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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />NOVEMBER 3, 2015 <br />TITLE: <br />DIRECT STAFF TO BEGIN DISCUSSIONS <br />WITH THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE <br />REGARDING OPTIONS FOR THE <br />WILLOWICK GOLF COURSE SITE <br />(STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,4A) <br />l CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on1"Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2n'Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />1. Authorize staff to begin discussions with the City of Garden Grove to discuss options for the <br />Willowick Golf Course site. <br />2. Direct staff to review and identify opportunities for Willowick. <br />3. Update the Development and Transportation Council Committee on the progress of the <br />discussions with the City of Garden Grove and potential options. <br />4. Designate the City Manager to assume the role, with team effort support from the Planning <br />and Building Agency and Parks and Recreation, of managing and developing the direction of <br />the discussions relating to Willowick. <br />DISCUSSION <br />At the special Development and Transportation Council Committee meeting of October 14, 2015, <br />the potential of the City of Santa Ana acquiring the 102.1 -acre Willowick Golf Course site was <br />discussed. The Committee members agreed that an opportunity exists and the timing is right for <br />the City of Santa Ana to undertake a planning process and begin discussions with the City of <br />Garden Grove for the City of Santa Ana to acquire this site. <br />Staff provided a presentation on the benefits of developing this open space. Some of the <br />benefits include an enhanced public experience, a landmark element for the city, additional <br />outdoor green space, and improved access to recreational opportunities along the Santa Ana <br />River. Six miles of trail follow the river as it crosses the city from north to south, which is used by <br />walkers, runners, bikers, and horse back riders. In addition, the prospects of the streetcar <br />development would bring the public to Willowick for all to enjoy additional recreational and <br />cultural activities. <br />65A -1 <br />