APPOINTMENTS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: August 19, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Helen Tran, Mayor
Department: Mayor's Office
Subject: Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission appointment of Dr. Reginald L. Woods (Mayor’s
Appointment)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Dr. Reginald L. Woods as a voting member to the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission representing the Mayor’s appointment. Dr. Reginald L. Woods will fill a vacant seat with the term ending December 2030. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the City.
Background
Section 305 of the City Charter provides that the Compensation for the Mayor and Council members shall be established by ordinance following a public hearing, giving due consideration to the recommendations of an advisory commission charged with the periodic review of compensation for City-elected officials. Compensation for the Mayor shall be commensurate with that for full-time position. No ordinance increasing such salaries shall be effective until the date of commencement of the terms of Council members elected at the next regular election.
Thereafter, the Mayor and City Council adopted San Bernardino Municipal Code Chapter 2.19 which establishes the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission and provides that the Commission shall consist of nine members who shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. Pursuant to the Municipal Code, each City Council member shall nominate one member who shall serve during and for the term of the nominating Council member, and the Mayor shall nominate two member who shall serve during and for the term of the Mayor.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The proposed commission 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 City.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Dr. Reginald L. Woods as a voting member to the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission representing the Mayor’s appointment. Dr. Reginald L. Woods will fill a vacant seat with the term ending December 2030. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the City.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Commission application – Dr. Reginald L. Woods Attachment 2 – Ordinance MC-1463
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
February 21, 2018 Ordinance MC-1463 amended Title 2 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code 2.19, establishing the Elected Official
Compensation Advisory Commission.