APPOINTMENTS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: May 6, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Helen Tran, Mayor
Department: Mayor's Office
Subject: Water Board Reappointment of David E. Mlynarski Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the reappointment of Mr. David E. Mlynarski to the Water Board with a six-year term of office ending in May 2032. Council Office staff have verified the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
Background
The Water Board was established under Charter Section 603 and is responsible for the oversight and management of the City’s water supply, recycled water, wastewater collection and treatment; employing such persons as may be needed for the proper administration of the City’s water and wastewater systems; setting and collecting water and wastewater rates, fees and charges; allocating all receipts and expenditures to separate, independent, water and sewer funds in accordance with State law; providing for an annual, independent audit of all water and wastewater accounts; compensating members of the Water Board; collaborating with the Mayor, City Council, and the City Manager on matters concerning the City’s water and wastewater systems; and establishing and periodically reviewing and revising such rules and regulations as may be appropriate for managing the City’s water and wastewater systems.
The Water Board is comprised of five (5) members appointed by a vote of the Mayor and entire Council, as provided for in section 304(b) of the Charter. The term of service for this reappointment will be a six-year term ending on the second Monday in May.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The proposed appointment aligns with Key Target No. 2: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community by building a culture that attracts, retains, and motivates the highest quality talent.
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact to the City.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the reappointment of Mr. David E. Mlynarski to the Water Board with a six-year term of office ending in May 2032. Council Office staff have verified the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Commission Application – David E. Mlynarski Attachment 2 – Charter Section 603
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