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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor and City Council Report 3-15-23City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council March 15, 2023 City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council March 15, 2023 Cross Street Bridge Repair Last Thursday, the City deemed the Cross Street Bridge compromised and in need of emergency closure. This cut off vehicle access to a small neighborhood comprising of two apartment complexes and several single-family homes. Working with SBCUSD, the City was able to build a temporary road through Fairfax Elementary School and restore access in less than 24 hours. The City is now developing expedited plans to replace the bridge. Cross Street Bridge Repair Last Thursday, the City deemed the Cross Street Bridge compromised and in need of emergency closure. This cut off vehicle access to a small neighborhood comprising of two apartment complexes and several single-family homes. Working with SBCUSD, the City was able to build a temporary road through Fairfax Elementary School and restore access in less than 24 hours. The City is now developing expedited plans to replace the bridge. 2nd Street Bridge Completed Yesterday, Second Street between Arrowhead Avenue and Mountain View Avenue re-opened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic in conjunction with the completion of the new 2nd Street Bridge, restoring a key mobility corridor downtown. 2nd Street Bridge Completed Yesterday, Second Street between Arrowhead Avenue and Mountain View Avenue re-opened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic in conjunction with the completion of the new 2nd Street Bridge, restoring a key mobility corridor downtown. Parks Wins Three State Awards On March 7, the California Parks and Recreation Society announced that the San Bernardino Parks and Recreation Department had been named the winner of three statewide awards! The Department received the Marketing & Communications Award of Excellence for Los Parques Mejoran La Vida,which revitalized Park’s branding to San Bernardino’s Spanish speaking community, providing a greater awareness and access to programs, events, and activities. The Creating Community Award of Excellence Award went to the Inland Empire Senior Games – for promoting fitness and the spirit of competition. Konstance Murrell was awarded the Service Award of Excellence – Champion of the Community. Konnie has been volunteering with the Parks and Recreation Youth Sports Programs for over six years. She has donated over 1,000 hours, assisted in over four sports as a volunteer coach or team parent, spanning 17 seasons of Mini Ballers, Youth Basketball, Soccer, and a variety of different clinics. Parks Wins Three State Awards On March 7, the California Parks and Recreation Society announced that the San Bernardino Parks and Recreation Department had been named the winner of three statewide awards! The Department received the Marketing & Communications Award of Excellence for Los Parques Mejoran La Vida,which revitalized Park’s branding to San Bernardino’s Spanish speaking community, providing a greater awareness and access to programs, events, and activities. The Creating Community Award of Excellence Award went to the Inland Empire Senior Games – for promoting fitness and the spirit of competition. Konstance Murrell was awarded the Service Award of Excellence – Champion of the Community. Konnie has been volunteering with the Parks and Recreation Youth Sports Programs for over six years. She has donated over 1,000 hours, assisted in over four sports as a volunteer coach or team parent, spanning 17 seasons of Mini Ballers, Youth Basketball, Soccer, and a variety of different clinics. Mayor Tran Testifies at Assembly Committee This morning, Mayor Tran was in Sacramento testifying to the Assembly Accountability and Administrative Review Committee on behalf of AB 349 (Ramos). The proposed bill would authorize the State to lease out a portion of Patton State Hospital to a non-profit or governmental agency to house homeless and provide mental health services. Mayor Tran Testifies at Assembly Committee This morning, Mayor Tran was in Sacramento testifying to the Assembly Accountability and Administrative Review Committee on behalf of AB 349 (Ramos). The proposed bill would authorize the State to lease out a portion of Patton State Hospital to a non-profit or governmental agency to house homeless and provide mental health services. Police Fentanyl Bust The SBPD Narcotics Unit last week stopped a subject and located 4.4 pounds of fentanyl in the vehicle. This fentanyl was pure and had not been diluted with other substances, making it particularly deadly. This amount of fentanyl could kill approximately 100,000 people. One subject was arrested for the fentanyl. It only takes .02 grams (pictured right next to the penny) to kill the average adult. Police Fentanyl Bust The SBPD Narcotics Unit last week stopped a subject and located 4.4 pounds of fentanyl in the vehicle. This fentanyl was pure and had not been diluted with other substances, making it particularly deadly. This amount of fentanyl could kill approximately 100,000 people. One subject was arrested for the fentanyl. It only takes .02 grams (pictured right next to the penny) to kill the average adult. City NewsCity News Free In-n-Out Burgers for Young Readers The San Bernardino Public Library is partnering again with In-N-Out Burger to promote reading with its “Cover to Cover” program. The reading program runs through April 15 for children ages 4 to 12 who will receive a coupon for a free hamburger or cheeseburger for every five books they read. Free In-n-Out Burgers for Young Readers The San Bernardino Public Library is partnering again with In-N-Out Burger to promote reading with its “Cover to Cover” program. The reading program runs through April 15 for children ages 4 to 12 who will receive a coupon for a free hamburger or cheeseburger for every five books they read. Santa Fe Depot Stamp Released On March 9, the U.S. Post Office released a series of five forever stamps commemorating historic train stations across the country. One of the five is San Bernardino’s own Santa Fe Depot. Santa Fe Depot Stamp Released On March 9, the U.S. Post Office released a series of five forever stamps commemorating historic train stations across the country. One of the five is San Bernardino’s own Santa Fe Depot. City Celebrates Women’s History MonthCity Celebrates Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month. With a proclamation to be issued later this evening, the City of San Bernardino celebrates all of the women working tirelessly for the betterment of our community. March is Women’s History Month. With a proclamation to be issued later this evening, the City of San Bernardino celebrates all of the women working tirelessly for the betterment of our community.