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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRevised 02-18-2026 MCC AgendaMayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 1 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REVISED 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, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 3:30 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 COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY Fred Shorett Telicia Lopez COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 CITY CLERK Kim Knaus MAYOR PRO TEM, WARD 5 Mario Flores COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6 Welcome to a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino PLEASE VIEW THE LAST PAGES OF THE AGENDA FOR PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS, OR CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: TINYURL.COM/MCCPUBLICCOMMENTS PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE (909) 998-2680 TWO WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING FOR ANY REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS To view PowerPoint presentations, written comments, or any revised documents for this meeting date, use this link: tinyurl.com/agendabackup. Select the corresponding year and meeting date folders to view documents. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett Mayor Pro Tem, 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 City Clerk Telicia Lopez 3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED SESSION p. 11 A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1): i. Daniel Diaz Gomez v. City of San Bernardino, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:25-cv-01012 ii. Jeffrey Lamont Williams v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2507104 iii. Mariana Bedolla v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case No. ADJ19643219 B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 Case C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): i. Notice of Claim, Darren Goodman, dated February 10, 2026, Claim No.GHC00993811 ii. Notice of Claim, Jose Loera, dated February 3, 2026, Claim No. GHC0093814 5:00 P.M. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CLOSED SESSION REPORT PRESENTATIONS 1. Citizens of the Month - Small Business Recognition - Kendall Drive Beautification Project (Ward 5) p. 12 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 2. Proclamation of National Engineers Week in the City of San Bernardino – February 15-21, 2026 (All Wards) p. 28 3. Proclamation of Lunar New Year Day in the City of San Bernardino – February 21, 2026 (All Wards) p. 30 APPOINTMENTS 4. Animal Control Commission Appointment of Hector Loera (Ward 1) p. 32 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Hector Loera to the Animal Control Commission representing Ward 1 with the term ending December 2026. Hector Loera will replace Maria Lanas. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city. 5. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Appointment of Hector Loera (Ward 1) p. 40 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Hector Loera to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission representing Ward 1 with the term ending December 2026. Hector Loera will replace Roxana M. Barrera. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city. 6. Charter Review Committee Reappointment of Scott P. Olson (Ward 2) p. 48 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the reappointment of Scott P. Olson to the Charter Review Committee representing Ward 2 with the term ending December 2026. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city. PUBLIC HEARING 7. Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC-1660 Adopting a Regulatory Program for Short Term Rentals, or Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC-1661 Banning Short Term Rentals in the City of San Bernardino (All Wards) p. 56 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino: 1. Hold a Public Hearing; and 2. Introduce and read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC- 1660 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting a regulatory program which would amend Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) for short-term and vacation rentals in the City of San Bernardino; or 3. Introduce and read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC- 1661 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California Amending Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) banning short term and vacation rentals in the City of San Bernardino; or 4. Take no action on the matter. CITY MANAGER UPDATE Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 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 Items on the Consent Calendar are Considered Routine and are Voted on in a Single Motion Unless the Mayor and City Council or a Staff Member has Pulled the Item for More Discussion. 8. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes p. 147 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. October 19, 2022 Special Meeting Draft Minutes 2. January 15, 2026 Special Meeting Draft Minutes 3. January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 9. Amendment No.1 to the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Subrecipient Agreements with The Salvation Army and Family Service Association of Redlands p. 170 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-011: 1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2025–26 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Subrecipient Agreement with The Salvation Army (TSA) to increase the agreement by $74,276.38 incorporating prior-year unspent ESG funds, revising the not to exceed amount to $241,535.38 and extend the agreement term through December 31, 2026; and 2. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2025-26 ESG Program Subrecipient Agreement with Family Service Association of Redlands to extend the agreement term through December 31, 2026; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take any additional actions and execute any agreements or documents necessary to implement Amendment No. 1 and administer the ESG grant program. 4. Authorizing the Director of Finance & Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 operating and capital budget in the amount of $63,742.66 as a technical correction to recognize unspent FY 23-24 ESG Funds. 10. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2026-386 to Provide City Sewer Services (Ward 6) p. 248 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-012 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at 1964 Nolan Street, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated community of San Bernardino County; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 11. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for November 2025 (All Wards) p. 264 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 November 2025. 12. Review of Administrative Budget Transfers From October 1, 2025, Through December 31, 2025 (All Wards) p. 353 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review and file all listed administrative budget transfers from October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. 13. Investment Portfolio Report for November 2025 (All Wards) p. 362 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 November 2025. 14. Amendment No. 1 to Goods Purchase Agreement with Long Beach BMW Motorcycles (All Wards) p. 390 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 first amendment to the Goods Purchase Agreement with Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, increasing the total purchase amount from $77,218.00 to $158,622.84. 2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to increase the existing purchase order from $77,218.00 to $158,622.84. 15. Award of Construction Agreement to Estate Design and Construction for 19th Street Storm Drain Improvements in the amount of $397,560.00 and Contingency of $58,000.00 for a Total Amount of $455,560.00 (Ward 6) p. 402 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the award of a Construction Agreement with Estate Design and Construction, in the amount of $397,560.00 for the 19th Street Storm Drain Improvements (Project); and 2. Authorize the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $58,000.00 for the Project, bringing the total Project budget to $455,560.00; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Estate Design and Construction.; and 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 16. Approve Goods Purchase Agreements with Fairview Ford, DuraTech USA, Motorola Solutions, and a Vendor Services Agreement with West Coast Lights and Sirens (All Wards) p. 444 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize: 1. The City Manager to execute the following Goods Purchase Agreements: a. Fairview Ford for an amount not to exceed $1,197,825.32 for the purchase of police fleet vehicles. b. DuraTech USA for an amount not to exceed $255,000 for the purchase of mobile data computers. 2. The City Manager to execute Goods Purchase Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Motorola Solutions increasing the total not to exceed amount by $284,969.37 for a new total of $415,133.66 for the purchase of vehicle radios; and 3. The City Manager to execute a Vendor Services Agreement with West Coast Lights and Sirens for an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for a term beginning February 18, 2026, through June 30, 2030, for vehicle upfitting; and 4. The Director of Finance and Management Services to issue purchase orders to Fairview Ford for $1,197,825.32, West Coast Lights and Sirens for 750,000, DuraTech USA for $255,000, and Motorola Solutions for $284,969.37. DISCUSSION 17. Love Your Block Year 1 Update (All Wards) p. 583 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the Love Your Block 2024-2025 City Impact Presentation. 18. Adoption of Policy Establishing a Two-Step Authorization and Approval Process for New and Renewal Leases of City-Owned Property (All Wards) p. 591 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-014, approving a standardized policy for city-owned leases (new and renewals) that mandates City Council authorization before negotiations begin and final approval before execution. ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 19. Direct Staff to Present to Council Within 60 Days a Pilot Program to Temporarily Place Selected Businesses into Vacant Storefronts in Downtown San Bernardino, at Reduced Cost and with City Support, Giving These Selected Businesses an Opportunity to Operate in a Brick and Mortar Retail Environment Without the Full Financial Risk of a Permanent Lease (All Wards) - (Council Member Sanchez) p. 601 20. Adopt a Community Workforce Agreement By and Between the City of San Bernardino, Local Trades Councils/Unions and Other Future Contractors/Vendors the City Approves for Major Projects (All Wards) - (Council Member Ibarra) p. 602 21. Develop/Enhance Vacant Property Ordinance to Reduce Blight and Promote Active Property Use. Ordinance to include the Following Key Components: Vacant Property Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 Registration Requirement, Mandatory Maintenance and Security Standards, Progressive Fee and Fine Structure, Enforcement, and Recourse (All Wards) – (Council Member Knaus, Mayor Pro Tem) p. 603 22. Direct staff to Prepare a Comprehensive Specific Plan for the City’s Route 66 corridor (Foothill Boulevard, 5th Street, and North Mount Vernon Avenue). The Plan Should Include Targeted Economic Development, Business Attraction, Revitalization, Tourism, and Branding Strategies Leveraging the Historic Route 66 Identity, Incorporate Robust Community Engagement, and Return to the City Council with a Proposed Scope, Timeline, and Implementation Framework. – (Council Member Flores) p. 604 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 March 04, 2026 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. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify that the Revised agenda for the February 18, 2026, 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 Norman F. Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California, 92410 and on the City's website sbcity.org on Sunday, February 15, 2026. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 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. 2018-89 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. 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 three-minute 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 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 at the time the request to speak is made. (Must provide a minimum of 15 copies) 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. ALTERNATE MEETING VIEWING METHOD: If there are any technical issues with the live stream or recording from the main agenda portal or if you require an option with Closed Captioning, you may view the meeting from the following location (TV3). https://reflectsanbernardino.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/watch/1?channel=6 PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS Please use ONE of the following options to provide a public comment: Written comments can be emailed to publiccomments@sbcity.org. Written public comments received up to one hour and thirty minutes before the posted start time of the meeting, on the meeting day will be 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 by the public online at tinyurl.com/agendabackup . Attend the meeting in person and fill out a speaker slip. Please note that the meeting Chair decides 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. Any requests to speak submitted electronically less than one hour and thirty minutes before the posted start time 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 909-998-2680 or SBCityClerk@sbcity.org for assistance outside of this timeframe. Written correspondence submitted after the deadline will be provided to the Mayor and City Council at the following regular meeting. 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.”