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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ORIGli'~AL
FROM: Emil A. Marzullo
Interim Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Presentation on the update of the San
Bernardino Downtown Core Vision/Action
Plan
DATE:
October 22, 2008
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SvnoDsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s):
On June 5, 2008, Redevelopment Committee Members Estrada, Johnson and Baxter unanimously voted to recommend that the
Community Development Commission consider this action for approval.
On June 16,2008, the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino adopted a resolution approving the
endorsement of the Urban Land Institute ("ULl") study for the Downtown Central Business District, recommending the ULl
study for further study to EDA W, Inc. and authorizing the Interim Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency of the City
of San Bernardino ("Agency") to execute a Professional Services Agreement with EDA W, Inc., for the preparation of a
Downtown Core Concept/Vision Plan in the amount not to exceed $263,500
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Recommended Motion(s):
(Communitv Develooment Commission)
MOTION: That the Community Development Commission of the City of San Bernardino receive and file the PowerPoint
Presentation/Report.
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Contact Person(s):
Project Area(s):
Jeffrey Smith
Central City North and Central City
Redevelopment Project Areas
Phone:
(909) 663-1044
Ward(s):
Supporting Data Attached:
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
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Budget Authority:
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Signature:
Emil ?1t.;zu 10, Interim Executive Director
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Fiscal Review:
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Barbara Lindseth, Administrative
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Commission/Council Notes:
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COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 11/03/2008
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
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PRESENTATION ON THE UPDATE OF THE SAN BERNARDINO DOWNTOWN
CORE VISION/ACTION PLAN
BACKGROUND:
In June 2007, the Urban Land Institute ("ULI") analyzed and prepared a study for the Downtown Central
Business District of San Bernardino. The purpose of the ULI's involvement was to study and provide
recommendations and proposals for the City of San Bernardino ("City") to consider, relative to land use,
transportation, lifestyle, urban design, commerce and government that would bring physical and economic
vitality back to Downtown San Bernardino. ULI presented their findings and recommendations on June
29,2007. In August 2007, these findings and recommendations in final form were received by the Mayor
and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino ("Council") and the Community Development
Commission of the City of San Bernardino ("Commission").
In June 2008, the Commission formally endorsed ULI's study for the Downtown Central Business
District. The Commission also recommended the ULI study for further study to EDA W, Inc. ("EDA W"),
and authorized the Interim Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino ("Agency") to execute a Professional Services Agreement with EDA W, for the preparation of
a Downtown Core ConceptlVision Plan.
In July 2008, a multidisciplinary team of experts from EDA W started the work of preparing a Downtown
Core Vision/Action Plan for the City. The preparation of the Vision/Action Plan is anticipated to take up
to eight months with the following tasks performed: Analysis, Design Options/Alternatives, Preferred
Plan, Development Standards, Zoning/Change of Zone/Overlay, Implementation Plan, Final
Report/Presentation
CURRENT ISSUE:
Since July 2008, EDA W has met and conferred with Agency Staff, gathered and researched relevant data,
project site survey, held stakeholder interviews with City and County officials and staff and other
agencies and individuals of interest. In addition, EDA W has also met with the San Bernardino Chamber
of Commerce.
In September 2008, EDA W, with the assistance of Agency Staff, held a two-day Charrette. The Charrette
provided an in-depth opportunity for business and community leaders, area residents, public officials and
other interested persons to discuss issues and opportunities facing the revitalization of the downtown area.
During the two-day event, more than 60 individuals came together to listen and share their concerns and
ideas.
With the Analysis completed, the Agency is providing an update to the Commission on the San
Bernardino Downtown Core Vision/Action Plan.
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Meeting Date: t 1/03/2008
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Economic Development Agency Staff Report
Presentation - EDA W Downtown Core Vision/Action Plan
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMP ACT:
This does not meet the definition of a "project" under Section 15378 of the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA").
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Community Development Commission adopt the Motion.
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Emil A. Marzullo, Interim Executive Director
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