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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, AUGUST 5, 2026
3:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM OPEN SESSION
FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG
Theodore Sanchez Helen Tran
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
Sandra Ibarra Eric Levitt
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa Albert J. Maldonado
Mayor Pro-Tem, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett Telicia Lopez
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 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, AUGUST 5, 2026
3:30 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 3:31 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at
Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Late 3:32 P.M.
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Late 3:34 P.M.
Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 5 Late 3:40 P.M.
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Eric Levitt City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez City Clerk Present
Vanessa Alvarado 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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3:30 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.) Gloria Esperanza Garcia De Cano v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino
Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2420721
ii.) Elvera Renee Mergil v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIVSB2417630
iii.) Anthony Aquino v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIVSB2423179
iv.) Eric Esquivel v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case No.
ADJ18213429
v.) Daniel Han v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case Nos.
ADJ19178265, ADJ15899911, and ADJ13362722
B.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant
Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)):
i.) Notice of Claim, Rochelle Clayton, dated July 22, 2026, Claim No.
GHC0099867
C.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant
Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)(1)): (1)
Case
D.) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957) (Criteria, Timing, Goal Setting, and Other
Preliminary Matters)
5:00 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 5:07 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at
Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 5 Absent
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Eric Levitt City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez City Clerk Present
Vanessa Alvarado Deputy City Clerk Present
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Evangelist Jerry Musgrove from Decently & In Order Ministries led the invocation, and
Andy Fuentes from San Bernardino High School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Albert Maldonado stated that one reportable action was taken regarding A)
i. Gloria Esperanza Garcia De Cano v. City of San Bernardino . The City Council
unanimously approved a settlement totaling $30,000.
City Manager Eric Levitt announced that Item No. 16 was pulled from the agenda and
Items Nos. 18 and 19 were moved to a future meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Appeal 26-09 Subdivision 26-03 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 21096) and
Conditional Use Permit 25-02 (McDonald’s) (Ward 2)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino take
the following action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-069 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, approving Appeal 26-09, thereby overturning
the Planning Commission’s denial of Subdivision 26-03 (Tentative Parcel
Map No. 21096) and Conditional Use Permit 25-02 and allowing the
request to consolidate six (6) parcels into one (1) parcel to facilitate the
development, establishment, and operation of a 3,684 square-foot drive-
thru restaurant (McDonald’s) on a parcel containing approximately 0.74
acres, located at 116 W. Baseline Street (APN: 0146 -223-22, 23, 24, 25 &
26) within the Commercial General (CG-1) and Transit-Overlay District
(TOD) zone (Attachment 1).
Or alternatively,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-068 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Bernardino, California, denying Appeal 26-09, thereby upholding the
Planning Commission’s denial of Subdivision 26-03 (Tentative Parcel Map
No. 21096) and Conditional Use Permit 25-02 and not allowing the request
to consolidate six (6) parcels into one (1) parcel to facilitate the
development, establishment, and operation of a 3,684 square-foot drive-
thru restaurant (McDonald’s) on a parcel containing approximately 0.74
acres, located at 116 W. Baseline Street (APN: 0146 -223-22, 23, 24, 25 &
26) within the Commercial General (CG-1) and Transit-Overlay District
(TOD) zone (Attachment 3).
Mayor Tran opened the Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing at 5:12 p.m.
City Clerk Lopez swore-in the speakers.
Assistant Planner Christian Calisaan gave a presentation to the Mayor and City Council.
In accordance with the requirements of a Quasi-Judicial hearing, the appellant and staff
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were given 15 minutes to speak and a five-minute rebuttal.
There were seventeen (17) public comments.
The public hearing was closed at 6:32 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-069 [5-1]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: Sandra Ibarra
ABSENT: Kim Knaus
2. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 54 to Community Facilities District 2019 -1
(Maintenance Services) – Quick Quack Car Wash (Ward 2) – Continued from
7/15/26
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Hold a Public Hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-098 of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, calling an election to submit to the
qualified
electors the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to
be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance
Services) (Annexation No. 54); and
3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-099 of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Bernardino, California, declaring election results for
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services)
(Annexation No. 54); and
5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No.
MC-1668 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, amending Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying special taxes
to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to pay annual costs of the
maintenance and servicing of lighting, streets, drainage, and a reserve
fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect
to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019 -1
(Maintenance Services); and
6. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1668 for August 19, 2026.
Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
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Council Member Juan Figueroa left the dais at 6:35 p.m.
There was a consensus among the Council to waive the presentation and a pprove the
item.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Tran closed the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-098 [5-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa, Kim Knaus
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-099 [5-0]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa, Kim Knaus
RESULT: INTRODUCED ORDINANCE MC-1668 [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Juan Figueroa, Kim Knaus
City Clerk Lopez read the title of Ordinance MC-1668 into the record.
Council Member Juan Figueroa returned to the dais at 6:39 p.m. after the vote was
taken.
The meeting recessed at 6:39 p.m. and reconvened at 6:54 p.m.
At this time, Councilmember Sandra Ibarra left the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
At this time, public comments were heard.
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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.
RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND ITEM NOS. 5 AND
13 WERE PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
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. October 18, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
2. June 3, 2026 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
3. June 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
4. June 17, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
4. Reallocation of $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the
Façade Improvement Paintbrush Program to the Navigation Center and
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Mandeville Modular
Increasing the Not-To -Exceed Amount by $717,620.64 (Ward 1)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California,
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-126 authorizing the reallocation of $200,000 in
previously allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the
Façade Improvement Paintbrush Program to the Navigation Center Project;
and
2. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Design Services and
Purchase and Delivery of Goods with Mandeville Modular increasing the not-
to-exceed amount by $717,620.64 for a new total contract amount not to
exceed$11,035,053.78; and
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3. Approve Change Orders No. 12, 13, and 14 in the total amount of $717,620.64.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-126 AND APPROVED STAFF’S
RECOMMENDATION [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
5. Second Amendment to the Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP (BB&K)
to Amend the Appointed City Attorney to Albert J. Maldonado
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with
Best Best & Krieger LLP (BB&K) to Amend the Appointed City Attorney to Albert
J. Maldonado.
RESULT: APPROVED CITY ATTORNEY APPOINTMENT OF ALBERT J.
MALDONADO [6-0]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz, Tran
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
6. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC – 1664 Specific Plan Amendment 23-01
and dissolution of Development Agreement 08-02
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, 1) Adopt Ordinance No. MC – 1664 approving Specific Plan
Amendment 23-01 a mending the development standards and guidelines of
the original development plan and reducing the number of proposed single-
family residential lots from 980 to 327 within the University Hills Specific Plan
(APNs: 0265-041-12, 0265-051-12 and -13; 0265-061-16; 0265-011-06,-07, and
-08; 0265-051-09; and 0265-021-13) (Attachment 1) and 2) dissolving
Development Agreement No. 08-02 (Attachment 1).
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RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1664 [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
7. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1666 of 2025 Building Code (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, Adopt Ordinance No. MC-1666 approving new Municipal Code
language and approve use of the 2025 California Building Code and other minor
changes to Chapter 15 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1666 [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
8. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1667 - Annexation No. 53 to Community
Facilities District 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) - EV Realty (Ward 3)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1667 amending Ordinance No. MC-1522
and levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to pay the
annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of lighting, streets, drainage and a
reserve fund for capital replacement, and administrative expenses with respect to
City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance
Services).
RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1667 [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
9. Inland Valley Development Agency (IVDA) – License Agreement for Airport
Gateway Monument at 3rd Street and Palm Avenue (Ward 3)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
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California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-127 to approve the following:
1. The License Agreement with the Inland Valley Development Agency
(IVDA), granting a revocable license and right of entry over City -owned
property located at the southwest corner of 3rd Street and Palm
Avenue, San Bernardino, California, for a term of 25 years, expiring
2051, with an option to extend for up to 20 years, for the purpose of
constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining an airport gateway
monument and related improvements.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the License Agreement or any
other documents to effectuate the License Agreement.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-127 [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
10. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with
IGM Technology Corporation for the Gravity Budget Software Services;
and Extending the Term through January 14, 2030, with a Not To Exceed
Amount of $467,071 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement
with IGM Technology Corporation to renew and extend the contract term
for the Gravity Budget Software Services through January 14, 2030;
and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1; and
3. Authorize the Finance Director of Finance & Management Services to
establish a purchase order for the total Not -to-Exceed contract amount
of $467,071 over the five-year term.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
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11. Pre-Approval of Mayor and City Council Travel for FY 2026/27 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, pre-approve travel for elected officials for FY 2026/27 as outlined.
Individual travel shall remain subject to available appropriations and compliance
with the City’s Travel Authority and Expense Policy.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
12. Joint Resolution Updating Authorized Representatives for Existing City and
Successor Agency Banking, Investment, Operating, and Debt -
Trustee Accounts (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Berna rdino,
California, and the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California acting in its capacity as the legislative body of the City and separately
as the governing board of the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment
Agency of the City of San Bernardino, adopt Joint Resolution No. 2026-128 to:
1. Confirm the existing financial institutions and account programs, and the legal
entity and limited purpose applicable to each, as set forth in Exhibit A to
the Resolution;
2. Designate the officials named in the Resolution as authorized
representatives for the specific banking, investment, operating, debt -
trustee, and Successor Agency functions stated in the Resolution;
3. Direct the Director of Finance and Management Services to complete
institution -required documentation and remove former
authorized representatives from the affected accounts; and
4. Supersede prior resolutions and signatory designations for the accounts
addressed by the Resolution only to the extent inconsistent with the
authorized-representative designations approved by the Resolution.
This action does not authorize a new depository, a new financial account, a
change to the City’s adopted Investment Policy, or a modification of any
applicable bond document, trust agreement, Recognized Obligation Payment
Schedule, account-specific control, or internal approval requirement.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-128 [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
13. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Alliant
Insurance Services, Inc.
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 First Amendment
to the Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.,
increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $150,000 to $780,606.02.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [5-0]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
14. Health Benefits Plan Year 2027 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the City's health benefit plans for plan year 2027 and authorize
the City Manager to execute any agreements necessary to effectuate the medical,
dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, and other ancillary and voluntary
plans that the City offers as part of its benefits package to employees.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
15. Resolution Appointing an Interim Director of Community Development &
Housing (U) and Approving Employment Agreement
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California,
adopt Resolution No. 2026-129:
1. Appointing Mary Lanier as Director of Community Development & Housing
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(U) on an interim basis effective August 6, 2026; and
2. Approving the Employment Agreement.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-129 [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
16. Notice of Intent to Apply for the U.S. Department of Justice Fiscal Year 2026
Model Cities Initiative Grant (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt the attached Resolution No. 2026-130:
1. Acknowledging the submission of an application for the U.S. Department
of Justice Fiscal Year 2026 Model Cities Initiative Grant; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all
negotiations, signings, submittals, and execut ion of documents
necessary to apply for said grant.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN; ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
17. Approve Addendum No. 4 with Rick Engineering Company in the amount
of $92,300 for the Navigation Center Project, funded from the
previously approved Project construction contingency, increasing
the Task Order amount from $350,000 to $442,300 (Ward 1).
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Approve Addendum No. 4 with Rick Enginee ring Company for
engineering design services in the amount of $92,300, increasing the
Task Order authorization from $350,000 to $442,300. Funding will be
provided from the previously approved Navigation Center construction
general fund loan allocation and does not increase the overall project
budget; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with
Rick Engineering Company
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RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [5-0]
MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra, Kim Knaus
DISCUSSION
18. Homeless Strategic Action Plan 2026-2030 – Implementation Framework (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California receive and file the Homeless Solutions Action Plan, and provide
direction to staff regarding implementation priorities, resource allocation, and
partnership development for Fiscal Year 2026-2030.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN; ITEM WAS PULLED AND MOVED TO A
FUTURE MEETING.
19. Policy Options for Shelter Operations, Local Prioritization Requirements
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California receive and file the report; discuss policy options; and provide direction
to staff regarding the preferred policy framework.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN; ITEM WAS PULLED AND MOVED TO A
FUTURE MEETING.
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, August 5,
2026, at 8:37 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
August 19, 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.
Telicia Lopez, CMC
City Cler