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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 15, 2021
5:30 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 5:31 PM by Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Ibarra on Wednesday, September
15, 2021, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Mayor John Valdivia
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
Treasure Ortiz commented that the City needs to hire and retain qualified professionals.
CLOSED SESSION
(A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957):
Title: City Clerk
(MCC)
(B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6):
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager;
Employee Organizations: International Union of Operating Engineers, General
Unit; San Bernardino Police Management Association; Teamsters, Middle
Management Unit; San Bernardino Police Officers Association; San Bernardino
Confidential-Management Association, San Bernardino Police Dispatchers
Association
(HR)
7:00 P.M.
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Left Early Left – 7:44 PM
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Damon L Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present
John Valdivia Mayor Absent
Robert D. Field City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor James Grant of Soldier for Christ Church led the invocation. Council Member
Alexander led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no reportable action from Closed Session.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Field provided updates on animal licensing, new Police Academy
graduates, and the Kendall Slope project.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL UPDATES
The City Council provided updates including Mexican Independence Day celebrations,
rental assistance updates, Carousel Mall property negotiations, and Neighborhood
Association meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Treasure Ortiz expressed opposition to the proposed fence around Seccombe Lake and
Pioneer Cemetery, stating that funds should instead support solutions and resources for
people experiencing homelessness.
Henry Duran introduced himself as a medical student at UCR and director of the San
Bernardino Free Clinic and spoke about efforts to connect with homeless services.
Jim Penman reflected on the accomplishments of former Mayor Evelyn Wilcox and past
city leadership, expressing concerns that current leadership has not reached the same
level of experience or effectiveness.
Dolores Armstead expressed concerns about instability and low morale within the City,
and opposed the appointment of David Green as permanent police chief, calling for a
national search and public forum.
Tawnya Rhoades Hensley expressed concerns about the departure of seven executive
administrative employees and supported preserving a neighborhood area near Electric
Avenue and 40th Street as a historic park.
Jessy Owens spoke about street repairs and drainage issues on Rialto Avenue, and
expressed opposition to spending $2 million on the Seccombe Lake fence rather than
addressing infrastructure needs.
Angel Esparza, representing the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, expressed
concerns about workers being paid illegally and encouraged the City to consider
prevailing wages and local workforce opportunities when approving construction
projects.
Delshawn McClellon supported establishing a community workforce agreement to
ensure local jobs provide career opportunities, livable wages, and health benefits.
Christian Flores spoke regarding Item 3 and requested that rental applications be
translated into commonly spoken languages, citing communication and payment issues
affecting Spanish-speaking residents at Santiago Mobile Home Park.
Harry Hatch expressed support for greater transparency from the City Council regarding
issues and decisions being discussed.
Zafiro Tellez thanked Councilmembers for assisting residents of Santiago Mobile Home
Park and expressed concerns about changes to rent payment procedures, inadequate
communication, and the lack of Spanish-language access.
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Robert Porter thanked Public Works and Code Enforcement for responding to
neighborhood concerns and thanked Council Member Alexander for attending a
neighborhood association meeting.
Frank Audi spoke about repeated towing of his work truck from his condominium
property and expressed frustration with the lack of assistance or investigation from law
enforcement and other agencies.
Gil Navarro expressed opposition to Item 19 and the proposed $2 million Seccombe
Lake fencing project, suggesting the funds instead be used for security cameras at local
businesses to deter crime.
Gerri DeHart requested assistance finding housing after losing her home, stating that
she and her son are facing eviction and that she wants to remain in San Bernardino,
particularly Ward 5.
Charlene Dixon opposed appointing David Green as police chief and encouraged the
City Manager to conduct a broader search for candidates.
Sigrid Burruss, a trauma surgeon at Loma Linda University, spoke about the connection
between trauma, mental health, and unstable housing and requested support for
violence prevention and community resources.
Juan Carlos Belliard, a Loma Linda University public health professor, spoke about
violence as a public health issue and its connection to limited opportunities, housing,
education, and youth disengagement. He encouraged additional community support
and opportunities for young people.
Andre Ike, an intervention specialist at Loma Linda University, spoke about his work
with Inland Communities United for Change.
Heather Culler spoke on behalf of people with disabilities and supported accessible
housing for all residents.
Timothy Prince spoke about San Bernardino’s history and heritage, including Route 66,
the railroad, Native American history, and Mormon history.
Peggi Hazlett provided an update on the redistricting process and the committee’s
efforts to ensure communities of interest are not divided. She also expressed concerns
about the continued homelessness issue and the concrete pile at Oxbow.
Gil Botello expressed opposition to the Seccombe Lake fencing project and suggested
the funds be redirected to microgrants for small businesses on the West Side that have
been impacted by the loss of the Mt. Vernon Bridge.
E. Negrete expressed concerns about police response policies and calls for service,
stating that residents should receive assistance without unnecessary barriers.
Rikke Johnson expressed concerns about City financial management, leadership
instability, transparency, and the experience of the City Manager.
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Felicia Alexander invited the community and Councilmembers to participate in the
Turkey Trot at San Bernardino International Airport on November 25, which will include
live and virtual races and family activities.
City Clerk Rocha then read the following written comments aloud, per ADA
accommodation:
Tim Dorame expressed opposition to hiring the proposed police chief.
Hardy Brown expressed concerns about the City’s leadership. He also requested
clarification regarding the rental assistance program and its beneficiaries.
Council Member Figueroa left the meeting during the Public Comment period.
APPOINTMENTS
1. Electoral Redistricting Advisory Committee (Ward 4)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Gonzalo Carrillo ("Junior") to the Electoral
Redistricting Advisory Committee representing Ward 4 with the term ending when
the City’s ward map, based upon the 2020 U.S. Census date, is adopted by the
Mayor and City Council. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered
voter within the City.
RESULT: APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF GONZALO “JUNIOR”
CARRILLO TO THE REDISTRICTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
[6-0]
MOVER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
2. General Plan Advisory Committee Appointment (Ward 7)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Mr. Joel S. Rothschild as a voting member to
the General Plan Advisory Committee representing Ward 7 with the term ending
December 2024. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter
within the City.
RESULT: APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF JOEL S. ROTHSCHILD TO
THE GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE [6-0]
MOVER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
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DISCUSSION
3. Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 - State Match (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2021-224 authorizing the following Emergency
Rental Assistance Program actions:
1. Participation in the State Rental Assistance Program (Option ‘B’) established
under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ERA 2”) by the State Department
of Housing and Community Development (“HCD” or the “State”). HCD has
represented a switch to Option ‘B’ will result in an initial disbursement to the City
of $6,018,454.42 emergency rental assistance funding, with the possibility of two
to three times more than that amount (“State Block Grant”);
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the required materials with HCD to
effectuate Option ‘B’, including HCD’s Standard Contract (currently being
prepared by the State);
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment with United Way
under City’s emergency purchase authority for administration of the State Block
Grant for ERA 2 in a not-too-exceed amount of $600,000, or not more than 10%
of the ERA 2 State Block Grant, based on the size of the State Block Grant, with
the possibility of additional administration costs based on subsequent
disbursements by the State; and
4. Direct the City Council ERAP Sub-Committee to investigate the possibility of
utilizing other local service providers for the City’s direct federal allocation of ERA
2 funds, for future City Council consideration.
Director of Community and Economic Development Mike Huntley provided a
presentation to the City Council. He stated that the Rental Assistance program was
designed to assist residents who have been affected by COVID-19. The renewed
contract would not only provide rental and bill assistance, but funds for community
programs as well.
Council Member Ibarra stated that she was abstaining from the vote on this item
because she did not support the partnership with United Way.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-224 [5-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSTAIN: Sandra Ibarra
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
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4. 2021 Legislative and Regulatory Platform Update (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-223 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, approving an update to the 2021 Legislative and Regulatory Platform,
and authorizing the City's voting delegate to vote in opposition of the resolution
under consideration by the League of California Cities that would support a
constitutional amendment to reallocate local sales and use tax away from cities like
the City of San Bernardino.
City Manager Field provided an update regarding the League of California Cities
Resolution. He stated that staff strongly supported a vote in opposition, in order to keep
sales and use tax revenue within the City.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-223 [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
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; PULLED ITEM NOs. 5,
8, 9, AND 19 FOR DISCUSSION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
5. Vendor Services Agreement Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program (All
Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-225 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Vendor
Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Creative
Commercial Services for various services related to the City of San Bernardino
Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-226 amending the Hometown Heroes Military Banner
Program Policy.
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Council Member Alexander requested additional banner installation dates to be
scheduled throughout the year. City Manager Field advised that the topic would be
brought back for consideration at a future meeting.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOs. 2021-225 AND 2021-226 [6-0]
MOVER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Kimberly Calvin, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
6. Authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for
Administrative Citation and Administrative Civil Penalty Processing Services
(All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-227 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Data Ticket to provide
administrative citation and administrative penalty citation processing services.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-227 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
7. Subordination of a Deed of Trust in Connection with 1575 Glenview Street,
San Bernardino, California (Ward 6)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-228 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, acting as the Successor Housing Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino to approve the Subordination
of a Deed of Trust in connection with refinancing a Senior Mortgage related to real
property located at 1575 Glenview Street, San Bernardino, California.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-228 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
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8. Approval of Cannabis Settlement Agreements with Shatter LLC and
SBLicense 01 LLC (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California Adopt Resolution No. 2021-240:
1. Approving Settlement Agreements with Shatter, LLC (Thomas Bamber) and SB
License 01, LLC (Qiang Ye) to a) resolve litigation arising from the City’s
Measure “O” and voter-approved Chapter 5.10 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code concerning the licensing of cannabis business operations; b) provide for
the back payment of $1,910,446.81 in cannabis business license taxes and c)
provide for the withdrawal of an initiative aimed at reducing the City’s utility users
tax rate which, if approved, would result in a decrease of $14 million/year in the
City’s general fund revenues;
2. Authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 adopted operating
budget to increase cannabis business license revenues in the amount of
$1,910,446.81; and
3. Directing the City Manager to execute the settlement agreements and authorize
the City Manager and the Director of Community and Economic Development to
fully implement the terms of the settlement agreements.
City Manager Field advised that a non-substantive revision to resolve a typo in
Recommendation No. 3 had been submitted and added to the Agenda Backup.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-240 [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
9. Authorization of Software Service Agreement for Office 365 (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-229 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional
software services agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc., for the licensing of
Office 365 for a 36-month term for an amount not to exceed $447,339.75; or an
annual amount of $149,113.25.
Council Member Reynoso asked about the status of the City’s website upgrade. Deputy
Director of Information Technology Marcus Anderson stated that the update was in
progress and was separate from the Office 365 agreement.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-229 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
10. Software Services Agreement with GovInvest, Inc. (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-230 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and GovInvest Inc. for
software services.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-230 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
11. 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 August 2021.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
12. Resolution to Approve a Contract Amendment with DTA
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-231 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to
the Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and
David Taussig & Associates Inc., (DBA “DTA”) for Enhanced Infrastructure
Financing District (EIFD) related professional services.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-231 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
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13. Reclassification of Budget Officer to Budget Division Manager (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2021-232, authorizing the reclassification of the
Budget Officer position to a Budget Division Manager position.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-232 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
14. Professional Services Agreement with Solutions Simplified for DocuSign
Software Services (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-233 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Solutions Simplified
for DocuSign Software Services.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-233 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
15. Amendment to Agreement with California Computer Options, Inc. (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2021-234 , authorizing the City Manager to amend
the Professional Services Agreement with California Computer Options, Inc. for
information technology assistance in the City's migration to Office 365 and related
server and other required upgrades.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-234 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
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16. Back-Up Generator Replacement (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-235 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional
services agreement between the City of San Bernardino and California Building
Evaluation & Construction, Inc.; and issue a purchase order in an amount not to
exceed $344,850.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-235 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
17. Co-Operative Funding Agreement with San Bernardino County for Street
Rehabilitation (Wards 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2021-236 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California to:
1. Approve a Cooperative Funding Agreement with the County of San Bernardino
for street rehabilitation on various streets; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) to include the street rehabilitation cooperation with San
Bernardino County on various streets (“Project”) and establish a project budget in
an amount not to exceed $3,637,000, in Measure I Fund No. 129, for FY
2021/22, FY 2022/23, and FY 2023/24.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-236 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
18. Appropriation of Funds for Land Development - Willdan Plan Check and
Inspection Services (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2021-237 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Adopted
Operating Budget to appropriate $250,000 from the General Fund to the Public
Works Department expense budget in accordance with the Professional Services
Agreement with Willdan Engineering for on-call plan check and inspection
services related to Land Development; and
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2. Authorizing the Director of Finance to open a purchase order in the amount of
$250,000 with Willdan Engineering for on-call plan check and inspection services
related to Land Development.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-237 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
19. Construction Agreement Award – Fencing for Seccombe Lake Park & Pioneer
Memorial Cemetery (Ward 1)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-238 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Approving the award of a Construction Agreement with Econo Fence, Inc., in the
amount of $2,372,565 for the construction of fencing for Seccombe Lake Park &
Pioneer Memorial Cemetery ("Project");
2. Authorizing the project construction, construction contingencies, and engineering
and inspection costs in the total amount of $225,000 for construction of the
Project; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the project.
There was discussion amongst staff and Council Members about why this project was
needed. City Manager Field informed everyone that fencing was needed to secure,
improve, and maintain the park and cemetery due to consistent vandalization.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-238 [4-2]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Alexander
NOES: Reynoso, Calvin
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
20. Ordinance for Wastewater Facilities and Collection Rules and Regulations -
Adoption (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Ordinance No. MC-1562, an Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California to amend San Bernardino Municipal Code
Chapters 13.08, “Connection with Public Sewer” and 13.32, “Wastewater Facilities”
and amend San Bernardino Municipal Code Sections 2.28.010, “Approval of Rules
and Regulations” and 2.28.020, “Violation - Penalty” and finding the same exempt
from California Environmental Quality Act.
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RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1562 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
21. Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement – Upper Santa Ana River Watershed
Infrastructure Financing Authority (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-239 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, approving the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to join
the Upper Santa Ana River Watershed Infrastructure Financing Authority; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-239 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
22. Obtain Quotes for Tiny Homes, Restrooms, and Jobs (With Agencies) for
Homeless Population - Mayor Pro-Tem Ibarra (Ward 2)
RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, September
15, 2021, at 10:19 p.m.
The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City
Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will be held on
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6th Street,
San Bernardino, California 92410. Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Open
Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.
By:_________________________
Telicia Lopez, CMC
City Clerk