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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, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
4:00 PM
Closed Session was called to order at 4:00 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday,
September 18, 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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4:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments for Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i.) Jaime Sanchez v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case
No. CIVSB2321245
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Interim City Manager
C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Mayor or other Mayor and Council designee
Unrepresented employee: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager
D) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (d) of Section 54956.9:
one case.
5:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 5:05 PM by Viviana Frausto on behalf of
Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Feldheym Central Library,
San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Elder Thomas Alexander from Grace Chapel of San Bernardino led the invocation, and
Liliana Barajas and Viviana Frausto from Serrano Middle School led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Thomas Rice reported that there was reportable action on Item D
of Closed Session. The City Council voted 6 to 0, with a motion by Mayor Pro Tem
Shorett, seconded by Council Member Sanchez to initiate litigation in a receivership
action against the owner of 207 W 17th Street.
At this time the agenda was reordered, and item No. 15 was heard.
CONSENT CALENDAR
15. Approve $750,000 Funding Agreement with the County of San
Bernardino for Gutierrez Park Field Improvements (Ward 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-203:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Funding
Agreement with the County of San Bernardino to receive $750,000 in County
funds for Gutierrez Park baseball field improvements; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all additional
negotiations, signings, and submittals of necessary documents to receive
the County funds; and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend
the FY 2024/25 budget in both revenues and expenditures, and
appropriate $750,000 in County funds to be used towards Gutierrez Park
baseball field improvements.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024203 [60]
MOVER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
At this time Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. presented a check to the Mayor and City Council
for $750,000.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for California Native American Day in the City of San
Bernardino – September 27, 2024 (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council presented the Proclamation to Alex Smith, Field
Representative for Assemblymember James Ramos (AD-45)
2. Proclamation for Inland Counties Against Hate – San Bernardino AntiHate
Forum & United Against Hate Week in the City of San Bernardino –
September 21, 2024 – September 27, 2024 (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council presented the Proclamation to Inland Counties Anti-Hate
Coalition which consists of the following members:
Anthony Noriega, Director District 5 LULAC de inland Empire; Myles Ross, President
Riverside Southwest NAACP Lake Elsinore; Emily Romero, Program Coordinator,
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, (CHIRLA); Christopher Vasquez, Regional Field
Coordinator Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA); Sabrina Gonzales,
Executive Director Southern California Civil Rights Institute; GusTavo A. Guerra
Vásquez, Conciliation Specialist, Wester Region U.S. Department of Justice Community
Relations Service.
The San Bernardino event partners consist of the following: San Bernardino Mayor
Helen Tran; Dr. Gilberto Contreras, President San Bernardino Valley College; Che
Wright, First Vice-President, San Bernardino NAACP; Chache Wright. President, San
Bernardino NAACP; Michael Lopez, Member of the Hispanic Small Business Coalition
(HSBC) Board of Directors
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Approval of the Draft Fiscal Year 20232024 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Conduct a public hearing on the draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (FY23-24
CAPER); and
2. Authorize its submission to the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 5:31 p.m.
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Housing Manager, Trina Perez gave a presentation.
Council Member Calvin asked how the streets listed in the report were selected.
Deputy Director of Public Works Azzam Jabsheh advised that the streets are selected
through an annual assessment that is ranked in order by need and distributed evenly
throughout all Wards.
Council Member Sanchez added that streets must have a connection to infill housing
to utilize the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.
There was one request to speak.
Dolores Armstead questioned why there were no streets from the 6th Ward listed. She
requested an audit of the Housing and Urban Development Grant (HUD), expressing
displeasure about the amount of money spent compared to the results.
The public hearing was closed at 5:38 p.m.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
4. Conduct a Public Hearing on New Building Code Adoption (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Introduce, read by title only, Ordinance No. MC-1643 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California.
2. Conduct a Public Hearing for Ordinance No. MC-1643 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, for September 18, 2024, adopting the new Municipal Code language and approve use of the 2022 California Building Code and other minor changes to Chapter 15 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
3. Adopt Ordinance No. MC-1643 October 2, 2024.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 5:39 p.m.
Director of Community Development and Housing, Gabriel Elliott gave a presentation.
Council Member Sanchez confirmed with staff that the general building code changes
would affect the State rules on temporary occupancy requirements and outdated
language.
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Director Elliot confirmed.
There were no requests to speak.
The public hearing was closed at 5:41 p.m.
RESULT: INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. MC1643 [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
5. Appeal 2402 of Appeal 2401 for Development Permit TypeD 2118, 19, 20,
and 21
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2024-145 denying Appeal 24-02, thereby
upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of Appeal 24-01 for Development
Permit Type-D 21-18, 19, 20, and 21, which upholds the Development and
Environmental Review Committee’s (DERC) adoption of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration in conjunction with the approval of Development Permit Type-D
21-18, 19, 20, and 21, allowing the development and establishment of five (5)
service commercial buildings totaling approximately 67,451 square feet on
several APNs for a combined 4.81 acres within the Commercial Regional (CR-3)
zone.
THE APPEAL FOR ITEM. NO 5 WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE APPELLANT PRIOR
TO THE MEETING – NO ACTION WAS TAKEN BY THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Public Information Officer Jeff Kraus provided updates, highlights included
acknowledgement of California State Un9iversity San Bernardino being ranked as #46
out of 500 schools and # 3 in the enhancement of social mobility of students, New Space
for the Animal Shelter, Crooked Creek homes groundbreaking, Norton Air Force Base
Environmental Protection Agency award, 28th Annual Pow Wow, and Parks and
Recreation girls’ soccer clinic.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Al Palazzo discussed his vision for San Bernardino and his desire to assist city staff
and the Mayor and City Council on improving their efforts. He requested their
attendance at his seminar.
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Carmen Gallegos raised concerns about drug and alcohol addiction at local stores,
noting that clerks often failed to card customers. She emphasized the need for
consistent carding enforcement across the city.
Mike Hartley mentioned attending a Neighborhood Association meeting where Code
Enforcement Manager, Marr Christensen was present. He expressed interest in
applying for an open position in Code Enforcement. He also referred to a recent church
fire and highlighted code violations related to unkempt palm trees.
Desiree Sanchez from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) shared details about
an emergency evacuation related to the Bridge Fire and commended community
advocates for their efforts with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
Lynne Wear, President of the Muscupiabe Neighborhood Association, introduced
Shandin Hills Neighborhood Association President Erica Hernandez and spoke about
an upcoming Pickle Ball tournament fundraiser at Perris Hill Park.
Georgia L. spoke in favor of mandatory spay and neutering of dogs, and in opposition
to the number of euthanized dogs.
Selina M. highlighted her efforts in picking up stray dogs and spoke in opposition to
incidents at the animal shelter that resulted in dog deaths.
Terry Boykins spoke about community support that helped “Terrible” Terry Washington
as a youth in the city.
L’Rhea Robinson questioned the meaning of a state of emergency, expressing
displeasure with the city’s approach to addressing homelessness and the lack of
outreach from the Mayor and City Council to obtain community suggestions.
Crescenciano Mares spoke on his passion for homelessness issues and the need for
housing, mentioning the significance of cultural cleansing.
Josiah Bruny spoke in favor of Item No. 7, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center.
Mary Justice inquired about the city's plans to address homelessness.
Elizabeth Bravo spoke in support of Item No. 16 and additional funding for housing for
the homeless.
Tania Gonzalez spoke in support of Item No. 16 and additional funding for housing for
the homeless.
Treasure Ortiz referenced proclamations declaring homelessness an emergency and
questioned the Mayor and City Council’s plans to address the issue.
Lorena Barbosa shared her personal experience with homelessness and her journey
toward obtaining permanent housing.
Delores Armstead spoke in favor of cleaning up the Oxbow area and questioned the
city’s downtown revitalization efforts.
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Celyna Brizuela spoke in support of Item No. 16 and described the challenges of
waiting for subsidized housing.
Jim Smith, from the Native Sons organization, discussed efforts to improve San
Bernardino and neighboring areas.
Steven Bielak, a resident and commissioner, spoke in favor of obtaining potential state
and federal funds to address the issue of homelessness in the community.
Raynesha Belving spoke in support of Item No. 16, sharing her experiences of
homelessness and housing instability.
Lydia Savala expressed displeasure with dog mauling in the Animal Shelter, and the
need for better training to manage dog fights.
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, ITEM NO. 9 WAS
PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
6. Accept and Administer the FY 24/25 California Office of Traffic Safety
(OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant (2412083) (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-205 authorizing:
1. The City Manager to accept and administer the FY 2024/25 California Office
of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant;
and
2. The Director of Finance & Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25
Adopted Budget by $590,000 in both revenue and expenditures
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024205 [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
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7. Accept the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center of Public Innovation 2.0
Project Love Your Block Grant (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-204, and:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept grant award funds in
the amount of $100,000.00 for the Bloomberg Center of Public Innovation
2.0 Project (Love Your Block Grant); and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Subaward Agreement
and any subsequent amendments with Johns Hopkins University (JHU) for the
Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation 2.0 Project (Love Your Block Grant)
to carry out the service deliverables for the period of May 1, 2024, through
April 30, 2026; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance & Management Services to amend and
appropriate the $100,000.00 for the Love Your Block Grant award in both
revenues and expenditures to the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024204 [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
8. Investment Portfolio Report for June 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 June 2024.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
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9. Award of Agreement for Construction of Lytle Creek Futsal Field Project
(Ward 3)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution 2024-206:
1. Approving the award of an Agreement with KYA Services, LLC. in the
amount of $633,472.00 for the Lytle Creek Futsal Field (Project).
2. Authorizing the construction contingencies, construction management,
and administrative costs in the total amount of $99,025.66 for construction
of the Project.
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend
the FY 2024/25 CIP budget with an additional $140,000.00 from the Cultural
Development Construction Fund to bring the total project budget to
$740,000.00.
4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with
KYA Services, LLC.
5. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund,
if necessary, to complete the project.
6. Finding the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (“New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures”).
Council Member Figueroa pulled the item to recognize the great work of staff
completing the futsal field project. No additional discussion was made on this item.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024206 [60]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
10. Authorization to Proceed with Investigation and Analysis for Proposed
Street Vacation #15.30442, a Portion of Iola Place (Ward 2)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize staff to proceed with an investigation and analysis for the
proposed vacation, #15.30-442, of a portion of Iola Place.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
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11. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC1642 (Annexation 28A) (Ward 5)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1642 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, 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).
RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC1642 [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
12. Accept Grant Funds from Best Friends Animal Society (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, Adopt Resolution No. 2024-202:
1. Accepting grant funding in the amount of $25,000 from Best Friends Animal
Society; and
2. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend
the FY 2024/25 budget in both revenues and expenses and appropriate
$25,000 to be used towards animal shelter programs and services.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024202 [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
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13. Renewal of all necessary contracts associated with Microsoft O365
Enterprise License Subscription and Services (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California authorize the City Manager to execute the Micro soft Volume
Licensing Enterprise Enrollment; and the Professional Software Service
Agreement with Insight Public Sector Inc., for a term of 36-months.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
14. Specific Plan Amendment 2302 and Conditional Use Permit Revision 2311
(Ward 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California , adopt Ordinance No. MC-1641 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, approving Specific Plan Amendment 23-02
amending the CalMat/Cajon Creek Specific Plan Design Guidelines governing
mining depths and areas within the City of San Bernardino Areas K, L, M, and N
(Attachment 1).
RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC1641 [60]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
DISCUSSION
16. American Rescue Plan Update (Fall 2024) (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Receive and file an update on City of San Bernardino American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects, allocations, and spending to date; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to formally obligate ARPA funds for City led projects per U.S Department of Treasury Guidelines, by executing Inter -A gency agreements for previously City Council approved ARPA projects; and
3. Provide staff direction on any unassigned ARPA funds.
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Acting City Manager Clayton gave an overall presentation on the projects requested by
the City Council with the assistance of various staff.
Economic Development Director, Kenneth Chapa gave a presentation and updates on
the Small Business and Non-Profit Grants, Entrepreneurial Resources Center, and the
Façade Improvement program.
Director of Parks and Recreation, Lydie Gutfeld gave a presentation and updates on
Seccombe Lake Park, Nicholson Park with anticipated February 2025 completion, Lytle
Creek Futsal field, Guadalupe Field, Sal Saavedra Park, Encanto Community Center,
and Speicher Memorial Park fields.
Acting City Manager Clayton gave updates on the Graffiti Abatement program, Violence
Intervention Program, Lead Water Connector Program, Street Improvement (10th Street,
49th Street and Rialto Avenue), Navigation Center Construction, Navigation Center
Operations, Motel Voucher program – No funding has been expended due to the
injunction, Lutheran Social Services Wellness Center, Mobile Showers and Laundry,
Emergency Nuisance Abatement, and Temporary Housing of American Sports
University Residents.
Jeannie Fortune, Interim Finance Director gave an update on Enterprise Resource
Planning which will upgrade all electronics systems city-wide.
Acting City Manager Clayton spoke on the completion of the HERO pay portion of
ARPA spending.
Ed Erjavek, Library Director provided an overview of a new project called Maker Space
which would enable the use of electronics to allow students to expand learning in
Science Technology and Math.
Acting City Manager Clayton advised the City Council that the presentation was
provided to give the City Council and update on the ARPA projects, but no vote was
requested on any items discussed.
Council Member Calvin questioned the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) and
performance within the program. Council Member was concerned about the spending
due to the lack of a manager over the program.
Grants Division Manager, Mary Alvarez-Gomez advised that the vendors have
continued to provide services.
Acting City Manager Clayton advised that a report on the Violence Intervention program
would be provided.
Council Member Calvin asked about suggestions on the color palette for the Façade
improvement program. She advised that she previously requested a consistent color
palette for businesses in the main thoroughfares of the city.
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Council Member Sanchez asked if staff had time to meet the requirements of ARPA and
properly obligate all available funds. He requested a presentation of which projects or
programs the city would act as the contractor on.
Acting City Manager Clayton expressed that with the current plan, staff should meet the
requirements and obligate the remaining funds by December 31, 2024.
Council Member Sanchez requested that staff reallocate the funding earmarked for
expanding the Violence Intervention Program to use toward street segment repair.
Council member Alexander spoke in support of the Library STEM program and
requested to have a breakdown of the improvements being made in the parks for the
City Council and the Public.
Council Member Calvin asked if the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) list was reviewed
to determine if some projects meet the requirements to utilize ARPA funds.
Acting City Manager Clayton advised that the Public Works team did review the list and
pulled items to utilize ARPA funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Shorett requested a report on the Violence Intervention Program, and
he expressed concern in the lack of oversight of the program. He advised that he is in
support of the program, however he is interested in successful results.
Acting City Manager Clayton advised that there has been oversight of the program by
an analyst. The permanent role has been filled, and a report is forthcoming.
Prior to the conclusion of the item Acting City Manager Clayton asked if the Mayor and
City Council would prefer the ARPA review be presented in a workshop setting.
There was a consensus by the City Council to receive the follow up ARPA presentation
in a workshop setting.
Council Member Ibarra left the dais at 7:41 p.m. and returned at 7:56 p.m. She was not
present for the vote on Item No. 15.
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RESULT: AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO FORMALLY OBLIGATE
ARPA FUNDS FOR CITY LED PROJECTS PER U.S
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY GUIDELINES, BY EXECUTING
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS FOR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL ARPA PROJECTS [50]
MOVER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra and Ben Reynoso
NOES: None
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS
At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates. Highlights included the
Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation 2.0, Rendezvous back to Route 66, Pickleball
Tournament at Perris Hill Park, Acknowledgment of staff and all the work they do, and
Council Member Alexander acknowledged Cora Hidalgo Holland and requested to close
the meeting in her honor.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, September
18, 2024, at 8:03 PM, in honor of Cora Hidalgo Holland, a San Bernardino native who
was a victim of the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attack.
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, October 2, 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, CMC, Acting City Clerk