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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-2021 MCC Special City of San Bernardino 201 North E Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 http://www.sbcity.org Mayor John Valdivia Council Members Theodore Sanchez Sandra Ibarra Juan Figueroa Fred Shorett Ben Reynoso Kimberly Calvin Damon L. Alexander MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL 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, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:34 PM by Mayor John Valdivia on Thursday, April 8, 2021, via Web- Conference. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present Sandra Ibarra Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 2 Present Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 3 Present Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Present Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present Damon L. Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present John Valdivia Mayor Present Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present Robert D. Field City Manager Present Special Meeting Minutes April 8, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 Printed 4/9/2021 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Valdivia asked Council Member Reynoso to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA Jeanette McKay, San Bernardino, commented on an increase in crime and the need for Measure S funds to be distributed to new programs that will assist the police. PRESENTATION 1. Fiscal Year 2021/22 Preliminary Budget Overview City Manager Field provided an overview the Preliminary Budget. Finance Director Whitehorn provided a presentation to the Mayor and City Council, advising that tonight is a policy view and that the details of the budget will be discussed on May 19, 2021. Council Member Alexander commented that the inclusion of vision, mission, and strategic objectives were included as they are the values of the community. Council Member Alexander would like small business grants to be included as the City should help the small businesses in our community that have been affected by COVID. Council Member Alexander commented on responsiveness to the public and that it should not be limited to the City Manager’s Office, but implemented citywide and also stated that the City should be prepared to adjust in case revenue is lost from the for the Utility User Tax measure in 2022. Council Member Shorett commented that the budget is scheduled to be presented during a normal City Council meeting and stated that in the past budget adoption workshops are held two to three meetings prior to the adoption. Council Member Shorett also commented that budget allocations were not presented and would like to know when City Council will receive information on the expenditures and how the City is going to allocate funds. City Manager Field advised that a budget calendar will be provided for City Council and that the next step in the budget process is working with all departments to provide expenditure information. Mr. Field stated that the budget is better than the City anticipated, commented on possible additional meetings regarding the budget, and added that a calendar will be provided so that City Council can understand the timeline of the budget adoption Ms. Whitehorn stated that multi-year budgeting will provide stability to staff and City Council and provide understanding of what is happening at all times. Ms. Whitehorn added that because of COVID, revenue projections have been challenging. Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra commented on deferred maintenance and asked if it includes street maintenance. Ms. Whitehorn clarified that street maintenance are included and are under a different maintenance category. Special Meeting Minutes April 8, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Printed 4/9/2021 Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra commented on the City being short-staffed and stated it would be a great opportunity to look into a larger contract with the Center for Employment Opportunities which will provide opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and contractors to work in various departments. Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra commented on quicker response to calls from the Police Department, spoke on lack of maintenance at bus stops, and proposed entering into an agreement with Omnitrans so that City staff can clean up the bus stops for free bus passes that will be given to residents. Mayor Pro Tem Ibarra stated that her main focus would be the Capital Improvement Projects and fixing the streets and lights, adding if possible for staff to look into solar lights. Council Member Calvin commented that City Council needs adequate time to discuss the budget before approve and asked when additional meetings will be held. Council Member Calvin stated that homelessness needs to be addressed in the budget and funds need to be allocated to ensure the City is assisting in everyway possible. Mayor Valdivia recommended that staff provide a calendar outlining the budget process so they can be prepared. City Manager advised that a calendar will be distributed next week. Council member Reynoso emphasized that the City needs to be energy efficient with their purchases in terms of power sources and that he is looking forward to the impact fees report that staff will be providing. Mayor Valdivia asked questions regarding the economic contingency reserves and clarified that staff stated it should be 15% of the budget and emergency reserves should be 10% of budget. Mayor Valdivia commented that this is a great opportunity to invest in the backlog and deferred maintenance, the importance in investing in the City’s infrastructure and it is imperative that we serve the community with responsiveness and attention to detail. Mayor Valdivia stated the Capital Improvement Program is extremely important and asked staff to explain issuing long term debt and the tools necessary to complete this process and added that he would like to see if the City has the capacity to present bonding opportunities as part of the budget discussion. Ms. Whitehorn explained that this process would enable the City to pay for larger assets over the course of a longer period of time. Council Member Alexander commented that Omnitrans has a department for maintaining the bus stops, adding that he does not agree with City staff picking up trash at the bus stops. ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 6:39 P.M. Special Meeting Minutes April 8, 2021 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Printed 4/9/2021 The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will adjourn to a Special Meeting to be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021, via tele-conference. The Special Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. BY: Genoveva Rocha, CMC City Clerk