CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - 7/15/2026

The San Bernardino Mayor and City Council held a joint regular meeting on July 15, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and development issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the denial of an appeal to uphold a red tag closure and correction notice for the Sunshine Motel due to significant unpermitted electrical and building code violations, with the council unanimously affirming the building and safety division's determination. The council also approved an amendment to the University Hills Specific Plan, reducing residential density and lots, with a substitute motion to relocate two lots to accommodate hang gliding activities, reflecting negotiations between the developer and the Crestline Soaring Society. Additionally, the council approved annexation proceedings for Community Facilities District maintenance services and adopted resolutions related to street vacation and assessment levies. The meeting included a motion to extend a contract with Willdan for on-call professional engineering services for six months with a performance review, and a rejection of bids for solar lighting installation due to scope concerns. Public comments addressed issues such as homelessness, local golf course conditions, and opposition to a proposed McDonald's development. The meeting concluded with updates on city projects, including the Homekey housing project and fireworks enforcement results, and a moment of silence honoring former Mayor Julius Vaez and community member Faye Aldridge.