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Finance Director N/A
MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2011
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CHAIR & BOARD MEMBERS
VIA: DAVID C. BIGGS, CITY MANAGER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FROM: CHRISTINE A. SHINGLETON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT ON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROJECTS
SUMMARY:
Redevelopment Agency staff provides on a monthly basis an update of redevelopment
related projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
BACKGROUND:
The attached status report focuses on the status of projects that Agency staff and Board
members are working on and other Agency items of interest.
Approved for Forwarding By:
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Christine A. Shinglet D id C. Biggs, Manager
Assistant City Manager
Attachments:
I. March 2011 Status Report on Redevelopment Agency Projects
Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
Town Center & South Central Redevelopment Project Areas
ACTIVITY STATUS
Prospect Village Project • The Agency has awaited information from the Developer (Prospect Village LP) required to issue a Partial
Certificate of Compliance on the Live/Work portion of the project in accord with the DDA. Applicant has
informed staff that they will not provide the necessary information in order for the City to issue the
Certificate of Compliance.
• Prospect Village LP and the new owner of the Main Street commercial building have executed an
Assignment and Assumption Agreement on the DDA. The new owner has fulfilled the obligations under the
Assignment and Assumption Agreement and the City issued a Certificate of Compliance on the two-story
commercial building. The last available retail space in the Main Street commercial building has been leased
and is undergoing tenant improvements.
Newport Avenue Extension • Continued coordination with Public Works on completion of the Phase I Newport Avenue/SR-55 Ramp
Reconfiguration Project and Phase 2 design work, including a property acquisition strategy.
• The Agency continues to manage two occupied fourplexes at 14741 and 14751 Newport Avenue that were
purchased for required right-of--way in Phase 2. The three bedroom unit has been rented, leaving two vacant
units. Units have been repaired, painted and, where necessary, new flooring was installed. Vacant units are
being marketed for month-to-month rental.
Tustin Library The Library CIP Project has not been completely closed out yet pending additional work not part of the
gkkworks' contract, including, but not limited to, IT connections and installations. City also continues to work
on a number of warranty issues with the architect, including but not limited to HVAC issues. The American
Public Works Association (APWA) has awarded the project the "2010 B.E.S.T. APWA Project of the Year
Award."
Neighborhood Improvement Agency staff continues to participate in these Task Forces on an ongoing basis.
Task Force & Tustin Against
Graffiti
Commercial Rehabilitation An update to the Program is currently being reviewed. Modifications include revised boundaries for the
Program program to provide flexibility to utilize RDA funding for RDA Project Areas and also CDBG funding within
CDBG Target Areas.
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
Town Center & South Central Redevelopment Project Areas
ACTIVITY STATUS
Town Center Refunding Agency staff has been working with Finance and a fmance team on the potential refunding of the 1998 Town
Center Bonds. Project could be impacted by Governor's budget proposal.
Tustin Town Cuter -New • Staff is working with City Departments to finalize a more defined schedule for prioritizing General Plan and
Beginnings Study major zoning modifications, including preparation of new development standards and any necessary
environmental impact analysis and documentation.
• Letters have been prepared and mailed out to all property owners living in the three neighborhoods,
notifying them of the City Council's endorsement of the "Strategic Guide for Development" and the City's
desire for the continued involvement of the property owners in the process.
• Staff partnered with Public Works to submit three (3) proposals for FY 2011-2012 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funding. CDBG funding is recommended by Public Works/RDA to prepare an
engineering Project Study Report for certain right-of--way and gateway improvements in the Center City
Neighborhood and two engineering Project Study Reports for the West Village Neighborhood (Tustin
Village Way and McFadden Avenue). These reports will include specific design and evaluation of
installation of improvements and amenities in these Neighborhoods as recommended under Short Term
Actions in the Implementation Plan of the "Strategic Guide for Development".
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
Town Center & South Central Redevelopment Project Areas
ACTIVITY STATUS
Pacific Center East • Staff continues to field numerous broker and developer calls and inquiries regarding the former AAE
properties and potential interest in development.
• Preliminary discussions with Schools First Federal Credit Union ("Schools First") have occurred regarding
its interest in purchasing a vacant parcel next to its property at 15442 Newport Avenue. A draft Exclusive
Negotiation Agreement ("ENA") with Schools First was transmitted to Schools First, and subsequent issues
have developed which are in review by the Agency. This item has been placed on hold pending resolution
of Del Amo right-of--way issues.
• On November 2, 2010, an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement ("ENA") was approved with R.D. Olson
Development for development of 2 hotels (300 rooms) and approx. 8,000 sq. ft. of
restaurant/retaiUconference space on the west side of Newport Avenue, north of the new SR-55 eastside
ramps, south of Edinger Avenue. At Developer's request, a 60 day extension of time has been granted under
the ENA. A preliminary DDA draft is in circulation at the staff level and will be transmitted later in the
month for City Attorney review.
In accord with the ENA, an opinion of the market value of the property has been completed by an
independent third party appraiser, Pacific Real Estate Consultants, and is under review.
Preparation of a parcel map for the former AAE property is nearing completion.
• Lee & Associates is marketing the approx. 85,000 square foot facility at 15171 Del Amo Avenue for short
term uses only. An offer has been received to rent a 28,000 sq. ft. portion of the building for a term of
approximately 18 months. A rental agreement will be subsequently brought to the City Council for
approval. Staff continues to work with Public Works and the Police Department to keep the property
maintained and secured while vacant.
• RBF Consulting has begun design services of a comprehensive Gateway and Landscape Concept Plan that
will enhance the streetscape within the Newport Avenue/ SR-55 Freeway northbound ramp area including
landscape, hardscape, landscape signage, irrigation systems, lighting, and gateway monumentation within
the median islands, corner cut out areas, and the Caltrans ramps along Newport Avenue between Edinger
Avenue and Valencia Avenue. Staff has met with Public Works staff and RBF to discuss scope and
schedule of the project.
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
Town Center & South Central Redevelopment Project Areas
ACTIVITY STATUS
Stevens Square Pay^king • Agency staff has been contacted regarding development on an underutilized property fronting on Main and
Structure El Camino Real (the Radars property) which is adjacent to the Stevens Square Parking Structure. The
development would provide an opportunity to facilitate improved access to the Stevens Square Parking
Structure. Staff is exploring options for facilitating the proposed construction. Staff has completed title
work and a record constraints map to determine the property ownership and easement interests in the alley
behind the commercial business along Main Street to facilitate coordination of any development proposal on
the Radars property with other commercial uses that utilize the adjacent alley and Steven Square Parking
Structure. In discussions with the property owner's architect, the applicant is exploring his financing
options to determine whether to move forward. No change in status.
• Staff is working with Community Development and the City Attorney to address the current condition of the
parking structure as well as on-going maintenance issues. The City Attorney has prepared a draft
Participation Agreement that will identify how costs addressing the current condition are to be shared by the
property owner and the Agency since the Agency has a 1/3 ownership interest in the parking structure. The
City Attorney will also work with the property owner to revive the required Community Association for the
structure that will be responsible for collecting association fees and overseeing on-going maintenance. After
staff has met with the property owner and obtains their support for the Participation Agreement, it will be
brought to the Agency for approval In addition, a Consultant Agreement will be prepared to procure the
services of a structural engineer who will develop a report identifying any immediate repairs and associated
costs necessary to bring the structure into compliance with City Code as well as the ongoing maintenance
needs and associated costs.
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
MCAS Tustin Redevelopment Project Area
ACTIVITY STATUS
The Dish^ict at Tustin Legacy . Vestar continues to work with the Army on short term solutions for continued use of the surface parking
area adjacent to the Lifestyle Center and has asked that the City not assist or participate in these discussions.
• Reviewed entitlement applications for uses and special events at The District and provided comments to
Community Development. All requests were reviewed for conformance with the DDA and the
Redevelopment Plan for MCAS-Tustin. No change in status.
• Coordinated with Public Works on status of public improvement obligations, Vestar/Kimco obligations and
City reimbursement obligations under the DDA and Infrastructure Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement.
• Agency staff continue to explore options that might facilitate land exchange between the Army and Vestar
and/or the City on the 14.5 acre Army Reserve site adjacent to the District.
County of Orange • The County has retained a consultant (Tait and Associates) to review the preparation of a Concept Plan for
the urban regional park and the feasibility of retaining and reusing the blimp hangar for public use. Agency
and City operational departments met with the County and its consultant, and have responded to requests for
copies of various City documents to support the City's planning efforts for future park programming
anticipated for the regional park site and in developing a cooperative agreement with the County for this
planning process.
Local Agency Military Base • Provided a monthly status report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development
Recovery Area (LAMBRA) (HCD) and continue to respond to periodic inquiries from tax consultants representing potential and existing
businesses. An updated and revised LAMBRA policies and procedures manual and updated LAMBRA
marketing plan are currently being reviewed. The Governor's proposed 2011-2012 state budget
recommends eliminating LAMBRAs.
Tustin Unified School District . Awaiting direction from City CounciUAgency Board on quitclaim deeds and conveyance agreements
previously transmitted to TUSD in June 2008. No specific modifications provided to date from TUSD. No
change in status.
• Staff completed review of the Final Draft of the TUSD 2010 School Facilities Needs Analysis; comments
were incorporated into the City's response to TUSD and TUSD's attorney has provided a response currently
under review by the City Attorney.
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
MCAS Tustin Redevelopment Project Area
ACTIVITY STATUS
Lennar/Marble Partners/Meta The City Council approved the entitlements necessary. Staff will be meeting with Meta Housing to review the
Housing responsibilities and requirements outlined in the Regulatory and Supplemental Agreements for the Coventry
Court 240 unit project. No change in status.
Fire Station 37 Relocation Continued Fire Station design process with design consultant, City, and Orange County Fire Authority staff.
Design Development Drawings have been approved by the City and OCFA, and the City and OCFA completed
reviewing the 90% Construction Documents and Specifications and provided comprehensive comments to the
design consultant on February 9, 2011.
Property Management Continued to perform property management oversight at City owned properties (approximately 46 acres) outside
of the former Master Developer footprint. No change in status on the 46 acres; however, the City Council on
December 7, 2010 approved a Consultant Services Agreement for permanent property management and
caretaking services for the former Master Developer footprint. The new caretaker, So Cal Sandbags, Inc,
assumed caretaking services beginning January 3, 201 L No change in status.
Legislation Federal • The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) has commented on proposed legislation by Governor
Brown to abolish redevelopment agencies throughout the state and the negative impact such legislation
would have on the redevelopment of former military bases in the creation of jobs.
• New Economic Development Conveyance (EDC) rules were published by the Department of Defense (DoD)
on December 10, 2010 in the Federal Register. The amendments could have impacts on any future
amendments to the City EDC Agreement with the Navy and staff transmitted comments to DoD based on
feedback from our special base closure counsel in Washington.
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
MCAS Tustin Redevelopment Project Area
ACTIVITY STATUS
Navy (DoN) Reviewed, disseminated to applicable stakeholders, and followed-up with the City's special Washington D.C.
counsel, including: the DoN, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Toxic Substances
Control (DTSC), and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) on the following documents, as
needed:
o Draft Finding of Suitability to Transfer (POST) #9: RDA staff and special counsel, in
cooperation with representatives from the County of Orange and South Orange County
Community College District (SOCCCD), are nearing resolution of outstanding issues.
Issuance of a Final POST #9 would facilitate conveyance of certain properties to various
parties, including the City, SOCCCD, and County of Orange. RDA staff has been working
with engineering consultant, PSOMAS, in preparation of required legal descriptions.
o Final 2010 Third Quarter Groundwater Monitoring Data Summary (OU-IA/-1B)
o Fina12010 Third Quarter Groundwater Monitoring Data Summary (UST 222)
o Draft 2010 Annual Groundwater Monitoring Report OU4B
o Draft Pre-Remedial Design Pilot Study Report OU4B
Tustin Legacy Website Staff is finishing the work on updating the website. The structure, navigation, and content of the draft site is also
about 90% complete and it is expected that the website will go "live" to the public in mid March 2011. The new
website will include information for the general public related to current and future residential developments,
public services and utilities, business opportunities, leisure activities, educational institutions, and relevant news,
documents and plans impacting Tustin Legacy. The website will continue to be updated on an as-needed basis.
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
MCAS Tustin Redevelopment Project Area
ACTIVITY STATUS
Former Master Developer . Continued to coordinate with the Department of Navy (DoN) on its review of a Project Environmental
Footprint (820 acres) Review Form (PEKE) for mass grading, utility and building demolition, and erosion control on Navy-owned
property within the Master Developer Footprint, and continued to coordinate response to the Base Cleanup
Team (BCT) with the City's special Washington D.C. counsel, including: the DoN, the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), and the Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB). The 11"' version of the PERF was resubmitted on January 31, 2011,
reflecting all outstanding Navy, DTSC, RWQCB comments; final approval is forthcoming. Authorization
from the BCT is one of the few outstanding requirements prior to issuance of a rough grading permit for the
Master Developer footprint. No change in status.
• City staff has completed an inventory and index of all hardcopy and electronic documents and plans
submitted to the City by TLCP with the reconveyance of the property, and is coordinating with former
TLCP consultants on retrieving all undelivered editable electronic documents. Staff is finishing a tracking
table of all documents obtained to date.
• City and Agency staff and select subconsultants (engineering, land use planning, market analysis, and
financial) continued work on preparation of a proposed framework revising the City's disposition and
business plan strategy for the site.
• Coordinated with Public Works and Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) for the installation of a new well
(Well TL-1) at the northeast corner of Barranca Parkway and future Aston Ave. RDA staff has prepared an
access and construction license and exclusive easement for well purposes. The license has been tendered to
IRWD for execution and a draft exclusive easement has been transmitted to IRWD for review. The
exclusive easement will require approval by the City Council once accepted by IRWD.
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
MCAS Tustin Redevelopment Project Area
ACTIVITY STATUS
25-Acre Community Park Site . Agency staff continued to work with the Parks and Recreation Department and design consultant to finish
master park design of the future 25-acre community park site, including resubmitting the required "Project
Environmental Review Form" (PEKE) to the Navy for approval of geotechnical investigation in response to
comments received from the Navy. The PERF was resubmitted to the Navy on January 27, 2011; final
approval is pending.
• Agency staff worked with the Parks and Recreation Department in drafting a revised "Federal Lands to
Parks" application and environmental screening form to the National Park Service as required prior to
receiving conveyance of the future community park site from the Department of the Navy. The draft
application is an update to the initial application prepared and approved in 1994-1996.
South Orange County • Staff continued to monitor SOCCCD compliance with the Conveyance Agreement and Sublease in
Community College District coordination with Public Works, Community Development, the City Attorney and the City's Washington
(ATEP Campus) D.C. special legal counsel, Kutak Rock. Staff continues to meet and discuss potential future amendments to
the Conveyance Agreement with SOCCCD.
• Coordinated with SOCCCD on insurance renewals pursuant to the LIFOC.
• Staff is coordinating with SOCCCD and the Navy on the demolition of existing structures on the SOCCCD
properties and the LIFOC property. Demolition is nearing completion on the deeded property; demolition
on the LIFOC properties is expected to commence in Spring 2011.
• The County and SOCCCD entered into a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a potential land
exchange and the City will work to support implementation activities necessary for the success of the
proposed exchange. RDA staff worked with the engineering consultant, PSOMAS, to revise a detailed land
swap exhibit; the revised exhibit has been forwarded to SOCCCD for review.
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
Housing
ACTIVITY STATUS
Affo~^dable For Sale Housing Resales
• There are currently twelve (12) affordable re-sale homes on the market: six (6) moderate-income homes at
Tustin Field I, one (1) moderate-income home at Tustin Field II, one (1) moderate-income home at
Clarendon in the Villages of Columbus, one (1) moderate-income home at Camden in the Villages of
Columbus and three (3) moderate-income homes at Arbor Walk. Staff is working with existing homeowners
to process paperwork as needed. Staff will continue to review the documentation submitted in order to
verify buyers' eligibility to participate in the affordable housing program as we receive it.
Lenders
• Staff has been working with eight (8) lenders who have knowledge of the documentation and requirements
related to the program. A list of eight (8) lenders can be found on the City's website and is intended to be
used only as a resource document by potential buyers and is not meant as a recommendation or endorsement
by the Agency or City. Staff will continue its outreach efforts to additional lenders that maybe interested in
being added to the list as well. Staff is also working with the Neighborhood Housing Services of Orange
County (NHSOC) to identify lenders who support their program and who would be interested in working
with the City's Affordable Housing Program. To date, one lender has reviewed and approved the program
documentation. Staff will continue to work with NHSOC in its efforts to reach out to additional lenders. No
change in status.
Mortgage Credit Certification In December 2009, the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) awarded Orange County an
(MCC) Program additional $14,000,000 in mortgage credit certificates. The National Homebuyers Fund, Inc. (NHF) is now
administering the program for the County. Only NHF-approved lenders can participate in issuing mortgage
credit certificates to qualified first-time homebuyers. Staff has submitted a list of lenders who currently work
with the Agency for NHF to contact. To date, three (3) lenders have been approved by the NHF to participate in
issuing mortgage credit certificates. The Agency website has been updated with the new administrator's (NHF)
MCC program information. No change in status.
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
Housing
ACTIVITY STATUS
Monitor Foy^eclosure Activity . Assembled, prepared and submitted the monthly foreclosure report to the City Council. The reports are used
to monitor trends and spot potential issues regarding pre-foreclosure and foreclosure activity among
residential and commercial uses.
• In response to potential foreclosure activity against two (2) City of Tustin affordable housing units, the City
Council authorized the City Manager on December 7, 2010 to execute any required documents, as may be
necessary, recommended by the City Attorney that will insure these units remain part of the City's affordable
housing inventory. There is still one (1) unit at risk and staff continues to work with the City Attorney's
office to monitor the situation and will proceed with Council-approved actions if necessary. In January, the
Agency received a Notice of Default for another City of Tustin affordable housing unit and, on March 1,
2011, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute any required documents, as may be
necessary, recommended by the City Attorney that will insure the unit remains part of the City's affordable
housing inventory.
Preservation of At-Risk Initiated discussions with Tustin Gardens and Irvine Company Apartments: Rancho Alisal, Rancho Maderas;
Affordable Housing Units and Rancho Tierra, regarding the extension of affordability restrictions as part of Housing Element
implementation activities.
Neighborhood Stabilization The Agency is monitoring the County's application with the State and will retain the right to participate in the
Program (NSP) county-wide program once additional information is made available from the County. No change in status.
Homeless Prevention and The County awarded funds to Families Forward, Mercy House and Friendship Shelter to administer this county-
Rapid Re-Housing Program wide program. Funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the program provides
financial assistance to households at risk of becoming homeless and who need temporary rent or utility
assistance. Staff meets bi-monthly with TEAM to insure Tustin residents, who risk eviction, access the program.
No change in status.
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
Housing
ACTIVITY STATUS
Orange County The Agency continues to participate in an ongoing basis with these programs and initiatives. Staff worked with
Homeownership Preservation the Tustin Effective Apartment Managers (TEAM) to identify apartment complexes willing to lease to families
Collaborative (OCHOPC) & who have gone through a foreclosure and provided that information to OC HOPC. No change in status.
OCBC Workforce Housing
Committee
Residential Rehabilitation Rehabilitation work has been completed on a fourplex in the South Central Project Area. Staff has prepared and
Program the City Attorney's office has reviewed a comprehensive update to the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program.
The revisions to the Rehabilitation Program will be brought forward in the future for City Council review and
approval.
Affordable Homeowners • One (1) refinance transaction was approved by the Agency on behalf of affordable owners.
Refinancing . Five (5) additional refinances were transmitted with final documentation which staff is currently reviewing.
It is expected that these refinances will be approved very soon.
• Initial documents for three (3) refinance transactions from lenders on behalf of affordable owners have been
submitted. Staff expects to receive final documents in the near future.
Housing Section on the City The Housing Section on the City's website has been expanded and updated. The new information includes fact
website sheets for potential buyers and lenders, a preferred lenders list for potential buyers, refinance information, re-sale
report of current available properties in the City, details regarding our residential rehabilitation program as well
as other useful information.
Reimbursement Agreement The Agency approved a Second Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement, identifying an additional $195
between the City and million dollar obligation on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency to the City for the provision of four hundred
Community Redevelopment fifty-three (453) affordable housing units to be built at Tustin Legacy.
Agency
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
Economic Development/ and Other Miscellaneous Administration Topics
ACTIVITY STATUS
Legislation • On August 30th, the California Redevelopment Association (CRA) submitted its opening brief on appeal with
the Third District Court of Appeal to overturn a $2.05 billion raid of redevelopment funds by the State. CRA
is appealing a May 2010 Sacramento Superior Court decision by Judge Lloyd Connelly which upheld the
legality of Assembly BillX4-26. ABX4-26 was passed in July 2009 as part of the 2009/10 state budget and
authorized a total of $2.05 billion in local redevelopment tax revenue shifted to fund the state's obligation to
schools. In requiring this transfer of redevelopment funds from local communities ultimately to fill state
budget holes, ABX4-26 violates the State Constitution. Although CRA expected the Attorney General to file
a response to CRA's appeal by November ls`, there has not been any indication the Attorney General has
filed a response. CRA hopes the Court of Appeal will rule by May 2011 before the next payments are due.
Agency staff will continue to monitor.
• On January 10, 2011, Governor Brown proposed a complete elimination of redevelopment in California as
part of his 2011-2012 budget proposal. The Assembly and Senate Budget Committees voted on February
18, 2011 to support the Governor's proposal. The Assembly Budget Committee voted to take $1.7 billion in
local redevelopment funds with "Placeholder Trailer Bill Language" which recommends redevelopment
reform in lieu of elimination. The Senate Budget Committee's vote was completely in line with the
Governor's proposal to completely abolish redevelopment. Both Budget Committees voted on the proposal
without seeing the actual bill language from the Governor's office. On February 23, 2011, the Governor
released the proposed bill language. The Conference Committee is currently working to resolve the
differences between the Senate and Assembly Budget Committees' passage of the Governor's proposal.
Governor Brown is also proposing the elimination of enterprise zones, which could include the elimination
of the Tustin Legacy LAMBRA.
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
Economic Development/ and Other Miscellaneous Administration Topics
ACTIVITY STATUS
Tools for Business Success Agency staff has reviewed and is procuring "Tools for Business Success", a California Association for Local
Economic Development (CALED) endorsed website resource, which has an array of information and services
for businesses and potential entrepreneurs. Visitors to the site can learn about the forms needed to comply with
federal and state laws, loans and financing programs, how to market globally, disaster planning and recovery,
making sustainable business decisions, and much more. It is anticipated that the site will be functional on the
City website by the middle of March.
Other Financings Agency staff approved the City joining the Joint Powers Authority for the California Municipal Financing
Authority (CMFA), and also as a conduit, the City approved issuance by CMFA of tax exempt financing for the
expansion/rehabilitation of the Red Hill Lutheran facility on Red Hill Avenue.
Economic Development • Collateral materials, including a marketing brochure and revisions to website materials are currently being
Material/other Marketing and reviewed for updates. These materials will be used to support the Agency's outreach efforts for business
Information retention and expansion, respond to questions on the status of the Tustin Legacy Project and provide
additional updated information on the City's housing programs.
• The City is also receiving questions regarding the status of Tustin Legacy related infrastructure projects and
services funded by several of the Tustin Legacy related Community Facilities Districts. Responses to most
commonly asked questions was completed for use by first responders and is currently accessible on the city
website.
Mayor's Letter to New Mailed ten (10) Mayor's letters to new businesses.
Businesses
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
Economic Development/ and Other Miscellaneous Administration Topics
ACTIVITY STATUS
Wireless Master Plan Staff is currently working with the City's consultant, ATS Communications, in securing additional carriers for
Implementation locations identified in the Wireless Master Plan as being deficient in terms of coverage. Staff is currently
reviewing proposed carrier proposals at Citrus Ranch Park, Pine Tree Park, Heritage Park, and Cedar Grove
Park.
The City Council on February 1, 2011 approved a license agreement between the City and MetroPCS for the
location of a new wireless antenna to be located on a new light standard, installed by MetroPCS, at the Tustin
Sports Park. The light standard will be located adjacent to a walking trail. The initial term of the license is for
10 years and will yield $259,332; the license can be extended by MetroPCS for two 5 year terms. The carrier
located at this site will be MetroPCS.
The City Council on February 15, 2011 approved a license agreement between the City and STC One (Sprint),
currently located at the Tustin Sports Park. The STC One antennas are currently located on three light standards
adjacent to the existing sports fields; the equipment supporting the antennas is located behind the existing
scoreboard. The license agreement allows for the location of two carriers, Sprint and Clearwire. Sprint is
currently operating as carrier; Clearwire is the proposed carrier for collocation at the same site and on the same
light standards. The initial term of the license is for 10 years and will yield $259,332 for the primary carrier,
Sprint; this license can be extended at the option of STC One for two 5 year terms. The initial term for the
proposed collocation carrier, Clearwire, is 10 years and will yield $133,458; STC One has the option of
extending collocation of Clearwire at this site for two five year terms.
On January 25, 2011, the Planning Commission meeting continued the Agenda item regarding a proposed cell
site to be located at Cedar Grove Park; the applicant is T-Mobile. Recently, the applicant requested to withdraw
its plans for the proposed site at Cedar Grove Park. Staff expects the applicant to submit new plans for a
different site at Cedar Grove Park in the future. All proposed license agreements will be brought to the City
Council for consideration.
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Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2011 Status Report
Economic Development/ and Other Miscellaneous Administration Topics
ACTIVITY STATUS
Tustin Chamber of Commerce . Continued to participate in the Chamber's Business and Economic Development Council (BEDC). Staff met
with the Business Outreach Program chair to review past business outreach efforts and to provide
recommendations for future visits with businesses. Staff is working with the Chamber to calendar the
Business Outreach visits, which will begin in March.
• In response to the City's comments about the "Totally Tustin" program, the Chamber is working with its
business partners to begin phases 1 and 2 of the "Totally Tustin" program. No change in status.
Commercial Leasing The Commercial Property Search feature on the City's website is now operational. Users can access the
Availability Commercial Property Search feature by clicking on three different areas on the left hand column of the website:
1) under "City Departments, Redevelopment Agency"; 2) a stand-alone button entitled "Commercial Property
Search"; and 3) under "For Businesses". Users will be able to define search parameters to distinguish between
office, retail, and industrial properties and "For Sale" and "For Lease" properties.
Design Reviews Staff reviewed a Conditional Use Permit for ground water remediation at 13891 Red Hill and provided
comments on the First Street Specific Plan.
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