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MINUTES
FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor John Valdivia on Wednesday, December 16, 2020,
via Web-Conference.
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Council Member, Ward 5 Ben Reynoso
Council Member, Ward 6 Kimberly Calvin
Council Member, Ward 7 Damon L. Alexander
Mayor John Valdivia
City Manager Robert D. Field
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho
City Clerk Genoveva Rocha
Mayor John Valdivia
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon L. Alexander
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Mayor Valdivia congratulated the newly elected Council Members Ben Reynoso,
Kimberly Calvin, and Damon L. Alexander and welcomed them to the City Council.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Valdivia asked Council Member Shorett to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Field welcomed the newly elected Council Members Calvin, Reynoso,
and Alexander and provided the Mayor and City Council with an update on street
projects and improvements in the City. Mr. Fields also spoke on the completed 2019-20
audit, the Water Department renewing their facility lease agreement, Human Resources
coordination for COVID testing with the County of San Bernardino, and improvements
Animal Services has made to the cat sanctuary.
APPOINTMENTS
1. Appointments to Various Regional Boards (All Wards)
Recommendation
1. Approve the appointment of Council Member Juan Figueroa to the San
Bernardino International Airport Authority Board of Directors, as a voting
member, and Council Member Damon Alexander as an alternate;
2. Approve the appointment of Council Members Damon Alexander and Juan
Figueroa to the Inland Valley Development Agency, as voting members, and
Council Member Theodore Sanchez as an alternate;
3. Approve the appointment of Council Member Benjamin Reynoso to the San
Bernardino County Transportation Authority as an alternate;
4. Approve the appointment of Council Member Juan Figueroa to the San
Bernardino County Homeless Partnership (referred to Interagency Council on
Homelessness), as a voting member, and the same as the Vice Chair for the
“sub-committee”; and
5. Approve the appointment of Council Member Benjamin Reynoso to the
Omnitrans Board of Directors, as an alternate.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECOND BY COUNCIL
MEMBER IBARRA, to amend the Appointments to Various Regional Boards as
follows:
1. Approve the appointment of Council Member Juan Figueroa to the San
Bernardino International Airport Authority Board of Directors, as a voting
member, and Council Member Fred Shorret as an alternate;
2. Approve the appointment of Council Members Theodore Sanchez and Ben
Reynoso to the Inland Valley Development Agency, as voting members, and
Council Member Fred Shorett as an alternate;
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3. Approve the appointment of Council Member Damon Alexander to the San
Bernardino County Transportation Authority as an alternate;
4. Approve the appointment of Council Member Kimberly Calvin to the San
Bernardino County Homeless Partnership (referred to Interagency Council on
Homelessness), as a voting member, and the same as the Vice Chair for the
“sub-committee”; and
5. Approve the appointment of Council Member Sandra Ibarra to the Omnitrans
Board of Directors, as an alternate.
Council Member Sanchez spoke on giving every Council Member an opportunity to
serve on a Regional Board.
Council Member Calvin expressed agreement with the substitute motion and asked the
Mayor to reconsider his original appointments to the various Regional Boards.
Council Member Shorett asked for clarification on the substitute motion and expressed
agreement with Council Member Calvin and Council Member Sanchez.
Council Member Figueroa stated that it his understanding that the appointments to
Regional Boards come from the Mayor’s office and expressed agreement with the
appointments the Mayor has made to the San Bernardino International Airport Authority
and the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership.
Council Member Calvin expressed that the appointments should be spread equally
amongst all Council Members and the female Council Members should be represented
on the Regional Boards.
Council Member Figueroa expressed disagreement with Council Member Figueroa, that
the San Bernardino International Airport impacts all residents in the City.
RESULT: APPROVED SUBSTITUTE MOTION OF COUNCILMEMBER
APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS REGIONAL BOARDS, CARRIED
(6-1)
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Figueroa
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PRESENTATIONS
2. Certificate of Recognition - Paula Beauchamp, SBCTA (San Bernardino
County Transit Authority)
Mayor Valdivia presented Paula Beauchamp with a Certificate of Recognition and
expressed gratitude for the many contributions she has provided to the City of San
Bernardino.
3. Mt. Vernon Bridge Presentation by SBCTA
Paula Beauchamp, San Bernardino County Transit Authority, provided an update
on the Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge Project.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Paul Sanborn, San Bernardino, thanked Kim Carter for obtaining a grant to rebuild the
dog shelter and wished everyone a happy holiday.
Thomas Fleming, San Bernardino, congratulated the newly elected Council Members.
Mr. Fleming expressed that the numerous donut shops in San Bernardino have caused
diabetes and stated concerns over the Mayor working for pharmaceutical companies
and the connection they have.
Harry Hatch, San Bernardino, congratulated the newly elected Council Members and
wished them good luck. Mr. Hatch encouraged the new Council Members to read the
City Charter and also reminded them that they represent the City of San Bernardino.
Andy, San Bernardino, expressed his support of the San Bernardino Travel Center. He
is a business owner near the proposed travel center and stated that it is needed in that
area due to a high volume of traffic.
Eric Sanchez, San Bernardino, expressed his support of the San Bernardino Travel
Center.
Hardy Brown, San Bernardino, congratulated the newly elected Council Members and
spoke on Measure Z, reforming the Police Department and the impact COVID-19 has
had on the community.
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, congratulated the newly elected Council Members. Mr.
Porter informed the Mayor and City Council that he applied for the Arts and Historic
Preservation Commission and provided an update on the Anne Shirells Park African
American Monument.
Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, expressed appreciation towards the City Council and
voiced concerns over the increase in murder rates, failed community policing, financial
uncertainty, the City’s General Plan, and spoke on the lack of diversity on the various
regional boards.
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Leticia Garcia, San Bernardino, spoke on the lack of diversity on the various regional
boards.
STAFF REPORTS
4. 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 until the second regularly scheduled Mayor and City Council meeting
in December 2021.
Mayor Valdivia opened nominations for a member of the City Council to serve a Mayor
Pro Tempore until the second regularly scheduled Mayor and City Council meeting in
December 2021.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CALVIN, to appoint Council Member Ibarra to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore until
the second regularly scheduled Mayor and City Council meeting in December
2021.
RESULT: APPROVED THE NOMINATION OF COUNCIL MEMBER IBARRA
TO SERVE AS MAYOR PRO TEMPORE UNTIL THE SECOND
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
MEETING IN DECEMBER 2021, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed
Unanimously
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
5. 2021 Proposed City Council Meetings (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, review, discuss, and provide direction concerning Mayor and City Council
meeting dates for 2021.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
IBARRA, to adopt a modified 2021 meeting schedule for Mayor and City Council
meetings, eliminating the meeting dates of January 6, 2021 and July 7, 2021.
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RESULT: ADOPT A MODIFIED 2021 MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, ELIMINATING THE MEETING
DATES OF JANUARY 6, 2021 AND JULY 7, 2021, CARRIED 7-0 –
Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
6. Nuisance Abatement Program (Citywide)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and the City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, direct the City Manager to establish a Nuisance Abatement
Program and amend the FY 2020/21 operating budget to allocate $1 million in one-
time funding to be set aside to support the program.
City Manager Fields provided an overview of the staff report.
Council Member Ibarra stated that at the last Council meeting she made a
recommendation for staff to address concerns regarding unfunded Capital Improvement
Projects and it was not included in this report.
Director of Community and Economic Development Huntley provided a presentation to
the Mayor and City Council.
Mayor Valdivia spoke on service calls to the Fire Department at abandoned buildings
and inquired if Council will continue to be updated on this item.
City Manager Fields advised this item initiates Nuisance Abatement Program and staff
will provide more background and seek further direction from Council once the program
has started.
Council Member Alexander expressed that $1 million funding is excessive.
Council Member Reynoso also expressed that $1 million funding is excessive and is
requesting staff to provide a strategic plan before the start of the program. Council
Member Reynoso also expressed that nuisance abatement during the pandemic is not
something residents can afford right now.
Council Member Figueroa stated that he receives numerous phone calls from residents
pertaining to Code Enforcement and inquired as to how long it would take for the
program to become self-sustaining and what are the costs associated with not having
this type of program.
City Manager Fields informed that the program would be a revolving program that would
establish itself over time and would focus on larger abatement efforts.
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Director of Community and Economic Development Huntley advised some of the larger
nuisance abatement cases in the City are prolonged issues.
Figueroa commented on about the
Mayor wants to ensure a lot of funds are spent on services cleaning up the community.
Council Member Ibarra suggested that City staff bring back to the Mayor and City
Council a workshop to address the unfunded Capital Improvement Projects and funding
need for Code Enforcement staff. Council Member Ibarra advised she cannot approve
this item.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER IBARRA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
REYNOSO, to bring this item back to Council in a workshop style.
Council Member Sanchez introduced a substitute motion.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SHORETT, to approve Staff’s recommendation.
Council Member Sanchez expressed that the residents need to be educated and
inquired if staff will return to Mayor and City Council with a detailed plan.
Director of Community and Economic Development Huntley advised that staff will be
returning with a detailed plan once the program has begun.
Council Member Shorett expressed that this program is critical and abatements are
needed in all wards in the City.
Council Member Calvin expressed that she would like to have a nuisance abatement
program, however she would like to ensure that the Mayor and City Council are aware
as to whom this program will effect.
City Manager Fields advised that the intention of the program would be to pursue
persistent nuisance abatement issues in the City. Mr. Fields advised that staff is asking
for direction to establish the nuisance abatement program which will enhance the quality
of life for residents.
Council Member Calvin asked how soon staff could provide the Mayor and City Council
with a strategic plan for the program. Staff advised they plan on bringing this item back
the end of February or the beginning of March.
Council Member Alexander expressed that $1 million is excessive when there are other
pressing needs and suggested bringing back a trial or temporary program to determine
if it will be successful.
City Manager Fields explained that the fiscal shape of the City is better than expected
and that this is one time savings for the refinancing of pension bonds.
Council Member Ibarra would like tangible figures before allocating $1 million to
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establish a nuisance abatement program.
Council Member Sanchez spoke in support of the program.
RESULT: DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A NUISANCE
ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND AMEND THE FY 2020/21
OPERATING BUDGET TO ALLOCATE $1 MILLION IN ONE-TIME
FUNDING TO BE SET ASIDE TO SUPPORT THE NUISANCE
ABATEMENT PROGRAM, CARRIED (4-3)
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin
NOES: Ibarra, Reynoso, Alexander
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are voted on in a single
motion, unless a Council or staff member has pulled the item for more discussion.
Council Member Ibarra pulled Consent Calendar Item 14, Council Member Reynoso
pulled Item 18, Council Member Calvin pulled Item 12, and Council Member Alexander
pulled Items 7 and 10.
RESULT: APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PULL ITEM NOS. 7, 10,
12, 14 & 18, Adopted [7- 0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
7. October and November 2020 City Board, Commission, and Citizen Advisory
Committee Approved Minutes
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file the minutes from the City Board, Commission, and
Citizen Advisory Committee Meetings approved in October and November 2020.
Council Member Alexander pulled Item 7 for discussion and requested that an item be
added to a future agenda addressing the meetings of City Boards, Commissions and
Citizen Advisory Committees and when they will begin meeting again.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
REYNOSO, to add this item to a future agenda.
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RESULT: ADDED AN ITEM TO A FUTURE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
MEETING TO ADDRESS THE MEETINGS OF CITY BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES,
CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
8. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California approve the commercial and payroll disbursements for November 2020.
9. Maddy Act Local Appointments List (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-288 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the Local Appointments List.
10. Amendment to Legal Service Agreement
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-302 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement for legal services with Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont
LLP.
Council Member Alexander pulled Item No. 7 for discussion and to direct questions to
City Attorney Carvalho.
City attorney Carvalho provided an overview of the staff report.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, to approve Staff’s recommendation.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2020-302, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH CARPENTER,
ROTHANS & DUMONG, LLP, CARRIED (4-3)
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett
NOES: Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
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11. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-290 and 2020-301 PLHA Authorization (All Wards)
Recommendation
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-290 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to
submit an application for the projects utilizing Permanent Local Housing
Allocation Funds from the California Department of Housing and Community
Development.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-301 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds
Section 302(c)(4) Plan.
12. Development Code Amendment 20-02 (San Bernardino Travel Center) (Ward
6)
Recommendation
Adopt Ordinance No. MC-1550 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map
Amendment) 20-02 changing the Zoning District Classification from Commercial
General (CG-1) to Industrial Light (IL) of ten (10) parcels containing a total of
approximately 8.10 acres (APN: 0266-021-17, 18, 27, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40 and
41), pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Council Member Calvin pulled Item 12 for discussion. Council Member expressed that
she has not had the opportunity to review the information or speak with the City’s
Planning Department or the developers and she would like to address the community
members and constituents of Ward 5.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CALVIN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
REYNOSO, to table Item No. 12 until she can speak with planning or the
developers of the project, CARRIED 4-3 (COUNCIL MEMBERS: SANCHEZ,
FIGUEROA, AND SHORETT OPPOSED)
MAYOR VALDIVIA VETOED THE MOTION.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SHORETT, to approve staff’s recommendation.
Atman Kadakia, Managing Principal at Greens Development, provided a presentation
and updated Mayor and City Council regarding the San Bernardino Travel Center.
Community and Economic Development Director Huntley provided clarification on what
the City Council was being asked to approve.
Council Member Reynoso inquired if an Environmental Impact Report has been
completed and what the infrastructure responsibilities are of Greens Development.
Council Member Reynoso also expressed concerns over traffic around the Travel
Center.
Mr. Kadakia informed the Mayor and City Council that a traffic study was performed and
the Travel Center will provide safe, overnight truck parking areas and will reduce the
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amount of trucks parking on surrounding streets. He also stated that the roads around
the Travel Center will be redone and new traffic signals will be installed.
Council Member Calvin commented on the possible future deterioration of the streets
due to the high traffic of trucks in the area and brought up issues of air quality. Council
Member Calvin also mentioned that the truck stop is at an entrance into the City and
expressed that the City needs to consider how it is reflected.
Mr. Kadakia addressed Council Members concerns and explained the details of the
Travel Center.
Council Member Figueroa spoke in support of the project and reminded everyone how
important truck drivers are and that at the beginning of 2020, they became essential
workers.
Council Member Reynoso expressed that this item should be tabled so that Council can
ensure they are informed before making a decision.
RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1550 OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 20-02,
CARRIED (4-3)
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Alexander
NOES: Ibarra, Reynoso, Calvin
13. Sales Tax CDTFA Execution (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution 2020-291 authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Preparatory Agreement and the Administration Agreement with the California
Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for implementation of the
local transaction and use tax (Measure S); and
2. Adopt Resolution 2020-292 authorizing the examination of Transactions (sales)
and Use Tax Records of the CDTFA.
14. Resolution Approving a City-Wide Salary Schedule for Employees of the City
of San Bernardino (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-293 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving a City-wide salary schedule for all full-time, part-
time, temporary, and seasonal positions effective January 1, 2021 and repealing
prior salary schedules and basic compensation plans, including Resolution Nos.
2020-6, 2020-13, 2020-129, and 2020-222.
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Council Member Ibarra pulled Item 14 for discussion and requested to receive financials
for 2021 before approving this item.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER IBARRA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
ALEXANDER, to table this item until unaudited financial reports are provided to
City Council next year.
Edelia Eveland, Director of Human Resources, informed the Mayor and City Council
that the updated Salary schedule is to comply with the minimum wage requirements that
will take effect January 1, 2021.
Secondary motion introduced:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, to approve Staff’s recommendation.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2020-293 APPROVING A CITY-
WIDE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR ALL FULL-TIME, PART-TIME,
TEMPORARY, AND SEASONAL POSITIONS EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2021 AND REPEALING PRIOR SALARY
SCHEDULES AND BASIC COMPENSATION PLANS, CARRIED (6-
1)
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Ibarra
15. RSVP Grant Augmentation and Budget Amendment FY 2020/21 (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-296 of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino,
California, ratifying the grant amendment application submittal and accepting the
one- time grant augmentation increase of $5,000, for a total amount available of
$59,809 for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for the period of April 1,
2020 through March 31, 2021.
16. Resolution Establishing a Tow Rotation System, Establishing Tow Carrier
Standards, Establishing Franchise Fees for Tow Carriers, and Authorizing the
Issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Tow Rotation Services (All
Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-306 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, establishing a tow rotation system, establishing tow carrier
standards, establishing franchise fees for tow carriers, and authorizing the issuance
of a request for proposals (RFP) for tow rotation services.
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17. Contract Award for California Theatre Roof Upgrade- (Ward 1)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-297 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Approving a total budget amount of $316,217 for the California Theatre Roof
Upgrade (“Project”) to include construction costs in the amount of $272,833,
project contingencies in the amount of $27,500, and engineering and inspection
budgets in the amount of $15,884;
2. Appropriating an additional $16,217 from the Public Use Facilities Fund and
authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 CIP to reflect a total
Project budget of $316,217; and
4. Approving the award of a construction contract with San Marino Roof Co., Inc. of
Orange, California in the amount of $272,833 for the Project.
Council Member Reynoso commented that he agrees with this item, however expressed
that spending $272,833 on this project during a pandemic seems irresponsible.
18. Approve Final Tract Map No. 20006 (Ward 5)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-299 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the Final Map for Tract No. 20006 (Subdivision
16-03) involving the subdivision of a project site containing approximately 28.3
acres into 119 single-family residential lots for the Rancho Palma Specific Plan
located on the north side of W. Little League Drive west of N. Palm Avenue,
accepting the public dedications as set forth on said map; and authorizing execution
of the standard form of agreement for the subdivision improvements.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item 18 for discussion and expressed concerns
regarding how close the homes are to one another. He inquired if it would be possible
for the developer to redraw the maps and possibly propose a reduced amount of
homes.
City Attorney Carvalho informed Mayor and City Council that at this point in the process,
the action to approve the Final Tract Map is the final step and is an administerial act of
the City Council.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO to table this item until the next Mayor
and City Council meeting in January.
Council discussed the possibility of postponing the approval of this item until the next
meeting in January and inquired regarding possible legal action.
Secondary motion introduced:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, to approve Staff’s recommendation.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2020-299 APPROVING THE FINAL
MAP OF TRACT NO. 20006 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
THE STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENTS (ALL WARDS) CARRIED (5-3)
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Ibarra, Reynoso
19. Purchase Order Increase - Southern California Gas Company (Ward: 1)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-300 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving an increase in Purchase Order No. 2021-207 with
Southern California Gas Company pursuant to Section 3.04.010 B-3, of the
Municipal Code for the purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG).
20. Resolution Declaring Waterman Landfill Property as Surplus Land (Ward 3)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-303 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring City-owned property located east of Waterman
Avenue, and north of Vanderbilt Way and Carnegie Drive, commonly known as the
Waterman Landfill, as surplus land; and direct the City Manager to comply with the
requirements of the Surplus Land Act, Government Code, Section 54220 et seq., for
the disposition of surplus land.
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
A. Dedicated staff time for Local Campaign Finance Regulations including: 1) Election
campaign contribution limits; 2) Limits on contributions by applicants and their
agents during the permitting process; 3) Limits on solicitation of contributions by
elected from applicants and their agents during the permitting process; 4) Disclose
requirements for any contributions for a 12-month period prior to any Council action
involving the contributor – Submitted by Council Member Theodore Sanchez
Council Member Sanchez requested that an item be brought to the Mayor and City
Council to address Local Campaign Finance Regulations.
ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
Council Member Figueroa wanted to recognize two businesses in the City, Casa de
Flores and Jovi’s Diner, and asked that recognition of City businesses be placed back
on the Mayor and City Council Agenda.
Council Member Alexander requested staff to update the City’s website with
photographs for elected and appointed officials and department directors.
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REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED
There were no reports on conferences/meetings attended from the Mayor or City
Council.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor and City Council recessed to Closed Session at 9:51p.m.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments received for Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
(A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
a. Arrowhead Lodge No. 896 I.B.P.O.E. of W and its members v. City of San
Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1913826
(consolidated with San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
CIVSB2024556).
b. Ashe Society SB, LLC v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1911952
c. EEL Holdings, Inc., LLC v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1906467
d. SB Pharma Holdings, Inc. dba The Row House v. City of San Bernardino,
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1914576
e. Rznhead Inc. dba Cookies San Bernardino, et al. v. City of San
Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
CIVDS2005179
f. Andrea Miller v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIVDS2015337
g. Jackie Aboud v. John Valdivia, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case
No. CIVDS203562
h. Karen Cervantes v. John Valdivia, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS2012538
i. Mirna Cisneros v. John Valdivia, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVDS2012926
(B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One
item).
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action for the items
discussed.
Special Meeting Minutes December 16, 2020
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 16 Printed 12/17/2020
ADJOURNMENT
The Closed Session meeting of the Mayor and City Council was continued at 11:35 p.m.
to Friday, December 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
BY:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC
City Clerk