Resolution No. 2026-107
Resolution 2026-107
July 17, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-107
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
RECITING THE FACTS OF THE PRIMARY MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 2, 2026, CERTIFYING THE
ELECTION RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, the Primary Municipal Election was consolidated with the Statewide Primary Election and was conducted in the City of San Bernadino, California on Tuesday June 2, 2026, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, notice of the election was given in the time, form and manner as provided by law; that voting precincts were properly established; that elections officers were appointed and that in all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes were cast, received, and canvassed and the returns made and declared in the time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California and the Charter of the City of San Bernardino for holding of elections; and
WHEREAS, the Registrar of Voters of the County of San Bernardino canvassed the returns of the election and has certified the results to this City Council, the results are received, attached, and made a part hereof as ‘Exhibit “A.”
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the whole number of ballots cast in the City of San Bernardino was 38,027.
SECTION 2. That the Names of Persons and the offices for which they were voted are as follows:
For the Office of Member of the City Council Ward 1 Votes Omar Williams 222
Virginia Marquez 776
Theodore Sanchez 566
Ron Alvarado 710
For the Office of Member of the City Council Ward 2 Votes Benito J. Barrios 752
Christian Shaughnessy 916
Sandra Ibarra 642
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For the Office of Member of the City Council Ward 4 Votes Erick Marquez 407
Jesus “Chuy” Medina 841
Vincent D. Laster 214
Fred Shorett 1,840
Joe Salas 2,058
For the Office of the Mayor Votes
Helen Tran 14,011
Amy Malone 2,314
Ronnika Ngalande 2,509
Rick P. Avila 2,610
Ivan Garcia 2,641
John Valdivia 1,553
SECTION 3. That the number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the City to each of the persons above named for the respective offices for which the persons were candidates were as listed in Exhibit “A” attached.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to San Bernardino Municipal Code section 2.56.040, the City Council does declare and determine that Helen Tran was re -elected as the Mayor of the City of San Bernardino for the full term of four years. The successful candidate shall be seated and shall begin their new term of service in December 2026. In addition, pursuant to San Bernardino Municipal Code Section 2.56.040, the City Council does declare and determine that the two candidates for the First Ward, Second Ward, and Fourth Ward with the highest number of votes shall be entere d into and appear on the ballot as the City Council candidates at the General Municipal Run-Off Election to be held November 3, 2026, those candidates are Virgina Marquez, Ron Alvarado for the First Ward; Benito J. Barrios, Christian Shaughnessy for the Se cond Ward; Fred Shorett, and Joe Salas for the Fourth Ward.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council of the City, a statement of the results of the election showing: (1) The whole number of ballots cast in the City; (2) The names of the persons voted for; (3) For What office each person was voted for; (4) The number of votes given at each precinct to each person.
SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
SECTION 7. The Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that Resolution No. 2026-107
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the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 8. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 15th day of July 2026.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2026-107
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July 17, 2026
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Telicia Lopez , CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 2026-107, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of July 2026 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this 16th day of July 2026.
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk