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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - Item 17 Arevalo, Evelyn From: Jose Hernandez < Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:15 AM To: eComment Subject: Support Letter for La Colmena Attachments: Ardurra - Letter of Support.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Good morning, Attached please find our support letter for the project called"La Colmena". Thank you, Jose Hernandez Senior Project Manager M: ( Vie} Newport Beach, Ca, 92660 ARDURRA www.ardurra.com ARDURRA FEBRUARY 18, 2025 Santa Ana City Council 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 SuoiLL_i: t_i i i COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM #17 — IN SUPPORT OF THRIVE SANTA ANA, WALNUT AND DAISY MICRO-FARM PROJECT Dear Mayor and City Council, Please consider this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana Community Land Trust, the Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm, as part of your Public Hearing, item #17 on today's City Council Meeting agenda. Ardurra had the privilege to be a part of the design team for this very important and beneficial community project. This project was a great example of what can be accomplished when the community and the City of Santa Ana have aligned goals to support a community project such as "La Colmena". On a personal note, having been born and raised in Santa Ana, it was great to see, and be a part of such a unique project as "La Colmena" and to see the project come to fruition. A project such as this will foster the sense of community for the area, beautify the area, and provide opportunity for local businesses. The Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm is the first community land trust project in the City of Santa Ana, and it embodies the City's commitment to economic development in the interest of local residents. "La Colmena," as the site was recently rebranded, will provide affordable commercial space for local, worker-owned businesses (cooperatives), for arts, and for community events and local markets. The project, awarded by the State of California's "Jobs First" initiative, has already created over 35 prevailing wage construction jobs, 3 affordable commercial spaces, healthy, organic produce, and community event space. The development of a community land trust in Santa Ana will also benefit the City's housing goals as stated in the City's Housing Element Program 34.H, and will overall contribute to economic wellbeing in the city. Thank you to the City of Santa Ana for supporting this exemplary project and others like it. Sincerely, (:� --/—. � Jose Hernandez, PE Senior Project Manager 3737 Birch Street, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 1 949.428.1500 1 Arevalo, Evelyn From: Rafael Gutierrez < Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:45 PM To: eComment Cc: Luis Sarmiento; Rafael Gutierrez Subject: SUPPORT LETTER Attachments: La Colmena LOS 2-18-25_Rafael Gutierrez.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City of Santa Ana: Please note the attached Letter PFD in Support of the Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm. Best, 41* 72 4 ALL-AM ERICAN CONSTRUCTION S O L U T I O N S All-American Construction Solutions, Inc. Rafael Gutierrez www.aacs.construction License No. 1047163 (A, B, C-20, C-39, C-SI) 1 All-American Construction Solutions, Inc. 11474 Norton Avenue. Chino, CA. 91710 Cell: ( CONSTRUCTION Web: www.aacs.construction S O L U T 1 0 N S Lic. # 1047163 (A, B, C-20, C-39, C-51) Santa Ana City Council 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 February 18, 2025 RE: City Council Agenda Item #17 — In support of THRIVE Santa Ana, Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm Project Dear Mayor and City Council, Please consider this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana Community Land Trust, the Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm, as part of your Public Hearing, item #17 on today's City Council Meeting agenda. All-American Construction Solutions had the opportunity to participate on this very important project from ground breaking to construction to now the completion of this widely beneficial community project Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm. As the General Contractor on this project, it is evident that this venue and public space will serve the local and surrounding community like no other of its kind. The newly built environment will provide the community an opportunity to meet, celebrate, educate, learn, laugh, and "Thrive!" In addition, the Walnut and Daisy Mircro-Farm has transformed this local community and has beautified its surrounding. The Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm is the first community land trust project in the City of Santa Ana, and it embodies the City's commitment to economic development in the interest of local residents. "La Colmena," as the site was recently rebranded, will provide affordable commercial space for local, worker-owned businesses (cooperatives), for arts, and for community events and local markets. The project, awarded by the State of California's "Jobs First" initiative, has already created over 35 prevailing wage construction jobs, 3 affordable commercial spaces, healthy, organic produce, and community event space. The development of a community land trust in Santa Ana will also benefit the City's housing goals as stated in the City's Housing Element Program 34.H, and will overall contribute to economic wellbeing in the city. Thank you to the City of Santa Ana for supporting this exemplary project and others like it. Sincerely, Rafael Gutierrez, President All-American Construction Solutions Cell: E-Mail: Rafa Gutierre , President Arevalo, Evelyn From: Erik Sanchez < Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 1:03 PM To: eComment Subject: THRIVE Santa Ana Letters of Support Attachments: La Colmena LOS 2-18-25 Erik Sanchez.docx Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. KPFF structural engineers supports community-driven farm spaces, please see my attached letter of support. Erik Sanchez, P.E. Engineer I<Pff Address I Website Civil I Structural I Survey I Protective Design I Transportation&Infrastructure 1 18400 Von Karman Ave Ste 600 Irvine,CA 92612 949.252.1022 kpff.com lqjff Santa Ana City Council 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 February 18, 2025 RE: City Council Agenda Item #17— In support of THRIVE Santa Ana, Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm Project Dear Mayor and City Council, Please consider this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana Community Land Trust, the Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm, as part of your Public Hearing, item #17 on today's City Council Meeting agenda. This anecdote is from the structural engineer on this project— Erik Sanchez (SAUSD graduate, born/raised & homeowner in Santa Ana). THRIVE's project has taught us that welding re- purposed shipping containers together can create stronger structure; that the footing under each corner of each container shall not block the path of plumbing lines. These lessons learned were taught to Valley High School students who are part of the after-school architecture construction and engineering (A.C.E.) program when they visited the construction site on a field trip. These students are interested in construction trades and design. Students also learned about community land trusts; a concept their A.C.E. LA/OC organization is seeing the rising popularity of. So much so, that they've made CLTs the focus of this year's all-schools design competition. CLTs are the future of LA/OC communities. Projects like these trickle-down work and learning to Santa Ana residents- from engineers to organizers to vendors to artists to the youth. This project has also allowed us to channel creativity in community mural painting the shipping container walls. KPFF wants to thank the City of Santa Ana for supporting this exemplary project and others like it. Sincerely, Erik Sanchez, Structural Engineer KPFF Cell: E-Mail: Arevalo, Evelyn From: Lydia Lopez < Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 1:31 PM To: eComment Subject: Support for THRIVE Sta Ana CLT's project Attachments: Sta Ana city council.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Thank you in advance for your support for this critical project ! Lydia Lopez CA Community Land Trust Network Co-Director for Organizing & Partnerships ( Subscribe to our Newsletter Califor� Community land trust network February 18, 2025 Santa Ana City Council 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: City Council Agenda Item #17— In support of THRIVE Santa Ana, Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm Project Dear Mayor and City Council, Please consider this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana Community Land Trust,the Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm, as part of your Public Hearing, item #17 on today's City Council Meeting agenda. THRIVE Santa Ana CLT is a member of the California CLT Network, and we support their community ownership CLT project, which will include critical infrastructure for mixed uses including worker coops, artist spaces, and spaces for community building events. The Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm is the first community land trust project in the City of Santa Ana, and it embodies the City's commitment to economic development in the interest of local residents. "La Colmena," as the site was recently rebranded,will provide affordable commercial space for local, worker-owned businesses (cooperatives), for arts, and for community events and local markets. The project, awarded by the State of California's"Jobs First" initiative, has already created over 35 prevailing wage construction jobs, 3 affordable commercial spaces, healthy, organic produce, and community event space. The development of a community land trust in Santa Ana will also benefit the City's housing goals as stated in the City's Housing Element Program 34.H, and will overall contribute to economic wellbeing in the city. Thank you to the City of Santa Ana for supporting this exemplary project and others like it. Sincerely, Lydia Lopez Co-Director for Organizing & Partnerships Arevalo, Evelyn From: Eric Gomez < Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 1:41 PM To: eComment Cc: Luis Sarmiento Subject: City Council Agenda Item #17— In support of THRIVE Santa Ana, Walnut and Daisy Attachments: 25-0218 City of Santa Ana - City Council Agenda Item #17.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Good afternoon, On behalf of City Fabrick,we are in support of agenda item#17. See the attached letter. Thank you for your time and consideration. Eric Gomez Director: Building + Interior Design Long Beach, CA 90802 Instagram I Facebook I Linkedln CFcity fabrik 1 a O February18,2025 Y v ValerieAmezcua oG m Mayor a } City of Santa Ana f v City Council Agenda Item#17—In support of THRIVE Santa Ana,Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm Project Dear Mayor and City Council, Please considerthis letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana Community Land Trust,the Walnut and Daisy Micro- Farm,as part of your Public Hearing,item#17 on today's City Council Meeting agenda. City Fabrick has had the opportunity to participate on this very important project from ground breaking, through construction,to now the completion of this widely beneficial community project.As the architectural designer on this project,it is evident that this venue and public space will serve the local and surrounding community like no other of its kind.The newly built environment will provide the community an opportunityto meet,celebrate,educate,learn,laugh,and"Thrive!"In addition,the Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm has transformed this local community and has beautified its surrounding. The Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm is the first community land trust project in the City of Santa Ana,and it embodies the City's commitment to economic development in the interest of local residents. "La Colmena," as the site was recently rebranded,will provide affordable commercial space for local,worker-owned businesses(cooperatives),for arts,and for community events and local markets. The project,awarded by the State of California's"Jobs First"initiative,has already created over35 prevailing wage construction jobs,3 affordable commercial spaces,healthy,organic produce,and community event space. The development of a community land trust in Santa Ana will also benefit the City's housing goals as stated in the City's Housing Element Program 34.1-1,and will overall contribute to economic wellbeing in the city.Thank you to the City of Santa Ana for supporting this exemplary project and others like it. Sincerely, Eric Gomez Director of Building + Interior City Fabrick C00 city fabrick 1444 E 4th St, Long Beach,CA Arevalo, Evelyn From: Nate Greensides < Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 2:04 PM To: eComment Subject: eComment City Council Agenda Item #17 - In support of THRIVE Santa Ana, Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm Project Attachments: Cooperacion Santa Ana - La Colmena LOS 2-18-25.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City Council, PFA the letter in support of the public hearing item 417. Sincerely, Nate Greensides Grants and Data Coordinator Cooperacion Santa Ana https://cooperacionsantaana.org i COOPERACION SANTAANA 1505E17THSTSTE117,SANTAANA,CA9270S ADM IN-;?C04PERACI4NSANTAANA.DRG ��� (651)210-0047 Santa Ana City Council 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 February 18, 2025 RE: City Council Agenda Item #17— In support of THRIVE Santa Ana, Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm Project Dear Mayor and City Council, Please consider this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana Community Land Trust, the Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm, as part of your Public Hearing, item #17 on today's City Council Meeting agenda. Cooperacion Santa Ana envisions a strong, locally owned shared economy where products and services are created with dignity and respect for the people who work on them and the planet that sustains us. We believe that worker cooperatives offer an asset-building opportunity for those who may not be eligible for employment or lack access to capital, and that the deep democracy embedded in cooperatives transforms entire communities and local economies. We offer training, coaching, and incubation, and organize a cooperative network and fund governed by Orange County cooperatives. Since 2019, approximately 70 individuals have successfully completed our 12 week training curriculum called "CooperAccion" and of that, 15 new cooperative businesses or worker self-directed projects were started with 6 co-ops officially joining La Red de Cooperativas de OC. To this extent, we have been project partners with THRIVE in developing the Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm which will include two cooperatively owned and operated businesses at the site: a cooperative urban farm and a cooperative cafe called La Milpa Cafe. Post-construction completion, not only will 10 new jobs be created by the business endeavors at the site, but 10 business owners will receive our support and further training to ensure long-lasting stability and ownership of livelihoods for these long-term Santa Ana residents as owner-workers of the co-op businesses at the site. W W W J COOPERACION 1SOS E 17TH ST STE 117,SA NTA A N A,CA 9270 S ADM 1Nt0.?C04PERAC1ON5ANTAANA.DRG 4f (657)2100047 The community-led development project is the first community land trust project in the City of Santa Ana, and it embodies the City's commitment to economic development in the interest of local residents. "La Colmena," as the site was recently rebranded, will provide affordable commercial space for local, worker-owned businesses (cooperatives), for arts, and for community events and local markets. The project, awarded by the State of California's "Jobs First" initiative, has already created over 35 prevailing wage construction jobs, 3 affordable commercial spaces, healthy, Community-Supported-Agricultural organic produce, and a new community event space. Cooperacion Santa Ana looks forward to continued collaboration in the development of the site with THRIVE in addition to the continued success of resident-led economic and community-led development and projects such as this in our City. Sincerely, Ana Urzua Executive Director Hall, Jennifer From:Luis Sarmiento <luis@thrivesantaana.org> Sent:Tuesday, February To:eComment Subject:Public Comment Item #17: Support for THRIVE Santa Ana Attachments:La Colmena LOS 2-18-25_Rafael Gutierrez.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello, Please see attached public comment letter. Thank you, 1 All-American Construction Solutions, Inc. 11474 Norton Avenue. Chino, CA. 91710 Cell: ( Email: Web: www.aacs.construction Lic. # 1047163 (A, B, C-20, C-39, C-51) Santa Ana City Council 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 February 18, 2025 RE: City Council Agenda Item #17 — In support of THRIVE Santa Ana, Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm Project Dear Mayor and City Council, Please consider this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana Community Land Trust, the Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm, as part of your Public Hearing, item #17 on today’s City Council Meeting agenda. All-American Construction Solutions had the opportunity to participate on this very important project from ground breaking to construction to now the completion of this widely beneficial community project Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm. As the General Contractor on this project, it is evident that this venue and public space will serve the local and surrounding community like no other of its kind. The newly built environment will provide the community an opportunity to meet, celebrate, educate, learn, laugh, and “Thrive!” In addition, the Walnut and Daisy Mircro-Farm has transformed this local community and has beautified its surrounding. The Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm is the first community land trust project in the City of Santa Ana, and it embodies the City’s commitment to economic development in the interest of local residents. “La Colmena,” as the site was recently rebranded, will provide affordable commercial space for local, worker-owned businesses (cooperatives), for arts, and for community events and local markets. The project, awarded by the State of California’s “Jobs First” initiative, has already created over 35 prevailing wage construction jobs, 3 affordable commercial spaces, healthy, organic produce, and community event space. The development of a community land trust in Santa Ana will also benefit the City’s housing goals as stated in the City’s Housing Element Program 34.H, and will overall contribute to economic wellbeing in the city. Thank you to the City of Santa Ana for supporting this exemplary project and others like it. Sincerely, Rafael Gutierrez, President All-American Construction Solutions Cell: E-Mail: Rafael@aacs.construction Rafael Gutierrez, President