HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor and City Council Report 8-16-23City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council
August 16, 2023
City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council
August 16, 2023
New Fire Station on Del Rosa AvenueNew Fire Station on Del Rosa Avenue
After close to two decades, a new fire station is coming to the City of San Bernadino.
On Tuesday, August 8th, the County Board of Supervisors approved a new Fire
Station 226 to be built at 1920 Del Rosa Avenue.
The new station will be more than twice the size of the current one. expanding from
4,300 square feet to 10,267 square feet. Construction on the station is estimated to be
completed in one year.
After close to two decades, a new fire station is coming to the City of San Bernadino.
On Tuesday, August 8th, the County Board of Supervisors approved a new Fire
Station 226 to be built at 1920 Del Rosa Avenue.
The new station will be more than twice the size of the current one. expanding from
4,300 square feet to 10,267 square feet. Construction on the station is estimated to be
completed in one year.
Youth Council Holds First MeetingYouth Council Holds First Meeting
The newly created San Bernardino Youth Civic Engagement Council, a partnership between
the City and SBCUSD met yesterday. The Council is made up of local high school students
looking to learn about City government, as well as meet with and shadow City staff and
elected officials to gain insight into how the City operates.
Yesterday, the Youth Council members met with Mayor Tran, Council Member Calvin, and
City Manager McNeely.
The newly created San Bernardino Youth Civic Engagement Council, a partnership between
the City and SBCUSD met yesterday. The Council is made up of local high school students
looking to learn about City government, as well as meet with and shadow City staff and
elected officials to gain insight into how the City operates.
Yesterday, the Youth Council members met with Mayor Tran, Council Member Calvin, and
City Manager McNeely.
Police Crack Down on Ghost GunsPolice Crack Down on Ghost Guns
On August 4th, 2023, SBPD officers
served a search warrant in involving
a local gang member manufacturing
ghost weapons using a 3D printer.
After serving a search warrant on the
residence and a storage unit, the
officers found the convicted felon has
been manufacturing numerous
weapons ON SEVEN 3D PRINTERS
which are being provided to other
gang members in the community.
On August 4th, 2023, SBPD officers
served a search warrant in involving
a local gang member manufacturing
ghost weapons using a 3D printer.
After serving a search warrant on the
residence and a storage unit, the
officers found the convicted felon has
been manufacturing numerous
weapons ON SEVEN 3D PRINTERS
which are being provided to other
gang members in the community.
SB Symphony at Roosevelt Bowl Sept. 9SB Symphony at Roosevelt Bowl Sept. 9
Parks and Recreation, with support from Hillwood, will be bringing Maestro Anthony
Parthner and the San Bernardino Symphony to the Roosevelt Bowl at Perris Hill
Park on Saturday, September 9th. With a theme of “A Night to Remember,” the fourth
oldest symphony in California
will be bringing the heavenly sounds
of classical music to one of San
Bernardino’s most historic venues.
There will also be an “instrument
petting zoo for kids to try out some of
the instruments in an orchestra.
Admission is complimentary thanks
to the event sponsor. Gates open at
5:00 with the concert running from
7:00 until 9:30.
Parks and Recreation, with support from Hillwood, will be bringing Maestro Anthony
Parthner and the San Bernardino Symphony to the Roosevelt Bowl at Perris Hill
Park on Saturday, September 9th. With a theme of “A Night to Remember,” the fourth
oldest symphony in California
will be bringing the heavenly sounds
of classical music to one of San
Bernardino’s most historic venues.
There will also be an “instrument
petting zoo for kids to try out some of
the instruments in an orchestra.
Admission is complimentary thanks
to the event sponsor. Gates open at
5:00 with the concert running from
7:00 until 9:30.
Animal ServicesAnimal Services
The Animal Shelter currently has over 250 wonderful dogs and dozens of cats,
including kittens available for adoption.
Through August 31, all adoptions are only $25, which includes spay/neutering,
vaccines, and microchipping.
The Animal Shelter currently has over 250 wonderful dogs and dozens of cats,
including kittens available for adoption.
Through August 31, all adoptions are only $25, which includes spay/neutering,
vaccines, and microchipping.
City Hall Selfie DayCity Hall Selfie Day
Yesterday, staff members from
around the City took a few
minutes to celebrate each other
and the City they work for by
taking selfies of their teams and
City Hall as part of City Hall Selfie
Day.
Yesterday, staff members from
around the City took a few
minutes to celebrate each other
and the City they work for by
taking selfies of their teams and
City Hall as part of City Hall Selfie
Day.
Congratulations Lydie!!!Congratulations Lydie!!!
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Director Lydie Gutfeld was presented the
Community Partner Award by Cal State San
Bernardino.
She was nominated by the Athletics Director
Monique Carranza, who she worked with to
get Fiscalini in tip top shape to host the 2023
NCAA Division II Regional Championships.
Way to go!!
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Director Lydie Gutfeld was presented the
Community Partner Award by Cal State San
Bernardino.
She was nominated by the Athletics Director
Monique Carranza, who she worked with to
get Fiscalini in tip top shape to host the 2023
NCAA Division II Regional Championships.
Way to go!!