CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: February 21, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles A. Montoya, City Manager;
Suzie H. Soren, Deputy City Manager
Department: Human Resources & Risk Management
Subject: Adopt Ordinance No. MC-1625 Amending Chapter 2.10 and Chapter 2.15, Adding Chapter 2.83, and Amending
Sections 3.16.060 and 19.70.036(D)(14)(D) of the San
Bernardino Municipal Code Regarding Updating Titles
and Organizational Duties of Various City
Departments and Department Heads (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1625 amending Chapter 2.10 and Chapter 2.15, adding Chapter 2.83, and amending Sections 3.16.060 and 19.70.036(D)(14)(D) of the San Bernardino Municipal Code regarding updating titles and organizational duties of various City departments and department heads.
Executive Summary
Adopting Ordinance MC-1625 with update references to the Departments of Community Development and Housing, Economic Development, Finance and Human Resources in the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
Background
The Mayor and City Council held a three-day Retreat beginning on May 11, 2023, where goals and priorities for the City of San Bernardino were defined. At the Retreat, economic development opportunities and city staffing priorities, among other topics, were discussed.
On June 30, 2023, a special workshop (“Workshop”) was held to address the Council’s goals and priorities. The Workshop was informational only and allowed staff to present a series of strategic initiatives and other programs and proposals for the Council’s future consideration.
On September 12, 2023, staff presented a follow-up to the Workshop and provided an analysis of the City’s economic forecast, position control, and a comparative analysis of other cities. The presentation contained splitting the Community and Economic Development Department into two separate departments: Economic Development and Community Development and Housing. In addition, staff recommended retitling the Human Resources Department to Human Resources and Risk Management, and the Finance Department to Finance and Management Services.
On January 17, 2024, the City Council introduced, read by title only, and waived further reading of MC-1625 Amending Chapter 2.10 and Chapter 2.15, adding Chapter 2.83, and amending Sections 3.16.060 and 19.70.036(D)(14)(D) of the San Bernardino Municipal Code regarding updating titles and organizational duties of various City departments and department heads
Discussion
The Ordinance changes the following in the City’s Municipal Code:
•All references to Department of Finance will be updated to Department of Finance and Management Services
•All references to Director of Finance will be updated to Director of Finance and Management Services
•All references to Department of Human Resources will be updated to Department of Human Resources and Risk Management
•All references to Director of Human Resources will be updated to Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
•The Department of Community Development will be divided into the Department of Community Development and Housing and the Department of Economic Development. All references will be subsequently updated. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Updating the City of San Bernardino’s Municipal Code aligns with Key Target No. 2:
Focused, Aligned Leadership, and Unified Community by enabling the City to improve service delivery to the community and to function more efficiently.
Fiscal Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund for amending the City of San Bernardino’s Municipal Code.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1625 amending Chapter 2.10 and Chapter 2.15, adding Chapter 2.83, and amending Sections 3.16.060 and 19.70.036(D)(14)(D) of the San Bernardino Municipal Code regarding updating titles and organizational duties of various City departments and department heads.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Ordinance MC-1625
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
On January 17, 2024, the City Council introduced, read by title only, and waived further reading of MC-1625 Amending Chapter 2.10 and Chapter 2.15, Adding Chapter 2.83, and Amending Sections 3.16.060 and 19.70.036(D)(14)(D) of the San Bernardino Municipal Code Regarding Updating Titles and Organizational Duties of Various City Departments and Department Heads.