Resolution No. 2026-100
Resolution No. 2026-100
July 15, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-100
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE VACATION (15.30-441) OF A PORTION
OF AN ALLEY WAY SOUTH OF W RIALTO AVENUE AND
WEST OF S OUTH MUSCOTT ST REET, AND THE
RESERVATION OF UTILITIES THEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Department previously received a petition to vacate a portion an alley way south of West Rialto Avenue and west of South Muscott Street; and WHEREAS, on March 18, 2026, the Mayor and City Council authorized staff to proceed with an investigation and analysis to vacate the street; and WHEREAS, on March 23 , 202 6, 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 has received responses from San Bernardino Municipal Water Department and Southern California Edison to reserve existing easements; and WHEREAS, on June 3, 2026, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026- 061 declaring its intention to conduct a public hearing on July 15, 2026, to order the street vacation; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2026, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026- 014-PC finding the proposed street vacation of a portion of an alley way south of W Rialto Ave and west of S Muscott S t, consistent with the City’s General Plan and finding that the project is Categorically Exempt under California Environmental Act; and
WHEREAS, on June 1 7, 202 6, notices were sent out to residents within 1000 feet informing them of the proposed street vacation; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 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 an alley way south of W Rialto Ave and west of S Muscott St, and the reservation of utilities therein.
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 of San Bernardino, California, in vacating a portion of an alley way south of W est Rialto Avenue and west of South Muscott Street, elects to Resolution No. 2026-100
Resolution No. 2026-100
July 15, 2026
proceed in accordance with the 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 an alley way south of W est Rialto Avenue and west of S outh Muscott Street, 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 15th day of 2026.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Resolution No. 2026-100
Resolution No. 2026-100
July 15, 2026
Attest:
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2026-100
Resolution No. 2026-100
July 15, 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. 2026-100, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of July 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 16th day of July 2026.
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk