Housing, roads, and library funding approved
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The council approved a $46 million tax-exempt bond action for the Village Green Apartments project, plus funding and contracts for housing, road work, library books, and a new recreational and wellness center.
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The council approved financing steps for the 184-unit Village Green affordable housing project, including a bond amount not to exceed $46 million. It also approved a $25,000 transfer to buy library books, a $372,376 smart corridor project on Baseline Street, and contract changes for storm drain and median design work. Separately, the council backed a grant-funded agreement for the El Sol Recreational and Wellness Center and approved new labor agreements and staffing contracts.
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- Approved Robert A. Porter’s appointment to the Arts and Historical Preservation Commission.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-343 approving tax-exempt bond issuance for the Village Green Apartments project, not to exceed $46,000,000.
- Adopted assessment district levy resolutions for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-349 authorizing a campaign law enforcement agreement with the Fair Political Practices Commission, on a 5-2 vote.
- Adopted Ordinance MC-1654 changing 14 parcels totaling approximately 15.71 acres from Commercial General to Residential Medium for the Foothill and Macy Route 66 Residential Development Project.
- Approved the CDBG-funded sub-recipient agreement with El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center for the El Sol Recreational and Wellness Center.
- Approved memoranda of understanding with the San Bernardino Police Officers’ Association and Police Management Association and amended the citywide salary schedule.
- Approved temporary employee staffing agreements not to exceed $1,973,000.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-350 transferring and appropriating $25,000 from the Library Memorial Books Trust Fund.
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Sierra Way Storm Drain design services agreement, increasing the contract by $3,722.70 to $34,570.
- Approved Amendment No. 5 to the University Parkway Median design services agreement, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $384,977 plus $5,000 in contingencies.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-351 accepting $372,376 for Baseline Street smart corridor improvements and authorizing $93,094 in matching funds.
- Approved Items 17, 18, and 19 to be heard at future meetings.
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CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Agenda
- A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1): Pepe’s Inc., a California corporation dba Pepe’s Towing v. City of San Bernardino, United States District Court Case No. 5:21-cv-01646-JWH-SPx B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): 1 Case. C) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6): Agency Designated Representative: City Manager or Designee Employee Organization: San Bernardino Police Civilian Association – AFSCME Local 4710, Police Management Unit – PMA, and Police Safety Unit – SBPOADecision: Packet: CLOSED SESSION
- San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Measure I Presentation (All Wards)1.Decision: Packet: PRESENTATIONS
- Citizen(s) of the Month - CJ Eastwood/Teacher/Civic Engagement/Pacific High School Dejsiab Yang/Senior/Civic Engagement/Pacific High School Hailey Barahona/Senior/Civic Engagement/Pacific High School2.Decision: Packet: PRESENTATIONS
- Arts and Historical Preservation Commission Appointment of Robert A. Porter (Mayor’s Appointment) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Robert A. Porter to the Arts and Historical Preservation Commission representing all wards (Mayor’s Appointment) with the term ending December 2026. Robert A. Porter will replace Simeone Miller. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.3.Decision: Packet: APPOINTMENTS
- Public Hearing on the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds for the Village Green Apartments Project (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the benefit of Village Green Preservation LP, to provide financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvements, and equipping of a 184-unit multifamily affordable rental housing project generally known as Village Green; and Adopt Resolution 2025-343 approving the issuance of the Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority, a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed $46,000,000, (forty-six million dollars) to finance or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of Village Green, a multifamily rental housing project located at 2122 West Chestnut Street in the City of San Bernardino, California; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any additional documents necessary to effectuate the Tax-Exempt bond issuance for Village Green.4.Decision: Packet: PUBLIC HEARING
- Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2025-26 Assessment Levies for Previously Formed Assessment Districts (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California hold public hearings and: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-344 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment District No. 1022 and Zones 1, 2 and 3 thereof for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-345 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment District Nos. 1017, 1019, 1020, 1023 and 1024 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-346 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment District Nos. 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1035 (ZONE 1), 1035 (ZONE 2), 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1043 (ZONE 1), 1043 (ZONE 2), 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1059, 1060, 1063, 1064 and 1068 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-347 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment District Nos. 951 (ZONE 1), 951 (ZONE 2), 952 (ZONES 1, 2 AND 2A), 952 (ZONE 3), 953, 956, 959 (ZONE 1), 962, 963, 968, 974, 975, 976, 981, 982, 986, 989, 991, 993, 997, 1001, 1002, 1005, 1007, 1012 and 1016 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-348 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Assessment District Nos. 1025 and 1027 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.5.Decision: Packet: PUBLIC HEARING
- Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes 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: February 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes February 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes May 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes6.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Campaign Law Enforcement Agreement with the Fair Political Practices Commission (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-349 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California Fair Political Practice Commission for campaign law enforcement.7.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Adoption of Ordinance No. MC – 1654 Foothill and Macy Route 66 Residential Development Project (Ward 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Ordinance No. MC – 1654 approving Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 24-01 to change the Zoning District Classification from Commercial General (CG-1) to Residential Medium (RM) of fourteen (14) parcels (APNs: 0142-041-09, -10, -11, 17, -18, -20, -21, -32, -33, -34, -44; and 0142-521-01, -02, and -03) containing approximately 15.71 acres, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment 1).8.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funded Sub-Recipient Agreement with El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center for the Development of the El Sol Recreational and Wellness Center (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded sub-recipient agreement with El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center for the development of the El Sol Recreational and Wellness Center; Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the sub-recipient agreement, along with any subsequent amendments, extensions, and other necessary documents to implement the project.9.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Bargaining Groups (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Bernardino Police Officers’ Association (SBPOA) for Police Safety Employees; and Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Bernardino Police Management Association (SBPMA) for Police Management Employees; and Amend the City-wide salary schedule for full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions.10.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Approve Agreements for Temporary Employee Staffing Services for an Aggregate Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,9730,000 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with temporary staffing agencies in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $1,973,000 (includes a 10% contingency), for the provision of temporary staffing services on an as-needed basis across City departments, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for two (2) additional years.11.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Approve Transfer and Appropriation of $25,000 from Library Memorial Books Trust Fund into FY 2025/26 Expenditure Budget (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-350 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to transfer and appropriate $25,000 from the Library Memorial Books Trust Fund into the FY 2025/26 Expenditure Budget to purchase books.12.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design Services of Sierra Way Storm Drain to JMA Engineering Inc. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, 1. Approve Amendment No.1 to the Design Services Agreement with JMA Engineering Inc. for a contract amount increase of $3,722.70 for Sierra Way Storm Drain (“Project”), for a total contract amount of $34,570 to complete the design phase, and will extend the term of the agreement through the anticipated completion date of December 30, 2026; and 2. Authorize project contingencies in the total amount of $3,457.00 for additional services for the Project; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or his or her designee to execute all necessary documents with JMA Engineering Inc.13.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California Inc. for University Parkway Median for Design Services in the amount of $34,982.00 (Ward 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC), for additional design services and construction support services, including surveying in the amount of $29,982.00 for University Parkway Median Improvements, increasing the not to exceed amount of $384,977.00 (Project); and Authorizing additional construction contingencies in the total amount of $5,000, for construction support services of the Project; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC); and Authorize the City Manager or designee to expand the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.14.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Accept SBCTA – Smart Corridor Improvements to Baseline Street (Ward 1, 2, 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025-351: Accept SBCTA – Smart Corridor Improvements to Baseline Street in the amount of $372,376.00; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve matching funds in the amount of $93,094.00 from the Traffic Safety Fund; and Designate the City Manager, or designee, as a responsible agency official authorized to sign project agreements and certifications for the preparation of the SBCTA - Smart Corridor Improvements to Baseline Street Project; and Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 CIP budget (CIP ID: TC26-006) with $100,000.00 (FY 2025/26) plus $372,376.00 (FY 2026/27) from the Traffic Safety Fund to bring the total project budget to $472,376.00 (FY 2025/26); and Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 CIP budget (CIP ID: TC26-006) with an additional $372,376.00 in SBCTA - Smart Corridor Improvements to Baseline Street (Valley Measure I TMS funds).15.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, October 8-10, 2025, Long Beach Convention Center (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the selection of one voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates to the 2025 Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo on October 8-10, 2025, in Long Beach, California Convention Center.16.Decision: Packet: DISCUSSION
- Catalytic Converter Unlawful Possession Ordinance (All Wards) - (Council Member Flores)17.Decision: Packet: ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
- Status update to be presented to the City Council at a regularly scheduled meeting to be held within 60 days on the progress of Lutheran Social Services Campus and San Bernardino Navigation Center (All Wards) – (Council Member Sanchez)18.Decision: Packet: ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
- Status Update on Implementation and Discussion of MC-1619; Ordinance Requiring Inspections on All Multi-family Residential Properties and the Associated Fees for Inspections (All Wards) - (Council Member Ortiz)19.Decision: Packet: ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
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