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Home My WebLink About09-02-2026 Annotated AgendaCITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 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, SEPTEMBER 02, 2026 3:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM OPEN SESSION FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG Helen Tran MAYOR Dr. Treasure Ortiz COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7 Eric Levitt CITY MANAGER Albert J. Maldonado CITY ATTORNEY Telicia Lopez CITY CLERK Theodore Sanchez COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 Sandra Ibarra COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 Juan Figueroa Council Member, WARD 3 Fred Shorett COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 Kim Knaus Mayor Pro-Tem, WARD 5 Mario Flores COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6 City of San Bernardino 201 North E Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 http://www.sbcity.org 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, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 3:00 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, September 2, 2026, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA. CALL TO ORDER 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 Late 3:07 p.m. Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Absent 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 Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 2, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 3:00 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.) Christina Nedrebo v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2402094 ii.) David Miranda v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2319034 iii.) Arlington Rodgers v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2209176 iv.) Kendria Watson v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2209220 v.) Donna Brady v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2437943 vi.) Treasure Ortiz v. City of San Bernardino, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:25-cv-03045-SSS-ACCVx B.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)(1): i.) Notice of Claim, Jose Loera, dated February 3, 2026, Claim No. GHC0093814 ii.) Notice of Claim, Darren Goodman, dated February 10, 2026, Claim No. HC00993811 iii.) Notice of Claim of Treasure Ortiz, dated August 24, 2026 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, September 2, 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 Present 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 Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 2, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bishop Wallace Herbert from Servant Branch Ministries led the invocation, and Selena Carlos from Parkside Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Albert Maldonado stated that there was one reportable action in closed session, regarding Item B (iii) Notice of Claim of Treasure Ortiz, dated August 24, 2026, by a unanimous vote, the city council voted to deny the claim as untimely under the government claims act, with some claims being premature and other submitted too late and as being barred by the litigation privilege. PRESENTATION 1. Proclamation for National Library Card Sign-Up & Literacy Month in the City of San Bernardino – September 2026 (All Wards) – Presented to Library Director Ed Erjavek and Library Programming Coordinator Nikki Villalobos. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Appeal 26-10 of the Planning Commission's Approval of Subdivision 25 -01 (Tentative Tract Map No. 20707) and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 105 - Lot Verdemont Heights Residential Project (Ward 5) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Conduct a public hearing on Appeal 26-10; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-144 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, denying Appeal 26 -10 thereby upholding Planning Commission’s approval to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act; approving Subdivision 25 -01 (Tentative Tract Map No. 20707) allowing the subdivision of a project site comprised of six (6) parcels containing a total of approximately 107.7 acres into one hundred and five (105) single-family lots ranging in size from 10,000 to 24,891 square feet; located on the terminus of Antique Street; North of Verdemont Drive (APN: 0261-011-02, 03, and 10; and 0348-121- 14, 27, and 28) within the Residential Low (RL) Zone. (Attachment 1). Mayor Tran opened the Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing at 5:18 p.m. City Clerk Lopez swore-in the speakers. In accordance with the requirements of a Quasi-Judicial hearing, the appellant, the developers representative and staff were given 15 minutes to speak and a five-minute rebuttal. Hayley Uno representative of the appellant Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (“SAFER”) presented to the Mayor and City Council. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 2, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Brent McManigal representatives of the developer presented to the Mayor and City Council There were six (6) public comments. The public hearing was closed at 5:55 p.m. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-144 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA At this time, twenty-four (24) public comments were heard. 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. At this time, City Manager Eric Levitt pulled Item No. 8 from the Consent Calendar and advised that the item would return at a future meeting. City Clerk Lopez acknowledged a typographical error in Item No. 13, noting that a zero was omitted from the amount; however, the correct amount was reflected in the recommendation section. RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND ITEM NOS. 4 AND 15 WERE PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 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. December 1, 2021 Special Meeting Draft Minutes 2. August 3, 2022 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 3. December 7, 2022 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 4. July 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 2, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 4. Request for the Mayor and City Council to direct that the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission meet to Evaluate Options for Adjusting the Salary of the Mayor (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, 1. Direct that the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission meet to evaluate options for adjusting the Mayor’s salary, including but not limited to reinstating the Mayor’s salary at an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the annual salary of a Superior Court Judge in the County of San Bernardino; and 2. Provide a recommendation by 5:00 PM on September 18, 2026. Council member Sanchez made a m otion to allow for the appointment of commissioners at the Mayor and City Council Meeting of September 16, 2026, and direct the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission to consider staff’s recommendation, explore tying the Mayor’s salary to the San Bernardino median household income, review the City Council’s compensation, and bring its recommendations back to the Mayor and City Council at the first meeting in October 2026 , the motion was seconded by Council member Ibarra. RESULT: ALLOW THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS AT THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2026, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING; DIRECT THE ELECTED OFFICIAL COMPENSATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TO CONSIDER STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION; EVALUATE THE OPTION OF TYING THE MAYOR’S SALARY TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME; REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND RETURN WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE FIRST MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN OCTOBER 2026. [7-0] MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 2, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 5. Adopt Resolution Imposing Special Assessment Liens Totaling $123,351.91 to Recover Public Nuisance Abatement Costs (Wards 1, 2, 5, and 7) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-145 imposing special assessment liens totaling $123,351.91 against the properties identified in Exhibit A to recover unpaid public nuisance abatement costs. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-145 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 6. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with The Salvation Army for Homeless Street Outreach, Increasing the Agreement by $18,107.27 to a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $698,107.27 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 The Salvation Army for homeless street outreach services, increasing the agreement by $18,107.27, from $680,000 to a total not -to-exceed amount of $698,107.27, using previously obligated but unspen t American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds identified through closeout of the prior homeless outreach agreement. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 and any other agreements, documents, or instruments, and to take all actions necessary or appropriate to carry out and implement Amendment No. 1. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 7. Acceptance of $4,476,076 Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Cohort 4 Grant and Fiscal year 2026-2027 Budget Amendment (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-146, authorizing: 1. The City Manager to accept and execute the BSCC Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Cohort 4 Grant agreement No. 1466-26 in the amount of $4,476,076, including subsequent amendments; and Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 2, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 2. The Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2026/27 Operating Budget with an appropriation of $4,476,076 in both revenues and expenditures in grant funds. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-146 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 8. Approve Administrative Corrections to previously Adopted Salary Schedule; and Adopt Corrected Salary Schedules. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-147: 1. Approving administrative corrections to previously adopted salary schedules effective 1/5/26, 6/17/26, and 7/6/26; and 2. Adopting the corrected Citywide Salary Schedules for full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions effective 1/5/26, 6/17/26, and 7/6/2026. RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN; ITEM WAS PULLED AND MOVED TO A FUTURE MEETING. 9. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Bracy Law for Arlington Rodgers v. City of San Bernardino, Increasing the Not-To-Exceed amount from $100,000 to $150,000 (All Wards) 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 Bracy Law for representation in the Arlington Rodgers v. City of San Bernardino, et al., Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2209176 increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $100,000 to $150,000. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 2, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 10. Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, and Romo for representation in the Christina Nedrebo v. City of San Bernardino, et al. increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $750,000 to $1,000,000 (All Wards) 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 fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo for representation in the Christina Nedrebo v. City of San Bernardino, et al., Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2402094 increasing the not -to- exceed amount from $750,000 to $1,000,000. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 11. Ratification of the Executed Vendor Services Agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,696,728 and Authorization of FY 2026/27 and Future Purchase Orders (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Ratify the execution of the Vendor Services Agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc., effective October 15, 2025, under State of California Participating Addendum No. PA-2022-WDV-TMUS and NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement No. MA176, and approve a total contract amount not to exceed $1,696,728. 2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $269,596.80 for FY 2026/27 and, subject to annual Council-approved appropriations, issue subsequent annual purchase orders within the approved $1,696,728 total contract authority and verified contract term without further Council action. RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 2, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 12. Acceptance of $332,662 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Senior Companion Program Grant – Year 3 of 3 and $155,226 Local Match (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-148 : 1. Ratifying the submission of the application for year three of a three-year grant through the Corporation for National and Community Service’s Senior Companion Program; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to accept the grant award in the amount of $332,662; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signing and submittals of necessary documents to receive grant awards; and 4. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to appropriate $332,662 in federal grant revenue and expenditures, utilize $142,671 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund appropriations as the City‘s cash-match, and recognize $12,555 in eligible in-kind contributions, for a total local match of $155,226 and a total Year 3 program budget of $487,888. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-148 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 13. Acceptance of $353,260 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Older Californians Nutrition Program Funding, Amendment No. 2 to County Contract No. 22-666, and Related Vendor Agreements (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-149 approving FY 2026/27 Older Californians Nutrition Program Grant Amendment and Related Agreements: 1. Ratify the execution of Amendment No. 2 to County Contract No. 22 -666 with the County of San Bernardino for the Older Californians Nutrition Program, extending the contract term through June 30, 2027. 2. Accept the FY2026/27 Older Californians Nutrition Program funding allocation in the amount of $353,260 and recognize $229,446 in City matching contributions, for a total FY2026/27 program budget of $582,706. 3. Approve a Goods Purchase Agreement with Sysco Riverside, Inc. and authorize a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $220,000 for FY2026/27. 4. Approve the applicable agreement with Hollandia Dairy, Inc. and authorize a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $26,000 for FY2026/27. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 2, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 5. Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the FY2026/27 budget and establish or modify the necessary revenue and expenditure accounts to appropriate and expend the grant funding and City matching contributions associated with the Older Californians Nutrition Program. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-149 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 14. $250,000 Budget Increase for Animal Shelter Modular Building Site Improvements, Increasing the Construction and Project Support Budget to $1,825,370. (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution 2026-150: 1. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan budget with an additional $250,000 from the Measure S Fund for the Project; and 2. Approving the increase to the project budget for the Animal shelter improvements Project (Project) in the amount of $250,000, increasing the total budget amount to $1,825,370.00; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project. RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-150 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None 15. Approve Stop Sign Installation at Various Locations (Wards 2, 3, 4, 5, 7) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-151; Authorizing the City Manager and/or designee to amend the City’s Master List of certain streets or portions thereof designated as Through Highways and authorizing the establishment of stop control at the following locations: a) Kenwood Ave and 17th St (Ward 2) b) Kenwood Ave and 18th St (Ward 2) c) Gould St and Ferree St (Ward 3) d) 50th St and Mountain View Ave (Ward 4) Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 2, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 e) 54th St and E St (Ward 4) f) 54th St and Acacia Ave (Ward 4) g) 30th St and Lincoln Dr (Ward 5) h) 38th St and Genevieve St (Ward 7) i) D St and 34th St (Ward 7) j) D St and Marshall Blvd (Ward 7) RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-151 [7-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4 SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None DISCUSSION 16. Love Your Block Year 2 Update and Proposed $150,000 General Fund Continuation of the Love Your Block Program for Year 3 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Receive and file the Love Your Block Year 2 City Impact Presentation and adopt Resolution No. 2026-152: 1. Receive and file the Love Your Block Year 2 Impact Presentation; 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to allocate funds in the amount of $150,000 for the Love Your Block Program Year 3; 3. Authorizing the Director of Finance & Management Services to amend the FY 2026/2027 Operating Budget in the amount of $150,000 from the General Fund for the Love Your Block Program, and increasing the Economic Development Department’s revenues and expenditures budgets by $150,000 to reflect the receipt and expenditure of the program funds; and 4. Authorize the Director of Human Resources & Risk Management to increase the Economic Development Department’s authorized staffing level from twelve (12) to thirteen (13) full-time equivalent (FTE) positions to add one (1) Grants Assistant position, with a fully encumbered annual cost of $92,144.01. Economic Development Project Manager, Stephanie Castro, and Renata Campante, Senior Program Assistant from Bloomberg Center presented to the Mayor and City Council. There was a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knaus to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -152, approving funding for one year in the amount of $150,000, with $100,000 designated for staffing and $50,000 designated for projects, with individual project awards ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. The motion also directed staff to return with alternative funding sources and Love Your Block award guidelines, the motion was seconded by Council Member Sanchez. Regular Meeting Annotated Agenda September 2, 2026 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-152 [6-1] MOVER: Kim Knaus, Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 5 SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1 AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: Fred Shorett 17. Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC-1669 Amending Chapter 19.28 (Landscaping Standards) of the Development Code to Update Water-Efficient Landscaping, Soil, Compost, Mulch, and Turf Requirements (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Introduce and read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1669 amending 19.28 (Landscaping Standards); Section 19.28.120 of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) Incorporating New Soil, Mulch, and Amendment Requirements for Water Efficient Landscaping (All Wards). 2. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1669 to the regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council on September 16, 2026. There was a consensus amongst the Council Members to waive presentation from staff. There was a motion by Council Member Ortiz to Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC-1669 and seconded Council Member Figueroa. RESULT: Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC-1669 [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 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, September 2, 2026, at 8:29 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 September 16, 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