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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRedevelopment Agency Huntington Center Project Area-Gen REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL/ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION RH 91-70 Date Novemb®r-4, 3-991 Submitted to: Honorable Mayor/Chairman and City Council/Agency Members Submitted by: Michael T. Uberuaga, City Administrator/Executive DirectolrtpoC L"". Prepared by: Barbara A. Kaiser, Deputy City Administrator/Economic e�ment Subject: LANDSCAPING-I-405/BEACH BOULEVARD FREEWAY INTERCHANG APPgOYED BY C T Consistent with Council Policy? 64 Yes [ ] New Policy or Exceptio i Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative coons,Attachments: STATEMENT.OF ISSUE: CITY 7—,ERR. On June of 1990 a Signage and Orientation Workshop was held that focused on the Huntington Center Redevelopment Project Area. One conclusion was that the area could not be seen by the over 200,000 drivers who pass by this area on a regular basis and that the intersection of I-405 and Beach Boulevard lacks a distinctive image. A new landscape image can be created here and continued throughout the Huntington Center Project and on Beach Boulevard. A re-landscaping concept has been prepared and Council approval is needed prior to submission of the plan to Caltrans for final approval. The Westminster City Administrator has approved the concept, but does not have financial resources at this time to participate. RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the re-landscaping concept, as presented, and obtain approval from Caltrans. 2) Approve the plant palette as the preferred landscape material for the Huntington Center Project Area and Beach Boulevard. 3) Direct staff to continue to investigate and prepare a financing program to implement the project. ANALYSIS: A re-landscaping of the freeway interchange adjacent to the Huntington Center Redevelopment Project will provide a visual corridor into the Huntington Center Project from the freeway and provide a distinctive image for one of the major entrances into the City of Huntington Beach. This new image can be continued throughout the Huntington Center Project Area and down Beach Boulevard to the Main-Pier Project Area. A re-landscaping concept plan has been prepared and has received a preliminary approval from Caltrans. Except for minor changes the concept plan has been approved by Caltrans. The concept has been presented to the City of Westminster, and approved by the City Administrator (letters attached). Caltrans requires both cities to approve the concept. 3 PIO 4/84 ___ RCA/RAA RH 91-70 November 4, 1991 Page two The Design Review Board has approved the concept. They have evaluated the water usage and have indicated that the water usage for the proposed re-planting would be in keeping with water conservation guidelines. The eucalyptus and acacia trees would be removed and replaced with the new landscaping. The pine trees would remain. A final funding plan for construction and maintenance has not been formulated. Caltrans requires construction and maintenance for four years, and after four years Caltrans will maintain. Sources of funds under evaluation include Proposition 111, tax increment, Measure M, assessments on private properties benefitting from this project and AB471 grant funds. FUNDING SOURCE: This action will not require funding. Future actions for plan preparation, construction and maintenance will require a funding plan. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Modify the concept plan or deny approval and retain existing landscaping. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Caltrans memorandum dated November 14, 1990. 2. Site diagram and plant palette. 3. Cost estimate. 5. The MaceRich Company letter dated March 18, 1991. 6. Letter from Westminster dated April 22, 1991. MTU/BAK/TA:jar 9664r slate-of California l Business, .busing, and Transportation Agency Memorandum 900 � To File Dade : November 14, 1990 File : 12-ORA-405 16.5 at Beach Blvd. From Kevin Tong DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Landscape Architecture Subject : Meeting- Conceptual Landscape Design Review Attendance: Michael Baron -Heimberger Hirsch &Assoc. Jerry Lochmann - City of Huntington Beach Kevin Tong- Caltrans Emmitt Heard- Caltrans Discussion: 1. The City is proposing to upgrade the existing landscaping within the ramp areas at the Beach Blvd. Interchange at Route 405 Freeway. This project will provide an enhanced gateway to the City. 2. The planting concept is to remove the existing acacias and eucalyptus trees, and install new landscaping within the ramp areas. The plant palette includes Washingtonia robusta,Jacaranda acutifolia,Abelia grandiflora, Nerium oleander'Petite Salmon', and Photinia fraseri. The existing Pine trees will be relocated within the ramp areas. 3. Caltrans approved of the proposed design, but suggested substituting Photini;with Callistemon citrinus or another oleander species because of previous problem(mildew)with Photinia. 4. Caltrans requires any plant removed to be replaced at a 10:1 ratio. The replacement plants are not required to be installed at the same location. 5. The planting setbacks are generous and will accommodate a future ramp widening project. 6. Michael believes the existing irrigation system(with some modifications) will provide sufficient coverage for the new planting. He will contact the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor at the Bolsa Chica Landscape (714/898-4697) to verify the condition of the existing irrigation systems. 7. Caltrans requires the City to provide maintenance for 4 years(includes a one year plant establishment period). Caltrans will assume maintenance responsibilities after the 4 year period. See attached sample. Page 2 , *** Follow up: Further discussion is required to determine how the City can maintain the ramp areas without affecting the adjacent landscape facilities,which-are share the same irrigation system. Considerations: a.require the City to provide a temporary water meter and backflow to the ramp areas. b. require a fee assessment for the 4 years of maintenance (estimate at$4000/acre/year). Attachment cc: Attendees S. Spencer, Bolsa Chica Mtce. Too� 80TANICAL&COMMON SIZE TRE £ S Chamaerops humilis Mediterranian Fan Palm 48" Sox Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda 48" Box Pinus Canariensis 'Canary Island Pine Existing Phoenix reclinata Senegal Date Palm 48" Box Washingtonia robusfa Mexican Fan Palm 25' Trunk SHRUB S G� Abelia grandiflora Glossy Abe lia 5 Galion Hemerocallis hybrids Day Lily 1 Galion Nerium oleander 'Mrs. Roedings' Double Salmon Pink Oleander 5 Gallon Nerium oleander 'petite salmon' Dwarf Oleander 5 Ga-Uon G A °O 11 N -D C O V E � 4Carpobratvsa;M/is TJals Mexican Fan Palm ' Jacaranda of Y G o I ss Abelia Pwarf Oleander Ice Plant TYPICAL FREEWAY CLOVER TYPICAL FREEWAY GORE Senegal Pate Palm M e d d I t e r a n I a n Fan Palm Dwarf Oleander Ice Plant A B C D E 1 405/BEACH BLVD 2/8/91 2 CONCEPTUAL COST ESTIMATE 3 4 SOFTSCAPE 5 Site Work 6 Soil Preparation 133,000 S.F. $0.25 $33 250.00 7 Fine Gradina 133 000 S.F. $0.06 $7,980.00 8 Pre-emergence Weed Control 133,000 S.F. $0.06 $7,980.00 9 S.ite Demolition ALLOW $100 000.00 1 0 Tree transplanting 10 EA $500.00 $5,000.00 1 1 Sub-total $154,210.00 12 - - 1 3 Irrigation 1 4 Irri ation Auto Large Project 133,000 ALLOW $0.25 $33,250.00 15 1 6 Planting 1 7 Trees 48"Box 8 EA $1 ,000.00 _ $8,000.00 1 8 48" Box Palms 1 7 EA $1 ,500.00 $25,500.00 1 9 Balled Burlap Palms 12'-40' 1 3 FA $1 ,000.00 $13,000.00 2 0 Balled Burlap Palms 25' 32 EA $1 ,250.00 $40,000.00 2 1 Shrubs 5 Gal. 3,120 EA $25.00 $78,000.00 2 2 Shrubs 1 Gal. 1 ,000. EA $15.00 $15,000.00 2 3 Annual Color _ ALLOW $1 ,000.00 2 4 Groundcover 133,000 S.F. $0.35 $46,550.00 2 5 Sub-total $227 050.00 26 2 7 Total J $4141510.00 2 9 Contingency 12% $49,741 .20 3 1 IGrand Total $4 6 4,251 .20 c,—) wow NeiTI3erger I-IerSch 6/'associates Ific. -March 18, 1991 R-E- ;E 1 v"-D Mr. Thomas Andrusky 'REDEVELOPMENT,.DEPT. Project Manager City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 Re: Proposed Landscape Project Dear Tom: I I have reviewed the photographs of the proposed landscape project at the I-405 and Beach Boulevard exist. It looks great to me and I heartily endorse it! I This should be an excellent improvement and serve as a starting point for the long-term re-landscaping and identification of this i-mportant business pod of Huntington Beach. Sincerely, � I THE MACERICH COMPANY Cla,d4J. eyzers, CSM Soior Vice President CSK/cr I cc: Charlie Hallums Della Chadwell veKkeh Company i i I i I i i i *500=LAKEWOOD06NTERMALL P.O. BOX 57.8 LAKEWOOD, CA-9074.4 213/633-0437 Cnt ILI of Wtotm-noter CIVIC CENTER 8200 WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA 92683 714 CODE 898-3311 April 22, 1991 RECEIVED REDEVELOP�,gENI'Ukpr Mr. Thomas Andrusky City of Huntington Beach P. O. Box 190 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Tom: The City Manager and I have reviewed the conceptual landscape design for the Beach Boulevard interchange at the San Diego Freeway. After reviewing the City and Redevelopment Agency budgets and the proposed cost of the project, we have come to the conclusion that we do not have sufficient funds at this time to participate in this project. We appreciate your interest on our behalf and look forward to sometime in the future when we may be able to afford to participate in this project: cerely, Donald S. Anderson Redevelopment Director DSA:jf REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL/ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION RH 91-70 Date Q(`tnhar 71 1991 Submitted to: ��/mil�� � Honorable Chairman and Redevelopment Agency Members Submitted by: Michael T. Uberuaga, Chief Executive Office• ll// Prepared by: Barbara A. Kaiser, Deputy City Administrator/Economic Development Subject: LANDSCAPING- I-405/BEACH BOULEVARD FREEWAY INTERCHANGE Consistent with Council Policy? bQ Yes [ ] New Policy or Exception Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attachments: STATEMENT OF ISSUE: On June of 1990 a Signage and Orientation Workshop was held that focused on the Huntington Center Redevelopment Project Area. One conclusion was that the area could not be seen by the over 200,000 drivers who pass by this area on a regular basis and that the.intersection of I-405 and Beach Boulevard lacks a distinctive image. A new landscape image can be created here and continued throughout the Huntington Center Project and on Beach Boulevard. A re-landscaping concept has been prepared and Council approval is needed so we can go back to CalTrans for final approval. The Westminster City Administrator has approved the concept. RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the re-landscaping concept as presented and send to CalTrans for their approval. 2) Approve the plant palette as the preferred landscape material for the Huntington Center Project Area and Beach Boulevard. ANALYSIS: A re-landscaping of the freeway interchange adjacent to the Huntington Center Redevelopment Project will provide a visual corridor into the Huntington Center Project from the freeway and provide a distinctive image for one of the major entrances into the City of Huntington Beach. This new image can be continued throughout the Huntington Center Project Area and down Beach Boulevard to the Main-Pier Project Area. A re-landscaping concept plan has been prepared and has received a preliminary approval from CalTrans. Except for minor changes the concept plan has been approved by CalTrans. We have presented the concept to the City of Westminster and their City Administrator has given his approval. Attached are letters from Westminster. CalTrans requires both cities to approve the concept. PIO 4/84 RCA/RAA RH 91-70 October 21, 1991 Page two The Design Review Board has approved the concept. They have evaluated the water usage and have indicated that the water usage for the proposed re-planting would be in keeping with water conservation guidelines. The eucalyptus and acacia trees would be removed and replaced with the new landscaping. The pine trees would remain. A final funding plan has not been formulated. Sources of funds under evaluation include Proposition 111, tax increment, Measure M assessments on private properties benefitting from this project and AB471 grant funds. FUNDING SOURCE: This action will not require funding. Future actions for plan preparation, construction and maintenance will require a funding plan. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Modify the concept plan or deny approval and retain existing landscaping. ATTACHMENTS: I. CalTrans Memo 11/14/90 2. Jerry Lochman Memo 11/15/90 3. Site Diagram and Plant Palette 4. Cost Estimate 5. The MaceRich Company Letter 3/18/91 6. Design Review Board Minutes 2/21/91 7. Letters from Westminster 4/22/91 and 4/29/91 MTU/BAK/TA:jar 9664r "Sipte of California Business, .using, and Transportation Agency Memorandum To ' File November 14, 1990 File 12-ORA-405 16.5 at Beach Blvd. From : Kevin Tong DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Landscape Architecture Subject : Meeting-Conceptual Landscape Design Review Attendance: Michael Baron -Heimberger Hirsch &Assoc. Jerry Lochmann- City of Huntington Beach Kevin Tong- Caltrans Emmitt Heard-Caltrans Discussion: 1. The City is proposing to upgrade the existing landscaping within the ramp areas at the Beach Blvd. Interchange at Route 405 Freeway. This project will provide an enhanced gateway to the City. 2. The planting concept is to remove the existing acacias and eucalyptus trees,and install new landscaping within the ramp areas. The plant palette includes Washingtonia robusta,Jacaranda acutifolia,Abelia grandiflora, Nerium oleander'Petite Salmon',and Photinia fraseri. The existing Pine trees will be relocated within the ramp areas. 3. Caltrans approved of the proposed design, but suggested substituting Phodnvwith Callistemon citrinus or another oleander species because of previous problem(mildew)with Photinia. 4. Caltrans requires any plant removed to be replaced at a 10:1 ratio. The replacement plants are not required to be installed at the same location. 5. The planting setbacks are generous and will accommodate a future ramp widening project. 6. Michael believes the existing irrigation system(with some modifications)will provide sufficient coverage for the new planting. He will contact the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor at the Bolsa Chica Landscape(714/898-4697)to verify the condition of the existing irrigation systems. 7. Calmms requires the City to provide maintenance for 4 years(includes a one year plant establishment period). Caltrans will assume maintenance responsibilities after the 4 year period. See attached sample. Page 2 *** Follow up: Further discussion is required to determine how the City can maintain the ramp areas without affecting the adjacent landscape facilities,which am share the same irrigation system. Considerations: a.require the City to provide a temporary water meter and backflow to the ramp areas. b. require a fee assessment for the 4 years of maintenance(estimate at$4000/acre/year). Attachment cc: Attendees S. Spencer, Bolsa Chica Mtce. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 1. This permit by and between the State of California, acting by, and through the Department of Transportation, herein referred to as "the State", and both the (City/County) of and (Developer) hereinafter referred to as the "Permittee". 2. All landscape maintenance work is subject to Caltrans approval and shall be done in accordance with State Maintenance Manuals and current safety procedures, a copy of which shall be made available upon request. 3 . Permittee shall maintain the roadside landscaping within the limits shown under this permit. 4 . Each request for maintenance access shall be subject to approval of the State Permit Inspector a minimum of three (3) working days prior to the start of any landscape maintenance work. 5. Damage to landscaping resulting from accident, storm, neglect or other causes beyond the control of the State is the responsibility of the Permittee. 6. The State will maintain all highway signs, paved drainage structures and other non-landscape highway appurtenance. 7 . All planting will be maintained by the Permittee in such condition that it does not interfere with the free flow of traffic, including maintaining adequate site distances and visibility of signs. Trees will be maintained to avoid falling branches and to avoid obscuring advertising signs. 8 . Permittee shall provide and maintain all water and irrigation systems including utility costs. Irrigation systems shall be maintained and operated to avoid slope damage and water run- off or spray onto the pavement. 9.. Landscape paving or other unplanted areas along the roadway • within the limits shown on the attached plans, exclusive of paved drainage facilities, will be maintained by the Permittee. Any graded drainage swales will be maintained so as not to obstruct the flow of water. The State will be responsible for maintaining paved drainage structures. 10. Various future State projects may be implemented which will require removal and/or modification to all or a portion of Permittee's landscaping. Upon completion of work which affects the limits of maintenance, a revised Exhibit will be prepared and will supersede the original limits shown on the original permit plans. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Page Two 11. It is understood that if Developer decides at some future date not to continue maintenance of the landscaping, or if the planting is not maintained at a reasonable level subject to Caltrans' consent, State will bring the project into a condition which the State is willing to maintain at Permittee's expense. 12 . City's/CountyIs resolution regarding the approval of the terms and conditions of this permit is required prior to issuing the permit. 13. Permittee is responsible for maintenance and liability of proposed landscaping for four (4) years. •14. Indicate your acceptance of all terms and conditions of this permit by signing and returning the original to this office. City Representative Developer's Representative Title Date Title Date (9-7-89) CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Ica" INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION HUNTINGTON BEACH To Tom Andrusky From Jerry Lochmann Redevelopment Specialist Landscape Architect Subject Landscape Rehabilitation Date November 15, 1990 Interchange Route 405/Beach Blvd. On November 13, 1990, Mike Barren representing Heinberger-Hirsh and myself met with Kevin Tong and Emmitt Heard of Cal Trans. The conceptual landscape plan presented by Mr. Barren was well received by the Cal Trans representatives. Mr. Tong indicated that a four year plant establishment period in addition to the alloted construction phase would be required of the City of Huntington Beach through an encroachment permit issued by Cal Trans. I inquired if the plant establishment period could be accomplished by a private sector contractor as part of a total contract package for the proposed project. This approach was acceptable to Mr.Tong. It was requested by Mr. Tong that the conceptual plan be presented to the Cal Trans Maintenance Division for their approval. Mr. Barren indicated he would set up a meeting with the appropriate Maintenance Division personnel. I would suggest that perhaps the Cal Trans Encroachment Permit Divison personnel for District 12 be included in the meeting with the Maintenance Division. If you need any further assistance, please contact me at 5480. JL:ss cc: Daryl D. Smith John:-Van Oeffelen 50 0 EP PR�ME�E �QMEN . frlo�M�G 0 f.. I jy l (:� .... 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Pa-Im 25 Tr-unk S H R U B S Abelia. grandifior-a Glossy Abe'l'ia 5 Gallon He.merocaifis hybrids Day Lily 1 Gallon Nerium oleander 'Mrs. Roedin. gs' Double Sa•Imon Plink Oleander 5 -G a]Ion Nerium oleander 'petite -salmon' -Dwarf Oleander 5 G ail on ,GR .'0 .UN -DCOVE -- Crasdulis - la�ts toe nt Mexican Fan Palm _ Jacaranda ��` • ` IQss Y Abelia Qwart Oleander ce P la nt TYPICAL FREEWAY CLOVER TYPICAL FREEWAY GORE Senegal Qate Palm Medditeranian, Fan Palm 5 Dwa .rf Oleander — Ice Plant A B C D E 1 405/BEACH BLVD 2/8/91 2 CONCEPTUAL COST ESTIMATE 3 4 ISOFTSCAPE 5 Site Work 6 Soil Preparation 133,000 S.F. $0.25 $33,250.00 7 Fine Grading 133,000 S.F. $0.06 $7,980.00 8 Pre-emergence Weed Control 133,000 S.F. $0.06 $7,980.00 9 Site Demolition ALLOW $100,000.00 1 0 Tree transplanting 10 EA $500.00 $5,000.00 1 1 Sub-total $154 210.00 12 1 3 Irri q a t i o n 1 4 Irri ation Auto Large Project 133,000 ALLOW $0.25 $33,250.00 15 1 6 Planting 1 7 Trees 48"Box 8 EA $1 ,000.00 $8,000.00 1 8 48" Box Palms 1 7 EA $1 ,500.00 $25,500.00 1 9 Balled Burlap Palms 12'-40' 1 3 EA $1 ,000.00 $13,000.00 2 0 Balled Burlap Palms 25' 32 EA $1 ,250.00 $40,000.00 2 1 Shrubs 5 Gal. 3,120 FA $25.00 $78 000.00 2 2 Shrubs 1 Gal. 1 000 EA $15.00 $15 000.00 2 3 Annual Color ALLOW $1 ,000.00 2 4 Groundcover 133,000 S.F. $0.35 $46 550.00 2 5 Sub-total $227 050.00 26 2 7 Total $414 510.00 28 2 9 Contingency 12% $49,741 .20 30 3 1 lGrand Total $464 251 .20 Neirnbeirae�r Hirsch 6 A550cic3te5 Inc. 7 March 18, 1991 I VIED Mr. Thomas Andrusky REDEVEL.<OP,MENT<DEP"T. .Project Manager City of Huntington Beach •2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 Re: Proposed Landscape Project Dear Tom: I have reviewed the -photographs of ;the proposed landscape project at the I-405 and -Beach Boulevard .exist. It looks great -to me and I heartily endorse it! This •should cbe an ,exce-ll.ent improvement and serve -as a starting point -for -the long-:term re-landscaping and identification of this important business -pod of Huntington Beach. Sincerely, I I : THE MACERICH COMPANY Clqhe S. lyzers, CSM Soior vice President � •CSK/cr cc: -Charlie Hallums. Della Chadwell I I 1 I I i �-T'he m-avAcKlehCompany #500<LAKEWOOD CENTER`MALL -P.O. -LAKEWOOD,-CA`9071.4 -213/633-043? DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES February 21, 1991 3 : 30 p .m. Members Present : Mike Adams , Commissioner Kirkland, Frank Higgins , Daryl Smith Members Absent : Councilman Kelly (excused) Staff Present : Sergio Martinez A. REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES: KIRK KIRKLAND MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 7, 1991 MEETING AS DRAFTED. DARYL SMITH SECONDED THE MOTION AND IT PASSED 4-0. KELLY ABSENT. B . LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS : Applicant : City of Huntington Beach/Redevelopment Agency Request : Review of landscaping improvements . Location: Beach Boulevard and Interstate 405 Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission Thomas Andrusky, staff planner, displayed a site plan, preliminary landscaping drawings and a model of the proposal . A detailed presentation followed. The main goal of the request is to enhance one of the most important City-entrances with the full support of the commercial community. DARYL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE THE LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS AS PROPOSED WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE SIGNS BE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED AT THIS TIME. KIRK KIRKLAND SECONDED THE MOTION AND IT PASSED 4-0. KELLY ABSENT. C. SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 91-3/PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 90-19 : Applicant : Wood Sign and Lighting Request : Planned sign program and freestanding sign variance . Location: 18822 - 18862 Beach Boulevard (At Constantine Drive) Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission Y' Cat of Westmi"noter CIVIC CENTER 8200 WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA 92683 714 CODE 898-3311 April 29, 1991 Mr. Thomas Andrusky Project Manager City of Huntington Beach Community Development 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Tom: As I mentioned to you in a previous letter, the City of Westminster does not have the financial resources to participate in the 405/Beach Boulevard Freeway Relandscaping Project. However, the City of Westminster is not opposed to the City of Huntington Beach proceeding with the relandscaping if it wishes to do so at its own expense. cerely, l Donald S. Anderson Redevelopment Director DSA/pr i• Mrstmi"nota CIVIC CENTER 8200 WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA 92683 714 CODE 898-3311 April 22, 1991 RECEIVED Mr. Thomas Andrusky REDEVELOPA4ENT DEPr. City of Huntington Beach P. O. Box 190 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Tom: The City Manager and I have reviewed the conceptual landscape design for the Beach Boulevard interchange at the San Diego Freeway. After reviewing the City .and Redevelopment Agency budgets and the proposed cost of the project, we have come to the conclusion that we do not have sufficient funds at this time to participate in this project. We appreciate your interest on our behalf and look forward to sometime in the future when we may be able to afford to participate in this project. cerely, Donald S. Anderson Redevelopment Director DSA:jf