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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Bernardino public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
HoHo Parade fee waiver and park conditions
The council waived $5,545.26 in fees for the 14th Annual Community HoHo Parade; a school principal testified that volunteers and organizers fund the tradition out of pocket. Councilmember Ibarra also flagged broken lights and restrooms at Nunez Park.
Parks & Recreation Department logo contest
The department announced a $500 call for art for a new logo, open to San Bernardino residents and students, with winner notification June 24 — timed for Parks Make Life Better Month in July.
Special event and park reservation process
A commissioner asked for a future presentation on how community groups and nonprofits can reserve parks, what permits, fees and insurance are needed, and whether fee waivers exist for events benefiting the city.
Villasenor Library parking lot bids rejected
All bids came in and were rejected; the $247,933 in Measure S money earmarked for the parking lot was redirected to Encanto Park improvements instead.