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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor and City Council Report 10-18-23City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council October 18, 2023 City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council October 18, 2023 Downtown Famers Market Opens Yesterday, the Parks and Recreation Department launched a weekly Certified Farmers Market at the Court Street Square. 20 different vendors were on hand selling locally sourced fresh produce, bread, plants, tea, agua frescas, honey, flowers, hummus, microgreens, tamales, and even carnitas stuffed baked potatoes! The Farmers Market will be held every Tuesday from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. Downtown Famers Market Opens Yesterday, the Parks and Recreation Department launched a weekly Certified Farmers Market at the Court Street Square. 20 different vendors were on hand selling locally sourced fresh produce, bread, plants, tea, agua frescas, honey, flowers, hummus, microgreens, tamales, and even carnitas stuffed baked potatoes! The Farmers Market will be held every Tuesday from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. Library Receives $6.4 Million Grant Last week, the City was informed that it will be receiving a $6.4 million Building Forward Library Improvement Grant from the California State Library to renovate the Norman F. Feldheym Library. Improvements and upgrades to Feldheym Library will include: ADA Accessibility; windows and doors; HVAC and air filtration; electrical system; security system; and a backup power generator. Congratulations to the Library, Grants Division, and Public Works who collaborated on the successful grant application. Library Receives $6.4 Million Grant Last week, the City was informed that it will be receiving a $6.4 million Building Forward Library Improvement Grant from the California State Library to renovate the Norman F. Feldheym Library. Improvements and upgrades to Feldheym Library will include: ADA Accessibility; windows and doors; HVAC and air filtration; electrical system; security system; and a backup power generator. Congratulations to the Library, Grants Division, and Public Works who collaborated on the successful grant application. County Supervisors Approve $3M for City Homeless Navigation Center County Supervisors Approve $3M for City Homeless Navigation Center The County Board of Supervisors approved spending $3 million to help the City of San Bernardino construct our Homeless Navigation Center. This is part of the County’s effort to forge partnerships and strategies with impacted cities to expand homeless services, housing, and mitigation efforts. These funds will augment the $18 million that the City Council has already committed to the project and fully funds the estimated $21 million cost to construct the Navigation Center. We express our appreciation to the County for approving this funding. The County Board of Supervisors approved spending $3 million to help the City of San Bernardino construct our Homeless Navigation Center. This is part of the County’s effort to forge partnerships and strategies with impacted cities to expand homeless services, housing, and mitigation efforts. These funds will augment the $18 million that the City Council has already committed to the project and fully funds the estimated $21 million cost to construct the Navigation Center. We express our appreciation to the County for approving this funding. New Mobile Pet Clinic Delivered This week, the Animal Services Department received its new mobile pet clinic vehicle. This vehicle will allow critically needed procedures, including microchipping, vaccinations, and spay/neuter to be performed throughout the City, instead of just at the Animal Shelter. The vehicle still needs to be fully equipped and should be ready for action soon. The mobile pet clinic was made possible by a generous gift from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. New Mobile Pet Clinic Delivered This week, the Animal Services Department received its new mobile pet clinic vehicle. This vehicle will allow critically needed procedures, including microchipping, vaccinations, and spay/neuter to be performed throughout the City, instead of just at the Animal Shelter. The vehicle still needs to be fully equipped and should be ready for action soon. The mobile pet clinic was made possible by a generous gift from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Entrepreneurial Resource Center to Open on November 2 The Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC), a partnership between the City of San Bernardino and Cal State University, San Bernardino, will be holding its grand opening on Thursday, November 2 at 5:30 pm in its new offices at Studio D – 330 North D Street. The newly created ERC, will provide a complete set of training, business counseling, and access to resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the City. The vision for the ERC came from the work the City and CSUSB did as part of the ASPEN Institute’s Latinos in Society Program, which sought to address disparities in small business ownership and entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial Resource Center to Open on November 2 The Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC), a partnership between the City of San Bernardino and Cal State University, San Bernardino, will be holding its grand opening on Thursday, November 2 at 5:30 pm in its new offices at Studio D – 330 North D Street. The newly created ERC, will provide a complete set of training, business counseling, and access to resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the City. The vision for the ERC came from the work the City and CSUSB did as part of the ASPEN Institute’s Latinos in Society Program, which sought to address disparities in small business ownership and entrepreneurship. Dia de los Muertos Experience at Court Street Square The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Dia de los Muertos Experience November 1-4 at the downtown Court Street Square, culminating with a community celebration on Saturday, November 4 featuring food, music, dancing, a car show hosted by the Suavecitos Car Club, and an opportunity to view the giant community Offrenda. Members of the community are encouraged to submit photos of passed loved ones online at https://www.sbcity.org/city_hall/parks_recreation/DDLM for the Community Ofrenda, the traditional altar which will encompass the entire stage area. Dia de los Muertos Experience at Court Street Square The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Dia de los Muertos Experience November 1-4 at the downtown Court Street Square, culminating with a community celebration on Saturday, November 4 featuring food, music, dancing, a car show hosted by the Suavecitos Car Club, and an opportunity to view the giant community Offrenda. Members of the community are encouraged to submit photos of passed loved ones online at https://www.sbcity.org/city_hall/parks_recreation/DDLM for the Community Ofrenda, the traditional altar which will encompass the entire stage area.