City of San Bernardino
201 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
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DRAFT MINUTES
FOR THE
SPECIAL 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 JOIN POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021
5:30 PM
The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at an unspecified time on Thursday, May 13, 2021, via Web-Conference, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Late
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
Special Meeting Draft Minutes May 13, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 Printed 5/11/2021
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Juan Figueroa led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
No pre-recorded public comments were received, and written comments were forwarded to the Mayor and City Council.
DISCUSSION
1. Presentation of FY 2021/22 Proposed Budget
Recommendation
That the Mayor and City Council receive a presentation of the FY 2021/22 Proposed Budget and provide direction to staff.
Finance Director Barbara Whitehorn presented the proposed budget, including revenues, expenditures, fund balances, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and Measure S funding. Projected revenues were approximately $186.4 million, with investments focused on community health and safety, amenities, deferred maintenance, operations, and customer service.
She presented the CIP, including major funding for storm drainage, buildings, traffic controls, parks, and street projects. For Measure S, staff recommended approximately $10.3 million to preserve existing services and $32.4 million for operations and capital improvements, leaving approximately $16.7 million unallocated. Whitehorn also reviewed reserve projections and the revised American Rescue Plan allocation of approximately $77 million. She concluded by outlining the remaining budget process, after which the Council proceeded with questions and discussion.
The Mayor and City Council reviewed the proposed budget and Capital Improvement Program, focusing on additional funding for streets, infrastructure, public safety, parks, Code Enforcement, and neighborhood services. Council Members requested additional Code Enforcement and Police staffing, increased street rehabilitation funding, park improvements, and enhanced cleanup, parking enforcement, and public safety efforts.
They also discussed street and infrastructure priorities, including Bellevue Avenue, Mount Vernon and Rialto Avenue, Sierra Way, and several additional neighborhood streets. Staff explained project prioritization, carryover projects, and delays related to state and county approvals. Also discussed Nicholson Park, the Animal Shelter, park restroom improvements, technology and permitting, homelessness and affordable housing, cannabis and fireworks revenues, nuisance abatement, and city reserves.
Additional requests included expanded downtown and cultural support, recycling services, street-sweeping signage, police community programs, and potential organizational and staffing changes. Staff agreed to provide additional information and consider the requested revisions before the budget was finalized.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
Special Meeting Draft Minutes May 13, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Printed 5/11/2021
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at an unspecified time 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, May 19, 2021 via tele-conference. Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Telicia Lopez, CMC
City Clerk