Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Bernardino public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in zoning with high priority
Cannabis dispensary at 1792 W. Highland Avenue
A dispensary relocation to 1602 W. Highland Ave drew fierce opposition from Ward 6 residents worried about proximity to churches, a hospital and senior housing. The council split the decision, approving the ownership change but delaying the location.
Short-term rental ban vs. regulation
The city must choose between regulating short-term rentals (MC-1660) or banning them in residential zones (MC-1661). The hearing was pushed to February 18 because key documents were missing from the public packet, giving residents two more weeks to weigh in.
Preservation of the historic Azteca Theater
Commissioners want to explore whether the privately owned Azteca Theatre can be recognized as a historic Route 66 landmark, and what the city's process for such designations looks like.