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Benjamin Franklin Public Library 2200 East First Street, Los Angeles CA 90033 December 11, 2014 @ 6:15 Pm MYNOR GODOY MARGARITA AMADOR RAFAEL CHAGOYA PLUC Chair PLUC Officer PLUC OFficer HELEN MERCADO JASON GALLEGOS BANA HAFFAR Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting at Benjamin Franklin Public Library 2200 East First Street, Los Angeles CA 90033 December 11, 2014 @ 6:15 pm I. Meeting to be called to order II. Welcome and roll call [5 Minutes] III. Approval of Minutes of the September 18, October 9, and November 13, 2014 Planning and Land Use Committee IV. Government and Community Presentations [20 Minutes] a. Vincent Gonzalez, Community Relations Manager, Metro i. Overview of Metro’s Joint Development Process, Community Input Process for the Eastside Development Sites V. General Public Comment (Limited to 2 minutes per speaker) [30 Minutes] The public may provide comments to the board on non-agenda items within the Neighborhood Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. However, please note that under the Brown Act, the board is prevented from acting on the issue you bring to its attention until the matter is agendize for discussion at a future public meeting. VI. Discussion and possible action regarding the Metro Board’s authorization of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and Planning Document (ENA) with Primestor Development Inc. (Primestor) on Metro-owned property situated at and across the street from the Metro Gold Line Mariachi Plaza station. [15 Minutes] a. Primestor, or an entity created by Primestor, will be given opportunity to explore the feasibility of developing a commercial real estate development and to negotiate the development scope and business terms to be included in a joint development agreement (JDA), ground lease(s) and other development documents In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting, may be viewed at1) Hollenbeck Police Station, 2111 East First Street, LA, 90033 and at BHNC.NET our website, or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact [email protected]. The Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council will hold its regular General Board meetings on the fourth Wednesday of every month and its Executive Committee meetings on the third Tuesday of every month and may also call any additional required special meetings in accordance with its Bylaws and the Brown Act. The Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and does not discriminate on the basis of any disability. Upon request, the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure the availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Neighborhood Council go to BHNC.net.BHNC local office: 2130 East First Street, Suite 110, Los Angeles, CA 90033. City of Los Angeles, California DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT. City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Ste. 2005. Los Angeles, California 90012 TELEPHONE: (213) 978-1551, TOLL-FREE: 3-1-1, FAX: (213) 978-1751, E-MAIL: [email protected], www.EmpowerLA.org AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATION ACITON EMPLOYER b. Proposed Development: 2 buildings, one 3-stories and one 8-stories, with a total of 120,570 sq. ft. of commercial space. VII. Discussion and possible action regarding the Metro Board’s authorization of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and Planning Document (ENA) with Bridge Housing Corporation/East LA Community Corporation (“Bridge/ELACC”) on Metro-owned property situated at and across the street from the Metro Gold Line Soto station. [15 Minutes] a. Bridge/ELACC, or an entity created by Bridge/ELACC, will be given the opportunity to explore the feasibility of developing two mixed-use real estate developments and to negotiate the development scope and business terms to be included in a joint development agreement (JDA), ground lease(s) and other development documents b. Proposed Development: 88 affordable apartments (49 for families and 39 for seniors) and 16,400 sq. ft. of street level retail space in buildings ranging from 4 to 6 stories. VIII. Discussion and possible action regarding the Metro Board’s authorization of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and Planning Document (ENA) with Abode Communities (Abode) on Metro-owned property at Chavez and Soto. [15 Minutes] a. Abode, or an entity created by Abode, will be given the opportunity to explore the feasibility of developing a mixed-use real estate development and to negotiate the development scope and business terms to be included in a joint development agreement (JDA), ground lease(s) and other development documents b. Proposed Development: 77 affordable family rental homes and 8,000 sq. ft. commercial space. IX. Discussion and possible action to attach a Community Impact Statement (CIS) to Council File (CF) 14-0163-S3 (sidewalk repair) [10 Minutes] a. The City will issue bonds to finance the repair. No new taxes unless accompanied by meaningful budget reform. The City may develop alternative plans that rely on property owners volunteering. Property owners and the City may retain independent contractors and managers. The City will assess/prioritize the status of sidewalks and the repairs. The City will establish a independent Oversight Committee to ensure transparency throughout the process. b. Additional Information: There is concern over what effect the “release” to the property owner for sidewalk responsibility has on the “legal liability” aspect. X. Announcements [3 Minutes] XI. Upcoming Meetings [2 Minutes] a. BHNC Board Meetings are every fourth Wednesday of the month in the Boyle Heights City Hall Community Room. Next meeting is January 28, 2015 at 7 PM. b. PLUC Meetings are every second Thursday of the month in the Benjamin Franklin Library. Next meeting is January 8, 2014 at 6:15 PM. XII. Adjournment Metro Joint Development Process Initial Community Developer Community Outreach Metro Board Permitting and Outreach Solicitation/ Approves JDA Construction Selection** Design, Board Approves Environmental Development Metro Board Clearances*** Guidelines* Authorizes ENA Developer Due Diligence > Community >Issue Requests for >Developers >Board approves >City engineering Meetings Proposals (RFPs) progress Joint Development architectural design Agreement (JDA) >Construction >Board adopts >Evaluate Proposals documents planning and >Community development >Community outreach and input - >City building guidelines check-in several iterations permits >Board authorizes >Entitlements and >City-related Exclusive CEQA process approvals Negotiation Agreement (ENA) >Negotiation of >On-site with recommended tinancial terms construction developer(s) >Occupancy approximate overall time frame: 42 - 60 months 4 months 6 months 12 - 24 months 2 months 18 - 24 months approximate overall time frame: 42 - 60 months *Staff may undertake preliminary market analysis or related studies prior to the drafting of development guidelines. **Once the RFIQ/RFP is released, Metro is in a "blackout" period. During this period, Metro cannot discuss the specific content of proposals until the Board approves a recommended developer. Metro can do general outreach to keep stakeholders approved of the process and key dates. ***Proposed use requires local jurisdiction approval and may include environmental, zoning, and local plan consistency review and public hearings. Opportunities for Community Input in Metro’s Eastside Gold Line Joint Development Sites Prior to formal action from the Metro Board of Directors approving developers for the 3 eastside joint development sites, Metro’s joint development team can solicit general feedback on the community’s interests and concerns for the sites. These interests and concerns will be reflected in the Board report submitted for the February 26th meeting of the Metro Board of Directors. If the Board authorizes negotiation with recommended Developers, the following activities will commence: (1) TOD Design Review Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee): Pursuant to a commitment made to community stakeholders, Metro has formed the Advisory Committee. We have invited a broad array of stakeholders including representing residents, property owners, business owners, nonprofits, the Neighborhood Council and other local institutions to participate. This group will be facilitated by an outside design review consultant and will convene to review each stage of design development - there are four stages. At each stage, the Developer will participate and will be required to respond to the Advisory Committee feedback; (2) Community Outreach Plan: The Exclusive Negotiations Agreement (ENA) requires each developer to submit to Metro a community outreach plan within 60 days of executing the ENA. Following through on that plan is part of the Developer’s responsibility under the ENA and Metro will work closely with the Developers on the process; (3) Entitlements: Each developer will conduct community outreach on their own as all 3 of the proposed projects need entitlement review and CEQA findings adopted through the normal City of LA planning and building department process. These actions follow a very public process; (4) Developers
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