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RAITT STREET PARK SITE Councilman Evans rn~ved to refer this matter to the Planning COmmission for review before consideration by Council. IViotion was seconded by Councilman Villa. Councilman Patterson agreed that matters involving planning should be determingd by the Planning Commission, but stated~that this matter concerns funds and financing, which is a Council decision. Councilman Evans stated that this is a park site in the south part of Santa Aha where there is concern at the moment regarding parks, and he would like to have the Planning Commission thoughts as to whether the City should sell this property; that eventually there should be a public hearing° Councilman Villa stated he did not wish to argue the merits of referring the matter back to the Planning Commission, but that he is against selling any porti6n of this property; that the people in the South Warner area are objecting to lack of services, such as parks and schools, and that perhaps the 14 acres involved shoul(~ be considered for a school site° The City Manager stated that Staff is asking Council for authority to go out and talk to the people in the community and expose the matter to public opinion; that the property was not procured for park purposes; that it is heavy adobe soil, below the drainage line, and the City bought it to get it off the market; that if it is not developed properly, it can cause a continuing problem for the City as far as drainage is concerned; that in its reduced size it is far larger than any other neighborhood park in the City; and that there is already an elementary school located directly to the west. Councilman Evans stated that since the Council would not be authorizing sale of the property, he would withdraw his motion; Councilman Villa concurred. Councilman Patterson moved to authorize staff to hold public hearings with neighborhood associations, Santa Aha school officials, and the Parks, Recreation Open Space Cornrnittee of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, to obtain their sentiment regarding the proposed method of developing Raitt Street Park Site. Motion was seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried unanimously. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #731 Mro Van Stevens, 1840 E. 17th Street, stated that this map was filed prior to the moratorium declared by the Council; that the purpose of the map was to get a decision on the alignment of Raitt Street; that when they learned of the staff recorrimendation for denial, they had insufficient time to consult with the owners of the property and requested continuance of the matter to this me,ting; that the appeal was filed so they would not jeopardize their position. At the applicant's request, Councilman Evans moved to table Tentative Parcel Map #731~ without prejudice° Motion was seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL -159- April 17, 1972