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San Bernardino speakers demand release of recordings as council holds closed session on councilmember Ortiz; no reportable actions announced
Summary
Residents and candidates urged the San Bernardino City Council to release recordings and questioned a special closed session called over allegations involving Councilmember Ortiz. The council returned from closed session at 4:31 p.m. and the City Attorney said there were no reportable actions; Ortiz recused from items she said were hers.
San Bernardino’s mayor and city council met in a special closed session beginning at 3:02 p.m., drawing sustained public comment demanding transparency and the release of recordings tied to allegations involving Councilmember Cherry Ortiz. After returning from closed session at 4:31 p.m., the City Attorney told the council there were "no reportable actions." Ortiz had announced she would recuse herself from the two agenda items she identified as hers before the closed session.
The closed session was the focus of repeated public criticism during the comment period. Tim Prince, a lifelong resident and downtown attorney, said the council was "down here to strategize behind closed doors" and accused members of prioritizing indemnification and attorney fees over city…
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