HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-16-2025 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, July 16, 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
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, JULY 16, 2025
3:30 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to
order at 3:31 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, July 16, 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 Absent
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
Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2
3:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments or requests to speak for Closed Session.
Prior to convening to Closed Session, Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado stated
that the City had received a letter from Mandeville Modular, Inc. regarding Item C, and it
would be discussed in Closed Session. Copies of the letter were also made available to
the public.
CLOSED SESSION
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
5:00 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 5:22 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at
Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Absent
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
Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk Present
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deacon Nelson Glass from Our Lady of Assumption Church led the invocation, and
Council Member Knaus led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado stated there was reportable action on two
Closed Session items.
Item A: The City Council voted 5 to 1 to approve a settlement in the amount of
$1,800,000. The motion was made by Council Member Sanchez and seconded by
Council Member Shorett; Council Member Ortiz voted in opposition.
Item B: The City Council voted unanimously to initiate litigation in two receivership
cases. The motion was made by Council Member Shorett and seconded by Council
Member Sanchez.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Citizen(s) of the Month - 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)
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.
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4
Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:37 p.m.
Senior Planner Mike Rosales provided a presentation.
There were three public comments.
Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 5:50 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-324 [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
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)
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
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5
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.
Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:53 p.m.
Associate Planner George Velarde provided a presentation.
There were two public comments.
Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 6:09 p.m.
The Public Hearing was re-opened at 6:10 p.m. in order for the Mayor and City Council
to address questions to the developer of the property.
The Public Hearing was re-closed at 6:13 p.m., re-opened again at 6:18 for further
questions, and closed for the final time at 6:20 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOs. 2025-325 AND 2025-326; AND
INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. MC-1654
[6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
Acting City Clerk Telicia Lopez read the title of Ordinance MC-1654 into the record.
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)
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.
Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 6:23 p.m.
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6
Public Works Director Lynn Merrill provided a presentation.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 6:29 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-327 [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
5. Public Hearing On 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 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
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7
Assessment for Assessment District Nos. 1025 and 1027 for Fiscal
Year 202526.
Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo announced that this item was pulled from the
agenda and would be heard at the August 6, 2025 regular meeting.
Council Member Shorett left the dais before the vote was taken.
RESULT: RESCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5 TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 6, 2025 [5-0]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra; Fred Shorett
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Acting City Manager Gallardo presented the City Manager’s 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.
Prior to the vote on the Consent Calendar, Interim City Manager Gallardo announced
that item No. 9 would be pulled and brought back at the next regular meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PULLED ITEMS 6,
13, 18, AND 20 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
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)
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,
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8
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.
Council Member Ortiz pulled this item for further discussion.
Council Member Flores left the dais before the vote was taken.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-328 [5-0]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra; Mario Flores
7. 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. 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
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
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)
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
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9
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.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-329 [5-0]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra; Mario Flores
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)
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.
PULLED BY STAFF, MOVED TO AUGUST 6, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
10. Investment Portfolio Report For April And May 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 April and May
2025.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
11. Fiscal Year 202526 Special Tax Levies For Previously Formed Community
Facilities Districts (All Wards)
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
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10
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.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS NOs. 2025-330, 2025-331, 2025-332,
2025-334, AND 2025-335 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11
12. Approval Of Commercial And Payroll Disbursements And Purchase
Card Transactions For April And May 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 April and May 2025.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
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)
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.
Council Member Knaus pulled this item for further discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
14. Amendments To Professional Services Agreements For Legal Services (All
Wards)
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,
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12
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.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
15. Approve Memoranda Of Understanding And Compensation And Benefits
Plan With Bargaining Groups (All Wards)
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 Understand ing (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.
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-336 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
16. Authorize ThreeYear Enterprise Agreement With Earth Science Research
Institute, Inc. To Purchase GIS Software And Services In The Amount Of
$596,376 (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 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.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
17. Authorization Of Annual Technology Infrastructure Services And Software
Licensing Not To Exceed $1,503,810.88 (All Wards)
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.
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 14
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
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)
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.
Council Members Ortiz and Figueroa pulled this item for further discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
19. Decommissioning Two Traffic Signals (Ward 1)
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.
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 15
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-342 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
20. Report Of Contracts Executed In Accordance With Ordinance No. Mc1605
For The Period Of July 2023 Through June 2025 (All Wards)
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.
Council Member Knaus pulled this item for further discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
DISCUSSION
21. Approve the Annual Renewal of the City’s Risk Management Insurance
Policies in the amount of $3,337,089 for FY 2025/26 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve the annual renewal of the City’s excess general liability
insurance, excess workers’ compensation insurance, crime
insurance and cyber insurance; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related
documentation.
Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda July 16, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 16
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-338 [5-1]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: Kim Knaus
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
22. Proposed Strategy for Park Restroom Operations (All Wards)
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.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION; [6-0]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS
At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. 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 6, 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