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Home My WebLink About10-07-2026 MCC AgendaMayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 1 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026 3:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM - OPEN SESSION NORMAN F. FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • 555 WEST 6 STREET • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG Theodore Sanchez Helen Tran Dr. Treasure Ortiz COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7 MAYOR Sandra Ibarra Eric Levitt COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 CITY MANAGER Juan Figueroa Albert Maldonado COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY Fred Shorett Telicia Lopez COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 CITY CLERK Kim Knaus MAYOR PRO TEM, WARD 5 Mario Flores COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6 Welcome to a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino PLEASE VIEW THE LAST PAGES OF THE AGENDA FOR PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS, OR CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: TINYURL.COM/MCCPUBLICCOMMENTS PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE (909) 998-2680 TWO WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING FOR ANY REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS To view PowerPoint presentations, written comments, or any revised documents for this meeting date, use this link: tinyurl.com/agendabackup. Select the corresponding year and meeting date folders to view documents. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 5 Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 6 Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 7 Dr. Treasure Ortiz Mayor Helen Tran City Manager Eric Levitt City Attorney Albert J. Maldonado City Clerk Telicia Lopez 3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED SESSION pg. 19 A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): 1 Case B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – S ignificant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(5)): 1 Item C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1)): i. Erin Marie Cowser v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2610208 ii. Goodman v. City of San Bernardino, Treasure Ortiz, et al., California Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, Case No. CIVSB2627946 D) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3)) 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 Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 E) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1)): 1 Item 5:00 P.M. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CLOSED SESSION REPORT PRESENTATIONS 1. Citizen of the Month – Abraham Morales 985 Coffee pg. 20 2. Proclamation for Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in the City of San Bernardino – October 2026 (All Wards) pg. 22 APPOINTMENTS 3. Public Safety and Human Relations Commission Appointment of Vianey Galvez (Ward 6) pg. 24 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Vianey Galvez to the Public Safety and Human Relations Commission representing Ward 6 with the term ending December 2028. Vianey Galvez will replace Concepcion (Connie) M. Mercado. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city. PUBLIC HEARING 4. Introduce Ordinance No. MC-1674 for First Reading Setting Forth Procedures for Expediting Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems (All Wards) pg. 33 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino conduct a public hearing; and 1. Introduce, read by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC- 1674 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, establishing procedures for expediting permit processing for electric vehicle charging stations. 2. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1674 to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on October 21, 2026. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 5. Introduce Ordinance 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). pg. 59 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing; 2. Introduce Ordinance 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) 3. Schedule the adoption of Ordinance MC-1669 to the regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council on October 21, 2026. CITY MANAGER UPDATE PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA We ask that you please observe proper decorum, and do not speak out of turn or make comments from your seat. If you wish to address the Mayor and City Council please be sure to submit a speaker slip. If you speak out of turn or disrupt the meeting a warning may be given and/or you will be asked to leave the meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.9 and Penal Code 403. CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are Considered Routine and are Voted on in a Single Motion Unless the Mayor and City Council or a Staff Member has Pulled the Item for More Discussion. 6. Animal Services Staffing Realignment and Shelter Support Adjustments (All Wards) pg. 107 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-160 authorizing the City Manager to eliminate two vacant Shelter Veterinarian positions and one vacant Animal Control Officer II position and reallocate existing funding to support veterinary, shelter operations, and facility maintenance staffing; and approve an increase in the Department of Animal Services authorized permanent staffing from 70 to 71 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 7. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes pg. 118 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the meeting minutes for the following dates: 1. May 13, 2021 Special Meeting Draft Minutes 2. July 21, 2021 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 3. September 15, 2021 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 4. November 3, 2021 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 5. August 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 6. August 19, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes 8. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1671 Requiring Notification of Homeless Individuals Drop-offs in the City pg. 215 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1671, an Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adding Chapter 9.50 to Article IV of Title 9 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code, requiring a notification of transport of unhoused persons who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence to the City of San Bernardino. 9. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1672 Requiring Vacant or Abandoned Properties to Register with the City and to Impose Certain Property Maintenance Obligations pg. 229 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC- 1672, An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adding Chapter 8.32 to Title 8 Of The San Bernardino Municipal Code to Establish Registration, Maintenance, Security, and Inspection Requirements for Vacant Or Abandoned Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Properties. 10. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with TruePoint Solutions, LLC (formerly Gray Quarter) for the Land Management System Implementation Project Increasing the Not-To-Exceed Amount by $307,535 (All Wards). pg. 243 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -161 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with TruePoint Solutions, LLC adding an eighteen (18)-month Managed Services subscription in the amount of $185,000; ratifying Change Orders 2 and 3 and authorizing payment for the completed work in the amount of $64,035; and approving Change Order 5 in the amount of $58,500; thereby increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $307,535 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,407,871; and Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-162 authorizing the reallocation of $64,035 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), previously obligated under the Hosted Services Agreement with TruePoint Solutions, LLC (formerly Gray Quarter Inc.), to the Professional Services Agreement with TruePoint Solutions, LLC. 11. Mayor and City Council Strategic Goals and Priorities Quarterly Update. pg. 361 Recommendation: It is recommended the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the Strategic Goals and Priorities Update 12. Professional Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, and Romo in the amount of $300,000 for Legal Services (All Wards) pg. 377 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, and Romo, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney's Office, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for legal services. 13. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC – 1670 Approving General Plan Amendment 25- 02 and Development Code Amendment 25-07 (Zoning Map Amendment) pg. 379 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC – 1670 approving General Plan Amendment 25- 02, which changes the General Plan Land Use designation from Commercial to Multi- Family Residential and Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 25-07, which changes the zoning designation from Commercial Office (CO) to Residential Medium (RM) for Assessor Parcel Numbers 0148-303-21, -22, -24, and -26; and amends the San Bernardino Development Code to allow Planned Residential Developments (PRDs) to establish project-specific development standards, including setbacks between structures, and lot coverage standards in lieu of fixed numerical development standards within planned residential developments, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 14. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and Keyser Marston Associates Inc. (All Wards) pg. 392 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 between the City of San Bernardino and Keyser Marston Associates Inc., to extend the term of agreement to March 31, 2027 and increase the total compensation amount by $50,000, bringing the total not to exceed compensation amount to $150,000. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Keyser Marston Associates Inc. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 15. Authorize Two (2) Full-Time Homeless Outreach Specialist Positions in the Community Development & Housing Department- Grant Funded Through April 2031 (All Wards) pg. 417 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the addition of two (2) grant-funded full-time equivalent (FTE) Homeless Outreach Specialist positions to the Community Development & Housing Department, funded through Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds through April 30, 2031. 16. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2026-388 (Ward 5) pg. 425 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-163 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at 4164 North 4th Avenue, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated community of San Bernardino County; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex. 17. Love Your Block Year 3 (All Wards) pg. 444 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file and provide staff direction with program implementation. 18. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct Public Hearing to Order Street Vacation (15.30-445) of an Easement Vacation of a Public Utility Easement located within San Bernardino Valley College, and Reservation of Utilities on Esperanza Street and South K Street (Ward 3) pg. 472 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-164 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the vacation of a public utility easement located within San Bernardino Valley College, and reservation of utilities therein. 19. Approve Amendment No. 1 for Financial Auditing Services with Eadie Payne, LLP, Increasing Agreement’s not -to -exceed amount to $971,200 (All Wards) pg. 482 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 with Eadie Payne, LLP for financial auditing and additional accounting, financial reporting, agreed-upon-procedures services in the not-to-exceed amount of $971,200 for fiscal years ending June 30, 2026 through June 30, 2030, with the option of auditing the City’s financial records for two subsequent years (through June 30, 2032). Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 8 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to implement and carry out the approved amendment. 20. Agreement with Command Investigations, LLC for Pre-Employment Background Screening Services in the amount of $50,000 per year for a period of three (3) years, with two (2) optional one-year extensions for a total not-to- exceed amount of $250,000 (All Wards) pg. 512 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 a professional services agreement with Command Investigations, LLC for Pre-Employment Background Screening Services in the amount of $50,000 per year for a period of three (3) years, with two (2) optional one-year extensions for a total not -to -exceed amount of $250,000. 21. Approve Administrative Corrections to previously Adopted Salary Schedule; Adopt Corrected Salary Schedules; AND Adopt Citywide Salary Schedule for Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal Positions effective 8/6/26. pg. 923 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-165; 1. Approving administrative corrections to previously adopted salary schedules effective 1/5/2026, 6/17/26, and 7/6/26; 2. Adopting corrected Citywide Salary Schedule for full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions effective 1/5/2026, 6/17/2026, and 7/6/2026; and 3. Adopting the Citywide Salary Schedule for Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal Positions effective 8/4/2026. 22. Acceptance and Approval of Amendment No. 2 Revised Contract of Modernization for Older Californians Act/Nutrition Services Grant Award FY 2024-2027 (All Wards) pg. 954 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-166: 1. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept and approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 24-992 with the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian for the Modernization of Older Californians Act (MOCA)/Nutrition Services Grant, providing an additional $90,000 and increasing the total Not-to-Exceed contract amount from $189,900 to $279,900, and extending the contract term through September 30, 2027; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to conduct all negotiations, execute, and submit all necessary documents associated with the grant award; and Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2026/27 budget in both revenues and expenditures and appropriate the additional $90,000 grant award in accordance with the County- authorized budget and contract requirements. 23. Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget Amendment of $30,000 – State Asset Forfeiture Gang and Drug Special Revenue Fund (All Wards) pg. 1021 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-167: 1. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 budget for the State Asset Forfeiture Drug and Gang Special Revenue Fund to establish $30,000 in expenditure appropriations; and 2. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to make any necessary technical adjustments to the FY 2025/26 budget to implement the amendment. 24. Award of Construction Agreement of the San Bernardino Library Norman Feldheym Branch Improvements Project to Tovey/Shultz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $8,323,998.45 and approval of a Task Order for Construction Management and Inspection Services with TKE Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $270,761. (Ward 1) pg. 1030 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the award of a Construction Contract with Tovey/Shultz Construction, Inc., in the amount of $8,323,998.45 for the San Bernardino Library Norman Feldheym Branch Library Improvements Project; and 2. Approve a Task Order with TKE Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Project in an amount not to exceed $270,761; and 3. Authorize a Project contingency budget in the amount of $644,606.96 for unforeseen costs necessary to complete the Project, bringing the total Project budget to $10,224,196.41; and 4. Authorize the Director of Finance Management Services to amend the FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan budget with an additional $469,754.70 from the Public Improvement Fund, $500,000 from the Public Use Facilities Fund, $75,000 from the Library Facilities Fund, $516,246.55 of Library Facilities Funding from the Feldheym Library Improvement Project (8940), and $2,253,825.16 of Measure S Funding from the selected Alternative for the Project; and Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Tovey/Shultz Construction, Inc. and TKE Engineering, Inc. necessary to implement the Project; and 6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project; and 7. Take one of the following actions: Alternative A Approve Resolution No. 2026-168 Authorize the reallocation of Measure S funding from multiple City Projects up to an amount not to exceed $2,253,825.16 to provide sufficient funding to complete the Feldheym Library Branch Improvements Project. or alternatively Alternative B Approve Resolution No. 2026-169 Authorize $2,253,825.16 from the City’s Measure S Fund Balance to provide sufficient funding to complete the Feldheym Library Branch Improvements Project. DISCUSSION 25. Shandin Hills Golf Club General Fund Budget Appropriation and Amendment (Ward 5, Ward 6) pg. 1110 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-170: 1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate funds in the amount of $500,000.00 for the Shandin Hills Golf Club to cover payroll and operational deficit costs during the interim period while the audit is being finalized; 2. Authorizing the Director of Finance & Management Services, or designee, to amend the FY 2026/2027 Operating Budget in the amount of $500,000.00 from the General Fund for the Shandin Hills Golf Club, and increasing the Economic Development Department’s Real Property Division revenues and expenditures budgets to reflect the receipt and expenditure of the funds; and 3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services, or designee, to issue a purchase order in the amount of $500,000.00 to Local Golf Management, LLC. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 26. Discussion and Direction Regarding an Independent Phase One Financial Process Assessment (All Wards) pg. 1154 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Approve the proposed Phase One independent financial process assessment described in this report, subject to completion of the City’s applicable procurement process and finalization of a professional services agreement; 2. Select review period, with staff presenting the following alternatives: a. Fiscal Years 2024 through 2026, consistent with Eadie Payne LLP’s preliminary proposal and estimated cost of $140,000 to $150,000; or b. Fiscal Years 2023 through 2026, if Council determines that an additional fiscal year is appropriate, with Eadie Payne LLP estimating approximately 900 to 950 hours and an estimated $180,000 to $190,000 for the expanded period. 3. Determine whether any specific financial process, fund, contract transaction, project, or other matter should be added to the Phase One scope, recognizing that a specific allegation or transaction requiring forensic investigation may require a separately defined scope and additional resources; 4. Direct that Community Facilities District (CFD) and Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) matters be excluded from the Phase One financial process assessment, consistent with Eadie Payne LLP's recommendation that matters involving legal questions concerning district formation, authorization, boundaries, assessments, or service obligations be evaluated through a separate engagement using appropriate specialized legal or technical expertise; 5. Provide direction regarding the public reporting and presentation of the assessment, including the preparation of a public final report to the extent permitted by law, with legally protected or confidential matters handled separately as appropriate; 6. Direct staff to complete the appropriate procurement process and return to the Mayor and City Council for consideration of the proposed professional services agreement, final scope, funding, and schedule. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 12 27. Potential Revenue Generating Initiatives - Industrial and Logistics Revenue and Economic Opportunity Feasibility Study - Direction to Proceed (All Wards) pg. 1171 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: 1. Discuss and provide direction regarding whether the City should proceed with an independent fiscal, economic, and revenue feasibility study concerning warehouse, logistics, industrial storage, truck parking, and related commercial and industrial activities; 2. Direct the Finance & Management Services Department to release a formal competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Industrial and Logistics Revenue and Economic Opportunity Feasibility Study; 3. Direct the City Attorney’s Office to complete a parallel review of the City’s existing taxing, regulatory, permitting, development, and cost- recovery authority, including whether potential revenue mechanisms would constitute a tax, regulatory fee, development-related charge, or other charge, and whether voter approval or other governmental authorizations would be required; 4. D irect the Finance & Management Services Department, in coordination with appropriate City departments, to begin an internal reconciliation of the City’s existing warehouse, logistics, storage, truck parking, industrial-property, business-registration, permitting, and revenue information; and 5. D irect staff to return to the Mayor and City Council with the recommended consultant, final scope of work, contract amount, and identified funding source, or necessary budget amendment, before the full study begins. 28. Waterman Avenue Landscaping Improvements – Conceptual Landscape Plan Review and Direction pg. 1377 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review the proposed conceptual landscape plan for the Waterman Avenue Landscaping Improvements Project and provide direction to staff prior to proceeding with final design. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 13 ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 29. Comprehensive financial and operational audit of the San Bernardino Animal Shelter to include: current shelter capacity, kill rate/dead arrival rate/adoption rate/return rate, spay and neuter capabilities/current spay numbers/mobile clinics, staffing (current/needed), animal status spay/neuter/pregnancy rate during foster care or pre-adoption status, outbreak numbers/timeframes/notifications; etc. (Council Member Ortiz) pg. 1383 MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS ADJOURNMENT The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will be held on October 21, 2026 at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 14 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify that the agenda for the October 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was posted on the City's bulletin board located at 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California, 92401 at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California, 92410 and on the City's website sbcity.org on Friday, October, 2, 2026. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 15 NOTICE: Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter on the agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body during the period reserved for public comments. In accordance with Resolution No. 2018-89 adopted by the Mayor and City Council on March 21, 2018, the following are the rules set forth for Public Comments and Testimony: Public Comments and Testimony: Rule 1. Public comment shall be received on a first come, first served basis. If the presiding officer determines that the meeting or hearing may be lengthy or complicated, the presiding officer may, in his or her discretion, modify these rules, including the time limits stated below. Rule 2. All members of the public who wish to speak shall fill out a speaker' s reservation card and turn in the speaker reservation card to the City Clerk prior to the time designated on the agenda. Comments will be received in the order the cards are turned in to the City Clerk. Failure of a person to promptly respond when their time to speak is called shall result in the person forfeiting their right to address the Mayor and City Council. Rule 3. The presiding officer may request that a member of the public providing comment audibly state into the microphone, if one is present, his or her name and address before beginning comment. If that person is representing a group or organization the presiding officer may request that the speaker identify that group or organization, including that group or organization' s Address. Rule 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 2 and 3 above, a person shall not be required to provide their name or address as a condition of speaking. Rule 5. Time Limits: 5.01 Each member of the public shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed three ( 3) minutes per meeting, to address items on the agenda and items not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council. 5.02 Notwithstanding the time limits set forth in subsection 5. 01 above, any member of the public desiring to provide public testimony at a public hearing shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed ( 3) minutes, to provide testimony during each public hearing. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 16 Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter not on the agenda but which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body at the end of the meeting, during the period reserved for public comments. Said total period for public comments shall not exceed 60 minutes, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. A three-minute limitation shall apply to each member of the public, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. No member of the public shall be permitted to "share" his/her three minutes with any other member of the public. Speakers who wish to present documents to the governing body may hand the documents to the City Clerk at the time the request to speak is made. (Must provide a minimum of 15 copies) The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may refer any item raised by the public to staff, or to any commission, board, bureau, or committee for appropriate action or have the item placed on the next agenda of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. However, no other action shall be taken nor discussion held by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on any item which does not appear on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 of the Government Code. Public comments will not be received on any item on the agenda when a public hearing has been conducted and closed. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 17 ALTERNATE MEETING VIEWING METHOD: If there are any technical issues with the live stream or recording from the main agenda portal or if you require an option with Closed Captioning, you may view the meeting from the following location (TV3). https://reflectsanbernardino.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/watch/1?channel=6 PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS Please use ONE of the following options to provide a public comment: Written Comment Written comments can be emailed to publiccomments@sbcity.org. Written public comments received up to one (1) hour and thirty (30) minutes before the posted start time of the meeting, on the meeting day will be provided to the Mayor and City Council and made part of the meeting record. Written public comments will not be read aloud by city staff. Written correspondence can be accessed by the public online at tinyurl.com/agendabackup . In-Person Comment: Attend the meeting in person and fill out a speaker slip. Please note that the meeting chair decides the cutoff time for public comment, and the time may vary per meeting. If you wish to submit your speaker slip in advance of the meeting, please submit your request to speak using the form on the following page: tinyurl.com/mccpubliccomments. Any requests to speak submitted electronically later than one (1) hour and thirty (30) minutes before the posted start time will not be accepted. Zoom/ Remote Comment To provide comments remotely during a City Council meeting a request to speak must be submitted to tinyurl.com/mccpubliccomments. no later than one (1) hour and thirty (30) minutes before the scheduled meeting start time. The request should include a name or be marked anonymous and indicate the comment type (Zoom). The agenda item number(s) or topic(s) on which you wish to speak should be listed on your request and if the items are not listed speakers will be called on during Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda. Please note the following for those participating via Zoom: The meeting is conducted in Zoom Webinar format. The webinar is for public comment only and is not intended for viewing the meeting. Participants will not appear on video during their public comment. Profile photos/avatars are not permitted and will not be displayed. When it is your turn to speak, City staff will unmute your microphone and announce your name. The time allotted will be the same as in-person speakers. After your comments are completed, your microphone will be muted. Members of the public who wish to watch the meeting may do so through the City's regular live-streaming or broadcast platform. Please note: messages submitted via email to this page are only monitored from the publication of the final agenda until the deadline to submit public comments. Please contact the City Clerk at 909-998-2680 or SBCityClerk@sbcity.org for assistance outside of this timeframe. Written correspondence submitted after the deadline will be provided to the Mayor and City Council at the following regular meeting. Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 18 MEETING TIME NOTE: Pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-029, adopted by the Mayor and City Council on February 21, 2024: “Section 3. All meetings are scheduled to terminate at 10:00 P.M. on the same day it began. At 9:00 P.M., the Mayor and City Council shall determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon prior to 10:00 P.M. and will continue all other items on which additional time is required until a future Mayor and City Council meeting. A majority vote of the Council is required to extend a meeting beyond 10:00 P.M. to discuss specified items.”