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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, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
4:00 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 CITY CLERK
Kim Knaus
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 5
Mario Flores
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
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CALL TO ORDER
Attendee
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
City Clerk Telicia Lopez
4:00 P.M.
CLOSED
SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION pg. 12
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i.) Jose Manuel Andrade v. City of San Bernardino, United States District Court Case 5:24-cv-000582-JWH MBK
ii.) Meritzel Escamilla v. City of San Bernardino, et al. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB 2500291
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): (2) Cases
5:00 P.M.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for Small Business Saturday in the City of San Bernardino – November 29, 2025 (All Wards) pg. 13
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PUBLIC HEARING
2. Continuat
ion, of September 17, 2025, Public Hearing (Public Hearing Closed) to Adopt Resolution Denying or Approving Appeal 24 -06 of Planning Commission's Approval of Resolution 2024- 034-PC that Restored the Conditions of Approval for Administrative Development Permit 22-020 (Ward 3) pg. 15 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California,
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-352 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California denying Appeal 24- 06 of Appeal 24- 05, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of Appeal 24- 05, which restored the deleted conditions of approval 20 (twenty) through 26 (twenty -six) that were redacted within the Community Development and Housing Departments approval of Amendment to Conditions of Approval 23- 01 for Administrative Development Permit 22-020; for the property located at 379 E. Industrial Road on 0.83 acres (APN: 0141-581-03) within the Industrial Light (IL) zone, Ward 3 (Attachment 1 (A1)).
OR
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-353 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approving Appeal 24-06, thereby overturning the Planning Commission’s approval of Appeal 24-05, regarding conditions of approval 20 (twenty) through 26 (twenty-six), that were redacted through the Community Development and Housing Departments approval of Amendment to Conditions of Approval 23-01 originally drafted for Administrative Development Permit 22-020; for the property located at 379 E. Industrial Road on 0.83 acres (APN: 0141 -581-03) within the Industrial Light (IL) zone, Ward 3 (Attachment 3 (A2)).
CITY MA
NAGER UPDATE
PUBLIC
COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
We ask that
you please observe proper decorum, and do not speak out of turn or make comments from your seat. If you wish to address the Mayor and City Council please be sure to submit a speaker slip. If you speak out of turn or disrupt the meeting a warning may be given and/or you will be asked to leave the meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.9 and Penal Code 403.
CONSENT CA
LENDAR
3. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes pg. 527 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 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
2. October 1, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
3. October 15, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
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4. Adoption
of
Ordinance
No.
MC
-1655 (Annexation
51)
(Ward
6) pg.
566
Recommendation:
It
is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt
Ordinance No. MC-1655 amending
Ordinance No. MC-1522 and levying special taxes to
be collected during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to pay the annual costs of the maintenance and servicing of l andscaping, l ighting, s treets, drainage a nd a reserve fund for c apital replacement,
and
administrative expenses wit h re spect to City of San Bernardino Community Facilities District No
. 2019
-1 (Maintenance Services).
5. Authorization
to
Proceed
with
Street
Vacation
of
a Portion
of
Parley
Ave
(Ward
6) pg.
577
Recommendation:
It
is
recommended
that
the
Mayor
and
City
Council
of
the
City
of
San
Bernardino,
California,
authorize staff t
o proceed with an investigation and analysis for the proposed vacation of a portion of Parley A
ve.
6. Authorization
to
Proceed
with
Street
Vacation
of
a Portion
of
Victoria Ave also
known
as
San Manuel Blvd (Ward 4) pg. 588
Recommendation:
It
is
recommended
that
the
Mayor
and
City
Council
of
the
City
of
San
Bernardino,
California,
authorize staff t
o proceed with an investigation and analysis for the proposed vacation of a portion of Victoria Ave. also known as San Manuel Blvd.
7. Pre
-Approval
of
Mayor
a nd
City Council
Travel
for
FY
2 025/26
a s
required
b y
Resolution No. 2024
-105 (All Wards)
pg. 615
Recommendation:
It
is
recommended
that
the
Mayor
and
City
Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, pre- approve
travel for elected officials for FY 2025/26 as outlined.
8. Investment
Portfolio Report for September 2025 (All Wards) pg. 640 Recommendation:
It
is
recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, accept and
file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for September 2025.
9. Review
of
Administrative
B udget
Transfers
From July
1,
2025
Through
Se ptember
30,
2025 (All Wards)
pg.
673
Recommendation:
It
is
recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file all
listed administrative budget transfers from July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025
.
10. Approval
of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for September 2025 (All Wards)
pg.
682
Recommendation:
It
is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve the
commercial,
payroll
disbursements
a nd
p urchasing
card
transactions
for
September 2025
.
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11. Health Benefits Plan Year 2026 (All Wards) pg. 800
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the City’s health benefit plans for plan year 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements necessary to effectuate the medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term
disability, and other ancillary and voluntary plans that the City offers as part of its benefits pac
kage to employees.
12. Security Alarm
Program – Fee Exemptions and Master Fee Schedule Update (All Wards) pg. 823
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-390 to:
1. Exempt all City-owned or operated buildings and departments from annual security alarm system permit fees, while maintaining compliance with registration and other ordinance requirements;
and
2. Amend the City’s Master Fee Schedule to provide written eligibility criteria for the low-income resident security alarm system permit fee.
13. Approval
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreements with Espinoza Electric, dba Quality Electric and Horizon Lighting for Street Light Maintenance and Related Services (All Wards) pg. 926
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Espinoza Electric dba
Quality Light & Electrical, Inc. to increase the not-t o-exceed amount f
rom $750,000.00 to $3,750,000.00 and clarify that the total contract value reflects the cumulative amount for the full five-year term, including the initial term and all option years, in accordance with the compensation provisions of the Original Agreement.
2. Approve
Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Horizon Lighting to increase the not-to-exceed a mount from $750,000.00 to $3,750,000.00 and clarify that the total contract value reflects the cumulative amount for the
full five-year term, including the initial term and all option years, in accordance with the
compensation provisions of the Original Agreement.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents necessary to effectuate these amendments.
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14. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Yunex LLC for Traffic Signal Intersection On-C all and Emergency Repair Services (All Wards) pg. 985
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Yunex LLC to extend the term of the agreement from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026; and increase t
he not-to-exceed amount from $600,000 to
$3,000,000 and clarify that the total contract value reflects the cumulative amount for the full term, including the initial term and all option years, in accordance with the compensation provisions of the Original Agreement; and
2. Authorize the City
Manager to execute all related documents necessary to effectuate these amendments.
15. Approving Amendment
No. 3 to Cooperative Agreement No. 22-1002720 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) in the amount of $65,382, for the State Route 210/ Waterman Avenue Interchange Project (Ward 7) pg. 1016 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No.
2025-391:
1. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the State Route 210/Waterman Avenue Interchange Project budget and the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) budget in the amount of $65,382.
from the Measure I Fund, for a total not-to exceed amount of $2,014,316 and;
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Cooperative Agreement No. 22-1 002720 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the State Route 210/Waterman Avenue Interchange Project, increasing the City’s not-to-exceed contribution by $65,382 for a total not- to-exceed a
mount of $2,014,316 and;
3. Authorize the
City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund in the amount of
$12,776, if necessary, to complete the project.
DISCUS
SION
16. Adopt Resolu
tion Imposing Liens on Certain Real Property to Recover Costs for Code Enforcement Abatements (All Wards) pg. 1030
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt R
esolution No. 2025- 392, imposing liens o n certain real property located withi n the City of San Bernardino for the costs of public nuisance abatements.
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ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
17. Discuss the Selection of City Council Members to the Bridge Committee; a Partnership Established Between the City and the San Bernardino City Unified School District Focused on Improving Student Outcomes by Fostering Collaboration Between Schools, Families and Community Partners, and Re-establishing the City’sYouth Civic Engagement Council (All Wards)(Council Member – Ortiz) pg. 1069 MAYOR
& CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS
ADJOURNM
ENT
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 December 03, 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, Telic
ia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify that the agenda for the November 19, 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, November 14, 2025 .
I declar
e under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Te
licia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk
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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 on the agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body during the period reserved for public comments.
In accor
dance with Resolution No. 2018-89 adopted by the Mayor and City Council on March 21, 2018, the following are the rules set forth for Public Comments and Testimony:
Publi
c 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. N
otwithstanding 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. T
ime Limits:
5.01 Ea
ch 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 N
otwithstanding 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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ber of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter not on the agenda but which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body at the end of the meeting, during the period reserved for public comments.
Said total period for public comments shall not exceed 60 minutes, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. A three- minute limitation shall apply to each member of the public, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. No member of the public shall be permitted to "share" his/her three minutes with any other member of the public.
Speaker
s who wish to present documents to the governing body may hand the documents to the City Clerk at the time the request to speak is made. (Must provide 15 copies) The May
or 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.
Publi
c comments will not be received on any item on the agenda when a public hearing has been conducted and closed.
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MEETI
NG TIME
NOTE
: Pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-029, adopted by the Mayor and City Council on February 21, 2024:
“Sec
tion 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.”