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MINUTES
FOR THE
SPECIAL 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
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024
2:30 PM
Open Session was called to order at 2:45 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Thursday, October 24,
2024, 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
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2:30 PM
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chaplain John Rodriguez from Victory Outreach Church led the Invocation and Council
Member Ben Reynoso led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE ANGEDA
Glenn Elssmann with Mission Community spoke against modular housing and believes
there are other alternatives that can be better long term for people and the city
Junior Carrillo asked to proceed with the proposal to help the city move forward and
the unhoused find a home.
Steven Bielak thanked the Mayor and City Council for their efforts to move the city
forward. He asked that the unallotted funds be used to support the Arts and Historical
Commission.
Pastor Regional Young asked about the progress made on all the funding the city has
received and the measures in place to use the funds.
DISCUSSION
1. Homeless Navigation Center Update (All wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Receive a presentation and update on the City of San Bernardino
Homeless Navigation Center; and
2. Provide input to staff on the City’s operation plan of the homeless shelter.
Acting City Manager Rochelle Clayton and Lila from ERNA Enterprises gave the
presentation.
There was a discussion with the Mayor and City Council on the updates of the
Navigation Center and the services being offered to the homeless.
Council Member Sanchez discussed how the City Council had unanimously approved
a non-congregate modular navigation center but noted that staff were now revising the
operational plans. He raised questions that staff should be directing to the Council
regarding the center's design and cost, including the cost per square foot for modular
non-congregate construction compared to congregate models. He also revisited
details of the center's operations originally approved two and a half years ago which
included medical, cleaning, and psychiatric staff, along with a contract with Hope the
Mission. Council Member Sanchez emphasized the need for the presentation to
address operational costs, funding timelines, and the specifics of phase one versus
future phases. It remained unclear whether the approved grants were contingent on
Hope the Mission serving as the provider, or if the Council was considering an
alternative operational model.
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Acting City Manager Clayton responded the purpose of the workshop was to provide
the City Council with a status update on the project, explaining the starting point,
current progress, and reasons for the current situation. The goal was to gather input
from the Council, as there is still time to make changes before final decisions are
made.
Council Member Sanchez made the motion to direct staff to pursue hybrid
congregate, which is 180 congregate semi-private units and the 20 non-congregate
units with in-unit bathrooms. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shorett.
Council Member Kim Calvin asked staff to add more non-congregate units to the
Navigation Center.
Acting City Manager Clayton stated that the RFP only included 20 non-congregate
units. The RFP would need to be amended and with the deadline approaching the
amendment might not be possible.
RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO PURSUE THE HYBRID UNIT DESIGN, 180
CONGREGATE SEMI-PRIVATE UNITS AND 20 NON-
CONGREGATE UNITS WITH IN-UNIT BATHROOMS [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, and Calvin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Damon Alexander
Council Member Calvin suggested that staff examine the operational costs of
Navigation Centers in surrounding cities, rather than relying solely on the provided
data.
Council Member Sandra Ibarra left the dais at 4:45 PM.
Council Member Sanchez made a motion for a comprehensive report of all the grant
funding by the second meeting in November. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Shorett.
RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT
OF ALL GRANT FUNDING BY THE SECOND MEETING IN
NOVEMBER [5-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, and Calvin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra and Damon Alexander
There was a five minute recess before Closed Session began.
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4:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments for Closed Session.
The Mayor and City Council convened into closed session at 4:57 PM.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8)
i. Property: Carousel Mall Property, 43 acres (Including
APNs:0134-181-28, 0134-201- 25, 0134-211-34, 0134-211-36, 0134-211-38,
0134-221-43, 0134-221-45, 0134-221- 27,-28,-29, 0134-231-31, 0134-291- 11,
0134-301-20, 0134-301-22)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Enterprise District Development Group
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
ii. Property: 300 North E Street (Parcel Map 688, Parcel 12 Book 25 Page
47 Parcel Map 688 Parcel No. 12 formally known as City PTN Blk 12 and PTN 3rd St
VAC) (APN: 0134-301-29)
City Negotiator: City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Enterprise District
Development Group Under Negotiations: Price and
Terms of Lease
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported that there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Thursday, October 24,
2024, at 6:35 PM.
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
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in the Council Chamber 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.
By: Telicia Lopez
Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk