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Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
Minutes
FOR THE
REGULAR 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
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
3:30 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at
Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Late 3:50 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 Late 3:34 p.m.
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Bill Gallardo Interim City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk Present
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3:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Kimberly Calvin spoke in support of Treasure Ortiz’s claim, Item A(ii).
Prior to convening to Closed Session, Council Member Ortiz announced that
she would be recusing herself from Item A(ii) of the agenda, due to being the
subject of the claim.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)):
i) Notice of Claim, Alejandrina and Jose Trujillo, dated September 26, 2023,
Claim No. GHC0063298
ii) Notice of Claim, Treasure Ortiz, dated March 28, 2025, Claim No. GHC0082770
B) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6): i) Agency Designated Representative: City Manager or Designee Employee Organization: General Unit – Teamsters Local 1932, Management Confidential Group – SBCMA, Mid Management Unit – Teamsters Local 1932, Police Dispatch Unit – SBPDA, San Bernardino Police Civilian Association – AFSCME Local 4710, Police Management Unit – PMA and Police Safety Unit – SBPOA
ii) Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney or other Mayor and City
Council Designee. Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
5:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was
called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at
Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
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
Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Courtney Bowen Deputy City Clerk Present
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bishop Tupe Tupe of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints lead the invocation
and Penelope Cortez from Kendall Elementary School lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado announced that there was no reportable action
from Closed Session.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for National Public Works Week in the City of San Bernardino –
May 18–25, 2025 (All Wards)
The Mayor and City Council presented the proclamation to Public Works and
Operations and Maintenance Directors and Staff. Recognition was also given to retiree
Roberto Lopez for his 45 years of service to the City.
APPOINTMENTS
There was consensus amongst the Mayor and City Council to vote on the
appointments in a single motion.
2. Library Board ReAppointment of Valerie A. Lichtman
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the re-appointment of Ms. Valerie A. Lichtman to the Library
Board. Ms. Lichtman will serve with a term ending in May 2029. Council Office
staff has verified the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
RESULT: APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF VALERIE A. LICHTMAN [80]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz, Tran
NOES: None
3. Library Board ReAppointment of Carolyn A. Tillman (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the re-appointment of Ms. Carolyn A. Tillman to the Library
Board. Ms. Tillman will serve with a term ending in May 2029. Council Office
staff has verified the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
RESULT: APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF CAROLYN A. TILLMAN [80]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz, Tran
NOES: None
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4. Library Board Appointment of Danielle Sanchez (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Ms. Danielle Sanchez to the Library
Board. Ms. Sanchez will replace the seat left vacant with the resignation of Ms.
Jennifer Grant. Ms. Sanchez will serve with a term ending in May 2029. Council
Office staff has verified the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
RESULT: APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF DANIELLE SANCHEZ [80]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz, Tran
NOES: None
Appointees Lichtman and Tillman were not present. The Mayor and City Council
presented the Library Board Appointment to Danielle Sanchez. Acting City Clerk Telicia
Lopez administered the Oath of Office.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Interim City Manager Bill Gallardo provided the City Manager Update. Highlights included
the new fire station #226, the Homeless Point-In-Time count, and congratulations to local
college graduates.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Curtis Goss, professor at San Bernardino Valley College, shared that the college received
a community health grant from The LA84 Foundation and requested city support to
implement free youth clinics for grades 3–8.
Lydia Savala expressed frustration over lack of progress in animal services and called for
leadership changes and better use of existing resources.
Al Palazzo offered ideas to improve San Bernardino’s culture and youth support,
volunteering to take on city roles at a reduced cost and honored his brother, the late
Ruben Juarez, for his city service.
Mike Hartley spoke about code enforcement and urged the City Council to make real
changes using the budget.
Joe Salas spoke in opposition to changing parliamentary rules and praised the
Verdemont Neighborhood Association's vision for 2025.
Erick Marquez spoke about the recall process, parliamentary rules, and fireworks
enforcement.
Luis Ojeda expressed optimism about recent city improvements, thanked Public Works,
and encouraged continued progress and accountability.
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Kim Calvin commented about homelessness programs, council procedures, and
downtown development.
Georgia L. spoke about the animal shelter’s handling of animals and demanded
leadership change and free spay/neuter services.
Clementina Pina-Bernal spoke against Burrtec trash rate increases and called for clearer
communication and more accessible meetings.
Dolores Armstead urged strategic city planning, questioned the city’s legal service
process, and asked for clarity on city rules and neighborhood updates.
John Shollenberger commented on council behavior during legal services discussions
and urged the council to be more constructive.
Barbara Sky recounted a recent disrupted neighborhood meeting.
“Less” spoke about Zoom public comments and asked for transparency, fire safety
planning, and ethical endorsements.
Damon Alexander reminded the council of the true meaning of Memorial Day and
honored military service members for their sacrifice.
Sharon Negrete commented on the euthanasia of animals and demanded immediate
proactive action to prevent further cruelty.
Prior to voting on the Consent Calendar, Interim City Manager Gallardo announced
that staff would be pulling Item No. 13 from the Consent Calendar for further
discussion and to provide a presentation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are voted on in a single
motion unless a council or staff member has pulled the item for more discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PULLED ITEM
NOS. 5 AND 13 FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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5. Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the meeting minutes for the following dates:
1. December 4, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
2. January 8, 2025 Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
3. February 10, 2025 Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
4. April 8, 2025 Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
Council Member Ortiz inquired about how far back the backlog of minutes goes. Acting
City Clerk Lopez stated that various minutes are currently being processed from the years
2020-2024. She advised that individuals may view the meeting videos or the Annotated
Agenda for more information on each meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Mario Flores, Council Member, Ward 6
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
6. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2025382 (Ward 4)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California
adopt Resolution No. 2025-287, approving the application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at
912 Melrose Drive, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated
territory of Arrowhead Farms of San Bernardino County; and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025287 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
7. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2025383 (Ward 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California
adopt Resolution No. 2025-288, approving the application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at
19407 Cajon Boulevard, San Bernardino, California, within the unincorporated
territory of San Bernardino County; and authorizing the City Manager to execute
an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025288 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
8. Irrevocable Agreement to Annex No. 2025384 (Ward 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-289 of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Bernardino, California, approving the application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission to provide City sewer services to a property located at
3737 Duffy Street, San Bernardino, California, (APN 0267-041-16) within the
unincorporated territory of San Bernardino County; and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Irrevocable Agreement to Annex.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025289 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
9. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and
Purchase Card Transactions for February 2025 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California approve the commercial and payroll disbursements for February 2025.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
10. Investment Portfolio Report for February 2025 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, accept and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for February
2025.
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RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
11. Fiscal Year 202526 Assessment Levies for Previously Formed
Assessment Districts (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt the following Resolutions, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 within various assessment districts within
the City of San Bernardino, approving Engineer’s Reports for each assessment
district and providing notice of the time and place of the public hearing on
July 16, 2025 on proposed assessments in each assessment district:
1. Resolution No. 2025-290 for Assessment Districts Nos. 951 (Zone
1), 951 (Zone 2), 952 (Zones 1, 2, and 2A), 952 (Zone 3), 953, 956, 959
(Zone 1), 962, 963, 968, 974, 975, 976, 981, 982, 986, 989, 991, 993,
997, 1001, 1002, 1005, 1007, 1012 and 1016; and
2. Resolution No. 2025-291 for Assessment District Nos. 1017, 1019, 1020,
1023 and 1024; and
3. Resolution No. 2025-292 for Assessment District No. 1022 and Zones 1,
2 and 3 thereof; and
4. Resolution No. 2025-293 for Assessment District Nos. 1025 and 1027;
and
5. Resolution No. 2025-294 for Assessment District Nos. 1028, 1029, 1030,
1031,1032, 1035 (Zone 1), 1035 (Zone 2), 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040,
1041, 1042, 1043 (Zone 1), 1043 (Zone 2), 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1049,
1050, 1051, 1052, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1059, 1060, 1063, 1064 and
1068.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOS. 2025290, 2025291, 2025292,
2025293, AND 2025294 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
Regular Meeting Minutes May 21, 2025
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12. Review of Administrative Budget Transfers From January 1, 2025 Through
March 31, 2025 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, review and file all listed administrative budget transfers from January
1, 2025, through March 31, 2025.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
13. American Rescue Plan Update (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file a report on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funds allocation and expenditures to date.
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
14. Acceptance and Approval of an Amendment for Additional Funds to
Older Californians Nutrition Program Grant Award FY 2024/25 in the
amount of $33,494 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California adopt Resolution No. 2025-295:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a 2024/2025 Budget
Amendment for the Older Californians Nutrition Program grant through
the Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian
(DAAS-PG); and
2. A uthorizing the City Manager to accept the amended
2024/2025 Congregate Meal Program Grant Budget in the amount
of an additional $33,494 (Total Award of $426,035); and
3. Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to conduct all
negotiations, signing and submittals of necessary documents to
receive grant budget awards; and
4. Approving certain related change orders to purchase orders to Sysco
Foods (Total $225,600) and Hollandia Dairy (Total $26,500) for
continued operation of the Older Californians Nutrition Program; and
5. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to
amend the grant funds for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30,
2025.
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RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025295 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
15. Adopt Resolution No. 2025296 Authorizing the Acceptance, Obligation,
and Expenditure of Allocated Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS)
Funds in the Amount of $678,501.23 (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-296:
1. Authorizing the acceptance of the full FY 2024/25 Citizens' Option
for Public Safety (COPS) funds in the amount of $678,501.23,
authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to
amend the FY 2024/25 Operating Budget accordingly; and
2. Authorizing the Police Department to encumber and expend the
allocated Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds for FY
2024/25.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025296 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
16. Adoption of Ordinance No. MC1651 Amending Chapter 10.52 of the San
Bernadino Municipal Code to Update the Existing Speed Zones City Wide (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, adopt Ordinance No. MC-1651 amending Chapter 10.52 (Final
Reading) of the San Bernadino Municipal Code to update existing speed zones
city wide.
RESULT: ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. MC1651 [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
Regular Meeting Minutes May 21, 2025
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17. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with County of San Bernardino for
Street Maintenance and Repairs and Flood Control Facilities Maintenance
and Repairs (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino
California:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve and execute the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of San Bernardino
for Street Maintenance and Repairs; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve and execute the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of San Bernardino
for Flood Control Facilities Maintenance and Repairs
RESULT: APPROVED STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION [70]
MOVER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
DISCUSSION
18. Award Professional Services Agreement Between the City of San
Bernardino and Helping Hearts California, LLC/Helping Hearts Hulen, LLC
for the Operation of the SB HOPE Campus in an amount not to exceed
$2,395,075 for Phase 1 and $300,000 for Phase 2 and annually thereafter (All
Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Helping Hearts California, LLC in the amount not to exceed
$2,395,075 for Phase 1 shelter and recuperative care operations at SB
HOPE Campus and an estimated $300,000 for Phase 2 operations and
annually thereafter if required; and
2. A dopt Resolution No. 2025 -297 to amend the Fiscal Year
2024 -2025 Operating Budget authorizing the allocation of $2,395,075
from Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds for the operations of the
SB HOPE Campus; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend
the FY2024/2025 Adopted budget for the appropriation of $2,395,075 in
both revenues and expenditures; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and
execute any further agreements or documents as necessary to implement
operations at SB HOPE Campus.
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Deputy Director of Housing & Homeless Services Cassandra Searcy provided some
updates for this item:
1. There was a correction made to the name of the vendor. It should be referred to
as “Helping Hearts Hulen”;
2. The staff report indicated that the navigation center would be built in phases;
however, it would be constructed in its entirety, then operated in two phases.
3. Slides were added to the PowerPoint presentation.
The corrected information was provided to the Mayor and City Council and copies
were made available to the public.
Public Works Director Lynn Merrill presented this item, providing updates regarding
construction and design of the SB HOPE Campus (aka “Navigation Center”). He
advised that a request for proposals was anticipated to be released by
approximately August 4, 2025 and construction commencing in November 2025.
Representatives from “Helping Hearts Hulen” also contributed to the conversation.
Council Members discussed forming regional partnerships with nearby cities and
San Bernardino County, to exchange services and help to offset costs. Interim City
Manager Gallardo advised that once the costs were finalized later in 2025, the City
could begin to have those discussions.
RESULT: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025297 AND DIRECTED STAFF
TO EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR PARTNERSHIP AND
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES [70]
MOVER: Treasure Ortiz, Council Member, Ward 7
SECONDER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
19. Review and provide direction on the development of the City’s 20242025
and 2025 2026 Legislative Platform to guide advocacy efforts at the state
and federal levels (All Wards) – (Council Member Knaus)
RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [70]
MOVER: Kim Knaus, Council Member, Ward 5
SECONDER: Sandra Ibarra, Council Member, Ward 2
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores, Ortiz
NOES: None
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20. Consider approval of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order (All Wards) – (Council
Member Sanchez)
RESULT: APPROVED FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING [61]
MOVER: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, Ward 1
SECONDER: Fred Shorett, Council Member, Ward 4
AYES: Sanchez, Ibarra, Figueroa, Shorett, Knaus, Flores
NOES: Ortiz
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS
At this time, the Mayor and City Council provided updates to the community. Key topics
included recent neighborhood association meetings and upgrades to Tom Minor Park.
Council Member Ortiz and Mayor Tran attended the International Council of Shopping
Centers conference in Las Vegas. Mayor Tran attended the City-County Conference.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, May 21,
2025 at 7:47 p.m. in honor of former employees Scheri Newbery and Ruben Juarez.
The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will adjourn to the Special Meeting on Thursday,
May 22, 2025, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San
Bernardino, California. Open Session will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Telicia Lopez, CMC
Acting City Clerk