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2. List three major negative attributes of San Bernardino which you feel discourage
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3. List three specific things that you believe need to be changed in order to improve
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Building on the rich historic traditions of its past,the City of San Bernardino has
matured into a highly desirable location. In the last decade, a remarkable
transformation has placed the Inland Empire in the forefront of growth and
economic development nationwide. San Bernardino is positioned at the center of
the Inland Empire and is ready to ride the crest of unprecedented growth.
A promising future is the forecast for San Bernardino. Its thriving cultural
community, unlimited leisure time opportunities, excellent shopping and services,
outstanding educational system, and the ease of transportation guarantees a superb
quality of life. An abundance of land, coupled with attractively priced housing puts
San Bernardino on the threshold of economic boom.
Contained in this brochure are the wide variety of elements which make
San Bernardino a wonderful place to live.
So, "Welcome to San Bernardino' and from now on "Just Call Us Home."
9 San r B dino
• Culture i
The City of San Bernardino offers a wealth of cultural
opportunities. Appreciation for the fine arts is evidenced
by local support for musicians, choral groups, dancers and
actors who entertain throughout the city. For example,
our citizens enjoy the 1928 California Theatre when it
hosts the Inland Empire Symphony as well as the San
Bernardino Civic Light Opera. San Bernardino has many
galleries that display a variety of local artists' and artisans'
work. In addition there are a variety of museums located
in close proximity to the city.
San Bernardino's reverence for tradition and history is
evident in the numerous cultural events presented
throughout the year. These events not only benefit San
Bernardino's citizens by increasing their entertainment
choices, but also enliven the business district and other ?
areas in the evening hours.
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San Bernardino has the great fortune of
being located in the heart of one of the
' world's most popular vacation destina-
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residents of San Bernardino enjoy this
vacationer's paradise all year
long.
Nestled at the base of the
San Bernardino mountains,
the city has a resort-like cli-
mate of mild winters and
warm summers that guaran-
tees good weather for a wide
variety of recreational activi-
ties. Home to several golf
courses, it is also within easy
access of the fairways of
Palm Springs. Diversity is
another strength of the city as
the Pacific Ocean and moun-
tain lakes are both within an
hour's drive. The surround-
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Centrally located within the city,the
Carousel Mall offers convenient
shopping in over 100 stores. This
enclosed, skylit mall is always a hub
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of activity, presenting community
events and entertainment not to men-
tion the two levels of shopping and a
full sized carousel for the children.
In the southern part of the city is
another large retail area which
includes the Inland Center Mall,
which boasts close to 90 shops. This
area includes a wide variety of small-
er centers and large specialty stores.
San Bernardino is home to some
ing pine-scented getaway of the San of the finest dining in the Inland
Bernardino National Forest can be Empire. Hospitality Lane, near the
traversed by hiking trails, horseback intersection of the 1-10 and 1-215
riding, mountain biking,or recre- freeways offers a vast array of restau-
ational vehicles. Snow skiing is very rant choices to meet the most dis-
popular in the local mountains and i I criminating taste buds.
is available five months of the year. -- � a
For the convenience of all resi-
Aside from the abundance of A dential areas the local neighborhood
local recreational activities,the City shopping centers provide goods and
of San Bernardino is ideally located services that meet most of the day to
for a multitude of regional activities. day household needs.
Within a three hour drive one can
hike Mount Whitney in the Sierra parks. The 510 acres of parks pro-
Mountains,visit Las Vegas for shows vide a multitude of activities inlcud-
and gambling,water ski on Lake ing ballfields, barbeques, basketball,
Mead,or visit San Diego and horseshoes, playgrounds, swimming
Tijuana, Mexico. pools,volleyball and tennis courts
San Bernardino certainly offers and much more.
an exceptional location that will
keep the recreationally-minded resi-
dent busy throughout the year.
The City of San Bernardino main-
tains its own Parks and Recreation
Department and oversees the 38 city
ransportation
As one of the most accessible The recently completed •
areas in Southern California, San Interstate-30 freeway provides easy •
Bernardino has been a gateway access to the scenic mountain
and crossroads for travelers since areas of Lake Arrowhead and Big `
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stagecoach days. San Bernardino Bear. it also completes a neces-
is crisscrossed by major highway sary link in providing all residents f'
and rail corridors, providing easy with easy freeway access. . r
connections for business and trav- A significant number of trans-
elers. Close proximity to Ontario portation improvements are
International Airport, one of planned within and around San
Southern California's principal Bernardino to meet the transporta-
passenger and air freight termi- tion needs of existing and future
nals, is reinforced by a ten-lane residents. Most significant is the
expressway which runs between 27 mile Foothill Freeway project
the two. Bus,taxi, and passenger which will extend the Interstate-
rail service are all available locally 210 at the Los Angeles County
to the San Bernardino residents. line to Interstate-210 in
In addition,with the conver- San Bernardino.
sion of Norton Air Force Base to
civilian use,the San Bernardino
International Airport is expected to
generate a significant amount of
new jobs. Major road improve-
ments will provide sufficient
ingress and egress to the area.
In the spring of 1993,
Metrolink extended its service to
San Bernardino. This extension of
the Metrolink line provides long
distance transportation to com-
muters from the San Bernardino
area to major centers of employ-
ment, such as downtown Los
Angeles. The 57 mile commute
from San Bernardino to Los
Angeles takes approximately 90
minutes. Future Metrolink lines
include the San Bernardino to
Irvine line. This 59 mile line will
connect the two areas in an esti-
mated 90 minutes.
ecurity
San Bernardino neighborhoods are est number of sworn officers in the basis. A variety of free safety and
extremely well protected by a surrounding region and the lowest security classes sponsored by the
well-trained and friendly"commu- priority response time of all the Police Department are taught
nity-oriented" police department. surrounding cities in the Inland throughout the year. Because of
"Community-oriented" policing Empire. Furthermore,there is these aggressive programs, informa-
means that in addition to a newly tremendous community involve- tive classes and the great efforts of
constructed central police facility, ment, as evidenced by our protec- our police officers,the neighborhood
there are also six community/ tion programs: Neighborhood crime rate in the City of San
neighborhood offices. These facili- Watch, Business Watch, Senior Bernardino continues to decrease
ties are designed to provide geo- Power, DARE and the Jr. Police year after year.
graphic patrol stability as well as Academy. Five sworn officer dedi-
promote maximum interaction cate 100%of their time to the
between team members and the DARE program and
residents within this community work with the chil-
The San Bernardino Police dren of the commu-
Department boasts one of the high- nity on a daily
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San Bernardino Unified School District is • Four elementary schools were named
among the top 100 school districts in the Distinguished Schools by the State of
United States. A sound school system is of California in 1993.
vital importance to a community. San Safety on San Bernardino Unified °i e� m
Bernardino is proud to have an exceptional School District campuses continues to be a
educational system,designed to develop priority. "The unfortunate thing about
each individual child's potential to the unsubstantiated reports of violence or gang
fullest extent. The district includes 42 ele- activity on school campuses is that they tar
mentary schools, eight middle schools, six all schools with the same brush, leading
high schools,three special education parents to wonder and worry if the schools
schools, one community college and one their children attend are safe. The fact is -
state university. In addition, a full range of
classes are offered through adult education
which annually serves approximately
10,000 students.
High standards and emphasis on mas-
tering the fundamentals have resulted in
San Bernardino Unified's steady improve-
ment on standardized test scores and mea-
surable improvements as illustrated by the
following:
• Of the 19 school districts in San r.rr•rg ' .'j
Bernardino County,the San Bernardino '■ ti i
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Unified School District ranks fifth in SAT
scores.
• The district is one of 11 in California to
have been selected to offer the
International Baccalaureate Program,
providing university level work in core
academic areas.
• The GATE program serves 1,739 stu-
dents in grades K-12; its enrollment
growing 35% in the last five years.
• In 1993, more than 300 students in the
high schools of San Bernardino earned that the San Bernardino Unified School class sizes and close interaction between
over$2,000,000 in college entrance District is very safe. Our schools are the faculty and students. It offers undergradu-
scholarships. safest places for your children to be." The ate degrees in 41 fields and master's
• One factor which helps to account for Board of Education concurs and realizes degrees in 15 majors. It is currently the
the success of San Bernardino's students that learning and teaching are difficult if a fastest growing of the 20 California State
is the educational level of the district's threat to physical safety is present. For that University campuses, serving close to
faculty members. More than 750 teach- reason there exists a total commitment to 11,000 students.
ers hold a Master's degree or beyond. safety on school campuses.
This commitment to education not only Higher education is also a major focus
serves as a model for students but affects in San Bernardino. California State
the environment in which they learn. University, San Bernardino stresses small
17�Medical and Health Services
San Bernardino is truly a city concerned Loma Linda University Medical Center,
with the well being of its citizens. It is nationally prominent in the field of heart
home to several of the nation's most pres- surgery,is one of the finest medical training
tigious medical facilities and is fortunate centers in the country.
to offer the highest quality medical ser- Major care facilities are joined by urgent
vices. As a major industry in this area, care clinics,convalesecent hospitals,retire-
health care and medical education creates ment homes offering medical services,and
numerous job opportunities as well as industrial and sports clinics. Several major
provides superior instruction for future HMO's and health plans maintain offices
doctors,nurses and medical technicians. and facilities around the city.
The neighboring City of Loma Linda
contains several major medical facilities.
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LOCAL COM - ITMENT, GLOBAL OP '' 1RTUNITIES
n the valley's faint evening glow, the silver belly of a jet plane rises
over you in a wash of light and a roar of promise. Here, east of
Los Angeles, framed by mountains and etched with
interstates and railways, a new hub for passenger and
cargo travel has emerged. The San Bernardino
International Airport. Under the support and guidance
of local economic development agencies, a multi-faceted,
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intermodal trade center is quickly taking shape. At its
heart and central to the rebirth of one of Southern California's most promis-
ing cities, is an airport proven effective in global transportation since 1942.
The West Coast's growing passenger and cargo
volumes, coupled with the support and commitment
of the local governments has provided a unique
opportunity for those forward thinking businesses interested in taking an
industry into the next century.
s overcrowding in the trade markets the City of San Bernardino Economic Develop-
of Los Angeles and the surrounding ment Agency.`A comprehensive plan for the
areas reaches a critical point, renaissance of the city is in place,and it all begins
action must be taken—both for the smooth oper- with the San Bernardino International Airport."
ation of passenger and cargo traffic in the region Increases in demand for passenger and freight
and the infrastructure of the west coast economy. transport over the next 15-20 years will far
The San Bernardino International Airport is pre- exceed the capacity of the existing regional avia-
pared for this challenge.The field is there. tion system.Right now the San Bernardino/
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REGIONAL PASSENGER 56.401 Runways are in lace.The labor is available. Riverside/Palm Springs area is the 10th largest
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28,186 San Bernardino has consistently been an effec- metropolitan area in the U.S.and is supporting a
five and efficient site for intercontinental and 5.6%annual population growth."By the year
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interglobal transportation.It's proven itself and 2005 the region will be working at overload and
it's ready to take off. will be falling short of the demand by at least
Without the San Bernardino By keeping long range goals in mind,the air- one-third of the operations required,"comments
port can grow with the future demand. 15,000 a representative of the San Bernardino Inter-
International Airport&
acres fall under the jurisdiction of the local agen- national Airport Authority.`As of now,Los
Trade Center,the regional
cies responsible for the economic development Angeles(LAX)accounts for 1.3 million tons of
aviation system will reach its and overall planning of the new San Bernardino, freight.That's just a portion of the region.And
ceiling in as soon as 15 years. creating the potential for hundreds of successful that doesn't even hint at the potential."
business sites. San Bernardino,under the watchful eye of the
"The excitement surrounding this project is agencies combining forces in this project,is pro-
immeasurable.We're not only creating a new viding for the facilities to ensure a smooth run-
airport,but we're taking advantage of an oppor- ning,organized flow of people and goods to and
tunity to look at everything that is successful and from Southern California,and is prepared even if
efficient in Los Angeles and Ontario,and incor- demand increases three fold,as is predicted with
porate those qualities into the San Bernardino regards to freight volume on cargo aircraft.
International Airport,"says a representative of
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W ith the noon sun high over the and retail businesses,"says a representative of
mountains,lush orange groves the Inland Valley Development Agency.
lor the far reaches of the city. An example of one of the many projects
Tree lined streets and promenades bustle with planned by local economic development agencies
Research and Development companies.The to improve the airport's services is the develop-
pretty avenues and redesigned roadways all lead ment of a Intermodal Container Transfer Facility.
up to a state-of-the-art World Trade Center at This allows the airport to have a central place for
the foot of the Airport. its cargo to be routed into and out of the region.
The climate is rigilt for
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The San Bernardino International Airport The planned facility is 9000 feet long with several
and Trade Center is located 60 miles east of parallel sets of rail tracks that will connect to the
Los Angeles.A series of Interstates and freeways Southern Pacific line.It has the capacity for 5000
intersect nearby and make San Bernardino easily freight containers and up to 10 trains at a time.
accessible to the rest of the country.The Santa The plan includes the creation of a more extensive
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are all conveniently located as well to carry and other trains.
freight to and from the San Bernardino Intema- As a welcomed bonus to the continual growth
With 45%of the California tional Airport and Trade Center.The airport is of the San Bernardino International Airport and
market within one hour's drive, perfectly positioned for all types of cargo ser- Trade Center,the city will soon become a model
vices,all types of industry and has the potential for all growing Southern California cities—both
San Bernardino is a great place
to expand to fit the needs of any type of freight or economically and environmentally."The airport
for a new company to get off
passenger air carrier. will not only work as a focal point for the local
the ground. Exhibit buildings,office space,hotels and economy but will generate an actual benefit of
conference centers will be located adjacent to the $200 million in direct payroll and 18,000 jobs as
airline terminals."Plans include the expanding it fulfills the target of 130,000 flight operations a
of existing structures such as the commercial year,"says a representative from the County of
aircraft center and creating the perfect environ- San Bernardino,one of the key agencies
ment for other aviation,industrial,commercial involved.
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and commercial and retail of the commercial aircraft and infrastructure refur-
businesses,a thriving center,a complete aviation bishment plan in place,a host
business sector is poised related industrial area of new businesses have been
to take off. is in formation. landing in the area.
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he smaller,more livable places with A short drive up to the Orange Grove Special
strong economic backbones are sparse Landscape District and you'll find a green hori-
compared to the scores of corporations zon dotted with ripe oranges as far as the eye can
leaving the major cities.And San Bernardino, see and wide palm avenues connecting fragrant
with easy access to fine colleges and universities, grove after fragrant grove.
affordable housing and a high standard of living, San Bernardino,a place beautiful to live
is without a doubt a perfect place to live and and profitable to work,is now attainable for a
work. vast number of companies and their people.The
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An important incentive to businesses and opportunities are as abundant as the sunshine,
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COLTON families relocating to the area is the commitment and the potential is finally beginning to be
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LOMA LINDA to maintaining the residential areas and attractive realized.There's no doubt San Bernardino
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HIGHLAND open spaces.The mountains frame the city in a International Airport and Trade Center is pre-
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distant glow reminiscent of a watercolor paint- pared to take on the future demands of a growing
ing—and their abrupt topography compliments west coast economy and provide the services and
the graceful folds of the valley making for a environment that the local aviation community
No matter which serene backdrop to housing communities. needs and can profit from.Soon companies will
direction you look,you'll see San Bernardino offers a variety of outdoor find that the other Southern California
activities for everyone from the serious athlete to airports are filled to capacity and operating on
local area residents
the fitness oriented to those just happy to be out in obsolete systems.It will be the smart,forward
doing what they do best,
the sunshine.Hiking,biking and horseback riding thinking businesses that take advantage of the
enjoying life. are just a few of the sports residents enjoy. brilliant opportunities that the San Bernardino
An interconnected trail of mini parks form a International Airport and Trade Center makes
chain of peaceful recreational islands in the new available. ?�►
Santa Ana Trail Regional Park.
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Golf courses and lush Whether it's skiing,hiking or A commitment to higher
green parks remind residents biking,one thing Southern education and top notch
that a bustling city may also California is not short on is health care is something all
be beautiful. outdoor activity. communities can learn from.
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SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
The San Bernardino International Airport Authority(Authority)is a joint powers authority formed through the State of
California.The Authority consists of the County of San Bernardino and the cities of San Bernardino,Redlands,Loma Linda,
Highland and Colton.The Authority is responsible for operating,repairing,maintaining and administering the Airport
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(approximately 1,300 acres)of the San Bernardino International Airport and Trade Center.
The Airport represents a public,mixed-use,financially self sustaining commercial service airport designed to serve the
Western United States over the entire long term operational life of the facility.It has the capacity to provide regional air
traffic for domestic and international air service,both commercial and cargo along with the necessary support facilities for
major and smaller airlines.
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F - - - - - - CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency(EDA)has been formed to develop an efficient and comprehen-
sive economic development strategy utilizing the programs and incentives offered by a group of public and private agencies:
D I the City of San Bernardino Development Department,combining redevelopment,community development and housing
activities;San Bernardino Downtown Mainstreet,Inc.;the Convention and Visitors Bureau;and the Office of Business
Development.
The EDA facilitates revitalization of the city by targeting marketing,promotional and incentive programs towards
select professional,commercial and retail businesses.By custom tailoring aid and incentive programs,companies wishing to
relocate are better served.
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SAN BERNARDINO
The Inland Valley Development Agency(IVDA)is the original joint powers agency that was formed to replace the jobs lost with
the closure of Norton Air Force Base.The IVDA is the Redevelopment Agency serving as the master developer of some 400
acres adjacent to the San Bernardino International Airport.Through its early efforts,the IVDA has already located over 3,300
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jobs on its property and has applications pending for approximately 3,000 more.The IVDA provides sewer and water services
to the entire Base property.Other utilities are under consideration for acquisition.The IVDA is a partner with the other three
economic development agencies in providing maximum economic opportunities to their existing and prospective clients.
L — — — ——— COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The County of San Bernardino Department of Economic and Community Development(ECD)administers private funds and
Federal funds allocated through the Community Development Block Grant to facilitate public services,utilities, and
economic growth for the community.
ECD is responsible for the preparation and implementation of capital improvement projects for the county and 17
cooperative cities.In addition,ECD implements and manages housing programs that increase the county's supply of afford-
able housing,maximizes employment opportunities and capital investment opportunities while at the same time providing
an array of programs dedicated to attracting business and industry to the county.
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John Husing,Economist,welcomed those present at the workshop and the university for allowing the
City to utilize its facilities to hold the workshop.
Mr.Husing stated that the Cltairmar. and Commission Members were hosting this summit to learn as
much as possible about the economics from individual businesses.#
Comments were then heard from all the Commission Members and City officials regarding their
interest in the City's economy and the summit meeting.
Mr.Husing explained that he would complete a draft of the result of this meeting for the
Corrunissions approval at a later date.
Various business officials,selected by Mr.Husing,gave comments regarding the economy's effect
on their businesses/professions and also Ghent recommendations for improvement as listed below.
Jean Stephens,Accountant,commented on an accountants view of the economy,emphasizing on the
City's inability to assist businesses and the negativity of the City Council. She believed that the atmosphere
and image of the Council Meetings sent a negative message to businesses within the City.
Ms. Stephens answered questions from the Commission,City staff and attendees of the summit
regarding her comments.
Mark Ostoich,Attorney,commented on an attorneys view of the economy,emphasizing on the need
for the City to focus more attention on small businesses. He spoke of the negative image the business
community has of City Hall.
Mr.Ostoich answered questions from the Commission,City staff and attendees of the summit
regarding his comments.
Eainitaus,#Administrator,Economic Development Agency,informed the public of the
Office of Business Development(OBI?),managed by Robert Botts. He indicated that Mr.Botts was in
charge of assisting new businesses/existing businesses in any way needed.
Dave Burback,CB Commercial,commented on a realtors view of the economy,focusing on the
positive aspects of locating to San Bernardino. He emphasized on the many opportunities that the
revitalization of Norton Air Force Base would bring to the City.
Mr. Burback answered questions from the Commission,City staff and attendees of the summit
regarding his comments.
Mike Huff,Chino Valley Bank,commented on a lending institutions view, of the economy, discussing
the impact the recession had on small businesses.
Mr. Huff answered questions frown the Commission, City staff and attendees of the suirin.it tegardl ng
bis comments.
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Pat Caffrey,La Quinta Inn,comnented on a business persons view of the economy,emplzasing on
the marry new opportunities facing the City.
Mr.Caffrey answered questions from the Commission,City staff and attendees of the summit
regarding his comments.
RFC,FSSED MEETIN G
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At 14;22-a,*m., the meeting of the Community Development Commission wag recessed for five(5)
minutes.
MEETING RECONVENED
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At 11:3,4'a.m., the meeting of the Community Development Commission was reconvened.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom Minor; Commission
Members Dr. F.J.Curlin;Ralph Hernandez;Jerry Devlin; and Valerie Pope-Ludlam. Absent: Commission
Members Edward Negrete;David Oberhelman;Norine Miller.
STAFF PRE CENT
Timothy C. Steinhaus,Administrator,Economic Development Agency; Robert Botts,Manager,
Office of.Business Development; Susan Morales,Assistant to the Agency Administrator; Shauna Clark,City
Administrator;Rachel Clark,City Clerk;Stafford W.Parker,Deputy Director,Development Department;
John Hoeger,Project manager,Development Department; Phil Arvizo,Executive Assistant to the Council;
La Vonda M-Pearson,Recording Secretary,Development Department.
Q1-HERS IN ATTENDANCE
John Husing,Econoinist.
1. ECONOMY Q2NDITIONS OF 1HE WORKSHOP
Dr.Ralph Korpman,Health Data Science Corporation,commented on his view of the economy,
emphasizing on positive changes that have taken place in the medical field.
Dr.Korpman answered questions from the Commission,City staff and attendees of the summit
regarding his comments.
Phil Robertson,Automated Health System U mndry, coutznented on his view of the cconomy.
focusing on the benefit of geo therinal water in San Bcrnardi_no.
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Mr.Robertson answered questions from the Commission,City staff and attendees of the summit
regarding his comments.
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At 12�pm.. the meeting of the Community Development Commission was recessed for lunch.
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At 12:59 p.m.,the meeting of the Conununity Development Commission was reconvened.
ROLL CALL
Roil call was take t with the following members present: Chairman Tom Min ;Commission
Members Dr.F.J.Curlin;Niph Hernandez;Jerry Devlin;Valerie Pope-Ludlam; Norine Miller. Absent:
Commission Members Edwar Negrete, and David Oberhelman.
STS.FiF PR�S.ENI
Timothy C. Steinhaus,Administrat ,Economic Developme' Agency; Robert Botts,Manager,
Office of Business Development; Susan Morn s,Assistant to the xiency Administrator;Sharma.Clark,City
Administrator;Rachel Clark,City Clerk; John Hoeger,Project 1Maattager,Development Departtmetit;Phil
Arvizo,Executive Assistant to the Council; La Vonda M-Pearson,Recording Secretary,Development
Department.
OARS IN. 1N_T,,N—CE
John Husing,Economist.
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1. ECONOMY QNDIT10Nj5_.QF 1HE CITY MP-- CHEON
Dr. Anthony Evans,Presi nt,Cal-State University,commented on hour the local colleges and
universities could assist with th conomic development by training its youth in needed job fields.
Dr. Stuart Bundy, an Bernardino Valley College,commented on the need for the City to complete
improvements on Mt.t. non Avenue near Valley College. He also commented on the benefit of the youth to
the economy.
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Th uncheon workshop of the Coin.nlurtity Develo}n. ent Contmissi.on was recessed at 1:3_ x>>.
At a.na.., th tng of Ca nity De ommiss' n was rec f'
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reconvened.
At there being no quvTwn,the meeting of the Community Development mmission was
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Roll call was taken with the following members present: Chairman Tom?Minor;Commission
Members -,Jerry Devlin;Valerie Pope-Ludlam; and Norine Miller. Absent: Commission Members Edward
Negrete-,Dr.F.J.Curtin;Ralph Hernandez; and David Oberhelman.Norint Miller.
STAFEM5EN
Timothy C. Steinhaus,Administrator,Economic Development Agency; Robert Botts,Manager,
Office of Business Development,Susan Morales,Assistant to the Agency Administrator; Shauna Clark,City
Administrator;Rachel Clark,City Clerk; Stafford W.Parker,Deputy Director,Development Department;
John Hoeger,Project manager,Development Department;Phil Arvizo,Executive Assistant to the Council;
La Vonda M-Pearson,Recording Secretary,Development Department,
QIHERS-IN ANEF
John Husing. Economist.
1. _ECQNQMY CON)III NHS QF THE CITY y- R -SIMP
John Husing,Economist,commented on various base closures with the City and also the renovation
of Norton Air Force Base (NAFB).
Jerry Eaves,Fifth District Supervisor, briefed the attendees of the new San Bernardino International
Airport Authority and its progress to date. He commented on the Presidents commitment to assist cities that
were drained from base closures.
Supervisor Eaves answered questions from the Commission,City staff and attendees of the summit
regarding his comments.
CHAIRMAN MINOR LEFT AT 2:2".M. ZZ
AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR STEINHAUS W-A'J+EFT AT 2:20 P.M.
Carl Dameron,Consultant, commented on economy related problems within the City.
Edward hill,Consultant,coninienicd on economy related problems within the City.
Mr.Dameron and Mr.Hill answered questions from the Commission,City staff and attendees of the
surnruit regarding (heir corriments.
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Rabbi Hillelcohn.surnrnarized comments made by the speakers of the summit listing the
accomplishments that he believes can occur as a result of this summit,
Dean Eldon Lewis,made comments regarding what he learned from the summit and ways to
implement some of the concerns expressed at the meeting.
Mr.Husing stated that each individual in attendance at the summit would receive a copy of the
preliminary plan prepared by NU Husing for submittal to the Commission.
Commission Member Pope-Ludlam,Chairwoman of the Redevelopment Committee,thanked the
attendees for attending the summit and also Mr.Husing for hosting the summit. She looked fom and to
receiving the preliminary plan in order to begin implementing sonic of the suggestions discussed,
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2. AWOt4LRNMENT
At 3:40 p,m.,the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council/Conununi� Development
Commission was adjourned to October , 1994 at 11:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Halt, 300
North"D" Street, San Bernardino,California.
Respectfully submitted:
BARBARA J.LINDSETH
Acting Executive Director/
Secretary to the Commission
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