HomeMy WebLinkAbout22 PUB BENEFIT XFER 02-07-94AGENDA
NO. 22
2-7-94
Inter-Com
DATE:
FEBRUARY ?v 1994
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: u.s. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC
BENEFIT TRANSFER - COUNTY OF ORANGE (URBAN REGIONAL PARK)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 94-20
supporting an application to the U.S. Department of the Interior
(DoI) by the County of Orange for the public benefit transfer of'
surplus federal real property (MCAS, Tustin) for use as an
Urban/Regional Park.
FISCAL IMPACT
Supporting the County's application requesting the transfer of
surplus property from MCAS, Tustin for public benefit will not
result in a direct fiscal impact to Tustin.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
As Council is aware, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Tustin is
scheduled to close by July 1997. In compliance with federal base
closure law, the Navy has recently begun the process of advertising
the property for future conveyance to military branches, federal
agencies, and state and local entities. In October, 1993, the City
~of Tustin and County of Orange responded to the Navy's state and
local screening effort by indicating a wide range of potential
future interest in property and facilities at the base. Base
disposal law provides the above referenced agencies an opportunity
to acquire property at closing bases for below market value or for
free when certain categories of public benefit can be shown.
In response to the City's and County's letters of interest sent in
October, 1993, DoI has requested that formal applications be
submitted by the City by February 26, 1994 and by the County by
January 31, 1994, respectively. The applications are required to
detail the future recreational re-uses of the property and identify
the specific public benefit which would be derived from the
transfer.
City Council Report
U.S. Dept. of the Interior Application for
Public Benefit Transfer of Surplus Federal Real Property
February 7, 1994
Page 2
In order to offset any potential for competing or conflicting
applications, City staff met with County staff to discuss their
proposal. The County has previously indicated their desire to see
a 100-acre Urban/Regional Park as outlined in their Master Plan.
The County has also indicated their desire to preserve the historic
blimp hangars for their cultural significance. The County would
propose to operate support commercial activities in the hangars to
offset the maintenance costs. A formal Memorandum of Understanding
would be brought before the Council for consideration concerning
any commercial activities at the time the property is awarded to
the. County. A copy of the staff report, resolutions and conceptual
plan describing the County's intent for re-use of the surplus
property as presented to the County Board of Supervisors on January
25, 1994 is provided as Attachment A.
By working together in the application process, both County and
City staff believe that the U.S. Department of the Navy would be
placed in a much better position to make any final decisions
regarding conveyance. As a result, staff and the County have
agreed that an 88-acre site currently identified as two separate
properties in the Draft Preferred Alternative as presented to and
preliminarily approved by the Task Force on December 7, 1993, would
be an acceptable sized facility. The County's concurrence was
based on the City's intention to acquire a 30-acre site of the
surplus property for re-use as a City Community Park. The site
being sought by the County is located in the central portion of the
base with the designation PI (park) and PI (cultural). The 30-acre
site sought by the City is located at the northwest corner of the
base property and would be immediately adjacent to the proposed
county park site. Both locations are noted on Attachment B.
Staff has apprised the City of Tustin Parks and Recreation
Co~mission of the requests and has obtained their support for the
proposal in the form of adopted Resolution No. 94-01, a copy of
which is attached, supporting both the City's and County's
applications.
-CONCLUSION
Resolution No. 94-20 has been prepared for the Council's
consideration to confirm the City's support of the County's
application, as staff believes that the public conveyance and
utilization of a significant portion of the base could be better
served if the County and City were to work cooperatively toward
attainment of this surplus property. Therefore, it is recommended
City Council Report
U.S. Dept. of the Interior Application for
Public Benefit Transfer of Surplus Federal Real Property
February 7, 1994
Page 3 '
that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 94-20, as submitted and
that a signed copy be forwarded to the County.
Senior Planner
'~ristine A. Sh~gleton
Assistant City ~anager
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Attachments:
A - Board of Supervisors Report - January 25, 1994
B - Map
C - Parks and Recreation Commission Reso. No. 94-01
Resolution No. 94-20
AGENDA
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ITEM TRANSMITTAL
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B0/~D OF SU?gRVISORS C0UNT¥ 0F 0R3d~Gg
FROM: EMA
FILE: TU-Acq.
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Concur
Do Not Concur
CONTACT FOR INFOR/~ATION
Barbara Doerr
CLERK USE ONLY
Eric Jessen
MEETING DATE SUBJECT
January 25, 1994 Application for Publi: Benefit Conveyance of Land and
Historic Blim H~ar at Tustin Marine Corps Air Station.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST (Description for agenda)
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Authorization is requested to submit appli:ations seeking a public benefit conveyance
of surplus federal lands and one historic blimp hangar at Tustin Marine Corps Air Station
for parks, recreation, and historic preservation purposes.
ADDITIONAL DATA:
The Tustin Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) is projected to be closed by mid-year 1997. In
anticipation of base closure, the federal government has notified public agencies of the
opportunity to submit applications seeking portions of Tustin MCAS for public benefit
purposes. Federal surplus lands are available through the Federal Lands-to-Parks Program
and the Historic Surplus Property PrOgram. These programs enable states and local
governments to acquire land and facilities for historic preservation purposes
(continued on reverse)
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOARD ACTIONS ON THIS SPECIFIC IT£M:
FUNDING SOURCE(S)
HBP Funds
WILL PROPOSAL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL;'
CURRENT ?EAR COST i ANNUAL COST
BUDGETED;' LIYES IXINo
CONSISTENT WITH BOARD POLICY;'
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
PERMANENT LIMITED TERM
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Adopt resolutions authorizing submittal of applications for public benefit conveyance of
surplus ~federal land at Tustin MCAS for the establishment of a urban regional park.
CONCURRENCES (If applicable)
obert G. Fisher, Directo~ -
Harbors, Beaches and Parks
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Resolutions
2. Location Map
Michael M. Ruane, Director, EMA
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and to meet park and recreation needs. Public park and recreation conveyances
can be made with up to a 100% public benefit discount, which, in this ease,
would mean at no cost to the County. Sites and buildings obtained..through this
program.must be open to the public and used ~xel~sively for parks and recreation
activities. Revenue generating uses for the proposed urban regional park must
be compatible with park uses and approved by the National Park Service.
Historic monument conveyances are at no cost but the surplus property must be
eligible for listing or listed'in the National Register of Historic Places. The
blimp hangars were nominated for National Register status by the U. S. Marine
Corps and listed in 1979. Properties transferred under this program must be
preserved, in perpetuity, for historic monument purposes. A preservation,
re-use, and financial plan must be developed which is consistent with the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects.
The City of Tustin and the Base Closure Tas~ Force have identified a parcel
suitable for urban regiona~ park purposes. The parcel is currently identified
as Public Institutional (PI). It is anticipated that, with the concurrence cf
the Base Re-Use Task Force and the City of Tustin, this land use designation
will be renamed Urban Regional Park to be consistent with the Board approved
Orange County General Plan - Recreation Element/Master Plan of Regional
Recreation Facilities which proposes such a park at this location, Currently,
the 80 to 90 acre parcel selected for urban regional park uses is divided into
two pieces and identified on the attached location map as Public Institutional
(Park) and Public Institutional (Cultural). Allowable uses for this site have
not been developed by the City, but much of this detail will be developed in
coordination with the County as it develops plans for the urban regional park
and restoration and re-use of the historic blimp hangars. Revenue generating
uses for the blimp hangars will be considered and require the approval of the
City and the Re-use Task Force.
The Environmental Management Agency proposes to submit an application to the
federal government to allow for the development of an urban regional park at the
former Tustin Marine Corps Air Station. It is envisioned that the park may
contain expansive general purpose turf areas, extensive tree forestation,
meandering paths for walking, jogging, and bicycling, a water feature such as a
lake or large fountain with plaza for poblic events, group and individual
picnicking facilities, and other facilities agreeable to the CoUnty and City of
Tustin that would serve park users and generate revenue to offset the cost of
park and historic blimp hangar maintenance.
As proposed, the park will ~nclude one of the historic blimp hangars, for which
EMA is considering potential revenue generating uses. However, additional
research will be necessary to determine appropriate use(s) for this building.
The uses to be considered will have to be compatible with the regional park and
generate sufficient revenues to pay for, or substantially contribute to
restoration and ongoing maintenance costs of the hangar.
The blimp hangar has complicated the park planning process as there is
uncertainty regarding the structural integrity and the annual maintenance cos:s.
To address these issues, the Marine Corps will have a cost analysis study
available in early February 1994. This will guide the County in developing
r~-use plan and revenue generation program for the blimp hangar. The City's
consultants are preparing a structural analysis study of the hangars. This
report will provide important information on the integrity of the structure
ATTACHMENT A
AGENDA ITEM
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potential restoration costs. Both documents are critical to determining whether
or not the regional park hangar can be preserved and for selecting the
appropriate revenue generating re-uses for the building.
To safeguard the County's position to obtain a no cost public benefit, conveyance
of the the blimp hangar and the 80 to 90 acres'of Iand for an urban regional
park, EMA proposes to submit the applications for a no cost public benefit
conveyance of federal lands for recreation and parks purposes and historic
monument purposes. If the publlc benefit conveyance is other than a no cost
acqu'isition, ENA will return to your honorable Board for re-consideration of
this proposed acquisition. Additionally, authorization will be sought from your
honorable Board for preparation of County's restoration, re-use, and financial
plans for the historic blimp hangar and the federally required Program of
Preservation aqd Utilization.
The submittal of this application has been coordinated with other County
agencies. The County Administrative Office will be reporting to you separately
with a coordinated list of all County'needs. However, the U. S. Navy has
established January 27, 1994 as the deadline for submitting applications to the
Secretary of the Interior fgr no cost public benefit conveyances such as this
proposed regional park. ·
COMPLIANCE VITH CEOA
CEQA compliance will be obtained prior to park development activities.
BJD:3110911065351
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RESOLUTION OF T~IE BOARD O~ SUPERVISORS
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Whereas, certain real property owned-by the United States, located in the.
County of Orange, State of California, has been declared surplus and at the
discretion of the General Services Administration, may be assigned to the
Secretary of the Interior for disposal for public park or recreauion purposes,
under the provisions of Section 203(k)(2) of the Federal Proper~v and
Administrative Services Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 387), as amended, and rules and
regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, more particularly described as'
follows:
Tustin Ma~ine Corps Air Station
GSA Control Number 11011
88 acres for park and recreation purposes
Whereas, the County of Orange needs and will utilize said property in
perpetuity for a public park or recreation area as set fo~h'in its application
and in accordance with the requirements of said Act and the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder;
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, that the County of Orange shall make
application to the Secretary of the Interior for and secure the uransfer to it
of the above-mentioned property for said use upon and subject tc such
exceptions, reservations, terms, covenants, agreements, conditions, and
restrictions as the Secretary of the Interior, or his authorize~ representative,
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may require in connection with th~ disposal of said property under said. Act and
the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto; and Be It Further Resolved
that the County of Orange has legal authority, is willing and is in a position
to assume immediate'care and maintenance 'of the property, and that Michael M.
Ruane, Director, Environmental Management Agency, or his designee, are hereby
authoriZed, for and on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, to
do and perform.any and all acts and things which may be necessary to carry out
the foregoing resolution, including the preparing, making, and filing of plans,
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applications, reports, and other documents, the execution, acceptance, delivery,
and recordation of agreements, deeds, and other instruments pertaining to the
transfer of said property, including the filing of copies of the application and
the conveyance documents in the records of the governing body, and the payment
of any and all sums necessary on account of the purchase price thereof or fees
or costs incurred in connection with the transfer of said property for survey,
title searches, recordation of instruments, or other costs identified with the
Federal surplus property acquisition.
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I, Phyllis A. Henderson, hereby certify that I am the Clerk of the Board, of the
Orange County. Board of Supervisors; 'and that the foregoing resolution is a true
an~ correct copy of the resolution adopted by the vote of a majority of the
me.~bers of said Board of Supervisors, present at the meeting of said body on the
day of " , 19 .... , at which' a quorum-was present.
(Signature of Certifying Officer)
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ATTACHMENT A
TUSTIN MCAS URBAN REGIONAL' PARK
CONCEPT PLAN
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RESOI/~ION",NO. 9'~'-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS ANDRECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
APPLICATIONS BY THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND THE CITY
OF TUSTIN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FEDERAL
REAL PROPERTY FOR PARKS/RECREATIONAL USE
The Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Tustin does
hereby resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, certain real property owned by the United States
of America, located fn the City of Tustin, CountY of Orange,
State of California, commonly known as Marine Corps Air
Station (MCAS), Tustin, has been declared surplus and is
subject to assignment for disposal for parks/recreational
purposes by the U.S. Department of the Interior; and
WHEREAS, a new mixed-use community will be developed on
the MCAS, Tustin property as a result of the closure of the
base in 1997; and
WHEREAS, sound land use planning principals combined with
the community,s vision for the re-use of the base property
mandate that parks and open space be included in the Re-use
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the County of Orange has adopted a Master Plan
which indicates the desire to locate an Urban/Regional Park on
the property and the City of Tustin General Plan indicates a
need for additional park facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Tustin and the
County of Orange to agree to the re-use of certain federal
real property in order to achieve the maximum public benefit
and enjoyment of said surplus property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks and
Recreation Commission hereby supports the applications to the
U.S. Department of the Interior for the public benefit
transfer of surplus federal real property by the CountY of
Orange for re-use as a County Urban/Regional Park and the City
of Tustin for re-use as a community park.
PASSED ~D ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Commission, held on the 20th day of January, 1994.
Attest: ~_.._:..'~! ...... ,~,, r
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ATTACHMENT C
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO'THE U.S. DEPARTMEN~ OF THE
INTERIOR FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFITTRANSFER OF SURPLUS
FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY FOR PAR2<S/RECREATIONAL USE
The.City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as
follows:
WHEREAS, certain real property owned by the United States
of America, located in the City of Tustin, County of Orange,
State of California, has been declared surplus and is subject
to assignment for disposal for parks/recreational purposes by
the U.S. Department of the Interior; and
WHEREAS, a new mixed-use community will be developed on
the MCAS, Tustin property as a result of the closure of the
base in 1997; and
WHEREAS, sound land use planning principles combined with
the community's vision for the re-use of the base property
mandate that parks and open space be included in the Re-use
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the County of Orange has adopted a Master Plan
which indicates the desire to locate an Urban/Regional Park on
the property commonly known as Marine Corps Air Station
(MCAS), Tustin; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of 5he City of Tustin and the
County of Orange to agree to the re-use of certain federal
real property in order to achieve the maximum public benefit
and enjoyment of said surplus property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tustin Parks and Recreation
Commission adopted Re~olution No. 94-01 at their regularly
scheduled meeting on January 20, 1994, supporting both the
City's and County's applications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Tustin
hereby supports the application by the County of Orange to the
U.S. Department of the Interior for the public benefit
transfer of surplus federal real property for re-use as a
County Urban/Regional Park as shown on Exhibit A, subject to
the City of Tustin and the County of Orange entering into a
Memorandum of Understanding regarding required consultation
which the County will have with the City of Tustin on park
uses and planning and design, prior to any development.
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Resolution No. 94-20
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City
Council, held on the 7th day of February, 1994. "
JIM POTTS
Mayor
Mary E. Wynn,
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
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CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 94-20
MARY E WYNN, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Counci~ of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby certify
that the whole number of the members of the City Council of
the City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing
Resolution No. 94-20 .was duly and regularly introduced,
passed, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City
Council, held on the 7th day of February, 1994.
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER:ABSENT:
MARY E. WYNN
City Clerk
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