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Home My WebLink About06-04-2025 Annotated AgendaCITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 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, June 4, 2025 4:00 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 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, JUNE 4, 2025 4:00 PM The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 4:00 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mayor Helen Tran Council Members Theodore Sanchez Sandra Ibarra Juan Figueroa Fred Shorett Kim Knaus Mario Flores Dr. Treasure Ortiz Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, Closed Session public comments were heard. CLOSED SESSION A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager 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 PM The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:04 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, June 5, 2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. 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 Acting Chief Deputy City Clerk Present Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Clyde A. Stewart from Westside Worship Center led the invocation. Council Member Theodore Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado announced that Item A had reportable action. The appointment of Eric Levitt as the new City Manager. The motion was made by Council Member Knaus and seconded by Council Member Sanchez, passed 7-1 with Council Member Ortiz voting in opposition. Additionally, during the Open Session, Interim City Manager would present the City Manager agreement and announce the economic terms. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation for Pride Month in the City of San Bernardino – June 2025 (All Wards) The Mayor and City Council presented the proclamation to Director Micah Tasaka from the Wellness Center for the Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance. At this time Mayor Tran reordered the agenda, hearing Consent Calendar item nos. 6 through 16 before the Public Hearing items. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 6 THOUGH 16 There were no public comments. Prior to hearing the Consent Calendar, Interim City Manager Gallardo announced that staff would be pulling item no. 7 for a separate vote. 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. 7 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE AND 13 FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 6. 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. November 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 2. December 4, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes 3. December 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 4. December 18, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes RESULT: APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 7. Rescind and Reapprove the Award of a Construction Agreement to Matich Corporation for the Pavement Rehabilitation at Fourteen Locations in the amount of $4,750,755.00 (Project No. SS25-004) (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California: 1. Rescind the approval of the Construction Agreement awarded to Matich Corporation on May 7, 2025, in the of $4,750,755.00 for the Pavement Rehabilitation at Fourteen Locations (Project); and 2. Approve the award of the Construction Agreement awarded to Matich Corporation, in the of $4,750,755.00 for the Pavement Rehabilitation at Fourteen Locations (Project); and 3. 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 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Matich Corporation; and 5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary to complete the project. At this time Council Member Ortiz announced she would recuse herself from voting on this item, due to a street being repaved near her residence. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 RESULT: APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz RECUSAL: Treasure Ortiz 8. Approve a Vendor Services Agreement (VSA) with Sehi Computer Products in an amount not to exceed $132,352.35, to expand fiber optic capabilities at the City of San Bernardino Police Department (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 Sehi Computer Products for the procurement of fiber optic hardware and installation services; 2. Authorize the Director of Finance & Management Services, or their designee, to issue a purchase order to Sehi Computer Products in an amount not to exceed $132,352.35. RESULT: APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 9. Approve a Goods Purchase Agreement with Ingram Library Services, LLC for the purchase of books in an amount not to exceed $175,000 (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 the Goods Purchase Agreement with Ingram Library Services, LLC, through June 30, 2027, for the purchase of Library books; and 2. Authorize the Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to approve an annual purchase order for an amount not to exceed $175,000 per fiscal year. RESULT: APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 10. Adopt Resolution and Budget Amendment FY 24/25, Recreation and Community Services for the Sponsorship of the 2025 Lunar New Year ($5,320.00) in Revenue and Expense budget allocations (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-302 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY2024/25 budget in revenue and expenditures by $5,320 for the sponsorship payments received to support the Lunar New Year Event. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-302 [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 11. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the County of San Bernardino for the acceptance of funds toward 75% of the purchase of Unmanned Aerial Systems for a Drone First Responder Program (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-303, authorizing: 1. The City Manager to execute a contract with the County of San Bernardino for the acceptance of $562,500 from the County Board of Supervisors, for the purchase of 75% of Unmanned Aerial Systems and equipment for a Drone First Responder Program. 2. The Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 operating budget for the amount of $562,500 in both revenue and expenditures. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-303 [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 12. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Alarm Program System LLC for Alarm Permit and False Alarm Management Services (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Alarm Program Systems LLC to provide alarm registration and false alarm management services for a term beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with an option to extend for two additional years. RESULT: APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 13. Resolutions Adopting List of Projects under SB1 2025/2026 Road Maintenance Program, Recording Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $7,352,750.90 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-306 approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation proposed project list for submittal to the California Transportation Commission and adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025/26 to be funded by Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-307 authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan, recording supplemental appropriations in the amount of $5,943,708.00 in SB1 Fund and $1,409,042.90 in Measure I Fund, for a total additional appropriation of $7,352,750.90 for Street Rehabilitation – Major Arterial Entrances to the City (Project No. 13655) Project. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-306 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2025-307 [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Kimberly Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 14. Award the Construction Agreement to Leonida Builders Inc. for the construction of concrete pads, utility connections and other site improvements for the installation of the Twelve Modular Kennel Buildings, and Parking Lot Improvements for Animal Services in the amount of $1,075,370.00 (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California; 1. Adopt Resolution 2025-304 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 CIP Budget with an additional $653,153.88 for the San Bernardino Animal Shelter Improvements Project using the Measure S fund balance.; and 2. Approve the award of a Construction Agreement with Leonida Builders Inc., in the amount of $1,075,370.00 for the construction of concrete pads, utility connections and other improvements for the installation of Twelve Modular Building and parking lot improvements (Project); and 3. Authorize construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $500,000.00 for construction of the project; and 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Leonida Builders Inc.; and 5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project; and 6. Find the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines § 15302 (“Replacement or Reconstruction”). RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-304 [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 15. A mendment No. 1 to Progressive Design Build Contract with Tilden -C oil Constructors for the California Theater Improvements Project increasing the total amount by $1,747,404 (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution 2025-305: 1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Progressive Design-Build Contract with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $1,747,404 for the California Theater Improvements (Project); and 2. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 Capital Improvement Plan budget with an additional $960,255 from the Cultural Development Fund for the project; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Tilden-Coil Constructors; and 4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund in the amount of $212,851, if necessary, to complete the project. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-305 [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 16. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Z & K Consultants, Inc. for Nicholson Park Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services in the amount of $144,158.90 (Ward 6) 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 with Z & K Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $144,158.90 for the Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services at Nicholson Park Improvements, increasing the not to exceed amount to $663,221.90 (Project); and 2. Authorize additional project contingencies in the total amount of $14,415.89 for the Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services of the Project; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Z & K Consultants, Inc.; and 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project. RESULT: APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None At this time Supervisor Baca presented the Mayor and City Council and Chief Goodman with a check for $562,500, for the Drone First Responder Program, item no. 11 on the Consent Calendar. Mayor Tran reordered the agenda, hearing Public Hearing items nos. 2 through 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. AB 2561 Annual Vacancy Rate Report (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Conduct a public hearing in accordance with AB 2561 (2024); and 2. Receive and file a report on the City of San Bernardino’s annual vacancy rate. Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:40 p.m. Director of Human Recourses, Andrea Russell provided a presentation. There were no public comments. Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 5:44 p.m. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 City Attorney Maldonado advice to take a vote even though this item was receive and file. RESULT: APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Kimberly Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 3. City Manager’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget & FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino: 1. Conduct the Public Hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget and 2025/26-2029/30 Capital Improvement Plan; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-298 approving the City of San Bernardino’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget and 2025/26-2029/30 Capital Improvement Plan; and 3. Approve the reallocation of General Fund expenses to the Gas Tax fund, as reflected in the FY 2025/26 Proposed Budget; and 4. Authorize the creation of the Operations and Maintenance Department and the Director of Operations and Maintenance position; and 5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-299 establishing the City’s Appropriations Limit as required by Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution; and 6. Approve the FY2025-26 Position Summary; and 7. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-300 approving the updated Investment Policy for FY 2025/26; and 8. Formally approve any modifications made during the Public Hearing to be incorporated into the City of San Bernardino’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget and 2025/26-2029/30 Capital Improvement Plan and included as part of the final adopted budgets. Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. Council Member Sanchez made a motion to continue the Budget Hearing to a Special Meeting the following week. Council Member Shorett seconded the motion. Council Member Ortiz made a substitute motion to continue the item during the current meeting. Council Member Flores seconded the substitute Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 motion. RESULT: CONTINUE THE BUDGET HEARING DURING THE CURRENT MEETING [5-2] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Ibarra, Figueroa, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: Theodore Sanchez and Fred Shorett Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo, Interim Finance Director Jeannie Fortune, Budget Manager Zuyva Ruiz, and Deputy Director/City Engineer Azzam Jabsheh provided a presentation. There were nine public comments. City Attorney Maldonado addressed public comments regarding City Attorney’s budget. Advised the Mayor and City Council that they could choose to waive privilege of the of the slides BB&K provided during their evaluation during closed session. Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 6: 51 p.m. There was a discussion amongst Council Members on the City Attorney’s budget. Council Member Shorett made the motion to wave privilege on the three graphs BB&K provided during their evaluation. Council Member Knaus seconded the motion. Council Member Ortiz made a substitute motion to release the entire evaluation of BB&K, but no second was received. RESULT: WAIVE PRIVILEGE ON THE THREE GRAPHS BB&K PROVIDED DURING THEIR EVALUATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Council Member Sanchez asked for the following budget items to be voted line item by item. The homeless encampment crew, the dead tree trimming, the park bathrooms, police vehicles, and sidewalk repairs. Council Member Sanchez made a motion to allocate $124,800 from the unassigned fund balance to the Homeless Encampment Clean Up. Council Member Knaus seconded the motion. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 RESULT: ALLOCATE $124,800 FROM THE FUND UNASSINGED BALANCE TO THE HOMELESS CLEAN UP [7-0] MOVER: Theadore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Council Member Sanchez made a motion to allocate one-time funds from unassigned fund balance to Professional Contractual Services half a million dollars for removal of dead trees. Council Member Ibarra seconded the motion. RESULT: ALLOCATE ONE-TIME FUNDS FROM UNASSINGED FUND BALANCE TO PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES HALF MILLION FOR REMOVAL OF DEAD TREES [7-0] MOVER: Theadore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Council Member Sanchez made a motion to set aside half a million dollars from the development impact fund for restroom cleanups. Council Member Ibarra made a substitute motion directing staff to return in 30 days with options for park restroom cleanups. Council Member Ortiz seconded the motion. RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO RETURN IN 30 DAYS WITH OPTIONS FOR PARK RESTROOM CLEANUPS [7-0] MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Council Member Sanchez made a motion to allocate one-time funds from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $2 million for the acquisition of police vehicles. Council Member Ortiz made a substitute motion to direct staff to return in 30 days with options for the purchase of police vehicles. Council Member Ibarra seconded the substitute motion. Council Member Sanchez then made a substitute motion to allocate one-time funds from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $2 million for the acquisition of police vehicles and vehicle outfitting. Council Member Knaus seconded the motion. Council Member Ibarra left the dais at 8:03 PM, prior to taking the vote. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 14 RESULT: ALLOCATE ONE-TIME FUNDS FROM THE UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2 MILLION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF POLICE VEHICLES AND VEHICLE OUTFITTING [4-2] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus NOES: Mario Flores Treasure Ortiz ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra Council Member Ibarra returned to the dais at 8:11 PM. Council Member Sanchez made a motion to allocate one-time funds from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $1 million for sidewalk repairs throughout the city. Council Member Knaus seconded the motion. RESULT: ALLOCATE ONE-TIME FUNDS FROM THE UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1 MILLION FOR THE SIDEWALK REPAIRS THROUGH THE CITY [6-1] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores NOES: Treasure Ortiz Council Member Sanchez made a motion to approve the staff’s recommendation with the five line-item amendments. Council Member Knaus made a substitute motion to have a separate vote on the Mayor’s Office budget due to a relationship with a member of the Mayor’s staff. Council Member Sanchez amended his motion. RESULT: APPROVE THE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION WITH THE FIVE LINE-ITEM AMENDMENTS [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None RESULT: APPROVE THE MAYOR’S BUDGET [6-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz ABSTAIN: Kim Knaus At this time the Mayor and City Council recess at 8:33 PM. The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 8:46 PM. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 15 4. Draft Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, Draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, and Draft FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs (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 draft Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan associated with the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take any further actions and execute any documents and agreements as necessary to effectuate the submittal of the draft Consolidated Plan and draft Annual Action Plan and necessary certifications to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 8:47 p.m. Housing Division Manager Trina Perez provided a presentation. At this time the Mayor announced 9:00 PM was approaching and asked if the Council wished to continue with the meeting. Mayor asked the City Council for a motion to continue the meeting RESULT: CONTINUE THE MEETING AFTER 10:00 PM [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None The Mayor and City Council continued with Public Hearing item no. 4. There were no public comments. Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 8:55 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 16 5. Approve the 2025 Fireworks Regulatory Fee Rate or Adopt an Urgency Ordinance establishing a One -Y ear Moratorium on the Sale and Use of Safe and Sane Fireworks for FY2025-26 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-301 setting the 2025 Regulatory Fee Rate of 10% for the sale of "safe and sane" fireworks in the City; or 2. Introduce, Read by Title Only, Waive Further Reading of, and Adopt Urgency Ordinance MC-1652 adding a new Section 8.60.180 to the City’s Municipal Code (“Code”) establishing a one-year moratorium on the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks in the City; and direct Staff to prepare a Regular Ordinance establishing a one-year moratorium on the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks in the City Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 8:57 p.m. Interim Finance Director Jeannie Fortune provided a presentation. There were nine written comments and seventeen public comments. Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 9:35 p.m. RESULT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-301 SETTING THE 2025 REGULATORY FEE RATE OF 10% FOR THE SALE OF “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS IN THE CITY [5-2] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores NOES: Juan Figueroa and Treasure Ortiz Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 17 CITY MANAGER UPDATE At this time, Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo provided city-wide updates. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA At this time public comments were heard for items listed and not listed on the agenda. DISCUSSION 17. Approve a City Manager Employment Agreement (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve a City Manager Employment Agreement on behalf of the Mayor and City Council; and 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the City Manager Employment Agreement on behalf of the Council. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-1] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Mayor Tran NOES: Treasure Ortiz ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 18. Establishment of a data driven pavement management system to better prioritize capital improvements to the City’s streets specifically the system should include a method for continually assessing the condition of the City’s roadways and the creation of a user-friendly and transparent tool to allow council, staff and the public to visualize the condition of the City’s street assets (All Wards) – (Council Member Sanchez) RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda June 4, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 18 18. Receive a presentation and provide direction on key economic development matters, including the continuance of the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan, the background and status of the proposed Downtown Property-Based Improvement District (PBID), and any other pertinent economic development projects (All Wards) – (Council Member Knaus) RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. ADJOURNMENT 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 June 18, 2025 at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m. Telicia Lopez Telicia Lopez, CMC Acting City Clerk