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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, MAY 07, 2025
3:00 PM CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM OPEN SESSION
NORMAN F. FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • 555 WEST 6TH STREET • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 SBCITY.ORG
Theodore Sanchez Helen Tran
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
MAYOR
Sandra Ibarra Bill Gallardo
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa
Sonia Carvalho
MAYOR PRO TEM, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett
Telicia Lopez
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 ACTING CITY CLERK
Kim Knaus
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 5
Mario Flores
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
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CALL TO ORDER
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ttendee Name
Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Council Member, Ward 5 Kim Knaus
Council Member, Ward 6 Mario Flores
Council Member, Ward 7 Dr. Treasure Ortiz
Mayor Helen Tran
Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho
Acting City Clerk Telicia Lopez
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LOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
A) CO
NFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
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state of Robert Brown, by and through its Personal Representative, Victoria Brown v.
City of San Bernardino, United States District Court Case No. 5:24cv02617KKDTB ii) Evelyn Bright v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2325471
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NFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)):
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tice of Claim, Robert Jeffrey Cortez, dated March 27, 2025, Claim No. GHC0067190 ii) Notice of Claim, Treasure Ortiz, dated March 28, 2025, Claim No. GHC0082770 C) C
ONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6):
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gency Designated Representative: City Manager or Designee Employee Organization: General Unit – Teamsters Local 1932, Management Confidential Group – SBCMA, Mid Management Unit – Teamsters Local 1932, Police Dispatch Unit – SBPDA, San Bernardino Police Civilian Association – AFSCME Local 4710, Polic e M
anagement Unit – PMA and Police Safety Unit – SBPOA
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) Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney or other Mayor and City Council Designee.
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
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NVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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LOSED SESSION REPORT
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RESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for National Police Week in the City of San Bernardino – May 11 – 17, 2025 (All Wards) p. 15
2. Vice Chair & 5th District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. (San Bernardino County) Check Presentation: $569,250 to the City of San Bernardino for Newmark Field Improvements (Ward 4) p. 17
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PPOINTMENTS
3. Water Board Reappointment of Cecilia A. Callicott p. 18 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the reappointment of Ms. Cecilia A. Callicott to the Water Board with a sixyear term of office ending in May 2031. Council Office staff have verified the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
4. Animal Control Commission Appointment of Claudia M. Rodriguez (Mayor’s Appointment) p. 24
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Ms. Claudia M. Rodriquez to the Animal Control Commission.
Ms. Claudia M. Rodriquez will replace Jason KakpoMoore with the term ending December 2026.
5. Public Safety and Human Relations Commission Appointment of Damien L. Groce (Mayor’s Appointment) p. 32
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Mr. Damien L. Groce to the Public Safety and Human Relations Commission representing the Mayors appointee. Mr. Groce will replace Mrs. Kimberly Knaus with the term ending December 2026. Council Staff has verified that the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
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PUBLIC HEARING
6. Resolution Imposing Liens on Certain Parcels of Real Property for Unpaid Business Registration Taxes and Penalties (All Wards) p. 41
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on the matter; and
2. Adopt Res olution No. 2025278 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, imposing liens on certain parcels of real property for unpaid business registration taxes and penalties; and
3. Direct the Finance and Management Services Director to remove any properties from the Business Registration Lien List (Exhibit A to the Resolution) whic h are resolved prior to the hearing.
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UBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA CO
NSENT CALENDAR
7. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes p. 58 Recommendation:
It is rec ommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the meeting minutes for the following dates:
1. April 10, 2024 Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
2. October 24, 2024 Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
8. Resolution Imposing Liens on Certain Real Property to Recover Costs for Code Enforcement Abatements (All Wards) p. 67
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025279, imposing liens on certain real property located within the City San Bernardino for the costs of public nuisance abatements.
9. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and Michael Baker International for Federal Grant Administration Services (All Wards) p. 106
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement between the City of S an Bernardino and Michael Baker Inter national, increasing the total compensation by $129,172, not to exceed $373,091.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute A mendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Michael B aker International.
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent amendments related to the s cope of work and increases in compensation up to an additional $130,000, not to exceed a total Master A greement compensation of $403,091.
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10. Approval of a Funding Agreement with the County of San Bernardino in the amount of $569,250 with $189,750 of City matching funds for Newmark Field Improvements (Ward 4) p. 117
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2025280:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Funding Agreement with the County of San Bernardino to receive $569,250 in County funds for Newmark Field Improvements; and
2. Approve matching funding in the amount of $189,750 from the City’s CIP Fund; and
3. Author izing the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all additional negotiations, signings, and submittals of necessary documents to rec eive the County funds; and
4. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 budget in both rev enues and expenditures, and appropriate $758,425 for the Newmark Field Improvements.
11. Approval of Funding Agreement with the County of San Bernardino for La Plaza Park Improvements (Ward 1) p. 148
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025281:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Funding Agreement with the County of San Bernardino to receive $1,342,243 in County funds for La Plaza Park improvements; and
2. Approving matching funding in the amount of $447,414 from the City’s CIP Fund; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all additional negotiations, signings, and s ubmittals of necessar y documents to receive the County funds; and
4. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 budget in both revenues and expenditures, and appropriate $1,789,657 for La Plaza Park improvements.
12. City of San Bernardino Police Department Annual Assembly Bill 481 Military Equipment Usage Report (All Wards) p. 180
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Receive and file the Department’s annual military equipment use report; and
2. Approve the Department’s request to acquire additional lifesaving equipment in accordance with Assembly Bill 481.
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13. Resolution Adopting the City of San Bernardino Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 (All Wards) p. 323
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2025282 and Adopt the City of San Bernardino Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024.
14. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of Individual CalRecycle Payment Program Applications and Related Authorizations for All Payment Programs (All Wards) p. 460
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution 2025283:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to submit an application to CalRecycle for any and all payment programs offered.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to act as Signature Authority to execute all documents neces sary to implement and secure payment under such programs.
3. These authorizations rem ain effective until res cinded by the Signature Authority or the governing body.
15. Resolution Approving Final Tract Map No. 20051 (Ward 5) p. 467 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2025284 by the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Final Tract Map No. 20251 (Subdivision 1701) involving the subdivision of two (2) parcels (APN 026104121 & 22) containing a total of approximately 2.8 acres into eight (8) single family residential lots ranging in size from 11,918 to 12,707 square feet and to allow the construction of eight (8) single family residences (one & twostory), along with the construction of required onsite and offsite improvements, located at the northeast corner of Ohio Avenue and Chestnut Avenue; accepting the public dedications as set forth on said map; and authorizing execution of the standard form of agreement for the subdivision improvements.
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16. Approval of Amendment No.1 to the Construction Agreement with HUR Flooring Corporation for the Rudy Hernandez Community Center Gym Flooring Replacement Project (Ward 1) p. 567
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Agreement with HUR Flooring Corporation for Rudy Hernandez Community Center Gym Flooring Replacement (“Project”); and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his or her designee to execute all necessary documents with HUR Flooring Corporation.
17. Resolution Declaring Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing on July 2, 2025, to Consider Adjusting the Maximum Permitted Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing, And Disposal Services (All Wards) p. 581 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of S an Bernardino, Adopt Resolution No. 2025285, Declaring its intention to conduct a public hearing on July 2, 2025, to consider adjusting the maximum perm itted service rates for integrated solid waste collection, processing and disposal services.
18. Award a Construction Agreement to Matich Corporation for the Pavement Rehabilitation at Fourteen Locations in the amount of $4,750,755.00 (Project No.
SS25004) (All Wards) p. 596
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California;
1. Approve the award of the Constr uction A greement with Matich Corporation, in the amount of $4,750,755.00 for the Pavem ent Rehabilitation at Fourteen Locations (Project); and
2. Authorize the project construction, cons truction contingencies, construction management, staff administrative costs, and independent soil and pavement testing, in the total amount of $1,500,000 for construction of the project; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Matich Corporation; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project.
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19. Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of Individual CalRecycle Grant Applications and Related Authorizations for All CalRecycle Grant Programs (All Wards) p. 668 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution 2025286:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to submit an application to CalRecycle for any and all grant programs offered.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to act as Signature Authority to execute all documents neces sary to implement and secure payment under such programs.
3. These authorizations are effective until rescinded by the Signature Authority or the governing body.
20. Award Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for Employee Benefit Brokerage and Consulting Services in the amount of $150,000 (All Wards) p. 675
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California
1. Authorize the Interim City Manager, or des ignee, to execute a pr ofessional services agreement with A lliant Insurance Services, Inc., as a s ole s ource vendor to provide health insur ance brokerage and consulting ser vices for the City’s employee healthcare program.
2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
21. Discuss the Potential of Creating a Vacant Building and Land Maintenance Fee Ordinance (All Wards) Council Member Ortiz p.698
22. Consider approval of the Request for Proposals process on contract legal services as it ensures transparency, accountability, and alignment with the city's goals and budget priorities. It allows elected officials to provide oversight, promote fair competition, and uphold public trust in the procurement of legal services (All Wards) Mayor Helen Tran p. 699
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AYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS A
DJOURNMENT
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 May 21, 2025 at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410.
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
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Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify that the agenda for the May 7, 2025, 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, 92401, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California, 92410, and on the City's website sbcity.org on Friday, May 2, 2025.
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lare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk
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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 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 ac
cordance 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:
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ublic Comments and Testimony:
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le 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.
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le 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.
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ule 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.
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le 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.
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le 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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y 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 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 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 each 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.
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peakers 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.
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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.
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ublic comments will not be received on any item on the agenda when a public hearing has been conducted and closed.
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Written correspondence submitted after the deadline will be provided to the Mayor and City Council at the following 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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