2018-08-20 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE , BUDGET & TECHNOLOGY

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independent dealerships. He would like for staff to seek some kind of agreement with the independent dealerships to be included in the VIP Program. Chair Martinez provided a background on the sales tax and property tax that comes into the city of Santa Ana and how businesses and residents are affected. Added that if the city files bankruptcy it does not look good for anybody. In order for Santa Ana to be a successful city we all need to look at it as a whole. Stated that before looking at programs as the VIP program, to look at where Santa Ana is going. As a resident she cares for the community. Stated that she was not against the program but to bring things into context. Committee Member Sarmiento added that they have made difficult decisions and always looking at what is best for the residents and local businesses. (Item 7 taken out of order) 7. Update on the YMCA RFP (Strategic Plan No. 3, 5a) - (CDA) Steven Mendoza, Executive Director of Community Development, provided a background on the YMCA building. Four presenters will provide proposals which will be rated during their presentations then they will move forward for City Council recommendation. Question and answer period ensued. PUBLIC COMMENTS • Lucy Santana, resident of Santa Ana and Board Chair of Relampago del Cielo, spoke in support of Orange County High School of Arts YMCA Proposal. • Amanda Aguilar, teacher of Relampago del Cielo, spoke in support of Orange County High School of Arts YMCA Proposal. YMCA Presentations Brian Heney, The Sound — Presented proposal, resident of Santa Ana. The Sound has been serving Santa Ana since the 1920's. The proposal is to have a place for gathering, a cafe, health center, learning labs, community garden, studio for local artists, events hall, co -working center, kids zone. What they need is people who are willing to reach out to the community and a team of developers who can handle the concept. Willing to restore the structure and the original mission and intent of the site. Mike Harrah, Caribou Industries — Presented proposal to convert the YMCA building to a high end Hotel lobby. Proposing in the first 180 days to clean up and paint the structure costing $825,000. The proposal will donate $500,000 to the city, for a total cost of $1,325,000 in the first 180 days of the project. Proposing to complete the entire project in 24 months costing $15,146,000 total. The project will generate property tax, retail tax and sales tax to the city. August 20, 2018 1 Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Technology Minutes