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Home My WebLink About07-15-2026 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 15, 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, July 15, 2026, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. CALL TO ORDER 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 Late 3:33 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 Deputy City Attorney Present Telicia Lopez City Clerk Present Perla Lopez Chief Deputy City Clerk Present Mayor Helen Tran Council Members Theodore Sanchez Sandra Ibarra Juan Figueroa Fred Shorett Kim Knaus Mario Flores Dr. Treasure Ortiz Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments or requests to speak for Closed Session. Deputy City Attorney Albert Maldonado reported regarding Item A - the City had received a letter from legal counsel representing the developer for the University Hills Specific Plan Amendment regarding anticipated litigation and significant exposure to litigation. The letter was made available to the public. Council Member Ortiz announced that she would recuse herself from Closed Session Items B ii.) and B iii.). CLOSED SESSION A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1): 1 Item B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): i.) Notice of Claim, Mandeville Modular, Inc., dated March 17, 2026, Claim No. GHC0095108 ii.) Notice of Claim, Darren Goodman, dated February 10, 2026. Claim No. GHC00993811 iii.) Notice of Claim, Jose Loera, dated February 3, 2026, Claim No. GHC0093814 C) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) (Criteria, Timing, Goal Setting, and Other Preliminary Matters) Titles: City Attorney, City Clerk 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 15, 2026, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deacon Nelson Glass from Our Lady of the Assumption led the invocation, and Claire Grable led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Deputy City Attorney Albert Maldonado reported that there was one reportable action from Closed Session. On Item C), the Mayor and City Council, by unanimous vote, appointed Albert Maldonado as the City Attorney following a performance evaluation of the City Attorney’s Office. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month in the City of San Bernardino – July 2026 (All Wards) (All Wards) The Mayor and City Council presented the proclamation to the City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Director, Vanessa Carder, and staff. APPOINTMENTS There were no public comments regarding Appointments. 2. Planning Commission Appointment of Mohammed A. Ali (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Mohammed A. Ali to the Planning Commission representing Ward 3 with the term ending December 2028. Mohammed A. Ali will replace Ivan Garcia. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 RESULT: APPROVED PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT OF MOHAMMED A. ALI [8-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz, Mayor Tran NOES: None City Clerk Lopez administered the Oath of Office. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing – Sunshine Motel Red Tag Appeal Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-095 denying the appeal of the Red Tag Closure Notice and Red Tag Correction Notice issued for 570 North H Street, commonly known as Sunshine Motel, and affirming the Building and Safety Division’s determination and orders. Mayor Tran opened the Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing at 5:26 p.m. City Clerk Telicia Lopez swore in the speakers. In accordance with the requirements of a Quasi-Judicial hearing, the appellant and staff were given 15 minutes to speak and a five-minute rebuttal. Best Best & Krieger Attorney, Denise Hansen, Building Inspector Elias Rebollar, and Building Official Jeremias Arellano presented to the Mayor and City Council. They discussed the appeal of the red tag closure and correction notices issued for the Sunshine Motel located at 570 North H Street. The Building and Safety Division reported that the inspection identified extensive unpermitted electrical work and construction, missing smoke alarms, and blocked emergency exits, creating unsafe conditions. Staff also clarified that the County Fire Department’s annual inspections did not include inspections for unpermitted construction or electrical work. The Mayor and City Council discussed the distinction between the red tag appeal and the separate motel operator permit revocation process related to alleged prostitution and human trafficking. Staff explained that the search warrant allowed Code Enforcement and Building and Safety staff to inspect the property for code violations and that the red tag appeal before the Council was limited to building and safety issues. Mayor Tran requested that staff return with an update on the implementation of an ordinance, with a report requested by the second Council meeting in September. The Mayor and Council also discussed enforcement of the red tag, including restrictions on entering the property, potential penalties for unauthorized entry, and monitoring by Code Enforcement and Building and Safety. Staff reported that an application for the unpermitted office addition had been submitted and was under review. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 Attorney Frank Wiser and Property Operator Jamie Bird, representatives of the appellant, presented to the Mayor and City Council. Attorney Wiser argued that the red tag proceedings involved constitutional and due process concerns and questioned whether the City’s inspection was properly conducted. The motel operator testified that he had not received prior code violation notices or been informed that the property posed a safety concern. The property owners’ son stated that they intended to take over the operation, make the necessary corrections, and had already submitted a permit application for the office addition. There were no public comments. The Mayor and Council discussed the appellant’s concerns regarding the search warrant and alleged pretextual use of Code Enforcement in conjunction with law enforcement. Council also questioned the property’s recurring fire and safety violations, including missing or inoperable smoke detectors, electrical conditions, and emergency egress. The County Fire representative confirmed that the property had received fire-code violations annually since 2022, while noting that previously cited violations had been corrected. Building Official Arellano explained that the red tag was issued due to significant building and safety violations that posed potential life-safety concerns. Deputy City Attorney Maldonado stated that the search warrant authorized Code Enforcement to inspect for City Code violations and that the administrative inspection- warrant process under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1822.50 was an alternative procedure. The public hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-095 [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None The meeting recessed at 7:14 p.m. and reconvened at 7:28 p.m. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 4. Continuation of a Public Hearing from June 3, 2026 - Introduction of Ordinance No. MC-1666 Amending Various Sections of Title 15 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code Adopting the New (2025) Building Code (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California take the following action: 1. Hold a Public Hearing; and 2. Introduce and read by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1666 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting the new Municipal Code language and approve use of the new 2025 California Building Code; and 3. Schedule Ordinance No. MC-1666 for Adoption on August 5, 2026. The public hearing was opened on May 6, 2026, and continued to June 3, 2026, and then continued to July 15, 2026. Council Member Ortiz made a motion to waive staff’s presentation and approve the item. The motion was seconded by Council Member Figueroa. There were no public comments. Mayor Tran closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. RESULT: INTRODUCED ORDINANCE MC-1666 [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None City Clerk Lopez read the title of Ordinance MC-1666 into the record. 5. Specific Plan Amendment 23-01 and Subdivision 23-05 (Tentative Tract Map 20595) University Hills Specific Plan (Ward 5) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Adopt Resolution 2026-042 approving Subdivision No. 23-05 (Tentative Tract Map No. 20595) to allow the subdivision of a 404.3-acre site into 327 single-family residential lots; and adopting the Addendum to the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCH #2007071155) in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 MC-1664 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California (a) Approving Specific Plan Amendment 23-01, amending 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 5 and 6); and (b) dissolving Development Agreement No. 08-02 (Attachment 1 and 6). 3. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1664 to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on August 5, 2026. The public hearing was previously closed on June 3, 2026. Senior Planner Mike Rosales presented to the Mayor and City Council. Mayor Tran re-opened the public hearing. There were two (2) public comments. Luke Berger, President of the Crestline Soaring Society, stated that the Society had provided the requested information and requested a minimum of five homes be removed to address flight safety concerns. He asked the Council to continue or deny the project to allow additional discussions. Jamie Sheldon, a member of the Crestline Soaring Society, stated that the Society had negotiated in good faith and believed that at least five homes needed to be repositioned to provide a safe flight approach. Mayor Tran closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. Council Members discussed the proposed development and its potential impact on the Crestline Soaring Society’s hang-gliding operations. The developer remained willing to relocate two lots, while the Soaring Society sought assurances regarding the flight path. City Attorney Maldonado clarified that the City could designate an area for hang gliding through a resolution without amending the existing ordinance. There was a motion by Council Member Ortiz to amend the tract map by relocating two (2) lots, subject to conditional approval, and to direct staff to draft a resolution regarding flight access. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Knaus. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 RESULT: APPROVE AS AMENDED THE TRACT MAP BY RELOCATING TWO (2) LOTS, WITHIN SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL APPROVAL, AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION REGARDING FLIGHT ACCESS AND APPROVED ORDINANCE MC-1664 [6-1] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: Fred Shorett City Clerk Lopez read the title of Ordinance MC-1664 into the record. 6. Public Hearing on 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: 1. Hold a Public Hearing; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-096 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. 53); and 3. Hold a special landowner election and canvass the election; and 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-097 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. 53); and 5. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1667 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-1667 for August 5, 2026. Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. There was a consensus among the Council to waive the presentation and approve the item. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 There were no public comments. Mayor Tran closed the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-096 [7-0] MOVER: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3 SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-097 [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 RESULT: INTRODUCED ORDINANCE MC-1667 [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 City Clerk Lopez read the title of Ordinance MC-1667 into the record. 7. Public Hearing on Annexation No. 54 to Community Facilities District 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) – Quick Quack Car Wash (Ward 2) (Staff is Requesting to Continue this Item to August 5, 2026) 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 Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 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. City Manager Levitt asked for this Public Hearing to be continued to August 5, 2026. RESULT: CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO AUGUST 5, 2026 [7-0] MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 8. Resolution Approving Street Vacation (15.30-441) of a Portion of an Alley Way South of West Rialto Avenue and West of South Muscott Street, and Reservation of Utilities Therein (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-100 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the vacation of a portion of an alley way south of West Rialto Avenue and west of South Muscott Street, and reservation of utilities therein. Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. There was a consensus among the Council to waive the presentation and approve the item. There were no public comments. Mayor Tran closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-100 [7-0] MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 9. Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2026-27 Assessment Levies for Previously Formed Assessment Districts (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California hold public hearings and: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-101 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment District No. 1022 and Zones 1, 2 and 3 thereof for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-102 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment District Nos. 1017, 1019, 1020, 1023 and 1024 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-103 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment District Nos. 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1035 (ZONE 1), 1035 (ZONE 2), 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1043 (ZONE 1), 1043 (ZONE 2), 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1054,1055, 1056, 1057, 1059, 1060, 1063, 1064 and 1068 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-104 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment District Nos. 951 (ZONE 1), 951 (ZONE 2), 952 (ZONES 1, 2 AND 2A), 952 (ZONE 3), 953, 956, 959 (ZONE 1), 962, 963, 968, 974, 975, 976, 981, 982, 986, 989, 991, 993, 997, 1001, 1002, 1005, 1007, 1012 and 1016 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and 5. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-105 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment District Nos. 1025 and 1027 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. There was a consensus among the Council to waive the presentation and approve the item. There were no public comments. Mayor Tran closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-101, 2026-102, 2026-103, 2026-104, AND 2026-105[7-0] MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Kim Knaus, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 5 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 10. Public Hearing and Resolution Confirming Assessments for Delinquent Solid Waste Collection Service Charges on the Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-106, Authorizing the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, to adopt the report proposing to have delinquent solid waste collection service charges collected on the tax roll. Mayor Tran opened the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. There was a consensus among the Council to waive the presentation and approve the item. There was one (1) public comment. Zhiwei Lin, property owner, disputed charges for green and blue trash bins that were never consistently provided and requested that those fees be removed. Mayor Tran closed the public hearing at 8:19 p.m. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-106 [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None CITY MANAGER UPDATE City Manager Eric Levitt provided the City Manager Update. Highlights included the grand opening of the Homekey project, the appointment of Luis Portillo as Economic Development Director, and improved fireworks enforcement results during the July 4th holiday. The update also highlighted the completion of the animal shelter expansion and the launch of the second round of the Love Your Block program. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Tonya Smith criticized government policies contributing to homelessness and urged the City Council to focus on supportive solutions rather than penalizing unhoused residents. Dominic Gutierrez thanked the Council for funding new safety netting at Shandin Hills Golf Course and asked Council Members to visit the course. He expressed concerns about its declining condition, lack of city events and resources. Al Palazzo shared his vision for the future of Route 66, Mount Vernon, Fifth Street, and Foothill Boulevard areas, along with historical stories about the community. Omar Williams endorsed Virginia Marquez for City Council, praising her willingness to work across disagreements and have difficult conversations. He emphasized collaboration, addressing city issues, and revitalizing downtown San Bernardino. Dolores Armstead thanked Parks and Recreation for its summer programs and praised the Council’s decision on Item 3. She also questioned McDonald’s appeal and when City Hall would reopen. Mike Hartley criticized the condition of local properties and supported stronger code enforcement, while also expressing support for the proposed McDonald’s development. Luis Ojeda discussed the length of the public hearing agenda and urged greater consideration for residents’ time. He also supported revitalizing Encanto Park and Shandin Hills Golf Course and expressed support for the proposed McDonald’s. Yvette Romero, a Ward 1 resident, opposed the proposed McDonald’s, stating that community members had provided data and city planning documents supporting a different vision for the Baseline corridor. Ruben Mendoza, a Ward 7 resident, opposed the proposed McDonald’s and urged the Council to prioritize responsible land-use decisions. He questioned why the proposal was being reconsidered after previous discussions and emphasized that the community had already participated in the process. Andy Fuentes urged the Council not to reconsider the McDonald’s appeal, noting that both the community and Planning Commission had opposed the project and that the City already had eight McDonald’s locations. Victor Gonzalez thanked the Council for considering the tree maintenance contract and highlighted the company’s work and local workforce. Robert Carrillo opposed reconsideration of the McDonald’s appeal, questioned what had changed since the prior vote. He raised concerns about transparency, community engagement, and public trust. At this time, the following remote speaker was heard via Zoom: Sarah praised SB 707 for improving remote access to public meetings, raised concerns about public records delays, and encouraged greater transparency and accessibility. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 14 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. Mayor Pro-Tem Knaus recused herself from the consideration of Item No. 15 due to her place of employment having a contract with the Community Action Partnership. Council Member Flores abstained from voting on Item No. 15 due to a conflict of interest, stating that he serves on the Board of the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County. RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND ITEM NOS. 12, 20, 32, AND 33 WERE PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION [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. 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. June 30, 2023 Special Meeting Draft Minutes 2. September 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 3. September 12, 2023 Special Meeting Draft Minutes 4. April 29, 2026 Special Meeting Draft Minutes 5. May 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 6. May 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [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 12. Certifying Results of the Primary Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-107 reciting the facts of the Primary Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026, certifying the election results and such other matters as provided by law. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 15 RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-107 [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 13. Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with the County of San Bernardino for Fire Hazard Abatement Services, consenting to the reassignment of the program’s administration from the Land Use Services Department to the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and extending the agreement through June 30, 2031. (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve Amendment No. 1 with the County of San Bernardino and San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) for Fire Hazard Abatement services consenting to the novation and assignment of the agreement to SBCFPD and extending the term of the agreement through June 30, 2031. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [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 14. Adopt Resolution Imposing Liens on Certain Real Property to Recover Costs for Code Enforcement Abatements (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-108, imposing liens on certain real property located within the City of San Bernardino for the costs of public nuisance abatements. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-108 [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 Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 16 15. Amendment No. 2 to the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) Vendor Services Agreement for the Mobile Shower and Laundry Services Program Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve Amendment No. 2 to the Vendor Services Agreement (VSA) with the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) for a term extension to December 31, 2026 to continue the Mobile Shower and Laundry Services Program. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [5-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Ortiz NOES: None RECUSED: Kim Knaus and Mario Flores 16. Award Professional Service Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and Everytable for the Operation of the Emergency Meal Services Assistance – CDBG-CV Program (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to amend (as necessary) and execute the vendor services agreement with Everytable, the highest-ranked proposer selected through the City's competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process, to provide meal services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness participating in the City's Emergency Motel Voucher Program. 2. Authorize the use of CDBG-CV funds (set to expire October 2026) to provide meals for clients housed through the City’s Emergency Motel Voucher Program; and 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-109 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2026-27 budget to establish the Emergency Meal Services Assistance Program and appropriate $200,000 in CDBG-CV funds for the program; and 4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take any additional actions and execute any agreements or documents necessary to implement the new agreement and administer the CDBG-CV grant program. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 17 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-109 [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 17. Ratify and Accept the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Ordinance No. FPD 26-02 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-110, to ratify and accept the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District’s (“District”) Ordinance No. FPD 26-02, which adopts by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code, along with certain changes, modifications, amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions to the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code, relating to fire regulations, and the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-110 [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 18. Approval of the Municipal Facilities License Agreement (MLA) Between the City of San Bernardino and Verizon Wireless for the Installation of Small Cell Facilities on Municipal Facilities (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-111, Approving the Municipal Facilities License Agreement between the City and Verizon Wireless for the installation of small cell wireless facilities on municipal structures. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-111 [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 Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 18 19. Approve the Vendor Award for RFP F-26-1049 Professional Services Agreements for Commercial Real Estate Advisory and Transaction Services in the amount not to exceed $100,000 annually (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-112: 1. Approve the Vendor Award for RFP F-26-1049 Professional Commercial Real Estate Advisory and Transaction Services, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the On-Call Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) and Kosmont Real Estate Services, dba (Kosmont Realty), in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 collectively; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, at their discretion to execute the On-Call Professional Services Agreement (PSA) one (1) additional one- year term agreement extensions, with Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) and Kosmont Real Estate Services, dba (Kosmont Realty), in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 collectively for FY 27/28. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-112 [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 20. Reallocation of $200,000 ARPA funds (American Rescue Plan Act) from the Façade Improvement Paintbrush Program to the Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-113 authorizing: 1. The reallocation of $200,000 in previously allocated ARPA fund from the Façade Improvement Paintbrush Program to the ERC; and 2. The City Manager, or designee, to sign the agreements, and any subsequent amendments, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form. The City Council discussed reallocating $200,000 in ARPA funds from the façade improvement program to the Entrepreneurial Resource Center to avoid forfeiting the funds. Staff clarified that the façade program would remain limited to designated corridors, while the ERC funds would support small-business services. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 19 RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-113 [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 21. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for April 2026 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve the commercial and payroll register and purchasing card transactions for April 2026. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [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 22. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Special Tax Levies for Previously Formed Community Facilities Districts (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-114 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2026-27 to Pay the Annual Cost of Public Safety Services and Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Safety Services) of the City of San Bernardino; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-115 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2026-27 to Pay for Facilities or to Pay Principal and Interest on Bonds and Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No 2018-2 (Verdemont Ranch) of the City of San Bernardino; and 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-116 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2026-27 to Pay the Annual Cost of Maintenance Services and Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino; and 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-117 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2026-27 to Pay for Facilities or to Pay Principal and Interest on Bonds and Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Rancho Palma) of the City of San Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 20 Bernardino; and 5. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-118 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2026-27 to pay for Facilities or to Pay Principal and Interest on Bonds and Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Ferree Street) of the City of San Bernardino; and 6. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-119 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2026-27 to Pay for Facilities or to Pay Principal and Interest on Bonds and Administrative Expenses within Community Facilities District No. 2022-2 (Palm) of the City of San Bernardino. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-114, 2026-115, 2026-116, 2026-117, 2026-118, AND 2026-119 [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 23. Investment Portfolio Report for April 2026 (All Wards) 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 April 2026. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [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 24. Resolution Authorizing the Examination of Sales and Use Tax and Transactions and Use Tax Records of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (“CDTFA”) and Superseding Prior CDTFA Access Resolutions (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council (“Council”) of the City of San Bernardino, California (“City”) adopt Resolution No. 2026-120 authorizing designated City officials, employees, and the City’s sales tax consultant to examine sales and use (“Sales”) tax and transactions and use (“Transactions”) tax records of CDTFA, and superseding prior CDTFA access resolutions Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 21 RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-120 [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 25. Resolution Authorizing Bank of America as an Approved Banking Institution and Designating Authorized Signatories. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt the attached Resolution No. 2026-121 authorizing Bank of America as an approved banking institution and designating authorized signatories for Bank of America accounts. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-121 [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 26. Side Letter Agreements with Bargaining Groups Regarding Sick Leave Accrual Language and Implement 3/12 Police Dispatch Work Schedules. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-122, authorizing the City Manager to execute side letter agreements with the applicable bargaining groups and the Management/Confidential employee group to restore sick leave accrual language and implement 3/12 work schedules for eligible Police Dispatch operations employees. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-122 [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 27. Professional Services Agreement with Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services for Prisoner Custody Transport and Booking Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,750,000 (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 Professional Services Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 22 Agreement with Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services for prisoner custody transport and booking services, in an amount not to exceed $2,750,000, for a term commencing July 15, 2026 and ending June 30, 2031, subject to annual budget appropriations. 2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a FY 2026/27 purchase order to Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services in an amount not to exceed $511,000. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [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 28. Accept $5,279,592 in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant Funds from the Federal Highway Administration and Approve a local match of $1,319,898 in Traffic Safety Funds for the Revitalizing Roady Safety Project (Wards 2,4,5,6,7) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, 1. Ratify the execution by the City Manager, or designee, of project agreements and certification for the preparation of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant; and 2. Ratify acceptance of the Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets and Roads for all (SS4A) grant in the amount of $5,279,592, approve grant matching funds in the amount of $1,319,898 from the Traffic Safety fund; and 3. Adopt Resolution 2026-123 to authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan budget by appropriating $5,279,592 in Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant funds in both revenues and expenditures, and $1,319,898 from the Traffic Safety Fund to satisfy the City’s grant match requirements. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-123 [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 29. Amendment No.7 to Cooperative Agreement No. 04-040 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Metrolink Commuter Rail Station and the Santa Fe Depot. (Ward 1) Recommendation: Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 23 It is recommended that the Mayor and the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution 2026-124: 1. Approving Amendment No. 7 to Cooperative Agreement No.04-040 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the San Bernardino Metrolink Commuter Rail Station and the Santa Fe Depot; and; 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 to Cooperative Agreement No. 04-040 with the SBCTA; and 3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $206,106.58 to provide sufficient funding for the City's total Fiscal Year 2026/27 obligation of $847,106.58; and 4. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue payment to CityCom Real Estate Services for the annual operating costs and to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) in the amount of $74,648.08 for the City's share of insurance premiums. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-124 [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 30. Approval of a Four-Year (One-Year Initial Term Plus Three Optional Renewals) Tree Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists Utilizing the City of Fontana Cooperative Contract, with an Annual Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,600,000 and Total Potential Authorization of $6,400,000 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, 1. Approve a Maintenance Service Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services utilizing the City of Fontana's competitively awarded Tree Maintenance Services Contract No. PW-24-191-SP, for an initial term beginning July 15, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $1,600,000 and with three additional one-year extension options at the City's sole discretion, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $6,400,000; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement and any non-substantive amendments necessary to carry out the intent of the Agreement. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 24 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [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 31. Approve a $500,000 Increase to the Contingency Budget for the Seccombe Lake Park Revitalization Project, Increasing the Total Contingency Budget to $1,592,721.60 and Appropriating AB 1600 Parkland and Open Space Funds. (Ward 2) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve an increase to the contingency budget for the Seccombe Lake Park Revitalization Project (Project) in the amount of $500,000, increasing the total contingency budget amount to $1,592,721.60; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-125 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan budget with an additional $500,000 from the AB 1600 Parkland and Open Space Fund for the Project; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-125 [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 At this time, Mayor Tran asked for a motion to continue the meeting past 9:00 p.m., in accordance with Resolution No. 2024-029. Council Member Ibarra made the motion, and Council Member Ortiz seconded the motion. RESULT: CONTINUED THE MEETING PAST 9:00 P.M., IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 2024-029 [7-0] MOVER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 25 32. Award an On-Call Professional Services Agreement to Willdan Engineering for On -Call Professional Engineering and Plan Check Services for Land Development in an Amount Not to Exceed $700,000 Annually for a Three (3) Year Term With Two (2) optional One (1) Year Extensions Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California; 1. Approve the award of On-Call Professional Services Agreement to Willdan Engineering for On-Call Professional Engineering and Plan Check Services for Land Development with an initial three (3) year term with two (2) optional one year extensions and a not to exceed the amount of $700,000 annually and $3,500,000. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the On-Call Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering and any related contract documents necessary to implement the Agreement 3. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a Purchase Order to Willdan Engineering for a not to exceed amount of $700,000. The City Council expressed concerns about Willdan’s performance with a performance review to be brought back to Council before the six-month period ends. Staff were asked to track response times, work product, and developer feedback. Council also discussed conducting a new RFP and emphasized the need for faster plan-checked turnaround and stronger vendor performance expectations. There was a motion to approve a six-month contract extension with a not-to-exceed amount of $700,000 and direct staff to return to the City Council with a performance assessment report before the end of the six-month period. The report would allow the Council to reconsider the contract after it had gone through a thorough RFP process. RESULT: APPROVE A SIX-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH A NOT- TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $700,000 AND DIRECTED STAFF TO RETURN TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH AN ASSESSMENT REPORT BEFORE THE END OF THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD. [7-0] MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 26 33. Rejecting all bids for RFQ No. F-255-4059 for the installation of Solar- Powered Street Lights Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California reject all bids received for RFQ No. F-255-4059 for the installation of solar-powered streetlights and direct staff to re-evaluate the project scope, delivery approach, and funding strategy before any future re-advertisement. Council Member Ibarra raised concerns about the scope and cost of the proposed solar lighting project, particularly the need for new poles when existing poles could potentially be used. Staff clarified that the project was intended to address areas without street lighting. Council Member Sanchez made a motion to approve staff’s recommendation and was seconded by Council Member Ortiz. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None DISCUSSION City Manager Levitt pulled Item No. 35 and moved it to a future meeting. 34. Reconsideration of Item #3 on 6/17/2026 Council Agenda - Appeal 26-09 Subdivision 26-03 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 21096) and Conditional Use Permit 25-02 (McDonald’s) (Ward 2) Recommendation: Reconsider Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-069 for 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 presented on June 17, 2026 (Item #3). City Manager Levitt explained that reconsideration would allow the matter to return for a new public hearing, tentatively scheduled for August 19, 2026. City Attorney Maldonado also explained that the reconsideration request met the required timing and voting conditions under Development Code Section 19.52.140. Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 27 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-1] MOVER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: Sandra Ibarra 35. Arden Guthrie – Presentations and Developer Selection (Ward 2) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive a report, consider presentations from the development teams on their concept for the future development of the Arden Guthrie property, and provide staff direction regarding the development of the Arden Guthrie Property. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN; PULLED BY STAFF 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. Highlights included upcoming Parks and Recreation events, the Shandin Hills Golf Course community event, National Night Out, and Starlight Cinema. Mayor Tran welcomed the new Economic Development Director and acknowledged community appreciation regarding recent Council actions. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned in honor of former Mayor Judith Valles and community member Faye Aldridge. The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 9:38 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 5, 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 Clerk