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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-2022 MCC Regular City of San Bernardino 201 North E Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 http://www.sbcity.org 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 JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022 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, March 16, 2022, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 3 Present Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present 5:40 PM 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 Robert D. Field City Manager Present Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present Mayor John Valdivia Council Members Theodore Sanchez Sandra Ibarra Juan Figueroa Fred Shorett Ben Reynoso Kimberly Calvin Damon L. Alexander Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 Printed 4/27/2022 CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments for Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1): a. Sedna Moseley v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2022209 b. Mark Detinne v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2016739 c. Faith Stewart v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2100620 Mayor Valdivia called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend Steven D. Shepard, Sr. from St. Paul A.M.E. Church led the invocation and Council Member Shorett led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Sonia Carvalho informed that three items were discussed and there was no reportable action. Mayor Valdivia made an announcement that Breeze Airways will soon begin offering nonstop flights from the San Bernardino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, marking the first passenger flights for the San Bernardino Airport. CITY MANAGER UPDATE City Manager Robert Field provided city-wide updates to the Mayor and City Council. Key points included new Public Works projects, SB ArtsFest returning to Downtown, and Women’s History Month events. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS Mayor Valdivia asked for a moment of silence for the passing of longtime educational leader, Dr. Thomas Rivera. At this time, City Council Members provided updates to the community. Important updates included General Plan update community workshops, graffiti abatement, efforts on fighting homelessness, and neighborhood association meetings. Council Member Shorett commented that Mayor Valdivia inappropriately announced the new City Police Chief to the public, which was solely for political gain and outside of his scope of duties. He requested that the Mayor once again be censured, and that a full investigation be conducted with a private investigator as to how the Mayor received this confidential personnel information. He stated that this incident puts the City at risk for potential liability. He informed that he would be making a formal request for approval by the City Council to bring this action forward. Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Printed 4/27/2022 PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Mrs. Negrete, San Bernardino, asked the City Council to vote against any increases in utility rates. Paula Plunk, San Bernardino, spoke on the upcoming elections and commented on her opposition against Mayor Valdivia and Helen Tran. She expressed her support for Dr. Treasure Ortiz and noted that the city needs a change. Marisol Alvarez, San Bernardino, commented on bullying occurring within the City Council and the audience attending the meetings. She asked for the City Council to be better. LaWanda Rangel, San Bernardino, spoke on land development to help the homeless community. Good leaders will help with developing the land that is the wealth of the community. She also mentioned her endorsement of Jim Penman for Mayor. Jim Penman, San Bernardino, spoke about hiring more police officers and code enforcement officers for the city using Measure Z funds. He also mentioned using the empty buildings in the city for homeless shelters. Treasure Ortiz, San Bernardino, addressed the Mayor's veto on the Oxbow project, his dishonesty to the community, and using the City's money in his favor. She also asked City Council to change their vote on the Oxbow project and censure the Mayor. Mike Harley, San Bernardino, commented on street sweepers not doing their job of cleaning the City’s streets. He also mentioned that tow trucks are not cleaning up after an accident; they leave debris behind on the roads. He would like code enforcement officers to be hired as proposed in the budget. Karen Suarez, Director of Uplift San Bernardino at Making Hope Happen Foundation, spoke on the resources small business groups have brought to the city. The group has helped individuals start their small businesses. Small businesses have brought wealth and new jobs to the city. She thanked the City Council for recommending staff to use grants to support the small businesses. Ernesto Hidalgo, RDICO, commented in support of Item No. 4, the Downtown Specific Plan Vision. He thanked city staff for their continued support. Robert Porter, San Bernardino, invited the community to his radio show and the ArtsFest. He encouraged the community to participate in Neighborhood Associations. He stated that the Carousel Mall project needs to speed up, and the city’s history needs to be involved in the project. He asked the Mayor and City Council to be respectful and follow the code of conduct. He also asked the City Council to give the Arts and Historical Preservation Commission more funds. Louie Lopez, Business Agent for the Iron Workers Local Force 433, supports the community benefits agreement. He stated the agreement would help the community have better-paying jobs with benefits and help the wealth of San Bernardino. Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Printed 4/27/2022 Ben Pratt, Vice President of the IBW Local Force 77, supports the community benefits agreement. He states hiring local people with high paying jobs will help rebuild San Bernardino. Celine Perez, Chief of Staff of Inland Empire Labor Council, asked the City Council to move forward with the Carousel Mall redevelopment with a community benefits agreement. This agreement will provide the opportunity for the community to have local good-paying jobs and affordable housing. Russell Degman, CEO of Operation New Hope, asked Councilmember Sanchez to visit his campus and thanked Councilmember Alexander for attending the homeless point-in-time count. He spoke about the positive effects Operation New Hope has brought to the city's youth. Harry Hatch, San Bernardino, spoke on request for future meeting Item No. 24: Fireworks Storage and Use. He would like to bring back a discussion about fireworks. He talked about the ordinance proposed to enforce fireworks and regulations within the city. He asked the council to bring it back and discuss it. Phil Savage, San Bernardino, asked the Mayor and City Council to add rank choice voting to the agenda. He also asked that the recommendations made by committee members be added to the agenda for discussion. Karina Espinoza, San Bernardino, spoke on the safety of children and the response of the police department. She talked about not receiving the appropriate attention from the police department while a child was walking through her neighborhood alone. Maria Solano, Director of the National Latina Women Association, spoke about small businesses for Latinas. Her program, along with other organizations, helps Latinas open their small businesses in the city. John Shollenberger, San Bernardino, commented on the candidates for Mayor and the Oxbow project. He asked the candidates to go out in the community and run for council before running for Mayor. He also encouraged the Verdemont community to attend council meetings and support Councilmember Reynoso. Christian Flores, Inland Congregation United for Change, spoke in support of a community benefits agreement. He asked for the Council to have a discussion to help the community and the city’s future. Dolores Armstead, San Bernardino, commented on the warehouse moratorium and the mayor’s position. She stated that citizens requested the warehouse moratorium, but the mayor vetoed it. She also supports eliminating the elected Mayor’s position. James Albert, San Bernardino, informed about rank choice voting. He asked the Mayor and City Council to add rank choice voting to the November ballot. Nohemi Lopez, San Bernardino, spoke against the funding of the police department. She said before funding, police enforcement needs to change. She also supports the community benefits agreement. Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 Printed 4/27/2022 Bill Perez, Executive Secretary and Business Manager for Building Construction Council, spoke on the Carousel Mall project. He said the project is a great opportunity to invest in the community and a solution to the poverty situation. Jeff Scott, San Bernardino, spoke in support of the community benefits agreement. He encouraged the council to allow the community to have better-paying jobs to afford to continue living in San Bernardino. Ernie Regalado, Local 909 San Bernardino Carpenter, spoke in support of the community benefits agreement. He asked for the community to be able to have jobs within the city and not have to travel far to get a good-paying job. Orlando Garcia, San Bernardino, spoke in support of the community benefits agreement. He asked the council to help and represent the community by supporting the agreement. Chris Reinhart, Pastor at Sandals Church, commented about different projects scheduled in the city. He asked Council Members to do projects within their ward to benefit the community. Victor Roethler, San Bernardino, spoke in support of the community benefits agreement. He asked the council to support the community to help ensure good-paying jobs and affordable housing. Chris Naticchia, faculty member of CSUSB, spoke in support of the community benefits agreement. He urges the council to invest in the community because the community has struggled and deserves good-paying jobs and affordable housing. Teresa Parra Craig, San Bernardino, commented her support of the community benefits agreement. She thanked Council Members Alexander, Calvin, and Reynoso for being involved in the community. She also mentions the funding and power San Bernardino has, to make the city safer by hiring more police officers and blue-collar workers. Cheryl Brown, spoke on the emergency rental assistance program. She asked the Mayor and City Council to start protecting the City’s resources and invest in the community. She also supports the community benefits agreement. At this time, City Clerk Genoveva Rocha read the following written ADA accommodation public comment aloud into the record: Tim Dorame, San Bernardino, commented in support of the Oxbow project. He urged the council to bring the item back for discussion and support the community. Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 Printed 4/27/2022 DISCUSSION 2. Emergency Rental Assistance Program Updates (ERAP) (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Receive and file a report on the status of the City’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (“ERAP”), including direct service funds administered by Inland SoCal 211+ (“ICS 211+”); and 2. Take action to obligate the first tranche of ERA 2 U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) funds received by the City in the total amount of $3,309,218, by awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Inland SoCal 211+ for the administration of the City’s ERA 2 (with a not-to-exceed amount of $330,921.80 or not more than 10% of the ERA 2 first tranche), based on the City’s Professional Services Agreement template, with authorization to the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney’s office, to make amendments and execute said Agreement consistent with Mayor and City Council direction and to ensure appropriate program oversight. The Agreement would also allow for the possibility of additional administration costs based on subsequent disbursements of ERA 2 funds by the U.S. Department of Treasury. Senior Management Analyst Cory Hodges provided a staff report. Council Member Calvin stated that the Professional Services Agreement for the administration of Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds should have been awarded to a provider within the City of San Bernardino. Council Member Ibarra expressed the same concern. RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED REPORT AND AWARDED A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO INLAND SOCAL 211+ [5 TO 0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Alexander ABSTAIN: Ibarra, Calvin 3. General Plan Vision Statement (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the General Plan Vision Statement as an aspirational "guiding document." Planning Manager Oliver Mujica presented the staff report. Mr. Tesher from Placeworks informed the Mayor and City Council that the General Plan Vision Statement is an aspirational statement that was developed with the input of the community. Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 Printed 4/27/2022 RESULT: APPROVED THE GENERAL PLAN VISION STATEMENT [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Damon L Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 4. Downtown Specific Plan Vision Statement (Wards 1 and 3) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the Downtown Specific Plan Vision Statement as an aspirational "guiding document." Planning Manager Mujica again presented the staff report, and stated that the Downtown Specific Plan is part of the General Plan. Ms. Gulley of Placeworks spoke about the future of the city’s downtown area as a destination for residents of the Inland Empire. RESULT: APPROVED THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC VISION STATEMENT [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 11 to Community Facilities District 2019-1 (Ward 3) 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. 2022-55 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. 11); 3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-56 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. 11); 5. Introduce Ordinance No. MC-1573 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 Printed 4/27/2022 special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2022-23 to pay the annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, streets, street sweeping, 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-1573 for April 6, 2022. The Public Hearing was opened at 9:48 p.m. City Clerk Genoveva Rocha confirmed that there were no requests to speak, or written communications received. There were no written protests received. The Mayor and City Council did not request to hear the staff report on this item. The Public Hearing was closed at 9:49 p.m. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-55 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-56 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander RESULT: INTRODUCED, READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVED FURTHER READING OF ORDINANCE NO. MC-1573 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 6. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 13 to Community Facilities District 2019-1 (Ward 3) 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. 2022-57 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. 13); Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 Printed 4/27/2022 3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-58 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. 13); 5. Introduce Ordinance No. MC-1574 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 2022-23 to pay the annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, streets, street sweeping, 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-1574 for April 6, 2022. The Public Hearing was opened at 9:52 p.m. City Clerk Rocha confirmed that there were no requests to speak, or written communications received. There were no written protests received. The Mayor and City Council did not request to hear the staff report on this item. The Public Hearing was closed at 9:53 p.m. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-57 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-58 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander RESULT: INTRODUCED, READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVED FURTHER READING OF ORDINANCE NO. MC-1574 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 Printed 4/27/2022 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. RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEM NOS. 7 & 9 BEING PULLED FOR DISCUSSION [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 7. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Pet Care (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Advanced Pet Care, and increase the annual contract amount to $150,000. RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED PET CARE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Council Member Ibarra asked why this agreement was being amended. Director of Animal Care Services Kris Watson clarified that the current contract funds had been expended. 8. Executive Compensation and Benefits Plan (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-59 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Executive Compensation and Benefits Plan; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-60 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the City-wide Salary Schedule. Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 Printed 4/27/2022 RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOS. 2022-59 AND 2022-60 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 9. Adoption of a Non-Smoking Policy (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt the City of San Bernardino Non-Smoking Policy. Council Member Figueroa asked if the policy could include a section that clarifies that this policy does not prohibit products used for smoking cessation, such as nicotine patches or gum. City Manager Field stated that staff would make the change to the policy. RESULT: ADOPTED NON-SMOKING POLICY AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE AN EXEMPTION FOR SMOKING CESSATION PRODUCTS [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 10. Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks to Prepare Truck Route Study (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks to prepare a Truck Route Study; and authorizing the Finance Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-22 adopted budget accordingly. RESULT: APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PLACEWORKS TO PREPARE TRUCK ROUTE STUDY [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 Printed 4/27/2022 11. October, November, December 2021 and January 2022 City Board, Commission, and Citizen Advisory Committee Approved Minutes (All Wards) 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 January and February 2022. RESULT: APPROVED OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2021 AND JANUARY 2022 CITY BOARD, COMMISSION, AND CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED MINUTES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 12. 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 February 2022. RESULT: APPROVED COMMERCIAL AND PAYROLL DISBURSEMENTS [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 13. Investment Portfolio Report for January 2022 (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 January 2022. RESULT: APPROVED INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT FOR JANUARY 2022 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 14. Amendment to Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Legal Service Agreement (All Wards) Recommendation Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for representation in San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 2022209; and authorize the Director of Finance to amend the Purchase Order to Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo. Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 Printed 4/27/2022 RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT TO ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUUD & ROMO LEGAL SERVICE AGREEMENT [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 15. Amendment to Graves and King Professional Services Agreement Re: Detinne (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Graves and King for representation in San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 2016739; and authorize the Director of Finance to amend the Purchase Order to Graves and King. RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT TO GRAVES AND KING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RE: DETINNE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 16. Amendment to Graves and King Professional Services Agreement Re: Stewart (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Graves and King for representation in San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 2100620; and authorize the Director of Finance to amend the Purchase Order to Graves and King. RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT TO GRAVES AND KING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RE: STEWART [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 14 Printed 4/27/2022 17. Amendment to Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont Professional Services Agreement Re: Zaragoza (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont for representation in U.S. District Court Case No. 5:20-cv-2672KK; and authorize the Director of Finance to amend the Purchase Order to Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont. RESULT: APPROVED AMENDMENT TO CARPENTER, ROTHANS & DUMONT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RE: ZARAGOZA [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 18. Adopt Resolution Approving the Outdoor Equity Grant Application (All Wards) Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 2022-61 of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California approving the submittal of an application for the California Department of Parks and Recreation - Outdoor Equity Program (OEP) to the State of California. RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-61 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 19. Approve an Application for Grant Funds from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) (Ward 5) Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 2022-62 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the application for grant funds from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-62 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 15 Printed 4/27/2022 20. Maintenance Services Agreement with Environmental Project Services, Inc., for Concrete Maintenance Services (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Maintenance Services Agreement with Environmental Project Services, Inc., for concrete maintenance services; and 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds in the amount of $1,000,000 to the Public Works Concrete Maintenance General Fund; and issue a purchase order in the amount of $1,000,000 with three (3) one-year extensions at the City’s option for Fiscal Year 2021/22. RESULT: APPROVED MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT SERVICES, INC., FOR CONCRETE MAINTENANCE SERVICES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 21. Approve Final Tract Map No. 20251 (Ward 6) Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 2022-63 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Final Map for Tract No. 20251 (Subdivision 18-13) involving the subdivision of a project site comprised of two parcels containing a total of approximately 4.28 acres. The parcels will be divided into 32 single family residential lots for a future planned residential development, which will be located at 2578 W. Rialto Avenue (APN:0142-062-06; 32) within the Residential Urban (RU) Zone; and accepting the public dedications as set forth on said map; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the standard form of agreement for the subdivision improvements. RESULT: APPROVED FINALTRACT MAP NO. 20251 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 16 Printed 4/27/2022 22. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct a Public Hearing to Order the Street Vacation of a Portion of I Street (Ward 3) Recommendation Adopt Resolution 2022-64 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the vacation of a portion of I Street between Spruce and Olive Street, and a portion of J Street at its intersection with 17th Street and 21st Street and reservation of utilities therein. RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-64 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 23. Construction Contract Award – Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation (14 Locations) (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the award of a construction contract with Matich Corporation in the amount of $6,422,756 to provide citywide pavement rehabilitation services; 2. Authorize the construction of the project, construction contingencies, and inspection costs in the total amount of $7,373,000 for citywide pavement rehabilitation; and 3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project. RESULT: APPROVED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD – CITYWIDE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 17 Printed 4/27/2022 ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 24. Fireworks Storage and Use (All Wards) (Council Member Alexander) Council Member Ibarra stated that she also sent an email to the City Manager last month requesting a future item for fireworks regulations. RESULT: APPROVED FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 25. Establish a Formal Partnership with Lutheran Social Services and the City of San Bernardino for Financial Support and Creation of Further Resources and Space for the Homeless Population Within the City (All Wards) (Council Members Reynoso, Calvin, and Alexander) City Manager Field stated that this partnership could assist Lutheran Social Services in securing funding to fight homelessness. Council Member Ibarra stated concern for the County of San Bernardino not wanting to assist the provider. Council Members Sanchez, Figueroa, and Shorett expressed that there should be a transparent and fair process for choosing a homeless assistance provider for a formal partnership with the city. They commented that there are many other providers in the city that could provide these services. City Manager Field stated that there is currently no formal agreement in place, and that this is simply an expression of agreement and good will. RESULT: APPROVED FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION [6 TO 0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander ABSTAIN: Sandra Ibarra ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned at 10:18 PM on March 16, 2022. The next 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, April 6, 2022, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 7:00 p.m. By:_________________________ Genoveva Rocha, CMC