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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 1

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AGENDA

FOR THE

REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN

BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT

AGENCY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE

HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO

ACTING AS THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
3:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
NORMAN F. FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • 555 WEST 6TH STREET • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG

Theodore Sanchez Helen Tran

Dr. Treasure Ortiz
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
MAYOR
Sandra Ibarra Eric Levitt
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa

Sonia Carvalho
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett

Telicia Lopez
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 CITY CLERK
Kim Knaus

MAYOR PRO TEM, WARD 5
Mario Flores

COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
Welcome to a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino

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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

3:30 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSED SESSION pg.14

A.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One (1) Case

B.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
i.) Daniel Goff v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case Nos. ADJ21530688; ADJ Unassigned, Workers’ Compensation Claim Nos. 25- 188888; 25-187229
ii.) Byron Clark v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case Nos.

ADJ20576797; ADJ20576274; ADJ6889990; ADJ Unassigned, Workers’ Compensation Claim Nos. 25-184724; 24-178748; CSBY-7770; SCBY-6534

C.) 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

D.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):

i.) Notice of Claim, Mandeville Modular, Inc., dated March 17, 2026, Claim No.

GHC0095108
ii.) Notice of Claim, Amanda Schillero, dated July 31, 2025, Claim No. GHC0087648 iii.) Notice of Claim, Sanna Ey, dated August 28, 2025, Claim No. GHC0087648 iv.) Notice of Claim, Diana Sanchez, dated August 28, 2025, Claim No. GHC0087693 v.) Notice of Claim, Jose Villa, dated August 11, 2025, Claim No. GHC0087693

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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation for National Library Week in the City of San Bernardino – April 19-25, 2026 (All Wards) pg.16

2. Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of San Bernardino – April 2026 (All Wards) pg.18

3. Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of San Bernardino April 2026 (All Wards) pg.20

PUBLIC HEARING

4. Approval of the Issuance of Revenue Obligation Bonds in an Amount to Exceed $15,000,000 by the California Enterprise Development Authority for TIP Property Caritas LLC (Ward 1) pg.22
Recommendation:

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

1. Hold a public hearing; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -036 approving the issuance of revenue obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for TIP Property Caritas, LLC, a California limited liability company, and/or a related or successor entity (the Borrower) at 662, 678 and 696 South Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino, in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (“Code”); and

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any additional documents necessary to effectuate the Tax-Exempt bond issuance for TIP Property Caritas LLC.

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5. Continuation of the Public Hearing of March 18, 2026 - Short Term Rentals (All Wards) pg.31
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

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.

CITY MANAGER UPDATE

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

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

6. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes pg.153 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. September 21, 2022 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

2. March 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

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7. Adopt Resolution Imposing Liens on Certain Real Property to Recover Costs for Code Enforcement Abatements (All Wards) pg.192
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-037, imposing liens on certain real property located within the City of San Bernardino for the costs of public nuisance abatements.

8. Declaration of Support and Collaboration with GRID Alternatives Inland Empire to Promote Community Participation in the Disadvantaged Community for no Cost Single-family Affordable Solar Homes Program (All Wards) pg.231 Recommendation:

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

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-038 establishing a partnership with GRID Alternatives Inland Empire, a solar nonprofit organization that assists income qualified homeowners with no cost solar installations through the Energy for All program and provides no cost Workforce Training Programs that help build skills that open doors to high quality careers in the solar industry; and

2. Authorize the City Manager and his designee to take any further actions regarding the implementation of this resolution and/or program.

9. Updating Assessment Engineer's Reports For Previously Formed Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts (All Wards) pg.246
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-039 initiating the proceedings to levy and collect assessments for FY 2026/27 in Assessment Districts pursuant to the Constitution and the City Charter, appointing the Engineer of Record, and ordering preparation of Engineer's Report.

10. Investment Portfolio Report for January 2026 (All Wards) pg.253 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 January 2026.

11. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for January 2026 (All Wards) pg.281
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 January 2026.

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12. Authorization to Execute a Service Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for DocAccess Accessibility Solution for two years of service through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $83,981, with a provision for annual renewals (All Wards) pg.406
Recommendation:

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

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with CivicPlus LLC for the DocAccess subscription service in an amount not to exceed $83,981 for the initial term through June 30, 2028; and

2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services or Designee to issue the necessary purchase orders and process payments in accordance with the terms of the agreement; and

3. Authorize continued annual renewal of the service agreement, after the initial two-year term, in accordance with the agreement’s Automatic Renewal Procedure, subject to annual budget appropriations, provided that any annual price increase does not exceed the contractual 5% annual uplift.

13. Award Design Services Agreement in the Amount of $269,242.50 for E Street Median Safety Improvements (HSIP Cycle 12 – 5033(060)) to Willdan Engineering (Wards 1 & 3) pg.422
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Design Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for the E Street Median Safety Improvements Project (Fairway Drive to 10th Street), HSIP Cycle 12 – Federal Project No. 5033(060), for Preliminary Engineering (PS&E) services in the amount of $269,242.50.

14. Award Design Services Agreement to Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC for Development of the Citywide ADA Self-Evaluation and ADA Transition Plan and Preparation of ADA / Section 504 Compliance Documentation, CIP No. SS24-010, in the Amount of $896,053.75 and Contingency of $103,946.25 for a Total Amount of $1,000,000 (All Wards) pg.523
Recommendation:

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

1. Approve the award of a Design Services Agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC in the amount of $896,053.75 for the Citywide ADA & Section 504 Compliance Program Development and Implementation Project (CIP No. SS24-010); and

2. Authorize a contingency amount of $103,946.25, bringing the total authorized amount for the agreement to $1,000,000; and

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents associated with the agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC; and

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

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15. Establish a No parking except by Permit at any time zone on the west side of G Street for approximately 200 feet south of 8th Street, and on the East side of G Street for approximately 120 feet south of 8th Street (Ward 1) pg.621 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2026-040, amending Resolution No. 3985 entitled, in Part, ”A Resolution… Prohibiting Parking Upon Certain Designated Streets, Alleys or Portion Thereof…” to establish a no parking except by Permit at any time zone on the west side of G Street for approximately 200 feet south of 8th Street, and on the East side of G Street for approximately 120 feet south of 8th Street.

16. Resolution Approving Cooperative Agreement No. 25 -1003341 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the Palm Avenue / I-215 Interchange Improvements Project (PID, PA/ED, and PS&E Phases) and the Appropriation of $2,427,600 in Funding for the Project (Ward 5 and 6) pg.630 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-041:

1. Approving Cooperative Agreement No. 25-1003341 between the City of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Palm Avenue / I-215 Interchange Improvements Project (PID, PA/ED, and PS&E Phases); and

2. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to approve the appropriation of Measure I Funds in the amount of $678,100 for FY 26/27 and two appropriations of Regional Circulation funds in the amount of $874,750 for FY 27/28 and $874,750 for FY 28/29; and

3. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Cooperative Agreement and any necessary administrative documents to implement the project in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

DISCUSSION

17. Introduction of Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.16.120 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code (All Wards) pg.651
Recommendation:

Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading, of an ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Section 10.16.120 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code by adding subsection 10.16.120(B)(1) to prohibit the parking or standing of detached commercial trailers in non-residential districts and to authorize the immediate issuance of citations for violations.

18. Authorization to Proceed with Lease Renewal Negotiations with Akoma Unity Center, Inc. of the Anne Shirrell’s Community Center for 1367 North California Street (Ward 6) pg.658
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California Authorize the City Manager to proceed with the lease renewal negotiations with the Akoma Unity Center (AUC), Inc., for the property located at 1367 North California Street.

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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 May 06, 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 April 15, 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, April 10, 2026.

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

Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk

Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 10 NOTICE:

Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter on the agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body during the period reserved for public comments.

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

Public Comments and Testimony:

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

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

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

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

Rule 5. Time Limits:

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

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

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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 ot herwise 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.”

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, APRIL 15, 2026
3:30 PM ­ CLOSED SESSION               5:00 PM ­ OPEN SESSION NORMAN F. FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY  •   555 WEST 6  STREET  •  SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410  •  WWW.SBCITY.ORG
Theodore Sanchez
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 Helen Tran
MAYOR
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
Sandra Ibarra
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2
Eric Levitt
CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 3
Sonia Carvalho
CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4
Telicia Lopez
CITY CLERK
Kim Knaus
MAYOR PRO TEM, WARD 5
Mario Flores
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
Welcome to a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino PLEASE VIEW THE LAST PAGES OF THE AGENDA FOR PUBLIC
COMMENT OPTIONS, OR CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING
LINK: TINYURL.COM/MCCPUBLICCOMMENTS
PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE (909) 998­2680 TWO WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING FOR ANY REQUESTS FOR
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
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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
3:30 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
A.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation ­ Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One (1) Case B.)  CONFERENCE  WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1): i) Daniel Goff v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case Nos.

ADJ21530688; ADJ Unassigned, Workers’ Compensation Claim Nos. 25­188888; 25­ 187229 ii) Byron Clark v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case Nos. ADJ20576797; ADJ20576274; ADJ6889990; ADJ Unassigned, Workers’ Compensation Claim Nos. 25­184724; 24­178748; CSBY­7770; SCBY­6534 C.) 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
D.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ­ Anticipated Litigation ­ Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
i.) Notice of Claim, Mandeville Modular, Inc., dated March 17, 2026, Claim No.

GHC0095108
ii.) Notice of Claim, Amanda Schillero, dated July 31, 2025, Claim No. GHC0087648 iii.) Notice of Claim, Sanna Ey, dated August 28, 2025, Claim No. GHC0087648 iv.) Notice of Claim, Diana Sanchez, dated August 28, 2025, Claim No. GHC0087693 v.) Notice of Claim, Jose Villa, dated August 11, 2025, Claim No. GHC0087693 5:00 P.M.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT

PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation for National Library Week in the City of San Bernardino – April 19­25, 2026 (All Wards)

2. Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of San Bernardino – April 2026 (All Wards)

3. Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of San Bernardino –April 2026 (All Wards)
PUBLIC HEARING

4. Approval of the Issuance of Revenue Obligation Bonds in an Amount to Exceed $15,000,000 by the California Enterprise Development Authority for TIP Property Caritas LLC (Ward 1)
Recommendation:

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

1.  Hold a public hearing; and

2.  Adopt Resolution No. 2026­036 approving the issuance of revenue obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for TIP Property Caritas, LLC, a California limited liability company, and/or a related or successor entity (the Borrower) at 662, 678 and 696 South Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino, in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (“Code”); and

3.  Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any additional documents necessary to effectuate the Tax­Exempt bond issuance for TIP Property Caritas LLC.

5. Continuation of the Public Hearing of March 18, 2026 ­ Short Term Rentals (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.

MC­1660 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 short­term and vacation rentals in the City of San Bernardino; or

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

MC­1661 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 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/oryou will be asked to leave the meeting pursuant to GovernmentCode 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 Mayorand City Council or a Staff Member has Pulled the Item for More Discussion.

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

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the meeting minutes for the following dates:

1.  September 21, 2022 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

2.  March 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

7. Adopt Resolution Imposing Liens on Certain Real Property to Recover Costs for Code Enforcement Abatements (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026­037, imposing liens on certain real property located within the City of San Bernardino for the costs of public nuisance abatements.

8. Declaration of Support and Collaboration with GRID Alternatives Inland Empire to Promote Community Participation in the Disadvantaged Community for no Cost Single­family Affordable Solar Homes Program (All Wards) Recommendation:

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

1.  Adopt Resolution No. 2026­038 establishing a partnership with GRID Alternatives Inland Empire, a solar nonprofit organization that assists income qualified homeowners with no cost solar installations through the Energy for All program and provides no cost Workforce Training Programs that help build skills that open doors to high quality careers in the solar industry; and

2.  Authorize the City Manager and his designee to take any further actions regarding the implementation of this resolution and/or program.

9. Updating Assessment Engineer's Reports For Previously Formed Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution No. 2026­039 initiating the proceedings to levy and collect assessments for FY 2026/27 in Assessment Districts pursuant to the Constitution and the City Charter, appointing the Engineer of Record, and ordering preparation of Engineer's Report.

10. Investment Portfolio Report for January 2026 (All Wards) 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 January 2026.

11.Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for January 2026 (All Wards)
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 January 2026.

12. Authorization to Execute a Service Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for DocAccess Accessibility Solution for two years of service through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $83,981, with a provision for annual renewals (All Wards)
Recommendation:

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

1.  Authorize the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with CivicPlus LLC for the DocAccess subscription service in an amount not to exceed $83,981 for the initial term through June 30, 2028; and

2.  Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services or Designee to issue the necessary purchase orders and process payments in accordance with the terms of the agreement; and

3.  Authorize continued annual renewal of the service agreement, after the initial two­year term, in accordance with the agreement’s Automatic Renewal Procedure, subject to annual budget appropriations, provided that any annual price increase does not exceed the contractual 5% annual uplift.

13. Award Design Services Agreement in the Amount of $269,242.50 for E Street Median Safety Improvements (HSIP Cycle 12 – 5033(060)) to Willdan Engineering (Wards 1 & 3)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Design Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for the E Street Median Safety Improvements Project (Fairway Drive to 10th Street), HSIP Cycle 12 – Federal Project No. 5033(060), for Preliminary Engineering (PS&E) services in the amount of $269,242.50.

14. Award Design Services Agreement to Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC for Development of the Citywide ADA Self­Evaluation and ADA Transition Plan and Preparation of ADA / Section 504 Compliance Documentation, CIP No. SS24­010, in the Amount of $896,053.75 and Contingency of $103,946.25 for a Total Amount of $1,000,000 (All Wards)
Recommendation:

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

1.  Approve the award of a Design Services Agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC in the amount of $896,053.75 for the Citywide ADA & Section 504 Compliance Program Development and Implementation Project (CIP No. SS24­010); and

2.  Authorize a contingency amount of $103,946.25, bringing the total authorized amount for the agreement to $1,000,000; and

3.  Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents associated with the agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC; and

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

15. Establish a No parking except by Permit at any time zone on the west side of G Street for approximately 200 feet south of 8th Street, and on the East side of G Street for approximately 120 feet south of 8th Street (Ward 1) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2026­040, amending Resolution No. 3985 entitled, in Part, ”A Resolution… Prohibiting Parking Upon Certain Designated Streets, Alleys or Portion Thereof…” to establish a no parking except by Permit at any time zone on the west side of G Street for approximately 200 feet south of 8th Street, and on the East side of G Street for approximately 120 feet south of 8th Street.

16. Resolution Approving Cooperative Agreement No. 25­1003341 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the Palm Avenue / I­215 Interchange Improvements Project (PID, PA/ED, and PS&E Phases) and the Appropriation of $2,427,600 in Funding for the Project (Ward 5 and 6) Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026­041:

1.  Approving Cooperative Agreement No. 25­1003341 between the City of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Palm Avenue / I­215 Interchange Improvements Project (PID, PA/ED, and PS&E Phases); and

2.  Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to approve the appropriation of Measure I Funds in the amount of $678,100 for FY 26/27 and two appropriations of Regional Circulation funds in the amount of $874,750 for FY 27/28 and $874,750 for FY 28/29; and

3.  Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Cooperative Agreement and any necessary administrative documents to implement the project in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

DISCUSSION

17. Introduction of Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.16.120 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code (All Wards)
Recommendation:

Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading, of an ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Section

10.16.120 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code by adding subsection 10.16.120(B) (1) to prohibit the parking or standing of detached commercial trailers in non­ residential districts and to authorize the immediate issuance of citations for violations.

18. Authorization to Proceed with Lease Renewal Negotiations with Akoma Unity Center, Inc. of the Anne Shirrell’s Community Center for 1367 North California Street (Ward 6)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California Authorize the City Manager to proceed with the lease renewal negotiations with the Akoma Unity Center (AUC), Inc., for the property located at 1367 North California Street.

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 May 06, 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.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify that the agenda for the April 15, 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, April 10, 2026.

I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. _________________________
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk
NOTICE:

Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter on the agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body during the period reserved for public comments.

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

Public Comments and Testimony:

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

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

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

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

Rule 5. Time Limits:

5. 01 Each member of the public shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed three ( 3) minutes per meeting, to address items on the agenda and items not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council.

5. 02 Notwithstanding the time limits set forth in subsection 5. 01 above, any member of the public desiring to provide public testimony at a public hearing shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed ( 3) minutes, to provide testimony during each public hearing.

Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter not on the  agenda  but  which  is  within  the  subject matter jurisdiction  of the  Mayor and  City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body at the end of the meeting, during the period reserved for public comments. Said total period for public comments shall not exceed 60 minutes, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. A three­minute limitation shall apply to each member of the public, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council  Acting as the Successor Agency to the  Redevelopment Agency. No member of the public shall be permitted to "share" his/her three minutes with any other member of the public.

Speakers who wish to present documents to the governing body may hand the documents to the City Clerk at the time the request to speak is made. (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.

ALTERNATE MEETING VIEWING METHOD:

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Please use ONE of the following options to provide a public comment:

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Attendthe meetingin person andfill out a speakerslip. Please notethat 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 advanceof the meeting, please submit your request to speak using the form on the followingpage:tinyurl.com/mccpubliccomments. Anyrequests to speaksubmitted electronically less than one hour and thirty minutes before the posted start timewill not be accepted.

Please note: messages submitted via email and this page are only monitored from the publicationof the finalagendauntil the deadlineto submit public comments.Please contact theCity Clerkat 909­998­2680 or [email protected] assistanceoutside ofthis timeframe.Written correspondencesubmittedafterthedeadlinewillbe providedto theMayorandCityCouncilat the following regularmeeting.

MEETING TIME
NOTE: Pursuant to Resolution No. 2024­029, adopted by the Mayor and City Council on February 21, 2024:
“Section 3. All meetings are scheduled to terminate at 10:00 P.M. on the same day it began. At 9:00 P.M., the Mayor and City Council shall determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon prior to 10:00 P.M. and will continue all other items on which additional time is required until a future Mayor and City Council meeting. A majority vote of the Council is required to extend a meeting beyond 10:00 P.M. to discuss specified items.” TH
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