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City of San Bernardino
201 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
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AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2023
5:30 PM
Closed Session was called to order at 5:31 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.

CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon L. Alexander
Regular Meeting Minutes March 15, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 5:30 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments or requests to speak.

CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ­ EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):

1. City of Arcadia, et al. v. Southern California Edison Corporation, Santa Barbara Superior Court Case No. 20 CV 02026
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Initiation of litigation ( pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): one case 7:00 PM
Open Session was called to order at 7:01 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Jessica C. Alexander of Grace Chapel, Church of Living God led the Invocation and Parris Smith Covington from Arrowhead Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Thomas Rice stated that the two items for closed session were discussed. There was reportable action on Item (B) from closed session. There was a motion made by Councilmember Shorett, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez directing staff to initiate litigation against the defendant. The action and the defendant’s information shall be disclosable once the action is commenced.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA James Smith spoke on the Proclamation for Women’s History month and sang “Danny Boy”.

Robert Porter spoke on hiking Arrowhead Peak, the opening of Project Fighting Chance, and the National Orange Show.

Arlington Rodgers gave his resignation as a city employee and is leaving to be a Director of Public Works at another agency.

Group - Social Workers for Change California State University San Bernardino spoke on a project regarding food insecurity in the area. The group requested permission to host a sandwich drive.

Doug Cameron spoke on the City of San Bernardino being named the third dirtiest city in the nation. Mr. Cameron requested that the Council take steps to create a Police Court to help mitigate crime and blight.

Regular Meeting Minutes March 15, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Robert Carrillo acknowledged Council Member Reynoso and Joy Anderson for the town hall that took place.

Mike Hartley spoke on the lack of Code Enforcement Officers and expressed displeasure with the conditions of the city medians, and street sweeping.

Treasure Ortiz spoke on comments made at a prior meeting. Ms. Ortiz apologized for not respecting the feelings of others. Ms. Ortiz spoke on open contracts for attorney’s fees from the prior City Manager, homelessness, and increasing trash rates.

Russell Degan spoke on comments made by Treasure Ortiz, his attendance at the town hall and thanked the Assistant City Manager. He spoke on Operation New Hope to support free labor for small businesses.

Christian Flores spoke on redistricting and asked for continued support of the Violence Intervention Program.

Dolores Armstead spoke regarding onsite crushing and grinding being reviewed at the Planning Commission meeting. Ms. Armstead requested the City Council have the Oxbow’ moved and cleaned for the health of the citizens.

Georgia Lykouretzos spoke on Item No. 3 and requested enforcing animal laws to avoid killing animals due to excess. Spoke on the homeless and resources for the animals of the homeless.

Elder Kesha McGee from Our Common Ground for Peace Coalition spoke on a walk the group held for a four-year-old that was killed by gun violence. Elder McGee requested a cease fire and spoke in favor of the Violence Intervention Programs effectiveness.

Tony Garcia, San Bernardino resident, spoke in favor of the Violence Intervention Program and its positive impact on his life.

Rico Negron, Case manager for Hope Culture, spoke in favor of the Violence Intervention Program and the overall effectiveness of the program.

Gregory Flores of Hope Culture spoke in favor of the Violence Intervention Program and the need to work with high schools to help stop the cycle of violence.

Luis Ojeda, President and founder of We Are the Change invited everyone to SB Food fest on 3/18/23. Mr. Ojeda thanked city staff for their support.

Regular Meeting Minutes March 15, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 The following comments were then heard via Zoom:

Unnamed individual spoke on the former Mayor and requested the termination of several department directors.

Onkay Shamey spoke on reducing the speaker time limits for Public Comments, the Burrtec rate increase and possible incorrect mailing address on the notice.

The following ADA Comments were then read by City Clerk Rocha:

Tim Dorame requested decorations for the city from small and big businesses. Wants this to be a tradition.

Hardy Brown thanked everyone and Chief Goodman for their support while he was hospitalized.

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
At this time Public Information Officer Jeff Kraus provided city-wide updates to the community and the Mayor and City Council. Important topics included the Cross Street Bridge repair, the completion of the Second Street Bridge, Mayor Tran testified in Sacramento regarding Assembly Bill 349 ( Ramos), Police Department Fentanyl bust, the release of a Sante Fe Depot postal stamp, the Young Readers free burger event through In and Out Burgers, and Women’s History Month.

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights included the opening of the Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit Center ( B-BOP Center) from A Time for Change Foundation, crosswalk lighting, Burrtec street sweeping issues, Fentanyl Awareness, San Bernardino City Unified School District Resolution with the City regarding the Youth Council and SB Art Fest. Councilwoman Calvin attended the Police Officers Association Havana Nights Gala, Councilmember Alexander attended Safe Routes to School with San Bernardino Unified School district.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation for AmeriCorps Week 2023 – March 2023 (All Wards) Mayor Tran presentedthe Proclamationto staff members Mitch Assuma, Lakiesha Jackson, NicolettaWilson, Oscar Rivas, and Lydie Gutfeld.

2. Proclamation for Women’s History Month – March 2023 (All Wards) Mayor Tran presentedthe Proclamationfor Women’s HistoryMonth to Jody Eisenberg, Vice Presidentof the League of Women Voters.

Regular Meeting Minutes March 15, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5

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 [ 7­0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

3. Purchase of Dog Kennels for the Animal Shelter (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Goods Purchase Agreement with Shor-Line for the purchase of new dog kennels to be installed at the animal shelter.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

4. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2023­373 (Ward 6) Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 2023-042 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to property located within the unincorporated territory at 2971 North Macy Street, San Bernardino, California and authorizing the City Manager to execute an IrrevocableAgreementto Annex.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­042 [7­0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

5. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Municipal Water District Regarding the Land Designation of 796 E. 6th Street, 3250 Harrison Street, and Glendenning Way Properties Wards 1 & 7)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-043 of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, approving a Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) between the City of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Municipal Water District regarding the land designation of 796 E. 6th Street, 3250 Harrison Street, and Glendenning Way and authorize the Interim City Manager, or his designee, to executethe MOU.

Regular Meeting Minutes March 15, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­043 [7­0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

6. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC­1613 (Annexation No. 31) (Ward 3) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1613 amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to pay the annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, water quality improvements, graffiti, streets, street sweeping, parks and trail maintenance, a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (MaintenanceServices).

RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC­1613 [7­0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

7. 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 2023.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

8. Investment Portfolio Report for January 2023 (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, accept and file the Monthly InvestmentPortfolioReportJanuary 2023.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes March 15, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7

9. Resolution No. 2023­044 Authorizing the Recording of a Notice of Cessation of Special Tax Lien for Community Facilities District No. 2022­1 Highland/ Medical) of the City of San Bernardino. ( Sixth Ward) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2023-044 of the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2022 -1 (Highland/Medical) of the City of San Bernardino, Authorizing the Recording of a Notice of Cessationof SpecialTax Lien.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­044 [7­0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

10. Receive and File San Bernardino Municipal Water Department’ s Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department’s audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for water and sewer utilities for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

PUBLIC HEARING

11. Development Permit Type­P 22­03 (Ward 2)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-045 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Permit Type–P 22-03 allowing the conversion of an existing two-story office building, containing approximately 9,988 square feet, into an apartment complex consisting of twelve ( 12) multiple-family residential units on a project site consisting of three ( 3) parcels containing a total of approximately 0.68 acres located at 1490 N. D Street (APNs:
0145-181-03, 04, and 13), within the Commercial Office (CO) zone and Adaptive Reuse ( AR) Overlay, and finding the project is subject to a Categorical Exemptionunder the CaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct.

Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.

Senior Planner Elizabeth Mora-Rodriquez provided a presentation.

Council Member asked the Developer questions pertaining to the project completion date.

Regular Meeting Minutes March 15, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 Applicant, Jose Ponce advised that the anticipated project completion date was four to six months from the date of approval.

Council Member Calvin questions if there would be Electric Vehicle charging stations.

Staff member Mora-Rodriguez advised that our Building Code requires the charging stations, and they were included on the project presented.

Council Member Ibarra advised the applicant that there needed to be sufficient parking.

There were no public speakers for this item.

The public hearing was closed at 8:55 p.m.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­045 [7­0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

12. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 33 to Community Facilities District 2019­1 Ward 3)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Hold a Public Hearing and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-046 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 area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 ( Maintenance Services) ( Annexation No. 33) and3.

Holda speciallandownerelection and canvassthe election and 4.

AdoptResolutionNo. 2023-047 of theMayorand City Councilof theCityof SanBernardino, California, declaring election results for CommunityFacilities District No. 2019- 1 ( MaintenanceServices) ( AnnexationNo. 33) and5. Introduce, readby title only, and waive furtherreadingof OrdinanceNo. MC- 1614 of the MayorandCity Councilof the Cityof San Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC- 1522and levyingspecialtaxes to be collectedduringFiscal Year 2023- 2024 to pay annualcostsof the maintenanceand servicing of landscaping, lighting, water quality improvements, graffiti, streets, street sweeping, parks and trail maintenance, a reserve fundfor capitalreplacement, and administrative expenseswith respect to City of San BernardinoCommunity Facilities District No. 2019- 1 ( MaintenanceServices) and 6. Schedule the
adoptionof OrdinanceNo. MC-1614 for April5, 2023. MayorTranopened the publichearing at 8: 56 p. m. MayorandCity
Councildid not request the staffpresentation. CouncilMemberSanchez requestedthat Spicer ConsultingGroupManagingDirector, Shane Spicer provide an overviewof whata CommunityFacilitiesDistrictis for the public.

Regular Meeting Minutes March 15, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 There were no public speakers or requests to speak.

There were no protests received.

There was no discussion by the Mayor and City Council.

The public hearing was closed at 8:59 p.m.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­046 [7­0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Mayor ProTem Shorett left the dais at 8:59 p.m.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­047 [6­0]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Fred Shorett
RESULT: INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. MC 1614 6­0]
MOVER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Fred Shorett
Mayor ProTem Shorett returned to the dais at 9:02 p.m.

13. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 34 to Community Facilities District 2019­1 Ward 3)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Hold a Public Hearing and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-048 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 area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 ( Maintenance Services) ( Annexation No. 34) and3.

Holda speciallandownerelection and canvassthe election and 4.

AdoptResolutionNo. 2023-049 of theMayorand City Councilof theCityof SanBernardino, California, declaring election results for CommunityFacilities District No. 2019- 1 ( MaintenanceServices) ( AnnexationNo. 34) and5. Introduce, readby title only, and waive furtherreadingof OrdinanceNo. MC- 1615 of the MayorandCity Councilof the Cityof San Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC- 1522and levyingspecialtaxes to be collected
Regular Meeting Minutes March 15, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, water quality improvements, graffiti, streets, street sweeping, parks and trail maintenance, a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) and6.

Schedulethe adoptionof OrdinanceNo. MC-1615for April5, 2023. Mayor Tran openedthe publichearingat 9: 03p. m. Mayor
and City Councildid not requestthe staffpresentation. There were no publicspeakersor requeststo speak. There
were no protestsreceived. There
was no discussionby theMayorand City Council. The
publichearingwas closedat 9: 04p. m. RESULT:

ADOPTED RESOLUTIONNO. 2023­048 [ 7­ 0] MOVER:

Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER:

Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES:

Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, AlexanderRESULT:

ADOPTED RESOLUTIONNO. 2023­049 [ 7­ 0] MOVER:

Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER:

Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES:

Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, AlexanderRESULT:

INTRODUCED FOR FIRSTREADINGORDINANCENO. MC 1615APPROVED [ 7­ 0] MOVER:

Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER:

Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES:

Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander14.

SubstantialAmendment to theFiscalYear 2021­2022 AnnualAction Plan – HOME InvestmentPartnership American Rescue Plan Program (HOME­ ARP) All Wards) Recommendation:

It
is recommendedthat the Mayorand City Councilof theCityof SanBernardino, California:

1. Conducta PublicHearingof thedraftHOMEInvestmentPartnershipAllocation Plan

2. Approvea SubstantialAmendmentto theFiscalYear 2021-2022 3.

Approvethe HOMEInvestmentPartnershipAllocation Plan and 4.

Authorizethe InterimCity Manager, or his designee, to executeany furtherdocuments as maybe necessaryto effectuatethe submittalof theSubstantialAmendment to theFiscalYear 2021-2022 ActionPlan.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 9:06 p.m.

Deputy Director of Housing Cassandra Searcy gave a presentation.

Discussion ensued on this item pertaining to the potential affiliate agencies working with the city.

Deputy Director Searcy advised that the agencies participated in a HUD mandated survey coordinated by the city.

There were no public speakers for this item.

The public hearing was closed at 9:13 p.m.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

15. Imposing Liens on Parcels of Real Property for Uncollected Business Registration Fees (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the matter and

2. Adopt Resolution No 2023-050 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, imposing liens on certain parcels of real property for unpaid Business Registration taxes and penalties and

3. Direct the Agency Director of Administrative Services to remove any properties from the Business Registration Lien List ( Exhibit A to the Resolution) which are resolved prior to the hearing.

Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 9:14 p.m.

Business Registration Manager Minerva Berumen provided a presentation.

There were two public speakers for this item.

Doug Cameron asked about the street vendors, and the applicability of this item to those operators.

David McCammack spoke regarding his business license fee that has increased.

Council Member Calvin questioned if liens would be placed on vacant or abandoned buildings.

Business Registration Manager Berumen advised that vacant properties not offered for rent or lease are not required to hold a license, which staff verifies prior to placing a lien.

Council Member Calvin requested a list of all commercial properties so that she may verify if those in her ward are compliant.

The public hearing was closed at 9:24 p.m.

Regular Meeting Minutes March 15, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­050 [7­0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

DISCUSSION

16. Adopt Ordinance No. MC­1612 Amending Section 8.24.050 of the Municipal Code (Notification of Administrative Hearing) ( All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Adopt Ordinance No. MC-1612 amending Section 8.24.050 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code regarding notification of administrative hearing decision and final report of delinquent solid waste charges to affected persons.

Agency Directorof PublicWorks, DanielHernandezprovideda presentation.

Council Member Calvin asked for clarificationon the process regardinghow the notices are providedto delinquentcustomers.

Assistant City Attorney Thomas Rice provided clarificationon the process, and advised the item relatesto delinquentaccountcollectionnot trash rates. DirectorHernandezadvisedthe customerswho are 30 days late are notifiedof the delinquencyand appear before a hearing officerregardingthe fees and penaltieson residentialand commercialaccounts.

RESULT: ADOPTEDORDINANCENO. 1612 [6­1]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander NOES: Ben Reynoso

ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

17. City Organization Realignment ( All Wards) – Council Member Alexander Council Member Alexander provided a brief overview of his request. He explained that he wants the organization to realign into a structure similar to a city. By having Agency Directors, the organizational set up is more closely aligned with a county organizational structure.

Regular Meeting Minutes March 15, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 RESULT: APPROVED FOR DISCUSSION AT A FUTURE MEETING [4­3] MOVER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Ibarra, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Theodore Sanchez, Juan Figueroa, Fred Shorett

ADJOURNMENT
There was a moment of silence for those who have lost their lives to Fentanyl. The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 9:35 p.m.

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, April 5, 2023, in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6thStreet, San Bernardino, California 92410. Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Open Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.

By:_________________________
Telicia Lopez, CMC

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