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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-2025 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, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 4:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM - OPEN SESSION FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG Theodore Sanchez Helen Tran COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 MAYOR Sandra Ibarra COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 Juan Figueroa MAYOR PRO-TEM, WARD 3 Fred Shorett COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 Dr. Treasure Ortiz COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7 Eric Levitt CITY MANAGER Sonia Carvalho CITY ATTORNEY Telicia Lopez ACTING 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, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 4:00 PM The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 4:00 PM. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, September 3, 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 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 Eric Levitt City Manager Present Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present Perla Lopez 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 September 3, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments or requests to speak for Closed Session. Prior to convening to Closed Session, Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado stated that Item A) of the Closed Session agenda was regarding Mandeville Modular. CLOSED SESSION A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): 1 Case B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): 1 Case 5:00 PM The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:05 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. 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 Eric Levitt City Manager Present Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Lee Coe from Calvary Chapel led the invocation, and Daniel Mendoza, ASB President of King Middle School, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado reported that there was a unanimous vote to approve initiating litigation related to Item B) on the Closed Session Agenda. The motion was made by Council Member Ortiz and Seconded by Council Member Shorett. Details of this receivership case will be made available to the public once the case is filed. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation for National Library Card Sign­Up, Literacy Month & Celebrating Feldheym Library’s 40th Anniversary in the City of San Bernardino – September 2025 (All Wards) Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 3, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 The Mayor and City Council presented the certificate to Ally Cisneros, City of San Bernardino Literacy Program Coordinator, Library Director Ed Erjavek, Library Board President Mr. James Pierson, and Library Board member Danielle Sanchez. 2. Proclamation Recognizing California’s 175th Anniversary of Statehood – September 9, 2025 (All Wards) The Mayor and City Council presented the certificate to Native Sons of the Golden West Arrowhead Parlor No. 110 President Kyle Carignan, Jim Smith, & Tim Prince. APPOINTMENTS There were no public comments regarding the Appointments. 3. Charter Review Committee Appointment of James Albert (Ward 7) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of James Albert to the Charter Review Committee representing Ward 7 with the term ending December 2028. James Albert will replace Phil Savage. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-1] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Ward 7 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: Fred Shorett 4. General Plan Advisory Committee (Voting Member) Appointment of Victoria Sanchez (Ward 7) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Victoria Sanchez as a voting member to the General Plan Advisory Committee representing Ward 7 with the term ending December 2028. Victoria Sanchez will replace Joel S. Rothschild. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, O rtiz NOES: None CITY MANAGER UPDATE City Manager Eric Levitt provided the City Manager Update. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA At this time, public comments were heard. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 3, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 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 hearing the Consent Calendar, City Manager Levitt announced that staff were removing Item Nos. 13 and 16 from consideration. RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 5. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the meeting minutes for the following dates: 1. August 24, 2023 Special Meeting Draft Minutes 2. March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 3. April 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 4. May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 5. May 22, 2025 Special Meeting Draft Minutes RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 6. Adoption of Ordinance MC­1653, Enacting a Code of Ordinances Revising, Amending, Restating, Codifying and Compiling Certain existing General Ordinance of the San Bernardino Municipal Code Recommendation: It is recommended the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Ordinance No. MC­1653, Enacting a Code of Ordinances Revising, Amending, Restating, Codifying and Compiling Certain existing General Ordinance of the San Bernardino Municipal Code. RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1653 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 3, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 7. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Palacios Law Office for Administrative Hearing Officer services in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a term of Six (6) Months (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve a Professional Services Agreement with Palacios Law Office for Administrative Hearing Officer services in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a term of six (6) months. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 8. Adopt Resolution Declaring 21 City­owned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land (Wards 1, Ward 2) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025­362: 1. Declaring 21 City­owned properties, identified by the following Assessor Parcel Numbers: 0140­134­06, 0140­222­02, 0134­131­36, 0134­ 131­37, 0134­131­28, 0145­242­32, 0145­242­33, 0146­193­17, 0273­171­01, 0146­053­27, 1191­031­29, 1191­031­27, 1191­031­18, 1191­031­19, 1191­051­38, 1191­051­42, 1191­051­44, 1191­051­45, 1191­051­48, 1191­051­66, 1191­051­24 as exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1); confirming that the properties are not subject to the notice of availability or negotiation requirements under the Surplus Land Act; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to proceed with the disposition process in accordance with applicable law; and finding the action exempt from CEQA for the disposition of City­owned properties. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-362 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 9. Fiscal Year 2024/25 Year­End Projected General Fund Financial Update (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Year­End Projected General Fund Financial Update. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 3, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 10. Five­Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2025/26 to FY 2029/30 for Measure I Local Street Program Expenditures (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution 2025­367 2025-363 approving the Measure I Five­Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2024/25 through Fiscal Year 2028/29 and Measure I Expenditure Strategy. An administrative correction to the resolution. The correct Resolution Number is 2025-363, rather than 2025-367. The staff report accurately reflected Resolution No. 2025-363; however, the agenda erroneously listed Resolution No. 2025-367. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-363 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 11. Approve a Task Order with Rick Engineering Company for La Plaza Park Improvements in the amount of $304,720 for total design cost and contingencies (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the Task Order with Rick Engineering Company for the La Plaza Park Improvements in the amount of $276,720 (Project); and 2. Authorize the Project design contingency costs for unforeseen conditions in the total amount of $28,000. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Rick Engineering Company; and 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 3, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 12. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AFSCME Local 4710 Representing the San Bernardino Police Civilian Association (SBPCA) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AFSCME Local 4710 Representing the San Bernardino Police Civilian Association (SBPCA). 2. Amend the Salary Schedule for Full­Time, Part­Time, and Temporary Employees. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 13. Acceptance of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Grant Award Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California (“City”) adopt Resolution No. 2025­365 authorizing: 1. The acceptance of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Grant Award; and 2. The amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 adopted Budget in both revenue and expenditures by $200,000. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN; REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION BY STAFF 14. Adopt Resolution Accepting the Corporation for National and Community Service’s AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program (SCP) Grant in the amount of $ 322,662 for FY 2025­2026 – 2nd Year of a 3­Year Grant Award (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025­364: 1. Ratifying the submission of the application for year two of a Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 3, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 three­year grant through the Corporation for National and Community Service’s Senior Companion Program; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to accept the grant award in the amount of $332,662; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signing and submittals of necessary documents to receive grant awards; and 4. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to appropriate the grant funds in the amount of $332,662 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 in revenue and expenses. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-364 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None DISCUSSION 15. Review and consider the selection of a consultant for the Strategic Planning, Goal Setting and Team Building Session involving the City Manager, Mayor and City Council (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review and consider the selection of a professional consultant or City Manager as the facilitator to lead the Strategic Planning, Goal Setting and Team Building Session involving the City Manager, Mayor and City Council. Council Member Sanchez made a motion to defer the review and selection of a consultant to the City Manager and staff. RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO REVIEW AND SELECT A CONSULTANT TO LEAD THE STRATEGIC PLANNING, GOAL SETTING AND TEAM BUILDING SESSION, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, AND SCHEDULE THE SESSION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 16. Adopt Resolution No. 2025­366 Approving a Letter of Authorization Agreement for the City Facility Energy Infrastructure Assessment Program with Alliance Building Solutions to Conduct a Comprehensive and No Cost Assessment of City Facilities for Potential Energy Conservation Measures Retrofit, and Finding This Action Exempt from the California Environmental Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 3, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 Quality Act. (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025­366 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, executing a Letter of Authorization Agreement for a City Facility Energy Infrastructure Assessment Program with Alliance Building Solutions (ABS) to conduct a comprehensive and no cost assessment of City facilities for potential energy conservation measures retrofit. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN; REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION BY STAFF Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 3, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 17. Discussion on the abatement and cleanup of the “Oxbow” project to be brought back to council at a regularly scheduled meeting within the next 60 days (All Wards) – (Council Member Ortiz) RESULT: DENIED THE REQUEST TO CONSIDER THE ITEM FOR A FUTURE MEETING [5-2] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus NOES: 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, September 4 2025, at 7:03 p.m. 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 September 17, 2025 at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. 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