Council approves homeless center contract
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The council approved a $15,037,000 construction contract for the Homeless Navigation Center SB Campus Project and authorized a $17,292,550 total project budget, funded in part by an $8,768,982 loan from General Fund balance.
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The city moved forward with building the Homeless Navigation Center SB Campus, which is intended to expand services and support for people experiencing homelessness. The project’s construction contract was approved, along with a budget change to help pay for it. The council also introduced updated rules for accessory dwelling units, which are small homes like backyard units, to match state law.
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- Approved a $15,037,000 construction contract for the Homeless Navigation Center SB Campus Project with a $17,292,550 total project budget.
- Authorized a $8,768,982 loan from General Fund balance to fund the homeless navigation center project.
- Introduced Ordinance No. MC-1659 to update accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit standards to comply with state law; final adoption was scheduled for February 4, 2026.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-003 to install stop signs at multiple intersections in Wards 1, 2, 4, and 5.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-006 for an exclusive negotiating agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire for about 0.86 acres of surplus land for affordable housing, contingent on final legal review.
- Approved a 15% contingency for the Rowe Library parking lot surfacing project and continued the University Parkway Extension median and streetscape project to review permitting requirements.
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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): i. Brian Pellis, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2226731 ii. Billy Hill v. City of San Bernardino, United States District Court Case No. 5:25-cv-00817 iii. Daniel Diaz Gomez v. City of San Bernardino, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:25-cv-01012 iv. Treasure Ortiz v. City of San Bernardino, et al, United States District Court Case No. 2:25-cv-10650 v. Christopher Shipley v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case Nos. ADJ18713159, ADJ18713105, ADJ17563827, and ADJ17582508 vi. David Bailey v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case Nos. ADJ7361034 and ADJ7364032 vii. Gerardo Orozco v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case Nos. ADJ16747286 and ADJ6588293 B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6): Agency Designated Representative: City Manager or Designee Unrepresented Group – Executive Group C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): 1 Case D) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) – Discuss Sale of Property Property: 320 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 City Negotiator: City Manager or Designee Negotiating Parties: Enterprise Technology Alliance, Inc. Under Negotiations: Price and TermsDecision: Packet: CLOSED SESSION
- Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC-1659 Approving Development Code Amendment 25-11 (Accessory Dwelling Unit 2025 Legislative Update) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino: Introduce and read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1659 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment 25-11 amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law; and finding such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17; Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1659 to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on February 4, 2026.1.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: July 20, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes December 14, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes May 9, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes May 11-13, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes November 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes December 3, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes December 10, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes2.Decision: Packet: 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.
- American Rescue Plan Update (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file this report providing an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded expenditures as of September 30, 2025.3.Decision: Packet: 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.
- Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for October 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 October 2025.4.Decision: Packet: 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.
- Investment Portfolio Report for October 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 October 2025.5.Decision: Packet: 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.
- Adopting the Executive Compensation and Benefits Plan; and Amending the Executive Group Salary Schedule Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2026-001 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the Executive Compensation and Benefits Plan and repealing Resolution No. 2022-59; and Amend the Executive Group Salary Schedule effective 7/7/2025 and the Citywide Salary Schedule for Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees effective 1/5/20266.Decision: Packet: 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.
- Basic Compensation Plan for Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal Employees (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-002: Approving a basic compensation plan for part-time, temporary and seasonal employees, and Amending the City-wide salary schedule for full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions.7.Decision: Packet: 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.
- Technical Correction Authorizing the Carryover of Unspent ERP Funds from FY 2024/25 to Amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the Director of Finance & Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Operating Budget to increase expenditures by $4,172,551.87, reflecting the carryover of unspent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) funds from the Fiscal Year 2024/25.8.Decision: Packet: 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.
- Award of Agreement for University Parkway Extension – Median & Streetscape Improvements in the amount of $1,011,835 to H L Hitchcock Construction Inc. (Ward 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve the award of an Agreement with H L Hitchcock Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,011,835.00 for the construction cost of the University Parkway Extension – Median & Streetscape Improvements (Project); and Authorize the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $118,000 for the Project, bringing the total project budget to $1,129,835.00; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with H L Hitchcock Construction Inc; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project.9.Decision: Packet: 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.
- Award of Construction Agreement to PowerTech Inc. for Rowe Library - Parking Lot Surfacing in the amount of $110,367.08 and Contingency of $109,632.92 for a Total Amount of $220,000 (Ward 7) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California; Approve the award of a Construction Agreement with PowerTech Inc., in the amount of $110,367.08 for the Rowe Library - Parking Lot Surfacing (Project); and Authorize the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $109,632.92 for the Project, bringing the total Project budget to $220,000; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with PowerTech Inc.; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.10.Decision: Packet: 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.
- Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Next Practice Partners, LLC for the City of San Bernardino Parks Master Plan (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Next Practice Partners, LLC to renew and extend the contract term for preparation of the City of San Bernardino Parks Master Plan through June 30, 2026; and, Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1; and Authorize the Interim Director of Management Services to establish a purchase order for the remaining contract balance in an amount not to exceed $98,139.00.11.Decision: Packet: 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.
- Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Cal Stripe, Inc. to Correct the Not-to-Exceed Amount and Clarify the Total Contract Value for All Option Years (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Cal Stripe, Inc. to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $420,000.00 to $2,100,000.00, clarifying that the total contract value reflects the cumulative amount for the full five-year term, which includes the initial term and all four option years, as authorized under the Original Agreement; and Authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents necessary to effectuate this amendment.12.Decision: Packet: 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.
- Approve Stop Sign Installation at Various Locations (Wards 1, 2, 4, 5) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-003 authorizing the City Manager and/or designee to amend the City’s Master List of certain streets or portions thereof designated as Through Highways and authorizing the establishment of stop control at the following locations: a. Pine Ave & Irvington Ave (Ward 5) b.11th St & J St (Ward 1) c.11th St & Wall Ave (Ward 1) d.11th St & Perris St (Ward 1) e.49th St & E St (Ward 4) f. Mountain Ave & Marshall Blvd (Ward 4) g. 28th St & Turill Ave (Ward 2) h. Bobbet Dr & Olive St (Ward 1)13.Decision: Packet: 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.
- Award of Construction Agreement to Toro Enterprises Inc. for Construction of a Raised Median Island Along Kendall Drive Between H Street and E Street Project - in the Amount of $2,489,475.40 and Contingency of $560,524.60 for a Total Amount of $3,050,000 (Ward 4,5 and 7) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California; Approve the award of a Construction Agreement with Toro Enterprises Inc., in the amount of $2,489,475.40 for the Construction of a Raised Median Island Along Kendall Drive Between H Street and E Street Project; and Authorize the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $560,524.60 for the Project, bringing the total Project budget to $3,050,000; and Authorize the Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to approve the reallocation of Measure I funds in the amount of $1,135,945.42 from the Street Improvements (Rehabilitation) City Wide at 50 Locations To Be Constructed in Phases Project (SS25-001) to fully fund the Construction of a Raised Median Island Along Kendall Drive Between H Street and E Street Project; and Adopt Resolution No. 2026-004 amending the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget to reallocate Measure I funds in the amount of $1,135,945.42 from the Street Improvements (Rehabilitation) City Wide at 50 Locations To Be Constructed in Phases Project (SS25-001) to fully fund the Construction of a Raised Median Island Along Kendall Drive Between H Street and E Street Project. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Toro Enterprises Inc.; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.14.Decision: Packet: 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.
- Award of Construction Agreement to Spec Construction Co Inc. for Construction of Homeless Navigation Center SB Campus Project in the amount of $15,037,000 and Contingency of $2,255,550 for a Total Amount of $17,292,550 (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California; 1. Approve the award of a Construction Agreement with Spec Construction Co Inc., in the amount of $15,037,000 for the Construction of Homeless Navigation Center SB Campus Project; and 2. Authorize the construction contingencies and administrative costs in the total amount of $2,255,550 for the Project, bringing the total Project budget for the Construction Agreement to $17,292,550; and 3. Approve Resolution No. 2026-005 authorizing the Interim Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget to loan $8,768,982 from the General Fund - Fund Balance to fully fund the construction of the San Bernardino Homeless Navigation Center SB Campus Project; and 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Spec Construction Co Inc.; and 5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.15.Decision: Packet: DISCUSSION
- Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE) for the Development of Surplus Land Act Site 8, 9 and 10 for Affordable Housing (Ward 4) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-006: Approve the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) between the City of San Bernardino and Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE), a California non-profit public benefit corporation, for the development of approximately 0.86 acres of city-owned surplus land, identified as sites 8, 9 and 10 (“Property”), for affordable housing; and Authorize the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, or designee to execute the ENA, along with any subsequent amendments, extensions, and other necessary documents to complete the transaction.16.Decision: Packet: DISCUSSION
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- Agendahttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=6860&compileOutputType=1
- Packethttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=6862&compileOutputType=1
- Minuteshttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=6861&compileOutputType=1
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