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SCHOOL PARKING STRUCTURE AND SCHOOL EXPANSION PROJECT AT 1202 WEST EDINGER AVENUE — PATRICK MURPHY, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2; 3, 51 — Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission approved recommended action on April 23, 2018 by a vote of 6-1 (Nguyen dissented). Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter May 4, 2018 and notices mailed on May 3, 2018. Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. Written communication received and distributed; the following spoke on the matter: • Patrick Murphy, on behalf of Mater Dei High School, provided City Council with Mater Dei redevelopment plan update and historical background. Noted Mater Dei High School is not asking City of Santa Ana to spend general budget funds. Requested City Council to look at Measure M2 and State SB1 for funding. • Andres Garcia, expressed support for Mater Dei High School. Opined project will greatly help Mater Dei students and the surrounding community. • Martin D. Lopez, representing Mater Dei High School, opined Mater Dei invests in youth and in the community, and requested City Council to support the initiative. The Hearing Closed and Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Tinajero, asked staff to clarify $1.7 million cap. Commented that City cannot in good conscious give Mater Dei money while public school's programs need help; expressed need to protect interest of residents and project should not be funded at the expense of the residents. City Manager Godinez, II, noted cap represents request to City to participate in construction of offsite improvements, SB1 yearly requirements for approval, and provided alternatives to reduce project cost. Informed City Council of communications with OCTA requesting additional funding, OCTA offer to assist within the current plan budget, OCTA inability to provide additional funding, and alternative funding and project assistance. Councilmember Solorio, expressed support for entitlements, recommended action item 2 and 3; request staff research what new gas tax monies from S131 or CIP may be allocated to project; asked City Council to consider a variety of options to consider at the June 5, 2018 City Council meeting; expressed support for all schools. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, expressed support for Mater Dei High School; commented that City has structural budget deficit; opined city is not in a good position, need to balance revenue and expenses, and City of Santa Ana should not be a full service city; noted commitment to hold City Council and staff accountable in the decisions made and expressed opposition to project. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 MAY 15, 2018