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From: Councilman F.J. Curlin, M.D., Second Ward Subject: Neighborhood Pride Program
Dept: Council Office
Date: January 30, 1996
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
Recommended Motion:
To discuss and take possible action to initiate a Neighborhood Pride Program.
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Contact Person: Dr. F.J. Curlin Phone: 5222
Supporting Data Attached: Yes Ward:
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AGENDA ITEM NO.
- CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
In keeping with our goal of trying to eradicate blight and the crime related
problems associated with it, I would like to propose that the Council consider adopting
a Neighborhood Pride Program. This program would consist of resident community
volunteers, one chosen by each Council Member, who would be responsible for driving
throughout the representative Ward to view the residences on a quarterly basis. These
volunteers would be listing the addresses of residences who take special pride in the
overall appearance of their homes. They would consider such things as:
1. Overall appearance
2. Landscaping
1) Has good design and imagination been used?
2) Has it been well maintained after the original planting?
3. Buildings, fences, walls, driveways
1) Have exterior surfaces been painted regularly?
2) Have driveway surfaces been maintained and kept free of oil and grease?
3) Are fences or block walls in good repair?
4) Have all necessary repairs been completed?
Please note that our neighborhoods contain homes of many different designs and
construction standards. A home's architectural design and the affluence of the
neighborhood should not be the primary criteria for selection.
Annually these volunteers would meet to select one home from each Ward to
receive special recognition, from the City, for maintaining an outstanding residence
contributing to the beautification of the City of San Bernardino.
This program would not cost the City any money, but would show our appreciation
to those citizens who work hard to help beautify their neighborhoods. Such a program
may encourage others to take pride in helping eradicate blight and strive to beautify our
great City.
Please note: Several other California cities have instituted such programs with very
good results.