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September 16, 2019 <br />Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: <br />On August 24, 2019, at the general meeting Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Association voted to <br />support THRIVE's request for an extension of their Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the City <br />for the Walnut and Daisy project. <br />The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm proposed by THRIVE should be recognized as a public benefit <br />project. Over the past few years the city has expanded its community garden's program. These <br />gardens have increased in popularity, attendance and benefited the overall wellness of the <br />participating neighbors. THRIVE's purposed community -driven business and gathering space <br />aligns with the city's general plan to increase city resident's physical activity, economic growth <br />and promotion of healthy lifestyles. According to THRIVE, the project will in turn benefit the City <br />as a whole, not only in direct provision of services and community benefits (a cost -saving to the <br />City), also in creating a powerful example of resident -driven economic development. At this time, <br />Al supports any and all cost -saving projects to the city. <br />THRIVE Santa Ana, is the first community land trust (Cl in Santa Ana, promoting development <br />based on local needs, vision and participation. Cl are an innovative solution for strengthening <br />the economy throughout the US,'especially in neighborhoods of need. APNA recognizes Thrive <br />Santa Ana as an important and positive community -based organization who helps promote self - <br />empowerment and community wellness. <br />Our membership kindly request that you please approve the extension of THRIVE's Exclusive <br />Negotiation Agreement, and direct staff to work together with THRIVE to draft a DDA that leads <br />to CLT ownership of the land. Approval will allow more time to finalize site plans, provide proof of <br />ability to obtain financing for the project and negotiate a disposition and second Exclusive <br />Negotiation Agreement THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. <br />Sincerely,APNA Board Member <br />apneighborhood@gmail.com <br />( <br />0 <br />