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HomeMy WebLinkAbout18 EL TORO REUSE PLNG 03-07-94NO. 18 3-7-94 DATE: MARCH 7, 1994 Inter-Com TO: FROM: SUBJECT: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER COF/~INITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION IN EL TORO REUSE PLANNING AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION ....... City Co~nnci.!~ should appoint_.a __Co..unc_il__~epre_sentative._.t_© __th~...El. Tor? Reuse Planning Authority (ETRPA). FISCAL ,iMPACT Staff believes that there would be no significant fiscal impact upon the City of Tustin associated with participation in the ETRPA effort. BACKGROUND As you are aware, the federal government has determined that Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), E1 Toro will close by 1999. In response to that decision, the County of Orange has begun the process of plannin{ for the future reuse of the base. The County of Orange has expressed a desire to "embark upon a collaborative, countywide reuse r!anning process 'for the base that includes the diverse interesus of the County." To accomplish this goal, the County has formed the ETRPA to. oversee the development of the reuse plan for the base. The ETRPA would provide support to the nine-member E1 Toro Reuse Planning Authoriny. The County of Orange has recently requested City of Tustin representation on the ETRPA (see attached). Representatives from ci-ies may be an elected official, a Staff representative or a privaue citizen. Also, the selected representative should be willing to commit to the effort for a period of up to two years. CONCLUSION Staff believes that City of Tustin participation and provision of. input into the MCAS, E1 Toro reuse process is extremely important. Staff recommends that Council select and appoint a representative to the ETRPA at this time. Dana Ogd~q~ Senior Planner Christine Assistant City Manager DO: kd\CCREPC~T\e l toro. do Office of the City Council C ity of Tustin 300 Oentennial Way Tustin, OA 92680 (714) 573-3010 FAX (714) 832-0825 February 15, 1994 Jim Potts Mayor Thomas R. Saltarelli Hon-orable Thomas- F. Riley .................................. Mayor_Pro_Tern Orange County Board of Supervisors Leslie AnnePontious 10 civic Center Plaza Councilmember Santa Aha, California 92701 Dear Supervisor Riley: Thank you =or your letter regarding the E1 Toro Reuse Planning Authority (ETRPA) Executive Council. We will be appointing a member of the Tustin City Council to serve on the Executive Council. Chades E. Puckett Councilmember Jeffery M. Thomas Councilmember We look forward to working with you, the other ETRPA members and the Executive Council in preparing a reuse plan we all can be proud of. Sincerely, .,.. ...... Jim Potts ":." ~ 'Mayor · January 31, 1994 Honorable Jim Potts Mayor, City of Tustin P.O. Box 3539 Tustin, Califomia 92681 Dear Jim: --As you know,- numerous challengesface-Orange County with the anticipated' closure of Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. With the formation of the El Toro Reuse Planning Authority (ETRPA), Orange County officials can now embark upon a collaborative, countywide reuse planning process for the base that includes the diverse interests of the county. Our goal must be to work together to turn this economic tragedy into an opportunity that will safeguard and enhance our economic future. 'On' behalf of the Board of Directors of ETRPA, i would like to extend an invitation to the City of Tustin to provide a representative to the ETRPA Executive Council. The primary function of the Executive Council, which is to be composed of representatives from the County, cities within Orange County, unincorporated areas, the business community, and local universities and colleges, is to oversee analyses and development of reuse plan alternatives for Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. Representatives from cities may be an elected official, a staff representative or a private citizen. An effort of this magnitude will probably require the commib'nent of an individual for a pedod up to two years. It is our desire that you send a representative who is willing to devote the time and energy to participate in a "roll up your sleeves" effort to develop a successful reuse plan. Your city's involvement in this process is important, Therefore, I would appreciate your response by February 15, 1994, so that the reuse planning can begin as soon as possible. Sincerely, Thomas F. Riley Chairman TFR:kbb CC; Members, ETRPA Board of Directors Ernie Schneider Paul Brady Gaylord Knapp