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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-2023 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, AUGUST 2, 2023 5:30 PM The Closed Session of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:32 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mayor Helen Tran Council Members Theodore Sanchez Sandra Ibarra Juan Figueroa Fred Shorett Ben Reynoso Kimberly Calvin Damon L. Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments or request to speak. CLOSED SESSION A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) City Manager (Recruitment Process) The Mayor and City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:32 p.m 7:00 PM The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:12 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chaplin Paul Lujan of Victor Outreach led the Invocation and Taylor Lopez, daughter of Chief Deputy City Clerk Telicia Lopez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated that the Mayor and City Council are continuing to work on the City Manager selection process and have interviews scheduled for August 3, 2023. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Mike Hartley is concerned that there are Accessory Dwelling Units on his street operated by PAMA. He also spoke about not having enough Code Enforcement Officers in the city. Dolores Armstead had questions regarding the agenda packet Item No. 7 artist selection for the grant and Item No. 12 how the grant fund is being distributed. Robert Porter thanked the Police Department for National Night Out and the city staff. He asked local businesses to clean up the outside of their property and asked to help those who are still living in the apartments on Fourth Street. Daniel Jivandee spoke on the Inland Valley Development Agency, implementing warehouse moratorium, the development of the airport gateway, and bringing high paying jobs. Alejandro Gutierrez, Executive Director of Arts Connection, spoke in support of Item No. 7. The funding of the grant can transform the region and help artists. Frank Audi spoke on the positive change in the Police Department's response to calls and hopes to see more changes in the city. He hopes the Carousel Mall will bring business to the city. Moses Ramirez, Operation New Hope, thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support and asked to collaborate more to help the community. Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Georgia Lykouretzos spoke on the number of animals in the streets. Asked where the Animal Services funds are going to because the animals continue to suffer. Victor Beecham, Operation New Hope, addressed the good things happening. Thanked the Mayor and City Council for continued support and announced the events occurring in the summer. Christian Flores spoke in support of Item No. 19 and repealing/removing the crime free ordinance from the housing element and gave several examples of how the ordinance conflicts with mobile home parks. Miriam Nieto, 7th Ward resident, spoke in support of Item No. 19 and the removal of 3.2 of the Draft Housing Element of San Bernardino. At this time, the following remote speakers were heard via Zoom: Claudia Bautista, Pomona Economic Opportunity Center, spoke in support of Item No. 12, the resource center will be very helpful to the community. Lyzeth Mendoza, Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, spoke in support of Item No. 12, one of the first steps in supporting entrepreneurs. RDale Evans had no comments. At this time, City Clerk Genoveva Rocha read the following written comments into the record, per ADA accommodation requests: Hardy Brown supports Item No. 12 but wants to know how much other communities give to the program. CITY MANAGER UPDATE Public Information Officer Jeff Kraus provided city-wide updates. Highlights included the National Night Out celebration, a small business conference, State Street expansion almost complete, city clean ups partnering with Caltrans, an Animal Shelter pet adoption special, Little League Baseball Regionals in the City, and reported on the two contracts signed by the Director of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation. Mayor Tran re-ordered the agenda at 8:01 p.m., proceeding with the Public Hearings – Item No. 14, Item No. 15, Item No.16 and Item No. 17 on the agenda. Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING 14. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 35 to Community Facilities District 2019­1 (Ward 2) 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. 2023-123 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. 35) ; and 3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-124 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. 35) ; and 5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1617 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 2023-2024 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, water quality improvements, graffiti, streets, street sweeping, parks and trail maintenance, 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-1617 for August 16, 2023. Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. There were no public speakers or requests to speak. City Clerk Rocha reported there were no written protests received. The public hearing was closed at 8:03 p.m. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­123 [7­0] MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­124 [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander RESULT: INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. MC­1617 [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 15. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 36 to Community Facilities District 2019­1 (Ward 6) 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. 2023-125 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. 36) ; and Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-126 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. 36) ; and 4. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1618 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 2023-2024 to pay annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting, water quality improvements, graffiti, streets, street sweeping, parks and trail maintenance, 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 Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1618 for August 16, 2023 Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. Interim Agency Director of Community Economic Development and Housing, Mary Lanier provided a presentation. There was one public speaker. Cheryl Brown, 6th Ward Resident, had several questions about taxes, how this fits into the city’s general plan, and what funds are being used. City Clerk Rocha reported there were no written protests received. The public hearing was closed at 8:13 p.m. There was discussion regarding how much the special taxes are going to generate and what the plan will be to spend the money. Interim Agency Director of Community and Economic Development Mary Lanier referred to the presentation to answer the questions. The funds generated go back to maintaining the property. RESULT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023­125 [5­2] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Alexander NOES: Ben Reynoso and Kimberly Calvin Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­126 [5­2] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Alexander NOES: Ben Reynoso and Kimberly Calvin RESULT: INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. MC­1618 [6­1] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander NOES: Ben Reynoso 16. 2021­2029 Draft Housing Element Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Receive public comments on the 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element; and 2. Provide comments and direction on the 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element; and 3. Authorize, by motion, staff to make necessary changes to the 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element based on comments and direction; and 4. Authorize, by motion, the Community, Housing, and Economic Development Department to submit the revised document to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. Interim Agency Director of Community Economic Development and Housing, Mary Lanier provided a presentation. There were twenty-five public speakers. The following speakers support removing the 3.2 program from the housing element. Desiree Sanchez, American Civil Liberties Union, asked several questions about the housing element. Christian Perez would like to see the housing element move forward and help those who are facing housing discrimination. Jim Mulvihill supported the Housing Element and sent the draft to Sacramento. Also, spoke on the eviction, there should be an appeal process and legal aid be available. Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 At this time, the following remote speakers were heard via Zoom: Jessica Alcusera and James Albert spoke in support of removing the 3.2 program from the housing element. RDale Evans stated he had no further comments. The public hearing was closed at 9:26 p.m. There was a discussion on the Draft Housing Element. Council Member Reynoso made a motion to separate the crime free multi-housing ordinance from the housing element draft and it was seconded my Council Member Alexander. Council Member Calvin spoke about the April 5th meeting, there was a motion by Council Member Reynoso and her to agendize the re-appeal of crime free multi- housing. Also, Council Member Alexander expressed concerns about the follow up after the code enforcement violation and the annual inspections for all apartments of four or more units. Interim Agency Director of Community Economic Development and Housing Mary Lanier mentioned that elimination of the program includes the annual inspections but can discuss with legal counsel to find out what components can be removed or remain. Council Member Sanchez made a substituted motion to keep the crime free component and approve the draft as is. The motion was second by Council Member Shorett. Motion failed 3 to 4. A vote was then taken on the original motion made by Council Member Reynoso. RESULT: APPROVED THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND SEPARATED SECTION 3.2 OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT REGARDING NON­ GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS [6­1] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander NOES: Fred Shorett Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 17. Imposing Liens on Certain Parcels of Real Property for Unpaid Business Registration Taxes and Penalties (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 receive public comment on the matter; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-127 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, imposing liens on certain parcels of real property for unpaid business registration taxes and penalties; and 3. Direct the Agency Director of Administrative Services to remove any properties from the Business Registration Lien List (Exhibit A to the Resolution) which are resolved prior to the hearing. Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 9:50 p.m. Business Registration Manager, Minerva Berumen provided a presentation. There were no public speakers. The public hearing was closed at 9:53 p.m. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­127 [6­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra At this time the Mayor and City Council resumed the order of the agenda. Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 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. 7 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 1. Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Pet Care (All Wards) Recommendation It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Advanced Pet Care, and increase the annual contract amount to $350,000. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 2. Grant of Easement, 15.02­1671, to Southern California Edison Company across City property located at 607 E Highland Avenue (Ward 2) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-117, approving a Grant of Easement, number 15.02-1671, to the Southern California Edison Company (SCE) across City property located at 607 E Highland Avenue (APN: 0147-031-14-0000). RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­117 [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 3. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement with California Volunteers and Approve Professional Service Agreements with The Love Program and Operation New Hope for the Californians For All Youth Workforce Development Program (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, 1. Authorize the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the City of San Bernardino and California Volunteers for the 2021 Californians For All Youth Workforce Development Program, and any subsequent amendments necessary to implement the grant and incorporate the sub-recipient awards. 2. Approve a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Operation New Hope in the amount of $178,056 to create entry-level career pathways in the non-profit sector for the period of August 3, 2023, through May 1, 2024. 3. Approve a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with The Love Program in the amount of $329,088 to create entry-level career pathways in the non-profit sector for youth for the period of August 3, 2023, through May 1, 2024. 4. Authorize the Police Department to increase approved staffing by three Records Technicians, the Human Resources Department to increase approved staffing by one Human Resources Analyst Trainee, and the Office of the City Manager to increase approved staffing by two Grants Assistants. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 4. Investment Portfolio Report for April and May 2023 (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 April and May 2023. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 5. Resolution to Approve the City Investment Policy for FY 2023/24 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023-118, approving the Investment Policy for FY 2023/24. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­118 [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 6. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve the commercial and payroll disbursements for July 2023. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 7. Accept Inland SoCal Creative Corps Grant Award in the amount of $100,000 from the California Arts Council (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2023-119 to: 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept the grant award in the amount of $100,000; 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to conduct all negotiations, signings, 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. Council Member Alexander asked if the funds were going to the Arts & Historical Commission for administration. Director of Parks and Recreation Lydie Gutfeld explained the grant will be distributed as follows: 20% for administrative costs, 40% for art and murals, and 40% for festival performers. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­119[7­0] MOVER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 8. Amendment No. 2 Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects – Planners, Inc. for Nicholson Park Design (Ward 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Design Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects – Planners, Inc., adding extra design services in the amount of $47,300 and increasing the purchase order to a total amount not-to-exceed $459,845 for the final design of Nicholson Park. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 9. Establish a “No Parking Anytime” Parking Restrictions on the Northside of Marshall Boulevard between Valencia Avenue and Pepper Tree Lane and on the Westside of Pepper Tree Lane between Marshall Boulevard and Lynwood Drive (Ward 7) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2023 -120, amending Resolution No. 3985 entitled, in part, “A Resolution Prohibiting Parking Upon Certain Designated Streets, Alleys, or Portion Thereof….” to establish a No Parking Anytime Zone on the Northside of Marshall Boulevard between Valencia Avenue and Pepper Tree Lane and the Westside of Pepper Tree Lane between Marshall Boulevard and Lynwood Drive. RESULT: ADOPTED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 10. Award of Construction Contract for Pavement Rehabilitation at Three Locations (Wards 1, 3, 4) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the award of a Construction Contract Agreement with Matich Corporation Company in the amount of $763,593.55 to provide pavement rehabilitation at three (3) locations (“Project”); and 2. Authorize project construction, construction contingencies, and engineering and inspections costs in the total amount of $916,312.35 for the Project; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander 11. Formal Acceptance of Southern California Gas Company’s Application for Franchise, Enactment of the Resolution of Intention to Grant a Gas Franchise, and Approval of License Agreement (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California take the following actions: 1. Formally accept application for a gas franchise from South California Gas Company; and 2. Enact Resolution 2023-121 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, which recites the terms under which the City intends to grant the franchise and directs the City Clerk to publish the Notice within 15 days after the passage of this Resolution. 3. Approve license agreement with Southern California Gas Company. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023­121 [7­0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 14 DISCUSSION 12. American Rescue Plan Act­Funded Entrepreneurial Development Services and Resource Center (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve a reallocation of $873,700 of American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) funds from the Small Business Education and Training Resources allocation to the Entrepreneurial Development Services and Resource Center (the “ERC,” also know as the Aspen Institute Initiative) for a total of $1,873,700 allocated to the ERC. 2. Authorize the Interim City Manager, or designee, to take necessary steps to implement and administer the agreement including executing an agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship in an amount not to exceed $1,873,700 through December 31, 2026, and signing subsequent, necessary, and related documents to implement the MOU. Economic Development Division Manager, Amanda Hernandez, provided a presentation. There was a discussion regarding the distribution of the American Rescue Plan Act Funds and other cities in our region using the Entrepreneurial Services and Resources Center. Council asked if a quarterly report can be provided to the Mayor and City Council with updates with business and funding. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7­0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 15 13. Proposed Administrative Policy Establishing the Municipal Volunteer Program (MVP) for the Offices of Elected Officials (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review and consider the proposed administrative policy and provide direction for modifications or adopt Resolution No. 2023-122 as presented establishing the Municipal Volunteer Program (MVP) – Offices of the Elected Officials Policy. Item pulled by staff for additional work and will return on September 6, 2023. ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 18. Work together as an entire City and Community to establish San Bernardino as a Pro Housing Destination and All­American City (All Wards) – Council Member Alexander RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [6­1] MOVER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander NOES: Juan Figueroa 19. Consider Rent Stabilization and Other Tenant Protections (All Wards) – Council Member Reynoso RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [4­3] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Ibarra, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander NOES: Theodore Sanchez, Fred Shorett, Juan Figueroa MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights included registration was open for the Annual Senior Event, and the San Bernardino Police Department Specialize Crime Unit participated in Operation Online Guardian for two weeks, Habitat for Humanity Spirit Night at the Bakers Drive Thru and 20% of the profit would go to schools, Coffee with a Cop with all District on August 15th, and attended several backpack giveaways. Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 16 ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, August 02, 2023, at 10:48 p.m. The next special 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 Thursday, August 3, 2023, in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. Special Closed Session will begin at 2:00 p.m. By: Telicia Lopez Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk