San Bernardino approves $75,000 settlement in Tamika Tate federal lawsuit

The San Bernardino City Council disclosed during its March 5 meeting that it unanimously approved a $75,000 settlement in the federal case Tamika Tate et al. v. City of San Bernardino, United States District Court case No. 2:24‑CV‑02331.

City Attorney (unnamed) reported that the council met in closed session on the listed agenda items and that the only reportable action was the settlement. "There was a motion by Council Member Sanchez and a second from Council Member Kanas to settle the case at $75,000. It was approved unanimously with Council Member Ibarra absent," the city attorney told the council.

The settlement covers the claim identified on the closed‑session agenda as related to Tamika Tate et al.; the city attorney did not provide additional details during the open‑session report. The city attorney concluded the report by saying, "That concludes my report." No further public discussion followed the closed‑session disclosure.

Because the vote and discussion occurred in closed session, the city attorney provided only the motion, second, dollar amount and attendance note during the required public report at the meeting. The city did not release further documents or describe the factual allegations, allocation of the payment, or whether the settlement requires any future council action.

The council then proceeded with the remainder of the meeting, including presentations and public comment.