04 - JOINT PH - Agmts - 602 N Garfield and 809-11 and 902 Brown St

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Joint Public Hearing -Sale of Agency Owned Property December 20, 2010 Page 2 subject properties, located in the Lacy neighborhood at 602 N. Garfield Avenue, and 809-11 and 902 Brown Street, are situated adjacent to Garfield Elementary School (Exhibit 1). It was determined during community outreach efforts with area residents and the Santa Ana Unified School District that the properties were better suited for open space uses to serve the neighborhood. Specifically, the properties at 602 N. Garfield Avenue and 809-11 Brown Street have been identified as a site for a public parking lot to service community/open space uses, and the 902 Brown Street property is proposed to be developed as aneighborhood-serving open space/park use. The design of the parking lot is underway. With respect to the open space lot, sometimes referred to as the "tot lot," its design is yet to be determined. Recent community meetings have been held to generate input on the use of the lot as well as the community center; however, the priority at this time is finalizing the design, construction and joint use arrangements for the community center. This action only facilitates transfer of ownership from the Agency to the City. Future actions will address any construction on the properties. Under the proposed purchase agreements, the Agency-owned properties will be purchased by the City utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The properties are all currently vacant and are being sold to the City for the appraised fair market value. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, a certification of Categorical Exclusion and Statutory Worksheet has been prepared due to the use of Federal funds. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, this project is exempt from further review. A Categorical Exemption has been filed for this project finding that it is exempt pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15303, 15305 and 15332. This action results in only minor alterations in land use limitations which do not result in any changes in land use or density, is consistent with the applicable general plan and zoning designation, is adequately served by public services, and because there is a transfer of title only, will not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Any future development will be limited to construction of small structures or facililites such as public parking and recreation/playground improvements. 4-2