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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AGENDA
FORTHE
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, OCTOBER 15, 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. 12
A)CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i.) Steven L. Watson v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case
No. CIVSB2505562
ii.) Maria Segura, as Successor in interest to Nicholas Segura, et al. v. City of S.B.,
United States District Court Case No. 5:22cv00277JGBSP. Ninth Circuit Court
of Appeal Docket No. 24 2445
B)CONFERENCE 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)
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney or other Mayor and City Council
Designee
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
5:00 P.M.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PRESENTATIONS
1. Citizen of the Month – Carl Teran - Civic Engagement p. 13
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PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
We ask that you please observe proper decorum, and do not speak out of turn or make
comments from your seat. 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes p. 15
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 10, 2025 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
2.February 21, 2025 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
3.August 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Grant Consulting Services in an amount
not to exceed $665,010 (All Ward) p.36
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1.Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement
between the City of San Bernardino and MNS Engineers, Inc. for grant
consulting services in an amount not to exceed $665,010, with up to
$443,340 available for the first two years of the Agreement and up to
$221,670 for an optional oneyear period; and
2.Authorize the City Manager to enter into future amendments related to
substantial changes to the scope of work, so long as those changes are in
furtherance of and do not frustrate the purpose of the agreement;
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
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Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, and the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California
acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
of the City of San Bernardino adopt the attached Resolutions updating the City’s and
Successor Agency’s bank and investment account signature authority.
5. Approve a Five (5) Year Professional Services Agreement with HdL Coren &
Cone for Property Tax Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed
$121,180 (All Wards) p.139
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with HdL Coren & Cone
for Property Tax Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $121,180 annually,
for a term of five (5) years, plus contingent fees for revenue recovery services as
outlined in the agreement.
6. Investment Portfolio Report for August 2025 (All Wards) p.165
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 August 2025.
7. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase
Card Transactions for August 2025 (All Wards) p. 191
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 August 2025.
8. Amendments to Professional Services Agreements for Legal Services (All
Wards) p. 294
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute:
1.Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Atkinson,
Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for the provision of legal services in
connection with the case entitled Brian Pellis, et al. v. City of San
Bernardino, et al. US District Court Case No. CIVSB 2226731 increasing the
nottoexceed amount from $950,000 to $2,000,000. This case remains open.
2.Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Atkinson,
Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for the provision of legal services in
connection with the case entitled Christina Nedrebo v. City of San
Bernardino, Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2402094 increasing the notto
exceed amount from $240,000 to $400,000. This case remains open.
4. Resolutions updating the Bank and Investment Account Signature Authority:
Citizens Business Bank, Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), and
Computershare Trust Company (All Wards) p. 124
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Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve the Task Order with Rick Engineering Company for the Navigation
Center in the amount of $200,000 (Project); and
2.Authorize the Project design contingency costs for unforeseen conditions in the
total amount of $50,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Rick
Engineering Company; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to
complete the Project.
DISCUSSION
10. Approve a City Clerk Employment Agreement (All Wards) p. 348
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1.Approve a City Clerk Employment Agreement on behalf of the Mayor and
City Council; and
2.Authorize the Mayor to execute the City Clerk Employment Agreement on
behalf of the Council.
11. Approve Funding Commitment for Lutheran Social Services San Bernardino
Community Wellness Campus with Lutheran Social Service of Southern
California and Dignity Moves (All Wards) p. 394 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
9. Approve a Task Order with Rick Engineering Company for Navigation Center Civil
Engineering Design Work for a total amount not to exceed $250,000 (Ward 1) p. 330
1. Approve a waiver of eligible Cityimposed development and permit fees for the
San Bernardino Community Wellness Campus, in an amount not to exceed
$134,319, limited to Citycontrolled fees; and
2. Approve a Regulatory and Loan Agreement with Lutheran Social Services of
Southern California, a Nonprofit Corporation, and DignityMoves, a Nonprofit
Corporation, to ensure project completion and protect the $34,944,702
Homekey investments; and
3.Adopt Resolutions No. 2025377 authorizing the Finance and Management
Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 operating and capital budget by
$1,798,969, appropriating $1,798,969 in 20212023 Permanent Local
Housing Allocation funds to fund the final construction cost to complete the
San Bernardino Community Wellness, and $261,539.40 of PLHA for
administration; and
4.Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all regulatory
agreements, loan agreements, and amendments with LSSSC and
DignityMoves after review and approval by the City attorney and take any
further action necessary to carry out the terms and objectives of the resolution
and agreement.
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Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor of City Council of the City of San Bernardino take the
following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025378 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, rescinding Resolution No. 2020265, which
prohibits the crushing of concrete on site within 1,000 feet of residentially
zoned property; and
2.Review the three alternatives provided in the Oxbow Debris Removal
Project Environmental Study dated May 22, 2025, select Alternative 3
which is concluded to result in least levels of impact to the community
among the three alternatives, and adopt Resolution No. 2025379
memorializing that decision; and
3.Direct the City Manager or his designee to prepare public outreach for the
residents of Ward 5, regarding the removal of the Oxbow Debris.
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
November 05, 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.
12. Oxbow Debris Removal – 6920 Palm Avenue (Ward 5) p. 409
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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 October 15, 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, October 10, 2025.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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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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comments will not be read aloud by citystaff. Written correspondence can be accessed by the
public online at tinyurl.com/agendabackup .
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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. Anyrequests 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 9099982680 or SBCityClerk@sbcity.org for assistance outside of this timeframe. Written
correspondence submitted after the deadline will be provided to the Mayorand City Council at thefollowing
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 10:00P.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. Amajority vote of the Council is required to
extend a meeting beyond 10:00 P.M.to discuss specified items.”
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