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ANNOTATED AGENDA
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, MAY 7, 2025
3:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG
Theodore Sanchez Helen Tran Dr. Treasure Ortiz
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
Sandra Ibarra Bill Gallardo
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa Sonia Carvalho
MAYOR PRO-TEM, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett Telicia Lopez
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 ACTING CITY CLERK
Kim Knaus
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 5
Mario Flores
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
City of San Bernardino
201 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
http://www.sbcity.org
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
Annotated Agenda
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, MAY 7, 2025
3:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 3:04 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at
Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Late 3:12 p.m.
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Late 3:21 p.m.
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Bill Gallardo Interim City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present
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3:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, Closed Session public comments were heard.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
(PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) AND (D)(1):
i) Estate of Robert Brown, by and through its Personal Representative, Victoria
Brown v. City of San Bernardino, United States District Court Case No.
5:24-cv-02617-KK-DTB
ii) Evelyn Bright v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVSB2325471
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)):
i) Notice of Claim, Robert Jeffrey Cortez, dated March 27, 2025, Claim No.
GHC0067190
ii) Notice of Claim, Treasure Ortiz, dated March 28, 2025, Claim No. GHC0082770
C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6):
i) Agency Designated Representative: City Manager or Designee
Employee Organization: General Unit – Teamsters Local 1932, Management
Confidential Group – SBCMA, Mid Management Unit – Teamsters Local 1932,
Police Dispatch Unit – SBPDA, San Bernardino Police Civilian Association –
AFSCME Local 4710, Police Management Unit – PMA and Police Safety Unit –
SBPOA
ii) Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney or other Mayor and City Council
Designee. Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
5:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 5:05 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at
Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
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Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Bill Gallardo Interim City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Lee Coe from Calvary Chapel lead the invocation and Mayor Pro-Tem Juan
Figueroa lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado announced that there were two items to report
on. He would report on the first and defer to the Mayor to report on the second. Assistant
City Attorney Maldonado reported that the City Council unanimously voted to approve the
proposed settlement of $4,875,000 for items A(i) and B(i), noting that both claims are
associated.
Mayor Tran read a statement on behalf of herself and the Council for item B(ii) denying
the claim for Treasure Ortiz.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for National Police Week in the City of San Bernardino –
May 11 – 17, 2025 (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council presented the proclamation to Captain. Nelson
Carrington, San Bernardino Police Department.
At this time Mayor Tran reordered the agenda, hearing item nos. 10 and 11 of the
Consent Calendar before Presentation Item No. 2.
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10. Approval of a Funding Agreement with the County of San Bernardino in the
amount of $569,250 with $189,750 of City matching funds for Newmark
Field Improvements (Ward 4) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2025-280:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Funding Agreement
with the County of San Bernardino to receive $569,250 in County funds for
Newmark Field Improvements; and
2. Approve matching funding in the amount of $189,750 from the City’s CIP
Fund; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all additional
negotiations, signings, and submittals of necessary documents to receive the
County funds; and
4. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY
2024/25 budget in both revenues and expenditures, and appropriate
$758,425 for the Newmark Field Improvements.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025280 [70]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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11. Approval of Funding Agreement with the County of San Bernardino for La
Plaza Park Improvements (Ward 1)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025-281:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Funding
Agreement with the County of San Bernardino to receive $1,342,243 in
County funds for La Plaza Park improvements; and
2. Approving matching funding in the amount of $447,414 from the City’s
CIP Fund; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all additional
negotiations, signings, and submittals of necessary documents to
receive the County funds; and
4. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend
the FY 2024/25 budget in both revenues and expenditures, and
appropriate $1,789,657 for La Plaza Park improvements.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025281 [70]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
At this time the regular agenda was resumed.
2. Vice Chair & 5th District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. (San Bernardino
County) Check Presentation: $569,250 to the City of San Bernardino for
Newmark Field Improvements (Ward 4)
The Mayor and City Council were presented with two checks by Supervisor Joe Baca Jr
for Newmark Field Improvements and La Plaza Park Improvements.
APPOINTMENTS
There was a consensus among the Mayor and City Council to vote on the
appointments in one vote.
RESULT: APPROVED APPOINTMENTS ITEMS NOS. 3, 4, AND 5[80]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Figueroa, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz, Mayor Tran
NOES: None
3. Water Board Reappointment of Cecilia A. Callicott
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the reappointment of Ms. Cecilia A. Callicott to the Water
Board with a six-year term of office ending in May 2031. Council Office staff have
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verified the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
RESULT: APPROVED APPOINTMENT [80]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Figueroa, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz, Mayor Tran
NOES: None
4. Animal Control Commission Appointment of Claudia M. Rodriguez
(Mayor’s Appointment)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Ms. Claudia M. Rodriquez to the Animal
Control Commission. Ms. Claudia M. Rodriquez will replace Jason Kakpo-Moore
with the term ending December 2026.
RESULT: APPROVED APPOINTMENT [80]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Figueroa, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz, Mayor Tran
NOES: None
5. Public Safety and Human Relations Commission Appointment of Damien
L. Groce (Mayor’s Appointment)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Mr. Damien L. Groce to the Public Safety
and Human Relations Commission representing the Mayors appointee. Mr. Groce
will replace Mrs. Kimberly Knaus with the term ending December 2026. Council
Staff has verified that the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
RESULT: APPROVED APPOINTMENT [80]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Figueroa, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz, Mayor Tran
NOES: None
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PUBLIC HEARING
6. Resolution 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 comments on the matter; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-278 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 Finance and Management Services Director 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 5:31 p.m.
Staff provided a presentation. There were no public comments.
Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 5:34 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025278 [70]
MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Figueroa, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo provided the City Manager Update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
At this time, public comments were heard.
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
NOS. 10 AND 11 FOR SEPARATE VOTE AND ITEM NOS. 17 AND
18 FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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7. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the meeting minutes for the following dates:
1. April 10, 2024 Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
2. October 24, 2024 Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
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, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
8. Resolution Imposing Liens on Certain Real Property to Recover Costs
for Code Enforcement Abatements (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-279, imposing liens on certain real property
located within the City San Bernardino for the costs of public nuisance
abatements.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025279 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
9. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement Between the City
of San Bernardino and Michael Baker International for Federal Grant
Administration Services (All Wards)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement between
the City of San Bernardino and Michael Baker International, increasing the
total compensation by $129,172, not to exceed $373,091.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional
Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Michael Baker
International.
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent amendments related to the
scope of work and increases in compensation up to an additional
$130,000, not to exceed a total Master Agreement compensation of
$403,091.
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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, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
This item was heard at the beginning of the meeting.
10. Approval of a Funding Agreement with the County of San Bernardino in the
amount of $569,250 with $189,750 of City matching funds for Newmark Field
Improvements (Ward 4)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2025-280:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Funding
Agreement with the County of San Bernardino to receive $569,250 in
County funds for Newmark Field Improvements; and
2. Approve matching funding in the amount of $189,750 from the City’s
CIP Fund; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all additional
negotiations, signings, and submittals of necessary documents to
receive the County funds; and
4. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend
the FY 2024/25 budget in both revenues and expenditures, and
appropriate $758,425 for the Newmark Field Improvements.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025280 [70]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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This item was heard at the beginning of the meeting.
11. Approval of Funding Agreement with the County of San Bernardino for La
Plaza Park Improvements (Ward 1)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025-281:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Funding
Agreement with the County of San Bernardino to receive $1,342,243 in
County funds for La Plaza Park improvements; and
2. Approving matching funding in the amount of $447,414 from the City’s
CIP Fund; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all additional
negotiations, signings, and submittals of necessary documents to
receive the County funds; and
4. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend
the FY 2024/25 budget in both revenues and expenditures, and
appropriate $1,789,657 for La Plaza Park improvements.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025281 [70]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
12. City of San Bernardino Police Department Annual Assembly Bill 481
Military Equipment Usage Report (All Wards)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Receive and file the Department’s annual military equipment use report;
and
2. Approve the Department’s request to acquire additional
life-saving equipment in accordance with Assembly Bill 481.
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, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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13. Resolution Adopting the City of San Bernardino Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan 2024 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, Adopt Resolution No. 2025-282 and Adopt the City of San Bernardino
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025282 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
14. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of Individual CalRecycle
Payment Program Applications and Related Authorizations for All Payment
Programs (All Wards)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution 2025-283:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to submit an application to
CalRecycle for any and all payment programs offered.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to act as Signature
Authority to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure
payment under such programs.
3. These authorizations remain effective until rescinded by the Signature
Authority or the governing body.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025283 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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15. Resolution Approving Final Tract Map No. 20051 (Ward 5)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, Adopt Resolution No. 2025-284 by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, approving Final Tract Map No. 20051 (Subdivision
17-01) involving the subdivision of two (2) parcels (APN 0261-041-21 & 22)
containing a total of approximately 2.8 acres into eight (8) single family residential
lots ranging in size from 11,918 to 12,707 square feet and to allow the
construction of eight (8) single- family residences (one & two-story), along with the
construction of required on-site and off-site improvements, located at the northeast
corner of Ohio Avenue and Chestnut Avenue; accepting the public dedications as
set forth on said map; and authorizing execution of the standard form of agreement
for the subdivision improvements.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025284 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
16. Approval of Amendment No.1 to the Construction Agreement with HUR
Flooring Corporation for the Rudy Hernandez Community Center Gym
Flooring Replacement Project (Ward 1)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California,
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Agreement with HUR
Flooring Corporation for Rudy Hernandez Community Center Gym Flooring
Replacement (“Project”); and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his or her designee to execute all necessary
documents with HUR Flooring Corporation.
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, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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17. Resolution Declaring Intention to Conduct a Public Hearing on July 2, 2025,
to Consider Adjusting the Maximum Permitted Service Rates for Integrated
Solid Waste Collection, Processing, And Disposal Services (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-285, Declaring its intention to conduct a public hearing
on July 2, 2025, to consider adjusting the maximum permitted service rates for
integrated solid waste collection, processing and disposal services.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025285 [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
18. Award a Construction Agreement to Matich Corporation for the
Pavement Rehabilitation at Fourteen Locations in the amount of
$4,750,755.00 (Project No. SS25004) (All Wards)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California;
1. Approve the award of the Construction Agreement with Matich
Corporation, in the amount of $4,750,755.00 for the P avement
Rehabilitation at Fourteen Locations (Project); and
2. Authorize the project construction, construction contingencies,
construction management, staff administrative costs, and independent soil
and pavement testing, in the total amount of $1,500,000 for construction
of the project; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with
Matich Corporation; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund,
if necessary, to complete the project.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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19. Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of Individual CalRecycle Grant
Applications and Related Authorizations for All CalRecycle Grant Programs
(All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution 2025-286:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to submit an application to
CalRecycle for any and all grant programs offered.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to act as Signature Authority
to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure payment
under such programs.
3. These authorizations are effective until rescinded by the Signature
Authority or the governing body.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025286 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
20. Award Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services,
Inc. for Employee Benefit Brokerage and Consulting Services in the amount
of $150,000 (All Wards)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California
1. Authorize the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute a professional
services agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., as a sole source
vendor to provide health insurance brokerage and consulting services for
the City’s employee healthcare program.
2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a
purchase order to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $150,000.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
21. Discuss the Potential of Creating a Vacant Building and Land
Maintenance Fee Ordinance (All Wards) Council Member Ortiz
RESULT: APPROVED ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
[70]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
22. Consider approval of the Request for Proposals process on contract legal services as it ensures transparency, accountability, and alignment with the city's goals and budget priorities. It allows elected officials to provide oversight, promote fair competition, and uphold public trust in the procurement of legal services (All Wards) Mayor Helen Tran
Council Member Sanchez motioned to table the item indefinitely seconded by Council
Member Shorett. Council Member Ortiz made a substitute motion to consider the item,
and Council Member Flores seconded the motion. Council Member Sanchez withdrew his
motion to table the item indefinitely.
RESULT: FAILED SUBSTITUTE MOTION TO APPROVED ITEM TO BE
CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS [25]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Flores and Ortiz
NOES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS
At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, May 7,
2025, at 7:53 p.m. The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting
as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will adjourn to the next
Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Feldheym Central Library
located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92401. Closed Session will
begin at 4:00 p.m., and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk