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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.0- Pubic Comments i PUBLIC COMMENTS Andrea Neyses, said the condition of the city shelter is in horrible conditions and filthy. She said she'd been marking the walls for three months to prove her point that the kennels are not being cleaned properly between animals with communicable diseases. Gary Applebee, of Spring Valley, said that animal rescue shelters are hands-off to those animals in the San Bernardino shelter. It's not the kind of place you'd want your pet if you lost him. And encouraged the council to visit the shelter unannounced and see the conditions. Maria Sanchez, said she's been emailing for months, had no responses and doesn't know where else to go. The staff believes the Hayden law hasn't been completely suspended. And that's not true. Michael Levitt, of Los Angeles, said we are not animal extremists. We are loving people,we are professionals. Asked about the soul of San Bernardino, the moral compass of the city. Said a rescued animal becomes a public figure, via Facebook and the SB shelter is a slaughterhouse. Said the city has a crisis on its hands and the rest of the community is mobilizing to focus on the city's shelter. Asked to put the issue on the agenda to discuss this in more detail. Lisa Corona, of Beverly Hills, said her dog was sodimized. And said on June 15, she adopted a 6 mos old puppy to save her life. The dog went missing in shelter on monday when she was supposed to be spayed. Able to locate shelter volunteers,who found her. On 25th, she got a call from the doctor, said doctor had been sodomized with somethingthe size of a cucumber. She asked the volunteers or employees at the shelter to have background checks for sexual deviant behavior. And said she'd like to have the permission to take the dogs adopted to the humane society. Shirley Harlan, said she would like the council to find a way to make sure people are comfortable to come to speak to the council. It discourages people have very important people int he city make them feel like they cannot speak out. She also said she appreciated the council's recognition of her efforts for the legal aid society. And thank Marquez and McCammack for starting a scholarship in her honor, and presented a small donation for the fund. Sandra Olivas, spoke about the First ward and the Mills Act. Any bldg before 1941. Workshop Sept 7 at 5 p.m. at the historical society. The money save on property tax to help preserve and maintain the home. Betty Jean Long, said she is ashamed of the mayor and council. You have put yourselves in a position that you think you cannot work your way out. I tell you one way you can: stop doing what you're doing. SHe said she would run for mayor. Jane Sneddon, spoke about the Norton Air Space Museum taping on Wednesday night. A POW from Vietnam is the guest speaker. Richard Castro, of San Bernardino, a retired teacher and wrestling coach. Said he has a deep history in the city. Said he has great desire to be among people who are going to make movement and said he is running for mayor. Said he was glad so many people with passion, and hopes it comes with professionalism. Cesar Gomez Said he would be there to advocate for Richard Castro, a man with strong roots who has been working behind the scenes for a long time. Said he'd be a breath of fresh air for the city and has inspired him and other youth to stand alongside him to help the city prosper. And he said he'd also like to advocated for John Abad. A lot of experience and knowledge to make the correct decisions for the city. Said he created the Revolve Project a tool and service for small business to link themselves better with Cal State Students. Bill Sandefur, said he had tried to contact Penman's office before the council meeting, to no avail, and said he wanted to know why the City Attorney had tried to rubber stamp his eviction. He complained about the City Attorney's behavior during several incidents. John Abad, discussed his background and where he had lived in the city. He talked about his experience getting permits in the city for a special event connected to property he owns. He said he is in a quagmire, and that is what is happening in the city--the city is not business friendly. Sandra Ortega, , spoke against the prostitution in her neighborhood and explained an encounter she had recently with two prostitutes in her area. Esther Flores, said she was concerned about the safety of her children. She has little girls and thinks the prostitution levels are not a good message for them. Deanna Adams, said she has decided that one way to change the city is to adopt a block, going house to house and meeting people. Said people's overall well being has been compromised. She would like a dedicated funding for public safety. She said the criminals today are different than they were 20 years ago. The city has a nuisance, on baseline and all over. She wants to know if there is a comprehensive crime fighting proposal. Ron Coats, gave kudos to the fire chief Avery and spoke about his experience doing a ride along. And suggested people sign up for the citizens police academy. Roxanne Williams, spoke of her efforts for economic development, including helping to create two business workshops. She talked about having a plan and keeping to it, with the new justice center, and to have aplan for the people it will bring to downtown. Want an economic development director, quicker permitting. Al Palazzo, said he would be speaking noon Friday at the Carousel Mall regarding economic development. If the MCC has a workshop, he said,he'd like to present his vision to the council and Mayor. Jim Smith, thanked Olivas for her announcement about the Mills Act, said that 150 people who came to listen to the presentations at Save our San Bernardino. And said the group would be implementing the plan in san bernardino. And announcd that on Friday morning, the county library system is celebrating its 100 years old and at 10:30 a.m. in Highland on Central Avenue, they will be having an event.