THE CITY OF LONG BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

2007 YEAR END PROJECT REPORT

BUILDING A BETTER LONG BEACH

333 West Ocean Boulevard . Long Beach, CA 90802 . 562.570.6615 . rda.longbeach.gov

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

For over 45 years, the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency’s mission has been to enhance the quality of life by improving blighted areas of Long Beach, revitalizing neighborhoods, promoting economic development, creating jobs, providing affordable housing and encouraging citizen participation. There are many individuals and organizations that play a critical role in our success. We would not be able to fulfill our mission without the visionary leadership of the Agency Board, who lend their invaluable time and expertise to our cause. Each month the dedicated citizens who comprise our Project Area Committees gather to discuss ways we can improve our neighborhoods. Our elected representatives on the City Council provide guidance and support for our projects, and our numerous partnerships with public and private entities help us achieve the many milestones we have reached. Finally, the dedicated men and women who make up the Agency’s diverse and talented staff work tirelessly to bring our grand visions to fruition. We are Building a Better Long Beach, and the community is taking notice. By promoting and leveraging our partnerships, we have kept pace with our growing economy while respecting and preserving Long Beach’s rich heritage as one of the most diverse cities in the nation. In 2007, the Agency invested $34.8 million in the revitalization of our neighborhoods in order to achieve an enhanced quality of life. We also worked hard to meet the most basic needs of area residents, with over $8.5 million for new streets, medians, sidewalks and other public facilities. In order to create a healthier environment for our children and families to play and thrive, we spent $7.9 million on new and expanded parks and open spaces. In addition, the Agency contributed $17.6 million towards building high-quality, safe and affordable housing developments. I am proud of the progress that we made this year. The pages of this report reflect how much we have accomplished and the great strides we have taken towards revitalizing our communities. We established tremendous momentum in 2007, and look forward to building on that momentum in 2008. I invite you to share in our successes, and thank you for your continued support and partnership in Building a Better Long Beach.

Craig A. Beck Executive Director, Long Beach Redevelopment Agency

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Central Long Beach Willmore Historic Home Relocation .................................................................................. 11 Wrigley Village Streetscape Enhancement Master Plan................................................... 12 Pine Avenue and PCH Development Site ........................................................................ 13 Long Beach Senior Housing Development ....................................................................... 14 Mark Twain Library .......................................................................................................... 15 Magnolia Industrial District Street Enhancement Program .............................................. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Median Island Project ...................................................... 17 Willow Street and Caspian Avenue Commercial Center Improvements (The Willow) .............................................................................................. 18 Shoreline Gateway ........................................................................................................... 19 Atlantic Avenue and Willow Street – Ronald McDonald House ........................................ 20 Atlantic Avenue and Willow Street Phase III .................................................................... 21 Atlantic Avenue and Anaheim Street ............................................................................... 22 Orizaba Park Expansion Project ...................................................................................... 23 Drake/Chavez Park Expansion ......................................................................................... 24 Pacific Right-of-Way Bike Trail Development ................................................................... 25 15th Street and Alamitos Avenue Open Space Development and Intersection Improvements................................................................................................ 26 California Recreation Senior Center ................................................................................. 27 Poly Gateway Project ...................................................................................................... 28 Santa Fe Median Island.................................................................................................... 29 Long Beach Dog Park....................................................................................................... 30 Alamitos Streetscape Improvements ................................................................................ 31 Pacific Coast Highway & Atlantic Avenue – Poly Gateway and Intersection Improvements................................................................................................ 32

Downtown Long Beach Hotel Esterel ..................................................................................................................... 34 133 Promenade Walk – The Olson Company .................................................................. 35 Lofts at 3rd and Promenade – Lyon Realty Advisors ........................................................ 36 Long Beach Transit / Visitor Information Center .............................................................. 37 Promenade Master Plan ................................................................................................. 38 CityPlace Lofts ................................................................................................................ 39 Lyon West Gateway Residential Development ................................................................ 40 Broadway Block Development ........................................................................................ 41 Pine and Pacific Avenue ................................................................................................. 42 Pacifica – Lennar South Coast Homebuilding .................................................................. 43 WPA Mosaic Open Space Development ........................................................................ 44 Aloft Hotel ......................................................................................................................... 45

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North Long Beach

Neighborhood Enhancement Area Program .....................................................................47 Proactive Code Enforcement ............................................................................................48 Additional Public Parking for North Village Center ............................................................49 North Village Center Revitalization Program .....................................................................50 Northeast Corner of Atlantic Avenue & Artesia Blvd. ........................................................51 Virginia Village Center Commercial Façade Improvement Project....................................52 North Long Beach Targeted Commercial Façade Improvement Program ........................53 Waite Motel Block..............................................................................................................54 Admiral Kidd Park Expansion Site.....................................................................................55 Pops Davenport Park Expansion Site ..............................................................................56 North Long Beach Street Enhancement Master Plan Implementation ..............................57

West Long Beach J.C.D.S. Properties – Sudduth Tire ...................................................................................59 Smith-Co Construction ......................................................................................................60 Marinus Scientific ..............................................................................................................61 Everbright Paper Recycling Center ...................................................................................62 Redbarn Pet Products .......................................................................................................63 General Engine Power, Inc. ..............................................................................................64 Water Tower Restoration Project ......................................................................................65 Westside Storm Drain Improvement Project .....................................................................66 Pacific Coast Highway Streetscape Improvement Project.................................................67 1430 Santa Fe Avenue......................................................................................................68 1529 Pacific Coast Highway..............................................................................................69

AGENCY BOARD THOMAS FIELDS, CHAIR A longtime resident of Long Beach and current Chair of the Agency, Thomas Fields is a writer and producer and owns his own marketing company, Thomas Fields Associates. He has written commercials and advertising for such clients as Nissan, Chevrolet, Toyota, Evian, Burger King, California Angels and Prudential. Thomas has long been active as a volunteer in the City of Long Beach and is former Chair of the Long Beach Planning Commission.

WILLIAM BAKER, VICE CHAIR William Baker is a Long Beach native and graduate of Long Beach public schools. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946; when he came home, got married and raised two children. Bill lives in the same house he bought in 1948 and is a 60-year member with the Building Trade Union. In 1955 he started Bestell Company, a design and engineering business that fabricated structural steel and metal buildings and grew to a national firm with plants in California, South Carolina and Texas. Bill has been an active volunteer in the City of Long Beach, serving on committees and commissions since the 1970s.

DIANE ARNOLD Diane Arnold is a Long Beach native, mother of six and owner for more than 40 years of a family-owned beauty supply business on Pine Avenue. Diane, a graduate of Long Beach schools, attended Poly High and Long Beach City College. Diane has been a longtime volunteer in the city, involved in the Downtown Long Beach Associates, Central PAC and a number of other civic and school organizations. Diane retired in 2005 and has been devoting her time to the Redevelopment Agency Board and other community activities.

AGENCY BOARD JOHN THOMAS, AICP Born and raised in Fullerton, John considers Long Beach to be his adopted home. After moving to Long Beach in 1990, he became active in many community organizations, serving on the Boards of the Historical Society of Long Beach, Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association, and is co-author of Long Beach Art Deco. He is a passionate collector of art deco and a period enthusiast. He is currently a Manager in the Community Development Department at the City of Rancho Cucamonga, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. John has owned and operated two small businesses in Long Beach for over 10 years, and was appointed to the RDA Board after serving 7 years on the Community Development Advisory Commission.

JOHN CROSS John Cross has lived in Long Beach since 1961. He has served the City as Chair of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission, and has also served on the Code Enforcement Team for West Long Beach, the Mayor's Task Force on Commissions, Senator Lowenthal's Environmental Advisory Group and as President of the West Long Beach Association. Mr. Cross is retired from ARCO, and has been an active Member of the Westside PAC for many years.

VIVIAN TOBIAS Vivian Tobias was born and raised in Long Beach and is a graduate of Poly High School, Stanford University and UCLA. Currently an analyst and representative for a large insurance company, Vivian has long been active in community and political organizations. She has served on numerous committees including the Mayor’s Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, the Long Beach Affordable Housing Coalition and the Fair Housing Foundation of Los Angeles. She has also served on the Los Angeles County Democratic Central Committee and is a longtime advocate in Central Long Beach, serving on the Central Project Area Committee since 2000.

AGENCY BOARD

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FY 2007 EXPENDITURES

$8,536,000

Housing Set-Aside $17,635,000

$7,990,000

Neighborhood Revitalization Corridor Revitalization

$18,380,000

$34,819,000

Open Space & Public Art Infrastructure

City of Long Beach Redevelopment Agency FY 2007 Expenditures*

Central Housing Set-Aside

$

Neighborhood Revitalization

3,596,000 18,062,000

Downtown $

West Long Beach Industrials

North

3,826,000

$

7,268,000

8,024,000

$

6,698,000

2,189,000

Program Total $

17,635,000 34,819,000

2,791,000

Corridor Revitalization

5,913,000

0

12,060,000

407,000

18,380,000

Open Space/Public Art

7,091,000

275,000

570,000

54,000

7,990,000

Infrastructure/Public Improvements

1,635,000

539,000

6,163,000

199,000

8,536,000

Project Area Total

$

36,297,000

$ 11,908,000

*Data available as of November 26, 2007.

$

33,515,000

$

5,640,000

$

87,360,000

CENTRAL LONG BEACH

Redevelopment Project Area Map

CENTRAL PROJECT AREA FY 2007 EXPENDITURES Housing Set-Aside $7,091,000

$1,635,000

$3,596,000

Neighborhood Revitalization Corridor Revitalization

$5,913,000

$18,062,000

Open Space & Public Art Infrastructure

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WILLMORE HISTORIC HOME RELOCATION The Willmore Historic Home Relocation project is another way that the Agency is working to eliminate blight in Long Beach. Three historic homes were saved and relocated to Drake Park/Willmore City Historic Landmark District in 1st Quarter 2007. This district is unique for having the highest concentration of early 1900’s housing in the city. A Request for Proposals will be released in 3rd Quarter 2008 for the purchase and rehabilitation of the homes. Budget: $1,000,000 Location: Four vacant parcels in the Willmore District - 226 W. 10th Street - 734 Maine Avenue - 539 Daisy Avenue - 543 Daisy Avenue

WORK IN PROGRESS

Important Dates: Move Houses 1st Quarter 2007 RFP Release 3rd Quarter 2008

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WRIGLEY VILLAGE STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENT MASTER PLAN The Wrigley Village Streetscape Enhancement Master Plan lays out a broad scope of streetscape improvements such as landscaping, pedestrian street lighting, median landscaping, and façade improvements. In 2nd Quarter 2007, the Agency entered into a contract with Katherine Spitz and Associates for the development of this project. On April 19, 2007, the consulting team conducted a needs assessment with the community to create a baseline for potential improvements. The project kick-off meeting was conducted on June 21, 2007 with key residential and business stakeholders. To date, construction documents are under review by the Department of Public Works. The project will include tree and shrub planting within the medians, bull out at intersection of Pacific and 20th Street, enhanced paving at the same intersection and crosswalks, gateway lighting, gateway palm tree planting and drought tolerant plants. Budget: $500,000 (design and Phase 1 improvements)

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Location: Pacific Avenue between Pacific Coast Highway and Willow Street Important Dates: Start Date 3rd Quarter 2008

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

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PINE AVENUE AND PCH LAND DEVELOPMENT SITE The northeast corner of Pine Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway has long been blighted and in need of upgrades. The Agency acquired and demolished the properties located at 1814 Pine Avenue and 101 East Pacific Coast Highway in order to facilitate new development. A Request for Proposals will be released for the disposition of the property in 3rd Quarter 2008.

Budget: $2,200,000 (acquisition only) Location: Northeast corner of Pine Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway

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DEMOLITION DAY

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LONG BEACH SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT On October 10, 2007, the Agency broke ground on a 66-unit, affordable housing project in collaboration with the Long Beach Housing Development Company, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, and Menorah Housing Foundation. The units will be restricted to very lowincome senior citizens. Located near public transportation, shopping areas, the Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Veterans Memorial Park and the Burnett Branch Library, the development is designed to allow seniors to enjoy an active and enhanced quality of life. Construction is 40% complete and on schedule to be completed by 1st Quarter 2009. Budget: $13 million Developer: Menorah Housing Foundation

WORK IN PROGRESS

Location: Corner of Atlantic Avenue and Vernon Street Important Dates: Ground Breaking Oct 10, 2007 Completion Date 1st Quarter 2009 PROPOSED CONCEPT

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MARK TWAIN LIBRARY Touted as the first new library in Long Beach this century, the Mark Twain Library, owned and operated by the City of Long Beach Library Services, is Long Beach’s first “Green” public building certified by the U.S. Green Building Council as a Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED). The Agency partnered with the City of Long Beach Library Services to rebuild the old 2,000 square foot library into a new, state of the art 16,000square-foot facility, and also contributed $50,000 toward the creation of on-site public art. Mark Twain opened in August 2007 with a grand opening ceremony attended by the Mayor of Long Beach, city council members, and many excited community members. Budget: $11,700,000

NEW LIBRARY

Developer: City of Long Beach Library Services Location: Corner of Anaheim Street and Gundry Avenue

NEW LIBRARY

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MAGNOLIA INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT STREET ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM The Agency plans to improve infrastructure deficiencies in the Magnolia Industrial District in collaboration with the Department of Public Works, and has facilitated an initial field survey and infrastructure assessment. The Agency will use project area funds to support improvements of the streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Design documents for Daisy and Oregon Avenues were completed 4th Quarter 2007. Construction is estimated to begin 3rd Quarter 2008. Budget: $3,000,000

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: RDA Location: Pacific Coast Highway, Anaheim Street, Magnolia and San Francisco Avenues Important Dates: Construction Start Date 3rd Quarter 2008

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE MEDIAN ISLAND PROJECT The Martin Luther King Jr. median project consists of the development of a landscaped median island along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue between 20th street and Pacific Coast Highway. On February 5, 2007, the Agency approved a contract with SHE Engineering to construct the Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Median Island Project. Construction was completed 4th Quarter 2007. Budget: $800,000

BEFORE

Developer: RDA and The City of Long Beach Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue between Pacific Coast Highway and 20th Street

AFTER

Important Dates: Start Date 1st Quarter 2007 Completion Date 4th Quarter 2007

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WILLOW STREET AND CASPIAN AVENUE COMMERCIAL CENTER IMPROVEMENTS (THE WILLOW) The Central Long Beach Strategic Guide for Development has identified the neighborhood near Willow Street and Santa Fe Avenue (Neighborhood Center) as a focal area for concentrated redevelopment activity. The community envisions the Neighborhood Center to be a vibrant, active center with a multitude of services including neighborhood retail, localserving offices and upgraded community facilities. Currently, the Neighborhood Center is anchored by a shopping center with a grocery store and five in-line shops. The exterior of the center’s outdated façade is being updated and enhanced. The scope of work includes installing new exterior materials, metal panel canopies, signage, landscaping, irrigation, and lighting. The Willow Center remains open during construction, which is expected to be complete 3rd Quarter 2008. Budget: $950,000

BEFORE

Location: 1500 West Willow Street Developer: RDA and Willow Landmark, LLC Important Dates: Construction began 3rd Quarter 2007

WORK IN PROGRESS

Completion Date 3rd Quarter 2008

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SHORELINE GATEWAY The Agency, in collaboration with Shoreline Gateway, LLC, has developed exciting plans for Shoreline Gateway, a 35-story condominium tower to be built on a 1-acre site at the northwest corner of Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue in the East Village. Shoreline Gateway will feature 221 for-sale condominium units and 13,000 square feet of retail space. The project’s design and environmental review has been approved by the Redevelopment Agency Board and Planning Commission. Construction drawings for the tower are currently being drafted. Budget: $180,000,000

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: Shoreline Gateway, LLC Location: Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue

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PROPOSED CONCEPT

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ATLANTIC AVENUE AND WILLOW STREET – RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Land acquisition has been completed and the site has been cleared of all structures. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California has created a local board that is overseeing fundraising activities that will support the construction of the project. Studioneeleven has prepared a conceptual design of the building.

Budget: $5,700,000 (acquisition only)

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITE

Developer: TBD Location: South side of Vernon Street West of Atlantic Avenue

PROPOSED CONCEPT

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ATLANTIC AVENUE AND WILLOW STREET PHASE III This project entails the acquisition of property for the new construction of a mixed-use development with uses to support Memorial Hospital. The Agency currently owns property at 530 East Willow Street, which has been demolished, and 552-558 East Willow Street. Once assembled, the properties will be disposed and developed through a Request for Proposals process. Budget: $3,000,000 (acquisition only) Developer: TBD Location: Southwest corner of Willow Street and Atlantic Avenue

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

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ATLANTIC AVENUE AND ANAHEIM STREET The Atlantic Avenue and Anaheim Street project consists of the adaptive reuse of a vacant Art Deco building and the addition of a vibrant commercial use on an existing vacant site. The construction drawings are currently in plan check for a contemporary commercial building at 602 East Anaheim, and the Agency has completed land assembly of the development site containing the Art Deco Building. Budget: $1,300,000 (acquisition of hotel site)

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: Contos Family - Southeast corner of Atlantic Avenue and Anaheim Street TBD - Southwest corner of Anaheim Street and Lime Avenue Locations: Southeast corner of Atlantic Avenue and Anaheim Street

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Southwest corner of Anaheim Street and Lime Avenue

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ORIZABA PARK EXPANSION PROJECT The Orizaba Park Expansion Project is a comprehensive master plan for an existing park and 1.10-acre expansion. The Agency and the landscape architecture firm Hirsh Associates held meetings with the community on March 19 and May 17, 2008 to gather input on proposed park amenities, which may include a new basketball court, water play splash pad, picnic areas, a community garden and safety lighting. A final plan is slated for completion 2nd Quarter 2008 and will be presented to the community. Budget: $3,700,000 (acquisition only)

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITE

Developer: RDA and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine Location: Orizaba Avenue and 14th Street Important Dates: Construction Start Date 3rd Quarter 2009

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

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DRAKE/CHAVEZ PARK EXPANSION The Agency, in collaboration with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the Department of Public Works is developing new and expanding existing open space opportunities in the Drake/Chavez Park. City Council approval was received on August 8, 2006 for the purchase of the MTA portion (5.05 Acres) of the 14 acres of land. Budget: $10,500,000 – Total Project Budget Developer: RDA Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, and Department of Public Works

PROPOSED CONCEPT PROPOSED CONCEPT

Location: 14 acres of land along the lower Los Angeles River

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PACIFIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BIKE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT This project will provide new open space along the right-of-way from Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to Walnut Avenue. Eighty percent of the site has been acquired to date. Agency staff is in negotiations for the final element. Budget: $1,800,000 Developer: RDA Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, and Department of Public Works

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to Walnut Avenue

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15TH STREET AND ALAMITOS AVENUE OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS The Agency, in collaboration with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the Department of Public Works, has acquired property located on the northeast corner of 15th Street and Alamitos Avenue for the purpose of the development of open space and intersection improvements. In May 2008, the Agency signed a contract with Melendrez to design conceptual plans for a passive park that will include pedestrian hardscape, landscape lighting, light poles and planting areas. Budget: $500,000 (acquisition only)

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: RDA Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, and the Department of Public Works Location: Northeast corner of 15th Street and Alamitos Avenue

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITE

Important Dates: Completion Date 4th Quarter 2009

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CALIFORNIA RECREATION SENIOR CENTER The Agency, in collaboration with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the Department of Public Works has acquired property located at 1044 East 16th Street to allow for expansion of an existing park and the development of a senior center. The Agency has conveyed the properties to the City for the development of the park. Budget: $1,000,000(acquisition only)

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: RDA Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, and Department of Public Works Location: 1044 East 16th Street PROPOSED CONCEPT

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POLY GATEWAY PROJECT The Agency has removed a blighted commercial property on the southwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and has plans for the development of passive open space that will serve as a gateway to Poly High School, located directly behind the site. The conceptual plan incorporates many sustainable principles such as the use of native landscaping and recycled concrete. Construction to begin in 3rd Quarter 2008. Budget: $25,000 Design $75,000 Construction

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: RDA Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, and Department of Public Works Location: Southwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

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SANTA FE MEDIAN ISLAND The Agency and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine are working together to refurbish and replant existing medians on Santa Fe Avenue between Pacific Coast Highway and Wardlow Road. Budget: $1,800,000– Total Project Budget $600,000 North Project Area Funds $600,000 Community Development Block Grant $600,000 Central Project Area Funds Location: Santa Fe Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway and Wardlow Road

AFTER

Important Dates: Started Construction 3rd Quarter 2006 Completed 1st Quarter 2007

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LONG BEACH DOG PARK The Agency has entered into a Rental Agreement with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the use of their vacant land on the Northeast corner of 9th and Pacific Avenue to develop a neighborhood dog park. The dog park will provide the opportunity to increase the amount of open space in the Downtown area, at a key location identified by the community, as well as eliminate the blighted conditions of the vacant lot and introduce a community asset that will support recent residential development on Pine Avenue. Construction to begin 3rd Quarter 2008. Budget: $25,000 Design $100,000 Construction Developer: RDA Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine Location: Northeast corner of 9th Street and Pacific Avenue

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Important Dates: Construction Start Date 3rd Quarter 2008

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ALAMITOS STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS This project will provide streetscape improvements to the Alamitos Corridor from 7th Street to Ocean Boulevard in order to enhance this Gateway to the City and into the East Village Arts District. Improvements will include new street medians, intersection enhancements, upgraded fencing, pedestrian improvements (new crosswalks, lighting, benches), public art, and increased landscaping throughout. The project architect has been contracted and the conceptual plan has been completed. Budget: TBD

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: RDA Department of Public Works Location: Alamitos from 7th Street to Ocean Boulevard EXISTING CONDITIONS

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

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PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY & ATLANTIC AVENUE - POLY GATEWAY AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS The Agency has removed a blighted commercial property on the southeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Atlantic Avenue and has plans for the development of passive open space that will serve as a gateway to Poly High School. Intersection improvements will include a new right turn lane that will aid in alleviating traffic congestion at this busy intersection. The conceptual plan for the passive open space is complete and incorporates many sustainable principles such as the use of native landscaping and recycled concrete. Construction to begin 3rd Quarter 2008. Budget: TBD

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: RDA Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine Department of Public Works Long Beach Unified School District Location: Southeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Atlantic Avenue

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

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DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH

Redevelopment Project Area Map

DOWNTOWN PROJECT AREA FY 2007 EXPENDITURES Housing Set-Aside

$539,000 $275,000

$7,268,000

$3,826,000

Neighborhood Revitalization Open Space & Public Art Infrastructure

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HOTEL ESTEREL The Hotel Esterel, a seven-story, 165-room hotel, will be located on The Promenade at Broadway and will include 8,875 square feet of retail space and 3,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel will feature sleek, contemporary architecture and will be a place for people to meet, eat and shop. Through the successful partnership of the Agency and Long Beach Plaza Associates, this high profile project is a valuable investment in the city of Long Beach and will attract many tourists and area residents to the downtown area. Budget: $55,000,000

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: Long Beach Plaza Associates Location: 201 Promenade (Broadway and Promenade) Important Dates: Construction Start Date 4th Quarter 2008

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Completion Date 3rd Quarter 2010

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133 PROMENADE WALK – THE OLSON COMPANY In keeping with a strong drive to increase the number of Downtown Long Beach living options, 133 Promenade Walk, a 97-unit condominium project, was completed in 3rd Quarter 2007. The project also includes 12,870 square feet of retail space, scheduled for completion in 3rd Quarter 2008. Construction of the project began in 2nd Quarter 2005; Phase 1 was completed in 2nd Quarter 2007, and Phase 2 was completed in 3rd Quarter 2007. This Promenade residential development is an essential contribution to the urban real estate revitalization of Downtown Long Beach and is drawing an increasing number of homeowners interested in downtown living. Budget: $35,000,000 Developer: The Olson Company

COMPLETED PROJECT

Important Dates: Construction Start Date 2nd Quarter 2005 Phase 1 Completion Date 2nd Quarter 2007 Phase 2 Completion Date 3rd Quarter 2007 Project Completion Date 3rd Quarter 2008

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LOFTS AT 3RD AND PROMENADE – LYON REALTY ADVISORS The Lofts at 3rd and Promenade is an exciting new development situated on two parcels in the heart of downtown. The mixed-use development project will consist of 104 rental homes and 13,550 square feet of first-floor retail space. The project broke ground in June of 2007 and is currently slated for completion in 2nd Quarter 2009. Budget: $42,000,000

GROUNDBREAKING

Developer: Lyon Realty Advisors Location: The north portion of the block bounded by The Promenade, 3rd Street and Long Beach Boulevard Important Dates: Construction Start Date 2nd Quarter 2007

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Completion Date 2nd Quarter 2009 WORK IN PROGRESS

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LONG BEACH TRANSIT / VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER The Long Beach Transit/Visitor Information Center, a 1,900 square-foot transit customer service and visitor information center, began construction in the 1st Quarter 2008. The new center will incorporate a full service transportation ticket center, real-time route information, public restrooms, and a visitor information kiosk. Easy mobility is essential to urban revitalization, and the new Long Beach Transit/Visitor Information Center will add an innovative transportation solution to Downtown. Budget: $1,000,000

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: Long Beach Transportation Company Important Dates: Construction Start Date 1st Quarter 2008

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Completion Date 4th Quarter 2008

GROUNDBREAKING

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PROMENADE MASTER PLAN The Promenade Master Plan is an improvement, expansion and redesign of The Promenade, the city’s unique downtown walkway. The Promenade extends from Shoreline Drive, south of the Long Beach Convention Center, to the northern terminus at 5th street. The Master Plan encompasses the gateways, hardscape, landscape, furniture, lighting and public art plazas along the three blocks between Ocean Boulevard and 3rd Street, as well as renovation of the amphitheater. As one of the city’s main visitor attractions, The Promenade will highlight the work of the Agency for years to come. EXISTING CONDITIONS

Budget: $5,000,000 (Promenade Construction & Development) $1,100,000 (Public Art on all three blocks) Developer: RDA Important Dates: Construction Start Date Middle block 4th Quarter 2007 Completion Date Middle block 4th Quarter 2008 South block 2009 North block 2010 PROPOSED CONCEPT

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CITYPLACE LOFTS CityPlace Lofts is a 72-unit condominium/loft project located at 4th Street and Elm Avenue. This new multi-family property offers buyers a convenient downtown location and versatile loft spaces. The owner/developer of CityPlace Lofts is West Millennium Homes. The south building (Phase I) was completed in 1st Quarter 2007; the north building (Phase II) was for completed 4th Quarter 2007. With the growing popularity of Downtown Long Beach, CityPlace Lofts is a great addition to the area’s exciting ambiance of urban living. Budget: $35,000,000 Developer: West Millennium Homes

CITYPLACE LOFTS

Location: Bounded by 4th Street and Elm Avenue Important Dates: Phase 1 Completion Date 1st Quarter 2007 Phase 2 Completion Date 4th Quarter 2007

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LYON WEST GATEWAY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT The Lyon West Gateway residential development is a mixed-use project consisting of 291 rental apartments (265 market rate and 26 affordable) and 15,000 square feet of commercial space along Broadway and at Magnolia Avenue and 3rd Street. The Environmental Impact Report was certified in July 2005 and the Disposition and Development Agreement was approved by the City Council on July 10, 2007. The developer broke ground in 1st Quarter 2008 and anticipates completion of the first phase in 4th Quarter 2009 . Budget: $94,000,000

WORK IN PROGRESS

Developer: Lyon Realty Advisors Location: Between Broadway and 3rd Street and Magnolia and Chestnut Avenues Important Dates: Construction Start Date 1st Quarter 2008

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Completion Date 4th Quarter 2009

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BROADWAY BLOCK DEVELOPMENT Under development by Williams & Dame Development, this proposed mixed-use project consists of an art center, residential units and commercial space. The Agency has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the developer and conceptual plans for the site bounded by Broadway, Long Beach Boulevard, 3rd street, and Elm Avenue are being refined.

Budget: TBD

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: Williams & Dame Development

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PINE - PACIFIC The Pine - Pacific project, bounded by Pine and Pacific Avenues, and 3rd and 4th Streets, has been divided into two phases. Phase 1 will consist of a 5-story residential project with 175 living units and 7,280 square feet of retail space. Phase 2 is slated as a 12-story mid-rise residential development with 186 units and 18,670 square feet of retail. The Agency entered into an Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively with the developer team for development of the site on December 7, 2006. Conceptual plans are currently being refined as part of the negotiations with the developer. Budget: TBD

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: Williams & Dame Development Important Dates: Construction Start Date 2nd Quarter 2010 Completion Date 2nd Quarter 2012

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PACIFICA – LENNAR SOUTH COAST HOMEBUILDING Once completed, the Pacifica Promenade development by Lennar will consist of 62 housing units with 4,331 square-feet of first-floor retail space. The residential portion of the project was completed with the first move-ins during 1st Quarter 2008. The developer, Lennar South Coast Homebuilding, has opened a sales office at 218 The Promenade North. Budget: $18,000,000

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Developer: Lennar South Coast Homebuilding Location: Bounded by The Promenade, Broadway, Waite Court, and Alta Way Important Dates: Construction Start Date 2nd Quarter 2006

WORK IN PROGRESS

Residential Completion Date 4th Quarter 2007 Retail Completion Date 1st Quarter 2009

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WPA MOSAIC OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT This historic mosaic, originally located at the base of the WPA building at the Pike has been relocated and incorporated into an open space development at the south end of CityPlace. Development of this parcel will coincide with the development of the north block of the Promenade Master Plan and is expected to start in 2010. Budget: TBD Developer: RDA

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Location: 3rd Street at CityPlace Important Dates: Construction Start Date 2010

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ALOFT HOTEL The Aloft will be a 185 to 200-room hotel with approximately 300 to 500 square feet per room and nine-foot ceilings. The hotel will also include 1,500 to 2,000 square feet of meeting room space and an open-air bar/lounge area on the roof. As currently proposed, the façade of the American Hotel would be incorporated into a separate building, which the developer would own and control, to be used as additional meeting room space and a gallery. The project will also include functional public art in a plaza area. The Agency entered into an Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively with the developer team on March 11, 2008. Conceptual plans are currently being refined as part of the negotiations with the developer. Budget: TBD

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: AloftLB, LLC Location: Southwest corner of Broadway and Long Beach Boulevard

PROPOSED CONCEPT

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NORTH LONG BEACH

Redevelopment Project Area Map

NORTH PROJECT AREA FY 2007 EXPENDITURES Housing Set-Aside

$6,163,000 $8,024,000 $570,000

$12,060,000

Neighborhood Revitalization Corridor Revitalization

$6,698,000

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NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT AREA PROGRAM In an ongoing effort to beautify the community, the Agency is partnering with Neighborhood Services staff to implement this program, which offers rebates to homeowners for property improvements. The program is offered to North Long Beach neighborhoods on a rotating basis. The active neighborhoods for 2008 are: • California-Cherry neighborhood, which closed on January 1, 2008; • McKinley neighborhood, which closed on February 1, 2008; • Ramona Park neighborhood, which closed June 15, 2008; • Del Amo/Grisham & Hamilton neighborhoods, which close October 1, 2008; • Sutter School and Coolidge Triangle neighborhoods, which close March 1, 2009; • Jane Addams and Grant School neighborhoods, which open July 1, 2008; • Dairy Avenue and Jordan High School neighborhoods, which open November 1, 2008. Residents of active neighborhoods have a one-year period to apply for grant certificates and another 12 months to redeem the certificates. As of 2nd Quarter 2008, over 2,990 certificates have been paid totaling more than $4.1 million. The program is now being offered a second time to previously served neighborhoods on a rotating basis in order to allow new residents to participate. BEFORE

Budget: $750,000 (per year) Project Team: RDA and Neighborhood Services Bureau Staff Location: North of Del Amo Boulevard

AFTER

Important Dates: Ongoing

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PROACTIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT Proactive code enforcement was developed by the Agency to eliminate blighting influences in residential areas as well as the commercial corridors on Long Beach Boulevard, Del Amo Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue, Artesia Boulevard, South Street, and Market Street. Neighborhood Services staff works with designated block captains in four active community code enforcement areas. In the commercial areas, businesses that have excessive or inappropriate signage, trash, and graffiti are cited. In residential areas, citations are given for violations such as deteriorated paint and roofs, weeds, and trash. Budget: $250,000 (per year)

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Team: Neighborhood Services – Code Enforcement Team Location: North Long Beach Important Dates: Start Date 2nd Quarter 2004 Completion Date Ongoing

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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PARKING FOR NORTH VILLAGE CENTER The Agency is adding two new public parking lots to a four-block, neighborhood-serving retail corridor in the North Village Center. The first lot is located at 5644-5648 Atlantic Avenue, and includes a total of 12 parking spaces. The second lot is located at 5722-5730 Linden Avenue at South Street, and includes a total of 33 spaces. Staff is working with Public Works to assess and design these lots. Plans are being finalized and construction is expected to begin on both lots in 3rd Quarter 2008. Budget: $2,000,000

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Team: RDA Location: Atlantic Avenue between 56th & 59th Streets Dates: Start Date 3rd Quarter 2005

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Completion Date 3rd Quarter 2008

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NORTH VILLAGE CENTER REVITALIZATION PROGRAM The North Village Center Revitalization Program is focused on a four-block stretch of Atlantic Avenue. The project includes incorporating new facades, streetscape enhancements and several new public parking lots. Two southern blocks have already undergone complete façade improvements and streetscape enhancements. Agency staff is working with a development team on the conceptual designs for a new mixed-use development, which will also include a new north branch library for the northern blocks. Budget: $30,000,000

COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS

Project Team: Amcal Location: Atlantic Avenue between 56th & 59th Streets Important Dates: Southern Blocks Completion Date 3rd Quarter 2006

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Northern Blocks Start Date 3rd Quarter 2007 Completion Date 2nd Quarter 2009

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NORTHEAST CORNER OF ATLANTIC AVENUE AND ARTESIA BOULEVARD The Agency is planning a new commercial center development for the Northeast corner of Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard. Site acquisition is complete and demolition of the remainder of the buildings will be completed by the end of 4th Quarter 2008. A Request for Proposals was issued, and proposals were received during 4th Quarter 2007. The Agency is seeking the development of an auto-oriented, neighborhood serving retail center with a full service sit-down restaurant for the site. Budget: $5,000,000

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: TBD Location: Northeast corner of Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard Important Dates: Start Date 2nd Quarter 2005 Completion Date TBD

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VIRGINIA VILLAGE CENTER COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Virginia Village Commercial Façade Improvement Project targets commercial properties in a seven block area on the east and west side of Long Beach Boulevard. The first block, shown below, was completed last year. Currently eight property owners and their tenants on three additional blocks, representing nine buildings and seventeen businesses are proceeding with façade improvements. Of these, five buildings on the second and third blocks have obtained bids and are reviewing documentation to proceed with construction. Plans for three other buildings on the fourth block have been approved and bids will be issued in June. Architectural plans are being finalized for one additional building. Construction of the first five buildings is expected to be complete in the 3rd Quarter 2008. Three additional buildings are expected to be complete in the 4th Quarter 2008. Marketing for the fifth block began in 2nd Quarter 2008. Budget: $750,000

BEFORE

Developer: RDA Location: Long Beach Boulevard between 53rd and 55th Streets Important Dates: Start Date 3rd Quarter 2006

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NORTH LONG BEACH TARGETED COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The agency has initiated assistance to 13 properties in the North Long Beach Project Area. One project will be completed by June 15, 2008, four projects are in plan check and 8 projects are either in design negotiation or the initial response phase. Staff continues to market the program to property owners and their business tenants. Architect’s conceptual drawings are being prepared for two projects on Long Beach Boulevard and one on Artesia Boulevard. They will be presented to the North Project Area Committee during the 2nd quarter 2008. The pictures below represent the before and mid-project phase at 4310 Atlantic Ave. The new Commercial Screening Program was initiated in February 2008. Budget: $750,000 (per year)

BEFORE

Developer: Various Location: Various Important Dates: Ongoing

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WAITE MOTEL BLOCK The Waite Motel Block is a site located on Long Beach Boulevard between Home and Sunset Streets. The Agency owns the site and intends to develop it into market rate housing. A Request for Proposal was released and proposals were received during 4th Quarter 2007. Proposals are under review, and it is anticipated that staff recommendations will be presented to the Agency board in 3rd Quarter 2008. Budget: $5,000,000

BEFORE

Developer: TBD Location: Long Beach Boulevard between Home and Sunset Streets Important Dates: Start Date 3rd Quarter 2008

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ADMIRAL KIDD PARK EXPANSION SITE The Admiral Kidd Park Expansion Site consists of the acquisition and development of industrial property for a 120,000-square-foot park expansion. The site has already been acquired and cleared. Parks, Recreation and Marine staff is working on the design of the new park and will be working with the Department of Public Works in the construction of the park. Budget: $6,000,000

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: The City of Long Beach Location: Northwest corner of Santa Fe Avenue and Willard Street Important Dates: Start Date 1st Quarter 2006

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Completion Date 4th Quarter 2009

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POPS DAVENPORT PARK EXPANSION SITE The Pops Davenport Park Expansion site project consists of converting an existing warehouse and industrial site to an additional 240,000-square-foot park space, doubling the size of this new park. Escrow on the site has been closed, and a preliminary site design has been developed by Parks, Recreation and Marine. Funding for the development has not been identified but is expected to come from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. Budget: TBD

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: The City of Long Beach Location: 5550 Paramount Boulevard Important Dates: Start Date 1st Quarter 2006 Completion Date TBD

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NORTH LONG BEACH STREET ENHANCEMENT MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Agency staff has been implementing the North Long Beach Street Enhancement Master Plan since 2002. Design work has been completed for several streetscape improvement projects and dozens of paving projects. New gateway medians on Atlantic and Cherry Avenues, and Paramount Boulevard have been completed, as well as the replanting of existing gateway medians on Artesia and Del Amo Boulevards. Long Beach Boulevard repaving from Wardlow Road to the northern City boundary is underway and repaving and new medians are planned for the section of Long Beach Boulevard between San Antonio Drive and Artesia Boulevard. Miles of previously unpaved dirt alleys have been paved with long lasting concrete. Additional paving projects and median replantings will be undertaken on an annual basis. The City of Long Beach was recently honored by the American Public Works Association for its implementation of this project. Budget: $30,000,000

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: RDA and Public Works Location: North Long Beach, generally north of Del Amo Boulevard Important Dates: Start Date 2nd Quarter 2002 Completion date Ongoing

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WEST LONG BEACH INDUSTRIAL Redevelopment Project Area Map

WEST LONG BEACH INDUSTRIAL PROJECT AREA FY 2007 EXPENDITURES $54,000 $407,000

Housing Set-Aside $199,000 $2,189,000

Neighborhood Revitalization Corridor Revitalization

$2,791,000

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J.C.D.S. PROPERTIES – SUDDUTH TIRE J.C.D.S Properties – Sudduth Tire consists of a two-story office building and shop area as well as a storage facility for local businesses. The structure is built and full occupancy is expected in 3rd Quarter 2008. Budget: $1,344,000 Developer: J.C.D.S. Properties

PRIOR CONDITIONS

Location: 2001 West Anaheim Street Important Dates: Start Date 3rd Quarter 2005 Completion Date 3rd Quarter 2008

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SMITH-CO CONSTRUCTION The Smith-Co Construction project consists of a plan to develop Agency-owned property into a two-story, 6,100-square-foot office and warehouse facility for Smith-Co Construction. Construction of the project was completed in 2nd Quarter 2008. Budget: $1,003,805

PRIOR CONDITIONS

Developer: Manana, LLC Location: 2001 W. 14th Street Important Dates: Start Date 3rd Quarter 2005

COMPLETED PROJECT

Completion Date 2nd Quarter 2008

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MARINUS SCIENTIFIC Marinus Scientific, a biomedical research company, has been providing live marine specimens for government agencies, as well as educational and research institutions, for over 20 years. The project consists of a plan to develop Agency-owned property into a onestory, 4,000-square-foot office space and warehouse facility. The development will retain three current employees and create two additional jobs in the West Project Area. Construction of the site began 2nd Quarter 2008. Budget: $1,133,000

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: Marinus Scientific Location: 1662-1666 Seabright Avenue Important Dates: Start Date 2nd Quarter 2006

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Completion Date 3rd Quarter 2009

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EVERBRIGHT PAPER RECYCLING CENTER In an effort to keep with worldwide demand for increased environmental responsibility, the Agency has made plans for the development of a bulk paper recycling and processing center. Due to industry changes that forced the development company to alter the manner in which their business is conducted, construction has been greatly delayed. The delays resulted in an amended Disposition and Development Agreement that was approved by the Agency Board and City Council in 4th Quarter 2007. EXISTING CONDITIONS

Budget: $1,000,000 Developer: Everbright Management, LLC Location: 1515 Judson Avenue Important Dates: Construction Start Date 3rd Quarter 2008

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Completion Date 2nd Quarter 2009

PROPOSED CONCEPT

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REDBARN PET PRODUCTS Redbarn Pet Products, a premium pet supply store known for their high standards in pet nutrition, will receive a dramatic upgrade with the development of an office and warehouse for use in the manufacturing and distribution of their pet food products. The developer has completed the design review process with the City and an executed DDA with the Agency. Redbarn is anticipated to acquire and start building on the site in 4th Quarter 2008. Budget: $5,500,000

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: Redbarn Pet Products And CAL CAN, LLC Location: 2110 West Cowles Street Important Dates: Start Date 3rd Quarter 2005

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Completion Date 4th Quarter 2009

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GENERAL ENGINE POWER, INC. In an effort to alleviate traffic and provide added convenience to adjacent businesses, General Engine Power Inc. has executed a Disposition and Development Agreement with the Agency to develop a parking lot between their two existing buildings. The Agency is currently working with General Engine Power, Inc. regarding the development of the site. Budget: $200,000

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: General Engine Power, Inc. Location: 2025 West 17th Street Important Dates: Start Date 4th Quarter 2006 Completion Date 4th Quarter 2008

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WATER TOWER RESTORATION PROJECT The Agency began renovating the Westside water tower in July 2007 with the goal of addressing structural issues while visually enhancing the tower. Originally built in 1921, the tower was restored to its original condition through collaboration between the Agency, the Westside Project Area Committee, JBD Partnership and Snug Top. Visible from the 710 freeway to motorists entering and departing Long Beach, the structure was enclosed in scaffolding and protective cover for several months as crews performed the restoration. A dedication ceremony was held on October 25, 2007. BEFORE RENOVATION

Budget: $266,000 Developer: J.B.D. Partnership Location: 1711 Harbor Avenue Important Dates: Dedication Ceremony October 25, 2007

AFTER RENOVATION

DEDICATION CEREMONY

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WESTSIDE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Agency, along with developer DMJM Harris, plans to improve and update existing storm drains in an effort to remedy street flooding. Hydrology and hydraulic reports have been approved by the City and County's Public Works Departments. A geotech report for the area has been completed, potholing (i.e. identification of existing underground utilities) is underway, and the Phase 1 and 2, 65% Plans, Specifications and Estimate work has been submitted to the City's Public Works Department for review. Construction is expected to begin in the 4th Quarter of 2008. Budget: $6,000,000 Developer: DMJM Harris / AECOM Location: West Long Beach Industrial Redevelopment Project Area Important Dates: Start Date 1st Quarter 2006

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Construction Start Date 4th Quarter 2008

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PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Agency plans to improve the public infrastructure along Pacific Coast Highway from the 710 freeway through western city limits. Included in the street rehab project is the design and construction of new street medians, sidewalk landscaping, public art and refurbishment of existing bus shelters. Currently the Agency is working with WILLDAN Consultants to design the improvements and research easement, drainage and property ownership data for the corridor. The streetscape improvement design has been approved by city staff and will be reviewed by Caltrans. Budget: $1,500,000

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: RDA Location: Pacific Coast Highway between the 710 freeway and western city limits PROPOSED CONCEPT

Important Dates: Start Date 3rd Quarter 2007 Completion Date 2nd Quarter 2009

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1430 SANTA FE AVENUE PROJECT The Las Comrades restaurant previously located at this site, which also included residential uses, has remained closed for some years. The new owner of the site will retain the use of the restaurant and rebuild a new Mexican restaurant, Birriera Tepechi. The new owner is working with the Agency on a total remodel of the existing site. The Agency is providing financial support for the façade work. The project has started construction, and the grand opening is anticipated for the 3rd Quarter 2008. Budget: $225,000 (Façade only)

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: Tepechi Inc. Location: 1430 Santa Fe Avenue Important Dates: Construction Start Date 2nd Quarter 2008

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Completion Date 3rd Quarter 2008

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1529 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY The former adult bookstore use will be replaced with a more appropriate retail use for the Westside Pacific Coast Highway corridor. Staff is working with the owner on a façade improvement for the new use. Construction of the improvement is anticipated to start in 3rd Quarter 2008. Budget: $44,700

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Developer: Dardasti Inc. Location: 1529 Pacific Coast Highway Important Dates: Start Date 3rd Quarter 2008

PROPOSED CONCEPT

Completion Date 4th Quarter 2008

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04 West Long Beach – Redevelopment Project Area BUILDING A BETTER LONG BEACH

333 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802 . 562.570.6615 . rda.longbeach.gov

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