Minutes — Mayor and City Council, November 6, 2024

City of San Bernardino
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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, NOVEMBER 6, 2024
4:00 PM

Closed Session was called to order at 4:00 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Absent
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Late 4:02 PM
Damon L Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Late 4:01 PM
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Rochelle Clayton Acting City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha 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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CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, public comments were heard.

CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) AND (D)(1):
i) Ortiz Enterprises, Incorporated v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIVSB240279
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager

C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Mayor or other Mayor and Council designee

Unrepresented employee: City Manager

The Mayor and City Council convened into closed session at 4:01 PM.

5:00 PM
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 5: 16 PM Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Absent
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Damon L Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Rochelle Clayton Acting City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present

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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Kelvin Ward from Cathedral of Praise International Ministries led the Invocation and Council Member Kimberly Calvin led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated no reportable action.

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Public Information Officer Jeff Kraus provided updates. Highlights included new business coming to the city; Dutch Bros, Chick -fil-A, and On the Spot Protein & Energy Bar, the alliance with California Highway Patrol, staff will bring back the Carousel Mall redevelopment to Council early next year for direction, city prepares for park cleanups, the new hydroelectric power project, two new street lights located on Mountain View Avenue and Sierra Way, over one thousand seven hundred residents joined Police Department for Coptoberfest, and upcoming celebration of Veterans Day.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA At this time, public comments were heard.

Mike Hartley spoke on his disagreement with the Director of Parks and Recreation leaving the city and asked to go to RFP for a City Attorney.

Jim Smith spoke about positive updates, in the City including a civil and peaceful local election and ceremonial presentation of a California state flag on the Enterprise Building.

The following speakers spoke in support of the Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) for the downtown redevelopment and the Carousel Mall. The City Council needs to be transparent, and the community needs to be engaged in the process.

Celene Perez Alejandro Gutierrez Ulises Rodriguez Albert Duarte Sonya Gray-Hunn Robert R Logan Christian Flores Mary Valdemar Ben Pratt Xavina Walbert Celyna Brizuela Miriam Nieto
Raynesha Belwins Carolina Sanchez Elnora Hernandez Paloma Montes Vanessa Perez Eric Servin Prince Ogidikpe Robert Carrilo

Steven Bielak spoke on the tiny home project that IKEA USA has done in other states, that can help with the unhoused.

Luis Ojeda congratulated the new elected City Council; and asked t hem to get work done for the city.

David Maya s poke on streetlights that need to be repaired on 3159, 3146, and 3123 Little Mountain Drive.

Dr. Treasure Ortiz spoke in support of the Appointment of the City Manager. Also, spoke on the Closed Session item regarding the Carrousel Mall CBA. She asked to get the General Plan complete in order to move the city forward.

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Malibu spoke on the public comment speaker time. She also spoke about Lydie Gutfeld leaving the city, as well as Council Member Reynoso being absent.

Dolores Armstead thanked Parks and Rec reation for all the events hosted in the city.

She also congratulated Dr. Treasure Ortiz for winning the election. She mentioned the downtown revitalization, Oxbow, and General Plan, not moving forward.

Sam Catalano thanked the Mayor and City Council for the Perris Hill clean up. He also thanked Council Member Figueroa and Council Member Sanchez for attending the Pickleball tournament.

Lori Trujillo spoke on t he Perris Hill Park clean up, the homeless need a permanent home not a hotel voucher for week.

Laila Gomulka, Treasurer of the Neighborhood Association Council and Member of Perris Hill Pickleball. She thanked Council Member Figueroa and Council Member Sanchez for attending the Pickleball Tournament . As well as Ernesto Salinas, and staff, Sean McClintock, and the public works department, and Tony Romo for helping the m clean up the park. Lastly she thanked all their sponsors.

John Shollenberger congratulated and expressed his support to new council member Dr. Treasure Ortiz.

Cesar Garcia art advocate asked the Mayor and City Council to support art and artists.

Georgia L. spoke about corruption in the city. As well as the grant funding and the number of deaths in the Animal Services Department.

Pastor Sisto Garcia spoke on the homeless and the Mayor and City Council need to do more for the homeless.

At this time, City Clerk Rocha announced that written correspondence had also been received from Cecile G. Betit, Jennifer Byrd, Sonya Gray -Hunn, Monica Beech Jauregu, and Victor Suarez.

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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 AND PULLED ITEM NO. 5, 6 AND 11 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [60]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Ben Reynoso

1. Adopting and Amending the Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California adopt Resolution No. 2024
-2
14, approving and adopting the amended
Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 202421 4 [60]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Ben Reynoso

2. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council approve the minutes for the following meeting dates:

1. June 7, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

2. June 26, 2023, Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

3. July 19, 2023, Regular Meeting of the mayor and City Council

4. July 3, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

5. July 17, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

6. August 7, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

7. August 21, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

8. September 4, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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3. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District No. 20191 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 48, Tax Zone No. 48 (Piedmont Mobile Home Estates) (Ward 4)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024
-215
of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino,
California, declaring its intention to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 2019
-1 (
Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino, adopting a map of the area to be proposed (Annexation No. 48) and authorizing the levy of a special taxes therein.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024 2 15 [60]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Ben Reynoso

4. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District No. 20191 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 47, Tax Zone No. 47 (Dutch Bros Coffee) (Ward 3)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024
-216
of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino,
California, declaring its intention to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 2019
-1 (
Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino,
adopting a map of the area to be proposed (Annexation No. 47) and authorizing the levy of a special taxes therein.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024 2 16 [60]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander ABSENT: Reynoso

5. Review of Administrative Budget Transfers from April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review and file all listed administrative budget transfers from April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

There was a discussion among Council Members and staff, regarding implementing a policy regarding budget transfers being approved by the department head and the finance director as well as adding a threshold on the dollar amount to be approved by the City Manager. Council asked staff to bring this policy in the next budget workshop.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 Council Member Sanchez made the motion to approve item 5 and 6 as a slate.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Ben Reynoso

6. Review of Administrative Budget Transfers from July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review and file all listed administrative budget transfers from July 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024.

7. Request for Approval to Renew Trend Micro Vision One Subscription and add Tipping Point a Threat Protection System (TPS).

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve the renewal of the Trend Micro Vision One Subscription and the addition of TippingPoint a Threat Protection System (TPS) to our cybersecurity measures for a 3
-y
ear term not to exceed $584,681.14.

8. 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. 2024
-217
, approving:

1. A
ccepting grant funding of $50,000 from the California Department of Education (CDE) and a “block grant” of $73,200 for Adult and Family Literacy Services from the California State Library’s California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) Program.

2. Authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 Operating Budget for the Literacy program including adjusting the CDE budget to account for any differences in the estimated grant funding versus the actual grant funding received and appropriating $73,200 of grant funding in both revenues and expenditures for the California Adult and Family Literacy Programs.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024 2 17 [60]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Ben Reynoso

9. Award of the Professional Services Agreement to T&G Global, LLC dba St.

Nick’s, in the amount of $192,000 over two years, for the Tree, Lighting and Decorations for Holiday Events. (All Wards)
Recommendation:

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

1. A
uthorize the City Manager or their designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with T&G Global, LLC dba St. Nick’s, for Tree Rental, Tree Lighting, and Decorations for Court Street Square Park and Parking lots for the Miracle on Court Street Holiday Event for a 2 -y
ear
rental term; and

2. A
uthorize City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signings, and submittals of necessary documents; an
d

3. A
uthorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order of $96,000 annually for FY 24/25 & 25/26.

10. Approve Final Tract Map No. 20376 for 9 Townhouse Residential Units at the Northwest Corner of E. Pacific Street and N. Garden Drive (Ward 2) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024
-218
:

1. A
pproving Final Tract Map No. 20376 (Subdivision 20
-0
6) involving the
subdivision a parcel (APN 0147
-231
-0
7) containing approximately 0.77
acres and the development and establishment of a townhouse development comprised of nine (9) detached residential units, located at the northwest corner of E. Pacific Street and N. Garden Drive ;

2. A
ccepting the public dedications as set forth on said map ; a
nd

3. A
uthorizing execution of the standard form of agreement for the subdivision improvements.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024 2 18 [60]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Ben Reynoso

11. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Environmental Project Services, Inc. for Citywide Sidewalk Repairs and Maintenance (All Wards) Recommendation:

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

1. A
uthorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Maintenance Services Agreement with Environmental Project Services, Inc. for Concrete Maintenance Services; and

2. A
uthorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a change purchase order in not to exceed amount of $2,000,000.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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12. FiveYear Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2025/26 to FY 2029/2030 for Measure I Expenditures (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024
-21
9 approving the Five
-Y
ear Capital Project
Needs Analysis (FY 2025/2026 through FY 2029/30) for Measure I Expenditure.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024 2 19 [60]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Ben Reynoso

13. Annexation of the Spring Trails Specific Plan Project and the 26Acre Totally Surrounded Island (Ward 5)
Recommendation:

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

1. Re
solution No. 2024
-2
20 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, making application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for San Bernardino County (LAFCO) for Reorganization to include Annexation to the City of San Bernardino and Detachment from County Service Area 70, generally northerly of Meyers Road and Easterly of Martin Ranch Road (known as the Spring Trails Specific Plan Project)
;
and

2. Re
solution No. 2024
-2
21 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, making an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission of San Bernardino County
(LAFCO) for Reorganization to include Annexation to the C ity of San Bernardino and
D
etachment from County Service Area 70, generally northerly of Meyers Road and Easterly of Martin Ranch Road (known as the 26 -A
cre Totally Surrounded Island); a
nd

3. D
irect the City Manager to transmit the Resolutions to the Director of the Local Agency Formation Commission.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 20242 20 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2024221 [ 60]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Ben Reynoso

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DISCUSSION

14. Confirm Appointment and Approve Employment Agreement for the Position of City Manager
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an employment agreement for the position of City Manager with Rochelle Clayton, with an effective date of October 2, 2024, as decided by the City Council and reported in public on the same date.

Mayor Helen Tran announced the item was pulled at this time.

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights included the Pickleball Tournament at Perris Hill Park, the 20th Anniversary Inland Empire Military Museum, the San Bernardino International Airport Annual event, the Dia De Los Muertos event downtown, attended the Homeless Provider Network meeting, on November 7th at 6 PM the Rancho West Neighborhood Association hosted their annual thank you dinner for police officers, on November 7th the Wildwood Neighborhood Association would meet Lutheran Church, the Ho Ho Parade will also stop at the Wildwood Park, several Councilmembers attended the Legue of California Cities in Long Beach Conference, thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for the Harvest Fest event, congratulated the new Councilmembers and the school board members, attended the opening of new business in the city, thanked the Water Department for their new hydroelectric power project, attended the Cal State Cyber Expo, the seventh ward Villas hosted Veterans Day Program, and thanked all the Veterans for their service.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 7:11 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, November 20, 2024 , in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6 th
Street, San Bernardino, California 92410 . Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.

Telicia Lopez, CMC
Acting City Clerk

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