APPOINTMENTS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: September 16, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, 1st Ward
Department: Council Office
Subject: Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission appointment of Esmeralda Negrete (Ward 1)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Esmeralda Negrete to the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission representing Ward 1 with the term ending December 2026. Esmeralda Negrete will fill a vacant position formerly held by Rosina Motta. Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.
Executive Summary
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Esmeralda Negrete to the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission representing Ward 1 with the term ending December 2026.
Background
Section 305 of the City Charter provides that 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 a full-time position. No ordinance to 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 (1) member who shall serve during and for the term of the nominating Council Member, and the Mayor shall nominate two (2) members who shall serve during and for the term of the Mayor.
Discussion
The Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission (EOCAC) is charged with evaluating and making compensation recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for the city’s elected officials. Each member must be a registered voter within the city and no member can be an employee of the city. The term of office coincides with the term of the nominating City Council Member or 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 the city.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Esmeralda Negrete to the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission representing Ward 1 with the term ending December 2026. Esmeralda Negrete will fill a vacant position formerly held by Rosina Motta. Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Commission Application
Esmeralda Negrete (REDACTED)
Attachment 2 – Ordinance No. MC-1463
Ward:
First Ward; All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
February 21, 2018 Ordinance No. MC-1463 amended Title 2 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code 2.19, establishing the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission.