Resolution No. 2023-188
Resolution 2023-188
December 6, 2023
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-188
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE THE
STEPS NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH A CALIFORNIA
NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION TO
SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES
PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES.
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino impounds a large number of companion animals annually; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for additional funding to support programs and initiatives to benefit the public and their pets; and
WHEREAS, a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, established by the City of San Bernardino would be able to proactively fundraise to support the Department’s Programs and services.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager to take the steps necessary to establish a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation named “Friends of San Bernardino Animal Services Foundation” to raise funds in support of the Department of Animal Services.
SECTION 3.The Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 4.Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 6th day of December 2023.
Resolution No. 2023-188
Resolution 2023-188
December 6, 2023
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Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2023-188
Resolution 2023-188
December 6, 2023
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 2023-188, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 6 th day of December 2023 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
REYNOSO _____ _____ _______ _______
CALVIN _____ _____ _______ _______
ALEXANDER _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this 6th day of December 2023.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk