Resolution No. 2026-046
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-046
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE VACATION OF A PORTION
OF PARLEY AVENUE, NORTH OF WEST
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AND THE RESERVATION
OF UTILITIES THEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Department previously received a petition to vacate a portion of portion of Parley Avenue, north of W Foothill Boulevard, and east of Terrace Road; and
WHEREAS,
on November 19 , 2025, the Mayo r a nd Cit y Council authorize d staf f to proceed with an investigation and analysis to vacate the street; and WHEREAS, on November 20, 2025, notices were sent out to City Departments, San Bernardino County Fire, utility providers, including the Water Department, informing them of the proposed street vacation; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2026, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026-004-PC finding the proposed street vacation of a portion of Parley Avenue, north of W Foothill Boulevard, consistent with the City’s General Plan and finding that the project is Categorically Exempt under California Environmental Act; and WHEREAS, on March 18, 2026, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-024 declaring its intention to conduct a public hearing on May 20, 2026, to order the street vacation; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2026, notice s were se nt out to re sidents wit hin 1000 feet informing them of the proposed street vacation; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2026, a public hearing was held where all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed vacation areas appeared before the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, and offered evidence in relation to the vacation of a portion of Parley Avenue, north of West Foothill Boulevard, and the reservation of utilities therein.
BE IT RESOL VED BY THE MAY OR AND CITY COUN CIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, in vacating a portion of Parley Avenue, north of West Foothill Boulevard, elects to proceed in accordance with the
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provisions of the “Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law”, being Division 9, Part 3, of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
SECTION 3. The Mayor and City Council of said City do hereby vacate that of a portion of Parley Avenue, north of W of Foothill Boulevard, as described on each of the attached legal descriptions as Exhibit “A”, and on each of the maps attached as Exhibit “B”.
SECTION 4. Approval of this Resolution shall not affect or disturb any other existing easements for public utility purposes belonging either to the City of San Bernardino or public entity that existed prior to these vacation proceedings. Reservations of easements are made in accordance with the provisions of Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 5, Article 1 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, with reservations of the easement as requested from Public Utility Company or other public entity.
SECTION 5. The Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 20th day of May 2026.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk
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Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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 Resolution No. 2026-046, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of May 2026 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