10-19-2022 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes — Mayor and City Council, May 6, 2026

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Draft 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, OCTOBER 19, 2022
7:00 PM

The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 7:14 PM by Mayor John Valdivia on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92401.

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 Present
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Damon L Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present
John Valdivia Mayor Present
Robert D. Field City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present

Mayor John Valdivia
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon L. Alexander
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chaplain Paul Lujan with Victory Outreach Church led the invocation, and City Manager Robert Field led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action from Closed Session.

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
At this time, City Manager Rebert Fiel d’s provided updates to the community which included a successful community celebration for the Sec combe Lake Park revitalization and the groundbreaking of the Pepper Avenue Improvement Project in partnership with Rialto, along with the launch of small business grants, new Arrow rail service, Breeze Airways flights, and continued economic development activity. Additional updates highlighted storm cleanup efforts, police enforcement actions, library grant funding, and upcoming community events, including Dia de Los Muertos and Halloween celebrations.

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights included the Cultural Festival, Pepper Avenue Improvement Project groundbreaking with Rialto, business expos, neighborhood meetings, park improvements, and upcoming events such as Trunk -or-Treat, Veterans Day, and a homeless workshop. Additional updates included advocacy on homelessness housing efforts, and public safety concerns.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation for American Pharmacists Month – October 2022 (All Wards) Mayor John Valdivia read the Proclamation and presented it to Tariq Abdul Rahman.

2. October 2022 Citizen of the Month – Mohammed (Moe) Ali – Ward 3 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes October 19, 2022
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Mayor Pro Tem Juan Figueroa presented the recognition to Mohammed (Moe) Ali

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Jennifer Cheek stated that she attended the meeting as a county employee who regularly heard residents’ hardships, expressed disappointment over Lincoln Property Company’s canceled redevelopment project.

Jim Penman recounted the life and legacy of Chief Ben Gonzalez , highlighted his rise through the San Bernardino Police Department, and respectfully requested the meeting to be adjourned in his memory.

Jacinta Valdez reported ongoing dangerous traffic conditions on Del Rosa near the 210 freeway due to drivers ignoring lane markings, requested barriers and a traffic study to improve safety, and expressed concern about being unfairly moved down the public comment speaking order.

Krista expressed concern about the neglected state of Carousel Mall, the homeless crisis, and air quality, urging the council to secure a developer with a community benefit agreement that ensures local jobs, fair wages, and city growth.

Dolores Armstead urged residents to vote in the upcoming San Bernardino election, and highlighted the need for a diverse, community -oriented police force rather than rehiring retired officers.

Christian Flores asked the City Council to pursue a community benefits agreement for Carousel Mall to support affordable housing, clean air, local jobs, and sustainable development while addressing housing challenges.

Noemi urged the City Council to prioritize community benefits agreements, address affordable housing and homelessness instead of increasing police funding.

Maribel Nunez of Inland Equity Partnership reported tenant hardships at 4th Street, highlighting unsafe conditions, repeated evictions, financial burdens, and urged the City Council to declare a state of housing emergency and hold a special meeting.

Tyler Pruitt expressed concern over the decline of Carousel Mall, and urged the City Council to attract responsible developers, ensure transparency, and create good -paying jobs to restore city pride and growth.

Tyler Okodaka alleged misconduct by a city firefighter, criticized the City’s response to his complaint, and urged accountability and further investigation into the matter.

Celine Perez expressed disappointment over the Carousel Mall developer’s withdrawal and affirmed Something Better For San Bernardino C oalition’s commitment to partner with the City to secure a new developer.

Kristen raised concerns about unsafe living conditions and displacement of unhoused residents, and urged immediate action to provide affordable housing and better support for vulnerable families.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Danny Garcia criticized unsafe living conditions at 4th street, highlighted the impact of displacement on children, suggested raising cannabis taxes, and shared support for Helen Tran in upcoming elections

Mireya Denise representing Something Better for San Bernardino , expressed commitment to partnering with the city and developers to ensure the Carousel Mall redevelopment delivers equitable community benefits.

Ana Gonzalez urged the city to address the Carousel Mall redevelopment, prevent imminent evictions at 340 West 4th Street, and implement long-term housing solutions.

Tammy Neighborman expressed disappointment over the Carousel Mall redevelopment halt, urged pursuit of a developer offering affordable housing.

Jeff Green representing Inland Equity Partnership, urged the city to address the housing crisis at 340 West 4th Street by creating compliant SROs, utilizing ARPA funds for temporary modular housing.

APPOINTMENT

3. Charter Review Committee Appointment of Scott Olson (Ward 2)

RESULT: APPROVED CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT OF SCOTT OLSON [7-0]
MOVER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Alexander, Calvin

PUBLIC HEARING

4. Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.10 to Title 9 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No.

MC1600, adding Chapter 9.10 to Title 9 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code, prohibiting possession of firearms on City Property and within City Buildings.

Mayor Valdivia opened the public hearing at 8:57 p.m.

William Lampi, Management Analyst, presented research showing correlations between stricter firearm regulations and reduced gun-related fatalities, including homicides and suicides.

Council members discussed enforcement challenges, the potential role of metal detectors, and public safety considerations, with some expressing concern about law-abiding citizens’ ability to defend themselves.

Mayor Valdivia closed the public hearing at 9:12 p.m.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 ITEM NO. 5 – DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 22-05 WAS PULLED BY STAFF; NO DISCUSSION OR ACTION WAS TAKEN BY THE CITY COUNCIL.

RESULT: MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [Failed 3-4] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Reynoso, Calvin
NOES: Sandra Ibarra, Juan Figueroa, Fred Shorett, and Damon L. Alexander

5. Development Code Amendment 22-05
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council take the following actions:

Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC -1601 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Section 19.02.020 (Definitions), Chapter 19.06 (Commercial Zones), and Chapter

19.10 (Industrial Zones) o f the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code (Title 19) to update development standards for Commercial Cannabis Activities in accordance with Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activities) City of San Bernardino Municipal Code; and finding that the Amendment is Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (Attachment 1); and Schedule the adoption of the above Ordinance to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on November 16, 2022.

The City Manager pulled Item No. 5 from the agenda due to it not being properly noticed.

6. Imposing Liens on Parcels of Real Property for Uncollected Business Registration Fees (All Wards)
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 comment on the matter; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022 -220 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 Agency Director of Administrative Services to remove any properties from the Business Registration Lien List (Resolution No. 2022 -220- Exhibit A) which are resolved prior to the hearing.

Mayor Valdivia opened the public hearing at 9:14 pm.

Minerva Berumen, Business Registration Manager, provided a presentation.

At this time, public comments for the public hearing were heard.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 Emilio Flores stated that he inherited a house from his mother, rented it out, and is disputing city -imposed landlord fees as unconstitutional, arguing based on his legal research and prior success contesting similar citations.

Cesar Garcia requested relief from a $522 fine and potential lien, after which staff and council discussed notification procedures and agreed to work with the individual to review and potentially resolve the issue.

Mayor Valdivia closed the public hearing at 9:21pm.

Council members inquired about how staff identifies rental properties and sends notices, with staff explaining the use of water and county records, multiple mailed notices, and follow -up processes, while acknowledging potential errors and administrative challenges.

Council Member Damon Alexander left the dais prior to the vote and returned after the vote had been taken.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION; ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-220 [4-2]
MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett
NOES: Ben Reynoso and Kimberly Calvin
ABSENT: Damon Alexander

7. Ordinance Adjusting the Salary and Benefits for the Position of City Council Member.

Recommendation:

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

1. Review and consider the information provided for adjusting the salary and benefits for the position of City Council Member, provide direction for modification, adopt the recommendation from the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission as presented, or receive and file; and

2. If decided by the Mayor and City Council: introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1595 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Section 2.82.020 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code to increase City Council Member compensation.

Mayor Valdivia opened the public hearing at 9:26 p.m.

Genevieve Valdez, Deputy Director of Human Resources, provided a staff report.

At this time, public comments for the public hearing were heard.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 Jim Penman expressed support for increasing council compensation due to the workload but cautioned that the proposed raise to $37,500 may be too large and potentially unpopular with the public.

Council discussed increasing council salaries to $37,500, with members citing comparisons to other cities, workload, and compensation concerns, briefly raising the idea of commissioner stipends before determining it as out of scope, and receiving guidance to consider advisory commission recommendations as required by the city charter.

The City Attorney clarified that under the city charter, council compensation must be set by ordinance following a public hearing and must include consideration of the advisory commission’s recommendations, though not necessarily accept them.

Mayor Valdivia closed the public hearing at 9:42 p.m.

RESULT: INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 1595 WITH AN ADJUSTMENT TO SECTION 2A SETTING THE SALARY TO $37,500 AND
REMOVING SECTION 2D. [5-2]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin
NOES: Juan Figueroa, Damon Alexander

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 [7-0]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

8. City Board, Commission, and Citizen Advisory Committee Minutes Approved in August/ September 2022.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino receive and file the minutes from the City board, commission, and citizen advisory committee meetings approved in August and September 2022.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

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9. San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file an informational report on the San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority.

10. Pre-Approval of Travel for FY 2022/23 (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, pre-approve travel to all events that are sponsored by the California League of Cities National League of Cities, and the Southern California Association of Governments for the Mayor and City Council for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.

11. Proposed 2023 Regular Mayor & City Council Meeting Schedule (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt the proposed 2023 Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule.

12. Award On-Call Professional Services Agreement for board up and securement abatement services to Eagle Eye Demo and Land Clearing) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement with Eagle Eye Demo and Land Clearing, for on-call board-up and securement abatement services; and authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to issue a Purchase Order to Eagle Eye Demo and Land Clearing in an annual total amount not to exceed $200,000.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

13. Amendment No. 1 to the ESG Subrecipient Agreement with Mary’s Mercy Center
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino approve Amendment No.1 to the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) - Program Subrecipient Agreement with Mary’s Mercy Center for an extension to expend the ESG funds through March 31, 2023.

14. Approval of Commercial Payroll Disbursements (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve the commercial and payroll disbursements for September 2022.

15. Investment Portfolio Report for August 2022
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, accept and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for August 2022.

16. Approving Job Classifications and Amending the Salary Schedule Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 2022-221 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Establishing the Assistant Building Official job classification; and Regular Meeting Draft Minutes October 19, 2022
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2. Amending the City-wide salary schedule for full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 2022-221 [7-0]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

17. Agreement with Insight Polygraph and Private Investigations (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Insight Polygraph and Private Investigations for pre- employment polygraph services.

18. Agreements with Prestigious Investigations Services, Inc and North American Security and Investigations, Inc.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, execute Annual Professional Services Agreements for software and hardware usage fees between the City of San Bernardino and Solutions Simplified for DocuSign Software Services, NAP Computers, ATEL Communications, and the two- year renewal service agreement with Governmentjobs.com, Inc., DBA NeoGov for approximately $217,000.

19. Agreement with Bio Tox Laboratories for Forensic Toxicology Services (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Bio Tox Industries, and authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $100,000.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

20. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1597 (Ward 6)
Recommendation:

Adopt Ordinance No. MC-1597 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to pay the annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, water quality improvements, graffiti, streets, street sweeping, parks and trail maintenance, a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)

RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1597 [7-0]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

21. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2022-371
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 2022-222 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to property located within the unincorporated territory at 4260 North “H” Street, San Bernardino, California; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-222 [7-0]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

22. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 21, Tax Zone No. 22 (The Landing) (Ward 1)
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 2022-223 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. 21) and authorizing the levy of a special taxes therein.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-223 [7-0]
MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander

23. LED Citywide Street Lighting Upgrade - Phase 2
Recommendation:

1. Approve the award of a Construction Contract with Sierra Pacific Electrical Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $642,350.00 to provide LED Citywide Lighting Upgrade – Phase 2; and

2. Authorize construction, contingencies, and inspection costs in the total amount of $720,000 to provide LED Citywide Lighting Upgrade – Phase 2; and

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents for the construction of the LED Citywide Lighting Upgrade - Phase 2 with Sierra Pacific Electrical Contracting, Inc., and

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 9:45 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 November 02 , 202 2, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. Closed Session will begin at 5:30 PM. and Open Session will begin at 7:00 PM.

Telicia Lopez, CMC
City Clerk

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