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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, AUGUST 06, 2025
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM OPEN SESSION
NORMAN F. FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • 555 WEST 6TH 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 Eric Levitt
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 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
City Manager Eric Levitt
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho
Acting City Clerk Telicia Lopez
3:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION p. 14
A) C O N F E R E N C E W I T H L E G A C O U N S E L -E X I S T I N G LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i. Pepe’s Inc., a California corporation dba Pepe’s Towing v. City of San
Bernardino, United States District Court Case
No. 5:21cv01646JWHSPx
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL with Legal Counsel Significant
Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): 1
Case.
C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6):
i. Agency Designated Representative: City Manager or Designee
Employee Organization: San Bernardino Police Civilian
Association – AFSCME Local 4710, Police Management Unit – PMA, and
Police Safety Unit – SBPOA
5:00 P.M.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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PRESENTATIONS
1. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Measure I
Presentation (All Wards) p. 15
2. Citizen(s) of the Month p. 23
CJ Eastwood/Teacher/Civic Engagement/Pacific High School
Dejsiab Yang/Senior/Civic Engagement/Pacific High School Hailey
Barahona/Senior/Civic Engagement/Pacific High School
APPOINTMENTS
3. Arts and Historical Preservation Commission Appointment of Robert A.
Porter (Mayor’s Appointment) p. 27
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Robert A. Porter to the Arts and Historical
Preservation Commission representing all wards (Mayor’s Appointment) with the term
ending December 2026. Robert A. Porter will replace Simeone Miller. Council Staff has
verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.
PUBLIC HEARING
4. Public Hearing on the Issuance of TaxExempt Bonds for the Village
Green Apartments Project (Ward 3) p. 36
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
California:
1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing
in consideration of the issuance of taxexempt revenue bonds financing by
the California Municipal Finance Authority for the benefit of Village Green
Preservation LP, to provide financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation,
improvements, and equipping of a 184unit multifamily affordable rental
housing project generally known as Village Green; and
2. Adopt Resolution 2025343 approving the issuance of the Bonds by the
California Municipal Finance Authority, a joint exercise of powers authority
and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed
$46,000,000, (fortysix million dollars) to finance or refinance the acquisition,
rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of Village Green, a multifamily
rental housing project located at 2122 West Chestnut Street in the City of
San Bernardino, California; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and
execute any additional documents necessary to effectuate the TaxExempt
bond issuance for Village Green.
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5. Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 202526 Assessment Levies for Previously
Formed Assessment Districts (All Wards) p. 47
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. 2025344 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. 2025345 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. 2025346 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. 2025347 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. 2025348 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
If you wish to address the Mayor and City Council please be sure to submit a speaker slip.
If you speak out of turn or disrupt the meeting a warning may be given and/or you will be
asked to leave the meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.9 and Penal
Code 403.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes p. 530
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 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
2. February 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
3. May 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
7. Campaign Law Enforcement Agreement with the Fair Political
Practices Commission (All Wards) p. 572
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025349 authorizing the City Manager to execute
an agreement with the State of California Fair Political Practice Commission for
campaign law enforcement.
8. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC – 1654 Foothill and Macy Route 66
Residential Development Project (Ward 6) p. 592
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, Adopt Ordinance No. MC – 1654 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 1).
9. Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funded
SubRecipient Agreement with El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center for
the Development of the El Sol Recreational and Wellness Center (Ward 1)
p. 602
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded sub
recipient agreement with El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center for the
development of the El Sol Recreational and Wellness Center;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the subrecipient
agreement, along with any subsequent amendments, extensions, and other
necessary documents to implement the project.
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10. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Bargaining Groups (All Wards)
p. 648
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 the San Bernardino
Police Officers’ Association (SBPOA) for Police Safety Employees; and
2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Bernardino
Police Management Association (SBPMA) for Police Management Employees;
and
3. Amend the Citywide salary schedule for fulltime, parttime, temporary, and
seasonal positions.
11. Approve Agreements for Temporary Employee Staffing Services for an
Aggregate Amount NottoExceed $1,9730,000 (All Wards) p. 736
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with temporary
staffing agencies in an aggregate amount nottoexceed $1,973,000 (includes a 10%
contingency), for the provision of temporary staffing services on an asneeded basis
across City departments, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027,
with an option to extend for two (2) additional years.
12. Approve Transfer and Appropriation of $25,000 from Library Memorial Books
Trust Fund into FY 2025/26 Expenditure Budget (All Wards) p. 755
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025350 authorizing the Director of Finance and
Management Services to transfer and appropriate $25,000 from the Library
Memorial Books Trust Fund into the FY 2025/26 Expenditure Budget to purchase
books.
13. Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design Services of Sierra Way Storm
Drain to JMA Engineering Inc. p 761
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California,
1. Approve Amendment No.1 to the Design Services Agreement with JMA
Engineering Inc. for a contract amount increase of $3,722.70 for Sierra Way
Storm Drain (“Project”), for a total contract amount of $34,570 to complete
the design phase, and will extend the term of the agreement through the
anticipated completion date of December 30, 2026; and
2. Authorize project contingencies in the total amount of $3,457.00 for additional
services for the Project; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his or her designee to execute all necessary
documents with JMA Engineering Inc.
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14. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement with Engineering Resources of
Southern California Inc. for University Parkway Median for Design Services
in the amount of $34,982.00 (Ward 6) p. 807
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC), for additional design
services and construction support services, including surveying in the
amount of $29,982.00 for University Parkway Median Improvements,
increasing the not to exceed amount of $384,977.00 (Project); and
2. Authorizing additional construction contingencies in the total amount of $5,000,
for construction support services of the Project; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with
Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC); and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expand the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the Project.
15. Accept SBCTA – Smart Corridor Improvements to Baseline Street (Ward 1, 2, 6)
p.844
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025351:
1. Accept SBCTA – Smart Corridor Improvements to Baseline Street in the
amount of $372,376.00; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve matching funds in the
amount of $93,094.00 from the Traffic Safety Fund; and
3. Designate the City Manager, or designee, as a responsible agency official
authorized to sign project agreements and certifications for the preparation
of the SBCTA Smart Corridor Improvements to Baseline Street Project;
and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the
FY 2025/26 CIP budget (CIP ID: TC26006) with $100,000.00 (FY 2025/26)
plus $372,376.00 (FY 2026/27) from the Traffic Safety Fund to bring the
total project budget to $472,376.00 (FY 2025/26); and
5. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the
FY 2025/26 CIP budget (CIP ID: TC26006) with an additional $372,376.00
in SBCTA Smart Corridor Improvements to Baseline Street (Valley
Measure I TMS funds).
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DISCUSSION
16. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates League of California Cities Annual
Conference and Expo, October 810, 2025, Long Beach Convention Center (All Wards)
p. 858
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the selection of one voting delegate and up to two alternate
voting delegates to the 2025 Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo on October
810, 2025, in Long Beach, California Convention Center.
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
17. Catalytic Converter Unlawful Possession Ordinance (All Wards)
(Council Member Flores) p. 866
18. Status Update to be Presented to the City Council at a Regularly Scheduled
Meeting to be Held Within 60 days on the Progress of Lutheran Social
Services Campus and San Bernardino Navigation Center (All Wards) –
(Council Member Sanchez) p. 867
19. Status Update on Implementation and Discussion of MC1619; Ordinance
Requiring Inspections on All Multifamily Residential Properties and the
Associated Fees for Inspections (All Wards) (Council Member Ortiz) p. 868
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 20, 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 August 6, 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, August 1, 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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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.”
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