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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, October 1, 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
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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, OCTOBER 1, 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 PM. by Mayor Pro-Tem Juan Figueroa on Wednesday, October 1,
2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Late 3:35 PM
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Late 3:43 PM
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Absent
Eric Levitt City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
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4:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments or requests to speak for Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i.) Brian Pellis, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIVSB2226731
ii.) Christina Nedrebo v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court
Case No. CIVSB2402094
iii.) John Angel Parra v. City of San Bernardino United States District Court
Case No. 5:24-cv-00978-SRM-SHK
B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney or other Mayor and City Council
Designee
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Significant Exposure to Litigation
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): (1) Case
5:00 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 5:08 PM by Mayor Pro-Tem Juan Figueroa on Wednesday, October 1,
2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Rev. Reginal D. Young from San Bernardino Pastor United led the invocation, and
Council Member Shorett, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for California National Arts & Humanities Month in the City of
San Bernardino – October 2025 (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council presented the certificate to San Bernardino Symphony
Orchestra, President Elect, Sonietta Martin Brown, Board Member and Former City
Council Member Damon Alexander, and Operations Manager, Marisol Sandovalto.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Eric Levitt provided the City Manager Update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
At this time, public comments were heard.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are voted on in a single
motion unless a council or staff member has pulled the item for more discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
2. 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. November 1, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
2. November 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
3. June 4, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
4. July 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
5. September 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
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RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
3. American Rescue Plan Update (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file this report providing an update on American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA)- funded expenditures as of June 30, 2025.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
4. Authority to Execute a Charging Station Site License Agreement Between
the City of San Bernardino and EV Charging Solutions (EVCS) 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 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.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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5. Accept and Administer the FY 25/26 California Office of Traffic Safety
(OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (Step) Grant (PT26189) (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, Adopt Resolution No. 2025-372:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to accept and administer the FY 2025/26
California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program (STEP) grant and;
2. Authorizing the Interim Director of Finance & Management Services to
amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget by $575,000 in revenues and
expenditures.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025372 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
6. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects –
Planners Inc. for Nicholson Park Design Services in the amount of $100,000 for
a total amount not to exceed $584,845 (Ward 6)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Design Services
Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects – Planners Inc. in the
amount of $100,000 for Nicholson Park, and extending the term of the
agreement to June 30, 2027; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents
with RHA Landscape Architects – Planners Inc.
Council Member Flores announced that he would recuse from this item, due to residing
near the project.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [60]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Ortiz
RECUSE: Mario Flores
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7. Approval of FiveYear Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2026/27 to FY
2030/2031 for Measure I Expenditures (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-373 approving the Five-Year Capital Project
Needs Analysis (FY 2026/2027 through FY 2030/31) for Measure I Expenditure.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025373 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
8. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding an Ordinance Establishing
Penalties, up to and Including Suspension or Revocation of Business
Licenses, for Hotels and Motels that Knowingly Rent or Provide Rooms for
Prostitution, Drug Sales, Drug Manufacturing, or Other Illegal Activities (All
Wards) – (Council Member Figueroa, Mayor Pro Tem))
RESULT: APPROVED ITEM TO CONSIDER FOR A FUTURE MEETING [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
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 of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, October 1,
2025 at 6:55 p.m.
The next joint special 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
October 14, 2025, at the California Theatre of The Performing Arts located at 562 West
4th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. Open Session will begin at 4:00 p.m.
Telicia Lopez, CMC
Acting City Clerk