Cit
y of San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA 92401
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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, OCTOBER 14, 2025
4:00 P.M.
The Special Meeting and State of the City of the Mayor and City Counc il of the City of San Bernardino and State of the City Event was called to order at 4:12 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Tuesday , October 14, 2025, at the Will Rogers Room at the California Theatre, located at 562 West 4th Street, San Bernardino, California 92402.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Late 5:30 p.m.
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Late 5:30 p.m.
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Late 5:30 p.m.
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Eric Levitt City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez Acting City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
Special Meeting Draft Minutes October 14, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 4:00 PM
P
UBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
ZaZette Scott with the Family Assistance Program, spoke about Domestic Violence Awareness Month. She stated that her organization provides services to victims of domestic violence. She requested support and advocacy from the Mayor and City Council.
4:
30 PM
The reception began at approximately 4:30 p.m.
R
ECEPTION
Guests of the State of the City enjoyed an outdoor reception. 5:
30 PM
The State of the City convened at approximately 5:42 p.m.
P
ROGRAM
1. State of the City Presentation
Members of the San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra opened the ceremony with a musical performance.
P
ublic Information Officer Jeff Kraus introduced the Mayor and City Council members, award recipients, special guests and dignitaries, and event sponsors.
S
an Bernardino High School Alumnus Tistantje “Tristan” Mondragon sang the National Anthem.
Lan
d Acknowledgment was performed by members of the Yuhaaviatam Nation Assembly Member James Ramos Sr., James Ramos, Jr., and Trevor Mathews.
T
he Mayor and City Council Presented a “Key to the City ” symbolic award w as presented to Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and accepted by the tribe, including Board of Directors Secretary Audrey Martinez and Gage Hernandez of the Youth Committee.
T
he Mayor and City Council Presented a “Key to the City” symbolic award was also presented to Tomas Morales, President of California State University San Bernardino.
The award was accepted by CSUSB Vice President of Advancement, Ray Watts, on behalf of President Morales.
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he Mayor and City Council took turns speaking about accomplishments in the City, including commercial development, economic growth, completed projects , homelessness, and crime statistics. The presentation also included “Rosemary’s Story”, an inspiring narrative about how the City’s homeless assistance programs helped one family, as well as a short video from members of the new Tesla Facility thanking City staff for their collaboration.
Special Meeting Draft Minutes October 14, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Mayor Tran closed the meeting by expressing optimism for the City’s future and thanking guests and the public for their attendance.
ADJOURNMENT
The Special Meeting and State of the City of the Mayor and City Council and State of the City event was adjourned on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at approximately 7:17 p.m.
T
he next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.
T
elicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk