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Home My WebLink About08-06-2025 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, AUGUST 6, 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 COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 MAYOR Sandra Ibarra COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 Juan Figueroa MAYOR PRO-TEM, WARD 3 Fred Shorett COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 Dr. Treasure Ortiz COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7 Eric Levitt CITY MANAGER Sonia Carvalho CITY ATTORNEY Telicia Lopez 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, AUGUST 6, 2025 3:30 PM The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mayor Helen Tran Council Members Theodore Sanchez Sandra Ibarra Juan Figueroa Fred Shorett Kim Knaus Mario Flores Dr. Treasure Ortiz Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda August 6, 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 B, 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): i. Pepe’s Inc., a California corporation dba Pepe’s Towing v. City of San Bernardino, United States District Court Case No. 5:21-cv-01646-JWH-SPx 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 PM The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:04 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda August 6, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bishop Fraser from Truelight Community Fellowship led the invocation, and members of Girl Scout Troop 920 led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado stated there was no reportable action from Closed Session. At this time, Mayor Tran re-ordered the agenda and proceeded with presentation Item No. 2, prior to No. 1. PRESENTATIONS 2. Citizen(s) of the Month - CJ Eastwood/Teacher/Civic Engagement/Pacific High School Dejsiab Yang/Senior/Civic Engagement/Pacific High School Hailey Barahona/Senior/Civic Engagement/Pacific High School The Mayor and City Council presented certificates to Mr. Eastwood and Hailey Barahona. 1. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Measure I Presentation (All Wards) Otis Greer, Director of Legislative & Public Affairs at SBCTA provided a presentation. APPOINTMENTS 3. Arts and Historical Preservation Commission Appointment of Robert A. Porter (Mayor’s Appointment) 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. RESULT: APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT A. PORTER [8-0] MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz, Tran NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda August 6, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING 4. Public Hearing on the Issuance of Tax -E xempt Bonds for the Village Green Apartments Project (Ward 3) 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 tax-exempt 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 184-unit multifamily affordable rental housing project generally known as Village Green; and 2. Adopt Resolution 2025-343 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, (forty-six 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 Tax-Exempt bond issuance for Village Green. Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:31 p.m. Housing Division Manager Trina Perez provided a presentation. There was one public comment. Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 5:35 p.m. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-343 [7-0] MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda August 6, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 5. Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2025-26 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. 2025-344 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. 2025-345 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. 2025-346 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 2025-26; and 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-347 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. 2025-348 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. Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:44 p.m. (Mayor Tran then left the dais for the remainder of the item). Council Members chose to forgo the staff presentation and proceed with the vote. There were no public comments. Mayor Pro Tem Figueroa closed the Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda August 6, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOs. 2025-344, 2025-245, 2025-346, 2025- 347, and 2025-348 [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None CITY MANAGER UPDATE City Manager Eric Leavitt presented city-wide updates. 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. RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PULLED ITEMS 7 AND 9 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 6. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes 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 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda August 6, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 7. Campaign Law Enforcement Agreement with the Fair Political Practices Commission (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-349 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California Fair Political Practice Commission for campaign law enforcement. Council Member Shorett pulled this item to note his opposition to it. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-349 [5-2] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: Juan Figueroa, Fred Shorett 8. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC – 1654 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, California, Adopt Ordinance No. MC – 1654 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, -44; and 0142-521-01, -02, and -03) containing approximately 15.71 acres, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment 1). RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1654 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 9. 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 (Ward 1) 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; Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda August 6, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the sub-recipient agreement, along with any subsequent amendments, extensions, and other necessary documents to implement the project. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 10. Approve Memorandum of Understanding 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 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 City-wide salary schedule for full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 11. Approve Agreements for Temporary Employee Staffing Services for an Aggregate Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,9730,000 (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 agreements with temporary staffing agencies in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $1,973,000 (includes a 10% contingency), for the provision of temporary staffing services on an as-needed 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. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda August 6, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 12. Approve Transfer and Appropriation of $25,000 from Library Memorial Books Trust Fund into FY 2025/26 Expenditure Budget (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-350 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. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-350 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 13. Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design Services of Sierra Way Storm Drain to JMA Engineering Inc. 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. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda August 6, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 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) 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. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 15. Accept SBCTA – Smart Corridor Improvements to Baseline Street (Ward 1, 2, 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025-351: 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 Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda August 6, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 4. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 CIP budget (CIP ID: TC26-006) 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: TC26-006) with an additional $372,376.00 in SBCTA - Smart Corridor Improvements to Baseline Street (Valley Measure I TMS funds). RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-351 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None DISCUSSION 16. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, October 8-10, 2025, Long Beach Convention Center (All Wards) 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 8-10, 2025, in Long Beach, California Convention Center. RESULT: APPROVED THE SELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER SHORETT AS THE VOTING DELEGATE, AND COUNCIL MEMBER KNAUS as 1st ALTERNATE AND COUNCIL MEMBER SANCHEZ AS 2ND ALTERNATE [7-0] MOVER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 17. Catalytic Converter Unlawful Possession Ordinance (All Wards) - (Council Member Flores) 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) 19. Status Update on Implementation and Discussion of MC-1619; Ordinance Requiring Inspections on All Multi-family Residential Properties and the Associated Fees for Inspections (All Wards) - (Council Member Ortiz) Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda August 6, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 There was a consensus amongst the Council Members to vote on Items 17-19 in one vote. RESULT: APPROVED ITEMS 17, 18, AND 19 TO BE HEARD AT FUTURE MEETINGS [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 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 7:48 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 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. Telicia Lopez Telicia Lopez, CMC Acting City Clerk