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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 21, 2025
3:30 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
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 21, 2025
3:30 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at
Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Late 3:50 p.m.
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 Late 3:34 p.m.
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
Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk Present
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3:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, Closed Session public comments were heard.
Prior to convening to Closed Session, Council Member Ortiz announced that she
would be recusing herself from Item A(ii) of Closed Session, due to being the subject
of the claim.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)):
i) Notice of Claim, Alejandrina and Jose Trujillo, dated September 26, 2023,
Claim No. GHC0063298
ii) Notice of Claim, Treasure Ortiz, dated March 28, 2025, Claim No. GHC0082770
B) 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 5:02 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at
Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bishop Tupe Tupe of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints lead the invocation
and Penelope Cortez from Kendall Elementary School lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado announced that there was no reportable action
from Closed Session.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for National Public Works Week in the City of San Bernardino –
May 18–25, 2025 (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council presented the proclamation to Public Works and
Operations and Maintenance Directors and Staff.
APPOINTMENTS
2. Library Board ReAppointment of Valerie A. Lichtman
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the re-appointment of Ms. Valerie A. Lichtman to the Library
Board. Ms. Lichtman will serve with a term ending in May 2029. Council Office
staff has verified the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
3. Library Board ReAppointment of Carolyn A. Tillman (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the re-appointment of Ms. Carolyn A. Tillman to the Library
Board. Ms. Tillman will serve with a term ending in May 2029. Council Office
staff has verified the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
4. Library Board Appointment of Danielle Sanchez (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Ms. Danielle Sanchez to the Library
Board. Ms. Sanchez will replace the seat left vacant with the resignation of Ms.
Jennifer Grant. Ms. Sanchez will serve with a term ending in May 2029. Council
Office staff has verified the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
There was consensus amongst the Mayor and City Council to vote on the
appointments in a single motion.
Appointees Lichtman and Tillman were not present. The Mayor and City Council
presented the Library Board Appointment to Danielle Sanchez. Acting City Clerk
Telicia Lopez administered the Oath of Office.
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RESULT: APPROVED THE APPOINTMENTS [80]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz, Tran
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.
Prior to hearing the Consent Calendar, Interim City Manager Gallardo announced
that staff would be pulling Item No. 13 for further discussion and to provide a
presentation.
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. 5 AND 13 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
5. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes (All Wards)
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. December 4, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
2. January 8, 2025 Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
3. February 10, 2025 Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
4. April 8, 2025 Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
Council Member Ortiz pulled this item. She inquired about the backlog of meeting
minutes. Acting City Clerk Lopez stated that various minutes are currently being
processed from the years 2020-2024.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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6. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2025382 (Ward 4)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California
adopt Resolution No. 2025-287, approving the application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at
912 Melrose Drive, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated
territory of Arrowhead Farms of San Bernardino County; and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025287 [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
7. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2025383 (Ward 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California
adopt Resolution No. 2025-288, approving the application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at
19407 Cajon Boulevard, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated
territory of San Bernardino County; and authorizing the City Manager to execute
an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025288 [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. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2025384 (Ward 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-289 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, approving the application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at
3737 Duffy Street, San Bernardino, California, (APN 0267-041-16) within the
unincorporated territory of San Bernardino County; and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025289 [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. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and
Purchase Card Transactions for February 2025 (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 February 2025.
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
10. Investment Portfolio Report for February 2025 (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 February
2025.
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
11. Fiscal Year 202526 Assessment Levies for Previously Formed
Assessment Districts (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt the following Resolutions, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 within various assessment districts within
the City of San Bernardino, approving Engineer’s Reports for each assessment
district and providing notice of the time and place of the public hearing on
July 16, 2025 on proposed assessments in each
assessment district:
1. Resolution No. 2025-290 for Assessment Districts Nos. 951 (Zone
1), 951 (Zone 2), 952 (Zones 1, 2, and 2A), 952 (Zone 3), 953, 956, 959
(Zone 1), 962, 963, 968, 974, 975, 976, 981, 982, 986, 989, 991, 993,
997, 1001, 1002, 1005, 1007, 1012 and 1016; and
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2. Resolution No. 2025-291 for Assessment District Nos. 1017, 1019, 1020,
1023 and 1024; and
3. Resolution No. 2025-292 for Assessment District No. 1022 and Zones 1,
2 and 3 thereof; and
4. Resolution No. 2025-293 for Assessment District Nos. 1025 and 1027;
and
5. Resolution No. 2025-294 for Assessment District Nos. 1028, 1029, 1030,
1031,1032, 1035 (Zone 1), 1035 (Zone 2), 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040,
1041, 1042, 1043 (Zone 1), 1043 (Zone 2), 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1049,
1050, 1051, 1052, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1059, 1060, 1063, 1064 and
1068.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOS. 2025290, 2025291, 2025292,
2025293, AND 2025294 [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
12. Review of Administrative Budget Transfers From January 1, 2025 Through
March 31, 2025 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, review and file all listed administrative budget transfers from January
1, 2025, through March 31, 2025.
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
13. American Rescue Plan Update (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file a report on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funds allocation and expenditures to date.
Interim City Manager Gallardo pulled this item for further discussion. Interim Director
of Finance and Management Services Jeannie Fortune and Grants and Purchasing
Division Manager Mary Alvarez-Gomez provided a presentation.
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RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED REPORT [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. Acceptance and Approval of an Amendment for Additional Funds to
Older Californians Nutrition Program Grant Award FY 2024/25 in the
amount of $33,494 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2025-295:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a 2024/2025 Budget
Amendment for the Older Californians Nutrition Program grant through
the Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian
(DAAS-PG); and
2. A uthorizing the City Manager to accept the amended
2024/2025 Congregate Meal Program Grant Budget in the amount
of an additional $33,494 (Total Award of $426,035); and
3. Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all
negotiations, signing and submittals of necessary documents to
receive grant budget awards; and
4. Approving certain related change orders to purchase orders to Sysco
Foods (Total $225,600) and Hollandia Dairy (Total $26,500) for
continued operation of the Older Californians Nutrition Program; and
5. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to
amend the grant funds for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30,
2025.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025295 [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
15. Adopt Resolution No. 2025296 Authorizing the Acceptance, Obligation,
and Expenditure of Allocated Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS)
Funds in the Amount of $678,501.23 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-296:
1. Authorizing the acceptance of the full FY 2024/25 Citizens' Option
for Public Safety (COPS) funds in the amount of $678,501.23,
authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to
amend the FY 2024/25 Operating Budget accordingly; and
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2. Authorizing the Police Department to encumber and expend the
allocated Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds for FY
2024/25.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025296 [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. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC1651 Amending Chapter 10.52 of the San
Bernadino Municipal Code to Update the Existing Speed Zones City Wide (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1651 amending Chapter 10.52 (Final
Reading) of the San Bernadino Municipal Code to update existing speed zones
city wide.
RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC1651 [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
17. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with County of San Bernardino for
Street Maintenance and Repairs and Flood Control Facilities Maintenance
and Repairs (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
California:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve and execute the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of San Bernardino
for Street Maintenance and Repairs; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve and execute the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of San Bernardino
for Flood Control Facilities Maintenance and Repairs
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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DISCUSSION
18. Award Professional Services Agreement Between the City of San
Bernardino and Helping Hearts California, LLC/Helping Hearts Hulen, LLC
for the Operation of the SB HOPE Campus in an amount not to exceed
$2,395,075 for Phase 1 and $300,000 for Phase 2 and annually thereafter (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Helping Hearts California, LLC in the amount not to exceed
$2,395,075 for Phase 1 shelter and recuperative care operations at SB
HOPE Campus and an estimated $300,000 for Phase 2 operations and
annually thereafter if required; and
2. A dopt Resolution No. 2025 -297 to amend the Fiscal Year
2024 -2025 Operating Budget authorizing the allocation of $2,395,075
from Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds for the operations of the
SB HOPE Campus; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend
the FY2024/2025 Adopted budget for the appropriation of $2,395,075 in
both revenues and expenditures; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and
execute any further agreements or documents as necessary to implement
operations at SB HOPE Campus.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION; DIRECTED STAFF
TO EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR PARTNERSHIP AND
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES [70]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
19. Review and provide direction on the development of the City’s 20242025
and 2025 2026 Legislative Platform to guide advocacy efforts at the state
and federal levels (All Wards) – (Council Member Knaus)
RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [70]
MOVER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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20. Consider approval of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order (All Wards) – (Council
Member Sanchez)
RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [61]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores
NOES: Ortiz
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES &
MEETINGS
ADJOURNMENT
The next joint special 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
May 22, 2025 at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San
Bernardino, California 92410. Open Session will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Telicia Lopez
Telicia Lopez, CMC
Acting City Clerk