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
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
3:00 PM
The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 3:02 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Late 3:05 PM
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Late 3:04 PM
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
Perla Lopez Chief Deputy 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 Minutes February 12, 2026
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 3:00 PM
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Mario Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Tim Prince criticized the Council’s priorities and urged them to focus on addressing the city’s issues.
Christian Shaughnessy, a Ward 2 candidate, expressed support for Councilmember Treasure Ortiz, praising her leadership and commitment to transparency while criticizing City officials.
Ron Alvarado, a Ward 1 candidate, criticized the Council for failing to address key city issues and called for transparency regarding alleged recordings, while expressing support for Councilmember Treasure Ortiz and raising concerns about accountability among City officials.
John Schollenberger urged that statements from a federal complaint be entered into the public record, alleged misconduct by City officials, and called for transparency, including the release of recordings and administrative action.
Kimberly Calvin criticized City officials’ integrity and accountability, alleged misconduct and false claims, and expressed concerns about governance and transparency.
Jim Smith criticized the Council for holding a special meeting on personnel matters rather than on city issues and questioned certain members’ leadership and reelection efforts.
Council Member Ortiz announced that she would be recusing herself from Closed Session, due to being the subject of the items listed in Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(1):
Treasure Ortiz v. City of San Bernardino, et al , United States District Court Case No. 2:25-cv-10650
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 Case
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Deputy City Attorney Albert Maldonado stated there were two items discussed, but no reportable action from Closed Session.
Special Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 4:31 p.m.
The 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, February 18, 2026, 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 5:00 p.m.
Telicia Lopez, CMC
City Clerk