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Council advances marketing solicitation for 43 acres in Tustin Legacy, urges design guidance
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Summary
Council approved moving forward with solicitation and negotiation services for roughly 43 acres in Tustin Legacy and urged staff to consider design guidelines and alternative development approaches, with discussion about coordinating visioning and timing of offers.
Councilmember Fink pulled item 7 and moved for authorization of marketing solicitation and negotiation services for about 43 acres of city-owned land within the Tustin Legacy specific plan. He said the item is a pre-step prior to listing the property and urged the council to consider design guidelines and openness to alternative development types as proposals arrive.
Councilmember Gallagher reminded the public and council that a specific plan and an outreach process already underway seek to develop a clear visual and vision for Tustin Legacy. King and staff said the effort has included a consultant (JPW) and public outreach sessions and that the marketing step is consistent with previous council direction to activate city-owned properties for competitive offers.
The council discussed balancing speed and visioning, and councilmembers suggested incorporating design guidance where appropriate so that future proposals better align with community expectations. The motion to authorize solicitation and negotiation steps passed by a 5'00 vote.
Councilmembers also used the conversation to reiterate the scale of activity at Tustin Legacy and the potential fiscal benefits of sales and new development.
