HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor and City Council Report 11-6-24New Businesses Coming to San Bernardino
During the month of October, the Business
Registration Department issued 261 licenses
to new businesses ocated in, and doing
business in the City.
Among San Bernardino’s newest businesses
are Dutch Bros Coffee #1 and #2, Chick-fil-A,
and the On the Spot Protein and Energy Bar.
The new alliance with CHP will pool resources to
enhance citywide safety. With additional CHP
support, SBPD will strengthen patrols in high-traffic
areas, increase rapid response capabilities, and
engage in targeted crime prevention operations.
Already this year, San Bernardino has seen a
significant decline in violent crime, with aggravated
assaults down 17%, robberies reduced by 15%, and,
most notably, murders down by 33% from the same
period last year. This follows an impressive 50%
reduction in murders in 2023.
Carousel Mall Site Redevelopment Update
In recent months, staff has been
coordinating with the California
Housing and Community Development
Department (HCD) on a process to
redevelop the mall site to ensure
compliance with the Surplus Land Act
(SLA).
Staff will be bringing an item to Council
early next year seeking direction on
releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP)
for the Carousel Mall site.
City Preparing to Begin Park Cleanups
Final preparations are now in place
ahead of San Bernardino resuming
encampment cleanups at City parks.
With staff training complete, outreach
teams and resources in place, storage
facilities secured, and informational
materials prepared, the cleanups will
be beginning very soon.
The San Bernardino Water Department in
partnership with the San Bernardino
Valley Municipal Water District cut the
ribbon on a new hydroelectric power
project to generate electricity State Water
Project water travelling down the
mountain from northern California.
Now operational, the new turbine can
generate up to 24,720 kilowatt-hours
(kWh) of renewable energy per day,
enough to power 423 homes, saving the
Department approximately $365,000 per
year.
Public Works have installed approximately 96
new streetlights and poles to two neighborhoods
in the northern part of the City.
The lights were recently activated, bringing a new
walkability and sense of security to area
residents. Some of these neighborhoods have
been without lighting for several years.
One area is located between Mountain View
Avenue and Sierra Way near Marshall Boulevard.
The other includes portions of Sierra Way,
Ralston Avenue, Palmyra Avenue and nearby
streets.
Measure S funds were used for this project.
Over 1,700 residents joined with San Bernardino’s finest on to
experience the 3rd Coptoberfest activities.
There were games, a petting zoo, demonstrations, music,
dancing food and so much more to bring the SBPD
together with the community. Everyone, especially the
kids, had a great time!
San Bernardino Proudly Celebrates Its Veterans
This Veterans Day, please join us as we come together
to honor and express our gratitude to the brave men and
women who have served selflessly in the United States
Armed Forces.
The San Bernardino Veterans Salute will pay tribute to
our veterans and highlight the importance of their
contributions. The program will feature a color guard,
inspiring guest speakers, honorees,
presentation of challenge coins, and
reflection to remind us of the
sacrifices our veterans have made.
Monday, November 11 at 9:00 am
Feldheym Library - 555 W. 6th St.