HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor and City Council Report 8-17-22 FINALCity Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council
August 17, 2022
City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council
August 17, 2022
Congratulations on Your Retirement Chief Mejia
Thank you for your 35 years of service to
the residents of San Bernardino County,
Chief Dan Mejia.
Congratulations and best wishes on your
September 9 retirement!
Congratulations on Your Retirement Chief Mejia
Thank you for your 35 years of service to
the residents of San Bernardino County,
Chief Dan Mejia.
Congratulations and best wishes on your
September 9 retirement!
Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development
The newest addition to Restaurant &
Hotel Row is now open! Staybridge
Suites, located at 1911 Commercenter
Court, just off Hospitality Lane.
Amenities include kitchens with full
size appliances and cookware,
dining space and bar on the first floor,
heated pool, fitness center, and
on-site laundry facilities.
106 Room Staybridge Suites Now Open!
The newest addition to Restaurant &
Hotel Row is now open! Staybridge
Suites, located at 1911 Commercenter
Court, just off Hospitality Lane.
Amenities include kitchens with full
size appliances and cookware,
dining space and bar on the first floor,
heated pool, fitness center, and
on-site laundry facilities.
106 Room Staybridge Suites Now Open!
Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development
The new site selection tool
that can be used to find
available properties, research
demographics, evaluate
workforce, and analyze
locations within the City.
City Launches Interactive Tool for Available Properties
https://www.sbcity.org/city_hall/community_economic_development/
economic_development/site_selection.
The new site selection tool
that can be used to find
available properties, research
demographics, evaluate
workforce, and analyze
locations within the City.
City Launches Interactive Tool for Available Properties
https://www.sbcity.org/city_hall/community_economic_development/
economic_development/site_selection.
Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development
Final preparation is underway to demolish the abandoned
Scottish Rite building on University Parkway near the 215
Freeway. Demolition is expected to occur later this month.
Final preparation is underway to demolish the abandoned
Scottish Rite building on University Parkway near the 215
Freeway. Demolition is expected to occur later this month.
Police lead multi-agency gang sweep across the city
Police lead multi-agency gang sweep across the city
On Friday, the San Bernardino Police Department lead a
multi-agency gang suppression sweep that included San
Bernardino County Sheriff deputies, as well as officers
Rialto, Redlands, Fontana, Fontana School Police, Colton,
and Upland police departments. Over 80 officers and
deputies assisted with this operation.
As a result of the sweep, officers made 30 felony arrests,
12 misdemeanor arrests, Recovered 16 firearms, 3 ounces
of methamphetamine, 1 ounce of cocaine, a large amount
of PCP, and 2 stolen vehicles
SBPD would like to thank all the agencies who assisted in
this operation.
On Friday, the San Bernardino Police Department lead a
multi-agency gang suppression sweep that included San
Bernardino County Sheriff deputies, as well as officers
Rialto, Redlands, Fontana, Fontana School Police, Colton,
and Upland police departments. Over 80 officers and
deputies assisted with this operation.
As a result of the sweep, officers made 30 felony arrests,
12 misdemeanor arrests, Recovered 16 firearms, 3 ounces
of methamphetamine, 1 ounce of cocaine, a large amount
of PCP, and 2 stolen vehicles
SBPD would like to thank all the agencies who assisted in
this operation.
Food Truck Business Bust
A search warrant was served on a food truck business suspected of dealing illegal and
prescription drugs. Officers arrested two suspects and were able to recover
6.3 lbs. of meth; 4 lbs. amphetamine pills; 2 pounds 6 oz. of Oxycodone; 5.6 ounces of
Alprazolam; 8 grams of Cocaine HCL; and approximately 2,000 fentanyl pills.
Food Truck Business Bust
A search warrant was served on a food truck business suspected of dealing illegal and
prescription drugs. Officers arrested two suspects and were able to recover
6.3 lbs. of meth; 4 lbs. amphetamine pills; 2 pounds 6 oz. of Oxycodone; 5.6 ounces of
Alprazolam; 8 grams of Cocaine HCL; and approximately 2,000 fentanyl pills.
Visual and Performing Arts Grant Deadline September 1
Visual and Performing Arts Grant Deadline September 1
Arts organizations are encouraged to apply
for this grant. The City will be awarding a
total of $100,000 with individual grants of up
to $25,000.
Local artists who are interested in
participating in the SB Festival and Arts Fest
are encouraged to apply for the grant as
they can be awarded $250 to cover their
insurance for the year and 30-day sellers
permit for the Festival.
Arts organizations are encouraged to apply
for this grant. The City will be awarding a
total of $100,000 with individual grants of up
to $25,000.
Local artists who are interested in
participating in the SB Festival and Arts Fest
are encouraged to apply for the grant as
they can be awarded $250 to cover their
insurance for the year and 30-day sellers
permit for the Festival.
Water Receives $5.5 Million Federal
Grant for Reservoir Upgrades
SBMWD has been awarded $5.5 million to help
fund critical seismic upgrades from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) and the California Office of Emergency
Services (CalOES).
The grant will help fund four reservoir seismic
retrofits which will enhance long term water
supply resiliency. Thanks to Rep. Pete Aguilar
for his support which was instrumental in
helping secure this grant.
Water Receives $5.5 Million Federal
Grant for Reservoir Upgrades
SBMWD has been awarded $5.5 million to help
fund critical seismic upgrades from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) and the California Office of Emergency
Services (CalOES).
The grant will help fund four reservoir seismic
retrofits which will enhance long term water
supply resiliency. Thanks to Rep. Pete Aguilar
for his support which was instrumental in
helping secure this grant.
Animal Services Receives $180,00 GrantAnimal Services Receives $180,00 Grant
The State’s “California for All Animals”
initiative has awarded San Bernardino
$180,000 to fund dedicated volunteer
and foster coordinator positions.
By adding these positions to the
department, Animal Services will be
able to increase the number of
volunteers providing care to the
animals at the shelter and grow the
number of foster homes for pets in the
community.
The State’s “California for All Animals”
initiative has awarded San Bernardino
$180,000 to fund dedicated volunteer
and foster coordinator positions.
By adding these positions to the
department, Animal Services will be
able to increase the number of
volunteers providing care to the
animals at the shelter and grow the
number of foster homes for pets in the
community.
News and NotesNews and Notes
State Park Adventure Pass Now Available at All City Libraries
The California State Library Parks Passes are now available at
all four city libraries. Cardholders can check out a free vehicle
day-use entry valid at over 200 participating state parks. Passes
may be checked out for up to three weeks at a time on a first-
come, first-served basis.
State Park Adventure Pass Now Available at All City Libraries
The California State Library Parks Passes are now available at
all four city libraries. Cardholders can check out a free vehicle
day-use entry valid at over 200 participating state parks. Passes
may be checked out for up to three weeks at a time on a first-
come, first-served basis.
Free adoptions for all pets through Wednesday, August 31 at the
San Bernardino Animal Shelter thanks to our partners at KNBC4
and Telemundo52.
Let's CLEAR THE SHELTERS! Give our cats and dogs a furrrrrever
home! Free adoptions include all vaccinations, microchip, and
spay/neuter surgery!
Free Adoptions Through August 31
Free adoptions for all pets through Wednesday, August 31 at the
San Bernardino Animal Shelter thanks to our partners at KNBC4
and Telemundo52.
Let's CLEAR THE SHELTERS! Give our cats and dogs a furrrrrever
home! Free adoptions include all vaccinations, microchip, and
spay/neuter surgery!
Free Adoptions Through August 31