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know who the operators~of the facility would be, cost of patient care, and cost to the taXpayers, stating the vagueness of the project didn't answer any of these questions. Nayor Mc~ichael explained that Council could only consider the land zoning question and could not take the operation of the proposed facility into their deliberation. Speaking in favor of granting the variance were John O'Connor, applicant; Gaylen Compton~ representing Mr. O'Connor~ Dale W~ B~iggs~ Housing Director for Narine Corps Air Station; Chuck Allen; N. M. La Borde; and Rick Ricardo, 220 E. 17th Street, Costa Nesa. Mr. Compton filed petitions with the Assistant Clerk containing approximately 38 sig~atures of residents in t he area approving the proposed convalescent hospital~ which were ordered file~ on motion of Councilman Herrin~ seconded by Councilman Griset and carried. Chuck Allen presented apetition containing approximately 43 signatures in favor of granting the variance~ which w~s ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Eerrin~ seconded by Councilman Griset and carried° The hearing was closed° After a short discussion by Council~ it was moved by Councilman Herrin~ seconded by Councilman Brooks~ to uphold the action of the Planning Commission and instructthe City Attorney to prepare a resolution granting Variance 68-22 subject to conditions in Staff Comments dated April 22, 1968~ On roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin~ Brooks~ Carlson~ Griset~ Markel, Thurman~ McMichael None None BUSINESS PEOMOTIONDISTRICT The request by Downtown Santa Aha Association regarding the establishment of a Parking and Business Promotion Area, continued from the Nay 6th meeting, was considered by Council. The Assistant Clerk read a resolution presented by the Downtown Santa Ana Association entitled "Re-development of Downtown Santa Ana". Burr Shafer read a statement presented by the Association, "Concerning Establishment of a Parking and Business Promotion Area in Downtown Santa Ana". Mr o Sharer emphasized that the Association was not asking for any City funds and that the proposed Business Promotion District would be a merchant supported district; he stated that it would be a first step to revitalize the downtown area. Allen Fainbarg~ representing property owners of the Downtown Business Association~ stated that many of the merchants are very encouraged in regard to this. Victor Walker, President of the Downtown Santa Ana Association~ said that basically~ they want to develop some civic pride and that the Association has the leadership to develop this project, and that the support of the City is needed. Robert Newcomb, Chairman of the Downtown Association Nall Development Committees explained that a parking district is completely compatible with and part of a successful mall development and that the promotion district has been included to cover the cost of promotional advertising and special events to draw people into the central areas~ that the Business Promotion District would be an essential part of the mall program° Mr. Shafer explained that his is just one of several steps that~need to be taken to revitalize the downtown area~ that this is the only facet that would be merchant supported, that the mall would be property owner supported~ On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Carlson~ RESOLUTION 68-83 CITY 00UNCIL 440 May 20, 1968