Short-term rentals hearing delayed
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The City Council delayed action on new short-term rental rules until March 18, 2026, to allow more review. It also approved a $199,999 settlement in one closed-session case, extended homelessness services contracts, funded a $455,560 storm drain project on 19th Street, and approved a $2.5 million police vehicle outfitting agreement.
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The biggest outcome was that the council did not move forward yet on either regulating or banning short-term rentals. Instead, it postponed the decision so staff and council members can study the rules more closely before the March 18 meeting. The council also approved several spending items, including a $455,560 construction contract for 19th Street storm drain improvements and a $2.5 million agreement for police vehicle outfitting and related equipment. It extended homeless services contracts through December 31, 2026 and approved a $199,999 settlement in one closed-session lawsuit. Residents should expect more discussion later on short-term rentals, while several city projects and service contracts are already moving ahead. The council also approved a policy that requires more council involvement before city-owned property leases are negotiated and finalized.
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- Settled Jeffrey Lamont Williams v. City of San Bernardino for $199,999 in closed session.
- Continued the public hearing on short-term rental regulations or a ban until March 18, 2026.
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to ESG agreements, including extending homeless services contracts through December 31, 2026 and increasing The Salvation Army's agreement by $74,276.38.
- Approved a $455,560 construction contract for 19th Street storm drain improvements.
- Approved police fleet and equipment purchases and vehicle outfitting agreements totaling up to $2.5 million for West Coast Lights and Sirens, plus related purchases.
- Adopted a policy requiring City Council authorization before negotiations begin and final approval before execution for new and renewal leases of city-owned property.
- Approved appointments of Hector Loera to the Animal Control Commission and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, and reappointed Scott P. Olson to the Charter Review Committee.
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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): Daniel Diaz Gomez v. City of San Bernardino, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:25-cv-01012 Jeffrey Lamont Williams v. City of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2507104 Mariana Bedolla v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case No. ADJ19643219 B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 Case C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Notice of Claim, Darren Goodman, dated February 10, 2026, Claim No. GHC00993811 Notice of Claim, Jose Loera, dated February 3, 2026, Claim No. GHC0093814Decision: Packet: CLOSED SESSION
- Citizens of the Month - Small Business Recognition - Kendall Drive Beautification Project (Ward 5)1.Decision: Packet: PRESENTATIONS
- Proclamation of National Engineers Week in the City of San Bernardino – February 15-21, 2026 (All Wards)2.Decision: Packet: PRESENTATIONS
- Proclamation of Lunar New Year Day in the City of San Bernardino – February 21, 2026 (All Wards)3.Decision: Packet: PRESENTATIONS
- Animal Control Commission Appointment of Hector Loera (Ward 1)4.Decision: Packet: APPOINTMENTS
- Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Appointment of Hector Loera (Ward 1)5.Decision: Packet: APPOINTMENTS
- Charter Review Committee Reappointment of Scott P. Olson (Ward 2)6.Decision: Packet: APPOINTMENTS
- Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC-1660 Adopting a Regulatory Program for Short Term Rentals, or Introduce for First Reading Ordinance No. MC-1661 Banning Short Term Rentals in the City of San Bernardino (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino: Hold a Public Hearing; and Introduce and read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1660 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting a regulatory program which would amend Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) for short-term and vacation rentals in the City of San Bernardino; or Introduce and read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1661 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California Amending Section 19.02.050 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) banning short term and vacation rentals in the City of San Bernardino; or Take no action on the matter.7.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: October 19, 2022 Special Meeting Draft Minutes January 15, 2026 Special Meeting Draft Minutes January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes8.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.
- Amendment No.1 to the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Subrecipient Agreements with The Salvation Army and Family Service Association of Redlands Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-011: Approving Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2025–26 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Subrecipient Agreement with The Salvation Army (TSA) to increase the agreement by $74,276.38 incorporating prior-year unspent ESG funds, revising the not to exceed amount to $241,535.38 and extend the agreement term through December 31, 2026; and Approving Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2025-26 ESG Program Subrecipient Agreement with Family Service Association of Redlands to extend the agreement term through December 31, 2026; and Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take any additional actions and execute any agreements or documents necessary to implement Amendment No. 1 and administer the ESG grant program. Authorizing the Director of Finance & Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 operating and capital budget in the amount of $63,742.66 as a technical correction to recognize unspent FY 23-24 ESG Funds.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.
- Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2026-386 to Provide City Sewer Services (Ward 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-012 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at 1964 Nolan Street, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated community of San Bernardino County; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.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.
- Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for November 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 November 2025.11.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.
- Review of Administrative Budget Transfers From October 1, 2025, Through December 31, 2025 (All Wards) 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 October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.12.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.
- Investment Portfolio Report for November 2025 (All Wards) 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 November 2025.13.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.
- Amendment No. 1 to Goods Purchase Agreement with Long Beach BMW Motorcycles (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the Goods Purchase Agreement with Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, increasing the total purchase amount from $77,218.00 to $158,622.84. 2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to increase the existing purchase order from $77,218.00 to $158,622.84.14.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 Estate Design and Construction for 19th Street Storm Drain Improvements in the amount of $397,560.00 and Contingency of $58,000.00 for a Total Amount of $455,560.00 (Ward 6) 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 Estate Design and Construction, in the amount of $397,560.00 for the 19 th Street Storm Drain Improvements (Project); and Authorize the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $58,000.00 for the Project, bringing the total Project budget to $455,560.00; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Estate Design and Construction.; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the Project.15.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 Goods Purchase Agreements with Fairview Ford, DuraTech USA, Motorola Solutions, and a Vendor Services Agreement with West Coast Lights and Sirens (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 the following Goods Purchase Agreements: Fairview Ford for an amount not to exceed $1,197,825.32 for the purchase of police fleet vehicles. DuraTech USA for an amount not to exceed $255,000 for the purchase of mobile data computers. The City Manager to execute Goods Purchase Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Motorola Solutions increasing the total not to exceed amount by $284,969.37 for a new total of $415,133.66 for the purchase of vehicle radios; and The City Manager to execute a Vendor Services Agreement with West Coast Lights and Sirens for an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for a term beginning February 18, 2026, through June 30, 2030, for vehicle upfitting; and The Director of Finance and Management Services to issue purchase orders to Fairview Ford for $1,197,825.32, West Coast Lights and Sirens for 750,000, DuraTech USA for $255,000, and Motorola Solutions for $284,969.37.16.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.
- Love Your Block Year 1 Update (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the Love Your Block 2024-2025 City Impact Presentation.17.Decision: Packet: DISCUSSION
- Adoption of Policy Establishing a Two-Step Authorization and Approval Process for New and Renewal Leases of City-Owned Property (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-014, approving a standardized policy for city-owned leases (new and renewals) that mandates City Council authorization before negotiations begin and final approval before execution.18.Decision: Packet: DISCUSSION
- Direct Staff to Present to Council Within 60 Days a Pilot Program to Temporarily Place Selected Businesses into Vacant Storefronts in Downtown San Bernardino, at Reduced Cost and with City Support, Giving These Selected Businesses an Opportunity to Operate in a Brick and Mortar Retail Environment Without the Full Financial Risk of a Permanent Lease (All Wards) - (Council Member Sanchez)19.Decision: Packet: ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
- Adopt a Community Workforce Agreement By and Between the City of San Bernardino, local Trades Councils/Unions and other future contractors/vendors the City approves for major projects (All Wards) - (Council Member Ibarra)20.Decision: Packet: ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
- Develop/Enhance Vacant Property Ordinance to Reduce Blight and Promote Active Property Use. Ordinance to include the Following Key Components: Vacant Property Registration Requirement, Mandatory Maintenance and Security Standards, Progressive Fee and Fine Structure, Enforcement, and Recourse (All Wards) – (Council Member Knaus, Mayor Pro Tem)21.Decision: Packet: ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
- Direct staff to Prepare a Comprehensive Specific Plan for the City’s Route 66 corridor (Foothill Boulevard, 5th Street, and North Mount Vernon Avenue). The Plan Should Include Targeted Economic Development, Business Attraction, Revitalization, Tourism, and Branding Strategies Leveraging the Historic Route 66 Identity, Incorporate Robust Community Engagement, and Return to the City Council with a Proposed Scope, Timeline, and Implementation Framework. – (Council Member Flores)22.Decision: Packet: ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
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- Agendahttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=7008&compileOutputType=1
- Packethttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=7010&compileOutputType=1
- Minuteshttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=7009&compileOutputType=1
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