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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor and City Council Report 5-4-22City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council May 4, 2022 City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council May 4, 2022 Police Respond to Illegal Street Racing Police Respond to Illegal Street Racing There were several takeovers in San Bernardino and surrounding cities on Sunday May 1. SBPD had a team deployed to address the problem. The team disrupted takeovers at several intersections and made 19 misdemeanor arrests, one felony arrest, issued six citations and towed eight vehicles. There were several takeovers in San Bernardino and surrounding cities on Sunday May 1. SBPD had a team deployed to address the problem. The team disrupted takeovers at several intersections and made 19 misdemeanor arrests, one felony arrest, issued six citations and towed eight vehicles. Police Respond to Illegal Street Racing Police Respond to Illegal Street Racing On April 30, Police encountered an individual in the area of Waterman and Baseline racing around in circles in several laps around the intersection before taking off. After a brief pursuit, the suspect was arrested for exhibition of speed and felony evading and the car was impounded. On April 30, Police encountered an individual in the area of Waterman and Baseline racing around in circles in several laps around the intersection before taking off. After a brief pursuit, the suspect was arrested for exhibition of speed and felony evading and the car was impounded. Police Respond to Illegal Street Racing Police Respond to Illegal Street Racing Police Seeking Suspect. On April 24, Victor Alanis was among the group holding a street takeover at 5th and Mt. Vernon when a semi-truck pulled up. Victor and his friends decided to pull the driver out of the truck, open up the cargo container, and steal the contents. Victor Manuel Alanis now has a $200,000 warrant for robbery. If you have information on the suspect's whereabouts, please contact the San Bernardino Police Department at 909- 383-5311. Police Seeking Suspect. On April 24, Victor Alanis was among the group holding a street takeover at 5th and Mt. Vernon when a semi-truck pulled up. Victor and his friends decided to pull the driver out of the truck, open up the cargo container, and steal the contents. Victor Manuel Alanis now has a $200,000 warrant for robbery. If you have information on the suspect's whereabouts, please contact the San Bernardino Police Department at 909- 383-5311. Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Update Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Update Total amount of ERAP funds disbursed to City of San Bernardino residents since program inception (includes rent and utilities): $12,457,518.02 Total number of households assisted since program inception 1,382 Average Assistance per San Bernardino household: $9,014.12 Most recent tranche of funds disbursed since Council Action on 3/16/22 $1,959,513.56 Total amount of ERAP funds disbursed to City of San Bernardino residents since program inception (includes rent and utilities): $12,457,518.02 Total number of households assisted since program inception 1,382 Average Assistance per San Bernardino household: $9,014.12 Most recent tranche of funds disbursed since Council Action on 3/16/22 $1,959,513.56 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Update Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Update All funding from the U.S Treasury and California Department of Housing and Community Development has been allocated. New applications are not being accepting at this time. There is still significant need for additional assistance in the community. The City continues to request additional emergency rental assistance funding from the State and the U.S Department of Treasury. It is our hope that additional emergency rental assistance funding will become available so we can assist additional residents and landlords during this difficult time. All funding from the U.S Treasury and California Department of Housing and Community Development has been allocated. New applications are not being accepting at this time. There is still significant need for additional assistance in the community. The City continues to request additional emergency rental assistance funding from the State and the U.S Department of Treasury. It is our hope that additional emergency rental assistance funding will become available so we can assist additional residents and landlords during this difficult time. Public WorksPublic Works Road Improvements, ADA Ramps, Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalk Work Continue Three contractors are currently working on repaving/resurfacing 30 streets across the city, along with sidewalk, ADA ramps, curb gutter installations or repairs. The photo below shows work underway on K Street in Ward 3. Road Improvements, ADA Ramps, Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalk Work Continue Three contractors are currently working on repaving/resurfacing 30 streets across the city, along with sidewalk, ADA ramps, curb gutter installations or repairs. The photo below shows work underway on K Street in Ward 3. Public Works (cont.)Public Works (cont.) Storm Drain Repair at Various Locations The contractor for this CIP project has repaired catch basins, open channel/ditches, culverts, and storm drain pipes at ten locations. As of May 2, the contractor has completed the project. The City Inspector is going through the punch list. Once the punch list is approved, a Notice of Completion will be issued. Storm Drain Repair at Various Locations The contractor for this CIP project has repaired catch basins, open channel/ditches, culverts, and storm drain pipes at ten locations. As of May 2, the contractor has completed the project. The City Inspector is going through the punch list. Once the punch list is approved, a Notice of Completion will be issued. Public Works (cont.)Public Works (cont.) More Beautification Efforts Downtown Public Works Operations and Maintenance Crews have added more trash cans near the old city hall building, upgraded the streetscape at G and 2nd Streets with drought tolerant landscaping, and continue to creatively wrap utility cabinets to discourage graffiti. More Beautification Efforts Downtown Public Works Operations and Maintenance Crews have added more trash cans near the old city hall building, upgraded the streetscape at G and 2nd Streets with drought tolerant landscaping, and continue to creatively wrap utility cabinets to discourage graffiti. News and NotesNews and Notes Library Offers State Park Passes for Checkout Feldheym Library is offering library cardholders free vehicle day-use entry to over 200 participating state parks. The California State Library Parks Pass allows park entry for one vehicle with up to nine passengers. Four passes are available for checkout for up to three weeks at a time on a first-come, first- serve basis. Animal Services is celebrating “National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day” by offering $25.00 adoption fees for all dogs and cats adopted from April 30-May 7th. Stop by the shelter and adopt your new best friend! (Price includes adoption fee, vaccines, microchip and spay/neuter fee) Celebrating National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Library Offers State Park Passes for Checkout Feldheym Library is offering library cardholders free vehicle day-use entry to over 200 participating state parks. The California State Library Parks Pass allows park entry for one vehicle with up to nine passengers. Four passes are available for checkout for up to three weeks at a time on a first-come, first- serve basis. Animal Services is celebrating “National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day” by offering $25.00 adoption fees for all dogs and cats adopted from April 30-May 7th. Stop by the shelter and adopt your new best friend! (Price includes adoption fee, vaccines, microchip and spay/neuter fee) Celebrating National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Families Invited to Celebrate Dia de Niños and Cinco de Mayo May 5 at Feldhym Library Celebrate our community's diversity with a multicultural art project for children at our Dia de Niños and Cinco de Mayo event Thursday, May 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Feldheym Library. Multicultural fiction, comic, and picture books from our collection will be on display and available for checkout. Loteria and Spanish matching games will allow for a fun, social space while encouraging language practice. The City Celebrates Cinco de Mayo Families Invited to Celebrate Dia de Niños and Cinco de Mayo May 5 at Feldhym Library Celebrate our community's diversity with a multicultural art project for children at our Dia de Niños and Cinco de Mayo event Thursday, May 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Feldheym Library. Multicultural fiction, comic, and picture books from our collection will be on display and available for checkout. Loteria and Spanish matching games will allow for a fun, social space while encouraging language practice. The City Celebrates Cinco de Mayo The City Celebrates Cinco de MayoThe City Celebrates Cinco de Mayo Parks and Recreation Celebrates Cinco de Mayo at Perris Hill and Fifth Street Senior Centers The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department invites you to our Cinco De Mayo festivities. The events will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Perris Hill Senior Center and from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at Fifth Street Senior Center. These events will include karaoke, dancing, and refreshments as we celebrate Mexican- American culture. Parks and Recreation Celebrates Cinco de Mayo at Perris Hill and Fifth Street Senior Centers The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department invites you to our Cinco De Mayo festivities. The events will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Perris Hill Senior Center and from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at Fifth Street Senior Center. These events will include karaoke, dancing, and refreshments as we celebrate Mexican- American culture.