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-EDIBT provided high-level feedback for strategic refinements. including: -Developing land use policies, standards, and objectives to create a destination -oriented mixed-use environment -Producing high-quality projects to activate the area and be a catalyst for future developments -Completing a comprehensive economic and fiscal analysis to evaluate allowing additional mixed-use development and understanding long-term impacts -Potentially reevaluating existing caps on net (new) development in the MEMU. The following spoke on the matter: • Howard D. Hall, expressed concern over blight in community and delay in building facility. • Cathi Decker, Friends of Santa Ana Zoo Executive Director, addressed City Council to request changing street name to Zoo Drive and supportive of any improvements that compliments the Zoo. • Desi Reyes, opined narrow window of opportunity to develop First Street, area is blighted, and lack of development in area. Mayor Pulido closed the Hearing and Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Villegas motioned to approve recommended action one Councilmember Sarmiento, supportive of developing area, need to ensure inclusion of housing for Santa Ana residents, and development of multi- family homes. Noted continued effort to develop area, proposed project departs from current housing policy, and need to address housing goals. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, expressed concerned as to development project tied to an overlay expansion. Asked who gave authority to allow developer to pay for Environmental Impact Report, (EIR). City Attorney Carvalho, indicated planning department presented to City Council with qualified EIR consultants, staff chooses consultant from list, but is unable to identify staff memberwho authorized payment. Noted ability to investigate matter with approval from City Manager. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 32 SEPTEMBER 18, 2018