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n DELHICENTER Building Health and Wealth 505 East Central Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92707 (714)481-9800 (714) 481.9898 FAX www.delhlcentecorg September 4, 2019 Dear Mayor Pulido and Santa Ana City Council: I am writing in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the fast Community Land Trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and local participation. On May 1, 2018, THRIVE entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with the City of Santa Ana for the acquisition of a 1/a acre parcel at the corner of Walnut and Daisy. Over 9 neighborhood meetings and outreach events were conducted during Spring and Summer collaboratively design a community Micro -farm at the site. On June 30th, THRIVE submitted its initial site plan to the City and has been working with the City's Plamning Department to navigate zoning and building codes. THRIVE hopes to finalize a Development and Disposition Agreement with the City in October 2019. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm proposed by THRIVE should be recognized as a public benefit project. This community -driven business and gathering space will benefit the local neighborhood with opportunities for physical activity and economic growth, while promoting healthy lifestyles. The project will result in the provision of direct services and community benefits and will also create a powerful example of resident -driven economic development. Over IZDV " cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the US economy, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. We ask that you approve the extension of THRIVE's Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the City for the Walnut/Daisy project, and direct staff to work together with THRIVE to draft a Development and Disposition Agreement that leads to CLT ownership of the land and to CLT receiving credit for cost savings to the City that will result over time. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Please take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. We appreciate your consideration of this request and thank you for your service to the residents of Santa Ana. Sincerely, 4Je>�Rios,;C 0�� Our-,rr',4an as 10 adoawv wtf-sqf de&9 thrargh ma(C aaHe pmgruva sx hea&A p"eraerdahieabik`ty, er?scafimx, and cwnntxnity- argasemflt.