Council advances rentals ban, housing, and street fixes
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The council introduced an ordinance to ban short-term and vacation rentals in San Bernardino after a 4-3 vote, while also approving a $15 million revenue bond for a South Tippecanoe Avenue project and several road, accessibility, and parking measures.
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This meeting produced several actions that could affect neighborhood conditions, city services, and travel in San Bernardino. The council moved forward with a ban on short-term and vacation rentals, approved financing tied to a $15 million project, and adopted contracts and resolutions for street safety, ADA accessibility, parking restrictions, and a Palm Avenue / I-215 interchange project. It also approved a lease-renewal negotiation for the Akoma Unity Center and a partnership supporting no-cost solar programs for eligible homeowners.
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- Introduced Ordinance MC-1661 banning short-term and vacation rentals in the City of San Bernardino by a 4-3 vote.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-036 approving up to $15 million in revenue obligations for TIP Property Caritas LLC at 662, 678, and 696 South Tippecanoe Avenue.
- Approved a $269,242.50 design services agreement with Willdan Engineering for E Street median safety improvements.
- Approved a $1,000,000 design services agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC for the citywide ADA self-evaluation, ADA transition plan, and Section 504 compliance work.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-040 creating no-parking-except-by-permit zones on parts of G Street near 8th Street.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-041 for the Palm Avenue / I-215 Interchange Improvements Project and appropriated $2,427,600 in funding.
- Approved lease-renewal negotiations with Akoma Unity Center, Inc. for Anne Shirrell’s Community Center.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-038 supporting a partnership with GRID Alternatives Inland Empire for no-cost solar homes and workforce training.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-039 to begin FY 2026/27 assessments for previously formed landscape and lighting maintenance districts.
- Approved a service agreement with CivicPlus LLC for DocAccess accessibility software for up to $83,981 through June 30, 2028.
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CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Agenda
- A.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One (1) Case B.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1): i) Daniel Goff v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case Nos. ADJ21530688; ADJ Unassigned, Workers’ Compensation Claim Nos. 25-188888; 25-187229 ii) Byron Clark v. City of San Bernardino, Workers’ Compensation Case Nos. ADJ20576797; ADJ20576274; ADJ6889990; ADJ Unassigned, Workers’ Compensation Claim Nos. 25-184724; 24-178748; CSBY-7770; SCBY-6534 C.) 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 D.) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): i.) Notice of Claim, Mandeville Modular, Inc., dated March 17, 2026, Claim No. GHC0095108 ii.) Notice of Claim, Amanda Schillero, dated July 31, 2025, Claim No. GHC0087648 iii.) Notice of Claim, Sanna Ey, dated August 28, 2025, Claim No. GHC0087648 iv.) Notice of Claim, Diana Sanchez, dated August 28, 2025, Claim No. GHC0087693 v.) Notice of Claim, Jose Villa, dated August 11, 2025, Claim No. GHC0087693Decision: Packet: CLOSED SESSION
- Proclamation for National Library Week in the City of San Bernardino – April 19-25, 2026 (All Wards)1.Decision: Packet: PRESENTATIONS
- Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of San Bernardino – April 2026 (All Wards)2.Decision: Packet: PRESENTATIONS
- Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of San Bernardino – April 2026 (All Wards)3.Decision: Packet: PRESENTATIONS
- Approval of the Issuance of Revenue Obligation Bonds in an Amount to Exceed $15,000,000 by the California Enterprise Development Authority for TIP Property Caritas LLC (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, take the following actions: Hold a public hearing; and Adopt Resolution No. 2026-036 approving the issuance of revenue obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for TIP Property Caritas, LLC, a California limited liability company, and/or a related or successor entity (the Borrower) at 662, 678 and 696 South Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino, in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (“Code”); and Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any additional documents necessary to effectuate the Tax-Exempt bond issuance for TIP Property Caritas LLC.4.Decision: Packet: PUBLIC HEARING
- Continuation of the Public Hearing of March 18, 2026 - Short Term Rentals (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 .5.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: September 21, 2022 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes March 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes6.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.
- Adopt Resolution Imposing Liens on Certain Real Property to Recover Costs for Code Enforcement Abatements (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-037, imposing liens on certain real property located within the City of San Bernardino for the costs of public nuisance abatements.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.
- Declaration of Support and Collaboration with GRID Alternatives Inland Empire to Promote Community Participation in the Disadvantaged Community for no Cost Single-family Affordable Solar Homes Program (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino take the following action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-038 establishing a partnership with GRID Alternatives Inland Empire, a solar nonprofit organization that assists income qualified homeowners with no cost solar installations through the Energy for All program and provides no cost Workforce Training Programs that help build skills that open doors to high quality careers in the solar industry; and Authorize the City Manager and his designee to take any further actions regarding the implementation of this resolution and/or program.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.
- Updating Assessment Engineer's Reports For Previously Formed Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-039 initiating the proceedings to levy and collect assessments for FY 2026/27 in Assessment Districts pursuant to the Constitution and the City Charter, appointing the Engineer of Record, and ordering preparation of Engineer's Report.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.
- Investment Portfolio Report for January 2026 (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 January 2026.10.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 January 2026 (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 January 2026.11.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.
- Authorization to Execute a Service Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for DocAccess Accessibility Solution for two years of service through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $83,981, with a provision for annual renewals (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 Service Agreement with CivicPlus LLC for the DocAccess subscription service in an amount not to exceed $83,981 for the initial term through June 30, 2028; and Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services or Designee to issue the necessary purchase orders and process payments in accordance with the terms of the agreement; and Authorize continued annual renewal of the service agreement, after the initial two-year term, in accordance with the agreement’s Automatic Renewal Procedure, subject to annual budget appropriations, provided that any annual price increase does not exceed the contractual 5% annual uplift.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.
- Award Design Services Agreement in the Amount of $269,242.50 for E Street Median Safety Improvements (HSIP Cycle 12 – 5033(060)) to Willdan Engineering (Wards 1 & 3) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Design Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for the E Street Median Safety Improvements Project (Fairway Drive to 10th Street), HSIP Cycle 12 – Federal Project No. 5033(060), for Preliminary Engineering (PS&E) services in the amount of $269,242.50.13.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 Design Services Agreement to Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC for Development of the Citywide ADA Self-Evaluation and ADA Transition Plan and Preparation of ADA / Section 504 Compliance Documentation, CIP No. SS24-010, in the Amount of $896,053.75 and Contingency of $103,946.25 for a Total Amount of $1,000,000 (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California; Approve the award of a Design Services Agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC in the amount of $896,053.75 for the Citywide ADA & Section 504 Compliance Program Development and Implementation Project (CIP No. SS24-010); and Authorize a contingency amount of $103,946.25, bringing the total authorized amount for the agreement to $1,000,000; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents associated with the agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC; 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.
- Establish a No parking except by Permit at any time zone on the west side of G Street for approximately 200 feet south of 8th Street, and on the East side of G Street for approximately 120 feet south of 8th Street (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2026-040, amending Resolution No. 3985 entitled, in Part, ”A Resolution… Prohibiting Parking Upon Certain Designated Streets, Alleys or Portion Thereof…” to establish a no parking except by Permit at any time zone on the west side of G Street for approximately 200 feet south of 8th Street, and on the East side of G Street for approximately 120 feet south of 8th Street.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.
- Resolution Approving Cooperative Agreement No. 25-1003341 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for the Palm Avenue / I-215 Interchange Improvements Project (PID, PA/ED, and PS&E Phases) and the Appropriation of $2,427,600 in Funding for the Project (Ward 5 and 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2026-041: Approving Cooperative Agreement No. 25-1003341 between the City of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Palm Avenue / I-215 Interchange Improvements Project (PID, PA/ED, and PS&E Phases); and Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to approve the appropriation of Measure I Funds in the amount of $678,100 for FY 26/27 and two appropriations of Regional Circulation funds in the amount of $874,750 for FY 27/28 and $874,750 for FY 28/29; and Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Cooperative Agreement and any necessary administrative documents to implement the project in accordance with the terms of the agreement.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.
- Introduction of Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.16.120 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code (All Wards) Recommendation: Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading, of an ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, amending Section 10.16.120 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code by adding subsection 10.16.120(B)(1) to prohibit the parking or standing of detached commercial trailers in non-residential districts and to authorize the immediate issuance of citations for violations.17.Decision: Packet: DISCUSSION
- Authorization to Proceed with Lease Renewal Negotiations with Akoma Unity Center, Inc. of the Anne Shirrell’s Community Center for 1367 North California Street (Ward 6) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California Authorize the City Manager to proceed with the lease renewal negotiations with the Akoma Unity Center (AUC), Inc., for the property located at 1367 North California Street.18.Decision: Packet: DISCUSSION
Documents from this meeting
- Agendahttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=7169&compileOutputType=1
- Packethttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=7171&compileOutputType=1
- Minuteshttps://sanbernardino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=7170&compileOutputType=1
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