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MINUTES
FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
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AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021
5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Session Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor John Valdivia on Wednesday,
January 20, 2021, via Web-Conference.
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Council Member, Ward 5 Ben Reynoso 5:38 p.m.
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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CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, asked City Council to carefully look into the letter that
was sent on behalf of tow carriers regarding a Request for Proposals that was issued by
the City. Ms. Ortiz also commented on the Mayor’s Form 460’s and the donation
received from the tow company and also informed City Council to ask the tow
companies for their inspection list to ensure they meet proper standards.
CLOSED SESSION
(A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
a. San Bernardino Police Officers’ Association v. City of San Bernardino, San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No.: CIVDS1817732
(B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two
items. (Two Receivership cases)
(C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)): One case - see attached letter.
(D) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6):
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager;
Employee Organizations: International Union of Operating Engineers, General
Unit; San Bernardino Police Management Association; Teamsters - Middle
Management Unit; San Bernardino Police Officers Association; and San
Bernardino Confidential-Management Association
(E) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property Address: An approximately 17.61 gross acre vacant (retail/commercial)
site consisting of 74 parcels located at the southwest corner of East Highland
and Arden Avenues - APNs 1191-021-01; 1191-021-11 to 69; 1191-041-17 to 22;
and 1191-041-25 to 32
Agency Negotiator: Robert D. Field, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Mark Development, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
7:00 P.M.
Mayor Valdivia called the Regular meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Valdivia asked Council Member Calvin to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Carvalho reported that there was action taken on Item B – Conference
with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation,
The City Council voted unanimously (7-0), authorizing the City to file two
receivership cases.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Field acknowledged the efforts of Director of Public Works Jensen and
Public Works staff in preparing for the rainy season by cleaning storm drains and
clearing debris. Mr. Field spoke on staff’s efforts to fill the potholes across the City, the
various Parks and Recreation programs, and Community and Economic Development
grants.
Mayor Valdivia thanked the Department Directors and the public employees of San
Bernardino and recognized the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.
APPOINTMENTS
1. Arts and Historical Preservation Commission Appointment (Ward 7)
Recommendation
Approve the appointment of Mr. Robert A. Porter to the Arts and Historical
Preservation Commission representing Ward 7. Mr. Porter will replace Michael R.
Tacchia with the term ending December 2024.
2. Public Safety and Human Relations Commission Appointment (Ward 7)
Recommendation
Approve the appointment of Ms. Deana Cervantez to the Public Safety and Human
Relations Commission representing Ward 7. Ms. Cervantez will replace Damon L.
Alexander with the term ending December 2024.
3. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Appointment (Ward
7)
Recommendation
Approve the appointment of Ms. Fay Aldridge to the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Commission representing Ward 7. Ms. Aldridge will replace
Janette McKaig with the term ending December 2024.
4. Charter Review Commission Reappointment (Ward 7)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the reappointment of Mr. Philip M. Savage to the Charter
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Review Commission representing Ward 7, with the term ending December 2024.
5. Measure S Citizens Oversight Committee Appointment (Ward 4)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Mr. Michael J. Gallo to the Measure S
Citizens Oversight Committee representing Ward 4. Mr. Michael J. Gallo will
replace Karina J. Cornejo with the term ending December 2022.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, to approve all five appointments.
RESULT: APPROVED THE APPOINTMENTS OF MR. ROBERT A. PORTER,
MS. DEANA CERVANTEZ, MS. FAY ALDRIDGE, MR. PHILIP M.
SAVAGE, AND MR. MICHAEL J. GALLO, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed
Unanimously
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
PRESENTATIONS
6. Public Safety Update (All Wards)
City Manager Fields informed the Mayor and City Council that the Police Department
will be providing a presentation in response to concerns over an increase in crime in the
community.
Interim Chief of Police McBride provided an end of year update for 2020 to the Mayor
and City Council.
Council Member Calvin congratulated Interim Chief of Police McBride on grants that the
Police Department has received and commented on recruitment of more African
American officers.
Interim Chief of Police McBride commented on the challenges of reaching more
communities during recruitment and welcomed ideas from City Council.
Council Member Alexander commented on the gun buyback program and inquired
about the details of the homeless outreach program.
Interim Chief of Police McBride informed the Mayor and City Council that an agenda
item for the gun buyback program will be brought to City Council in February. McBride
also explained that officers make multiple contacts with homeless individuals to offer
assistance and resources.
Council Member Alexander commented on the grants the Police Department has
received and asked what happens after the money received from the grants is no longer
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available. Council Member Alexander also commented on utilizing sworn Police
Department staff to assist officers with booking of arrested individuals.
Interim Chief of Police McBride informed City Council that if the grants are not renewed,
it would City Council’s decision to retain those positions that are no longer funded by
grants.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ibarra thanked Interim Chief of Police McBride for the presentation and
commented on future presentations from each department to show how much of the
general fund is being offset by grants.
Council Member Reynoso thanked Interim Chief of Police McBride for the presentation
and inquired as to grants and which officers those funds go towards.
Interim Chief of Police McBride stated that grant funds only apply to new hires.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ibarra commented on Community Outreach Recruiters possibly
coordinating with the Quality of Life team from the Police Department to make contact
with the homeless population in unison.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Crystal Whitmore, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, commented on
focusing on the good things that are occurring in San Bernardino. Ms. Whitmore spoke
on the Thanksgiving service, peaceful, supportive, inclusive, food and monetary
donations. Community parades during a pandemic, handled well during pandemic and
brought joy and good to the community.
Jessy Capps, San Bernardino, congratulated Robert Porter for his appointment to the
Arts and Historical Preservation Commission and thanked Council Member Reynoso for
his continued assistance with incomplete infrastructure in her neighborhood.
Mary Hernandez, San Bernardino, expressed concerns over vehicles speeding near
the intersection of W. 27th Street and Ladera Road and requested a speed bump to be
installed on W. 27th street to slow down traffic.
Sierra, San Bernardino, expressed concerns over homelessness in the City and street
cleaning. Public speaker Sierra asked what the Mayor’s short and long term plans are
for homelessness and why police officers are being utilized for street cleaning efforts.
Harry Hatch, San Bernardino, inquired as to when the workshop will be for the Central
City Mall Project and addressed concerns over fireworks in the City. Mr. Hatch also
expressed concerns over large groups of off-road vehicles driving on City streets in the
North end of the City and asked for statistics from the Police Department for homicides
and other various issues.
Robert Porter, San Bernardino, thanked the Mayor and the City Council for the
opportunity to be the Arts and Historical Preservation Commission. Mr. Porter also
commented on the possibility of brining a historic element to the Central City Mall
Project.
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Hardy Brown, San Bernardino, hoped everyone had a Happy Holiday and commented
on the leadership City Council provides. Mr. Brown commented that the executive police
staff does not reflect the demographics of the City and that the Public Safety
Commission should be reevaluated and given more authority and responsibility.
Cathy Kimball, San Bernardino, expressed concerns over fireworks in the City.
Jessica Ortiz, San Bernardino, expressed concerns over the homeless populations,
prostitution, illegal dumping, and potholes in the City.
Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, asked for backup material on agenda Item 6 and
expressed concerns over murder rates in the City. Ms. Ortiz also expressed concerns
over the annexation of properties and the City budget.
STAFF REPORTS
7. Encanto Community Center Improvements Project (Ward 6)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2021-1:
1. Approving the use of donated funds from the Estate of Sharell Paramo to support
a project for renovation of the Encanto Community Center; and
2. Authorizing the Director of Finance to appropriate funds in the amount of
$2,236,622 from Donations Fund No. 006 to the Encanto Community Center
Improvements Project (“Project”) and amend the FY 2020-21 Capital
Improvement Plan to include the Project; and
3. Approving the award of a Professional Services Agreement with Miller
Architectural Corporation for Project design services in the amount of $178,385
from Encanto Community Center Improvements Project Fund No. 006-380-8748.
City Manager Fields provided the Mayor and City Council with an update on the
Encanto Community Center Improvements.
Director of Public Works Jensen provided a presentation to the Mayor and City Council
for needed improvements at the Encanto Community Center.
Mayor Valdivia commended staff and commented that this is a great opportunity for staff
to be back in the community.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SHORETT, to approve staff’s recommendation.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ibarra inquired about the quotes received by the City for this project.
Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Qishta commented that staff is
recommending Miller Architectural Corporation as they addressed all of staffs concerns
and had a greater understanding of the aspects of the project.
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Council Member Alexander thanked Director of Public Works Jensen for the
presentation and inquired if staff reached out to any organizations in San Bernardino.
Director of Public Works Jensen advised that proposals were requested from
architectural firms that were qualified to provide these types of services for the
Engineering Department. Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Qishta spoke
on the Request for Proposals process.
Council Member Alexander inquired if the City has a policy on minority or small
business vendors and if staff reaches out to businesses in San Bernardino first.
City Attorney Carvalho informed the Mayor and City Council that they may adopt a local
ordinance establishing a policy on minority vendors and small businesses in the City.
City Manager Fields spoke on the purchasing process, Federal Requirements, and
policy recommendations.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-1 AND APPROVED STAFF’S
RECOMMENDATIONS AS OUTLINED, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed
Unanimously
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
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 Calvin pulled Item Nos. 11, 17, 24, and 26 from the Consent Calendar
for further discussion.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item Nos. 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 27 from
the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ibarra inquired when the remaining minutes for 2020 will be completed.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
FIGUEROA, to approve the Consent Calendar and pull Item Nos. 11, 15, 16, 17, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27.
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RESULT: APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PULL ITEM NOS. 11,
15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26 & 27, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed
Unanimously
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
8. November and December 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 November and December 2020.
9. Approval of the Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the minutes from the December 7, 2020, December 16, 2020
and December 18, 2020, Mayor and City Council meetings.
10. General Plan Advisory Committee (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-2 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, establishing a General Plan Advisory Committee Council to
assist with the comprehensive update of the City’s General Plan.
11. Imposing Liens to Recover Costs for Code Enforcement Abatements (Ward:1,
2, 3, 4, 6 & 7)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-3 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, imposing liens on certain real property located within the City
of San Bernardino for the costs of public nuisance abatements.
Council Member Calvin pulled Item No. 11 for discussion.
Council Member Calvin commented that there are three addresses located in Ward 6,
asked how the City decides which properties to impose liens on, and inquired if the City
has an abatement program.
Community and Economic Development Director Huntley advised that the City currently
has an abatement program that is listed within the municipal code and informed the
Mayor and City Council that the properties identified are from active and outstanding
code enforcement cases. Mr. Huntley advised the purpose of the liens is to recoup the
costs necessary to abate the violations on the property.
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Council Member Calvin commented on vacant and abandoned buildings on the main
thoroughfares of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO-TEM
IBARRA, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-3 imposing liens on certain real property
located within the City of San Bernardino for the costs of public nuisance
abatements.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-3 IMPOSING LIENS ON
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE COSTS OF PUBLIC NUISANCE
ABATEMENTS, 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
12. Investment Portfolio Report for November 2020 (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, accept and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for November
2020.
13. 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 December 2020.
14. Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2019/20 (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file the audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2019/20.
15. Initiation of Proceedings to Form Proposed Community Facilities District No.
2021-1 (Ward 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-4 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring the intention to establish proposed Community
Facilities District (CFD) No. 2021-1 (Ferree Street) of the City of San Bernardino;
and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-5 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring necessity to incur a bonded indebtedness of
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Proposed Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2021-1 (Ferree Street) of the
City of San Bernardino.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 15 for discussion.
Council Member Reynoso inquired as to the repayment plan of the proposed
Community Facilities District.
Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Quista informed MCC that the tax based
assessments finance infrastructure within the community and other City services such
as police, street lights, landscape maintenance and other services.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALEXANDER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SANCHEZ, to combine Items 15 and 16 for approval and adopt
Resolution No. 2021-4 declaring the intention to establish Proposed Community
Facilities District (CFD) No. 2021-1 (Ferree Street) and adopt Resolution No. 2021-
5 declaring necessity to incur a bonded indebtedness of Proposed CFD No. 2021-
1.
Council Member Sanchez asked Director of Public Works Jensen to send Council
Members and members of the public the consultant’s report explaining what a
Community Facilities District is.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-4 DECLARING THE
INTENTION TO ESTABLISH PROPOSED COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) NO. 2021-1 (FERREE STREET) AND
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-5 DECLARING NECESSITY
TO INCUR A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF PROPOSED CFD NO.
2021-1, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
16. CFD 2018-1 Annexation 3 (Ward 3)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-6 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District
No. 2018-1 of the City of San Bernardino (Safety Services), declaring its intention to
consider annexing territory to Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 of the City of
San Bernardino (Safety Services).
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 16 for discussion.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALEXANDER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SANCHEZ, to combine Items 15 and 16 for approval and adopt
Resolution No. 2021-6 acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities
District No. 2018-1 of the City of San Bernardino (Safety Services), declaring its
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intention to consider annexing territory to Community Facilities District No. 2018-
1 of the City of San Bernardino (Safety Services).
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-6 ACTING AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2018-1 OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO (SAFETY
SERVICES), DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONSIDER
ANNEXING TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2018-1 OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO (SAFETY
SERVICES), CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
17. Resolution to Adopt Escheatment Policy for Unclaimed Money (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-7 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, adopting an escheatment policy for unclaimed money.
Council Member Calvin pulled Item No. 17 for discussion and asked for clarification on
escheatment policies.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CALVIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, to combine Items 15 and 16 for approval and adopt Resolution No.
2021-6 acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2018-1
of the City of San Bernardino (Safety Services), declaring its intention to consider
annexing territory to Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 of the City of San
Bernardino (Safety Services).
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-7, ADOPTING AN
ESCHEATMENT POLICY FOR UNCLAIMED MONEY, CARRIED
7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Kimberly Calvin, Ward 6
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
18. Resolution Approving the City's Updated Personnel Rules (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-8 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the City’s updated Personnel Rules.
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19. Authorization to Purchase Data Communication Services from ATEL/TPX
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-9 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager or designee to authorize and
issue purchase orders in an amount not to exceed $1,044,450 to ATEL
Communications for the purchase of data communication services from TPX for a
period of 60 months.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 19 for discussion and asked for clarification
on the amount the City is spending on Wi-Fi services.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALEXANDER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER REYNOSO, adopting Resolution 2021-9, authorizing the City Manager or
designee to authorize and issue purchase orders in an amount not to exceed
$1,044,450 to ATEL Communications for the purchase of data communication
services from TPX for a period of 60 months.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-9, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO AUTHORIZE AND ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$1,044,450 TO ATEL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF DATA COMMUNICATION SERVICES FROM TPX FOR A
PERIOD OF 60 MONTHS, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
20. Authorization to Purchase Website Hosting and Migration Services from
Intrado for 60 Months
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-10 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California authorizing the City Manager or designee to authorize and
issue Purchase Orders in an amount not to exceed $87,835 to Intrado for the
purchase of a website content management system and services to host the City’s
external website and intranets for five years.
21. Adamson Police Products Purchase Order (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-11 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the Director of Finance to issue a Purchase
Order in the amount of $75,000, with three single year renewal options, to Adamson
Police Products for the purchase of safety equipment and supplies.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 21 for discussion and asked for clarification
on the Purchase Order amount.
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALEXANDER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SANCHEZ, adopting Resolution 2021-11, authorizing the Director of
Finance to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $75,000, with three single
year renewal options, to Adamson Police Products for the purchase of safety
equipment and supplies.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-11, AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE
AMOUNT OF $75,000, WITH THREE SINGLE YEAR RENEWAL
OPTIONS, TO ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CARRIED
7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
22. Professional Services Agreement for Police Mobile Application (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-12 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and ITsimple and issue a
purchase order in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to develop and provide
services for a public safety mobile device application.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 22 for discussion and asked for clarification
on the fiscal impact for the mobile device application.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER REYNOSO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
SANCHEZ, adopting Resolution 2021-12, authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and
ITsimple and issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to
develop and provide services for a public safety mobile device application.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-12, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND
ITSIMPLE AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $40,000 TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE
SERVICES FOR A PUBLIC SAFETY MOBILE DEVICE
APPLICATION, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
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23. San Manuel Memorandum of Agreement (Wards 3, 4, 5)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-13 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to accept the San Manuel
Band of Mission Indians Memorandum of Agreement in the amount of $3,156,784
through 2024 and amend the FY 2020/21 Adopted Budget.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 23 for discussion and asked for clarification
on the fiscal impact.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALEXANDER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER SANCHEZ, adopting Resolution 2021-13, authorizing the City Manager
to accept the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Memorandum of Agreement in
the amount of $3,156,784 through 2024 and amend the FY 2020/21 Adopted
Budget.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-13, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION
INDIANS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,156,784 THROUGH 2024 AND AMEND THE FY 2020/21
ADOPTED BUDGET, CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
24. Accept the FY 2020/21 Tobacco Grant (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-14 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, to authorize the City Manager to accept the FY 2020/21
Tobacco Grant; authorize the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21
Adopted Budget appropriating $1,169,028 in both revenue and expenditures; and
authorize the Police Department to increase the approved staffing.
Council Member Calvin and Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 24 for discussion
and asked for clarification on the Community Engagement Officer position and how long
the position will be funded by the Tobacco Grant.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
CALVIN, adopting Resolution 2021-14, authorizing the City Manager to accept the
FY 2020/21 Tobacco Grant; authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY
2020/21 Adopted Budget appropriating $1,169,028 in both revenue and
expenditures; and authorizing the Police Department to increase the approved
staffing.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-14, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE FY 2020/21 TOBACCO GRANT;
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO AMEND THE FY
2020/21 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $1,169,028 IN
BOTH REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES; AND AUTHORIZING THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE THE APPROVED
STAFFING, 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
25. Soccer Field Rehabilitation at Nunez Park (Ward 1)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2021-15:
1. Approving a total project budget for the Soccer Field Rehabilitation at Nunez
Park Project (“Project”) in the amount of $408,000, to include construction in the
amount of $360,430, contingencies in the amount of $36,000, and engineering
and inspection budgets in the amount of $11,570; and
2. Authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) to include the Project and allocating $208,000 from
Quimby Act Parkland Fund No. 269 to support the full Project costs; and
3. Approving the award of a Construction Contract with Act Global America, Inc. in
the amount of $360,430; and
4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project.
26. Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: CFD No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services):
Annexation No.8 (Ward 6)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-16 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring its intention to annex territory into Community
Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino,
adopting a map of the area to be proposed (Annexation No. 8) and authorizing the
levy of a special taxes therein.
Council Member Calvin and Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 26 for
discussion.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
REYNOSO, adopting Resolution 2021-16, declaring its intention to annex territory
into Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of
San Bernardino, adopting a map of the area to be proposed (Annexation No. 8)
and authorizing the levy of a special taxes therein.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-16, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, ADOPTING A MAP OF THE
AREA TO BE PROPOSED (ANNEXATION NO. 8) AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN,
CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
27. Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: CFD No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services):
Annexation No. 7 (Ward 2)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-17 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring its intention to annex territory into Community
Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino,
adopting a map of the area to be proposed (Annexation No. 7) and authorizing the
levy of a special taxes therein.
Council Member Reynoso pulled Item No. 27 for discussion and expressed that it is
important to share this information with the public.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
REYNOSO, adopting Resolution 2021-17, declaring its intention to annex territory
into Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of
San Bernardino, adopting a map of the area to be proposed (Annexation No. 7)
and authorizing the levy of a special taxes therein.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-17, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2019-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, ADOPTING A MAP OF THE
AREA TO BE PROPOSED (ANNEXATION NO. 7) AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN,
CARRIED 7-0 – Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Ward 5
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: None
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ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
A. Plan for Restarting Regular Meetings of all the City's Advisory Boards,
Commissions, and Committees Suspended Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
and the Emergency Orders Restricting Gatherings and in Person Meetings -
Submitted by Council Member Damon L. Alexander, Ward 7
Council Member Alexander commented on plans for restarting City Commission
meetings. Council Member Alexander stated that after meeting with City Manager
Fields, the schedule to start commission meetings via Zoom is as follows: Public Safety
Commission meetings will begin in February; Parks and Recreation Commission
meetings will begin in March; Arts and Historical Preservation Commission meetings will
begin in April; and Animal Control Commission meetings will begin in May.
Council Member Figueroa asked for a policy to be brought back to the Mayor and City
Council regarding expired building permits during the pandemic. Council Member
Figueroa also asked for a mid-year status update for CIP Projects.
City Manager Fields advised that staff is currently working on a policy to address the
issue of expired building permits. City Attorney Carvalho added that the Mayor and City
Council may choose to address this issue through the Emergency Declaration.
Council Member Reynoso commented on making public comments digital and
streamlined and asked how much it would cost for Spanish and Vietnamese translation
during live Mayor and City Council meetings.
Council Member Calvin requested that the City provide a COVID update during future
meetings, bring back community announcements, and would like staff to explore
American Sign Language translation during live meetings.
ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
There were no items referred to the Committee.
REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED
There were no reports on conferences/meetings attended.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned to a Study Session to be held on
Wednesday, January 27, 2021, via web-conference. The Study Session will begin at
5:30 p.m.
BY:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC
City Clerk