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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: March 5, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Bill Gallardo, Interim City Manager;
Gabriel Elliott, Director of Community Development and Housing Department: Community Development and Housing
Subject: Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1648 - Development Code Amendment 24-06 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1648, approving Development Code Amendment 24- 06 which amends Chapter 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions-Definitions) and updates the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) definitions for Neighborhood Grocery Stores/Supermarkets to align with state and industry standards; and finding such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2).
Executive Summary
This agenda item is the adoption of Development Code Amendment 24-06. It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council accept the final reading and adopt Ordinance No. MC-1648.
Background
On February 19, 2025, the Mayor and City Council conducted a public hearing and approved Development Code Amendment 24-06.
Development Code Amendment 24-06 amends Chapter 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions- Definitions) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) for Neighborhood Grocery Stores/Supermarkets to align with state and industry standards; and found such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2).
Discussion
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Ordinance No. MC-1648, approving Development Code Amendment 24-06 and updating the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19 – definitions) for Neighborhood Grocery Stores/Supermarkets to align with state and industry standards was introduced for first reading at the February 19, 2025, Mayor and City Council meeting.
The Ordinance is now being returned to the Mayor and City Council for its final reading and adoption.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Development Code Amendment 24-06 aligns with Key Target Goal No. 3: Improved Quality of Life and 4(b): Economic Growth and Development – Update the General Plan and Development Code. Specifically, the amendment will update the Development Code for compliance with state law. The amendment to the Development Code will ensure consistency with state law.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund as a result of this action.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1648, approving Development Code Amendment 24- 06 which amends Chapter 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions-Definitions) and updates the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) definitions for Neighborhood Grocery Stores/Supermarkets to align with state and industry standards; and finding such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2).
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. MC-1648 (Approving Development Code Amendment 24-06)
Attachment 2 - Ordinance No. MC-1648 (Approving Development Code Amendment 24-06) – Exhibit A
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
On February 19, 2025, the Mayor and City Council Introduced Ordinance No. MC-1648 approving Development Code Amendment 24-06 and amending Chapter 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions) updating the definitions of City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) for Neighborhood Grocery Stores/Supermarkets to align with state and industry standards.