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Home My WebLink About03-18-2026 MCC AgendaMayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 1 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 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, MARCH 18, 2026 4:00 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 4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED SESSION P.15 A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) (Criteria, Timing, Goal Setting, and Other Preliminary Matters) Titles: City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) IN RE: NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION, United States District Court Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:17-md-2804 5:00 P.M. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CLOSED SESSION REPORT PRESENTATIONS 1. Certificates of Recognition for San Bernardino High School Girls Water Polo Team 2026 CIF Southern Section Division 5 Championship (Ward 2) Pg. 16 2. Proclamation of Government Finance Professionals Week in the City of San Bernardino – March 23-27, 2026 (All Wards) Pg.44 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 3. Proclamation of San Bernardino Valley College Day in the City of San Bernardino in honor of their 100th Anniversary – March 26, 2026 (All Wards) Pg.46 PUBLIC HEARING 4. Continuation of Public Hearing from February 18, 2026 - 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) Pg. 48 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 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. 5. Introduce Ordinance No. MC -1662 Setting Forth Procedures for Expediting Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems (All Wards) Recommendation: Pg. 149 It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino take the following action: 1. Hold a Public Hearing; and 2. Introduce, read by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC- 1662 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, establishing procedures for expediting permit processing for electric vehicle charging stations. 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. 6. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes Pg. 173 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. June 15, 2022 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 2. October 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 3. February 2, 2026 Special Meeting Draft Minutes 4. February 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 5. February 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 7. Adopt A Resolution Approving the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Measure I 3.0 Continuation Expenditure Plan (All Wards) Pg. 252 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-019 approving the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Measure I 3.0 Continuation Expenditure Plan. 8. Amendment No. 2 to the HOME Investment Partnership Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (All Wards) Recommendation: Pg. 270 It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to HOME Investment Partnership Agreement Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program (OORP) Subrecipient Agreement between the City and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. for $1,184,879 and extend the agreement term through December 31, 2026; and 2. Approve Resolution 2026-020, authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 operating and capital budget by $1,238,169.45, by allocating $1,184,879 for Professional contractual services, and $53,290.45 for the City of San Bernardino administration; and 3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designees, to take any further actions and execute any further agreements or documents as necessary, including minor and substantive changes, after review by the City Attorney, as necessary, to effectuate the implementation of the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 9. Consideration of Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) Participation in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) (All Wards) Pg. 486 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Authorize the City to join the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-021 approving participation in the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the establishment of the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and any related documents necessary to effectuate the City’s participation; and 3. Appoint a representative to serve as the City’s Director on the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust Board of Directors and designate an Alternate representative to serve in the Director’s absence. The City may appoint the Mayor or a member of the City Council; and 4. Authorize the City Manager, subject to review by the City Attorney, to make or agree to any modifications to the Joint Powers Agreement that are in furtherance of the overall goal of resolution approved herein and the intent of the agreement without creating any additional financial obligations or liability for the City. 10. Authorization to Proceed with an Investigation for a Proposed Street Vacation of an Alley Way South of W Rialto Ave and West of Muscott St (Ward 3) Pg. 509 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize staff to proceed with an investigation and analysis for the proposed vacation of an alley way South of W Rialto Ave and West of Muscott St. 11. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2026-387 to Provide City Sewer Services (Ward 6) Recommendation: Pg. 523 It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-022: 1. Approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at 3245 Duffy Street, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated community of San Bernardino County; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 12. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2026-388 to Provide City Sewer Services (Ward 5) Pg. 543 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-023; approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at 4164 North 4th Avenue, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated community of San Bernardino County; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex. 13. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct Public Hearing to Order Street Vacation (15.30 -443) of a Portion of Parley Avenue, north of W Foothill Boulevard, and Reservation of Utilities Therein (Ward 6) Pg. 566 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-024 declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the vacation of a portion of Parley Avenue north of Foothill Boulevard, and reservation of utilities therein. 14. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct Public Hearing to Order Street Vacation (15.30-444) of a Portion of Victoria Ave also known as San Manuel Blvd, and Reservation of Utilities Therein (Ward 4) Pg. 575 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-025 declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the vacation of a portion of Victoria Avenue also known as San Manuel Blvd, north of E Lynwood Drive, and reservation of utilities therein. 15. American Rescue Plan Update (All Wards) Pg. 585 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 December 31, 2025. 16. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for December 2025 (All Wards) Pg. 590 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 December 2025. 17. Investment Portfolio Report for December 2025 (All Wards) Pg. 677 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 December 2025. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 18. Acceptance and Approval of Amendment No. 1 for Additional Funds to Older Californians Nutrition Program Grant Award FY 2025/26 (All Wards) Pg. 704 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-026: 1. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a 2025/2026 Budget Amendment #1 for the Older Californians Nutrition Program grant through the Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian (DAAS-PG); and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to accept the amended 2025/2026 Congregate Meal Program Grant Budget in the amount of an additional $9,000 (Total Award of $351,000 from $342,000); and 3. Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signing and submitting necessary documents to receive grant budget awards; 4. Approving a contract amendment agreement with Sysco Foods and change order to increase PO for additional $9,000 to the annual purchase order for continued operation of the Older Californians Nutrition Program; and 5. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the grant funds for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. 19. Budget Amendment FY 25/26, Parks, Recreation and Community Services for the Sponsorship of the 2026 Lunar New Year ($23,750) in Revenue and Expense budget allocations (All Wards) Pg. 766 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-027 authorizing the City Manager and Director of Finance to amend the FY 2025/2026 Parks, Recreation and Community Services budget by allocating $23,750 in revenue and expenditures for the Lunar New Year event, and to ensure sufficient funds are placed in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services budget for event-related expenses. 20. Acceptance of BSCC Proposition 47 Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Grant Program Cohort 5 (All Wards) Pg. 779 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No.2026-028 authorizing; 1. The City Manager to accept and execute the BSCC Proposition 47 Cohort 5 Grant agreement and subsequent amendments; and 2. The Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget with an appropriation of $3,294,537 in both revenues and expenditures in grant funds Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 21. Award of Cooperative Goods Purchasing Agreement with Public Restroom Company for the Lytle Creek Park and Community Center Renovations Project in the amount of $398,373. (Ward 3) Pg 872 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the award of a Cooperative Goods Purchasing Agreement with Public Restroom Company for the Lytle Creek park and Community Center Renovations Project (Project) in the amount of $398,373; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Public Restroom Company. 22. Request to Approve Professional Services Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for Waterman Inactive Landfill Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring. Pg. 938 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-029 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement for landfill gas extraction Operation, Maintenance and Monitoring (OM&M) with Tetra Tech BAS. DISCUSSION 23. Amendment No. 1 to the Regional Partnership Agreements for Animal Services (All Wards) Pg. 974 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-030 authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute amendments to the Regional Partnership Agreements effective July 1, 2026 with the Cities of Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Loma Linda, and Rialto, to update the cost allocation and ensure full cost recovery for regional animal sheltering services. 24. Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Financial Update (All Wards) Pg. 1092 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Financial Update; and 2. Adopt Resolution 2026-031 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget by $1,085,904 as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Financial Update. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 25. Authorize and Direct Outside Legal Counsel Larson LLP to Draft a Resolution of Censure Relative to Councilmember Dr. Treasure Ortiz for Illegal and Unethical Conduct, and to Authorize and Direct Staff to Schedule a Censure Public Hearing for the April 1, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council (All Wards) - (City Council) Pg. 1107 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 April 01, 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 10 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify that the agenda for the March 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 Friday, March 13, 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 11 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. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 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 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. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 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.” Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 14 This Page Intentionally Left Blank