0
Homelessness Initiatives Homelessness Outreach Team 1,500,000 1,500,000 0 0 444,577
Homelessness Initiatives Mobile Showers & Laundry 150,000 150,000 0 0 99,651
Homelessness Initiatives Temporary Housing for ASU Residents 76,500 76,500 0 0 76,500
Homelessness Initiatives Emergency Nuisance & Building Health & Safety Abatement 500,000 500,000 0 0 400,024
Homelessness Initiatives Purchase of Property (Palm Field) for transitional housing 2,650,000 2,650,000 0 0
IT Infrastructure Enterprise Resource Planning System ($10m Standard Allowance)6,670,052 6,181,397 488,655 0 181,397
IT Infrastructure Land Management System ($10m Standard Allowance)3,200,000 3,200,000 0 0
Economic Development Economic Development Software Program ($10m Standard Allowance)129,948 129,948 0 0 0
Staff Salaries Hero Pay 5,145,000 5,145,000 0 0 5,145,000
UNASSIGNED 129,948 129,948
GRAND TOTAL 77,656,407 74,880,199 2,646,260 129,948 12,972,991
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DISCUSSION
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date:December 18, 2024
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From:Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager
Department:City Manager's Office
Subject:Election of Mayor Pro Tempore (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, open nominations for a member of the City Council to serve as Mayor Pro
Tempore.
Executive Summary
The position of Mayor Pro Tempore is established by the City Charter and the City
Council elects from among its members a new Mayor Pro Tempore every year. Per
the San Bernardino Municipal Code (SBMC), the election of the Mayor Pro Tempore
is to occur at the second regularly scheduled meeting in December.
Background
The position of the Mayor Pro Tempore is outlined in Section 302 of the City Charter,
where the City Council shall select a Mayor Pro Tempore from one of its own members.
In the event that the Mayor is temporarily unable to perform the duties of his or her
office due to a temporary absence from the City, illness, or any other cause, the Mayor
Pro Tempore shall have all powers and authority that the Mayor would have
possessed, with several exceptions. When presiding over a City Council Meeting due
to the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tempore may not cast an additional vote
in the event of a tie or exercise veto powers over Council action; the Mayor Pro
Tempore may only continue to exercise his or her vote as a Council member.
Fred Shorett is currently the City’s Mayor Pro Tempore, where he has served in the
position for the past two (2) years. Mayor Pro Tempore Shorett was elected to the
position by his fellow Council Members on December 7, 2022, and re-elected on
January 17, 2024. Typically, the election of the Mayor Pro Tempore occurs during the
second regular meeting in December as outlined by the SBMC; however, the second
regular meeting of December was cancelled in both 2022 and 2023.
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Discussion
In accordance with the requirements of Section 2.01.010 of the SBMC, the City Council
is required to elect a Council Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. The SBMC
specifies for this to occur at the second regular meeting in December. The Council
Member holding the position of Mayor Pro Tempore shall continue to hold said position
until his/her successor is elected by the City Council or until said Council Member is
no longer a member of the City Council, whichever occurs first.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Electing a Council Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore is in alignment with all of
the Key Strategic Targets and Goals: (1) Improved Operational & Financial Capacity;
(2) Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community; (3) Improved Quality of Life;
and (4) Economic Growth and Development.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with the nomination of a Mayor Pro Tempore.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, open nominations for a member of the City Council to serve as Mayor Pro
Tempore.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - City Charter Section 302
Attachment 2 - Municipal Code Section 2.01.010
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
December 15, 2021 The Mayor and City Council elected Juan Figueroa to serve
as Mayor Pro Tempore until the second regularly scheduled
Mayor and City Council meeting in December 2022
December 7, 2022 Mayor and City Council elected Fred Shorett as Mayor Pro
Tempore.
January 17, 2024 Mayor and City Council elected Fred Shorett as Mayor Pro
Tempore.
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Section 302. Powers and Duties of the Council
The Council, in collaboration with the Mayor, shall ensure fundamental municipal services are provided to protect and
promote public health, safety, and welfare. The Council and Mayor shall operate together to serve the best interests of the
City.
The Council, in collaboration with the Mayor, will develop and implement a Code of Conduct to guide and direct their
interactions and duties, including measures to hold one another accountable for deviations from the goals and principles set
forth in this Charter and the City Code of Conduct.
The Council, in collaboration with the Mayor, shall create and implement a plan to maintain the City's fiscal integrity.
Each Council member shall be entitled to vote on all matters coming before the Council. The Council shall have the power to
override any veto of the Mayor by a vote of five (5) or more Council members.
The Council shall select a Mayor Pro Tempore from one of its own members. In the event of a temporary absence from the
City, illness, or any other cause that makes the Mayor temporarily unable to perform the duties of his or her office, the
Mayor Pro Tempore shall have all powers and authority that the Mayor would have possessed if present to perform his or
her duties.
However, the Mayor Pro Tempore may not cast an additional vote in the event of a tie or exercise veto powers over Council
action, but may continue to exercise his or her vote as a Council member.
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Chapter 2.01
MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE
Section:
2.01.010 Mayor Pro-Tempore
2.01.010 Mayor Pro-Tempore
San Bernardino City Charter Section 302 identifies the position of Mayor Pro Tempore. At the first regularly scheduled
meeting of the City Council following the effective date of this ordinance, the City Council shall elect a Council Member to
serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. At the second regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council in December of each year, the
City Council shall elect a Council Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore.
If the Mayor Pro Tempore is absent or otherwise unavailable to serve in such capacity, the Council Member present in the
City with the most consecutive days of service as a member of the City Council of the City of San Bernardino shall serve as
the Mayor Pro Tempore for that period of absence or unavailability only. "Consecutive days of service" shall be calculated by
counting backward in time starting from the day on which the calculation is being made.
In the event that there are two or more Council Members with the exact same number of consecutive days of service as a
member of the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, the temporary filling of the position of Mayor Pro Tempore shall
be determined by lot, pursuant to the general procedure established in Section 15651 of the Elections Code of the State of
California, specifically by flipping a coin in the case of two members with the exact same number of consecutive days of
service as a member of the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, or the drawing of straws in the case of three or more
members with the exact same number of consecutive days of service as a member of the City Council of the City of San
Bernardino. The City Clerk shall be responsible for conducting the coin toss or conducting the drawing of straws whenever
either event is required by this Section.
The Council Member holding the position of Mayor Pro Tempore shall continue to hold said position until his/her successor
is elected by the City Council or until said Council Member is no longer a member of the City Council, whichever occurs first.
Pursuant to Charter Section 302, in the absence of the Mayor from any Council meeting, the Mayor Pro Tempore shall
preside over that Council meeting.
In addition, at all other times that the Mayor is temporarily unable to perform the duties of his or her office, the Mayor Pro
Tempore shall have all powers and authority that the Mayor would have possessed if present to perform his or her duties.
However, the Mayor Pro Tempore may not cast an additional vote in the event of a tie or exercise veto powers over City
Council action, but may continue to exercise his or her vote as a Council member.
(Ord. MC-1441, 4-03-17; Ord. MC-1289, 11-04-08; Ord. MC-1267, 4-08-08)
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DISCUSSION
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date:December 18, 2024
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From:Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager
Department:City Manager's Office
Subject:Nominations and Appointments to Various Regional
Boards and Associations (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Appoint three Members and one Alternate to the Inland Valley Development
Agency Board of Directors;
2. Appoint two Members and one Alternate to the San Bernardino International
Airport Authority Board of Directors;
3. Appoint one Member and one Alternate to the San Bernardino County
Transportation Agency Board of Directors;
4. Appoint one Member and one Alternate to the Omnitrans Board of Directors;
5. Appoint one Member and one Alternate to the Interagency Council on
Homelessness;
6. Appoint one Official Representative and one Alternate to the Southern
California Association of Governments General Assembly;
7. Appoint a total of five (5) Council Members to vote in the Southern California
Association of Governments Regional Council District 7 Election.
Executive Summary
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The City of San Bernardino is a member of various regional boards that require the
City’s legislative body to appoint primary and alternate voting members. Members that
are appointed to serve on these regional boards and associations serve until they are
no longer eligible or are removed/replaced.
Background
The City of San Bernardino is a member of multiple joint powers authorities and
associations to facilitate matters pertaining to transportation, redevelopment, and other
regional matters. The City Council appoints members to serve on the regional boards
for the Inland Valley Development Agency (“IVDA”), the San Bernardino International
Airport Authority (“SBIAA”), the San Bernardino County Transportation Agency
(“SBCTA”), Omnitrans, the Interagency Council on Homelessness (“ICH”), and the
General Assembly for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG
GA). Historically, the appointment nominations have been made by the Mayor and
affirmed by the legislative body of the City.
Discussion
Each regional board and association is governed by their foundational documents,
California law, and their bylaws. These documents and laws determine the number of
representatives that each city or agency is allotted, who is eligible to serve, and how
the appointment is determined. Members that are appointed to serve on these regional
boards and associations will continue to serve until they are no longer eligible (ie: they
are no longer an elected official of the City) or are removed/replaced.
Regional
Body Appointment Requirements Current Appointments Mayor’s Proposed
Appointments
IVDA
Board members and alternate must be “elected
officials” who are designated by “official action of
its city council.” (IVDA JPA pg. 12)
Primary
Helen Tran
Juan Figueroa
Sandra Ibarra
Alternate
Fred Shorett
Primary
Helen Tran
Juan Figueroa
Sandra Ibarra
Alternate
Fred Shorett
SBIAA
Board members and alternate must be “elected
officials” who “shall be appointed by the
legislative body” of the City. (SBIAA JPA pg. 3)
Primary
Helen Tran
Theodore Sanchez
Alternate
Fred Shorett
Primary
Helen Tran
Kim Knaus
Alternate
Fred Shorett
SBCTA
Board member and alternate “shall either be a
mayor or a city council member.” (California
Public Utilities Code 130815)
Primary
Helen Tran
Alternate
Damon Alexander
Primary
Helen Tran
Alternate
Theodore Sanchez
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Omnitrans
Board member and alternate shall be “an officially
designated Mayor or City Council Member” that is
“officially designated by the City Council.”
(Omnitrans JPA pg. 3.)
Primary
Helen Tran
Alternate
Kimberly Calvin
Primary
Helen Tran
Alternate
Mario Flores
ICH
“City representatives are not required to be
council members but must be at the level of a
department director or higher.” (ICH Bylaws pg. 4)
Primary
Sandra Ibarra
Alternate
Cassandra Searcy
Primary
Treasure Ortiz
Alternate
Sandra Ibarra
SCAG GA
Official Representative may be “the mayor or a
member of the legislative body of a member city”
who has been appointed by the member city.
(SCAG Bylaws pg. 2)
Primary
Helen Tran
Alternate
Ben Reynoso Primary
Damon Alexander Secondary
Primary
Helen Tran
Alternate
Kim Knaus
SCAG RC
In a voting‐ eligible city comprised of more than
five (5) city council members, the city, using any
reasonable method of random selection, shall
appoint a maximum of five (5) members to vote in
Multi‐City District Representative Elections.
(SCAG Regional Council Policy Manual pg. 15)
Voters
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon Alexander
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Treasure Ortiz
Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council
The Regional Council (RC) is SCAG’s 86-member governing board and has general
authority to conduct the affairs of SCAG. Cities are represented on the RC through
District Representatives, who may be any elected member of a city council. District
Representatives are not appointed by the Mayor and City Council; instead, SCAG will
communicate a “First Notice” that informs all eligible candidates to submit their names
to SCAG if they are interested in becoming a District Representative. If there are
multiple candidates for a District Representative, an election is held.
The City of San Bernardino is a member of District 7 in the SCAG RC, which is a Multi-
City District that also encompasses the City of Highland. As a result, when a District
encompasses more than one city (“Multi‐City District”), a maximum of five (5) city
council members from each of the voting‐ eligible cities in the Multi‐City District shall
be provided the opportunity to vote for the individual who will serve as the District
Representative to ensure equity among cities in voting.
On September 5, 2024, SCAG updated the Southern California Association of
Governments Regional Council Policy Manual and revised how the voters are
determined. Previously, the five (5) city council members who would cast a vote in the
election were chosen by the Mayor. Under the current policy manual, this is now done
through any reasonable method of random selection:
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SCAG Regional Council Policy Manual
Previous Policy Manual Current Policy Manual
“In a voting-eligible city comprised of
more than five (5) city council members,
the mayor of such city shall appoint a
maximum of five (5) members to vote in
Multi-City District Representative
Elections.”
(Article V. Section C.)
“In a voting‐eligible city comprised of
more than five (5) city council members,
the city, using any reasonable method of
random selection, shall appoint a
maximum of five (5) members to vote in
Multi‐City District Representative
Elections.”
(Article V. Section C.)
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The proposed appointment aligns with Key Target No. 2: Focused, Aligned Leadership
and Unified Community by building a culture that attracts, retains, and motivates the
highest quality talent.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal Impact associated with the nomination and appointment of members
to various regional boards.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Appoint three Members and one Alternate to the Inland Valley Development
Agency Board of Directors;
2. Appoint two Members and one Alternate to the San Bernardino International
Airport Authority Board of Directors;
3. Appoint one Member and one Alternate to the San Bernardino County
Transportation Agency Board of Directors;
4. Appoint one Member and one Alternate to the Omnitrans Board of Directors;
5. Appoint one Member and one Alternate to the Interagency Council on
Homelessness;
6. Appoint one Official Representative and one Alternate to the Southern
California Association of Governments General Assembly;
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7. Appoint a total of five (5) Council Members to vote in the Southern California
Association of Governments Regional Council District 7 Election.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Inland Valley Development Agency JPA
Attachment 2 San Bernardino International Airport Authority JPA
Attachment 3 San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
Attachment 4 Omnitrans JPA
Attachment 5 Bylaws of the Interagency Council on Homelessness
Attachment 6 Southern California Association of Governments Bylaws
Attachment 7 Southern California Association of Governments Policy
Manual Updated (9-5-2024)
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
January 16, 2023 Mayor and City Council approved the appointment of Council
members to various Regional Boards
January 18, 20219 Mayor and City Council approved the appointment of Council
members to various Regional Boards
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AMENDED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
(INLAND VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY)
THIS AGREEMENT amends and supersedes that joint powers
agreement covering the same subject which was dated January 24,
1990; is dated for convenience as of February 12, 1990; and is by
and among each public agency represented as a party signatory to
this Agreement, each duly organized and existing under the laws
of the State of California (the "State"), collectively called the
"Members".
R E CIT A L S
WHEREAS, Article I of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title r
of the Government Code of the State of California pertaining to
the joint exercise of powers authorizes the Members by agreement
to jointly exercise certain powers common to the Members; and
WHEREAS, each of said parties has the authority and
power to plan for the use and reuse of Norton Air Force Base in
the event of its closure, and to acquire, own, maintain and
operate an airport; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto recognize the importance of
determining the value of the potential civilian use of Norton Air
Force Base and its resulting possible benefit to the entire East
Valley region, all as may be determined by land use, aviation and
environmental studies required to be undertaken by the Agency
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
amended (" CEQA") and
WHEREAS, each of said parties agree that a regional
approach is desirable to both (i) direct the policies and
activities of a civilian aviation facility and (ii) acquire, own,
maintain and operate the Norton Air Force Base Property for all
aviation uses as may be legally permitted upon such property, or
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such other uses as may be legally permitted and as may be
determined by the Agency all in accordance with CEQA procedures
to be hereafter complied with by the Agency; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto recognize the immediate
necessity for Planning for the possible closure of Norton Air
Force Base, and the need to determine the best manner in which to
utilize the Norton Air Force Base facility after closure to
attract business, create jobs and improve the quality of life for
the citizens of the East Valley; and
WHEREAS, e ach of the Members is authorized to establish
redevelopment agencies to undertake redevelopment projects under
the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety
Code section 33000, et seq.), for the purposes of causing
the redevelopment o f areas in the interests of health, safety and
general welfare and all Members are cities or counties with
territory either within, adjacent to or in proximity to Norton
Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code section 33320.5
authorizes the Members to form a joint powers authority for the
purposes of causing the redevelopment of certain property which
is currently operated as a military facility or installation and
which is to be closed pursuant to Public Law 100-526 in addition
to certain land which is adjacent or in proximity to a military
facility or installation and which land is necessary for the
effective redevelopment thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Members deem it desirable to participate
together in order to form a joint powers authority to be known as
the Inland Valley Development Agency (the "Agency") for the
purposes of adopting a Redevelopment Plan (the "Redevelopment
Plan") in order to facilitate the redevelopment of a
redevelopment project area, the boundaries of which are yet to be
determined, but which will generally include the military
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facility known as Norton Air Force Base and certain areas
adjacent and in proximity thereto (the "project Area"); and
WHEREAS, the adoption of a Redevelopment Plan is
intended to permit the redevelopment of the Project Area in order
to eliminate blight and promote the well planned development of
the Project Area for the benefit of the Members; and
WHEREAS, each of the Members shall agree to have certain
territory, as more fully set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference, which would otherwise
be within the jurisdiction of, and subject to, redevelopment by
each of the Members comprising the Agency, considered by the
Agency for inclusion within the ultimate project Area to be
formed by the Agency; and
WHEREAS, for the purposes of this Agreement, the
territory of the county shall only be deemed to include any
unincorporated territory within the jurisdiction of the County;
and
WHEREAS, the territorial jurisdiction of the Agency
shall be the combined territorial jurisdictions of the Members
and within a portion of such combined territorial jurisdiction
shall be the Project Area which will be the subject of the
Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section
33320.5, the Agency shall have and exclusively exercise powers of
a redevelopment agency within the Project Area in furtherance of
the redevelopment of the Project Area and shall act as the
redevelopment agency, legislative body and planning commission
with respect to all approvals and actions required in connection
with the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan; provided, however,
all land use, planning and development decisions with regard to
the land within the Project Area shall continue to be under the
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control and jurisdiction of each of the respective local
legislative bodies or planning commissions, as applicable.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises
of the mutual promises herein contained, the Members do hereby
agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
section 1.01. Recitals. The Recitals hereinabove set
forth are incorporated herein by this reference and shall be a
part of this Agreement.
section 1.02. Definitions. Unless the context
otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in this Article
shall, for the purposes hereof, have the meanings herein
specified.
(a) "Act" means Article I of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of
Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California as the
same exists and as may be amended from time-to-time.
(b) "Agency" means the Inland Valley Development Agency
created as a separate joint powers agency pursuant to this
Agreement and as authorized by Health and Safety Code section
33320.5.
(c) "Agreement" means this Agreement.
(d) "Board" shall mean the governing body of the
Agency.
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(e) "Board Members" shall mean the representatives of
the Members and New Members appointed to the Board in the manner
required by Section 2.09 hereof who shall have the power to vote
in the manner as provided in this Agreement.
(f) "Fiscal Year" shall mean each one-year period
commencing on July 1 of each calendar year and ending on June 30
of the next succeeding calendar year.
(g) "Law"
found in Health and
means the Community Redevelopment Law as
Safety Code section 33000, et seq., as the
same exists and as may be amended from time-to-time.
(h) "Members" means each of the parties to this
Agreement, and "Member" shall mean any party identified in
section 2.09 hereof that has approved, executed and delivered
this Agreement. The term Member or Members may also include a
New Member or New Members if warranted by the context in which
such term is used.
(i) "New Member" or
municipal corporation that is
Agency after the date of the
"New Members" shall mean any
added to the membership of the
adoption of the original Project
Area and which New Member is added to the membership of the
Agency pursuant to an amendment to this Agreement.
(j) "Project Area" means that certain redevelopment
project area which will be designated by the Agency as the
redevelopment project area of the Agency and which will be
subject to the Redevelopment Plan as said Project Area may
initially be adopted by the Agency and as it may thereafter be
amended to include either additional territory of the Members or
territory of a New Member.
(k) "Redevelopment Plan" means the Redevelopment Plan
to be adopted by the Agency for the redevelopment of the project
Area.
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(1) "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Agency.
(m) "State" means the State of California.
(n) "Tax Increment Revenues" means moneys allocated or
paid to the Agency derived from each of the following sources:
(a) that portion of taxes levied upon assessable property within
the Project Area allocated to the Agency pursuant to Article 6 of
Chapter 6 of the Law and section 16 of Article XVI of the
Constitution of the State; and (b) reimbursements, subventions,
including payments to the Agency with respect to personal
property within the Project Area pursuant to section 16110, et
seq., of the Government Code of the State, or other payments made
by the State with respect to any property taxes that would
otherwise be due on real or personal property but for an
exemption of such property from such taxes.
(0) "Treasurer" means the Treasurer of the Agency.
ARTICLE II
GENERAL PROVISIONS
section 2.01. Purpose. This Agreement is entered into
pursuant to the Act and Health and Safety Code section 33320.5
which provides for the joint exercise of powers common to the
Members to create a separate joint powers agency which shall
have, in addition to such powers common to the Members, and
exclusivelY exercise powers of a redevelopment agency in
furtherance of the redevelopment of the Project Area. The
purpose of this Agreement is to promote the redevelopment of the
Project Area through the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan by
the Agency in order to eliminate blight, promote the retention of
existing and the creation of additional employment opportunities
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and cause the orderly redevelopment of the Project Area in
furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of the Members and
the region within which the project Area is located.
The state Legislature, upon enacting Health and Safety
Code section 33320.5, declared that it is the policy of the state
Legislature to assist communities within the County in their
attempt to preserve the military facilities and installations for
their continued use as airports and aviation related purposes.
In furtherance of such legislative intent, the Members
acknowledge and agree that it is the intent of the Agency so
created by this Agreement to acquire the Norton Air Force Base
property from the united states government upon mutually
agreeable terms and conditions as between the Agency and the
united states government. It is also the intent of the Members
that the Agency shall acquire, own, maintain, lease and operate
the Norton Air Force Base property, which shall be named and
known as the "San Bernardino Regional Airport", for such aviation
uses as may be legally permitted upon such property or such other
legal uses as may be determined by the Agency. The Members
further acknowledge and agree that the reuse and redevelopment of
the Norton Air Force Base, the adjacent property and the other
properties in proximity thereto will assist in both the creation
of new employment opportunities and in the preservation of
existing employment opportunities on a regional basis and will be
in the best interests of each Member and the residents within the
boundaries of each Member. All such ultimate uses of the Norton
Air Force Base by the Agency and any acquisition thereof shall be
accomplished in accordance with all applicable laws of the State.
section 2.02. Creation of the Agency. Pursuant to the
Act and the Law, there is hereby created a public entity to be
known as the "Inland Valley Development Agency". The Agency
shall be a public entity separate and apart from the Members and
shall be empowered to take such action, to the extent permitted
by law, to cause the implementation of this Agreement.
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Section 2.03. Membership/Territory. Membership in the
Agency shall be based upon the agreement of each of the Members
to allow certain territory, otherwise within the jurisdiction of
each such Member which territory is shown on Exhibit "A",
included for consideration in connection with the ultimate
formation of a Project Area. The final inclusion or exclusion of
such territory of a Member within the Project Area shall only be
authorized pursuant to a majority vote of the Board Members.
section 2.04. Expansion of Membership. The membership
of the Agency may be expanded to admit a New Member after the
final adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33365 by processing an
amendment to the Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Health and Safety
Code section 33450, et seq., to include the territory of any
proposed New Member. Such an expansion of the membership of the
Agency to admit any New Member shall require the unanimous vote
of the Board Members and the adoption and approval by each Member
of an amendment to this Agreement in the manner as provided in
section 8.04 hereof.
The membership of the Agency shall include all
prospective Members identified in Section 2.09 as of the date of
approval, execution and delivery of this Agreement by each Member
to the other Members.
section 2.05. Board. The Agency shall be administered
by a Board comprised of the number of Board Members representing
the respective public entities as set forth in section 2.09
hereof which have elected to become Members or New Members of the
Agency.
The number of the Board Members representing each Member
may be modified only by an amendment to this Agreement approved
in writing by each of the Members and New Members, if
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applicable, who are then in membership in the Agency in the
manner as provided in section 8.04 hereof. The number of Board
Members, Members and New Members, if applicable, may also be
modified as provided in accordance with section 2.06 hereof. The
Board shall be called the "Governing Board of the Inland Valley
Development Agency". All voting power of the Agency shall reside
in the Board Members as individuals and not in any Member
jurisdiction by its city councilor Board of Supervisors.
section 2.06. Expulsion and withdrawal from
Membership. Any expulsion or withdrawal of a Member or New
Member from the membership in the Agency shall be in accordance
with the following:
(a) Expulsion from Membership. At any time prior to the
introduction and first reading of an ordinance providing for
final adoption of the Redevelopment Plan, a Member may be
expelled from membership in the Agency upon a majority vote of
the Board Members. At any time prior to the introduction and
first reading of an ordinance providing for the final adoption of
an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan which amendment is for the
purposes of adding new territory of a New Member to the Project
Area, such New Member may be expelled from membership in the
Agency upon the majority vote of the Board Members.
The Agency shall not include any portion of the
territory of an expelled Member or an expelled New Member unless
such expelled member or expelled New Member shall thereafter
consent in writing to the inclusion of such territory within the
Project Area. Upon expulsion from membership in the Agency, any
expelled Member or any expelled New Member shall no longer be a
party to this Agreement for any purposes.
Both for purposes of this section 2.06 and as an agreed
upon procedure to be followed by the Agency in the adoption of
the Redevelopment Plan and amendments to the Project Area, the
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introduction and first reading of the ordinance to approve the
Redevelopment Plan and any amendments to the Project Area for the
purpose of adding additional territory to the Project Area shall
not occur any earlier than the sixth (6th) calendar day after the
conclusion of the public hearing of the Agency to consider the
approval of the Redevelopment Plan or any amendments to the
Project Area. As provided in this subsection (a) and in the
following subsection (b), any expulsions from membership or any
voluntary withdrawals from membership shall occur no later than
the fifth (5th) calendar day after the conclusion of the public
hearing on the Redevelopment Plan or any amendments to the
Project Area.
(b) Voluntary withdrawal from Membership. Any Member
may voluntarily withdraw from membership in the Agency at any
time prior to the introduction and first reading of an ordinance
providing for the final adoption of the Redevelopment Plan.
Subsequent to such final adoption of a Redevelopment Plan by the
Agency, any New Member may seek to have territory added to the
Project Area pursuant to an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan.
At any time prior to the first reading of an ordinance providing
for the final adoption of an amendment to add territory to the
Redevelopment Plan, a New Member may voluntarily withdraw from
the membership prior to the inclusion of such territory of a New
Member within the amended Project Area. The Agency shall not
include any portion of the territory of a withdrawing Member or a
withdrawing New Member unless such withdrawing Member or
withdrawing New Member shall thereafter consent in writing to the
inclusion of such territory within the Project Area. Upon
voluntary withdrawal from membership in the Agency, such
withdrawing Member or withdrawing New Member shall no longer be a
party to this Agreement for any purposes.
(c) Mandatory Participation. Upon the introduction and
first reading of the ordinance to approve the Redevelopment Plan
or an amendment to add territory to the Project Area, (i) any
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Member who has territory included within the boundaries of the
proposed Project Area, and (ii) any Member or New Member who has
territory included within the territory to be added by an
amendment to the project Area, shall be unable to voluntarily
withdraw or be expelled from the Agency membership.
Section 2.07. Meetings of the Board.
(a) Regular Meetings. The Board shall hold regularly
scheduled meetings at such time and at such location or locations
to be designated by the Board Members. The date, hour and place
of the holding of regular meetings shall be fixed by resolution
of the Board and a copy of such resolution shall be delivered to
each of the Members. Regular meetings of the Agency may only be
held at a location or locations which are either within any
portion of the territorial jurisdiction of a Member which is a
municipal corporation or within three (3) miles of the boundaries
of Norton Air Force Base.
(b) Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board
maybe called in accordance with the provisions of section 54956,
et seq., of the Government Code of the State.
(c) Call. Notice and Conduct of Meetings. All meetings
of the Board, including without limitation special meetings,
shall be called, noticed, held and conducted in accordance with
the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act found as section 54950,
et seq., of the Government Code of the State.
section 2.08. Minutes. The Secretary shall maintain
minutes of the meetings of the Board and shall, as soon as
practicable after each meeting, forward a copy of the minutes to
each Board Member and to each of the Members.
section 2.09. Voting.
The number of votes for each public entity which is
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included within the then current membership of the Agency as
either a Member or a New Member shall be as follows:
City of San Bernardino
County of San Bernardino
city of Colton
City of Lorna Linda
Votes
3
2
2
2
Each Member with two (2) votes shall have two (2) Board
Members with one (1) vote each, and the Member with three (3)
votes shall have thre e (3) Board Members with one (1) vote
each. In the event a Board Member for a Member with two (2)
v otes is not present upon the casting of votes on any matter, the
other Board Member may cast two (2) votes on behalf of such
Member in any mann e r deemed appropriate by such Board Member. In
the event either one (1) or two (2) Board Members for a Member
with three (3) votes are not present upon the casting of votes on
any matter, the Board Member or Board Members of such Member in
attendance may cast among them a total of three (3) votes on
behalf of such Member in any manner deemed appropriate by such
Board Member or Board Members. In the event no Board Member of a
Member is present at the time that votes are cast on a matter,
the votes of such absent Board Member or Board Members shall be
considered as not having been cast on such matter.
Each Member by official action of its city councilor
Board of Supervisors, as appropriate, shall designate one (1)
elected official of the Member for each vote and Board position
as the primary representatives for each Member. Such primary
representatives may be any elected official of the Member. Each
Member shall similarly designate one (1) additional elected
official of the Member to serve as an alternate for either or all
of the primary representatives for each Member.
section 2.10. Quorum; Required Votes; Approvals. No
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Person other than a duly appointed Board Member who has been
appointed as either a primary representative or an alternate
representative may sit on the Board and be considered for
purposes of determining a quorum and for the casting of votes.
Board Members representing a majority of the Members and New
Members then in the membership of the Agency shall constitute a
quorum, which is necessary for the transaction of business,
except that less than a quorum may adjourn from time-to-time.
The affirmative votes of a majority of the Board Members
representing Members and New Members then in the membership of
the Agency shall be required on all actions to be taken by the
Board unless a greater number of votes is otherwise specified in
this Agreement or required by law for a specific matter. Any
Board Member who shall abstain from voting shall not have such
vote counted as either an affirmative or a negative vote but
shall be considered as present for purposes of determining
whether a quorum of the Members is present.
section 2.11. Bylaws. The Board may adopt, from time-
to-time, such bylaws, rules and regulations for the conduct of
its meetings as are necessary for the purposes hereof; provided,
however, that such bylaws shall not be inconsistent with this
Agreement or in any manner amend or attempt or purport to amend
this Agreement or any amendment to this Agreement.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Section 3.01. Co-Chairmen, Vice-Chairman and Additional
Officers. The Board shall elect two persons to be Co-Chairmen
and one person to be Vice-Chairman from among the Board Members
for a term of two (2) years commencing as of the first regular
meeting of the Board of the Fiscal Year which commences in an
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even numbered calendar year; provided that the initial term of
the Co-Chairmen and Vice-Chairman elected by the Board upon
creation of the Agency shall terminate upon the election of the
Co-Chairmen and Vice-Chairman for the 1992-93 and 1993-94 Fiscal
Years. The Board shall appoint such additional officers and
shall employ such additional employees and assistants as may be
appropriate, including, but not limited to, a general manager,
counsel and Secretary for the Board. The officers shall perform
the duties normal to said offices; and
(a) Either Co-Chairmen, or such other official, officer
or person as may be designated by the Board, shall execute all
contracts on behalf of the Agency, and shall perform such other
duties as may be imposed by the Board;
(b) the Vice-Chairman shall act, execute contracts and
perform all of the Co-Chairmen's duties in the absence of both
Co-Chairmen; and
(c) the secretary shall attest to the execution of all
contracts executed by a Co-Chairman, Vice-Chairman or such other
official, officer or person as may be designated by the Board, on
behalf of the Agency, perform such other duties as may be imposed
by the Board and cause a copy of this Agreement to be filed with
the Secretary of State pursuant to the Act.
section 3.02. Treasurer. The Board Members shall
select the treasurer or chief financial officer of a Member to be
designated as the Treasurer of the Agency. The Treasurer shall
be the depository and shall have custody of all of the funds and
moneys of the Agency. The Board shall also appoint a controller
who shall have custody of all the accounts and who shall draft
warrants to pay all demands against the Agency as approved by the
Board. The Agency shall approve the employment of a certified
public accountant or firm of certified public accountants for the
annual audit of all accounts and financial records of the Agency.
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Section 3.03. Officers in Charge of Records. Funds and
Accounts. The controller shall have charge of, handle and have
access to all accounts, funds and moneys of the Agency and all
records of the Agency relating thereto; and the Secretary shall
have charge of, handle and have access to all other records of
the Agency. All persons who have charge of, handle or have
access to any property of the Agency shall file an official bond
in an amount to be determined by the Agency, and all costs of
providing such official bond shall be paid by the Agency.
section 3.04. Other Employees. The County of San
Bernardino (the "County") shall (i) provide the Agency with
County staff personnel as reasonably deemed necessary by the
Agency for the purposes of causing the preparation and adoption
of the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area, and (ii) contract
with such consultants, engineers and legal counsel and other
third parties as deemed necessary by the Agency in order to cause
the successful adoption and administration of the Redevelopment
Plan and cause to be prepared and adopted a Norton Air Force Base
reuse plan. The Agency shall accept within thirty (30) days
after the creation of the Agency all consultant contracts
previously entered into by the County with consultants retained
for the adoption of the base reuse plan and the Redevelopment
Plan and with legal counsel. Upon acceptance of such contracts,
the Agency shall approve a budget for the payment of all
anticipated amounts to be paid pursuant to
said contracts have been fully performed.
such contracts until
The Agency hereby
deems such previously executed contracts to have been necessary
for the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan and approves payment
for the professional services performed pursuant to such
contracts. The Agency also agrees to pay to the County all costs
incurred by the County in preparation for the base reuse plan,
this Agreement and the Redevelopment Plan, provided such costs
represent additional expenses to the County which would not have
been incurred but for the effort to create the base reuse plan,
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this Agreement and the Redevelopment Plan all in connection with
the Norton Air Force Base. The Agency shall have the obligation
to reimburse the County solely from Tax Increment Revenues
attributable to the Project Area for the costs paid or incurred
by the County. Such reimbursement payments shall commence at
such time as Tax Increment Revenues generated from the Project
Area are available for the purposes of such reimbursement and
shall continue until all amounts plus interest thereon have been
reimbursed to the County. Such reimbursements shall be made
periodically on a pro rata basis and installments shall be in
such amounts as funds are available for such reimbursement so
that, to the extent financially possible, all amounts plus
interest thereon shall be reimbursed to the County within a
three-year period. The reimbursement obligation shall only
pertain to actual verifiable costs paid or incurred by the
County, with interest thereon at the rate of seven and five-
tenths percent (7.5%) per annum on the outstanding principal
balance calculated for the period of time from which the County
expended funds until the date of full reimbursement of such
principal amount plus interest thereon. To the extent any
unreimbursed amounts remain outstanding at the end of three (3)
years from the date expenses were incurred, such obligation for
reimbursement shall continue until the County has been reimbursed
in full. The Agency shall have the power to appoint and employ
such other consultants and independent contractors as may be
necessary for the purposes of this Agreement.
None of the officers, agents or employees directly
employed by the Board shall be deemed, by reason of their
employment by the Board, to be employed by any Member or, by
reason of their employment by the Board, to be subject to any of
the requirements of the Members. The Board may, however, elect
to utilize the employment and benefit system of any Member with
the written concurrence of such Member as the employment and
benefit system for Board and Agency employees. The Agency shall
adopt a conflict of interests code which shall pertain to all
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Board Members and all officers, officials and employees of the
Agency as shall be designated therein.
section 3.05 Assistant Officers. The Board may appoint
such assistants to act in the place of the Secretary or other
Board appointed positions (other than any Board Member) as the
Board shall from time-to-time deem appropriate.
section 3.06 Fiscal Review. The Agency in accordance
with Health and Safety Code section 33320.5 shall cause the
formation of a fiscal advisory committee (the "Fiscal Advisory
Committee") for the purposes of advising the Agency of any fiscal
impacts suffered, or to be suffered, by any taxing agencies with
territory located within the Project Area which fiscal impacts
are caused by, or attributable to, the adoption of the
Redevelopment Plan, or an amendment thereto. Each Member shall,
during the Redevelopment Plan adoption process, or the amendment
process if necessary, commit the services of its fiscal officer
or treasurer to participate on the Fiscal Advisory Committee for
the purposes set forth herein. Said Fiscal Advisory Committee
shall meet on a regular basis with any affected taxing entities
and shall convene on a monthly basis, or more frequently as may
be deemed necessary, in order to adequately analyze and advise on
any fiscal impacts associated with the adoption of the
Redevelopment Plan, or an amendment thereto. Such Fiscal
Advisory Committee shall present its findings and recommendations
to the Agency regarding any fiscal impacts to affected taxing
agencies for consideration by the Agency.
section 3.07 Technical Advisory Committee. Each of the
Members shall commit the services of its city manager, chief
executive officer or redevelopment director to serve on a
technical advisory committee (the "Technical Advisory Committee")
to be formed by the Agency. The Technical Advisory Committee
shall meet regularly with the staffs of each of the Members to
informally discuss issues and concerns regarding the
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Redevelopment Plan adoption process and Redevelopment Plan
amendment process, if applicable.
ARTICLE IV
POWERS
section 4.01. General Powers. The Agency shall exercise,
in the manner herein provided, the powers common to each of the
Members which are necessary to the accomplishment of the purposes
of this Agreement, subject to the restrictions set forth in
Section 4.03.
As provided in the Act, the Agency shall be a public
entity separate and apart from the Members. The jurisdictional
boundaries of the Agency for which the Agency shall exclusively
exercise powers of a redevelopment agency shall be the Project
Area as may be initially adopted and any amendments thereto. All
Tax Increment Revenues, investment earnings and other income
accruing to the Agency shall be available for use by the Agency
in a manner consistent with this Agreement. The Agency shall
have the power to redevelop Norton Air Force Base and the
properties which are adjacent and in proximity thereto and assist
in the elimination of blight by expending moneys for
redevelopment purposes in order to cause the redevelopment of the
Project Area in a manner consistent with the Law.
section 4.02. Specific Powers. The Agency is hereby
authorized, in its own name, to do all acts necessary for the
exercise of the foregoing powers only in accordance with the Law,
the Act and other applicable laws of the State, including but not
limited to, any or all of the following:
(a) to make and enter into contracts pertaining to the
redevelopment of the Project Area subject to the limitations set
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forth in Section 4.03 hereof;
(b) to employ agents or employees;
(c) to acquire or dispose of land or building sites;
(d) to provide financing assistance to encourage
development;
(e) to improve land or building sites through the
acquisition, installation and improvement of on-site or off-site
Public improvements;
(f) to donate land to private or public persons or
entities;
(g) to incur debts, liabilities or obligations, and to
issue bonds, notes, warrants or other evidence of indebtedness;
(h) to acquire, construct, manage, maintain, lease and
operate buildings, works or improvements, both public and private
as may be permitted by the Laws of the State;
(i) to acquire, rehabilitate and dispose of buildings
or structures;
(j) to provide relocation assistance;
(k) to assist in the development of housing for the
benefit of, low-and moderate-income households and to provide
subsidies in connection therewith;
(1) to apply for, receive and utilize grants and loans
from federal or state government or any other source;
(m) to enter into agreements with the united States of
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America or any agency or department thereof to determine the
interim use and disposition of the Norton Air Force Base
property;
(n) to develop financing plans, pay the principal and
interest on bonds, loans, advances or other indebtedness, or pay
fin~ncing or carrying charges;
(0) to sue and be sued in its own name;
(p) to carry out and enforce all the provisions of this
Agreement;
(q) to acquire, own, lease and operate an airport
facility, including any wastewater treatment facility in
connection with the Norton Air Force Base property;
(r) to exercise any and all other powers of a
redevelopment agency as may be provided in the Law or the Act as
the same exist and as the Law or the Act may hereafter be
amended.
section 4.03. Restrictions on Exercise of Powers. The
powers of the Agency shall be exercised in the manner provided by
Law and the Act and shall be subject to the restrictions upon the
manner of exercising such powers that are imposed upon the City
of San Bernardino in the exercise of similar powers. Any
exercise of the power of eminent domain by the Agency shall
require the two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the Board Members and the
concurring two-thirds (2/Jrds) vote of either (i) the city
council within whose municipal boundaries the property that is
the subject of the eminent domain action is located, or (ii) the
Board of Supervisors of the County in the event the property that
is the subject of the eminent domain action is located within the
unincorporated area of the County.
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Section 4.04. Redevelopment Projects/Priorities. The
Agency shall maintain two (2) priority lists for projects to be
undertaken by the Agency with Agency Tax Increment Revenues. The
first list shall be job generating and blight elimination
projects that comply with certain criteria to be established by
the Agency, and the second list shall include
that can be legally undertaken by the Agency.
any other project
A Member of the
Agency may propose projects within the Member's territory and the
Agency itself may propose projects, subject to the limitations
set forth herein.
with respect to Member proposed projects within the
territory of such Member, each Member by official action of its
city councilor Board of supervisors, as appropriate, must
approve such projects. All such Member proposed projects shall
be prioritized on an ongoing basis by a majority vote of the
Board Members and such projects shall be placed on either the
"job generating/blight elimination" list or the "other project"
list. All such approved projects on both priority lists will be
undertaken by the Agency as funds are available to the Agency for
such purpose. The designation of projects for either priority
list and the actual prioritization of projects on the respective
lists shall require a majority vote of the Board Members. The
initial authorization to proceed with the implementation of such
specific projects by the letting of contracts or the
appropriation of funds shall require a majority vote of the Board
Members. A Member by official action of its governing body may
withdraw a project located within its territorial jurisdiction
from consideration at any time until such initial authorization
to proceed has been granted by the Agency.
A Member may carry out within a Project Area any
activity which may legally be undertaken by the Member which does
not involve the expenditure of Agency funds, and no approval of
the Agency shall be required for such projects.
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In the event the Agency elects to undertake a
development project which requires the expenditure of Agency Tax
Increment Revenues or enter into an agreement for any real
property lease, acquisition or disposition, either of which is
being proposed by the Agency and not by a Member, the Agency may
undertake such development project or real property transaction
within the territorial jurisdiction of a Member only upon the
approval of the governing body of such Member.
The implementation of any project shall be subject to
ordinary and customary development conditions and criteria,
exactions and imposition of mitigation measures as may be
determined in the sole discretion of the Member's planning
commission, the city councilor Board of Supervisors, as
appropriate, and any other advisory boards of the Member within
whose territorial jurisdiction such project is proposed to be
located.
The Redevelopment Plan shall contain provisions to the
effect that at such time or times as the general plan land use
designations may be changed by the legislative body of a Member,
the Redevelopment Plan shall be deemed to be automatically
modified so that the Redevelopment Plan will at all times be in
conformity with the local land use designations of each Member.
section 4.05. Obligations of Agency. The debts,
liabilities and obligations of the Agency shall not be the debts,
liabilities and obligations of any of the Members unless such
Member shall expressly agree in writing to repay such debt,
liability or obligation.
ARTICLE V
ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES; APPLICATION OF FUNDS
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Section 5.01. Assumption of Responsibilities by the
Agency. As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Agreement, notice shall be given in the manner required by
section 8.01 of the organizational meeting of the Board. At said
meeting the Board shall provide for its regular meetings as
required by Section 2.07 and elect the Co-Chairmen and a Vice-
Chairman and appoint the Secretary and Treasurer.
section 5.02. Delegation of Powers. Each of the Members
hereby delegates to the Agency the power and duty to undertake
such actions as may be necessary to carry out the intent of this
Agreement to the extent permitted by this Agreement and by law.
section 5.03. Creation and Application of Funds. The
Members agree that the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area
and the ordinance adopting such Redevelopment Plan shall contain
a provision requiring that Tax Increment Revenues attributable to
the project Area in accordance with Health and Safety Code
section 33670(b) shall be allocated for Agency use from each
Member's percentage share of the one percent (1%) tax rate as
follows: (i) each Member which is a incorporated city (the "City
Member") shall have allocated for Agency use one-half (1/2) of
their percentage share of the one percent (1%) tax rate for
property taxes generated upon the incremental assessed value of
property located within their municipal boundaries of the Project
Area; (ii) the County shall have allocated for Agency use one-
half (1/2) of the County General Fund share of the one percent
(1%) tax rate for property taxes generated upon the incremental
assessed value of property which is within County unincorporated
areas of the Project Area as of the effective date of this
Agreement. Upon annexation of any such County unincorporated
property into the municipal boundaries of a City Member, both the
county and such City Member agree that the property taxes
represented by fifty percent (50%) of their respective percentage
figures after annexation shall be allocated as Tax Increment
Revenues for Agency use, or such greater percentage figure as may
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be necessary to make the combined City Member or County
allocation in such annexed territory at least equal to the amount
of Tax Increment Revenues allocated for Agency use as Tax
Increment Revenues from the County General Fund immediately Prior
to such annexation. Upon annexation of any such County
unincorporated property into the municipal boundaries of a city
that is not a Member, the County agrees that the property taxes
represented by fifty percent (50%) of its percentage figures
after annexation shall be allocated as Tax Increment Revenues for
Agency use.
The Agency may not receive or use any Tax Increment
Revenues attributable to the percentage share of a Member from
the one percent (1%) property tax rate in excess of the amount
required to be allocated for Agency use herein without the
expressed written approval of the affected Member. The Agency may
not receive or use any Tax Increment Revenues from the percentage
share of the one percent (1%) property tax rate attributable to
all special districts governed by the Board of Supervisors
(including the County Flood Control District), the County
superintendent of Schools and the County Free Library without the
express written approval of the County.
The Agency shall authorize the filing of a validation
action as permitted by Health and Safety Code section 33500, et
seq., for the purpose of determining the legality and validity of
all proceedings taken for or in any way connected with the
establishment of the Agency and its authority to transact
business and to exercise its powers. Such validation action
shall, in addition to other matters as may be validated
thereunder, specifically address the matters set forth in this
section 5.03 and determine (i) the validity of the Agency
designation as Tax Increment Revenues of less than all of the
property taxes generated upon the incremental assessed valuation
pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 33670(b) attributable
to the property tax rate of a Member and (ii) the validity of
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causing the remittance of the remaining portion of such property
taxes generated upon the incremental assessed valuation pursuant
to Health and Safety Code Section 33670(b) attributable to the
property tax rate of a Member that are not designated as Tax
Increment Revenues to the respective Members as the proceeds of
taxes for deposit and use by each respective Member as general
fund revenues.
section 5.04. Unexpended Funds. Any unexpended funds
on deposit with the Agency and any direct or indirect moneys
received or earned by the Agency shall, upon termination of this
Agreement or upon the dissolution of the Agency, be distributed
to the respective Members in proportion to each Member's
contribution to the total allocation of Tax Increment Revenues to
the Agency from all Members up to the time of such termination or
dissolution.
section 5.05. Member Contributions. Nothing contained
in this Agreement shall preclude any Member or New Member from
contributing or advancing any legally available funds, moneys or
revenues of any such Member or New Member all as provided in
section 6504 of the Act. Any contribution or advance to the
Agency by a Member or New Member in furtherance of the purpose of
this Agreement shall be made only upon agreement by and between
the Agency and the Member or Members and the New Member or New
Members, as applicable, seeking to or being requested to make
such contribution or advance to or for the benefit of the Agency.
ARTICLE VI
ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS; FUNDS
section 6.01. Accounts and Reports. The Treasurer
shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts as may be
required by good accounting practice. The books and records of
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the Agency shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by
representatives of the Members and the Board Members. As soon as
practicable after the close of each Fiscal Year, the controller
shall give a complete written report of all financial activities
for such Fiscal Year to the Board Members and the Members, and
the Agency shall cause an audit to be conducted by an independent
certified public accounting firm, as provided in Section 3.02
hereof. The final audit shall be distributed to each Member, to
each Board Member and to each member of the Technical Advisory
committee.
section 6 .02. Disbursements. The Agency shall make
disbursements required by this Agreement or carry out any of the
provisions or purposes of this Agreement in accordance with
policies and procedures as may be established by the Board.
section 6.03. Annual Budget and Administrative
Expenses. Prior to July 1st of each year, the Board shall adopt
an annual budget for all Agency expenses which budget shall
include Agency administrative expenses, capital expenditures and
debt repayments for both public improvement projects and other
redevelopment activities.
ARTICLE VII
TERM
section 7.01. Term. This Agreement as originally
approved has become effective on January 24, 1990. This
Agreement shall continue in effect for a term of years not less
than the duration of the Redevelopment Plan or the term of any
agreements entered into with the State or federal government or
any agency or department thereof unless terminated by the mutual
consent of the Members on an earlier date; provided, however,
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that this Agreement shall not be terminated by the mutual consent
of the Members if (i) such termination would impair any
contractual arrangement between the Agency and third parties, or
(ii) the Agency has previously issued bonds, notes or other forms
of indebtedness to undertake any purposes of the Agency; unless,
however, any such obligations have been paid in full or assumed
in full by any Member or Members independently or by another
governmental entity as maybe permitted by the laws of the state.
section 7.02. Disposition of Assets. Upon termination
of this Agreement, all property of the Agency, both real and
personal, shall be divided among the Members in the same manner
as provided for in section 5.04 hereof.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
section 8.01. Notices. Notices hereunder to any Member
shall be proper if in writing and dispatched by messenger for
immediate personal delivery, or by registered or certified United
states mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or by
fax, facsimile or telecopier transmission to the principal office
of the Members as each Member may determine to be its address for
the receipt of notices pursuant to this Agreement. Notice shall
be deemed to have been given for purposes of this Agreement upon
receipt if by either messenger or registered or certified united
states mail and upon transmission by the party giving notice if
by fax, facsimile or telecopier transmission.
section 8.02. section Headings. All section headings
in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are
not to be construed as modifying or governing the language in the
section referred to or to define or limit the scope of any
provisions of this Agreement.
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Section 8.03. Law Governing. This Agreement is made in
the State under the constitution and laws of the State and is to
be so construed.
section 8.04. Amendments. This Agreement may be
amended at any time, or from time-to-time, by one or more
supplemental agreements approved by official action of the
respective city councils or Board of supervisors, as appropriate,
and executed by all of the Members who are then parties to this
Agreement either as required in order to carry out any of the
provisions of this Agreement or for any other purpose including
without limitation the addition of New Members and any other
public agencies heretofore or hereafter created, in furtherance
of the purposes of this Agreement.
section 8 .05 . Enforcement by Agency. The Agency is
hereby authorized to take any or all legal or equitable actions,
including but not limited to injunction and specific performance,
necessary or permitted by law to enforce this Agreement.
section 8.0 6 . Severability. Should any part, term or
provision of this Agreement be decided by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any law of the
State, or otherwise be rendered unenforceable or ineffectual, the
validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be
affected thereby.
section 8.07. Successors. This Agreement shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors of
the respective Members. None of the Members may assign any right
or obligation hereunder without the written consent of the other
Members.
Section 8.08 . Executed counterparts. This Agreement
may be executed in original counterparts by each Member executing
their respective signature page upon approval by the governing
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body of each Member of a conformed copy of both this Agreement
and Exhibit "A" prior to the obtaining of all executed signature
pages to this Agreement from the other Members of the Agency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
Agreement to be executed and attested by their proper officers
thereunder duly authorized and their official seal to be hereto
affixed, on the day and year set opposite the name of each of the
parties.
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COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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EXHIBIT "A"
Territory to be included by each Member for consideration in
the formation of the project Area as provided in section 2.03 of
the Agreement is all territory within the Preliminary Survey Area
Boundary as shown on the map portion of this Exhibit "A",
exclusive of all existing redevelopment project areas and
proposed redevelopment project areas for which a boundary map and
legal description have been filed by the appropriate Member with
the State Board of Equalization, and exclusive of all territory
listed in the Attachment to Exhibit "A". Except for such
exclusions, the territory within the Preliminary Survey Area
Boundary shall include both (i) all incorporated areas of a
Member, if such Member is a municipal corporation and (ii) all
unincorporated areas of the County of San Bernardino.
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EXCEPTING therefrom the following described property in the
Cities of San Bernardino and Highland and unincorporated area in
the County of San Bernardino:
PARCEL NO. 1
All of that certain property lying North of the centerline
of Mill Street, South of the centerline of Poplar Street, East of
the centerline of Mt. Vernon Avenue and West of the East line of
Eureka Street.
PARCEL NO.2:
All of that certain property lying North of the centerline
of Esperanza Street and it's Westerly prolongation, South of the
centerline of Mill Street, East of a line which is parallel with
and 150 feet West of the centerline of "K" Street and West of the
East line of "J" Street.
PARCEL NO.3:
All of that certain property lying North of the centerline
of 5th Street, South of a line which is parallel with and 300
feet North of the North line of 6th Street, East of the East line
of Mayfield Avenue and it's Northerly prolongation and West of
the East line of Mt. View Avenue.
PARCEL NO.4:
All of that certain property lying North of a
300 feet South of the South line of 9th Street,
centerline of 10th Street, East of the centerline
and West of the centerline of Mt. View Avenue .
PARCEL NO.5:
line which is
South of the
of "D" Street
All of that certain property lying North of the centerline
of Kingman Street, South of the centerline of 6th Street, East of
the Westerly boundary of the Joint Powers Authority and West of
the centerline of Cabrera Avenue.
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PARCEL NO.6:
All of that certain property lying North of a line which is
parallel with and 300 feet South of the South line of the
Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe Railroad right-of-way, South of a
line which is parallel with and 800 feet South of the south line
of Pioneer Street, Easterly of the Northerly right-of-way line of
the Santa Ana River and West of the centerline of Gage Street and
its Northerly and Southerly prolongation.
PARCEL NO.7:
All of that certain property lying North of the centerline
of 6th Street, South of the centerline of Vine Street and its
Westerly prolongation, East of the centerline of Elm Street and
West of a line which is parallel with and 800 feet East of the
East line of Sterling Avenue in the Cities of San Bernardino and
Highland.
PARCEL NO.8:
All of that certain property lying North of a line which is
parallel with and 300 feet South of the South line of 7th Street
and its Westerly prol o ngation, South of a line which is parallel
with and 200 feet North of the North line o f Vine Street and its
Westerly prolongati o n , East of a line whi c h is parallel with and
200 feet West of the c enterline of Tippe ca n o e Av enue and East of
the centerline of Fairfax Lane and its No rtherly and Southerly
prolongation in the cities of San Bernardino and Highland.
PARCEL NO.9:
All of that certain property lying North of the centerline
of San Bernardino Av enue and its Westerly pro longation, South of
the centerline of the Santa Ana Ri v er, East o f a line which is
parallel with and 300 feet West o f the cent e rline of Tippecanoe
Avenue and West of a line which is parallel with and 1100 feet
East of the centerline of Tippecanoe Avenue.
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BYLAWS OF THE INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS
San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership
Interagency Council on Homelessness
BY-LAWS
Adopted March 22, 2010
Amended August 15, 2018
Amended August 28, 2019
A Continuum of Care is a community plan to organize and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs
of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency. The mission of the
San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership is to provide a system of care network that is inclusive, well
planned, coordinated, evaluated and accessible to all who are homeless or at-risk of being homeless.
Article I
Purpose
The Interagency Council on Homelessness (“ICH”) is a vital component of the San Bernardino County Homeless
Partnership (“Partnership”). The ICH serves as the policy making body of the Partnership and oversees the
implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness in San Bernardino County (“10-Year Strategy”). The
ICH will focus on resource development to ensure the funding of homeless projects and 10-Year Strategy
recommendations. In addition, ICH serves as the HUD-designated primary decision-making group and oversight
board of the City of San Bernardino & County (hereinafter referred to as the “geographic area”) Continuum of
Care for the Homeless (CA-609) funding process, (hereinafter referred to as the “CoC”).
Article II
Vision
Provide leadership in creating a “comprehensive countywide network” of service delivery for the homeless
population. Identify families and individuals at-risk of homelessness and circumstances leading to homelessness
through facilitation of better communication, planning, coordination, and cooperation among all entities that
provide services and/or resources for the relief of homelessness in the County of San Bernardino in a united effort
to eliminate homelessness county-wide.
Article III
Duties
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The ICH is charged with directing, coordinating and evaluating all of the activities related to implementation of
the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. The ICH members are directed to report progress on the
implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to their colleagues and constituents following each meeting of the ICH.
The ICH will promote collaborative partnerships among homeless providers and stakeholders throughout San
Bernardino County on a regional basis in order to carry out implementation activities and will develop resources
to ensure the funding of homeless projects and 10-Year Strategy recommendations.
As the oversight board of the CoC, the ICH duties are:
1. To ensure that the CoC is meeting all of the responsibilities assigned to it by the United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations including:
a. The operation and oversight of the local CoC;
b. Designation and operation of a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS);
i. Designate a single HMIS for the geographic area;
ii. Designate an eligible applicant to manage the CoC’s HMIS, which will be known as the
HMIS Lead;
iii. Ensure consistent participation of recipients and sub-recipients of CoC and Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG) funding in the HMIS.
iv. Ensure the HMIS is administered in compliance with all requirements prescribed by HUD.
c. The development of a CoC plan that includes outreach, engagement, assessment, annual gap
analysis of the homeless needs and services available, prevention strategies, shelter and housing
supportive services, and HUD CoC annual and biennial requirements;
2. To represent the relevant organizations and projects serving homeless subpopulations;
3. To support homeless persons in their movement from homelessness to economic stability and affordable
permanent housing within a supportive community;
4. To be inclusive of all the needs of all of geographic area’s homeless population, including the special
service and housing needs of homeless sub-populations;
5. To facilitate responses to issues and concerns that affect the agencies funded by the CoC that is beyond
those addressed in the annual CoC application process;
6. To consult with recipients and sub-recipients of CoC funding to establish performance targets appropriate
for population and program type, monitor recipient and sub-recipient performance, evaluate outcomes,
and take action against poor performers; and
7. To evaluate outcomes of projects funded under the County of San Bernardino CoC program including the
ESG.
Article IV
Membership
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A. ICH Membership Composition
The membership of the ICH shall be broadly based with representation from all sectors of the community,
including but not limited to: homeless service providers, representatives of federal, state and local government,
corporations, and concerned individuals. Due to the large size of San Bernardino County (22,000+ square miles)
and to encourage collaboration among members, representation on ICH will be on a regional basis. The regions
will be as follows:
West Valley Region: Encompasses the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho
Cucamonga, Upland, and the surrounding unincorporated communities.
Central Valley Region: Encompasses the cities of Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda,
Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, Yucaipa, and the surrounding unincorporated
communities.
East Valley Region: Encompasses the cities of Needles, Twenty-nine Palms, Yucca Valley, and the
surrounding unincorporated communities.
Desert Region: Encompasses the cities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Hesperia, Victorville,
and the surrounding unincorporated communities.
Mountain Region: Encompasses the city of Big Bear and the unincorporated communities which
include Blue Jay, Cedar Glen, Cedarpines Park, Crestline, Forest Falls, Green Valley
Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Rim Forrest, Running Springs, Skyforest, Sugarloaf, and
Twin Peaks.
A member whose service area covers more than one Region shall designate a Region as their primary
service area. Members may participate in meetings and activities outside of their designated Region, but
may only hold the office of Regional Representative in their designated Region
The ICH membership shall be composed of no more than 19 members.
1. Two (2) members from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors or designee;
2. City Representative (West Valley Region)
3. City Representative (Central Valley Region)
4. City Representative (East Valley Region)
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5. City Representative (Desert Region)
6. City Representative (Mountain Region)
7. San Bernardino County Law & Justice Group
8. San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
9. Deputy Executive Officer, Community Development & Housing Agency
10. Assistant Executive Officer of Human Services
11. Director of the Department of Behavioral Health
12. Director of the Housing Authority of San Bernardino County
13. Homeless Provider Network (West Valley Region)
14. Homeless Provider Network (Central Valley Region)
15. Homeless Provider Network (East Valley Region)
16. Homeless Provider Network (Desert Region)
17. Homeless Provider Network (Mountain Region)
18. Homeless or Formerly Homeless Individual
City Representatives will be selected by the City Selection Committee of San Bernardino County (Government
Code 50270 et. Seq.). Should a city seat not be filled within thirty (30) days of a vacancy, the seat will default to
an at-large position from the same region, with said appointment being made by the ICH members. City
representatives are not required to be council members but must be at the level of a department director or
higher.
The HPN Chair will automatically serve as the delegate member from his/her region.
Should a HPN regional seat not be filled within thirty (30) days of a vacancy, the seat will default to an at-large
position from the same region, with said appointment being made by the ICH members.
Regional representatives will also participate in their respective regional subcommittee.
B. Membership Application and Approval Process
Solicitation for ICH membership applications for unfilled positions shall begin no less than eight weeks after the
vacancy of an individual ICH member. The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) on behalf of the ICH shall circulate
a “Call for Applications” to the appropriate organization or parties. The “Call for Applications” will set forth the
criteria for appointment to the ICH, and will set the deadline for the receipt of said applications. Applications
must be accompanied by a Letter of Recommendation from the sponsoring ICH Member agency or organization
or an individual Member of the ICH.
Directors listed in Article IV, section A, and elected officials, which have been designated to sit on the ICH by a
local government agency listed in Article IV, section A, shall become a member of the ICH by reason of their
position without application. Designees, recommended in lieu of the above listed individuals, must comply with
the application process.
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The ICH will establish an ad-hoc Application Review Committee as needed to review applications and develop a
screening process. The Application Review Committee will recommend candidates for appointment to the ICH
after reviewing the applications. The OHS shall prepare a synopsis of the recommended applicant’s qualifications
for the ICH. OHS shall forward the recommendations and synopses to the ICH no later than two (2) weeks prior
to the next regularly scheduled meeting at which the approval of new members will occur.
C. Membership Terms of Service
Once appointed to the ICH, Members shall serve an unlimited term unless the relationship is terminated pursuant
to the terms of Article IV of these Bylaws.1 .
D. Membership Responsibilities
All Members are expected to attend meetings. Member absences will be noted in the minutes. Other
responsibilities may include:
1. Providing oral and/or written comment on issues being discussed by the ICH;
2. Assisting in the development and implementation of task forces, subcommittees and/or
committees necessary to conduct the business of the ICH;
3. Supporting and participating in training, summits, and activities sponsored by the ICH;
4. Active participation in the annual Point-in-Time Count;
5. Reviewing and commenting on documents, such as those concerning the Continuum of Care
Homeless Assistance Grant funding; and
6. Providing regular reports and updates regarding ICH activities and progress back to member
agencies (i.e., inclusion of ICH agenda and minutes in the agency’s official public records).
E. Membership Voting
1. A Member representing more than one Agency or Office shall receive only one vote.
2. A Member shall designate one representative to vote on behalf of the Member and may establish
one alternate to vote in the absence of the designated representative.
F. Membership Vacancies
1. ICH membership ends when:
At least ninety (90) days notice shall be given unless otherwise mutually agreed.
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a. A Member resigns or is unable to serve for justified reasons; or
b. A Member is deemed inactive by the ICH upon the relevant facts that have been presented;
or
c. A Member is replaced by the sponsoring agency or organization; or
d. A Member is terminated by a majority of the ICH for just cause:
i. Charged with a crime that would subject the Member to debarment, suspension,
disqualification or other exclusion from participating in a federally funded transaction
pursuant to federal law.
ii. Unprofessional behavior.
iii. Violation of these bylaws.
iv. Conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the ICH;
v. Lack of participation in three (3) consecutive ICH meetings without prior ICH approval.
vi. Just cause as defined by the majority of the ICH.
2. Termination of an individual’s membership does not terminate the sponsoring agency or
organization’s representation of the ICH.
3. If a Member representative who has been duly notified of ICH meetings misses three meetings
within a one-year period, the Chair shall formally and in writing contact the Member requesting a
written response of the ability of the Member’s representative to continue participation in the ICH.
If a written response acceptable to the Chair is not received within 30 calendar days, then the Chair
may ask that a new representative be designated.
Article V
Officers
The ICH shall elect from among its Members a Chair and Vice Chair. Each officer shall serve for a term of two (2)
years commencing October 1 and ending September 30 of the second year.
A. Selection of Officers
Officers shall be nominated by the membership and elected to office by a majority vote of the Members present
at a meeting in which a quorum has been established.
B. Duties of Officers
1. The duties of the Chair shall include:
a. Provide oversight, direction and leadership to the ICH.
b. Conduct and facilitate ICH Meetings.
c. Coordinate agenda setting with the Office of Homeless Services (OHS).
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d. Appoint Committee Chairs.
2. The duties of the Vice Chair shall include:
a. Perform all of the Chair’s duties in the absence of the Chair, unless the Bylaws of the ICH
provide otherwise.
b. Perform other duties as requested.
Note: In the absence of the Chair and the Vice-Chair a staff member of the Office of Homeless Services shall chair
the meeting(s).
Article VI
Vacancies of Officers
Should the office of Chair become vacant prior to the end of the present term, the Vice-Chair shall complete the
term of office. The position of the Vice-Chair shall be filled by a special vote at the next regular ICH meeting.
Article VII
Meetings
A. Regular Meetings
Regular meetings of the ICH shall be held at least bi-monthly at a time and date determined by the
Members, or as modified by a majority vote of the Members at any regular meeting where a quorum has
been established.
B. Special Meetings
A special meeting may be called at any time by the Chair, or at the request of the majority of the Members,
by delivering personally or by mail or electronically written notice of the date and purpose of the meeting
to each Member 48 hours before the time specified in the notice.
C. Governing Rules
Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Brown Act (Government Code,
section 54950, et seq.) and under Robert’s Rules of Order. Each member will be provided with a copy of
Roberts Rules of Order at installation.
Article VIII
Quorum
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One half of the Members in good standing, plus one, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
The affirmative votes of at least a majority of the Members constituting a quorum at a duly scheduled meeting
shall be required to take any action.
A member in good standing is a Member of the ICH who has met membership and attendance requirements.
Article IX
Agenda
The agenda for the regular meetings shall be prepared in consultation with the ICH Chair and distributed by OHS
to each Member at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting. The agenda should be accompanied by
agenda support materials and shall be posted per the Brown Act requirements.
Article X
Agenda Deadline
All matters to be considered for the agenda must be submitted to the OHS at least fourteen (14) calendar days
prior to the meeting.
Article XI
Minutes
Minutes shall be taken and distributed by the Office of Homeless Services, or designee. The Chair, and/or the
Office of Homeless Services shall review and preliminarily approve the minutes prior to distribution. Minutes shall
normally go out with the agenda for approval at the next meeting.
Article XII
Amendments
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Members present at a meeting in which a quorum
has been established in compliance with Robert’s Rules of Order.
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CERTIFICATE OF OHS
I certify that the above bylaws, consisting of eight (8) pages, including this page, are the bylaws of this body as
amended by the Members.
Date: By:
Tom Hernandez - Office of Homeless Service
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APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX B
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UPDATED MAY 5, 2022
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTSBYLAWS
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BYLAWS
THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
Preamble
The Southern California Association of Governments (hereinafter referred to as either the
“Association” or “SCAG”) is an agency voluntarily established by its Members pursuant to the Joint
Exercise of Powers Act for the purpose of providing a forum for discussion, study and development
of recommendations on regional challenges and opportunities of mutual interest and concern
regarding the orderly physical development of the Southern California Region among units of local
government.
ARTICLE I ‐ FUNCTIONS
The functions of the Association are:
A. Exchange of objective planning information. Making available to Members plans and planning
studies, completed or proposed by local governments, Tribal Governments, or those of State or
Federal agencies, which would affect local governments.
B. Identification and study of challenges and opportunities requiring objective planning by
jurisdictions in more than one (1) county in the Southern California area and the making of
appropriate policy or action recommendations.
C. Review and/or develop governmental proposals. Review and/or develop proposals creating
agencies of regional scope, and the making of appropriate policy or action recommendations
concerning the need for such units or agencies.
D. Consider questions of common interest and concern to Members of the Association in the
region and develop policy and action recommendations of an advisory nature only.
E. Act upon any matter to the extent and in the manner required, permitted or authorized by any
joint powers agreements, State or Federal law, or the regulations adopted pursuant to any such
law.
F. Assist local Association Members in the acquisition of real and personal property convenient or
necessary for the operation of Members by entering into such financing agreements as are
necessary to accomplish the pooling and common marketing of such agreements or certificates
of participation in order to reduce the cost to Members of the acquisition of such real or personal
property.
G. Undertake transportation planning programs and activities in accordance with the Association’s
responsibilities as a metropolitan planning organization as outlined in 23 U.S.C.A. § 134 et seq.,
and as may be amended from time to time.
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ARTICLE II – DEFINITIONS
A. Advisory Member or Advisory Member of the Association, as used in these Bylaws, means a
federally recognized Indian Nation within the SCAG Region, as defined below, that is
significantly involved in regional problems or whose boundaries include territory in more than
one county and that has paid its annual dues assessment.
B. Alternate, as used in these Bylaws, means either the mayor or a member of the legislative body
of a member city, or the chair of the Board of Supervisors or a member of the legislative body of a
member county who has been appointed by a Member of the Association to serve in an official
capacity for all matters at a meeting of the General Assembly but only in the absence of the
Official Representative of the member city or county. An Advisory Member of the Association
may also appoint an Alternate to serve in the absence of the Official Representative of the
Advisory Member.
C. Association, as used in these Bylaws, means the Southern California Association of
Governments as established by that certain Southern California Association of Governments
Agreement filed with the California Secretary of State on April 20, 1973, (said Agreement is
hereinafter referred to as “Joint Powers Agreement”).
D. Association budget or annual budget or budget, as used in these Bylaws, shall mean the
summation and presentation of all general fund revenues obtained by the Association from dues
from Members, Advisory Members, and Regional Council members, and other sources of
revenue and a summation and presentation of the costs, expenditures, savings and reserve
accounts utilizing such revenue but specifically excluding all funds and expenditures associated
with specific federal or state funding programs such as the Association’s annual Overall Work
Program.
E. Days or days, as used in these Bylaws, means calendar days.
F. General Assembly, as used in these Bylaws, means a meeting of the Official Representatives of
the Members and the Advisory Members of the Association.
G. Member, member or Member of the Association, as used in these Bylaws, means a city, county
or County Transportation Commission within the SCAG Region, as defined below, that has
satisfied the conditions of membership in Article III below.
H. Official Representative, as used in these Bylaws, means (1) the mayor or a member of the
legislative body of a member city, or (2) the chair of the Board of Supervisors or a member of
the Board of Supervisors of a member county, or (3) the chair or a member of the governing
board of a member County Transportation Commission (CTC) within the SCAG Region who has
been appointed by a Member of the Association to serve in an official capacity at a meeting of
the General Assembly. Official Representatives may also be referred to as “Delegates” of the
Association. An Advisory Member of the Association may also appoint an Official Representative
to serve in an official capacity at a meeting of the General Assembly.
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I. Regional Council Policy Manual, as used in these Bylaws, means that Policy Manual first
adopted by the Regional Council on July 12, 2007, and all subsequent amendments and
updates approved by the Regional Council. In the event of a conflict between any part of the
Regional council Policy Manual and any part of these Bylaws, these Bylaws shall prevail.
J. Regional Council member, as used in these Bylaws, means a Member of the Association or an
Advisory Member of the Association or another entity specified in these as used in these Bylaws,
means a Member of the Association or an Advisory Member of the Association or another entity
specified in these Bylaws which is able to appoint a voting representative to serve on the
Regional Council or whose city council members may participate in the selection of a District
representative to serve on the Regional Council,
K. SCAG Region, as used in these Bylaws, means the counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange,
Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura.
L. Voting‐Eligible or voting‐eligible, as used in these Bylaws, describes those Members of the
Association, Advisory Members of the Association and Regional Council members who retain
all voting rights and who have not had their voting rights suspended as described in Article VIII,
Paragraph C.
ARTICLE III – ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION
FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
A. Membership
(1) All cities and all counties within the area of the SCAG Region are eligible for membership
in the Association. In addition, each CTC from the SCAG Region is also eligible for
membership in the Association.
(2) Each member county and each member city shall have one (1) Official Representative
and one (1) Alternate in the General Assembly, except that the City of Los Angeles, if
and while it is a member city, shall have three (3) Official Representatives and three (3)
Alternates. Each member CTC shall have one (1) Official Representative in the General
Assembly.
(3) Membership in the Association shall be contingent upon the execution of the Joint
Powers Agreement and the payment by each member county, member city, or
member CTC of each annual dues assessment.
(4) Any federally recognized Indian Nation within the SCAG Region which is significantly
involved in regional problems or the boundaries of which include territory in more than
one (1) county, shall be eligible for an Advisory Membership in the Association. In
addition to selecting Official Representatives and Alternates for the General Assembly,
such Advisory Members may collectively select a single representative from the Tribal
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Government Regional Planning Board, who shall be a locally elected Tribal Council
member from a federally recognized Indian Nation and who shall serve on the Regional
Council and may fully participate in the work of committees of the Association
contingent upon the payment of the annual dues assessment.
B. Representation in the General Assembly
(1) Only the Official Representative present or the Alternate present in the absence of the
Official Representative shall represent a Member of the Association or an Advisory
Member of the Association in the General Assembly; provided, however, that a member
of the Board of Supervisors of a member county may participate in the discussions of
the General Assembly.
(2) Except as described herein, the Official Representative in the General Assembly of each
member city of the Association, member‐county of the Association and member CTC of
the Association shall be its respective Regional Council representative. Further, and
except as described herein, the Official Representative in the General Assembly of an
Advisory Member of the Association shall be its respective representative to the Regional
Council.
(3) In the event that a member city of the Association does not have one of its city council
members as its respective Regional Council representative, or if a member city does not
wish to have its Regional Council representative be its Official Representative or
Alternate, the member city may appoint as its Official Representative or Alternate a
member of its city council who is not a Regional Council representative; provided that if
and while the City of Los Angeles is a member city, the mayor of the City of Los Angeles
shall be one of its Official Representatives. Further, in the event that an Advisory
Member of the Association does not have one of its Tribal Council members as its
representative to the Regional Council or if the Advisory Member does not wish to have
its representative to the Regional Council be its Official Representative or Alternate, the
Advisory Member may appoint a locally elected Tribal Council member as its Official
Representative or Alternate.
(4) In the event that a member county of the Association does not wish to have its
respective Regional Council representative be its Official Representative or Alternate,
the member county may appoint as its Official Representative or Alternate a member of
the Board of Supervisors who is not a Regional Council representative.
(5) In the event that a member CTC of the Association does not wish to have its respective
Regional Council representative be its Official Representative, the member CTC may
appoint as its Official Representative a member of the CTC Governing Board who is not
a Regional Council representative.
(6) Names of all Official Representatives and Alternates shall be communicated in writing to
the Association by the appointing city, county, CTC, or Tribal Council at least thirty (30)
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days before the annual meeting of the General Assembly. However, the SCAG President
or the SCAG Executive Director may waive this deadline, upon the request of an
appointing city, county, CTC or Tribal Council, as long as the name or names are
communicated in writing to the Association before the opening of the General
Assembly.
(7) An Official Representative or Alternate shall serve until a successor is appointed, except
if an Official Representative or Alternate ceases to be a member of the appointing
legislative body or Tribal Council or cannot serve as an Official Representative or
Alternate because of a federal or state statute or regulation or resigns as an Official
Representative or Alternate, then the position shall be vacant until a successor is
appointed.
(8) All Official Representatives and Alternates shall file Statement of Economic Interest
forms and comply with all SCAG policies regarding conflict‐of‐interest, harassment and
discrimination.
ARTICLE IV – GENERAL ASSEMBLY
A. Powers and Functions
Subject to Article I, the powers of the General Assembly, shall include the following.
(1) The General Assembly shall determine all policy matters for the Association, approve
they Bylaws and ratify the election of Officers.
(2) Any Official Representative (or Alternate acting in the absence of the respective Official
Representative) may, at any regular meeting of the General Assembly, propose a
subject(s) for study by the Association provided that the Official Representative (but not
the Alternate) has notified the President of the proposal forty‐five (45) days in advance
of any regular meeting of the General Assembly. The General Assembly may determine
whether a study will be made of the subject(s) proposed, or may refer such subject(s)
to the Regional Council.
(3) Any Official Representative (or Alternate acting in the absence of the respective Official
Representative) may, at any regular meeting of the General Assembly, request a review
by the General Assembly of any action of the Regional Council which has been taken
between meetings of the General Assembly provided that the Official Representative
(but not the Alternate) has notified the President of the review request forty‐five (45)
days in advance of any regular meeting of the General Assembly
(4) The General Assembly shall review the proposed Association budget and annual dues
assessment schedule and shall adopt an annual Association budget and an annual dues
assessment schedule.
(5) Any Official Representative (but not an Alternate) who desires to propose any policy
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matter for action by the General Assembly shall submit the matter to the Association in
the form of a proposed resolution by a deadline established by the Association, that is
subject to waiver by the SCAG President or Executive Director but which in all cases must
be at least forty‐five (45) days prior to any regular meeting of the General Assembly.
The Bylaws and Resolutions Committee, whose membership and responsibilities are
described in Article XI of these Bylaws, shall consider each such proposed resolution,
and shall submit its recommendation to the Regional Council. A copy of each such
proposed resolution whose approval is recommended by the Regional Council shall be
included in the agenda materials for the regular meeting of the General Assembly.
B. Meetings
(1) A regular meeting of the General Assembly shall be held once a year. Special meetings
of the General Assembly may be called by the Regional Council upon the request of the
President and with the affirmative votes of a majority of the representatives of voting‐
eligible Regional Council members who are present and voting at a meeting of the
Regional Council with a quorum in attendance. Ten (10) days’ written notice of a special
meeting shall be given to the Official Representatives and Alternates of each Member
and Advisory Member of the Association. An agenda specifying the subject of the special
meeting shall accompany the notice.
(2) The time, date and location for meetings of the General Assembly shall be determined
by the Regional Council.
(3) Notice of the regular meeting of the General Assembly shall be given to the Official
Representatives and Alternates of each Member and Advisory Member of the
Association at least twenty‐one (21) days prior to each regular meeting. An agenda for
the regular meeting shall accompany the notice. Notice of any changes to the agenda
shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the regular meeting.
(4) The General Assembly may adopt rules for its own procedures but any such rules so
adopted must be consistent with these Bylaws.
C. Voting
(1) A quorum of the General Assembly shall consist of one‐third of the number of Official
Representative positions for voting‐eligible Members of the Association or Advisory
Members of the Association. Unfilled Official Representative positions from Voting‐
eligible Members and Advisory Members of the Association will be counted in the
determination of a quorum for the General Assembly.
(2) Each Official Representative of a voting‐eligible Member or Advisory Member of the
Association shall have one (1) vote. In the absence of the Official Representative, the
Alternate shall be entitled to vote. Unless otherwise identified in these Bylaws, an
affirmative vote of a majority of the Official Representatives or Alternates of the voting‐
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eligible Members and Advisory Members of the Association present at the General
Assembly and voting with a quorum in attendance shall be necessary for the approval
or adoption of any matter presented for action to the General Assembly.
(3) Voting may be by voice, displaying voting cards, roll call vote or through the use of an
electronic voting system. A roll call vote shall be conducted upon the demand of five (5)
Official Representatives or their Alternates present, or at the discretion of the presiding
officer.
ARTICLE V – REGIONAL COUNCIL
A. Regional Council Organization: There shall be a Regional Council of the Association which shall
be organized as set forth below and which shall be responsible for such functions as are
hereinafter set forth:
(1) Membership: The membership of the Regional Council shall be comprised of: one (1)
representative from each member county Board of Supervisors, except for the County of
Los Angeles which shall have two (2) representatives; one (1) representative from the
Tribal Government Regional Planning Board, who shall be a locally elected Tribal Council
member from a federally recognized Indian Nation within the SCAG Region; one (1)
representative from each District (as defined below); the Mayor of the City of Los
Angeles serving as an at‐large representative for the City; one (1) city council member
or member of a county Board of Supervisors, from the governing boards of each of the
six (6) CTCs; one (1) local government elected representative from one of the five (5) Air
Districts within the SCAG Region to represent all five (5) of the Air Districts; one (1) local
government elected representative from the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA);
one (1) local government elected representative serving as the Public Transportation
Representative to represent the transit interests of all of the operators in the SCAG
region; and a representative from the private sector appointed by the President to serve
on both the Regional Council and the Executive/Administration Committee and who
would serve on the Regional Council in an ex‐officio, non‐voting capacity.
(a) Districts: For purposes of representation on the Regional Council, Districts shall
be organized and defined as follows:
(1) A District shall be established by the Regional Council and generally shall
be comprised of a group of cities that have a geographic community of
interest and have approximately equal population. In some cases
involving cities with large populations, a District will include only one
city. A District may be comprised of cities within different counties, but
Districts established within a subregion under Article V A (1)(a)(5) of
these Bylaws shall include only cities within the boundary of such
subregion. Procedures for District representative elections and
appointments shall be set forth under the Regional Council Policy
Manual.
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(2) In every calendar year ending in 3 or 8, the Regional Council shall review,
and, if it deems necessary, modify or establish District boundaries based
upon city population data as most recently available from the State
Department of Finance.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Bylaws, in the event that
District boundaries are changed as a result of a Regional Council review,
then any impacted District shall have the option to retain its current
District representative until the completion of the District
representative’s term or until a special election is held, no later than two
(2) months after final action by the Regional Council, to elect a District
representative who shall serve for a term established by the Regional
Council. Such special elections shall be held in accordance with the
District representative election procedures described in the Regional
Council Policy Manual.
(4) If a new city within the SCAG Region is incorporated after Districts have
been established or reviewed, the newly incorporated city shall be
assigned by the Regional Council, in consultation with any applicable
subregional organization, to a District with other cities with which it has
contiguous borders until such time as District boundaries are again
reviewed by the Regional Council.
(5) In any area where a subregional organization has either (1) been
formally established under a joint powers agreement pursuant to
California Government Code Sections 6500 et. seq. to serve as the
subregional planning agency for the general purpose local governments
and is not a single‐purpose joint powers authority or a special district
entity, or (2) been recognized by action of the Regional Council; and is
organized for general planning purposes such as for the purpose of
conducting studies and projects designed to improve and coordinate the
common governmental responsibilities and services on an area‐wide and
regional basis, exploring areas of intergovernmental cooperation and
coordination of governmental programs and providing
recommendations and solutions to problems of common and general
concern, such subregional organization shall make recommendations to
establish a District (or Districts) within the boundaries of such
subregional area. For purposes of establishing Districts, the subregional
organization shall use the description of a District as set forth in Article
V A,(1)(a)(1) of these Bylaws. The subregional organization shall have
authority to make recommendations to the Regional Council to
establish or modify Districts in every year ending in 3 or 8 and shall use
city populations as most recently determined by the State Department
of Finance.
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(6) The Regional Council shall establish no more than seventy (70) Districts.
(b) Regional Council Representation
(1) Every member city of the Association shall have at least one District
representative.
(2) CTC, TCA and the Tribal Government Regional Planning Board
representatives to the Regional Council shall be appointed by their
respective governing boards, and the appointments shall be formally
communicated in writing to the Association. The Air District
representative shall be determined by the five (5) Air Districts within the
SCAG Region, with such determination formally communicated in
writing to the Association.
(3) The position of the Public Transportation Representative will rotate
among the six CTCs in the SCAG Region, and each CTC in turn will make a
two‐year appointment subject to the President’s official appointment.
The Chief Executive Officers of the CTCs may develop additional
procedures for the selection process. A representative from the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall serve as
the initial Public Transportation Representative on the Regional Council.
(2) Terms of Office:
(a) Membership on the Regional Council by District representatives shall be for two
(2) years except for those District representatives elected through special
elections or appointments as described below and in Article V A. above. Terms
of District representatives shall commence on the adjournment of the annual
meeting of the General Assembly and expire at the conclusion of the second
regular meeting of the General Assembly occurring after their terms commence.
If a District representative resigns from his or her position as the District
representative or officially ceases to be a locally elected official, his or her District
representative position shall be declared vacant by the President on the
effective date of the resignation or the end of the elected official’s locally
elected position. Moreover, the President shall immediately declare vacant the
position of a District representative if required by federal or state statutes or
regulations, or in response to a no confidence vote by a District undertaken in
accordance with the Regional Council Policy Manual or because of a failure to
follow the election or appointment policies contained in the Regional Council
Policy Manual. A no confidence vote shall only be undertaken in response to a
resolution passed by all cities in the District that are voting eligible Members of
the Association. All such vacancies shall be filled through special elections or
new appointments as set forth in the Regional Council Policy Manual. In the case
of District representatives elected pursuant to special elections or newly
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appointed to fill vacancies, the term shall be for such time as will fill out the
remainder of the vacated term.
(b) The terms of District representatives who represent even‐numbered Districts
shall be two (2) years and shall expire in even‐numbered years. Terms of District
representatives who represent odd‐numbered Districts shall be two (2) years
and shall expire in odd‐numbered years.
(c) Representatives to the Regional Council from the counties that are Members of
the Association and from the CTCs, the Tribal Government Regional Planning
Board, Air Districts, TCA, and the Public Transportation Representative shall
have two (2) year terms, commencing on the date of appointment by the
organizations they each representative and expiring two (2) years thereafter. If
a representative described in this Article V A. (2)(c) ceases to be a locally elected
official, or if so required by federal or state statutes or regulations, or if his or
her appointment is rescinded by the appointing legislative body, his or her
position on the Regional Council shall immediately be declared vacant by the
President. Such a vacancy on the Regional Council shall be filled by action of the
respective county, CTC, the Tribal Government Regional Planning Board, TCA,
the five Air Districts in the SCAG Region in the case of the Air District
representative, and the CTCs in the SCAG Region with respect to the Public
Transportation Representative.
(3) Meetings: Unless the Regional Council decides otherwise, it shall generally meet at least
once a month. The date, time and location of the Regional Council meetings shall be
recommended by the Executive Director and ratified by the Regional Council. Meetings
shall be held upon the call of the President or upon the call of a majority of the members
of the Regional Council. The Regional Council may adopt any other meeting procedures
as part of the Regional Council Policy Manual.
(4) Duties
(a) Subject to the policy established by the General Assembly, the Regional Council
shall conduct the affairs of the Association, approve the Overall Work Plan (OWP)
Budget required by state and federal agencies and any other similar budgets
required by funding agencies, and approve the Regional Council Policy Manual and
any amendments thereto. The Executive Director or his designee shall have the
authority to make administrative modifications to the Regional Council Policy
Manual to reflect past Regional Council actions without the Regional Council’s
approval of a formal amendment to the Regional Council Policy Manual.
(b) The Regional Council shall review and may amend the proposed annual budget as
prepared by the Executive Director. The proposed budget and the assessment
schedule, as approved by Regional Council, shall be submitted to the members of
the General Assembly at least thirty (30) days before the annual meeting. After
the adoption of the annual budget assessment schedule by the General Assembly,
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the Regional Council shall control all Association expenditures in accordance with
such budget.
(1) The Regional Council shall have the power to transfer funds within the
total budget amount in order to meet unanticipated needs or changed
situations. Such action shall be reported to the General Assembly at its
next regular meeting.
(2) At each annual meeting of the General Assembly, the Regional Council shall
report on all budget and financial transactions since the previous annual
meeting.
(c) The Regional Council shall submit a report of its activities at each regular
meeting of the General Assembly.
(d) The Regional Council shall have the authority to appoint, ratify the annual Work
Plan of, approve the Employment Agreement of (including all compensation and
benefits) and remove an Executive Director of the Association, and shall also have
the authority to fix the salary classification levels for employees of the Association.
(e) The Regional Council shall have the power to establish committees or
subcommittees to study specific problems, programs, and other matters which the
Regional Council or General Assembly have approved for study. The SCAG President
shall appoint all members and all chairs of committees and subcommittees that
are established to study such specific problems or programs. At the discretion of
the SCAG President, the chair of a Policy Committee may appoint the membership
and chair of a subcommittee of said Policy Committee.
(f) Recommendations from committees for policy decisions shall be made to the
Regional Council. The Regional Council shall have the authority to act upon
policy recommendations including policy recommendations from the
committees, or it may submit such recommendations, together with its
comments, to the General Assembly for action.
(g) The Regional Council shall be responsible for carrying out policy decisions made
by the General Assembly.
(h) Representatives of Regional Council members serving on the Regional Council
may make informational inquiries of the Executive Director or Association
executive staff consistent with the official Association duties of such
representatives; however, such representatives shall refrain from any actions or
contacts within the Association that would interfere with the powers and duties
of the Executive Director.
(i) All representatives of Regional Council members serving on the Regional Council
shall file Statement of Economic Interest forms and comply with the all SCAG
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policies regarding conflict‐of‐interest, harassment, discrimination and other
matters as described in the Regional Council Policy Manual.
(5) Voting: In the Regional Council voting shall be conducted in the following manner:
(a) Only representatives of the voting‐eligible Regional Council members shall have
the right to vote at meetings of the Regional Council. Proxy votes are not allowed
and representatives must be present at a Regional Council meeting in order to
cast a vote.
(b) One‐third (1/3) of the total number of representative positions from voting‐ eligible
Regional Council members shall constitute a quorum of the Regional Council. The
unfilled representative positions of voting‐eligible Regional Council members shall
be counted in the determination of a quorum.
(c) The affirmative votes of a majority of the representatives of voting‐eligible Regional
Council members voting with a quorum in attendance are required for action by the
Regional Council, except as set forth in subsection (d) below.
(d) In order to appoint or remove the Executive Director, the affirmative vote of not
less than a majority of the total number of representative positions, including
unfilled representative positions, of the voting‐eligible Regional Council members is
required.
(e) Each representative from a CTC, the Tribal Government Regional Planning Board,
the Air Districts and TCA as well as the Public Transportation Representative shall
have the right to vote in the same manner as other representatives of voting‐eligible
Members of the Association serving on the Regional Council.
(f) Representatives of voting‐eligible Regional Council members serving on the
Regional Council are free to abstain from voting on any issue before the Regional
Council. Any abstention does not count as a vote in favor or against a motion.
(g) Due to the inability of Regional Council members to review main motions other
than those presented as a “recommended action” in a meeting’s agenda
material prior to a Regional Council meeting, the President shall not proceed
with a vote on a main motion that differs from the “recommended action” in a
meeting’s agenda material until the Clerk or counsel has re‐stated such a motion
and an opportunity has been provided to Regional Council members to permit
them to deliberate and debate such a motion.
(6) Expenses: Representatives of Regional Council members who serve on the Regional
Council shall serve with compensation and shall be reimbursed for the actual necessary
expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties for the Association, to the
extent that such compensation and reimbursement are not otherwise provided to them
by another public agency, a Tribal Government or the Tribal Government Regional
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Planning Board. The Regional Council shall determine the amount of such compensation
and set forth other procedures for expenses in the Regional Council Policy Manual.
B. Permanent Committees: For the purpose of developing policy recommendations to the
Regional Council, the Regional Council shall establish as permanent committees the
“Executive/Administration Committee,” the “Legislative/Communications and Membership
Committee” and the three (3) policy committees known as the “Transportation Committee,” the
“Energy and Environment Committee,” and the “Community, Economic and Human
Development Committee” (the latter three committees collectively referred to herein as the
“Policy Committees”.) In addition, the “Emerging Technologies Committee” is established by
the Regional Council to research and identify new and emerging technologies that may play a
role in transportation planning.
C. Executive/Administration Committee
(1) Membership: The membership of the Executive/Administration Committee (EAC) shall
include the President, First Vice‐ President, Second Vice‐President and Immediate Past‐
President and the President shall serve as the Chair. The EAC shall also include the
respective Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Legislative/Communications and Membership
Committee and the three (3) Policy Committees, the representative from the Tribal
Government Regional Planning Board serving on the Regional Council, and an additional
four (4) representatives of Regional Council members who are appointed by the
President. In making the appointments, the President shall ensure that the six (6)
counties within the SCAG Region have representatives on the EAC. In addition, the
representative from the private sector appointed by the President to serve on the
Regional Council in an ex‐officio, non‐voting capacity shall also serve on the EAC in an
ex‐officio, non‐voting capacity. Appointments by the President to a position on the EAC
shall be for approximate one (1) year terms, and such appointments shall expire upon
the adjournment of the next regular meeting of the General Assembly.
(2) Meetings: The EAC shall generally meet at least once a month and in accordance with the
Regional Council Policy Manual, except that the EAC may decide not to meet upon the call
of the EAC chair after consultation with the Executive Director or his designee.
(3) Duties:
(a) Subject to any limitations that may be established by the General Assembly
and/or the Regional Council, the EAC is authorized to make decisions and take
actions that are binding upon the Association if the President or the Executive
Director determine that such decisions or actions are necessary prior to the next
regular meeting of the Regional Council.
(b) Subject to the policies of the Regional Council, the EAC shall be responsible for:
(1) developing policy recommendations to the Regional Council on
administration, human resources, budgets, finance, operations,
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communications, or any other matter specifically referred by the Regional
Council; and (2) negotiating and approving an Annual Work Plan with the
Executive Director, which shall be subject to ratification by the Regional Council.
The Executive Director’s Annual Work Plan shall be effective the first day of July
of the calendar year. The EAC shall be responsible for performing the annual
evaluation of the Executive Director’s performance and for making
recommendations to the Regional Council regarding the Employment
Agreement of the Executive Director. The EAC shall complete its annual
evaluation of the Executive Director’s performance no later than the regularly
scheduled June meeting of the Regional Council.
(c) The powers and duties of the EAC shall include such other duties as the Regional
Council may delegate.
(4) Voting: A quorum shall be one‐third (1/3) of the representatives of the voting‐eligible
Regional Council members who are appointed and serving on the EAC. There shall be no
proxy votes and representatives must be present to vote. The affirmative vote of the
majority of the representatives of the voting‐eligible Regional Council members who
are appointed and serving on the EAC and voting with a quorum in attendance is
required for an action by the EAC except that an affirmative vote of a majority of all of
the representatives of the voting‐eligible Regional Council members serving on the EAC
when the EAC acting on behalf of the Regional Council is required to make decisions or
take actions that are binding upon the Association with regard to the annual budget;
the hiring, removal, compensation and benefits of the Executive Director; and the salary
classification levels for employees of the Association.
D. Legislative/Communications and Membership Committee
(1) Membership: Representatives of voting‐eligible Regional Council members serving on
the Regional Council may serve on the Legislative/Communications and Membership
Committee (LCMC). Appointments to the LCMC shall be made by the President for
approximate one (1) year terms that expire at the adjournment of the next regular
meeting of the General Assembly. The President shall appoint the chair and vice chair of
the LCMC. All representatives appointed to the LCMC by the President shall have full
voting rights.
(2) Meetings: The LCMC shall generally meet once a month and in accordance with the
Regional Council Policy Manual, except that the LCMC may decide not to meet upon the
call of the LCMC chair after consultation with the Executive Director or his designee.
(3) Duties:
(a) The Legislative, Communications and Membership Committee shall be
responsible for developing recommendations to the Regional Council regarding
legislative and telecommunications matters; providing policy direction for the
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agency’s marketing communications strategy, outreach issues/materials and
electronic communications systems; reviewing sponsorship opportunities
whose cost will exceed $5,000; and promoting agency membership.
(b) The duties of the LCMC shall include other such duties as the Regional Council
may delegate.
(4) Quorum and Voting: A quorum of the LCMC shall be one‐third (1/3) of the
representatives of voting‐eligible Regional Council members serving on the LCMC. There
shall be no proxy votes and representatives must be present to vote. The affirmative
vote of a majority of the voting‐eligible Regional Council members serving on the LCMC
and voting with a quorum in attendance is required for an action by the LCMC.
E. Policy Committees
(1) Membership:
(a) The Policy Committees may include as voting committee members the
following: representatives of voting‐eligible Regional Council members serving
on the Regional Council; one (1) representative from the California Department
of Transportation; local government elected representatives from each of the
general purpose subregional organizations as established under Article
V(A)(1)(a)(5) of these Bylaws; and one (1) representative who is a general
purpose local elected official and duly appointed board member from an agency
with which the Association has a statutory or Memorandum of Understanding
relationship.
(b) The Policy Committees may include ex‐officio (non‐voting) committee members
who shall be representatives from regional and subregional single purpose
public agencies and other voting and ex‐offico (non‐voting) committee members
as approved by the Regional Council.
(c) Representatives of the CTCs, the Tribal Government Regional Planning Board,
TCA and the Air Districts serving on the Regional Council as well as the Public
Transportation Representative on the Regional Council may be appointed as
voting committee members of one of the Policy Committees.
(d) All committee members (voting and ex‐officio) of SCAG’s Policy Committees
shall be required to file Statement of Economic Interests forms and comply with
all SCAG policies regarding conflict‐of‐interest, harassment, discrimination and
other matters as described in the Regional Council Policy Manual.
(2) Appointments to Policy Committee:
(a) The President shall appoint all interested and available representatives of
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voting‐eligible Regional Council members who serve on the Regional Council to
one (1) of the Policy Committees as voting committee members for
approximate two (2) year terms that will expire at the adjournment of the
second regular meeting of the General Assembly following the appointment. In
making such appointments, the President shall, to the extent practicable,
appoint an equal number of voting committee members to each Policy
Committee taking into consideration regional representation, geographical
balance, diversity of views and other factors deemed appropriate by the
President.
(b) The President may appoint to one (1) of the Policy Committees as voting
committee members representatives of public agencies that have a statutory or
Memorandum of Understanding relationship with SCAG. The representatives
shall be appointed for approximate two (2) year terms that will expire at the
adjournment of the second regular meeting of the General Assembly following
each appointment. All such appointments will be in response to a written
request from each of the governing boards of the agencies. Appointments shall
be limited to one (1) representative from each public agency. In making such
appointments, the President shall consider regional representation.
(c) The President shall appoint ex‐officio (non‐voting) committee members to the
Policy Committees representing the business sector, labor, higher education
and community groups upon the recommendation of one of the respective
Policy Committees and approval by the Regional Council. The term of each such
ex‐officio committee member shall expire at the adjournment of the next regular
meeting of the General Assembly, however, each such ex‐officio committee
member may be re‐appointed by a future SCAG President.
(d) The President may appoint to one (1) Policy Committee as a voting committee
member one (1) elected representative from each of the subregional
organizations described in Article V E.(1)(a) of these Bylaws. Each such
appointment shall be for an approximate two (2) year term that shall expire at
the adjournment of the second regular meeting of the General Assembly
following the appointment.
(e) The President may appoint to the Policy Committees as voting committee
members additional local government elected representatives from each of the
subregional organizations identified in Article V E.(1)(a) of these Bylaws that has
at least four (4) Districts. One (1) additional local government elected
representative for each District in excess of three (3) Districts may be appointed
by the President. The governing boards of each of the subregional organizations
shall nominate the additional representatives to be considered by the President
for appointment. In making the appointments, the President shall consider,
among other things, regional representation. Each such appointment shall be
for an approximate two (2) year term that shall expire at the adjournment of
the second regular meeting of the General Assembly following the appointment.
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(f) In addition to the appointment of the representative of the Tribal Government
Regional Planning Board, the President may also appoint, with the consent of
the Tribal Government Regional Planning Board, additional representatives to
each Policy Committee such that the Tribal Government Regional Planning
Board may have two (2) voting committee members on each Policy Committee.
Such representative shall be locally elected Tribal Council members from the
federally recognized Indian Nations within the SCAG Region. Each of these
additional appointments shall be for approximate two (2) year terms that shall
expire at the adjournment of the second regular meeting of the General
Assembly following the appointments.
(g) In order to facilitate participation by member cities of the Association, the
President may make at‐large appointments of local elected officials from cities
that are not otherwise represented on a Policy Committee; provided, however,
that the President shall only make such at‐large appointments in response to
written requests from such cities and may make no more than six at‐large
appointments for each Policy Committee. The term of an at‐large representative
on a Policy Committee shall be limited to the remainder of the term of the
President except that the local elected official may continue to serve on the
Policy Committee if its respective city council approve his or her re‐appointment
and the next SCAG President authorizes the re‐appointment. Local elected
officials serving in an at‐large capacity on a Policy Committee shall be voting
committee members.
(h) To implement and advance the Association’s commitment to justice, equity,
diversity and inclusion, and to increase the representation of people of color
and low‐income communities in regional policy conversations, the seven (7)
County representatives (i.e., Supervisors) to the Regional Council may each
appoint one (1) local elected official, from a voting‐eligible Member of the
Association that has a Community of Concern (as defined below) located within
the Member’s boundaries, to serve on a Policy Committee. A County
representative to the Regional Council making such an appointment shall notify
SCAG staff of the appointment in writing. Within ten (10) business days of a
County representative’s notice making such an appointment, the President shall
place the appointed local elected official on one of the Policy Committees. A
local elected official appointed pursuant to this provision shall serve for a term
of approximately two (2) years, commencing on the date the local elected
official is placed on a Policy Committee by the President and expiring at the
adjournment of the second regular meeting of the General Assembly following
date the person is placed on the Policy Committee. Appointments to Policy
Committees pursuant to this provision shall be limited to one (1) representative
from each County except that Los Angeles County shall be permitted to have
two representatives (one for each County representative to the Regional
Council). As used in this Article V.E(2)(h), the term “Community of Concern”
shall have the meaning given in SCAG’s most recently adopted Regional
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Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy.
(3) Meetings: The Policy Committees shall generally meet at least once a month and in
accordance with the Regional Council Policy Manual, except that the Policy Committees
may decide not to meet upon the call of the respective Policy Committee Chair after
consultation with the Executive Director or his designee.
(4) Quorum and Voting: A quorum of a Policy Committee shall be one‐third of the voting
committee members. There shall be no proxy votes and representatives must be
present to vote. The affirmative vote of the majority of the voting committee members
of a Policy Committee voting with a quorum in attendance is required for an action by
a Policy Committee.
(5) Duties of the Transportation Committee (TC): The Transportation Committee shall
study and provide policy recommendations to the Regional Council relative to
challenges and opportunities, programs and other matters, which pertain to the
regional issues of mobility and accessibility, including, but not limited to all modes of
surface transportation, transportation system preservation and system management,
regional aviation, regional goods movement, transportation finance as well as
transportation control measures.
(6) Duties of the Energy and Environment Committee (EEC): The Energy and Environment
Committee shall study and provide policy recommendations to the Regional Council
relative to challenges and opportunities, programs and other matters, which pertain to
the regional issues of energy and the environment. EEC shall also be responsible for
reviewing and providing policy recommendations to the Regional Council on matters
pertaining to environmental compliance.
(7) Duties of the Community, Economic and Human Development Committee (CEHD): The
Community, Economic and Human Development Committee shall study and provide policy
recommendations to the Regional Council relative to challenges and opportunities,
programs and other matters which pertain to the regional issues of community, economic
and human development, housing and growth. CEHD shall also receive information regarding
projects, plans and programs of regional significance for determinations of consistency and
conformity with applicable regional plans.
F. Joint Policy Committee Meetings: The duties of the Policy Committees are specified in
subsections (5), (6) and (7) above. To the extent that there are matters which are within the
scope of review of more than one Policy Committee, the respective Policy Committees shall meet
as a Joint Committee to consider the matters and provide unified policy recommendations to
the Regional Council, if applicable. At the discretion of the President, the President or the chair
of one of the Policy Committees shall preside over a Joint Policy Committee meeting. A quorum
of a Joint Policy Committee meeting shall be one‐third of the combined voting membership of
the Policy Committees. There shall be no proxy votes and a voting member must be present to
vote. The affirmative vote of a majority of the combined voting members of the Policy
Committees voting with a quorum of the Joint Policy Committee in attendance is required for an
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action by the Joint Policy Committee.
G. Other Committees: Except as may be limited or restricted elsewhere is these Bylaws, the
President is authorized to appoint representatives of Regional Council members serving on the
Regional Council to SCAG committees, ad hoc committees, subcommittees, or task forces to
study specific problems, programs, or other matters which the Regional Council or General
Assembly have approved for study and also to appoint new members or re‐appoint prior
members to any SCAG committee, ad hoc committee, subcommittee or task force. The President
is also authorized to appoint representatives of Regional Council members serving on the
Regional Council to governing boards of other agencies, districts, commissions, and authorities
as representatives of the Association. If no such representatives are available for such
appointment, the President may appoint an elected official not on the Regional Council to
represent the Association. Elected officials appointed to represent the Association who are not
then serving on the Regional Council shall serve as ex‐officio representatives to the Regional
Council without the right to vote. Terms of appointment of representatives serving on the
Regional Council and other elected officials to governing boards of other agencies, districts,
commissions, and authorities shall be consistent with the term of office of the appointing
President.
H. Emerging Technologies Committee: Serving as a permanent advisory committee to the
Regional Council and the Policy Committees, the Emerging Technologies Committee (ETC) will
research and identity new and emerging technologies that may play a role in all beneficial areas
throughout the region, including transportation planning and improving the region’s
transportation system. Members serving on the Regional Council and Policy Committees may
serve on the ETC. In addition, ex‐officio, non‐voting members to the ETC may be appointed by
the President. Appointments to the ETC shall be made by the President for approximate one (1)
year terms that expire at the adjournment of the next regular meeting of the General
Assembly. The President shall appoint the chair and vice chair of the ETC. All representatives
appointed to the ETC by the President shall have full voting rights.
(1) Meetings: The ETC shall meet as frequently as needed upon the call of the ETC chair
after consultation with the Executive Director or his designee.
(2) Quorum and Voting: A quorum of the ETC shall be one‐third (1/3) of the members
serving on the ETC. There shall be no proxy votes and representatives must be present
to vote. The affirmative vote of a majority of the voting‐eligible members serving on the
ETC and voting with a quorum in attendance is required for an action by the ETC.
ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS, DUTIES, ELECTIONS AND VACANCIES
A. Officer Positions: Officers of the Association shall consist of a President, a First Vice‐ President,
Second Vice‐President, Immediate Past President and a Secretary‐Treasurer. The Association’s
President, First Vice‐President, and Second Vice‐President shall be elected annually by the
Regional Council, prior to the annual regular meeting of the General Assembly, from among its
membership as set forth below. The Executive Director of the Association shall serve as the
Secretary‐Treasurer of the Association, but shall have no vote in the Association.
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B. Nominating Committee and Candidate Replacements: Officers of the Association, except the
Secretary‐Treasurer, shall be elected from a recommended list of candidates, one for each
office, which shall be prepared by a Nominating Committee and submitted to the Regional
Council for review and action. The Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the President
and shall be composed of seven (7) representatives of Regional Council members who
collectively represent the six (6) counties within the SCAG Region, with at least one (1) member
being a county representative. All individuals serving on the Nominating Committee shall be
voting members. Individuals serving on the Nominating Committee shall serve from the date of
their appointment until the adjournment of the next regular meeting of the General Assembly.
The Immediate Past President shall serve as the chair of the Nominating Committee. The
Nominating Committee shall consider only those candidates that meet the minimum eligibility
requirements set forth below in Article VI C of these Bylaws and any other requirements that
may be established by the Regional Council. A quorum of the Nominating Committee shall be a
majority of its membership. Proxy voting is not allowed and members must be present to vote.
The affirmative votes of a majority of those Nominating Committee members voting with a
quorum in attendance shall be required for any action by the Nominating Committee.
In the event that prior to the annual meeting of the General Assembly, a candidate for President
or First Vice‐President who has been approved by the Nominating Committee or elected by the
Regional Council but not yet ratified by the General Assembly no longer satisfies the minimum
eligibility requirements of Article V C., the candidate for First Vice‐ President shall be deemed
the candidate for President and the candidate for Second Vice‐ President shall be deemed the
candidate for First Vice‐President, provided that the applicable candidates are agreeable to the
change.
In the event that prior to the annual General Assembly meeting, a candidate for Second Vice‐
President who has been approved by the Nominating Committee or elected by Regional
Council, but not yet ratified by the General Assembly no longer satisfies the minimum eligibility
requirements of Article V C. or if other candidate vacancies exist for any reason after the
approval(s) by the Nominating Committee or the election(s) by the Regional Council, the
Regional Council shall fill the vacant candidate position(s) with individual or individuals who
meet the minimum eligibility requirements of Article V C. The Nominating Committee may also
meet to review the list of candidates and make a recommendation to the Regional Council
regarding the new candidate for Second Vice‐President or for any other vacant candidate
positions if there is sufficient time before the annual meeting of the General Assembly in which
to schedule both a meeting of the Nominating Committee and the Regional Council.
C. Minimum Eligibility Requirements: The following minimum eligibility requirements must be met
in order for an individual to be considered by the Nominating Committee as a candidate for an
officer position in the Association.
(1) At the time of the application, the potential candidate must be a Regional Council
member who is a representative of a voting‐eligible Member of the Association, the TCA
representative, the Tribal Government Regional Planning Board representative, the Air
District representative or the Public Transportation Representative and who has served
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on a Policy Committee and/or the Regional Council (in any combination, except as
provided in this subsection) for at least 24 continuous months from when first
appointed to the Policy Committee and/or Regional Council or from when elected to
serve on the Regional Council through a District election; provided, however, that at
least 12 months of the potential candidate’s service must be as a Regional Council
member. A potential candidate’s concurrent service as a member of both a Policy
Committee and the Regional Council shall count only once towards satisfying the 24‐
month eligibility requirement.
(2) The potential candidate must be actively involved with SCAG.
(3) The potential candidate must be a local elected official from a SCAG member county,
city, TCA, Air District or CTC, the Public Transportation Representative, or a locally
elected Tribal Council member from a federally recognized Indian Nation.
(4) Term limits will not prevent the potential candidate from serving a full term in the
respective officer position.
(5) A completed nomination application must be submitted to the Association by the
appropriate deadline by either the potential candidate or a colleague on the Regional
Council.
D. Election by Regional Council and Ratification by General Assembly: The names of the
candidates for each officer position recommended by the Nominating Committee shall be
submitted to the Regional Council for consideration and action at least one (1) month prior to
the annual meeting of the General Assembly. The Nominating Committee shall recommend one
candidate to the Regional Council for each officer position (except Secretary‐Treasurer). If the
Nominating Committee cannot agree on one candidate to recommend to the Regional Council
for an officer position, all candidates for that officer position who satisfied the minimum
eligibility requirements identified in Article V C. shall be presented to the Regional Council. The
Regional Council may also consider and elect for any officer position individuals who are
nominated directly at a Regional Council meeting as part of the election process. New Officers
shall take office after the ratification of the General Assembly and upon the adjournment of the
General Assembly meeting.
E. Officer Position Vacancies: A vacancy shall immediately occur in the office of the President, First
Vice‐ President, Second Vice‐President or Immediate Past President upon the resignation or death
of the person holding such office, or upon the person holding such office ceasing to be a local
elected official or if required by federal or state statutes or regulations, or if the appointment as a
representative of a Member of the Association, the TCA, the Air Districts, Tribal Government
Regional Planning Board or as the Public Transportation Representative of the person holding the
office is rescinded by the legislative body(ies) responsible for the appointment or in response to a
no confidence vote by a District undertaken in accordance with the District Representative Election
Procedures in the Regional Council Policy Manual. Such a no confidence vote shall only be
undertaken in response to a resolution passed by all cities in the District that are voting eligible
members of the Association. Upon the occurrence of a vacancy in the office of President, First Vice‐
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President, or Second Vice‐ President, the vacancy shall be filled for the balance of an unexpired term
in order of succession by elevating the next remaining Officer to such position, and the President
may call for a Special Election to fill the unexpired term of the office of Second Vice‐President. Such
second Vice‐President shall be selected from a list of candidates which shall be prepared by a
Nominating Committee structured in accordance with the provisions of Article VI, Section B. In the
event of such a Special Election the name of a nominee shall be submitted by the Nominating
Committee to the Regional Council for action. If elected, the new Second Vice‐President shall take
office upon adjournment of that meeting of the Regional Council that included the Special Election.
Upon the occurrence of a vacancy in the position of the Immediate Past President, the next most
immediate and available Past President of SCAG still serving as representative to the Regional Council
shall fill the position and serve for the balance of the unexpired term.
F. Representatives to Regional Council Eligible for Officer Positions: All representatives to the
Regional Council from Members of the Association including the CTCs and the representatives
of the Tribal Government Regional Planning Board, TCA and the Air Districts serving on the
Regional Council as well as the Public Transportation Representative are eligible to be elected
by the Regional Council as Officers of the Association.
G. Presiding Officer: The President of the Association shall be the presiding officer of the Regional
Council and of the General Assembly. The First Vice‐President shall act as the presiding officer
in his/her absence. The Second Vice‐President, followed by the Immediate Past President, shall
act as the presiding officer in the absence of both of the above officers.
H. Duties of Secretary‐Treasurer: The Secretary‐Treasurer shall maintain a record of all Association
proceedings, maintain custody of all Association funds, and otherwise perform the usual duties of
such office.
ARTICLE VII – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director shall be the chief administrative officer of the Association. The powers and
duties of the Executive Director are as follows.
A. Affairs of the Association: Subject to the authority of the General Assembly and the Regional
Council, to administer the affairs of the Association including, but not limited to, oversight and
approval of the Personnel Rules, Procurement Manual and Accounting Manual of the
Association.
B. Employees: Consistent with all applicable personnel policies, procedures and salary
classifications, to appoint, direct, discipline, remove and set the compensation and benefits of
all other employees of the Association.
C. Budget: Annually to prepare and present a proposed Association budget and Overall Work Plan
budget to the Regional Council and to control the approved budgets.
D. Secretary‐Treasurer: To serve as Secretary‐Treasurer of the Association.
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E. Meetings: To attend the meetings of the General Assembly, the Regional Council and the EAC.
F. Other Duties: To perform such other duties as the General Assembly or the Regional Council or
the Regional Council Policy Manual may require.
G. Metropolitan Planning Organization: To ensure compliance with the Association’s
responsibilities as a metropolitan planning organization as outlined in 23 U.S.C.A. § 134 et seq.,
and as may be amended from time to time.
ARTICLE VIII ‐ FINANCES
A. Fiscal Year: The fiscal year of the Association shall commence on July 1.
B. Budget Submission and Adoption: The Association budget shall be submitted by the Executive
Director to the Regional Council. The Regional Council shall adopt an Association budget at least
30 days prior the Annual Meeting. The Association budget and assessment schedule shall be
adopted by the General Assembly at the Annual Meeting. Notwithstanding any provision of the
agreement establishing the Association, any member that cannot pay its assessment therefore
because of any applicable law or charter provision, or other lack of ability to appropriate or pay
the same, may add such assessment to its assessment for the next full fiscal year. The budget
for each year shall provide the necessary funds with which to obtain and maintain the requisite
liability and worker’s compensation insurance to fully protect each of the signatory parties
hereto, and such insurance shall be so obtained and maintained.
C. Annual Membership Dues Assessment: Each year, upon adoption of the Association budget,
the General Assembly shall fix an annual membership dues assessment for all Members of the
Association, Advisory Members of the Association and Regional Council members in amounts
sufficient to provide the funds required by the Association budget and shall advise the legislative
body of each Member, Advisory Member or Regional Council member thereof on or before the
first regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting within thirty (30) days of the date of the
General Assembly regular meeting of such year. Absent any other decision regarding
membership dues assessments by the General Assembly, the annual membership dues
assessment will be adjusted by the most recent year over year change in the Consumer Price
Index – All Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles – Riverside – Orange County, California area,
with a minimum of one per cent (1%) and using as a base for the assessment calculation the amount
assessed in the previous assessment year. The annual membership dues assessment shall be
determined in accordance with the formula set out in Article VIII D. of these Bylaws.
If a Member of the Association or an Advisory Member of the Association or a Regional Council
member is unable to pay its annual membership dues assessment for any of the reasons cited in
Article VIII B. of these Bylaws and if a Member (but not an Advisory Member or Regional Council
member) is unable or unwilling to add its dues assessment to its assessment for the next full fiscal
year, the Regional Council, for not more than one (1) year at a time, may defer, waive, or reduce
payment of the annual membership dues assessment for a Member, an Advisory Member or a
Regional Council member. Similarly, the Executive Director may authorize reduced payment of the
annual membership dues assessment for a Member, an Advisory Member or a Regional Council
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member by no more than ten (10%) for not more than one (1) year at a time based upon
documented financial hardship. In taking any of the actions above, the Regional Council shall adjust
the Association budget to provide a balanced Association budget reflecting any of the above actions.
Any action of the Regional Council deferring, waiving, or reducing the payment of the annual dues
shall be reported at the following General Assembly meeting. In addition, if the Regional Council
waives the annual membership dues assessment for a Member of the Association, or an Advisory
Member of the Association or a Regional Council member, the Regional Council shall consider, at the
same time and decide, on a case‐by‐case basis, whether the Official Representative of the Member
or Advisory Member shall have the right to vote at the General Assembly and whether the
representative of the Member, Advisory Member or Regional Council member can continue to vote
on the Regional Council or any committee or subcommittee of the Association, serve in a leadership
position, receive a stipend or have any other membership rights or privileges restricted during the
period when the annual dues have been waived.
If the Regional Council decides to waive the annual membership dues assessment for a Member
of the Association and also decides to suspend the voting rights of the Member for the period
when the dues assessment is waived and if the representative of the Member serving on the
Regional Council represents a multi‐city District, the position of District representative shall be
vacated by the action of the Regional Council and the vacancy shall be filled through a special
election in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Regional Council Policy Manual.
Any Member of the Association, Advisory Member of the Association or Regional Council
member that fails to pay its annual membership dues assessment, or, in the case of a Member,
fails to announce its intention to add its assessment to the assessment for the next fiscal year or
fails to seek a deferral or waiver or reduction of its assessment by January 1 of the July 1 – June
30 fiscal year shall be considered to have withdrawn from the Association and will cease to be
a Member, Advisory Member or Regional Council member effective January 1. The Executive
Director or his designee shall endeavor to provide written notices of annual membership dues
assessment delinquencies in December of each fiscal year.
D. Methods of Assessment:
Member Cities and Counties and Tribal Governments: Each member county and each member
city, based on its total population, shall pay, as part of its total annual assessment, the following
fixed basic assessment:
COUNTIES CITIES
Total Population Base Population Base
Up to 249,999
3,500
Up to 9,999
$ 100
250,000 – 1,099,999 10,000 10,000 – 24,999 250
1,100,000 – 1,999,999 15,000 25,000 – 99,999 500
2,000,000 – 3,999,999 25,000 100,000 – 499,000 750
4,000,000 up 35,000 500,000 –999,999 1,000
1,000,000 up 1,250
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For purposes of the annual assessment each federally recognized Indian Nation in the SCAG
Region that becomes an Advisory Member of the Association shall be treated as a member city.
The remainder of the total annual dues assessment to be borne by the member counties shall be
charged to and paid by said member counties in proportion that the population of
unincorporated portions of each bear to the total regional population. The remainder of the
total annual assessment to be borne by the member cities shall be charged to and paid by said
member cities in the proportion that the population of each bears to the total regional
population. The computation of the shares of said total annual assessments as above provided
shall be based upon the respective populations of the counties and cities as determined by the
State Controller in making the most recent allocation to cities and counties pursuant to the Motor
Vehicle License Fee Law, or based upon population data from the State Department of Finance in
the event that the State Controller data is not available. For a member city newly incorporated
pursuant to California Government Code Section 57176, the total annual assessment for the first
five (5) years following incorporation shall be based upon such city’s actual population as defined
under California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 11005.3(d).
If any county or city was not a Member of the Association at the time the latest assessment was
fixed and shall become a Member of the Association thereafter, an assessment shall be payable
by such county or city to the Association upon becoming a Member in a sum based upon the
current county or city per capita rate, as the case may be, prorated from the date of establishing
membership until the July 1 following the next annual meeting of the General Assembly after
such date. Notwithstanding the previous provisions of this Article VIII, no rebates or
adjustments shall be made among the existing member counties and/or cities if such additional
assessments shall be received from new Members. Notwithstanding the previous provisions of
this Section, no regular dues assessment of any county or city shall exceed twenty percent (20%)
of the total assessment for any annual assessment period.
CTCs: Each CTC shall pay a fixed annual assessment based on total population, using the
following assessment table:
Total Population Annual Assessment
Up to 249,000 $ 3,500
250,000‐1,099,999 $ 10,000
1,100,000‐1,999,000 $ 15,000
2,000,000‐3,999,999 $ 25,000
More than 4,000,000 $ 35,000
TCA, the Air Districts and the Public Transportation Representative: TCA shall pay an annual
assessment of $10,000. The annual assessment for a representative from the Air Districts on the
Regional Council shall be $10,000 to be paid in a manner agreed upon by the five (5) Air Districts
within the SCAG Region. There is no required assessment for the Public Transportation
Representative on the Regional Council.
E. Annual Audit: The Regional Council shall cause an annual external audit of the financial affairs
of the Association to be made by a certified public accountant at the end of each fiscal year. The
Regional Council shall employ a certified public account of its choosing. The Regional Council
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shall also establish an Audit Committee to provide oversight of the annual external audit. The
members of Audit Committee shall be comprised of members of the Regional Council and serve
for one (1) year terms. The First Vice‐President shall be a member of the Audit Committee and
the Second Vice‐President shall serve as the chair of the Audit Committee for one (1) year. The
audit report shall be made to Association member cities and counties.
F. Indemnification for Tort Liability: In contemplation of the provisions of Section 895.2 of the
Government Code of the State of California imposing certain tort liability jointly upon public
entities solely by reason of such entities being parties to an agreement as defined in Section 895
of said code, the Members of the Association hereto as between themselves, pursuant to the
authorization contained in Sections 895.4 and 895.6 of said code, will each assume the full
liability imposed upon it, or any of its officers, agents or employees by law for injury caused by
a negligent or wrongful act or omission occurring in the performance of this agreement to the
same extent that such liability would be imposed in the absence of Section 895.2 of said code. To
achieve the above stated purpose each Member of the Association indemnifies and holds harmless
any other Member of the Association for any loss, cost or expense that may be imposed upon such
other Member of the Association solely by virtue of said Section 895.2. The rules set forth in Civil
Code Section 2778 are hereby made a part of these Bylaws.
G. Debts, Liabilities and Obligations of the Association: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
7 of said Joint Powers Agreement by which this Association is formed, no contract, employment,
debt, liability or obligation of the Association shall be binding upon or obligate any Member of
this Association without the express written request or consent of such Member and only to the
extent so requested or consented to; nor shall the Association have the authority or the power
to bind any member by contract, employment, debt, liability, or obligation made or incurred by
it without the written request or consent of such Member, and then only to such extent as so
requested or consented to in writing.
H. Depositaries and Investments: In addition to the depositary and the disbursing officer as
specified in Section 7 of the Joint Powers Agreement, the Regional Council may authorize
additional depositaries and those authorized to disburse the Association’s funds, and may
specify the terms and conditions pertaining thereto.
ARTICLE IX – STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The Southern California Association of Governments shall be an agency established by a joint powers
agreement among the members pursuant to Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 5, of the Government Code
of the State of California and shall have the powers vested in the Association by State or Federal law,
the Joint Powers Agreement, or these Bylaws. The Association shall not have the power of eminent
domain, or the power to levy taxes.
ARTICLE X – VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL
Any Member of the Association, Advisory Member of the Association or Regional Council member
may, at any time, withdraw from the Association providing, however, that the intent to withdraw
must be stated in the form of a resolution enacted by the legislative body of the agency wishing to
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withdraw. Such resolution of intent to withdraw from the Association must be given to the
Association by the withdrawing agency at least 30 days prior to the effective date of withdrawal. The
withdrawing agency shall not be entitled to a refund of the annual assessment paid to the Association.
ARTICLE XI – BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE AND AMENDMENTS
The Bylaws and any amendments thereto are subject to the approval of the General Assembly.
Amendments to these Bylaws may be proposed by an Official Representative, the Executive Director,
the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee and the Regional Council.
If proposed by an Official Representative, the amendment shall be submitted to the Association by a
deadline established by the Association that is subject to waiver by the SCAG President or Executive
Director but which in all cases must be at least forty‐five (45) days prior to the regular meeting of the
General Assembly for assignment and consideration by the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee.
The Bylaws and Resolutions Committee shall be appointed by the President and composed of twelve
(12) representatives of Members of the Association serving on the Regional Council, with at least one
(1) representative from each county in the SCAG Region and with at least two (2) representatives
being county representatives. The representatives serving on the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee
shall have terms that commence on the date of their appointment and extend to the adjournment of
the next regular meeting of the General Assembly. A quorum of the Bylaws and Resolutions
Committee shall be a majority of its membership. Proxy voting is not allowed and members must be
present to vote. The affirmative votes of a majority of those Bylaws and Resolutions Committee
members voting shall be required for any action by the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee. The
Second Vice‐President shall serve as the chair of the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee.
Except for amendments proposed by the Regional Council, all proposed amendments to the Bylaws
shall be considered by the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee, and thereafter, by the Regional
Council: except, however, amendments proposed by the Executive Director or his designee that are
not recommended by the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee shall not be sent to the Regional
Council. All amendments proposed by an Official Representative, and all amendments proposed by
the Bylaws and Resolution Committee or the Executive Director or his designee that are
recommended by the Regional Council along with amendments proposed by the Regional Council,
shall be forwarded to the Official Representative of each General Assembly member at least twenty‐
one (21) days prior to the regular meeting of the General Assembly at which such proposed
amendments will be voted upon.
An affirmative vote of a majority of the Official Representatives or Alternates of the General Assembly
voting‐eligible Members of the Association present and voting with a quorum in attendance is
required to adopt an amendment to these Bylaws. If, within sixty (60) days after the adoption of any
amendment, one‐third (1/3) or more of the Official Representatives protest such amendment by filing
a written protest with the Executive Director, the adoption of such amendment shall be suspended
until the next meeting of the General Assembly when the amendment shall again be taken up for
consideration and vote.
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Notwithstanding any provision of the agreement establishing the Association, Article V ‐ A‐4(b) and
the Article VIII A, B, and E of said Bylaws shall not be changed except with the concurrence of the
legislative body of each signatory party to said agreement which has not then withdrawn from the
Association.
ARTICLE XII – EFFECTIVE DATE
These Bylaws shall go into effect immediately upon the effective date of the agreement establishing
the Association.
ARTICLE XIII – HIRING PROHIBITION
No individual who is or was an Official Representative or Alternate on SCAG’s General Assembly or is
or was a representative of a Member of the Association or of an Advisory Member of the Association
or of a Regional Council member serving on the Regional Council or is or was a member of any of
SCAG’s Policy Committees shall be eligible for compensated employment with SCAG for a period of
one (1) year after the individual’s last day of service in any of the SCAG positions described in this
Article.
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Bylaws adopted by the Joint County‐City SCAG Committee:
March 27, 1964
Bylaws amended by the SCAG General Assembly:
February 24, 1966
November 4, 1966
February 24, 1967
February 18, 1970
September 24, 1970
February 16, 1973
September 12, 1974
February 27, 1975
March 8, 1977
October 6, 1977
March 3, 1978
October 6, 1978
March 16, 1979
October 2, 1980
April 29, 1982
April 26, 1984
January 29, 1987
March 21, 1989
March 22, 1990
April 21, 1991
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February 27, 1992
March 12, 1993
March 4, 1994
March 3, 1995
July 3, 1996
October 9, 1997
April 16, 1998
September 3, 1998
April 8, 1999
April 6, 2000
May 1, 2003
September 4, 2003
May 4, 2004
May 5, 2005
May 4, 2006
May 3, 2007
May 8, 2008
May 7, 2009
May 6, 2010
May 5, 2011
April 5, 2012
June 7, 2012
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May 2, 2013
May 1, 2014
May 7, 2015
May 5, 2016
May 4, 2017
May 3, 2018
May 2, 2019
May 6, 2021
May 5, 2022
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September 5, 2024
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
Regional Council
Policy Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Article I
Code of Conduct
3
Article II
Complaints Alleging Violations of the Code of Conduct
7
Article III
Conflict of Interest
8
Article IV
Composition, Attendance and Policies for the Regional Council, Policy Committees
and other SCAG Subcommittees and Task Forces
12
Article V
District Representative Appointments, Election Procedures and No Confidence
Votes
15
Article VI
The Ralph M. Brown Act: Requirements and SCAG Policies
19
Article VII
Rules of Procedure for the Conduct of Meetings
24
Article VIII
Stipends and Expense Reimbursements
32
Article IX
Approval and Reporting Thresholds and Delegation of Approval Authority
38
Article X
California Public Records Act
40
Appendices:
A. SCAG District Representative Election Procedures 42
B. Summary of SCAG’s Rules of Order 45
C. Rosenberg’s Rules of Order 47
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INTRODUCTION
Although the Regional Council Policy Manual has been updated several times, this Amended
and Restated Policy Manual (herein “Policy Manual”) is the first comprehensive update since the
Policy Manual was adopted in 2007. The original version of the Policy Manual incorporated various
policies that had been previously adopted by the Regional Council over the years. This update
reformats the existing policies and addresses new topics (e.g. the Public Records Act), eliminates
topics that are no longer relevant (e.g. Lapsing Fund Policy) and allows certain materials to become
stand‐alone documents (e.g. SCAG’s Strategic Plan). This updated Policy Manual is intended to be
a helpful tool for the Regional Council in its efforts to guide the SCAG organization in finding
solutions for issues facing the Southern California region.
After adoption by the Regional Council, the Policy Manual will be reviewed and updated on
an annual basis concurrent with the annual process that is undertaken for SCAG’s Bylaws. Unlike
the Bylaws, approval of changes to the Policy Manual will be by the Regional Council and not the
General Assembly.
Over the course of every year, the Regional Council may take actions to modify, eliminate or
create policies that relate to the materials contained in the Policy Manual. To the extent necessary
and to avoid confusion or misinterpretation, SCAG’s Executive Director or his/her designee may
make administrative changes to the Policy Manual to reflect such actions by the Regional Council
in advance of the Regional Council’s annual review and approval of any needed updates. Similarly,
SCAG’s Executive Director or his/her designee may make administrative changes to the Policy
Manual to reflect changes in federal or state laws or regulations.
This Policy Manual is intended to supplement SCAG’s Bylaws. In the event of inconsistencies
between the Bylaws and the Policy Manual, the Bylaws shall prevail.
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SCAG Vision
Southern California’s Catalyst for a Brighter Future.
SCAG Mission
To foster innovative regional solutions that improve the lives of Southern Californians through
inclusive collaboration, visionary planning, regional advocacy, information sharing and promoting
best practices.
SCAG Core Values
Be Open – Be accessible, candid, collaborative and transparent in the work we do.
Lead by Example – Commit to integrity and equity in working to meet the diverse needs of all
people and communities in our region.
Make an Impact – In all endeavors, effect positive and sustained outcomes that make our
region thrive.
Be Courageous –Have confidence that taking deliberate, bold and purposeful risks can yield
new and valuable benefits.
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ARTICLE I
CODE OF CONDUCT
This Code of Conduct establishes a set of expectations for all elected and appointed officials
and representatives who serve in the SCAG organization as Officers, Official Representatives and
Alternates to the General Assembly, representatives of Regional Council Members, District
Representatives, ex officio members of any SCAG body, and members of SCAG committees and task
forces (collectively, “SCAG Representatives”). This Code of Conduct embodies the Core Values of
SCAG that are identified in the Introduction to this Policy Manual. All SCAG Representatives are
expected to review, understand and comply with all aspects of this Code of Conduct and to avoid
any activities that would negatively affect SCAG or SCAG’s reputation. This Code of Conduct expands
upon and is not intended to supersede or contradict any federal, state or local laws or regulations
that address any of the matters addressed in this Article I.
A. Non‐Discrimination – SCAG is committed to respecting individual differences and expects all
SCAG Representatives to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to treat others with
respect and dignity. SCAG will not tolerate discrimination and will treat all individuals fairly without
regard to race, color, religious creed, political belief, age, national origin, gender, ancestry, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis
protected by law.
B. Anti‐Harassment – SCAG is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals
who work for, provide services to, or participate in the activities of SCAG are free of any type of
harassment (i.e. verbal, physical, visual, written or environmental) especially that based on or
associated with race, color, religious creed, political belief, national origin, gender, national origin,
ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation or
any legally protected characteristics. Verbal harassment includes, but is not limited to,
inappropriate or offensive remarks, slurs, and jokes; inappropriate comments regarding physical
appearance or attire; unwelcome flirting; demands for sexual favors; verbal abuse, threats;
bullying; and patronizing or ridiculing remarks. Physical harassment includes, but is not limited to,
inappropriate touching, assault, hazing, physical interference with free movement, leering,
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grabbing, and sexual gestures. Visual or written harassment includes, but is not limited to, the
display or circulation of offensive materials, posters, or reading materials, and the transmission of
offensive electronic messages or computer graphics. Environmental harassment includes, but is not
limited to, creating or contributing to a work or business environment that is permeated with
sexually‐orientated or discriminatory talk, innuendo, insults or abuse.
C. Prohibition against Retaliation – Retaliation against any individual because of his/her
opposition to actions that are contrary this Code of Conduct and especially to the Non
Discrimination and/or Anti‐Harassment policies of SCAG or because of the filing of a complaint,
provision of testimony or participation in a hearing or proceeding in connection with SCAG’s Non
Discrimination and Anti‐Harassment policies is strictly prohibited.
D. Limited Prohibition against Weapons – SCAG Representatives shall not bring, carry, store or
use any type of weapon on SCAG property or in a SCAG rented vehicle or in a personal vehicle while
on SCAG business unless in compliance with all applicable laws and applicable SCAG notifications.
E. Workplace Violence – Any SCAG Representative who makes threats, exhibits threatening
behavior or engages in violent acts at on SCAG property or at a venue hosting a SCAG event shall
be removed from the SCAG property or venue immediately and shall remain off of the SCAG
property or venue pending the outcome of a proper investigation and evaluation by SCAG.
F. Employment Matters – SCAG Representatives shall not provide employment references on
behalf of SCAG for former SCAG employees. Personal references are acceptable if provided without
any implication of SCAG endorsement and without the use of SCAG resources. Further, SCAG
Representatives shall not initiate employment recruitment, or participate in SCAG hiring activities
or decisions for any position (compensated or uncompensated), unless such action is specifically
requested and approved by SCAG’s Executive Director or Human Resources Manager.
G. Relatives of Elected Officials –To avoid concerns regarding conflicts–of‐interest and nepotism
while still allowing SCAG to attract and hire talented individuals who are also family members of
elected officials the following special hiring procedures for uncompensated and compensated
positions will apply for any son, daughter, stepchild, parent, sibling, grandchild, first cousin,
(including spouse/domestic partner of any of these identified relatives) or spouse/domestic partner
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of any SCAG Representative. The hiring process of any of the previously identified individuals must:
(1) Conform to SGAG’s standard hiring practices without any external or internal non‐standard
influence; (2) Include open disclosure and documentation of all relationships with elected officials
during all phases of the hiring process; and (3) Avoid any hiring actions that would result in a
functional reporting relationship between the elected official and the prospective new hire (i.e.
staff support to a committee chair) at the time of hiring. Failure to comply with the above
requirements may result in employment termination in accordance with the Personnel Rules of
SCAG.
H. Avoiding Physical Impairment – While participating in any SCAG activity or travelling to or
from such activity, all SCAG Representatives shall not be under the influence of any alcohol or drugs
to the extent that legal limits of alcohol or any drug are violated or to the extent that alcohol or a
drug impairs the safety and effectiveness of any of their actions. Possible side effects and
impairments associated with over‐the‐counter and prescription medications must also be
considered in connection with any SCAG activity.
I. Compliance with Conflict‐of‐Interest Policies of SCAG – SCAG Representatives shall remain
cognizant of and comply with SCAG’s Conflict‐of‐Interest Policies and all related federal and state
statutes and regulations.
J. Professionalism – SCAG Representatives are expected to maintain a professional and
productive work environment at all times. SCAG is a public agency, using public funds and engaged
in activities that are intended to benefit the public. The public nature of SCAG should be reflected
in the conduct of all who represent SCAG.
K. SCAG Assets – All SCAG Representatives must use sound judgment in the care and use of
SCAG assets and in the expenditure of all funds controlled by SCAG. SCAG assets are obtained
through the expenditure of public funds and are intended for the benefit of the public and should
not be applied to personal matters.
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L. Confidentiality and Privacy Issues – SCAG Representatives may be provided with personal
information, financial information, legally protected information and other materials that must be
treated with care. All such information must be properly safeguarded, disclosed to appropriate
parties only when necessary and properly destroyed when no longer needed. Any uncertainties
regarding the personal or confidential nature of any materials should be discussed with SCAG’s
Manager of Human Resources or SCAG legal staff.
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ARTICLE II
COMPLAINTS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT*
Complaints alleging violations of the Code of Conduct by any SCAG Representative shall be
initially reviewed by the Executive Director or his/her designee, in consultation with SCAG’s legal
counsel, who shall make an initial inquiry to determine whether an investigation is warranted. If an
investigation is deemed warranted, any such investigation shall be performed by a neutral third‐party
investigator selected by the Executive Director or his/her designee in consultation with SCAG’s legal
counsel and conducted in compliance with applicable law (such as California’s Fair Employment and
Housing Act, Government Code § 12900 et seq.). To the extent permitted by law and to ensure the
integrity of an investigation, confidentiality and privacy will be considered during review and
investigation of a complaint. The prior sentence does not preclude the results of an investigation
from being shared with other persons such as the SCAG Representative being investigated and/or the
complainant, as determined by the President or Executive Director in consultation with SCAG’s legal
counsel. The results of an investigation shall be shared by the Executive Director or SCAG’s legal
counsel with the President (or if the President is alleged to have violated the Code of Conduct, then
with the 1st Vice President or next officer who is not implicated), and together may determine what
further action, if any, can or should be taken, including as appropriate, further reporting to SCAG
governing bodies for review or action.
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ARTICLE III
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
SCAG has adopted the conflict‐of‐interest policies described herein in order to provide a
comprehensive and clear set of rules for all SCAG Representatives. These policies are further
intended to ensure that all SCAG Representatives will be guided to act in the best interests of SCAG
rather than by personal interests. All of these policies collectively incorporate and supplement
existing state and federal conflict of interest laws and regulations.
A. Gift and Political Contribution Prohibitions and Limitations ‐ SCAG Representatives may
accept gifts and political contributions but only up to the limits established by state law and only
without violation of any state or federal conflict‐of‐interest rules and regulations.
B. Political Activities – As provided in state or federal law, no restrictions shall be applied to the
political activities of SCAG Representatives except that the following activities are prohibited: (1)
engaging in political activities at SCAG offices; (2) soliciting a political contribution from an
employee of SCAG unless the solicitation is part of a general solicitation to a significant segment of
the public; (3) promising or threatening any SCAG employee in connection with any personnel
action including promotion, demotion, change in compensation, etc. in exchange for the vote or
political action or inaction on behalf of any candidate or party.
C. SCAG Policy Statements ‐ All policy statements regarding SCAG originate from the General
Assembly or the Regional Council. No SCAG Representatives shall, in their official capacity, become
involved in political matters or lobbying activities which are contrary to, or conflict with, stated
SCAG policies or positions. Where a policy of SCAG is unclear or nonexistent, SCAG Representatives
must use discretion and judgment in making statements to avoid misrepresenting or misstating
current SCAG policies or positions.
D. Contract and Decision‐Making Prohibitions and Disqualifications
(1) In accordance with California Government Code Section 1090 et seq., SCAG Representatives
shall not participate in making any contract or type of agreement involving SCAG if they are
financially interested in the contract or agreement. To “participate in making a contract” includes
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decisions to create, modify, extend or renegotiate a contract. Most importantly, if an individual is
“financially interested” in a contract, Section 1090 prohibits the entire legislative body of which
that individual is a member from taking action on a contract in which said individual has a financial
interest. Thus if a representative of a Member of the Regional Council has a financial interest in a
contract, the Regional Council cannot consider or take action on that contract and it is not possible
for the representative to simply disqualify himself from any vote. For this reason, if SCAG
contracting staff or legal counsel determine that a representative of a Member of the Regional
Council has a financial interest in a bid or proposal for a contract, such bid or proposal will be
disqualified from consideration by SCAG. Determining financial interest questions can be
complicated and guidance from SCAG legal counsel should be obtained if any concerns exist
regarding the applicability of Government Code 1090 to a contract, proposal or bid.
(2) In accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 18.36 SCAG
Representatives shall not participate in the selection, or award or administration of a contract
supported by federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. A real or
apparent conflict‐of‐interest could arise not only in connection with SCAG Representatives
themselves, but also if immediate family members are involved in a contract or because of the
employment or potential employment of SCAG Representatives. The requirements of Section 18.36
are complicated and guidance from SCAG legal counsel should be obtained regarding the
applicability of Section 18.36 to a contract supported by federal funds.
(3) In accordance with California Government Code Section 87100 et seq., SCAG Representatives
shall not make, participate in making or attempt to use their official position to influence a decision
affecting SCAG when a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. Such a conflict of
interest would arise because of a personal financial interest in a decision affecting SCAG. A financial
interest would exist if it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial
effect, distinguishable from its effect on the public generally, on an individual or his/her immediate
family. If any SCAG Representative has a financial interest in a decision affecting SCAG within the
meaning of Section 87100, that individual should recuse himself or herself from making or
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participating in such a decision and not use his or her position to influence or attempt to influence
such a decision. Guidance on the proper recusal procedures to follow should be obtained from
SCAG legal counsel who should also be consulted about questions regarding Section 87100.
E. Annual Statement of Economic Interests – In accordance with the requirements of the
California Fair Political Practices Commission (“FPPC”), every elected official and public employee
who makes or influences governmental decisions is required to prepare and submit a Statement of
Economic Interest, also known as the Form 700, annually, and upon assuming or leaving an
identified position. Consistent with the guidelines of the FPPC, SCAG has created a Conflict‐of‐
Interest Code which identifies those SCAG Representatives and Staff who must file a From 700. The
Conflict‐of‐Interest Code, which is updated regularly in accordance with the requirements of the
FPPC, can be found on SCAG’s website and is also included at Attachment A. to this Policy Manual.
The Conflict‐of‐Interest Code specifies the types of disclosures that the identified individuals must
make. Form 700 filings should be made to the Office of Regional Council Support. SCAG staff will
endeavor to remind all affected individuals of the need for Form 700 filings several months in
advance of the annual filing due date. However, it is the responsibility of all affected SCAG
Representatives to understand their FPPC disclosure obligations and to make timely filings with
SCAG and any other public organizations for which disclosure requirements exist.
F. Ban on Future Contracts, Bids and Lobbying
(1) For a period of one year after an individual’s relationship with SCAG ends, no former SCAG
Representative shall influence or attempt to influence any SCAG decision directly relating to any
contract where the former SCAG Representative knows details or conditions of the contract not
available to members of the public.
(2) For a period of one year after an individual’s relationship with SCAG ends, no former SCAG
Representative shall participate in bidding on a SCAG contract, including providing consulting
services to a bidder on a bidding process involving SCAG, or bidding or providing consulting services
to a bidder for a contract which is to be funded by or through SCAG.
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(3) For a period of one year after an individual’s relationship with SCAG ends, no former SCAG
Representative shall act as an agent or attorney for, or otherwise represent, any person or entity
other than SCAG in any formal or informal appearance before, or, with the intent to influence a
decision, make any written or oral communication to any court or any agency officer, employee,
member, board or commission in connection with any proceeding, application, request for ruling
or other determination, contract, claim, controversy, legislation, or other particular matter pending
before such court or before such officer, member, employee, board or commission if both of the
following apply: (a) SCAG is a party or has a direct and substantial interest; and (b) the proceeding
is one in which the former SCAG Representative participated in on behalf of SCAG.
(4) The one‐year bans contained in Article III Sections F (1), (2), and (3) above shall not apply to:
(a) prevent a former SCAG Representative from making or providing a statement or contract which
is based on the individual’s own special knowledge in the particular area that is the subject of the
statement or contract, provided that no compensation is thereby received other than that regularly
provided for by law or regulation for witnesses or contractors; or (b) communications and contracts
made solely for the purpose of furnishing information if a court or state, federal or local
administrative agency to which the communication is directed or with or for which a contract is
made, makes findings in writing that the individual has outstanding and otherwise unavailable
qualifications and is acting with respect to a particular matter which requires such qualifications
and the public interest would be served by the participation of the individual. In addition, these
one‐year bans do not apply to any appearances or communications in a proceeding or contracts to
which a court or the Regional Council gives its consent by determining that the public interest would
not be harmed.
G. Penalties for Violation of Conflict‐of‐Interest Policies – SCAG Representatives are reminded
that violations of the Conflict‐of‐Interest Policies listed in this Policy Manual may also involve
violations of various state and federal statutes and regulations to which both civil penalties and
criminal punishments may apply. Further, contracts involving a conflict‐of‐interest may also be
declared void in accordance with applicable California law.
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ARTICLE IV
COMPOSITION, ATTENDANCE AND POLICIES FOR THE REGIONAL COUNCIL, POLICY COMMITTEES AND
OTHER SCAG COMMITTEES, SUBCOMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES
A. Regional Council – The membership, organization, duties, quorum and voting requirements of
the Regional Council are addressed in SCAG’s Bylaws. The following additional policies are applicable
to the Regional Council.
(1) The Regional Council shall generally consider a recommendation from a Policy Committee in
the month following the development of such a recommendation. In the case of time sensitive
matters, a recommendation from a Policy Committee may be considered at the first Regional Council
meeting after the Policy Committee meeting at which the recommendation was adopted.
(2) The Regional Council shall generally consider a recommendation from the
Executive/Administration Committee at the first Regional Council meeting after the
Executive/Administration meeting at which the recommendation was adopted.
(3) The Regional Council shall generally meet on the first Thursday of each month. The Regional
Council shall annually approve its calendar year meeting schedule which may include one or more
months in which other SCAG meetings replace the regular meeting of the Regional Council. In
addition, the Regional Council will not meet one month of the year to allow for a vacation period.
B. Executive/Administration Committee – The membership, organization, duties, quorum and
voting requirements of the Executive/Administration Committee are addressed in SCAG’s Bylaws.
The following additional policies are applicable to the Executive/Administration Committee.
(1) The President of SCAG shall serve as the Chair of the Executive/Administration Committee
and shall be the presiding officer at its meetings. The First Vice President of SCAG shall serve as the
Vice Chair and shall act as the presiding officer at meetings in the absence of the President. The
Second Vice President or the Immediate Past President, in that order, shall preside at meetings in
the absence of the President and First Vice President.
(2) The Executive/Administrative Committee shall generally meet prior to and on the same day
as the Regional Council in accordance with the annual schedule adopted for the regular meetings
of the Regional Council. The Executive/Administration Committee may have a special meeting on a day
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other than the day scheduled for a meeting of the Regional Council or in addition to the day scheduled
for a meeting of Regional Council. All such special meetings shall be called by the SCAG President in
consultation with SCAG’s Executive Director.
(3) The President shall provide a general report regarding each meeting of the
Executive/Administrative Committee at the next regular meeting of the Regional Council and
specifically shall report any actions taken by the Executive/Administration Committee acting on
behalf of the Regional Council as allowed by Article V C. (3)(a) of SCAG’s Bylaws.
C. The Policy Committees – The membership, organization, duties, quorum and voting
requirements of the three Policy Committees (i.e. Transportation Committee; Community, Economic and
Human Development Committee; and Energy and Environment Committee) are addressed in SCAG’s
Bylaws. The following additional policies are applicable to the three Policy Committees.
(1) Each Policy Committee shall elect its Chair and Vice Chair whose term shall commence upon
the adjournment of the next regular meeting of the General Assembly and expire upon the opening
of the following regular meeting of the General Assembly. Those holding the position of Chair and
Vice Chair must be members of the respective Policy Committee and must also be representatives
of Regional Council Members. Officers and those elected by the Regional Council to serve as Officers
cannot serve as Chair or Vice Chair of a Policy Committee. An individual may serve two consecutive
one‐year terms as a Chair or two consecutive one‐year terms as a Vice Chair, if so elected. Any person
who served as Chair of a Policy Committee for two consecutive years or as Vice Chair for two
consecutive years must wait one year before seeking election again to be Chair or Vice Chair of the
same Policy Committee; except that any Vice Chair who has held such a position for up to two
consecutive years may be elected to serve as Chair for the following year for up to two consecutive
years. If a vacancy occurs in the office of Chair of a Policy Committee, the Vice Chair shall serve as
Chair for the unexpired term and a new Vice Chair shall be elected to fill the unexpired term.
(2) Each Policy Committee shall meet on the same day as the Regional Council unless a special
meeting is otherwise called by the Chair of the Committee after discussions with SCAG’s Executive
Director.
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(3) In the event an at‐large or subregional member of a Policy Committee repeatedly fails to
attend meetings of the Policy Committee, the SCAG Executive Director may, in his/her sole
discretion, communicate with the member and encourage the member to actively participate in the
meetings of the Policy Committee. The Executive Director may also, in his/her sole discretion, advise
the SCAG President of the absences of the member and the President may take any such action as
may be allowed by the SCAG Bylaws or this Policy Manual.
D. Legislative, Communications and Membership Committee ‐ The membership, organization,
meetings, duties, quorum and voting requirements of the Legislative, Communications and
Membership Committee are addressed in SCAG’s Bylaws.
E. Committees, Subcommittees and Task Forces [Reference/Formatting issue to correct]
(1) Committees, Subcommittees and Task Forces shall be established in accordance with SCAG’s
Bylaws and shall strictly adhere to the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act (California
Government Code Section 54950 et seq.). The first meeting of a new committee, subcommittee or
task force shall be considered a regular meeting of said committee, subcommittee or task force.
(2) Unless otherwise identified in SCAG’s Bylaws, a quorum of Committees, Subcommittees and Task
Forces shall be fifty percent of its membership and all actions taken shall require the affirmative vote
of a majority of the membership present and voting with a quorum in attendance.
(3) Each Committee, Subcommittee and Task Force shall set its own meeting schedule.
(4) In the event a member of a Committee, Subcommittee or Task Force repeatedly fails to attend
meetings, the SCAG Executive Director may, in his/her sole discretion, communicate with the
member and encourage the member to actively participate in the meetings.
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ARTICLE V
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS, ELECTION PROCEDURES AND
NO CONFIDENCE VOTES
The appointment or election of District Representatives to serve on the Regional Council and the
undertaking of a no confidence vote regarding a District Representative shall all be conducted in
accordance with the following procedures.
A. District Representative Eligibility ‐ Any elected member of the city council of a city that is a
voting‐eligible member of SCAG and that is part of a District may be appointed or elected to serve
as a District Representative to the Regional Council if that city council member is then serving on the
respective city council on the date of the District representative appointment or election.
B. Single‐City District Representative Appointments ‐ When a District encompasses only one city
or part of only one city (“Single‐City District”), that city shall appoint its District Representative(s)
from among its city council members by action taken at a meeting of said city council or by any lawful
appointment action or process deemed appropriate by the city. Unless otherwise required by the
Regional Council, such appointments shall be made during even‐numbered years for even‐
numbered Single‐City Districts and odd‐numbered years for odd‐numbered Singe‐City Districts and
shall be for two years in accordance with Article V A. (2)(b) of the Bylaws. The appointment of District
Representatives from single‐city Districts shall take place no later than twenty‐eight days prior to
the regular meeting of the General Assembly that is held each year unless otherwise required by the
Regional Council.
C. Multi–City District Representative Elections ‐ When a District encompasses more than one
city (“Multi‐City District”), a maximum of five (5) city council members from each of the voting‐
eligible cities in the Multi‐City District shall be provided the opportunity to vote for the individual
who will serve as the District Representative to ensure equity among cities in voting. In a voting‐
eligible city comprised of more than five (5) city council members, the city, using any reasonable
method of random selection, shall appoint a maximum of five (5) members to vote in Multi‐City
District Representative Elections. Multi‐City District Representative Elections shall be conducted in
accordance with the following policies and procedures.
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(1) District Representatives from Multi‐City Districts shall be elected by city council members
from the cities in their respective Districts that are voting‐eligible Members of SCAG as defined in
Article II of SCAG’s Bylaws.
(2) District Representative elections shall be held no later than twenty‐eight days prior to the
regular meeting of the General Assembly in even years for even‐numbered Districts and in odd years
for odd‐numbered Districts unless otherwise required by the Regional Council or in the case of
special elections of District representatives.
(3) District Representative elections shall be held: (i) prior to or during meetings of subregional
organizations of the type identified in Article V A.(1)(a)(5) of the SCAG’s Bylaws; or (ii) prior to or at
division meetings of the League of California Cites; or (iii) at meeting locations and on meeting dates
set by SCAG staff in cooperation with the cities in a District that are voting‐eligible Members of SCAG.
(4) SCAG staff in consultation with subregional organizations will oversee all District
Representative elections and will ensure that all members of the city councils within the District
receive written notification two weeks in advance of any District Representative election, including
a special election. Appendix A describes the two‐step notification process that is provided to
individuals who are eligible to be candidates in District Representative elections and to the cities
whose city council members may vote in District Representative elections.
(5) For a District Representative election to be valid, there must be a quorum which shall
consist of at least one city council member present from at least two‐thirds of the voting‐eligible
SCAG member cities in the District.
(6) Nominations from the floor and proxy voting are not allowed. Teleconferencing for the
District Representative election is not allowed unless the President expressly authorizes, in writing,
teleconference participation for a District election.
(7) District Representatives shall be elected by a majority of the votes of those city council
members present with a quorum. In the event of a tie vote, additional balloting shall occur until a
District Representative is elected.
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(8) If there is only one candidate for District Representative that individual shall be declared
the District Representative and no election shall be required.
D. Term of District Representative ‐ The term of office for a District Representative shall be two
years in accordance with Article V A. (2) of SCAG’s Bylaws and shall commence in accordance with
that same Article of the Bylaws.
E. District Representative Position Declared Vacant ‐ Notwithstanding Article V, Section D.
above, if SCAG’s President declares a District representative’s position to be vacant in accordance with
Article V A.(2)(a) of the Bylaws, a new appointment (in the case of a single‐city District) or a special
election that complies with all of the election policies described in this Article V and Appendix A (in the
case of a multi‐city District) shall take place within forty‐five (45) days of the declaration of a position
vacancy unless otherwise specified by SCAG staff. A District Representative who is so appointed or elected
shall assume his/her position immediately upon the appointment or election and shall serve the
remainder of the unexpired District Representative term.
F. Notification ‐ Written notification of the appointment or election of a District Representative
shall be provided to the SCAG’s Office of the Regional Council within 10 business days of the
respective appointment or election.
G. District Representative No Confidence Vote – Article V A.(2)(a) of SCAG’s Bylaws indicates
that the position of a District Representative shall be declared vacant by the SCAG President in the
event of a no confidence vote undertaken in response to a resolution passed by all the cities in a
District that are voting‐eligible Members of SCAG. A no confidence vote by a District shall be
conducted in accordance with the following procedures.
(1) A no confidence vote must be held within 30 days of the date on which the final city in the
District approves a resolution calling for the no confidence vote.
(2) A maximum of five (5) city council members from each of the voting‐eligible cities in the
District shall be given the opportunity to participate in a no confidence vote. In a voting‐eligible
city comprised of more than five (5) city council members, the city, using any reasonable method
of random selection, shall appoint a maximum of five (5) members to vote in the no confidence
vote.
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(3) A no confidence vote shall be held: (i) prior to or during meetings of subregional
organizations of the type identified in Article V A (1)(a)(5) of SCAG’s Bylaws; or (ii) prior to or at
division meetings of the League of California Cites; or (iii) at meeting locations and on meeting dates that
are arranged by SCAG staff in cooperation with the voting eligible cities in the District.
(4) SCAG staff will organize the notice and preparation for any no confidence vote and conduct
the actual vote and will ensure that all members of the voting‐eligible city councils within the District
receive written notification two weeks in advance of any no confidence vote.
(5) For a no confidence vote to be valid, there must be a quorum which shall consist of at least
one city council member present from at least two‐thirds of the voting‐eligible SCAG member cities
in the District.
(6) Proxy voting is not allowed.
(7) A no confidence vote shall pass upon the affirmative, majority vote of those city council
members present with a quorum.
H. Incumbent District Representatives – Notwithstanding the requirements of this Article V,
incumbent District representatives shall retain their positions until the completion of their terms or
until their position is vacated by order of the SCAG President.
I. Effective Date of Appointment and Election Procedures ‐The appointments and elections of
all District representatives after July 1, 2018 must be conducted in accordance with the procedures
of this Article V in this Policy Manual. All appointments and elections prior to July 1, 2018 are to be
conducted in accordance with the Regional Council Policy Manual adopted on July 12, 2007 and
updated in September of 2009, and the District Representative Election Procedures adopted by the
Regional Council on June 2, 2011.
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ARTICLE VI
THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT: REQUIREMENTS AND SCAG POLICIES
SCAG endeavors to be in full compliance with all aspects of the Ralph M. Brown Act,
(Government Code Section 54950 et seq. (herein the “Brown Act”)) in all of its meetings, activities
and interactions with the public. Selected parts of the Brown Act are described and discussed in the
materials that follow to provide guidance and reminders to SCAG Representatives about the
requirements of the Brown Act and the policies that SCAG has implemented to ensure full
compliance.
A. Bodies Subject to the Brown Act – In accordance with Section 54952 of the Government Code,
the working entities of SCAG including the General Assembly, the Regional Council, the Policy
Committees and generally all of the SCAG committees are “legislative bodies” of local agencies as
defined by Section 54952 of the Government Code and their meetings are covered by the Brown Act
with respect to matters such as agendas, closed sessions, public participation, etc. However, if an
advisory committee is created by a SCAG legislative body and if the advisory committee is comprised
of less than a quorum of the members of the SCAG legislative body that created it, then the advisory
committee is not subject to the Brown Act, unless the advisory committee is a standing committee.
The Brown Act defines a standing committee as one which has continuing jurisdiction over a
particular subject matter or if its meeting schedule is fixed by some formal action.by the body that
created the committee.
B. Meetings – If a quorum of the membership of one of the legislative bodies of SCAG meets to
hear, discuss or deliberate on any matter that is under the subject matter jurisdiction of the
legislative body, then a meeting occurs regardless of whether or not any action is taken, and all
notice and agenda provisions of the Brown Act apply. Informal gatherings at lunches or social
activities or in other informal settings that involve a quorum or more of the membership of a SCAG
legislative body must also meet the requirements of the Brown Act unless the event is open to the
public and the members of the legislative body do not discuss among themselves, except as may
be part of any scheduled program, issues that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of SCAG.
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As an added caution, because SCAG has overlapping legislative bodies and committees, the quorum
requirements of all applicable SCAG legislative bodies, especially the Executive/Administration
Committee with its limited membership/quorum, should be considered whenever the attendance
at a SCAG event is being planned to determine if the meeting requirements of the Brown Act are
applicable.
C. Serial Meetings – A serial meeting is a series of communications, each of which involve less
than a quorum of a legislative body, but which collectively involve at least a quorum of the
legislative body and through which concurrence is developed with regard to an action to be taken
by the legislative body (see Section 54952.2 of the Government Code). Serial meetings are
forbidden by the Brown Act. Caution must be exercised to ensure that briefings by SCAG staff of
members of a quorum of a small committee (e.g. Executive/Administrative Committee) do not lead
to advance concurrence by the members of the committee about a subsequent action to be taken
by the committee.
D. Teleconferencing and Videoconferencing – Section 54953 of the California Government Code
sets forth the Brown Act requirements for teleconferencing and videoconferencing at SCAG
meetings. SCAG has also established special requirements for the use of teleconferencing and
videoconferencing that impose some additional restrictions beyond those of the Brown Act. The
most significant aspects of the Brown Act’s requirements along with the specific requirements of
SCAG are the following.
(1) All teleconferencing and videoconferencing locations that will be utilized by one or more
members of the SCAG legislative body must be identified in the meeting agenda and must be open
to the public and include access for people with disabilities. Copies of the agenda of the meeting
must be posted at all teleconferencing or videoconferencing locations. Hotel rooms, homes,
business offices can all be used as teleconferencing or videoconferencing locations as long as they
are identified in the agenda, have the agenda posted at the location and are properly open to the
public. An automobile cannot be identified as a teleconferencing location.
(2) During a teleconferenced or videoconference meeting, at least a quorum of the SCAG
legislative body must be at a location within the boundaries of the SCAG Region.
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(3) If staff or consultants are to participate at a SCAG legislative body meeting to provide
information or to be available to answer questions, the meeting location of such staff do not have
to be placed on the agenda and the location does not have to be open to the public. A SCAG staff
member can participate in a meeting by calling in from an undisclosed location or a train, bus or
car, but such an option is not available to a member of the legislative body.
(4) All votes taken at teleconferenced or videoconference meetings must be taken via roll call.
(5) SCAG can elect to make additional teleconference or videoconference locations available to
the public for any SCAG legislative body meeting. Members of a SCAG legislative body do not have
to be present at every teleconference and videoconference location.
(6) To facilitate the orderly, timely and expeditious conduct of regular or special meetings of all
of SCAG’s legislative bodies, and in consideration of SCAG’s geographically diverse membership, the
President may determine, after consultation with the Executive Director, that the General
Assembly, Regional Council and any other SCAG committee or body, including but not limited to
the Executive/Administrative Committee, will meet using teleconferencing and/or
videoconferencing capabilities. Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Regional
Council Policy Manual, the President may waive, after consultation with the Executive Director and
legal counsel, certain provisions of teleconferencing and videoconferencing requirements set forth
under Section D.1., D.2. and D.4. of this Article VI, to the extent such waiver(s) is/are permitted by
and consistent with applicable law, executive order or any applicable public health order.
E. Regular Meetings – A meeting that occurs at an established time and place set by an action of
the Regional Council or other SCAG legislative body is a regular meeting. Notices and agendas for
regular meetings must be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting. A regular meeting agenda
can be amended as long as the amended agenda is posted 72 hours before the meeting. Items not
on the agenda for a regular meeting can be added to the agenda at the meeting upon the
affirmative vote of two‐thirds of the representatives/members present or a unanimous vote in the
event of attendance of less than two‐thirds of the membership if there is a need to take immediate
action on a matter that came to the attention of the SCAG legislative body (including staff) after the
72 hour agenda posting requirement had passed. Emergency matters may also be added to the
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agendas of regular meetings in accordance with the appropriate sections of the Brown Act, but the
definition of an emergency matter (e.g. work stoppage, crippling activity, event which impairs
public safety or health) means that such items will rarely, if ever, have to be addressed by a SCAG
legislative body.
F. Special Meetings – Special meetings may be called by the presiding officer of any SCAG legislative
body after discussions with the SCAG Executive Director. Any meeting that is set for a time and
place other than the time and place established for regular meetings is either a special meeting or
an emergency meeting and emergency meetings are unlikely to be necessary for SCAG. Meetings
of SCAG legislative bodies that meet infrequently and/or irregularly are special meetings. Notices
and agendas for special meetings should be posted and delivered to every member of the legislative
body and to others who have requested copies of such notices at least 24 hours before a special
meeting. No business can be conducted at a special meeting except for the matters identified in
the special meeting agenda; however, a legislative body can defer action on matters that are listed
on the agenda for a special meeting.
G. Public Participation – Every meeting of a SCAG legislative body must include an opportunity for
members of the public to address the legislative body on any matter under the subject matter
jurisdiction of the body. If the public comments are to be made in connection with an item on the
agenda, time for the comments must be provided before the consideration of the item. As allowed
by the Brown Act, the comments of members of the public at meetings of SCAG legislative bodies
will generally be limited to three minutes, but this limit may be reduced by the presiding officer
after consideration of the number of speakers and the time constraints of the agenda as long as
any time limitations are fairly identified and implemented and not used restrict speech content.
H. Meeting Disruptions – In accordance with Section 54957.9 of the Government Code, if a SCAG
meeting is “willfully interrupted” and the “orderly conduct of the meeting” becomes unfeasible and
if order cannot be restored by removal of the individuals who are disrupting the meeting, the
presiding officer of the legislative body may order the meeting room cleared so that the meeting
can be continued. Representatives of the press, if not participating in the disruption, may be
allowed to attend the continued meeting session.
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I. Confidential Information from Closed Sessions – Section 54963 of the Government Code
prohibits the distribution of any confidential information acquired by a person in attendance at a
closed session of a SCAG legislative body. However, in accordance with Government Code section
54956.96, an Official Representative or Alternate of the General Assembly or a representative of a
Member of the Regional Council or a member of a SCAG committee may disclose such confidential
information to selected individuals if the information has financial or liability implications for the
SCAG Member whose representative on the SCAG legislative body obtains the information. The
individuals to whom the confidential information may be disclosed are: (1) legal counsel for the
SCAG Member for the purpose of obtaining advice on the financial or liability implications of the
confidential information; and (2) members of the legislative body of the SCAG Member who are
present in a closed session meeting of that legislative body (e.g. city council).
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ARTICLE VII
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
A. Agendas ‐ The President of SCAG in the case of the Regional Council or the Chair of every
SCAG Committee, Subcommittee and Task Force (which with the Regional Council are collectively
referred to herein as “legislative bodies” or individually as “legislative body”) shall approve the
agenda for every respective meeting based on guidance from the SCAG Executive Director and
SCAG staff. Members of a SCAG legislative body may request that an item be placed on a
subsequent meeting agenda during the designated part of a meeting. Should the presiding officer
of a meeting refuse to approve inclusion of the requested agenda item, the member making the
request may appeal that ruling to the Executive/Administration Committee, which shall consider
the matter at the next regular meeting after the agenda item requested was refused by a presiding
officer. Although agendas may list agenda items separately as “Action” or “Discussion” or
“Information”, the SCAG legislative bodies may take action on any item or matter listed on an
agenda and such shall be noted on every agenda of each of the SCAG legislative bodies.
B. Meeting Schedules ‐ All meetings of SCAG’s legislative bodies shall comply with the Ralph M.
Brown Act (Government Code 54950 et seq.) and shall be open to the public except when closed
sessions are necessary for confidential discussions as allowed by the Brown Act. The meetings will
start no earlier than the time identified in each meeting notice and agenda. Members of the public
who wish to speak will be asked (but not required) to complete a request card to assist in the
organization of all public comments. The time allocated for public comments will generally be early
in a meeting agenda but comments relating to a specific agenda item may be heard immediately
before said agenda item. All public comments should be addressed to the presiding officer of a
meeting and not to a specific member of the legislative body.
C. Advertising Presentations – No person shall be allowed to make a presentation or provide a
report to the Regional Council that is for the purpose of advertising. “Advertising” for the purposes
of this Policy Manual is defined as “promoting by making known, drawing attention to, publicly
proclaiming or making conspicuous any item, service, project, development, or thing for financial
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benefit. This prohibition is not intended to prevent or preclude any person from addressing any
SCAG legislative body during a public comment period to express his/her views or opinions on any
matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the SCAG legislative body. The presiding officer of
any meeting will determine if a speaker’s remarks fall within the prohibition described earlier and
may request that the speaker refrain from offering further remarks in such cases.
D. Rules of Order – SCAG’s Rules of Order, which are summarized in Appendix B and described
in the sections that follow, shall be supplemented and interpreted in accordance with the most
recent version of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order, which are presented in Appendix C of this Policy
Manual. In the event of a difference between Rosenberg’s Rules of Order and SCAG’s Rules of
Order, the direction offered by SCAG’s Rules of Order shall prevail.
E. Role of the Presiding Officer ‐ The presiding officer, assisted by legal counsel or SCAG staff
when available, shall be well versed in the rules of parliamentary procedure since the presiding
officer shall apply such rules throughout the conduct of a meeting and shall make a final ruling
based on those rules whenever an action is taken. All decisions by the presiding officer are final
unless the presiding officer is overruled by the legislative body itself. The presiding officer will
generally play a less active role in any debate or discussion; however, the presiding officer has a
right to participate fully in all debates, discussions and decisions. Generally, the presiding officer
should not make a motion; or second a motion, unless it appears that no other member of the
legislative body is likely to do so.
F. Agenda Item Discussion and Request for Motion ‐ The presiding officer should introduce
each agenda item and explain whether action will be required regarding the item or if it is for
information only. The presiding officer should then invite the appropriate person or persons to
report on the item and explain any recommendation that is being made. The presiding officer
should then ask for questions or comments from members of the legislative body. If members of
the public wish to make comments on the item and did not do so during the general public
comment period, they will be afforded the opportunity to do so at this time.
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After all comments have been offered, the presiding officer should invite a motion if action is
required on the item. After a motion is made, the presiding officer should identify the name of the
individual making the motion and call for a second to ensure that there is sufficient support for the
motion to make a vote be necessary. If there is a second, the presiding officer should name the
individual making the motion and then call for a vote. If there is no second, the presiding officer
may announce that the motion has failed for lack of a second and ask if another motion is to be
offered.
The presiding officer has the discretion to call for a vote without a second. Such an approach
may be used when the legislative body is facing serious time constraints or support for considering
the motion is obvious.
Before proceeding further, the presiding officer should ensure that the legislative body
understands the motion. If appropriate, and to avoid confusion, the presiding officer may repeat
the motion, or ask the maker of the motion to repeat the motion, or ask a staff member or legal
counsel to repeat the motion.
Immediately prior to a vote, the presiding officer should invite discussion among any
interested members of the legislative body. When the discussion has ended, the presiding officer
should call for a vote. If the discussion has been lengthy, the presiding officer may again repeat the
motion to ensure that all members of the Legislative Body understand the motion.
G. Voting ‐ For large committees, and the Regional Council and the General Assembly, SCAG
employs an electronic voting system that requires members of the Legislative Body to be logged‐in
to be able to cast a vote. Members who leave a meeting prior to a vote are required to log out.
The electronic voting system used by SCAG records all votes, including the names of members and
their votes and the vote results with member names will be included in the minutes of the meeting.
For smaller committees, it is not possible for SCAG to effectively employ electronic voting.
Members of such a small committee will be asked by the presiding officer to indicate their vote by
a show of hands or by verbally indicating “aye,” “nay” or “abstain.” As with electronic voting, the
names of all members who voted and their vote will be included in the minutes of the meeting.
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The number of affirmative votes needed to pass or approve a motion are identified in SCAG’s
Bylaws or in Article IV of this Policy Manual.
When electronic voting is used, voting members of a legislative body must ensure that their
vote is properly recorded by viewing the scrolling display of the votes that will be shown on the
viewing screen immediately after the vote is tabulated. If an error occurs, the involved voting
member should immediately identify the error to the presiding officer who will consult with legal
counsel to determine if the error can be corrected in the official vote tally. Generally, a voting error
can immediately be corrected in the official vote tally if identified prior to the presiding officer
announcing the next item on the agenda. However, if an error is identified by a voting member
after the next item has been announced by the presiding officer or upon the recommendation of
legal counsel, the presiding officer may order that any attempt to address the identified error be
handled through a Motion for Reconsideration or a Motion to Suspend a Rule, both of which are
subsequently described in this Article.
When electronic voting equipment is not employed because of equipment problems or any
other reason, voting may be done by a show of hands, a roll call vote, or any other method
announced by the presiding officer as long as it is possible for the SCAG clerk or staff member
recording the vote to tabulate the name and vote of every voting member of the legislative body.
Such tabulation is required for compliance with the Brown Act.
H. Three Basic Motions and Friendly Amendments ‐ A main motion is used to put forth a matter
for an action by the legislative body. A motion to amend is used if a member of a legislative body
wishes to propose a changed or modified main motion. A substitute motion is used if a member of
the legislative body wishes to replace the main motion with a different motion. The presiding officer
shall determine if a motion is a motion to amend or a substitute motion. However, a substitute
motion that simply proposes the opposite of the main motion may cause unnecessary delay and
confusion and may be ruled to be out of order by the presiding officer.
A friendly amendment may be used to save time and occurs when a member of the legislative body
suggests an amendment (usually minor) to the main motion and the members who made and
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seconded the main motion agree to the friendly amendment. If either the maker of the main motion
or the member who seconded it rejects the friendly amendment, then the proposer may formally
move to amend the main motion.
I. Multiple Basic Motions ‐ The presiding officer shall allow no more than three basic motions
to be under consideration by a legislative body at one time. If an additional basic motion is offered,
the presiding officer shall rule it as being out of order until all three of the basic motions that are
before the legislative body have been resolved.
In addressing multiple basic motions, the presiding officer shall proceed with the last motion first.
If a substitute motion or a motion to amend passes, such action renders moot the motion for which
there was a proposed substitution or the motion for which there was a proposed amendment. If a
substitute motion or a motion to amend fails, then the prior motion must be voted upon.
J. Motions regarding Pending Basic Motions ‐ The following motions if properly made
and, at the discretion of the presiding officer, seconded, must be addressed before any action is
taken on any of the basic motions that are pending before the legislative body. They are not
debatable and may be passed by the number of affirmative votes identified in the SCAG Bylaws.
(1) A motion to lay on the table, if passed, temporarily suspends any further discussion of the
pending basic motion. The motion can contain a specific time at which the item and the related
basic motion can be brought back to the legislative body or the motion may contain no specific time
for the item to be returned.
(2) A motion to return is used to bring back to the legislative body a basic motion that was
tabled without a specific return date. The legislative body must approve such a motion before
discussion of the tabled basic motion can resume. A motion that was tabled without a specific
return date dies if it is not returned to the legislative body by the end of the next regular meeting
of the legislative body.
(3) A motion to move or call the question, if passed, immediately brings the matter being
considered by the legislative body to a vote by suspending any further discussion or debate. The
presiding officer can expedite matters by treating this motion as a “request” by asking if anyone in
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the body wishes to continue the discussion. If no one does, then a vote on the matter can
immediately be taken without the need for a vote on the motion to call the question.
(4) A motion to limit or extend the limit of debate, if passed, places a limit on the time allowed
for discussion and debate of the pending basic motion or extends the time allowed for discussion
and debate.
(5) A motion to object to consideration of an item, if passed, prevents an item on the agenda
from being discussed.
(6) A motion to commit or refer, if passed, refers the matter to staff, a committee or a
commission for further study. The motion may contain directions for the staff, committee or
commission, as well as a date upon which the matter will be returned to the legislative body’s
agenda.
K. Motions of Courtesy and Convenience
(1) Any voting‐eligible member of a legislative body may call for the agenda to be followed in
the stated order. No second or vote is required and the presiding officer should return discussion
to the proper agenda item. Any decision by the presiding officer to return to a specific agenda item
or not return to a specific item can be appealed.
(2) Any voting‐eligible member of a legislative body may make a motion for a recess. At the
discretion of the presiding officer, a second may be required. The motion is not debatable. The
presiding officer determines the length of the recess.
(3) Any voting‐eligible member of a legislative body may make a motion to adjourn
immediately or at a specific time, even if there is business pending. At the discretion of the presiding
officer, a second may be required. The motion is not debatable.
(4) Any voting‐eligible member of a legislative body may request that the presiding officer
follow SCAG’s Rules of Order by raising a point of order. No second is required and no debate is
allowed. The point of order shall be ruled upon by the presiding officer and the ruling of the
presiding officer can be appealed.
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(5) Any voting‐eligible member of a legislative body may make of point of privilege to request
that the presiding officer address a matter relating to the normal conduct of the meeting such as
the volume of the microphones or the replaying of a video. No second is required. The ruling of the
presiding officer can be appealed.
(6) Should any voting‐eligible member of a legislative body be dissatisfied with a ruling from
the presiding officer, the member may make a motion to appeal the ruling. A second may be
required at the discretion of the presiding officer and debate is allowable.
(7) Any voting‐eligible member of a legislative body may make a motion to suspend a rule of
the legislative body in order to accomplish an action that would otherwise violate the rule. At the
discretion of the presiding officer, a second may be required and debate is allowable.
(8) In order to avoid confusion, the presiding officer may divide the subject matter of a motion
into several parts and direct discussion and voting on each of the separate parts. Additionally, any
voting‐eligible member of a legislative body may make a motion to divide the question into
separate parts for discussion and voting. At the discretion of the presiding officer, a second may be
required for such a motion. Debate is not allowed.
(9) Except where prohibited by federal or state law or regulation, at the same meeting but no
later than the next regular meeting of a legislative body, the legislative body may reconsider any
vote taken in order to correct inadvertent or precipitant errors, or consider new information not
available at the time of the vote. A motion to reconsider must be made by a voting‐eligible member
of the legislative body who voted on the prevailing side in the earlier vote. A second is required at
the discretion of the presiding officer and the motion is debatable. Any voting‐eligible member of
the legislative body may second the motion. The motion to reconsider requires the number of
affirmative votes specified in the SCAG Bylaws for all regular voting matters, regardless of the
number of votes required to adopt the motion being reconsidered. If the motion to reconsider is
successful, the matter to be reconsidered takes no special preference over the pending matters and
any special voting requirements related thereto still apply. After all basic motions associated
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with an item have been voted upon or rendered moot, action on the item is deemed closed subject
to a proper motion for reconsideration.
(10) During the debate and discussion of a basic motion, the maker of the motion may
withdraw the motion. The basic motion should immediately be considered to be withdrawn;
however, the presiding officer may ask the member who seconded the motion if he might wish to
make the motion. In addition, any other voting‐eligible member of the legislative body may make
the same motion that was withdrawn.
(11) Any voting‐eligible member of a legislative body may make a motion to require a roll call
vote on any matter before the legislative body. A second may be required at the discretion of the
presiding officer. Such a motion is not debatable.
L. Courtesy and Decorum ‐ The presiding officer and the members of a legislative body must
maintain courtesy and decorum throughout every meeting. Only one member should have the floor at
a time and it is always best for a speaker to be recognized by the presiding officer before proceeding to
speak. The presiding officer should ensure that all debate and discussion focus on each particular
agenda item and not on personalities. The presiding officer should stop any discussion that is
inappropriate. Although discussion and debate are appropriate, the presiding officer may find it
necessary to limit both in the interests of time.
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ARTICLE VIII
STIPENDS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS
A. General Stipend Payment Policy
(1) The payment for a stipend of one hundred fifty dollars (hereinafter “Stipend”) will be calculated
and authorized by the Office of Regional Council Support based on attendance records, attendance
sheets or submitted expense reimbursement forms.
(2) Requests for Stipend payments must be received by the Office of Regional Council Support
no later than 45 days after the end of the month in which the meeting, event or activity was
attended (e.g. February 14th deadline for a meeting attended on December 1st).
B. Stipends for Representatives of Regional Council Members and SCAG Officers
(1) Representatives of Regional Council Members and SCAG Officers shall receive a Stipend for
attendance at SCAG‐clerked meetings or SCAG‐sponsored events (such as, the General Assembly,
Regional Council meetings, Economic Summit, Demographic Workshop, etc.) or other authorized
SCAG business activities. A Stipend will be authorized for each day of actual attendance at such
SCAG‐clerked meetings, SCAG‐sponsored events or authorized activities. Stipends for business
travel on behalf of SCAG‐clerked meetings, SCAG‐sponsored events or authorized activities will be
authorized for days on which actual business is conducted and not for days that are devoted solely
to travel. With regard to multiple meetings on a single calendar day, a Stipend will be authorized
for attendance at every meeting that is at a different address.
(2) A Stipend for attendance at SCAG‐clerked meetings shall be paid upon SCAG staff’s
submission of attendance sheets, without a request for a Stipend payment. For all other non‐SCAG‐
clerked meetings, SCAG‐sponsored events and authorized activities, a request for a Stipend
payment must be made in writing and contain information on the date, time, location and purpose
of any such meeting and be submitted to the Office of Regional Council Support. Such requests
must be approved by the SCAG President or SCAG’s Executive Director or his/her designee.
Attendance at non‐SCAG‐clerked meetings, SCAG‐sponsored events or authorized activities shall be
demonstrated by a signature on an attendance form, attendance records of SCAG staff at such
meetings, or the submittal of an expense reimbursement form to the Office of Regional Council
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Support.
(3) Representatives of Regional Council Members and SCAG Officers shall receive only one Stipend
for attendance at one or both of the monthly Regional Council meeting and the same day meeting
of the individual’s assigned SCAG Policy Committee (or a joint meeting of all of the Policy
Committees). Attendance at SCAG‐clerked meetings will be recorded by SCAG staff.
(4) Representatives of Regional Council Members and SCAG Officers shall receive a Stipend for
meetings (including those over the telephone and those involving video‐ or teleconferencing) that
are scheduled by SCAG’s President or by SCAG’s Executive Director or his/her designee.
(5) Representatives of Regional Council Members may, in addition to any SCAG‐clerked meetings,
receive up to six Stipends per month. SCAG’s First Vice President, Second Vice President and
Immediate Past President may, in addition to any SCAG‐clerked meetings, receive up to nine
Stipends per month. SCAG’s President may, in addition to any SCAG‐clerked meetings, receive up
to twelve Stipends per month.
C. Stipends for Other Elected Officials and Individuals serving in an Ex Officio Capacity
(1) Other elected officials (i.e. those not serving as a representative of a Regional Council Member)
serving on a SCAG Policy Committee or another SCAG Committee, Subcommittee or Task Force shall
receive a Stipend for attendance at a Policy Committee, Committee, Subcommittee or Task Force
meeting.
(2) Other elected officials serving on a SCAG Policy Committee or another SCAG Committee,
Subcommittee or Task Force shall receive a Stipend for attendance at a meeting (including those
over the telephone or those involving video‐ or teleconferencing) when the attendance of the
elected official is requested by the SCAG President or SCAG’s Executive Director or his/her designee.
(3) A Stipend for other elected officials’ attendance at SCAG‐clerked meetings shall be paid upon
SCAG staff’s submission of attendance sheets, without a request for a Stipend payment. For all
other non‐SCAG‐clerked, SCAG‐sponsored events and authorized activities, attendance at all such
meetings shall be demonstrated by a signature on an attendance form, attendance records of SCAG
staff at such meetings, or the submittal of an expense reimbursement form to the Office of Regional
Council Support. Other elected officials may, in addition to any SCAG‐clerked meetings, receive up
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to four Stipends per month.
(4) Individuals serving in an ex officio capacity in any SCAG body including the Regional Council
shall not be eligible for stipends or for the reimbursement of travel expenses (except for certain
General Assembly expenses discussed elsewhere in this Policy Manual).
(5) Notwithstanding subsection C(4) of this Article VIII, the representative from the
private/business sector appointed by the President to serve on both the Regional Council and
Executive/Administration Committee as an ex officio member is eligible to receive a Stipend
(pursuant to the process provided in Article VIII.B) and reimbursement of travel expenses (as
provided in Article VIII.F) for attending up to four (4) meetings per month consisting of the Regional
Council, the Executive/Administration Committee, the General Assembly, the Economic Summit,
and other SCAG events as the President or Executive Director may specifically request.
D. Special Conditions for Stipends for the General Assembly
(1) A representative of a Regional Council Member or a SCAG Officer or an elected official serving
on a SCAG Policy Committee shall receive a Stipend for attendance at the General Assembly
regardless of whether or not the individual serves as an Official Representative or Alternate at the
General Assembly.
(2) Stipends are not provided to Official Representatives or Alternates at the General Assembly
unless those individuals are either a representative of a Regional Council Member or a SCAG Officer
or a member of a SCAG Policy Committee.
(3) Stipends for attendance at the General Assembly are not provided to individuals who serve in
an ex officio capacity at the General Assembly; however, registration fees, hotel charges, parking
costs and meal costs may be billed directly to SCAG or reimbursed if within the limits of this Article
VIII.
E. General Travel Policy
(1) SCAG endeavors to maintain an accountable and cost‐effective travel policy. Such a travel
policy must satisfy the following requirements: (a) be only business related; (b) use the most cost‐
effective travel options; (c) comply with all applicable SCAG requirements; (d) substantiate
expenses as required; (e) return unspent advanced amounts or unused tickets or travel vouchers;
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and (f) mandate timeliness, accuracy and honesty in the reporting of all travel expenses.
(2) Whenever reasonably possible, travel to SCAG meetings should be avoided if
teleconferencing or videoconferencing is available for a meeting.
(3) Requests for travel reimbursement must be received by the Office of Regional Council
Support no later than 30 days after the close of the fiscal year in which the travel costs were
incurred.
(4) The Executive Director or his/her designee shall review all requests for travel
reimbursements.
F. Travel Policy for Representatives of Members of the Regional Council and SCAG Officers
(1) Representatives of Regional Council Members and SCAG Officers who attend meetings on
behalf of SCAG are eligible to receive travel reimbursement for: (a) actual costs of airplane, bus,
train, rental car, shuttle, taxi or car service (e.g. Lyft); (b) miles travelled using a personal
automobile; and (c) actual parking expenses. Mileage will be reimbursed at the prevailing federal
reimbursement rate. Distances will be calculated based on the travel distance from the
representative’s seat of government and the meeting location. An airplane, taxi, car service or
rental car should be used only if is the best alternative considering both cost and time. Taxi, shuttle
and car service gratuities should not exceed 15%. Parking at SCAG’s Los Angeles office will be
validated.
(2) International travel always requires advance approval of the Regional Council.
(3) SCAG representatives of Regional Council Members and SCAG Officers should, whenever
possible, use SCAG staff to arrange all air travel. Only economy air travel is allowed. Except for air
travel, whenever possible representatives of Members of the Regional Council and SCAG Officers
should make their own surface travel and lodging arrangements and obtain reimbursement from
SCAG for all expenses incurred. If SCAG representatives make their own air travel arrangements
and if the cost of airfare significantly exceeds costs regularly paid by SCAG for air travel, approval
of SCAG’s President will be required before reimbursement will be made.
(4) The cost of alcoholic beverages cannot be claimed for reimbursement. Meal allowances will
not be paid if meal service is provided by SCAG (e.g. lunch at meetings of the Regional Council). The
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following allowances for meals and incidentals, or 150% (one‐hundred fifty percent) of the
reimbursement amounts approved by the State of California, whichever is higher and which include
an allowance for gratuities, shall apply and be reimbursed without receipts. Higher amounts may
be approved by the Regional Council in the case of international travel.
a. Breakfast costs of $10.50 if away from home or if travel begins from home to a meeting that
starts at 10AM or earlier.
b. Lunch costs of $16.50.
c. Dinner costs of $34.50 if away from home or if the travel begins from home to a meeting that
starts at or before 4PM and ends at or after 7PM.
d. Incidental costs of $5 for each day involving an overnight stay away from home.
(5) Lodging is reimbursable at the applicable government rate plus taxes if: (a) required for trips
outside of the SCAG Region; (b) an individual is required to travel 50 miles or more one way for a
SCAG‐related activity that begins at 10 AM or earlier; (c) an individual is required to attend a SCAG‐
related activity that begins at 1 PM or later and is required to attend a SCAG‐related activity the
following day that begins at 10 AM or earlier; or (d) a member of the EAC, whose seat of
government is outside of Los Angeles County, attends an EAC meeting that begins at 9 AM or earlier.
If government lodging rates do not appear to be available, assistance should be requested from
SCAG staff, if possible, to avoid paying above government rates. Lodging charges that are more than
double standard government rates for the locale of the lodging will require approval of the SCAG
President before reimbursement can be made.
(6) All travel costs must be fully documented, as required, with receipts identifying the date and
time the expenses were incurred, the location and the purpose of the travel or expense. The SCAG
President or SCAG’s Executive Director or his/her designee must approve travel reimbursement
requests without receipts in the case of lost or partial receipts.
G. Travel Policy for Other Elected Officials and/or Appointed Members of SCAG Committees
and Task Forces
(1) Other elected officials (those not serving as Representatives of Regional Council Members)
and appointed members of SCAG committees and task forces will generally not be asked to travel
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on behalf of SCAG except for meetings within the SCAG Region. The provisions of Section F above
shall apply to any travel outside of the SCAG Region that is requested by SCAG.
(2) Other elected officials and appointed members of SCAG committees may be reimbursed for
travel expenses to meetings held within the SCAG Region if they are not reimbursed or provided a
stipend from a public agency other than SCAG. Reimbursement will be limited to: (a) parking
validation or actual parking costs; and (b) costs of round‐trip public transportation or round‐trip
mileage at the prevailing federal mileage reimbursement rate. All such travel reimbursement
requests will require complete documentation of all expenditures and will be approved by the SCAG
President or SCAG’s Executive Director or his/her designee. Travel reimbursement requests that do
not have appropriate documentation must be approved by the SCAG President or SCAG’s Executive
Director or his/her designee.
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ARTICLE IX
APPROVAL AND REPORTING THRESHOLDS AND DELEGATION OF
APPROVAL AUTHORITY
The following paragraphs identify those items that require approval by or reporting to the
Executive/Administration Committee and the Regional Council and describe the process by which
the Regional Council and the Executive Director may delegate approval authority to identified
individuals.
A. Contracts ‐ Any SCAG contract valued at or above $500,000 must be approved in advance by
the Executive/Administration Committee and the Regional Council. Any SCAG contract valued at
more than $25,000 but less than $500,000 must be reported as a Receive and File item on the
agendas of the next regular meetings of the Executive/Administration Committee and the Regional
Council following the execution of the contracts by SCAG’s Executive Director or his/her designee.
B. Contract Amendments – Any amendment to a SCAG contract, whose value alone or when
added to all prior amendments either (1) causes the total contract value to cross the $500,000
threshold, or (2) exceeds $150,000 and 30% of the initial contract value, must be approved in
advance by the Executive/Administration Committee and the Regional Council. Any amendment to
a SCAG contract whose value alone or when added to all prior amendments exceeds $5,000 but is
less than $150,000 and 30% of the initial contract value must be reported as a Receive and File item
on the agendas of the next regular meetings of the Executive/Administration Committee and the
Regional Council following the execution of the amendments by SCAG’s Executive Director or
his/her designee.
C. Purchase Orders ‐ Any SCAG purchase order valued at or above $500,000 must be approved
in advance by the Executive/Administration Committee and the Regional Council. Any SCAG
purchase order valued at more than $5,000 but less than $500,000 must be reported as a Receive
and File item on the agendas of the next regular meetings of the Executive/Administration
Committee and the Regional Council following the execution of the purchase order by SCAG’s
Executive Director or his/her designee.
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D. Fines and Penalties – Payment of any fine or penalty imposed upon SCAG in an amount equal
to or greater than $10,000 must be approved before payment by the Executive/Administration
Committee and the Regional Council.
E. Claims and Litigation Matters – All claims made against SCAG and all litigation threats and
lawsuits filed against SCAG must be reported to the Executive/Administration Committee and the
Regional Council as soon as practical and before any significant SCAG response is undertaken.
Litigation initiated by SCAG shall not commence without the approval of the
Executive/Administration Committee and the Regional Council. Unless otherwise directed by the
Regional Council, all claim and litigation settlements negotiated on behalf of SCAG must be approved
by the Executive/Administration Committee and the Regional Council.
F. Employee Settlements – The Executive Director or his/her designee may negotiate and
approve employee termination settlements whose value does not exceed 12 months of salary and
related benefits and which must be in accord with applicable state law. Settlements in excess of this limit
shall require approval by the Executive/Administration Committee and the Regional Council.
G. Grant Applications – The Executive Director or his/her designee is authorized to submit grant
applications to funding agencies for projects or activities that are consistent with SCAG’s Mission.
H. Delegation of Approval Authority by the Regional Council – By formal action taken at a regular
or special meeting, the Regional Council may delegate to the Executive/Administration Committee
or the Executive Director any of the approval authorities assigned to the Executive/Administration
Committee and the Regional Council and described in this Article.
I. Approval Authority of the Executive Director
The Executive Director is authorized to approve on behalf of SCAG all matters and items described
in this Article that are below the thresholds requiring Executive/Administration Committee and
Regional Council approval or that are delegated to the Executive Director by the Regional Council.
The Executive Director, in writing, may delegate to the Chief Operating Officer or any other SCAG
Director or Manager the authority to approve any item for which the Executive Director has approval
authority.
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ARTICLE X
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
A. General ‐ SCAG is committed to transparency and to the complete and timely implementation
of the requirements of the California Public Records Act (California Government Code Section 6250
et seq.). Accordingly, it is the policy of SCAG to respond to a request for a copy of a reasonably‐
described, identifiable public record with minimal delay and, in accordance with the timelines
identified in the law unless the law provides an exemption from disclosure. SCAG staff shall work
with any requesting party to assist in identifying public records. Only legal and reasonable
restrictions shall be placed on requests for voluminous classes of documents or documents in
electronic formats.
B. Compilations – SCAG is not required to develop a list or record from an existing record or
database or to develop a new record in order to respond to a request. SCAG shall endeavor to
provide materials available from a database to satisfy a request but shall not commit the expenditure
of resources to supply materials beyond what is required by law.
C. Digital Imagery Data – Requestors who seek digital imagery data that has been collected or
prepared under SCAG’s oversight or control shall be provided with paper copies of the data in order
to ensure that the accuracy of the data is maintained. If such data is requested in an electronic
format, SCAG may condition the release of the data on a written agreement that will prohibit the
resale or publishing of the data.
D. Exempt Records – Requests for records that are determined by SCAG to be confidential,
privileged or otherwise exempt from disclosure shall be denied. SCAG shall make available
reasonably segregated non‐exempt portions of records when possible and if requested to do so.
E. Requests to Inspect Files – Public Records shall be open to inspections during SCAG’s business
hours at SCAG’s headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. An appointment should be requested in
writing along with a description of the records to be inspected. SCAG staff shall take those steps
necessary to ensure that no inspected records are altered, removed or destroyed. If photocopies of
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inspected records are required, SCAG staff shall arrange for the copies to be made and provide them
within 10 business days.
F. Fees – The Public Records Act allows SCAG to be reimbursed for the direct costs of providing
copies of public records. The Chief Finance Officer of SCAG shall determine the fees that are allowed
by law and such fees will be due and payable in advance. Such fees may be waived or reduced at
the discretion of the Executive Director or the Chief Financial Officer.
G. Public Records in Private Email Accounts or on Private Electronic Devices – The California
Supreme Court has determined that emails and text messages related to the conduct of the public’s
business sent and received on the private electronic devices of public officials, employees and
contractors are subject to disclosure as public records under the California Public Records Act.
Communications that are primarily personal and contain no more than incidental discussions of the
business of SCAG are not public records. Communications that are in the possession of a SCAG
contractor may be considered owned by SCAG and in SCAG’s constructive possession based on the
terms of the contractual relationship between SCAG and the contractor. Until and unless further
guidance is provided by the courts, when SCAG receives a request for public records that may reside
on the electronic device of a public official, employee or a SCAG contractor, SCAG will communicate
the request to such individuals along with guidance on the requirements of the California Public
Records Act and the time constraints associated with the request. SCAG will then reasonably rely
upon such public official, employee or contractor to search his/her own personal files and devices
and provide any public records to SCAG in timely fashion.
H. Public Record Requests Applicable to SCAG Representatives – When SCAG receives a public
record request applicable to one or more SCAG Representatives, SCAG staff shall, to the extent
allowed by law or regulation, provide notice of the request to the involved SCAG Representatives
and provide a copy of any materials to be provided in response to the public record request if desired
by the involved SCAG Representatives.
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Appendix A
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION PROCEDURES
The notice for SCAG Regional Council District Elections is a two‐step process.
1. First Notice: Call for Candidates
All elected members of a city council in a city that is a voting‐eligible member of SCAG and that is
within the boundaries of a District are eligible candidates for District Representative.
The First Notice is a call for candidates, notifying interested elected officials in the District to
submit their name as a candidate for the District representative seat. SCAG staff will communicate
the First Notice to all eligible candidates for a District Election at least 30 days in advance of the
District Election and identify the date, time and location of the District Election. SCAG staff shall also
communicate the First Notice to the city managers and city clerks of the cities within the respective
District, as well as the District’s subregional organization.
The First Notice may be communicated by electronic means or U.S. Mail.
The First Notice will identify a contact point within SCAG for all communications regarding the
District Election.
Eligible elected officials who intend to be candidates for a District Election must notify the
identified SCAG contact point in writing or by electronic communications no later than fourteen days
after the date of the First Notice, or by the date specified in the First Notice.
2. Second Notice: Identification of Candidates
Once the candidate notification period has ended, SCAG staff will provide a Second Notice to all
elected members of the city councils from cities that are voting‐eligible members of SCAG and within
the boundaries of the District.
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The Second Notice will identify all of the candidates and confirm the date, time and location of
the District Election.
The Second Notice will also be sent to city managers and city clerks of the cities in the District, as
well as the District’s subregional organization. The Second Notice shall be sent by electronic
communications or U.S. Mail by SCAG Staff and will request that a District Election Notice be posted
in accordance with the requirements of the Brown Act.
Other District Election Guidelines
District Elections will be scheduled by SCAG staff in cooperation with the cities in each District.
District Elections shall be held in conjunction with meetings of subregional organizations or the
League of California Cities or at other times and locations identified by SCAG staff working in
cooperation with the cities in a District.
District Representatives shall be elected by a majority of the votes of those city council
members present from voting‐eligible cities with a quorum.
A quorum shall consist of at least one city council member present from at least two‐thirds
of the voting‐eligible SCAG member cities in a District. For example, if District X is comprised of six
member (6) cities, then at least one (1) local elected official from four (4) of the member cities within
District X must be present to constitute a quorum. When a quorum is present, the election may be
conducted.
Nominations from the floor shall not be permitted. Proxy voting is not allowed.
Teleconferencing is not allowed unless the President expressly authorizes, in writing, teleconference
participation for a District election.
In the event of a tie vote, additional balloting shall occur until a District Representative is
elected.
Elected officials from cities that are not voting‐eligible members of SCAG cannot vote and
cannot be candidates for District Representative positions.
If there is only one candidate, that individual shall be declared the District Representative and
no election will be required.
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Special election are elections resulting from a vacancy of the District representative seat.
These procedures may be followed for special elections of District representatives, but may be
revised by SCAG staff based upon the circumstance. For example, the timing of the two‐step noticing
process set forth herein may be shorted by SCAG staff, as necessary.
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Appendix B
SUMMARY of SCAG’s RULES OF ORDER
Three (3) Basic Motions
Main Motion
Motion to Amend Main Motion
Substitute Motion
Friendly Amendments must be accepted by maker of motion and seconder.
No more than three (3) Basic Motions under consideration at one time.
Motions Regarding Pending Basic Motions (no debate – seconds at discretion of presiding official)
Motion to Lay on the Table
Motion to Return from the Table
Motion to Call the Question
Motion to Limit or Extend Debate
Motion to Object to Consideration of an Item
Motion to Refer
Courtesy and Convenience Motions
Call for Agenda to be Followed (no debate, no second required)
Motion for Recess (no debate, second discretionary)
Motion to Adjourn (no debate, second discretionary)
Point of Order (no debate, no second required)
Motion to Appeal a Ruling (debate allowed, second discretionary)
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Motion to Suspend a Rule (debate allowed, second discretionary)
Motion to Divide a Question (no debate, second discretionary)
Motion to Reconsider (no later than next meeting, made by voter on
prevailing side, second discretionary, debate allowed)
Motion for Roll Call Vote (no debate, second discretionary)
Motion to Withdraw (no debate, no second, others may make withdrawn
motion)
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Appendix C
ROSENBERG’s RULES OF ORDER
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MAIN OFFICE
900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 236-1800
www.scag.ca.gov
REGIONAL OFFICES
Imperial County
1503 N. Imperial Ave., Ste. 104
El Centro, CA 92243
Tel: (213) 236-1967
Orange County
OCTA Building
600 S. Main St., Ste. 1108
Orange, CA 92868
Tel: (213) 630-1599
Riverside County
3403 10th St., Ste. 805
Riverside, CA 92501
Tel: (951) 784-1513
San Bernardino County
1170 W. Third St., Ste. 140
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Tel: (213) 630-1499
Ventura County
4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Ste. L
Camarillo, CA 93012
Tel: (213) 236-1960
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