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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor and City Council Report 2-1-23City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council February 1, 2023 City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council February 1, 2023 Nearly 200 volunteers, police officers, and Code officers participated in the federally mandated Point in Time Count to tally the number of unhoused individuals in the city. The results of the Count are used in determining funding allotments for programs and services in local communities. Good Day LA (Channel 11) did a live shot from San Manuel Stadium. 2023 Homeless Point in Time Count Nearly 200 volunteers, police officers, and Code officers participated in the federally mandated Point in Time Count to tally the number of unhoused individuals in the city. The results of the Count are used in determining funding allotments for programs and services in local communities. Good Day LA (Channel 11) did a live shot from San Manuel Stadium. 2023 Homeless Point in Time Count Congressman Aguilar presents a $1.4 million check to improve the Roosevelt Bowl. The funds were included as a Community Project (earmark) in the Federal budget approved in December. Funds will augment $600,000 allocated last year by the Council to provide significant upgrades to the Bowl. While the improvements are expected to take one year to complete, Parks and Recreation is planning on bringing back their Summer Concert Series to the Bowl in June. City Receives $1.4 Million for Roosevelt Bowl Congressman Aguilar presents a $1.4 million check to improve the Roosevelt Bowl. The funds were included as a Community Project (earmark) in the Federal budget approved in December. Funds will augment $600,000 allocated last year by the Council to provide significant upgrades to the Bowl. While the improvements are expected to take one year to complete, Parks and Recreation is planning on bringing back their Summer Concert Series to the Bowl in June. City Receives $1.4 Million for Roosevelt Bowl Kudos to the Public Works crews for their hard work! For several weeks, crews have been working shifts starting at 2:00 am. They report in January there were 580 CRM’s requests for potholes. 4,173 potholes have been filled and only 51 CRM’s remain open. The high winds also resulted in debris, palm fronds and some fallen trees. Crews continue to clear these. Here is a picture from yesterday of a fallen tree at Lytle Creek Park. Debris clean up is anticipated to continue for two more weeks. January Rain and Wind EventsJanuary Rain and Wind Events Kudos to the Public Works crews for their hard work! For several weeks, crews have been working shifts starting at 2:00 am. They report in January there were 580 CRM’s requests for potholes. 4,173 potholes have been filled and only 51 CRM’s remain open. The high winds also resulted in debris, palm fronds and some fallen trees. Crews continue to clear these. Here is a picture from yesterday of a fallen tree at Lytle Creek Park. Debris clean up is anticipated to continue for two more weeks. Police Police Foil Bank Robbery in Progress On January 26, SBPD Officers responded to the Wells Fargo Bank on West Highland Avenue for a possible bank robbery in progress. Officers responded quickly and the suspect was still inside the bank. He was taken into custody without incident. A week prior, this same suspect robbed the neighboring Chase Bank for about $2,000. Police Police Foil Bank Robbery in Progress On January 26, SBPD Officers responded to the Wells Fargo Bank on West Highland Avenue for a possible bank robbery in progress. Officers responded quickly and the suspect was still inside the bank. He was taken into custody without incident. A week prior, this same suspect robbed the neighboring Chase Bank for about $2,000. Police Arrest Four in String of Business Burglaries Officers investigating recent commercial burglaries at businesses bordering the Santa Ana riverbed deployed on foot to a nearby encampment in search of evidence from the crimes. Several high- value items were found in plain view, including items stolen early that morning from the San Bernardino County Fire. Four subjects were arrested, and the investigation solved numerous burglaries. Police Arrest Four in String of Business Burglaries Officers investigating recent commercial burglaries at businesses bordering the Santa Ana riverbed deployed on foot to a nearby encampment in search of evidence from the crimes. Several high- value items were found in plain view, including items stolen early that morning from the San Bernardino County Fire. Four subjects were arrested, and the investigation solved numerous burglaries. Special Events will be taking place throughout the month at City libraries, parks and community centers, as well as at Cal State SB and SBVC. A full list of events is available on the city’s homepage. Special Events will be taking place throughout the month at City libraries, parks and community centers, as well as at Cal State SB and SBVC. A full list of events is available on the city’s homepage. On Saturday, friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers gathered to dedicate a new flagpole at the entrance to Wildwood Park in memory of Tony Marzullo, an integral part of the Wildwood Park Neighborhood Association who passed away last year. All funds were raised by the community through a Go Fund Me campaign. Flagpole Dedication at Wildwood Park On Saturday, friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers gathered to dedicate a new flagpole at the entrance to Wildwood Park in memory of Tony Marzullo, an integral part of the Wildwood Park Neighborhood Association who passed away last year. All funds were raised by the community through a Go Fund Me campaign. Flagpole Dedication at Wildwood Park