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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FROM: Emil A. Marzullo
Interim Executive Director
SUBJECT:
EDA W, Inc. - Update and Presentation on the
San Bernardino Downtown Core Vision/Action
Plan
DATE:
March 16. 2008
Svnonsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s):
On June 5, 2008, Redevelopment Committee Members Estrada, Johnson and Baxter unanimously voted to recommend that the
Mayor and Common Council and/or the Community Development Commission consider the endorsement of the Urban Land
Institute ("ULI") study for the Downtown Central Business District and recommending the ULI report for further study to
EDA W, Inc., for the preparation of a Downtown Core Concept/Vision Plan.
On June 16,2008, the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino adopted a resolution approving the
endorsement of the Urban Land Institute ("ULI") study for the Downtown Central Business District and recommending the
ULI report for further study to EDA W, Inc., for the preparation of a Downtown Core Concept/Vision Plan,
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Recommended Motion:
(Communitv DeveloDment Commission)
MOTION: That the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino receive and file the
Presentation/Report by EDA W, Inc.
Contact Person(s):
Jeffiey Smith
Phone:
(909) 663-1044
Project Area(s):
Central City North and Central City
Redevelopment Project Areas
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Ward(s):
Supporting Data Attached:
Ii'l Staff Report Cl Resolution(s) Cl Agreement(s)/Contract(s) Cl Map(s) Cl Letter(s)
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: $
N/A
Source:
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Budget Authority:
N/A
Signature:
Emil A. Marzull
ecutive Director
Fiscal Review:
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Commission/Council Notes:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
EDAW, INC. - UPDATE AND PRESENTATION ON THE
SAN BERNARDINO DOWNTOWN CORE VISION/ACTION PLAN
BACKGROUND:
In June 2007, the Urban Land Institute ("ULI") analyzed and prepared a study for the Downtown
Central Business District of San Bernardino. The purpose of the ULI's involvement was to study and
provide recommendations and proposals for the City of San Bernardino ("City") to consider relative to
land use, transportation, lifestyle, urban design, commerce and govemment that would bring physical
and economic vitality back to Downtown San Bernardino. The ULI presented their fmdings and
recommendations on June 29, 2007. In August 2007, these findings and recommendations were
received by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino ("Council") and the
Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino ("Commission").
In June 2008, the Commission formally endorsed the ULI study for the Downtown Central Business
District. The Commission also recommended that the ULI report be subject to further study by
EDA W, Inc. ("EDA W"), and authorized the Interim Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of San Bernardino ("Agency") to execute a Professional Services Agreement with EDA W
for the preparation of a Downtown Core ConceptlVision Plan ("Action Plan").
In July 2008, a multidisciplinary team of experts from EDA W started the work of preparing an Action
Plan for the Downtown Area of the City. The preparation of the Action Plan is anticipated to take
approximately nine months to complete with the following tasks scheduled to be performed: Analysis,
Design Options/Alternatives, Preferred Plan, Development Standards, Zoning/Change of
Zone/Overlay, Implementation Plan, Final ReportlPresentation.
CURRENT ISSUE:
Since July 2008, EDA W has met and conferred with Agency Staff, gathered and researched relevant .
data, conducted a project site survey, held stakeholder interviews with City and County officials and
staff, as well as other agencies and individuals of interest. In addition, EDA W has also met with the
San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association.
In September 2008, EDA W, with the assistance of Agency Staff, held a two day Charrette. During the
two day event, more than 60 individuals attended the Charrette to listen and share their concerns and
ideas. On November 13, 2008, EDA W, with the assistance of Agency Staff, held a Community Open
House ("Open House") to present three alternative strategies for the Action Plan. The Open House
provided an in-depth opportunity for business and community leaders, area residents, public officials
and other interested persons to discuss issues and opportunities facing the revitalization of the
downtown area. More than 130 individuals attended the Open House to listen and share their concerns
and ideas.
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Economic Development Agency Staff Report
EDA W. Inc. - Downtown Core Update
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On two separate occasions, the Agency has provided the Commission with an update on the
development and formulation of the Vision! Action Plan. With the work on the Downtown Core
Vision! Action Plan nearing the final stages of completion, the Agency has made a presentation to the
Planning Commission on March 18, 2009, and a presentation to the Downtown Business Association
on March 19,2009. The Agency will make a presentation to the public on Thursday, April 8, 2009.
At the Council meeting of April 6, 2009, the Agency will be providing an update to the Commission
on the Vision! Action Plan as will be presented by EDA W representatives through a PowerPoint
presentation. While the work is nearing an end, recommendations for the potential development and
creation of development standards, zone changes and an implementation strategy will begin to be
finalized in preparation for a final report. An expected final report date and presentation to the City
Council is in May 2009.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
This action to receive and file the report does not meet the definition of a "project" under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA").
FISCAL IMPACT:
None,
C RECOMMENDATION:
That the Community Development Commission adopt the Motion.
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Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
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