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Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
Minutes
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
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3:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments 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.
5:24-cv-01494
Karla Jenett Moore v. City of San Bernardino, et al., United States District Court
Case No. 21- CV-01154-JGB-KK
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.
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Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
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) Daniel Felix v. Andrew Saibene, et al., United States District Court Case
No. 5:24cv01494: The City Council voted 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; Approved 5-1 with Council Member Ortiz voting in opposition
and Council Member Ibarra absent.
Item B) The City Council voted unanimously (6-0, Ibarra absent) to initiate litigation in
two receivership cases. The motion was made by Council Member Shorett and
seconded by Council Member Sanchez. The details regarding those cases will be
available to the public once the cases are filed.
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
Mayor Pro Tem Figueroa and the Mayor and City Council presented the recognition to
Mr. Bressant and Mr. Ochoa.
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. 2025-324, approving
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Development Permit Type-D 23-19, 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 square-foot covered parking area; and finding the
project subject to a Categorical Exemption under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:37 p.m.
Senior Planner Mike Rosales provided a presentation.
There were three public comments; Jim Mulvihill, Keith Benitez, and Ron Alvarado all
spoke in favor of this item.
Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 5:50 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025324 [60]
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. 2025-325 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
24-01 to change the General Plan Land Use Designation from
Commercial to Multiple-Family Residential of fourteen (14)
parcels (APNs: 0142-041-09, -10, -11, 17, -18, -20, -21,-32,
-33, -34 , -44 ; and 0142 -52 1 -01, -02 , and -03) containing
approximately 15.71 acres (Attachment 1);
2. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of
Ordinance No. MC-1654 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development
Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 24-01 to change
the Zoning District Classification from Commercial General
(CG-1) to Residential Medium (RM) of fourteen (14) parcels
(APNs: 0142-041-09, -10, -11, 17, -18, -20, -21, -32, -33,-34,
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-44; and 0142-521-01, -02, and -03) containing
approximately 15.71 acres, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (Attachment 4);
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-326 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving Subdivision 24-04 (Tentative Tract
Map 20695) to subdivide fourteen (14) parcels containing
approximately 15.71 acres into one hundred thirty-eight (138) single-
family residential lots and Development Permit Type-P 24-04 to allow site
and architectural review of a planned unit development comprised of one
hundred thirty-eight detached single-family residences, located on the
north side of W. Foothill Boulevard; between N. Macy Street and Dallas
Avenue (APNs: 0142-041- 09, -10, -11, 17, -18, -20, -21, -32, -33, -34,
-44; and 0142-521-01, -02, and -03), pursuant to a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (Attachment 6);
4. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1654 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; Dolores Armstead spoke in opposition to this item.
Christian Flores spoke in support.
Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 6:09 p.m.
The Public Hearing was re-opened at 6:10 p.m. 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
comments from Council Members, and closed for the final time at 6:20 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOs. 2025325 AND 2025326;
INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. MC1654
[60]
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.
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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)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2025-327, 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.
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. 2025327 [60]
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. 2025-XXX 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 2025-26; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-XXX 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 2025-26; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-XXX 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,
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1059, 1060, 1063, 1064 and 1068 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-XXX 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 2025-26; and
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-XXX 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 2025-26.
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.
Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado clarified that the item was being
continued, rather than pulled from the agenda.
Council Member Ortiz made the motion to continue to the item to the August 6,
2025 regular meeting.
Council Member Shorett left the dais before the vote was taken.
RESULT: CONTINUED ITEM NO. 5 TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 6, 2025 [50]
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. Highlights included
Little League World Series Western Regionals, General Plan Element updates, and
“National Night Out” on August 5th.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Erick Marquez thanked Bill Gallardo for his service, questioned why meeting minutes
from 2023 were on the agenda, and shared other non-meeting related anecdotes.
Sharon Negrete expressed concerns about the Midwest Veterinary Supply agreement
and urged the city to use local companies.
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Luis Ojeda thanked Bill Gallardo for his service, expressed concerns about the city
manager turnover rate, and stated that San Bernardino has potential but is not taking
advantage of its assets.
Al Palazzo suggested developing housing near Metrolink stations, proposed repurposing
underused properties for community development, and expressed frustration about being
unheard despite long-term advocacy.
Joe Salas spoke about the opportunity to build a stronger culture with the new City
Manager and suggested prioritizing economic development while also supporting
services for the unhoused.
Lydia Savala supported the mobile vet clinic and emphasized the city’s obligation, based
on a donation, to provide spay and neuter services.
Lynne Wear highlighted the Neighborhood Association Council’s achievements, its focus
on community relationships, and the value of respect and collaboration.
Gregory Taylor expressed frustration with homelessness.
Steve Portias objected to changing the “Route 66” event date, citing conflicts with
another event and concerns from classic car owners.
Zazette Scott spoke about community safety concerns and human trafficking.
Jim Smith praised the council for progress on homelessness and city improvements,
mentioned an upcoming Charter Review Committee meeting, and expressed optimism
about future initiatives.
Dolores Armstead thanked Parks and Recreation for their programs, expressed
concerns about the Oxbow site, requested a centralized city hall, and suggested
improvements to zoning practices.
Emed Loket introduced himself as a field representative for Assemblymember Robert
Garcia and stated that he is the new point of contact for the City in District 50.
Stephanie Liggins thanked the council for funding a tree-planting project and expressed
excitement about improving her street.
Miriam Nieto shared plans for a State designation for the “E Street corridor” as an arts
and culture district and encouraged collaboration on the project.
Ronnika Ngalande addressed prior allegations made against her during a planning
commission meeting, stated that her complaint was substantiated, and thanked the
Neighborhood Association Council for their support and action.
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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 [60]
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. 2025-328:
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.
Council Member Ortiz pulled this item for a separate vote. There was discussion about
the RFP process and how Animal Services Department Grants are being expended.
Council Member Flores left the dais before the vote was taken.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025328 [50]
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
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7. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes (All
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 [60]
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
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. 2025-329:
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.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025329 [50]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra; Mario Flores
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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 10-year 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 [60]
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. 2025-330 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be
Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Pay the Annual Cost of Public
Safety Services and Administrative Expenses within Community
Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Safety Services) of the City of San
Bernardino; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-331 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be
Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Pay for Facilities or to Pay
Principal and Interest on Bonds and Administrative Expenses within
Community Facilities District No 2018-2 (Verdemont Ranch) of the City
of San Bernardino; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-332 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California Levying Special Taxes to be
Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Pay the Annual Cost of
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Maintenance Services and Administrative Expenses within Community
Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of San
Bernardino; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-333 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be
Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Pay for Facilities or to Pay
Principal and Interest on Bonds and Administrative Expenses within
Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Rancho Palma) of the City of
San Bernardino; and
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-334 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be
Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-26 to pay for Facilities or to Pay
Principal and Interest on Bonds and Administrative Expenses within
Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Ferree Street) of the City of
San Bernardino; and
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-335 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be
Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Pay for Facilities or to Pay
Principal and Interest on Bonds and Administrative Expenses within
Community Facilities District No. 2022-2 (Palm) of the City of San
Bernardino.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS NOs. 2025330, 2025331, 2025332,
2025333, 2025334, AND 2025335 [60]
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
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 [60]
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
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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)
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 separate vote. She stated that she was
excited about this item and asked that the Mayor and City Council be included in any
future legislative and grant-related updates.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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 not-to-exceed 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 not-to-exceed 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
not-to-exceed 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. 5:21-cv-01154-JGB-KK increasing the not-to- exceed amount from
$100,000 to $150,000.
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RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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. A pprove the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San
Bernardino Police Dispatch Association (SBPDA) for Police Dispatcher
Employees;
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-336 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 City-wide salary schedule for General Unit, Middle
Management, Police Dispatch and Management/Confidential
classifications.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025336 [60]
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:
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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 three-year
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 [60]
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.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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
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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 a separate vote. City
Engineer Azzam Jabsheh provided an overview of the bid results and
specifications of the project.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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. 2025-342, Approving the decommissioning of two
traffic signals at the intersections of 4th Street and F Street and 4th Street and G
Street.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025342 [60]
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.
MC-1605.
Council Member Knaus pulled this item for a separate vote. She inquired as to the
process of changing the City Manager’s signing authority, which was not part of this item.
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RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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. 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)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-338 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.
Public Works Director Gabriel Elliott and Senior Planner Travis Martin provided
background information. Council Member Knaus stated that she was not in support of
this project, due to concerns about additional strain on City services and financial
ramifications. Interim City Manager Gallardo advised that this item is required as part of
a settlement agreement.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025338 [51]
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
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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.
Interim City Manager Gallardo provided additional information regarding this item,
including the location of the rehabilitations, and details of the proposed RFP.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
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. Topics
included congratulations to outgoing Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo, neighborhood
association meetings, and a recent “Coffee with a Cop” meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, July 16, 2025,
at 8:38 p.m. The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will adjourn to the Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, 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, CMC
Acting City Clerk