Minutes — Mayor and City Council, October 4, 2023

City of San Bernardino
201 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
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MINUTES

For the
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
of the City of San Bernardino, Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Acting as the Successor Housing Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Acting as the Housing Authority, and Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Acting as the San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023
5:30 PM

Closed Session was called to order at 5: 32 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Fred Shorett on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 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 5:35 p.m.

Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Damon L Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present 5:42 p.m.

Helen Tran Mayor Absent
Charles E. McNeely Interim City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Chief Deputy City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present

Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon L. Alexander
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5:30 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Dr. Joshua Beckley spoke on I tem B. He expressed support to the Mayor and City Council on their selection of the City Manager.

Dr. Treasure Ortiz spoke on Item B , she asked the Mayor and City Council to take their time in the recruitment process.
“Less” spoke of the previous City Manager candidate and his concerns regarding that candidate.

Pastor Ray Turner expressed concerned on the status of the City, and the City Manager recruitment. He spoke in favor of the plan for Interim City Manager Charles McNeely and encouraged the Mayor and City Council to keep Charles McNeely as the City Manager.

Al Palazzo expressed desire to become City Manager and he would follow Interim City Manager Charles McNeely ideas and he will rebuild the city with his vision.

The Mayor and City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
(PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) AND (D)(1):
i. City of San Bernardino v. Fox Property Holdings LLC, et al. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2218532
ii. Blanca Gamez v. Jonathan Plummer, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB21115842
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
i. City Manager

7:00 PM

The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7: 12 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Fred Shorett on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Joshua Beckley from Ecclesia Christian Fellowship led the Invocation and Joshua Almaraz Miranda from Belvedere Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.

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PRESENTATIONS

1. October 2023 Citizen of the Month – Manal Iskander, Greenshack – 2nd Ward

2. October 2023 Citizen of the Month – George’s Burgers – 2nd Ward

3. October 2023 Citizen of the Month – Meiga Sushi – 2nd Ward

4. October 2023 Citizen of the Month – Omar Aguirre, Tacos Arandas – 2nd Ward

5. October 2023 Citizen of the Month – Miyagi Sushi – 2nd Ward Councilmember Ibarra presented certificates for Citizen of the Month to Manal Iskander, Nick Kritikos, Maizi Ying, Omar Aguirre, and Myagi Sushi was not present.

6. Presentation of the City of San Bernardino Summer 2023 Youth Basketball All Star Participants
Director of Parks and Recreation, Lydie Gutfeld, introduced Cisco Ramirez, Youth Sports Coordinator to provide a presentation for the certificate recipients.

7. Recognition of Cal State San Bernardino University Baseball and Coach Mike Nadeau on his accomplishment in leading the team to its first National Collegiate Athletic Association run and being named Coach of the Year Director of Parks and Recreation, Lydie Gutfeld gave a presentation and presented the Certificate of Recognition to Coach Rene on behalf of Mike Nadeau.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Patricia Suarez Ramirez, Rolling Star, spoke on the assistance they offer to those with disabilities.

Rikke Van Johnson spoke on the City Manager candidates and asked the Mayor and City Council to select a City Manager that will help the city move forward.

Deborah spoke of the Dollar General developer damaging her property wall.

Treasure Ortiz spoke on crushing and grinding on site in the city.

Al Palazzo spoke of the ideas on rebuilding the west side and Mt. Vernon. He invited the Mayor and City Council on his vision tour.

Pastor Ray Turner asked the Mayor and City Council to keep Interim City Manager Charles McNeely because he has started a good foundation to help the city move forward.

Luis Ojeda spoke on the City Manager hiring process. He also spoke on the crushing and grinding being done on site in the city.

Amy Malone, resident of the 4
th Ward asked the Mayor and City Council what they are
doing to move the city forward and how she can help as a business owner.

At this time the agenda was re- ordered. Mayor Pro Tem Shorett paused Public Comments at 8:00 p.m. to move on to the Public Hearing, item No. 24.

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PUBLIC HEARING

24. Approval of the Draft Fiscal Year 20222023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (All Wards)
Recommendation:

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

1. Conduct a public hearing on the draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (FY22-23 CAPER); and

2. Authorize its submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Mayor Pro Tem Shorett opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.

A presentation was provided by Interim Agency Director of Community and Economic Development and Housing, Mary Lanier.

There were no public speakers for this hearing.

The public hearing was closed at 8:03 p.m.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

Mayor Pro Tem Shorett resumed public comments at the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Barbara Sky spoke on Item No. 23, crushing and grinding concrete, and how this is not healthy for the residents. She also commented on how the Mayor and City Council need to work as a team, even if they do not agree.

John Shollenberger spoke on the new Charter that was approved in 2016, the Council- Manager form of government, and also asked the residents to help remove the Mayor’s position.

Dr. Gwen Dowdy Rodgers, fifth ward resident, spoke on the services Arrowhead United Way offers and announced the hunger relief concert Arrowhead United Way will be having to celebrate their 130 years of service. She also thanked Council Members for checking on them after the water accident in their building.

Ali Sahabi spoke in support of Item No. 8.

Daniel Jivandee spoke on several topics, the number of mosquitoes in the city, Item No. 9 and incorporat ing metrics for landlords, crushing and grinding on site, and the City Manager hiring process.

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Christian Shaughnessy , staff liaison for the San Bernardino County Youth Advisory Board on Homelessness, spoke in support of Council Member Calvin and in support of Item No. 8. He also mentioned health issues resulting from the crushing and grinding concrete at city sites.

Keith Benitez spoke in support of Item No. 8 and asked the Mayor and City Council to help break the awful cycle of homelessness.

Ollie Espinoza spoke in support of Item No. 8.

Mykayah McKenzie spoke in support of Item No. 8.

Ulyzes Benitez spoke in support of Item No. 8.

Dolores Armstead spoke in support of Item No. 8, as well as the economic development of the city. She is in opposition to crushing and grinding concrete and asked the Mayor and City Council to do something about the “Oxbow Project.”

Junior Carrillo spoke in support of Item No. 8. He also encourages the residents to read the staff report for crushing and grinding.

Lydia Savala spoke on the pet population problem in the city and that a spay neuter program needs to be implemented.

Diane Watson, representative from Southern California Animal R elief, spoke of the condition of the Animal Shelter.

Georgia Lykouretzos spoke in opposition to the new position for the Animal Shelter and the conditions of the Animal Shelter.

Sharon Negrete spoke on the Animal Shelter condition and the overcrowding.

David Freedman spoke in support of Item No. 8.

Robert Lopez, owner of Ortiz Ice Cream, commented on an incident that he had with Code Enforcement.

Michael Cross is a local rescue and asked the Mayor and City Council to do something about the animals.

“Less” spoke on several topics such as illegal dumping, removing the brick walls near Hilltop Restaurant since there is security now, Mt. Vernon bridge funding, and the City Manager recruitment. Asked to bring more low-income housing to help the homeless.

Claudia Contreras asked the Mayor and City Council for help with her permits to construct her business and with the issues she has with Alice’s Restaurant using her property for parking.

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Cheryl Brown spoke in support of Item No. 8 and No. 9. She asked the Mayor and City Council to work together on the City Manager recruitment.

Hardy Brown spoke in support of the strategic initiative and Item No. 8. He asked to review the contract with Best, Best, and Krieger after recruitment of the City Manager.

Jim Penman asked the City Council to support Mayor Helen Tran because the mayor is the leader of the city. He also asked to support the mayor’s decision on the City Manager recruitment.

At this time, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Telicia Lopez read into the record the ADA written public Comment from Tim Dorame: spoke on the recruitment of the City Manager and having Charles McNeely as the City Manager.

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Jeff Kraus, Public Information Officer provided city wide updates. Highlights included the city awarded over $2.5 million to one hundred and five local small businesses and non- profits, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Del Rosa fire station, the open house at the Economic Development and Corporate Training Center, the Library received a grant to improve broadband service and the Saturday book sale returns on October 14
th through the 21st, the Rendezvous back to Route 66 returns on Saturday, Coptober Fest will be on Wednesday, October 11 th, and the city launces the weekly farmers market.

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: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
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8. Adoption of the Strategic Initiatives (All Wards)
Recommendation:

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

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-144:
a) Approving and authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the City of San Bernardino’s FY 2023/24 Operating Budget totaling $6,636,293 with $1,610,693 in General Fund appropriations, $3,325,600 in General Fund Strategic Reserve appropriations, and $1,700,000 in General Fund Capital Contingency Reserve appropriations; and
b) Approving the allocation of $2,000,000 beginning FY 2026/27 to sustain homelessness-related services; and
c) Approving the creation of the Economic Development Department; and
d) Directing staff to prepare and bring back a revised City salary schedule to include any new positions that are budgeted and the retitling of the Agency Directors.

2. Approve prioritizing the ADA Master Plan (future phases), Storm Drain Master Plan, and Facility/Building Management Master Plan as part of the biennial budget process; and

3. Direct staff to bring back Strategic Initiatives that require further Council review and approval.

RESULT: A DOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023 14 4 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

9. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC1619 Amending Chapter 15.27 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code, Regarding Rental Housing Program Maintenance Standards
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:
adopt Ordinance No. MC-1619 Amending Chapter 15.27 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code, Regarding Rental Housing Program Maintenance Standards.

Interim Director of Community and Economic Development Mary Lanier announced that an administrative correction was needed to the ordinance, to include multifamily rental in the title.

RESULT: A DOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC 1619 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes October 4, 2023
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10. Settlement Agreement of Escrow Account Funds with Los Angeles Engineering
Recommendation:

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

1. Approve the Settlement Agreement of Escrow Account Funds jointly held with Los Angeles Engineering, a California Corporation; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Settlement Agreement, receive the funds, and close the escrow account.

11. City Board, Commission, and Citizen Advisory Committee Minutes Approved in August and September 2023
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino receive and file the minutes from the City board, commission, and citizen advisory committee meetings approved in August and September 2023.

12. Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst Classification Title Change Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution 2023-147:

1. Updating the Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst classification title to Supervising Human Resources Analyst; and

2. Amending the City -wide salary schedule for full -time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions.

RESULT: A DOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 20231 47 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes October 4, 2023
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13. Library Literacy Program Grant Funding (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2023-148 approving:

1. Accepting grant funding in the amounts of $99,287 from the California Department of Education; $60,719 for Adult Literacy Services, $20,615 for Family Literacy Services and $43,642 for English as a Second Language from the California State Library for Literacy Program services

2. Authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY 2023/24 budget for the Literacy Program, which includes: appropriating $43,642 in both revenues and expenditures for the English as a Second Language Program and adjusting the grant fund budgets for the California Department of Education, Adult Literacy Services, and Family Literacy Services grants to account for any differences in the estimated grant funding versus the actual grant funds received.

RESULT: A DOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 20231 48 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

14. Library Revenue and Expense Budget (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2023-149 approving:

1. Accepting funding of $10,400.00 from the Inland Library System, $215.85 from the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and $163.00 from San Bernardino Emblem Club No. 178.

2. Authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY 2023/24 Adopted Budget for the Library including $10,778.85 in both revenues and expenditures.

RESULT: A DOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 20231 49 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes October 4, 2023
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15. Older Californians Nutrition Program Grant Award FY 2023/24 and Related Purchase Orders
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2023-150 authorizing:

1. City Manager or designee to accept the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian Grant Award in the amount of $376,667;

2. Agency Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to appropriate the grant funds to the FY 23/24 operating budget;

3. Agency Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to approve purchase orders for continued operation of the Senior Nutrition Program for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 as follows:

Sysco Foods: $183,500 Hollandia Dairy: $23,500 Consulting Health Nutrition Services, Inc.: $17,000

4. Agency Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to amend the operating budget for Senior Nutrition to $105,000, including an additional $20,000 to ensure the needs of the program are met.

RESULT: A DOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 20231 50 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

16. 2023/2024 Senior Companion Program (SCP) – 3rd Year of a 3Year Grant Award (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2023-151,

1. Accepting the Senior Companion Program grant award in the amount of $332,662, and

2. Authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to appropriate the grant funds for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

RESULT: A DOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 20231 51 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes October 4, 2023
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17. Accept 2022 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-152 authorizing:

1. The City Manager to accept the FY2022 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant funds; and

2. The Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Adopted Budget by $100,000 in both revenue and expenditures.

RESULT: A DOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 20231 52 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

18. Accept California Office of Traffic Safety Grant Award (24004883) (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-153 authorizing:

1. The City Manager to accept and administer the FY 2023/24 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant; and

2. The Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY 2023/24 Adopted Budget by $567,000 in both revenue and
expenditures.

RESULT: A DOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 20231 53 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

19. Acceptance of FY 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-154, authorizing:

1. The City Manager to accept the 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant; and

2. The Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY 2023/24 Adopted Budget by $230,081 in both revenue and expenditures.

RESULT: A DOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 20231 54 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes October 4, 2023
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20. FiveYear Capital Improvement Plan FY 2023/24 to FY 2027/28 for Measure I Local Expenditures (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-155 approving the Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2023/24 through Fiscal Year 2027/28 and Measure I Expenditure Strategy.

RESULT: A DOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 20231 55 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

21. Contract Change Order Approval – 5th Street Senior Center Kitchen Improvements (Ward 1)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-156:

1. Authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services to record a budget amendment from Measure S Fund balance to allocate an additional $69,183.27 to fund the required change order to complete the 5th Street Senior Center Kitchen Improvements (“Project”); and

2. Approving the Construction Contract Change Order with Preferred General Services in the amount of $500,846.50 to provide improvements to the 5th Street Senior Center Kitchen; and

3. Authorizing the project construction and construction contingencies in the total amount of $520,573.30 for the 5th Street Senior Kitchen Improvements; and

4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project.

RESULT: A DOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 20231 56 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes October 4, 2023
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22. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC1621 to Grant a Franchise to Southern California Gas Company
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Ordinance No. MC-1621, An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, granting to Southern California Gas Company, a corporation, its successors and assigns, the right, privilege and franchise to lay and use pipes and appurtenances for transmitting and distributing gas for any all purposes under, along, across or upon the public streets, ways, alleys, and places, as the same now or may hereafter exist, within said municipality.

RESULT: A DOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC 1621 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

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DISCUSSION

23. Discussion of Crushing and Grinding Operations in the City, the Repeal of Resolution 20202
65, and a Development Code Amendment Updating
Temporary Use Permits
Recommendation:

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

1. Discuss the repeal of Resolution No. 2020 - 265;

2. Discuss Development Code Amendment to Section 19.70.035 (B) (Development and Operational Standards for Temporary Use Permits – On-site and Off-site Contractor’s Construction Yards); and

3. Provide additional direction to staff regarding the topics discussed.

Interim Director of Community and Economic Development Mary Lanier gave the presentation.

There was discussion amongst the City Council regarding having subject matter experts present with more information and bringing back the repeal of Resolution 2020-265.

Council Member Reynoso stated he would not support repealing the Ordinance.

RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO BRING BACK A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 202026 5 AND ISSUE A WRITTEN NOTICE TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO RENDER WITHIN 40 DAYS A

REPORT ON CRUSHING RESTRICTION OF UNFINISHED
MATERIALS WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF RESIDENTIALLY ZONED
PROPERTY. STAFF WILL PROVIDE A PRESENTATION FROM A

THIRD PARTY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT ON CRUSHING AND
GRINDING [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights included Police Department Coptober Fest, the senior health fair, the new fire station open house, Brian Whitehead will no longer serve as the local reporter for The Sun and will be replaced by David Allen., translation services were approved for the Inland Valley Development Agency meeting, several Council Members attended the Legue of California Cities in Sacramento, attended the Central Valley Homeless Network, the K -9 fundraiser hosted by San Bernardino Police Department. The State of the County took place on September 27
th. There were workshops on the community benefits agreement hosted by Just San Bernardino. As well as attending the National American Day lunch at California State University, San Bernardino, and Champion of Choice luncheon.

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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 10:23 p.m. The next meeting of the Mayor and City Council will adjourn to a Special Closed Session to be held on Friday, October 18, 2023, in the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92401.

Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Open Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Telicia Lopez
Telicia Lopez, CMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk

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