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Votes at a glance: July 16 San Bernardino City Council
Summary
Key votes from the July 16 council meeting, including confirmations, contract amendments, and consent items. Includes outcomes and brief notes on items that drew public comment or council questions.
The following summarizes formal council actions and recorded votes from the July 16 San Bernardino City Council meeting. Where discussion was brief, the outcome and key context are listed.
- Delinquent solid‑waste collection assessments (Public Hearing, Item 4): Council confirmed assessments for delinquent collection charges to place those liens on the property tax roll for FY 2025–26. Staff reported outreach reduced the delinquent balance from about $1.3 million in May to roughly $803,000 by July through collections and payment plans. Outcome: motion to confirm assessments passed unanimously.
- Amendment No. 2 to Goods Purchase Agreement with Midwest Veterinary Supply (Consent, Item 6): Council approved an amendment that increases the contract not‑to‑exceed amount (amendment details in staff report) and extends the term. Staff said Midwest acquired Victor Medical (a local supplier) and that Midwest is a commonly used vendor for shelter pharmaceuticals and supplies. During public comment and council questions, speakers urged transparency and asked for an itemized accounting and consideration of local suppliers; staff said the original RFP (2021) had multiple respondents and Victor Medical was purchased by Midwest Veterinary Supply. Outcome: motion to approve passed (vote recorded as 5–0, later confirmed 5–0 when all votes were recorded).
- Consent and professional services (Item 13 — contract continuation with CPPG): Council approved continued services for strategic grant/advocacy support (staff noted consultant experience and asked for improved coordination so council and consultants align priorities). Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Pavement/sidewalk construction contract (Item 18): Council awarded a construction contract to D M and G Construction (lowest responsive bidder) for a public works linear footage‑based project. Staff noted the award reflects unit prices and cited the low bid per linear foot. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Consent calendar and contract‑authority discussion (Item 20 and related): Council approved the remaining consent calendar items after pulls (items 6, 13, 18, 20 were pulled for discussion). Councilmembers raised questions about transparency for contracts and asked staff to ensure required contract reporting returns in the city‑manager’s report per ordinance; staff confirmed the requirement and agreed to fulfill reporting obligations. Outcome: motion to approve consent calendar (remaining items) passed unanimously.
Notes and next steps: Several items that drew public comment (animal‑services spending, contractor selection and procurement transparency) prompted council requests for itemized accounting and clearer reporting. Staff committed to returning procurement and fee details when required and to follow up on reporting obligations for city contracts.
