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MINUTES
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
of the
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 201 NORTH “E: STREET
The Joint Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
was called to order by Mayor R. Carey Davis at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, August 16, 2017,
in Council Chamber 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, CA.
Mayor R. Carey Davis
Council Members
Virginia Marquez
Benito Barrios
John Valdivia
Fred Shorett
Henry Nickel
Bessine Richard
Jim Mulvihill
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Call to Order
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Virginia Marquez Council Member, Ward 1 Present 4:00 PM
Benito J. Barrios Council Member, Ward 2 Absent -----------
John Valdivia Council Member, Ward 3 Present 4:22 PM
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present 4:00 PM
Henry Nickel Council Member, Ward 5 Present 4:00 PM
Bessine L. Richard Council Member, Ward 6 Present 4:00 PM
James Mulvihill Council Member, Ward 7 Present 4:00 PM
R. Carey Davis Mayor Present 4:00 PM
Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna City Clerk Present 4:00 PM
Gary D. Saenz City Attorney Present 4:00 PM
Andrea Miller City Manager Present 4:00 PM
Closed Session
City Attorney Saenz announced before Closed Session that the “one item” listed under
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – anticipated litigation --initiation of litigation –
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) on the agenda should have been
listed as “anticipated litigation-significant exposure to litigation under Government Code
§54956.9(d)(2).”
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
In re: City of San Bernardino, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Case No. 6:12-bk-28006 MJ
Manta Management Corporation v. City of San Bernardino, California Court of
Appeals Case No. E052527, San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No.
SCVSS18157
People of the State of California v. Management Corporation dba The Flesh
Club, San Bernardino County Superior Court Case Nos. SCVSS117285 and
CIVDS1710785
Mary Yanez v. City of San Bernardino, WCAB Case No. ADJ10147699
James Davis v. City of San Bernardino, WCAB Case Nos. ADJ7458561 and
ADJ8757637
Gabriel Garcia v. City of San Bernardino, WCAB Case No. ADJ9941330
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
City v. GB Commercial Investment LLC
One Item
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Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Chaplain Vince Ortega of Victory Outreach gave the invocation and Hunt Elementary
School fifth grade student Eric Guzman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Closed Session Report
City Attorney Saenz reported on the following actions from closed session:
In re: Manta Management Corporation v. City of San Bernardino, Council gave
settlement directive by vote of 6-0, with Council Member Barrios absent.
In re: People of the State of California v. Management Corporation dba The
Flesh Club, Council gave settlement directive by vote of 6-0, with Council
Member Barrios absent.
In re: Mary Yanez v. City of San Bernardino, Council gave settlement directive by
vote of 5-0, with Council Members Barrios and Valdivia absent.
In re: James Davis v. City of San Bernardino, Council gave settlement directive
by vote of 5-0, with Council Member Barrios absent and Council Member Valdivia
abstaining.
In re: Gabriel Garcia v. City of San Bernardino, Council gave settlement directive
by vote of 6-0, with Council Member Barrios absent.
In re: City v. GB Commercial Investment LLC, Council gave settlement directive
by vote of 6-0, with Council Member Barrios absent.
In re: “One item,” which should have been listed as “anticipated litigation-
significant exposure to litigation under Government Code §54956.9(d)(2),”
Council gave settlement directive by vote of 6-0, with Council Member Barrios
absent.
Presentations
1. Women of the Year – Assembly Member Marc Steinorth
Assemblyman Steinorth recognized the following San Bernardino residents as
Women of the Year in his district: Gwen Dowdy Rodgers; Amelia Lopez; Carolyn
Tillman, and Judith Valles.
2. Student of the Month: Rachel Cunningham – Sierra High School – Council
Member Virginia Marquez
Council Member Marquez honored Rachel Cunningham of Sierra High School as
Student of the Month. Representatives from the offices of Senator Mike Morell
and Assemblyman Steinorth also presented certificates to honor her.
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3. Chamber of Commerce & Local Elected Officials Announcements
Chamber Director Judi Penman announced upcoming Chamber activities.
Enrique Armenta announced Rep. Pete Aguilar’s Veteran’s Resource Fair on
August 18, 2017.
Appointments
4. Commission Appointment – Council Member Jim Mulvihill
Approved
Motion: Appoint Mrs. Felicia Alexander to the Measure Z Committee.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
Consent Calendar
City Manager Miller removed Item 13, to be brought back for consideration later and
moved Item 23 from the Consent Calendar to Staff Reports; Council Member Nickel
pulled Item 15 for discussion; and City Attorney Saenz pulled Item 19 to correct
information provided in the report.
The remaining items on the Consent Calendar were voted on in a single vote.
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
5. Waive Full Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances
Approved
Motion: Waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances on the
agenda dated August 16, 2017.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
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6. City Council Approval of Commercial and Payroll Checks
Approved
Motion: Approve the commercial and payroll checks for June, 2017.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
7. City Council Approval of Draft Minutes
Approved
Motion: Approve the minutes of the Mayor and City Council meetings
of August 2, 2017.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
8. Subordination of a Deed of Trust in Connection with 280 E 49Th Street, San
Bernardino, California>
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-149 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, acting as the Successor Housing
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino approving a Subordination of a Deed of Trust in
connection with a refinancing of the Senior Mortgage
Relating to real property located at 280 E 49th Street, San
Bernardino, California.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
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9. Agreement with San Bernardino County to Provide Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Services
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-150 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the execution of an
Agreement and issuance of a purchase order to San
Bernardino County Fire Department pursuant to Section
3.04.010 (B) (3) of the Municipal Code related to Household
Hazardous Waste Collection and Sharps Collection
Services.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
10. Senior Nutrition Program Grant Funding
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-151 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, ratifying the execution of the County
Contract 16-389 with the County of San Bernardino,
Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), accepting
the grant amount of up to $335,000, appropriating grant
revenue expenditures, re-allocating grant match
expenditures, and issuing purchase orders to Sysco Foods,
Merit Day, and Smith Distribution for the period of July 1,
2017, through June 30, 2018, for the Senior Nutrition
Program.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
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11. Senior Companion Program (SCP) Grant Funding
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-152 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council the City of San
Bernardino, California, ratifying the Grant Application
Submittal, accepting the Grant Award of $287,788,
appropriating Grant Revenue expenditures, and re-allocating
Grant Match Expenditure for the Senior Companion Program
(SCP) for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
12. Temporary Right of Entry Agreement with the San Bernardino County
Transportation Authority to Conduct a Tree Survey on City Property
Located at 249 Sierra Way
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-153 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the execution of a
Temporary Right of Entry Agreement with the San
Bernardino County Transportation Authority to conduct a
Tree Survey on City property located at 249 Sierra Way.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
13. Proposed Vacation of Portions of Home Avenue, “I” Street and
Montgomery Street
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, declaring its intention to conduct a Public Hearing to
consider the vacation of portions of Home Avenue, “I” Street and
Montgomery Street and the reservation of utility easements therein.
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14. First Amendment to the Agreement for Services with Tetra Tech for Design
of the Replacement of 2Nd Street Bridge at Warm Creek
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-154 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the First Amendment to the
Agreement for Services with Tetra Tech for design of the
replacement of 2nd Street Bridge at Warm Creek, Federal
Aid Project No. BRLS-5033(052), Capital Improvement
Project No. SS13-001, Bridge No. 54C-0411.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
15. Sustainability Planning Grant Application for a City-Wide Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan
Speaker
Rocio Aguayo
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-155 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the submittal of the
Sustainability Planning Grant Application to the Southern
California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the
Preparation of a City-Wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master
Plan.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
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16. Second Amendment to the License Agreement with Lockheed Martin
Corporation
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-156 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing and directing the
execution of the second amendment to the License
Agreement with Lockheed Martin Corporation.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
17. Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions – 882 South
Washington Avenue, San Bernardino (APN 0136-461-09)
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-157 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council, in its capacity as
the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of San Bernardino, California, approving the Purchase
and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions between
the Successor Agency and Grant Gorman with respect to
882 South Washington Avenue, San Bernardino (APN 0136-
461-09), and approving certain related actions.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
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18. Amendment of the Property Disposition Strategy
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-158 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council, acting as the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City
of San Bernardino, California, approving the Amended
Property Disposition Strategy, and approving certain related
actions.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
19. Agreement with County for Cancellation of Taxes on 285 Former RDA
Parcels
Deputy City Attorney Donn Dimichelle announced that the exhibit showed 383
parcels affected, but the correct number is 285.
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-159 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the execution of an
agreement with the County of San Bernardino for the
cancellation of property taxes on 285 former Redevelopment
Agency parcels, and certain related actions.
Reso 2017-160 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, acting as the Successor Agency to
the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino,
authorizing the execution of an agreement with the County of
San Bernardino for the cancellation of property taxes on 285
former Redevelopment Agency parcels, and certain related
actions.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
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20. Health Benefits Plan Year 2018
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-161 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving employer paid health
benefits contributions for benefit plan year 2018 and,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the City of San Bernardino
and California State Association of Counties Excess
Insurance Authority (CSAC EIA) Joint Powers Health
Program; and election of the Mayor and City Council to
receive the same benefit plan as the Management/
Confidential bargaining unit.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
21. Establish the Emergency Operations Manager Classification and Job
Description
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-162 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, establishing the classification and
approving the job description for the Emergency Operations
Manager.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
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22. Purchase of Lenovo Workstations.
Approved
Motion: Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute
documents for the purchase of 100 workstations from
GovConnection in an amount not to exceed $90,000.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
Staff Reports
23. Authorization for the City Manager to Execute Wireless Consulting
Agreement with 5 Bars LLC
Approved
Motion: Authorize the City Manager to continue negotiating with 5
Bars LLC, and give her the authority to negotiate with
additional vendors, understanding there is a time limitation,
and that the business model is consistent with the business
model already reviewed by the council and direct her to
execute a contract with the vendor selected.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] 01:36:44 1
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
24. Substantial Amendment to the FY2016-2017 Annual Action Plan and
Execution of a Loan Agreement Golden Apartments Project
Approved
Motion: Continue the item to a meeting on August 21, 2017 at 6 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 0]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
AWAY: Fred Shorett
1 Time of the motion/second, according to the timestamp on meeting video posted on the City website.
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25. Amendment to the Theater Square Strategic Plan
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolution.
Reso 2017-163 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving an Amendment to the
Theater Square Strategic Plan for the Regal Cinemas and
California Theater site located at the northwest corner of 4th
and E Streets.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
26. Transfer of Fire Station No. 221 to the City of San Bernardino
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolutions.
Reso 2017-164 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino authorizing the acceptance by the City of Fire
Station No. 221 located at 200 E. 3rd Street, San Bernardino
from the Successor Agency to the City of San Bernardino,
and approving certain related actions; and
Reso 2017-165 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council, acting as the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City
of San Bernardino, authorizing the transfer of Fire Station
No. 221 located at 200 E. 3rd Street, San Bernardino to the
City of San Bernardino, and approving certain related
actions.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Valdivia, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
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27. Second Amendment to Agreement with Capital Protection, Inc. for Security
Services for the Theater Square Site
Approved
Motion: Adopt the resolutions.
Reso 2017-166 Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, approving the Second Amendment to
Agreement with Capital Protection, Inc. for security services
for the Theater Square site, and approving certain related
actions.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Virginia Marquez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Marquez, Valdivia, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSENT: Benito J. Barrios
28. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
Aaron Mendoza, San Bernardino, spoke about crime, homelessness, anemic retail
development and other issues in the city. He mentioned the need for street light repair,
potholes and illegal dumping. He said if the Council does something in the Downtown,
to do it correctly. He asked that they make improvements to increase home values so
people don’t have to move.
Denise Hagopian, Montebello, purchased a property in San Bernardino 12 years ago
to build and retire here, but the zoning has since changed from residential to light
industrial, surrounded by vacant lots. She said she has amassed $44,000 in
administrative penalties and has been unable to get a company to clean up the property
because of aggressive transients in the encampment on the property. She asked for a
waiver of the fees, said the system was broken, and said she’d walk away from the
property and never return to San Bernardino because of her experience here.
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, said the city cannot afford stories such as that told by
Ms. Hagopian. He also announced his new book on mega art and said it contains a lot
of information about local history.
Mr. Caver, no first name given, said he was here because he had seen the events in
Charlottesville and heard about the anti-Sharia protest in San Bernardino. He said that
some of the same people in Charlottesville were in San Bernardino and said that we
cannot allow a terrorist attack to allow an extremist platform.
Peter, no last name given, said he was in San Bernardino on June 10th to defend the
community and said that Nazis should not have a platform in this community. He said
that protesters had been rushed at that demonstration and that they were not protected
by the police. He said he wanted the Council to stop rallies or condemn counter-
protestors’ actions. He also praised Heather Heyer, the woman killed in Charlottesville.
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Jim Inhoffe, Riverside, said he was present at the June 10th rally and stated that he
saw the German Imperial flag and anti-Semetic and neo-Nazi symbols. He said that
protesters are ready to fight and that it is not just people from Orange County but people
who live in San Bernardino as well. He named victims of neo Nazis and said there are
no victims of the anti-fascists.
Angela Hall, San Bernardino, said she lives on Genevieve Avenue, between Marshall
Avenue and 33rd Street, and stated that cars on the street have been vandalized
recently. She asked that the streetlights be repaired in the area.
Crystal Keshawacz, said her grandfather got an award for fighting fascists and that she
is ashamed that no one condemned hateful acts she had witnessed at the June 10th
rally.
Frank Pearce, San Bernardino, said the council is deaf to the voice of the people and
spoke about Measure l. He spoke against the mayor's surname.
Ronnika Bassett, said she had purchased a home in the Fifth Ward because she sees
potential in the city, but is disappointed in the lack of transparency. She said she does
not like the City website because it is unclear what, when, and where projects are taking
place in the City. She also said she wants to be sure there are internal controls in place
and said that not having adequate lights or sidewalks hinders businesses in the city.
29. Items to be referred to Council Committees
Council Member Valdivia requested an update on the Cultural Development fee and the
appropriateness of using those funds for arts grants. He also requested an inventory of
the streetlights and a list of the knockdown poles.
30. Announcements by Mayor, City Council and Executive Staff
31. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. to a joint adjourned regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on
Monday, August 21, 2017 in the Council Chamber located at 201 North E Street, San
Bernardino, California.
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 is scheduled for
4:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, 2017, in the Council Chamber located at
201 N. E Street, San Bernardino, California. Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and
Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.
By: __________________________
Georgeann “Gigi” Hanna, CMC
City Clerk