City of San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA 92401
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MINUTES
FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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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 Val divia 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
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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 inform ed that three items were discussed and there was no reportable action.
Mayor Valdi via made an a nnouncement that Breeze Airways will soon begin offering nonstop flights from the San Bernardin o 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.
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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 H elen 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 Berna rdino, 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 M ayor's veto on the Oxbow project, his di shonesty to the community, and using the C ity'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 Bern ardino, 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 business es have brought wealth and new jobs to the city. She t hanked the City Cou ncil 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 Berna rdino, invited the community to his radio show and the ArtsFest. He encouraged the community to partici pate 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.
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Celine Perez, Chief of Staff of Inland Empire Labor Council, asked the City Council to move forw ard 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 O peration New Hope , asked Councilmember Sanchez to visit his campus and thanked Councilmember Alexander for at tending 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 Bernard ino, spoke on request for f uture meeting I tem 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, S an Bernardino, asked the Mayor and C ity Council to add r ank 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 th e 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 business es for Latinas. Her program, alo ng with other organi zations, helps Latinas open their small businesses in the city.
John Shollenberger, San Bern ardino, commented on the candidates for Mayor and the Oxbow project. He aske d the candi dates 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 , In land Congre gation United for Change , spoke in support of a community benefits agreement. He asked fo r the C ouncil 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, Sa n Bernardino, informed about rank choice voting. He a sked 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.
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Bill Perez, Executive Secretary and Business Manager for B uilding 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 suppor t of t he community benefits agreement.
He encouraged the council to allow the c ommunity to have better -paying jobs to afford to continue living in San Bernardino.
Ernie Re galado, Local 909 San Bernardino Carpenter , spoke in support of the community benefi ts agreement. He asked for the community to be able to h ave 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 Ch urch, commented about different projects scheduled in the city. He asked C ouncil 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 C raig, San B ernardino, commented her support of the community benefits agreement. She thanked Council Members Alexander, Calvin, and Reynoso for being involved in the c ommunity. 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 B rown, spoke on the emer gency rental assistance program. She asked the Mayor and C ity 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.
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DISCUSSION
2. Emergency Rental Assistance Program Updates (ERAP) (All Wards) Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City C ouncil 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”), inc luding 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 Prof essional Services Agreement to Inland SoCal 211+ for the administration o f 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 Agreem ent consistent with Mayor and City Council direction and to ens ure appropriate program oversight. The A greement 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 C ory 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. C ouncil Member Ibarra expressed the same concern.
RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED REP ORT 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 Be rnardino, California, approve the General Plan Vision Statement as an aspirat ional "guiding document."
Planning Manager Oliver Mujica presented the staff report. Mr. Tesher from Placeworks informed the Mayor and City Council that the General P lan V ision Statement is an aspirational statement that was developed with the input of the community.
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[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 reco mmended 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 Ma nager Mujica a gain presented the staff report, and stated t hat th e 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 o f 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 s pecial t ax within the are proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2019 -1 (Maintenanc e Service s) (Annexation No. 11);
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election;
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-56 of the Mayor and Cit y Council of the City of S an 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 B ernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC -1522 and levying Regular Meeting Agenda March 16, 2022
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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 A nnexation No. 13 to Commun ity 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 Cit y Council of the City of S an Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to the qualified electors the question of levying a special tax within the are proposed to be annex ed to Community Facilities District No. 2019 -1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 13);
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3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution N o. 20 22-58 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 Ci ty 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 co sts of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, streets, street swe eping, 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 t here were no re quests 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
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent C alendar 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 NO S. 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 Advan ced Pet Care (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and Ci ty Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City M anager 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 t his agreement was being amended. Director of Animal Car e S ervices Kris Watson cla rified that the current contrac t 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, Califo rnia, approving Executive Compensatio n an d 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.
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[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 a nd 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 c essation, such as nicotine patches or gum. City Manager Field stated that staff would mak e 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 PlaceWor ks to Prepare Truck Route Study (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommen ded that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authori ze the City Manager to execute a Professional Ser vices Agreement with PlaceWorks to prepare a Truck Rou te 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
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11. October, N ovember, De cember 2021 and January 2022 City Board, Commission, and Citizen Advisory Committee Approved Minutes (All Wards) Recommendation
It is recomme nded 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 Cit y of S an 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 Counci l 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 Amend ment to the Legal Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & R omo 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.
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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 Sa n Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 2016739; and authorize t he 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 reco mmended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amend ment to the Professional Services Agreement wi th Gra ves 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
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17. Amendment to Carpenter , Rothans & Dumont Professio nal Services Agreement Re: Zaragoza (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended th at the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Ser vices Ag reement wit h Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont for representation in U.S. D istrict 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 Re creational Trails Program (RTP) (Ward 5)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022- 62 of the Mayor and City Co uncil of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the applicat ion 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
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20. Maintenance Services Agreement with Environmenta l 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 Maintenanc e Services Agreement w ith Environmental Project Services, Inc., for concrete maintenance services; and
2. Authorize the Director of Fi nance to appropriat e funds in the amount of $1,000,000 to the Publ ic 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 Resolutio n No. 2022- 63 of the Mayor and C ity 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 parc els will b e divi ded into 32 single family residential lots for a future planned residential developmen t, which will be located at 2578 W. Rialto Avenue (APN:0142- 062-06; 32) within the Residential Urb an (RU) Zone; and accepting the public dedications as se t forth on said map; and authorizing the C ity 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
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22. Resolution Declari ng 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 t he Mayor and City Cou ncil of the City of Sa n Bernardino, California, declaring its intent to conduct a public hea ring to order the vacation of a portion of I Street between Spruc e and Olive Street, and a portion of J Street at its intersection with 17 th Street and 21 st 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 Awa rd – Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation (14 Locations) (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is re commended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Approve the award of a constructi on contract with Matich Co rporation in the amount of $6,422,756 to provide citywide pavement rehabilitation services;
2. Authorize t he construction of the project, construction contingencies, and inspection costs in t he total am ount of $7,373,000 for cit ywide pavement rehabilitation; and
3. Authorize the City M anager, 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
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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 Partner ship with Lutheran Social S ervices and the City of San Bernardino for Financial Support and Crea tion of Further R esources and Space for t he 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. C ouncil Member Ibarra stated concern for the County of San Bernardino not wanting to assist the provider.
Council Member s 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 cit y. They commented that there are ma ny 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 Li brary located at 555 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. C losed Session wi ll begin at 5:30 p.m. and Ope n Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.
By:_________________________
Genoveva Rocha, CMC