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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 1

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AGENDA

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, AND 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, DECEMBER 18, 2024
5:00 PM ­ OPEN SESSION
FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • 555 WEST 6TH STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG

Theodore Sanchez
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 Helen Tran
MAYOR

Damon L. Alexander/Treasure
Ortiz
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
Sandra Ibarra
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2
Rochelle Clayton

ACTING CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 3

Sonia Carvalho

CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett
MAYOR PRO TEM, WARD 4

Genoveva Rocha

CITY CLERK
Ben Reynoso/Kim

Knaus
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 5

Kimberly Calvin/Mario
Flores
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6

Welcome to a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino

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CALL TO ORDER

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

5:00 P.M.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

1. Recognition of Councilmembers Reynoso, Calvin, and Alexander

CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Certify Results of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 p. 12
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 2024­237 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, certifying the election results, and such other matters as provided by law.

PRESENTATIONS

3. Administer Oaths of Office and Present Certificates of Election: p. 21

1. Councilman­Elect Juan Figueroa, Ward 3

2. Councilwoman­Elect Kim Knaus, Ward 5

3. Councilman­Elect Mario Flores, Ward 6

4. Councilwoman­Elect Treasure Ortiz, Ward 7
RECESS

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
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ROLL CALL

Attendee Name
Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Council Member, Ward 5 Kim Knaus
Council Member, Ward 6 Mario Flores
Council Member, Ward 7 Treasure Ortiz
Mayor Helen Tran
Acting City Manager Rochelle Clayton
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho
City Clerk Genoveva Rocha

PUBLIC HEARING

4. Development Code Amendment 24­04 (ADU 2024 Legislative Update) p. 22 Recommendation:

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

1. Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. MC­1644U of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment 24­04 amending Chapter

19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards ­ Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law; and finding such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2); and

2. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No.

MC­1645 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment 24­04 amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards ­ Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law; and finding such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 3 and Attachment 4); and

3. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC­1645 to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on January 15th, 2025.

5. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 47 to Community Facilities District 2019­1 (Maintenance Services) ­ Dutch Bros Coffee (Ward 3) p. 74 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. 2024­238 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. 2019­1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 47); and Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4

3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and

4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024­239 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, declaring election results for Community Facilities District No. 2019­ 1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 47); and

5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC­1646 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No.

MC­1522 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2024­2025 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, and streets, a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019­1 (Maintenance Services); and

6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC­1646 for January 15, 2025.

6. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 48 to Community Facilities District 2019­1 (Maintenance Services) for Piedmont Mobile Home Estates (Ward 4) p. 138 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. 2024­240 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. 2019­1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 48); and

3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and

4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024­241 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, declaring election results for Community Facilities District No. 2019­ 1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 48); and

5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC­1647 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No.

MC­1522 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2024­2025 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of lighting, street maintenance, park maintenance, graffiti abatement, and a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019­1 (Maintenance Services); and

6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC­1647 for January 15, 2025.

CONSENT CALENDAR

7. Maddy Act Local Appointments List p. 196
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Adopt Resolution No. 2024­242 approving the Local Appointments List.

8. Proposed 2025 Mayor & City Council Regular Meeting Schedule (All Wards) p. 208 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt the Proposed 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule.

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9. Amendment No. 1 with Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (All Wards) p. 215
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Capital Edge Advocacy Inc. to extend the agreement for an additional year (with an option for an additional one (1) year term) for federal legislative advocacy services in an amount not to exceed $90,000 annually.

10. Additional Street Segment Repair Allocation and American Rescue Plan Update (All Wards) p. 243
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024­243 authorizing:

1. The allocation of $129,948 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Street Segment Repair Project; and

2. The City Manager, or designee, to sign the agreements, and any subsequent amendments, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form; and

3. The Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget to appropriate $129,948 in expenditures in ARPA funds for the Street Segment Repair Project.

DISCUSSION

11. Election of Mayor Pro Tempore (All Wards) p. 251
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, open nominations for a member of the City Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore.

12. Nominations and Appointments to Various Regional Boards and Associations (All Wards) p. 255
Recommendation:

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

1. Appoint three Members and one Alternate to the Inland Valley Development Agency Board of Directors;

2. Appoint two Members and one Alternate to the San Bernardino International Airport Authority Board of Directors;

3. Appoint one Member and one Alternate to the San Bernardino County Transportation Agency Board of Directors;

4. Appoint one Member and one Alternate to the Omnitrans Board of Directors;

5. Appoint one Member and one Alternate to the Interagency Council on Homelessness;

6. Appoint one Official Representative and one Alternate to the Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly;

7. Appoint a total of five (5) Council Members to vote in the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council District 7 Election.

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ADJOURNMENT
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, January 15, 2025, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92401. Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.

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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA

I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify that the agenda for the December 18, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was posted on the City's bulletin board located at 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California, and on the City's website sbcity.org on Friday, December 13, 2024.

I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

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NOTICE:

Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter on the agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body during the period reserved for public comments.

In accordance with Resolution No. 2018­89 adopted by the Mayor and City Council on March 21, 2018, the following are the rules set forth for Public Comments and Testimony:

Public Comments and Testimony:

Rule 1. Public comment shall be received on a first come, first served basis. If the presiding officer determines that the meeting or hearing may be lengthy or complicated, the presiding officer may, in his or her discretion, modify these rules, including the time limits stated below.

Rule 2. All members of the public who wish to speak shall fill out a speaker' s reservation card and turn in the speaker reservation card to the City Clerk prior to the time designated on the agenda. Comments will be received in the order the cards are turned in to the City Clerk. Failure of a person to promptly respond when their time to speak is called shall result in the person forfeiting their right to address the Mayor and City Council.

Rule 3. The presiding officer may request that a member of the public providing comment audibly state into the microphone, if one is present, his or her name and address before beginning
comment. If that person is representing a group or organization the presiding officer may request that the speaker identify that group or organization, including that group or organization' s Address.

Rule 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 2 and 3 above, a person shall not be required to provide their name or address as a condition of speaking.

Rule 5. Time Limits:

5. 01 Each member of the public shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed three ( 3) minutes per meeting, to address items on the agenda and items not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council.

5. 02 Notwithstanding the time limits set forth in subsection 5. 01 above, any member of the public desiring to provide public testimony at a public hearing shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed ( 3) minutes, to provide testimony during each public hearing.

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Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter not on the agenda but which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body at the end of the meeting, during the period reserved for public comments. Said total period for public comments shall not exceed 60 minutes, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. A three­minute limitation shall apply to eac h member of the public, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. No member of the public shall be permitted to "share" his/her three minutes with any other member of the public.

Speakers who wish to present documents to the governing body may hand the documents to the City Clerk at the time the request to speak is made.

The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may refer any item raised by the public to staff, or to any commission, board, bureau, or committee for appropriate action or have the item placed on the next agenda of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. However, no other action shall be taken nor discussion held by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on any item which does not appear on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 of the Government Code.

Public comments will not be received on any item on the agenda when a public hearing has been conducted and closed.

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ALTERNATE MEETING VIEWING METHOD

If there are issues with the main live stream for the Mayor and City Council you may view the alternate stream on TV3

https://reflectsanbernardino.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/watch/1?channel=6

PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS
Please use ONE of the following options to provide a public comment:

Written comments can be emailed to [email protected]. Written public comments received up to 2:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting (or otherwise indicated on the agenda) will be provided to the Mayor and City council and made part of the meeting record. Written public comments will not be read aloud by city staff. Written correspondence can be accessed by the public online at tinyurl.com/agendabackup .

Attend the meeting in person and fill out a speaker slip. Please note that the meeting Chair decides the cutoff time for public comment, and the time may vary per meeting. If you wish to submit your speaker slip in advance of the meeting, please submit your request to speak using the form on the following page: tinyurl.com/mccpubliccomments. Any requests to speak submitted electronically after the 2:30 p.m. deadline will not be accepted.

Please note: Messages submitted via email and this page are only monitored from the publication of the final agenda until the deadline to submit public comments. Please contact the City Clerk at 9093845002 or [email protected] for assistance outside of this timeframe. Written correspondence submitted after the deadline will be provided to the Mayor and City Council at thefollowing regular meeting.

MEETING TIME
NOTE: Pursuant to Resolution No. 2024029, adopted by the Mayor and City Council on February 21, 2024:

“Section 3. All meetings are scheduled to terminate at 10:00 P.M. on the same day it began. At 9:00 P.M., the Mayor and City Council shall determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon prior to 10:00 P.M. and will continue all other items on which additional time is required until a future Mayor and City Council meeting. A majority vote of the Council is required to extend a meeting beyond 10:00 P.M.to discuss specified items.”

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