Title
Community and Economic Development Department Update on Disposition of City-Owned Property
Description
This report provides an overview to the Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee on the Community and Economic Development Department's (CEDD) recommendations for potential property disposition and development opportunities for the upcoming year. Prior to issuing a solicitation for any of these properties, CEDD will bring the business opportunity to this Subcommittee with full details for redevelopment and disposition options.
THIS ITEM IS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION.
Report
Summary
CEDD manages processes to dispose of and redevelop key City-owned properties throughout the City. CEDD is evaluating multiple potential disposition/redevelopment opportunities to present to this Subcommittee and the full City Council. Prior to requesting City Council’s authorization for any solicitation, staff will seek community input, collaborate with the City department that controls the site and the Finance Department Real Estate Division, and obtain a site appraisal. As each solicitation opportunity is brought forward to City Council, staff will propose minimum qualifications, business terms, and evaluation criteria.
The following sites are currently under review:
19th and Dunlap Avenues - CEDD is working with the Public Transit Department (Transit) on this approximately 6.5-acre site at the southwest corner of 19th and Dunlap avenues. The site is currently operated as a Park and Ride. This property is identified in the Housing Phoenix Plan as a potential location for affordable housing units. If approved, this site would be offered through a Request for Proposals (RFP).
19th Avenue and Montebello Park and Ride - The light rail Park and Ride site is located at the southeast corner of 19th and Montebello avenues, and was the original "end of line" for light rail’s first phase. With the completion of Phase I of the Northwest Extension (to Dunlap Avenue), the parking facility’s capacity can be significantly reduced, creating space for a new mixed-use development. CEDD will work Transit to determine the appropriate number of Park and Ride stalls needed before developing a solicitation. If approved, this site would be offered through an RFP.
NWC Central Avenue and Broadway Road - CEDD is working with Transit on this approximately 3.5-acre site at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Broadway Road. The site has been operated as a Transit Center. If approved, this site would be offered through an RFP.
SEC Central Avenue and Broadway Road - CEDD is working with the Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) on this approximately 3.75-acre site at the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Broadway Road. The site is currently vacant. This property is identified in the Housing Phoenix Plan as a potential location for affordable housing units. If approved, this site would be offered through an RFP.
12th and Washington Streets and 13th and Jefferson Streets - CEDD is working with NSD and the Aviation Department (Aviation) on these two sites, approximately 0.37 acres each. If approved, these sites would be offered through two separate RFPs.
14th and Jefferson Streets - CEDD is working with Aviation on this approximately 1.1 acre, non-contiguous site. If approved, this site would be offered through direct negotiations.
Location
Council Districts: 4, 5, 7, 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Community and Economic Development Department.