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• Appointment — Item 3: Motion to approve (mover unspecified in public roll call transcript): The council approved the appointment on a recorded vote of 6–1; Council Member Charette voted in opposition. (Transcript record: “Motion passes 6 to 1 with council member Charette voting in opposition.”)

• Appointment — Item 4: Motion to approve (mover unspecified in public roll call transcript): The council approved the appointment unanimously. (Transcript record: “Motion passes unanimously.”)

• Consent Calendar — Items 5–14: The council approved the consent calendar by unanimous vote. (Transcript record: “Motion passes unanimously.”)

• Consultant selection — Item 15 (strategic planning, goal setting, team building facilitator): Council voted to authorize the city manager and staff to select a consultant and execute the agreement; the motion passed unanimously. Several council members asked staff to prioritize local/inland-empire consultants during vetting.

• Item 17 (Oxbow abatement and cleanup): Council Member Ortiz moved to bring back a discussion within 60 days. Council Member Charette offered a substitute motion to deny Ortiz’s request; the substitute motion was seconded and passed on a 5–2 vote. The clerk announced the tally as “Motion passes 5 to 2 with council member Flores, NRT’s voting in opposition.” City management told council staff plans to return with an item in October.

• Closed session: City Attorney reported a closed-session motion (moved by Council Member Ortiz, seconded by Council Member Charette) that received a unanimous vote to initiate a receivership action related to Item B; the attorney said details will be public after a court filing.

All formal votes and motions were taken in public session as recorded above or, in the case of the closed-session receivership authorization, announced as a reportable action after the closed session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - 09/03/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of recorded formal votes and motions from the meeting, including appointments, consent calendar and direction to staff on strategic planning and Oxbow item outcome.","taxTitle","San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California","taxId",9775,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477148,"Council debate over Oxbow debris and motel-based recuperative care highlights homelessness tensions",4294,3254000,7548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713168-d6db7ad6a2fb2a3b2fe70c3d435f5e8a&start=3254&end=7548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713168-d6db7ad6a2fb2a3b2fe70c3d435f5e8a/thumbnail_3254000.jpg","/articles/6477148/San-Bernardino/San-Bernardino-County/California/Council-debate-over-Oxbow-debris-and-motel-based-recuperative-care-highlights-homelessness-tensions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477148-6513ba4a88e41d9dba8db51463e34d18/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158330&Signature=Cbmwy~HC~WIFdcaNwBvew6ToToNl~6P7S6EnC7xMmOUh0hNmk0e0ZElNksuIZz12ZwSQ5kTVt65-YRAOHoNHY00MVv738-6~Cz2XcyCXnCE1oYKMx-yKv57Ei13nRNigGiX85cdx1BVHYYJc3~o9rx09yAcNPkk7fT4fRVsFHmac1aD7QSiwHZk5XCVAsCgA7vH0ngn~bR-VHmhIwl8fGjrshimYTxE5qt7qmF~bNfKTVhfDK00GNK5bd2Ngps8DijZFaWyMZf2FHooi~y6UgVk75bGih75IMLl2IKBHSEmoMpiUqGmuaNps5qjhKwurX61WwGxhjXbUXOHmYZI~lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents and community groups used the public-comment period to press the mayor and city council on homeless encampments, the Oxbow demolition-debris site and a recent conversion of a Motel 6 near California State University, San Bernardino into a recuperative care facility.

Ron Alvarado and others urged the council to return to active cleanup and abatement of the Oxbow site, describing reported health concerns and an ongoing eyesore. Council Member Ortiz moved to place a discussion on abatement and cleanup for the Oxbow project on a council agenda within 60 days. Council Member Charette made a substitute motion to deny that proposed action; the substitute motion was seconded and, after a vote, “passed 5 to 2 with council member Flores, NRT’s voting in opposition,” according to the clerk’s announcement of the tally. (At the meeting the city manager said staff plans to return with an item in October.)

Public commenters also criticized a recent conversion of the Motel 6 near CSUSB into a recuperative care facility run by a nonprofit the speaker identified with Illumination Foundation; a resident alleged the operator had prior incidents at another city site and said the mayor and a council member had accompanied the operator on a tour of motels in San Bernardino while considering sites. Mayor Tran responded that she had not met the nonprofit CEO and staff would investigate and follow up. Other speakers described neighborhood impacts from encampments (Linwood to 40th, Marshall Boulevard) and asked for coordinated action with county and regional partners; Council members said the issue was on the city’s radar and that related interagency agreements exist.

The discussion showed a split between council members who pressed for an immediate, time-lined council return on the Oxbow matter and those who cautioned that staff is already working and anticipated returning with information in October. Several council members urged collaboration with the permanent city manager and representatives of the affected ward to craft a comprehensive item for council consideration.","Public commenters and council members disputed approaches to the Oxbow demolition-debris site and a Motel 6 conversion to a recuperative care facility near CSUSB; the council debated an item to return with cleanup options and ultimately approved a substitute motion with a 5–2 vote to deny the original motion.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477153,"Residents urge action on San Bernardino animal shelter staffing, spay/neuter and volunteer programs",1413,3569000,4982000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713168-d6db7ad6a2fb2a3b2fe70c3d435f5e8a&start=3569&end=4982","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713168-d6db7ad6a2fb2a3b2fe70c3d435f5e8a/thumbnail_3569000.jpg","/articles/6477153/San-Bernardino/San-Bernardino-County/California/Residents-urge-action-on-San-Bernardino-animal-shelter-staffing-spayneuter-and-volunteer-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477153-f9f92cc368efb709b3a1a99b64816bb0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158330&Signature=J6N0VToR8l~k9SYV8B4eF8uo0atG2dk1c7PToySGnUaRn3kcQyK3t6wulXnVzp0sB9Vk0xYGJX9AER8muEJ5I-VUsw5tz5NJXf4bj3cpCjM5OfjQfpa5XVprwYydda6dMG8qPIjEgmcAq9H9xKfmyuLtDOxOTfWAUkF~3xCXMuIGYhLfayR96bItgahsgfM~q2-wYjb4ZQUc7-MYG7SGCVtC0pz75gQbk3dx8QKc1O0tXznMjHzMgnK4ARR5Pi22x0EediXfsbUGlGKsJpa4rL3Vkm3dE4WDhYaxUWbGJVU869p~ToG2PYdujz0TFhVXltTGbMX2QQdidHcITLo29A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple residents and volunteers told the mayor and city council that San Bernardino’s animal shelter is overwhelmed, citing shelter intake data, staffing shortages and limited rescue coordination.

Sharon Negrete said national and local intake numbers are rising and told the council San Bernardino’s shelter took in about 13,558 animals in the 2024–25 year; she said only an estimated 15% were returned to their owners and that rescue coordinator staffing is inadequate. Stephanie Lenfesti, a volunteer who transports animals for rescue, said rescues have stopped working with the shelter because communication is “difficult” and urged electronic tablets for staff and a reduction in daily euthanasia deadlines to weekly to give rescues time to find fosters and transport.

Lenfesti and another commenter called for a full-time veterinarian; currently, commenters said, the shelter relies on part-time vets and per-diem veterinary support. Multiple speakers recommended increased use of the city’s spay/neuter mobile unit, targeted mobile clinics in neighborhoods west of the 215 Freeway, and school-based volunteer programs to expand community support.

Council Member Sanchez announced a public adopt event — “Choose to Adopt” — at Choose Gym, 1585 E. Highland Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Council members and staff acknowledged the problem and thanked volunteers; no new budget or ordinance was enacted at the meeting.

Speakers urged creation of a citizen advisory committee to improve transparency and coordination with rescues and recommended stronger enforcement against backyard breeding and expanded low-cost veterinary services to reduce intake going forward.","Multiple public commenters described high intake, low return-to-owner rates and staff shortages at the San Bernardino animal shelter and urged increased spay/neuter services, a full-time veterinarian and better rescue coordination.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477157,"San Bernardino manager touts Mount Vernon bridge reopening, hydrogen train service and parks projects",308,1989000,2297000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713168-d6db7ad6a2fb2a3b2fe70c3d435f5e8a&start=1989&end=2297","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713168-d6db7ad6a2fb2a3b2fe70c3d435f5e8a/thumbnail_1989000.jpg","/articles/6477157/San-Bernardino/San-Bernardino-County/California/San-Bernardino-manager-touts-Mount-Vernon-bridge-reopening-hydrogen-train-service-and-parks-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477157-b5f92da31bdc2534b283fbbf2164abd3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158330&Signature=W98ApnbjDDsi1voXh9zHiLXRAtTa2T5o1v~N1rGGVvvCPJOJtPBGdCYK3gHku0D53-Jb2Yiog7gKQRVxhKKuANtkTXahRd1DayyAjDB4mFNUTSkaX~oHfYsRLXcQVJcst-oKLMcHoCnxAfkuhz2AV8Mg-UWcE8HQ9MnDXtEBVvcBto72kU2hX6yHu~kVvuKNPg0MXCeEvwbRf~dy8yF~VCwMMSQGD3JLPlUZMFL-sbG7ethkUe1I9xsBlK0530k0BH0pyikJ~ypBo4kUxVPC0asN4IW62mNdgzeQAnjkkmcl2aXdwgufMActL~3Dg3vHWW5OZjYgxsyda-As5Jt6Rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager (title used in meeting) told the mayor and city council that San Bernardino celebrated several projects and openings in recent weeks, including the long-awaited reopening of the Mount Vernon Bridge and the start of passenger service for ZEMU, a zero-emission hydrogen-powered train.

The city manager said the Mount Vernon Bridge ribbon-cutting on Aug. 23 drew large crowds and civic leaders, and that the event reconnected the West Side of San Bernardino after a five-year closure. He said passenger service for ZEMU will begin Sept. 13 on the Arrow line between San Bernardino and Redlands, making San Bernardino among the first North American cities to operate a self-powered hydrogen zero-emission passenger train.

The city manager also reported business activity in August, saying 150 new companies obtained business licenses and listing recent grand openings including a third San Bernardino Kwik Kar car wash on Fifth Street and the Essential Barber Club on E Street. He announced a ribbon cutting for the city’s first futsal court at Lytle Creek Park on Sept. 9 and said the court was approved by council in September 2024.

Public works staff are conducting a Baseline Street corridor safety study (Baseline Street from Tippecanoe to Merit Meridian) under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program to identify traffic signals, crosswalks and bike lanes; the city manager encouraged community input and attendance at a Northwest PAC meeting scheduled for Sept. 8.

He also said the State of the City is set for Oct. 14 at the historic California Theatre; the event will be free but will require registration. Council members and members of the public raised no objection to the manager’s report and thanked staff for the projects.

Facts presented at the meeting were programmatic and scheduling updates; no ordinance or budget action was taken at the meeting on these matters.","City manager reviewed recent ribbon cuttings including the Mount Vernon Bridge reopening, ZEMU hydrogen train start, new businesses, a futsal court opening and a Baseline Street safety study; State of the City set for Oct. 14.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477162,"San Bernardino council authorizes initiation of receivership action after closed session",43,993000,1036000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713168-d6db7ad6a2fb2a3b2fe70c3d435f5e8a&start=993&end=1036","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713168-d6db7ad6a2fb2a3b2fe70c3d435f5e8a/thumbnail_993000.jpg","/articles/6477162/San-Bernardino/San-Bernardino-County/California/San-Bernardino-council-authorizes-initiation-of-receivership-action-after-closed-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477162-0ce45a76ad51611c7b1f0504603dae14/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158330&Signature=eoxeS8nBJVerKpW6RiWIzkYDZyc0WezZjC2Qor6YgToRE-UmhFpVPsfzNIABtWinaoHgJsAKLiI0cH9gPUu9Nvs1QKS2tFZONaD7jTha83DsbyAjHii7KoI5InNwQG71CSTTZcTaotb0IjeQugoaeGSWZtdbgTPxDkZ7iLcUXzcb96dRXp9PMzFLYm1Q9dtNEm06sL4Nt9qbx6iCUHHlQWAeOVwDBkp1iA4PZDI4QCGpye69xYgNTLGCMcgdUrU8BPwqWc-Wkbh~QK2HByb~Gp5hj8jzRRLQ3XTtHClnq4Vw~yNF5GJ~E6-GpRehubCvVSev-UMIAYcQHeBXxJBaNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Bernardino mayor and city council voted unanimously in closed session to initiate a receivership action related to an agenda item city staff identified as Item B, the city attorney said.

City Attorney (reporting to the council) said the motion was made by Council Member Ortiz, seconded by Council Member Charette, and that the vote was unanimous. The attorney said the matter concerns a letter from Mandeville about invoices the city sent; he added that the “details and circumstances of that case will be available to the public once the case is actually filed.”

The action was taken during a closed session that began at 4:01 p.m.; the council later opened the meeting at 5:03 p.m. The city attorney described the closed-session item as “anticipate[d] litigation, significant exposure,” and identified the outcome as approval to initiate receivership proceedings. No further factual details about the potential receivership were provided at the meeting.

Because the action was taken in closed session and the attorney said a case must be filed before more information is public, the council did not release documents or supporting evidence at the meeting. The city attorney said he would provide the public record once the case is filed in court.

The council did not vote on any related ordinances or spending at the open meeting; the closed-session report was the only reportable action announced publicly by the city attorney.","City attorney reported a unanimous closed-session vote to initiate a receivership action related to an item on the agenda; details will be released when the case is filed.","actionData","errors"]

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