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MINUTES
FOR THE
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019
5:30 PM
The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order by Mayor John Valdivia at 5:35 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019, in
the Council Chamber, 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, CA.
Call to Order
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present 5:30 PM
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present 5:30 PM
VACANT Council Member, Ward 3 VACANT ---------
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present 5:30 PM
Henry Nickel Council Member, Ward 5 Present 5:30 PM
Bessine L. Richard Council Member, Ward 6 Present 5:30 PM
James Mulvihill Council Member, Ward 7 Present 5:30 PM
John Valdivia Mayor Present 5:30 PM
Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna City Clerk Present 5:30 PM
Thomas Rice Assistant City Attorney Present 5:30 PM
Andrea Miller City Manager Present 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Paul Lujan of Victory Outreach San Bernardino gave the invocation and Council
Member Nickel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor John Valdivia
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
VACANT – Third Ward
Fred Shorett
Henry Nickel
Bessine L. Richard
James Mulvihill
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Harry Hatch, San Bernardino, spoke about the high number of meetings so far this year
and the need for more organization and mutual respect.
Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, spoke about funding for city projects and shelter
funding.
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, said the previous council meeting had been exciting
and that the animal shelter issue is important.
Paul Sanborn, San Bernardino, applauded the mayor for accompanying the pothole
crews, said the city needs audits and that the mayor should be able to pick his own
staff.
Luis Ojeda called council actions a soap opera. He said that restricting speaking time
helps no one and asked the council and mayor to think about working together to do the
work of the people.
Carey Davis, San Bernardino, spoke about the role of the council and mayor and the
actions at the previous council meeting. He said it may be necessary for council
members to continue to walk out to retain control.
Deon Taylor, San Bernardino, thanked the people who came to support the swearing in
ceremony for James Ramos and invited people to a meet-and-greet event at DJ
restaurant on March 2 at 10 a.m. to meet with the Assemblyman.
Shirley Harlan, San Bernardino, said the people who stayed at the last meeting want
success and perhaps the group needs a mediator until it becomes a team.
Karmel Roe, San Bernardino, said San Bernardino doesn’t really have a avision of
where we are going, that everything we are doing is merely picking up pieces. She
asked for a single vision so residents can see a light at the end of the tunnel.
Esmerelda Negrete, San Bernardino, said that the expectation of the people is that the
MCC will prioritize services for residents. Funds saved from cancelled contracts shuld
be used for created positions and other unfunded issues. She said she was against
outsourcing the animal shelter.
Deanna Adams, San Bernardino, supported the mayoral staffing proposal and said the
Charter is not people friendly and that she hopes the city gets back a strong mayor form
of government.
STAFF REPORTS
1. City of San Bernardino's Animal Sheltering, Field and Licensing Services
Speakers
Valya
Treasure Ortiz
Val Hanson
Andrea Neyses
Brenda Lynch
Deborah Fine
Luis Ojeda
Harry Hatch
Sharon Logan
Mona Harnish
Susan Geier
Hilda Wendtland
Jessica Lopez
Nancy Mitchell
Ann Roberts
Debbie Yocum
Alice Chow
Nicole Clasby
Karmel Roe
Elizabeth Kulbin
Esmerelda Negrete
Lydia Savala
Rebecca Longoria
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Approved
Motion: Start an RFP process to explore opportunities for collaborating
operations with rescue groups, immediately relieve the police
department of oversight of the animal shelter as soon as possible,
and have the city manager return with proposals for a temporary fix.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4-2]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Ibarra, Shorett, Nickel, Richard
NOES: Sanchez, Mulvihill
2. Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Strategies
Approved
Motion: Direct the city manager to report back on the
feasibility of police substations.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
3. City Facility Building - Condition Assessment Report
Approved
Motion: Direct the city manager to prepare alternatives,
including a fiscal analysis, for presentation during the
budget discussions.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
4. Transportation, Communication & Public Works Policy Committee Update –
January 17-18, 2019
Mayor Valdivia provided an oral report. No vote was taken on this item.
5. Legislative Branch Staffing - Offices of the Mayor and City Council
Speakers
Phil Savage
James Smith
Carey Davis
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Approved
Motion: Eliminate the Communication Director position, retain
the Customer Service position and two part time field
representative positions, keeping the vacant Council
office position.
RESULT: ADOPTED [5-1]
MOVER: Bessine Richard, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Jim Mulvihill, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NOES: Shorett
6. Review and Reconsideration of the Professional Services Agreement with
Worthington Partners
Prior to the meeting, Worthington Partners submitted a letter of resignation,
effective in 30 days. No vote was taken on this item.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m.
The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City
Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will be held on
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the Council Chamber located at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, California 92401. Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and
Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.
By: __________________________
Georgeann “Gigi” Hanna, MMC
City Clerk