City approves housing, debris removal plans

A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1): i) Steven L. Watson v. City of San Bernardino , San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2505562 ii) Maria Segura, as Successor in interest to Nicholas Segura, et al. v. City of S.B ., United States District Court Case No. 5:22-cv-00277-JGB-SP. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal Docket No. 24-2445 B) CONFERENCE 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 Attorney or other Mayor and City Council Designee Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk

Citizen of the Month – Carlos Teran Civic Engagement

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 10, 2025 Special Meeting Draft Minutes February 21, 2025 Special Meeting Draft Minutes August 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Grant Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $665,010 (All Ward) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and MNS Engineers, Inc. for grant consulting services in an amount not to exceed $665,010, with up to $443,340 available for the first two years of the Agreement and up to $221,670 for an optional one-year period; and Authorize the City Manager to enter into future amendments related to substantial changes to the scope of work, so long as those changes are in furtherance of and do not frustrate the purpose of the agreement;

Resolutions updating the Bank and Investment Account Signature Authority: Citizens Business Bank, Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), and Computershare Trust Company (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, and the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino adopt the attached Resolutions updating the City’s and Successor Agency’s bank and investment account signature authority.

Approve a Five (5) Year Professional Services Agreement with HdL Coren & Cone for Property Tax Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $121,180 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with HdL Coren & Cone for Property Tax Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $121,180 annually, for a term of five (5) years, plus contingent fees for revenue recovery services as outlined in the agreement.

Investment Portfolio Report for August 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 August 2025.

Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for August 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 August 2025.

Amendments to Professional Services Agreements for Legal Services (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute: Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for the provision of legal services in connection with the case entitled Brian Pellis, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al. US District Court Case No. CIVSB 2226731 increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $950,000 to $2,000,000. This case remains open. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for the provision of legal services in connection with the case entitled Christina Nedrebo v. City of San Bernardino, Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2402094 increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $240,000 to $400,000. This case remains open.

Approve a Task Order with Rick Engineering Company for Navigation Center Civil Engineering Design Work for a total amount not to exceed $250,000 (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve the Task Order with Rick Engineering Company for the Navigation Center in the amount of $200,000 (Project); and Authorize the Project design contingency costs for unforeseen conditions in the total amount of $50,000; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Rick Engineering Company; and Authorize the City Manager to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.

Approve a City Clerk Employment Agreement (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve a City Clerk Employment Agreement on behalf of the Mayor and City Council; and Authorize the Mayor to execute the City Clerk Employment Agreement on behalf of the Council.

Approve Funding Commitment for Lutheran Social Services San Bernardino Community Wellness Campus with Lutheran Social Service of Southern California and Dignity Moves (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve a waiver of eligible City-imposed development and permit fees for the San Bernardino Community Wellness Campus, in an amount not to exceed $134,319, limited to City-controlled fees; and Approve a Regulatory and Loan Agreement with Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, a Nonprofit Corporation, and DignityMoves, a Nonprofit Corporation, to ensure project completion and protect the $34,944,702 Homekey investments; and Adopt Resolutions No. 2025-377 authorizing the Finance and Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 operating and capital budget by $1,798,969, appropriating $1,798,969 in 2021-2023 Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds to fund the final construction cost to complete the San Bernardino Community Wellness, and $261,539.40 of PLHA for administration; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all regulatory agreements, loan agreements, and amendments with LSSSC and DignityMoves after review and approval by the City attorney and take any further action necessary to carry out the terms and objectives of the resolution and agreement.

Oxbow Debris Removal – 6920 Palm Avenue (Ward 5) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor of City Council of the City of San Bernardino take the following actions: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-378 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, rescinding Resolution No. 2020-265, which prohibits the crushing of concrete on site within 1,000 feet of residentially zoned property; and Review the three alternatives provided in the Oxbow Debris Removal Project Environmental Study dated May 22, 2025, select Alternative 3 which is concluded to result in least levels of impact to the community among the three alternatives, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-379 memorializing that decision; and Direct the City Manager or his designee to prepare public outreach for the residents of Ward 5, regarding the removal of the Oxbow Debris.