CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: December 18, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager
Department: City Manager's Office
Subject: Proposed 2025 Mayor & City Council Regular Meeting Schedule (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt the Proposed 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule.
Executive Summary
Every year, the City Council adopts a Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the following year that is consistent with San Bernardino Municipal Code (SBMC) Section 2.58.010 and modifications from prior years. The Proposed 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule recommends modifications, which include canceling the January 1, 2025, Mayor and City Council meeting.
Background
Section 2.58.010 of the SBMC stipulates that the Mayor and City Council meetings are to be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Section 2.58.080 of the SBMC further states that in the event the date of a regular meeting falls on a City holiday, regular meetings will be held on the next business day following the holiday, except as determined by the City Council.
Discussion
The Mayor and City Council meeting schedule will align with the SBMC and the 2025 City-recognized holidays. Staff are proposing modifications to the 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule that are consistent with the modifications adopted for the 2024 Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule and the City’s priority to increase its presence at regional conferences and events. The proposed modification is to cancel the January 1, 2025, regular meeting due to it falling on a City- recognized holiday, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (New Year’s Day observed). Staff have not identified any other conflicts with regular meeting dates due to observed holidays, commonly attended conferences or meetings.
Meeting Date Reasoning for Proposing Cancelation
January 1, 2025 Staff propose canceling this meeting due to it falling on a City- recognized holiday, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (New
Year’s Day observed).
If appropriate, at a later date, staff may recommend additional changes to the 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule in order to accommodate attendance at regional events that align with the strategic goals of the City. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Adoption of the Proposed 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule aligns with Key Target No. 2: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community and Goal 2c: Re-establish City as the Regional Leader/County Seat.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting the Proposed 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt the Proposed 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Proposed 2025 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule
Attachment 2 2025 City-Recognized Holidays
Attachment 3 2025 California Cities Annual Conference & Expo Date Announcement
Attachment 4 2024 Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
October 19, 2022 The Mayor and City Council adopted the 2023 Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule.
November 15, 2023 The Mayor and City Council amended the 2023 Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule.
December 6, 2023 The Mayor and City Council adopted the 2024 Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule.