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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor and City Council Report 7-19-23City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council July 19, 2023 City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council July 19, 2023 Cleaning Up the CityCleaning Up the City Multiple SBPD Divisions collaborated to serve eight search warrants related to the ILLEGAL manufacturing, sales, and possession of firearms. 3D printers were located where un-serialized "ghost guns" were being manufactured. Seven felony arrests were made along with the seizure of 129 guns, ammunition, high-capacity magazines, cocaine and methamphetamine, and over $500,000 in cash. Multiple SBPD Divisions collaborated to serve eight search warrants related to the ILLEGAL manufacturing, sales, and possession of firearms. 3D printers were located where un-serialized "ghost guns" were being manufactured. Seven felony arrests were made along with the seizure of 129 guns, ammunition, high-capacity magazines, cocaine and methamphetamine, and over $500,000 in cash. Cleaning Up the CityCleaning Up the City BeforeBefore AfterAfter Last year, the City Council voted to double the number of Code Enforcement Officers in the City. With most of those positions now filled, Code Enforcement Officers are able to be proactive, rather than reactive, when it comes to upkeep and maintenance of businesses and residences. Here is an example from last week of a property owner on Sierra Way who voluntarily cleaned up their property within one day of being contacted by Code Enforcement. Last year, the City Council voted to double the number of Code Enforcement Officers in the City. With most of those positions now filled, Code Enforcement Officers are able to be proactive, rather than reactive, when it comes to upkeep and maintenance of businesses and residences. Here is an example from last week of a property owner on Sierra Way who voluntarily cleaned up their property within one day of being contacted by Code Enforcement. Cleaning Up the CityCleaning Up the City This week, crews from the Public Works Department are performing a focused cleanup, repair, and renovation of Wildwood Park. 38 specific tasks were identified for the park. Next week’s closure of Encanto Park has been delayed due to the forecast heat. This week, crews from the Public Works Department are performing a focused cleanup, repair, and renovation of Wildwood Park. 38 specific tasks were identified for the park. Next week’s closure of Encanto Park has been delayed due to the forecast heat. AfterBeforeAfterBefore More From Wildwood ParkMore From Wildwood Park $156,000 from the California Department of Developmental Services Parks, Recreation & Community Services in partnership with the Inland Regional Center received this Social Recreational Grant to help with programming for the Center for Individual Development and to start a child development pilot program later this year. Grant Funding $100,000 from the California Arts Council Awarded to Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, the SoCal Creative Corps Grant will allow the city to showcase local artist with murals, performances, and events with imagery depicting the cultural, social, and economic achievements of our community and to educate and celebrate the rich history and culture of the City of San Bernardino. $156,000 from the California Department of Developmental Services Parks, Recreation & Community Services in partnership with the Inland Regional Center received this Social Recreational Grant to help with programming for the Center for Individual Development and to start a child development pilot program later this year. Grant Funding $100,000 from the California Arts Council Awarded to Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, the SoCal Creative Corps Grant will allow the city to showcase local artist with murals, performances, and events with imagery depicting the cultural, social, and economic achievements of our community and to educate and celebrate the rich history and culture of the City of San Bernardino. $5 Million from State Budget The City learned last week that it will receive $5 million in state funding to help build a new park to replace a portion of Seccombe Lake Park that will be used for an affordable housing project. The funds, secured by Assemblymember James Ramos, were a part of the California budget signed last week by Governor Gavin Newsom. Additional Funding $5 Million from State Budget The City learned last week that it will receive $5 million in state funding to help build a new park to replace a portion of Seccombe Lake Park that will be used for an affordable housing project. The funds, secured by Assemblymember James Ramos, were a part of the California budget signed last week by Governor Gavin Newsom. Additional Funding City NewsCity News City to Host Small Business Conference The City has partnered with America’s Small Business Development Center to host a small business conference on Wednesday, July 27 at the Double Tree . The conference will feature 20 breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and lunch. It is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. Free Backpack Giveaway and Community Fair The Back to School Backpack Rally will be held at Perris Hill Park on Saturday, July 22nd at 9am in partnership with IE Hometown Heroes. This free event will include an Environmental fair, Oakley the tree’s historic birthday celebration, backpack giveaway, raffle, blood drive, and recreational swim at the Jerry Lewis Family Swim Center. City to Host Small Business Conference The City has partnered with America’s Small Business Development Center to host a small business conference on Wednesday, July 27 at the Double Tree . The conference will feature 20 breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and lunch. It is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. Free Backpack Giveaway and Community Fair The Back to School Backpack Rally will be held at Perris Hill Park on Saturday, July 22nd at 9am in partnership with IE Hometown Heroes. This free event will include an Environmental fair, Oakley the tree’s historic birthday celebration, backpack giveaway, raffle, blood drive, and recreational swim at the Jerry Lewis Family Swim Center. The City’s Community Centers, Senior Centers, Pools, Splash Pads and Libraries serve as excellent places to cool off or avoid using your air conditioning. Please visit the City website for locations and hours. Starting this weekend, the City will open the Lytle Creek Community Center, 5th Street Senior Center, Rowe Branch Library, and Jerry Lewis Swim Center Lobby on Sundays when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees. Additional Sunday locations will be added soon. The City’s Community Centers, Senior Centers, Pools, Splash Pads and Libraries serve as excellent places to cool off or avoid using your air conditioning. Please visit the City website for locations and hours. Starting this weekend, the City will open the Lytle Creek Community Center, 5th Street Senior Center, Rowe Branch Library, and Jerry Lewis Swim Center Lobby on Sundays when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees. Additional Sunday locations will be added soon. City SpendingCity Spending All contracts in excess of $40,000 signed by the City Manager, Agency Directors, Directors and/or their designees shall be reported (in list form) to the Mayor and City Council at each Regular City Council meeting during the City Manager Update. The Following Contracts were signed through 6/15/2023: 1)3/13/2023 CED - Housing: Keyser, Marston Associates, Inc., Underwriting Analysis for HOME Program, $45,000; signed by City Manager. 2)3/30/2023 Public Works: IMEG Consultants Corp., Civil Engineering related to the Cross Street Bridge Rehabilitation, $88,750; signed by City Manager. 3)4/4/2023 Police: BMW Motorcycles of Riverside, purchase of police motorcycles $96,000; signed by City Manager. All contracts in excess of $40,000 signed by the City Manager, Agency Directors, Directors and/or their designees shall be reported (in list form) to the Mayor and City Council at each Regular City Council meeting during the City Manager Update. The Following Contracts were signed through 6/15/2023: 1)3/13/2023 CED - Housing: Keyser, Marston Associates, Inc., Underwriting Analysis for HOME Program, $45,000; signed by City Manager. 2)3/30/2023 Public Works: IMEG Consultants Corp., Civil Engineering related to the Cross Street Bridge Rehabilitation, $88,750; signed by City Manager. 3)4/4/2023 Police: BMW Motorcycles of Riverside, purchase of police motorcycles $96,000; signed by City Manager.