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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-3401 - Lease Agreement for Santa Ana Heights Temporary Fire Facility - 2332 Bristol, 2301 Zenith, and 2331 Zenith0 0 LEASE AGREEMENT Santa Ana Heights Temporary Fire Facility THIS LEASE AGREEMENT ( "Lease ") is made and entered into as of the Lb day of March, 2001 ( "Effective Date "), by and between the ORANGE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ( "County') and the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a municipal corporation ( "City'). RECITALS A. County is the owner of three parcels ( "Premises "), described and depicted in Exhibit A, near Zenith Avenue and Bristol Street in unincorporated Santa Ana Heights and within the Santa Ana Heights redevelopment project area. The specific addresses are 2332 Bristol Street and 2301 and 2331 Zenith Avenue. B. City seeks to place a temporary fire facility ( "Facility ") on all or part of the three parcels for up to 24 months from the Effective Date of this Lease . City envisions that the Facility shall include a manufactured housing unit ( "Housing Unit "), a canopy or shell structure to house a Fire Engine ( "Engine "), related utility connections, fencing, gates, and ingress and egress surfaces. C. County and City seek to enter into a Lease of the Premises for the purpose of allowing City to provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the unincorporated area of Santa Ana Heights and to residents and businesses in Newport Beach proper for up to 24 months. 758 \08\142905.2 1 0 0 D. County finds that City's initiation, administration and completion of all permitting and environmental review required by law allows County and City to appropriately comply with such requirements. E. City and County have determined that the City's provision of fire protection and emergency medical services to County's redevelopment project area provide adequate consideration for this Lease because of the significant and direct improvement in the fire protection and emergency medical service provided to Santa Ana Heights residents. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, City and County hereby agree as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS 1.1 General Definitions. As used in this Lease, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (a) Alteration — any addition or change to, or modification of, the Premises made by City including, without limitation, fixtures. (b) Authorized Representative — any officer, agent, employee, or independent contractor retained or employed by either Party, acting within authority given by that Party. (c) City — the City of Newport Beach. (d) County — the Orange County Development Agency. (e) Damage — an injury to or death of any Person, or the damage destruction, or loss of property caused by another Person's acts or omissions. 758 \08 \1429052 2 0 0 (f) Effective Date — March , 2001. (g) Engine — defined in Recital B above. (h) Expiration — the lapse of the time specified as the Term of this Lease, including any extension of the Term resulting from the exercise of an option to extend. (i) Good Condition — the good physical condition of the Premises and each portion of the Premises. Q) Hold Harmless — to defend and indemnify from all liability, losses, penalties, Damage, costs, attorney fees, expenses, causes of action, claims, or judgments arising out of or related to any Damage to any Person or property. (k) Housing Unit — Defined in Recital B above. (1) Law — any judicial decision, statute, constitution, ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule, administrative order, or other requirement of any municipal, county, state, federal, or other government agency or authority having jurisdiction over the Parties or the Premises. (m) Lease — this Lease. (n) Maintenance or Maintain — repairs, replacement, maintenance, repainting, and cleaning. (o) Party — any party to this Lease. (p) Person — one or more natural persons, or legal entities, including, without limitation, partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, associations, or a combination of natural persons and legal entities. (q) Premises — those three parcels designated in Exhibit A. (r) Provision — any term, covenant, condition, or clause in this Lease that defines, establishes, or limits the performance required or permitted by either Party. (s) Rent — annual payment made to County for City's use of Premises. (t) Term — the term of this Lease. 758 \08 \142905.2 3 0 0 (u) Termination — the termination of this Lease, for any reason, prior to Expiration. 2. LEASE OF PREMISES 2.1 Agreement to Lease. County leases the Premises to City and City leases the Premises from County for the Term and on the conditions in this Lease. 2.2 Operation and Use. City shall operate a temporary fire station on the Premises, including a Housing Unit, a canopy to house an Engine, utility connections, up to five parking spaces, and surface material (asphalt, decomposed granite, or similar) sufficient to provide appropriate ingress and egress for an Engine and employee's vehicles. City agrees not to use the Premises for any other purpose and not to engage in or permit any other activity within or from the Premises. City further agrees not to conduct or permit to be conducted any public or private nuisance in, on, or from the Premises, or to commit or permit to be committed any waste in, on, or from the Premises. 2.3 Special Conditions of Use. City agrees to take measures to reasonably address concerns of neighbors of the Premises to avoid adverse impacts from noise and traffic associated with the Facility. These measures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Avoiding, when possible, any Engine traverse of residential streets, including Zenith, Orchid, Spruce, and Bay View; (b) Taking Engine and employee vehicle ingress and egress off of Bristol Street whenever possible; (c) Limiting the use of Engine lights and sirens during evening and nighttime hours, and when traversing residential areas, so as to protect residences and area businesses from unnecessary noise; and (d) Providing adequate fencing along the property line between 2301 Zenith and 2051 Orchid. 758 \08 \142905.2 4 0 0 3. TERM 3.1 Term of Lease. The Term of this Lease shall be 24 months from the Effective Date unless sooner terminated as provided in Subsection 3.4. 3.2 Option to Extend. Upon written permission of County, City may extend the term of this Lease for six additional months. City must give County written notice of City's intention to extend the term at least ninety (90) days prior to Expiration of the Term. 3.3 Hold Over. Should City, with County's consent, hold over and continue in possession of the Premises after Expiration of the Term, City's continued occupancy of the Premises shall be considered a month -to -month tenancy subject to all the terms and conditions of this Lease, except that the rent shall be $5,000 per month. 3.4 Termination. In the event County should require the Premises, or any portion thereof, for any County purpose, City agrees that County may terminate this Lease by giving City 180 days prior written notice. City may also terminate this Lease at any time by giving County 180 days prior written notice. 4. RENT & SECURITY DEPOSIT 4.1 Rent. Rent shall be one dollar per year, payable in advance upon execution of this Lease. Payment shall be delivered to the County of Orange, Office of the Auditor- Controller, 12 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701. 4.2 Security Deposit. Within one month of occupancy, City shall provide County with a Security Deposit of $5,000. The Security Deposit shall guarantee City's full and faithful performance of all the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Lease. The Security Deposit, after deduction of any amounts due County, shall be rebated to City after 120 days have elapsed following the Expiration of the Term or earlier Termination provided that the City has fully and faithfully performed each and every term, covenant, and condition of this Lease. 758 \08 \142905.2 5 0 0 5. CONSTRUCTION AND /OR ALTERATION BY CITY City shall not perform any construction upon the Premises that is not specifically authorized by this Lease without complying with this Section.. (a) County's Consent. No structures, improvements, or facilities shall be constructed, erected, or made within the Premises without prior written consent of the County (whose representative shall be the County Executive Officer or his or her designee) which consent may be withheld or conditioned in County's good faith discretion. County may at any time stop work — or may direct that the City Building Official stop work -- that creates a hazardous condition or is unsafe. City agrees to hold County harmless for any damages resulting from such interruption of work. (b) Compliance with Plans and Construction Standards. City agrees that all improvements constructed by City on Premises shall be constructed in strict compliance with plans and specifications approved by City's Building Official. All construction shall be conducted in a good and workmanlike manner and shall conform to applicable building codes. All work shall be done in conformity with the approved plans, valid building and other necessary permits and shall be acceptable to City's Building Official as the appropriate entity responsible for inspecting such work. All said work and City's use of the Premises shall also be in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (c) Insurance. City shall carry comprehensive public liability insurance during construction, complying with Section 9 below. City shall indemnify and hold County harmless for any and all claims, demands, damages, costs or expenses of any construction - related nature, including defense costs by reason of construction or alteration by City. 758 \08 \142905.2 6 0 0 (d) As -Built Plans. Within 60 days following completion of any substantial improvement on the Premises, City shall give County a complete set of reproducibles and two sets of prints or "as- built" plans. 6. OWNERSHIP /REMOVAL OF IMPROVEMENTS Unless the County agrees otherwise with regard to specific buildings or improvements, all buildings and improvements that the City places on the Premises shall be considered City's property and City shall have the right and obligation at the City's sole cost to remove all such buildings and improvements at the expiration of this Lease or earlier termination. 7. UTILITIES City shall be responsible for and pay, prior to the delinquency date, all charges for utilities supplied to the Premises. 8. MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS OF CITY City shall, to the satisfaction of County, keep and maintain the Premises and all improvements of any kind in good condition and in substantial repair. City expressly agrees to maintain the Premises in a safe, clean, sanitary condition to the satisfaction of County and in compliance with all applicable laws. City further agrees to provide approved containers for trash and garbage and to keep the Premises free and clear of rubbish and litter. County shall have the right to enter upon and inspect Premises at any time for cleanliness and safety. City shall designate an on -site representative ( "Fire Captain ") who shall be responsible for the day -to -day operation and level of maintenance, cleanliness, and general order. 758\08\142905.2 7 0 0 If City fails to maintain premises or make repairs, County shall notify City of said failure. If City does not correct repairs within 3 days of receipt of written notice, County may direct the necessary correction and apply the cost of repairs plus an administrative fee not exceeding 15% to the City or the City's Security Deposit. 758 \08 \142905.2 8 0 9. INSURANCE 0 9.1 Exculpation of City. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, County shall not be liable to City for any damage to City or City's property from any cause other than the negligent, intentional or willful acts of County or its Authorized Representatives. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, City waives all claims against County for Damages arising for any reason other than the negligent, intentional or willful acts of County or its Authorized Representatives. County shall not be liable to City for any Damage to the Premises, City's property or City's goodwill caused in whole or in part by acts of nature. 9.2 Hold Harmless. City agrees to Hold Harmless the County, the County of Orange, their officers and employees from any and all claims, liability, loss, Damage, or expenses resulting from City's occupation and use of the Premises, specifically including, without limitation, any claim, liability, loss, or Damage arising by reason of: (a) The death or injury of any Person caused or allegedly caused by the condition of the Premises or an act or omission of City or an agent, contractor, or employee; (b) Any work performed on the Premises or materials furnished to the Premises at the request of City or any agent or employee of City; and (c) City's failure to perform any provision of this Lease or to comply with any requirement of Law or any requirement imposed on the Premises by any duly authorized governmental agency or political subdivision. City's obligations pursuant to this Section shall not extend to any claim, loss, liability, Damage, costs or fees that are proximately caused by the sole negligence, willful misconduct, or unlawful or fraudulent conduct on the part of the County, the County of Orange or their officers or employees. 758 \08 \142905.2 9 0 0 9.3 Insurance Limits -- Bodily Injury and Property Damage Insurance Thresholds. City shall, at its own cost and expense, secure and maintain during the entire Term, and any Option Term of this Lease a broad form comprehensive coverage policy of public liability insurance issued by an insurance company reasonably acceptable to County. The policy shall name County, County of Orange and their officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and protect, against loss or liability caused by or connected with City's occupation and use of the Premises under this Lease in amounts not less than: combined single limit bodily injury and property damage, including products /completed operations liability and blanket contractual liability, of $3,000,000 per occurrence. 9.4 Waiver of Subrogation. The parties release each other, and their respective Authorized Representatives, from any claims for Damage to any Person or to the Premises and to the fixtures, personal property, and Alterations of either in or on the Premises that are caused by or result from risks insured against under any insurance policies carried by the parties and in force at the time of any Damage or required to be carried under this Lease. City shall cause each insurance policy obtained by it to provide that the insurance company waives all rights of recovery by way of subrogation against the County in connection with any Damage covered by any policy of property insurance. Neither party shall be liable to the other for any Damage caused by fire or any of the risks insured against under any insurance policy required by this Lease. If any insurance policy cannot be obtained with a waiver of subrogation, or is obtainable only by the payment of an additional premium charge above that charged by the insurance company issuing policies without a waiver of subrogation, the Party undertaking to obtain the insurance shall notify the other Party of this fact. The other Party shall have a period of twenty (20) days after receiving the notice either to place the insurance with a company that is reasonably satisfactory to the other Party and that will carry the insurance with a waiver of subrogation, or to agree to pay the additional premium. The Party is relieved of the obligation to obtain a waiver of subrogation rights with respect to the particular insurance involved if the 758 \08 \142905.2 10 0 0 insurance cannot be obtained with a waiver of subrogation or the other Party refuses to pay the additional premium, 9.5 Other Insurance Matters. All the insurance required under this Lease shall, if applicable: (a) Be issued by insurance companies authorized to do business in the State of California, acceptable to County; (b) Be issued as a primary policy; (c) Be noncontributing with any insurance that may be carried by County; and (d) Contain an endorsement requiring thirty (30) days written notice from the insurance company to both Parties before cancellation or material change in the coverage, scope or amount of the policy. Each policy, or a certificate of the policy, together with evidence of payment of premiums, shall be deposited with County, and on renewal of the policy not less than thirty (30) days before expiration of the term of the policy. Either Party may effect for its own account any insurance not required under this Lease. 10. PROHIBITION AGAINST VOLUNTARY ASSIGNMENT, SUBLETTING AND ENCUMBERING 10.1 Prohibition of Assignment. The Parties acknowledge that County is entering into this Lease in reliance upon the City's agreement to provide fire services from the Premises. Consequently, City shall not voluntarily assign or encumber its interest in this Lease or in the Premises, or sublease substantially all or any part of the Premises, or allow any other person or entity (except City's Authorized Representatives) to occupy or use all or any part of the Premises without the prior written consent of County, which consent may be withheld or granted in the County's sole and absolute discretion. 758 \08 \142905.2 11 0 0 10.2 Continuing Effect. County's consent to any assignment, encumbrance, or sublease shall not relieve City from its obligations or liabilities under this Lease nor act as a waiver of the requirement that such consent be obtained to any subsequent assignment, encumbrance or sublease. 11. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS As used herein, the term "hazardous material" means any hazardous or toxic substance, material, or waste which is or shall become regulated by any governmental entity, including, without limitation, City acting in its governmental capacity, the State of California, or the US Government. City shall not cause of permit any hazardous material to be brought upon, kept, or used in or about the Premises, except when authorized by applicable local, state, and federal laws. City agrees to accept full responsibility for compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, restriction, ordinances, and /or other laws of federal, state, of local governmental entities or regulatory agencies governing hazardous material. City shall comply with such regulations, whether the obligation for such compliance is placed on the owner of the land, the owner of the improvements, or the user of the improvements. City shall promptly take all actions, at its sole cost and expense, as are necessary to clean, remove, and restore the Premises to its prior condition, provided City shall first have obtained the approval of County and any necessary governmental entities. City acknowledges that County may be legally liable for the costs of complying with laws relating to Hazardous Material which are not the responsibility of County, including the following: (a) Hazardous material present in the soil or ground water on the Premises of which County has no knowledge as of the effective date of this Lease; 758 \08 \142905.2 12 0 0 (b) A change in laws, statutes, ordinances, and other governmental regulations which relate to Hazardous Materials which could cause any material now of hereinafter located on the Premises to be deemed hazardous, whether known or unknown to County, or a violation of any such laws; (c) Hazardous materials that migrate, flow, percolate, diffuse, or in any way move onto or under the Premises after the Effective Date of this Lease; (d) Hazardous materials present on or under the Premises as a result of any discharge, dumping or spilling (whether accidental or otherwise) on the Premises by City or City's agents, employees, contractors, invitees, or by others. City and County agree that the cost of investigations, remedial work, modifications, or actions necessary to comply with such laws, statutes, ordinances, or governmental regulations relating to such matters for which County is or may become legally liable shall be paid by City, unless City can prove that the source of contamination did not originate on the Premises, nor was a result of City's operations. Should County be required to take steps necessary to comply with said laws, then City shall reimburse County within 14 days following the receipt by City of a written demand by County to do so. In the event that County recovers or is reimbursed by a third party all or any portion of the sums paid by City, County shall reimburse City to the extent of any such recovery. 12. NATURE OF CITY'S ESTATE City acknowledges and agrees: a. That County has granted to City a leasehold interest in the Premises only. b. That County retains a fee ownership for federal income tax purposes in and to the Premises, as well as all other ownership burdens and benefits connected with such fee ownership. 758 %08 \142905.2 13 0 0 c. That City has not been granted any direct or indirect right or option to purchase the Premises from County at any time during or after the Expiration or Termination of this Lease. 13. NOTICES Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval or communication that either Party desires or is required to give shall be in writing and shall be deemed given three (3) days after deposit into the United States registered mail, postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Unless notice of a different address has been given in accordance with this Section, all notices shall be addressed as follows: If to City, to: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Attention: City Manager 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 If to County, to: COUNTY OF ORANGE 10 Civic Center Plaza, 3m Floor Santa Ana, California 92701 Attention: 14. SURRENDER OF PREMISES At the Expiration or earlier Termination of this Lease, City shall surrender to County the possession of the Premises in a state and manner similar to the vacant, undeveloped condition that the City took possession of the Premises on the Effective Date. 15. WAIVER The waiver by City or County of any breach of this Lease by the other shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any term, covenant, or condition or any subsequent breach. 758 \08 \142905.2 14 16. PARTIAL INVALIDITY If any term or Provision of this Lease is declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease shall not be affected. 17. GOVERNING LAW This Lease shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Neither County's nor City's execution of this Lease nor any consent or approval given by County in its capacity as landlord shall affect County's powers and duties as a governmental body. 18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: MODIFICATION This Lease contains the entire agreement between the Parties. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions of this Lease. Each Party has relied on its own inspection of the Premises and examination of this Lease, the counsel of its own advisors, and the warranties, representations, and covenants in this Lease. The failure or refusal of either Party to inspect the Premises, to read this Lease or other documents, or to obtain legal or other advice relevant to this transaction constitutes a waiver of any objection, contention, or claim that might have been based on such reading, inspection, or advice. No provision of this Lease may be amended or varied except by an agreement in writing signed by the Parties or their respective Successors. 19. TIME OF ESSENCE Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of every Provision of this Lease in which time of performance is a factor. 20. EXHIBITS All exhibits to which reference is made in this Lease are incorporated by reference. Any reference to "this Lease" includes matters incorporated by reference. 758 \08 \142905.2 15 0 0 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease as of the date first written above. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ( "City "), a Municipal Corporation By..'. a L A Garold Adams, Mayor of ewport Beach ATTEST: Lavonne HarKless City Clerk ORANGE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY B: ae umac er, xecutive erector 758 \08 \142905.2 16 Exhibit A Depiction and Description of Premises The Premises include three parcels in unincorporated Santa Ana Heights, California immediately to the South of Bristol Street and to the North and West of Zenith Avenue. Said parcels are at 2332 Bristol Street and 2301 and 2331 Zenith Avenue as depicted in the following map: 1 yQ NNNN / \\ 2332 Bristol, 2301 Zenith, '� A rZ, and 2331 Zenith ;X\ \\ fir' Yom., 6 6 \\ 758 \08 \142905.2 17 O3 Y ) ITEM S20 TO: Members of the Newport Beach City Council c. FROM: Dave Kiff, Deputy City Manager } UAD SUBJECT: Temporary Fire Station in Santa Ana Heights - Authorizati(on t6 r. er ` 3 into 2 -year Lease Agreement with the County of Orange ArPROVE.D___. RECOMMENDED Authorize the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with the County of Orange ACTION: (and /or the Orange County Development Agency) to lease Agency -owned property at 2332 Bristol, 2301 Zenith, and 2331 Zenith for the placement of a temporary fire station serving the Airport Area and eastern Santa Ana Heights. BACKGROUND: At the City Council's retreat held January 27, 2001, the City Manager presented information to the Council regarding a change in fire and emergency medical service standards for Newport Beach's airport area and unincorporated Santa Ana Heights. This change resulted from the Orange County Fire Authority's (OCFA) decision to close Station #27, a fire station at the edge of John Wayne Airport (near Campus and Dove). Station #27 had suffered fire damage itself in a late December 2000 fire. OCFA determined that - in part because of asbestos contamination - Station #27 was not salvageable. OCFA then moved the engine company from Station #27 to Station #28 northerly of the 405 Freeway near Gillette and Main in Irvine. To shorten the response times to Newport Beach businesses in the Airport Area and to residents in Santa Ana Heights, the City Manager then directed the placement of a short -term fire station at the Radisson Hotel near Birch and Dove Street in Newport Beach. At the same time, he directed the Fire Department to seek a longer -term (up to 24 months) but still temporary station somewhere closer to Santa Ana Heights. We looked at privately -owned lots (with little success) and then met with County officials, including Supervisor Wilson's office, and others regarding potential sites for a temporary station. As the Council is aware, on February 13, 2001, the Council heard and approved an agenda item that ratified the City Manager's decision to site a new fire station in Santa Ana Heights. The Council also directed the Manager to prepare to hire permanent personnel (instead of using overtime) to staff this station. The commercial parking lot identified as a first choice in February did not work - the property lessee was unable to commit to a 24 -month agreement given a pending sale of his company. County and city staff agreed that a three- parcel Orange County Development Agency -owned site at Bristol near Spruce and Zenith could serve the area well. Please see Attachment A for a map of the affected area. The Orange County Newport Beach City Council • Staff Report - SAH Fire Station March 13, 2001 Page 2 Development Agency is the redevelopment agency for County of Orange. The Agency's board of directors is the County board of supervisors. On February 26, 2001, we invited area residents to attend a neighborhood meeting regarding the proposed fire station site. We distributed about 200 fliers to residents along all or portions of Zenith, Orchid, Spruce, Cypress, Orchard and Bay View avenues in advance of the evening meeting (see Attachment B). About 15 people attended the meeting, hosted by Chief Riley and attended by the Engine Crew responsible for the area. Most residents were supportive of our proposal as long as the Fire Department pledged to follow certain neighborhood- friendly protocols, including: • Ingress and egress on Bristol whenever possible; • Restricted use of red lights and sirens when in residential areas; • No direct traverse of Orchid, Spruce, or Orchard unless a call required the fire engine to go that direction, • Fencing along the Zenith/ Orchid side of the property to protect 20051 Orchid from view and /or sound impacts of the station's stay. Our proposal for facilities on site include a mobile housing unit (a doublewide trailer), a canopy or shell for the engine, and decomposed granite or asphalt for ingress, egress, and 3 -5 parking spaces. We then corresponded with Supervisor Wilson's office and with the County Executive Office to determine what legal and permitting arrangements should be made regarding the property. At a meeting on Friday, March 9, County staff asked that we prepare a Lease Agreement for the property and submit a Public Property Encroachment Permit associated with any right -of -way impacts. The Lease Agreement is now under development, but was not ready for formal Council review as an attachment to this Staff Report. The Agreement - when finalized -- will include the following terms and conditions: • County shall transfer permitting authority on the three parcels, including environmental work, neighborhood notification, and preparing and issuing any grading or building permits for the site to the City; • City shall indemnify and protect the County against any litigation associated with the City's stay on the site; • City shall pay $1 rent per year for use of the three- parcel site; • County shall authorize a term /stay of 24 months; • City shall remove facilities and restore the site to its vacant state upon cessation of our stay at the site. THIS AGENDA This Agenda Item asks the City Council to authorize Mayor Adams to execute a ITEM: Lease Agreement on the City's behalf to prepare and occupy the subject property for up to 24 months. This Lease Agreement is NOT attached to this staff report since it is being drafted by the City Attorney for review by the County Counsel. Only when counsel for both sides has reviewed and approved the Lease Agreement shall the Mayor sign the Agreement. The Orange County Board of Supervisors is expected to review and approve the final Lease Agreement at its March 20, 2001 Board meeting. Council authorization for the Mayor to approve the Agreement today allows City staff • • Staff Report - SAH Fire Station March 13, 2001 Page 3 and the Fire Department to rapidly complete permitting responsibilities and to place a unit on the site as early as the week of March 19 -23, 2001. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Map of Santa Ana Heights area Attachment B - Flier to Area Residents re: February 26, 2001 meeting 4A HEIGHTS ED PROPERTIES ' y L � :u \ /s' \ 1) o V Ilk :.� u�� m b L 9 ;� 77 NEWPORT V 6 s�, 4 e 'FS c N E VPORT NOTICE OF A NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Attention: Residents of Cypress, Orchid, Orchard, Zenith, Spruce, and Bay View In late December 2000, the Orange County Fire Authority vacated the fire station that serves your neighborhood. Since late January 2001, the Newport Beach Fire Department has served you from the Radisson Hotel. We can't stay there much longer. As we consider sites to build a permanent fire station for your neighbor- hood (we're looking at permanent sites on Birch or Acacia), we need to find a place to serve you nearby with a temporary fire station (a fire engine and a housing trailer). We think that the property at... 2332 Bristol (and 2301 & 2331 Zenith) ... might work for us for up to 24 months. Fire stations CAN be good neighbors - in addition to being close to you in an emergency, we can leave sirens off and red lights off 'til we're out of earshot. We can also completely avoid driving through residential areas unless we're trying to get to your home. These "sleep protection measures" do work in other neighborhoods -- but we'd like to tell you about them in person and to hear your thoughts. Please join us at a Neighborhood Meeting to talk about this issue: 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2001 Muth Interpretive Center (Back Bay Interpretive Center) head east on University off of Irvine Avenue Call 949 -644 -3002 for more information or to ask questions if you cannot attend the meeting. Come see the engine, talk to the firefighters, and decide for yourself!