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DRAFT 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, AUGUST 16, 2023
5:30 PM
Closed Session was called to order at 5:31 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday,
August 16, 2023, 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 5:35 p.m.
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Absent
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Damon L. Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present Via Zoom
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Charles E. McNeely Interim City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon L. Alexander
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5:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) AND (D)(1):
i. City of San Bernardino v. Fox Property Holdings LLC, et al. San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2218532
ii. Blanca Gamez v. Jonathan Plummer, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVSB21115842
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957)
i. City Manager
7:00 PM
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on
Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor James Grant from Soldier for Christ Church led the Invocation and Melanie
Delgadillo from Arroyo Valley High School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported that there was reportable action from Closed
Session. The City Council approved a settlement of $325,000.00 for item No. A(ii)
Blanca Gamez v. Jonathan Palmer, et al., in a unanimous vote of all members present.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for California Native American Day in the City of San Bernardino –
September 22, 2023 (All Wards)
Mayor Tran presented the Proclamation to Vanessa Brierty, District Director to Assembly
Member Ramos, and Jack Lugo, Morongo Band of Mission Indians.
3. Proclamation for International Overdose Awareness Day in the City
of San Bernardino – August 31, 2023 (All Wards)
Mayor Tran presented the Proclamation to James Dettman, Varp, Inc. Manager of
Business Development.
2. Demand Management Incentive Program Check Presentation: San Bernardino
Valley Municipal Water Department (Valley District) (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council members accepted the check from the members of the San
Bernardino Municipal Water District and the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District.
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4. Lead Connector Update to the Mayor and City Council (Ward 6)
Miguel Guerrero, General Manager of the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department
provided a presentation to the Mayor and City Council.
APPOINTMENTS
5. Library Board Appointment of James C. Pierson
City Clerk Rocha administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Pierson. Mayor Tran presented
the appointee with a Certificate.
RESULT: APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES C. PIERSON TO THE
LIBRARY BOARD [7-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander, Mayor Tran
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Jeff Kraus, Public Information Officer , provided city wide updates. Highlights included a
new fire station on Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino Youth Civic Engagement Council,
San Bernardino Symphony Concert "A Night to Remember”, August is designated for
adopting pets at a reduced fee of $25, City Hall Selfie Day, and Parks and Recreation
Community Service Director, Lydie Gutfeld received an award from Cal State San
Bernardino for her efforts in preparing Fisc alini Field for the NCAA Division II Regional
Championships.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Veronica Munoz thanked Parks and Recreation and Public Works for their efforts to
maintain park safety and raised concerns about safety issues at Tom Go uld Memorial
Park following the temporary closure of Wildwood Park.
Pastor William Rick described the challenges tenants were experiencing during the
ongoing eviction-related litigation.
Daryl Wilson shared his experience of being displaced and conveyed frustration with the
legal process.
Al Palazzo offered to contribute development expertise and a long-term vision to the city
without the need for paid compensation.
Rikke Van Johnson promoted an upcoming event with Deputy Rayford Owens, thanked
Councilmember Calvin for her work, and highlighted a street -renaming issue that
required clarification.
Bishop Charles Tyler expressed concern over complaints related to his RV and asked for
guidance on how to address the matter.
Keith Carson spoke about the distress and uncertainty tenants at 340 West 4th Street
were feeling due to their expected displacement.
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In response, Interim City Manager McNeely commented that social service agencies had
been assisting residents with relocation resources and urged them to share their contact
details with staff for continued support.
Mayor Tran paused Public Comments at 8:00 p.m. to move on to the Public
Hearing, item No. 26.
PUBLIC HEARING
26. Proposed Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action
Plan Associated with Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus
Relief Funds (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Conduct a second Public Hearing to obtain citizens’ comments on the
proposed Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action
Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Relief Funds;
and
2. Approve the Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan
for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
3. Approve the termination of the Community Development Block Grant
Coronavirus Subrecipient Agree ment between the City of San Bernardino
and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute
any further agreements or documents as necessary to effectuate the submittal
of the Proposed Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action
Plan.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
A presentation was provided by Deputy Director of Housing, Cassandra Searcy.
There were no public speakers for this hearing.
Discussion ensued on this item regarding the amount of funding that would be lost
and how the funds could be reallocated.
Deputy Director Searcy advised the unspent funds from various designated
programs which include Eviction Prevention, $340,000 ; Senior Nutrition Program
$9,746; $17,476 for PPE cleaning supplies, CDBG CV1 Administrative Funds,
$400,706, and CDBG CV3, $336,209 in administrative funds remained specifically
for coronavirus-related purposes. In addition, she advised that funds were being
reallocated to be used as allowable for the grant. The amounts reported were
reflected in the staff report.
The public hearing was closed at 8:06 p.m.
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RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
Mayor Tran resumed public comments at the conclusion of the Public Hearing.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Tyler Durden spoke about the victims and survivors of Maui, emphasizing that relying on
government or police assistance was not a viable plan.
Terry Boykins, Executive Director of Project Fighting Chance, acknowledged the city’s
support for community programs, highlighting successful summer activities for at-risk
youth.
James Albert commented on a storm drain project, expressing concern that collaboration
with the county’s Flood Control District would waste opportunities to capture stormwater
for reuse.
Robert Porter, member of The Arts and Historical Preservation Commission, encouraged
local artists to apply for new grants and emphasized the need for better support for
homeless individuals in the community, including more Code Enforcement Officers to
improve city conditions.
Paige Miller praised Police Chief Goodman for efforts to enhance community safety,
while expressing opposition to a state bill perceived as detrimental to law enforcement.
John Schollenberger spoke on the upcoming elections, urging transparency and
fairness.
Georgia Lykouretzos raised concerns about animal shelter conditions, calling for
accountability regarding shelter resources.
Dolores Armstead expressed gratitude toward Interim City Manager McNeely for
managing council items effectively and hoped the city would find a new city manager
with similar intelligence and dedication.
Treasure Ortiz criticized the city for entering an agreement with the American Civil
Liberties Union regarding police actions towards the homeless.
Robert Soberianis, a resident, shared his perspective on poor living conditions at 340 W
4th Street, urging council members to understand the situation firsthand.
Leila Gomolka, president of the North Park Neighborhood Association, spoke on the
successful community cleanup initiative, and the need for ongoing maintenance support
from the city.
Les highlighted the issue of a slum landlord on 4th Street, criticizing the lack of
accountability and the poor living conditions in the building. They called for immediate
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action to provide hotel vouchers to displaced residents and criticized city officials for not
doing enough to address the situation.
Gina Mireles spoke as a concerned mother and an advocate for children’s rights, calling
for the implementation of cameras in classrooms to prevent bullying and ensure
accountability among teachers.
Tim Prince, a lifelong resident and attorney, defended the American Civil Liberties Union
against criticism and emphasized its role in upholding constitutional rights.
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 ITEM NO.
17 AND NO. 19 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
6. Pre-Approval of Mayor Travel for FY 2023/2024 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, pre-approve the Mayor’s specified travel for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
7. City Board, Commission, and Citizen Advisory Committee Minutes
Approved in June/July 2023
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
receive and file the minutes from the City board, commission, and citizen advisory
committee meetings approved in June and July 2023.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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8. Authorization to Apply and Accept the Community Resiliency Centers (CRC)
Program Planning Grant (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-128 authorizing the City Manager or designee to
submit an application to the Strategic Growth Council for the Community
Resiliency Centers (CRC) Program Planning Grant and execute all related
documents if awarded; and
2. If awarded funding, authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services
to appropriate up to $500,000 in revenues and expenditures for eligible project
activities through the CRC Planning Program Grant.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023-128 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
9. Approving the Capital Improvement Project Manager Job Classification
and Amending the Salary Schedule
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2023-129:
1. Establishing the Capital Improvement Project Manager job classification;
2. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to add one (1) FTE for Fiscal
Year 23/24; and
3. Amending the City-wide salary schedule for full-time, part-time, temporary,
and seasonal positions
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023-129 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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10. Library Literacy Program Grant-Funded Full-Time Staff Technical
Correction (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the following:
1. A technical correction of the grant funding that was accepted on November 2,
2022 (Resolution No. 2022-231).
2. Increase the Library Department authorized staffing by two full-time positions,
one Assistant Literacy Program Coordinator and one Library Assistant for FY
2023/24.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
11. Inghram Library Lease Agreement (Ward 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve a thirty-six (36) month lease agreement for $110,484 ($3,069 per
month) with three, (3), 12-month options to extend for the Inghram Branch
Library space at the New Hope Family Life Center at 1505 W. Highland Ave.,
San Bernardino, California, 92411.
2. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to issue an annual
purchase order not to exceed the amount of $36,828.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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12. Amendment No. 1 to Library Internet Service Agreement with
Columbia Telecommunications Corporation (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Ratify the Library Director’s execution of Amendment No. 1 to the agreement
between San Bernardino Public Library (SBPL) and Columbia
Teleco mmunications Corporation (CTC) for the provision, installation, and
maintenance of advanced network (data) services; and
2. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to approve a Fiscal
Year 2023/24 purchase order in an amount not to exceed $84,000.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
13. Accept the California Department of Developmental Services - Social
Recreation Grant in the amount of $156,0000 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino,
California adopt resolution No. 2023-130 to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept the grant award in the amount of $156,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations,
signing, and submittals of necessary documents to receive grant awards; and
3. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the
budget to appropriate the grant funds for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023-130 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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14. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreements between City of San
Bernardino and Redwood Private Security for Park Patrol at City Parks and
Citywide Events (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment to the Professional
Services Agreement with Redwood Private Security for Park Patrol at City
Parks and Citywide Events.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-131 authorizing the Agency Director of
Administrative Services to amend the FY2023/24 Budget by $180,000
from the Cultural Development Fund for Park Patrol at City Parks and
Citywide Events.
3. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to issue a purchase
order not to exceed $180,000.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023-131 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
15. Accept donation from Hillwood in the amount of $20,000 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-132 to:
1. Authorize City Manager to accept the donation from Hillwood in the
amount of$20,000; and
2. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to amend the FY
2023/24 General Fund Operating Budget in both revenue and expenditures by
$20,000; and allocate the expenditures to Youth Sports ($10,000) and the
Symphony Concert ($10,000) in their respective expenditure accounts.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023-132 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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16. Technical Revision for the Purchase of Cellular Site Simulator
Equipment (All Wards)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-133 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing:
1. The City Manager to execute a goods purchase agreement between the City
of San Bernardino and Tactical Support Equipment.
2. The Agency Director of Administrative Services to issue a Purchase Order to
Tactical Support Equipment in an amount not exceeding $687,000.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023-133 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
17. Award Design Services Agreement for Sierra Way Storm Drain Project (Ward 7)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the award of a Design Services Agreement with Ludwig
Engineering Associates, Inc. in the negotiated amount of $179,820 for the Sierra
Way Storm Drain Project.
Council Member Ibarra pulled the item to request that staff continue the item until
concerns raised during Public Comments regarding the water going to the Ocean could be
addressed.
Deputy Director of Public Works Susan Pan advised that the water would not leave the
region and would be diverted to a County of San Bernardino water detention basin.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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18. Approve the Rail Storage and Maintenance Facility (“Arrow Maintenance
Facility”) Operation and Maintenance Covenant Agreement for Storm
Water Treatment Devices and Control Measures between the City and
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Water
Quality Management Plan (WQMP) (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager, or designee, execute the Rail Storage and
Maintenance Facility (aka “Arrow Maintenance Facility”) Operation and Maintenance
Covenant Agreement for Storm Water Treatment Devices and Control Measures
between the City and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)
for the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP).
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
19. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement with ERSC for State Street Extension (Ward 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the
Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Engineering Resources of
Southern California (ERSC), adding engineering and construction support
services in the amount of $83,485 and increasing the purchase order to a total
amount not-to-exceed of $349,995 for the State Street extension from Baseline
Street to 16th Street.
Council Member Calvin commented on issues raised during public comments by former
6th Ward Councilman Rikke Johnson. She advised that the street needs to be renamed
to University Parkway and wanted a report back from staff on how the renaming will be
addressed.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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20. Agreement with Vulcan Materials Company
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Goods Services Agreement
with Vulcan Materials Company for the purchase of asphalt concrete materials and
related supplies; and
2. Authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to issue a purchase
order not to exceed the amount of $100,000.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
21. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1596 - Granting Citation Authority to
Security Guard Personnel for Violations of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code on City Property (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California,
adopt Ordinance No. MC-1596, amending Chapter 9.90 of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code, granting citation authority to security guard personnel for
violations of the San Bernardino Municipal Code on City property.
RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1596 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
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DISCUSSION
22. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates - 2023 League of California
Cities Annual Conference & Expo September 20-22, 2023 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the selection of one voting delegate and two alternate voting
delegates to the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo on
September 20-22, 2023 in Sacramento, California.
There was no staff presentation on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Shorett nominated Council Member Calvin as the voting delegate,
seconded by Council Member Figueroa. Mayor Tran volunteered as the second voting
delegate, and Mayor Pro Tem volunteered as the alternate.
RESULT: APPROVED COUNCIL MEMBER CALVIN AS THE VOTING
DELEGATE, MAYOR TRAN AS THE 2ND VOTING DELEGATE AND
MAYOR PRO TEM SHORETT AS THE ALTERNATE [6-0]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
23. Administrative Policies – Updated Naming and Renaming of City Parks,
Recreational Facilities, and Amenities Policy (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Review and consider the proposed revisions to the Naming and Renaming
of City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities Policy; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-134 as presented, repealing Resolution No.
2010-342 and adopting the revised policy; OR
3. Provide direction for modifications to the proposed policy.
Senior Management Analyst, Emily Bernal gave a presentation.
Council Member Sanchez requested that staff remove section B of the selection criteria
policy requiring the individual to live, work, or serve in a San Bernardino service
organization.
City Attorney Carvalho suggested to add ‘or’ between section ‘2A’ and ‘2B’ to achieve the
goal of Council Member Sanchez.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2023-134 WITH A MINOR AMENDMENT
TO ADD ‘OR’ BETWEEN SECTION 2(A) AND SECTION 2(B) OF
THE POLICY [6-0]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
24. Appropriation and City Manager Authorization to Approve Various
Emergency Nuisance and Building Health and Safety Abatement Costs (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2023-135:
1. Proclaiming the need to prioritize nuisance and building and safety
abatement costs and authorizing the City Manager to approve various code
enforcement and Health and Safety Code assistance to displaced
individuals’ expenses related thereto;
2. Approving the appropriation in the amount of $500,000 in American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds related to various nuisance and property
abatement costs and assistance to displaced individuals;
3. Authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to
amend the City of San Bernardino’s FY 23/24 Operating Budget by $500,000.
Interim Community Development Director, Mary Lanier gave a presentation.
There was no discussion by the Mayor and City Council.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023-135 [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
25. Consideration of Premium Pay for the Mayor and City Council
(All Wards)
Recommendation:
Determine if the Mayor and City Council shall or shall not receive the premium pay
that is being provided to employees from ARPA funds.
PULLED BY STAFF, THE ITEM WILL NOT RETURN AT A FUTURE MEETING.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Tran re-ordered the agenda at 8:00 p.m., during public comments proceeding with
the Public Hearing – Item No. 26 on the agenda.
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
27. Review contracts of all City owned revenue generating properties to see if the
terms are beneficial to the City (i.e., Shandin Hills Golf Course, etc.) by the
September 20, 2023, meeting (All Wards) - Council Member Alexander
RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [5-1]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Juan Figueroa
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
28. Neighborhood Pride Program (All Wards) - Council Member Sanchez
RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [5-1]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander
NOES: Juan Figueroa
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights
included an event at the AHEPA Senior Living Center in the Second Ward, “Coffee with
a Cop” at the Elks Lodge, Habitat for Humanity , “Shades of Blue” Aviation Symposium at
the San Bernardino Airport, “Honoring Heroes: Illuminating the Journey of Veterans’
Trauma Recovery” event at Sierra Lakes, North End Neighborhood Association Board
Meeting, the San Bernardino Water Department’s board meeting for a check
presentation, and Councilmember Alexander attended the BIA Regional Water
Conference in Ontario.
Regular Meeting Draft Minutes August 16, 2023
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 17
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, August 16,
2023, at 9:55 p.m.
The next meeting of the Mayor and City Council will adjourn to a Special Closed Session
to be held on Friday, August 18, 2023, in the Multipurpose Room (2 nd Floor) located at
201 North E Street (Suite B), San Bernardino, California 92401. Closed Session will
begin at 2:00 p.m.
Telicia Lopez, CMC,City Clerk