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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 20, 2025
4:00 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 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
4:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
A)CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)): 3 Cases.
5:00 P.M.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation for Overdose Awareness Day in the City of San Bernardino –
p.13
August 31, 2025 (All Wards) p.14
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): 1 Case
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PUBLIC HEARING
2.Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC1653 Enacting a Code of
Ordinances Revising, Amending, Restating, Codifying and Compiling the
San Bernardino Municipal Code p.16
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
California, Introduce, read by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No.
MC1653, Enacting a Code of Ordinances Revising, Amending, Restating, Codifying
and Compiling Certain Existing General Ordinances of the City of San Bernardino.
3.Adopt Resolution Denying or Approving Appeal 2406 of Planning
Commission's Approval of Resolution 2024034PC t hat Restored the
Conditions of Approval for Administrative Development Permit 22020 (Ward 3)
p. 1508
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1.Adopt Resolution No. 2025352 of the Mayor and City Council of the City ofSan Bernardino, California denying Appeal 2406, thereby affirming thePlanning Commission’s approval of Appeal 2405, which reinstated thedeleted conditions of approval 20 (twenty) through 26 (twentysix) which wereredacted through the Community Development and Housing Departmentsapproval of Amendment to Conditions of Approval 2301 originally drafted forAdministrative Development Permit 22020; for the property located at 379 E.Industrial Road on 0.83 acres (APN: 014158103) within the Industrial Light (IL)zone, Ward 3 (Attachment 1).
OR
2.Adopt Resolution No. 2025353 of the Mayor and City Council of the City ofSan Bernardino, California approving Appeal 2406 of Appeal 2405 therebyoverturning the Planning Commission’s approval of Appeal 2405, which re instated the deleted conditions of approval 20 (twenty) through 26 (twentysix)that were redacted within the Community Development and HousingDepartments approval of Amendment to Conditions of Approval 2301 forAdministrative Development Permit 22020; for the property located at 379 E.Industrial Road on 0.83 acres (APN: 014158103) within the Industrial Light (IL)zone, Ward 3 (Attachment 3).
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.Regional Partnership – Adopt Resolution allocating $1,090,000 Annually
f or Expenses Related to the Regional Partnership Agreements (All Wards) p.1975
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025354 authorizing the Director of Finance and
Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget by $1,090,000 in
revenues and expenditures to cover the cost of services and supplies needed as a
result of the Regional Partnership Agreements for A nimal Services.
5.Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes p.1981
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.June 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
2.October 11, 2023 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
3.June 26, 2024 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
4.March 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
5.April 29, 2025 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
6.May 21, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
6.Adopt Resolution Imposing Liens on Certain Real Property to Recover
Costs for Code Enforcement Abatements (All Wards) p.2036
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025355, imposing liens on certain real property
located within the City of San Bernardino for the costs of public nuisance
abatements.
7.Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Agreement with Casa Ramona,
Inc., Regarding 1543 W. 8th Street, for a Satellite Animal Shelter – Annual
Lease Amount $130,000 (Ward 1) p.2075
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025356:
1.Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Lease
Agreement with Casa Ramona, Inc. for the property located at 1543
W.8th Street,San Bernardino,California,to serve as a Satellite AnimalShelter for pet adoptions on behalf of the City of San Bernardino,
extending the lease term for five years through September 30, 2030,
with a monthtomonth conversion at the end of the term; and
2.Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the
FY 2025/26 Animal Services Budget in the amount of $130,000,
appropriated for expenses.
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8.Review of Administrative Budget Transfers From April 1, 2025, Through June
30, 2025 (All Wards) p.2098
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file all listed administrative budget transfers from April 1,
2025, through June 30, 2025.
9.Investment Portfolio Report for June 2025 (All Wards) p.2107
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for June 2025.
10.Approve Professional Services Agreements for Video Production and
Pos t Production in an amount not to exceed $366,060 (All Wards) p.2140
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1.Approve the award of contracts to the four selected Vendor’s under RFQ F
254036; and
2.Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements
with VideoFP in an amount not to exceed $88,100; with Alejandro
Villanueva in an amount not to exceed $88,960; with Joseph Fernandez in an
amount not to exceed $99,000; and with Fire Starter S tudios in an
amount not to exceed $90,000 over a twoyear period; and
3.Authorize Director of Finance and Management Services to issue all
related purchase orders not to exceed $366,060 for a twoyear term.
11.Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase
Card Transactions for June 2025 (All Wards) p.2294
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California approve the commercial, payroll disbursements and purchasing card
transactions for June 2025.
12.Acceptance and Approval of a Contract Amendment for FY2025/2026 for the
Older Californians Nutrition Program Grant and Approval of the Sysco,
Hollandia and Consulting Nutrition Purchase Order (All Wards) p.2396
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2025358:
1.Authorizing the City Manager to approve an amendment to extend the
Contract 22666 for FY2025/2026 of the Older Californians Nutrition
Program grant through the Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public
Guardian (DAASPG); and
2.Authorizing the City Manager to accept the 2025/2026 Congregate Meal
Program Grant Budget in the amount of $342,000; and
3.Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations,
signing and submittals of necessary documents to receive grant budget
awards; and
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4.Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Service to approve the
Purchase Order of Sysco Foods ($214,500) and Hollandia Dairy ($25,600)
and Consulting Health and Nutrition Services ($18,700); and
5.Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the
grant funds for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in revenue
and expenditures.
13.Accept the Corporation for National and Community Service’s AmeriCorps Senior
Companion Program (SCP) Grant in the amount of $ 322,662 for FY 20252026 – 2nd
Year of a 3Year Grant Award (All Wards) p.2635
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2025359:
1.Ratifying the submission of the application for year two of a threeyear grant
through the Corporation for National and Community Service’s Senior
Companion Program; and
2.Authorizing the City Manager to accept the grant award in the amount of
$332,662; and
3.Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations,
signing and submittals of necessary documents to receive grant awards; and
4.Authorizin g the Director of Finance and Management Services to
appropriate the grant funds in the amount of $332,662 for the period of July 1,
2025, through June 30, 2026 in revenue and expenses.
14.Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Corporation for National and Community
Service’s AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Grant in the amount of $70,477 for FY 20252028 First Year of a ThreeYe ar Grant
Award (All Wards) p.2679
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2025357:
1.Ratifying the submission of a new grant application for year one of a three
year grant through the Corporation for National and Community Service’s
AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP); and
2.Authorizing the City Manager to accept the grant award in the amount of
$70,477; and
3.Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations,
signing and submittals of necessary documents to receive grant awards; and
4.Authorizin g the Director of Finance and Management Services to
appropriate the grant funds for the period of April 1, 2025 ($17,618.25 in FY
2425) through March 31, 2026 ($52,858.75 in FY 2526).
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15.Acceptance of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Grant Award (All Wards) p.2710
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025360, authorizing:
1.The City Manager to accept the grant award in the amount of $200,000; and
2.The City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signing, and
submittals of necessary documents to receive grant awards; and
3.The Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY
2025/26 Operating Budget by $200,000 in grant revenues and
expenditures.
16.Approval of Fee Waiver and City Support Services for the Route 66
Rendezvous Event (All Wards) p.2718
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025361 , Authorizing the City Manager to waive
special event fees for Route 66 Rendezvous and provide support services from Police,
Public Works, and Parks & Recreation.
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
17.Review of Policy for City’s Sponsorship of ThirdParty Events (All Wards) –
(Council Member Sanchez) p.2724
18.Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Research on Limits
within State Law (All Wards) – (Council Member Ibarra) p.2725
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 September 03, 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 20, 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 15, 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, a minimum of 15 copies must be provided to
the City Clerk.
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 Se ction 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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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
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the cutoff time for public comment, and the time may vary per meeting. If you wish to submit your
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correspondence submitted after the deadline will be provided to the Mayor and City Council at the following
regular meeting.
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MEETING TIME
NOTE: Pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-029, 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.”