Council approves grants, animal shelter lease
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The Council approved several funding items, including a $1.09 million annual budget amendment tied to Regional Partnership Agreements for Animal Services, a five-year lease extension for a satellite animal shelter, and multiple grant awards for senior nutrition and volunteer programs. It also adopted a code enforcement lien resolution, approved a fee waiver and city support for Rendezvous Back to Route 66, and continued a Ward 3 appeal hearing to September 17.
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Residents should expect continued city spending on animal services, senior programs, and community event support after the Council approved multiple budget and grant items. The Council also extended the lease for a satellite animal shelter at 1543 W. 8th Street through September 30, 2030, which supports pet adoptions. A zoning/code hearing about a Ward 3 property at 379 E. Industrial Road was continued to September 17, so no final decision was made on that item.
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- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-354 to amend the FY 2025/26 operating budget by $1,090,000 for Regional Partnership Agreements related to Animal Services.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-355 to impose liens on certain real property to recover code enforcement abatement costs.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-356 to extend the Casa Ramona lease for a satellite animal shelter through September 30, 2030, with a $130,000 annual lease amount and a $130,000 Animal Services budget amendment.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-358 to extend the Older Californians Nutrition Program grant and approve a $342,000 grant budget, including related purchase orders.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-359 to accept the AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program grant in the amount of $332,662.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-357 to accept the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grant in the amount of $70,477.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-361, with the event title amended to 'Rendezvous Back to Route 66,' to waive special event fees and provide city support services.
- Introduced Ordinance No. MC-1653 for first reading and set September 3 for second reading and adoption.
- Continued the public hearing on Appeal 24-06 for Administrative Development Permit 22-020 to September 17, 2025.
- Approved future hearing of items on third-party event sponsorship policy and accessory dwelling units.
- Pulled Item 15, Acceptance of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Grant Award, to the September 3, 2025 meeting.
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CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Agenda
- A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): 3 Cases. B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): 1 CaseDecision: Packet: CLOSED SESSION
- Proclamation for Overdose Awareness Day in the City of San Bernardino – August 31, 2025 (All Wards)1.Decision: Packet: PRESENTATIONS
- Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC-1653 Enacting a Code of Ordinances Revising, Amending, Restating, Codifying and Compiling the San Bernardino Municipal Code. 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. MC-1653, Enacting a Code of Ordinances Revising, Amending, Restating, Codifying and Compiling Certain Existing General Ordinances of the City of San Bernardino.2.Decision: Packet: PUBLIC HEARING
- Adopt Resolution Denying or Approving Appeal 24-06 of Planning Commission's Approval of Resolution 2024-034-PC that Restored the Conditions of Approval for Administrative Development Permit 22-020 (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-352 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California denying Appeal 24-06, thereby affirming the Planning Commission’s approval of Appeal 24-05, which re-instated the deleted conditions of approval 20 (twenty) through 26 (twenty-six) which were redacted through the Community Development and Housing Departments approval of Amendment to Conditions of Approval 23-01 originally drafted for Administrative Development Permit 22-020; for the property located at 379 E. Industrial Road on 0.83 acres (APN: 0141-581-03) within the Industrial Light (IL) zone, Ward 3 (Attachment 1). OR Adopt Resolution No. 2025-353 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approving Appeal 24-06 of Appeal 24-05 thereby overturning the Planning Commission’s approval of Appeal 24-05, which re-instated the deleted conditions of approval 20 (twenty) through 26 (twenty-six) that were redacted within the Community Development and Housing Departments approval of Amendment to Conditions of Approval 23-01 for Administrative Development Permit 22-020; for the property located at 379 E. Industrial Road on 0.83 acres (APN: 0141-581-03) within the Industrial Light (IL) zone, Ward 3 (Attachment 3).3.Decision: Packet: PUBLIC HEARING
- Regional Partnership – Adopt Resolution allocating $1,090,000 Annually for Expenses Related to the Regional Partnership Agreements (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-354 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget by $1,090,000 in revenues and expenditures to cover the cost of services and supplies needed as a result of the Regional Partnership Agreements for Animal Services.4.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- 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: June 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes October 11, 2023 Special Meeting Draft Minutes June 26, 2024 Special Meeting Draft Minutes March 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes April 29, 2025 Special Meeting Draft Minutes May 21, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes5.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Adopt Resolution Imposing Liens on Certain Real Property to Recover Costs for Code Enforcement Abatements (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-355, imposing liens on certain real property located within the City of San Bernardino for the costs of public nuisance abatements.6.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Agreement with Casa Ramona, Inc., Regarding 1543 W. 8th Street, for a Satellite Animal Shelter – Annual Lease Amount $130,000 (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-356: Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Agreement with Casa Ramona, Inc. for the property located at 1543 W. 8 th Street, San Bernardino, California, to serve as a Satellite Animal Shelter for pet adoptions on behalf of the City of San Bernardino, extending the lease term for five years through September 30, 2030, with a month-to-month conversion at the end of the term; and Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Animal Services Budget in the amount of $130,000, appropriated for expenses.7.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Review of Administrative Budget Transfers From April 1, 2025, Through June 30, 2025 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file all listed administrative budget transfers from April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.8.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Investment Portfolio Report for June 2025 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for June 2025.9.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Approve Professional Services Agreements for Video Production and Post-Production in an amount not to exceed $366,060 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve the award of contracts to the four selected Vendor’s under RFQ F-25-4036; and Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements with VideoFP in an amount not to exceed $88,100; with Alejandro Villanueva in an amount not to exceed $88,960; with Joseph Fernandez in an amount not to exceed $99,000; and with Fire Starter Studios in an amount not to exceed $90,000 over a two-year period; and Authorize Director of Finance and Management Services to issue all related purchase orders not to exceed $366,060 for a two-year term.10.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for June 2025 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve the commercial, payroll disbursements and purchasing card transactions for June 2025.11.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Acceptance and Approval of a Contract Amendment for FY2025/2026 for the Older Californians Nutrition Program Grant and Approval of the Sysco, Hollandia and Consulting Nutrition Purchase Order (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025-358: Authorizing the City Manager to approve an amendment to extend the Contract 22-666 for FY2025/2026 of the Older Californians Nutrition Program grant through the Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian (DAAS-PG); and Authorizing the City Manager to accept the 2025/2026 Congregate Meal Program Grant Budget in the amount of $342,000; and Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signing and submittals of necessary documents to receive grant budget awards; and Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Service to approve the Purchase Order of Sysco Foods ($214,500) and Hollandia Dairy ($25,600) and Consulting Health and Nutrition Services ($18,700); and Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the grant funds for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in revenue and expenditures.12.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Accept the Corporation for National and Community Service’s AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program (SCP) Grant in the amount of $ 322,662 for FY 2025-2026 – 2nd Year of a 3-Year Grant Award (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025-359: Ratifying the submission of the application for year two of a three-year grant through the Corporation for National and Community Service’s Senior Companion Program; and Authorizing the City Manager to accept the grant award in the amount of $332,662; and Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signing and submittals of necessary documents to receive grant awards; and Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to appropriate the grant funds in the amount of $332,662 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 in revenue and expenses.13.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Corporation for National and Community Service’s AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Grant in the amount of $70,477 for FY 2025-2028- First Year of a Three-Year Grant Award (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2025-357: Ratifying the submission of a new grant application for year one of a three-year grant through the Corporation for National and Community Service’s AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP); and Authorizing the City Manager to accept the grant award in the amount of $70,477; and Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signing and submittals of necessary documents to receive grant awards; and Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to appropriate the grant funds for the period of April 1, 2025 ($17,618.25 in FY 24-25) through March 31, 2026 ($52,858.75 in FY 25-26).14.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Acceptance of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Grant Award (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-360, authorizing: The City Manager to accept the grant award in the amount of $200,000; and The City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signing, and submittals of necessary documents to receive grant awards; and The Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget by $200,000 in grant revenues and expenditures.15.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Approval of Fee Waiver and City Support Services for the Route 66 Rendezvous Event (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-361, Authorizing the City Manager to waive special event fees for the Route 66 Rendezvous and provide support services from Police, Public Works, and Parks & Recreation.16.Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR
- Review of Policy for City’s Sponsorship of Third-Party Events (All Wards) – (Council Member Sanchez)17.Decision: Packet: ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
- Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Research on Limits within State Law (All Wards) – (Council Member Ibarra)18.Decision: Packet: ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Documents from this meeting
- Packethttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=6482&compileOutputType=1
- Agendahttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=6480&compileOutputType=1
- Minuteshttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=6481&compileOutputType=1
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