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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-2025 MCC Regular City of San Bernardino 201 North E Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 http://www.sbcity.org 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, MARCH 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 3:30 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. CALL TO ORDER Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Absent 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 Late 3:33 p.m. Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present Helen Tran Mayor Present Bill Gallardo Interim City Manager Present Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present Telicia Lopez Chief 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 Minutes March 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT Christian Shaughnessy spoke about Item B) Anticipated Litigation, and claims made by the former Interim City Manager. Kim Calvin commented about Item D) Public Employee Evaluation. She stated that the City Council should have completed the evaluations prior to the new Council Members being seated. CLOSED SESSION A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ­ EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1): i) Garth Pezant, Sr. v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2123266 ii) Jessica Weeda v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2015946 iii) Tamika Tate, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:24-cv-02331 B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): 4 Cases C) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS Titles: City Attorney, City Clerk D) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION Title: Interim City Manager – (Goal Setting) E) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6): Agency Designated Representative: City Manager or Designee 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 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:06 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 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 Absent 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 Bill Gallardo Interim City Manager Present Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present Telicia Lopez Chief Deputy City Clerk Present Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk Present INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Assistant Pastor Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy Rodgers from Church of the Living God led the invocation, and Israel Hagar from Holcomb Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado announced that the Mayor and City Council voted unanimously (6-0) to approve a $75,000 settlement in the matter of item A(iii). The motion was made by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by Council Member Knaus. Council Member Ibarra was absent. At this time, Mayor Tran re­ordered the agenda and proceeded with the City Manager Update and Public Comments, due to the recipients of the proclamation not being present. CITY MANAGER UPDATE Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo provided the City Manager Update. Highlights included the new Interim City Manager’s priorities, Women’s History Month, the In-n-Out Library Reading Program, and a Street Safety grant from CalTrans. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Erick Marquez spoke about changes to city governance, and requested expansion and plumbing repairs at a community garden near Pedley Dr. and 6th St. Al Palazzo expressed interest in becoming city manager and shared his vision for Downtown. Jose Mendoza announced an upcoming benefits seminar for disabled veterans, and other veteran support services. Kim Calvin commented about the absence of key city officials amid allegations of closed- session leaks. Georgia L. denounced alleged inhumane practices at the city animal shelter and accused Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 the council of corruption and mismanagement of funds intended for animal welfare. Luis Ojeda urged completion of the General Plan after 16 years of delay and warned against recurring corruption and misuse of nonprofit resources. Richard Mendoza discussed unresolved code enforcement issues near The Rock Church. Sandra Daniela Salazar commented about possible city and county misconduct related to a fatal police incident. LeLo Sherwood called for improved medical care and full-time veterinary staffing at the animal shelter. Marcus Sims shared a personal account of prolonged family court issues and questioned the integrity of the child welfare and court systems. Dolores Armstead spoke about alleged corruption among city leadership. Christian Shaughnessy commented about city infrastructure issues, and perceived council indifference to residents’ problems. Fred Lewis warned of the negative impact of leadership turnover on staff morale and institutional knowledge, and called for the removal of the city attorney. Ray Blom promoted a community event to foster collaboration among local stakeholders and address citywide challenges. Sharon Negrete spoke against city leadership and urged restoration of public trust through accountability. Lydia Savala highlighted perceived dysfunction within animal services. Ben Pratt commented on better vetting of city contractors to ensure compliance with state laws. Arthur Andersen spoke regarding infrastructure and safety concerns in the city. Alan Stanley shared a personal experience with city neglect and criticized the homeless policy and shelter practices. Robert Carrillo spoke in support of an affordable housing item and requested greater transparency in how HOME funds are allocated and distributed. Upon the conclusion of Public Comments, the regular agenda order resumed. PRESENTATIONS Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 1. Proclamation for Women’s History Month in the City of San Bernardino – March 2025 (All Wards) The Mayor and City Council presented the proclamation to Daphne Hawkins of the LOVE Program. Ms. Hawkins, along with her family, received the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and City Council for the recognition. 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. Prior to the Consent Calendar vote being taken, Interim City Manager Gallardo announced that Item No. 2 was being removed from consideration due to being incomplete, and would be brought back at a future date. RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR [6­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra 2. Approval of a $600,000 General Fund Allocation for Rapid Rehousing Services (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve Resolution No. 2025-258 to amend the FY 2024/2025 Operating Budget, authorizing the allocation of $600,000 from the General Fund’s fund balance for Rapid Rehousing Services. 2. A pprove The Salvation Army as the single -s ource provider for Rapid Rehousing Services, based on their expertise and established infrastructure. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with The Salvation Army for the Rapid Rehousing Program, including any necessary amendments, extensions, or related documents. RESULT: ITEM PULLED FROM AGENDA BY STAFF Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 3. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC­1648 ­ Development Code Amendment 24­06 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1648, approving Development Code Amendment 24-06 which amends Chapter 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions-Definitions) and updates the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) 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 Attachment 2). RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC­1648 [6­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Ibarra 4. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC­1650 (Annexation 49 ) – Watt EV (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1650 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, trails 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. MC­1650 [6­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra 5. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC­1649 (Annexation 50) ­ Chipotle (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1649 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, 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). Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC­1650 [6­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra 6. Investment Portfolio Report for December 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 December 2024. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra 7. Approval of a Purchase Order with T­Mobile for Wireless Voice and Data Services (All Wards) 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 purchase order and execute related documents for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in the amount of $180,000 to T-Mobile utilizing pricing and general terms established in the State of California Participating Addendum #PA-2022-WDV-TMUS to the NASPO Value Point Master Agreement #MA176 for Wireless Data, Voice, and Accessories. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to utilize any future NASPO negotiated agreement, or amended existing contract agreement, to execute additional purchase orders in accordance with the Council approved budgeted amount through the NASPO’s agreement’s expiration. This authorization includes the ability to add additional lines as needed for personnel changes. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 8. Accept Donation and Budget Amendments (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-259: 1. Accepting funding of $4,814.78 from the Inland Library System (ILS). 2. Authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 Adopted Budget for the Library including $4,814.78 in both revenues and expenditures. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025­259 MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra 9. Execute a Memorandum of Understanding for Policing Services with Rialto Unified School District (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-260, authorizing: 1. The City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Rialto Unified School District for Policing Services beginning March 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. 2. The Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 operating budget for the amount of $47,041 in both revenue and expenditures. 3. The Police Department to increase staffing by one (1) Police Officer position. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025­260 [6­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra DISCUSSION 10. Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with JHC Acquisitions LLC for the Development of Surplus Land Act Site 12 for Affordable Housing (Ward 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-262: 1. Approving the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) between the City of San Bernardino and JHC Acquisitions LLC, an affiliate of Jamboree Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 Housing Corporation, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, for the development of approximately 3.5 acres of city-owned surplus land, known as site 12, for affordable housing; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, or designee to execute the ENA, along with any subsequent amendments, extensions, and other necessary documents to complete the transaction. Housing Division Manager Trina Perez presented the item. She explained that the ENA allows staff to negotiate key terms with the developer, such as purchase of the land, design, and funding options. Upon the completion of negotiations, staff will return to the Mayor and City Council with a recommendation for a Development Disposition Agreement (DDA). The Council Members and Interim City Manager Gallardo expressed their excitement for the project, as well as their positive experience with Jamboree Housing. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025­262 [6­0] MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights included the renaming of the Del Rosa Post Office to Honor Dr. Margaret Hill, upcoming neighborhood meetings, and recognition of retiring employees. Mayor Tran attended the new board member orientation for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) board on February 26th. ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:45 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 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 Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m. Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk