Fred Shorett

Future of the animal shelter facility and contract cities

The lease termination ends month-to-month obligations at the 1543 W. 8th Street site.

Camping ordinance on public streets and parks

Staff say no direct fiscal impact, though enforcement could add minor patrol and storage costs.

Pedestrian safety at Highland Avenue intersection

Cost of the 24-hour traffic and pedestrian count and any future signal or crossing improvements not stated.

Homelessness services and nonprofit contracting accountability

About $2 million set aside in general fund for six months of shelter operation, seeking $1 million from other sources.

Animal Services Practices and Spay/Neuter Funding

Speakers alleged roughly $500,000 of a $1.2 million animal services vehicle/grant allocation is unaccounted for.

Servicios de animales y crisis de población de animales sin hogar

Los comentaristas dijeron que el presupuesto del refugio ha crecido de aproximadamente $2.5 million a $10 million, proyectado a $12 million.

Five-year homelessness strategic plan

Amendment No. 3 increases the not-to-exceed contract amount (figure not stated in minutes).

DOJ Model Cities Initiative grant application

The grant offered up to federal funding for police staffing, technology, and services, but opponents said the conditions outweigh the money.

Camping ban on public property

New fines could offset costs, but council members repeatedly flagged that enforcement will require staff the city doesn't currently have.

Mobile Street Medicine and Opioid Treatment Services

The city commits $600,000 over two years to serve an estimated 75 unhoused individuals per year.

Animal control underfunding

Shelter-related spending reportedly rose from $2.3 million to $9.7 million over five years.

Animal Shelter Access and Overpopulation

Adds $250,000 in Measure S funds, bringing the project to $1,825,370.

Fireworks social host and cost recovery ordinance

Fines become cumulative per discharge, and the city may recover full response costs.

Homeless drop-off notification and vacant property ordinances

Unpermitted construction costs the city enforcement resources and delays safe, code-compliant use of the buildings.

Boston Dynamics Public Safety Robot Purchase

$100,000 in county grant money covers the purchase; no city funds required beyond a budget amendment.

Neighborhood services: street sweeping, lighting, and code enforcement

Roughly $1 million a year estimated for enforcement staffing, plus signage costs.

Treasure Ortiz v. City of San Bernardino litigation

Taxpayers are footing the bill for outside counsel and staff time every month the case continues, according to multiple speakers.

Flock Surveillance Camera Contract

The city recently received $1.3 million in public safety technology funding, which critics want redirected.

Liquor license concentration near Highland Avenue

No direct cost to the city; conditions add two years of six-month compliance inspections by planning staff.

Shelter operator local-priority rules

Enforcement could require new staff positions and budget reallocation.

Appointment of Vianey Galvez to Public Safety and Human Relations Commission (Ward 6)

Public Safety and Human Relations Commission Appointment of Vianey Galvez (Ward 6)

Appoint Devona L. Robertson to Public Safety and Human Relations Commission

Authorization of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Technology Maintenance, Legacy System Support, Public Safety Technology Services, and Wireless Connectivity with Tyler Technologies, Inc., Harris Computer Systems, and Verizon Wireless in an…

Authorization of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Technology Maintenance, Legacy System Support, Public Safety Technology Services, and Wireless Connectivity with Tyler Technologies, Inc., Harris Computer Systems, and Verizon Wireless in an…

Appoint Devona L. Robertson to Public Safety and Human Relations Commission