CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - 09/16/2026

The San Bernardino Mayor and City Council held a joint closed session and regular meeting on September 16, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a general plan amendment and development permit for a 68-unit single-family residential project on a 5.82-acre vacant site, with the homes intended for sale starting in the $400,000 range. The council also adopted ordinances imposing liens on properties with unpaid business registration taxes, requiring registration and maintenance of vacant or abandoned properties with associated fees and enforcement measures, and regulating the transport and camping of unhoused individuals with penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the council received a comprehensive homeless solutions action plan outlining ongoing and planned initiatives, including shelter expansions and partnerships, and discussed enforcement and accountability mechanisms for homeless service providers. Motions to approve these ordinances and resolutions passed unanimously or with strong support, with detailed discussions on enforcement, funding, and community impact. The meeting also featured presentations recognizing local veterans and cultural heritage, and included public comments addressing homelessness, city management, and community concerns.