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6A- - Z BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENT FUNDS AVAILABLE The California Center for Land Recycling (CCLR) and the California Environmental Rede- velopment Fund (CERF) have announced a new program for funding brownfield site assessments. Called the California Recycle Underutilized Sites (Cal ReLISE), the program provides low- interest, forgivable loans of up to $125,000 for brownfield site assessment and characterization, technical assistance, and remedial action planning. It was created by the Office of the State Treasurer, and is administered by CERF and CCLR. Eligible projects include sites with potential beneficial reuse notcurrently redeveloped due to lack of information about real or perceived con- tamination, uncertainty about clean -up costs, or concerns regarding timeframes and the regulatory process. Priority will be given to projects located in distressed neighborhoods with demonstrated community support. Loan Terms Maximum loan amount of $125,000 per site Minimum 15% cash match based on the loan amount • Processing Fee: 2% of loan amount • Maximum loan term 36 months • 2.66% interest rate (based on the S' -te's Sur- plus Money InvestmentFund earnings, • No interest payments required during the term of the loan • Loan may be forgiven by CERF /CCLR if the borrower, acting in good faith, fails to complete the project or proceed with development Loan recipients may also be eligible for techni- cal assistance from CCLR and additional financ- ing from CERF for up to $5 million per project. To request a loan packet or for more informa- tion please contact: Natasha Burger California Center for Land Recycling, 455 Market Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA, 94105; (415) 820- 2080; natasha.buroer(a.cclr.org. LEAGUE'S LOS ANGELES DIVISION HOSTS HOUSING WORKSHOP More than 80 people attended a housing work- shop in Pasadena this week, hosted by the League's Los Angeles Division and the City of Pasadena. The goal was to provide information about how cities and interested groups can access affordable housing funds provided by Proposition 46, passed last No. vember. William Pavao, Deputy Director of the State Department of Housing and Community Development, made a presentation on Proposition 46. He was joined by Sam Mistrano from the Southern California Association of Non -Profit Housing ( SCANPH), who discussed California's tax credit program. The workshop closed with a presentation by three Los Angeles County cities (Pasadena, Santa Monica, Montebello) who had recently been nominated by SCANPH for non -profit housing project of the year. The broad attendance was seen a testament to the interest on the part of many cities in Prop. 46, and their desire to access funds that will help in their housing efforts. The League's San Diego Division reports that they are working with non -profit housing advocates and other community partners on a similar Prop 46 workshop, scheduled for early April. SAVE THE DATE! LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAYS MAY 14 &15 AT THE SHERATON GRAND HOTEL, SACRAMENTO Contact the League regional representa- tive for your League division for more informa- tion and to schedule an appointment with your legislator. More information coming soon to the League's website, www.cacities.orq Don't know how to contact your regional rep? Visit the Issues and Advocacy Section of the League's website ( www.cacities.org). PAGE 2 /PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site.- www.cacities.org