Council approves public spending and police funding

A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1): i.) Justin Ramirez v. City of San Bernardino , San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2419803 B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)(1): (1) Case C) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): i.) Notice of Claim, Asusena Soren, dated July 21, 2025, Amended Claim filed August 5, 2025, Claim No. GHC0086369 D) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager E) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) (Criteria, Timing, Goal Setting, and Other Preliminary Matters) Titles: City Clerk, City Attorney

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XXX authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the acceptance of $100,000 from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to assist the San Bernardino Police Department with the purchase of a Tactical Robot (All Wards)

Vice Chair & 5th District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. (San Bernardino County) Check Presentation: $100,000 To Assist The San Bernardino Police Department With The Purchase Of A Tactical Robot (All Wards)

Substantial Amendment Number One to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, Allocating Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and CDBG Cares Act (CDBG-CV) Funds from previous years to the SB HOPE Campus (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-015 and: Conduct a Public Hearing to obtain citizens’ comments on the proposed Substantial Amendment Number One to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP); and Approve the Substantial Amendment Number One to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to increase funding for the SB HOPE Campus by $1,979,926.86; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any further agreements or documents, as necessary, to effectuate the submittal of the proposed Substantial Amendment Number One to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to HUD; and Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–2026 Budget in accordance with the approved Substantial Amendment, allocating a total of $1,979,926.86 from prior-year unspent CDBG funds, including: $64,627.53 from FY 2021–2022, $305,884.60 from FY 2022–2023, $185,642.91 from FY 2023–2024, $58,392.47 from FY 2024–2025, $92,574.29 from FY 2025–2026, and $1,272,805.06 from CDBG-CV FY 2020–2021; and Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Budget to reflect a technical correction revising CDBG (FUND 119) unearned revenues to $6,417,546.41 and CDBG-CV (FUND 131 & 139 cumulatively) unearned revenues to $2,163,968.63.

Authorize a Goods Purchase Agreement with Midwest Veterinary Supply in an amount not to exceed $500,000 annually (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 a Goods Purchase Agreement with Midwest Veterinary Supply; and Authorize the Director of Finance to issue a purchase order to Midwest Veterinary Supply in an amount not to exceed $500,000 annually.

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 Minutes

Accept State Funds for Seccombe Lake Park Rehabilitation Project Administered by the California Natural Resources Agency (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt resolution 2026-016, which supersedes the previously adopted resolution No. 2024-135 for the purpose of reallocating grant funds: Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept state funds administered through the California Natural Resources Agency for the Seccombe Lake Park Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $5,000,000; and Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to conduct all negotiations, signing, and submittals of necessary documents to receive the awarded funds. Authorize the Director of Finance & Management Services to reallocate $5,000,000 from the Park Land Replacement Project to the Seccombe Lake Park Rehabilitation Project.

Approval of the award for Financial Auditing Services to Eadie Payne LLP, in the Amount of $542,860 to Audit Financial Statements for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026, through June 30, 2030, with the Option of Auditing the City’s Financials for Two Subsequent Years (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the professional services agreement with Eadie Payne LLP for financial auditing services in the amount of $542,860 for fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, through June 30, 2030, with the option of auditing the City’s financial statements for two subsequent years (through June 30, 2032).

Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas & Associates for Sales and Use Transaction Tax Auditing Services, Including Measure S District Tax, Extending the Term Through June 30, 2030, Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $250,000 for a New Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $275,500 (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 Hinderliter, De Llamas & Associates for Professional Auditing Services related to the City's Sales and Use Transaction Tax, including the Measure S District Tax, extending the agreement term through June 30, 2030; and Increase the original contract not-to-exceed amount by $250,000, resulting in a new total contract amount not to exceed $275,500; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment.

Ratify the No-Cost Extension Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with the Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) for the California Violence Intervention Program Cycle 4 Grant (Cal VIP 4) (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Ratify the No-Cost Extension Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with the Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) for the California Violence Intervention Program Cycle 4 Grant; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take any further actions to execute amendments or documents as necessary, including minor and substantive changes, after review by the City Attorney, as necessary to effectuate the implementation of the community violence intervention program services with Subrecipients Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy and Operation New Hope.

Annual Renewal Of The City's Property Insurance For FY 2026/27 In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,540,000 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the annual renewal of the City’s property insurance for a premium not to exceed $2,540,000 for the term beginning April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2027; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documentation.

Amendment No. 1 to Goods Purchase Agreement with Long Beach BMW Motorcycles to Increase the Not to Exceed Amount to $162,809.80 (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 first amendment to the Goods Purchase Agreement with Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, increasing the total purchase amount from $77,218.00 to $162,809.80. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to increase the existing purchase order from $77,218.00 to $162,809.80.

Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside Urban Area Security Initiative (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-018 authorizing: The City Manager to enter a Regional Training and Equipment Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Riverside regarding Urban Area Security Initiative Grant funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2023; and Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signings, and submittals of necessary documents.

Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Design Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects – Planners Inc. For The Seccombe Lake Park Revitalization Project for $342,790 and Approve Additional Contingencies in the Amount of $35,000 for a Total Increase of $377,790. (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Design Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects – Planners Inc. for the Seccombe Lake Park Revitalization Project (Project) in the amount of $377,790, increasing the total not to exceed amount to $968,645, and extending the term through December 31, 2027; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with RHA Landscape Architects – Planners Inc. Authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project.

Authorization to Proceed with Lease Renewal Negotiations with the YMCA of the East Valley for 808 E. 21st Street (Ward 2) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the City Manager to proceed with lease renewal negotiations with the YMCA of the East Valley for the property located at 808 E. 21st Street.

Designation of One or More Alternate Voting Delegates for the SCAG 2026 Regional Conference and General Assembly in Palm Desert, CA May 7-8, 2026 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the selection of one or more alternate voting delegates for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2026 Regional Conference and General Assembly, scheduled for May 7–8, 2026, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California.

Authorize Staff to Begin Statutory Due Diligence for San Bernardino County Fire – Firehouse 222 Expansion at Bobby Vega Park (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Authorize staff to initiate statutory due diligence for the San Bernardino County Fire – Firehouse 222 Expansion Project at Bobby Vega Park, including environmental review, title verification, and other compliance activities required under applicable state and local regulations; and Direct staff to return to Council, upon completion of due diligence and subdivision of the park land, with a resolution declaring the newly created parcel as surplus land and authorizing its disposition pursuant to the Surplus Land Act provisions applicable to local agency-to-agency transfers or exchanges.

Adopt a Citywide Constitutional Rights Resolution (All Wards) – (Council Member Ibarra)

Consider a Resolution on Immigration Enforcement. As Part of Agenda Item, Consider a Resolution Similar to the Riverside Resolution and How it Would be Impacted by California State law. (All Wards) - (Council Member Flores)