Agenda packet — Mayor and City Council, March 18, 2026 (part 1 of 6)

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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, MARCH 18, 2026
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
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett

Telicia Lopez
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 CITY CLERK
Kim Knaus

MAYOR PRO TEM, WARD 5
Mario Flores

COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
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CALL TO ORDER

Attendee Name
Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 5 Kim Knaus
Council Member, Ward 6 Mario Flores
Council Member, Ward 7 Dr. Treasure Ortiz
Mayor Helen Tran
City Manager Eric Levitt
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho
City Clerk Telicia Lopez

4:00 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSED SESSION P.15

A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
(Criteria, Timing, Goal Setting, and Other Preliminary Matters) Titles: City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney

B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
IN RE: NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION, United States District Court Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:17-md-2804

5:00 P.M.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition for San Bernardino High School Girls Water Polo Team 2026 CIF Southern Section Division 5 Championship (Ward 2) Pg. 16

2. Proclamation of Government Finance Professionals Week in the City of San Bernardino – March 23-27, 2026 (All Wards) Pg.44
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3. Proclamation of San Bernardino Valley College Day in the City of San Bernardino in honor of their 100th Anniversary – March 26, 2026 (All Wards) Pg.46

PUBLIC HEARING

4. Continuation of Public Hearing from February 18, 2026 - Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC -1660 Adopting a Regulatory Program for Short Term Rentals, or Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC -1661 Banning Short -Term Rentals in the City of San Bernardino, (All Wards) Pg. 48
Recommendation:

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

1. Hold a Public Hearing; and

19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) for short-term and vacation rentals in the City of San Bernardino; or

19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) banning short term and vacation rentals in the City of San Bernardino; or

4. Take no action on the matter.

5. Introduce Ordinance No. MC-1662 Setting Forth Procedures for Expediting Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems (All Wards) Recommendation: Pg. 149
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino take the following action:

1. Hold a Public Hearing; and

2. Introduce, read by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC- 1662 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, establishing procedures for expediting permit processing for electric vehicle charging stations.

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
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PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA We ask that you please observe proper decorum, and do not speak out of turn or make comments from your seat. If you wish to address the Mayor and City Council please be sure to submit a speaker slip. If you speak out of turn or disrupt the meeting a warning may be given and/or you will be asked to leave the meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.9 and Penal Code 403.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are Considered Routine and are Voted on in a Single Motion Unless the Mayor and City Council or a Staff Member has Pulled the Item for More Discussion.

6. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes Pg. 173 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. June 15, 2022 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

2. October 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

3. February 2, 2026 Special Meeting Draft Minutes

4. February 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

5. February 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

7. Adopt A Resolution Approving the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Measure I 3.0 Continuation Expenditure Plan (All Wards) Pg. 252 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026- 019 approving the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Measure I 3.0 Continuation Expenditure Plan.

8. Amendment No. 2 to the HOME Investment Partnership Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (All Wards) Recommendation: Pg. 270
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. 2 to HOME Investment Partnership Agreement Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program (OORP) Subrecipient Agreement between the City and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. for $1,184,879 and extend the agreement term through December 31, 2026; and

2. Approve Resolution 2026- 020, authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 operating and capital budget by $1,238,169.45, by allocating $1,184,879 for Professional contractual services, and $53,290.45 for the City of San Bernardino administration; and

3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designees, to take any further actions and execute any further agreements or documents as necessary, including minor and substantive changes, after review by the City Attorney, as necessary, to effectuate the implementation of the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program.

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9. Consideration of Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) Participation in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) (All Wards) Pg. 486
Recommendation:

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

1. Authorize the City to join the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-021 approving participation in the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the establishment of the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and any related documents necessary to effectuate the City’s participation; and

3. Appoint a representative to serve as the City’s Director on the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust Board of Directors and designate an Alternate representative to serve in the Director’s absence. The City may appoint the Mayor or a member of the City Council; and

4. Authorize the City Manager, subject to review by the City Attorney, to make or agree to any modifications to the Joint Powers Agreement that are in furtherance of the overall goal of resolution approved herein and the intent of the agreement without creating any additional financial obligations or liability for the City.

10. Authorization to Proceed with an Investigation for a Proposed Street Vacation of an Alley Way South of W Rialto Ave and West of Muscott St (Ward 3) Pg. 509 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize staff to proceed with an investigation and analysis for the proposed vacation of an alley way South of W Rialto Ave and West of Muscott St.

11. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2026-387 to Provide City Sewer Services (Ward 6) Recommendation: Pg. 523
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-022:

1. Approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at 3245 Duffy Street, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated community of San Bernardino County; and

2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.

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12. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2026-388 to Provide City Sewer Services (Ward 5) Pg. 543
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026- 023; approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at 4164 North 4th Avenue, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated community of San Bernardino County; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.

13. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct Public Hearing to Order Street Vacation (15.30 -443) of a Portion of Parley Avenue, north of W Foothill Boulevard, and Reservation of Utilities Therein (Ward 6) Pg. 566
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-024 declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the vacation of a portion of Parley Avenue north of Foothill Boulevard, and reservation of utilities therein.

14. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct Public Hearing to Order Street Vacation (15.30- 444) of a Portion of Victoria Ave also known as San Manuel Blvd, and Reservation of Utilities Therein (Ward 4) Pg. 575
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-025 declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the vacation of a portion of Victoria Avenue also known as San Manuel Blvd, north of E Lynwood Drive, and reservation of utilities therein.

15. American Rescue Plan Update (All Wards) Pg. 585
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 December 31, 2025.

16. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for December 2025 (All Wards) Pg. 590
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve the commercial, payroll disbursements and purchasing card transactions for December 2025.

17. Investment Portfolio Report for December 2025 (All Wards) Pg. 677 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for December 2025.

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18. Acceptance and Approval of Amendment No. 1 for Additional Funds to Older Californians Nutrition Program Grant Award FY 2025/26 (All Wards) Pg. 704 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-026:

1. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a 2025/2026 Budget Amendment #1 for the Older Californians Nutrition Program grant through the Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian (DAAS-PG); and

2. Authorizing the City Manager to accept the amended 2025/2026 Congregate Meal Program Grant Budget in the amount of an additional $9,000 (Total Award of $351,000 from $342,000); and

3. Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signing and submitting necessary documents to receive grant budget awards;

4. Approving a contract amendment agreement with Sysco Foods and change order to increase PO for additional $9,000 to the annual purchase order for continued operation of the Older Californians Nutrition Program; and

5. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the grant funds for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

19. Budget Amendment FY 25/26, Parks, Recreation and Community Services for the Sponsorship of the 2026 Lunar New Year ($23,750) in Revenue and Expense budget allocations (All Wards) Pg. 766
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026- 027 authorizing the City Manager and Director of Finance to amend the FY 2025/2026 Parks, Recreation and Community Services budget by allocating $23,750 in revenue and expenditures for the Lunar New Year event, and to ensure sufficient funds are placed in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services budget for event-related expenses.

20. Acceptance of BSCC Proposition 47 Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Grant Program Cohort 5 (All Wards) Pg. 779
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No.2026-028 authorizing;

1. The City Manager to accept and execute the BSCC Proposition 47 Cohort 5 Grant agreement and subsequent amendments; and

2. The Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget with an appropriation of $3,294,537 in both revenues and expenditures in grant funds

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21. Award of Cooperative Goods Purchasing Agreement with Public Restroom Company for the Lytle Creek Park and Community Center Renovations Project in the amount of $398,373. (Ward 3) Pg 872
Recommendation:

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

1. Approve the award of a Cooperative Goods Purchasing Agreement with Public Restroom Company for the Lytle Creek park and Community Center Renovations Project (Project) in the amount of
$398,373; and

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Public Restroom Company.

22. Request to Approve Professional Services Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for Waterman Inactive Landfill Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring. Pg. 938
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-029 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement for landfill gas extraction Operation, Maintenance and Monitoring (OM&M) with Tetra Tech BAS.

DISCUSSION

23. Amendment No. 1 to the Regional Partnership Agreements for Animal Services (All Wards) Pg. 974
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026- 030 authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute amendments to the Regional Partnership Agreements effective July 1, 2026 with the Cities of Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Loma Linda, and Rialto, to update the cost allocation and ensure full cost recovery for regional animal sheltering services.

24. Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Financial Update (All Wards) Pg. 1092 Recommendation:

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

1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Financial Update; and

2. Adopt Resolution 2026- 031 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget by $1,085,904 as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Financial Update.

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ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

25. Authorize and Direct Outside Legal Counsel Larson LLP to Draft a Resolution of Censure Relative to Councilmember Dr. Treasure Ortiz for Illegal and Unethical Conduct, and to Authorize and Direct Staff to Schedule a Censure Public Hearing for the April 1, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council (All Wards) - (City Council) Pg. 1107

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS

ADJOURNMENT
The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will be held on April 01, 2026 at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410.

Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.

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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA

I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify that the agenda for the March 18, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was posted on the City's bulletin board located at 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California, 92401 at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California, 92410 and on the City's website sbcity.org on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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

Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk
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In accordance with Resolution No. 2018-89 adopted by the Mayor and City Council on March 21, 2018, the following are the rules set forth for Public Comments and Testimony:

Public Comments and Testimony:

Rule 1. Public comment shall be received on a first come, first served basis. If the presiding officer determines that the meeting or hearing may be lengthy or complicated, the presiding officer may, in his or her discretion, modify these rules, including the time limits stated below.

Rule 2. All members of the public who wish to speak shall fill out a speaker' s reservation card and turn in the speaker reservation card to the City Clerk prior to the time designated on the agenda. Comments will be received in the order the cards are turned in to the City Clerk. Failure of a person to promptly respond when their time to speak is called shall result in the person forfeiting their right to address the Mayor and City Council.

Rule 3. The presiding officer may request that a member of the public providing comment audibly state into the microphone, if one is present, his or her name and address before beginning
comment. If that person is representing a group or organization the presiding officer may request that the speaker identify that group or organization, including that group or organization' s Address.

Rule 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 2 and 3 above, a person shall not be required to provide their name or address as a condition of speaking.

Rule 5. Time Limits:

5.01 Each member of the public shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed three ( 3) minutes per meeting, to address items on the agenda and items not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council.

5.02 Notwithstanding the time limits set forth in subsection 5. 01 above, any member of the public desiring to provide public testimony at a public hearing shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed ( 3) minutes, to provide testimony during each public hearing.

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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 three- minute limitation shall apply to each member of the public, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. No member of the public shall be permitted to "share" his/her three minutes with any other member of the public.

Speakers who wish to present documents to the governing body may hand the documents to the City Clerk at the time the request to speak is made. (Must provide a minimum of 15 copies)

The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may refer any item raised by the public to staff, or to any commission, board, bureau, or committee for appropriate action or have the item placed on the next agenda of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. However, no other action shall be taken nor discussion held by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on any item which does not appear on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 of the Government Code.

Public comments will not be received on any item on the agenda when a public hearing has been conducted and closed.

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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 one hour and thirty minutes before the posted start time of the meeting, on the meeting day will be provided to the Mayor and City council and made part of the meeting record. Written public comments will not be read aloud by city staff. Written correspondence can be accessed by the public online at tinyurl.com/agendabackup .

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 less than one hour and thirty minutes before the posted start time 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 909-998-2680 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. 2024-029, adopted by the Mayor and City Council on February 21, 2024:

“Section 3. All meetings are scheduled to terminate at 10:00 P.M. on the same day it began. At 9:00 P.M., the Mayor and City Council shall determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon prior to 10:00 P.M. and will continue all other items on which additional time is required until a future Mayor and City Council meeting. A majority vote of the Council is required to extend a meeting beyond 10:00 P.M. to discuss specified items.” Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 14

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CLOSED SESSION
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: March 18, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Department: City Attorney
Subject: CLOSED SESSION
Recommendation:

PRESENTATIONS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: March 18, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Helen Tran, Mayor
Department: Mayor's Office
Subject: Certificates of Recognition for San Bernardino High School Girls Water Polo Team 2026 CIF Southern
Section Division 5 Championship (Ward 2)

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In recognition of your exceptional leadership, guidance, and commitment to student-athlete success. Your dedication to excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship has played a vital role in supporting and inspiring the achievements of the San Bernardino High School Girls Water Polo team.

The City of San Bernardino proudly recognizes your efforts in mentoring and empowering our students both in athletics and in life.

Anna Sosa

C E R T I F I C A T E

O F R E C O G N I T I O N

F R O M T H E M A Y O R & C I T Y C O U N C I L

P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T E D T O
PRESENTED ON MARCH 18, 2026

SAN BERNARDINO HIGH SCHOOL - PRINCIPAL
2026 GIRLS WATER POLO
DIVISION 5 - CIF SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONS

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The City of San Bernardino proudly recognizes your efforts in mentoring and empowering our students both in athletics and in life.

Patrick Mills

C E R T I F I C A T E

O F R E C O G N I T I O N

F R O M T H E M A Y O R & C I T Y C O U N C I L

P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T E D T O
PRESENTED ON MARCH 18, 2026

SAN BERNARDINO HIGH SCHOOL - ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
2026 GIRLS WATER POLO
DIVISION 5 - CIF SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONS

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The City of San Bernardino proudly recognizes your efforts in mentoring and empowering our students both in athletics and in life.

Jason Mendoza

C E R T I F I C A T E

O F R E C O G N I T I O N

F R O M T H E M A Y O R & C I T Y C O U N C I L

P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T E D T O
PRESENTED ON MARCH 18, 2026

SAN BERNARDINO HIGH SCHOOL - HEAD COACH
2026 GIRLS WATER POLO
DIVISION 5 - CIF SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONS

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The City of San Bernardino proudly recognizes your efforts in mentoring and empowering our students both in athletics and in life.

Luis Montiel

C E R T I F I C A T E

O F R E C O G N I T I O N

F R O M T H E M A Y O R & C I T Y C O U N C I L

P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T E D T O
PRESENTED ON MARCH 18, 2026

SAN BERNARDINO HIGH SCHOOL - ASSISTANT COACH
2026 GIRLS WATER POLO
DIVISION 5 - CIF SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONS

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The City of San Bernardino proudly recognizes your efforts in mentoring and empowering our students both in athletics and in life.

Raven Solar

C E R T I F I C A T E

O F R E C O G N I T I O N

F R O M T H E M A Y O R & C I T Y C O U N C I L

P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T E D T O
PRESENTED ON MARCH 18, 2026

SAN BERNARDINO HIGH SCHOOL - ASSISTANT COACH
2026 GIRLS WATER POLO
DIVISION 5 - CIF SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONS

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The City of San Bernardino proudly recognizes your efforts in mentoring and empowering our students both in athletics and in life.

Victor Mora

C E R T I F I C A T E

O F R E C O G N I T I O N

F R O M T H E M A Y O R & C I T Y C O U N C I L

P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T E D T O
PRESENTED ON MARCH 18, 2026

SAN BERNARDINO HIGH SCHOOL - ASSISTANT COACH
2026 GIRLS WATER POLO
DIVISION 5 - CIF SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONS

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The City of San Bernardino proudly recognizes your efforts in mentoring and empowering our students both in athletics and in life.

Jason Trinidad

C E R T I F I C A T E

O F R E C O G N I T I O N

F R O M T H E M A Y O R & C I T Y C O U N C I L

P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T E D T O
PRESENTED ON MARCH 18, 2026

SAN BERNARDINO HIGH SCHOOL - ATHLETIC TRAINER
2026 GIRLS WATER POLO
DIVISION 5 - CIF SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONS

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In recognition of your outstanding achievement, dedication, teamwork, and perseverance throughout the 2026 season. Your hard work and commitment to excellence have brought great pride to San Bernardino High School and the City of San Bernardino.

Your accomplishment is an inspiration to our community and a testament to the power of discipline, unity, and determination.

Savannah Martinez

C E R T I F I C A T E

O F R E C O G N I T I O N

F R O M T H E M A Y O R & C I T Y C O U N C I L

P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T E D T O
PRESENTED ON MARCH 18, 2026

SAN BERNARDINO HIGH SCHOOL - ATHLETE
2026 GIRLS WATER POLO
DIVISION 5 - CIF SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONS

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Your accomplishment is an inspiration to our community and a testament to the power of discipline, unity, and determination.

Sarah Mendez

C E R T I F I C A T E

O F R E C O G N I T I O N

F R O M T H E M A Y O R & C I T Y C O U N C I L

P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T E D T O
PRESENTED ON MARCH 18, 2026

SAN BERNARDINO HIGH SCHOOL - ATHLETE
2026 GIRLS WATER POLO
DIVISION 5 - CIF SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONS

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Your accomplishment is an inspiration to our community and a testament to the power of discipline, unity, and determination.

Hefziba Arana

C E R T I F I C A T E

O F R E C O G N I T I O N

F R O M T H E M A Y O R & C I T Y C O U N C I L

P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T E D T O
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PRESENTATIONS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: March 18, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Helen Tran, Mayor
Department: Mayor's Office
Subject: Proclamation of Government Finance Professionals Week in the City of San Bernardino – March 23-27,
2026 (All Wards)

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PROCLAMATION OF THE

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAIMING MARCH 23-27, 2026, AS

GOVERNMENT FINANCE PROFESSIONALS WEEK

IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
WHEREAS, the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) promotes excellence in financial management for California’s local governments; and WHEREAS, government finance professionals ensure transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public funds while managing complex budgets, financial reporting, and long-term fiscal sustainability; and
WHEREAS, California’s challenging fiscal environment requires expert analysis, ethical leadership, and sound financial practices to support informed policy decisions and essential public services; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino’s Finance staff consistently demonstrate these principles through their professionalism and commitment to fiscal excellence; and WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino has earned the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for five consecutive years (2020–2025) and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (2021–2024), reflecting the high quality of the City’s financial practices; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Grants Division has successfully secured eight grants totaling $13.5 million in the past year, expanding resources to better serve the San Bernardino community; and
WHEREAS, recognizing Government Finance Professionals Week during the last week of March provides an opportunity to honor these dedicated public servants; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT, the Mayor & City Council of the City of San Bernardino, do hereby recognize March 23-27, 2026, as Government Finance Professionals Week and commend the City’s Finance Department and Grants Division for their outstanding service and contributions.

Presented on this 18th day of March 2026

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PRESENTATIONS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: March 18, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Helen Tran, Mayor
Department: Mayor's Office
Subject: Proclamation of San Bernardino Valley College Day in the City of San Bernardino in honor of their 100th Anniversary – March 26, 2026 (All Wards)

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PROCLAMATION OF THE

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAIMING MARCH 26, 2026, AS

SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE DAY
IN HONOR OF THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY

IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
WHEREAS, San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) was founded in 1926 as the first purpose- built community college campus in the State of California and one of the first purpose-built community college campuses in the nation, establishing a model for accessible higher education designed specifically to serve the needs of its community; and WHEREAS, for 100 years SBVC has served the City of San Bernardino and the Inland Empire as a comprehensive community college committed to access, opportunity, and student success; and
WHEREAS, throughout its history, SBVC has been a pioneer in expanding educational opportunity, including launching the Inland Empire’s first public nursing program, becoming the first college in California to carry the name “Valley College,” establishing California’s first Dreamers Resource Center at a community college, and being among the first institutions in the nation recognized as a Black-Serving Institution; and
WHEREAS, SBVC has educated generations of Inland Empire residents—including civic leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, public safety personnel, entrepreneurs, and community advocates—who have helped shape the City of San Bernardino and the region; and WHEREAS, SBVC continues to advance workforce development, university transfer pathways, and career technical education programs that prepare students for careers that strengthen the regional economy; and
WHEREAS, SBVC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and community engagement reflects the strength and resilience of the Inland Empire and ensures that students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to succeed; and
WHEREAS, the celebration of SBVC’s Centennial honors a century of educational excellence while reaffirming the College’s mission to uplift students, strengthen families, advance community and contribute to the economic vitality of the region for the next 100 years; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT, the Mayor & City Council of the City of San Bernardino, do hereby recognizes and celebrates the 100th Anniversary of San Bernardino Valley College, commends the College for its enduring legacy of service, leadership, and impact in our community, and proclaims March 26, 2026 as “Valley College Day” in the City of San Bernardino.

Presented this 18th day of March 2026

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PUBLIC HEARING
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: March 18, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Gabriel Elliott, Director of Community Development & Housing Department: Community Development & Housing
Subject: Countinuation of Public Hearing from February 18, 2026 - Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC-1660
Adopting a Regulatory Program for Short Term Rentals, or Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC-1661
Banning Short Term Rentals in the City of San Bernardino, (All Wards)
Recommendation:

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

1. Hold a Public Hearing; and

2. Introduce and read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No.

MC-1660 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting a regulatory program which would amend Section

3. Introduce and read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No.

MC-1661 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California Amending Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter

19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) banning short term and vacation rentals in the City of San Bernardino; or

4. Take no action on the matter.

City Manager's Comments

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This is a continuation of the Public Hearing. The Community Development Director has followed up on the City Council comments to bring further information on approving regulating the Short-Term Rental Program. The City Council could either approve first reading or request it be continued to April 15, 2026, to allow for more time to bring back more complete information.

Community Development & Housing Department staff have provided two possible ordinances based on previous City Council action and direction.

In addition, the City will initiate charging TOT to short-term rentals consistent with the current TOT regulations.

Executive Summary
The consideration of a Short-Term Rental program was continued from the City Council meeting of February 18, 2026, to allow staff to present a Regulatory Program to initiate a 2-Year Pilot Program at the direction of the City Council. This report includes how other cities in the Southern California and the Inland Empire have addressed short-term rentals in their communities along with a collection method for TOT consistent with the San Bernardino Municipal Code.

Also, in response to City Council concerns. Deckard Technologies will honor the amount on the contract agree upon last year.

Background
Statewide, STRs are a part of California’s tourism market; however when left unregulated, they can lead to negative effects, such as excessive noise and parking problems within existing residential neighborhoods. As such, many communities have recently adopted or proposed restrictions on STRs. Restrictions can include establishing designated areas for STRs, limiting the number of days a year a property can be rented, or banning STRs entirely.

San Bernardino has received numerous complaints about residents leasing their residential properties to travelers and for weekend retreats as short-term rentals.

Common complaints assert that the rentals cause conditions that degrade the quality of residential neighborhoods. These conditions include noise, disturbances, parking problems, property damage, and litter (amongst other things).

The City has received five (5) complaints (CRMs) over the last four years, mostly to the Police Department, regarding Short-Term Rental operations in the city. The nature of the complaints include the following:
Parking violations and blocked driveways in surrounding neighborhoods Public drinking and lewd acts in vehicles
Fights in the streets and disturbances with neighbors
Loud music from residences and attendee vehicles
Arguments and confrontations with nearby residents
Reports of attendees being charged admission
Leaving alcohol bottles/cans and/or trash in the neighborhood, streets, gutters, on

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neighbor’s properties
The general locations of the properties identified are as follows:
400 Block of S D St – 2 CRMs
500 Block of Edgerton Dr – 1 CRM
400 Block of Edgerton Dr – 1 CRM
6000 Block of Ashton St – numerous complaints received (all of the bullet point issues noted above by PD were noted by neighbors of this property) Edgerton Dr., and Ashton Str., properties have especially been identified as “problem” locations by the Police Department.

The City’s Municipal Code (SBMC) does not specifically address short-term rentals.

However, a commercial use is generally prohibited in residential zones, unless specifically permitted. Because the SBMC does not expressly prohibit short-term rentals, the issue of the SBMC’s intent is disputed by residential property owners who wish to lease to tourists and/or retreatants for short stays.

The City of San Bernardino does not currently have an ordinance that expressly regulates STRs and has experienced the negative effects of excessive noise, parking problems and discarded trash on surrounding properties, resulting in numerous complaints, creating a threat to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the community.

The convenience and marketability of online Short-Term Rental websites such as Airbnb.com, Homeaway.com, and VRBO.com have encouraged City property owners (and leaseholders) to rent residential properties to tourists and other visitors on a short- term basis.

Prior Actions
On December 12, 2023, the Planning Commission, by a unanimous vote, adopted Resolution No. 2023-043PC forwarding a recommendation (Attachment 4) that the Mayor and City Council approve Development Code Amendment 23-01, amending Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to establish a Short-Term Rental Program in the City of San Bernardino. The Planning Commission also found that Development Code Amendment 23-01 was exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.

On February 21, 2024, staff had presented Development Code Amendment 23-01 (Short- Term Rental Program) to the Mayor and City Council, with a recommendation to adopt a Short-Term rental program and approve Development Code Amendment 23-01 amending Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to establish a Short-Term Rental Program in the City of San Bernardino. Staff was directed to bring back further analysis on short-term rentals and program enforcement.

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On June 5, 2024, when the item was brought back to the City Council as directed, the Council, by a narrow majority, voted to ban short-term rentals in the city and requested that staff bring back an enforcement plan.

On December 9, 2025, staff presented a Resolution to the Planning Commission banning short-term rentals and Development Code Amendment 25-09 providing the mechanism to adopt the ban. However, the Planning Commission rejected the ban and instead re- forwarded Planning Commission Resolution 2023-043 (Attachment 3) memorializing their decision to push forward a recommendation to approve a regulatory program.

On February 18, 2026, staff presented two Ordinances for consideration, Ord. MC-1660 adopting a regulatory program, and Ord. MC-1661 banning short-term rentals, along with Development Code amendment 23-01 (Short-Term Rental Program) to the Mayor and City Council, with a recommendation to adopt a Short-Term Rental program and approve Development Code Amendment 23-01 amending Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to establish a Short-Term Rental Program in the City of San Bernardino. Staff was directed to bring back a revised regulatory program that would serve as a 2-year pilot program for short-term rentals.

Discussion
To formally address the issue of short-term rentals in the City and provide the City Council with options, two separate ordinances have been drafted for consideration.

Definition - A Short-Term Rental (STR) refers to a residential dwelling unit that is offered or provided to a paying guest by a Short-Term Rental operator for less than thirty (30) consecutive nights. The term " Short-Term Rental" only applies to residentially zoned properties and does not include a hotel, motel, inn, or bed and breakfast inn.

Ordinance MC-1660: Short-Term Rental Regulatory Program Establishes a regulatory program for short-term rentals that includes property identification, application and permit process, guideline enforcement, and TOT collection.

Advantages of a Regulatory Program
Implementing a regulatory program for short-term rentals allows the City to bring structure, accountability, and transparency to the community. Clear regulations, such as permitting requirements, occupancy limits, safety standards, and tax collection, help ensure that short-term rentals operate responsibly and on a level playing field with traditional lodging providers. A formal program also enables the city to collect fees that can be use for cost recovery services and reinvested into community services.

In addition, a regulatory framework helps protect neighborhood quality of life while still allowing property owners to participate in the short-term rental economy. By establishing rules related to noise, parking, and property management, the City can address common community concerns and reduce nuisance issues before they escalate. When managed effectively, a short-term rental program can support local tourism, generate additional revenue, and balance economic opportunity with neighborhood stability.

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Ordinance MC-1661: Short-Term Rental Ban
Establishes a ban on short-term rentals that includes property identification, enforcement with fines and TOT collection.

With a ban in place, it is generally believed that the City would no longer need to rely on various interrelated code provisions that together proscribe vacation rentals. The City will adopt and implement specific revisions to the SBMC that would ban short-term or vacation rentals outright in residential zones.

It is also believed that a clear prohibition would be more effective in deterring violations because it would create less confusion among homeowners. However, a ban would not alter the SBMC’s current implicit characterization of short-term rentals as inconsistent with the City’s residential land use regulations.

Disadvantages of a Ban
A short-term rental ban has some disadvantages. First, it would restrict homeowners’ use of their own properties. Banning short-term rentals could eliminate uses that do not otherwise serve as a nuisance to neighboring properties and would restrict the rights of homeowners who have rented responsibly.

Second, it is unclear whether an outright ban would be effective because of the challenges with consistent enforcement.

Associated Costs
A ban on short-term rentals will not eliminate the City’s enforcement costs. To effectively manage short-term rentals, whether a ban is place or there is a regulatory program, the City has engaged the services of Deckard Technologies, a company that utilizes data science expertise to assist local governments with managing compliance activity and enforcement, such as short-term rentals properties.

Deckard Technologies would use Rentalscape, a platform that accurately tracks activity within the City of San Bernardino to identify the exact addresses of the STR listings within the City limits. This enables accurate display of STR activity within the City and its community districts and ensures that everyone is held accountable.

This will also ensure that permit holders, if approved, follow all guidelines and ordinances, pay their permit fees, and contribute to the TOT collection. Rentalscape groups listings and calculates statistics on a per-property basis. By mapping the exact location of properties, Rentalscape avoids double-counting activity. Knowing the exact location of STR properties enables compliance, enforcement, tax collection, and complaint management activities.

There are costs associated for monitoring and tracking short-term rentals through Deckard Technologies (Attachment 5). The contract for Rentalscape only, which includes identification, monitoring, and compliance letters; is $7,500 annually. The contract for Rentalscape, Online Registration, and TOT registration and collection is $16,500

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annually. Should the City opt into additional services through Deckard for short-term rentals, the annual cost could be up to $25,000. These costs will come out of the General Fund and can only be replenished by the permit fees associated with a regulatory program and/or the fines assessed to those operating in violation of the Ordinance.

Take No Action
The option to take no action would mean that neither a ban nor regulatory program would be in place. However, staff believes that payment of TOT should still be an option. There would be costs associated with identifying who is currently running a short-term rental operation in the residential zone. There would be no revenue stream from registration of short-term rental locations.

Transient Occupancy Tax
Title 3 of the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code (Revenue and Finance) addresses transient occupancy taxes. Section 3.55.010, definitions, provides the following definitions unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:

HOTEL. A commercial establishment furnishing lodging space in exchange for monetary compensation. Every such establishment shall constitute a HOTEL for purposes of this chapter notwithstanding any advertising describing the facility as a hostelry, inn, motel, rooming house, tourist home or similar enterprise.

LODGING SPACE. One or more rooms used or intended to be used for dwelling or sleeping purposes.

OCCUPANCY. The use or possession, or the right to the use or possession, of a lodging space.

OPERATOR. The person who is the proprietor of a hotel. If an OPERATOR utilizes a managing agent who is not an employee, then such agent shall also constitute an OPERATOR for purposes of this chapter. Compliance with this chapter by either the principal or the managing agent shall constitute compliance by both.

PERSON. Any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, joint stock company, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, trustee, syndicate or any other group or combination acting as a unit.

ROOM RENTAL. The total charge for lodging space.

TRANSIENT. A person who, for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less, exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license or contract. Every such person shall constitute a TRANSIENT for purposes of this chapter until expiration of the 30-day period, unless such person has executed a written contract with the operator to provide for occupancy in excess of 30 consecutive calendar days and the contract cannot be terminated without providing at least 30 days’ advance notice. In determining

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whether a person is a TRANSIENT, portions of calendar days shall be counted as full days and uninterrupted periods of time extending both prior and subsequent to the effective date of this chapter may be considered. Transient Lodging Tax. Per Section 3.55.020(A), each transient is subject to and shall pay a transient lodging tax in the amount of 10% of the room rental charged by the operator.

Based on the above definitions, staff believes that the existing TOT language applies to short term and vacation rentals and will begin charging TOT.

Development Code Amendment
To complete the changes needed within the Development Code, an Amendment will need to be processed: The proposed DCA will amend Chapter 19.02 (Basic Provisions), Section 19.02.050 (Definitions) of the Development Code to add definitions for those terms uses specifically within the Short-Term Rental Program (Exhibit A).

The Development Code Amendment will also amend Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones), Table 04.01 (Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses) to add short-term rentals as an unpermitted use within all single-family and multi-family zones (Exhibit B).

Implementation
Regulatory Program - Based on a survey staff conducted of cities in Southern California and the Inland Empire that have strong Short-Term Rental programs, staff crafted a regulatory program enforcing participation requirements, permit processing, fees/fines, and TOT collection. (Attachment 6).

Specifically, the city samples Big Bear City, County of San Bernardino, City of Los Angeles, City of Palm Springs, and the City of Santa Monica, a host of topics ranging from registration permits/business license requirements, fees, home sharing vs vacation rentals, density, stay length, enforcement, and TOT, and hosting platform. Most cities and the county required annual licenses. The table below provides a summary of findings.

Table 1

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Table 2, below, provides information on parking, fines, additional information.

Table 2
The remainder of the information gathered is included in attachment 6, SoCal City Program Survey.

The regulations governing short-term rentals will become effective 30 days following second reading and adoption of Ordinance MC-1660 by the Mayor and City Council. All

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properties currently operating as a Short-Term Rental location will be required to apply with the City through an application process, be issued a permit and register for the payment of TOT. Any short-term rentals operating outside the regulatory program will need to cease their operations and will be subject to any applicable violations and will be responsible for paying associated TOT to the City.

Ban - If the Mayor and City Council adopts an Ordinance to ban short-term rentals, the City will send all properties potentially operating as a Short-Term Rental a letter notifying them of the ban and will provide operators with 60 days to comply or face enforcement measures.

Property owners of short-term rentals, whether within a regulatory program or a ban, will be responsible for reporting and paying into the City’s Transient Lodging Tax/Transit Oriented Tax (TOT).

General Plan Goals and Policies
The City of San Bernardino General Plan includes goals and policies to guide future housing development, as follows:

Land Use Goal 2.1: Preserve and enhance San Bernardino’s unique Neighborhoods.

Land Use Goal 2.2: Promote development that integrates with and minimizes impacts on surrounding land uses.

San Bernardino contains a wide range of neighborhoods accommodating an assortment of lifestyles. Each neighborhood has, or can have, its own unique character that is a source of pride for the residents. Neighborhood character is defined by many factors:
what the neighborhood looks like, safety and security, maintenance of streets and green spaces, and more. But more importantly, neighborhood character is an image in the minds of those who live and work there and in the perceptions of those who visit.

The rise of short-term rentals within the City has created the need to either regulate or ban them to preserve the integrity of these neighborhoods and mitigate any potential conflicts that may arise from their operation.

A Development Code Amendment regulating or banning Short Term or vacation rentals is consistent with the City’s General Plan.

Strategic Targets and Goals
A Development Code Amendment banning or regulating short-term rentals aligns with Key Target Goal No. 3: Improved Quality of Life and, more specifically, 3a: Improve the City’s appearance, cleanliness, and attractiveness. Specifically, a ban will update the Development Code to prohibit short term and vacation rentals in all residential zones, while regulating the land use will provide the City with the tools that will ensure consistency with the City’s land use designations as required by the City’s General Plan.

Fiscal Impact

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Anticipated Transit Occupancy Taxes associated with this program has the potential to contribute up to $324,000, annually to the General Fund. At same time, there is a potential cost of up to $16,500 for a program to monitor the locations of short term and vacation rentals in the city. The initial amount will be borne by the General Fund. In the future, the cost will be assigned to the Community Development Department’s Professional Contractual account.

Transit Occupancy Taxes associated with a regulatory program has the potential to contribute up to $324,000, annually to the General Fund. TOT based on a Ban of short- term rentals is unknown at this time. With a Ban, there is a potential cost of up to $16,500 for a platform to monitor the locations of short-term rentals in the city. With a regulatory program, there is a potential cost of up to $25,000 for a platform to monitor the locations of short-term rentals in the city. The initial amount will be borne by the General Fund. In the future, the cost will be assigned to the Community Development & Housing Department’s Professional Contractual account.

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

1. Hold a Public Hearing; and

2. Introduce and read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC- 1660 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting a regulatory program which would amend Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) for short-term and vacation rentals in the City of San Bernardino; or

3. Introduce and read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC- 1661 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California Amending Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) banning short term and vacation rentals in the City of San Bernardino; or

4. Take no action on the matter.

Attachments
Attachment 1 Ordinance MC-1660, Establishing A Regulatory Program For Short-Term Rentals
Attachment 2 Ordinance MC-1661, Establishing a Ban on Short-Term Rentals Attachment 3 PC Resolution 2025-059
Attachment 4 PC Resolution 2023-043 – Prior PC Approval for Regulatory Program Attachment 5 Deckard Proposal & SB MSA (Combine) Attachment 6 SoCal City Program Survey
Attachment 7 PPT Short-term Rental Presentation Attachment 8 Proof of Publication
Attachment 9 Notice of Public Hearing Continuation on Short-Term Rentals

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Ward:

All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:

February 21, 2024, staff took forward a recommendation to the Mayor and City Council for the adoption of a regulatory scheme for Short-term rentals, the City Council, at meeting, directed staff to conduct additional analysis on enforcement measures and the effects of a Short-Term Rental Program on the City’s housing market.

On June 5, 2024, the Mayor and City Council banned short term rentals in city’s residential areas and directed staff to return with regulatory standards.

On December 9, 2025, staff presented Resolution No. 2025-059 to the Planning Commission banning Short-term rentals and Development Code Amendment 25-09 providing the mechanism to adopt the ban. However, the Planning Commission rejected the ban and adopted a modified Planning Commission Resolution 2025-059 memorializing their decision.

On February 18, 2026, staff presented Development Code amendment 23-01 (Short- Term Rental Program) to the Mayor and City Council, with a recommendation to adopt a Short-Term Rental program and approve Development Code Amendment 23-01 amending Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to establish a Short-Term Rental Program in the City of San Bernardino.

CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager

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Ordinance MC-1660
1 ORDINANCE NO. MC-1660

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO , CALIFOR NIA,

ADOPTING A REGULATORY PROGRAM WHICH WOULD
AMEND SECTION 19.02.0 50 (BASIC PROVISIONS –
DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 19.04 (RESIDENTIAL

ZONES) OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT CODE (SBMC TITLE 19) FOR SHORT-

TERM AND V ACATION RENTALS IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO; AND FINDING THAT THE REGULATORY

PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

WHEREAS, on December 12, 2023, the Planning Commission, by a unanimous vote, adopted Resolution No. 2023 -043PC forwarding a recommendation that the Mayor and City Council to approve Development Code Amendment 23-01, amending Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) to establish a Short -Term Rental Program in the City of San Bernardino; and found that Development Code Amendment 23-01 was exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act; and

WHEREAS, on February 21, 2024, staff took forward a recommendation to the Mayor and City Council for the adoption of a regulatory scheme for Short-Term Rentals; and

WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Council banned short-term rentals in the city; and

WHEREAS, at the direction of the Mayor and City Council, staff prepared a report with accompanying Resolution No. 2025 -059 – PC to the Planning Commission at their meeting of December 9, 2025, recommending a ban on short term rentals; and

WHEREAS, at said meeting of December 9, 2025, after listening to staff’s presentation and deliberating, the Planning Commission, by a unanimous vote (one Planning Commissioner absent), rejected banning short term rentals and directed staff to forward a resolution rejecting the ban to the Mayor and City Council; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Municipal Code (SBMC) does not specifically address short - term rentals; and

WHEREAS, in recent years there has been an increase in privately-owned residential properties being used as short-term rentals in the City; and

WHEREAS, the unregulated use of existing housing as short-term rentals can escalate the demand for City services and create adverse impacts in residential zones; and

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2 WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino has received numerous complaints about residents leasing their residential properties to travelers and for weekend retreats as short-term rentals; and

WHEREAS, the City Council, at the meeting, directed staff to conduct additional analysis on enforcement measures and the effects of a Short -Term Rental Program on the City’s housing market; and

WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino would also explore the assessment of Transient Occupancy Taxes on banned Short Term Rental locations within the City of San Bernardino; and

WHEREAS, the City would employ the use of third -party software to track, identify, and accurately display Short Term Rental activities within the City and within community districts and ensure that everyone is held accountable to play by the same set of rules, follow all guidelines and ordinances, and pay their fair share of fees and taxes; and

WHEREAS, on December 9, 2025, pursuant to the requirements of Section 19.52.040 (Hearings and Appeals – Hearing Procedures) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing at which interested persons had an opportunity to testify in support of, or opposition to Development Code Amendment 25-09 and at which meeting, the Planning Commission considered Development Code Amendment 2 5-09 and adopted Resolution No. 202 5-059 rejecting the ban on Short Term Rentals in favor of regulating them.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.

SECTION 2. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Mayor and City Council, having independently reviewed and analyzed the record before it, including written and oral testimony, and having exercised their independent judgment, find s that there is no substantial evidence supporting a fair argument that approval of Development Code Amendment 25-09 and this Resolution No. 2025-059 will result in a signifi cant effect on the environment, and thus the project is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines due to the fact that the activity does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment.

SECTION 3. Finding of Facts

Finding No. 1: The proposed regulatory program for Short Term and vacation rentals is consistent with the General Plan.

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3 Finding of Fact: Implementation of a regulatory program is consistent with the following findings:

Land Use Goal 2.1: Preserve and enhance San Bernardino’s unique Neighborhoods.

Land Use Goal 2.2: Promote development that integrates with and minimizes impacts on surrounding land uses.

It is acknowledged that San Bernardino contains a wide range of neighborhoods accommodating an assortment of lifestyles. Each neighborhood has, or can have, its own unique character that is a source of pride for the residents. Neighborhood characteristics are defined by many factors: what the neighborhood looks like, what it feels like, and how well it is maintained. But more importantly, it is an image in the minds of those who live and work there and in the perceptions of those who visit the neighborhoods.

Although the rise of short -term rentals within the City has generated discussions as to their impact on the general character of neighborhoods in which they may be located and the cost of city services to monitor them, the Planning Commission does not believe that a ban on short term rentals is the solution to the problem. The Planning Commission believes that regulating short term rentals will be more productive and would generate the revenue source necessary to enforce any actions related to short term rentals.

An Ordinance that supports a regulatory process for Short Term Rentals is more likely to preserve the integrity and character of the residential neighborhoods in which they are located, regulate negative impacts such as excessive noise, littering, loitering on the residential neighborhoods and the community at large , and generate revenue derived from registration and licensing fees to assist with enforcement these uses.

Finding No. 2: The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

Finding of Fact: The adoption of an Ordinance regulating Short Term and vacation rentals is in the interest or furtherance of the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare than banning them. Regulating Short Term and vacation rentals will allow owners of properties in the City to legally utilize their homes or properties for Short Term Rentals in a city that may not have adequate supply of hotel and motel rooms for large events. The transient occupancy taxes collected will also boost the city’s General Fund revenue.

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4 SECTION 4. Notice of Exemption: The Planning Division of the Community Development and Housing Department is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk of the County of San Bernardino within five (5) working days of final approval certifying the City’s co mpliance with the California Environmental Quality Act in approving Development Code Amendment 25-09.

SECTION 5. Severability: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof. The Mayor and City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted each section irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, or phrases is declared unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days from the date of adoption.

APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Mayor and City Council this 18th day of March 2026.

__________________________________
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino

Attest:

__________________________________
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk

Approved as to form:

________________________
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney

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5 CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFNORNIA)
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO

I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Ordinance No. MC-1660, introduced by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, at a regular meeting held the 18th day of March 2026. Ordinance No. MC -1660 was approved, passed and adopted at a regular meeting held the ___ day of __________by the following vote:

Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ ______ _________ ________

IBARRA _____ ______ _________ ________

FIGUEROA _____ ______ _________ ________

SHORETT _____ ______ _________ ________

KNAUS _____ ______ _________ ________

FLORES _____ ______ _________ ________

ORTIZ _____ ______ _________ ________

WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino, this ____day of _____, 2026.

_____________________________
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk

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6 EXHIBIT A

EXHIBIT A
Development Code Section 19.02.050
(Definitions)
Section 19.02.050 (Definitions) shall be modified to read as follows:

Agent. A person or entity, who does not hold any interest in the property and who has authority to act on behalf of the owner.

Bedroom. A room designed primarily for sleeping that meets the definition of the California Building Codes currently adopted by the City.

Check-in. The arrival of a guest at a vacation-rental property or agent’s office.

Guest House. Living quarters, having no kitchen facilities, located on the same premises with a main building and occupied for the sole use of members of the family, temporary guest, or persons permanently employed on the premises. This definition shall not include ADUs built subject to Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Accessory Dwelling Units).

Home-Sharing. The rental of bedrooms in a residential unit for a term of 29 or fewer consecutive days while the owner of the unit is present and living in the unit.

Hosting Platform. A person or entity who participates in vacation rentals by collecting or receiving a fee, directly or indirectly through an agent or intermediary, for conducting a booking transaction using any medium of facilitation. Examples include, but are not limited to, VRBO.com, Airbnb.com, homestay.com and other internet and non-internet-based services that facilitate bookings for a fee.

Multi-Family Residential. Two (2) or more dwelling units in a single building on a site.

Owner. A person or entity, who holds record fee title to the property, except that “owner” does not include the holder of a leasehold interest in the property.

Responsible Party. The lessee of a vacation-rental property.

Short-Term Rental or Short-Term Rental Property. A residential dwelling unit that is leased for a term of 29 or fewer consecutive days.

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7 EXHIBIT B
Development Code Section 19.04.020
(Permitted, Development Permitted, and Conditionally Permitted Uses)

19.04.020 (Permitted, Development Permitted, and Conditionally Permitted Uses); Table 04.01 (Residential Zones – Permitted, Development Permitted, and Conditionally Permitted Uses) shall be modified to read as follows:

TABLE 04.01

PERMITTED, DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED, AND

CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES

LAND USE ACTIVITY RE RL RS RS RM RMH RH RSH

1. Residential Uses
A. Community Care Facility (6 or less) P P P P P P P X
B. Condominium or Townhouse D D D D D D D X
C. Convalescent Homes X X X C D D D X
D. Day Care Center C C C
E. Day Care Homes, Family
8 or less children
9 to 15 children

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8 N. Senior Citizen/Congregate Care Housing X X X D D D D D O. Single-Family Dwellings D D D D D D D X
P. Single-Family Dwellings, Existing P P P P P P P X
Q. Small Lot Subdivision X X X D D D D X
R. Student Housing Complex X X X X X X X C
R. Short-Term Rentals X X X X X X X X

EXHIBIT C
Development Code Section 19.04.030(2)
(Residential Zones Specific Standards)

19.04.030(2) (Residential Zones Specific Standards); Table 04.03 (Residential Zones Specific Standards) shall be modified to read as follows:

TABLE 04.03

RESIDENTIAL ZONES SPECIFIC STANDARDS
Specific Standards RE RL RS RU RM RMH RH RSH CO CG-2 CR-2 A. Accessory Structure + + + + + + + + + + B. Day Care Facility + + + + + + + + + + C. Day Care Home, + + + + + + + Large Family
D. Density Bonus/Affordable + + + + + + + + + + Housing or Amenities
E. Front/Rear Yard + + + + + Averaging
F. Golf Courses & Related + + + + + + + Facilities
G. Guest House + + + + H. Minimum Room Size + + + + + + + + + + I. Minimum Dwelling Size + + + + + + + + + + J. Mobile Home & + + + + + + + Manufactured Housing
K. Mobile Home Park or + + + + + + + Subdivision
L. Multiple Family Housing + + + + + + M. Multi-Family Housing, + + + + Existing
N. Planned Residential +
Development
O. Recreational Vehicle + + + + + + + Storage
P. Second Accessory

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9 Dwelling Unit + + + + + + + Q. Senior Citizen/ + + + + + + + Congregate Care Housing
R. Single-Family Dwellings, + + + + + + + + + + Existing
S. Small Lot Subdivisions +
T. Social Service Uses/ + + + + + + Centers
U. Vocational/Trade Schools +
V. Student Housing Complex +
W. Urban Lot Splits + + +
X. Two-Unit Projects + + +
Y . Short-Term Rentals
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key: “+” applies in the zone.

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Ordinance No. MC-1661
1 ORDINANCE NO. MC-1661

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, BANNING

SHORT TERM AND VACATION RENTALS IN THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO; AND FINDING THAT THE BAN IS

EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

WHEREAS, in recent years there has been an increase in privately -owned residential properties being used as short-term rentals in the City; and

WHEREAS, the unregulated use of existing housing as short-term rentals can escalate the demand for City services and create adverse impacts in residential zones; and

WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino has received numerous complaints about residents leasing their residential properties to travelers and for weekend retreats as short -term rentals; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Municipal Code (SBMC) does not specifically address short-term rentals; and

WHEREAS, on December 12, 2023, the Planning Commission, by a unanimous vote, adopted Resolution No. 202 3-043PC forwarding a recommendation that the Mayor and City Council to approve Development Code Amendment 23 -01, amending Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) to establish a Short-Term Rental Program in the City of San Bernardino; and found that Development Code Amendment 23-01 was exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act; and

WHEREAS, on February 21, 2024, staff took forward a recommendation to the Mayor and City Council for the adoption of a regulatory scheme for Short-Term Rentals; and

WHEREAS, the City Council, at the meeting, directed staff to conduct additional analysis on enforcement measures and the effects of a Short -Term Rental Program on the City’s housing market; and

WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the City Council banned short-term rentals in the city; and

WHEREAS, Development Code Amendment 2 5-09 is a City-initiated amendment to Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones ) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to ban Short-Term Rentals in the City of San Bernardino; and

WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino would also explore the assessment of Transient Occupancy Taxes on banned Short Term Rental locations within the City of San Bernardino; and

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2 WHEREAS, the City would employ the use of third-party software to track, identify, and accurately display Short Term Rental activities within the City and within community districts and ensure that everyone is held accountable to play by the same set of rules, follow all guidelines and ordinances, and pay their fair share of fees and taxes; and

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.

SECTION 2. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Mayor and City Council, having independently reviewed and analyzed the record before it, including written and oral testimony, and having exercised their independent judgment, find s that there is no substantial evidence supporting a fair argument that approval of the ban on Short Tern and vacation rentals will result in a significant effect on the environment, and thus the project is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines due to the fact that the activity does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment.

SECTION 3. Finding of Facts

Finding No. 1: The proposed ban on Short Term and vacation rentals is consistent with the General Plan.

Finding of Fact: The proposed Ordinance banning Short Term and vacation rentals in the city is consistent with the General Plan, as follows:

Land Use Goal 2.1: Preserve and enhance San Bernardino’s unique Neighborhoods.

Land Use Goal 2.2: Promote development that integrates with and minimizes impacts on surrounding land uses.

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3 like, what it feels like, and how well it is maintained. But more importantly, it is an image in the minds of those who live and work there and in the perceptions of those who visit the neighborhoods.

The rise of short -term rentals within the City has generated discussions as to their impact on the general character of neighborhoods in which they may be located and the cost of city services to monitor them.

The adoption of an Ordinance banning Short Term and vacation Rentals preserves the integrity and character of the residential neighborhoods in which they are located , and prevents negative impacts such as excessive noise, littering, loitering on the residential neighborhoods and the community at large.

Finding No. 2: The proposed Ordinance banning Short Term and vacation rentals would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

Finding of Fact: An Ordinance banning Short Term and vacation rentals is in the interest or furtherance of the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare in that it preserves the residential characteristics of residential zoning districts while mitigating the harm to the residential zoning districts that result from the negative impacts of the use.

SECTION 4. Notice of Exemption: The Planning Division of the Community Development and Housing Department is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk of the County of San Bernardino within five (5) working days of final approval certifying the City’s co mpliance with the California Environmental Quality Act in approving Ordinance MC-xx-xx.

SECTION 5. Severability: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase in this Resolution or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof. The Mayor and City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted each section irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, or phrases is declared unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective.

SECTION 6. Effective Date . This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.

APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Mayor and City Council this 18th day of March 2026.

__________________________________
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino

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4 Attest:

__________________________________
Telecia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk

Approved as to form:

________________________
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney

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Ordinance No. MC-1661
5 CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFNORNIA)
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO

I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Ordinance No. MC-1661, introduced by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, at a regular meeting held the 18th day of March 2026. Ordinance No. MC -1661 was approved, passed and adopted at a regular meeting held the ____ day of _____ by the following vote:

Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ ______ _________ ________

IBARRA _____ ______ _________ ________

FIGUEROA _____ ______ _________ ________

SHORETT _____ ______ _________ ________

KNAUS _____ ______ _________ ________

FLORES _____ ______ _________ ________

ORTIZ _____ ______ _________ ________

WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino, this ____ day of ____ 2026.

_____________________________
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk

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Ordinance No. MC-1661
6 EXHIBIT A
Development Code Section 19.02.050
(Definitions)
Section 19.02.050 (Definitions) shall be modified to read as follows: