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Home My WebLink AboutR35-Economic Development CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ORIGINAL 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 _________________n____________________________u__________u________n___________n__________________+_____________---------------- Svnoosis 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 ("ULl") study for the Downtown Central Business District and recommending the ULl report for further study to EDA W, Inc., for the preparation of a Downtown Core ConceptlVision 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 ("ULl") study for the Downtown Central Business District and recommending the ULl report for further study to EDA W, Inc., for the preparation of a Downtown Core Concept/Vision Plan. ---------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Motion: (Communitv Develooment Commission) MOTION: That the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino receive and file the Presentation/Report by EDA W, Inc. __________________._______________________________________________._________________>.___________________u______________n_____________________________________.____________n____________________________ Contact Person(s): Jeffrey Smith Phone: (909) 663-1044 Project Area(s): Central City North and Central City Redevelopment Project Areas Ward(s): 1" Supporting Data Attached: o Staff Report 0 Resolution(s) 0 Agreement(s)/Contract(s) 0 Map(s) 0 Letter(s) FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $ -0- Source: N/A Budget Authority: N/A Signature: Fiscal Review: ~,~"" -/~)~'!t Barbara Lindseth, Administrative Services Director ecutive Director -----------------~~---------------------------------- ------------------- ---------------------_.-. -------------------------- ---------------------- -------------------------- ----------------------------. Commission/Council Notes: -------------------_.------------------------_.....------------------_.~-------------------------~------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- P\Agendas\Comm Dev Commission\CDC 2009\04-06-09 EDAW Downtown Core Update SR. doc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Meeting Date: 04/06/2009 Agenda Item Nnmber: -12-~ 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 government that would bring physical and economic vitality back to Downtown San Bernardino. The ULI presented their findings 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 Concept/Vision 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 Report/Presentation. 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. PVlgendas\Comm Dev Commission\COC 2009\04-06-09 EDA W Downtown Core Update SR.doc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Meeting Date: 04/0612009 Agenda Item Number: ~~) Economic Development Agency Staff Report EDA W, Inc. - Downtown Core Update Page 2 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 IMP ACT: 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 IMP ACT: None. RECOMMENDA nON: That the Community Development Commission adopt the Motion. ~L~ Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director P:\Agcndas\Comm Dev Commission\CDC 2009\04-06-09 EDA W Downtown Core Update SR.doc ___~__________________________________________ .n _______________________________________ COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Meeting Date: 04106/2009 Agenda Item Number: 12-'3 )