HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-2021_Open Session_Item 07_Ceballos, Linda_links sanitizedFrom:Linda Ceballos
To:Public Comments
Subject:City Council Agenda 4/21/21, Agenda Item 7
Date:Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:28:38 PM
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My name is Linda Ceballos and I've been a resident of the City of San Bernardino for over 30 years. My
home is located off of Palm Ave. and Belmont. My household includes two family members with asthma
(one is only 4 years old). I am asking City Council to put the health of San Bernardino residents first and
vote to remove the Oxbow concrete from north Palm Avenue.
Here are reasons I'm asking you to consider:
The concrete is potentially hazardous.
Grinding on site will create a human and environmental health hazard for residents through out the
City due to the air-born particles that will migrate to homes and into the nearby reservoir. 100%
percent capture during the grinding process is not possible and the area is subject to wind.
Sound from grinding would impair quality of life for residents. All students are remote learning and
many residents are working remotely.
Concrete grinding (temporary or permanent) is not acceptable in a residential zone (per Resolution
2020-265 approved by City Council 2020).
Developer/property owner have failed to demonstrate any intention to comply with City, State, or
Federal regulation in regards to the concrete.
Developer/property owner failed to maintain the appropriate best management practices to control
dust and wind-blown debris on site.
Developer/property owner have not filed for a grading permit and it has not been determined if the
volume of material would actually be used on site.
Greenleaf Engineering was paid to remove the concrete and properly dispose of it. Illegally
dumping it on north Palm is not considered proper disposal of waste concrete.
Cost of abatement would be applied as a lien on the property, holding the property owner
responsible.
Additionally, I looked into the Mayor's suggestion that concrete grinding was a sustainable practice in
Long Beach. I've reviewed the Long Beach development code, zoning, and permitting process and
actually found that concrete grinding is limited to industrial areas.
Please put the health and safety of our community members first, over the desire of the
developer/property owner. This particular developer/property owner has failed to comply with City
permitting and municipal code and has no concerns for the health and quality of life of our residents. I
hope you will approve the removal of the Oxbow concrete by approving the Award of Nuisance
Abatement Services Agreement to Cemex Corporation.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Linda Ceballos