City council approves housing and safety measures

A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) (Criteria, Timing, Goal Setting, and Other Preliminary Matters) Titles: City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) IN RE: NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION , United States District Court Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:17-md-2804

Certificates of Recognition for San Bernardino High School Girls Water Polo Team 2026 CIF Southern Section Division 5 Championship (Ward 2)

Proclamation of Government Finance Professionals Week in the City of San Bernardino – March 23-27, 2026 (All Wards)

Proclamation of San Bernardino Valley College Day in the City of San Bernardino in honor of their 100th Anniversary – March 26, 2026 (All Wards)

Continuation of Public Hearing from February 18, 2026 - 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, California: 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.

Introduce Ordinance No. MC-1662 Setting Forth Procedures for Expediting Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino take the following action: Hold a Public Hearing; and Introduce, read by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. MC-1662 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, establishing procedures for expediting permit processing for electric vehicle charging stations.

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 15, 2022 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes October 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes February 2, 2026 Special Meeting Draft Minutes February 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes February 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

Adopt A Resolution Approving the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Measure I 3.0 Continuation Expenditure Plan (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-019 approving the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Measure I 3.0 Continuation Expenditure Plan.

Amendment No. 2 to the HOME Investment Partnership Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (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 Amendment No. 2 to HOME Investment Partnership Agreement Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program (OORP) Subrecipient Agreement between the City and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. for $1,184,879 and extend the agreement term through December 31, 2026; and Approve Resolution 2026-020, authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 operating and capital budget by $1,238,169.45, by allocating $1,184,879 for Professional contractual services, and $53,290.45 for the City of San Bernardino administration; and Authorize the City Manager, or their designees, to take any further actions and execute any further agreements or documents as necessary, including minor and substantive changes, after review by the City Attorney, as necessary, to effectuate the implementation of the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program.

Consideration of Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) Participation in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Authorize the City to join the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust; and Adopt Resolution No. 2026-021 approving participation in the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the establishment of the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and any related documents necessary to effectuate the City’s participation; and Appoint a representative to serve as the City’s Director on the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust Board of Directors and designate an Alternate representative to serve in the Director’s absence. The City may appoint the Mayor or a member of the City Council; and Authorize the City Manager, subject to review by the City Attorney, to make or agree to any modifications to the Joint Powers Agreement that are in furtherance of the overall goal of resolution approved herein and the intent of the agreement without creating any additional financial obligations or liability for the City.

Authorization to Proceed with an Investigation for a Proposed Street Vacation of an Alley Way South of W Rialto Ave and West of Muscott St (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize staff to proceed with an investigation and analysis for the proposed vacation of an alley way South of W Rialto Ave and West of Muscott St.

Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2026-387 to Provide City Sewer Services (Ward 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-022: Approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at 3245 Duffy Street, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated community of San Bernardino County; and Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.

Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2026-388 to Provide City Sewer Services (Ward 5) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-023; approving the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at 4164 North 4th Avenue, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated community of San Bernardino County; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.

Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct Public Hearing to Order Street Vacation (15.30-443) of a Portion of Parley Avenue, north of W Foothill Boulevard, and Reservation of Utilities Therein (Ward 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-024 declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the vacation of a portion of Parley Avenue north of Foothill Boulevard, and reservation of utilities therein.

Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct Public Hearing to Order Street Vacation (15.30-444) of a Portion of Victoria Ave also known as San Manuel Blvd, and Reservation of Utilities Therein (Ward 4) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-025 declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the vacation of a portion of Victoria Avenue also known as San Manuel Blvd, north of E Lynwood Drive, and reservation of utilities therein.

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 December 31, 2025.

Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for December 2025 (All Wards) Recommendation: 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 December 2025.

Investment Portfolio Report for December 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 December 2025.

Acceptance and Approval of Amendment No. 1 for Additional Funds to Older Californians Nutrition Program Grant Award FY 2025/26 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-026: Authorizing the City Manager to approve a 2025/2026 Budget Amendment #1 for 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 amended 2025/2026 Congregate Meal Program Grant Budget in the amount of an additional $9,000 (Total Award of $351,000 from $342,000); and Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all negotiations, signing and submitting necessary documents to receive grant budget awards; Approving a contract amendment agreement with Sysco Foods and change order to increase PO for additional $9,000 to the annual purchase order for continued operation of the Older Californians Nutrition Program; 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.

Budget Amendment FY 25/26, Parks, Recreation and Community Services for the Sponsorship of the 2026 Lunar New Year ($23,750) in Revenue and Expense budget allocations (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-027 authorizing the City Manager and Director of Finance to amend the FY 2025/2026 Parks, Recreation and Community Services budget by allocating $23,750 in revenue and expenditures for the Lunar New Year event, and to ensure sufficient funds are placed in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services budget for event-related expenses.

Acceptance of BSCC Proposition 47 Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Grant Program Cohort 5 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No.2026-028 authorizing; The City Manager to accept and execute the BSCC Proposition 47 Cohort 5 Grant agreement and subsequent amendments; and The Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget with an appropriation of $3,294,537 in both revenues and expenditures in grant funds

Award of Cooperative Goods Purchasing Agreement with Public Restroom Company for the Lytle Creek Park and Community Center Renovations Project in the amount of $398,373. (Ward 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve the award of a Cooperative Goods Purchasing Agreement with Public Restroom Company for the Lytle Creek park and Community Center Renovations Project (Project) in the amount of $398,373; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Public Restroom Company.

Request to Approve Professional Services Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for Waterman Inactive Landfill Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-029 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement for landfill gas extraction Operation, Maintenance and Monitoring (OM&M) with Tetra Tech BAS.

Amendment No. 1 to the Regional Partnership Agreements for Animal Services (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-030 authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute amendments to the Regional Partnership Agreements effective July 1, 2026 with the Cities of Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Loma Linda, and Rialto, to update the cost allocation and ensure full cost recovery for regional animal sheltering services.

Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Financial Update (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Financial Update; and Adopt Resolution 2026-031 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget by $1,085,904 as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Financial Update.

Authorize and Direct Outside Legal Counsel Larson LLP to Draft a Resolution of Censure Relative to Councilmember Dr. Treasure Ortiz for Illegal and Unethical Conduct, and to Authorize and Direct Staff to Schedule a Censure Public Hearing for the April 1, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council (All Wards) - (City Council)