CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: July 3, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager;
Darren Goodman, Chief of Police
Department: Police
Subject: Agreement with Selman Chevrolet and West Coast Lights and Sirens for vehicle purchase and build out (All Wards) Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the following:
1. The City Manager or designee, to execute a Goods Purchasing Agreement with Selman Chevrolet.
2. The Director of Finance and Management Services issue a purchase order to Selman Chevrolet in an amount not to exceed $115,770.38.
3. The Director of Finance and Management Services issue a purchase order to West Coast Lights and Sirens Inc., in an amount not to exceed $20,976.98.
Executive Summary
The City completed an RFP to select a vendor to purchase two vehicles to be used for surveillance and enforcement related to illegal cannabis activity to further efforts of the Regional Marijuana Enforcement Team and support the scope of the Prop 64 grant. The City requests the authorization to use Prop 64 grant funds to purchase the vehicles.
Background
On June 22, 2023, the City of San Bernardino accepted the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant, Cohort 3, in the amount of $3,000,000. The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) funded the grant based on tax revenue generated by the sales of legal adult-use cannabis products. Included in the Prop 64 (BSCC) grant budget proposal was $200,000 designated for the purchase of mobile surveillance equipment; a portion of which would be used for the purchase of two unmarked police vehicles with the surveillance equipment. The vehicle purchase has been approved by BSCC.
Discussion
The San Bernardino Police Department is entering into a memorandum of understanding with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for a regional marijuana enforcement team. This team will conduct illegal cannabis sales and cultivation enforcement, along with public education. Two police officers will be assigned to the regional team, bringing more personnel and assets for operations inside the City of San Bernardino.
These assigned officers will need to be equipped with two unmarked police vehicles, with accompanying equipment from West Coast Lights and Sirens Inc., for successful enforcement investigations and operations. After completing a Request for Proposal RFQ F-24-3000, Selman Chevrolet was identified as the vendor who met all bid specifications. The two vehicles will be purchased from Selman Chevrolet and then outfitted with appropriate police equipment at West Coast Lights and Siren, the city’s existing contracted vendor for this type of work.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The request to approve this funding aligns with Key Target No. 3: Improve the Quality of Life by securing two unmarked police vehicles for officers to conduct operations surrounding the investigation of illegal cannabis sales and cultivation sites in the City which are negatively impacting residents and business owners alike.
Fiscal Impact
There is no General Fund impact. The vehicles and surveillance equipment will be purchased using the Prop 64 Public Health and Safety Grant funds.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the following:
1. The City Manager or designee, to execute a Goods Purchasing Agreement with Selman Chevrolet.
2. The Director of Finance and Management Services issue a purchase order to Selman Chevrolet in an amount not to exceed $115,770.38.
3. The Director of Finance and Management Services issue a purchase order to West Coast Lights and Sirens Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,976.98.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Selman Chevrolet proposal
Attachment 2 West Coast Lights and Siren Inc. proposal Attachment 3 Goods Purchasing Agreement with Selman Chevrolet Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
June 21, 2023 Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution 2023-088 and accepted the Proposition 64 grant.