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Home My WebLink About07-02-2025 MCC Regular City of San Bernardino 201 North E Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 http://www.sbcity.org Minutes 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, JULY 2, 2025 4:00 PM The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 4:04 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, July 2, 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 Minutes July 2, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments or requests to speak for Closed Session. At this time Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado made an announcement regarding Closed Session Item B. A letter was sent to the Council on June 25th by Mandeville Modular, claiming that there are outstanding invoices owed to them. However, the City disputes these claims. At 4:05 PM the Mayor and City Council convened into closed session. CLOSED SESSION A) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6): i. Agency Designated Representative: City Manager or Designee Employee Organization: General Unit – Teamsters Local 1932, Management Confidential Group – SBCMA, Mid Management Unit – Teamsters Local 1932, Police Dispatch Unit – SBPDA, San Bernardino Police Civilian Association – AFSCME Local 4710, Police Management Unit – PMA and Police Safety Unit – SBPOA B) 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 5:10 PM. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived CLOSED SESSION REPORT Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado stated there was no reportable action. Regular Meeting Minutes July 2, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chaplain Joseph Paul Lujan from Victory Outreach Church led the invocation, and Catalina Bedolla, Nevaeh Nava, Sydney Eliot, Claire Thrope, Emily Valdez, Selen Schwingl, Raya Brown, and Isabella Perez from Troop 920 Girl Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month in the City of San Bernardino – July 2025 (All Wards) The Mayor and City Council Presented the proclamation to Vanessa Carder, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation, & Community Services and staff. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Adjusting the Maximum Permitted Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing, and Disposal Services. (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on the proposed Maximum Permitted Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing, and Disposal Services; and, 2. Determine if written protests have been received from the owners and tenants of parcels which are subject to the Maximum Permitted Services Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing, and Disposal and whether a majority protest has been received; and, 3. If there is no majority protest, adopt Resolution No. 2025-310 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California establishing the Maximum Permitted Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing, and Disposal starting July 2, 2025. At this time, Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado explained the requirements of Proposition 218, governing the public hearing and the proposed adoption of the rates and charges. Director of Public Works Lynn Merrill provided a presentation. Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:40 PM. There were three public comments. Junior Carrillo noted the $1.33 monthly increase and highlighted Burrtec free services and senior discount, stating rates remain lower than in nearby cities. Regular Meeting Minutes July 2, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Raul Raya supported the current $52 rate, noting it is reasonable compared to dump costs. He shared concerns about future rate increases and questioned how funds are managed in San Bernardino. Clementina Pina expressed concern over the proposed rate increase, referencing past discrepancies in rate calculations. She urged the City Council to reconsider the timeline for the rate change, citing community affordability and language barriers. Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 5:50 PM. Acting City Clerk Telicia Lopez stated prior to the close of the public hearing, 13 written protest letters were received regarding the proposed solid waste service charges. A majority protest required 20,638 valid submissions; therefore, a majority protest did not exist. Council members discussed the proposed 5% solid waste rate increase after three years without increases. A portion of the increase supports compliance with state- mandated SB 1383. Burrtec has not passed through the full cost of compliance and continues to partner with the city. Senior discounts and smaller bin options are available. Street sweeping occurs twice monthly, and coordination on signage and scheduling remains ongoing. Council requested improved outreach via mail and social media to ensure residents are aware of these programs. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-310 [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None CITY MANAGER UPDATE Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo provided the City Manager update. Highlights included Parks and Recreation taking San Bernardino youth camping, grand openings and re- openings of new business in the city, road repair projects that have been completed, the rescue by animal control of a trapped dog, the police department seizure of illegal fireworks, the fireworks events occurring in the city and local coach to appear on American Ninja Warrior. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA At this time, public comments were heard, and Mayor Tran announced each speaker will be limited to one minute and thirty seconds each, instead of three minutes, in accordance with Resolution No. 2018-89. Joseph Paul Lujan thanked the Mayor and City Council, and Parks & Recreation for recent park cleanups and improvements, noting community excitement and the importance of local parks. Regular Meeting Minutes July 2, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 Al Palazzo offered to serve as Director of Economic Development and Planning Director, highlighting 35 years of experience and stressing the need for better zoning, business outreach, and local job creation. Christian Shaughnessy spoke in support of the hospital project to address mental illness and asked the council to be fair in handling city expenses and protect taxpayers. Luis Ojeda thanked Operations and Maintenance for finishing the sidewalk and urged everyone to prioritize finishing the general plan. Kimberly Calvin spoke on the general plan being outdated despite millions spent. She mentioned the previous city manager’s strategic plan was not implemented. Sharon Negrete spoke about the animal shelter disease outbreak, poor sanitation, and mass euthanizations. Harry Hatch expressed concern regarding the enforcement of the city’s safe and sane fireworks regulations. David Hanson spoke on the notice of a U.S. Supreme Court case challenging California’s prosecution practices as unconstitutional and raised concerns about state officials violating federal rights. Terry Boykins spoke about the summer youth program, requested an update on air conditioning needs, and August event featuring WBF Champion Terry Washington. Jim Smith praised Parks and Recreation for their work, urged council members to clean up their wards, and thanked the mayor for hosting a commissioner lunch discussing key city issues. Raul Gudino thanked the City Council, San Bernardino Police Department, and staff for addressing concerns about a halfway house near their home housing convicted offenders. He appreciated increased police presence but noted ongoing safety concerns and reported unpermitted construction on the property. Makayla Davis asked the City Council to address’ ICE detentions of community members without criminal records, highlighting harm to families. Acela Gudino expressed concern and fear about living next to a halfway house housing sex offenders. She asked the city to implement stricter laws on where such facilities can be located. Dolores Armstead spoke on most council members for not disclosing campaign contributions from Burrtec during the rate increase and blamed city leadership for San Bernardino’s poor national ranking and lack of progress. Ronald McCullough introduced the nonprofit, Inspire Together, the organization supports incarcerated youth by helping them reintegrate with jobs and housing. Daryl Evey from Family Assistance Program supported the Patton Hospital project, Regular Meeting Minutes July 2, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 proposing to rehab 15 vacant homes for transitional housing and build 120 new units. Fernando Baxter expressed concern about a halfway house for sex offenders placed across from their home and described how the presence of the facility has disrupted the safety and daily lives of neighborhood families. The following speakers are from the San Bernardino Airport Coalition and expressed concerns about the lack of response from San Bernardino regarding ICE activity. They also spoke on the issues with transparency in the city spending, calling for greater investment in reducing air pollution and protecting public health. Yesenia Barrera, Warehouse Workers Resources, voiced frustration over city priorities, citing neglect of community needs, environmental concerns, lack of protection, and the city’s silence on ICE activity. Kathy, Warehouse Workers Resources, urged the city to invest in better jobs, support a community benefits plan, and take a stand against ICE and over policing. Maritza Andrade, Warehouse Workers Resources, spoke on the city’s inaction warehouse related harm, poor air quality, and ICE activity, urging the Mayor and City Council to prioritize community health and safety. Junior Carillo acknowledged the city’s challenges but emphasized recent improvements, including park cleanups, sidewalk repairs, and the airport’s development. John Shollenberger spoke on the concerns about past comments on legal service Request for Proposal (RFPs) and called for transparency and fairness. Sandra Ibarra, Council Member expressed support for the immigrant community, condemned ICE raids, and affirmed that local police are not cooperating with immigration enforcement. At this item the Mayor and City Council recessed at 7:35 PM. The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 7:55 PM. Prior to hearing the Consent Calendar, Interim City Manager Gallardo announced that staff would be pulling Item No. 6, and it would be brought back at a later date. 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. Regular Meeting Minutes July 2, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND STAFF PULLED ITEM NO. 6 AND PULLED ITEM NO. 7 FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION [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 3. 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. May 3, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 2. August 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 3. October 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 4. November 15, 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 Minutes July 2, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 4. Join the California Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) Middle-Income Rental Housing Program (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-323: 1. Authorizing the City to become a member of the California Community Housing Agency (CalCHA); and 2. Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to the Agency and one or more Public Benefit Agreements with the Agency; and 3. Approving the Agency’s issuance of Revenue Bonds for the new construction of essential middle-income housing projects within City limits. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-323 [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 5. Resolutions Updating the Bank and Investment Account Signature Authority (All Wards) 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. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-311, 2025-312, 2025-313, 2025-314, 2025-315, 2025-316, 2025-317, 2025-318, 2025-319, AND 2025-320 [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 Minutes July 2, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 6. Authorize a Vendor Services Agreement with DM & G Construction and Engineering Services Inc. for Installation of Guardrails in the amount of $193,560 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Vendor Services Agreement with DM & G Construction and Engineering Services Inc. for the installation of guardrails; and 2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order not to exceed the amount of $193,560 for FY 25/26; and 3. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order not to exceed the amount of $100,000 for FY 26/27 and $100,000 for FY 27/28. RESULT: ITEM PULLED BY STAFF – NO ACTION TAKEN 7. Authorize a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Colton for Traffic Signal Design and Construction for Hunts Lane Harwick Drive in the amount of $385,000 (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California adopt Resolution 2025-321 authorizing the City Manager to execute Cooperative Agreement with the City of Colton for traffic signal design and construction for Hunts Lane and Harwick Drive. Mayor Pro-Tem Figueroa pulled this item to thank staff and the City of Colton. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-321 [7-0] MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Minutes July 2, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 8. Accept Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 Grant – E Street Median in the amount of $3,152,700 (Ward 1 & 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025-322: 1. Approving the Acceptance of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 Grant in the amount of $3,152,700; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve grant matching funds in the amount of $100,300 from the Traffic Safety Fund; and 3. Designating the City Manager, or designee, as a responsible agency official authorized to sign project agreements and certifications for the preparation of the HSIP Cycle 12 Project; and 4. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 CIP budget with an additional $100,300 from the Traffic Safety Fund to bring the total project budget to $3,503,000; and 5. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 CIP budget with an additional $3,503,000 in HSIP Cycle 12 grant funding. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-322 [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 Minutes July 2, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 DISCUSSION 9. Approve the Annual Renewal of the City’s Risk Management Insurance Policies in the amount of $3,337,089 for FY 2025/26 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the annual renewal of the City’s excess general liability insurance, excess workers’ compensation insurance, crime insurance and cyber insurance; and 2. Authorize the City Man ager or designee to execute all related documentation. There was no presentation by staff or questions from the Mayor and City Council. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 10. Discuss partnering with Family Assistance Program and Assembly Member James Ramos to create housing opportunities at Patton State Hospital for the unsheltered (All Wards) – (Council Member Ortiz) RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 11. Strategic Planning, Goal Setting, and Team Building Session (All Wards) – (Council Member Sanchez) RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Minutes July 2, 2025 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights included the completion of the Mount Vernon Bridge, The Emprededor@s graduation on July 3rd, the grand re-openings of the following business and centers; Family Assistance Youth Drop-In Center, Self-Help Federal Credit Union, Starbucks and El Pollo Loco. ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 8:13 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 July 16, 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, CMC Acting City Clerk