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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
FROM: Maggie Pacheco
Deputy Director
SUBJECT: ARROWHEAD AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS
STREET
DATE:
September 21, 2004
OR\G\NAL
SvnoDsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Adion(s):
On September 21, 2004, Redevelopment Committee Members Estrada, Longville and McGinnis unanimously voted to
recommend that the Community Development Commission consider this action for approval.
Recommended Motion(s):
(Community DeveloDment Commission)
MOTION A: That the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino be authorized to commit $64,000 for
street improvements on Arrowhead Avenue, generally south of Mill Street north of Central Avenue,
subject to an appropriate agreement being brought back for Commission consideration
Contact Person(s):
Project Area(s)
Maggie Pacheco
Central City South
Phone:
(909) 663-1044
Third
Ward(s):
Supporting Data Attached: 0 Staff Report 0 Resolution(s) 0 Agreement(s)/Contract(s) 0 Map(s) 0 Letters
$24,821 from the EDP Account, and
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS Amount: $ $64,000 Source: $39,179 from the CMO Account
Budget Authority:
N/A
SIGNA TORE:
C.
Manager
Maggie Pacheco, Deputy Director
Commission/Council Notes:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
ARROWHEAD AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
BACKGROUND:
Arrowhead Avenue is one of the most highly used North/South thoroughfares in the southern part of
the City of San Bernardino. Additionally, Arrowhead Avenue runs the entire length of the National
Orange Show Events Center property (the "Orange Show") and its. condition is closely associated
with the Orange Show. Currently, Arrowhead Avenue at that location is a visual blight due to the
absence of curb, gutter and sidewalk on the east side, the absence of sidewalk on the west and the
lack of any landscaping on either side. In addition, pedestrians use the dirt shoulders on Arrowhead
Avenue during events held at the Orange Show, a practice that is very dangerous and becomes more
hazardous with the increase in vehicle traffic and the onset of night.
The General Manager of the Orange Show, on behalf of its Board of Directors, has been forming a
joint venture of sorts to bring the necessary street improvements to Arrowhead Avenue at the
Orange Show location. The proposed project would involve the following: (1) construction of
sidewalk on the west side of Arrowhead Avenue commencing at Mill Street (Fire Station) and
continuing south meeting with existing sidewalks at Orange Show Gate # 9; (2) construction of
curb, gutter and sidewalk on the east side of Arrowhead A venue commencing south of Esperanza
Street continuing south meeting existing sidewalk one block south of Central Avenue; and (3) the
installation of a green belt on either side of Arrowhead Avenue that will include grass, orange trees
and associated irrigation.
To date, the following joint venture partners have committed their participation:
· The City's Engineering Division will provide engineering/survey work and construction
staking.
· Laborer's Union Local 783 has committed to provide free labor through its training school.
· Matich Corporation has committed to provide specialized labor throughout construction.
· The County of San Bernardino of San Bernardino will commit $64,000 for materials, if
matched by the City or Agency.
· The Ramirez family will donate 150 orange trees.
· The Orange Show contractors will manage landscape and irrigation design and installation.
Ongoing maintenance of the landscape improvements will be the responsibility of the Orange Show
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Economic Development Agency Staff Report
Arrowhead Avenue Street Improvements
Page 2
CURRENT ISSUE:
The General Manager of the Orange Show has asked the Agency to participate in the venture by
contributing $64,000 to match the County's contribution. As indicated previously, the County's
cash participation is contingent upon the Agency providing a like amount As with the County's
funds, the Agency's funds would be used for the purchase of materials, primarily concrete and
irrigation materials.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If the Community Development Commission determines that the Agency's participation is
warranted, staff recommends that the Agency's $64,000 contribution be taken from funds remaining
in its Economic Development Program (EDP) account $24,821 and the balance, $39,179, from the
Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (CMO) account
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Community Development Commission adopt the Form Motion
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Colin Strange, Project M
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