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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor and City Council Report 3-2-22City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council March 2, 2022 City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council March 2, 2022 $150,000 Grant from Irvine Foundation for the San Bernardino Investment Playbook The Irvine Foundation has funded the ASPEN Institute to bring renowned consultant Bruce Katz from the Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University to San Bernardino to develop an investment playbook. An investment playbook is a tool designed to help the city prioritize transformational investments and match them to local, federal, state, private, and philanthropic funding sources. The Irvine Foundation has funded the ASPEN Institute to bring renowned consultant Bruce Katz from the Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University to San Bernardino to develop an investment playbook. An investment playbook is a tool designed to help the city prioritize transformational investments and match them to local, federal, state, private, and philanthropic funding sources. $150,000 Grant from Irvine Foundation for the San Bernardino Investment Playbook City Receives $722,772 Grant from State to Revitalize 4th Street Alley Governor Newsom announced yesterday that San Bernadino Public Works is the recipient of a $722,772 competitive grant through the Clean California Program to upgrade the 4th Street Alley between D and E Street. Work on the project to begin later this year and will include: •A 500 square foot stage •Arched neon sign across alley entrance •Wall murals painted by local artists •Trees, shrubs, and a living garden wall •New benches and tables •Replace deteriorated ground asphalt •Upgraded irrigation system •Two new bike racks •Additional outdoor lighting •Trash cans •Automatic gate •A 500 square foot stage •Arched neon sign across alley entrance •Wall murals painted by local artists •Trees, shrubs, and a living garden wall •New benches and tables •Replace deteriorated ground asphalt •Upgraded irrigation system •Two new bike racks •Additional outdoor lighting •Trash cans •Automatic gate Governor Newsom announced yesterday that San Bernadino Public Works is the recipient of a $722,772 competitive grant through the Clean California Program to upgrade the 4th Street Alley between D and E Street. Work on the project to begin later this year and will include: City Receives $722,772 Grant from State to Revitalize 4th Street Alley Volunteers Show Up In Large Numbers for the Homeless Point-In-Time Count The annual homeless point in time count took place on Thursday, February 24 at 5:00 am. The volunteer turnout was tremendous. Council members Ibarra and Alexander, along with Supervisor Baca (all pictured), attended the event. In addition to documenting the number of unhoused individuals, several were receptive to receiving services and were connected with local service providers. Volunteers Show Up In Large Numbers for the Homeless Point-In-Time Count The annual homeless point in time count took place on Thursday, February 24 at 5:00 am. The volunteer turnout was tremendous. Council members Ibarra and Alexander, along with Supervisor Baca (all pictured), attended the event. In addition to documenting the number of unhoused individuals, several were receptive to receiving services and were connected with local service providers. Animal ServicesAnimal Services Lost Pets Still Unfound Animal Services impounded over 230 lost dogs in February. But only 55 of those have been reunited so far with their owners. Residents can search for their lost dog online through our website or come in person to look for their pet from Noon-3pm Tuesday through Saturday. We have programs that may help cover a portion of any costs, if applicable. This serves as a reminder to get your pet microchipped for easy identification. Lost Pets Still Unfound Animal Services impounded over 230 lost dogs in February. But only 55 of those have been reunited so far with their owners. Residents can search for their lost dog online through our website or come in person to look for their pet from Noon-3pm Tuesday through Saturday. We have programs that may help cover a portion of any costs, if applicable. This serves as a reminder to get your pet microchipped for easy identification. PolicePolice Arrests Made in Three Recent Homicides On February 16, SBPD investigators located and arrested an individual for two recent but separate murders that took place on February 4th and 10th. At the time of arrest, investigators pursued the suspect on foot through Redlands while he ran armed with the murder weapon in hand. On Thursday, February 24, SBPD investigators located and arrested a suspect in a February 16 homicide. Inside the suspect’s vehicle, investigators located the handgun used in the murder. Arrests Made in Three Recent Homicides On February 16, SBPD investigators located and arrested an individual for two recent but separate murders that took place on February 4th and 10th. At the time of arrest, investigators pursued the suspect on foot through Redlands while he ran armed with the murder weapon in hand. On Thursday, February 24, SBPD investigators located and arrested a suspect in a February 16 homicide. Inside the suspect’s vehicle, investigators located the handgun used in the murder. Police (con’t)Police (con’t) Police staff participated at the mural unveiling at the Akoma Unity Center located at Anne Shirrells Park on Saturday, February 26. The mural honors westside luminaries Bobby Vega, Valerie Pope- Ludlam, Dr. Anne Shirrells, Frances Grice, Vivian Nash Dukes and John Griffin. Police staff participated at the mural unveiling at the Akoma Unity Center located at Anne Shirrells Park on Saturday, February 26. The mural honors westside luminaries Bobby Vega, Valerie Pope- Ludlam, Dr. Anne Shirrells, Frances Grice, Vivian Nash Dukes and John Griffin. Library Today and Tomorrow, March 2 and 3, the library celebrates “Read Across America Day. Inghram and Villaseñor Libraries hosted reading and craft events today. Feldheym Library will be hosting a themed story time Thursday at 10:30 a.m. along with a “Cat in the Hat” craft kit that is also available for pick up all week. Rowe will feature at its regular story time “A Perfectly Messed-Up Story” by Patrick McDonnell Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with songs and crafts. “Read Across America Day” Celebrated Free In-N-Out Burgers for Young Readers The City of San Bernardino Public Library is partnering again this spring with In-N-Out Burger to promote reading with the “Cover to Cover” program. The reading program runs from Saturday, March 5 to April 16 for children ages 4 to 12 who can receive a coupon for a free hamburger or cheeseburger for every five books they read. The City of San Bernardino Public Library is partnering again this spring with In-N-Out Burger to promote reading with the “Cover to Cover” program. The reading program runs from Saturday, March 5 to April 16 for children ages 4 to 12 who can receive a coupon for a free hamburger or cheeseburger for every five books they read. Free In-N-Out Burgers for Young Readers Today and Tomorrow, March 2 and 3, the library celebrates “Read Across America Day. Inghram and Villaseñor Libraries hosted reading and craft events today. Feldheym Library will be hosting a themed story time Thursday at 10:30 a.m. along with a “Cat in the Hat” craft kit that is also available for pick up all week. Rowe will feature at its regular story time “A Perfectly Messed-Up Story” by Patrick McDonnell Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with songs and crafts. “Read Across America Day” Celebrated City Clerk Deadline to Register as a Candidate for Mayor and Council Election is Friday, March 11 The candidate nomination period for the June Primary runs through March 11 th. Anyone interested in running for Ward 1, 2, and 4 Council positions or the mayor’s seat are encouraged to contact the City Clerk Office. During the nomination process the City Clerk will meet with prospective candidates, provide a nomination handbook, and issue the nomination papers. Deadline to Register as a Candidate for Mayor and Council Election is Friday, March 11 The candidate nomination period for the June Primary runs through March 11 th. Anyone interested in running for Ward 1, 2, and 4 Council positions or the mayor’s seat are encouraged to contact the City Clerk Office. During the nomination process the City Clerk will meet with prospective candidates, provide a nomination handbook, and issue the nomination papers. City Clerk Public WorksPublic Works Improvements to sidewalks, high visibility crosswalks, and upgraded signage are making walking and biking conditions safer for San Bernardino students. Recent work has been done near Hillside Elementary, Anton Elementary, Pacific High, and Cajon High. In addition to physical improvements, an education campaign will teach safe habits. Hillside Elementary will be celebrating a walk to school day March 17 at 7:30 am in conjunction with the City, SBUSD and Omnitrans. Safe Routes to School Event March 17 at Hillside Elementary Safe Routes to School Event March 17 at Hillside Elementary Improvements to sidewalks, high visibility crosswalks, and upgraded signage are making walking and biking conditions safer for San Bernardino students. Recent work has been done near Hillside Elementary, Anton Elementary, Pacific High, and Cajon High. In addition to physical improvements, an education campaign will teach safe habits. Hillside Elementary will be celebrating a walk to school day March 17 at 7:30 am in conjunction with the City, SBUSD and Omnitrans. News and Notes First Carbon Neutral Hydrogen Home in U.S Built in San Bernardino Connect Homes, located on Riverview Drive in Ward Three in partnership with the SoCal Gas Company, unveiled the first hydrogen home in the United States on Monday, February 28. The carbon neutral manufactured home will be moved to its permanent location in Downey. Job Fair Tomorrow at Inland Center Mall San Bernardino County will be hosting a job fair March 3 at their Inland Center Mall Job Center from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Among the participating local employers currently hiring are SB County Public Defender Office for Record Clearing, Pacific Dermatology, Comfort Keepers, Shipmonk, GLS Parcels and Freight, Unicare, U.S Rubber Recycling, and Weber Logistics. First Carbon Neutral Hydrogen Home in U.S Built in San Bernardino Connect Homes, located on Riverview Drive in Ward Three in partnership with the SoCal Gas Company, unveiled the first hydrogen home in the United States on Monday, February 28. The carbon neutral manufactured home will be moved to its permanent location in Downey. Job Fair Tomorrow at Inland Center Mall San Bernardino County will be hosting a job fair March 3 at their Inland Center Mall Job Center from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Among the participating local employers currently hiring are SB County Public Defender Office for Record Clearing, Pacific Dermatology, Comfort Keepers, Shipmonk, GLS Parcels and Freight, Unicare, U.S Rubber Recycling, and Weber Logistics. News and Notes General Plan Meetings in March Planning Staff will hold meetings in every Ward in March to discuss San Bernardino 2050, the City’s Land Use and Visioning Document for the next 30 years. For dates and times, visit www.FutureSB2050.com General Plan Meetings in March Planning Staff will hold meetings in every Ward in March to discuss San Bernardino 2050, the City’s Land Use and Visioning Document for the next 30 years. For dates and times, visit www.FutureSB2050.com Community and Economic DevelopmentCommunity and Economic Development