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From:
ICERftETH J. KENDERSON
Executive Director
Subject: SAB BDDIlDII!IO DOWBIOWII
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Date:
April 27, 1992
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SvnoDsis of Previous CnBBissianlCounci1/Committee Action(s):
None.
Ilecnmm~ded JIIOtion(s):
(C........itv Develo_ea.t Commission)
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That the Community Development Commission receive and
file the attached quarter report for San Bernardino
Downtown Main Street, Inc. for the quarter beginning
January 1, 1992 and ending March 31, 1992.
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A~rator
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Executive Director
Contact Person(s):
Ken HendersonlAnn Harris
5081
Phone:
Project Area(s):
Ward(s):
One (1)
Central City (CC)
Supporting Data Attached:
Ouarter ReDort
FUNDING REQUlREMEl'lTS:
Amount: $ NIA
Source:
NIA
Budget Authority:
NIA
CommissianlCouncil Botes:
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COIMISSIOB JllEETIBG AGDDA
JIIeeting Date: 5/4/1992
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Agenda It_ lItmber:
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San Bernardino Downtown Main Street, Inc.
290 North .0. Street. Sune 602
San Bernardino. CA 92401-1706
(714) 381-5037
WORK
PROGRAM
REPORT OF
J~ARY 1_
MARCH
ACTIVITIES
1992 THROUGH
31_ 1992
INTRODUCTION
In cooperation with all appropriate Program Area entities, the
purpose of the Main Street Program ( hereinafter referred 'to as
"Program") is to revitalize Downtown San Bernardino. Downtown San
Bernardino is defined as the Main Street Program Area. The Program
will endeavor to improve the Program Area's economic and social
environment; create a safe and comfortable place to work, shop,
live, be entertained, and invest; to decrease vacancy, increase
activity, and increase the tax base. This will be primarily
accomplished by using the national Main Street Center approach
(created by the National Trust for Historic Preservation),
consisting of the following four basic elements: (1) Organization;
(2) Promotion; (3) Design; and (4) Economic Restructuring.
I. ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
A. Obtain business person participation in all stages
of the Program's development and management and
wherever possible relay their concerns, suggestions,
and problems to the Commission/City.
AccompLishments:
1. Organized and coordinated a meeting with downtown
businesses. Main Street. and First Ward Councilwoman
Esther Estrada. Areas #1. #2. and #3 attended in a
joint session. Information on the Farmers' Market,
downtown Urban Plan. parking through sticker system,
WETIP Business Watch program, small business conference
announcement, Council priority list. State Court of
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Appeals, Super Block, SRO's, performing Arts
Center,and crime reduction via bicycle patrol was
presented along with a brief question and answer period.
2. Meet with the Mayor, Common Council members, and
the EVA Administrator individually when necessary.
B. Provide information to Program Area business persons
and others designed to increase the understanding of
the Program.
AccompLishments:
I. Updated downtown demographics for inclusion in
the revised Main Street brochure published
yearly in January 1992.
2. Ongoing: dissemination of design guidelines,
brochures, demographics, newsletters, facade and
sign brochures, historic walking tour brochures,
and Main Street videos.
3. Ongoing: provide mailing lists to groups and
individuals.
4. Meet with business and property owners
individually on a regular basis.
C. Represent individual Program Area business persons
regarding issues they may have with the city and other
appropriate governmental agencies.
Accomplishments:
Help obtain building and occupancy permits for firms
locating downtown. Help with parking issues, crime, and
other issues. Communicate with county and state agencies
to encourage these agencies to keep or locate their
various offices downtown. Ongoing.
D. Participate in the detailed planning of the Program
Area. Serve in a collaborative role in planning,
development, amendments, revisions, and implementations
of the Program to include, but not be limited to, the
Main Street Work program/Plan, the city's General
Plan, the Commission's Redevelopment plans, etc.
AccompLishments: Ongoing.
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E. Hold monthly meetings to inform, gather information and
recommendations on Program matters.
AccompLishments:
1. Hold monthly Board meetings and semi-monthly committee
meetings. Ongoing.
2. Meet with business groups once a month.
F. Prepare and submit to the Commission monthly, quarterly
and yearly Financial and Progress Reports pertaining to
all Program activities.
AccompLishments:
1. Submitted reports January, February, and March, 1992.
2. Enclosed financial reports for January, February, and
March, 1992, and quarter ending March 1992, to Board,
RDA Committee, and Community Development Commission.
3. Enclosed financial report for third quarter 1991-92 to
be distributed to Board, Community Development
Commission, and Agency Administrator (see Attachment L).
4. Submit monthly reports to Agency Administrator for
distribution to Mayor and Council.
5. Convene special Program meetings when necessary.
Accomplishments: Where necessary. Ongoing.
G. Publish periodic newsletters and business reports
and disseminate throughout the Program area and to
developers, investors, and potential businesses.
Accomplishments:
Newsletter/Business Report Volume 4. #1 published.
Mailed to business and property owners. brokers.
developers, and citizens on mailing list. Also,
distributed at library. county offices, city hall.
Economic Development Agency. Parks and Recreation. Board
Members. Omnitrans. and at civic groups when
presentations are made. Also, mailed to investors when
they request information (added in information packets).
Use newsletter/business reports as a marketing tool
and to enhance image (see Attachment 2).
H. Ensure contract compliance with all subcontractors,
i.e., architects, Street Scape architects, engineers,
etc.
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Accomplishments:
1. continually oversaw construction work to completion.
2. Met regularly with Sierra Pacific site manager, city
of San Bernardino site officials, and Omnitrans to
inspect and review progress.
3. Met regularly with traffic officials to facilitate
traffic flow.
4. Coordinated Sun Company project with Sun Company
staff: Brooks Johnson, Don Coax, Bill Bogert, and
the Sun's consultant, Richard Pope & Associates and
their engineers.
5. Managed the demolition of bus shelters and rehab of
Fourth Street bus stop.
I. Ensure Program objectives are realistic and kept up to
date by a regular review.
Accomplishments: Objectives under constant review with
priorities evaluated and set for the future.
J. Submit one copy of all Board of Directors meeting
notices, agendas, meeting minutes, as well as other
official publications, such as quarterly business
reports, to the Agency Administrator.
Accomplishments:
are delivered to
Ongoing.
Agenda, minutes, and other materials
the Economic Development Agency office.
K. Submit a monthly activity report to the Economic
Development Agency Administrator.
ongoing.
L. Expanded computer capability has enabled Main Street
to computerize accounting and payroll systems.
II. PROMOTIONAL SERVICES/MARKETING
A. Develop appropriate program marketing plan
tools/package; i.e., brochures, audiovisual
presentations, etc. for use in marketinq the Program
area.
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AccompLishment:.s:
1. Produced a 30-second commercial t:.hat:. aired on local
cable net:.works (CNN prime time, ESPN, and USA) to
promote the Certified Farmers' Market.
2. Combined total of the three Main Street T. V.
commercials is approximately 2,000 spots. Of
this air time, Main Street managed to secure
donations of 66% from the cable stations
representing a cash equivalent of approximately
$L6,000.
3. Produced and distributed 16-page business report
Vol. 4, #1 in house with consequent savings of
approximately $3,000.00.
4. Use current and back issues of newsletter/business
reports as marketing tools.
5. Update slide presentations continually.
6. Updated Main Street marketing video to include
latest downtown and regional demographics as well as
incorporate the finished Street Scape construction
and several new businesses and recently completed
facade improvements. Approximately 2,500 copies were
produced and will be distributed.
7. Economic Forecast Conference speech aired on "Window
On Wall Street" on various T.V. channels throughout
southern California.
8. Continually update data base for mailings.
Ongoing.
B. Create, sponsor, and market at least two annual special
events to attract substantial interest and draw
significant consumers to the Program Area.
AccompLishment:.s:
I. Commenced weekly Certified Farmers' Market on April
4, 1992, in conjunction with Kidervision child
Protection Program. Event included participation of
San Bernardino City Fire Department, San Bernardino
Police Department, as well as the San Bernardino
County Sheriff's Department. Certified Farmers'
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Market to continue on a weekly basis throughout the
summer. every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
2. participating in city hall Open House event.
a. Provided free live band to Mayor's office from
the Main Street Music On The Plaza contact.
b. Negotiated with Maruko Hotel & Convention
Center for V.I.P. reception.
c. Attend planning meetings.
3. Participate in Fourth of July Committee meetings for
city wide event at Seccombe Lake in conjunction with
Inland Empire Symphony Association and the city of
San Bernardino.
C. Market the Program through appropriate presentations
(with a goal of one presentation per quarter) to civic
organizations and other interested groups on the purpose
and goals of the Program, program area investment
opportunities, and other revitalization subjects of
concern to appropriate groups.
Accomplishments:
I. Presentation to City Clerk's staff.
2. Do video and slide presentations to business groups.
investors, civic leaders. and individual businesses.
Do an average of one or two per daq.
3. Presentations to potential tenants for Rancon
project.
D. Create a quality environment to attract tourists and
conferences through appropriate cooperation with the
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Accomplishment:
Provided colored marketing brochures and Historic
Downtown walking Tour brochures to Maruko Hotel &
Convention Center as well as to the San Bernardino
Convention and Visitors Bureau to assist thei~ own
marketing efforts.
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E. Market the Program through attendance of at least one
appropriate trade show per year to recruit new
businesses, investors, and developers.
Accomplishments:
1. Trade booth at IEBJ Annual Economic Forecast
Conference, San Bernardino.
2. Trade booth at the San Bernardino Area Chamber of
Commerce Annual Installation banquet.
3. Attended International Downtown Revitalization mid-
year convention in Los Angeles.
F. Together with the city's Police Department, develop an
appropriate crime-reduction/prevention plan/program
that may include but is not limited to, such approaches
as Neighborhood Watch and foot-patrol services in the
Program area.
Accomplishments:
1. As mentioned under organization Development and
Management Services, arrange ongoing series of
downtown business meetings bringing local business
operators and the Chief of police together directly
to discuss and resolve issues pertaining to security
and doing business downtown.
2. Serving on committee to address issues of security
in parking structure.
III. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. DESIGN. AND RENOVATION ACTIVITIES
A. Together with the Commission and City, plan a program
of public street scape improvements for the Street
Scape program area. It is understood by the parties
that the Commission has budgeted $2,250,000 for
this purpose (inclusive of the $141,985 contained in
this contract's budget for public improvements,
planning, and preliminary design and that the actual
improvements constructed will be so constructed by or
on behalf of the city through its Department of Public
Works). Main Street's primary responsibility will be
to plan, in cooperation with the city and Commission,
these improvements through to the preliminary design
stage, including preliminary cost estimates.
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AccompLishments:
1. Managed Street Scape construction along Fourth and
"E" Streets and around the Sun Company resolving
specific issues.
2. Communicated with contractor and sub-contractors.
3. Personal, ongoing visits to local businesses in
project area to keep them informed of progress, hear
concerns and comments, and take these to the general
contractor for review and action.
4. Daily site inspections with contractor to review
progress and quality of work.
5. Regular Street Scape Coordination meetings with both
Sierra Pacific and city officials as well as
Omnitrans and the Sun Company.
6. Serve on Mayor's Beautification Task Force.
7. Slide presentations on the Street Scape project to
business operators and property owners as
requested.
8. participated in design of special bracket for sign
installation.
9. Reviewed design of trash receptacles.
10. Review invoices and payment requests.
B. Develop, in cooperation with city, Commission, and other
appropriate public and civic bodies, a plan to improve
public parking and traffic circulation in the
Program area.
AccompLishments:
1. Attend parking Commission meetings.
2. Worked with the Sun Company on completion of new
parking lot on the site of the old Blackstone
building.
3. Working with Unocal to develop and improve parking
lot with landscaping and a rod iron fence on their
vacant lot on the corner of 3rd and Arrowhead.
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4. Continuing to work with Wells Fargo Bank regarding
their proposed parking structure.
5. Work with businesses and investors on an ongoing
basis to resolve parking issues.
6. Continue to solicit investors that include parking
in their projects.
7. Continue to participate in the five level parking
structure upgrade as discussed in the previous
report.
8. participated in the PPS downtown revitalization
study as commissioned by RDA.
C. Develop, in cooperation with the city and Commission, a
long term public improvements maintenance plan which
will include a financing component.
Accomp1.ishment:
As mentioned above, have participated extensively in the
PPS study commissioned by RDA for the continuing
revitalization of the downtown area. participation has
included attending meetings, conferences and making
large amounts of Main street information and data
available to the consultants in order for them to
complete their findings.
D. In cooperation with the Commission and city, create
and recommend appropriate development design standards
in a form that the city may include within their
implementation program under the General Plan.
Accomp1.ishment: :
Continue to work with business and property owners on
facade and sign programs using Main street's Design
Guidelines Manual.
E. In cooperation with the Commission, create and finance
a building facade renovation program for the Program
Area that is consistent with the development design
standards approved by the city for the Program Area.
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AccompLishments:
L. Formulated facade improvement grant reimbursement
program to reflect city's latest health and safety
standards and Main Street's Design Guidelines.
2. Brochure designed, printed, and distributed.
3. Ten facade projects are completed and have been
paid. others have been preapproved and are in the
process.
4. Continue to market program and work with facade and
sign projects.
5. Mass mailing (675 letters) to all downtown
businesses describing facade and sign enhancement
program and encouraging participation in the
program.
F. In cooperation with the Commission, create and finance
a Program that will abate nuisance/nonconforming signs
(i.e., signs that are not in conformance with the city's
development design standards).
AccompLishments:
1. Formulated sign-enhancement grant reimbursement
program to meet city's latest health and safety
standards and Main street's Design Guidelines.
2. Brochure designed, printed, and distributed.
3. Six projects have been completed and paid.
4. Six projects have been given preapproval and are
underway.
IV. ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES
A. Assist all appropriate Program Area agencies, brokers,
landlords, etc., in filling existing shop and office
vacancies by recruiting and/or referring at least four
potential tenants per quarter. Emphasis will be placed
on recruiting and retaining businesses that will tend
to increase foot traffic in general, and evening and
weekend activities specifically. These shall include,
but not be limited to, such businesses as general
merchandise retail, restaurants, entertainment, and
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services. Through such efforts, Main Street shall
bring about a net increase in occupancy of 3.000 SQuare
feet of street-front retail and 10.000 SQuare feet of
commercial office space each year.
Accomplishment:
After protracted negotiations Main street secured
the Certified Farmers' Market for downtown San
Bernardino every Saturday morning between 9:00 a.m.
and 1:00 p.m. through the summer. In order to
finalize the arrangements, Main Street undertook
the following:
* Negotiated and finalized the contract.
* Arranged for all necessary permits required
by the city of San Bernardino for the certified
farmers.
* Arranged for portable toilets to be placed on
site and removed every market day.
* Arranged for garbage disposable facilities, including
dumpsters, to be on site and removed each market day.
* Undertook all publicity for the event, including
advertising, press releases, flyers, etc.
* Undertook the weekly decoration of the market area
with flags, pennants, etc. Designed and manufactured
flags and flagpoles.
* Mailed information on Farmers' Market to every
downtown business (633 letters).
* personally communicated to all businesses surrounding
the market area as well as those who utilize the
parking lot on Court and "E" Streets as to the impact
of the additional traffic on this facility. Addressed
concerns and fielded queries.
B. Assist Commission and city and all appropriate Program
Area agencies, brokers. landowners. developers. etc.,
in developing their properties by recruiting,
referring and/or assisting at least four such entities
each quarter. Through the development-entitlement
process (i.e., city land-use and building-permit
process and/or project-financing process, i.e.,
private financing, as well as any local, state, or
federal financial resources, as SBA, EDA, HLD, etc.).
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Emphasis will be placed on recruiting, referring, and/or
assisting developments that are consistent with the
city's development design standards which support the
kinds of business operations defined in number 1 above.
Accomplishments: January 1, 1992. through March
31, 1992:
L Space filled: 4.350 square feet, creating 22 new
jobs.
2. Year to date (July I. 1991 through December 31,
1991): Space filled: 13,550 square feet,
creating 35 new jobs.
3. Work with businesses, brokers, investors.
developers. and appraisers to facilitate sale
of properties, to recruit new business and
development downtown. Onqoinq active
orofects:
* SBPOBA/First Federal Savings
and Loan--rehab under construction
* Andreason Building
* Montessori Day Care
* property at Fifth
& "G"
* Rich Plastino--several properties
* 459 West 4th st.
* Fourth Street Plaza--
$3 million rehab completed
* KCKC building
sold. closed escrow
* Valley Auto expansion.
turned over to EDA
* 796 West Fifth Street
* Copasetic Cafe--Eric Hall
* Second and "E" Shopping
center
* 246 West Fifth Street
* Nissan/M. S. Car Wash
* 255 North "D" Street
* Auto Club: construction
underway
* 701 West Fifth Street
* 180 West Fifth Street
* Ticor property
* 246 West Fifth Street
* 479 West Fourth Street
* 840 North "D" Street
* "H" and Fifth--Amy Ko
* Ray Fox/tennants
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* Incubator for small
businesses
* Concorde Career
Institute, relocation
* Jonathan's place,
opened
* Rancon Development--
tenant recruitment
* Talk Of The Town,
awning installed
* E. Skadron property
* U. S. Post Office --rehab
* Cal state Comm. Theater
C. Retain existing businesses by tracking businesses in
the area, evaluate their needs, and intervene where
necessary to ensure their retention and/or expansion.
Accomplishments: (second quarter, FT 1991-92):
1. Retained/expanded LOOO sq. ft. of space;
retained or created Q jobs.
2. Year to date (July I, 1991, through December 31,
1991): Retained/expanded 9,300 sq. ft. of space;
retained or created 27 jobs.
D. Develop and implement a Program self-sufficiency
effort. This effort is directed toward enabling the
Program to be self-funded. This effort will include
methods by which the Program will obtain financial
contributions to Program activities that are beyond
the scope of this contract buty may be used in
furtherande of Program goals. The Program will
endeavor to obtain at least $20.000 in contributions
annually. Such contributions mechanisms can be
included, but will not be limited to, such things
as membership dues, fees for services, grants,
in-kind services, etc.
Accomplishments: (third quarter. FY 1991-92):
1. $12,369.00 in contributions to Main street
program by the private sector.
2. Year to date (July 1, 1991, through December
31. 1991): $73,635 in contributions to the
Main street program by the private sector_
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SAN BERNARDINO
MONTHLY
DOWNTOWN MAIN STRE~
EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
INC
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 1992
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FEB 92
ACTUAL
SALARIES & WAGES:
Salaries
Taxes
benefits
9698
7120
1583
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TOTAL SALARIES
18401
OPERATING COSTS:
Accounting
Auto Allowance
Business Expenses
Conf/registr.
Insurances
Licences & Fees
Memberships
Miscellaneous
Office Equip
Office Supplies
Postage
Publications
Rent
Telephone
Travel
517
300
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815
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170
2200
745
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TOTAL OP. COSTS
5231
MAIN ST. PROGRAMS
Advertising
Bus. Incentives
Des. Eng. Draw
Facade Grants
Mkt. & Promo.
Research/Consult.
Special Events
Sponsorships
2440
795
700
1915
9313
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4462
315
TOTAL PROGRAM COSTS
19940
TOTAL EXPENSES
43572
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Y.T.D
ACTUAL
103375
14852
27887
146114
674
2700
2583
3695
-309
91
865
62
2173
4201
2643
504
11732
1604
28
33246
22880
8345
7404
4365
27694
5855
13867
10858
101268
280628
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BUDGET
1991/92
151849
16703
30370
198922
3050
3600
3000
4800
3500
775
1200
1000
2500
7500
3500
275
15000
3000
3000
55700
26600
15000
8200
63000
42000
8000
24500
15000
202300
456922
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REMAINING
IN BUDGET
48474
1851
2483
52808
2376
900
417
1105
3809
684
335
938
327
3299
857
-229
3268
1396
2972
22454
3720
6655
796
58635
14306
2145
10633
4142
101032
176294
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Street Scape Phase I
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Shaping the future of downtown San Bernardino
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Main Street
Board of
Directors
Chairman
Jerry Casillas
Vice-Chairmen
Wallace Green
Frank Schnetz
Secretary
Jerri Rankins
Treasurer
Conrad Knowles
Executive Director
Ann Harris
Board Members
Joanne Delany
Adam Heller
Bill Lemann
Ex-Officio Members
Council Members
Esther Estrada
Norine Miller
Published
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Main Street, Inc.
290 North "D" Street
Suite 602
San Bernardino, CA
924016
(714) 381-5037
Fax (714) 888-2576
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A pri! 4, 1992 saw the grand
opening of downtown San
Bernardino's long awaited
Certified Farmers' Market. Under
a perfect California spring sky
22 farmers gathered along the
perimeter of the city parking lot
on Court and "E" Streets
downtown, their colorful stalls
laden with freshly grown farm
vegetables and produce.
This major new attraction for
downtown has been sponsored
and co-ordinated by Main Street
and will be a regular feature
every Saturday morning from
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Farmers Market.....
For Downtownl
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Ann
Harris, Executive Director of
Main Street, stressed that this
was to be a high quality,
Certified Farmers' Market
offering garden fresh produce
only. Harris is confident the
market will grow, becoming a
major attraction and enhancing
the numerous shopping facilities
downtown. To celebrate the
grand opening of the Farmers'
Market, Main Street arranged
and sponsored a visit of the
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A wide array of fresh farm produce was available at the
first ever Certified Farmers' Market in downtown San
Bernardino
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(714) 884-9477
FOR SALE
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BUFFET SERVICE
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Potential to increase income willi small dining area
Present income I2K per month
Owner operated willi four employees
Owner has proposed a five-year lease starting at
$4,000 per month or $.67 per sq. ft.
Purchase of the business, including all furniture
and equipment is offered at 255K.
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Downlou:n San Bernardino
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annual Grapes & Gourmet Festival held by
the C.I.D. (Center for Individuals with
Disabilities). This year's auction will take
place on Thursday, July 9, 1992, from 5:30
to 8:30 p.m. at the County Government Center,
385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA.
Once again, a magnificent array of quality
prizes will be on auction with food and
wine supplied by local restaurants and
WIneries.i
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Downtown Business
Meetings Gain
Impetus
The ongoing series of meetings,
held between local businesses,
Main Street, and council person
for the First Ward, Esther Estrada
continues to gain momentum and
popularity with the local business
community.
The January meeting was held at
George's Smorgasbord Restaurant
on 4th Street. In attendance were
Sergeant Dwight Waldo of the
San Bernardino Police
Department Bike Patrol, Captain
Larry Richards and Lieutenant
Steve Jarvis. The police officers
addressed matters of security as
well as giving an update on the
tremendous success of the police
bike patrol.
The March meeting was held at
the Maruko Hotel with areas 1,2,
and 3 attending. Items discussed
included the Cornerstone
Superblock, the proposed
Performing Arts Center, and
efforts to keep the Court of
Appeals and other Government
offices downtown. The next
meeting is scheduled for April
16, 1992 and will take place at
the Maruko Hotel and
Convention Center at 5:00 p.m.
The meetings arc arranged and
coordinated by Main Street. For
more information, call the Main
Street office at (714) 381-5037.
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Architectural Firm
Expands Downtown
Following the acquisition of Kal Porter and Associates, an
Angoura Hills based concern with a branch office on
Hospitality Lane, by Gary Miller, Architect and Associates, Inc., the
decision was made by Gary Miller and Associates to absorb the
branch office into expanded facilities at their current location at 350
West Fifth Street in downtown San Bernardino. The new combined
firm will employ 24 people, an increase of 13, and be headquartered
in downtown San Bernardino.
Founded in 1986, the firm offers a wide range of services including
tenant improvement, design, and space planning, color consulting,
historical preservation in addition to traditional architectural services.
The company is affiliated with the American Institute of Architects,
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and the
National Trust for Historic Preservation, to name but a few.
Gary Miller, graduated from Colton High in 1972 and obtained his
B.S. degree in Architectural Science from Cal Poly in San Luis
Obispo in 1979. Project locations for the company range from Lake
Havasu in Arizona to Santa Barbara. According to Gary Miller, this
made downtown San Bernardino the ideal central location. In
addition, he is encouraged by the city's efforts to promote downtown
and finds it exciting to be in the heart of the city's activity.
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Architect and Associates, Inc.
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on the second floor of the Vanir Tower at 290
North "D" Street in downtown San Bernardino.
Following on the heels of his success with Cafe
Francais in Riverside, Johnathan's Place is
restauranteur Luc Riehl's second venture. The
spacious, 2500 square foot facility seats 150
persons and employs six full time staff members.
Newly redecorated in cool shades of green, the
restaurant offers private meeting and banquet
facilities as well as having the capability to cater
larger functions such as wedding receptions.
Although a native of France, Riehl describes his
menu as "international" offering many tempting
and unusual dishes from nations around the world.
Luc Riehl describes some of the dishes on offer
at his new restaurant, "Johnathans Place"
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T.G.I.F. concerts starting June 5th
T.G.I.F. Concerts on the Plaza
Thank goodness its Friday will soon become a
buzzword for downtown workers and shoppers
alike. Following on the heels of the successful
"Music On The Plaza" series last summer. Main
Street will be introducing a regular weekly concert
on the city hall plaza featuring the best in local
talent.
The T.G.I.F. series will commence June 5th and
run through September 25th, every Friday evening
from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
What better way to finish the week and kick off
the weekend than by enjoying an open-air concert
in the cool of the evening listening to fine music
and enjoying a burger and beer on the plaza
terrace.
Artists wishing to be considered for performance
scheduling should contact the Main Street office at
(714) 381-5037.
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Streetscape Ribbon Cutting Lights up Downtown!
Music, song, precision
marching and tens of
thousands of twinkling
lights sum up the auspicious, yet
vibrant and cheerful Street Scape
ribbon cutting ceremony which
took place in early December.
After years of planning and
designing, the beautiful new
street lamps were finally in place
along 4th and "E" Streets, the
Mexican Fan Palms and Sunburst
Honey Locusts, surrounded by
their attractive peacock green tree
grates and guards, embedded in
the earth and the intersection
paving complete.
Now came the time to
recognize the foresight of the
Mayor and Council who had
approved this venture as well as
the many individuals and
corporations who had worked so
diligently to bring this project to
fruition.
Speeches of thanks were made
by Mayor W.R. "Bob" Holcomb,
Councilwoman for the first Ward
Esther Estrada, the Chairman of
the Main Street Board of
Directors, Jerry Casillas, and
Main Street Executive Director,
Ann Harris.
The CIVIC speeches were
indispersed by lively seasonal
music by the Joplin Ragtime
ensemble, a rousing precision
drill exhibition by the Homeschooling Patriots and a stirring
rendition of the San Bernardino theme song composed and
performed by Heather McCluskey.
After the gigantic red ribbon stretched across "E" Street had been
"officially" cut, the trees on the median along "E" Street were
illuminated. Decorated courtesy of Sierra Pacific Electrical
Engineers, the Street Scape contractors, tens of thousands of tiny
white lights transformed "E" Street into a holiday wonderland. In
addition, Main Street had persuaded most businesses along "E"
St.","D" St., and Court St. to outline their building in white holiday
lights. All in all, over 40,000 lights were secured and distributed by
Main Street to various businesses. A civic reception co-hosted by
the Maruko Hotel and Convention Center, followed the ceremony.
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Carousel Mall
Spring
Calendar
April 13-17
Enter your secretary's name for a
special tribute during Secretary's
week. Winner will receive
flowers, lunch, mall gift
certificate, and photograph.
May 17,2:00 P.M.
Career and Fashion Clinic. Learn
to dress for success and build a
winning wardrobe. Mini
Workshop with Victoria Setiz
Ph.d. Author of "Your Executive
Image." Special emphasis on
grads, transition, and moving up
the corporate ladder.
For more information or
reservations, contact June DUTr,
Carousel Mall Marketing Director
at (714) 884-0106.
City Hall Open
House
May 20, 1992
Come and See how your city
Government works! The City of
San Bernardino will be hosting
an open house on May 20, 1992
from noon to 5:30 p.m. The
public is welcome to visit city
hall and meet their city officials.
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Inland Empire Symphony Annual Golden
Baton Award
James Gutherie receives the Fourth
Annual Golden Balon A ward
presellled to him by the Inland
Empire Symphon:v As.wciatiol1.
Born into one of San Bernardino's most prominent families, James Gutherie
began work at his father's Sun Telegram at age 14. [n 1930 he founded the
Phi [harmonic Orchestra of the Inland Empire. now known as the Inland
Empire Symphony Orchestra.
For more than 60 years James Gutherie has received national recognition for
his work as a conductor of opera and symphony as well as his work as pub-
lisher of the Sun Telegram
Inland Empire's Sinfonia Mexicana Pays
Tribute to the Music of Mexico
The Inland Empire Symphony Orchestra's annual tribute to the
music of Mexico was presented on Saturday, April 11, to a packed
audience at the California Theater. Under the expert baton of guest
conductor Eduardo Diazmunoz, the concert featured a selection of
Mexican classics paying tribute to Mexico's diverse regions and
customs. Too often Mexican music is equated with mariachi music
only and the evening provided an ideal opportunity to present the
classical side of Mexican culture to the enthusiastic audience.
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Main Street, the Past, the Present, and the Future.
Since the beginning of
civilization urban planning
and design has been
dictated by the technologies and
social forces of the era. For early
civilizations defense was the
primary factor determining the
architecture of communities and
giving rise to fortified castles
and cities.
The advent of the Renaissance
saw ever greater developments in
the fields of science and
technology. With the threat of
attack, diminished communities
concentrated their new found
skills on developing the
forerunner of todays modern
community. While much
emphasis was placed on the
importance and splendor of these
cities, limited transportation
dictated a central business,
religious, and cultural hub.
Henry Ford's Model- T first
placed the automobile within the
reach of the average American
family, creating a powerful new
force destined to change the
shape of urban design for the
twentieth century.
Assisted by the birth of the
freeway system and suburbia,
business abandoned the
traditional commercial core and
relocated to the market source,
leaving traditional downtown
areas across America to fall into
decline and decay.
The National Main Street
program was born out of the
need to halt the economic
depression of inner cities
revitalize the economy, and
reinstill a sense of pride and
belonging in the community.
Following a simple yet highly
effective four point plan of
organization, design,
promotion/marketing, and
economic development, Main
Street programs all over the
country have enjoyed
tremendous success. In
California alone, according to
the California Main Street
Communities Quarterly Report,
October 11, 1991, California
Main Street Programs have
generated 655 net new
businesses reinvesting $32.9
million in public design
improvement projects and $32.9
million in private facade and
building rehabilitation projects.
One has only to examine the
success of the Main Street
Program in San Bernardino
where a few short years ago the
vacancy rate of retail and
professional space was around
65%. Today, downtown San
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Bernardino boasts a vacancy rate
of some 16%, one of the lowest
in Southern California.
Where, however will Main
Street be in the twenty-first
Century? According to the
findings of a think tank of
downtown experts, sponsored by
Hyett Palma Inc., and published
in the California Main Street
February 1992 issue, changes in
public attitudes are again
affecting the fortunes of the
cental city regions.
The think tank sees the role of
downtown evolving into a
"multi-faceted center of the
community rather than merely
a center of commerce. "
Reasons given include baby
boomers now seeking enrichment
and quality of life opportunities
as opposed to the "shop till you
drop" philosophy of the 1980's.
The sameness and overbuilding
of malls will assist the return to
traditional values as will the
"Graying of America" with ever
larger numbers of retirees
returning to their roots.
Through the existence of a Main
Street program, a community can
capitalize on this continual
social evolvement and utilize
these changing trends to the
betterment, profit, and
enrichment of the community.
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Total private-sector, in-kind contributions:
$1,056,825.
From JanullrY 1988, through Apri/1992.
Old Blackstone Building Makes
Way for New Parking Lot
The demolition of the old Blackstone building on
the corner of Court Street and Arrowhead Avenue
is yet further evidence of the gaining momentum
in the development of downtown San Bernardino.
Following Main Street guidelines, the new
parking lot that has been constructed on the site
has been attractivly landscaped and opened up the
area opposite the Court House giving this area of
town an open, elegant aspect. The parking lot has
been greatly enhanced by the Street Scape project
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These charts reflect how positively the Main
Street program has stimulated economic
development downtown. Main Street
exceeded every target set by the
Redevelopment Agency.
around the Sun Block which was a joint venture
between the Sun Company and Main Street. The
new lot has provided much needed additional
parking for both Sun staff and clients.
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Main Street Seeks to Expand Arts and Crafts Downtown
An Umbrella
for the Arts and...
Main Street has put forward a proposal to
create an Arts Umbrella. The proposal
includes a plan to collate the various arts
organizations currently operating in the City of
San Bernardino into one building. This would
allow for the sharing of common resources
including rehearsal areas, staging areas, dressing
rooms, display areas, and conference and meeting
rooms.
This project would serve to stimulate the
downtown area, particularly during the evening
and nightime periods as well as allowing the arts
community to focus their operations and influence
on the downtown area.
Currently, there is no central facility within the
Inland Empire that houses the array of arts
programs that are envisioned under this project.
An arts umbrella such as the one proposed by
Main Street would allow for more creative
endeavors and attract many more premier shows
and events to the area.
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Crafts!
A further proposal establishing an
indoor/outdoor "incubator without walls" for
arts and crafts businesses has also been
submitted.
Businesses that would be targeted for occupancy in
the project area would include silk screening,
woodwork, pottery, candleworks, art studio, ethnic
crafts, and a small cafe that could house an outside
dining area for art and fashion shows.
Main Street would provide certain technical
support and guidance to the businesses as well as
offer the typical services of an incubator,
developing the appropriate working relationships
with other organizations to operate the incubator
program.
Tenants would be provided with below market rate
rents to locate to the project area with rents
gradually escalating to market value over a three
year period.
Both programs would create jobs, eliminate blight
and make a valuable contribution to the quality of
life downtown.
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Harris Addresses Inland Empire Economic
Forecast Conference
The prestigious Inland Empire Business Journal Economic Forecast
Conference for 1992 was held at the Maruko Hotel and Convention
Center on January 9, 1992. Originally scheduled to take place at the
Riverside Convention Center, Ann Harris, Executive Director of
Main Street fought long and hard to have this renowned gathering
relocated to downtown San Bernardino.
Many eminent Inland Empire business leaders and academics gave
their version of the economic future of the Inland Empire from a
wide spectrum of backgrounds including banking, SBA's, real estate,
and the public sector.
In her address, Ann Harris stressed the importance of small
businesses to both the local and national economy. She also
addressed downtown revitalization programs, pointing to the fact that
the efforts taken by San Bernardino in the field of business
recruitment and retention, through the Main Street program, had
placed the city in a far stronger position to cope with the present
recession than other communities who were only now coming to
grips with the economic situation.
Keynote speaker for the event was State treasurer, Kathleen Brown.
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Publishes
New
Marketing
Brochure
Main Street has recently
published a glossy new
marketing brochure highlighting
the economic benefits of doing
business in downtown San
Bernardino.
The brochure includes the latest
updated demographics available.
In addition to the numerous
financial opportunities that exist,
the brochure stresses the high
quality workforce in existence
downtown, the reasonable
pricing of commercial premises,
and ideal location within the
whole Southern California
economic region.
Also mentioned is the diverse,
varied, yet affordable southern
California lifestyle.
To obtain a copy, or copies, of
this stunning new brochure call
Ann Harris addresses a crowd of 500 delegates at the Inland Main Street at (714) 381-5037.
Empire Business Journal 1992 Economic Forecast Conference.
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From Left to right: Ann Harris, Councilwoman
Estrada, Mayor Holcomb, Jim Celeno, Mark
Edwards, and the Chamber Redcoats turn the first
sod.
Historic Woolworth Building
Facade Finally Complete
The beautiful old Woolworth Building on the
Comer of Fourth and "E" Street has finally had its
facade upgrade completed with the addition of a
magnificent awning. The historic thirties structure
required a city ordinance to be rewritten in order
for the awning to be installed; however, thanks to
the assistance of the council and city officials, this
has now been accomplished.
The installation occurred almost simultaneously
with the completion of the paving of the
intersection of Fourth and "E" Streets and
installation of the Street Scape components
making this one of the most handsome corners
downtown.
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New Auto Club Building Breaks
Ground on 6th and "0" Streets
The ground breaking ceremony for the new Auto
Club building took place on January 21, 1992.
Under a cloudless sky and gaily bedecked in hard
hats supplied by Main Street, Mayor W.R. "Bob"
Holcomb, Councilwoman Esther Estrada, Mark
Edwards, Jim Celeno, and Main Street Executive
Director, Ann Harris, turned the ceremonial first
sod of earth for this fine new building with the
golden Main Street shovel.
The lot on the comer of Sixth and "0" Streets has
been vacant for some time and there can be no
doubt that this handsome new, brick clad, structure
will greatly enhance this corner of downtown.
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The handsome new awning surrounding the
Woolworth Building on the corner of Fourth and
"E" Streets compliments this historic structure.
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TnE DEVELOPMENT MID DROI\ERAGE NEEDS OF
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OFFICE - INDUSTRIAL - RETAIL
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PROJECT PLANNING.
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VANIR HAS THE EXPERIENCE. KNOWLEDCE AND TRACK RECORD
rn~::cr:S3ARY FOR TODArs COMPLEX AND 60I"lDSTI<=^TED RLAL
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V ANIR TOWER
CITY HALL PLAZA
(714) 884-9477
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FOR SALE
SMORGASBORD RESTAURANT
BUFFET SERVICE
A busy, well known family restaurant located
downtown. Established over 28 years.
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. addItIooaI emalI dining room
sealing 77 for use as barq.iet.
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Open seven days a week
Potential to increase income with small dining area
Present income I2K per month
Owner operated with four employees
Owner has proposed a five-year lease starting at
$4,000 per month or $.67 per sq. ft.
Purchase of the business, including all furniture
and equipment is offered at 255K.
50% down, owner will carry balance! 10% p.a.
(714) 824-8060
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AMERICAN TRUST BUILDING
Court & E Slreets
Downlown San Bernardino
. competitive office leases
. 250-3,500 sq. ft.
. cooperative owner
(714) 794-0399
A QUALITY MONTESSORI EDUCATION
CREATING A LOVE OF LEARNING
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Main Street Co-sponsors
C.I.D. Annual Grapes and
Gou~met Festival
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Main Street will once again co-sponsor the
annual Grapes & Gourmet Festival held by
the C.I.D. (Center for Individuals with
Disabilities). This year's auction will take
place on Thursday, July 9, 1992, from 5:30
to 8:30 p.m. at the County Government Centel
385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA
Once again, a magnificent array of quality
prizes will be on auction with food and
wine supplied by local restaurants and
wmenes.
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Tenant Swap Program Will Assist Those
Shopping For Space
Main Street has completed a special study relating to tenant
separations in the downtown area. From this study Main Street
will soon be implementing a tenant swap program to ensure
maximum occupancy for all Iettable space downtown. An additional
data base is currently being compiled listing separations and reasons.
The tenant swap program is crafted around the desire to identify and
develop suitable landlord tenant matches thereby enhancing both
parties'chances of success.
One of the most important goals of the program is to limit business
failures in the Main Street area. By participating in the program,
property owners will experience less frequency in tenant turnovers
providing significant cost savings to the property owner, a more
stable tax base for the city, and tennants will benefit from
stability in terms of marketing of products and services and
naturally costs.
Once the separation statistics are complete, Main Street hopes to
launch the program with the goal of reducing those properties with
a tenant separation rate in excess of 25% to under 10%. Property
owners with a separation rate of 25% or higher are invited to contact
Main Street Director, Ann Harris for details on how to become part
of the program.
Harris Promotes Downtown
Through Public Speaking
Engagements
In addition to her address at the Inland Empire Business Journal
1992 Economic Forecast Conference in January, which was
subsequently broadcast on "Window on Wall Street" and carried on
all cable stations in Southern California, Harris has addressed the
issues of downtown revitalization in several other speeches. These
include an address to the Kwainas and a radio talk show on XEK
950, a business program which addresses the economic issues of the
Inland Empire. XEK 950 is broadcast throughout Los Angeles and
Orange counties as well as the Inland Empire.
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Main Street
Marketing
Video
Updated
Although produced less than ten
months ago, the tremendous
visual changes that have taken
place downtown since then had
rendered Main Street's original
marketing video out of date.
Changes include the
completion of the Street Scape
along Fourth and "E" Streets and
around the Sun block, the new
Transit Mall along Fourth Street,
the Carousel Mall conversion,
and completion of numerous
facade improvement programs,
including the Fourth Street Plaza
project and Woolworth Building.
Utilizing state of the art
techniques, engineers have
managed to blend several new
downtown scenes to the existing
body of the video, update the
demographics, as well as provide
a new voice over and
orchestration.
The end result is a totally
updated marketing tool
reflecting the changing face of
downtown at a fraction of the
cost of producing a new video.
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Boost Downtown Shopping
A comprehensive television advertising campaign
was recently undertaken by Main Street in order
to boost revenues for downtown businesses. Phase
one of the campaign was broadcast at the height
of the Street Scape construction work carrying the
theme "all downtown businesses are both
accessible and open for business as usuaL"
This upbeat, thirty-second commercial featured
bulldozers and cranes at work.
Phase two led directly into the holiday shopping
season. Somewhat more sedate, these commercials
featured the new lampstandards lighting up along
"E" Street and carried the slogan "the lights are on
for holiday shopping."
Many downtown store keepers reported buoyant
holiday sales, despite the national gloomy trend.
The most recent spots were produced and aired to
promote downtown's new Certified Farmers'
Market.
To date, over 1,000 commercials have been aired.
Shopkeepers reported a buoyant holiday
shopping season, despite national trends.
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Facade and Sign
Improvement Grants Still
Available
Main Street Facade and Sign Grants are still
available. Many downtown businesses have taken
advantage of this grant and not only improved the
downtown environment but increased profitability
as well through more attractive, upgraded exteriors.
To improve your facade Main Street will grant
one dollar for every three of private investment to
a maximum of $5,000.00 (minimum investment is
$1,500.00).
For sign upgrades Main Street will grant one
dollar for every two of private investment to a
maximum of $1,500.00.
All grant applications must be pre-approved by
Main Street and fall within the Main Street
guidelines. The process is very simple. For a
detailed brochure call Main Street at (714) 381-
5037.
Incentives For Business
Recruitment and Retention
Available
An incentive package, available to businesses
wishing to relocate or remain downtown, is
available through Main Street. This incentive
program is geared to the needs of the individual
business and grants awarded according to lease
value, number of employees, etc. Only business
operators will be eligible for assistance through
this program.
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San Bernardino Downtown Main Street, Inc.
290 North "0" Street, Suite 602
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Address correction requested
Please notify Main Street if you wish to
be removed from the mailing list.
(714) 381-5037
Ribbon Cutting for Sparkling
New Transit Mall
Yet another ribbon cutting took place on February
27, 1992, to commemorate the opening of the new
Transit Mall on Fourth Street. In attendance were
Mayor W.R. "Bob" Holcomb, Ann Harris,
Omnitrans General Manager Robert E. Chaffin,
and Yucaipa Councilman Russ Metcalf.
The transit mall, a joint venture between
Omnitrans, Main Street, and the City of San
Bernardino features sparkling new bus shelters
with flip down seats and built in lighting and new
route information panels with route information.
Each of the shelters are prominently marked with
letters for ease of route choice. All Omnitrans
routes serving downtown are now channeled
through the . Fourth Street Mall.
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From Left to right: Ann Harris, Mayor W.R.
"Bob" Holcomb, councilman Russ Metcalf, and
Robert E. Chaffin cut the ceremonial ribbon.
Main Street Business Report Volume 4, No.1 is produced and pubiished by San Bernardino Downtown Main Street,
Inc., a nonprofit corporation. Editor: Ann Harris; Production: Colin Strange; Editorial Assistant: Unda Blackford;
Photography: David Oden Productions; Printed By: Crown Printers.