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MEMORANDUM
To:Mayor and City Council
From:City Manager’s Office
Date:March 10, 2024
Subj:Mayor and Council After Action Report from May 1st The following staff recommendations were changed by City Council Direction on May 1st 2024.
Staff will be bringing back an after action report each meeting for Council to Ratify any changes made on the dais the previous meeting:
Agenda Item Number #2: FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan
Staff Recommendation:
CDBG Funding for Public Facilities Projects
•El Sol Recreation & Wellness Center $1,000,000
•City Public Improvement Projects (general) $659,388
Recommended changes by Council:
CM Sanchez Recommendation
CDBG Funding for Public Facilities Projects
•El Sol Recreation & Wellness Center $250,000
•Encanto Park baseball field $250,000
•Gutierez Park baseball field $250,000
•Project Fighting Chance $250,000
•City Public Improvement Projects (general) $659,388
Note: Staff cannot recommend all changes as it will violate federal rules and HUD’s CDBG guidelines. Staff will present an alternative recommendation that closely aligns with Council’s direction that is consistent with federal rules and CDBG guidelines.
Request for Council Approval: YES NO
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Agenda Item Number #18: Peace Officer Housing Incentive Program Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the report regarding the potential Peace Officer Housing Incentive Program, which is proposed to be in effect beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Recommended changes by Council:
CM Sanchez Recommendation
Bring back the item with the following additional information:
•What triggers forgiving the loan and how much is forgiven •Cost out the program for all City employees
•Look into this being an enterprise account
CM Ibarra Recommendation
Look into loan forgiveness for people who work in certain fields, such as doctors and nurses to incentivize them to move to San Bernardino.
CM Figueroa Recommendation
Look into how this impacts our obligations with the IRS with respect to the difference in interest rates for mortgages (market rate vs lower than market rate). Clarify the language of the program to note that it cannot be terminated without Council’s approval.
Request for Council Approval: YES NO