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Home My WebLink About02-19-2025 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 19, 2025 3:00 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 Mayor Helen Tran Council Members Theodore Sanchez Sandra Ibarra Juan Figueroa Fred Shorett Kim Knaus Mario Flores Dr. Treasure Ortiz 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 19, 2025 3:00 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, February 19, 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 3:03 p.m. Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present Helen Tran Mayor Present Tanya Romo Acting City Manager Present Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk Present Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 3:00 P.M. Acting City Manager Tanya Romo and Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado announced that a last-minute item was being added to Closed Session regarding a personnel matter, due to it coming up after the posting of the agenda and requiring immediate attention. A motion was made by Council Member Ortiz to add the item to the Closed Session agenda. Council Member Sanchez seconded the motion. RESULT: APPROVED TO ADD ADDITIONAL ITEM (E) TO THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, Closed Session Public comments were heard. CLOSED SESSION A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1): i) 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. 24-2445 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 D) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Title: Interim City Manager E) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION (Pursuant To Government Code Section 54956.9(D)(2)): One Case 5:00 PM The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:07 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 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 Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Present Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present Helen Tran Mayor Present Tanya Romo Acting City Manager Present Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present Telicia Lopez Chief Deputy City Clerk Present Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk Present CLOSED SESSION REPORT Assistant City Attorney Maldonado stated the reportable action from Closed Session, which included the appointment of a new Interim City Manager at a Special Meeting on Friday, February 21, 2025. He also advised that Ralph Anderson and Associates had been retained to conduct the search for a new permanent City Manager. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor August Smith from Truelight Community Fellowship will lead tonight’s invocation. Please approach the podium at this time, and Vivienne Aparicio from Hillside Elementary School will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS 1. Recognition of the Public Works Engineering Team for Engineer’s Week 2025 in the City of San Bernardino (All Wards) Public Works Director Lynn Merrill recognized the Public Works Engineering Team. 2. Recognition of Sponsors for the 2025 San Bernardino Lunar New Year Cultural Celebration - (All Wards) The Mayor and City Council presented certificates to the California Culture Festival, DAO Real Estate Group, Inland Chinese Association, and Creative Enterprise LP. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Development Code Amendment 24-06 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1648 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment 24-06 amending Chapter 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions-Definitions) to update the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 definitions for Neighborhood Grocery Stores/Supermarkets to align with state and industry standards; and finding such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 1); and 2. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1648 to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on March 5, 2025. Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:18 p.m. There was one Public Comment. Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 5:25 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Telicia Lopez read the title of the Ordinance into the record. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION; INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1648 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 4. Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Rapid Rehousing Program under the Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) (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 obtain citizens’ comments on the proposed Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Rapid Rehousing Program under the Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) initiative. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any further documents as necessary to effectuate the administration of the ERF3 program. Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:28 p.m. Deputy Director of Housing and Homelessness Cassandra Searcy presented the item. There were three Public Comments. Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 5. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 49 to Community Facilities District 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) – Watt EV (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Hold a Public Hearing; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-232 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to the qualified electors the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 49); and 3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-233 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, declaring election results for Community Facilities District No. 2019- 1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 49); and 5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1650 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 2024-2025 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of lighting, street, and trail maintenance, and a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services); and 6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1650 for March 5, 2025. Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:47 p.m. The Mayor and City Council opted out of the hearing staff’s presentation. There was one Public Comment. Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 5:49 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Telicia Lopez read the title of the Ordinance into the record. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION; ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-232 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION; ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-233 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION; INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1650 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 6. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 50 to Community Facilities District 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) – Chipotle (Ward 1) p. 173 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Hold a Public Hearing; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-230 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to the qualified electors the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 50); and 3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-231 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, declaring election results for Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 50); and 5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1649 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 2024-2025 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, streets, drainage, and a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services); and Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1649 for March 5, 2025. Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:52 p.m. The Mayor and City Council opted out of the hearing staff’s presentation. There were no Public Comments. Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 5:53 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Telicia Lopez read the title of the Ordinance into the record. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION; ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-230 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION; ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-231 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION; INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1649 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 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. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR, AND PULLED ITEM 8 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 7. Accept a $5,000 One-Time Scholarship from Best Friends Animal Society (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-234: 1. Authorizing the Department of Animal Services to accept a one-time scholarship in the amount of $5,000 from Best Friends Animal Society to subsidize the cost of registration and allow staff to attend the 2025 Best Friends National Conference; and 2. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 Budget to appropriate $5,000 of the scholarship funding in both revenues and expenditures for conference attendance. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-234 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 8. HOME Investment Partnership Program – Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program Subrecipient Agreement with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the HOME Investment Partnership Agreement Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program Subrecipient Agreement between the City and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. for $920,000; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take further actions and execute any additional documents, including future amendments, to effectuate the agreements. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (7-0) MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 9. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1646 (Annexation No. 47 - Dutch Bros) (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1646 amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to pay the annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, streets, and 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-1646 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Dr. Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 10. Review of Administrative Budget Transfers From October 1, 2024 Through December 31, 2024 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review and file all listed administrative budget transfers from October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 11. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for November 2024 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California review and file all listed administrative budget transfers from October 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 12. Investment Portfolio Report for November 2024 (All Wards) 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 November 2024. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 13. Resolutions updating the Bank and Investment Account Signature Authority (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, and the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino adopt the attached Resolutions updating the City’s and Successor Agency’s bank and investment account signature authority. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION; ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOS. 2025-235, 2025-236, 2025-237, 2025-238, 2025-239, 2025-240, 2025-241, 2025-242, 2025-243, AND 2025-244 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 14. Award of Task Order with Rick Engineering for a Raised Median Installation on Rialto Ave at Metrolink Railroad Crossing in the amount of $59,590 (Ward 3 & 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the award of a Task Order with Rick Engineering in the amount of $59,590 for the Raised Median Installation on Rialto Ave at Metrolink Railroad Crossing (Project); and 2. Authorize the project design cost and contingency cost for unforeseen conditions costs for a potential agreement in the total amount of $5,959. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Rick Engineering; and 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 15. Recommendation to Increase the Project Budget for the Police Building Management System in the amount of $42,398.00 (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution 2025-246: 1. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 CIP Budget with an additional $42,398.00 for the Police Building Management System Project using the Law Enforcement Facilities Fund balance; and 2. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to increase the construction contingency and construction management budget from $39,450.00 to the total amount of $43,304.00; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-246 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 16. Award a Design Services Agreement to Bell Design Group for the Norman F. Feldheym Public Library Improvement Project in the amount of $319,000 (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the award of a Design Services Agreement with Bell Design Group in the amount of $319,000.00 for Norman F. Feldheym Public Library Improvement (Project); and 2. Authorize the project design cost and contingency cost for unforeseen conditions costs for a potential agreement in the total amount Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 of $31,900.00. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Bell Design Group; and 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 17. Award Task Order with Willdan Engineering for the Traffic Calming Measures on 28th Street in the amount of $59,500 (Ward 7) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the award of a Task Order with Willdan Engineering in the amount of $59,500 for the Traffic Calming Measures on 28th Street (Project); and 2. Authorize the project design cost and contingency cost for unforeseen conditions costs for a potential agreement in the total amount of $5,950. 3. Authorize the City Manager, Public Works Director or City Engineer to execute all documents with Willdan Engineering; and 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 18. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1647 (Annexation 48 - Piedmont Park Estates) (Ward 4) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1647 amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to pay the annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of lighting, streets, parks, graffiti abatement and a reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services). Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1647 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 19. Acceptance of FY 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-245 authorizing: 1. The City Manager to accept the 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant; and 2. The Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY24/25 Adopted Budget by $181,099.00 in both revenue and expenditure of grant funds. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-245 (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 20. Amendments to Professional Services Agreements for Legal Services (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute: 1. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Graves & King for representation in the Mark Detinne, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 2016739 increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $150,000 to $350,000. 2. Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for the provision of legal services in connection with the case entitled Brian Pellis, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al US District Court Case No. CIVSB 2226731 increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $450,000 to $950,000. 3. Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Lynberg and Watkins for the representation in the Gary Saenz, et al. v. City of San Bernardino et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2003802 increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $225,000 to $241,859.69. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda February 19, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 14 4. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Lawrence, Beach, Allen & Choi, for representation in the Maria Segura, as successor in interest to Nicholas Segura, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, US District Court Case No. 8:23-cv-00786-HDV-DFM increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $100,000 to $200,000. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION (7-0) MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 21. Presentation of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) (All Wards) – Mayor Pro Tempore Figueroa RESULT: APPROVED TO INCLUDE A PRESENTATION AT A FUTURE MEETING (7-0) MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz 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 19, 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 next Regular Meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 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 Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m. Telicia Lopez Telicia Lopez, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk