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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Bernardino public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
YMCA of the East Valley Lease
A 25-year lease keeps the San Bernardino Family YMCA at 808 E. 21st Street operating, with the YMCA planning facility investments now that it has long-term tenure.
Love Your Block Program Continuation
Residents said the community garden suffers from low water pressure, bad internal roads, missing mulch, and gate/lock problems. Staff noted the land belongs to the water department and dates to the 1930s-40s; commissioners asked for an assessment and action plan.
Route 66 centennial and summer events
Council directed staff to build a plan for the Foothill Boulevard/5th Street/Mount Vernon corridor leveraging Route 66 identity, with economic development and tourism strategies.
Perris Hill Park hillside access and preservation
Pickleball enthusiasts want to renovate the hill and path at Perris Hill Park as a tourist attraction, but much of the hillside is water department property, a police firing range, or otherwise off-limits. Staff said internal review is underway on what's feasible, and commissioners want historical markers included if development happens.
Missing Arrowhead monument
Commissioners learned the damaged Arrowhead monument that once stood at the Arrowhead viewing station has disappeared entirely, and even other cities' historical societies are asking where it went. The loss underscores broader concerns about protecting the city's historic elements.
Arrowhead monument status
The historic Arrowhead monument appears to have been removed from its site, possibly for repair; a commissioner reported a newer cement platform at the location and will follow up with the Friends of the Arrowhead nonprofit.