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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From:
Roger G. Hardgrave REC'O, -'\0 HUt. Olillject:
Publ ic Uorks/Engineering 1985 OCT \ 0 ~'4 If): ~ 7
^pproval in Principle -- Request
from Central City Company for
Authorization to Encroach into
Mall Area
Dept:
Data: 10-10-85
Synopsis of PrBVious Council action:
None.
RecDmmBnded motion:
That the request from the Central City Mall Company, for
permission to have the store fronts encroach into the
mall to the front edge of the columns, be approved in
principle; and that the City Attorney be directed to
prepare the necessary amendment to the Reciprocal Ease-
ment Agreement between the Central City Mall Company,
Redevelopment Agency and City of San Bernardino, to
authorize the requested encroachment.
cc: John Matzer, Jr., City Admin.
Glenda Saul, Ex. Oir., RDA
Ralph Prince, City Attny.
Wayne Overstreet, Pub. Bldgs. Supt.
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Signature
Contact person:
Roger G. Hardgrave
Phone:
5025
Supporting data attached: Staff Report & Letter of Request
Ward:
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: N/ A
Source:
Finance:
Council Notes:
75-0262
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Agenda Item NO'z'Y'.
CI+r OF SAN BERNARDICo - REQULJr FOR COUNCIL AC'..JoN
STAFF REPORT
The storefronts are now recessed about 28 inches from the front edge
of the columns. This recessed area is a part of the publicly owned mall,
which means the City is required to provide custodial services and heating
and air-conditioning.
Bringing the store fronts out to the front edge of the columns
would be in accordance with current design standards for malls. Security
would be improved by el imination of hiding places.
The only undesirable aspect of this request would be a slight in-
crease in congestion during the peak shopping seasons, due to shoppers
stopping within the walkway area to observe displays in store windows.
A copy of the letter from the Central City Company, dated 10-4-85,
setting forth this request, is attached for reference.
We have reviewed the request, and concur that it would be advanta-
geous for all concerned. Therefore, we recommend that the request be
approved .
Attach.
75.0264
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Mr. Roger Hardgrave
October 4, 1985
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C. Advantages to the Mall are:
1. A more modern looking convenient place to shop, resulting in greater
customer satisfaction.
2. Better visibility and merchandising area closer to the customer,
resulting in improved sales and greater profit to the merchant.
I believe this is a win/win situation for all concerned. Central City Company
would assume the maintenance responsibility and the liability within the encroach-
ment area and pass those on to each individual store through their lease.
I would like to start the process necessary to acquire a blanket encroachment
permit for all stores that abut the public areas of the Mall. We will acquire most
of the upper level portion of the Woolworth store shortly after the end of the
year and convert that area into 4 to 7 smaller stores,
We also have 6 stores that have leases expiring at the end of this year. In a
short period of time we could have a number of stores in the program.
Please advise me of any thoughts you may have and any further steps I should take.
Thank you for your help.
Yours truly,
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Salvatore F. Catalano, CSM
General Manager
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