HomeMy WebLinkAbout45- Mayor's Office CITY OF SAN BERM ZDINO REQUEST F� _1 COUNCIL ACTION
From: Mayor Tom Minor Subject: San Bernardino Ad Hoc Baseball
Stadium Commission Report
Dept: Mayor ' s Office
Date: November 23 , 19 9 3
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
N/A
Recommended motion:
Receive and take into consideration.
Signature
Contact person:_ Ray Salvarlar Phone:_ 521 n
Supporting data attached: Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount:
Source: (Acct. No.)
(Acct. Description)
Finance:
Council Notes:
CITY OF SAN BERN,# .ADINO - REQUEST F�..rR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Recognizing the need for quality family entertainment in San
Bernardino, and the contributions minor league baseball brings to
the quality of life in the City of San Bernardino, Mayor Tom Minor
appointed an Ad Hoc Baseball Stadium Committee made up of community
and business leaders. The Baseball Stadium Committee is charged
with formulating a plan for development of a new Baseball Stadium
with the capacity to bring a Triple-A team to San Bernardino.
The San Bernardino Ad Hoc Baseball Stadium Committee is charged as
follows:
* To diligently search for a logistically practical site for a
Baseball Stadium in the City of San Bernardino.
* To identify potential funding sources other than City funds.
* To cause to be prepared, plans for a Baseball Stadium that
will accommodate a minimum of 4,000 to 5, 000 seats, with the
expansion capabilities to 10, 000 seats.
* To identify and evaluate potential partnership concepts for
owning the facility and operation, or any combination therein,
of said stadium.
* to prepare a plan and use best efforts to secure a minor
league team for San Bernardino and explore the possibility of
attracting a Triple-A team.
* To complete all tasks by November 30, 1993.
The Committee has been carrying out these charges on a weekly basis
and has reviewed numerous sites throughout the City. A report has
been formulated outlining the process of site selection and
feasibility, as well as possible funding sources. The findings of
the Committee include specific recommendations for consideration by
the City.
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December 1 , 1993
SAN BERNARDINO BASEBALL STADIUM COMMISSION
REPORT
Presented to
Mayor Tom Minor
December 1, 1993
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Transmittal Letter and Roster of Commissioners.
II. Report of findings and recommendations.
III. Attachments
Attachment 1: Spirit report on Professional Baseball
requirements.
Attachment 2: Parks and Recreation Department report on
Fiscalini Field.
Attachment 3: Commission review of potential sites.
Attachment 4: Recommendations for a multi-use facility and
complimentary facilities.
Attachment 5: Economic Development Agency financing
options.
Attachment 6: Correspondence.
Attachment 7: News Articles.
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SAN BERNARDINO BASEBALL STADIUM COMMISSION
December 1, 1993
Mayor Tom Minor
City Hall
Dear Mayor Minor:
The San Bernardino Baseball Stadium Commission is pleased to present to you our findings
on the feasibility of building a new baseball stadium in the City of San Bernardino. The
Commission was appointed by you on August 23, 1993. We have been diligently meeting
on a weekly basis since September 8, 1993 when we began to fulfill your charge to find a
suitable and financially feasible site to build a quality baseball stadium. Recognizing the
serious nature of this charge and time constraint of determining the funding and location
for a new stadium, the Commission has reviewed a tremendous amount of data in
formulating this report. An extensive search was conducted throughout the City to identify
potential sites that would best serve the City's needs.
Throughout this effort, the Commission has been fortunate in receiving input from the
community and from the Spirit Baseball organization. The Spirit expertise has been
instrumental in the Commission's understanding of the specific and unique needs of
Professional Minor League Baseball. The Commission expresses thanks to the Spirit
organization for their commitment to this community and assistance with this monumental
task. The Commission would also like to recognize the coverage of the SUN newspaper in
this endeavor.
Again, the Commission is pleased to have been a part of this process and presents to you
the potential site and means to build a new baseball stadium in our community. We have
undertaken and completed your charge within the prescribed timeframe and hope that this
report will provide you with the necessary tools to keep professional baseball in our City for
the enjoyment of the citizens of San Bernardino
Sincerely,
Charles S. Terrell, Jr., Ch r
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CHAIR
CHARLES S. TERRELL, JR. ED.D
Educational Consultant
CO-CHAIR
LOIS CARSON
Clerk, Board of Trustees
San Bernardino Community College District
RICHARD BENNECKE
Transition Coordinator
Base Transition Office
Norton AFB
NICK COUSSOULIS
President
Coussoulis Development
B. GILBERT LARA, JR.
President
Larcon Development
PAT NORVAL
President
Bank of San Bernardino
BRUCE D. VARNER, ESQ.
Partner
Gresham, Varner, Savage, Nolan & Tilden
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SAN BERNARDINO BASEBALL STADIUM COMMISSION
REPORT
BACKGROUND
To keep professional minor league baseball in San Bernardino, certain minimum facility
requirements must be met. Unfortunately, Fiscalini Field no longer meets these
requirements. Recognizing the tenuous hold this City has on the San Bernardino Spirit
Single-A minor league organization, Mayor Tom Minor invited a group of local business and
development leaders to look at the feasibility of building a new stadium to meet the
Professional Baseball Association (PBA) standards. SEE ATTACHMENT 1 for specific
PBA standards. SEE ATTACHMENT 2 for analysis by Parks and Recreation Department.
SITE CRITERIA
The Commission looked at eight (8) sites within the City of San Bernardino: the Rancon
parcel at Tri-City, Orange Show property, Central City South project area, Water
Department property in Verdemont, Norton AFB, County Flood Control land west of the
Auto Plaza, Meadowbrook Dairy and the current facilities at Fiscalini Field. These sites
were evaluated using the following criteria:
*Freeway visibility/access
*Traffic circulation
*Parking
*Non-residential area
*Public safety
*Minimum size 35 acres
*Financial Feasibility
*Community Impact/Benefit
Selection Process
Using the above criteria, the Commission rated potential sites by allocating 1 to 4 points,
4 being the highest rating, for each of the criteria. During the course of weekly meetings
beginning in September, the Commission narrowed down the list of potential sites to three:
the Central City South redevelopment project area, the Orange Show property, and the
County Flood Control property. SEE ATTACHMENT 3 for a listing of proposed sites.
FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Commission was charged by the Mayor to determine if a 10,000 seat stadium could be
built in the City to attract a Triple-A baseball team. Cost being the prohibitive factor, the
Commission narrowed this charge, with the approval of the Mayor, to consider a 5,000 seat
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stadium with expansion capabilities both in seating and parking amenities. In addition, the
Commission received information relative to the difficult process for establishing a new
Triple A franchise which would require Major League expansion, purchase of a franchise
at a minimum of$1,000,000 and acquisition of territorial rights. However, the Commission
received information from stadium designers with regard to building in all necessary
infrastructure at the onset for future expansion needs, without significantly increasing the
cost of a 5000 seat stadium.
Facility requirements for a Baseball only stadium are: 5000 seat stadium with expansion
capabilities already built into the infrastructure, standard dimensions for the field and a
minimum of 1667 parking spaces. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT 1.
Facility requirements for a Multi-use facility with Baseball as the primary use are: 5000 seat
stadium with minimal changes to the field dimensions. However, the outfield walls would
need realignment to accommodate other field uses such as soccer and football. SEE
ATTACHMENT 4 for additional uses with revenue generating potential.
Cost Range for Baseball only facility: After discussions with a stadium architect and review
of surrounding facilities, the Commission arrived at an estimated cost range of
approximately $1000 - $1200 per seat, which equates to $5,000,000 to $6,000,000 for a 5000
seat stadium. Based largely upon the initial feasibility studies done by the Orange Show
two years ago, and statistics from recently built minor league stadiums around the country,
the Commission is confident that an attractive quality stadium can be built within this price
range.
Cost Range for Multi-use facility: Professional estimates indicate that the field costs would
not change for a baseball/football/soccer facility. Additional costs would be for equipment
such as soccer goals, field benches, and goal posts estimated at $75,000. Auxiliary locker
facilities/showers/restrooms, 2000-3000 square feet, would add another $175,000 to '
$200,000.
FINANCING OPTIONS
The Commission invited Economic Development Agency staff, to participate in discussions
regarding funding mechanisms. In reviewing the financing vehicles of the new stadiums built
in the Inland Empire and around the country, the Commission found limited private funding
options such as Corporate Name sponsorship, shared revenue from luxury boxes and
parking, user fees added on to the ticket price, and other promotional sales. The majority
of the private revenue sources discussed have traditionally been the domain of the baseball
club and would be subject to negotiation. Our findings indicate that team rental income will
support the operating expenses of a baseball stadium. Our investigation then centered on
financing debt service for $5,000,000 to $6,000,000 construction costs. Redevelopment
dollars have been responsible for building new stadiums. SEE ATTACHMENT 5.
RECOMMENDATIONS
After reviewing additional information on the top three sites and considering the feasibility
of developing each site for use in April of 1995, the Commission recommends:
1. The Orange Show site as the most financially sound and expedient location for a
baseball stadium in San Bernardino.
2. Negotiations with the Orarie Show begin as soon as possible to determine if a
mutually beneficial arrangement can be reached to develop a baseball stadium on
the Orange Show grounds. Time being of the essence, construction must begin by
June 1, 1994, for a stadium to be ready for play in April, 1995.
3 The City utilize the financing strategy identified in ATTACHMENT 5 utilizing its
TAX-EXEMPT method to assure the lowest interest rates, to fund $2,000,000 of the
construction costs. The City should pursue a plan to pay back this amount over 15
years by structuring a user fee ($.50 per ticket) and a program to establish private
donations,sponsorship sales,major sponsorship through NAMING THE STADIUM,
and shared revenue from luxury boxes and parking. The remaining construction
costs may be financed from 5% unrestricted moneys of a large bond issue increased
to accommodate the remaining $3,000,000 to $4,000,000 needed for the stadium.
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FACILITY REPORT
FISCALINI FIELD
1007 E . HIGHLAND AVE .
SAN BERNARDINO , CA . 92404
Prepared for the San Bernardino
Area Chamber of Commerce
Baseball Committee
By
Andy Berg
San Bernardino Spirit Baseball
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Many of the items listed in this report, you will find as being
insufficient in the 1992 Minor League Facility Survey which was prepared
by Gould Evans Associates for the Major League Baseball Commissioner's
Office. These items will be listed first, in the same manner as they were
listed in the survey of Fiscalini Field. These will list requirements as
well as recommendations.
The next list of items are ones that are seen as insufficient by the
lessee of Fiscalini Field, the Elmore Sports Group LTD. They will be listed
with full explanation of why they are not sufficient.
As a special note, some of the listed items may have been taken care
of since the time of the Minor League Facility Survey. Those that have
been please disregard.
TEAM DATA SBACC BASEBALL COMMITTEE AFpORT
Facility Name Fiscalini Field
Facility Location: 1007 E. Highland Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
Facility Ownership: City of San Bernardino
Facility Contact: Annie Ramos
Parks & Recreation
547 N. Sierra
San Bernardino, CA
(909)384-5030
Minor League Franchise Name: San Bernardino Spirit
Franchise Contact: Andy Berg
(909)881 -1836
Franchise Ownership: Elmore Sports Group LTD
Mr. David G. Elmore
League Affiliation: California
League Contact: Joe Gagliardi
(408)369-8038
Report Date: September 9, 1993
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TEAM FACILITIE5(1 ) SBACC BASEBALL COMMITTEE REPORT
AREA PBA STANDARDS PROVIDED
1 .1 ) Home Clubhouse Lockers 30 required 28
800sf required 788sf
1 .2) Training Room 175sf required 1 20s
Separate area for trainer NO
recommended
1 .3) Field Managers Office Separate dressing & NO
shower area recommended
1 4) Visitors Clubhouse 28 lockers required 21
1 5) Visitors Training 150sf recommended NO
Facility
1 6) Visiting Managers Office Required NO
Separate dressing/shower NO
facility
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PLAYING FIELD(.) SBACC BASEBALL COMMITTEE REPORT
AREA PBA STANDARDS PROVIDED
2.1 ) Field Dimensions Dimensions correct NO
Mound Regulation NO
2.2) Playing Surface No defects or trip hazards NO-Chain link fence at
foul lines not padded
15' warning track NO-6' at foul lines
2.3) Bullpens Bench for 10 players NO
2.4) Dugouts Bench to accomodate 20-25 NO-Accomodates 12-16
Anti-skid surface NO
2 5) Field Lighting See Appendix 1
SEATING(a) SBACC BASEBALL COMMITTEE REPORT
AREA PBA STANDARDS PROVIDED
3 1) Seating Capacity Class A - 4,000 2,943 + additional
450 seats between
Cafe & Sports Bar
3 2) Seating Distribution Recommended
Box 2 5% 1,224 42%
Reserved 2 5% 552 19%
General Admission 50% 1,167 39%
RESTROOM FACILITIES(A) SBACC BASEBALL COMMITTE REPORT
AREA PBA STANDARDS PROVIDED
41) Plumbing Fixtures Women Minimum
Water Closets 14 1 2
Lavoratories 12 1 p
MEDIA FACILITIES(6) SBACC BASEBALL COMMITTEE REPORT
AREA PBA STANDARDS PROVIDED
6.1) Radio broadcast Booths 2 recommended 1
6 2) TV Broadcast & Camera Booth 1 recommended NO
6 3) Handicapped Accessability Provided NO
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ADMINISTRATION AREA(7} SBACC BAS ALL COMMITTEE REPORT
AREA PBA STANDARDS PROVIDED
7 1) Facility for maintenence Office space recommended NO
and operations
Administrative personnel 1,100sf provided
250sf per person-with 8 person
staff(2000sf required)
Separate toilet facilities NO
recommended for maintenece
7 2) Stadium personnel Separate from public NO-Not present for
dressing/locker concession or stadium
facilities personnel
PARKING(.} SBAC BASEBALI COMMITTEE REPORT
AREA PBA STANDARDS PROVIDED
8 1) Parking Spaces 1/3 of seats(1000) 323
The following is a list of items that the Elmore Sports Group LTD find
insufficient :
AREA PROVIDED NEEDED
1) Ticket Office 68sf 1 40s
no cooling Temperatures can reach close
to 130 degrees inside during
the heat of the day-need some
way to keep ticket personnel
cool.
2) Souvenir Stand no cooling Same as above
3) Seating Bleacher type seating Need to cover backs of
sections to eliminate
possibilty of injury to fans
4) Park Drainage Very little Can't remove all standing
water after park cleanup.
There is the trough that is in
the middle of the only
"concourse" in the ballpark
This puts fans at risk of
injury.
5) Visitors bullpen Partial fence exists Need to close off entire
bullpen. Players need access
to field not Sports Bar,
6) Storage Small amount for Storage for souvenirs,
concessions tickets, promotional items,
as well as more storage for
concessions.
7) Concession Areas Plumbing Needs to be fixed in Cafe
and Sports Bar
Locks Repair/replace all
Electricity Needs to be upgraded
throughout
Lines for service Needs to be restructured
outside of main stand and 1st
base stand.
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REPORT TO: BASEBALL STADIUM COMMISSION
FROM: JOHN A. KRAMER, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION
DATE: OCTOBER 12 , 1993
Fiscalini Field was a 1 , 200 seat stadium that was expanded and
upgraded in 1987 to accommodate Minor League Baseball.
Improvements included the addition of 2 , 400 seats including 900
"theater" seats, construction of a clubhouse, concession annexes
and announcers booth and later, the addition of all new lighting
and 256 "super-box seats. " Regardless of these improvements
several factors detract from the functionality of this site and
significantly outweigh its advantages. Following is a summary of
the disadvantages and advantages, requisite capital improvements
and site criteria for a stadium.
DISADVANTAGES
1) Residential Neighborhood
The residential neighborhood that borders Fiscalini Field on
the north continues to experience the intrusion of Minor
League Baseball . Residents complained of noise from
amplification, crowds cheering and bleacher stomping.
Problems with parking, litter and boisterous conduct after
games were also revealed. An acoustical study conducted in
1987 recommended a 23 foot wall the entire length of the left
field side of the stadium and a third of the way on the right
field side to mitigate the noise problem.
2 ) Parking
The main parking lot at Perris Hill Park has only 343 spaces.
Additional spaces on the park interior road (21st Street) and
rear-parking lot will accommodate 183 cars. The recommended
ratio of parking spaces to capacity is one space for every
three seats . For Fiscalini Field, the desired capacity is
1 , 200 spaces, a deficiency of 674 spaces.
Problems with inadequate parking are particularly acute when
there are concurrent uses . For example, 4 to 8 times during
the Junior University season at F. D.R. Bowl, baseball games
will be scheduled simultaneously, creating nightmarish parking
problems for both events . Spectator parking in residential
areas and in the parking lot of the businesses have resulted
in numerous complaints.
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3) Fireworks
Fiscalini Field is located in an area designated as a high-
fire zone. Consequently, fireworks are prohibited. This is
particularly problematic for baseball since fireworks is
traditionally a part of baseball and shows are conducted 6 to
8 times a season. A Fourth of July home stand could routinely
be counted on being sold out because of accompanying
pyrotechnics . The prohibition of fireworks at Fiscalini Field
can cost a ball club as much as $ 100 , 000 in gross revenues in
the course of a season.
4) Crime and Congestion
The main-parking lot has only one-main entry/exit. The lack
of additional entries and exits creates a great deal of
congestion, particularly at the conclusion of games. The City
has experienced a cost to furnish Police Officers to manage
traffic due to this congestion.
Additionally, Perris Hill Park has a reputation of being
unsafe. This reputation has unfortunately been reinforced by
criminal activity in the parking lot during and after games.
Spectators have been assaulted and vehicles have been
burglarized or stolen. These incidents and the park's
reputation make marketing baseball more difficult.
5) Capital Improvements
Major League Baseball through the Office of the Commissioner
has mandated standards for Minor League Stadiums. Since
Fiscalini Field falls into the "existing stadium" category,
only standards associated with team facilities, playing field
and maintenance are mandatory. In ten (10) other categories
it should be noted that Fiscalini Field is not in compliance
with over 40 recommended standards.
The required standards that are not in compliance will cost
approximately $ 200, 000 . These costs are to construct a new
Visitor's Clubhouse ($ 175, 000) , upgrade lighting to 60/40
foot candles ( $20 , 000) and dugout improvements ($ 5, 000) . In
addition to these required improvements, additional public
restrooms should be constructed. The original restrooms were
adequate for a 1 , 200 seat facility, however, since the stadium
was expanded the public has been accommodated by restroom
trailers . These trailers are in poor condition and are
terribly inadequate in their presentability. Cost to build
permanent restrooms is $ 260, 000 .
ADVANTAGES
There are very few advantages to retain Fiscalini Field for
Minor League Baseball . The principle advantage is that the
cost to upgrade Fiscalini Field is far less than the cost to
construct a new stadium. A rule-of-thumb for stadium
construction is $ 1 , 000 per seat. A new stadium is required
to be a minimum of 4 , 000 seats, suggesting a minimum cost of
$ 4 million A more realistic figure would be twice this with
alot of unknown contingencies that could severely increase
costs . Fiscalini Field is truly a quaint ballpark and it
would be highly desirable to incorporate some of its features
into a new stadium if possible.
SITE CRITERIA
Criteria for a suitable and preferable stadium site should
include freeway visibility and access, good traffic
circulation, an area that is considered safe and an area that
is not in proximity to residential neighborhoods.
Additionally, if stadium construction is financed through
bonding, the site needs to have revenue potential beyond the
stadium rental and use fees.
FREEWAY VISIBILITY AND ACCESS
A stadium with visibility from a freeway and convenient access
will improve the marketability of baseball or any other
events. The stadium as well as any signage would serve as
constant advertisement to thousands of passing motorists. The
convenience issue speaks for itself. One of the attractive
features of Minor League Baseball is that a family doesn't
have to go into Los Angeles or Anaheim to. see a game.
Convenient freeway access simply means that the convenience
factor is extended geographically to other nearby communities.
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
Stadium Parking Lots should have a minimum of four (4)
entries/exits . A stadium with a capacity of 4 , 000 is required
to have parking for 1 , 333 cars. A lot with four (4) exits
would have over 300 cars passing through each exit in a
sellout game.
SAFETY AND RESIDENTIAL PROXIMITY
The issues of safety and proximity to a residential
neighborhood has been well demonstrated by Fiscalini Field and
has already been addressed in this report.
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REVENUE POTENTIAL
Revenue resources outside of stadium rent need to be
considered if a bond debt service is to be covered. Stadium
rent, paid by California League teams in 1993 ranged from a
high of $ 150, 000 (approximates) by Rancho Cucamonga Quakes to
lows of $ 35 , 000 to $ 40, 000 by San Jose Bees or the San
Bernardino Spirit. Since rents generally cover operating
costs, very little is available to be applied to the debt
service.
Adjoining recreation facilities should be considered as other
potential revenue generators. These facilities should be
operated on a year-round basis and should be operable
independent of the stadium. Such facilities would include
batting cages and a golf driving range. The batting cages
would be a perfect compliment to a baseball stadium. There
are no commercial batting cages in the City and given the
popularity of youth baseball and adult softball programs
should be very successful . A golf driving range can gross
several hundred-thousand dollars annually and has generally
low overhead to operate, especially with some of the automated
systems available. A driving range would require an
additional ten ( 10) acres of land and batting cages less than
one ( 1) acre.
JOHN A. KRAMER
SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION
PARKS , RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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baseball Commission 10/11/93
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SAN BERNARDINO BASEBALL STADIUM COMMISSION
Review of Sites
In attempting to determine the best possible location for a
stadium, the Commission looked at parcels of land all around the
City in order to present a comprehensive view to the Mayor and
Council .
Rancon Site: Generally located in northern portion of the Tri-City
Redevelopment Project Area, between Carnegie Drive and the Santa
Ana River, this site provides for approximately 11. 5 acres of
vacant land at a cost of $3 , 000, 000. The site will accommodate a
5000 seat stadium and 600 parking spaces. The site meets most of
the selection criteria but was not considered by the commission
because of the prohibitive acquisition cost, limited expansion
capabilities and the cost of mitigating a former landfill under the
site. The major advantage of this site is the availability of 2700
existing first class parking spaces through a reciprocal use
agreement with Rancon.
Orange Show Site: Generally located east of Arrowhead Avenue and
south of Mill Street, this site is in the Central City South
Redevelopment Project Area and meets the 35 acre minimum size
requirement. This area is largely undeveloped and initial
indications from the National Orange Show Executive Board show the
lease cost for use of the property to be favorably negotiable.
This site meets most of the selection criteria and can accommodate
possible expansion of the facility as well as ancillary uses. The
commission favorably considered this site as one of the three
finalists dependent upon what type of lease can be obtained from
the Orange Show.
Central City South Site: Generally located between Rialto Avenue,
Mill Street, E Street and the I-215 Freeway, this site is in a
redevelopment project area and meets most of the selection
criteria. The City Economic Development Agency already owns 7
acres and the remaining 28 needed acres can be obtained from the
Southern Pacific Railroad for approximately $3, 391, 000. This price
is based on initial offers to the City for an unrelated project and
is subject to negotiation. The estimated value for the Agency
owned 7 acres is $1, 500, 000. The financial feasibility of this
site will be dependent upon the final cost from the Railroad or
their potential participation in this project.
Verdemont Site: The Commission also considered a site generally
located north of the Western Regional Little League Headquarters in
the north end of San Bernardino. This 20 acre site could
accommodate a new stadium and meet parking requirements if the
Little League parking lot was made available. The Commission ruled
out this site because of a prior commitment for this area to be
developed as a middle school to accommodate future north end
growth.
San Bernardino Baseball Stadium Commission
Review of Sites
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Norton AFB Site: The Commission requested Richard Bennecke to look
into the availability of vacant property at. -he closing Norton Air
Force Base. Based on the minimum acreage requirements outlined
earlier, no suitable areas could be found on base.
County Flood Control Site: Generally located west of the San
Bernardino Auto Plaza between Orange Show Road and the Santa Ana
River wash, this site easily meets the minimum size requirements
for stadium expansion and complimentary uses. Cost of acquisition
for the property is estimated to be $5, 245, 000 based upon a recent
inquiry to the County from a private developer. The Commission
also ranked this parcel in the final three due to the possibility
of a reduced acquisition/lease price dependent upon the County's
willingness to participate on the project.
Meadowbrook Dairy Site: Generally located east of Waterman Avenue,
South of Pioneer Street and north of the Santa Ana River, this site
is ideally located. However, the asking price from the owner of
$5. 00 per square foot severely impacts the financial feasibility
for this area. 36 acres available on site at a cost of $7, 841, 000.
Fiscalini Field: In order to present a comprehensive report on
viable sites for a new stadium in the City, the Commission
requested and received information from the Department of Parks and
Recreation, as well as from the current tenant, the Spirit baseball
team, relative to expanding this facility to meet Professional
Baseball requirements. This option proved to be moot in that no
additional land is available on site to accommodate PBA Single A
requirements, let alone possible Double, or Triple A, standards.
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: RAY SALVADOR, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR
IFROM: JOHN A. KRAMER, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION
SUBJECT: STADIUM USES AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES
DATE: November 16, 1993
COPIES: ANNIE F. RAMOS, DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
In response to your request for possible alternative stadium uses
and ancillary facilities, I am pleased to furnish the following
summaries.
STADIUM USES
Outside of baseball, a stadium could accommodate a variety of
sporting and non-sporting events. These events can be conducted
either in the off-season or during the baseball season, which is
generally between March and August. A maintenance "window" is
generally desirable to accomplish turf renovations and stadium
repairs and September has proven to be workable month to accomplish
this.
SPORTING EVENTS: NON-SPORTING EVENTS
Boxing Exhibitions Religious Rallies
Soccer Tournament R.V. Shows
Football Tournament Pop Concerts
Rodeo Arts & Craft Shows
Dog Show Mariachi Festival
Baseball Camps Swap Meet
Horse Show Farmer's Market
Boy Scout Jamboree Auction
Company/Church Picnics
Flower Show
Antique Car Show
ANCILLARY FACILITIES
Several criteria should be considered when determining ancillary
facilities to a stadium. There are:
Revenue - Ancillary facilities should generate a revenue stream
that would pay off a depth service or stadium development costs.
Revenue could be in the form of rent or lease fees, concession
profit sharing for contracted management arrangements or direct
profit for facilities that would be directly operated by the city
or stadium authority.
Family Oriented - Facilities should maintain the same family valves
to compliment the image of the stadium.
Sports Oriented - desirable but not essential to maintain a
centralized sports theme.
Compatible Use - ancillary facilities should have minimal conflict
with regard to parking lot usages, peak hours, competit on, etc.
Possible ancillary facilities that could meet the criteria listed
are:
1. Batting cages - there are no commercial batting cages in the
city. The city has a youth population of over 40, 000 with
approximately 10, 000 youth involved in amateur baseball or
softball . Batting cages could prove to be a very marketable
facility that would be highly consistent with a baseball
stadium. Requires 1-2 acres.
2 . Golf Driving Range - a driving range can gross several hundred
thousand dollars annually and has low overhead. This facility
can be operated directly or through contracted management.
Requires up 10 acres.
3 . Family Entertainment Center - a more extensive operation
compared to just a batting cage. Could include such features
such as miniature golf, video arcades, boat rides, "Indy" cars
etc. Would require substantial acreage and a parking conflict
could occur on stadium use nights.
4 . IMAX Theater - would make an excellent attraction but isn't
generally found as a "stand alone" facility.
5. Sports Bar and Restaurant - works well, even on game nights.
Closed circuit T.V. of home games could also be arranged.
6. Sport Memorabilia Store - a store of this nature, selling
baseball cards and other sports memorabilia, and possibly
selling other collectibles such as comic books would be an
excellent compliment to the stadium.
7 . Business Offices - a business office could be an excellent
companion facility since they tend to bring in good returns in
rent, have little turnover and do not conflict with evening or
weekend stadium uses.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Baseball Stadium Site Location Committee
FROM: 4�Timothy C. Steinhaus, Agency Administrator
Economic Development Agency
DATE: October 25, 1993
SUBJECT: FINANCING ALTERNATIVES FOR THE FINANCING OF A MINOR
LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM
From my discussions with representatives of Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc., and Agency Special
Counsel,we have discussed five different financing structures. Each alternative would provide a financing
structure for the construction and nermanent financing of a baseball stadium. Whether the financing was
issued as tax-exempt or taxable obiigations, would depend upon the contractual arrangement with the
minor league baseball team and whether the City and/or the Agency could comply with the strict
requirements under the applicable Federal tax laws to ensure the continuity of the tax-exempt status of
such financing.
In any event, the first three structures could be undertaken as either tax-exempt or taxable. The taxable
alternatives are always available provided that adequate revenues can be demonstrated to support any such
financing. Each of the first four alternatives assumes that ownership of the land and facilities would
remain with the Agency or the City. A fifth alternative would be available solely as a taxable financing
if it were structured in a manner similar to that of industrial development bonds as were issued prior to
the 1986 Federal Tax Act. The fifth alternative would contemplate ownership of the land and facilities
by the minor league baseball organization with no governmental funds (such as tax-increment revenues
or other City general fund moneys) being used to pay the debt service on such obligations.
1. Agency Tax Allocation Bonds - The Agency had previously initiated the procedures for the
financial merger of all redevelopment project areas for the purpose of undertaking the financing of a
minor league baseball stadium at a site located on the National Orange Show property. The merged
project areas would then be able to provide adequate tax increment revenues from surplus funds of all
redevelopment project areas without the necessity of undertaking any benefit findings or any other creative
structural means to accomplish the transfer of funds from one project area to another. The greatest
availability of surplus tax increment revenues would be that of State College Redevelopment Project and
the Southeast Industrial Park Redevelopment Project. Adequate tax increment revenues would likely be
available from either such project area to provide for the debt service on the bond structure as attached
hereto.
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2. City COP'S are Guaranteed by Tax Increment Revenues -The City could undertake a financing
under a lease-purchase arrangement whereby certificates of participation ("COP's") are issued to provide
financing for the minor league stadium as a municipality owned and operated facility. The City would
need to demonstrate a source of revenues, sales tax revenues or revenues generally available from the
project which are not generated by any one private party considered to be a principal user of a tax-exempt
financed facility. If the test for tax-exempt status cannot be met, the City would nevertheless be able to
undertake such financing as a taxable financing provided that any contractual arrangements with private
users still complied with the public use financing for municipal facilities under California law. Tax
increment revenues of the Agency could be available and pledged to support any shortfalls in debt service.
This pledge by the Agency could take the form of either a direct pledge to the trustee for the COP'S or
could be used to purchase a letter of credit and thus further secure the COP's and obtain better financing
terms.
3. City COP's, No Agency Involvement - This structure assumes the same analysis as set forth
in 2. above, except that no tax increment revenues of the Agency would be available to either reimburse
the City or pay debt service on the City's COP's.
4. Five Percent Portion Available for Unrelated Purposes - The current Federal tax laws allow
a municipal issuer to utilize five percent of the proceeds of a tax-empt issue to accomplish an unrelated
private purpose that otherwise could not be financed directly with the proceeds of a tax-exempt issue.
The principal amount of bonds required to accomplish the stadium financing, i.e., $5,635,000, could be
obtained from a tax-exempt financing equal to $112,700,000; the required $5,635,000 represents 5% of
the $112,700,000 and could be used to directly fund the stadium project. However, approximately
$107,000,000,being the net available from the larger issue together with reserve funds and other allocated
costs of issuance, must then be committed and utilized for the financing of projects and activities that
would qualify for tax-exempt financing. The use of this 5% portion is one of the few remaining options
available for governmental issuers to provide tax-exempt financing for private activities.
5. Conduit Financing in the Form of IDB's - Prior to the 1986 Tax Act, governmental issuers
were able to finance various types of commercial and quasi-public facilities through the use of tax-exempt
bonds. A conduit financing utilizing the same structure as was employed in the early and mid-1980's
could be undertaken. Such financing of a privately owned facility would only be available on a taxable
basis unless the funding source was the 5% portion as explained in option 4. above.
This memorandum outlines the various financing options which we had discussed with our financial
advisors. A final decision on the financing vehicle cannot be reached nor can the final decision as to a
tax-exempt versus taxable financing decision be made until such time as the contractual arrangement with
the minor league baseball organization has been determined in concept. Attached is a proposed bond
structure utilizing tax allocation bonds of the Agency rated BBB+ with a 20-year financing with a debt
service of approximately $480,000 per year at a net interest cost of 5.81%.
TCS:pc:bobl.sW
Attachmmt
FRN MILLER & SCHROEDER
(WED) 10 F`
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CITY OF SAN BERflARDIBO
SASEBIILL STADIUM
(888+ RATED)
TAX ALLOCATION I ME
SWRCFS AND USES
gated 12/01/1993 Delivery IZ/01/1993
Par Amount of Bonds............................... S5,635,000.00
TutaL Sources 35,635,000.00
Total Underwriter's Discount (1.700%)............. S95,745.00
Costs of Iss came,................................. 56,350.00
DepPsft to Debt Service Re6erve Fund CDSRF7....... 479,370.00
Deposit to Project Construction Fund.............. 5,000,000.00
Contingency....................................... 3,485.00
Total Uses $5,635,000.00
Mftter & Schroeder Finamiet, Inc. FILE = MSASBAL
Public Finance 10/20/1443 10:45 AM
Flip"I MI E)3 & SCHAOEDER (WED) 10. 20' 93 11 :5?j0 T. 11 : �iiNO. 35 067049fi P 3
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CITY OF SAN SEWARDI110
BASEBALL STAOIUN
(ABR+ RATED)
TAX ALLOCATION ISSUE
DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE
DATE PRINCIPAL COUPON INTEREST DEBT SERVICE
12/01/1993 -
12/01/1994 170,000.00 3.65000% 308,215.00 476,215.00
12101/1995 175,000.00 4.4MO% 302,010.00 477,010.00
12((3111996 185,000.00 4.6000OX 244310.00 479,310.CO
. 12 n97 a "..,#:90M 235,M'.-0Q
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1241/1998 200,00.0C 5.00000% 276,490.00 476,490.00
1210111999 210,000.00 5.10000% 266,490.00 476,490.00
12/0117000 220,000.00 5.20000% 255,780.00 475,780.00
12/01/2001 235,000.00 5.30000% 244,340.00 479,340.00
;12MY2002 24$,00U,'QO - 514Q0M%a msm,'tly >,4�,86�i�b0•
12/01/2003 260,000.00 5.50000% 218,6515.00 478,655.00
12/01/2004 270,000,00 5.55000% 204,355.00 474,355.00
12/01/2005 290,000.00 5.60000% 189,370.00 479,370.00
1Z/01/2006 305,000,00 5.80000% 173 130.00 478,130.00
,'�.1�[1}J2U01•t ,; '�"��ObO:�,, 3a81)DbQK 7S�j�k4.0IT .40r�
12/01/20LB 340,000.00 5.80000% 136,880.00 476,880.00
17/0112009 360,000.00 5.80000% 117,160.00 477,160.00
12/01/2010 380,000.00 5.80000% 96,280.00 478,280.00
12/01/2011 405 000.00 MOD= 74,240.00 479 7LO-00
1���Of7. ;4ZS�603><.06; •.,5t�110� '�r0,'��7'-�dQ ` ;./{�5; .(t� .
12/01/2013 650,000.00 5.80000% ?.6,700.00 476,100.00
TOTAL 5,635,000.00 - 3,907,680-00 9,542,660.00
Miller & Schroeder PinanciaL, Inc. FILE = SSBASSAL
Pubtic Finance 10/20/1993 10:45 AM
YIELD STATISTICS
Accrued Interest fray 12101/1993 ro 1Z/01/1993... -
Avernae Life................... .................. 12.227 TEARS
Hand Tear g.............................. ......... 68,400.00
Average Coupon_............ .................... 5.6715239%
Net Interest Cost (NIC)................... ... 5.81055609:
Bond Yield for Arhitrap Purposes................. 5.6441693%
True interest Cogs (TIC).......................... 5.85118031.
Fffeetire interest Cost (EIC)..................... 5.9754725%
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November 15, 1993
Mr. Patrick Norvall
President and CEO
Bank of San Bernardino
505 West 2nd Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Dear Pat:
Corey Oakley and I appreciated being invited to meet with you and
Gil Lara on Friday regarding the baseball committee's interest in
considering the National Orange Show Grounds as a potential site
for the new stadium.
As we indicated to you then, we are eager to explore the concept
further.
In our on-going strategic planning efforts at the National Orange
Show, we have reaffirmed our intent to operate year-round
recreational and cultural facilities to attract a variety of
special events focussing on education and family entertainment.
We also want to play a key role in helping to revitalize downtown
San Bernardino. Certainly locating a major sports complex on our
grounds would fit in with those goals. This is not something we
could accomplish on our own, as I 'm sure Bruce Varner has
explained to your committee. In collaboration with the city it
might be possible.
Obviously there are many financial and logistical issues to be
considered by the city and the National Orange Show. We look
forward to hearing from your committee if you need additional
information from us, if you have a specific proposal to present
or if you would like to engage in further discussions with me and
other NOS representatives.
Sincerely,
Judit M. Rymer
President
cc: Bruce D. Varner, Chair, NOS Facilities Planning Committee
Corey Oakley, NOS General Manager
689 South"E"Scrccr,San Bernardino,Califomi:i 92408 P.O.&)x 5749,San&mardinn,Caldomia 92412
909/888-6788 FAX 909/889-7666
McDonald s
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November 16, 1993
Mr. Richard J. Bennecke
6368 Vanda Lane
Highland, CA 92346
Dear Mr. Bennecke:
Thank you for your letter sent to Mr. David Green regarding sponsorship.
Mr. Green asked me to review your proposal and respond regarding McDonald's
interest.
As you may know, we are involved in a wide variety of sports initiatives,
including basketball, World Cup soccer, NASCAR, NHRA, and gymnastics. Our
sponsorships include such diverse activities as the McDonald's All American High
School Basketball team and a NASCAR racing team. In addition, McDonald's
owner/operators all over the world are committed to youth sports activities in
their communities.
As you can see, with this wide variety of programs and activities our resources
are already committed. Therefore, we must decline your proposal.
Thank you for considering McDonald's and we wish you much success.
Sincerely yours,
Jackie Woodward
Manager
Sports Marketing
cc: D. Green
cd/jw/tmdwn/scgm
The Gas Campa
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November 24 , 1993
Mr. Ray Salvador
Office of the Mayor
San Bernardino City Hall
300 North "D" Street s,: mom,,,c:11if ,
San Bernardino, CA 92418 GosCo"`Pally
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Dear Ray,
The Gas Company ' s 1-._n Bernardino Base located at 155
South "G" Street serves customers from Rialto to the
Banning Pass area. It is one of the largest district
bases in our service territory and is located at the
work load center. We have no plans , and no capital
allocated , for relocation or rebuilding of the facility =r
through our current planning cycle 1994 to 1996. Such
capital allocations are submitted to and approved by
the California Public Utilities Commission .
Basic criteria for a district base facility follows :
* Five acres of land.
* Industrial zoning.
* 3%z million dollars for construction costs only.
* 12 month construction schedule once design and
permitting are completed.
* Location at the work load center.
* Easy freeway access .
The Gas Company wishes to be supportive of the City ' s
efforts to build a baseball stadium in anticipation
of the 1995 season . However, we must remain in constant
operation in order to serve our customers . Please let
me know how we can work together to meet both the City ' s
and Gas Company ' s goals .
Sincerely,
Judith W. Battey
District Manager
JWB: su
Kenn&h L. Barasch & Associates
Marketing Planning/Marketing Research
October 8, 1993
Mr. Ray Salvador
Commission Member
San Bernardino Baseball Commission
c/o Mayor Tom Minor's Office
300 N. "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Re: Alternative Site for San Bernardino Baseball Stadium
Dear Mr. Salvador:
In response to the article in the October 5th edition of the San Bernardino Sun-Telegram,we
hereby propose the site at 1335 S. Waterman for the future home of the City's baseball stadium.
A brief profile of the site is as follows:
*Approximately 36 acres (of which a smaller parcel may be sold,or the entire parcel may be sold
with the excess land used for alternative complementary purposes,e.g.,park or temporary sub-
lease to the golf course across the street)
*Location is less than 1 mile North of Interstate 10; then less than a mile to the interchange with
Interstate 215. Just South of Pioneer Street. Last large site on Waterman.
*Currently used by Meadowbrook Dairy (owned and operated by Mr. Edward Imsand and
Ms Beverly Hornal)
*1320 feet of frontage on Waterman (one-quarter mile) for maximum access and excellent visibility
*All utilities are available to the site, with gas,electric,extensive sewer rights,water
*Current zoning includes A-2 and FP-2 with H-1 and H-2 overlays
*Water and mineral rights come with the property.
The asking price is$5.00 per foot, one of the best prices now available for a property of this
acreage on a major thoroughfare in San Bernardino. In 1991 this property was under purchase
option by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino at$6.00 per foot. That pur-
chase was not concluded due to lack of City funding. However, the extensive research done by
the City at that time concluded that it would be ideal for the purpose contemplated herein.
For further information,please contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
,4„ dlt�a_r�
Kenneth L. Barasch
Eric: Site location; assessor's map
10682 Dorothy Circle,Villa Park, Calif. 92667 - (714) 997-3369
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stadmium
Rancho Cucamonga spent an estimated$11 mil-
lion on the Epi enter, but both Varner and Terrell
said a stadiun{ ould be built 1'or far less.
bu'lldIM9311, Varner, also, is a likely member of a stadium
sidtask force because during his tenure the NOS
ered building a ballfieht on its grounds.. "We
talked to a number of architects who contacted peo-
■ Task force expected to be put together to ple in the construction community," he said. "I
would be happy to share that information with the
look into construction of baseball facility to city. I've always felt we have to get a governmental
replace Fiscalini Field. entity involved to make this thing pencil out."
By PAUL OBERJUERGE Dave Elmore, owner of the San Bernardino
Spirit, has been pushing For a new stadium instead
Sun Sports Editor of retitrbishing Fiscalini Field,which sits at the east
A consensus is building among civic leaders that end of Perris hill Park and within earshot of resi-
San Bernardino must build a new stadium it•the city dential areas.
hopes to retain professional baseball beyond 1994. "'Phis is the time for us to move forward because
Mayor Tom Minor is expected in the coming if you could pick out the owner of your local team,
weeks to select members to a task force charged this is the guy," 'Terrell said of Elmore. "Ile is very
with looking into the feasibility of building a 5,000- stable. Every place he's ever been with a team it's
seat capacity stadium, perhaps on Redevelopment been a success."
Agency property north of Mill Street and east of the Elmore would seem likely to keep his franchise
I-215 freeway. at Fiscalini Field in 1994,if for no other reason than
Chuck Terrell, longtime chairman of the San the lack of suitable alternative sites in the short
Bernardino Chamber of Commerce's baseball com- term.
mittee, is a likely member of that proposed task Minor was presiding over the city council meet-
force and enthusiastic proponent ofa new balltield. ing on Monday and could not be reached for com-
"I've been saying since Day I that the future of ment. Terrell says the new mayor supports a new
baseball in this city is riot at Fiscalini Field," said stadium.
Terrell,referring to the seven-year home of the San Questions remain on whether the city has the
Bernardino Spirit."It's been a tine interim facility. money or political will to build a baseball stadium in
"Whether we like it or not, we're not going to lean economic times.
keel) baseball in San Bernardino unless we have a '
Said Varner: "All we can do, if the task force is
new place to play because of the changing situation named, is collect the best information we have and
in the California League." .
Forces driving San
Bernardino toward a
choice between a new 'I've been
stadium and losing pro- saying since
f•essional baseball in- Day 1 that the
elude tougher major- future Of
league standards for all baseball in this
minor-league playing
sites and a sudden boom city is not at
in new stadia around the Fiscalini Field.'
state. i
Rancho Cucamonga's CHUCK TERRELL
Epicenter is in its first Chairman of the San
year of operation. Ad-
elanto's Maverick Stadi- Bernardino Chamber of
unh is in its third season. Commerce's baseball
Lake Elsinore reported- committee
ly has broken ground on
a stadium expected to
be finished in time for the 1994 season.
Bruce Varner,an attorney and past chairman of
the National Orange Show hoard of directors, sug-
gests the price tag fur a modest--but expandable—
5,000-seat stadium would be in the$2 million to$3
million range.
AR,
Baseball:
New park
propos,ed
3 1993
Continued from Al
evaluate the potential for bring-
ing a Triple-A team to our city."
Terrell, the retired San Ber-
nardino County superintendent
of schools, said the committee
will consider several possible lo-
cations, including a spot on the
east side of the National Orange
Show grounds.
Among other potential park
sites: one south of Carousel Mall,
between Rialto Avenue and Mill
Street; and one west of E and
north of Mill streets.
The task force also will try to
come up with a stadium design,
and find funds to build the new
ballpark."There's possibilities of
revenue bonds," Terrell said.
"There's possibilities of redevel-
opment agency money. There's
possibilities of private funds—or
a combination of all three of
those."
Besides baseball, the stadium
could be used for concerts,boxing
matches and possibly even for
high school football games, Ter-
rell said.
"It's really a very exciting ex-
perience to move toward a new
stadium,and it hopefully will be a
multi-use stadium."
EDITORIALS
S.B. mayor's solid
approach on baseball
■ Minor gets off to early,businesslike start
in figuring out city's professional baseball
future.
San Bernardi no Mayor Tom Minor seems
embarked on a businesslike approach
toward plotting out the city's professional
baseball future.
Fiscalini Field,home to the Spirit,the
city's Single-A team,is venerable,but its
facilities fall short of national standards for
minor-league stadiums that take effect in
1995.
Spirit owner Dave Elmore said he is
willing to negotiate a one-year Fiscalini
lease for 1994 but wants assurances that a
better facility will be available in 1995.
Minor has appointed a broad-based
committee to find a way to pay for a new
ballpark and explore ways to lure a Triple-A
team to the city.
It's logical.If the group succeeds in
attracting a Triple-A team—the highest
rung of professional baseball below the
major leagues—so much the better,and
there would be enough time for the Spirit to
plan an orderly move. If not,a new lease
beyond 1994 could be negotiated with the
Spirit.
There area miniber of issues to be faced
not the least ofwhich is identifying ballfield
funding sources other than the city.Starting
the process now,as Minor has done,helps
ensure that these questions will be
addressed in a systematic,careful manner.
■ Call INlnor at(909)384-5133.
JORk
Cost may fimit sites for park
■ San Bernardino baseball But that would leave less than$1 as well in the commission's eyes.
Commission Stru leS to million for the stadium's con- Developer Rod MacDonald
struction. presented a layout for building
make numbers work under "We need to find a Santa the stadium in a Ilancon site near
$5 million-or-less guidelines. ('laws who would give the city Hospitality Lane. that was pre-
land or a way to get the city to rented last week. The site's cost
By NATE RYAN subsidize the land," said commis- would be a problem. The land
Sun Sports Writer sion member Nick Coussoulis. would cost $3 million, but, be-
Commission chairman Clmrk cause the site is on a city landfill
SAN BERNARDiNO — The Terrell and member Rich :r(I that was closed 30 years ago, an
San Bernardino Baseball Com- Bennecke suggested the city additional $1 million would be
mission began discussing the big- might be interested in subsidiz- needed to cover the land with a
gest obstacle to the construction ing the stadium if the ballpark plastic membrane.
of a new baseball stadium: were located in the city's redevel- Two other sites were found to
Paying for it. opment area. be unworkable. Bernie Kersey,
The commission has been in- But Terrell questioned if the general manager of the San Ber-
structed by San Bernardino May- commission should be setting its nardino Water Department,
or Tom Minor to look for a way to sights higher than $5 million. which owns a proposed site in
build a new ballpark for $5 mil- Terrell noted that Rancho Cuca- Verdemont, said a 20-acre tract
lion or less, and that price tag monga spent$9 million on its new was planned as the location for a
seemed to eliminate a Hospitality stadium. future junior high school.
Lane site owned by Rancon Corp. "Other cities are putting up a Bennecke presented a report
and focus discussion back on a lot more than$5 million,"Terrell on a Norton AFB site. The com-
trio of plots where the cost of the said. "If we sit here thinking $5 mission decided that the site
land would not be prohibitive. million, we're cutting off two didn't meet criteria for land size
Still, committee chair Chuck arms before climbing a ladder." and freeway access.
Terrell suggested a $5 million Coussoulis said those other Bennecke continues his
budget cap could cripple an at- cities have easier access to fund- search to locate funding in the
tempt to build a stadium in time ing than does San Bernardino. private sector. After speaking
for the 1995 California League The commission looked posi- last week with a Mc Donald's otTi-
season. tively at two other sites.Commis- cial to discuss funding for build-
Tim Steinhaus of the San Ber- Sion member Bruce Varner and ing a museum chronicling the res-
nardino Economic Development Coussoulis touted an area near taurant's history in conjunction
Agency appeared before the coin- the Orange Show as a possible lo- with the ballpark, Bennecke
mission for a second time to dis- cation. Susan .Johnston, who learned the decision on funding
cuss a site in the city's downtown filled in for absent member Gil can only be made at the corporate
redevelopment area. Lara, presented a 75-acre site level at McDonald's headquarters
Steinhaus told the commis- near the old Holiday Inn, north- in Oakbrook,I11.
lion that the money for buyim>t west of the I-10 and 1-215 inter- Bennecke hopes to meet with
I the$4 cn'lion parcel of land could change. c)rporate executives to discuss
come through a larger bond issue. 'Three other sites didn't fare the idea.
Basebadcommittee weighs
TUESDAY,October 19, 1993 The Sun/C11
options or stadium
■ Members reviewed "it inhibits movement" of the
xwAble sites for the 5,000- committee to act.Absent were(;it
.eat stadium and plan to ask Lara and Richard Bennecke.
Deal corporations for funding San Bernardino Spirit gener-
al manager Jim Wehmeier was
gyp' J OCT I g 1493 present. lie was asked for input
IyCMVROSIMWN on luxury boxes, how many to
un Sports Writer plan for and what to charge, su-
per boxes, as well as what other
SAN BERNARDINO — The markets the city could tap into
. late, but indicated a move is un
besides baseball
aseball Stadium Committee met likely.
londay to further investigate Terrell questioned Wehmeier
to proposals as well as ways and about the likelihood that Spirit The committee reviewed pre-
eans to Hind the construction of owner Dave Elmore may bring a vious sites and discussed the ac-
5,000-seat stadium, with the Triple-A baseball team to San quiescence of the parcel of land
)ssibllity of later expanding to Bernardino. Elmore owns the owned by Southern Pacific Rail-
000-seat capacity. 'Triple-A Colorado Springs road, which abuts city-owned
Chisox, which just moved into a land on E Street, between Mill
However, committee chair- iiewstadium. Street and Rialto Avenue. The
an Chuck Terrell pointed out Rancon Corp. property, which is
at with two members missing, Wehmeier declined to specu- east of Waterman and north of
seems like we've done a lot talking. It's
It
time to start lannin .'
P g
LAAG CWWO
eor=ittee member
looking at and assessing it." companies that operate out of the
Committee member Lois Car- vicinity or do business in San
Bernardino. Terrell and Salva-
son reminded the committee of dor will draft a letter for the com-
mittee's approval asking the ma-
area. She pointed out the Rancon jor corporations for donations or
property is really low on that financial assistance.
point."
Terrell said that the E Street I think it's a doable deal,"
and Rialto site certainly fulfills Coussoulis said. "We just have to
Hospitality Lane, was also dis- the criteria. roll up our shirt sleeves. What we
cussed. ought to do is sit down with the
"From public benefit view, top corporations in our county
Kenneth L. Parrish and Asso- this is very strong." and ask would they be interested
ciates offered for consideration in contributing."
3t3 acres of property Discussion turned to how to
p perty south of Wa- fund the acquisition of land and Carson said the committee
terman. But a railroad line cuts construction of the stadium. Car- needs a formula "where monies
the land into one-third and two- son predicted a shortfall. come from."
third parcels.
Terrell asked Ray Salvador, "it Qeems like we've dime a lot
Coussoulis said "it may not be the mayor's administrative assis- talkwo I I's time to start plan-
suitable, but it may be worth tart, for a list of the top 50 to 100 ning
Ora a
g Show stadl-
�m
could be chea p p o Lion
■ Ballpark on NOS land Building on NOS land would
could cut overall cost by half eliminate the expense of purchas-
ing$5 million. property.
This is the most cost-effec-
tive plan we've come up with so
far," Terrell said. "Everything
Sun Sports Editor else is big bucks, more than I
The National Orange Show think the city will spend."
may offer San Bernardino a In a letter to stadium commis-
"budget" alternative if the city member Pat No Rymer
Y indi dicated the NOS board is inter-
builds a new baseball stadium. ested in developing year-round
In correspondence Monday facilities that could attract cultu-
with San Bernardino's baseball ral and recreational events."Cer-
stadium commission, NOS presi- tainly, locating a major sports -
dent Judith Rymer said the NOS complex on our grounds would fit
board is "eager to explore" the in with those goals."
concept of the city building a sta- Rymer noted, however, that _
dium on Orange Show land. the Orange Show cannot foot the
According to Chuck Terrell, bill of building a stadium."In col-
co-chair of the stadium commis- laboration with the city it might
sion,a deal with the Orange Show be possible."
likely would cost the city half the Expense seems to be the dom-
$10 million estimate for a stadi- inant theme in the baseball com- ,
um south of downtown. mission's discussions. "It's a tre-
A city/NOS agreement would mendous challenge to us because
likely include the following provi- `We've put this business of being
sions: terribly concerned about cost out
■ The city would build a $5 front,"said Terrell.
million stadium on land owned by Rancho Cucamonga spent
the NOS on the east side of Ar- $17 million on its ballpark, and
rowhead Street. Lake Elsinore is spending $21
■ The city also would pay for million on its. We're trying to do
a new parking lot for the stadium, it for half to a fourth of that."
again on NOS land. The baseball commission was
■ The Orange Show would appoined by San Bernardino
g Mayor Tom Minor to look into the
have use of the stadium and lot feasibility of building a stadium
for non-baseball events. to house a professional baseball
Terrell said the baseball com- team. The city's current facility,
mission still prefers the site south Fiscalini Field, is considered out
of downtown for a new stadium. of date, and the San Bernardino
But much of that land is privately Spirit of the California League is
owned, and a ballpark figure for likely to move out after the 1994
purchasing it is $5 million. Only season.
then could another $5 million be The commission's report to _
spent for a stadium Minor will be presented N-,.v.29.
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D e A_N Z A•LONDON Mobilehome Park Conversion Specialists
A California Joint Venture 11
LUNCHEON WORKSHOP
Mobilehome Park Conversion Program
December 6, 1993
I. INTRODUCTION
A. De Anza/London
B. Purpose of Study
C. Process of Analysis
II. VIDEO PRESENTATION
III. FINDINGS
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS
V. BENEFITS
VI. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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