03 - Email Regarding Item 03 2009-12-21

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http://kaboom.or~/ TCE will be writing a letter of support to the Santa Ana City Council to develop the land as aloes-maintenance park, open-air gym and play ground. The letter will be delivered by Adolfo Sierra, MPNA board member and SABHC Steering Committee member. Best Wishes and Happy Holidays, Jose Rea From: Nelson, Cindy [CNelson@santa-ana.org] Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 3:38 PM To: Rea, Jose Cc: Landry-Bayle, Shelly; Mouet, Gerardo Subject: McFadden Properties Hello Jose. I received your email on Tuesday afternoon requesting the delay for a decision on the McFadden lots. The Redevelopment Commission was provided your email, but they still chose to approve the developer selection as recommended in the staff report. They did comment, however, that they understood the need for new open space in the community and would be sharing those thoughts with their Council members. I just finished speaking with Vince Sarmiento as well. FYI -the agenda item is actually on the Dec 21 City Council agenda - ;ot December 7. So Vince wanted to re-iterate that it was important for you to do what research you can between now then with the California Endowment to determine if there really is a chance that would be available to purchase and develop these properties as a park. As Gerardo Mouet indicated in his meeting with you back in September, the City's priorities with regard to open space are focused on joint use opportunities on school sites. As you know, the city has serious financial challenges, and the Parks and Recreation Agency funding has been reduced considerably this past year. Vince is expecting to see you at the Lighthouse Play Area dedication on Saturday and said he would speak to you then about this issue. Please call me if you have any further questions. Cynthia J. Nelson Deputy City Manager for Development Services City of Santa Ana