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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AGENDA
FORTHE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ACTING AS THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026
3:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
NORMAN F. FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • 555 WEST 6TH STREET • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG
Theodore Sanchez Helen Tran Dr. Treasure Ortiz
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
MAYOR
Sandra Ibarra Eric Levitt
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa Albert J. Maldonado
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett Telicia Lopez
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 4 CITY CLERK
Kim Knaus
MAYOR PRO TEM, WARD 5
Mario Flores
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
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CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name
Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 5 Kim Knaus
Council Member, Ward 6 Mario Flores
Council Member, Ward 7 Dr. Treasure Ortiz
Mayor Helen Tran
City Manager Eric Levitt
City Attorney Albert J. Maldonado
City Clerk Telicia Lopez
3:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
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A.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1)):
i. Goodman v. City of San Bernardino, Treasure Ortiz, et al., California Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, Case No.
CIVSB2627946
ii. Jordan Robison v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case No. ADJ16338489
iii. Gerardo Orozco v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case No. ADJ22249285
B.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and (d)(2) and (e)(3):
i. Notice of Claim of Treasure Ortiz dated October 2, 2026.
C.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(5)): 1 Item
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 D.) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
i. Property: Vacant land located on Orange Show Road and S. Amos Street, APN: 0136-43-135
City Negotiator: City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Amos Charging Hub LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
ii. Property: 450 N. F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 (APNs 0134- 101-09 and 0134-101-10)
City Negotiator: City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Grapevine Development LLC & Nationwide Construction Inc.
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
5:00 P.M.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Introduction of Ordinance No. MC-1677 Amending Chapter 12.98 of the City’s Municipal Code Related to Camping on Public Streets and Parks Pg. 18 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Introduce, Read by Title Only, and Waive Further Reading of Ordinance No. 1677 of the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, amending Chapter
12.98 of Title 12 of the City Municipal Code related to camping on public streets and parks, and obstruction of public right of ways, and scheduling the second reading and adoption for the November 4, 2026 Regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council.
2. Introduction of an Ordinance Adjusting the Salary and Benefits for the Elected Officials Pg. 29
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Review and consider information provided for adjusting the salary and benefits for the positions of Mayor and City Council Member, provide direction for modification, adopt the recommendation from the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission as presented, or receive and file;
2. If decided by the Mayor and City Council, introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1675 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Chapter 2.82.020 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code to adjust the salary and benefits of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Mayor as recommended by the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission; or
3. If decided by the Mayor and City Council, introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1676 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Chapter 2.82.020 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code to adjust the salary and benefits of the Mayor and City Council Members considering the recommended by the Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA We ask that you please observe proper decorum, and do not speak out of turn or make comments from your seat. If you wish to address the Mayor and City Council please be sure to submit a speaker slip. If you speak out of turn or disrupt the meeting a warning may be given and/or you will be asked to leave the meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.9 and Penal Code 403.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are Considered Routine and are Voted on in a Single Motion Unless the Mayor and City Council or a Staff Member has Pulled the Item for More Discussion.
3. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes Pg. 54 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the meeting minutes for the following dates:
1. April 15, 2021 Draft Special Meeting Minutes
2. June 15, 2021 Draft Special Meeting Minutes
3. September 2, 2026 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes
4. American Rescue Plan Update and Adoption of a Resolution to Reallocate Funding (All Wards) Pg. 82
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Receive and file this report providing an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded expenditures as of September 30, 2026; and
2. Adopt Resolution 2026-171 authorizing reallocations to the Navigation Center Construction in the amount of $631,935 and Seccombe Lake Park Project in the amount of $102,668.
5. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1674 Setting Forth Procedures for Expediting Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems (All Wards) Pg. 96
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California; adopt Ordinance No. MC-1674 Setting Forth Procedures for Expediting Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems (All Wards).
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6. Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 55, Tax Zone No. 55 (16th Street Commercial Center located north of 16th Street and west of Turrill Avenue) (Ward 6) Pg. 111
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-172:
1. Authorizing the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, declaring its intention to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of San Bernardino, adopting a map of the area to be proposed (Annexation No. 55); and
2. Authorizing the levy of a Special Tax therein.
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget with an appropriation of $15,000 in both revenues and expenditures.
4. Set a Public Hearing for December 2, 2026.
7. Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct Public Hearing to Order Street Vacation (15.30-445) of a Public Utility Easement Located Within San Bernardino Valley College, and Reservation of Utilities on Esperanza Street and South K Street – Revised Public Hearing Date (Ward 3) Pg. 144 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California Adopt Resolution No. 2026-164 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the vacation of a public utility easement located within San Bernardino Valley College, and reservation of utilities therein.
8. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for July 2026 (All Wards) Pg. 154
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve the commercial and payroll register and purchasing card transactions for July 2026.
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9. Approve Resolution No. 2026-173 for Amendment No. 1 to Renew and Extend the Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for a Grants Management Software Service (Saas); and Extending the Term through September 14, 2028, increasing the Not to Exceed Amount by $151,213.13 (All Wards) Pg. 257 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-173 for Amendment No. 1 to renew and extend the agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for a Grants Management Software Service (SaaS) through September 14, 2028, for a total not-to-exceed of $243,363.13; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 and any other documents to effectuate the Agreement.
10. Investment Portfolio Report for July 2026 (All Wards) Pg. 303 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, accept and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for July 2026.
11. Review of Administrative Budget Transfers From April 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2026 (All Wards) Pg. 332
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review and file all listed administrative budget transfers from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
12. Approve Compensation and Benefits Adjustment for Library Director Classification, and Citywide Salary Schedule for Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees effective 10/21/26. Pg. 342 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-174 approving:
1. Compensation and Benefits Adjustment for the Library Director from Management Range 635 ($12,166.76 – $14,787.60/monthly) to Executive Group Range 660 ($14,195.44 – $17,254.06/monthly); and
2. Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule for Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees effective 10/21/26.
13. Side Letter Agreement with General Unit Employees represented by Teamsters, Local 1932, regarding Hazard Pay (All Wards) Pg. 355 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-175, authorizing the City Manager to execute a side letter agreement to the 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of San Bernardino and General Unit Employees represented by Teamsters, Local 1932, Amending Article III – Compensation, Section 13: Hazard Pay.
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14. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with BrightLife Designs LLC, for Holiday Events Lighting and Materials for a total two-year amount not to exceed $199,900. (All Wards) Pg. 362
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Service Agreement with BrightLife Designs LLC, for Holiday Events Lighting and Materials with a total amount not-to-exceed $199,900.
2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to issue a purchase order to BrightLife Designs LLC, in an amount not to exceed $199,900 for a term commencing FY 2026/27 and ending December 31, 2028.
15. Acceptance of FY 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant of $182,856.00 (All Wards) Pg. 431
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No.2026-176 authorizing:
1. The City Manager to accept the 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and execute all necessary documents associated with the grant award; and
2. The Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY26/27 Adopted Budget by $182,856 in both revenue and expenditure of grant funds.
16. Adopt Ordinance MC-1669 Amending 19.28 (Landscaping Standards) Section
19.28.120 of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) Incorporating New Soil, Mulch, and Amendment Requirements for Water Efficient Landscaping (All Wards). Pg. 489
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Ordinance MC-1669 amending 19.28 (Landscaping Standards); Section 19.28.120 of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) Incorporating New Soil, Mulch, and Amendment Requirements for Water Efficient Landscaping (All Wards).
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DISCUSSION
17. Proposed Draft Speed Hump Policy Pg. 529
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council:
1. Receive and file the presentation regarding the proposed City of San Bernardino draft Speed Hump Policy; and
2. Discuss the proposed policy and provide direction to staff regarding the policy framework, eligibility criteria, evaluation process, prioritization of approved requests, funding and maintenance responsibility, planning-level cost ranges, and implementation procedures; and
3. Direct staff to incorporate the Mayor and City Council's comments and return at a future meeting with a finalized Speed Hump Policy and Resolution for formal consideration and adoption.
18. Presentation for Meyers Creek Drainage Study Report Pg. 548 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Direct City staff to develop a capital improvement program project based on Alternative 1 of the Meyers Creek Drainage Study Report.
Or alternatively,
2. Direct City staff to develop a capital improvement program project based on Alternative 2 of the Meyers Creek Drainage Study Report.
19. University Parkway Landscaping Improvements – Conceptual Landscape Plan Review and Direction Pg. 1368
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, review the proposed conceptual landscape plan for the University Parkway Landscaping Improvements Project and provide direction to staff prior to proceeding with final design.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS
ADJOURNMENT
The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will be held on November 04, 2026 at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify that the agenda for the October 21, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was posted on the City's bulletin board located at 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California, 92401 at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California, 92410 and on the City's website sbcity.org on Friday, October 16, 2026.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk
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Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter on the agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body during the period reserved for public comments.
In accordance with Resolution No. 2018-89 adopted by the Mayor and City Council on March 21, 2018, the following are the rules set forth for Public Comments and Testimony:
Public Comments and Testimony:
Rule 1. Public comment shall be received on a first come, first served basis. If the presiding officer determines that the meeting or hearing may be lengthy or complicated, the presiding officer may, in his or her discretion, modify these rules, including the time limits stated below.
Rule 2. All members of the public who wish to speak shall fill out a speaker' s reservation card and turn in the speaker reservation card to the City Clerk prior to the time designated on the agenda. Comments will be received in the order the cards are turned in to the City Clerk. Failure of a person to promptly respond when their time to speak is called shall result in the person forfeiting their right to address the Mayor and City Council.
Rule 3. The presiding officer may request that a member of the public providing comment audibly state into the microphone, if one is present, his or her name and address before beginning
comment. If that person is representing a group or organization the presiding officer may request that the speaker identify that group or organization, including that group or organization' s Address.
Rule 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 2 and 3 above, a person shall not be required to provide their name or address as a condition of speaking.
Rule 5. Time Limits:
5.01 Each member of the public shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed three ( 3) minutes per meeting, to address items on the agenda and items not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council.
5.02 Notwithstanding the time limits set forth in subsection 5. 01 above, any member of the public desiring to provide public testimony at a public hearing shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed ( 3) minutes, to provide testimony during each public hearing.
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 11 Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter not on the agenda but which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body at the end of the meeting, during the period reserved for public comments. Said total period for public comments shall not exceed 60 minutes, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. A three-minute limitation shall apply to each member of the public, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. No member of the public shall be permitted to "share" his/her three minutes with any other member of the public.
Speakers who wish to present documents to the governing body may hand the documents to the City Clerk at the time the request to speak is made. (Must provide a minimum of 15 copies) The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may refer any item raised by the public to staff, or to any commission, board, bureau, or committee for appropriate action or have the item placed on the next agenda of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. However, no other action shall be taken nor discussion held by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on any item which does not appear on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 of the Government Code.
Public comments will not be received on any item on the agenda when a public hearing has been conducted and closed.
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MEETING TIME
NOTE: Pursuant to ResolutionNo.2024-029,adoptedby theMayorand City Council on February21, 2024:
“Section 3. All meetings are scheduled to terminate at 10:00P.M. on the same day it began.At 9:00 P.M.,the Mayorand City Council shall determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon prior to 10:00P.M.and will continue all other items on which additional time is required until a future Mayor and City Council meeting. Amajority vote of the Council is required to extend a meeting beyond 10:00P.M.to discuss specified items.” Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 15 This Page Intentionally Left Blank