Tustin moves to annex Lad Island in 114-acre case
The City Council seeks LAFCO approval to annex an unincorporated 114 acre island around Grave Site Drive and parts of Medford Avenue Loretta and Bonner drives. Past attempts failed amid resident opposition but AB 1555 speeds annexations. one protest was heard at the June 2 meeting.
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Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission
Tustin City
Gravesite Drive
Medford Avenue
Loretta
Bonner
Assembly
LAFCO
Mary Kincaid
Tracy Worley
North
Tustin
Rain totals show drought relief in Lemon Heights
Maidie Hohener reports .10 inch of rain on June 8 and 9 for a season total of 19.07 inches, four inches above normal yet still low due to drought. She notes progress but warns of continuing dryness as the 2002-03 rain year ends June 30. Don Kramer in Northeast Tustin records a trace of rain, saying every bit helps.
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Maidie Hohener
Lemon Heights
Don Kramer
Northeast Tustin
Measure G funds eyed for Week Elementary repairs
The Tustin News profiles Marjorie Week Elementary as part of a series on Measure G funded upgrades. The district plans $6.5 million in repairs from an $108 million pool, with $1.1 million matched by state funds, to address aging infrastructure, safety, and capacity needs across 20 schools.
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George Stewart
Tustin News
Marjorie Week
San Juan St
Wish List for School Renovations and Repairs
This itemized list outlines needs across a school campus including replacing drinking fountains, roofing, rebuilding toilets, painting and repairing walls, improving building access and site access, data distribution, flooring, and furniture. It also covers dry rot, HVAC, lighting, power, remodel of administration, classrooms, first floor corridor, library, staff work room storage janitor and mechanical areas, and new toilets.
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Veeh
Tustin Legacy redevelopment plan eyed for 700 acre base
Base Law allows taxes up to 15 years after the plan term to repay debts from the first 20 years, with a 45 year revenue estimate of 833 million. Bonds up to 180 million may be issued. Financing could include land sales and special assessment districts. Land valued at 1.2 million per acre. The city seeks a master builder for the 700 plus acres. Blimp hangars are historic, demolition of 692,253 square feet of space planned. northern hangar to join an 84 acre county park. Support from school districts and education agencies listed. Contact Stewart at 949 553 2919.
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Tustin
Tustin Unified School District
South
Orange County
Community College District
Rancho Santiago Community College
Orange County Department of Education
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