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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor and City Council Report 5-18-22City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council May 18, 2022 City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council May 18, 2022 New Additions to City StaffNew Additions to City Staff Daniel Hernandez Director of Public Works Nathan Freeman Director of Community and Economic Development Director Hernandez most recently served as Public Works Director for Cites of Commerce and Huntington Park Director Freeman most recently served as Economic Development, Redevelopment, and Real Property Services Manager for the City of Riverside Daniel Hernandez Director of Public Works Nathan Freeman Director of Community and Economic Development Director Hernandez most recently served as Public Works Director for Cites of Commerce and Huntington Park Director Freeman most recently served as Economic Development, Redevelopment, and Real Property Services Manager for the City of Riverside New Additions to City StaffNew Additions to City Staff Marim Fam Deputy Director of Finance Amanda Hernandez Economic Development Manager Announcements soon on: Deputy Director - Housing and Homelessness Deputy Planning Director Senior Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office Marim Fam Deputy Director of Finance Amanda Hernandez Economic Development Manager Announcements soon on: Deputy Director - Housing and Homelessness Deputy Planning Director Senior Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office Thank You Alex Qishta!Thank You Alex Qishta! For Your Service as Interim Public Works DirectorFor Your Service as Interim Public Works Director San Bernardino goes to SacramentoSan Bernardino goes to Sacramento Council Member Alexander and Senior Management Analyst Cory Hodges attended the California League of Cities event last week in Sacramento. While in Sacramento, Alexander and Hodges met with Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes, Senator Connie Leyva, and Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (pictured) to discuss funding and legislative priorities. Council Member Alexander and Senior Management Analyst Cory Hodges attended the California League of Cities event last week in Sacramento. While in Sacramento, Alexander and Hodges met with Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes, Senator Connie Leyva, and Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (pictured) to discuss funding and legislative priorities. Public WorksPublic Works This past weekend, Public Works crews took part in a clean up in an alley near the corner of 16th Street and F Street with a significant amount of illegal dumping. This past weekend, Public Works crews took part in a clean up in an alley near the corner of 16th Street and F Street with a significant amount of illegal dumping. Public WorksPublic Works The crews did an amazing job! The crews did an amazing job! This past weekend, Public Works crews took part in a clean up in an alley near the corner of 16th Street and F Street with a significant amount of illegal dumping. This past weekend, Public Works crews took part in a clean up in an alley near the corner of 16th Street and F Street with a significant amount of illegal dumping. Police Seize Illegal Drugs The SBPD Narcotics Unit recovered over 8 pounds of Fentanyl, equivalent to 2 million lethal doses for a normal human being with a street value of $80,000. Additionally, they recovered 30 pounds of Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of over $90,000. Police Seize Illegal Drugs The SBPD Narcotics Unit recovered over 8 pounds of Fentanyl, equivalent to 2 million lethal doses for a normal human being with a street value of $80,000. Additionally, they recovered 30 pounds of Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of over $90,000. Police Respond to Illegal Street Takeovers The San Bernardino Police Department is taking a zero-tolerance approach to street takeovers. On May 11, SBPD officers arrested Edgar Pena for his involvement in an April street takeover at 5th and Mt. Vernon. He was recorded using a device to light the asphalt on fire. Pena was booked for multiple felonies including vandalism, arson, and possession of a destructive device. The investigation is on-going, and more arrests are anticipated. Police Respond to Illegal Street Takeovers The San Bernardino Police Department is taking a zero-tolerance approach to street takeovers. On May 11, SBPD officers arrested Edgar Pena for his involvement in an April street takeover at 5th and Mt. Vernon. He was recorded using a device to light the asphalt on fire. Pena was booked for multiple felonies including vandalism, arson, and possession of a destructive device. The investigation is on-going, and more arrests are anticipated. Water DepartmentWater Department Water Department Receives $8.5 Million Low Interest Loan for Seismic Improvements The Water Department was awarded an $8.5 million low -interest Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan for seismic upgrades of four water storage reservoirs. The reservoirs will be retrofitted to meet the latest building standards and will better withstand future seismic events. Water Receives Funding to Assist Qualifying Residents’ Sewer Bill Water Department Receives $8.5 Million Low Interest Loan for Seismic Improvements The Water Department was awarded an $8.5 million low -interest Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan for seismic upgrades of four water storage reservoirs. The reservoirs will be retrofitted to meet the latest building standards and will better withstand future seismic events. Water Receives Funding to Assist Qualifying Residents’ Sewer Bill In January, The CA State Water Resources Control Board, provided $1.07 million in funding to the Water Department to assist 3,048 qualifying customers with delinquent WATER bills. This month, the Water Department received $517,000 to assist 1,618 qualifying customers with delinquent SEWER bills. Qualifying customers will see a credit on an upcoming bill and will be notified of the assistance via mail. In January, The CA State Water Resources Control Board, provided $1.07 million in funding to the Water Department to assist 3,048 qualifying customers with delinquent WATER bills. This month, the Water Department received $517,000 to assist 1,618 qualifying customers with delinquent SEWER bills. Qualifying customers will see a credit on an upcoming bill and will be notified of the assistance via mail. News and NotesNews and Notes Library Summer Reading Program Begins June 6 The annual Summer Reading Program (SRP) begins June 6 and runs through August 6. The theme is "Read Beyond the Beaten Path," which encourages skill development and exploration, both in books and outdoors. SRP is open to all ages, from kids to seniors. Sign-up at sbpl.beanstack.org to share book reviews and earn prizes and entries toward a grand prize raffle. In recognition of National Adoption Weekend, Bounty Paper Towels in partnership with the Best Friends Network is sponsoring $25 pet adoptions from May 20-22. This is cat season, so the Shelter has many playful cats and kittens to choose from, as well as dogs an puppies. $25 Pet Adoptions This Weekend Thanks to Bounty Paper Towels Library Summer Reading Program Begins June 6 The annual Summer Reading Program (SRP) begins June 6 and runs through August 6. The theme is "Read Beyond the Beaten Path," which encourages skill development and exploration, both in books and outdoors. SRP is open to all ages, from kids to seniors. Sign-up at sbpl.beanstack.org to share book reviews and earn prizes and entries toward a grand prize raffle. In recognition of National Adoption Weekend, Bounty Paper Towels in partnership with the Best Friends Network is sponsoring $25 pet adoptions from May 20-22. This is cat season, so the Shelter has many playful cats and kittens to choose from, as well as dogs an puppies. $25 Pet Adoptions This Weekend Thanks to Bounty Paper Towels Parks, Recreation and Community ServicesParks, Recreation and Community Services The Water Safety Challenge is the Highlight of National Water Safety Month in San Bernardino The Water Safety Challenge is the Highlight of National Water Safety Month in San Bernardino In the past six years, 44 San Bernardino residents died in drowning accidents. This Saturday from 10:00 am until noon, bring your entire family to the Water Safety Challenge at the Jerry Lewis Family Swim Center to learn valuable Water Safety Skills. This fun event will include demonstrations, informational booths, interactive games, and free recreational swim for attendees. The City of San Bernardino Honors Fallen HeroesThe City of San Bernardino Honors Fallen Heroes Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 30 at City Hall 9:00 am Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 30 at City Hall 9:00 am The Memorial Day Celebration will honor and remember the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate price in service to our country. The program will include distinguished speakers, invocation, presentation of the flag ceremony and carnation dedication. The Memorial Day Celebration will honor and remember the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate price in service to our country. The program will include distinguished speakers, invocation, presentation of the flag ceremony and carnation dedication.