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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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, AND 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, JULY 16, 2025
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM OPEN SESSION
NORMAN F. FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • 555 WEST 6 STREET • SAN BERNARDINO, CA
92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG
Theodore Sanchez Helen Tran
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
MAYOR
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
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CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name
Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Council Member, Ward 5 Kim Knaus
Council Member, Ward 6 Mario Flores
Council Member, Ward 7 Dr. Treasure Ortiz
Mayor Helen Tran
Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho
Acting City Clerk Telicia Lopez
3:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION Pg.15
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
Daniel Felix v. Andrew Saibene, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:24cv01494
Karla Jenett Moore v. City of San Bernardino, et al., United States District Court Case No. 21
CV01154JGBKK
Christina N. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
CIVSB2402094
David Miranda v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
CIVSB2319034
Kendria Watson, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
CIVSB2209220
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Two (2) Cases
C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)):
1 Case.
D) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6):
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
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5:00 P.M.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PRESENTATIONS
1. Citizen(s) of the Month Pg.17
Diego Bressant, Owner/Head Coach The Wolf’s Den
Xzavian (X) Ochoa, Head Ninja Coach The Wolf’s Den
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Development Permit Type D 2319 (Adaptive Reuse) to convert existing commercial
office space into four residential units (Ward 1) Pg. 20
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
adopt Resolution No. 2025324, approving Development Permit TypeD 2319, allowing the
conversion of an existing commercial office building containing approximately 2,430 square
feet into four (4) residential units containing 607.50 square feet each, and the construction of
new 819 squarefoot covered parking area; and finding the project subject to a Categorical
Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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3. General Plan Amendment 2401, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map
Amendment) 2401, Subdivision 2404 (Tentative Tract Map No. 20695), and
Development Permit TypeP 2404 – Foothill and Macy Route 66 Residential
Development Project (Ward 6) Pg. 84
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025325 of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, adopting the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and
approving General Plan Amendment 2401 to change the General Plan
Land Use Designation from Commercial to MultipleFamily Residential
of fourteen (14) parcels (APNs: 014204109, 10, 11, 17, 18, 20, 21,
32, 33, 34, 44; and 014252101, 02, and 03) containing
approximately 15.71 acres (Attachment 1);
2. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No.
MC1654 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approving Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map
Amendment) 2401 to change the Zoning District Classification from
Commercial General (CG1) to Residential Medium (RM) of fourteen
(14) parcels (APNs: 014204109, 10, 11, 17, 18, 20, 21, 32, 33,
34, 44; and 014252101, 02, and 03) containing approximately
15.71 acres, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment
4);
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025326 of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, approving Subdivision 2404 (Tentative
Tract Map 20695) to subdivide fourteen (14) parcels containing
approximately 15.71 acres into one hundred thirtyeight (138) single
family residential lots and Development Permit TypeP 2404 to allow site
and architectural review of a planned unit development comprised of one
hundred thirtyeight detached singlefamily residences, located on the
north side of W. Foothill Boulevard; between N. Macy Street and Dallas
Avenue (APNs: 0142041 09, 10, 11, 17, 18, 20, 21, 32, 33, 34,
44; and 014252101, 02, and 03), pursuant to a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (Attachment 6);
4. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC1654 to the regularly
scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on August 6, 2025.
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4. Public Hearing and Resolution Confirming Assessments for Delinquent Solid Waste
Collection Service Charges on the Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 202526 (All Wards)
Pg.329
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California
adopt Resolution No. 2025327, authorizing the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, to adopt the report proposing to have delinquent solid waste collection
service charges collected on the tax roll.
5. Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 202526 Assessment Levies for Previously Formed
Assessment Districts (All Wards) Pg. 408
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California hold public hearings and:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025XXX of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment
District No. 1022 and Zones 1, 2 and 3 thereof for Fiscal Year 202526; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025XXX of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment
District Nos. 1017, 1019, 1020, 1023 and 1024 for Fiscal Year
202526; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025XXX of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment 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 for Fiscal Year
202526; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025XXX of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment
District 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 for Fiscal Year 202526; and
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025XXX of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment
District Nos. 1025 and 1027 for Fiscal Year 202526.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
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CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Goods Purchase Agreement with Midwest
Veterinary Supply increasing the not to exceed amount to $500,000 and extending the
contract expiration date to June 30, 2026 (All Wards) Pg. 429
Recommendation:
It is recommended the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025328:
1. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY
2025/26 Animal Services Budget in the amount of $200,000, appropriated
for expenses, and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contract with
Midwest Veterinary Supply, increasing the annual not to exceed amount to $500,000
and extending the contract expiration date to June 30, 2026.
7. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes (All Wards) Pg. 464
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. February 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
2. March 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
3. April 25, 2025 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
4. April 27, 2025 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
8. Authorize a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025/26 for Security Services for The
Regal Theatre in Connection with the Redwood Private Security, LP Services
Second (2nd) and final one year extension option of the Professional Services
Agreement (PSA) nottoexceed Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) (Ward 1) Pg. 497
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025329:
1. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services, or designee,
to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget in the amount of $80,000 within
the Cultural Development Fund for Security Services at the Regal Theatre;
and
2. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services, or designee,
to issue a purchase order in the amount of $80,000 to Redwood Private
Security, LP.
9. Authority to Execute a Charging Station Site License Agreement Between the City of
San Bernardino and EV Charging Solutions for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at
Feldheym Library (Ward 1) Pg. 675
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute the
Charging Station Site License Agreement for a 10year term with the option to renew for
an additional one (1) to ten (10) years, and any subsequent amendments, subject to the
review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.
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10. Investment Portfolio Report for April and May 2025 (All Wards) Pg. 713
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 April and May 2025.
11. Fiscal Year 202526 Special Tax Levies for Previously Formed Community Facilities
Districts (All Wards) Pg.753
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025330 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During
Fiscal Year 202526 to Pay the Annual Cost of Public Safety Services and
Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No. 20181
(Safety Services) of the City of San Bernardino; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025331 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During
Fiscal Year 202526 to Pay for Facilities or to Pay Principal and Interest on
Bonds and Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No
20182 (Verdemont Ranch) of the City of San Bernardino; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025332 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During
Fiscal Year 202526 to Pay the Annual Cost of Maintenance Services and
Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No. 20191
(Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025333 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During
Fiscal Year 202526 to Pay for Facilities or to Pay Principal and Interest on
Bonds and Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No.
20201 (Rancho Palma) of the City of San Bernardino; and
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025334 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During
Fiscal Year 202526 to pay for Facilities or to Pay Principal and Interest on
Bonds and Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No.
20211 (Ferree Street) of the City of San Bernardino; and
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025335 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During
Fiscal Year 202526 to Pay for Facilities or to Pay Principal and Interest on
Bonds and Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No.
20222 (Palm) of the City of San Bernardino.
12. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card
Transactions for April and May 2025 (All Wards) Pg. 827
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the commercial and payroll disbursements for April and May 2025.
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13. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with California Public Policy Group
(CPPG) for Professional Grant Writing Services in an amount not to exceed
$309,000 (All Wards) Pg.1083
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 between the City
of San Bernardino and California Public Policy Group (CPPG), for professional grant writing
services for an amount not to exceed $309,000 for a term beginning July 1, 2025, through
June 30, 2028, with an option to extend for two (2) additional years.
14. Amendments to Professional Services Agreements for Legal Services (All Wards) Pg. 1104
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute:
1. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya,
Ruud and Romo for representation in the David Miranda v. City of San Bernardino, Superior
Court Case No. CIVSB2319034 increasing the nottoexceed amount from $100,000 to
$250,000.
2. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya,
Ruud and Romo for representation in the Christina Nedrebo v. City of San Bernardino, et al.,
Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2402094 increasing the nottoexceed amount from
$100,000 to $245,000.
3. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Bracy Hawkins Law, P.C.
for representation in the Kendria Watson v. City of San Bernardino, et al., Superior Court
Case No. CIVSB2209220 increasing the nottoexceed amount from $100,000 to $165,000.
4. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Carpenter, Rothans and
Dumont, LLP for representation in the Karla Jenett Moore v. City of San Bernardino, et al.,
United States District Court Case No. 5:21cv01154JGBKK increasing the notto exceed
amount from $100,000 to $150,000.
15. Approve Memoranda of Understanding and Compensation and Benefits Plan with
Bargaining Groups (All Wards) Pg. 1173
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Teamsters Local
1932 for General Unit Employees;
2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Teamsters Local
1932 for Middle Management Employees;
3. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San
Bernardino Police Dispatch Association (SBPDA) for Police Dispatcher
Employees;
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025336 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving the San Bernardino Confidential
Management Association (SBCMA) Compensation and Benefits Plan for
Management/Confidential Employees; and
5. Amend the Citywide salary schedule for General Unit, Middle Management,
Police Dispatch and Management/Confidential classifications.
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16. Authorize a threeyear Enterprise Agreement with Earth Science Research Institute, Inc.
to purchase GIS software and services in the amount of $596,376 (All Wards) Pg. 1317
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Enterprise Agreement with Earth
Science Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for Geographic Information System
(GIS) software and services for a threeyear term; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services, or their
designee, to issue a purchase order in the amount of $198,792 for Year 1,
with purchase orders for Years 2 and 3 to be issued annually, subject to the
availability of funds and adoption of the applicable fiscal year budgets.
17. Authorization of Annual Technology Infrastructure Services and Software Licensing
not to exceed $1,503,810.88 (All Wards) Pg. 1332
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
Authorize the Director of Finance & Management Services, or their designee, to issue a
purchase order to Tyler Technologies, Inc., Frontier California, Verizon, Harris Computer
Systems, Solutions Simplified for DocuSign, ECS Imaging, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$1,503,810.88.
18. Authorize a Vendor Services Agreement with DM & G Construction and Engineering
Services Inc. for Installation of Guardrails in the amount of $393,560 (All Wards) Pg. 1356
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 Vendor Services Agreement
with DM & G Construction and Engineering Services Inc. for the
installation of guardrails; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a
purchase order not to exceed the amount of $193,560 for FY 25/26; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a
purchase order not to exceed the amount of $100,000 for FY 26/27 and
$100,000 for FY 27/28.
19. Decommissioning Two Traffic Signals (Ward 1) Pg. 1377
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California
adopt Resolution No. 2025342, Approving the decommissioning of two traffic signals at the
intersections of 4th Street and F Street and 4th Street and G Street.
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20. Report of Contracts Executed in accordance with Ordinance No. MC1605 for the
Period of July 2023 through June 2025 (All Wards) Pg.1399
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
receive and file the report summarizing contracts executed by the City Manager, Agency
Directors, Department Directors, or their assigned designees from July 2023 through June
2025, in accordance with City Ordinance No. MC1605.
DISCUSSION
21. Property Tax Transfer Resolution for LAFCO 3274 – Reorganization to Include
Annexation to the City of San Bernardino and Detachment from the County Service
Area 70 (Spring Trails Specific Plan Project) (Ward 5) Pg. 1410
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California Adopt:
1. Resolution No. 2025338 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, transferring property taxes in conjunction with the
Reorganization and Annexation to the City of San Bernardino and
Detachment from County Service Area 70, property known as the Spring
Trails Specific Plan project, generally located northerly of Meyers Road and
Easterly of Martin Ranch Road; and
2. Direct the City Manager to transmit the Resolution to the Director of the
Local Agency Formation.
22. Proposed Strategy for Park Restroom Operations (All Wards) Pg. 1611
Recommendation:
It is proposed that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve the allocation of $63,000 for 23 minor restroom rehabilitation efforts;
and
2. Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for ongoing
maintenance of the City’s Park restroom facilities.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS
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 August 06, 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.
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify
that the agenda for the July 16, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the
Mayor and City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was
posted on the City's bulletin board located at 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California,
92401 at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino,
California, 92410 and on the City's website sbcity.org on Friday, July 11, 2025.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
_________________________________
Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk
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NOTICE:
Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City
Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter
on the agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and
the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may
address the body during the period reserved for public comments.
In accordance with Resolution No. 201889 adopted by the Mayor and City Council on March 21,
2018, the following are the rules set forth for Public Comments and Testimony:
Public Comments and Testimony:
Rule 1. Public comment shall be received on a first come, first served basis. If the presiding
officer determines that the meeting or hearing may be lengthy or complicated, the presiding
officer may, in his or her discretion, modify these rules, including the time limits stated below.
Rule 2. All members of the public who wish to speak shall fill out a speaker' s reservation card
and turn in the speaker reservation card to the City Clerk prior to the time designated on the
agenda. Comments will be received in the order the cards are turned in to the City Clerk. Failure
of a person to promptly respond when their time to speak is called shall result in the person
forfeiting their right to address the Mayor and City Council.
Rule 3. The presiding officer may request that a member of the public providing comment
audibly state into the microphone, if one is present, his or her name and address before
beginning comment. If that person is representing a group or organization the presiding officer
may request that the speaker identify that group or organization, including that group or
organization' s Address.
Rule 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 2 and 3 above, a person shall not be required to
provide their name or address as a condition of speaking.
Rule 5. Time Limits:
5.01 Each member of the public shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed three ( 3)
minutes per meeting, to address items on the agenda and items not on the agenda but
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council.
5.02 Notwithstanding the time limits set forth in subsection 5. 01 above, any member of
the public desiring to provide public testimony at a public hearing shall have a reasonable
time, not to exceed ( 3) minutes, to provide testimony during each
public hearing.
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Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City
Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter
not on the agenda but which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council
and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
may address the body at the end of the meeting, during the period reserved for public comments.
Said total period for public comments shall not exceed 60 minutes, unless such time limit is
extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. A threeminute limitation shall apply to each member of
the public, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and
City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. No member of the
public shall be permitted to "share" his/her three minutes with any other member of the public.
Speakers who wish to present documents to the governing body may hand the documents to the
City Clerk at the time the request to speak is made.
The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to
the Redevelopment Agency may refer any item raised by the public to staff, or to any
commission, board, bureau, or committee for appropriate action or have the item placed on the
next agenda of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. However, no other action shall be taken nor
discussion held by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on any item which does not appear on the
agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized in accordance with the provisions of
subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 of the Government Code.
Public comments will not be received on any item on the agenda when a public hearing has been
conducted and closed.
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ALTERNATE MEETING VIEWING METHOD:
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require an option with Closed Captioning, you may view the meeting from the following location (TV3).
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PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS
Please use ONE of the following options to provide a public comment:
Written comments can be emailed to publiccomments@sbcity.org. Written public comments
received up to 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting (or otherwise indicated on the agenda) will be
provided to the Mayor and City council and made part of the meeting record. Written public
comments will not be read aloud by city staff. Written correspondence can be accessed bythe
public online at tinyurl.com/agendabackup .
Attend the meeting in person and fill out a speaker slip. Please note that the meeting Chair decides
the cutoff time for public comment, and the time may vary per meeting. If you wish to submit your
speaker slip in advance of the meeting, please submit your request to speak using the form on the
following page: tinyurl.com/mccpubliccomments. Any requests to speak submitted electronically after
the 2:00 p.m. deadline will not be accepted.
Please note: messages submitted via email and this page are only monitored from the
publication of the final agenda until the deadline to submit public comments. Please contact the City
Clerk at 9093845002 or SBCityClerk@sbcity.org for assistance outside of this timeframe. Written
correspondence submitted after the deadline will be provided to the Mayor and City Council at the following
regular meeting.
MEETING TIME
NOTE: Pursuant to Resolution No. 2024029, adopted by the Mayor and City Council on February 21, 2024:
“Section 3. All meetings are scheduled to terminate at 10:00 P.M. on the same day it began. At 9:00
P.M., the Mayor and City Council shall determine which of the remaining agenda items can be
considered and acted upon prior to 10:00 P.M. and will continue all other items on which additional time
is required until a future Mayor and City Council meeting. A majority vote of the Council is required to
extend a meeting beyond 10:00 P.M. to discuss specified items.”