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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-2025 Annotated AgendaCITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANNOTATED 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, 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, FEBRUARY 5, 2025 3:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM - OPEN SESSION FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG Theodore Sanchez Helen Tran Dr. Treasure Ortiz COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7 Sandra Ibarra Rochelle Clayton COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 Acting CITY MANAGER Juan Figueroa Sonia Carvalho Mayor Pro-Tem, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY Fred Shorett Genoveva Rocha COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 CITY CLERK Kim Knaus COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 5 Mario Flores COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6 City of San Bernardino 201 North E Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 http://www.sbcity.org Annotated 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, 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, FEBRUARY 5, 2025 3:30 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 3:33 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 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 Absent Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Late 3:36 p.m. Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present Dr. Treasure Ortiz 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 Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk Present Mayor Helen Tran Council Members Theodore Sanchez Sandra Ibarra Juan Figueroa Fred Shorett Kim Knaus Mario Flores Dr. Treasure Ortiz Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments or requests to speak for Closed Session CLOSED SESSION A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ­ EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1): i. Cesar Marroquin v. City of San Bernardino, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:23cv-1074-SSS-KK ii. Platinum Security Inc. v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2424508 iii. Maria Segura, as Successor in interest to Nicholas Segura, et al. v. City of S.B., United States District Court Case No. 5:22-cv-00277-JGB-SP. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal Docket No. 24-244508 B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS (Criteria, Timing, Goal Setting, and Other Preliminary Matters) Titles: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6): Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Employee Organization: General Unit (Teamsters Local 1932), Management Confidential Group (SBCMA), Mid Management Unit (Teamsters Local 1932), Police Dispatch Unit (SBPDA), Police General Unit (AFSCME District Council 36), Police Management Unit (PMA), and Police Safety Unit (SBPOA) 5:00 PM The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:46 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chaplain Joseph Paul Lujan from Victory Outreach Church led the invocation. Ismael Abdulzahir from Highland Pacific Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CLOSED SESSION REPORT There was no reportable action from Closed Session. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 PRESENTATION 1. Proclamation for Black History Month in the City of San Bernardino – February 2025 (All Wards) The Mayor and City Council presented the proclamation to Mr. Carl Dameron, Black Culture Foundation; Pastor Josh Beckley, Ecclesia Christian Fellowship Church and the IEAACC (Inland Empire African American Chamber of Commerce); Marcus Funchess, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, San Bernardino City Unified School District; Rich Wallace, President, So Cal Black Chambers of Commerce; Robert J. Nava, J.D., CFRE, Vice President, University Advancement, Executive Director, CSUSB (Cal State University San Bernardino) Philanthropic Foundation. APPOINTMENTS 2. Animal Control Commission reappointment of Alberta (Bertie) R. Vanettes 3. Arts and Historical Preservation Commission Appointment of Victor Suarez (Ward 7) 4. Charter Review Committee Appointment of Victoria Sanchez (Ward 7) 5. Downtown Advisory Committee Appointment of Tia Lynn N. Johnson (Ward 7) 6. Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission appointment of Nefertera I. Evans (Ward 7) 7. General Plan Advisory Committee (Voting Member) Appointment of Dolores H. Armstead (Ward 7) 8. Measure S Citizens’ Oversight Committee Appointment of Francesca P. Villerreal (Ward 7) 9. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Appointment of Ronald G. Donis (Ward 7) 10. Planning Commission Appointment of Dan R. Carlone (Ward 7) 11. Public Safety and Human Relations Commission Appointment of Michael G. Hartley (Ward 7) Council Member Ortiz requested to remove items 4 and 7 from consideration. There was a consensus among the Mayor and City Council to vote on the remaining appointments in one vote. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 RESULT: APPROVED APPOINTMENTS FOR ITEMS 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 [6­0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa City Clerk Genoveva Rocha administered the Oaths of Office. Mayor Tran and Council Member Ortiz presented the appointments. CITY MANAGER UPDATE Public Information Officer Jeff Kraus provided citywide updates. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA At this time, public comments were heard. 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 ITEMS 14 AND 15 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [6­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa 12. Ratification of Lease Agreement with Mobile Modular for Modular Buildings at the Animal Shelter (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, ratify the agreements with Mobile Modular for the lease and extension of use of two modular buildings at the current animal shelter site, with a monthly rental cost of $3,996.56 which is budgeted. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (6­0) MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 13. Accept Grant Funding in the Amount of $8,650 from UC Davis for Volunteer and Foster Care Supplies (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-025: 1. Authorizing the Department of Animal Services to accept grant funding in the amount of $8,650 from UC Davis for animal sheltering programs; and 2. Ratifying the first amendment to the grant agreement with UC Davis; and 3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 Budget to appropriate $8,650 of the grant funding in both revenues and expenditures for animal shelter programs and services. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025­025 (6­0) MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa 14. Award Professional Services Agreement with Miller Cespedes and Associates LLC, in an amount not to exceed $125,000 for State Legislative Advocacy 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 a Professional Services Agreement with Miller Cespedes and Associates LLC for State Legislative Advocacy Services. Council Member Ortiz pulled this item to ask staff why legislative services were being requested. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (6­0) MOVER: Dr. Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa 15. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Land Designation of APN 0278­181­20 & a Portion of APN 0278­191­30, Also Known as Palm Field and the Antil Plant Site (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-026 of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, approving the redesignation of real property owned by the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, generally located on the north side of East 6th Street, west of Pedley Road, also known as APN 0278-181-20 and a portion of 0278-191-30 as defined in Exhibit A attached hereto; and Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Council Member Ibarra pulled this item to ask staff details about the purchase of the property. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (6­0) MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa 16. Purchasing Card Report for FY 2022/23 & FY 2023/24 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review and approve the Purchasing Card Report for FY 2022/23 & FY 2023/24. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (6­0) MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa 17. Amendment No. 1 to Q3 Consulting Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $48,548 to expand the scope and add an alternative along North Little League Drive, Belmont Avenue, and W. Meyers Road in the Focused Drainage Study of Meyers Creek Drainage System, for a total contract not­to­ exceed $315,319 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 with Q3 Consulting in the amount of $48,548.00, for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $315,319.00 to prepare for Focused Drainage Study for Meyers Creek Drainage System; and 2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to adopt Resolution 2025-027 to amend the FY 2024/25 Capital Improvement Plan by re-allocating $48,548.00 from the Storm Drain Upgrade project to the Focused Drainage Study for Meyers Creek System; and 3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign and execute all documents necessary for the Amendment. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa 18. Approve Stop Sign Installation at Various Locations under an Existing Contract with Calstripe, Inc., at a Cost of Approximately $4,000 per location, which is Budgeted (Wards 1,3,4,7) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-028, authorizing the City Manager and/or designee to amend the City’s Master List of certain streets or portions therefor as through highways and authoring the establishments of Stop control at the following locations: a. Hill Dr & Mountain Dr (Ward 4) b. Holly Vista Blvd & Garrilee Dr (Ward 7) c. Holly Vista Blvd and Conejo Dr (Ward7) d. Holly Vista Blvd & Garden Dr (Ward 7) e. Esperanza St & K St (Ward 3) f. Mountain View Ave & 33rd St (Ward 7) g. Mountain View Ave & 36th St (Ward 7) h. 40th St & Golden Ave (Ward 4) i. 46th St & Genevieve St (Ward 4) j. Rialto Ave and J St (Ward 1,3) k. Valencia Ave & Marshall Blvd (Ward 7) RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025­028 (6­0) MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa 19. Award of Construction Agreement for Improvements at Ruben Campos Community Center to Perfection Painting Corp in the amount of $327,100.00 (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution 2025-029: 1. Approving the award of a Construction Agreement with Perfection Painting Corp in the amount of $327,100.00 for the Improvements at Ruben Campos Community Center (Project); and 2. Authorizing the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $65,420.00 for construction of the project. 3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 CIP budget with an additional $178,084.00 from the AB 1600 Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 Parkland and Op Fund to bring the total project budget to $392,520.00. 4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Perfection Painting Corp; and 5. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project. 6. Finding the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines § 15302 (“Replacement or Reconstruction”). RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025­029 (6­0) MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa 20. Award Professional Services Agreement for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) for Baseline Street Study Analysis to KOA Corporation, for the total project budget amount of $301,000 (Wards 1,2,6,7) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a design services contract with KOA Corporation for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Baseline Street Study Analysis, Strategy Design, and Local Roadway Safety Plan. The contract includes $105,700 for community engagement and $174,800 for all other tasks, totaling $280,500. 2. Authorize the Director of Finance & Management Services to allocate a contingency amount of $20,500, ensuring the total project budget for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Baseline Street Study remains within the grant award amount of $301,000. 3. Authorize the Director of Finance & Management Services to approve the use of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Baseline Street Study grant award and match funding, ensuring all expenditures, including the contingency, remain within the total project budget of $301,000. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (6­0) MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa 21. Receive and File San Bernardino Municipal Water Department’s Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 (All Wards) Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department’s audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for water and sewer utilities for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024. RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED REPORT (6­0) MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa DISCUSSION 22. Authorization to Initiate Reorganization Proceedings with the City of Highland for a .56­acre Parcel Located at the Southeast Corner of Victoria Avenue and 5th Street (APN: 1192­551­01) (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize staff to initiate reorganization proceedings with the City of Highland regarding APN: 1192-551-01, consisting of a .56-acre parcel, located at the southeast corner of Victoria Avenue and 5th Street, within the sphere of influence and boundary of the City of San Bernardino. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (6­0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Dr. Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Juan Figueroa MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:24 p.m. The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will adjourn to the Regular Meeting on February 19, 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 the Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m. Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk