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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor and City Council Report 9-21-22City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council September 21, 2022 City Manager Report toThe Mayor and City Council September 21, 2022 An Announcement from County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. An Announcement from County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. Bankruptcy Case ClosedBankruptcy Case Closed On September 8th, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Scott C. Clarkson issued an order discharging the City of San Bernardino’s bankruptcy case. San Bernardino exits bankruptcy in a strong financial position. The City has cash reserves exceeding $40 million and a projected budget surplus of $2.5 million this fiscal year. The cash reserves represent 25% of the general fund budget, a threshold indicating solid financial stability for a city government. The City’s bond rating has been raised to investment grade (BBB+). When San Bernardino entered bankruptcy in 2012, the City had a cash deficit of $18.2 million and a projected $45.8 million budget deficit. On September 8th, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Scott C. Clarkson issued an order discharging the City of San Bernardino’s bankruptcy case. San Bernardino exits bankruptcy in a strong financial position. The City has cash reserves exceeding $40 million and a projected budget surplus of $2.5 million this fiscal year. The cash reserves represent 25% of the general fund budget, a threshold indicating solid financial stability for a city government. The City’s bond rating has been raised to investment grade (BBB+). When San Bernardino entered bankruptcy in 2012, the City had a cash deficit of $18.2 million and a projected $45.8 million budget deficit. Crews Working to Remove Mud and Debris from Recent Storms Crews Working to Remove Mud and Debris from Recent Storms There were 72 locations, mostly in Wards 4, 5, and 6 that had mud and debris impacts. Public Works prioritized their response based upon the severity of the impact. So far, crews have removed about 700 cubic yards of debris – enough to fill over 70 large dump trucks. Sweepers/scrubbers (see photos) are being used to remove silt that remains after the loaders clear the debris. The clean up is expected to last for an additional 3-4 weeks during both normal shifts and after-hours. We do not anticipate the need for street or lane closures. There were 72 locations, mostly in Wards 4, 5, and 6 that had mud and debris impacts. Public Works prioritized their response based upon the severity of the impact. So far, crews have removed about 700 cubic yards of debris – enough to fill over 70 large dump trucks. Sweepers/scrubbers (see photos) are being used to remove silt that remains after the loaders clear the debris. The clean up is expected to last for an additional 3-4 weeks during both normal shifts and after-hours. We do not anticipate the need for street or lane closures. SBPD Officers Rescue Residents Officers Tommy Tran, Gabriel Rodriguez, and Jonathan Mason were able to rescue a mother and her two children caught by a flash flood on Waterman Avenue. This week, NBC 4 LA named the officers their Heroes of the Night. Officers Tommy Tran, Gabriel Rodriguez, and Jonathan Mason were able to rescue a mother and her two children caught by a flash flood on Waterman Avenue. This week, NBC 4 LA named the officers their Heroes of the Night. SBPD Officers Rescue Residents Record Building Permit ActivityRecord Building Permit Activity Prior to this year, no more than 450 building permits were issued during any month in the past five years. So far this year, the City has exceeded 450 permits FIVE times with a record 736 issued in August. The dollar valuation of the permits issued in the first eight months of 2022 have already exceeded the total for all of 2021! Prior to this year, no more than 450 building permits were issued during any month in the past five years. So far this year, the City has exceeded 450 permits FIVE times with a record 736 issued in August. The dollar valuation of the permits issued in the first eight months of 2022 have already exceeded the total for all of 2021! This month, sites have been cleared at the Scottish Rite site on University Parkway and the Business Bank of California site at 2nd and E Street, making the way for new development projects. Project details and tenants will be announced soon. Economic Development This month, sites have been cleared at the Scottish Rite site on University Parkway and the Business Bank of California site at 2nd and E Street, making the way for new development projects. Project details and tenants will be announced soon. Economic Development San Bernardino Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Events are scheduled at Feldheym Library, CSUSB, San Bernardino Community College District, San Bernardino County Museum, and of course, Festival! San Bernardino Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Events are scheduled at Feldheym Library, CSUSB, San Bernardino Community College District, San Bernardino County Museum, and of course, Festival! Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events Festival – Where Our Cultures Connect October 8 at Seccombe Lake Park (Park to be Closed Sept. 30 for Preparation) Festival – Where Our Cultures Connect October 8 at Seccombe Lake Park (Park to be Closed Sept. 30 for Preparation) Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events Rendezvous Back to Route 66 Car Show – October 1Rendezvous Back to Route 66 Car Show – October 1 Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events State Street Extension Groundbreaking October 3 at 10:00 am State Street Extension Groundbreaking October 3 at 10:00 am