City of San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA 92401
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Minutes
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
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025
5:30 PM
The Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order at 5:31 PM by Mayor Helen Tran on Monday , February 10, 2025, at Feldheym Central Library, San Bernardino, CA.
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Theodore Sanchez Council Member, Ward 1 Present
Sandra Ibarra Council Member, Ward 2 Late 5:32 PM
Juan Figueroa Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 3 Present
Fred Shorett Council Member, Ward 4 Present
Kim Knaus Council Member, Ward 5 Late 5:36 PM
Mario Flores Council Member, Ward 6 Present
Dr. Treasure Ortiz Council Member, Ward 7 Present
Helen Tran Mayor Present
Rochelle Clayton Acting City Manager Present
Albert Maldonado Assistant City Attorney Present
Genoveva Rocha City Clerk Present
Perla Lopez Deputy City Clerk Present
Mayor Helen Tran
Council Members
Theodore Sanchez
Sandra Ibarra
Juan Figueroa
Fred Shorett
Kim Knaus
Mario Flores
Dr. Treasure Ortiz
Special Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 2 5:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Treasure Ortiz led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
There were no public comments.
At this time there was a discussion on agenda item B. Council Member Flores asked for clarification on the topic of discussion. It was confirmed that a consultant would be joining the meeting as a follow -up to prior discussions on goal setting and feedback.
Council Member Ortiz questioned whether a publicly approved contract was needed before engaging the consultant and why the item wasn't agendized as it had been previously. It was clarified that an executed contract existed under the city clerk's signing authority, which did not require Council approval due to its value being under $50,000. Concerns were expressed about whether the proper procurement process was followed and if the correct staff member had been authorized to execute the contract.
Assistant C ity Attorney Maldonado confirmed that no missteps had been made and suggested the Council begin closed session without the consultant to further address concerns.
At 5:44 PM the Mayor and City Council convened into closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): One Case
B) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957)
Title: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Albert Maldonado announced that the Mayor and City Council appointed Tanya Romo as the new Acting City Manager effective immediately, the motion was made by Council Member Ortiz and second by Mayor Pro- Tem Figueroa and the vote was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Mayor and City Council was adjourned on Wednesday , January 8, 2024, at 9:18 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, February 19, 2025, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92401. Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. , and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Telicia Lopez, CMC Acting City Clerk