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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR08-Redevelopment Agency i_-L , . .... ;,' f"" \1.' ('''' .'" B C 0 .9" I C D B V B LOP" B . r ~ B . C Y OF THE Cln OF SAK BBRIWIIIIlIO RBOUBSr FOR CO!ftISSIOl'f/COUltCIL ACTIOl'f From: TIMOTHY C. STEINHAUS Administrator Subject: MAl. snor BlJDGBT Date: September 17, 1992 SYnopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s): On July 20, 1992, the Community Development Commission considered approval of the FY 1992/1993 Economic Development Agency budget and continued the matter until August 3, 1992. (Synopsis Continued to l'fext Page...) Recommended Motion(s): (Communitv DeveloDBent COBDission) MOTIO. That the Community Development Commission ratify its prior action maintaining Main Street program expenditures at the FY 90/91 budget levels, formally incorporate the Main Street program into the Economic Development Agency, approve items 1-7 set forth in detail in the attached staff report and instruct staff and agency counsel to take any and all steps necessary to expeditiously accomplish the intent of this motion. ~ rIMOr~us Administrator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Person(s): Timothv C. Steinhaus Phone: 5081 Project Area(s): Central Citv (CC) Ward(s): One (1) Supporting Data Attached: Staff Reoort FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $ Bond Proceeds Private funds If/A Source: Budget Authority: Previouslv Established ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ComaissionlCouncil Rotes: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TCS:lag:1020E COMlfiSSIOR MEBTIBG AGBItDA Meeting Date: 9/21/1992 Agenda Item lfumber: 1- ". ,"" c., ("" ,...' o IlEQUBST FOR COIlfiSSIO./COUIICIL ACTIO. Main Street Bud&et Septeaber 17, 1992 Pqe 1fuIIlber -2- o Svnoosis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Actiones) Continued: On August 3, 1992, the Community Development Commission considered approval of the FY 1992/1993 Economic Development Agency budget and approved the portions of Administrative Services, Development Depsrtment and the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and continued the matter of Main Street until August 20, 1992. On August 17, 1992, the Community Development Commission considered this matter and continued same for thirty (30) days. On September 8, 1992, the Commission again considered this matter, adopted a budget contingency and continued the matter to September 21, 1992. TCS:1ag:1020E COIlfiSSIO. MEBrIIIG AGElIDA Meeting Date: 9/21/1992 Ageuda It.. lIuIIber: ~ l_e".I.. ,. " c.. (.... .,fI' c 0 BCO.OIIIC DBVBLOPIIB.r AG..CY OF THB CIn OF SAW BBRlWIDIIO SUFF IIBPORr kin Street Budltet On September 5, 1990, the Mayor and Common Council and the Community Development Commission established an Economic Development Agency comprised of the consolidated Community Development/Redevelopment Agency entity, the Main Street Program, the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the San Bernardino Economic Development Council. On August 3, 1992, the Community Development Commission approved the portion of the FY 92-93 Economic Development Agency budget relating to Agency Administration, Development Department and Convention and Visitors Bureau, and continued to August 17, 1992 that portion of the FY 92-93 proposed budget relative to Main Street, At the request of several Councilmembers, staff reviewed Main Street's proposed budget with Ann Harris, Executive Director, and determined that certain administrative changes could result in substantial cost savings in the amount of $128,433 without any negative impact to Main Street programs. It is staff's opinion that authorizing the administrative changes listed below would enhance and focus the objectives of both Main Street and the Economic Development Agency, thereby creating an efficient and cooperative network between the downtown businesses and the City, The following is a list of recommended changes to the Main Street program: 1, Incorporate the Main Street program into the Economic Development Agency organization and under the authority of the Community Development Commission, 2. Grant the authority of the Board of Directors to the Members of the Common Council, and create an advisory board consisting of the existing Board of Directors. It has been determined by Agency Special Counsel that these changes are possible and that the appropriate modifications can be made to both the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of Main Street (see attached letter marked Exhibit A). 3. Retain Main Street's tax-exempt status. Agency Special Counsel states that so long as Main Street does not undertake any activities that would have an adverse effect upon its tax-exempt status, and so long as it continued to file the necessary forms with the appropriate State and Federal offices, the tax-exempt status of Main Street would be preserved. TCS:lag:l020E COKMISSIO. IlEKTIJIG AGEBDA lIeeting Date: 9/21/1992 Agenda Item Wlaber: L I__--l.~ c., (, ('" ",' . ECOlQlIC DEVELOPMDT 9GDCY STAn' IEPORr Main Street Bud&et Septe.ber 17, 1992 Page Jlumber -2- .--. V 4, Relocate Main Street into vacant office space within the EDA office building, located at 201 North "E" Street, Said relocation would greatly reduce the operating expenses of the Main Street program in the areas of rent, utilities, and other operational overhead, besides providing greater accessibility to the general public. 5. Authorize and direct the Administrator of the Economic Development Agency to work with the Main Street Board of Directors in developing and submitting to the Community Development Commission for approval a Main Street budget for fiscal year 1992/1993, (See Exhibit "B"), 6, Incorporate the employees of the Main Street organization into the Economic Development Agency/Community Development Commission organization, offering full employee benefit incentive packages. Main Street's salaries and expenses would fall within the parameters of the overall Economic Development Agency administrative budget, thereby requiring Main Street to follow standard Community Development Commission procurement policies and procedures. 7, Authorize staff to contact an outside organization, such as the National Main Street Center to review and analyze the future direction of the Main Street program. On August 17, 1992 and September 8, 1992, the Commission considered the Main Street budget and proposed organizational changes and continued the matter to allow an opportunity for further discussion. The Commission also took action ensuring the Main Street program would have the authority to expend funds at the FY 90/91 level. Based on the foregoing, staff recommends adoption of the form motion. ~ TI~~ImAUS' Administrator Economic Development Agency ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TCS:lag:1020E COMMISSION MEETING AGEBDA Meeting Date: 9/21/1992 Agenda Item BuIlber: L I___J (, ;-.'. ( "--' ,- <.:' o .--.. --.I ,. If f;<h),,+11 SABO " GREEN .. PIIO~"AL CXNIPOIl.A.'I"ION ATTORNKYII AT LAW BU1TI: _ _ CANCIOA AVENUE WOODLAND HILLII. C.u.uooRNlA 11187 .1.. 'J06.011ll TKLIlOOPIE1l _III 706-47l11 Auqust 11, 1992 ~ Mr. Timothy C. Steinhaus Agency Administrator Economic Development Agency of the City of San Bernardino 201 North "E" Street, Third Floor San Bernardino, California 92401-1507 Re: Main street, Inc. Dear Mr. Steinhaus: You have requested our opinion with regard to the proposed restructuring of Main Street, Inc. ("Main Street"), by the inclusion of Main Street within the organizational structure of the Economic Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino. You have specifically asked us to determine the following: ~ 1. Whether the Melllbers of the City Council of the City of San Bernardino could become the Board of Directors of Main Street; 2. Whether the existing Community-based Board of- Directors of Main Street could become an advisory board to the City Council Members sitting as the Board of Directors of Main Street; and 3. Whether the appointment of the City Council Members as the Board of Directors of Main street would jeopardize the 501(c)(3) Federal tax-exempt status of Main Street or the exempt status of Main Street for State of California tax purposes. It is our opinion that it is possible for the necessary changes to be made to both the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of Main Street to enable the City Council Members to become the Board of Directors of Main Street. In taking action as the Board of Directors of Main Street, the City Council Members would be required to comply with all California laws with regard to the 'CO 1_-1. (. (.":'~ " c.:, August 11, 19!12 Page 2 o C) conduct of .eetings, conflicts of interest and stailar provisions as if sitting as the governing body of a California governmental agency. The appropriate modifications cou14 also be ma4e to the organizational documents of Main street to provide for an appointed a4visory board, which cou14 have as broa4 a review an4 advisory role as the City Council Members sitting as the Boar4 of Directors .ight desiqnate. The individuals serving on the advisory board would be required to comply with the applicable financial reporting - requirements, an4 advisory boar4 meetings would have to be conducte4 as public meetings under the applicable provisions of the Brown Act (California Government Code Section 54950, At -.a.). We have researched the matter with regard to the aaintaining of the tax-exempt status of Main Street an4 have additionally discussed this item with representatives of the Internal Revenue Service and the Franchise Tax Board. Our conclusion is that so long as Main Street di4 not undertake any activities that would have an adverse effect upon its tax-exempt status, an4 so long as it continued to file the necessary forms with the appropriate state and Federal offices, the tax-exempt status of Main Street would be preserved. The .ere substitution of elected officials such as the City Council Members as the Board of Directors in and of itself will not cause Main Street to lose its Federal or State tax-exempt status. Should you have any other specific questions with regard to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Very truly yours, SABO , GREEN, A PrOf.ssio~al Corporation 0;'J~Jv.-J-~ Charles R. Green -. - CRG:4f _ILnw - ~ I__J. " \.,. r' \. ".,' c.: . c :) EJ<HIG/,'{3 . - -'--.......,-,., '-'''''.~.~ '-_0: Main Street - San Bernardino Downtown Main Street, Inc. 290 North "0' Str.... SuI. 802 San Bernardino, CA 92401 (714) 381-5037 II '381 August 13, 1992 Mr. Timothy C. Steinhaus Agency Administrator Economic Development Agency 201 N. "E" Street, Thir4 Floor San Bernar4ino, CA 92401-1507 RE: MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPINION _ REGARDING ESTABLISHING OF MAIN STREET, INC. AS A DIVISION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Dear Tim: - A meeting of the Board of Directors of Main Street, Inc. was held Monday, Auqust IO, 1992. All members except Dee Feldmeir and Father La Pinto were in attendance. It is the opinion of this Boar4 that the motion entered by Councilman Ralph Hernandez was 40ne in total 4isregar4 of the Main Street, Inc.' s Board of Directors, the downtown business community, an4 the facts. In an effort to address the issues raised at the August 3, 1992 Community Development Commission meeting, it was decided that Main Street Boar4 Members would schedule meetings with individual Council members an4 Mayor Bob Holcomb. Continued J1 1--1. " llo., ~:\ ( llo., 1"'1" I ..."J . ,...., '-' ~..J ~ Hr. Timothy Steinhaus August 13, 1992 Page Two Ann Harris has been advised by the Main Street Board of Directors to cease all negotiations or discussions with the Executive Director of EDA or EDA staff pertaining to the 92-93 budget. All negotiations/discussions/or agreements upon any portion of the 92- 93 budget will be completed between EDA and the Executive Board of Main Street, Inc. Please call me at (714) 889-6026 to arrange a time when the - Executive Board can discuss this matter with you. CASILLAS rman of the Board JC/jc ~ - f 1--1 -=;~I=--J.;=:-13'::rl 2.0::,: 3~ cc':::r' Tel 3845462' P. 01 .- o o SAN BERNARDINO COM:MUNITY COLLEGE 441 WEST 8TH STREET SAN BERNARDINO CA 92401-1007 ' CONTROLLER'S OFFICE Phone: (714)884-2533 Fa.1:: (714)381-3410 ~z:; l' r '~, N (/) -; ~ (, '" FAX TRANSMITTAL SHEET ?:: ..>- -' -;:I :-: ,,: -.~ t-,; c._ N CJj If any proble~, please contact: Bo-e. ex1:. \S R" .,," ':0: Mp..'1D~ W' , E:ooo 141'1I.-<:"ot-'\e c..O\JNt.\~ \'I..a,,^,e.~~ nOK: \2.o~T::r. 11: t.\PLI:: DAT!:: S't:\)), \1Q, I<\q<. TIH!l: . To1:a1 n\Ull1)er of pages inc:1u4ing t:.his page: ~ Hessage (if any): df1 I.--L ,=,p::"- 1. :3-13'3 ~ 16: 32 F~:>>:ln TO ",'-...t:'4F':2 P. ~l.2 o SAN BERNARDINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 441 West 8th Street - San Bernardino, CA 92401.1007 ' Ph. (714) 884-2533 o (j) CRA~ON ~ biLLS coLlEI<< September 18, 1992 Dear Mayor and Members of the Common Council: I have observed with some interest the deliberations and read the Sun Newspaper accounts of the ongoing discussions relating to the proposed formal incorporation of the San Bernardino Main Street Program into the City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency (EDA) , It is my understanding that this matter is on the agenda for discussion and action at the Monday, September 21 Commission Meeting. I support the recommendation by Mr. Timothy C, Steinhaus. As the former Acting Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency for some thirteen months, Acting Administrator of the Economic Development Agency for three months, and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Downtown Main Street Program, I feel uniquely Qualified to offer my opinions on this Subject to the elected leaderShip of the City of San Bernardino. All of you will recall that I was deeply involved in the formation of the EDA which, for the sake of brevity. I will summarily describe as comprised of two main phases: · Phase I consisted of combining the City's old Community Development Department and its Redevelopment Agency into what is now called the Development Department. · Phase II was the incorporation of the Main Street and Convention and Visitors Bureau into the EDA, pursuant to the policy decisions made by a majority of the Community Development Commission members in September 1990, While I returned to the Community COllege District prior to the completion of Phase II, the structure that was eventually approved by the Community Development Commission, particularly as it related to the Main Str~et Program, clearly in my opinion and the opinion of others, did not fully carry out the scope and breadth of the decisions made in September 1990. More specifically, it is important when considering organizational matters that function, human and financial resources, accountability, lines of authority and communication, among other issues, are thoroughly considered devoid of emotion and personality. When such an approach is ta~en, it is hard to escape the conclusion that the recommendation submitted to the Commission by Timothy C, Steinhaus, Administrator of the Economic Development Agency, to formally incorporate the Main Street Program into the EDA as a division of the EDA should be accepted wholeheartedly by the Commission. During my tenure with the City, I was able to observe the operation of the Main Street Program first as a Main Street board member and I--.J. ~~ S~~-:S-19?! _~.~~ ~~ -=.....':.....'::..:. ~ o o September 18, 1992 Page 2 then later as a contract staff person with the Redevelopment and Economic Development Agencies, As such my recommendation to the Commission has been made with deliberate thoughtfulness and prior experience in mind. For those who would attempt to artificially inject the Convention Visitor's Bureau (CVB) into these matters, it is both distracting and not a synonymous situation. Again utilizing the approach described earlier, it is not difficult to conclude that the eVB, especially by function and revenue sources, is structured in an almost ideal situation. It is also a very important distinction that the industry the eVB services has chosen to tax itself at a higher level to fund the CVB's activities which is a striking difference from the Main Street Program and an excellent example of private/public partnership, In closing, I would add that the benefits to such a reorganization of the Main Street Program far outweigh any alleged detriments. There will be significant cost savings, and more in future years as the organizational issues are smoothed out. Also, a much needed focus will be brought to the program with the ability of the program to receive administrative and professional support from the EDA's other divisions, particularly the newly-established Office of Business Development and the Development Department. Lastly and most importantly, the administrative and financial accountability necessary to effectively and efficiently carry out the policies, programs, projects and activities of the Commission will be achieved. I trust these comments will be received in the same good faith in which they were provided. ~7~--rL- ROBERT J, TEMPLE cc: Timothy C, Steinhaus, Administrator Economic Development Agency Ann Harris, Executive Director Main Street ,--'- TEL: ''\ C) Sep 21,92 9:16 No,OOl P.01 CJ [}n<:reitO'l.i c:Reafty CommerciaVlncome/L,nJ 2754 AnnepoHe Circle. Sen BernardinD, CA 92408 . (714) B24-oo60 September 17, 199 J ~.._~ .;.-- ~ Honoroble Moyor Holcomb Members of th8 City Council Ci ty of Son Bornord! no Son Bernordlno, Colifornlo en ~ In -0 N :::_- '-R <...-0 I would like to express my concern for the proposed chonge in the structure of the Main Street Progrllm directed by Ann Harris, who in the past five yeors has formed 0 strong supportive relationship with the locol business owners ond residents of the city, The well recognized progrom hos brought Into the downtown oreoa commlttment for the retentIon of established busInesses and the encourllgement of new business interests which Is increasing the economic llnd sociol oworeness In the entire community IlIm 0 Reol Estate Broker, speclolizing in commerciollnvestments ond Clln honestly soy thllt in the post, I have been reluctant to market properties in the downtown orell, and often osked myself, whllt is there to make anyone want to come to Slln Bernardino? Mony out of town investors, when inspecting properties would comment that we hod a shobby, stagnllnt, dangerous downtown busIness district and preferred to seek property elsewhere. Since the implementation of the Main Street progrllm. ' one thIng is very evident, (even though there lire mony vacant lots and buildings) - SOMETHING IS HAPPENING - the new point, banners, street scoplng ond furniture, pllving and signs announcing events and new proj8cts, All of this is showIng potential Investors, developers and site locators thot we lire Investing our time and money into II prudent, well planned progrllm to revl.tlllize the heart of the city. The progrom hfls generllted severol plflns for new projects In other areas of the centrol city find Moln Street Is fin excellent source of informotion for ony investors and tenants Wishing to locote in the oreo. f(pf}- 'i , I_-.i. . ":' . > '. ...~ " ; . ..... ,; ':'~ ,,,,-".~' ," /' .' C' '. '.. . . .....,. -". ' ," _.. ,. .'. . ",,, ..' , '0. .-. .' ..", , ,. ... ,: ~.',-' ;-:...., - ',' ~,.','" .:;'"..:. -' -' .',' , ',"', ..\:~.~::.>".' - '.': "', .::.... ' ":', -' .. .....-.'-.,.. \: '., "', ,- -' :~'.,". .., TEL: Sep 21,92 9:17 No.OOl P,02 The people of the business community consider Mllin Street to be 'frlendly, Ilccessoble" New ventures, idells llnd problems Clln discussed end eveullted with the stllff. On the other hond, the EDA is II city llgency whose procedure require the submission of expensive proposols llnd pIons ond then wl11 tell you which of the llltest city ordlnllnces will not permit the proposed prOject (ond it c8nnot be done). The City Council mode II committment to the business community to elimiMte the blight llnd promote economic development in the heert of the city end implemented the nlltonlll Meln Street progrllm, Money funded by the cHy llnd the locol businesses for the Mllin Street progrllm is being prudently invested for mllny visoble improvements, mllrketing videos, publ1cotions llnd employment for the implementlltlon of the ongoing projects. It is money well spent, right in the community, for the beneftt of 1111 of the community. The Moin Street progrom ond the EDA both hllve e very unique ond importllnt pIece In the revltel1zetion end economic growth of the city llnd in the post hove hod e very good mutuel relotionshlp For either of them to be effective, eoch must be ol1owed to function independently. This is not e time to moke unworronted chonges. 'fours sincerely, ~j!~' Dorle K. Turner I--J. c MAIN STREET BUDGET AS PROPOSED BY EDA Revenues: Bond Proceeds Private Funds* Total Revenues Exvenses: Salaries and Benefits: Salaries Auto Allowance Other Benefi ts Total Salaries and Benefits Operating Costs: Accounting Business Expenses Conference Registration Insurance License Fees Maintenance Agreements Memberships Miscellaneous Office Equipment Office Supplies Postage Publications Rent Telephone Travel Total Operating Costs Main Street Programs: Advert ising Business Incentives Design/Eng. Dravings Facade Grants Marketing/Promotions Research/Consultants Special Events Sponsorships Total Programs Total Expenses Difference of $128.41<.00 * Revenue from special events. 1759A $469,586 19,000 488.586 $183,545 3,600 64,241 251,386 -0- 3,000 5,000 -0- -0- 1,500 1,200 -0- 5,000 3,000 3,000 500 -0- 4,000 LQQQ 27 ,200 ".-.".", , ....J MAIN STREET REVISED BUDGET 92-93 REVENUES Bond Proceeds Private Funds TOTAL EXPENSES Salaries and Employee Benefits: Salaries Employee Benefits Sub Total Payroll Taxes TOTAL Operating Costs: Accounting Auto Allowance Business Expenses/Bus Tvl Conf./Training Insurance Licenses and Fees Maintenance Agreements Memberships fl.1iscellaneous Office Equipment Office Supplies Postage Publications Rent Telephone TOTAL 36,500 20 000 Hain Street Programs: 3' 500 Advertising 45'000 Business Incentives 30:000 Design/Eng. Drawings 5 000 Facade Grants 60'000 Marketing/Promotion 10:000 Research/Consultants 10 000 Spec1al Events 2, Sponsorsh1ps $488.586 TOTAL TOTAL EXPENSES: t of .-"vised 1992/3 8ud9"t: Sept 16 1992 I!UDG~J' S435.009 36.000 S471.009 S162.545 32.509 S195,054 17.88Q S2l2.934 S 2.500 3.600 3.000 3,000 5.500 775 1.500 1.200 1,000 5.000 4,000 2,000 1.000 15.000 5,000 S 54,075 S 32.500 17.500 2.500 40.000 31.000 4.000 66.500 ---1Q... 000 $204,000 $471.009 " I, ,~ i ;;\ [' .., " I, 0 " /<'- ~ MAIN STREET BUDGET AS PROPOSED BY EDA Revenues: Bond Proceeds Private Funds. Total Revenues EXDenses: Salaries and Benefit.: Salaries Auto Allowance Other 8enefits Total Salaries and Benefits ~l.. Operating Costs:. <..' Acco1Dltlna ,,;.< .".:;.. ',', '--',"-'":"'--'-i(".:''"';',': Bus!nessEx:pensatt Conference Resistration Insurance License Fees Maintenance Agreements Memberships Miscellaneous Office Equipment Office Supplies Postage Publications Rent Telephone Travel Total Operating Costs ~ ; .' Main Street Proge...: AdvertisiI13 Business Incentives DesignlEna. Dravlngs Facade Grants Marketing/Promotions Research/Consultants Special Events Sponsorships Total Programs Total Experuies "", '^, D1 fference ofi121L433 .on ",' · Revenue froa.speelsl -\ ..';.:;,...... 36,500 20,000 Kain Street Programs: 3,500 Advertising 45,000 Business Incentives 30,000 Design/Eng, Drawings 5.000 Facade Grants 60 000 Marketing/Promotion , 10,000 Research/Consul tants 210 000 Special Events , Sponsorships $469,586 19,000 488,586 $183,545 3,600 64.241 25!-,3)16 " /'i.. ",' '.,..;;.",:"~_ -0- 3,000 5,000 -0- -0- 1,500 1,200 -0- 5,000 3,000 3,000 .500 -0- 4,000 L.Q2Q 27,200 \ \ '\ \.: $488.586 1759A MAIN STREET REVISED 92-93 . REVENUES BUDGET Bond Proceeds Private Funds 5435.009 36.000 S471.009 TOTAL EXPENSES Sa1aries and Employee Benefits: Salaries 'Employee Benefits 5162.545 32.509 8195,054 ~ff" ~:;: ~i~L;i~'(: ,': 17".1l8.,? '.,{)',',.,).,..;", 0&-. " 8ub Total Payroll Taxes , .'~;~': TOTAL. "o~;,;:'; it>,. :::' , .,-,-, -"t'\)<<~< .", /.7!'" ~aflnJ&~~s: AccOunting :~:n~;;O~:~:~~~/BusT;i!: Conf ,/Training '}i/ '~:"'" ' Insurance _:' .' ';, :::c,::~;,_:,~;,~,~~ti:::i...f Licenses and Fees ";:;iii'" Maintenance Agreements."':''!, Memberships _ "., .,; , Miscellaneous' "t} , Office Equipment:". , Office Supplies' Postage Publications Rent Telephone -,.,' ',-', ,~- q""",< 5 2; 5 . 3:600 3;000 '~fooO , , '!i'~" ....,." .'100 , ,175 ,Ii 500 'i;1 ;l5,!:, ,'7.""-'~'~:,> ";0 .,' ..< 2' llOO' 1;('J()() 15.000 5,000 TOTAL 8 54.075 TOTAL $ 32.500 17.500 2.500 40.000 31.000 4.000 66.500 10.000 ;8204.000 1 $471. 009,_ m1~":" .li)t~~ .~.,:..h_:, .,' ",new,l"d 1.91IJ......sVct;: ~ .1 -'{ I',; i--l. c ~A'YP~ Jewelers & Gemologists Since 1928 ..- '"-' s:? 2 j ,.. ll: IS September 15, 1992 San Bernardino City Council 300 North D Street San Bernardino, CA 92401 Council Members. I am writing this letter in regards to the recent intentions of Mayor Holcomb to combine Main Street with the Redevelopment Agency, so Main Street would be under his direct control. It is my opinion that Main Street an excellent job as a separate economic climate I would hate to look like without Main Street, has and will continue do do entity, Considering today's see what the downtown would I would like to commend Ann Harris and Main Street on the job they have done, Please continue to keep Main Street separate from the Redevelopment Agency and as far away from the Mayors' powers as possible. Sincerely, ~#J~. Gary W, Rubel 2236 Galleria at Tyler. Ri....ide. CA 92503 . (714) 359.00 167 Carousel Mall. San Bernardino, CA 92401 . (714) 889-9565 560 Mainplaa: . 2800 N. Main St. . Santa Ana. CA 92701 . (714) 558-9144 ,/' /J /' 'X" 1--0 o - '-) LIONEL S. HELLER INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES ~I ..,. / !1'1,.,,,, . :......, , 202 W. Hillcrest Avenue' Post Office Box 5370 . San Bernardino, caliiblinill:,2412""i.::,':": ~c.;; San Bernardino Phone (714) 888-5755 . Riversida Phone (714) 825-51622/ I" '"u i,/ //: / / September 15, 1992 Honorable Mayor Holcomb and City Council Members City of San Bernardino City Hall 300 North D Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 Dear Honorable Mayor and Council Members, At this juncture on a program to revitalize downtown San Bernardino, I urge you to maintain independent status of the Main Street Organization. We are now beginning to see some positive improvement in downtown which will ultimately involve many of our citizens and have a definite economic inpact. By merging Main Street with the Economic Development Agency, you will burden the program with the inherent beauracracy of a city department. It is exciting at this time to see businessmen and citizens gathered together with the express purpose of enhancing our city, What a tragedy it would be if the expansion plans now underway and all the excitement that has been created were to be brought to a sudden halt. Please be reminded '~hat by maintaining the independent status of downtown Main Street, you are not precluded from examining audits and calling for reports on a periodic basis, San Bernardino has always had a negative image problem, Finally we have a program that is taking us in the proper direction and you are now considering a change which will lead us back to where we were a short time ago, Please defer any action on this matter so that the staff of Main Street along with its many volunteers can have time to show you the progress and wonderful programs that will soon come forward, I . In closing, I remind you of the recent award when the City of San Bernardino was designated as "an All American City". We ought to strive to achieve that status once again and put a stop to the deterioration of downtown, Thank you for your kind attention to this letter. ry Truly, . Heller /'JJr: )( 1-.... SENT BY:SCHAEFER ; 8-21-82 8:23 :_ FULLERTON LEMANN &4 , , 88451 r.E.~SC"NeTZ , . 1.1(('1,,11(\(01.\;, ,11('1,,'01'.[ :.lJ~ Xu"h OJl" SIn.'C. . Suit" 11I1 Sullllo.:nlllnllnn, C\ 11l!4111 (714) HHlJ-4J7J;4 Sept8lber 20, 1"3 Nr. TiaIo~ C. aUeDuuI Aqency ni.tr.tor IOODaalO Develop1Deut Agency City Of Ban Bernardino 201 IroRh -..Sue.t, Thl~ Ploor Ban Bernardino, California '2401-1507 , ae : Ban BerlUlrcllno Downtown Main Street, IRe. Dear 'l'ilIl I em writing to JOu a. bot.h . concerned ,downtown bUilD." un end .. . JIll of the Board of Director. of San Bern~ino DowntOWll KAin Street, Ino. I belleve that Main Street ba. made AD eDOnlOUI contribution to revitalization ot,our downtown bUline.e di.trict. I have the utmoet r.l tor the .tafl and Board Of Director. for their extr8llle dedication commi~e~t to the .pirit of ~in Street. Hy concern, with all politic. aside, ill that the ~De7 cOClllllitted by AO'.noy to MIlin Street will ~ d~l.ted within the next 12 to 18 IRl Unlel' Main Str~ II made . department of the .conomia Development A~ I .. v.ry d.oubtful that the COllIIIUnity Develop.ent C~llIdon will all. additional fun&.. In the.e econOl'lically IIn.table t.i1Ie., kin Str.et c., contioue to function at the level n.o....ry to revital1Be downtown wi' the majority of it'. fUDdiag ooming from the Iconomic Dev.lopment Age~ The City of San Bernardino haa benefited by Main Street. It I. 1mperatL the heart of our city that the Main Street proqr.. oontinu.. Therefore I aupport the couolld.ation of BaD Bernardino Downtown Main at: Ioc. into the City Of Ban Bernardino .conomic Development Agenoy. Vary truly youra, 1~/I. F. FKAXK I. SCHMITI CC I Jerry Caalll... r~