Councilmember, Second Ward· 2022-12-01 to 2026-12 (month-level start: December 2022 and month-level end: December 2026 per city council page, each official serves a four-year term; this seat was on the 2026 ballot so the 2022 election seated it, Mayor Tran swearing-in on a December 21 per local coverage with year unconfirmed; the Nov 3 2026 general election result and January or December reseating are pending)
Sandra Ibarra
San Bernardino
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- 24
- Total speaking time
- 3:12:27
- Avg per meeting
- 8:01
- Segments
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Camping ordinance on public streets and parks
Staff say no direct fiscal impact, though enforcement could add minor patrol and storage costs.
Homelessness services and nonprofit contracting accountability
Navigation Center modular contract now totals $11,121,933.78; about $2.1 million in ARPA remains unobligated.
Future of the animal shelter facility and contract cities
The lease termination ends month-to-month obligations at the 1543 W. 8th Street site.
Pedestrian safety at Highland Avenue intersection
Cost of the 24-hour traffic and pedestrian count and any future signal or crossing improvements not stated.
Camping ban on public property
Minor increases in enforcement staff costs — patrol, administration, and storage fees.
Animal Services Practices and Spay/Neuter Funding
Speakers alleged roughly $500,000 of a $1.2 million animal services vehicle/grant allocation is unaccounted for.
Servicios de animales y crisis de población de animales sin hogar
Los comentaristas dijeron que el presupuesto del refugio ha crecido de aproximadamente $2.5 million a $10 million, proyectado a $12 million.
Five-year homelessness strategic plan
Amendment No. 3 increases the not-to-exceed contract amount (figure not stated in minutes).
DOJ Model Cities Initiative grant application
The grant offered up to federal funding for police staffing, technology, and services, but opponents said the conditions outweigh the money.
Animal control underfunding
Shelter-related spending reportedly rose from $2.3 million to $9.7 million over five years.
Mobile Street Medicine and Opioid Treatment Services
The city commits $600,000 over two years to serve an estimated 75 unhoused individuals per year.
Animal Shelter Access and Overpopulation
Adds $250,000 in Measure S funds, bringing the project to $1,825,370.
Homeless drop-off notification and vacant property ordinances
Unpermitted construction costs the city enforcement resources and delays safe, code-compliant use of the buildings.
Boston Dynamics Public Safety Robot Purchase
Up to $370,973.21.
Fireworks social host and cost recovery ordinance
Fines become cumulative per discharge, and the city may recover full response costs.
Neighborhood services: street sweeping, lighting, and code enforcement
Roughly $1 million a year estimated for enforcement staffing, plus signage costs.
Treasure Ortiz v. City of San Bernardino litigation
Taxpayers are footing the bill for outside counsel and staff time every month the case continues, according to multiple speakers.
Flock Surveillance Camera Contract
The city recently received $1.3 million in public safety technology funding, which critics want redirected.
Homeless transport notification ordinance
Fines could offset city costs, but enforcement staffing may require new funding.
Shelter operator local-priority rules
Enforcement could require new staff positions and budget reallocation.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Ibarra was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve a Goods Purchase Agreement with RADeCO, Inc. for the Purchase of a Boston Dynamics SPOT CERBERUS Public Safety Robotic System for an Amount Not to Exceed $370,973.21 (All Wards)
Approve a Goods Purchase Agreement with RADeCO, Inc. for the Purchase of a Boston Dynamics SPOT CERBERUS Public Safety Robotic System for an Amount Not to Exceed $370,973.21 (All Wards)
Appointment of Vianey Galvez to Public Safety and Human Relations Commission (Ward 6)
Public Safety and Human Relations Commission Appointment of Vianey Galvez (Ward 6)
Appoint Devona L. Robertson to Public Safety and Human Relations Commission
Authorization of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Technology Maintenance, Legacy System Support, Public Safety Technology Services, and Wireless Connectivity with Tyler Technologies, Inc., Harris Computer Systems, and Verizon Wireless in an…
Authorization of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Technology Maintenance, Legacy System Support, Public Safety Technology Services, and Wireless Connectivity with Tyler Technologies, Inc., Harris Computer Systems, and Verizon Wireless in an…
Voting record (1)(Public Safety)
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