Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Bernardino public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in parks rec
YMCA of the East Valley Lease
A 25-year lease keeps the San Bernardino Family YMCA at 808 E. 21st Street operating, with the YMCA planning facility investments now that it has long-term tenure.
Speicher Park Ballfields Contingency Increase
A proposed $1.3 million boost to the contingency budget for the Speicher Park ballfields, bringing it to about $2.04 million, signals rising project costs for a Ward 2 park.
Shandin Hills Golf Course management and audit
A year after residents began pressing for accountability at the city-owned golf course, the council approved Phase II financial review procedures (up to $136,500) and expanded the citywide audit. Residents say the course was closed on a day other courses were open, $120,000 in transfers can't be traced, and the course is bleeding money.
HoHo Parade fee waiver and park conditions
The council waived $5,545.26 in fees for the 14th Annual Community HoHo Parade; a school principal testified that volunteers and organizers fund the tradition out of pocket. Councilmember Ibarra also flagged broken lights and restrooms at Nunez Park.
Feldheym Central Library improvement project
A $10.2 million renovation of the Feldheym Library moved forward with an $8.3 million construction contract — ADA upgrades, backup power, HVAC, security. Most is state grant money, but the council had to find $3.8 million locally and chose the Measure S fund balance over cutting other park and street projects.