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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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