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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE - 60C ` City Council Meeting Correspondence 5/1/2018 Item 60C APPROVE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY LAND TRUST THRIVE No. SANTA ANA, INC. FOR 1901 WEST WALNUT STREET(APN 007-332-08) Date of Name Representative of In Favor of In opposition Correspondence RA*. of RA*. 1 5/1/2018 Joese Hernandez on behalf OCCORD Yes of Shakeel Syed 2 5/1/2018 Hilda Ortiz on behalf of Nacy Latino Health Access Yes Mejia 3 5/1/2018 Sandra Ortega on behalf of CLUE Yes Johathan Klein 4 5/1/2018 Helen O'Sulivan Neighbor Works Orange County Yes 5 5/1/2018 Brenda J. Rodriguez Clearinghouse Yes 6 5/1/2018 Karla Juarez and Apolonio SACReD Yes Cortez 7 5/1/2018 Carolina Sarmiento The University of Wisconsin Madison Yes 8 5/1/2018 Board of Directors El Centro Cultural Yes 9 5/1/2018 Rosario Galeas Santa Ana Actives Streets(SAAS) Yes 10 5/1/2018 Alejandra Diep on behalf of The Kennedy Commission Yes Cesar Covarrubias 11 5/1/2018 Ugochi Anaebere-Nicholson Public Law Center Yes 12 4/30/2018 Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities Yes *RA -Recommended Action Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Page 1 of 1 i X CouncilCity Meeting Correspondence j 4 1 18 Item 60C APPROVE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY LAND TRUST THRIVE No. SANTA ANA, INC. FOR 1901 WEST WALNUT STREET (APN 007-332-08) 5 51112018 6 511/2018 7 5/1/2018 8 5/1/2018 9 5/1/2018 Brenda J, Rodriguez Clearinghouse Karla Juarez and Apolonio SACReD Cortez Carolina Sarmiento The University of Wisconsin Madison Board of Directors Rosario Galeas EI Centro Cultural Santa Ana Actives Streets (SAAS) 10 5/1/2018 Alejandra Diep on behalf of The Kennedy Commission Cesar Covarrubias 11 5/1/2018 Ugochi Anaebere-Nicholson Public Law Center *RA - Recommended Action Wednesday, May 02, 2018 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Page 1 of 1 Date of Name Representative of In Favor of In opposition Correspondence RA*. of RA*'. 1 51112018 Joese Hernandez on behalf OCCORD Yes of Shakeel Syed 2 51112018 Hilda Ortiz on behalf of Nacy Latino Health Access Yes Mejia 3 51112018 Sandra Ortega on behalf of CLUE Yes Johathan Klein 4 511/2018 Helen O'Sutivan Neighbor Works Orange County Yes 5 51112018 6 511/2018 7 5/1/2018 8 5/1/2018 9 5/1/2018 Brenda J, Rodriguez Clearinghouse Karla Juarez and Apolonio SACReD Cortez Carolina Sarmiento The University of Wisconsin Madison Board of Directors Rosario Galeas EI Centro Cultural Santa Ana Actives Streets (SAAS) 10 5/1/2018 Alejandra Diep on behalf of The Kennedy Commission Cesar Covarrubias 11 5/1/2018 Ugochi Anaebere-Nicholson Public Law Center *RA - Recommended Action Wednesday, May 02, 2018 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Page 1 of 1 Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Categories: Hello Maria, Please see attached. Best, Joese Hernandez < Tuesday, May 1, 2018 2:01 PM eComment Letter of Support for THRIVE CLT ENA with City of Santa Ana SKM_C36818650113370.pdf Correspondence Ke JOESE HERNA.NDEZ Community Organizer Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development www.occord.org ( Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Hilda Ortiz < Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 2:32 PM To: City Council; Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Martinez, Michele; Solorio, Jose; Benavides, David; Villegas, Juan; Tinajero, Sal; eComment Subject: City Council'A 60C- Su7pOr _ Attachments: LHA_THRIVECLT ENA_ Support.pdf Categories: Correspondence Dear Mayor, Councilmembers and City Clerk, Please find the attached letter of support on behalf of Latino Health Access for item 60C on today's council meeting agenda: Approve Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Community Land Trust THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for 1901 West Walnut Street. Thank you, Hilda Ortiz Latino Health Access Latino Health �e Access i^�� May 1, 2018 3 VIRJ-eHil;j 257Ye s Santa Ana City Council and Mayor 450 West Fourth Street City of Santa Ana Suite 130 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Ph: 714-542-7792 Fax: 714-542-4853 RE: In support of ENA with THRIVE Santa Ana lati nohealthaccess. org Mayor Pulido and Councilmembers, Latino Health Access is writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana's approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the parcel of vacant land at 1901 W. Walnut Street. We wholeheartedly support THRIVE's vision of economic development led by local residents, and we have pledged to support future projects on land acquired by this community land trust (CLT). Working together with residents, businesses, nonprofit and public agencies, we can foster sustainable development that benefits all Santa Ana residents. The THRIVE Santa Ana community land trust will grow to provide space for parks, affordable housing, commercial spaces, and other community benefits that are direly needed in Santa Ana. We have one of the youngest populations in the county, yet rank 2 r in leastavailable park land among cities our size (Trust for Public Land, 2016 City Park Facts). 67.6% of our children are living in crowded households (Kidsdata.org) and in a worsening housing crisis. Job opportunities are scarce for Santa Ana residents, as only 20% work within the city, We know that these conditions have a direct consequence on our community's health and wellness: The creation of spaces like parks, affordable housing and commercial spaces will significantly improve the quality of life for many low-income and working families in the city. These types of projects are a priority for community members. In a survey conducted by LHA to 1,444 voters in October 2017, 87.2% expressed that their neighborhood needs more parks, gardens, and affordable housing. The CLT is committed to working with residents in deciding the use for land that is acquired. Partnership between the City and THRIVE will exemplify community -led development and re-establish the City's leadership in this respect. We encourage the City of Santa Ana to seek out further opportunities to allocate resources — including land or supportive funds —to the community land trust model. The CLT is a key strategy to engage local residents in the development process. The City holds over 90 vacant lots, similarto the Walnut and Daisy property, which could make a tremendous impact in the community's need for diverse economic development. PREVENTION EDUCATION ACTION We believe in the principles embodied in the Community Reinvestment Act, designed to encourage commercial, financial, and institutions of all kinds to help meet the needs of borrowers in all segments of their communities, including low -and -moderate income neighborhoods. Congress passed this Act in 1977 to reduce discriminatory credit practices against low-income neighborhoods and encourage sustainability and self-reliance in low- income communities. Latino Health Access stands ready to assist in such efforts to reduce income inequality, expanding economic opportunities for low-income residents of Santa Ana. We look forward to assisting THRIVE and the Santa Ana community in fulfilling this mission. Sincerely, Nancy Mejia, MSW, MPH I Director, Community Engagement & Advocacy Cc: THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. P.O. BOX 1935 Santa Ana, CA 92702 PREVENTION EDUCATION ACTION Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Categories: To whom it may concern, Sandra Ortega < Tuesday, May 1, 2018 2:39 PM eComment ENA with THRIVE Santa Ana ENA.May2018.pdf Correspondence Please find the attached letter of support for THRIVE Santa Ana. Thank You Sandra Ortega Senior Faith -Rooted Organizer Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice 13252 Garden Grove Blvd, Ste 107 Garden Grove, Ca 92843 www.clueiustice.org I Donate Now 3 Clergy $ Lally United For Ecanomic Justice Board of Directors Rev. Norman Copeland Chair So Cal AME Church Robert A. Branch Security Officer, SEIU-USWW Rabbi Dr. Aryeh Cohen American Jewish University Rev. Jim Conn, Dev't United Methodist Church (Ret.) Rabbi Dr. Stephen J. Einsteir Congregation B'nal Tzedek (Emeritus), Fountain Valley The Rev. Francisco Garcia Treasurer Holy Faith Episcopal Church, Inglewood Santa Ana City Council and Mayor City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Cc: THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. P.O. BOX 1935 Santa Ana, CA 92702 April 30, 2018 RE: In support of ENA with THRIVE Santa Ana To Whom It May Concern: Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice is writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana's approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the parcel of vacant land at 1901 W. Walnut St. We wholeheartedly support THRIVE's vision of economic development led by local residents, and we have pledged to support future projects on land acquired by this community land trust (CLT). Working together with residents, businesses, nonprofit and public agencies, we can foster sustainable development that benefits all Santa Ana residents. Father Mike Gutierrez I The THRIVE Santa Ana community land trust will grow to provide space for parks, affordable St. John the Baptist Catholic housing, commercial spaces, and other community benefits that are direly needed in Santa Ana. Church, Baldwin Park SCLC of Greater Los Angeles This will significantly improve the quality of life for many low-income and working families in Rev. Dr. Sarah Halverson- community's need for diverse economic development. Cano the city. Further partnership between the City and THRIVE will exemplify community -led Fairview Community Church, Costa Mesa development and re-establish the City's leadership in this respect. Betty Hung, Esq. Glynndana Shevlin I We encourage the City of Santa Ana to seek out further opportunities to allocate resources — Disney Worker, UNITE -HERE including land or supportive funds — to the community land trust model. The CLT is a key Pastor William D. Smart, Jr. strategy to engage local residents in the development process. The City holds over 90 vacant lots, Vice Chair, Secretary SCLC of Greater Los Angeles similar to the Walnut and Daisy property, which could make a tremendous impact in the Mary Stancavage community's need for diverse economic development. Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society Bishop Mary Ann Swenson United Methodist Church (ret.) Prof. Najeeba Syeed Claremont School of Theology Rev. Heidi Worthen -Gamble Presbytery of the Pacific, PCUS, All Tweini Teamsters Local 2010 Richard Zaldivar The Wall Las Memories Project Staff Rabbi Jonathan D. Klein Executive Director Irene Arellano Rev. Rebecca Bijur Maria Teresa Borden Mary Duong Lucero Garcia Rae Huang Pastor Cue In -Marie Kevin Johnson Sandra Ortega Gabriella Rosco Guillermo Torres We believe in the principles embodied in the Community Reinvestment Act, designed to encourage commercial, financial, and institutions of all kinds to help meet the needs of borrowers in all segments of their communities, including low -and -moderate income neighborhoods. Congress passed this Act in 1977 to reduce discriminatory credit practices against low-income neighborhoods and encourage sustainability and self-reliance in low-income communities. Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) stands ready to assist in such efforts to reduce income inequality, expanding economic opportunities for low-income residents of Santa Ana. We look forward to assisting THRIVE and the Santa Ana community in fulfilling this mission. Sincerely, Jonathan Klein Executive Director Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice 464 Lucas Ave #202 a Los Angeles, CA 90017 • 213.481-3740 • www.eltiejiislice.org s Printed in-house Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: THRIVE Santa Ana < Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 4:10 PM To: eComment Subject: Fwd: Support Walnut and Daisy ENA with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. Attachments: docl1727820180501151902.pdf; Thrive SA - SI (AHC).pdf; LHA_THRIVECLT ENA_ Support.pdf; SACReD Support Letter THRIVE 5-1-18.pdf; ENA_THRIVE_2018.pdf; letter of support_ENA_centro_2018.pdf Hello, Please see attached letters of support, regarding item 60C in today's City Council Meeting. Thank you, THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc ( Santa Ana City Council and Mayor City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 April 30, 2018 RE: In support of ENA with THRIVE Santa Ana To Whom It May Concern: NeighborWorks Orange County is writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana's approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the parcel of vacant land at 1901 W Walnut St. We wholeheartedly support THRIVE's vision of economic development led by local residents, and we have pledged to support future projects on land acquired by this community land trust (CLT). Together, we can create sustainable development that benefits all Santa Ana residents. The community land trust will provide space for parks, affordable housing, and other community benefits that are direly needed in Santa Ana, including commercial spaces. This will significantly improve the quality of life for many low-income and working families in the city. Further partnership between the City and THRIVE will exemplify community -led development and re- establish the City's leadership in this respect. Further, we encourage the City of Santa Ana to seek out further opportunities to allocate resources — including land or supportive funds —to THRIVE Santa Ana. The community land trust is a key strategy to engage local residents in the development process. The City holds over 90 vacant lots, similar to the Walnut and Daisy property, which could make a tremendous impact in the community's need for economic development. We believe in the principals embodied in the Community Reinvestment Act, designed to encourage commercial, financial, and institutions of all kinds to help meet the needs of borrowers in all segments of their communities, including low -and -moderate income neighborhoods. Congress passed this Act in 1977 to reduce discriminatory credit practices against low-income neighborhoods and encourage sustainability and self-reliance in low-income communities. NeighborWorks Orange County stands ready to assist in such efforts to reduce income inequality, expanding economic opportunities for low-income residents of Santa Ana. We look forward to assisting THRIVE Santa Ana and the Santa Ana community in fulfilling this mission. Sincerely, Neigh orWorks Orange County e O'Sulliavan� President & CEO AFFORDABLE HOUSING ClearinghouseA network of lenders, community groups, and public agencies dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing David Levy, President Fair Housing Council Gary Dunn, Vice President Banc of California Elsa Monte, Secretary Pacific Western Bank Kandy Hung, Treasurer East West Bank Douglas Bystry Clearinghouse CDA Larry Christian Old Republic Title Alan Woo Member at Large Sandra M. Speed Wells Fargo Bank Gerald D. Turner Heal Collective Jose R. Lopez Pacific Mercanllle Bank Ajay Nayar AOF Pectic Affordable Housing Brenda J. Rodriguez Executive Director Santa Ana City Council and Mayor City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Cc: THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. P.O. BOX 1935 Santa Ana, CA 92702 April 30, 2018 RE: In support of ENA with THRIVE Santa Ana To Whom It May Concern: Please consider this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana's approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the parcel of vacant land at 1901 W. Walnut St., Santa Ana, CA. We wholeheartedly support THRIVE's vision of economic development led by residents, and we offer our support for future projects on land secured by this community land trust (CLT). Working together with residents, businesses, nonprofit and public agencies, together we can foster sustainable development that benefits all Santa Ana residents and serves as an example to neighboring cities to follow your lead. The THRIVE Santa Ana community land trust will grow to provide space for parks, affordable housing, commercial spaces, and other community benefits that are direly needed in Santa Ana. The identified parcel will serve to improve the quality of life for many low-income and working families in the city. Further partnership between the City and THRIVE will exemplify community -led development and bring to light the City's leadership in this respect. We encourage the City of Santa Ana to Identify further opportunities to allocate resources —Including land or supportive funds —to the community land trust model. The CLT is a key strategy to engage residents in the development process. The City holds over 90 vacant lots, like the Walnut and Daisy property, which could make a tremendous Impact in the community's need for diverse economic development. We believe in the principles embodied in the Community Reinvestment Act, designed to encourage commercial, financial, and institutions at all levels to help meet the needs of borrowers in all segments of their communities, including low -and -moderate Income census tracts. Congress passed this Act in 1977 to reduce discriminatory credit practices against low-income neighborhoods and encourage sustainability and self-reliance in low -Income communities. Affordable Housing Clearinghouse stands ready to assist in such efforts to reduce income inequality, expanding economic opportunities for working families which include low-income residents of Santa Ana. We look forward to assisting THRIVE and the Santa Ana community in fulfilling this mission. Sincerely, ,�7 "—' r� Brenda J. Rodriguez 100 Santa Ana City Council and Mayor City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Cc: THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. P.O. BOX 1935 Santa Ana, CA 92702 April 30, 2018 RE: In support of ENA with THRIVE Santa Ana To Whom It May Concern: Santa Ana Collaborative for Responsible Development (SACReD) is writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana's approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the parcel of vacant land at 1901 W. Walnut St. We support THRIVE's vision of economic development led by local residents, and we have pledged to support future projects on land acquired by this community land trust (CLT). Working together with residents, businesses, nonprofit and public agencies, we can foster sustainable development that benefits all Santa Ana residents. The THRIVE Santa Ana community land trust will grow to provide space for parks, affordable housing, commercial spaces, and other community benefits that are direly needed in Santa Ana. This will significantly improve the quality of life for many low- income and working families in the city. Further partnership between the City and THRIVE will exemplify community -led development and re-establish the City's leadership in this respect. We encourage the City of Santa Ana to seek out further opportunities to allocate resources — including land or supportive funds —to the community land trust model. The CLT is a key strategy to engage local residents in the development process. The City holds over 90 vacant lots, similar to the Walnut and Daisy property, which could make a tremendous impact in the community's need for diverse economic development. SACReD stands ready to assist in such efforts to reduce income inequality, expanding economic opportunities for low-income residents of Santa Ana. We look forward to assisting THRIVE and the Santa Ana community in fulfilling this mission. Sincerely, Apolonio Cortez Coordinator Karla Juarez Co -Coordinator Santa Ana Collaborative for Responsible Development 837 N Ross St Santa Ana, CA 92701 M MADISON April, 30`h, 2018 Santa Ana City Council and Mayor City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: ENA with THRIVE Santa Ana CIVIL SOCIETY & COMMUNITY STUDIES School of Human Ecology 4199 Nancy Nicholas Hall 1300 Linden Drive Madison WI 53706 608/262-2660 FAX: 608/265-1171 It is with great excitement that I write this letter to share my support of THRIVE Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana's approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the parcel of vacant land at 1901 W Walnut St. This is a powerful, unique and politically important moment in Santa Ana and I commend the City of Santa Ana for being at the forefront of economic development with community development models that support sustainability such as community land trusts. I also commend the community organizations, and residents working to develop these economic development models that are led by local residents. Together with the City's efforts, these community groups and stakeholders have helped make Santa Ana an example in Orange County and beyond. I have over twenty years of community-based planning experience, and am currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. My primary research and teaching is on questions of urban justice in low-income communities of color including the City of Santa Ana. As you well know, Santa Ana has been named over and over again as one of the city's facing both harsh housing conditions, rising housing costs, pricing out working families, while facing gentrification pressures. Families who cannot afford housing are forced to share housing costs with other families. We also know that over half of the city's households (56%) are renters—probably an undercount due to the large number of families living in informal housing arrangements. Finally, research finds serious traumatic impacts on families living in vulnerable situations, as well as those displaced or evicted from their homes. We have sufficient data that demonstrates a need for attention to these issues, but we also have research that demonstrates how commrmity land trusts are urban planning solutions, also increasing community access to parks, affordable housing and other community benefits that are needed in Santa Ana. Research also shows that community land trust is a powerful strategy to engage local residents in the development process. Supporting these models will significantly improve the quality of life for many low-income and working families in the city. 11 Santa Ana has set the standard for a just city in terms of transparency and immigrant rights. This would help set the standard in terms of community development, reinvestment, and economic development. Sincerely, Carolina Sarmiento Assistant Professor of Civil Society and Community Studies School of Human Ecology University of Wisconsin -Madison EL CENTRO CULTURAL DE MEXICO Santa Ana City Council and Mayor City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 THRIVE Santa Ana P.O. BOX 1935 Santa Ana, CA 92702 April 30, 2018 RE: In support of ENA with THRIVE Santa Ana To Whom It May Concern: We are writing this on behalf of el Centro Cultural de Mexico in support of THRIVE Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana's approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the parcel of vacant land at 1901 W Walnut St. We wholeheartedly support THRIVE's vision of economic development led by local residents, and we have pledged to support future projects on land acquired by this community land trust (CLT). Together, we can create sustainable development that benefits all Santa Ana residents. Founded in 1994, "El Centro" serves as a synergistic, cultural organization and space that emphasizes the empowering effect of identity and collective work, particularly for youth and families in Santa Ana, California. We know that CLTs can contribute positive solutions including supporting efforts to reduce income inequality, end patterns of segregation, and to expand economic opportunities for low-income residents of Santa Ana. A community land trust (CLT) is an innovative way to foster neighborhoods that are healthy, vibrant, and diverse through community centered development. The THRIVE Santa Ana CLT is committed to building healthy communities where all residents, children, youth, and adults, will be able to thrive. Further, we encourage the City of Santa Ana to seek out further opportunities to allocate resources — including land or supportive funds — to THRIVE Santa Ana. The community land trust is a key strategy to engage local residents in the development process. The "Cuando la cultura muere, la gente muere... www.elcentmculturaldemexico.org City holds over 90 vacant lots, similar to the Walnut and Daisy property, which could male a tremendous impact in the community's need for economic development. We understand this work entails a lot of learning and effort on behalf of the city and the community and so, el Centro Cultural de Mexico stands ready to assist in such efforts. Community engagement at el Centro means community driven process that are lead by community members and their interests. This includes recognizing the cultural in addition to their educational experience, skills and knowledge in finding solutions to community issues. This involves an entire effort to building both local expertise on issues but also a recognition of local knowledge and cultural experiences that we can build from. We hope to assist and we invite our non-profit colleagues, developers, funders, other agencies and the City of Santa Ana, to provide what resources can be made available for this endeavor. We pledge the support of our own organization to help facilitate development efforts on land acquired by this CLT. Together, we can create sustainable development that benefits all Santa Ana residents. Sincerely, ❑Board of Directors Centro Cultural de Mexico El Centro is a nonprofit organization recognized by the California Secretary of State through the California Corporations Code. It is granted tax-exempt statutes under section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code under section S01c3 of the United States Internal Revenue Code. As a public charity, EI Centro is accountable to the community for providing services and programs, which are of significance and value. Although an incorporate entity, there are no shareholders; as a charity the ultimate goal is not profit but to service the community. Non -Profit Identification Number 33-0624169. "Cuando la cultura muere, la gente muere..." www elcentroculturaldemexico.org Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Rosario Galeas < Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 3:55 PM To: eComment Cc: Subject: ENA with THRIVE, SAAS letter of support Attachments: THRIVE CLT letter of support.pdf Hello, The Santa Ana Active Streets (SAAS) Coalition wrote a letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana's approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the parcel of vacant land at 1901 W Walnut St. Best, Rosario Tharis"Galeas Community Engagement & Advocacy Dept.I Program Coordinator Chair, SAAS Leadership Committee Latino Health Access 450 W 4th St. Suite 130 Santa Ana CA. 92701 2: 714-542-7792 ext.1016 A: 714-542-4853 Access cy a s "We work in partnership and solidarity with the community" -Latino Health Access principle of practice I Santa Ana City Council and Mayor City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 THRIVE Santa Ana P.O. BOX 1935 Santa Ana, CA 92702 May 1, 2018 RE: In support of ENA with THRIVE Santa Ana To Whom It May Concern: The Santa Ana Active Streets (SAAB) Coalition is writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana's approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the parcel of vacant land at 1901 W Walnut St. We wholeheartedly support THRIVE's vision of economic development led by local residents, and we have pledged to support future projects on land acquired by this community land trust (CLT). Together, we can create sustainable development that benefits all Santa Ana residents. The community land trust will provide space for parks, affordable housing, and other community benefits that are direly needed in Santa Ana, including commercial spaces. This will significantly improve the quality of life for many low-income and working families in the city. Further partnership between the City and THRIVE will exemplify community -led development and re-establish the City's leadership in this respect. Further, we encourage the City of Santa Ana to seek out further opportunities to allocate resources — including land or supportive funds — to THRIVE Santa Ana. The community land trust is a key strategy to engage local residents in the development process. The City holds over 90 vacant lots, similar to the Walnut and Daisy property, which could make a tremendous impact in the community's need for economic development. According to the Safe Mobility Santa Ana plan, most collisions happen in areas with higher concentrations of poverty, low education, youth, and Latino populations. As a coalition comprised of residents, community members, and local organizations SAAS believes that all development must be seen from the lens of equity, therefore, the most impacted community should be the one to decide and be the most benefited. THRIVE's vision is well aligned with our coalition goals. We believe in the principles embodied in the Community Reinvestment Act, designed to encourage commercial, financial, and institutions of all kinds to help meet the needs of borrowers in all segments of their communities, including low -and -moderate income neighborhoods. Congress passed this Act in 1977 to reduce discriminatory credit practices against low-income neighborhoods and encourage sustainability and self-reliance in low-income communities. Santa Ana Active Streets Coalition stands ready to assist in such efforts to reduce income inequality, expanding economic opportunities for low-income residents of Santa Ana. We look forward to assisting THRIVE Santa Ana and the Santa Ana community in fulfilling this mission. Sincerely, Rosario Galeas Chair, SAAS'Leadership Committee Mitre -Ramirez, Norma From: Alexandra Diep< Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 3:29 PM To: Public Records Cc: Kevin Michaud Subject: request: proof of no outstanding code violations Attachments: public -records form.pdf Hello, Please see attached form for public record request. If there needs to be any additional information provided to obtain the document please let me know. Thank you, AIIie DiepI KUSH q T' LES I Staff Accountant a May 1, 2018 Mayor Miguel Pulido and City Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: Support for Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana Dear Mayor Pulido and City Council Members: www.kennedyeommission.org 17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200 Leine, CA 92614 949 250 0909 Fax 949 263 0647 The Kennedy Commission is writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana's approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (BNA) for the parcel of vacant land at 1901 W Walnut St. We wholeheartedly support THRIVE's vision of economic development led by local residents, and have pledged to support future projects on land acquired by this community land trust (CLT). Together, we can create sustainable development that benefits all Santa Ana residents. The community land trust will provide space for parks, affordable housing, and other community benefits that are direly needed in Santa Ana, including commercial spaces. This will significantly improve the quality of life for many low-income and working families in the city. Further partnership between the City and THRIVE will exemplify community -led development and re- establish the City's leadership in this respect. Further, we encourage the City of Santa Ana to seek out further opportunities to allocate resources — including land or supportive funds -- to THRIVE Santa Ana. The cominunity land trust is a key strategy to engage local residents in the development process. The City holds over 90 vacant lots, similar to the Walnut and Daisy property, which could make a tremendous impact in the community's need for economic development. We believe in the principals embodied in the Community Reinvestment Act, designed to encourage commercial, financial, and institutions of all kinds to help meet the needs of borrowers in all segments of their communities, including low -and -moderate income neighborhoods. Congress passed this Act in 1977 to reduce discriminatory credit practices against low-income neighborhoods and encourage sustainability and self-reliance in low-income communities. The Kennedy Commission stands ready to assist in such efforts to reduce income inequality, expanding economic opportunities for low-income residents of Santa Ana. We look forward to assisting THRIVE Santa Ana and the Santa Ana community in fulfilling this mission. Sincerely, Ces ru res Executive Director t'orkin„for systemic cliange xesutnngin the gr oiiucngn of homes afierdaltle to C)r angcoiinty's extrcriiely logy mcame households a. ...v. v, v: ..... ` x Lopez, Kenia From: Ugochi Nicholson < Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2018 5:22 PM To: eComment Subject: Letter of Support Attachments: Letter of Support.pdf Dear Clerk of the City Council, Ms. Maria Huizar, With reference to the enclosed letter of support regarding Item 60C. Sincerely, Ugochi Ugochi L. Anaebere-Nicholson I Directing Attorney Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit Public Law Center 601 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 unicholson@publiclawcenter.org 1www.publiclawcenter.org Confidentiality Notice: E-mails from this firm normally contain confidential and privileged material, and are for the sole use of the intended recipient. Use or distribution by an unintended recipient is prohibited, and may be a violation of law. 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PUBLIC LAW CENTER PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ORANGE COUNTY'S LOW INCOME RESIDENTS VIA EMAIL TO ecommentsla,santa-ana.or May 1, 2018 Mayor Miguel Pulido and Members of the City Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza P.O: Box 1988, M31 Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: Letter of Support to The City Council for the City of Santa Ana re Item No. 60C: Approve Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Community Land Trust Thrive Santa Ana, Inc., for 1901 West Walnut Street (APN: 007-332-08) (Strategic Plan No. 5) Dear Mayor Pulido and Members of the City Council: The Public Law Center ("PLC") is a non-profit pro bono law firm that provides access to justice for low-income and vulnerable residents of Orange County. In our Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit, we represent low-income families in housing related matters, advocate for sensible strategies to end homelessness in Orange County, and collaborate with community organizations, statewide advocates, and law firms to push Orange County jurisdictions to create effective housing policies for lower-income individuals and families. PLC submits this letter of support for Item No. 60C: Approve Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Community Land Trust Thrive Santa Ana, Inc., for 1901 West Walnut Street (APN: 007-332-08) (Strategic Plan No. 5). We wholeheartedly support THRIVE's vision of economic development led by local residents, and we have pledged to support future projects on land acquired by this Community Land Trust (CLT). Together, we can create sustainable development that benefits all Santa Ana residents. The CLT will provide space for community benefits that are direly needed in Santa Ana. Approving the ENA as recommended by Staff will move THRIVE closer to its goals of improving the lives for many low-income and working families who live and work in the City of Santa Ana. Further partnership between the City and THRIVE will exemplify community -led development and re- establish the City's leadership in this respect. Adopting the ENA will also further the City of Santa Ana's efforts to meet its Strategic Goal No. 5 of its General Plan (Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability.) Further, we encourage the City of Santa Ana to seek out further opportunities to allocate resources — including land or supportive funds — to THRIVE Santa Ana. The CLT is a key strategy to engage local residents in the development process. We believe in the principals embodied in the Community Reinvestment Act' ("GRA"), which was designed to encourage commercial, 'See § 12 U.S.C. §2901, and implemented by Code of Federal Regulations, 12 CFR parts 25, 228, 345, and 195. 601 Civic Center Drive West • Santa Ana, CA 92701-4002 • (714) 541-1010 • Fax (714) 541-5157 Letter of support to 1'he City Council Tor the City of Santa Ana re Item No. bUC:: Approve Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Community Land Trust Thrive Santa Ana, Inc., for 1901 West Walnut Street (APN: 007-332-08) (Strategic Plan No. 5) May 1, 2018 p. 2 financial, and institutions of all kinds to help meet the needs of borrowers in all segments of their communities, including low-and-moderate income neighborhoods. Enacted into law in 1977, the CRA prohibits discriminatory credit practices against low-income neighborhoods, while encouraging sustainability and self-reliance in low-income communities. The Public Law Center stands ready to assist in such efforts to reduce income inequality, expanding economic opportunities for low-income residents of Santa Ana. We look forward to assisting THRIVE Santa Ana and the Santa Ana community in fulfilling this mission. Sincerely, w..- Ugochi Anaebere-Nicholson Directing Attorney, Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit 601 Civic Center Drive West • Santa Ana, CA 92701-4002 • (714) 541-1010 • Pax (714)541-S157 I'. 4P ANFl Building HeaRhy Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities Communities, 1505 E 17th St,Suite 111, Santa Ana, CA 92705 PHONE: (714)617-8891 I FAX: (714)647-0901 I www.sa-bhc.org April 30, 2018 Santa Ana City Council and Mayor City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Cc: THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. P.O. BOX 1935 Santa Ana, CA 92702 RE: In support of ENA with THRIVE Santa Ana To Whom It May Concern: Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities(SABHC) is writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana's approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the parcel of vacant land at 1901 W. Walnut St. We wholeheartedly support THRIVE's vision of economic development led by local residents,and we have pledged to support future projects on land acquired by this community land trust(CLT). Working together with residents, businesses, nonprofit and public agencies,we can foster sustainable development that benefits all Santa Ana residents. The THRIVE Santa Ana community land trust will grow to provide space for parks, affordable housing, commercial spaces, and other community benefits that are direly needed in Santa Ana.This will significantly improve the quality of life for many low-income and working families in the city. Further partnership between the City and THRIVE will exemplify community-led development and re-establish the City's leadership in this respect. We encourage the City of Santa Ana to seek out further opportunities to allocate resources—including land or supportive funds—to the community land trust model. The CLT is a key strategy to engage local residents in the development process. The City holds over 90 vacant lots, similar to the Walnut and Daisy property,which could make a tremendous impact in the community's need for diverse economic development. We believe in the principles embodied in the Community Reinvestment Act, designed to encourage commercial, financial, and institutions of all kinds to help meet the needs of borrowers in all segments of their communities, including low-and-moderate income neighborhoods. Congress passed this Act in 1977 to reduce discriminatory credit practices against low-income neighborhoods and encourage sustainability and self-reliance in low-income communities. Santa Ana Building Healthy COmmunities(SABHC) stands ready to assist in such efforts to reduce income inequality, expanding economic opportunities for low-income residents of Santa Ana. We look forward to assisting THRIVE and the Santa Ana community in fulfilling this mission. Sincerely,