City of San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA 92401
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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, MAY 30, 2024
5:45 P.M.
The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino and State of the City Event was called to order at 5 :52 p.m. by Mayor Helen Tran on Thursday May 30, 2024, at the Inland Empire Room at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel , located at 285 East Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, California 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 Absent
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Ben Reynoso Council Member, Ward 5 Absent
Kimberly Calvin Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Damon L. Alexander Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Rochelle Clayton City Manager Present
Thomas Rice Assistant City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Ben Reynoso
Kim Calvin
Damon Alexander
Special Meeting Minutes May 30, 2024
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2
5:45 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Treasure Ortiz expressed concern that the meeting, required attendees to pay $75 per person, but was considered a Brown Act Special Meeting . The speaker questioned whether staff time and sponsorship funds were appropriately accounted for.
5:56 PM
RECEPTION
6:00 PM
PROGRAM
1. State of the City Presentation
Public Information Officer Jeff Kraus introduced Latrice Christine who sang the National Anthem.
Mr. Kraus recognized the following event sponsors Transtech, Best Best and Krieger, Burrtec, San Bernardino International Airport, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Hillwood, IEHP, Willdan, California State U niversity of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College, Assemblymember James C. Ramos, SoCalGas, and WCA.
Dr. Christopher Thornberg presented a Forecast on the State and Future Economy.
The Mayor and City Council recognized three local heroes: Jaden Daniels, who received the 2023 Heisman Trophy; Terry “Terrible” Washington, a eight -time world champion boxer; and Anthony Parnther, Music Director and Conductor of the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, who has conducted music for films such as Avatar, Wakanda Forever, Encanto, and most recently Oppenheimer, which received an Academy Award.
The Mayor and City Council spoke about progress and accomplishments in the City, including commercial development, economic growth, and completed projects.
ADJOURNMENT
The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council and State of the City event was adjourned on Thursday May 30, 2024 at 7:56 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, June 05, 2024, at the Norman F. 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