CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - 05/06/2026

The San Bernardino Mayor and City Council held a joint regular meeting on May 6, 2026, which included a closed session and extensive public comment. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the approval and funding allocations for various city programs and projects. The council reviewed and approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for federal grants including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs, allocating funds to public services, affordable housing projects, and infrastructure improvements. The council also discussed and approved a professional services agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. for $4.55 million over five years to expand surveillance technology, including body-worn cameras and automated license plate readers, amid public concerns about privacy and community impact. Additionally, the council approved the San Bernardino Master Parks Plan and considered amendments to the University Hills Specific Plan, including environmental and development issues. The meeting included presentations on water safety, indigenous people awareness, and the creative economy strategic plan. Several motions were passed related to appointments, contract approvals, and ordinance amendments, with some items continued for further discussion. Public comments highlighted concerns about surveillance contracts, homelessness funding, housing development, and community investment priorities.