Resolution No. 2026-086
Resolution No. 2026-086
June 17, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-086
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO AMEND THE FY 2025/26
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET TO
ESTABLISH AND FUND THE WOOLWORTH BUILDING
FIRE DAMAGE CLEANUP AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $464,749
USING MEASURE S FUNDS (WARD 1)
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino (“City”) maintains a multi -year Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) to plan and prioritize capital infrastructure investments; and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2026, a fire significantly damaged the Woolworth Building located at 396 N E Street; and
WHEREAS, the fire caused significant damage to non -structural components of the building, including collapse of the roof and upper floor framing, resulting in the presence of fire - damaged debris and potential hazardous materials that pose risks to public safety and the environment; and
WHEREAS, due to the age of the structure and the nature of fire damage, environmental assessment, monitoring, and clearance are required to identify and properly manage hazardous materials in compliance with applicable regulations; and
WHEREAS, interior debris removal and cleaning are necessary to provide safe access to the building for further evaluation and to support any future rehabilitation, reuse, or demolition activities; and
WHEREAS, timely cleanup and environmental services are necessary to reduce ongoing safety risks, limit potential liability, and prevent further deterioration of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Woolworth Building Fire Damage Cleanup and Environmental Services Project is not currently included in the FY 2025/26 CIP; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends establishing a new CIP project to address hazardous conditions, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and prepare the site for future rehabilitation, reuse, or other improvements; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends funding the project in the amount of $464,749 using Measure S funds.
Resolution No. 2026-086
Resolution No. 2026-086
June 17, 2026
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 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 hereby authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to establish and fund the Woolworth Building Fire Damage Cleanup and Environmental Services Project in the amount of $464,749 using Measure S funds (Ward 1).
SECTION 3. The City Council finds that this action has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines. The approval of the amendment to the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to establish and fund the Woolworth Building Fire Damage Cleanup and Environmental Services Project is an administrative and fiscal activity and is not a “project” as defined under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, as it does not have the potential to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
SECTION 4. 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 of this Resolution.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 17th day of June 2026.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2026-086
Resolution No. 2026-086
June 17, 2026
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. 2026-086, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 17th day of June 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 18th day of June 2026.
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk