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CITY COUNCIL 8 FEBRUARY 04, 2025 <br />AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND <br />CONSIDERATION <br /> <br />9. California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the <br />Fairview Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue <br />(Project No. 23-6701) <br /> <br /> Department(s): Public Works Agency <br /> <br /> Recommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the Fairview <br />Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a Categorical <br />Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). <br />Categorical Exemption number ER-2025-4 was filed for this Project pursuant to <br />California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15301(c). <br /> <br />MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra asked for clarification regarding potentially <br />purchasing property, property acquisition and remnant properties, and questioned <br />why the six foot dedicated bike lane would not have a buffer and what <br />improvements would happen at the intersection of Fairview and Westminster. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Nabil Saba stated the City’s intent is to fully acquire all four <br />properties, spoke regarding remnant properties, explained the width of right-of-way <br />existing, and stated staff can look into having a protected bike lane. He spoke <br />regarding Santa Ana’s Vision Zero Plan and stated there are plans to have truck <br />aprons, harden center lines, and dual wheelchair ramps. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended <br />action for Agenda Item No. 9, as amended to explore protected bike lanes, <br />seconded by Mayor Amezcua. <br /> <br />Mayor Amezcua asked for clarification regarding protected bike lanes. <br /> <br />Director Saba spoke regarding protected bike lanes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of protected bike lanes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lopez expressed concern regarding the lack of design and traffic, <br />and stated she is not in support of Vision Zero framework. <br /> <br />Mayor Amezcua requested a traffic study by Samueli Academy. <br /> <br />Councilmember Penaloza expressed concern regarding the lack of design. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the design of the project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Phan spoke in support of the item <br /> <br />