City 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
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
9:30 AM
The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 9:34 AM by Mayor Helen Tran on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel – Vista Room 285 E Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92408.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Absent
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
Eric Levitt City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado Deputy City Attorney Present
Telicia Lopez 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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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor BJ Simms with Kingdom Culture Worship Centre led the invocation, and Mayor Pro Tem Juan Figueroa led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Jeff Green spoke about a property at 450 N. G St. at which residents were being forced to pay increased rent or move out. He asked for the Mayor and City Council’s assistance with remedying the situation.
Pablo Velasco stated that he is a new commercial real estate agent and he is interested in developments in San Bernardino. He asked for the Mayor and Council’s support.
DISCUSSION
1. Mayor and City Council Team Building and Goal Setting Session The Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and Facilitator Knight Leadership Solutions, will hold a team building session. The session will include discussions aimed at creating strategic goals; and how its goals and strategies should drive decision- making and resource allocation. The facilitator will then lead a conversation about past achievements the Council wishes to build upon, followed by a discussion clarifying governance roles and responsibilities and the essential partnership between the Council and staff in achieving the City’s Vision and Mission. The group will also explore steps for identifying mutual purpose and common ground on key policies, issues, and decisions, while establishing effective communication norms.
The facilitator will share overarching themes from one- on-one Council interviews, and the Council and City Manager will discuss anticipated community and organizational challenges over the next 12–18 months.
Marie Knight of Knight Leadership Solutions facilitated goal setting with the Mayor and City Council. The objective of the event was to assist the M ayor and City Council in identifying their top priorities for the future of the City and determine if the City’s current goals align with the future goals.
The Mayor and City Council identified several topics to prioritize:
1. Fiscal Sustainability
- Tax revenue
- Investment portfolio
- City-wide forensic audit
- Review of the recent class & compensation study.
2. Become an Organization of Excellence.
- Succession planning
- Smart City innovation
- Strong and stable leadership
- Organizational values.
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3. Improve Quality of Life.
- Increasing culturally relevant City events
- Addressing blight
- Increasing housing
- Reducing homelessness.
4. Economic Growth and Development.
- Redevelopment in business corridors
- Job creation opportunities
- Leveraging assets and City-owned property
- Workforce development
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:42 p.m.
The next joint special 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 December 17, 2025, at the 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 4:00 p.m.
Telicia Lopez, CMC
City Clerk