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MINUTES
For The
Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
of the City of San Bernardino, Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Mayor and City
Council of the City of San Bernardino Acting as the Successor Housing Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency, Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Acting
as the Housing Authority, and Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
Acting as the San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025
5:30 P.M.
The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the
Multi-Purpose Room, 201 N. E St., 2nd Floor, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Late 5:34 p.m.
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Late 5:37 p.m.
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Bill Gallardo Interim City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
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5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro-Tem Juan Figueroa led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Dolores Armstead spoke in support of Council Member Ortiz’s claim and criticized the
City Manager recruitment process.
John Shollenberger expressed support for Council Member Ortiz, stating she is truthful
and has been wronged, and that she remains a champion of truth for the community.
Christian Shaughnessy also spoke in support of Council Member Ortiz.
Kimberly Calvin criticized the City Manager recruitment process and spoke in support
of Council Member Ortiz’s claim.
Luis Ojeda stressed the importance of a balanced city budget, advocated for reviving
community events like SB Food Fest, and supported returning to a “strong mayor”
government.
Erick Marquez acknowledged that the recent City Manager recruitment meeting may
have been legal, but it went against community expectations.
Natalia Saca, Regional Policy Advocate for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights,
requested city funding for immigrant support services, community education, and
greater inclusion in city programs.
‘Scott’ stated that meetings can legally proceed without the mayor, as long as there is
a quorum. He also highlighted the value of community gardens and urged the city to
invest in them.
Ivan Garcia expressed interest in understanding Council Member roles, stressed the
need for departmental improvements and a permanent City Manager, and called for
increased funding for long-delayed infrastructure repairs.
The Mayor and City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:55 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957)
City Manager (Interviews)
B) LIABILITY CLAIM (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54961)
Claimant: Treasure Ortiz
The Mayor and City Council returned to Open Session at 8:49 p.m.
Special Meeting Minutes April 29, 2025
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CALL TO ORDER
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Present
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Present
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Bill Gallardo Interim City Manager Present
Sonia Carvalho City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk Present
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho announced that there was no reportable action from
Closed Session.
DISCUSSION
1) Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget Workshop (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council heard a presentation by Interim City Manager Bill
Gallardo, Interim Director of Financial and Management Services Jeannie Fortune, and
Budget Division Manager Zuyva Ruiz, and City Engineer Azzam Jabsheh about the
upcoming 2025/26 Budget. Key points included the economic landscape, reserve
funds, and an upcoming 6-month hiring deferral.
The Mayor and City Council, by general consensus, directed staff to schedule a
second Budget Workshop for May 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Interim City Manager Gallardo
confirmed that the existing Budget Calendar could be modified to hold the Budget
Public Hearing and Adoption at the June 4, 2025 Regular Meeting, following the
second Budget Workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Tuesday, April 29, 2025
at 9:42 p.m. to the next Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the
Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California
92401. Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m., and Open Session will begin at 5:00
p.m.
Telicia Lopez, CMC, Acting City Clerk