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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
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 JOIN POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020
5:30 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor Valdivia on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, via web-
conference.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Henry Nickel Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Bessine L. Richard Council Member, Ward 6 Present
James Mulvihill Council Member, Ward 7 Present
John Valdivia Mayor Present
Genoveva Rocha Acting City Clerk Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Teri Ledoux City Manager Present
Mayor John Valdivia
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Henry Nickel
Bessine L. Richard
Jim Mulvihill
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5:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments received for Closed Session.
Mayor Valdivia stated he would be recusing himself from Closed Session Item Nos. 2
through 8 and Item B due to a Conflict of Interest, and requested that Mayor Pro-Tem
Sanchez chair the Closed Session meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
(A)CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1)):
i.Gary Saenz and Georgeann Hanna v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2003802
ii.SB Pharma Holdings, Inc. dba The Row House v. City of San Bernardino, San
Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1914576
iii.Ashe Society SB, LLC v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIVDS1911952
iv.EEL Holdings, Inc., LLC v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1906467
v.Kostadinos Kahros, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1830325
vi.Washington, LLC, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1905710
vii.Washington, LLC, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1922151
viii.KP Investment Group, LLC v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVDS1909577
(B)CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)): five cases - tort claims filed by Mirna Cisneros (dated February
12, 2020), Karen Cervantes (dated February 12, 2020), Don Smith (dated March
31, 2020), Jackie Aboud (dated April 27, 2020), and Andrea Miller (dated April
29, 2020).
(C)PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - City Clerk
(D)PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - City Manager - Council will discuss
process for future appointment of City Manager
(E)CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property Address:Four (4) parcels, approximately 0.56 acres, of vacant real
property located at 562 and 578 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue and
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1316 W. Spruce Street, APNs 0138-114-09 to -11 and
0138-114-18
Agency Negotiator:Teri Ledoux, City Manager
Negotiating Party:Edward C. Adams and Jeanne M. Adams
Under Negotiation:Price and Terms of Purchase
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council was called to order at 7:13 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Valdivia led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The Mayor and City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action taken during Closed
Session.
The Mayor and City Council recessed from Closed Session at 7:08 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation for National Public Works Week - May 17, 2020 through May
23, 2020
Mayor Valdivia read the Proclamation into the Record and thanked Public Works staff.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
The Acting City Clerk stated that written comments had been added to the meeting
record and there were requests from Council Member Nickel and Richard to read public
comments sent to them into the record.
Council Member Nickel read the written comment received into the record. The name of
the person submitting the comment was not disclosed. The individual commented on a
breach of the settlement agreement with former City Manager Andrea Miller.
Council Member Richard read Mr. Hardy Brown’s written comment into the record. He
commented on Nurse Appreciation Week and thanked Commissioner Alexander for the
pop-up event at St. Bernardine’s Medical Center to thank and show appreciation to the
hospital staff.
At this time the voice recorded public comments were played by the Acting City Clerk
for the Mayor and City Councilmembers.
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Debbie Arreola, San Bernardino, thanked and recognized the First Responders. She
expressed concern on how the public event at St. Bernardine’s Medical Center was
organized.
Damon Alexander, San Bernardino, addressed concerns related to the event at St.
Bernardine’s Medical Center and spoke on several community issues.
Jeanette McKeg, San Bernardino, expressed concern over the lawsuits the City has
received and spoke on the decision to reduce the pay of the former City Attorney and
City Clerk.
Shirley Harlan, San Bernardino, spoke on Item No. 2, and requested that the Mayor
and City Council approve them item and enter into an agreement with the County.
James Elver, San Bernardino, spoke in favor of Item No. 2 and requested that the
Mayor and City Council direct the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the
County.
Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, spoke on City litigation and the Mayor and City
Council’s behavior and the impact on the community.
Paul Sanborn, San Bernardino, congratulated Mayor Pro-Tem Sanchez on the work
completed at Pioneer Cemetery and Seccombe Park.
Leticia Garcia, San Bernardino, commented on the allegations against the Mayor
Valdivia and Council Member Figueroa related to receiving bribes and requested that
Mayor Pro-Tem Sanchez to place the item on a future agenda to discuss, and
requested that the contract with the City Attorney be reviewed.
Dorothy Garcia, San Bernardino, spoke in favor of Item No. 2 and requested that the
Mayor and City Council approve an agreement with the County.
STAFF REPORTS
2.Receive a Report on the County of San Bernardino's COVID-19 Homeless
Emergency Hotel/Motel Response Planning and Provide Direction to Staff
Accordingly
Recommendation
Receive a report on the County of San Bernardino's COVID-19 Homeless
Emergency Hotel/Motel Response Planning and provide direction to City staff
accordingly.
City Manager Teri Ledoux provided a presentation to the Mayor and City Council
with an update to the San Bernardino County’s Covid-19 Homeless Response Plan.
Following the discussion the Mayor and City Council received and filed the report.
RESULT: Received and Filed
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3.Consider Initiating an Annexation of the Remaining Unincorporated Island of
Land Abutting the Spring Trails Specific Plan Project Area.
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-87 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring its intention to annex a 26-acre area containing six
parcels in the unincorporated County that is totally-surrounded by the City of San
Bernardino, and direct the City Manager to submit the Resolution to the Executive
Officer of LAFCO.
Community and Economic Development Director Michael Huntley provided a
presentation
Council Member Nickel and Ibarra expressed their concerns regarding the project.
Council Member Shorett stated he was in favor of the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SHORETT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
RICHARD, to approve Staff’s recommendation.
Council Member Nickel continued to express his concerns and stated that at this
time he was opposed of taking action on the item.
Mayor Pro-Tem Sanchez discussed his concerns of considering initiating the
annexation.
Secondary motion introduced by Council Member Nickel:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NICKEL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
SANCHEZ, to table the matter until the developer could obtain the properties
they require, CARRIED 4-3 (COUNCILMEMBERS: SHORETT, RICHARD, AND
MULVIHILL OPPOSED)
MAYOR VALDIVIDA VETOED THE MOTION.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho provided clarification on the recommendation
presented by City staff and stated that if approved, the City was announcing their
intention to move forward with an annexation process. It would allow the developer
to obtain the certificate of completion that they would need to move forward with the
project.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SHORETT, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MULVIHILL, to approve Staff’s recommendation, MOTION FAILED 3-4
(COUNCILMEMBERS: SANCHEZ, IBARRA, NICKEL, AND FIGUEROA
OPPOSED)
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FINAL RESULT: TABLE AGENDA ITEM NO. 3, CARRIED 5-2
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Councilmember, Ward 4
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Councilmember, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, and Nickel,
NOES: Richard, Mulvihill
PULIC HEARINGS
4.Public Hearing on Annexation No. 2 to Community Facilities District 2019-1
(Maintenance Services) for Tax Zone No. 3, PM 19814, Adoption of
Resolutions for Annexing into the Community Facilities District, and First
Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Levying Special Taxes for
Fiscal Year 2020-21
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1.Hold a Public Hearing;
2.Adopt Resolution No. 2020-89 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to the qualified
electors the question of levying a special tax within the are proposed to be
annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)
(Annexation No. 2); and
3.Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election;
4.Adopt Resolution No. 2020-90 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, declaring election results for Community Facilities
District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 2);
5.Introduce Ordinance No. MC-1536 of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying
special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2020-21 to pay the annual
costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, a reserve fund for
capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San
Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services);
and
6.Schedule the final reading and adoption of Ordinance No MC-1536 for May
20, 2020.
The public hearing was opened at 8:34 p.m.
Mayor Valdivia asked the City Council whether there were any disclosures regarding
this matter and there were none; inquired whether the City Clerk had proof of
publication; and the City Clerk responded that she did have proof of publication.
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Public Works Director Kris Jensen informed Mayor and City Council that Deputy
Director of Public Works Alex Qishta would provide the presentation and Shane Spicer
of Spicer Consulting would be available to answer any questions.
Deputy Director of Public Works Alex Qishta and Shane Spicer provided a presentation
to the Mayor and City Council.
Council Member Ibarra inquired and Mr. Spicer informed that the public hearing notice
had been published in the newspaper.
Public Works Director Kris Jensen informed that ballots were sent to the property
owners where the properties were being annexed with the opportunity to oppose the
annexation.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2020-89, CARRIED (5-1-1)
MOVER: James Mulvihill, Councilmember, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Councilmember, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Shorett, and Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSTAINED: Ibarra
NOES:Figueroa
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2020-90, CARRIED (6-1-0)
MOVER: James Mulvihill, Councilmember, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Councilmember, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, and Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
ABSTAINED: Ibarra
NOES: None
RESULT: INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. MC-1536,
CARRIED 7-0 - Passed Unanimously
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Councilmember, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Councilmember, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, and Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NOES: None
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Council Member Shorett stated he wanted to revisit Item No. 3
Mayor Valdivia recognized Council Member Shorett’s request.
Council Member Shorett motioned to table the item
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
NICKEL, to table Item No. 3, and was passed with a 5-2 vote (Council Members
Richard and Mulvihill opposed).
5. Public Hearing Regarding Fee Adjustments for Various City Departments
Recommendation
That the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, conduct a
Public Hearing regarding fee adjustments for various City Departments.
Deputy City Manager Rita Conrad provided a presentation to the Mayor and City
Council.
The Mayor and City Council thanked staff for the report, discussed cost recovery
options, requested that the fees be revisited, and expressed support for the item.
RESULT: APPROVED CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
FEE ADJUSTMENTS FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS,
CARRIED 7-0
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Councilmember, Ward 4
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Councilmember, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
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.
City Manager Teri Ledoux requested to Pull Item No. 8 from Consent to provide an oral
report.
8. Independent Investigation Status Update
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file a status update requested by the City Council on the
independent investigation into the allegations of harassment made by current and
former City employees against Mayor John Valdivia and the City of San Bernardino.
Mayor Valdivia asked if there were any questions from the City Council on this matter
after City Manager Teri Ledoux provided an update. There were no questions from the
City Council.
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Mayor Valdivia polled the City Council for any items they wanted to discuss from the
Consent Calendar.
Councilmembers Ibarra and Figueroa requested to pull Item No. 11
Councilmember Nickel requested to pull Item No. 20
RESULT: APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEM NOS. 8, 11,
AND 20 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION, CARRIED 7-0
MOVER: James Mulvihill, Councilmember, Ward 7
SECONDER: Henry Nickel, Councilmember, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NOES: None
6.Approval of Commercial Checks and Payroll Disbursements
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the commercial and payroll disbursements for April 2020.
7.Monthly Investment Portfolio Reports
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California accept and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Reports for both
February and March 2020.
8. Independent Investigation Status Update
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file a status update requested by the City Council on the
independent investigation into the allegations of harassment made by current and
former City employees against Mayor John Valdivia and the City of San Bernardino.
Council Member Nickel inquired and City Manager Teri Ledoux informed that it was
unknown when the investigation would be completed.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho explained that the Mayor and City Council had been
provided with an update during Closed Session from special legal counsel, that
information was confidential, and that the City Council could seek an update from
the special legal counsel; she informed that Best Best and Krieger was not handling
the case; therefore she could not answer any questions.
Mayor Pro-Tem Sanchez commented that as a City Council, they could suspend the
attorney client privilege and respond to the questions from the public.
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Council Member Shorett warned against taking that action and discussed the impact it
would have to the City of San Bernardino.
RESULT: Received and Filed
9.A Resolution Awarding a Professional Services Agreement for Auditing
Services Beginning Fiscal Year 2019/20
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2020-88 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Rogers,
Anderson, Malody & Scott (RAMS) of San Bernardino, California, as the City’s
external auditors, in an amount not-to exceed $283,500 for a three-year term with a
two-year option to extend.
10.Final Reading and Adoption of MC-1535 Penalties for Fireworks Violations
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, conduct a final reading of and adopt Ordinance MC-1535, amending
Chapters 8.60 and 8.61 of Title 8 and Chapter 9.93 of Title 9 of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code, pertaining to the use of fireworks within city limits.
11.Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Purchase Order for Unmarked Police
Vehicles
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2020-74 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2019/20
adopted budget and issue a Purchase Order to CarMax in an amount not to exceed
$90,000.
Council Members Ibarra and Figueroa pulled Item No. 11 for questions and
discussion. Council Member Figueroa stated he understood the request; however,
he could not support the item due to the vehicles not being purchased in the City of
San Bernardino.
Acting Police Chief McBride provided an explanation why the vehicles were being
purchased through CarMax
Both Council Members Ibarra and Shorett were in support of buying the vehicles
locally.
RESULT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2020-74, CARRIED 5-2
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Councilmember, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Councilmember, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NOES: Ibarra, Figueroa,
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12. Resolution to Ratify the Submission of a Grant Application for Year Two of
the Corporation for National and Community Service's Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program - FY 2020/21
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2020-75 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, ratifying the submission of a grant application for year two of
the Corporation for National and Community Service’s Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program, accepting the grant award in the amount of $54,809 and appropriating the
grant funds for the period from April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
13. 2ND Reading of Ordinance of MC-1532 Approving Specific Plan Amendment
19-01 – I. E. Hub Center Project
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, accept for final reading and adopt Ordinance No. MC-1532 approving
Specific Plan Amendment 19-01 changing the Waterman + Baseline Neighborhood
Transformation Specific Plan Land Use Zone from Neighborhood Residential to
Employment of three (3) parcels (APN: 0278-051-08, 17 and 24) containing a total
of approximately 15.39 acres located at 1066 N. Tippecanoe Avenue.
14.Subordination of a Deed of Trust in Connection with a Refinancing of the
Senior Mortgage Relating to Real Property at 6803 N. Shannon Lane, San
Bernardino, California
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution No. 2020-76 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 6803 N. Shannon Lane, San Bernardino, California.
15.Resolution Approving a Subordination of a Deed of Trust in Connection with a
Refinancing of Senior Mortgage Relating to 756 West 8TH Street, San
Bernardino, California
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution No. 2020-77 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, to approve a Subordination
of a Deed of Trust in connection with a refinancing of the Senior Mortgage relating
to real property located at 756 West 8th Street, San Bernardino, California.
16.Annual Update to Assessment Engineer's Reports - Previously Formed
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-72, initiating proceedings to levy and collect
assessments for Fiscal Year 2020/21 in Assessment Districts pursuant to the
Constitution and the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer
of Record, and ordering the preparation of Engineer’s Reports.
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17.Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Agreement 16-
1001477 with SBCTA Related to the Mt. Vernon Avenue Viaduct Replacement
Project
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution 2020-78 to approve Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative
Agreement No. 16-1001477 with the San Bernardino County Transportation
Authority (SBCTA) for roles and responsibilities for the Mt. Vernon Viaduct Project
(“Project) to increase San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and
City Developer Impact Fees (DIF) by a total of $10,127,219, for a new SBCTA
share of $16,165,535 and DIF share funding of $9,747,979, to cover project funding
shortfalls based on the final bid price for the Design Build contract and updated
funding contributions from Federal and State sources; and to authorize the City
Manager to sign and execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement.
18. Cooperative Agreement with the City of Rialto for Pepper Avenue
Rehabilitation from Baseline Road to Mill Street Project (SS20-010)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-80, approving the Cooperative Agreement
with the City of Rialto FOR Pepper Avenue Rehabilitation from Baseline Road to
Mill Street Project (SS20-010) (“Project”).
19.Resolution Approving Cooperative Agreement No. 20-1002318 with the San
Bernardino County Transportation Commission (Authority) for Phase II of the
San Bernardino Metrolink Station Accessibility Improvement Project
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution 2020-81, approving Cooperative Agreement No. 20-
1002318 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for Phase II of
the San Bernardino Metrolink Station Accessibility Improvement Project.
20.Award of a Construction Contract for Al Guhin Park Playground Equipment
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-82:
1.Approving a total project budget for Al Guhin Park Playground Equipment Project
(“Project”) in the amount of $241,000, to include construction contract in the
amount of $209,500, project contingencies in the amount of $21,500, and
engineering and inspection budgets in the amount of $10,000; and
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2.Approving the award of a construction contract with Pacific Play Systems, Inc. of
Carlsbad, California, in the amount of $209,500 to perform the construction of the
Project; and
3.Authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2019/20 adopted budget to
allocate $108,203.60 in Quimby Act Parkland Funds (Fund 269) to the Project;
and
3.Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents, and expend contingency
amounts, if necessary, in support of the Project.
Council Member Nickel pulled the item for discussion; he had questions on the funding
and future uses for the site and Public Works Director Kris Jensen responded.
Mayor Valdivia requested a report on the Quimby Parkland Funding and where the
money was spent the last five fiscal years.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2020-82 AND STAFF’S
RECOMMENDATIONS, CARRIED 7-0
MOVER: Henry Nickel, Councilmember, Ward 5
SECONDER: James Mulvihill, Councilmember, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Nickel, Richard, Mulvihill
NOES: None
21.Award of Construction Contract for Sidewalk Gap Closure - Safe Routes to
School Project
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-83:
1.Approving Sidewalk Gap Closure - Safe Routes to School Project (SS17-001)
Project (“Project”) infrastructure component expenditures in a total amount of
$1,671,000, which includes a construction contract in the amount of $1,469,645,
project contingencies in the amount of $147,355, and engineering and inspection
budgets in the amount of $54,000; and
2.Approving the award of a Construction Contract with Hillcrest Contracting Inc. of
Corona, California, in the amount of $1,469,645 to perform construction of the
project; and
3.Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project; and
4.Authorizing the Director of Finance to record any necessary budget adjustments
to support the project.
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22.Resolution Approving a Construction Contract for Storm Drain Upgrades
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution 2020-84:
1.Approving total project budgets in the amount of $1,060,000 for Storm Drain
Repairs at Various Locations (CIP Project SD04-24 and CIP Project SD19-003)
to include a construction contract in the amount $849,730, project contingencies
in the amount of $170,270 and engineering and inspection budgets in the amount
of $40,000 (collectively; and
2.Approving the award of a Construction Contract with TRYCO General
Engineering of Rimforest, California in the amount of $849,730; and
3.Authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2019/20 adopted budget to
allocate $574,380 in Storm Drain Fund No. 248 to the Project; and
4.Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project
23.Authorization to Proceed with Street Vacation of Portions of 4TH Street
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize staff to proceed with an investigation and analysis for the
proposed street vacation of portions of 4th Street.
24.Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement 17-1001639 with San Bernardino
Transportation Authority (SBCTA)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2020-85, approving Amendment No. 1 to License
Agreement 17-1001639 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
(SBCTA).
25.Resolution Ratifying the Submittal of Amendment No. 1 Budget of the Senior
Nutrition Program Grant to the County of San Bernardino Department of
Aging and Adult Services
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-86 of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino,
California, ratifying the submittal of Amendment No. 1 budget of the Senior Nutrition
Program Grant to the County of San Bernardino Department of Aging and Adult
Services (DAAS) pursuant to County Contract No. 19-372; accept the additional
funding OTO (One-Time Only), amend the award in the amount of $47,213 for a
total budget of $387,213; appropriate grant revenue expenditures, and issue
change orders to purchase orders to Sysco Foods, American Meat Companies, dba
Merit Day and Hollandia Dairy, Inc. for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30,
2020.
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ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
Mayor Pro-Tem Sanchez and Council Member Ibarra requested that staff come back
with recommendations for fines in the Municipal Code on violations that were rampant in
the City that could be considered for an update.
Council Member Ibarra requested a status update on campaign finance laws and City
Manager Teri Ledoux stated that staff is intending to bring that before the Mayor and
City Council.
REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED
There were no reports on conferences/meetings attended from the Mayor or City
Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 10:23 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
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, May 20, 2020 in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6th Street, San
Bernardino, California 92401. Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Open Session
will begin at 7:00 p.m.
BY:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC
City Clerk