CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - 08/05/2026

The City Council of San Bernardino held a joint closed session and regular meeting on August 5, 2026. A key procurement-related decision was the approval of an appeal to overturn the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit and subdivision for a new McDonald's drive-through restaurant at 116 West Baseline Street. The council voted 5-1 in favor, allowing the consolidation of six parcels and construction of a 3,684 square foot facility, including required street improvements and a $176,822 in-lieu fee for undergrounding utilities. The meeting also included a public hearing on annexation related to a Community Facilities District maintenance services tax, which passed unanimously. Additionally, the council pulled an item regarding a Department of Justice grant application due to community concerns about law enforcement cooperation and surveillance. Public comments extensively addressed the McDonald's project, with residents expressing both support for economic development and opposition due to health, community impact, and planning concerns. The meeting concluded with various council updates and recognition of city employees.