Councilmember, First 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)
Theodore Sanchez
San Bernardino
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- 5:20
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Top issues during term (20)
Shandin Hills Golf Course management and audit
About $50,000 raised privately, including a $25,000 new fence already installed.
Elected officials' compensation
Raises executive salaries including a proposed $29,000 compaction adjustment for the Chief of Police.
Future of the animal shelter facility and contract cities
Ends the month-to-month lease obligation for the unused satellite site.
Camping ordinance on public streets and parks
Staff say no direct fiscal impact, though enforcement could add minor patrol and storage costs.
Pedestrian safety at Highland Avenue intersection
Cost of the 24-hour traffic and pedestrian count and any future signal or crossing improvements not stated.
Speed hump policy
Not stated.
Homelessness services and nonprofit contracting accountability
About $2 million set aside in general fund for six months of shelter operation, seeking $1 million from other sources.
Feldheym Central Library improvement project
About $2.25 million pulled from Measure S reserves, on top of roughly $1.55 million in dedicated facility funds.
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.
Downtown Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID)
The $74,500 Civitas agreement and FY 2026-27 budget amendment were not acted on this meeting.
Independent financial process assessment
Cost of the audit not yet known; scope to be defined within 60 days.
Solid Waste Rate Increases
Typical residential customers pay $3.66 more per month; the city estimates about $945,516 more per year in general fund franchise fee revenue.
Water-Efficient Landscaping Standards (Ordinance MC-1669)
Compliance costs fall on applicable landscape projects rather than the city's general fund.
McDonald's reconsideration on Baseline
Supporters pointed to an estimated 40-60 jobs and sales tax revenue; opponents noted the city is sales-tax dependent.
Meyers Creek flooding and sedimentation
Between $25 million and $64.1 million depending on the alternative chosen.
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.
Verdemont Heights 105-lot housing development
Adds 105 single-family homes and associated property tax and investment to Ward 5.
University Hills development and hang-glider access
Adds housing stock and infrastructure investment in the city's northern area.
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.
Decisions during term (567)
Recorded while Sanchez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Introduction of Ordinance MC-1677 (camping on public streets and parks)
Introduction of ordinance adjusting elected officials' salary and benefits
Consent calendar including ARPA reallocation, EV permitting ordinance, CFD annexation
Library director and citywide salary schedule adjustments (Item 12)
Street vacation public hearing resolution continued (Resolution 2024-029 matter)
Meyers Creek Drainage Study — direction on Alternative 2
University Parkway landscaping — conceptual plan direction (Option 3)
Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes
Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1674 Setting Forth Procedures for Expediting Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems (All Wards)
Resolution Declaring Intent to Annex Territory: Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 (Maintenance Services): Annexation No. 55, Tax Zone No. 55 (16th Street Commercial Center located north of 16th Street and west of Turrill Avenue)…
Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements and Purchase Card Transactions for July 2026 (All Wards)
Approve Resolution No. 2026-173 for Amendment No. 1 to Renew and Extend the Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for a Grants Management Software Service (Saas); and Extending the Term through September 14, 2028, increasing the Not to…
Investment Portfolio Report for July 2026 (All Wards)
Review of Administrative Budget Transfers From April 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2026 (All Wards)
Side Letter Agreement with General Unit Employees represented by Teamsters, Local 1932, regarding Hazard Pay (All Wards)
Approve the Professional Services Agreement with BrightLife Designs LLC, for Holiday Events Lighting and Materials for a total two-year amount not to exceed $199,900. (All Wards)
Acceptance of FY 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant of $182,856.00 (All Wards)
Adopt Ordinance MC-1669 Amending 19.28 (Landscaping Standards) Section 19.28.120 of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) Incorporating New Soil, Mulch, and Amendment Requirements for Water Efficient Landscaping (All…
Introduction of Ordinance MC-1677 (Anti-Camping Ordinance)
Mayor's Salary Ordinance — Substitute Motion (Figueroa Formula)
Voting record (246)
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Introduction of Ordinance MC-1677 (camping on public streets and parks)
Introduction of ordinance adjusting elected officials' salary and benefits
Meyers Creek Drainage Study — direction on Alternative 2
University Parkway landscaping — conceptual plan direction (Option 3)
Introduction of Ordinance MC-1677 (Anti-Camping Ordinance)
Mayor's Salary Ordinance — Substitute Motion (Figueroa Formula)
Mayor's Salary Ordinance — Mayor's Salary Set at Twice Council Salary
Ties compensation within council's own purview rather than an outside body
Consent Calendar Items 3 and 5–16
Item 4 — ARPA Reallocation Resolution 2026-171 (Pulled for Discussion)
Item 12 — Library Director Compensation Adjustment (Pulled for Discussion)
Long-serving director being punished for loyalty
Item 19 — University Parkway Landscaping Improvements
Item 17 — Love Your Block Year 3
Item 25 — Shandin Hills Golf Club $500,000 General Fund Appropriation
Item 26 — Independent Phase One Financial Process Assessment
Item 29 — Comprehensive Animal Shelter Audit (Councilmember Ortiz)
Public Safety and Human Relations Commission Appointment of Vianey Galvez (Ward 6)
Introduce Ordinance No. MC-1674 — Expedited EV Charging Permitting (First Reading)
Introduce Ordinance MC-1669 — Water Efficient Landscaping Standards (First Reading)
Item 9 — Adopt Ordinance No. MC-1672 (Vacant Property Registration)
Item 12 — $300,000 Legal Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, and Romo
Item 6 — Animal Services Staffing Realignment (Resolution 2026-160)
Item 11 — Strategic Goals and Priorities Quarterly Update
Item 17 — Love Your Block Year 3
Item 24 — Feldheym Library Improvements Construction Award (Alternative B)
Item 25 — Shandon Hills Golf Club $500,000 General Fund Appropriation
The enterprise fund and oversight controls are needed.
Item 26 — Independent Phase One Financial Process Assessment
Item 27 — Industrial and Logistics Revenue Feasibility Study
Item 28 — Waterman Avenue Landscaping Improvements
Item 29 — Comprehensive Animal Shelter Audit (Councilmember Ortiz)
Commission appointments (items 4-7, incl. Angelique Weathersby)
Miramonte 60-home subdivision, GPA 252 / P 2507 (item 9)
Ordinance MC 1671 — notification of transported homeless individuals (item 23, first reading)
Appoint Angelique Weathersby to Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission (Ward 5)
Appoint Esmeralda Negrete to Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission (Ward 1)
Appoint Devona L. Robertson to Public Safety and Human Relations Commission
Public hearing - Resolution 2026-154 imposing liens for unpaid business registration taxes
Public hearing - FY 2025-26 CAPER submission to HUD
68-home PRD subdivision at Meramonte Drive and Little Mountain Road (Ordinance MC-1670 first reading)
Shelter operations local prioritization policy options - direction to staff
Ordinance MC-1671 - notification of homeless drop-offs (first reading)
Ordinance MC-1672 - vacant and abandoned property registration (first reading)
Ordinance MC-1673 - anti-camping ordinance update (first reading)
Appeal 26-10 of Planning Commission approval of Verdemont Heights (Subdivision 25-01 / TTM 20707)
Love Your Block Year 2 update and $150,000 General Fund continuation for Year 3
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-144 Denying Appeal 26-10 (Verdemont Heights)
Item 4: Direction to Elected Official Compensation Advisory Commission
Commissioners pending appointment on September 16 should be able to participate.