APPOINTMENTS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: May 7, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Helen Tran, Mayor
Department: Mayor's Office
Subject: Public Safety and Human Relations Commission
Appointment of Damien L. Groce (Mayor’s
Appointment)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Mr. Damien L. Groce to the Public Safety and Human Relations Commission representing the Mayors appointee. Mr. Groce will replace Mrs. Kimberly Knaus with the term ending December 2026. Council Staff has verified that the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
Background
The Public Safety and Human Relations Commission was established by Resolution No. 2018-46 on February 21, 2018 and is charged with studying and making recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on matters concerning the City’s law enforcement and fire services, emergency preparedness and traffic safety (including traffic law enforcement and traffic engineering). The commission is comprised of nine (9) members who serve at pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. Pursuant to Chapter
2.17 of the Municipal Code, each City Council member shall nominate one member who shall serve during and for the term of the nominating Council member, and the Mayor shall nominate two members who shall serve during and for the term of the Mayor.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The proposed commission appointment aligns with Goal Number 2: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community by building a culture that attracts, retains, and motivates the highest quality talent.
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact to the City.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Mr. Damien L. Groce to the Public Safety and Human Relations Commission representing the Mayor’s appointment. Mr. Damien L.
Groce will replace Mrs. Kimberly Knaus with the term ending December 2026. Council Staff has verified that the appointee is a registered voter within the City.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Commission application – Mr. Damien L. Groce Attachment 2 – Resolution No. 2018-46
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
February 21, 2018 Resolution No. 2018-46 establishing the Public Safety and Human Relations Commission was adopted.