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The votes followed routine presentation and brief questions from council members before each motion was called. The city clerk recorded unanimous approval for the consent calendar and each separate item when put to a roll call vote. The council did not debate alternatives at length during the recorded motions.

Key outcomes

- Consent calendar: Approved unanimously. The council did not pull items for separate discussion except those previously announced as pulled for later consideration.

- Legislative/advocacy contract: Council approved a contract recommended by staff to provide legislative advocacy services in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. Staff said five proposals were reviewed and the recommended firm will be overseen by the city’s new legislative and governmental affairs manager. The contract was described by staff as budgeted within the city’s existing allocation (the manager said the position is budgeted under $25,000 and the contract is within the total budgeted amount of $35,000). The council approved the contract unanimously.

- Property memorandum of understanding (agenda item 15): Council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the water department to redesignate a parcel of land currently owned by the water department. Staff clarified the action before council was an MOU (not final purchase) and that any planning or purchase steps will follow, including review by the planning commission and later return to council. The council approved the MOU unanimously.

- Authorization to initiate reorganization proceedings with the city of Highland (agenda item 22): Council authorized staff to begin reorganization proceedings for a 0.56‑acre parcel at the southeast corner of Victoria Avenue and Fifth Street, APN 1192‑551‑01. The motion passed unanimously.

What the votes mean

Staff described the legislative contract as a representation and advocacy service to help secure legislative and budgetary priorities for San Bernardino at the state and federal level; the contract will be managed by the city’s legislative and governmental affairs manager. The property MOU is a step toward transferring or redesignating city‑owned land; staff said the land is currently owned by the water department and any subsequent purchase or zoning changes will proceed through the planning process. The reorganization authorization begins a formal process with the neighboring city of Highland for a small parcel, as presented in the staff report.

Procedural notes

Several items were pulled earlier in the meeting for later consideration, and staff and council clarified eligibility rules for one commission appointment (see separate article on appointments). Votes were recorded electronically and the city clerk confirmed the unanimous outcomes on the public record.

Ending

Council members did not attach conditions or amendments to these approvals during the session; staff said follow‑up steps (planning review, MOU execution, and contract oversight) will be handled administratively and reported back to council as required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 2/5/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The San Bernardino Mayor and City Council approved the consent calendar and several staff‑recommended items unanimously at their Feb. 5 joint meeting, including a legislative advocacy contract, a memorandum of understanding on a city parcel, and authorization to begin a reorganization with the city of Highland for a 0.56‑acre parcel.","taxTitle","San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California","taxId",9775,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6697814,"Council swears in new commissioners; charter review appointment pulled after residency requirement flagged",350,610000,960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2232687-4fced2fe3f6525f835914b1103d19c53&start=610&end=960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2232687-4fced2fe3f6525f835914b1103d19c53/thumbnail_610000.jpg","/articles/6697814/San-Bernardino/San-Bernardino-County/California/Council-swears-in-new-commissioners-charter-review-appointment-pulled-after-residency-requirement-flagged","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6697814-2d76f7b8c5f2d20c92cbba67fbaf2641/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198846&Signature=OzeFzCrI3cba~10kRMwIGqyThI8alW8nrMifXgon-~8aex0p6FQq8vVk70XfveZgv8qWq-hC7X~HUZOsf-zBNq771PvEx6bXOWzjfdQ2DGu3XB8DocgNHfg63JZIBL~un1Wd5MDv~7oFUYlXcFlTbIq0661~LZo~GPkoPGRVF-v2Gux6J9bygINBHQfLi8HIH7tNp~uD3WiLhRpTJfIFRdS5LQvQ8s53LDhiSwI256DUOPXX5VfqFRGu~MloMKY8hDWsC-OOGOfYz4bKTLJPjPmojy2CWs9DDA~w5Q7XIrFI5c3pr7C67D2Uys04J59XYD9Ph9JNS6~jPwHjXUlq~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council confirmed and swore in multiple commission appointees and discussed procedural eligibility for charter review committee appointments at its Feb. 5 meeting.

Appointments and swearing‑in

Councilmember Ortiz introduced a slate of appointees for various commissions and asked them to come forward for the oath. The city clerk administered the oath of office to commissioners appointed by Councilmember Ortiz; the mayor and other councilmembers offered congratulations and remarks recognizing volunteers’ community service and subject matter expertise.

Charter review committee eligibility

Before the confirmations, staff advised the council that appointments to the charter review committee are governed by a resolution that requires each councilmember to appoint a registered voter who resides in their respective ward. After reviewing application materials post‑agenda posting, staff determined one proposed appointee did not reside in Councilmember Ortiz’s ward, and Ortiz pulled that appointment for replacement. Councilmembers discussed the procedural reason for the pull and Ortiz said she would appoint an alternate who meets the ward residency requirement.

Council remarks

Council members publicly thanked appointees for their willingness to serve and noted the challenge of recruiting volunteers for commissions. Councilmember comments were complimentary, emphasizing the value of commissioners’ expertise across parks, animal services, arts, planning and other areas.

Ending

Appointees who met eligibility requirements were sworn in at the meeting; the charter review committee slot referenced above was removed from consideration pending appointment of a ward‑resident replacement.","Councilmember Ortiz's slate of commission appointments was sworn in at the Feb. 5 meeting; one appointment to the charter review committee was pulled after staff advised the nominee is required to reside in the appointing councilmember’s ward.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6697819,"Council hears public comment on homelessness services, RFP concerns and Meadowbrook Park cleanup",67,1361000,1428000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2232687-4fced2fe3f6525f835914b1103d19c53&start=1361&end=1428","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2232687-4fced2fe3f6525f835914b1103d19c53/thumbnail_1361000.jpg","/articles/6697819/San-Bernardino/San-Bernardino-County/California/Council-hears-public-comment-on-homelessness-services-RFP-concerns-and-Meadowbrook-Park-cleanup","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6697819-253f4dda2cca5c3608b34125c51ba3f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198846&Signature=P6Dz8XZ~NDAmyPmRE5ADw4xNSu0gX0UTZaXQwk8DFvJKxF~h9VEeHpKKuYK86tij2X8VQMSK1cfCzHkUZTbM6ksIIoXiA~8L4OiCeF9y8CPDcYrfAbA1puaR41~z7PS9h7qgpLiBfJefsqXbaqHzNnu9dw8E17pm5onj9SoZoSufDfWnmn1kIdppcuyKZmjYtbxnrqIgs3Wb7UyqOv7UvOR-NERnAgR~x1WT6T8UwlPnb0g0L1LLGDpJ1rAazxn1xFxbrp6r7LT0ghKHPTI9ktpylTGh2IA5qvGmgn9LQaz7btJ6tIxqDsVDa5xU7HbWfVFTNGwbUNEQXcXbLjNBww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public commenters and staff updates at the Feb. 5 meeting focused on homelessness outreach, an RFP to select homeless‑service vendors and results from a recent encampment cleanup at Meadowbrook Park.

RFP and vendor concerns

Kevin Mahaney, an employee of the Family Assistance Program, spoke in support of the Simba Center and asked the council for \"good due diligence\" in evaluating responses to a recent RFP for homeless services. He said the Simba Center has an established wellness center in Victorville and argued the city should ensure applications are reviewed transparently and vendors evaluated on equal footing.

Mr. Mahaney said the Simba Center leverages healthcare reimbursement to help operate expensive services and expressed concern that firms without demonstrated operational experience could be selected. He asked the council to carefully evaluate cost and proven performance when selecting a vendor.

Encampment cleanup and outreach results

City staff reported on a multi‑day encampment cleanup at Meadowbrook Park (a 14‑acre park adjacent to Perris Hill Park). Staff said crews completed the cleanup over three days and that a portion of people contacted accepted services. Staff reported about 85 tents at the site and said approximately 35 individuals accepted services; the transcript included a reference to an additional number of unhoused individuals that was not clearly specified and therefore is not stated here as a confirmed figure.

Point‑in‑time count and other updates

Staff thanked volunteers who participated in the region’s point‑in‑time count on Jan. 23 and said the count is critical for funding and service planning. The city manager's presentation also listed other operational projects relevant to mobility and access for residents: a $9.8 million Waterman/210 interchange project to add left‑turn lanes and widen an eastbound on‑ramp (expected to complete in November), a pilot of solar‑powered streetlights on Second Street, and a new futsal court under construction at Lytle Creek Park (expected complete in May).

Council comments and next steps

Councilmembers noted the need for regional coordination on homelessness funding and services; several members said they serve on continuum‑of‑care committees and encouraged public participation. Staff said the homeless ad hoc committee will receive a fuller update the following day and that additional steps will be taken to coordinate with county and regional partners.

Ending

No procurement decisions were announced at the meeting. Councilmembers and staff requested transparency and careful review of the homelessness RFP and asked staff to report back to the council and the homeless ad hoc committee.","Speakers urged transparency in the city's homelessness RFP process, supported proven service models, and described Meadowbrook Park encampment cleanup results; staff updated council on point‑in‑time count and outreach outcomes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6697824,"Residents press San Bernardino council over alleged shelter practices and spay/neuter program gaps",1527,2245000,3772000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2232687-4fced2fe3f6525f835914b1103d19c53&start=2245&end=3772","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2232687-4fced2fe3f6525f835914b1103d19c53/thumbnail_2245000.jpg","/articles/6697824/San-Bernardino/San-Bernardino-County/California/Residents-press-San-Bernardino-council-over-alleged-shelter-practices-and-spayneuter-program-gaps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6697824-ac8ca7afcd47e200a3805324989c874a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198846&Signature=ftin9MRAE1kLqehFrgwsd~Lei2ggHVK8D9gYLWrvqj2cbLf6n99N9LWs1aBdoOOY~MV0S6SxrCr9uYll65yQSIAWaY9aN7aZAunvw6dQ4tTWPFyw1~-tWuFvi0WHweTyfiNB8ye5UP0JP5qCvZtmD94B-O9a6jHPEoyez7vWHONQjpVkyw6LAZ00Lk1F-EpfQvpsG3NBC6WtKBaqZlv5-u7aMlScS9eWqtWLSZQ9Fp-COmgnp5jL1sD1mMOr6Sqy5~82pofjfwy0L~NzdmUz0xQrDCMrBMMWVl7D4GKhQjdW3UYvWOROJ4unPYbX8f0B5XcJtOXG3KXolpmt91z2hA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents and volunteers used the Feb. 5 public‑comment period to press the San Bernardino Mayor and City Council on animal shelter operations, raising specific allegations about euthanasia procedures, recordkeeping, use of grant funds and the need for expanded spay/neuter capacity.

Speakers and claims

- Georgia (public commenter): \"We don't want these animals killed anymore. Stop it.\" She told the council she has repeatedly raised concerns about animals being euthanized after what she described as a mistaken search for a rescue commitment and alleged lack of sedation prior to euthanasia. She said she considers some commissioners' relationships with shelter leadership to be problematic and asked for change.

- Lydia Savala (volunteer program/data analyst): Presented data she said were drawn from a 2023 analysis and a methodology called \"noses in, noses out.\" She summarized findings to the council on shelter intakes and outcomes and said the model used by the shelter does not fully reflect the scale of animals on city streets. Lydia described numbers she compiled and said the existing model tells a partial story; she asked the council to consider additional metrics.

- Sharon Negrete (volunteer/advocate): Urged the council to use relief veterinarians — independent contractors who can provide surgical capacity without payroll burdens — and said a mobile spay/neuter vehicle funded by a restricted grant was underutilized. She told council that roughly $300,000 in restricted grant funds (she named a tribal grant) could have supported thousands of spay/neuter procedures and argued that refusal to use relief vets has impeded the city's ability to reduce intake.

- Emily Pinon (resident): Said animal control took a family dog, \"Potato,\" following an alleged bite report and that the family believes the agency may have taken the wrong dog. She told the council the shelter placed the dog under a 10‑day quarantine and that staff were not providing clear information to the family. She asked for follow‑up and the council asked Director Watson to get contact information and report back.

Other public commenters (multiple speakers) emphasized the workload placed on local rescues and volunteers by the city’s intake policies and called for a balanced approach that combines TNVR (trap/neuter/vaccinate/return), intake capacity, low‑cost spay/neuter services and stronger rescue partnerships.

Council response and staff direction

Council members and staff did not make policy decisions during the public‑comment segment, but Councilmember Ortiz asked Director Watson to collect contact information from the speakers and return the findings to council. Another councilmember reminded the meeting that directors are to be advised through the city manager and asked that collected information be routed so all councilmembers receive the follow‑up.

What residents want

Speakers asked the council for the following: improved recordkeeping for rescue commitments, use of relief veterinarians to expand surgical capacity, clarity about grant‑funded programs and mobile units, transparent incident reporting when a bite allegation leads to seizure, and an overall strategy that avoids shifting the full burden to already stretched rescue groups.

Ending

Council members acknowledged the concerns and asked staff to follow up. No ordinance changes, budget reallocations or formal directives were adopted at the meeting; the matter remains a public concern that council asked staff to investigate and report back on.","Multiple speakers told the council the city shelter is failing animals and urged changes including relief veterinarians, better tracking of rescue commitments and use of grant funds; speakers asked council and the shelter director for follow‑up.","actionData","errors"]

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