Agenda packet, regular meeting, second session — Mayor and City Council, October 1, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

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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 01, 2025
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM OPEN SESSION
NORMAN F. FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • 555 WEST 6TH 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 Sonia Carvalho
MAYOR PRO TEM, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett Telicia Lopez
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 ACTING CITY CLERK
Kim Knaus
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 5
Mario Flores
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
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CALL TO ORDER
A
ttendee Name
Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Council Member, 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 Sonia Carvalho
Acting City Clerk Telicia Lopez
3:30 P.

OSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
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OSED SESSION p. 11
A) CO
NFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to G
overnment Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i.
) Brian Pellis, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2226731
ii.
) Christina Nedrebo v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2402094
iii.
) John Angel Parra v. City of San Bernardino United States District Court Case No. 5:24cv00978SRMSHK
B) CO
NFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
A
gency Designated Representative: City Attorney or other Mayor and City Council D
esignee
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
C) CO
NFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): (1) Case
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CL

OSED SESSION REPORT
P

RESENTATIONS

1. P
roclamation for California National Arts & Humanities Month in the City of San B
ernardino – October 2025 (All Wards) p. 12
CI

TY MANAGER UPDATE
P

UBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA CO

NSENT CALENDAR

2. A
pproval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes p. 15 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. N
ovember 1, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

2. N
ovember 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

3. J
une 4, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

4. J
uly 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

5. S
eptember 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

3. American Rescue Plan Update (All Wards) p. 83
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file this report providing an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded expenditures as of June 30, 2025.

4. A
uthority to Execute a Charging Station Site License Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and EV Charging Solutions (EVCS) for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Feldheym Library (Ward 1) p. 88
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 Charging Station Site License Agreement for a 10year term with the option to renew for an additional one (1) to ten (10) years, and any subsequent amendments, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.

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5. Accept and Administer the FY 25/26 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (Step) Grant (PT26189) (All Wards) p. 153 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2025372:

1. Authorizing the City Manager to accept and administer the FY 2025/26 California Office of Traffic S afety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant and;

2. Authorizing the Interim Director of Finance & Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget by $575,000 in revenues and expenditures.

6. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects – Planners Inc. for Nicholson Park Design Services in the amount of $100,000 for a total amount not to exceed $584,845 (Ward 6) p. 181
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Appr ove Am endment No. 4 to the Profess ional Design S ervices Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects – Planners Inc. in the amount of $100,000 for Nicholson Park, and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2027; and

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with RHA Landscape Architects – Planners Inc.

7. Approval of FiveYear Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2026/27 to FY 2030/2031 for Measure I Expenditures (All Wards) p. 244
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025373 approving the FiveYear Capital Project Needs Analysis (FY 2026/2027 through FY 2030/31) for Measure I Expenditure.

EMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

8. D
iscussion and Possible Action Regarding an Ordinance Establishing Penalties, up to and
Including Suspension or Revocation of Business Licenses, for Hotels and Mo
tels that Knowingly Rent or Provide Rooms for Prostitution, Drug Sales, Drug M
anufacturing, or Other Illegal Activities (All Wards) – (Council Member Figueroa, Mayor Pro Tem) p. 259
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AYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5

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 15, 2025 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.

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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA

I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify that the agenda for the October 1, 2025, 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 Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California, 92410 and on the City's website sbcity.org on Friday, September 26, 2025.

I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

__________________________________
Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk

Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 7 NOTICE:

In accordance with Resolution No. 201889 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.

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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 threeminute 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.

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 9 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 comments can be emailed to [email protected]. Written public comments received up to 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting (or otherwise indicated on the agenda) 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 bythe public online at tinyurl.com/agendabackup .

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 after the 2:00 p.m. deadline will not be accepted.

Please note: messages submitted via email and 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 9099982680 or [email protected] 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.

MEETING TIME

NOTE: Pursuant to Resolution No. 2024029, 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.” Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10

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CLOSED SESSION
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: October 1, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Department: City Attorney
Subject: Closed Session
Recommendation:

A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i.)Brian Pellis, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2226731
ii.)Christina Nedrebo v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2402094
iii.)John Angel Parra v. City of San Bernardino United States District Court Case No. 5:24-cv-00978-SRM-SHK
B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney or other Mayor and City Council Designee
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): (1) Case

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PRESENTATIONS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: October 1, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Helen Tran, Mayor Tran
Department: Mayor's Office
Subject: Proclamation for California National Arts &
Humanities Month in the City of San Bernardino –
October 2025 (All Wards)

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PROCLAMATION OF THE

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OBSERVING OCTOBER 2025, AS

NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH

IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
WHEREAS, the nation's 110,000 nonprofit arts organizations, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the nation's 4,500 plus local arts agencies, and the arts and humanities councils of the 50 states and the six U.S. jurisdictions recognize October as National Arts and Humanities Month; and WHEREAS, cities and states - through their local and state arts agencies and representing thousands of cultural organizations have celebrated the value and importance of culture in the lives of Americans and the health of thriving communities during National Arts and Humanities Month for many years; and WHEREAS, the arts and humanities embody much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and imagination of humankind; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of every American; and WHEREAS, the arts and humanities play a unique role in the lives of San Bernardino families and communities; and
WHEREAS, the arts and culture industry strengthen the U.S. economy by generating $151.7 billion in total economic activity annually, $29 billion in government revenue, and by supporting the full-time equivalent of 5 million jobs; and WHEREAS, since 1929 the city of San Bernardino has been proud to be the home of the region’s largest and longest running professional symphony orchestra, the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra; and
WHEREAS, the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra serves the City of San Bernardino with an annual season of engaging and relevant concerts, operates a Youth Symphony Orchestra, provides music education and school concerts, and operates the James K.

Guthrie Music Rental Library; and
WHEREAS, the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, through its partnerships and actions, tangibly uplifts numerous other arts non-profits, local artists, arts educators, California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College, the San Bernardino Public Library System, and the residents and businesses of the City of San Bernardino; and

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WHEREAS, the arts and humanities drive tourism and commerce in San Bernardino, enhancing cultural literacy and pride of place.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor & City Council of San Bernardino do hereby proclaim the month of October as National Arts and Humanities Month and recognize the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra as its partner in making the arts accessible for all citizens. The city calls upon all citizens to celebrate and promote the arts and culture in our city and to specifically encourages the greater participation in the arts.

Presented this 1ST Day of October 2025

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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: October 1, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Telicia Lopez, Acting City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Subject: 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. November 1, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

2. November 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

3. June 4, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

4. July 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

5. September 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
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City of San Bernardino
201 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
http://www.sbcity.org

Draft 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, NOVEMBER 1, 2023
5:30 PM

Closed Session was called to order at 5: 33 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 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 Absent
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Damon L Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Charles E. McNeely Interim City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present

Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon L. Alexander

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5:30 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.

CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i. Sedna Moseley v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS2022209
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)) : One Item C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): One Item
D) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property : 300 North E Parcel Map 688, Parcel 12 Book 25 Page 47 Parcel Map 688 Parcel No. 12
formally known as City PTN Blk 12 and PTN 3rd
St VAC
City Negotiator: City Manager or Designee Negotiating Parties: El Corte Ingles
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement

7:00 PM
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.

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Regular Meeting Draft Minutes November 1, 2023
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Clyde Stewart from Westside Christian Center led the Invocation and Adrian Herrera from George Brown Jr. Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported that there was reportable action from Closed Session. The City Council approved a settlement of $118,700.00 for item No. A(i) Sedna Moseley v. City of San Bernardino, et al., in a unanimous vote of all members present.

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
There was no City Manager update provided.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Update to Council on Animal Services Programs and Initiatives

Kris Watson, Director of Animal Services gave a presentation with updates to the Mayor and City Council. Highlights included facility upgrades, growth in foster and volunteer programs, new partnerships, and launch of a monthly pet food pantry, along with the arrival of a mobile spay/neuter clinic. Intake numbers have already surpassed last year, highlighting challenges with rising demand, limited resources, and aging infrastructure, while staff explored regional collaboration and funding opportunities.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Cheryl Brown read Hardy Brown’s comment on his behalf, referenced derogatory remarks at the October 18 meeting and requested corrective action. They also raised concerns about the City Manager recruitment process and welcomed Mr. Montoya to San Bernardino.

Cheryl Brown stated that racism remains a serious issue in San Bernardino, citing recent council actions and the city’s history of discrimination, and noted that Black residents live throughout all wards.

Ricky Van Johnson questioned the City Council’s appointment of Charles Montoya as City Manager, citing concerns about his salary, conduct, physical readiness, and past litigation history, and warned of potential challenges for the city.

Amy Malone stated that she was verbally attacked during the previous meeting and criticized the City Council for not addressing the incident appropriately. She emphasized that all residents should feel safe exercising their civic right to speak.

Tobin Brinker commented on ongoing homebuilding projects, highlighted challenges with permits, security, and utilities, and requested community assistance to help three single mothers move into their homes before year-end.

Gigi Hana thanked the City Council and community partners for their support and requested additional assistance with road work, irrigation, and landscaping at 9th and H Streets.

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Kim Knaus reported securing $40,000 in funding for the Ver demont Community Center to support after -school tutoring, senior activities, and movie nights in the park. She emphasized her ongoing commitment to community engagement and positive action in the city.

Chache Wright expressed disappointment that the full City Council was not present at the recent event, emphasized the need for proactive and intentional engagement with the community, and urged the City Council to address the NAACP’s list of demands within 30 days to ensure meaningful change.

Elder Kesha McGee , organizer with Congregations United for Change at Life Center Church, urged the City Council to address structural injustices, ensure accountability and ethical leadership, and implement measures to protect the community from systemic harm.

Joyce Smith expressed concern over truck storage on the west side of the city and urged the City Council and Mayor to take action against racism and protect the community.

Christian Flores spoke on the October 18th verbal attacks at City Council, urged collaboration with local organizations to address racism, and commended Councilmembers for their leadership
Luis Ojeda highlighted his organization’s community cleanup and downtown revitalization efforts, emphasized candidate accountability, and urged inclusion of the Spanish-speaking community in all meetings.

Mike Hartley expressed dissatisfaction with the Code Enforcement Department and the CRM system, stating it lacks accountability, fails to build genuine community relationships, and urged the city to take meaningful action.

Devana Robertson condemned recent disrespectful remarks, expressed disappointment at the lack of solidarity from some officials, and urged the City Council to reflect on their legacy and work collectively to prevent such incidents in the future.

Fay Aldridge expressed concern that the remarks toward M s. Malone on October 18th , and criticized some council members for not attending the press conference in response.

Malibu urged the city to prioritize addressing violence and proposed a Healing Women program to support affected women.

Dolores Armstead criticized the City Manager’s hiring and accused the Mayor and council members of supporting corrupt leadership and showing blind loyalty.

John Luna condemned hateful comments at the last meeting and urged the City to make the municipal volunteer program open to residents of all immigration statuses.

Treasure Ortiz condemned the lack of accountability and apology for racist behavior at the last meeting, criticized the hiring of a city manager with a documented history of poor management.

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Georgia Lykouretzos urged support for animal welfare through funding for an on -site veterinarian, reactivating and filling the Animal Control Commission, and improving community outreach and collaboration with Animal Services.

Anthony Lucy urged the Council to install a stoplight or other safety measures at 35th Street and “E” Street to protect students and staff from frequent speeding and traffic hazards.

Keith Benitez spoke in support of Item 4, HHAP funding for a 200-bed navigation center.

Micaiah McKenzie spoke in support of Item 4 but expressed being deeply disturbed and frightened by the comments made at the October 18th meeting and the lack of intervention by others.

Lisa Benitez spoke in support of approving funding for homeless housing assistance.

Bernard urged the city to investigate the October 18th meeting, reaffirm its anti -racism resolution, support marginalized communities, ensure accountability, and provide equity and belonging training for staff and councilmembers.

Rabbi Hilard condemned hateful and discriminatory speech, urging the Council and community to address both overt and subtle forms of prejudice and work to eliminate all forms of discrimination.

Tim Prince praised Councilwoman Calvin, criticized downtown neglect and unsafe vacant buildings, and urged the City Manager to take immediate action.

Mirriam Nieto criticized the City Council for failing to oppose racism at the October 18th meeting and urged inclusive, visible, and accountable leadership.

Sharon Negrete urged support for expanding the City animal shelter to save lives, promote responsible pet ownership, and foster a compassionate community.

Jodi Eisenberg apologized for the October 18th incident, urged unity and dialogue across the community, and called for actionable steps to prevent such events in the future.

Lydia Zavala highlighted San Bernardino’s ongoing stray dog crisis and urged funding, clearer shelter data, and a mobile spay/neuter unit to improve animal welfare

Jose Mendoza shared upcoming Disabled American Veterans Chapter 12 events supporting local veterans, including Veterans Day honors, meal giveaways, and holiday toy and tree distributions.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are voted on in a single motion unless a council or staff member has pulled the item for more discussion.

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RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND STAFF REMOVED ITEM NO. 9 FOR FURTHER REVIEW [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra

2. Consideration of Supporting Federal “Supporting our Shelters” Act Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Approve the draft letter in support of Representative Aguilar’s proposed “Supporting our Shelters Act”

2. Authorize the City Manager to send the letter in support of the “Supporting our Shelters Act” to the United States Congress

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra

3. Award OnCall Professional Services Agreement with Eagle Eye Demolition, Inc.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Approve the award of a Professional Service Agreement with Eagle Eye Demolition, Inc. for oncall boardup and securement abatement services.

2. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to issue an annual Purchase Order to Eagle Eye Demolition, Inc. in total amount not to exceed $200,000.

4. Accept The Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 3 Grant Funds from the County of San Bernardino in the amount of $808,358.87.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023160, to accept the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP 3) Round 3 Grant funding awarded to the

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City of San Bernardino through the County of San Bernardino, Office of Homeless Services;

2. Approve the execution of the HHAP 3 Grant Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services as the Administrative Entity authorized to act on behalf of the County;

3. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend FY2023/24 Adopted Budget for the HHAP Round 3 Grant, appropriating $808,385.87 in both revenues and expenditures; and

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any further agreements or documents as necessary to effectuate the administration of the HHAP 3 Grant.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2023-160[6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra

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5. Resolutions updating the Bank and Investment Account Signature Authority (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, and the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino adopt the attached Resolutions updating the City’s and Successor Agency’s bank and investment account signature authority.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS NOS. 2023-161, 2023-162, 2023-163, 2023-164, 2023-165, 2023-166, 2023-167, 2023-168, 2023-169 [6-0] MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra

6. Professional Services Agreement with AdminSure for Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrator Services
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 AdminSure for workers’ compensation claims administrator services.

7. Strategic Initiatives – Approving Job Classifications and Amending the Salary Schedule
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2023170:

1. Establishing the Director of Economic Development (U) classification;

2. Establishing the Director of Community Development and Housing (U) classification; and

3. Amending the Citywide salary schedule for fulltime, parttime, temporary, and seasonal positions.

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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2023-170 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra

8. Accept the Anonymous Donation of $40,000 for the Verdemont Community Center
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2023171 to:

1. Authorize City Manager to accept the Anonymous Donation in the amount of $40,000, and

2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY2023/24 General Fund Operating Budget in both revenue and expenditures by $40,000; and allocate the expenditures to the following, Senior Programming at the Verdemont Communi ty Center ($10,000), Movies in the Parks at Verdemont ($10,000) and After School Homework Help ($20,000).

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2023-171 [6-0]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra

9. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Environmental Project Services, Inc. (All Wards)
Recommendation:

1. It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Maintenance Services Agreement with Environmental Project Services, Inc. for Concrete Maintenance Services; and

3. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $2,000,000.

Item No. 9 was pulled by staff, no vote was taken.

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10. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Horizons Construction Company International (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 Amendment No. 1 to Maintenance Services Agreement with Horizons Construction Company International for Asphalt Maintenance and Repair Services; and

2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order in the amount of $2,450,000.

DISCUSSION

11. Proposed Administrative Policy Establishing the Municipal Volunteer Program (MVP) for the Offices of Elected Officials (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review and consider the proposed administrative policy and provide direction for modifications or adopt Resolution No. 2023172 as presented establishing the Municipal Volunteer Program (MVP) – Offices of the Elected Officials Policy.

Item No. 11 was pulled by city manager, no vote was taken.

ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

12. Consider the installation of a stop light on the corner of 35th Street and E street to enhance school safety (Wards 5, 7) Council Member Reynoso

RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATIONAT A FUTURE MEETING [6-0] MOVER: Ben Reynoso, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Damon Alexander, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Reynoso, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights included attending Norton Science and Language Academy and the Mayors Institute in Boston. All member recognized Parks and Recreation for successful community events, including trick-or-treat programs, PTA festivals, and Día de los Muertos celebrations.

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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 9:33 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 November 15, 2023, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92401. Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk

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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, NOVEMBER 6, 2024
4:00 PM
Closed Session was called to order at 4:00 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Absent
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Late 4:02 PM
Damon L Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Late 4:01 PM
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Rochelle Clayton Acting City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kimberly Calvin
Damon L. Alexander

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CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, public comments were heard.

CLOSED SESSION

A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) AND (D)(1):
i)Ortiz Enterprises, Incorporated v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior
Court Case No. CIVSB240279
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Mayor or other Mayor and Council designee
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
The Mayor and City Council convened into closed session at 4:01 PM. 5:00 PM
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 5:16 PM Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Absent
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Damon L Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Rochelle Clayton Acting City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present

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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Kelvin Ward from Cathedral of Praise International Ministries led the Invocation and Council Member Kimberly Calvin led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated no reportable action.

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Public Information Officer Jeff Kraus provided updates. Highlights included new business coming to the city; Dutch Bros, Chick-fil-A, and On the Spot Protein & Energy Bar, the alliance with California Highway Patrol, staff will bring back the Carousel Mall redevelopment to Council early next year for direction, city prepares for park cleanups, the new hydroelectric power project, two new street lights located on Mountain View Avenue and Sierra Way, over one thousand seven hundred residents joined Police Department for Coptoberfest, and upcoming celebration of Veterans Day.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA At this time, public comments were heard.

Mike Hartley spoke on his disagreement with the Director of Parks and Recreation leaving the city and asked to go to RFP for a City Attorney.

Jim Smith spoke about positive updates, in the City including a civil and peaceful local election and ceremonial presentation of a California state flag on the Enterprise Building.

The following speakers spoke in support of the Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) for the downtown redevelopment and the Carousel Mall. The City Council needs to be transparent, and the community needs to be engaged in the process.

Celene Perez Alejandro Gutierrez Ulises Rodriguez Albert Duarte Sonya Gray-Hunn Robert R Logan Christian Flores Mary Valdemar Ben Pratt Xavina Walbert Celyna Brizuela Miriam Nieto
Raynesha Belwins Carolina Sanchez Elnora Hernandez Paloma Montes Vanessa Perez Eric Servin Prince Ogidikpe Robert Carrilo Steven Bielak spoke on the tiny home project that IKEA USA has done in other states, that can help with the unhoused.

Luis Ojeda congratulated the new elected City Council; and asked them to get work done for the city.

David Maya spoke on streetlights that need to be repaired on 3159, 3146, and 3123 Little Mountain Drive.

Dr. Treasure Ortiz spoke in support of the Appointment of the City Manager. Also, spoke on the Closed Session item regarding the Carrousel Mall CBA. She asked to get the General Plan complete in order to move the city forward.

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Malibu spoke on the public comment speaker time. She also spoke about Lydie Gutfeld leaving the city, as well as Council Member Reynoso being absent.

Dolores Armstead thanked Parks and Recreation for all the events hosted in the city.

She also congratulated Dr. Treasure Ortiz for winning the election. She mentioned the downtown revitalization, Oxbow, and General Plan, not moving forward.

Sam Catalano thanked the Mayor and City Council for the Perris Hill clean up. He also thanked Council Member Figueroa and Council Member Sanchez for attending the Pickleball tournament.

Lori Trujillo spoke on the Perris Hill Park clean up, the homeless need a permanent home not a hotel voucher for week.

Laila Gomulka, Treasurer of the Neighborhood Association Council and Member of Perris Hill Pickleball. She thanked Council Member Figueroa and Council Member Sanchez for attending the Pickleball Tournament. As well as Ernesto Salinas, and staff, Sean McClintock, and the public works department, and Tony Romo for helping them clean up the park. Lastly she thanked all their sponsors.

John Shollenberger congratulated and expressed his support to new council member Dr. Treasure Ortiz.

Cesar Garcia art advocate asked the Mayor and City Council to support art and artists.

Georgia L. spoke about corruption in the city. As well as the grant funding and the number of deaths in the Animal Services Department.

Pastor Sisto Garcia spoke on the homeless and the Mayor and City Council need to do more for the homeless.

At this time, City Clerk Rocha announced that written correspondence had also been received from Cecile G. Betit, Jennifer Byrd, Sonya Gray-Hunn, Monica Beech Jauregu, and Victor Suarez.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are voted on in a single motion unless a council or staff member has pulled the item for more discussion.

RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PULLED ITEM NO. 5, 6 AND 11 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE [6-0]
MOVER:Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT:Ben Reynoso

1. Adopting and Amending the Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California adopt Resolution No. 2024-214, approving and adopting the amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-214 [6-0]
MOVER:Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT:Ben Reynoso

2. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council approve the minutes for the following meeting dates:

1. June 7, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

2. June 26, 2023, Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

3. July 19, 2023, Regular Meeting of the mayor and City Council

4. July 3, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

5. July 17, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

6. August 7, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

7. August 21, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

8. September 4, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER:Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT:Ben Reynoso

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3. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 48, Tax Zone No. 48 (Piedmont Mobile Home Estates) (Ward 4)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-215 of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, declaring its intention to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino, adopting a map of the area to be proposed (Annexation No. 48) and authorizing the levy of a special taxes therein.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-215 [6-0]
MOVER:Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT:Ben Reynoso

4. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 47, Tax Zone No. 47 (Dutch Bros Coffee) (Ward 3)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-216 of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, declaring its intention to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino, adopting a map of the area to be proposed (Annexation No. 47) and authorizing the levy of a special taxes therein.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-216 [6-0]
MOVER:Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, and Alexander ABSENT:Reynoso

5. Review of Administrative Budget Transfers from April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review and file all listed administrative budget transfers from April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

There was a discussion among Council Members and staff, regarding implementing a policy regarding budget transfers being approved by the department head and the finance director as well as adding a threshold on the dollar amount to be approved by the City Manager. Council asked staff to bring this policy in the next budget workshop.

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RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT:Ben Reynoso

6. Review of Administrative Budget Transfers from July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review and file all listed administrative budget transfers from July 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024.

7. Request for Approval to Renew Trend Micro Vision One Subscription and add Tipping Point a Threat Protection System (TPS).

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve the renewal of the Trend Micro Vision One Subscription and the addition of TippingPoint a Threat Protection System (TPS) to our cybersecurity measures for a 3-year term not to exceed $584,681.14.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER:Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT:Ben Reynoso

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8. Library Literacy Program Grant Funding All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-217, approving:

1. Accepting grant funding of $50,000 from the California Department of Education (CDE) and a “block grant” of $73,200 for Adult and Family Literacy Services from the California State Library’s California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) Program.

2. Authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 Operating Budget for the Literacy program including adjusting the CDE budget to account for any differences in the estimated grant funding versus the actual grant funding received and appropriating $73,200 of grant funding in both revenues and expenditures for the California Adult and Family Literacy Programs.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-217 [6-0]
MOVER:Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT:Ben Reynoso

9. Award of the Professional Services Agreement to T&G Global, LLC dba St.

Nick’s, in the amount of $192,000 over two years, for the Tree, Lighting and Decorations for Holiday Events. (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 their designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with T&G Global, LLC dba St. Nick’s, for Tree Rental, Tree Lighting, and Decorations for Court Street Square Park and Parking lots for the Miracle on Court Street Holiday Event for a 2-year rental term; and

2. Authorize City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signings, and submittals of necessary documents; and

3. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order of $96,000 annually for FY 24/25 & 25/26.

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10. Approve Final Tract Map No. 20376 for 9 Townhouse Residential Units at the Northwest Corner of E. Pacific Street and N. Garden Drive (Ward 2) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-218:

1. Approving Final Tract Map No. 20376 (Subdivision 20-06) involving the subdivision a parcel (APN 0147-231-07) containing approximately 0.77 acres and the development and establishment of a townhouse development comprised of nine (9) detached residential units, located at the northwest corner of E. Pacific Street and N. Garden Drive;

2. Accepting the public dedications as set forth on said map; and

3. Authorizing execution of the standard form of agreement for the subdivision improvements.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-218 [6-0]
MOVER:Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT:Ben Reynoso

11. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Environmental Project Services, Inc. for Citywide Sidewalk Repairs and Maintenance (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 Amendment No. 1 to Maintenance Services Agreement with Environmental Project Services, Inc. for Concrete Maintenance Services; and

2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a change purchase order in not to exceed amount of $2,000,000.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [6-0]
MOVER:Juan Figueroa, Council Member, Ward 3
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT:Ben Reynoso

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12. Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for FY 2025/26 to FY 2029/2030 for Measure I Expenditures (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024-219 approving the Five-Year Capital Project Needs Analysis (FY 2025/2026 through FY 2029/30) for Measure I Expenditure.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-219 [6-0]
MOVER:Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT:Ben Reynoso

13. Annexation of the Spring Trails Specific Plan Project and the 26-Acre Totally Surrounded Island (Ward 5)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt:

1. Resolution No. 2024-220 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, making application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for San Bernardino County (LAFCO) for Reorganization to include Annexation to the City of San Bernardino and Detachment from County Service Area 70, generally northerly of Meyers Road and Easterly of Martin Ranch Road (known as the Spring Trails Specific Plan Project); and

2. Resolution No. 2024-221 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, making an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission of San Bernardino County
(LAFCO) for Reorganization to include Annexation to the City of San Bernardino and
Detachment from County Service Area 70, generally northerly of Meyers Road and Easterly of Martin Ranch Road (known as the 26-Acre Totally Surrounded Island); and

3. Direct the City Manager to transmit the Resolutions to the Director of the Local Agency Formation Commission.

RESULT: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024-220 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2024-221 [6-0]
MOVER:Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Calvin, Alexander ABSENT:Ben Reynoso

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DISCUSSION

14. Confirm Appointment and Approve Employment Agreement for the Position of City Manager
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an employment agreement for the position of City Manager with Rochelle Clayton, with an effective date of October 2, 2024, as decided by the City Council and reported in public on the same date.

Mayor Helen Tran announced the item was pulled at this time.

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights included the Pickleball Tournament at Perris Hill Park, the 20th Anniversary Inland Empire Military Museum, the San Bernardino International Airport Annual event, the Dia De Los Muertos event downtown, attended the Homeless Provider Network meeting, on November 7th at 6 PM the Rancho West Neighborhood Association hosted their annual thank you dinner for police officers, on November 7th the Wildwood Neighborhood Association would meet Lutheran Church, the Ho Ho Parade will also stop at the Wildwood Park, several Councilmembers attended the Legue of California Cities in Long Beach Conference, thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for the Harvest Fest event, congratulated the new Councilmembers and the school board members, attended the opening of new business in the city, thanked the Water Department for their new hydroelectric power project, attended the Cal State Cyber Expo, the seventh ward Villas hosted Veterans Day Program, and thanked all the Veterans for their service.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 7:11 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 Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in the Council Chamber located at 555 West 6 th 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
Acting City Clerk

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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, JUNE 4, 2025
4:00 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 4:00 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 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 Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kimberly Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Late 4:04 pm
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Bill Gallardo Interim City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Dr. Treasure Ortiz

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CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Kimberly Calvin spoke on Item A, expressing concerns about the lack of stability under previous leadership and urging the council to prioritize supporting the city manager's success.

At 4:05 PM the Mayor and City Council convened into closed session.

CLOSED SESSION
A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager
B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6):
i) Agency Designated Representative: City Manager or Designee Employee Organization: General Unit – Teamsters Local 1932, Management Confidential Group – SBCMA, Mid Management Unit – Teamsters Local 1932, Police Dispatch Unit – SBPDA, San Bernardino Police Civilian Association – AFSCME Local 4710, Police Management Unit – PMA and Police Safety Unit – SBPOA
ii) Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney or other Mayor and City Council Designee.

Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
5:00 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:04 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Bill Gallardo Interim City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present

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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Clyde A. Stewart from Westside Worship Center led the invocation. Council Member Theodore Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado announced that Item A had reportable action.

Eric Levitt was appointed as the new City Manager. The motion was made by Council Member Knaus and seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and passed 7-1 with Council Member Ortiz voting in opposition. During Open Session, Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo, would present the City Manager agreement and announce the economic terms.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation for Pride Month in the City of San Bernardino – June 2025 (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council presented the proclamation to Director Micah Tasaka from the Wellness Center for the Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance.

At this time Mayor Tran reordered the agenda, hearing Consent Calendar Item Nos. 6 through 16 before the Public Hearing items.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 6 THOUGH 16
There were no public comments.

Prior to hearing the Consent Calendar, Interim City Manager Gallardo announced that staff would be pulling item no. 7 for a separate vote.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are voted on in a single motion unless a council or staff member has pulled the item for more discussion.

RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PULLED ITEM
NOS. 7 FOR A SEPARATE VOTE AND 13 FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION [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

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6. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes (All Wards) 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. November 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

2. December 4, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes

3. December 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

4. December 18, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [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

7. Rescind and Reapprove the Award of a Construction Agreement to Matich Corporation for the Pavement Rehabilitation at Fourteen Locations in the amount of $4,750,755.00 (Project No. SS25-004) (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California:

1. Rescind the approval of the Construction Agreement awarded to Matich Corporation on May 7, 2025, in the of $4,750,755.00 for the Pavement Rehabilitation at Fourteen Locations (Project); and

2. Approve the award of the Construction Agreement awarded to Matich Corporation, in the of $4,750,755.00 for the Pavement Rehabilitation at Fourteen Locations (Project); and

3. Authorize the project construction, construction contingencies, construction management, staff administrative costs, and independent soil and pavement testing, in the total amount of $1,500,000 for construction of the project; and

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Matich Corporation; and

5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary to complete the project.

At this time Council Member Ortiz announced she would recuse herself from voting on this item, due to a street being repaved near her residence.

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MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz RECUSAL:Treasure Ortiz

8. Approve a Vendor Services Agreement (VSA) with Sehi Computer Products in an amount not to exceed $132,352.35, to expand fiber optic capabilities at the City of San Bernardino Police Department (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 Agreement with Sehi Computer Products for the procurement of fiber optic hardware and installation services;

2. Authorize the Director of Finance & Management Services, or their designee, to issue a purchase order to Sehi Computer Products in an amount not to exceed $132,352.35.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [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

9. Approve a Goods Purchase Agreement with Ingram Library Services, LLC for the purchase of books in an amount not to exceed $175,000 (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 the Goods Purchase Agreement with Ingram Library Services, LLC, through June 30, 2027, for the purchase of Library books; and

2. Authorize the Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to approve an annual purchase order for an amount not to exceed $175,000 per fiscal year.

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10. Adopt Resolution and Budget Amendment FY 24/25, Recreation and Community Services for the Sponsorship of the 2025 Lunar New Year ($5,320.00) in Revenue and Expense budget allocations (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-302 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY2024/25 budget in revenue and expenditures by $5,320 for the sponsorship payments received to support the Lunar New Year Event.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-302 [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

11.Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the County of San Bernardino for the acceptance of funds toward 75% of the purchase of Unmanned Aerial Systems for a Drone First Responder Program (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-303, authorizing:

1. The City Manager to execute a contract with the County of San Bernardino for the acceptance of $562,500 from the County Board of Supervisors, for the purchase of 75% of Unmanned Aerial Systems and equipment for a Drone First Responder Program.

2. The Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 operating budget for the amount of $562,500 in both revenue and expenditures.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-303 [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

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12. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Alarm Program System LLC for Alarm Permit and False Alarm Management Services (All Wards)
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 Alarm Program Systems LLC to provide alarm registration and false alarm management services for a term beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with an option to extend for two additional years.

13. Resolutions Adopting List of Projects under SB1 2025/2026 Road Maintenance Program, Recording Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $7,352,750.90 (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-306 approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation proposed project list for submittal to the California Transportation Commission and adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025/26 to be funded by Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-307 authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan, recording supplemental appropriations in the amount of $5,943,708.00 in SB1 Fund and $1,409,042.90 in Measure I Fund, for a total additional appropriation of $7,352,750.90 for Street Rehabilitation – Major Arterial Entrances to the City (Project No. 13655) Project.

Council Member Sanchez pulled the item for discussion. Public Works staff presented the selection of six street paving locations funded by SB1 and Measure I, explaining the criteria for choosing gateway corridors to improve connectivity and address public concerns.

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MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Kimberly Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

14. Award the Construction Agreement to Leonida Builders Inc. for the construction of concrete pads, utility connections and other site improvements for the installation of the Twelve Modular Kennel Buildings, and Parking Lot Improvements for Animal Services in the amount of $1,075,370.00 (Ward 3)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California;

1. Adopt Resolution 2025-304 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 CIP Budget with an additional $653,153.88 for the San Bernardino
Animal Shelter Improvements Project using the Measure S fund balance.; and

2. Approve the award of a Construction Agreement with
Leonida Builders Inc., in the amount of $1,075,370.00 for the construction of concrete pads, utility connections and other improvements for the installation of Twelve Modular Building and parking lot improvements (Project); and

3. Authorize construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of
$500,000.00 for construction of the project; and

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Leonida Builders Inc.; and

5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project; and

6. Find the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines § 15302
(“Replacement or Reconstruction”).

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-304 [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

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15. Amendment No. 1 to Progressive Design Build Contract with Tilden-Coil Constructors for the California Theater Improvements Project increasing the total amount by $1,747,404 (Ward 1)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution 2025-305:

1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Progressive Design-Build Contract with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $1,747,404 for the California Theater Improvements (Project); and

2. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 Capital Improvement Plan budget with an additional$960,255 from the Cultural Development Fund for the project; and

3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Tilden-Coil Constructors; and

4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund in the amount of $212,851, if necessary, to complete the project.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-305 [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

16. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Z & K Consultants, Inc. for Nicholson Park Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services in the amount of $144,158.90 (Ward 6) 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 Z & K Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $144,158.90 for the Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services at Nicholson Park Improvements, increasing the not to exceed amount to $663,221.90 (Project); and

2. Authorize additional project contingencies in the total amount of $14,415.89 for the Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services of the Project; and

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Z & K Consultants, Inc.; and

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project.

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MOVER:Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None
At this time Supervisor Baca presented the Mayor and City Council and Chief Goodman with a check for $562,500, for the Drone First Responder Program, Item No. 11 on the Consent Calendar.

Mayor Tran reordered the agenda, hearing Public Hearing Items Nos. 2 through 5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

2. AB 2561 Annual Vacancy Rate Report (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Conduct a public hearing in accordance with AB 2561 (2024); and

2. Receive and file a report on the City of San Bernardino’s annual vacancy rate.

Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:40 p.m.

Director of Human Recourses, Andrea Russell provided a presentation.

There were no public comments.

Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 5:44 p.m.

Assistant City Attorney Maldonado advised the City Council to take a vote even though this item was to receive and file.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0]
MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Kimberly Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

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3. City Manager’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget & FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:

1. Conduct the Public Hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget and 2025/26-2029/30 Capital Improvement Plan; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-298 approving the City of San Bernardino’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget and
2025/26-2029/30 Capital Improvement Plan; and

3. Approve the reallocation of General Fund expenses to the Gas Tax fund, as reflected in the FY 2025/26 Proposed Budget; and

4. Authorize the creation of the Operations and Maintenance Department and the Director of Operations and Maintenance position; and

5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-299 establishing the City’s Appropriations Limit as required by Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution; and

6. Approve the FY2025-26 Position Summary; and

7. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-300 approving the updated Investment Policy for FY 2025/26; and

8. Formally approve any modifications made during the Public Hearing to be incorporated into the City of San Bernardino’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget and 2025/26-2029/30 Capital
Improvement Plan and included as part of the final adopted budgets.

Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m.

Council Member Sanchez made a motion to continue the Budget Hearing to a Special Meeting the following week. Council Member Shorett seconded the motion.

Council Member Ortiz made a substitute motion to continue the item during the current meeting. Council Member Flores seconded the substitute motion.

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MEETING [5-2]
MOVER:Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER:Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES:Ibarra, Figueroa, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES:Theodore Sanchez and Fred Shorett
Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo, Interim Finance Director Jeannie Fortune, Budget Manager Zuyva Ruiz, and Deputy Director/City Engineer Azzam Jabsheh provided a presentation.

There were nine public comments.

Scott Olson spoke about the community garden. He raised concerns about its neglect, specifically the lack of funding, poor water pressure, and absence of resources like wood chips.

Alan Stanly, owner of the Enterprise Building, spoke on the progress since the bankruptcy, including increased staffing and strong leadership, while expressing concerns over litigation costs.

Georgia L. spoke on the proposed budget as unsustainable and a potential second bankruptcy, citing rising salaries, lack of essential services, and poor long-term planning.

John Shollenberger praised Mayor Tran, Councilwoman Dr. Ortiz, and Interim City Manager Gallardo for their leadership and efforts to improve the city and secure important funding.

Sarah R. urged to focus on capital improvements, homeless encampment cleanup, and reducing litigation costs by revisiting the BB&K contract.

Fay Aldridge thanked city leaders for supporting a mural at Compo Santo Cemetery that has improved the community by reducing loitering and trash.

Debbie Kaufman spoke about the animal shelter management, veterinary care, and asked for better support for rescues as well as increased vaccination efforts.

Joe Salas welcomed the new city manager and stressed the need to manage rising legal costs, urging the council to focus on cost control and economic development.

Sonia Palomo shared frustration with the animal shelter program, describing attempts to trap and relocate cats safely
Lynn Hildebrand thanked the Council for their service and urged action to address the city’s closed-door animal control policy, citing concerns for animal welfare and public safety.

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At this time Mayor Tran allowed staff to addressed public concerns.

City Attorney Maldonado addressed public comments regarding the City Attorney’s budget. He advised the Mayor and City Council that they could choose to waive privilege of the slides BB&K provided during their evaluation during closed session to share them with the public.

Director of Animal Services, Kris Watson addressed the public comments about the distemper outbreak, urging the public to foster dogs to reduce shelter crowding and sharing efforts to manage the outbreak through testing and isolation.

Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 6: 51 p.m.

There was a discussion amongst Council Members on the City Attorney’s budget.

Council Member Shorett made the motion to waive privilege on the three graphs BB&K provided during their evaluation. Council Member Knaus seconded the motion. Council Member Ortiz made a substitute motion to release the entire evaluation of BB&K, but no second was received.

RESULT: WAIVED PRIVILEGE ON THE THREE GRAPHS BB&K PROVIDED DURING THEIR EVALUATION [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None
Council Member Sanchez asked for the following budget items to be voted on line item by item. The homeless encampment crew, the dead tree trimming, the park bathrooms, police vehicles, and sidewalk repairs.

Council Member Sanchez made a motion to allocate $124,800 from the unassigned fund balance to the Homeless Encampment Clean Up. Council Member Knaus seconded the motion.

RESULT: ALLOCATE $124,800 FROM THE UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE TO THE HOMELESS CLEAN UP [7-0]
MOVER:Theadore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None
Council Member Sanchez made a motion to allocate one-time funds from unassigned fund balance to Professional Contractual Services $500,000 for

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RESULT: ALLOCATE $500,000 ONE-TIME FUNDS FROM UNASSINGED

FUND BALANCE TO PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES FOR REMOVAL OF DEAD TREES [7-0]
MOVER:Theadore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None
Council Member Sanchez made a motion to set aside $500,000 from the development impact fund for restroom cleanups. Council Member Ibarra made a substitute motion directing staff to return in 30 days with options for park restroom cleanups. Council Member Ortiz seconded the substitute motion.

RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO RETURN IN 30 DAYS WITH OPTIONS FOR PARK RESTROOM CLEANUPS [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
Council Member Sanchez made a motion to allocate one-time funds from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $2 million for the acquisition of police vehicles. Council Member Ortiz made a substitute motion to direct staff to return in 30 days with options for the purchase of police vehicles. Council Member Ibarra seconded the substitute motion. Council Member Sanchez then made alternate motion to allocate one-time funds from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $2 million for the acquisition of police vehicles and vehicle outfitting. Council Member Knaus seconded the alternate motion.

Council Member Ibarra left the dais at 8:03 PM, prior to taking the vote.

RESULT: ALLOCATE ONE-TIME FUNDS FROM THE UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2 MILLION FOR THE

ACQUISITION OF POLICE VEHICLES AND VEHICLE OUTFITTING
[4-2]
MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER:Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward
AYES:Sanchez, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus
NOES:Mario Flores Treasure Ortiz
ABSENT: Sandra Ibarra
Council Member Ibarra returned to the dais at 8:11 PM.

Council Member Sanchez made a motion to allocate one-time funds from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $1 million for sidewalk repairs throughout the

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RESULT: ALLOCATE ONE-TIME FUNDS FROM THE UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1 MILLION FOR SIDEWALK
REPAIRS THROUGH THE CITY [6-1]
MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER:Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores
NOES:Treasure Ortiz
Council Member Sanchez made a motion to approve the staff’s recommendation with the five line-item amendments. Council Member Knaus made a substitute motion to have a separate vote on the Mayor’s Office budget so she may abstain due to her relationship with a member of the Mayor’s staff. Council Member Sanchez amended his motion.

RESULT: APPROVE THE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION WITH THE FIVE LINE-ITEM AMENDMENTS [7-0]
MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER:Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None
RESULT: APPROVE THE MAYOR’S BUDGET [6-0]
MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER:Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Flores, Ortiz
ABSTAIN:Kim Knaus
At this time, the Mayor and City Council recessed at 8:33 PM.

The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 8:46 PM.

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4. Draft Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, Draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, and Draft FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comments on the draft Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan associated with the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take any further actions and execute any documents and agreements as necessary to effectuate the submittal of the draft Consolidated Plan and draft Annual Action Plan and necessary certifications to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 8:47 p.m.

Housing Division Manager Trina Perez provided a presentation.

At this time, the Mayor announced 9:00 p.m. was approaching and motion to continue the meeting pursuant to Resolution 2024-029.

RESULT: CONTINUE THE MEETING AFTER 10:00 PM [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
The Mayor and City Council continued with Public Hearing Item No. 4.

There were no public comments.

Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 8:55 p.m.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0]
MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward
SECONDER:Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None

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5. Approve the 2025 Fireworks Regulatory Fee Rate or Adopt an Urgency Ordinance establishing a One-Year Moratorium on the Sale and Use of Safe and Sane Fireworks for FY2025-26 (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-301 setting the 2025 Regulatory Fee Rate of 10% for the sale of "safe and sane" fireworks in the City; or

2. Introduce, Read by Title Only, Waive Further Reading of, and Adopt Urgency Ordinance MC-1652 adding a new Section 8.60.180 to the City’s Municipal Code (“Code”) establishing a one-year moratorium on the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks in the City; and direct Staff to prepare a Regular Ordinance establishing a one-year moratorium on the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks in the City Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 8:57 p.m.

Interim Finance Director Jeannie Fortune provided a presentation.

Acting City Clerk Telicia Lopez announced there were nine written comments and seventeen speaker slips received.

John Kelly, Vice President of TNT Fireworks, opposed the moratorium and questioned the $270,000 wholesaler fee, requesting clearer cost details and annual stakeholder meeting to review costs.

Patrick Kayler, President of the 28 th DAA, stressed the importance of 4 th of July fireworks for community support and questioned data linking fires to safe and sane fireworks, urging greater transparency.

Liz Allison, Holy Land Church of God in Christ, spoke on the 20 years of fireworks sales supporting their community and building upkeep.

Toby Walker, representative from Soar Charter Academy, opposed a fireworks moratorium, noting that sales fund student programs and generate vital revenue for the school, police, and the city.

Leticia Sutton, opposed the fireworks moratorium, calling it poorly timed and harmful to nonprofit fundraising, community trust, and local tradition.

Christina McDowell, opposed the moratorium, stating fireworks sales fund free tennis programs that give low-income students life changing opportunities.

Georgia L. supported the one-year moratorium due to fire risks, insurance losses, and community harm, urging safer city celebrations.

Jesse Castro, Greater Harvest Community Church, opposed the moratorium, stating

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Kenneth Alvarado, minister spoke on how the fireworks program supports youth activities, local businesses, and community volunteers.

Erica Younger highlighted how fireworks bring joy to kids and support local churches as well as fund community programs that feed and clothe the homeless.

Scott Olsen opposed the moratorium. He stressed that safe and sane fireworks sales provide important city revenue and support local groups.

Kim Gillispie opposed the moratorium. Hosting fireworks booths will help raise vital funds.

Sammy Lopez, representative from Wildwood Pony Sports Program stated that fireworks stand funds support low-cost youth sports and help families in need, and the moratorium would negatively impact the program and its players.

Mike Hartley expressed strong opposition to fireworks, citing community safety concerns, lack of enforcement, and increased emergency incidents during the 4 th of July.

Erick Marquez supported the idea of a fireworks moratorium.

Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 9:35 p.m.

Council Members discussed fireworks enforcement data, including 231 calls for service, 44 arrests, and 17,695 pounds of confiscated fireworks in 2024. Concerns were raised about enforcement costs, community impact, and fairness to nonprofits.

RESULT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-301 SETTING THE 2025
REGULATORY FEE RATE OF 10% FOR THE SALE OF “SAFE
AND SANE” FIREWORKS IN THE CITY [5-2]
MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Shorett, Knaus, Flores
NOES:Juan Figueroa and Treasure Ortiz

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CITY MANAGER UPDATE
At this time, Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo provided city-wide updates. Highlights included the Memorial Day ceremony, $27 Million in community project funding, state grant for resiliency, the temporarily closed California Theater, staff attending the Economic Development conference, Love Your Block mural underway, and the skate park at Speicher opens.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Erick Marquez expressed concerns about the practicality of enforcing a fireworks moratorium and noting potential impacts on nonprofits.

Georgia L. spoke about the Animal Services, veterinary care, accountability from department leadership, and concerns about misused resources.

Mike Hartley spoke about the settlement awarded to Robert Brown’s family.

Luis Ojeda expressed frustration with city management, citing lack of leadership and accountability in handling code enforcement issues with local truck yards.

Alan Stanly praised city leadership, public safety, and public works for improvements downtown. He asked the citycouncil to support economic growth and create a more business-friendly environment.

Kim Calvin expressed disappointment over the hiring of a new city manager and also spoke about Ward 6 not having any street improvements.

Jim Mulvihill expressed support for an upcoming presentation on economic development, emphasizing the importance of a well-crafted general plan and downtown specific plan to guide the city’s future growth.

Dolores Armstead spoke about the council hiring a new city manager during a weekend meeting without full attendance of the council. She also raised concerns about campaign contributions.

Anthony Lane spoke about the city taking personal property during a cleanup, including tools he needed for work. He also expressed frustration over being denied a housing voucher.

Miriam Nieto asked the new city manager for transparency, community involvement, and better support for nonprofits and parks.

Ethan Flores asked the residents to speak up and hold leaders accountable, the conflict with donors getting contracts and the unfair support for BB&K.

Richard Mendoza expressed his concerns about the trucks, trash, and broken roads in his neighborhood.

Less asked to bring back Zoom for public comments, clear voting records, a forensic audit of city, and to fix the homeless issue before spending more on parks.

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DISCUSSION

17. Approve a City Manager Employment Agreement (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Approve a City Manager Employment Agreement on behalf of the Mayor and City Council; and

2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the City Manager Employment Agreement on behalf of the Council.

Council Members discussed the commitment to hiring a city manager, stability in the role is key for city progress, the process not being rushed. They emphasized that good candidates are hard to find given the city’s challenges.

Interim City Manager Gallardo read the key terms for Mr. Levitt’s contract. Key terms include a $333,000 salary with annual cost of living increases, $12,000 deferred comp, $775 monthly car allowance, $6,000 moving incentive, standard executive benefits, and if terminated nine month severance.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-1]
MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Mayor Tran NOES: Treasure Ortiz

ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

18. Establishment of a data driven pavement management system to better prioritize capital improvements to the City’s streets specifically the system should include a method for continually assessing the condition of the City’s roadways and the creation of a user-friendly and transparent tool to allow council, staff and the public to visualize the condition of the City’s street assets (All Wards) – (Council Member Sanchez) RESULT: APPROVED FOR FUTURE MEETING [7-0]
MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES: None

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18. Receive a presentation and provide direction on key economic development matters, including the continuance of the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan, the background and status of the proposed Downtown Property-Based Improvement District (PBID), and any other pertinent economic development projects (All Wards) – (Council Member Knaus)
RESULT: APPROVED FOR FUTURE MEETING [7-0]
MOVER:Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
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. Highlights included attending the Central Valley Regional Steering Committee, praised Family Service Association of Redlands and Office of Homeless Services, upcoming community meetings, the upcoming completion of the $300 million Mount Vernon Bridge project, attending the Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) event, and touring the old City Hall.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:01 p.m.

The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on June 18, 2025 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
Acting City Clerk

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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 2, 2025
4:00 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 4:04 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Bill Gallardo Interim City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Dr. Treasure Ortiz

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CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments or requests to speak for Closed Session.

At this time Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado made an announcement regarding Closed Session Item B. A letter was sent to the Council on June 25th by Mandeville Modular, claiming that there are outstanding invoices owed to them. However, the City disputes these claims.

At 4:05 PM the Mayor and City Council convened into closed session.

CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6):
i. Agency Designated Representative: City Manager or Designee Employee Organization: General Unit – Teamsters Local 1932, Management Confidential Group – SBCMA, Mid Management Unit – Teamsters Local 1932, Police Dispatch Unit – SBPDA, San Bernardino Police Civilian Association – AFSCME Local 4710, Police Management Unit – PMA and Police Safety Unit – SBPOA
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): 1 Case 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 2, 2025, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Late 5:11 PM
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Late 5:14 PM
Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Bill Gallardo Interim City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado stated there was no reportable action.

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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chaplain Joseph Paul Lujan from Victory Outreach Church led the invocation, and Catalina Bedolla, Nevaeh Nava, Sydney Eliot, Claire Thrope, Emily Valdez, Selen Schwingl, Raya Brown, and Isabella Perez from Troop 920 Girl Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month in the City of San Bernardino – July 2025 (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council Presented the proclamation to Vanessa Carder, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation, & Community Services and staff.

PUBLIC HEARING

2. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Adjusting the Maximum Permitted Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing, and Disposal Services. (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on the proposed Maximum Permitted Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing, and Disposal Services; and,

2. Determine if written protests have been received from the owners and tenants of parcels which are subject to the Maximum Permitted Services Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing, and Disposal and whether a majority protest has been received; and,

3. If there is no majority protest, adopt Resolution No. 2025-310 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California establishing the Maximum Permitted Service Rates for Integrated Solid Waste Collection, Processing, and Disposal starting July 2, 2025.

At this time, Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado explained the requirements of Proposition 218, governing the public hearing and the proposed adoption of the rates and charges.

Director of Public Works Lynn Merrill provided a presentation.

Mayor Tran opened the Public Hearing at 5:40 PM.

There were three public comments.

Junior Carrillo noted the $1.33 monthly increase and highlighted Burrtec free services and senior discount, stating rates remain lower than in nearby cities.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Raul Raya supported the current $52 rate, noting it is reasonable compared to dump costs. He shared concerns about future rate increases and questioned how funds are managed in San Bernardino.

Clementina Pina expressed concern over the proposed rate increase, referencing past discrepancies in rate calculations. She urged the City Council to reconsider the timeline for the rate change, citing community affordability and language barriers.

Mayor Tran closed the Public Hearing at 5:50 PM.

Acting City Clerk Telicia Lopez stated prior to the close of the public hearing, 13 written protest letters were received regarding the proposed solid waste service charges. A majority protest required 20,638 valid submissions; therefore, a majority protest did not exist.

Council members discussed the proposed 5% solid waste rate increase after three years without increases. A portion of the increase supports compliance with state- mandated SB 1383. Burrtec has not passed through the full cost of compliance and continues to partner with the city. Senior discounts and smaller bin options are available. Street sweeping occurs twice monthly, and coordination on signage and scheduling remains ongoing. Council requested improved outreach via mail and social media to ensure residents are aware of these programs.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION AND ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-310 [7-0]
MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo provided the City Manager update. Highlights included Parks and Recreation taking San Bernardino youth camping, grand openings and re- openings of new business in the city, road repair projects that have been completed, the rescue by animal control of a trapped dog, the police department seizure of illegal fireworks, the fireworks events occurring in the city and local coach to appear on American Ninja Warrior.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA At this time, public comments were heard, and Mayor Tran announced each speaker will be limited to one minute and thirty seconds each, instead of three minutes, in accordance with Resolution No. 2018-89.

Joseph Paul Lujan thanked the Mayor and City Council, and Parks & Recreation for recent park cleanups and improvements, noting community excitement and the importance of local parks.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 Al Palazzo offered to serve as Director of Economic Development and Planning Director, highlighting 35 years of experience and stressing the need for better zoning, business outreach, and local job creation.

Christian Shaughnessy spoke in support of the hospital project to address mental illness and asked the council to be fair in handling city expenses and protect taxpayers.

Luis Ojeda thanked Operations and Maintenance for finishing the sidewalk and urged everyone to prioritize finishing the general plan.

Kimberly Calvin spoke on the general plan being outdated despite millions spent. She mentioned the previous city manager’s strategic plan was not implemented.

Sharon Negrete spoke about the animal shelter disease outbreak, poor sanitation, and mass euthanizations.

Harry Hatch expressed concern regarding the enforcement of the city’s safe and sane fireworks regulations.

David Hanson spoke on the notice of a U.S. Supreme Court case challenging California’s prosecution practices as unconstitutional and raised concerns about state officials violating federal rights.

Terry Boykins spoke about the summer youth program, requested an update on air conditioning needs, and August event featuring WBF Champion Terry Washington.

Jim Smith praised Parks and Recreation for their work, urged council members to clean up their wards, and thanked the mayor for hosting a commissioner lunch discussing key city issues.

Raul Gudino thanked the City Council, San Bernardino Police Department, and staff for addressing concerns about a halfway house near their home housing convicted offenders. He appreciated increased police presence but noted ongoing safety concerns and reported unpermitted construction on the property.

Makayla Davis asked the City Council to address’ ICE detentions of community members without criminal records, highlighting harm to families.

Acela Gudino expressed concern and fear about living next to a halfway house housing sex offenders. She asked the city to implement stricter laws on where such facilities can be located.

Dolores Armstead spoke on most council members for not disclosing campaign contributions from Burrtec during the rate increase and blamed city leadership for San Bernardino’s poor national ranking and lack of progress.

Ronald McCullough introduced the nonprofit, Inspire Together, the organization supports incarcerated youth by helping them reintegrate with jobs and housing.

Daryl Evey from Family Assistance Program supported the Patton Hospital project,

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Fernando Baxter expressed concern about a halfway house for sex offenders placed across from their home and described how the presence of the facility has disrupted the safety and daily lives of neighborhood families.

The following speakers are from the San Bernardino Airport Coalition and expressed concerns about the lack of response from San Bernardino regarding ICE activity. They also spoke on the issues with transparency in the city spending, calling for greater investment in reducing air pollution and protecting public health.

Rosario Quiroz Rosa Reyes Delia Guzman Maria Milagros Alberto Hernandez
Yesenia Yisvy Ramirez Pascual Garcia Maria Acosta Lizzette Torres Jonas
Fernandez
Brenda Huerta Heeker Rocha Howard Davis Tanya
Gonzalez
Yesenia Barrera, Warehouse Workers Resources, voiced frustration over city priorities, citing neglect of community needs, environmental concerns, lack of protection, and the city’s silence on ICE activity.

Kathy, Warehouse Workers Resources, urged the city to invest in better jobs, support a community benefits plan, and take a stand against ICE and over policing.

Maritza Andrade, Warehouse Workers Resources, spoke on the city’s inaction warehouse related harm, poor air quality, and ICE activity, urging the Mayor and City Council to prioritize community health and safety.

Junior Carillo acknowledged the city’s challenges but emphasized recent improvements, including park cleanups, sidewalk repairs, and the airport’s development.

John Shollenberger spoke on the concerns about past comments on legal service Request for Proposal (RFPs) and called for transparency and fairness.

Sandra Ibarra, Council Member expressed support for the immigrant community, condemned ICE raids, and affirmed that local police are not cooperating with immigration enforcement.

At this item the Mayor and City Council recessed at 7:35 PM.

The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 7:55 PM.

Prior to hearing the Consent Calendar, Interim City Manager Gallardo announced that staff would be pulling Item No. 6, and it would be brought back at a later date.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are voted on in a single motion unless a council or staff member has pulled the item for more discussion.

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ITEM NO. 6 AND PULLED ITEM NO. 7 FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
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. May 3, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

2. August 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

3. October 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

4. November 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

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4. Join the California Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) Middle-Income Rental Housing Program (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-323:

1. Authorizing the City to become a member of the California Community Housing Agency (CalCHA); and

2. Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to the Agency and one or more Public Benefit Agreements with the Agency; and

3. Approving the Agency’s issuance of Revenue Bonds for the new construction of essential middle-income housing projects within City limits.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-323 [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

5. Resolutions Updating the Bank and Investment Account Signature Authority (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, and the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino, adopt the attached Resolutions updating the City’s and Successor Agency’s bank and investment account signature authority.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-311, 2025-312, 2025-313, 2025-314, 2025-315, 2025-316, 2025-317, 2025-318, 2025-319, AND 2025-320 [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

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6. Authorize a Vendor Services Agreement with DM & G Construction and Engineering Services Inc. for Installation of Guardrails in the amount of $193,560 (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 Vendor Services Agreement with DM & G Construction and Engineering Services Inc. for the installation of guardrails; and

2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order not to exceed the amount of $193,560 for FY 25/26; and

3. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order not to exceed the amount of $100,000 for FY 26/27 and $100,000 for FY 27/28.

RESULT: ITEM PULLED BY STAFF – NO ACTION TAKEN

7. Authorize a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Colton for Traffic Signal Design and Construction for Hunts Lane Harwick Drive in the amount of $385,000 (Ward 3)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California adopt Resolution 2025-321 authorizing the City Manager to execute Cooperative Agreement with the City of Colton for traffic signal design and construction for Hunts Lane and Harwick Drive.

Mayor Pro-Tem Figueroa pulled this item to thank staff and the City of Colton.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-321 [7-0]
MOVER:Juan Figueroa, Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

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8. Accept Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 Grant – E Street Median in the amount of $3,152,700 (Ward 1 & 3) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025-322:

1. Approving the Acceptance of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 Grant in the amount of $3,152,700; and

2.Authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve grant matching funds in the amount of $100,300 from the Traffic Safety Fund; and

3.Designating the City Manager, or designee, as a responsible agency official authorized to sign project agreements and certifications for the preparation of the HSIP Cycle 12 Project; and

4.Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 CIP budget with an additional $100,300 from the Traffic Safety Fund to bring the total project budget to $3,503,000; and

5.Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 CIP budget with an additional $3,503,000 in HSIP Cycle 12 grant funding.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-322 [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

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DISCUSSION

9. Approve the Annual Renewal of the City’s Risk Management Insurance Policies in the amount of $3,337,089 for FY 2025/26 (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Approve the annual renewal of the City’s excess general liability insurance, excess workers’ compensation insurance, crime insurance and cyber insurance; and

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related documentation.

There was no presentation by staff or questions from the Mayor and City Council.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

10. Discuss partnering with Family Assistance Program and Assembly Member James Ramos to create housing opportunities at Patton State Hospital for the unsheltered (All Wards) – (Council Member Ortiz) RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [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. Strategic Planning, Goal Setting, and Team Building Session (All Wards) – (Council Member Sanchez)
RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [7-0] MOVER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

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MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights included the completion of the Mount Vernon Bridge, The Emprededor@s graduation on July 3rd, the grand re-openings of the following business and centers; Family Assistance Youth Drop-In Center, Self-Help Federal Credit Union, Starbucks and El Pollo Loco.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 8:13 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 July 16, 2025 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
Acting City Clerk

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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 3, 2025
4:00 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 4:00 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, 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 Assistant City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Dr. Treasure Ortiz

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CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments or requests to speak for Closed Session.

Prior to convening to Closed Session, Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado stated that Item A) of the Closed Session agenda was regarding Mandeville Modular.

At 4:02 PM the Mayor and City Council convened into closed session.

CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): 1 Case
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): 1 Case 5:00 PM
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:03 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, 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 Assistant City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Lee Coe from Calvary Chapel led the invocation, and Daniel Mendoza, ASB President of King Middle School, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado reported that there was a unanimous vote to approve initiating litigation related to Item B) on the Closed Session Agenda. The motion was made by Council Member Ortiz and Seconded by Council Member Shorett. Details of this receivership case will be made available to the public once the case is filed.

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PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation for National Library Card Sign-Up, Literacy Month & Celebrating Feldheym Library’s 40th Anniversary in the City of San Bernardino – September 2025 (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council presented the certificate to Ally Cisneros, City of San Bernardino Literacy Program Coordinator, Library Director Ed Erjavek, Library Board President Mr. James Pierson, and Library Board member Danielle Sanchez.

2. Proclamation Recognizing California’s 175th Anniversary of Statehood – September 9, 2025 (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council presented the certificate to Native Sons of the Golden West Arrowhead Parlor No. 110 President Kyle Carignan, Jim Smith, & Tim Prince.

APPOINTMENTS
There were no public comments regarding the Appointments.

3. Charter Review Committee Appointment of James Albert (Ward 7) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of James Albert to the Charter Review Committee representing Ward 7 with the term ending December 2028. James Albert will replace Phil Savage. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.

RESULT: APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF JAMES ALBERT [6-1]
MOVER:Treasure Ortiz, Ward 7
SECONDER:Sandra Ibarra, Ward 2
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES:Fred Shorett

4. General Plan Advisory Committee (Voting Member) Appointment of Victoria Sanchez (Ward 7)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Victoria Sanchez as a voting member to the General Plan Advisory Committee representing Ward 7 with the term ending December 2028. Victoria Sanchez will replace Joel S. Rothschild. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.

RESULT: APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF VICTORIA SANCHEZ [7-0]
MOVER:Treasure Ortiz, Ward 7
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None
At this time Acting City Clerk, Telicia Lopez administered the Oath of Office to the new appointed commissioners.

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CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Eric Levitt provided the City Manager Update. Highlights included the opening of the Mt. Vernon Bridge, the Zero Emissions Multiple Unit (ZEMU) will open on September 13 th, the Futsal Court at Lytle Creek Park will open on September 9 th, the grand opening of Quick Quack, the Essential Barber Club, and the renovation of Guadalupe Field at Sal Saavedra Park. The City is seeking input for Baseline improvements, and the State of the City is set for October 14th.

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Al Palazzo thanked City leaders for the recent meeting, confirmed applying for the Economic Development Director position, and requested an interview, emphasizing his unique ideas to revitalize downtown and increase local jobs.

Erick Marquez spoke on personal items, discussed his garden, and commented on the City staff changes and committee appointments.

Christian Shaughnessy spoke in support of Items 8 and 12, supporting surplus land designation and expressing appreciation for the San Bernardino Civilian Police Association. He also asked for future discussion on preventing hazardous waste in the Oxbow area.

James Smith, representative of the Native Sons of the Golden West, thanked the City for recognizing Admission Day, supported preserving the name of Seccombe Park, and praised the Mt. Vernon Bridge celebration.

John Schollenberger thanked Council Members for attending the Campo Santo mural event and praised the artist. He also spoke on past comments made about the Charter Review Committee and called for stronger leadership and accountability.

Mike Hartley raised concerns about homeless encampments near Lynwood and 40 th, stating they are too close to residents’ backyards and causing fear. He called for immediate action, urging the City to address the issue.

Ron Alvarado asked Council to revisit the issue of the “Oxbow” demolition debris, citing health concerns and community neglect. He highlighted similar problems in other wards and called for real action.

Alan Stanly, owner of the Enterprise Building, invited all to a free tour of the historic building on September 13 th. He asked Council to give Mr. Palazzo a fair job or interview, praise the police for keeping the City safe, and thanked the City Council for appointing a permanent City Manager.

Sharon Negrete spoke about the Animal Shelter’s rising animal intake and low adoption rates, with the shelter facing staffing shortages. She urged the need for more rescue coordinators and support programs.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 Joe Salas spoke about the opening of the Mt. Vernon Bridge event for uniting the community and requested a left turn lane at 30 th and Arrowhead for safety. He also thanked the City Council for attending the tree planting event and suggested featuring shelter animals at the farmer’s market.

Frank Cobos urged the Council to reconsider noncooperation with ICE and address crime. He also asked for action on homeless encampments and traffic problems in the second ward.

Ivan Garcia spoke on behalf of Luis Ojeda, commended the improvement and cooperative approach of Code Enforcement and Planning, and expressed interest in bringing back the SB Food Fest.

Lydia Savala praised the Mt. Vernon Bridge event, which had a strong community spirit, and spoke on the animal shelter’s rising intake numbers and underuse of the mobile spay/neuter unit.

Ronnika Ngalande spoke in opposition of the conversion of Motel 6 near the University into a care facility, citing increased crime and a poorly managed nonprofit. She mentioned Mayor Tran supports the project, called for transparency and focus on community safety.

Mayor Tran clarified she never met with the CEO or the organization running the care facility and stated that staff will look into the matter.

Zazette Scott, representative from Family Assistance Program, highlighted Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and encouraged the community to support those facing mental health challenges.

Stephanie Lenfestey, shelter volunteer, shared concerns about the Animal Shelter and proposed solutions, including improved communication tools, increased rescue support, full-time veterinary staff, mobile outreach, and a citizen advisory board to improve outcomes.

Kentrel Adams spoke about being detained by San Bernardino Police despite compliance, alleging abuse of power and lack of body camera transparency. He called for accountability, transparency, and equal protection.

Karyn Lehmann urged the City to seize the opportunity for positive change at the animal shelter, supporting the idea of a citizen volunteer committee. She emphasized the need for better use of the spay/neuter bus and targeted efforts toward breeders.

Timothy Prince thanked the City for recognizing California’s birthday and supporting the library, raised concerns about police brutality, and called for action on downtown blight, streetlight repairs, and restarting the Charter Review Commission.

Ben Pratt, representative from IBEW Local 477, asked the City to enter a community workforce agreement with the building trades to create local apprenticeship opportunities, reduce poverty, and strengthen the local economy.

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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 6 Kimberly Calvin expressed concern about the repeated hiring of consultants for strategic planning without follow-up. She asked the Council to be transparent and accountable in the use of public funds.

Hector Loera spoke about the importance of unity and encouraged residents to form community organizations and the Council to work together toward positive change.

Benito Barrios, former 2 nd Ward Council Member, spoke on the reopening of the Mt.

Vernon Bridge and invited the City Council and residents to the 250 th Marine Corps Birthday celebration in November.

Delores Armstead praised the completion of the Mt. Vernon Bridge and urged the City Council to install lighting on other local bridges. She also expressed frustration over various city issues, including the Oxbow clean-up.

Council Member Sanchez noted the past Council actions on Oxbow in February 2023, the Council directed staff to bring back an item regarding the concrete pile, and the Council unanimously voted in favor. However, the item was never brought back for further action.

Acting City Clerk Telicia Lopez advised that written comments were also received and would be available on the City’s website for public review.

Assistant City Attorney Maldonado clarified that public comment is reserved for individuals physically present and may not be used to read another person’s remarks, except in cases requiring translation assistance. Written comments may still be submitted and will be shared with the Council.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are voted on in a single motion unless a council or staff member has pulled the item for more discussion.

Prior to hearing the Consent Calendar, City Manager Levitt announced that staff were removing Item Nos. 13 and 16 from consideration.

RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

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5. 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. August 24, 2023 Special Meeting Draft Minutes

2. March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

3. April 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

4. May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

5. May 22, 2025 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

6. Adoption of Ordinance MC-1653, Enacting a Code of Ordinances Revising, Amending, Restating, Codifying and Compiling Certain existing General Ordinance of the San Bernardino Municipal Code
Recommendation:

It is recommended the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Ordinance No. MC-1653, Enacting a Code of Ordinances Revising, Amending, Restating, Codifying and Compiling Certain existing General Ordinance of the San Bernardino Municipal Code.

RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC-1653 [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

7. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Palacios Law Office for Administrative Hearing Officer services in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a term of Six (6) Months (All Wards) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve a Professional Services Agreement with Palacios Law Office for Administrative Hearing Officer services in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a term of six (6) months.

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MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

8. Adopt Resolution Declaring 21 City-owned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land (Wards 1, Ward 2)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-362:

1. Declaring 21 City-owned properties, identified by the following Assessor Parcel Numbers: 0140-134-06, 0140-222-02, 0134-131-36, 0134- 131-37, 0134-131-28, 0145-242-32, 0145-242-33, 0146-193-17, 0273-171-01, 0146-053-27, 1191-031-29, 1191-031-27, 1191-031-18, 1191-031-19, 1191-051-38, 1191-051-42, 1191-051-44, 1191-051-45, 1191-051-48, 1191-051-66, 1191-051-24 as exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1); confirming that the properties are not subject to the notice of availability or negotiation requirements under the Surplus Land Act; and

2. Authorizing the City Manager to proceed with the disposition process in accordance with applicable law; and finding the action exempt from CEQA for the disposition of City-owned properties.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-362 [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

9. Fiscal Year 2024/25 Year-End Projected General Fund Financial Update (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Year-End Projected General Fund Financial Update.

RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

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10. Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2025/26 to FY 2029/30 for Measure I Local Street Program Expenditures (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution 2025-367 2025-363 approving the Measure I Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2024/25 through Fiscal Year 2028/29 and Measure I Expenditure Strategy.

An administrative correction to the resolution. The correct Resolution Number is 2025-363, rather than 2025-367. The staff report accurately reflected Resolution No. 2025-363; however, the agenda erroneously listed Resolution No. 2025-367.

RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-363 [7-0]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

11. Approve a Task Order with Rick Engineering Company for La Plaza Park Improvements in the amount of $304,720 for total design cost and contingencies (Ward 1)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Approve the Task Order with Rick Engineering Company for the La Plaza Park Improvements in the amount of $276,720 (Project); and

2. Authorize the Project design contingency costs for unforeseen conditions in the total amount of $28,000.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Rick Engineering Company; and

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.

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12.Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AFSCME Local 4710 Representing the San Bernardino Police Civilian Association (SBPCA) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AFSCME Local 4710 Representing the San Bernardino Police Civilian Association (SBPCA).

2. Amend the Salary Schedule for Full-Time, Part-Time, and Temporary Employees.

13.Acceptance of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Grant Award Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California (“City”) adopt Resolution No. 2025-365 authorizing:

1. The acceptance of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Grant Award; and

2. The amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 adopted Budget in both revenue and expenditures by $200,000.

RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN; REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION BY STAFF

14.Adopt Resolution Accepting the Corporation for National and Community Service’s AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program (SCP) Grant in the amount of $ 322,662 for FY 2025-2026 – 2nd Year of a 3-Year Grant Award (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025-364:

1. Ratifying the submission of the application for year two 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 the grant funds in the amount of $332,662 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 in revenue and expenses.

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MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz NOES:None

DISCUSSION

15. Review and consider the selection of a consultant for the Strategic Planning, Goal Setting and Team Building Session involving the City Manager, Mayor and City Council (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review and consider the selection of a professional consultant or City Manager as the facilitator to lead the Strategic Planning, Goal Setting and Team Building Session involving the City Manager, Mayor and City Council.

Council Member Sanchez made a motion to defer the review and selection of a consultant to the City Manager and staff.

Council Member Ortiz seconded the motion but asked to use a local consultant.

RESULT: DIRECTED STAFF TO REVIEW AND SELECT A CONSULTANT TO

LEAD THE STRATEGIC PLANNING, GOAL SETTING AND TEAM

BUILDING SESSION, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, AND SCHEDULE THE SESSION AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE [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

16.Adopt Resolution No. 2025-366 Approving a Letter of Authorization Agreement for the City Facility Energy Infrastructure Assessment Program with Alliance Building Solutions to Conduct a Comprehensive and No Cost Assessment of City Facilities for Potential Energy Conservation Measures Retrofit, and Finding This Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-366 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, executing a Letter of Authorization Agreement for a City Facility Energy Infrastructure Assessment Program with Alliance Building Solutions (ABS) to conduct a comprehensive and no cost assessment of City facilities for potential energy conservation measures retrofit.

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ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

17. Discussion on the abatement and cleanup of the “Oxbow” project to be brought back to council at a regularly scheduled meeting within the next 60 days (All Wards) – (Council Member Ortiz)
Council Member Knaus addressed that there have been ongoing efforts on the Oxbow, including collaboration with both Interim and current City Managers, and a commissioned toxicology report, which were not reflected in the proposed item. She asked for collaboration moving forward and noted that the item was already scheduled to return in October.

Council Member Shorett made a substitute motion to deny the request to consider the item for a future meeting and seconded by Council Member Sanchez.

RESULT: DENIED THE REQUEST TO CONSIDER THE ITEM FOR A FUTURE MEETING [5-2]
MOVER:Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER:Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES:Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus
NOES:Mario Flores and Treasure Ortiz

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Highlights included attendance at the Mt. Vernon Bridge grand opening, local sports and school events, homelessness advocacy, regional board participation, and upcoming community programs. Several Council Members emphasized the importance of collaboration, ongoing projects such as the Love Your Block initiative, and leveraging city assets, including the airport and local university, for growth and development.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 7:03 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 17, 2025 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
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It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file this report providing an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded expenditures as of June 30, 2025.

Executive Summary
The City of San Bernardino was awarded $77,656,407 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, distributed in two tranches, half received in May 2021 and the remaining half in May 2022. This staff report provides an update on projects funded through the ARPA allocation and details expenditures totaling $49,445,460 as of June 30, 2025.

Background
The U.S. Treasury required ARPA funds to be obligated by December 31, 2024, and fully expended by December 31, 2026. To date, the Mayor and City Council have obligated the total amount received of $77,656,407 in ARPA funds prior to the obligation deadline. Projects funded by ARPA align with Treasury issued final rules for allowable investments within the Enumerated Use Categories as well as expenditures within the revenue loss (standard allowance) category.

Discussion
ARPA funded projects are in various stages to completion and staff intends to provide routine updates to the Mayor and City Council on the progress to fully expend these funds prior to the December 31, 2026, deadline. A few project highlights for the quarterly reporting period of April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025, are:

Façade Improvements (Paintbrush Program) (Item #3, Attachment 1)

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The Economic Development Department has awarded a total of $290,000 through the Façade Improvement Program, providing direct support to small businesses for exterior enhancements. To date, 18 businesses have been approved and are moving forward with improvements, with 2 projects already complete. Sparkle Car Wash repaved their front staging area and driveways and Fischel Law Office replaced signage in phase 1 and will revamp the front of the building in phase 2.

The program continues to generate strong interest from business owners, demonstrating the value of this incentive in fostering economic growth and neighborhood reinvestment.

Homelessness Street Outreach Team (Item #20, Attachment 1) In January 2025, the Salvation Army took over as the City’s street outreach provider for individuals experiencing homelessness. Data from FY24/25 reflects the program’s significant impact: 783 shelter referrals were made, 202 individuals were connected to substance use disorder treatment (SUD Tx), and 81 people secured permanent housing.

Library Animakerspace (Item #13, Attachment 1)
The Cosand Computer Lab at the Feldheym Library is set to become the home of the highly anticipated Animakerspace — a dynamic hub for creativity, technology, and innovation. Significant progress has been made toward construction: an architectural design firm has been selected, and the project has reached the 100% design milestone, with full plans and specifications completed. These documents are currently under review by the City’s Building and Safety Division. Once the building permit is issued, the project will move into the next phase and be advertised for construction, bringing this exciting transformation one step closer to fruition.

ARPA fund expenditures as of June 30, 2025, total $49.4m, approximately 64% of the total award of $77.6m. Additional details and listing by project are provided in Attachment 1.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Investments in the community using the American Rescue Plan funds support Key Strategic Goal 2. Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community, b. Evaluate operations and performance, investment in resources, technology, and tools to continually improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness; and Goal 3. Improved Quality of Life.

Fiscal Impact
There is no General Fund impact associated with approval of this item.

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Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file this report providing an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded expenditures as of June 30, 2025.

Attachments
Attachment 1 American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Allocation and Expenditure Update Ward:

All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:

May 21, 2025 Mayor and City Council received and filed an ARPA Allocation and Expenditure Update.

January 18, 2025 Mayor and City Council received and filed an ARPA Allocation and Expenditure Update.

December 18, 2024 Mayor and City Council received an update on ARPA funding and approved the final allocation of $129,948 in additional ARPA funds to the Asphalt Maintenance and Street Segment Repair Project.

December 4, 2024 Mayor and City Council approved staff’s recommendation to reallocate $2,955,215 for the Asphalt Maintenance and Street Segment Repair Project and $2,650,000 towards the
purchase of Palm Field.

October 2, 2024 Mayor and City Council received an update on ARPA funding and projects and approved staff recommendations for
unallocated or project surplus and staff direction on
reallocation of funds. New Projects presented for approval were the Police Real Time Information Center in the amount of $2,497,500. Economic Development Software Program in the amount of $ 129,948, and the Library Animaker Space in the amount of $1,797,174.

September 18, 2024 Mayor and City Council received an update on ARPA funding and projects and provided staff direction on any unassigned ARPA funds.

June 5, 2024 Mayor and City Council approved $863,851 in ARPA funds for the Guadalupe Field at Sal Saavedra Park Revitalization Project.

April 17, 2024 Mayor and City Council approved $655,000 in ARPA funds for

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the Encanto Community Center.

September 6, 2023 Mayor and City Council approved $5,145,000 in ARPA funds for “Hero Pay” to city and water department employees.

August 16, 2023 Mayor and City Council approved $500,000 in ARPA funds related to various nuisance and property abatement costs.

July 19, 2023 Mayor and City Council received and filed an update on ARPA funds and adopted Resolution No. 2023-107 assigning
$10,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the
replacement of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning
System and amending the FY 2022/23-2024/24 Biennial
Budget by $10,000,000.

May 17, 2023 Mayor and City Council reallocated unspent funding from the ASU Temporary Housing and the full allocation from the San Bernardino Valley College for a total of $973,500 for interim housing during development of the SB Hope Campus.

December 7, 2022 Mayor and City Council Adopted Resolution No. 2022- 26 Amending the FY 2021/22 Operating and Capital Budget
allocating $24,650,000 in ARPA funds.

February 2, 2022 Mayor and City Council Adopted Resolution No. 2022- 26 Amending the FY 2021/22 Operating and Capital Budget
allocating $24,050,000 in ARPA funds
October 20, 2021 Mayor and City Council Adopted Resolution No. 2021- 247 Amending the FY 2021/22 Operating and Capital Budget
allocating $8,160,000 in ARPA funds.

August 4, 2021 Mayor and City Council received a report and discussed the categories for spending the City’s American Rescue Plan Allocation.

March 17, 2021 Mayor and City Council received a presentation on the American Rescue Plan from Congressman Pete Aguilar.

CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager

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Department Program
Number
Project Title Allocated Obligated via
Contractor/
Subrecipient
Obligated via
Interagency
Agreement
Expenditures
as of
03/31/2025
Allocated Obligated via
Contractor/
Subrecipient
Obligated via
Interagency
Agreement
Expenditures
as of
06/30/2025
Balance
Remaining as
of 06/30/2025
Economic Development 8930 1 Small Business Non-Profit Assistance 3,126,300 3,126,300 - 3,126,300 3,126,300 3,126,300 - 3,126,300 - Economic Development 8931 2 Entrepreneur Resource Center (Aspen Institute Initiative)
1,873,700 1,873,700 - 1,873,700 1,873,700 1,873,700 - 1,873,700 - Economic Development 8930 3 Façade Improvements (Paintbrush Program) 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 Parks & Recreation 8928 4 Seccombe Park Renovations 12,792,332 12,769,611 22,721 172,944 12,792,332 12,769,611 22,721 3,991,021 8,801,311 Parks & Recreation 8745 5 Nicholson Park 7,080,602 7,080,602 - 3,410,277 7,080,602 7,080,602 - 6,541,819 538,783 Parks & Recreation 8870 6 Roosevelt Bowl Renovation 600,000 433,752 166,248 228,145 600,000 433,752 166,248 279,413 320,587 Parks & Recreation 8929 7 Lytle Creek Soccer Fields 600,000 600,000 - 215,697 600,000 600,000 - 554,002 45,998 Parks & Recreation 9055 8 Guadalupe Fields 863,851 863,851 - 781,390 863,851 863,851 - 830,569 33,282 Parks & Recreation 9 Encanto Community Center - - - - - - - - - City Services 8920 10 Graffiti Abatement 1,000,000 737,129 262,871 353,224 1,000,000 737,129 262,871 437,709 562,291 City Services 0150 11 Violence Intervention Program 750,000 645,031 104,969 515,153 750,000 645,031 104,969 663,375 86,625 City Services 9076 12 Police Real Time Information System 2,497,500 2,497,500 - 476,800 2,497,500 2,497,500 - 710,133 1,787,367 City Services 9078 13 Library Animakerspace 1,797,174 1,091,409 705,765 545,736 1,797,174 1,091,409 705,765 901,059 896,115 Public Works Infrastructure 0088 14 Street Improvements 3,335,163 3,335,163 - - 3,335,163 3,335,163 - 3,265,777 69,386 Water Infrastructure 8921 15 Water Infrastructure Lead Connectors 3,000,000 3,000,000 - 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 - 3,000,000 - Homelessness Initiatives 8981 16 Lutheran Social Services Community Wellness Center Homekey Project
5,000,000 5,000,000 - - 5,000,000 5,000,000 - 462,901 4,537,099 Homelessness Initiatives 9034 17 Motel Voucher Program 973,500 973,500 - 2,713 973,500 973,500 - 12,586 960,914 Homelessness Initiatives 8985 18 Navigation Center Construction 11,344,785 11,344,785 - 1,000,709 11,344,785 11,344,785 - 4,485,423 6,859,362 Homelessness Initiatives 19 Navigation Center Operations - - - - - - - - - Homelessness Initiatives 8983 20 Homelessness Outreach Team 1,500,000 820,000 680,000 620,888 1,500,000 820,000 680,000 949,673 550,327 Homelessness Initiatives 8984 21 Mobile Showers & Laundry 150,000 150,000 - 99,651 150,000 150,000 - 99,651 50,349 Homelessness Initiatives 8986 22 Temporary Housing for ASU Residents 76,500 76,500 - 76,500 76,500 76,500 - 76,500 - Homelessness Initiatives 0158 23 Emergency Nuisance & Building Health & Safety Abatement
500,000 500,000 - 437,616 500,000 500,000 - 462,408 37,592 Homelessness Initiatives 9100 24 Purchase of Property (Palm Field) for Homeless Initiatives
2,650,000 - 2,650,000 - 2,650,000 - 2,650,000 2,650,000 - IT Infrastructure 8934 25 Enterprise Resource Planning System ($10m Standard Allowance)
6,670,052 6,181,397 488,655 6,401,294 6,670,052 6,181,397 488,655 6,401,294 268,758 IT Infrastructure 8934 26 Land Management System
($10m Standard Allowance)
3,200,000 3,200,000 - 2,383,517 3,200,000 3,200,000 - 2,458,026 741,974 Economic Development 9077 27 Economic Development Software Program ($10m Standard Allowance)
129,948 129,948 - 64,621 129,948 129,948 - 67,121 62,827 Staff Salaries 0053 28 Hero Pay 5,145,000 5,145,000 - 5,145,000 5,145,000 5,145,000 - 5,145,000 - GRAND TOTAL 77,656,407 71,575,177 6,081,230 30,931,874 77,656,407 71,575,177 6,081,230 49,445,460 28,210,946 Revised Obligations
Reported to Treasury (Apr - Jun 2025)
American Rescue Plan Act Fund Status
Revised Obligations
Reported to Treasury (Jan - March 2025)

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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: October 1, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: C. Jeannie Fortune, Interim Director of Finance & Management Services;
Department: Finance & Management Services
Subject: Authority to Execute a Charging Station Site License Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and EV
Charging Solutions (EVCS) for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Feldheym Library (Ward 1)
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 Charging Station Site License Agreement for a 10-year term with the option to renew for an additional one (1) to ten (10) years, and any subsequent amendments, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.

Executive Summary
This staff report is a request to enter into a no-cost Charging Station Site License Agreement with EV Chargin Solutions, Inc. (EVCS) for the installation and operation of up to four (4) Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations at a Feldheym Library.

Entering into this agreement would allow opportunities to expand the number of charging stations at additional city sites with Feldheym as the pilot for this project.

Background
California continues to actively promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) through various initiatives, including policy mandates, funding for charging infrastructure, and incentives for EV purchases. The state aims to transition to 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2035. With the increase of EV drivers reaching all communities, the need to build publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure is evident.

The City of San Bernardino would benefit greatly from greener transportation options as one of the largest geographic areas in the state that consists almost entirely of census tracts designated as disadvantaged in the Climate and Economic Justice

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Screening Tool. EVs are an important consideration for transitioning the transportation system that results in lower greenhouse gas emissions. To support the transition to EVs, having infrastructure in place is crucial.

There are several different types of EV charging equipment, depending on the EV batteries and charging range. All electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, can charge on level 1 and level 2 stations but some cannot charge on DC Fast Charging (DCFC) stations, as illustrated in the chart below:

Charger Type Plug-In Electric
Hybrids (PHEV)
Time to Full Charge
Battery Electric
Vehicles (BEV)
Time to Full Charge
Miles per hour of
charge
AC Level 1 3 Hours 8-37 Hours 3.5 to 6.5
AC Level 2 1.5 Hours 3-6 Hours 14 to 35
DC Fast Charger N/A 15-30 Minutes 100 to 250
Charging availability throughout the City would alleviate what is known as “Range Anxiety” a term used to describe the fear of being stranded on the side of the road with no nearby accessible chargers. This public perception is a barrier to EV adoption but can be easily addressed through EV public charging infrastructure. Building a strong accessible EV network will provide user confidence and increase EV ownership.

Discussion
Staff in the Grants Division in coordination with Public Works have explored various grant funding opportunities for the development of EV charging infrastructure throughout the City. In this process, Staff learned of the collaborative work between Green Paradigm and Making Hope Happen Foundation/Uplift San Bernardino, where local high school students were provided hands-on opportunities in the growing field of electric vehicle technology. Professionals from EVCS were accessible to the program as experts in the field. Through this program, students visited a few city sites along with a professional electrician and were able to assess the sites for EV charging infrastructure. These efforts led to discussions between City staff and representatives from Green Paradigm and EVCS to explore possibilities to develop EV charging stations throughout the City.

EVCS approached staff to collaborate on grant-funded projects to build public EV charging infrastructure throughout the City of San Bernardino. EVCS receives the funding, conducts the construction, installation, operation and maintenance of the charging stations, including utility costs.

Recently, EVCS in coordination with City staff, received a grant award from Southern California Edison (SCE) through the DCFC Charging Program for the installation of publicly accessible DCFC charging stations. Through this program, SCE will perform all the work necessary on the utility-side of the meter infrastructure. Then, EVCS will install up to four (4) DCFC chargers. Upon completion of the installation, EVCS will be eligible to receive between $20,100 - $40,200 per port from SCE via a rebate for the

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installation costs. To access the benefits of the DCFC Charging Program for this project, the City (Site Host) would have to allow EVCS access to the site for a 10-year period at Feldheym Library. After the ten-year period, if the City desires to continue to serve as a site host, there are options to continue for an additional one (1) to ten (10) year term.

This site license agreement is a no-cost to the City arrangement and allows EVCS to provide DCFC charging for public use. EVCS owns the charging stations and has the sole responsibility for their operation and maintenance. The agreement also provides revenue sharing to the City on usage proceeds. EVCS will collect the proceeds generated from the sale of electricity from the DCFC equipment placed with the Site Host’s location and will pay the Site Host $0.05 (five cents) for each kWh of electricity sold to customers utilizing the DCFC equipment. EVCS is also responsible for paying the electrical utility bill generated by the chargers.

Staff recommend the authorization to enter into a no-cost Charging Station Site License Agreement with EVCS to install up to four (4) DCFC charging stations at Feldheym Library. Entering into this agreement would allow opportunities to expand the number of charging stations at additional city sites with Feldheym as the pilot for this project.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Investments in the community leveraging partnerships and grant funds support Key Strategic Goal 2b: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community - Evaluate operations and performance, investment in resources, technology, and tools to continually improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness; and Key Strategic Goal 3: Improved Quality of Life by improving air quality and expanded mobility options.

Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund. Funding for the scope of work in the agreement with EVCS would come from Southern California Edison rebates and potentially other grant funding sources by EVCS. There are no costs to the City for this project.

Conclusion
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 Charging Station Site License Agreement for a 10-year term with the option to renew for an additional one (1) to ten (10) years, and any subsequent amendments, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.

Attachments
Attachment 1- Charging Station Site License Agreement
Attachment 2- 24-066- Feldheym Library Plans
Attachment 3- EVSIS Leaflet_18kW
Attachment 4- Signage Specifications 2014 CA MUTCD

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Ward:

First Ward
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:

No previous actions.

CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager

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CHARGING STATION SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND

EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED
This Charging Station Site License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of October 3, 2025 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of San Bernardino (a charter city and municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at Vanir Tower, 290 North D Street, San Bernardino, California 92401)(“City”) and EV Charging Solutions, Incorporated (a California for benefit corporation with its principal place of business at 11800 Clark Street, Arcadia, California 91006) (“Licensee”). City and Licensee are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. Licensee has access to public and/or private funding to install and operate Level II Charging and/or Direct Current Fast Charging stations (“Charging Station”) used for charging and/or recharging an electric vehicle ("EV"), and this funding is intended to improve the availability and reliability of EV charging systems; and B. City is the owner of the property commonly known as Norman F. Feldheym Public Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410 (“Property”); and
C. City desires to allow the construction, operation, and/or maintenance of the Charging Station on the Property and additional City-approved locations with the one or more properties in the City; and
D. The Parties wish to share the revenue realized from the sale of electricity stemming from the utilization of the Charging Station; and E. The Parties desire to enter into this Agreement to memorialize the contractual relationship pertaining to City’s license to Licensee.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

AGREEMENT

1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

2. Services. Licensee shall provide the City with the services described in the Scope of Services as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by

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reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the Exhibit A and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.

3. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Licensee pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided in accordance with Exhibit A. Licensee warrants that Licensee is familiar with all laws that may affect its performance of this Agreement, and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect Licensee’s performance of this Agreement. Licensee further represents that no City employee will provide any services under this Agreement.

4. License Premises. The City hereby licenses to Licensee access to the Property as described in Exhibit B (Project Site Information), attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (“License Premises”). Access to and upon the License Premises and Property shall be done in such a manner as to allow the City continued reasonable rights of ingress and egress.

5. Fee. Licensee will not be required to pay a license fee for existing parking spaces that will be replaced by the EV charging parking spaces.

6. Revenue Sharing. The Parties will share the revenue generated by customers using the Charging Stations in accordance with the Revenue Sharing section to Exhibit A.

7. Term. The term of this Agreement (“Term”) shall commence on the Commencement Date and end on the date that is ten (10) years from the Commencement Date as extended from time to time (“Expiration Date”). a. Commencement. The “Commencement Date” shall mean the date on which the Charging Station is first operational.
b. Option to Extend. In the event Licensee desires to renew this Agreement, Licensee must provide City with not less than ninety (90) days prior written notice of its desire to extend. In the event City approves such extension of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue based upon the identical terms and conditions hereof. c. This Agreement covers only the License Premises and the areas contiguous thereto that are reasonably necessary to provide access to and from the License Premises and the Charging Station for the purpose of the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of the Charging Station by Licensee (together with any ancillary uses permitted herein, all in accordance with this Agreement).

8. Charging Station
a. Installation. Upon execution of this Agreement, City shall deliver possession of the License Premises to Licensee; and Licensee shall (at its sole cost and expense) construct the Charging Station as set forth in Exhibit A.

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b. Construction. Licensee is solely responsible for supervising the construction and installation of the Charging Station; and shall have control over construction, scheduling, and installation means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures (including the coordination of all work). Before commencing installation of the Charging Station at the License Premises, Licensee shall give a copy of the anticipated construction schedule and installation plans to City for its approval (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed). No work will begin until plans have been approved by City and all applicable permits and certifications have been obtained. Once approved and after Licensee has provided City with all necessary insurance certificates required by this Agreement, Licensee will (at its sole cost and expense) oversee and manage the installation of the Charging Station (including the hiring and coordination of all vendors and contractors; the installation of electrical equipment, utility lines, hardware, and software; site preparation, trenching, repaving, and landscaping; and installation of all Licensee branded signage). City shall allow Licensee and Licensee’s agents to stage equipment in reasonable proximity to the License Premises to facilitate Licensee’s construction at the Property; provided such staging shall not unreasonably interfere with City’s use of the Property. With City’s prior written consent (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed), Licensee shall be permitted to reconfigure the existing parking spaces to meet the needs of Licensee and Licensee’s end users. For the avoidance of doubt, reconfiguring of parking spaces shall include (among other things) the right to reduce the number of striped parking spaces (if necessary) to promote the efficient and legal use of the EV charging parking spaces.
c. Permits. Licensee will (at its sole cost and expense) obtain from applicable governmental authorities all licenses, permits, or other approvals required to install the Charging Station, and City will reasonably cooperate (at no cost to City) upon request with Licensee’s efforts to do so. City shall provide such other reasonable assistance (at no cost to City) to Licensee where needed including without limitation creating any necessary easement agreements with any utility provider where necessary as determined by Licensee in its reasonable discretion. City will provide staffing support to meet with Licensee at the License Premises as reasonably needed; and cooperate generally (at no cost to City) with Licensee during the planning, permitting, and construction of the Charging Station.
d. No Liens. Licensee will not permit or suffer any mechanic’s or materialmen’s or construction liens to attach to the License Premises as a result of the installation of the Charging Station. If such a lien attaches to the License Premises, Licensee shall remove or bond over such lien at Licensee’s sole cost and expense (with any such bond being in a form acceptable to City) within twenty (20) days of the earlier of Licensee receiving written notice thereof from City or Licensee receiving actual notice of such lien.
e. Ownership by Licensee. Licensee shall either own or have a valid leasehold interest in the Charging Station; and as between City and Licensee, the Charging Station shall remain the sole property of the Licensee at all times, and Licensee shall have the right to remove all or a portion of the Charging Station at any time during

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the term of this Agreement (whether or not the Charging Station is considered a fixture and attached to the License Premises under applicable laws). f. Charging Station Definition. “Charging Station” for purposes of this Agreement shall mean all electrical and mechanical equipment, hardware, and software installed by Licensee; electrical wiring and/or cabling; equipment infrastructure; Licensee’s signage; and all supporting equipment including without limitation concrete pads, protective bollards, and (if elected to be constructed by Licensee) a canopy covering the Premises.
g. Additional Services. With City’s prior written consent (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed), Licensee may provide at the License Premises other ancillary or additional services to the Charging Station as Licensee may elect to offer its customers from time to time during the Term. Additionally, Licensee (and its employees and vendors) may perform security assessments and install (or add additional) reasonable security features at the License Premises including without limitation lighting and cameras with City’s prior written consent (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed).
h. Right to Tow. Licensee retains the right to remove any vehicle from the License Premises at any time and for any reason at Licensee’s sole cost, subject to compliance with applicable law.

9. Operation and Maintenance. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Licensee will (at its sole cost and expense) maintain and operate the Charging Station (including making all necessary maintenance, repairs, and replacements). City shall use commercially reasonable efforts to notify Licensee by email sent to (which email is to be sent to [email protected] or such other email address as provided in writing by Licensee) within two (2) business days of City becoming aware of any maintenance matters which Licensee is obligated to remedy under this section.

Licensee shall promptly, but in any event within two (2) business days, notify City by reply email of Licensee’s actions to be taken to address such maintenance matters.

10. Access. Licensee’s customers shall have free, unrestricted access to the License Premises twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, and three hundred sixty-five (365) days per year (excluding any restrictions as may be reasonably needed to maintain or repair the Property or maintain public safety, and subject to force majeure); provided that City shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide not less than forty-eight (48) hours of notice to Licensee in the event access to the License Premises will be restricted due to scheduled maintenance or repair of the Property by City. Licensee (and its employees and vendors) may (at any time during the Term) access the License Premises to maintain, inspect, repair, or replace any portion of the Charging Station pursuant to its obligations under this Agreement.

11. Right to Relocate. Should City desire to relocate Licensee on the Property, City may do so as provided in this section. At City’s sole cost and expense reimbursable to Licensee, City may require Licensee to relocate to other premises (“New Premises”)

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within the Property; provided however, City shall have no right to relocate Licensee for the purpose of leasing or licensing the License Premises to a tenant that will operate the License Premises as an EV charging station or so that City may operate an EV charging station on the Premises. The New Premises will be reasonably comparable in location, proximity to the main entrance to the facility, size, visibility, and layout to the License Premises at City’s sole cost and expense as the License Premises as of the date of City’s Notice (hereinafter defined). City will reimburse Licensee all reasonable costs Licensee incurs to move Licensee’s fixtures and equipment to the New Premises, as well as costs incurred to secure new power at the New Premises. In the event City elects to exercise the right of relocation, City shall deliver written notice to Licensee identifying the location of the proposed New Premises at least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the date that Licensee is required to relocate to the New Premises (“City’s Notice”). Licensee shall have no obligation to vacate the License Premises until the New Premises is commissioned and fully operational.

12. Signage. Licensee may paint, place, erect, or construct signage as set forth in the sign plan attached hereto as Exhibit C (attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference). In the event Licensee desires to install signage materially different from the signage set forth in Exhibit C, Licensee shall obtain City’s prior written consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed). Licensee shall be responsible at its own cost and expense to obtain any and all permits necessary for the installation of its signs. All signage shall be in accordance with all laws, rules, and ordinances.

13. City Obligations regarding Property/Premises. City shall (at its sole cost and expense) take all actions necessary to maintain the License Premises (excluding the Charging Station) in a clean, safe, and orderly condition (to at least the same standard as it customarily maintains the common areas at the Property including without limitation parking lot sweeping; parking lot snow and ice removal; parking lot repaving and restriping; and maintenance and repair of curbs, gutters, and landscaping features at the Property). City shall also be responsible (at its sole cost and expense) for the Property continuously being in compliance with all state and local parking laws, ordinances, requirements, and rules (including but not limited to those relating to parking density should same be impacted by the installation of EV parking spaces as contemplated herein). City shall be liable for any damage caused to the License Premises (including each Charging Station) which may be caused, directly or indirectly, by City (its employees, agents, contractors, or representatives). To the extent City has actual knowledge of vandalism, City shall promptly notify Licensee. For the avoidance of doubt, City shall be under no obligation to maintain the Charging Station, signage, or any other equipment installed by Licensee within the Premises. However, if City restripes the parking lot (inclusive of the License Premises), City shall restripe the License Premises in a manner identical to Licensee’s striping scheme in effect immediately prior to the restriping.

Licensee shall use commercially reasonable efforts to notify City by email (which email is to be sent to [email protected] or such other email address as provided in writing by City) within two (2) business days of Licensee becoming aware of any maintenance matters which City is obligated to remedy under this section. City shall promptly, but in

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any event within two (2) business days, notify Licensee by reply email of City’s actions to be taken to address such maintenance matters.

14. Utility Availability. Licensee shall be responsible for all electricity costs of the Charging Station. Licensee shall (at its sole expense) ensure that the Charging Station contains separately-metered electricity with Licensee as the customer of record for such meter. Licensee may charge its end users for electrical usage if market conditions permit. City shall cooperate (at no cost to City) with Licensee to obtain electricity and any other utilities necessary to operate the Charging Station (including by granting appropriate easements to local utility providers; provided however, that City is not required to pay money to satisfy the requirements of the utility provider or Licensee associated with the provision of such utilities). Neither Party has any responsibility or liability for interruption, curtailment, failure, or defect in the supply or character of utilities furnished to facilities or equipment located at the License Premises; unless the cause of the interruption is covered by such Party’s indemnity provided for in this Agreement.

15. Taxes. Licensee is solely responsible for personal property taxes imposed on the Charging Station, and any other equipment installed by it at the Premises. All other real or personal property taxes related to the License Premises (including any increase in real estate taxes on the Property of which the License Premises is a part which arise from Licensee’s improvements and/or Licensee’s use of the License Premises) are the sole obligation of City.

16. Ownership of Drawings and Other Documents. All documents prepared by or under the direction of Licensee pursuant to this Agreement (including without limitation drawings, plans, and specifications (including those in electronic format)) are solely and exclusively owned by Licensee; and Licensee retains all common law, statutory, and other reserved rights (including the copyright). The Parties agree between them that the Licensee has and retains ownership of all of such Licensee’s Intellectual Property rights therein; and City has no right, and shall not obtain any right, in any Licensee Intellectual Property.
a. “Intellectual Property” means all copyrights, patents, trademarks and service marks, names, logos, designs, domain names, charger station equipment names, all registrations for copyrights, patents, trademarks and service marks/names, domain names, trade secrets, and know-how; and all unique concepts, information, data, and knowledge that is eligible for legal protection under applicable laws as intellectual property (whether protected through confidentiality, registration, or pending registration regardless of form; whether disclosed in writing, electronically, orally, or through visual means; whether learned or obtained orally, through observation, through the discharge of responsibilities under this Agreement, or through analysis of that information, data, or knowledge).

17. Confidentiality/Publicity. The Parties agree that the terms of this Agreement are confidential; and both Parties agree not to disclose such confidential information to any person or entity other than: (a) accounting, legal, tax, and construction consultants

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that have a “need to know” such confidential information; and (b) as required by law.

Neither Party will use the other Party’s name, trademark, or logo without such other Party’s prior written consent. If mutually agreed in writing, the Parties may make general press releases, statements, and hold press conferences (both through traditional and electronic media including websites created by Licensee or other third parties) regarding the existence of the Charging Station and the status of the activities contemplated by this Agreement; provided that all such press releases, statements, and press conferences shall be approved in advance by the Parties. Nothing herein shall be deemed to require City’s consent to Licensee’s disclosure of the location of the Charging Station to the general public in any manner (including via an application to permit EV owners, users, and lessees to locate places to charge their vehicles. City shall disclose the location of the Charging Station to the general public as part of a standard Property site map and/or directory.

18. Parties’ Representations and Warranties. Each Party hereby represents and warrants to the other as of the Effective Date that: (a) it has all necessary power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform its obligations hereunder; (b) the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action and do not violate any of the terms or conditions of its governing documents; any contract to which it is a party; or any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment, or other legal or regulatory determination applicable to it; (c) there is no pending or, to its knowledge, threatened litigation or administrative proceeding that may materially adversely affect its ability to perform this Agreement; (d) it is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization or incorporation and, if relevant under such laws, in good standing; (e) this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Party (except as the enforceability of this Agreement may be limited by the effect of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity); and (f) it will comply with all Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations (including without limitation all zoning ordinances and building codes) at all times during the Term in performing its obligations under this Agreement.

19. City Representations, Warranties and Covenants. City represents that it is the owner of the Property and that this Agreement does not violate any agreement, lease, or other commitment of City. City covenants that, except as otherwise permitted pursuant to this Agreement, it shall not take any action that would interrupt the use of the License Premises or the Charging Station. City further represents, warrants, and covenants that it has obtained or it shall obtain any and all consents or approvals required in order for City to enter into this Agreement and other rights and performance obligations under this Agreement (including but not limited to consent from the City’s first lien holder to this License and any easements required herein, if necessary or required by such lien holder).

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20. Environmental Compliance. City hereby represents, warrants, and covenants that (to City’s knowledge) the Property is in compliance with all environmental laws, rules, and regulations relating to health, safety, and/or environmental conditions on, under, or around the Property (including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (and all state and local counterparts thereto, and any regulations or policies promulgated or issued thereunder (“Environmental Laws”)); and that there are no Hazardous Materials on the Property. In the event Licensee discovers Hazardous Materials on the Property and/or the License Premises while preparing for the installation of the Charging Station, the Parties hereby acknowledge that Licensee shall have no liability for such Hazardous Materials; and that Licensee shall have no obligation to remediate the Property such that it is in compliance with Environmental Laws (all of which shall be the responsibility of City). Additionally, in the event Hazardous Materials are found at the Property by Licensee or Licensee determines that the Property is not in compliance with Environmental Laws, Licensee may (at its election) terminate this Agreement immediately and remove the Charging Station and its equipment from the License Premises (at the cost and expense of City); and Licensee shall have no further responsibility pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The term “Hazardous Materials” means and includes any substance, material, or waste listed or defined as hazardous or toxic; or as a pollutant or contaminant under any Environmental Laws (including asbestos, petroleum products, and crude oil).

21. Licensee Insurance. Licensee shall maintain in full force and effect, at its cost and expense, the following coverages and amounts of insurance during the Term of this Agreement:
a. Full replacement cost property insurance (written on a “special peril” basis) for the Charging Station and all other personal property, machinery, equipment, and trade fixtures owned by Licensee.
b. Statutory Worker’s Compensation Insurance, and Employer’s Liability limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident/per employee. c. Commercial General Liability Insurance written on an occurrence basis covering bodily injury (including death), personal injury, and property damage with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence (four million dollars ($4,000,000) aggregate) for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage (that includes coverage for contractual liability, independent contractors, premises/operations, products/completed operations, and cross liabilities/separation of insureds). Licensee shall consider its own insurance primary, and shall not seek contribution from similar insurance being maintained by the City; but only as to the negligent acts or omissions of Licensee or the Licensee Parties.

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d. Automobile Liability with a combined single limit of one million dollars ($1,000,000) that includes coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles. e. Excess liability coverage in the amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence for injuries, losses, claims for damages to persons, or property occurring on the License Premises; and resulting from the use of the Charging Station, the occupancy of the License Premises, and/or the negligence of Licensee (and its agents, contractors, employees, or invitees) (which coverage shall sit excess of the scheduled underlying General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Employer’s Liability Insurance policies with exclusions that are no more broad that those contained in the underlying policies).
f. Licensee shall include City as an additional named insured (with respect to Licensee’s Commercial General Liability Insurance, Automobile Liability Insurance, and Excess Liability Insurance) for liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of the Charging Station or the Premises. g. Licensee shall (upon City’s written request) provide City with a certificate of insurance and endorsement, evidencing the required coverages. With the prior written consent of City (which consent may be granted or withheld in City’s sole discretion), Licensee may “self-insure” all or any portion of the foregoing insurance obligations. Licensee hereby represents to City that, as of the Effective Date, Licensee does not “self-insure” and does not contemplate to “self-insure” in the foreseeable future. h. Policy Requirements. The insurance policies shall:
(1) Be issued by insurance companies licensed to do business in the state in which the Property is located, with a general policyholder’s ratings of at least “A-” and a financial rating of at least “Class VIII” in the most current Best’s Insurance Reports available on the Commencement Date; if the Best’s ratings are changed or discontinued, the Parties shall agree to a comparable method of rating insurance companies.
(2) Contain provisions whereby each Party’s insurers waive all rights of subrogation against the other Party on each of the coverages required herein. i. Waiver. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding (to the extent covered by any property insurance maintained or required to be maintained) hereunder, each Party hereby waives every right or cause of action for any and all loss of, or damage to (whether or not such loss or damage is caused by the fault or negligence of the other party or anyone for whom said other party may be responsible) the Property, License Premises, Charging Station, and/or the personal property of either Party (or their respective affiliates, representatives, agents, officers, directors, managers, members,

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shareholders, partners, contractors, or employees) regardless of cause or origin. These waivers and releases shall apply between the Parties, and they shall also apply to any claims under or through either Party as a result of any asserted right of subrogation.

22. Casualty and Condemnation
a. Damage. If the License Premises, any portion of the Charging Station, or any portion of the Property that adversely affects the use of the Charging Station is damaged by fire or other casualty, then either Party may (within thirty (30) days of the date of such fire or other casualty) elect to terminate the Agreement on written notice to the other Party. If Licensee elects to repair its property, it shall restore, rebuild, or replace those portions of the Charging Station in the License Premises and any other property damaged as a result of such fire or other casualty to its prior or better condition as necessary. If Licensee elects to terminate the Agreement, it shall remove all of Licensee’s property from the License Premises in accordance with this Agreement. Any repair and restoration required by Licensee under this section shall commence within ninety (90) days of the date Licensee elects to repair and restore the License Premises; and shall be completed no later than one hundred eighty (180) days thereafter if reasonably possible.
b. Vandalism
(1) Initial Vandalism Incident. In the event of intentional vandalism (e.g., cut cables, graffiti, smashed equipment, etc.), Licensee will cover one hundred percent (100%) of the repair costs for up to two (2) separate incidents during the term of this agreement.
(2) Subsequent Incidents. Beginning with the third incident of vandalism, the Parties will equally share the cost of repairs with each Party responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the total cost incurred.
(3) Cost Disputes. If the Parties are unable to reach an agreement on the cost or scope of repairs after a vandalism incident, no repair work will proceed until a mutual agreement is reached.
c. Condemnation/Taking. If any portion of the License Premises or Property is condemned or taken in any manner for a public or quasi-public use that could adversely affect the use of the Charging Station, then Licensee may elect to terminate this Agreement effective as of the date title to the condemned portion of the Property is transferred to the condemning authority. If Licensee does not elect to terminate, the Parties will use commercially reasonable efforts to find an alternate location for the Charging Station elsewhere on the Property. The costs of the relocation of the Charging Station shall be paid by Licensee. Licensee may file a separate claim to the condemning authority for any relocation award made as a result of such condemnation; provided,

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however in no event shall such claim reduce the City’s award related to the condemnation or taking.
d. Suspension of Term. During any time that the Charging Station or any portion of the License Premises is under repair or being relocated pursuant to a casualty or condemnation, the Term shall be temporarily suspended on a day-for-day basis.

23. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Licensee shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by the City), indemnify, and hold the City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and authorized volunteers) free and harmless from any and all claims (demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind in law or equity to property or persons including wrongful death (“Claims”)) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts (errors, omissions, or willful misconduct) of Licensee (its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants, or agents) in connection with the performance of the Licensee’s services or this Agreement (including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses).

This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Licensee's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City (the City Council, members of the City Council, its employees, or authorized volunteers). Licensee’s indemnification obligation

24. Limitation of Parties’ Liability. In no event shall either Party be liable (in contract or in tort, including negligence and strict liability) to such other Party (or to such other Party’s affiliates or their respective representatives, agents, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, or employees) for any special, indirect, or consequential damages relating to this Agreement. The entire liability of each Party for any and all claims of any kind arising from or relating to this Agreement will be subject in all cases to an affirmative obligation on the part of the other Party to mitigate its damages. No councilmember, officer, or employee of City shall be personally liable to the Licensee in the event of any default or breach by City; or for any amount which may become due to the City pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

25. Time of Performance. Licensee shall perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and shall commence performance upon receipt of written notice from the City to proceed; provided that City collaborates with best efforts to secure funding with the understanding that delays in securing funding can substantially delay project work.

Licensee shall complete the services required hereunder within Term.

26. Delays in Performance
a. Neither Party shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing Party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include a

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Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects the Licensee’s performance and is one or more of the following: (1) Acts of God or other natural disasters occurring at the project site; (2) terrorism or other acts of a public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that are required for the services); and (4) pandemics, epidemics, or quarantine restrictions. “Orders of governmental authorities” includes ordinances; emergency proclamations and orders; and rules to protect the public health, welfare, and safety. b. Should a Force Majeure Event occur, the non-performing Party shall (within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing) give written notice to the other Party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance of this Agreement. Delays shall not entitle Consultant to any additional compensation regardless of the Party responsible for the delay.
c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may still terminate this Agreement in accordance with the termination provisions of this Agreement.

27. California Labor Code Requirements. Licensee is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. (as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq.) ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, Licensee agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws if applicable. Licensee shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City (its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents) free and harmless from any claims (liabilities, costs, penalties, or interest) arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Licensee and all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815), and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1).

28. Verification of Employment Eligibility. By executing this Agreement, Licensee verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and Federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens (including but not limited to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as may be amended from time to time), and shall require subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same.

29. Laws and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or Federal court situated in the County of San Bernardino, State of California.

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30. Termination
a. Early Termination. Either Party shall have the right to terminate this License at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other Party. In connection with any early termination, the Parties shall comply with the surrender obligations set forth below.
b. By City for Cause. This Agreement may be terminated by the City if the Licensee breaches or fails to perform any of its obligations in any material respect, and such breach or failure continues uncured for thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice.
c. By City for Delay in Commencement Date. This Agreement may be terminated by the City if the Commencement Date has not occurred within twenty-four (24) months following the date of the approved utility plan . d. Surrender. Promptly following the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall remove the Charging Station from the License Premises and restore the License Premises to its former condition (excluding ordinary wear and tear); provided however that any underground electrical wiring shall be capped off and secured, but not removed. For the avoidance of doubt, Licensee will not remove any equipment installed by a utility. All such removal and restoration work shall be completed by Licensee (at its sole expense) within sixty (60) days of the expiration or termination of this Agreement. If Licensee fails to remove Licensee’s property from the License Area within sixty (60) days following the expiration or earlier termination of the License, City may deem all or any part of Licensee’s property to be abandoned; and (at City’s option) title to Licensee’s property shall vest in City or City may (at the expense of Licensee) dispose of Licensee’s property in any manner City deems appropriate. e. No Further Obligations. Upon any termination, both Parties are relieved of any further obligations contained in this Agreement (except for those that by their nature survive or may require performance after termination).

31. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any Party in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing Party all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by the prevailing Party in the exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms, conditions, or provisions hereof). The costs, salary, and expenses of the City’s Attorney’s Office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the City shall be considered as “attorneys’ fees” for the purposes of this Agreement.

32. Costs. Each Party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement; and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as expressly provided herein.

33. Limitation of Agreement. This Agreement is limited to and includes only the services included in the Project described above.

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34. Notice. Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office (certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and addressed to the following addresses) and shall be effective upon receipt thereof:

CITY:

City of San Bernardino
Vanir Tower, 290 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Attn: Eric Levitt
City Manager
With Copy To:

City of San Bernardino
Vanir Tower, 290 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Attn: City Attorney
LICENSEE:

EV Charging Solutions
11800 Clark Street
Arcadia, CA 91006
Attn: Gustavo Occhiuzzo Chief
Executive Officer

35. Third Party Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the Parties.

36. Equal Opportunity Employment. Licensee represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include but not be limited to all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination.

37. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Exhibits) represents the entire understanding of the Parties as to those matters contained herein; and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises, or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each Party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This is an integrated Agreement.

38. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance; and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

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39. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators, and assigns of each Party to this Agreement. However, Licensee shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties, or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.

40. Non-Waiver. The delay or failure of either Party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other Party of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance.

No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

41. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

42. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain, or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof; and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

43. Amendments. Only a writing executed by all of the Parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.

44. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one single Agreement.

45. Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties; and that by doing so, the Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.

46. Electronic Signature. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement may be executed by electronic or digital signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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SIGNATURE PAGE
FOR

CHARGING STATION SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND

EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
APPROVED BY:

Eric Levitt
City Manager
ATTESTED BY:

Telicia Lopez
Acting City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney

EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS
Signature
Gustavo Occhiuzzo
Name
Chief Executive Officer
Title

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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES AND REVENUE SHARING
Scope of Work for Charger Installations

1. Preliminary feasibility study

2. Site assessment for number and location of chargers

3. Assessment of type of chargers (DC fast chargers or Level 2)

4. Cost estimate

5. Application for available grants and funding

6. Meter and service application with SCE (if needed)

7. Engineering and design

8. Permit application

9. Order materials

10. Start construction (utility construction comes first if required)

11. Complete Construction

12. City sign off

13. Utility sign off

14. Commissioning

15. Operation, maintenance, and repair

16. Ongoing revenue sharing payments

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Revenue Sharing. The Parties agree to the following:

1. The Equipment installed by LICENSEE is intended to generate revenue through the patronage of customers utilizing the Equipment placed with the City.

2. The Equipment installed by LICENSEE is intended to generate revenue through the patronage of customers utilizing the Equipment placed with the City.

3. LICENSEE shall, in its discretion, determine the price/rate at which electricity shall be sold to consumers utilizing the Equipment.

4. LICENSEE will collect the proceeds generated from the sale of electricity from the Equipment placed with the City and pay City $0.05 (five cents) for each kilowatt- hour (“kWh)” of electricity sold to customers utilizing the direct current fast charging (“DCFC”) Equipment and $0.03 (three cents) for each kWh of electricity sold to customers utilizing Level II Equipment; plus 100% of the cost of electricity utilized by the Equipment in the event the City is responsible to pay for the cost of such electricity usage. City may, in its discretion, offer certain customers free or discounted charging rates; provided however that LICENSEE will offset any revenue share amounts owed to City by an amount proportionate to the reduction in revenue caused by such discounts. In the event there is a balance owed from City to LICENSEE as a result of such discounts, City shall remit payment to settle said balance within ninety (90) days of receipt of a request for payment from LICENSEE.

5. In the event City incurs any utility provider assessed incremental demand chargers strictly in connection with the operation of the installed Equipment, City shall present these charges (including any support and back-up documentation that substantiates the charges) to LICENSEE; and LICENSEE shall reimburse City for these substantiated charges within ninety (90) days of receipt of a request for payment from LICENSEE.

6. LICENSEE at its sole option will have the right to own the electricity service meter and/or utility service account servicing the Equipment.

7. LICENSEE will use commercially reasonable efforts to install a separate electric meter as allowed by the utility provider at the Property through which electrical costs shall be tracked. In the event LICENSEE deems installing a separate meter is impractical or uneconomical for any reason, the Equipment shall be connected to City’s existing electrical meter. In order to allow LICENSEE to perform the necessary revenue sharing calculations and reimburse any electrical costs, City will provide LICENSEE with a hard copy or electronic/digital copy of City's electricity bills or will allow LICENSEE to view the bills electronically on an on- going basis. In the event LICENSEE is unable to obtain copies of the electricity bills or copies are not provided by the City, then LICENSEE (in its sole discretion) may either (a) withhold payment until the electricity bills are provided; or (b)

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calculate the amount of reimbursement for electricity using information available to LICENSEE from the administrative panel (i.e., which indicates the amount of electricity that was dispensed by the charger(s)) and then assign (in its sole discretion) a per kWh value that will be multiplied by the amount of electricity dispensed by the charger(s). If LICENSEE chooses the above second option, then (a) once such calculation is made LICENSEE shall issue reimbursement for electricity based thereon; and (b) if the City thereafter provides copies of appropriate electricity bills to LICENSEE, then LICENSEE will true up the calculation and issue payment for any resulting shortfall for the prior twelve (12) months of activity from the date of electricity bills being submitted to LICENSEE.

8. LICENSEE will have forty-five (45) days after the end of each calendar quarter to remit the appropriate revenue share payment to City. The billing cycle will begin on the first day of the quarter and end on the last day of that same calendar quarter.

LICENSEE shall provide City with a quarterly accounting statement within forty- five (45) days following the end of the previous quarter indicating the total amount of revenue generated, including any offsets or reductions to revenue and the resulting net revenue share amount owed to City.

9. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this section, if the total quarterly amount owed to City is less than one hundred dollars ($100), then LICENSEE may (in its sole discretion) choose to withhold payment payout to the City until at least one hundred dollars ($100) is due to City.

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EXHIBIT B

PROJECT SITE AND SITE PLAN INFORMATION
The following information will be provided for each site to be constructed.

Project Site: Feldheym Library
Utility/Electric Provider: Southern California Edison
Electric Provider Acct. #: 8002523539
Total Estimated Parking Spaces: 4 / Estimated Number of ADA Spaces: 1 Other: N/A

PRELIMARY SITE PLAN
A Preliminary Site Plan will be added for each site to be constructed.

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EXHIBIT C

EQUIPMENT AND SIGNAGE SPECIFICATIONS
The equipment specifications for the Level 2 and DC fast charging stations are attached.

Licensee may substitute equivalent brands of charging stations subject to prior approval of the City.

The Licensee shall comply with the accessibility signage requirements regulated by the California Building Code (Chapter 11B to Part 2 of Title 24) and the EV charging signage regulated by the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (https://dot.ca.gov/- /media/dot-media/programs/safety-programs/documents/ca-mutcd/rev8/camutcd2014- part2-chap2j-rev8-a11y.pdf)

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PROJECT DATAOWNER DATA:OWNER:FELDHEYM LIBRARYADDRESS: 555 W 6TH ST. FRESNO, CA 92410PHONE: 559.612.7378SITE DATA:ADDRESS:555 W 6TH ST. FRESNO, CA 92410AREA:4.8 ACRESAPN NUMBER:013-604-109ZONING:CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO STAMP:

INITIAL SUBMITTAL5/2/2024
FELDHEYMLIBRARY EVCHARGINGSTATIONS555 W 6TH ST.SAN BERNADINO, CA 92410 DRAWN BY :CHECKED BY :SCALE :PROJECT NUMBER:24-066AS NOTEDW.P.C.G.DRAWING TITLE :

DRAWING NO. :
4980 E. UNIVERSITY AVE. SUITE # 107FRESNO, CA 93727(559) 903-8909CA#: 1015336WWW.IMPERIALELECTRICSERVICE.COM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF CALIFORNIA. IT IS UNLAWFULFOR ANYONE OTHER THAN IMPERIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC TOINSTALL THE WORK SHOWN ON THIS SHEET. SHOULD ANYONE ELSEINSTALL THIS WORK, IMPERIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE ASSUMES NORESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DESIGN OR PERFORMANCE OF THESYSTEM SHOWN. ALL IDEAS, REPRESENTED BY THIS DRAWING ARETHE PROPERTY OF IMPERIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE.Imperial Electric ServiceCSLB# 1015336Exp Date# 04/30/2022Windell Pascascio Jr.

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APTER 2I. GENERAL SERVICE SIGNS

Section 2I.01 Sizes of General Service Signs
Standard:
01 Except as provided in Section 2A.11, the sizes of General Service signs that have a standardized design shall be as shown in Table 2I-1.

Support:
02 Section 2A.11 contains information regarding the applicability of the various columns in Table 2I-1.

Option:
03 Signs larger than those shown in Table 2I-1 may be used (see Section 2A.11).

Section 2I.02 General Service Signs for Conventional Roads Support:
01 On conventional roads, commercial services such as gas fuel, food, and lodging generally are within sight and are available to the road user at reasonably frequent intervals along the route. Consequently, on this class of road there usually is no need for special signs calling attention to these services. Moreover, General Service signing is usually not required in urban areas except for hospitals, law enforcement assistance, tourist information centers, and camping.

Option:
02 General Service signs (see Figure 2I-1 and 2I-1(CA)) may be used where such services are infrequent and are found only on an intersecting highway or crossroad.

Standard:
03 All General Service signs and supplemental sign panels shall have white letters, symbols, arrows, and borders on a blue background.

Guidance:
04 General Service signs should be installed at a suitable distance in advance of the turn-off point or intersecting highway.
05 States that elect to provide General Service signing should establish a statewide policy or warrant for its use, and criteria for the availability of services. Local jurisdictions electing to use such signing should follow State policy for the sake of uniformity.

Option:
06 Individual States may sign for whatever alternative fuels are available at appropriate locations.

Standard:
07 General Service signs, if used at intersections, shall be accompanied by a directional message.

Option:
08 The Advance Turn (M5 series) or Directional Arrow (M6 series) auxiliary signs with white arrows on blue backgrounds as shown in Figure 2I-1 may be used with General Service symbol signs to create a General Service Directional Assembly.
08a The NEXT RIGHT/LEFT (G58(CA)) Auxiliary sign may also be used in conjunction with the General Service signs. 09 The General Service sign legends may be either symbols or word messages.

Standard:
10 Symbols and word message General Service legends shall not be intermixed on the same sign. The Pharmacy (D9-20) sign shall only be used to indicate the availability of a pharmacy that is open, with a State-licensed pharmacist present and on duty, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and that is located within 3 miles of an interchange on the Federal-aid system. The D9-20 sign shall have a 24 HR (D9-20aP) plaque mounted below it.

Support:
11 Formats for displaying different combinations of these services are described in Section 2I.03.

Option:
12 If the distance to the next point at which services are available is 10 miles or more, a NEXT SERVICES XX MILES (D9-17P) plaque (see Figure 2I-2) may be installed below the General Service sign.

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13 The International Symbol of Accessibility for the Handicapped (D9-6) sign may be used beneath General Service signs where paved ramps and rest room facilities accessible to, and usable by, the physically handicapped are provided.

Guidance:
14 When the D9-6 sign is used in accordance with Paragraph 13, and van-accessible parking is available at the facility, a VAN ACCESSIBLE (D9-6P) plaque (see Figure 2I-1) should be mounted below the D9-6 sign.

Option:
15 The Recreational Vehicle Sanitary Station (D9-12) sign may be used as needed to indicate the availability of facilities designed for the use of dumping wastes from recreational vehicle holding tanks. 16 The Litter Container (D9-4) sign may be placed in advance of roadside turnouts or rest areas, unless it distracts the driver’s attention from other more important regulatory, warning, or directional signs. 17 The Emergency Medical Services (D9-13) symbol sign may be used to identify medical service facilities that have been included in the Emergency Medical Services system under a signing policy developed by the State and/ or local highway agency.

Standard:
18 The Emergency Medical Services symbol sign shall not be used to identify services other than qualified hospitals, ambulance stations, and qualified free-standing emergency medical treatment centers. If used, the Emergency Medical Services symbol sign shall be supplemented by a sign identifying the type of service provided.

Option:
19 The Emergency Medical Services symbol sign may be used above the HOSPITAL (D9-13aP) sign plaque or Hospital (D9-2) symbol sign or above a sign with the legend AMBULANCE STATION (D9-13bP), EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (D9-13cP), or TRAUMA CENTER (D9-13dP). The Emergency Medical Services symbol sign may also be used to supplement Telephone (D9-1), Channel 9 Monitored (D12-3), or POLICE (D9-14) signs.

Standard:
20 The legend EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE shall not be used for services other than qualified free- standing emergency medical treatment centers.

Guidance:
21 Each State should develop guidelines for the implementation of the Emergency Medical Services symbol sign. 22 The State should consider the following guidelines in the preparation of its policy:

A. AMBULANCE

1. 24-hour service, 7 days per week.

2. Staffed by two State-certified persons trained at least to the basic level.

3. Vehicular communications with a hospital emergency department.

4. Operator should have successfully completed an emergency-vehicle operator training course.

B. HOSPITAL

1. 24-hour service, 7 days per week.

2. Emergency department facilities with a physician (or emergency care nurse on duty within the emergency department with a physician on call) trained in emergency medical procedures on duty.

3. Licensed or approved for definitive medical care by an appropriate State authority.

4. Equipped for radio voice communications with ambulances and other hospitals.

C. Channel 9 Monitored

1. Provided by either professional or volunteer monitors.

2. Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

3. The service should be endorsed, sponsored, or controlled by an appropriate government authority to guarantee the level of monitoring.

Section 2I.03 General Service Signs for Freeways and Expressways Support:
01 General Service (D9-18 series) signs (see Figure 2I-3) are generally not appropriate at major interchanges (see definition in Section 2E.32) and in urban areas.

Revised December 9, 2015

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Standard:
02 General Service signs shall have white letters, symbols, arrows, and borders on a blue background.

Letter and numeral sizes shall comply with the minimum requirements of Tables 2E-2 through 2E-5. All approved symbols shall be permitted as alternatives to word messages, but symbols and word service messages shall not be intermixed. If the services are not visible from the ramp of a single-exit interchange, the service signing shall be repeated in smaller size at the intersection of the exit ramp and the crossroad.

Such service signs shall use arrows to indicate the direction to the services.

Option:
03 For numbered interchanges, the exit number may be incorporated within the sign legend (D9-18b) or displayed on an Exit Number (E1-5P) plaque (see Section 2E.31).

Guidance:
04 Distance to services should be displayed on General Service signs where distances are more than 1 0.5 miles. 05 General Service signing should only be provided at locations where the road user can return to the freeway or expressway and continue in the same direction of travel. 06 Only services that fulfill the needs of the road user should be displayed on General Service signs. If State or local agencies elect to provide General Service signing, there should be a statewide policy for such signing and criteria for the availability of the various types of services. The criteria should consider the following:

A. Gas Fuel, Diesel, LP Gas Fuel, EV Charging, and/or other alternative fuels if all of the following are available:

1. Vehicle services such as gas fuel, oil, and water;

2. Modern sanitary facilities and drinking water;

3. Continuous operations at least 16 hours per day, 7 days per week; and

4. Public telephone.

B. Food if all of the following are available:

1. Licensing or approval, where required;

2. Continuous operation to serve at least two meals per day, at least 6 days per week;

3. Public telephone; and

4. Modern sanitary facilities.

C. Lodging if all of the following are available:

1. Licensing or approval, where required;

2. Adequate sleeping accommodations;

3. Public telephone; and

4. Modern sanitary facilities.

D. Public Telephone if continuous operation, 7 days per week is available.

E. Hospital if continuous emergency care capability, with a physician on duty 24 hours per day, 7 days per week is available. A physician on duty would include the following criteria and should be signed in accordance with the priority as follows:

1. Physician on duty within the emergency department;

2. Registered nurse on duty within the emergency department, with a physician in the hospital on call; or

3. Registered nurse on duty within the emergency department, with a physician on call from office or home.

F. 24-Hour Pharmacy if a pharmacy is open, with a State-licensed pharmacist present and on duty, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and is located within 3 miles of an interchange on the Federal-aid system.

G. Camping if all of the following are available:

1. Licensing or approval, where required;

2. Adequate parking accommodations; and

3. Modern sanitary facilities and drinking water.

Standard:
07 For any service that is operated on a seasonal basis only, the General Service signs shall be removed or covered during periods when the service is not available. 08 The General Service signs shall be mounted in an effective location, between the Advance Guide sign and the Exit Direction sign, in advance of the exit leading to the available services.

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Option:
08a The General Service signs may be located between the Advance Guide sign and the Exit Direction sign, in advance of the exit leading to the available services.

Guidance:
09 The General Service sign should contain the interchange number, if any, as shown in Figure 2I-3.

Option:
10 If the distance to the next point where services are available is greater than 10 miles, a NEXT SERVICES XX MILES (D9-17P) plaque (see Figure 2I-2) may be installed below the Exit Direction sign Advance Guide sign. 10a The NEXT RIGHT/LEFT (G58(CA)) Auxiliary sign may also be used in conjunction with the General Service signs.

Standard:
11 Signs for services shall comply with the format for General Service signs (see Section 2I.02) and as provided in this Manual. No more than six general road user services shall be displayed on one sign, which includes any appended supplemental signs or plaques. General Service signs shall carry the legends for one or more of the following services: Food, Gas Fuel, Lodging, Camping, Phone, Hospital, 24-Hour Pharmacy, or Tourist Information.
12 The qualified services available shall be displayed at specific locations on the sign. 13 To provide flexibility for the future when the service might become available, the sign space normally reserved for a given service symbol or word shall be left blank when that service is not present.

Guidance:
14 The standard display of word messages should be FOOD and PHONE in that order on the top line, and GAS FUEL and LODGING on the second line. If used, HOSPITAL and CAMPING should be on separate lines (see Figure 2I-3).

Option:
15 Signing for DIESEL, LP-Gas Fuel, or other alternative fuel services may be substituted for any of the general services or appended to such signs. The International Symbol of Accessibility for the Handicapped (D9-6) sign (see Figure 2I-1) may be used for facilities that qualify.

Guidance:
16 When symbols are used for the road user services, they should be displayed as follows:

A. Six services:

1. Top row— GAS FUEL, FOOD, and LODGING

2. Bottom row—PHONE, HOSPITAL, and CAMPING
B. Four services:

1. Top row— GAS FUEL and FOOD

2. Bottom row—LODGING and PHONE
C. Three services:

1. Top row— GAS FUEL, FOOD, and LODGING
Option:
17 Substitutions of other services for any of the services described in Paragraph 16 may be made by placing the substitution in the lower right (four or six services) or extreme right (three services) portion of the sign. An action message or an interchange number may be used for symbol signs in the same manner as they are used for word message signs. The Diesel Fuel (D9-11) symbol or the LP- Gas Fuel (D9-15) symbol may be substituted for the symbol representing fuel or appended to such assemblies. The Tourist Information (D9-10) symbol or the 24- Hour Pharmacy (D9-20 and D9-20aP) symbol may be substituted on any of the configurations provided in Paragraph 16.

Guidance:
18 At rural interchange areas where limited road user services are available and where it is unlikely that additional services will be provided within the near future, a supplemental plaque displaying one to three services (words or symbols) may should be appended below a post-mounted interchange guide sign.

Standard:
19 If more than three services become available at rural interchange areas where limited road user services were anticipated, the appended supplemental plaque described in Paragraph 18 shall be removed and replaced with an independently mounted General Service sign as described in this Section.

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19a If more than four services become available, any appended sign panel shall be removed and replaced with an independently mounted General Service sign as described in this Section.

Option:
20 A separate Telephone Service (D9-1) sign (see Figure 2I-1) may be installed if telephone facilities are located adjacent to the route at places where public telephones would not normally be expected. 21 The Recreational Vehicle Sanitary Station (D9-12) sign (see Figure 2I-1) may be used as needed to indicate the availability of facilities designed for dumping wastes from recreational vehicle holding tanks. 22 In some locations, signs may be used to indicate that services are not available. 23 A separate Truck Parking (D9-16) sign (see Figure 2I-1) may be mounted below the other general road user services to direct truck drivers to designated parking areas.

Option:
24 General Service signs may be placed where appropriate, on freeways and expressways and for bypassed communities reasonably accessible from the highway.

Guidance:
25 General Service signs should be considered only when there is an easy route for the road user to return to the freeway from the service facility.

Support:
26 General Service signs are not normally used on conventional highways except in rural areas where the service facilities are not visible from the highway or where commercial services are infrequent and the road users may need the information to enable them to plan their stops. Service signing is intended to be a service to the road user and not to be advertising for individual businesses. When private advertising for a service is provided, there is no need to place General Service signs. 27 In urban areas, commercial services (such as fuel, food and lodging) are generally within sight and available to the road user at reasonably frequent intervals along the route. However, they can be desirable or necessary where services are infrequent or in areas that are predominately residential or industrial where such services are not readily apparent. Also, if the visibility of the private advertising signs have impaired or eliminated either by sound-walls or other items constructed on State right-of-way, or by landscaping or other vegetation that cannot be trimmed or removed, the location can qualify for General Service signing.

Standard:
28 The following criteria shall apply to General Service signs:

1. The business shall be within 1,000 feet of the intersection.

2. Only Fuel, Food and Lodging symbol (G66(CA)) signs shall be used.

3. All other qualifying criteria for Fuel, Food and Lodging listed below shall be met.

4. New installations shall be mounted on existing sign supports.

Support:
29 Except for the conditions stated above, General Service signing will not normally be provided in urban areas except for signs directing to a hospital and camping.

Standard:
30 General Service signs shall have a white retroreflective symbol or legend and border on a blue retroreflective background. Letter and numeral sizes shall conform to the minimum requirements of Table 2E-1 through 2E-5.

Approved symbol signs shall be used in lieu of word messages, but symbol and word service message shall not be intermixed.
31 Follow-up signing, if necessary, shall be placed by local jurisdictions before General Service signs are placed on the State highway.

Guidance:
32 Whenever possible, General Service signs should be placed below the ground mounted Advance Guide (G83(CA) Series) signs. No more than four symbols should be mounted beneath a single advance directional sign.

Option:
33 If there are no ground mounted Advance Guide (G83(CA) Series) signs available, the General Service signs may be placed as separate installations with a Directional Arrow Auxiliary (M6 Series) sign or NEXT RIGHT/LEFT (G58(CA)) plaque.

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Guidance:
34 To avoid misleading the road user, those services that are more than 0.5 miles from the access point on the major route to the service, should have a Distance with Arrow (G66-21A(CA))plaque installed below the service sign.

Support:
35 Accordingly, it would be a disservice to the traveler to lead them off on to a minor road to a business providing a service when that same service can be obtained in a shorter distance by remaining on the major road.

Guidance:
36 General Service signing should only be provided at locations where the road user can return to the freeway or expressway and continue in the same direction of travel. 37 Only services that fulfill the needs of the road user should be shown on General Service signs.

Standard:
38 Symbol signs shall be used for all new installations of the General Service signs and for all routine maintenance replacements.

Guidance:
39 The symbols should be placed below the first ground mounted Advance Guide (G83(CA) Series) sign.

Option:
40 Where it is not possible to place them below an existing guide sign, they may be used individually on conventional highways or at the terminus of exit ramps.

Guidance:
41 If placed separately, the NEXT RIGHT/LEFT (G58(CA)) auxiliary sign should be used with the symbol sign.

Fuel (Gasoline, Diesel and Alternative Fuels) Signs (D9-7, D9-11, G66-11(CA), G66-11A(CA), G66-22A(CA), G66-22B(CA), G66-22C(CA), G66-22D(CA), G66-22E(CA), G66-22F(CA), G66-22G(CA), G66-22H(CA), G66-22J(CA), G66-22K(CA) and G81-52(CA))
Standard:

1. The maximum distance to a service station shall be 0.5 miles and have reasonably direct access from and return to the highway.

Option:

2. Service may be signed to in bypassed communities, if the distance to the service is less than the distance to the next service on the through route.

Standard:

3. Fuel, oil, compressed air, air gauge, radiator water, drinking water, telephone and restrooms shall be available during all service hours.

Guidance:

4. The station should be open at least 12 hours a day.

Standard:

5. Where gasoline is available, the Gas (D9-7) symbol sign shall be used.

6. Where gasoline and diesel is available, the Diesel Fuel (D9-11) symbol sign (with a superimposed “D”) shall be used.

Option:

7. The DIESEL (G66-12A(CA)) plaque may be used in addition to other appropriate service signs. Where neat (B100) Biodiesel (BD) fuel is available, the Biodiesel (G66-22C(CA)) symbol sign and BIODIESEL (G66-22D(CA)) supplemental plaque may be used in addition to the other appropriate signs.

8. Where liquefied petroleum gas is available; a LP GAS (G81-52(CA)) plaque may be used below either D9-7 or D9-11 sign.

9. Where methanol fuel is available, the Methanol Fuel (G66-11(CA)) symbol sign and METHANOL (G66-11A(CA)) plaque may be used in addition to other appropriate service signs.

10. The Compressed Natural Gas (G66-22A(CA)) sign may be used for Compressed Natural Gas Refueling Stations within 3 miles of a State highway and be available to the public at least 16 hours a day.

11. The Liquefied Natural Gas (G66-22B(CA)) sign may be used for Liquefied Natural Gas Refueling Stations within 3 miles of a State highway and be available to the public at least 16 hours a day.

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12. Where ethanol E85 fuel is available, the Ethanol E85 (G66-22E(CA)) symbol sign and ETHANOL (G66-22F(CA)) supplemental plaque may be used in addition to the other appropriate signs.

13. Where hydrogen (HYD) fuel is available, the Hydrogen (G66-22G(CA)) symbol sign and HYDROGEN (G66-22H(CA)) supplemental plaque may be used within 3 miles of a State highway and be available to the public at least 16 hours a day, in addition to the other appropriate signs.

14. Where only alternative fuels are available and gasoline and diesel fuels are not, the Alternative ALT (G66-22J(CA)) symbol sign (with superimposed “ALT”) may be used with an Alternative Fuels (G66-22K(CA)) supplemental plaque mounted below.

15. Beneath the standard fuel symbol sign, per #5 or #6 above, or, the Alternative-ALT (G66-22J(CA)) symbol sign, the Alternative Fuels (G66-22K(CA)) supplemental plaque may list alternative fuels available with one fuel name or abbreviation per line. This supplemental plaque height may vary from 2 to 6 lines of text; and, may intentionally leave space(s) for an alternate fuel legend overlay(s) to be added at a future time.

Standard:

16. Follow-up signing, if necessary, shall be placed by local agencies before signs are placed on the State highway.

Support:
42 Caltrans may develop signs for future requests for alternative fuel signs, then share the signs with the California Traffic Control Devices Committee (CTCDC) in a subsequent meeting for informational purposes.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Signs (G66-21(CA))
Option:
43 The ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION (G66-21(CA)) sign may be used for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations within 3 miles of a State highway and be available to the public at least 16 hours a day.

Standard:
44 Follow-up signing, if necessary, shall be placed by local agencies before signs are placed on the State highway.

Option:
45 The Distance with Arrow (G66-21A(CA)) plaque may be used to supplement the G66-21(CA) sign to provide distance and directional information to the motorist. It may also be used with other general service signs (See Paragraph 34). 46 The FAST (G66-21C(CA)) header plaque may be used to supplement the G66-21(CA) sign to indicate that a Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Station is located off the State highway.

Support:
47 A Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Station is where the rate of battery electric charging is at least 20 kWh in a 30-minute period. Fast charging stations include direct current (DC) fast charging and battery switching.

Food or Lodging Signs (D9-8 and D9-9)
Standard:
48 To qualify for food signs, single establishments shall be open to serve at least two meals a day. Both food and lodging establishments shall score at least 10 points in the following categories, including at least one point in Category 4, to qualify for signs.

1. Maximum distance from the highway exit to the first service facility:
0 – 1 mile 3 Points
1 – 2 miles 2 Points
2 – 5 miles 1 Point
More than 5 miles 0 Points

2. Number of traffic control devices (signals or stop signs) between the exit and the facility:
0 - 1 Devices 3 Points
2 – 3 Devices 2 Points
4 – 4 Devices 1 Point
More than 5 0 Points

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3. Number of seats available in food facilities:
50 or more 3 Points
30 – 49 2 Points
15 – 29 1 Point
Less than 15 0 Points

4. Number of rooms available with private baths at lodging facilities:
30 or more 3 Points
10 – 30 2 Points
2 – 10 1 Point
Less than 2 0 Points

5. Distance to the next highway exit served by a food or lodging establishment:
15 miles or more 3 Points
7 – 15 miles 2 Points
3 – 7 miles 1 Point
3 miles or less 0 Points
Guidance:

6. Judgment factors include comfort, appearance, scope of service provided, etc., should be scored 0 to 3 points by the inspecting official.

Camping Signs (D9-3 and D9-3a)
Option:
49 The Camping (D9-3 and D9-3a) signs may be placed for campgrounds providing individual service and utility hookups for one-night stops for travel trailers, campers and other recreational vehicles.

Standard:
50 To qualify for Camping (D9-3 and D9-3a) signs, the facility shall meet all the following criteria:

1. It shall be licensed for private operation or be operated by a governmental agency.

2. It shall be accessible to and capable of handling all types of recreational vehicles.

3. It shall be open to the public for 24 hours each day during the time the signs are in place.

4. It shall be no more than 10 miles from the highway exit designated by the sign.

5. It shall be equipped to handle a minimum of 25 travel trailers, campers, and other recreational vehicles for overnight stops, including individual service, utility hook-ups and individual sewer connections or a central sewer holding tank.

6. Follow-up signing shall be installed and maintained by local agencies where required for the logical direction of traffic.

Hospital Sign (D9-2 and D9-13)
Option:
49 Hospitals, as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 70005 and licensed by the Department of Health Services, which provide 24 hour inpatient care, in urban and rural areas which are located in close proximity to a highway and provide specified medical services, may qualify for the Hospital (D9-2) symbol sign.
50 The D9-2 signs may be provided for hospitals in urban areas within 1 mile of a highway, accept emergency cases and have a medical doctor in attendance 24 hours a day.
51 The D9-2 signs may be provided for hospitals in rural areas within 3 miles of a highway, accept emergency cases and have a doctor on call 24 hours a day.
52 Exceptions to the distance requirement may be made in areas where hospitals are a great distance apart.

Telephone Signs (D9-1, D9-1a and D9-1b)
Option:
53 The Telephone (D9-1, D9-1a and D9-1b) signs are placed where a telephone is available 24 hours a day and is located in a remote area where it would not be expected.

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STAA Truck Service and Terminal Access Signs (G66-55(CA) and G66-56(CA)) Option:
54 The STAA Truck Service (G66-55(CA)) and STAA Truck Terminal Access (G66-56(CA)) signs may be placed by Caltrans on the National Network of Highways to identify locations where STAA trucks may leave the National Network to access services and terminals per CVC 35401.5(c) and (d). The G66-55(CA) and G66-56(CA) signs may also be used on Terminal Access routes to indicate turns and access ending points.

Support:
55 More information on the National Network and State Terminal Access routes is available from the Office of Traffic Engineering in Caltrans’ Division of Traffic Operations. Some of this information can also be accessed on the Internet at the following web site:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/engineering/trucks/
STAA Definitions
Support:
• STAA - Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, federal funding authorization that declared, among other things;

1. Semitrailers up to and including 48 feet in length are exempt from state kingpin to rear axle (KPRA) and overall combination length limits,

2. Semitrailers over 48 feet long and up to and including 53 feet in length are exempt from state overall length limits. (These semitrailers are subject to state KPRA limits in California.),

3. Double trailers in combination where each does not exceed 28.5 feet in length are exempt from any state overall length limits.

4. Federal length rules apply to these combination vehicles only when operating on a federally declared system of highways called the National Network and the state and local determined terminal access and service access highways.

Note: Tour buses up to 45 feet long (motorcoaches) were added to the federal regulations under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA). Motorhomes (housecars) up to 45 feet in length were legalized in California in October 2001. Although highway restrictions apply to both these vehicle types, they may operate beyond the STAA Network.

However, the Motorcoach and Motorhome Network map defines highway access restrictions imposed at the limits of turning performance (i.e., the 45 feet vehicles would need to cross centerlines). • National Network – federally designated state highways for STAA vehicles as defined and listed in the Federal Code of Regulations, Title 23, Part 658 (23CFR658) and 658.23 Appendix A. • Terminal Access – state and local agency highways designated for “reasonable access” to/from the National Network by STAA vehicles as provided for in the CVC 35401.5(c) and (d). All transitions (egress) from National Network to Terminal Access highways, critical decision points (all turns) and Terminal Access end points should be so designated with a G66-56(CA) sign.
• STAA Network – the California network of Terminal Access and National Network highways. A map and Truck Route List i dentifying the STAA Network (includes State highway system only, does not include local streets and roads) are available from Office of Traffic Engineering in Caltrans’ Division of Traffic Operations. • Service Access (SA) – state and local agency highways identified for service use by STAA vehicles. Service access is limited to 1 mile off the STAA network and must be “identified.” Identification may include a map indicating service access for STAA vehicles, an approved list, or by G66-55(CA) signs. • STAA trucks – are truck tractor-semitrailer combinations, or doubles with a long length configuration such that the vehicles may operate legally only on the STAA Network and SA routes.

STAA Truck Service (G66-55(CA)) Sign
Option:
56 The STAA Truck Service (G66-55(CA)) Sign may be placed on the STAA Network to identify locations where STAA trucks may exit the network to obtain services as provided for by CVC 35401.5(c) and (d).

Standard:
57 STAA trucks shall not exit the STAA Network to obtain services unless the G66-55(CA) sign indicates egress. 58 STAA Truck Service (G66-55(CA)) signs shall be provided as follows:

1. Access – All the following requirements shall be met:

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• Fuel, food, lodging and/or repair facilities shall be located within 1 mile of the point of ingress and egress from the designated system.
• Ramps, intersections and streets shall have adequate turning radii and lane widths to safely accommodate STAA trucks.
• The service being made accessible shall have parking provisions for STAA trucks, or alternative parking within 1 mile shall be identified.

2. Facilities – Two of the four services - fuel, food, lodging & repair - shall be provided:
• Fuel (Diesel) - Fuel is available at least 12 hours during the working day. • Food - Conforms to requirements for Food (D9-8) signs in this section. • Lodging - Conforms to requirements for Lodging (D9-9) signs in this section. • Repair Services - Oil, tire repair, engine and brake services are available.

3. Concurrence:
• The proposal for G66-55(CA) signing has written concurrence by the local jurisdiction(s) having responsibility for maintenance of the roadways within 1 mile of ingress/egress.

4. Sign Placement:
• The G66-55(CA) sign on the STAA Network shall be displayed in advance of the ramp or intersection. • Although no follow-up signing is required, trailblazer signs may be used where applicable.

STAA Truck Terminal Access (G66-56(CA)) Sign
Option:
59 STAA Truck Terminal Access (G66-56(CA)) signs may be placed to identify Terminal Access routes leading from the National Network as trailblazers and to indicate the end of a Terminal Access route. STAA trucks can exit the National Network onto Terminal Access routes only where indicated by a G66-56(CA) sign. (Note: In California, no signs indicate the National Network routes.) State routes may be designated Terminal Access only if the curves, ramps, and intersections meet the geometric criteria for STAA trucks, including adequate turning radii and lane width.

Support:
60 The geometric criteria for using the STAA design vehicle to design or analyze the intersection, ramp, or curve are described in Topic 404 in the Caltrans Highway Design Manual. If the Terminal Access route ends without connecting to another STAA route, then the geometric criteria also include ensuring that an adequate turn-around location is available for all STAA vehicles 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Standard:
61STAA Truck Terminal Access (G66-56(CA)) signs shall be provided as follows:

1. On State Routes:
• State route segments under consideration for Terminal Access shall meet all geometric criteria (see Paragraph 60) for STAA trucks.
• The end of any Terminal Access route segment shall be signed as such. • Trail-blazing signs shall be placed at decision points indicating direction(s) a STAA truck may proceed. • The G66-56(CA) sign shall be placed in advance of the ramp or intersection where a STAA truck may exit the National Network or the designated Terminal Access routes.

2. On Local Routes:
• Signing of egress from a State Terminal Access route to a local Terminal Access route shall be done by Caltrans, only if:
a) The local agency has requested that Caltrans place the sign and, b) the local agency has informed Caltrans in writing that the local roads and intersections on the proposed local Terminal Access route meet all geometric criteria for STAA trucks and, c) where the proposed Terminal Access route passes through more than one local jurisdiction, each affected agency has informed Caltrans in writing that the local roads and intersections on the proposed local Terminal Access route meet all geometric criteria for STAA trucks and, d) Caltrans has verified that the State highway ramps or intersections meet all geometric criteria for STAA trucks.

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• After steps a) through d) have been completed in item 2 “On Local Routes,” the local agency or agencies shall place G66-56(CA) signs at every critical decision point on the Terminal Access route in their respective jurisdictions, including a G66-56(CA) sign with END Auxiliary (M4-6) sign at the 24-hour turn-around location where the Terminal Access route ends if it does not connect to another STAA route. • After the local agency or agencies have placed all the required signs on the local Terminal Access routes, Caltrans shall place a G66-56(CA) sign on the State route in advance of the ramp or intersection to the local Terminal Access route.

Guidance:
• Local agencies should furnish Terminal Access route information to the Office of Traffic Engineering for web publication. Some examples are available on the following web site:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/engineering/trucks/truckmap/local-truck-routes.htm NEXT EXIT OK Sign (G66-56A(CA))
Option:
61 The NEXT EXIT OK (G66-56A(CA)) sign may be used below the appropriate G66-55(CA) or G66-56(CA) signs.

Law Enforcement Signs (G66-57(CA), G66-61(CA) and G66-62(CA)) Option:
62 The Highway Patrol (G66-57(CA)) signs may be placed for California Highway Patrol offices located within 1 mile of a highway.
63 The Sheriff (G66-61(CA)) sign may be placed for a sheriff office located within 1 mile of a highway. 64 The Police (G66-62(CA)) sign may be placed for a police station located within 1 mile of a highway.

Emergency Services Signs
Option:
65 Emergency Service signs, such as DRINKING WATER, RADIATOR WATER; etc. may be placed when appropriate.

Call Box Signs (SG25(CA), SG25A(CA) and SG41(CA))
Support:
66 The Call Box (SG25(CA)) sign is used to designate call boxes on the county SAFE (Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies) Call Box System. The special sign sizes are intended for use only on scenic highways, within designated coastal zones and National or State parks, to keep signing compatible with scenic values. 67 The call box identification number is established by using the route number to the left of the hyphen. The first two numbers to the right of the hyphen are the post mile numbers (or three numbers if applicable); the last number locates the call box within the post mile.
68 For northbound and eastbound routes, this number will be 2 for the call box in the first quarter mile; 4 for the call box between one quarter and one half mile; 6 for the call box between one half and three quarter mile; and 8 for the call box between three quarter and one mile, within a given post mile. 0 will be used for infills or for call boxes at the post mile. 69 For southbound and westbound routes, this number will be 3 for the call box in the first quarter mile; 5 for the call box between one quarter and one half mile; 7 for the call box between one half and three quarter mile; and 9 for the call box between three quarter and one mile, within a given post mile. 1 will be used for infills or for call boxes at the post mile.

Option:
• A letter code may precede the post mile (R for realignment, etc.).

Standard:
• Call boxes located in the median shall be designated by the letter “M” following the post mile. • Call boxes located on a transition or connector shall be designated by the letter “T” following the post mile. • Call boxes located at a park and ride lot shall be designated by the letter “A” following the post mile. • Call boxes located on a carpool lane shall be designated by the letter “P” following the post mile. • Call boxes located on a split (i.e. Cypress) shall be designated by the letter “S” following the post mile.

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Option:
70 The Call Box Adoption Plaque (SG25A(CA)) may be used to inform motorists on highways, that have the SAFE Call Box System, that a particular call box location or segment of highway has been adopted by an individual, organization or company.

Standard:
71 When used, the SG25A(CA) sign shall be placed below the SG25(CA) sign.

Option:
72 The END CALL BOXES (SG41(CA)) sign may be used to inform motorists of the end of the SAFE Call Box System for a particular segment of highway.

CAL Fire Station Signs (SG38(CA) and SG39(CA))
Option:
73 The CAL FIRE STATION NEXT RIGHT (SG38(CA)) sign may be used on freeways in rural areas to give advance notice of an exit to a California Department of Forestry Fire Station which is within 0.5 miles of the exit and is open 24 hours each day of the year.
74 The CAL FIRE STATION with Arrow (SG39(CA)) sign may be used in rural areas on expressways, conventional highways and freeway ramp terminals in advance of the turn off to a California Department of Forestry Fire Station which is within 0.5 miles of the exit and is open 24 hours each day of the year.

Fire Hydrant Signs (S9(CA) and S10(CA))
75 The Fire Hydrant Street Name (S9(CA)) or Fire Hydrant with Distance and Arrow (S10(CA)) sign may be used to mark the location of off right-of-way fire hydrants adjacent to freeways. A public entity may place blue reflective pavement markers on a State highway after first obtaining an encroachment permit from Caltrans. Refer to Health and Safety Code Section 13060.In many locations the off right-of-way fire hydrants may be out of view from the freeway. Some fire districts may want to install the S9(CA) and S10(CA) signs to identify the hydrant. These S9(CA) and S10(CA) sign installations are optional and at the discretion of the Caltrans District Engineer.

Section 2I.04 Interstate Oasis Signing
Support:
01 An Interstate Oasis is a facility near an Interstate highway that provides products and services to the public, 24-hour access to public restrooms, and parking for automobiles and heavy trucks. Interstate Oasis guide signs inform road users on Interstate highways as to the presence of an Interstate Oasis at an interchange and which businesses have been designated by the State within which they are traveling as having met the eligibility criteria of the Federal Highway Administration’s Interstate Oasis policy. The FHWA’s policy, which is dated October 18, 2006, and which can be viewed on the MUTCD website at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/res-policy.htm, provides a more detailed definition of an Interstate Oasis and specifies the eligibility criteria for an Interstate Oasis designation in compliance with the requirements of laws enacted by Congress.

Guidance:
02 If a State elects to provide or allow Interstate Oasis signing (see Figure 2I-4), there should be a statewide policy, program, procedures, and criteria for the designation and signing of a facility as an Interstate Oasis that complies with FHWA’s policy and with the provisions of this Section. 03 States electing to provide or allow Interstate Oasis signing should use the following signing practices on the freeway for any given exit to identify the availability of a designated Interstate Oasis:

A. If adequate sign spacing allows, a separate Interstate Oasis (D5-12) sign should be installed in an effective location with spacing of at least 800 feet from other adjacent guide signs, including any Specific Service signs. This Interstate Oasis sign should be located upstream from the Advance Guide sign or between the Advance Guide sign and the Exit Direction sign for the exit leading to the Interstate Oasis. The Interstate Oasis sign should have a white legend with a letter height of at least 10 inches and a white border on a blue background and should contain the words INTERSTATE OASIS and the exit number or, for an unnumbered interchange, an action message such as NEXT RIGHT. The names or logos of the businesses designated as Interstate Oases should not be included on this sign.

B. If the spacing of the other guide signs precludes the use of a separate sign as described in Item A, an INTERSTATE OASIS (D5-12P) supplemental plaque with a letter height of at least 10 inches and with a

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white legend and border on a blue background should be appended above or below an existing D9-18 series General Service sign for the interchange.
04 If a separate Interstate Oasis (D5-12) sign is installed, an Interstate Oasis sign panel should be incorporated into the design of the sign (see Figure 2I-4).

Standard:
05 The Interstate Oasis sign panel shall only be used on the separate Interstate Oasis sign where it is accompanied by the words INTERSTATE OASIS and shall not be used independently without the words.

Option:
06 If Specific Service signing is provided at the interchange, a business designated as an Interstate Oasis and having a business logo sign panel on the Food and/or Gas Specific Service signs may use the bottom portion of the business logo sign panel to display the word OASIS.

Standard:
07 If Specific Services signs containing the OASIS legend as a part of the business logo(s) are not used on the ramp and if the Interstate Oasis is not clearly visible and identifiable from the exit ramp, a sign with a white INTERSTATE OASIS legend with a letter height of at least 6 inches and a white border on a blue background shall be provided on the exit ramp to indicate the direction and distance to the Interstate Oasis.
08 If needed, additional trailblazer guide signs shall be used along the crossroad to guide road users to an Interstate Oasis.

Section 2I.05 Rest Area and Other Roadside Area Signs
Standard:
01 Rest Area signs (see Figure 2I-5 and 2I-5(CA)) shall have a retroreflective white legend and border on a blue background.
02 Signs that include the legend REST AREA shall be used only where parking and restroom facilities are available.

Guidance:
03 A roadside area that does not contain restroom facilities should be signed to indicate the major road user service that is provided. For example, the sign legends for an area with only parking should use the words PARKING AREA instead of REST AREA. The sign legends for an area with only picnic tables and parking should use words such as PICNIC AREA, ROADSIDE TABLE, or ROADSIDE PARK instead of REST AREA. 04 Rest areas that have tourist information and welcome centers should be signed as discussed in Section 2I.08. 05 Scenic area signing should be consistent with that provided for rest areas, except that the legends should use words such as SCENIC AREA, SCENIC VIEW, or SCENIC OVERLOOK instead of REST AREA. 06 If a rest area or other roadside area is provided on a conventional road, a D5-1 and/or D5-1b D5-1a sign should be installed in advance of the rest area or other roadside area to permit the driver to reduce speed in preparation for leaving the highway. A D5-5 sign (or a D5-2 sign if an exit ramp is provided) should be installed at the turnoff point where the driver needs to leave the highway to access the rest area or other roadside area. 07 If a rest area or other roadside area is provided on a freeway or expressway, a D5-1 sign should be placed 1 mile and/or 2 miles in advance of the rest area.

Standard:
08 A D5-2 D5-2a sign shall be placed at the rest area or other roadside area exit gore.

Option:
09 A D5-1b D5-1a sign may be placed between the D5-1 sign and the exit gore on a freeway or expressway. A second D5-1 sign may be used in place of the D5-1b sign with a distance to the nearest 1/2 or 1/4 mile displayed as a fraction rather than a decimal for distances of less than 1 mile. 10 To provide the road user with information on the location of succeeding rest areas, a NEXT REST AREA XX MILES (D5-6) sign (see Figure 2I-5) may be installed independently or as a supplemental sign mounted below one of the REST AREA advance guide signs.

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Standard:
11 All signs on freeways and expressways for rest and other roadside areas shall have letter and numeral sizes that comply with the minimum requirements of Tables 2E-2 through 2E-5. The sizes for General Service signs that have standardized designs shall be as shown in Table 2I-1.

Option:
12 If the rest area has facilities for the physically impaired (see Section 2I.02), the International Symbol of Accessibility for the Handicapped (D9-6) sign (see Figure 2I-1) may be placed with or beneath the REST AREA advance guide sign.
13 If telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) are available at the rest area, the TDD (D9-21) symbol sign (see Figure 2I-1) may be used to supplement the advance guide signs for the rest area. 14 If wireless Internet services are available at the rest area, the Wi-Fi (D9-22) symbol sign (see Figure 2I-1) may be used to supplement the advance guide signs for the rest area. 15 The alternate message VISTA POINT may be used on D5-1 signs in advance of a vista point. 16 When several rest areas are provided (or planned) on the same route, generally within one hour's drive, a NEXT REST (X MILE) Plaque (G79A(CA)) may be placed below the REST AREA (X MILE) (D5-1) sign. 17 The PATROLLED BY HIGHWAY PATROL (G80B(CA)) sign may be used below the REST AREA (D5-2) sign where the California Highway Patrol has made an agreement with Caltrans to patrol a specific rest area.

Support:
18 Until all of a planned series of roadside rests are constructed, it will be appropriate to sign to rest areas greater than one hour's drive ahead.

Guidance:
19 The REST AREA w/Arrow (D5-2b) sign should be placed, as a supplement to REST AREA (X MILE) (D5-1) sign, at the beginning of the deceleration lane leading to a roadside rest area. The sign should be used in lieu of an EXIT with Arrow (E5- 1) sign at roadside rests.

Option:
20 The Opposite Sex Attendant (S19(CA)) sign may be used for the use of restroom facilities at Safety Roadside Rest Areas to indicate that it is permissible for a disabled person to be accompanied in the restroom by his or her attendant, who may be a person of the opposite sex, to assist the disabled person. Refer to Streets and Highways Code Section 223.5. 21 The Highway Patrol PARKING ONLY (S34(CA)) sign may be used in a Safety Roadside Rest Area to designate a parking stall(s) dedicated for California Highway Patrol Vehicles only. The S34(CA) sign may be supplemented with a “CHP” pavement marking.

Guidance:
22 When used, the pavement marking should be located so that it is visible when a vehicle is parked in the space.

Option:
23 The Rattlesnakes Caution (S26(CA)) sign may be used in locations such as vista points and rest areas where pedestrians are present and rattlesnakes have been known to inhabit the area. 24 The Rest Area/Vista Point 8 HOUR PARKING (S23(CA)) sign may be used to discourage extended stays in roadside rests or vista points for noncommercial vehicles. The 10 HOUR PARKING COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES (R39-3(CA)) may be used to allow ten total hours for parking for commercial vehicles. See CVC 22651(s)1 and CVC 22651(s)2. 25 The NO SOLICITING (S24(CA)) sign may be used to prohibit the vending of merchandise, foodstuff, or services and the soliciting of money within any roadside rest areas or vista points. Refer to Streets and Highways Code 225.5. See Section 1A.11 for information regarding this publication.
26 The VENDING MACHINES (G81-63(CA)) sign may be placed below the REST AREA X MILE (D5-1) sign at those rest areas which provide vending machine services to the motorists on a 24 hour basis.

Guidance:
27 The G81-63(CA) sign should be installed similar to the General Service (G66(CA) Series) signs in Section 2I.03, below the D5-1 sign.

Option:
28 The REST AREA (X MILE) (D5-1) and REST AREA with Arrow (D5-2) signs may also be used with the message VISTA POINT, where appropriate.

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